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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 13, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Heinbokel: Homes’ Lack of Size, Amenities Lead to Redvelopment By MICHAEL J. POLLACK to award a professional-services the lot,” leading to a “significant Specially Written for The Westfield Leader contract for improvements to the pickup” of parking spaces. WESTFIELD – William north-side train station parking lot He said the eventual design would Heinbokel, chairman of the town’s (#2). address the lot’s ingress and egress. land-use task force, gave a progress Public Safety, Transportation and The town plans to work with the state report Tuesday night on the Parking Committee Chairman Mark to create one entrance and exit point committee’s ongoing work. Ciarrocca said, “At the end of the day, directly across Elm Street in order to Mr. Heinbokel reiterated that the it will take a look at…the other adja- make the area “a lot safer and less group’s stated purpose is to meet with cent areas and incorporate them into confusing for motorists.” groups of “stakeholders” to under- stand the dynamics of Westfield rede- velopment through all vantage points. Through meetings with realtors, the taskforce ascertained that “the historic architecture of the buildings themselves is a source of appeal to many consumers.” However, he said it was “unfortu- nate” that while prospective buyers seek the “distinctive character,” of homes in Westfield, some of those homes “do not provide nearly the amount of space demanded by today’s consumer,” leading to demolitions and rebuilds. Ultimately, he said, “much of the Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader WE WILL NEVER FORGET…Westfield residents and officials and emergency services representatives attend Tuesday current housing stock within our com- night’s six-year anniversary ceremony of the terrorists’ attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Flight munity lacks the amenities sought by 93 on September 11, 2001, that killed 14 area residents. The event was held at Westfield’s 9/11 Memorial on North Avenue today’s current homeowners.” There- and East Broad Street. fore, home replacements have be- come “commonplace.” Susan Cook for The Westfield Leader He said the taskforce is aware that CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER…A Christmas season commercial shoots Mon- day at Cosenza family of Woodbrook Circle in Westfield. The home was lit with Westfield Board of Education major changes to the land-use ordi- lights and a large arrow of light mounted over the garage. A slight dusting of snow nance “could easily knock an overly dotted the roof. Stephanie Haberman, production manager for @radical.media, large proportion of existing lots or the company shooting the spot, said a BMW car would be filmed at another structures in the various zoning dis- location. The crew also used a chimney at the Kushner family’s home across the tricts out of conformance.” street for the spot. Discusses Goals for School Year He said it is “imperative that any By CARALINE KOELLHOFFER Board president Ginny Leiz listed ter for the 2008-2009 school year. change we suggest balances indi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader five goals, which will be further dis- The board intends to subsequently vidual property rights with commu- Musial Presents Final Plans WESTFIELD — The Westfield cussed and voted upon once superin- balance enrollment at the elementary nity interests and goals.” Board of Education discussed on tendent of schools Margaret Dolan and middle schools. When Third Ward Councilman Tuesday its goals for the 2007-2008 has a chance to provide input. “I hate to bring up the ‘R’ word, but David Haas asked him what “identi- For Vehicle Storage Facility school year, which include providing As part of the plan to “provide does this goal point to our talking fied issues” amendments to the cur- By MARYELLEN PALERMO cooling. classroom space for all students and adequate space for students at all about a redistricting plan?” asked rent ordinance would address, Mr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Musial Group hopes that after updating district-wide emergency grade levels,” Ms. Leiz pointed to the board member Gary McCready. Heinbokel said it was “a little prema- WESTFIELD – The town’s plan- applying for Leed certification, this preparedness. opening of the early-childhood cen- Ms. Leiz said there might be fur- ture” to discuss them, adding that ning board heard a presentation last project would be the first county ther discussion on that topic at a later most suggestions are in the “advisory Thursday from the Musial Group of “green” government building in time. stage.” Mountainside on the final plans of Union County and would set the stan- MS Board of Ed., Teachers’ The board also aims to “assess Privately, Mr. Heinbokel told The development and upgrades for the dard for other energy efficient build- the effectiveness of the current or- Westfield Leader that the group’s goal Union County vehicle-storage build- ings. ganizational structure and develop is to “bring some sanity to the [rede- ing on North Avenue. Board member Robert Newell said Union Stall on Contract a system for recruiting, hiring, train- velopment] process.” The property, located at 300 North he felt this was a “very admirable” By MARIA WOEHR The BOE read over and edited the ing and retaining administrative He said, “I thought we’d be done Avenue, will be used for housing EMS plan, with an implied “but.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader wording of school policies. staff.” by now, but then we realized how vehicles, police vehicles and the “I am disappointed in the architec- MOUNTAINSIDE – During its The board will start a “Go Green” “I think this goal is timely, if noth- complex the issue is.” SWAT unit of the county prosecutor’s ture. It’s very contemporary. It would Tuesday meeting, the borough’s board program on Monday, September 17, ing else,” said board member Richard In other business, the town passed office and provide space for the county be nice if it was styled more appropri- of education announced that it has which will introduce an environmen- Solomon, pointing to the need this 11 resolutions refunding $39,000 in clerk’s Passport office, consumer af- ately for Westfield,” Mr. Newell said. not yet resolved contract negotiations tal program into the school district. year to hire a new Westfield High- pool memberships accrued through fairs, the county superintendent of Bud Boothe of Hawthorne Avenue with the teachers’ union. Part of this initiative is to provide School principal. “It is a good thing the 7-percent sales tax that was re- schools, Union County Medical Ex- attended the meeting for a separate “We are there along with 20 per- teachers with recycling paper bins in to assess this structure, and this is a pealed July 1. aminer and various other county- application but said he could not sit in cent of the school districts in the their classrooms, start bottle recy- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 The council passed a resolution based offices. the audience without airing his griev- state. We have worked really hard for cling in the cafeteria and teachers’ The Westfield Leader quoted county ances. a year, and it takes time to resolve all lounge and begin the recycling of officials earlier this year of saying the Mr. Boothe, who served as mayor of our differences,” BOE President laser cartridges, ink cartridges and State Errs; Garwood Gets facility would cost $9 to $10.5 mil- in the 1990s, said, “For hundreds of John Perrin said. batteries. The Go Green program also lion and would include a three-story years people have worked very hard He noted that Mountainside is one will include collection of eyeglasses building with 130 surface parking to maintain the ambience downtown.” of 117 school districts (of the nearly for the Lions Club and introducing $250K in Extraordinary Aid spots and 11 rooftop spaces. The struc- He later added, “This doesn’t hap- 600 in the state) that have not con- book swaps for teachers and students. BY KATHY MARQUES Resident Bruce Paterson asked why ture is adjacent to the Ralph Froehlich pen in Westfield.” He echoed Mr. cluded negotiations with teachers. Teachers will be encouraged to use Specifically Written for the Westfield Leader the borough had to “raise tax money Public Safety Building. Newell’s concerns about the proposed The previous contract expired at two-sided copies when possible and GARWOOD – At Tuesday night’s to build a park.” He suggested the Completion of the Union County size of the building, which totals the end of June. will be provided with scrap paper. council meeting, Councilwoman council table the ordinance and hold police headquarters marked the first 34,325 square feet, and its contempo- The BOE announced that 745 stu- Reminders to turn off lights have been Kathleen Villaggio announced the a fundraiser to raise money. phase of development, officials said. rary style. dents are attending pre-kindergarten placed on every light switch in the borough had received $250,000 in “I will be the first to donate $1,000,” The second phase requires includes In the later portion of the meeting, through eighth grade in Mountainside. schools. Staff and children are en- extraordinary aid from the state. The Mr. Paterson said. “Garwood resi- three sub-phases to be deemed com- the planning board returned to Julie “Thirteen teachers have been hired couraged to wear green on Septem- borough, which had requested dents have no enthusiasm, but I will plete. Marsella’s application for the Can- and divided evenly throughout both ber 17 to recognize the program. $400,000, was initially rebuffed in its fight tooth and nail for what I believe. According to Nole Musial, in the terbury Lane property known as the schools (Beechwood and Deerfield),” “We are encouraging everyone to application. People just gave up and let the coun- first phase, the existing garage build- “Little Gatehouse” but again was said Chief School Administrator Ri- be concerned about what we have and The council passed the $6.6-mil- cil members make the decision. You ing and old police headquarters will unable to conclude the case. chard O’Malley. replace what we use so we can leave lion budget and approved the $2.1 have no accountability for what you be demolished shortly after bids are Elizabeth Dolan, transportation Additionally, the district has pur- behind a healthy environment,” million James Guerriero Field project. do. You just raise taxes and that’s it.” received on October 2. Construction expert for the applicant, shared re- chased four new classroom comput- Deerfield School nurse Kathleen After receiving a letter from Tren- Ms. Villaggio replied, “Don’t sec- of the new building will follow as sults of a study she conducted in July ers. MacDonald said. ton explaining only two towns in ond-guess the residents of Garwood. phase two; phase three will be the on ingress and egress from the pro- The school district’s goals for the Students who participate will be Union County (Kenilworth and The children, the seniors, they are all demolition the existing structure posed location of the driveway. 2007-2008 school year include stu- recognized for their efforts. Each Fanwood) had received extraordinary filled with enthusiasm. Not everyone known as the Venneri building and Among other concerns such as park- dent achievement, improving the cur- month, a student will receive a certifi- aid, Garwood Mayor Dennis can afford $1,000. We on the council final site work. ing in the event of a party, pedestrian riculum, support of the staff and their cate and a small token. “The kids are McCarthy responded with a letter of are all accountable for what we de- “We wanted to make sure this build- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 professional development, support of definitely noticing the signs. I heard his own, asking the state to recheck cide. I can’t sleep at night if I feel like ing is economical,” Mr. Musial said. special education and quality man- one comment the other day,” Mr. the numbers. I did a bad job.” He explained the new building would Westfield Announces agement. Perrin said. “We thought something was wrong Resident and Republican council incorporate an energy-efficient exte- with the facts and figures,” he said. candidate Anthony Sytko agreed with rior with a steel-framed structure and Back-to-School Nights “After review, [New Jersey state offi- Mrs. Villaggio. He said, “We had a utilize a closed-loop geothermal-heat- WESTFIELD – Westfield schools cials in Trenton] realized they made CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 pump system to provide heating and invite parents and guardians of stu- an error in calculations and that we dents in Westfield to back-to-school qualified. We didn’t get the full nights scheduled in September: amount we requested, but every penny Elementary Schools helps.” Franklin – September 19 for K to The aid reduces the amount to be 2 at 7 p.m.; and September 20 for raised in municipal taxes from grades 3 to 5 at 7 p.m. $4,660,138 to $4,410,138 and the Jefferson – September 20 for a.m. increase per home from $275 to $137 kindergarten and grades 3, 4, and 5 on a home assessed at $100,000 in the at 7:30 to 8 p.m.; borough, officials said. Afternoon kindergarten and Garwood is the only municipality grades 1 and 2 at 8:15 to 8:45 p.m. in Legislative District 21 to receive McKinley – September 20 at 7 p.m. extraordinary aid. Tamaques – September 20 at 7:30 An ordinance approving the $2.1- to 8:40 p.m. million construction of the James V. Washington – September 20 at 7 Guerriero Field, the borough’s Little p.m. League field, passed. The total in- Wilson – September 17 for grade 5 cludes grant and bond money. The at 7:30 p.m.; September 19 for grades project will cost taxpayers about K to 2 at 7:30 p.m.; and September 20 $1,000 per household on average, for grades 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader officials said. Intermediate Schools SEE YOU NEXT SUMMER… Renovations at the Westfield Memorial Pool are The cost will be spread out and Edison – September 19 at 7 p.m. underway. The pool is shown above after it was closed for the season after Labor assessed over the years at about $50 Roosevelt – September 18 at 7 p.m. Day. Susan Cook for The Westfield Leader per year for the average property PILLARS...The Westfield United Way held its annual “pillar party” for its biggest Westfield High School PAGE INDEX owner. supporters on Saturday to kick off the organization’s 2007-2008 fundraising campaign. September 27 at 7:30 p.m. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 14-23 As previously reported, the project The WUW seeks to raise $715,000 to support its 19 member agencies this year. Pictured, Check individual school newslet- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 22 will include a new soccer/hockey/ from left to right, are: fundraising co-chairs David and Cyrene Foltz, pillar party hosts ters or the school’s website, Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 13-20 A&E ...... 11, 25-26 baseball field and a walking track. Jackie and Mike Cash and WUW Board of Trustees President Scott Cassie. westfieldnjk12.org, for any changes. Page 12 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Westfield Memorial Pool POLICE BLOTTER Demolition Progresses By CHRISTINA M. HINKE WSA operates a soccer club that Westfield that manager stated although the of- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader provides various soccer programs for Tuesday, September 4, Derek fice door is usually locked, the lock WESTFIELD — The Westfield more than 2,600 children at all skill Mogull, 24, of Scotch Plains was had not been functioning properly. Memorial Pool complex improve- levels. Mr. Clancy said the extension arrested at Westfield police headquar- Wednesday, September 5, a resi- ments are underway. Dover-based would allow kids to play two games ters on motor vehicle warrants out of dent reported that while his rental contractor Ray Palmer Associates in one night and one game on the Randolph and Springfield. Bail on vehicle was parked behind a Glen began tearing out benches, fencing other evening. The commission said the warrants was set at $500 each. Road business someone scratched the and the gutters in the youth area, residents need a chance to speak their Mogull was released after posting vehicle’s passenger side door. among other objects, Westfield Rec- opinions and would put the extension bail. Wednesday, September 5, a juve- reation Department officials revealed on its agenda for next month’s meet- Tuesday, September 4, Maurice nile was arrested for theft after police Monday night. ing, scheduled for October 1 at 7:30 Robert, 28, of Bloomfield was ar- witnessed the youth remove a large The recreation commission expects p.m. at the recreation department. rested at the East Orange Police De- bag containing rolls from the front of demolition to finish by mid-week next An underlying issue with the back- partment on two Westfield warrants a Mountain Avenue deli. week. Westfield Recreation Director to-back soccer games is the limited involving the town code for parking, Friday, September 6, David Bruce Kaufmann said he is in talks parking and unpaved lot at Houlihan with total bail of $160, and a Delsario, 29, of Elizabeth was ar- with the contractor to receive a con- field, officials said. Mr. Clancy said Hackensack motor vehicle warrant rested at headquarters after being struction schedule. Mr. Kaufmann is he plans to schedule enough time with bail of $81. He was released transported from the Elizabeth Police also working with a technician to between games to allow for exit and Maria Woehr for The Westfield Leader after posting bail. Department for an outstanding war- have a live feed of demolition and entrance of vehicles. The commis- GO GREEN...Anne Berardi and Kathleen MacDonald present The Go Green Saturday, September 8, a 24-inch rant in the amount of $450. construction proceedings. sion said plans to pave and install Program to the Mountainside BOE. Trek Q20 bicycle was reported stolen Friday, September 7, police re- “We’re having a new recording de- bathrooms at the field are on hold due after it was left unsecured on the sponded to a Route 22 gas station on vice installed at the pool for security to a lack of funding. sidewalk on the 200 block of Lenox a report of a man exhibiting inappro- reasons,” said Mr. Kaufmann during The fields may also have a new addi- Board of Adjustment Reviews Avenue during the evening hours of priate behavior. According to police, the regular meeting of the recreation tion of a storm shelter. After residents September 7. a male carrying no identifying identi- commission. The new device replaced voiced concerns about the void of a Saturday, September 8, Martin D. fied himself as Robert Wilmote, 22, an eight-track recording machine. He lighting-storm shelter at Houlihan and Safety, Historical Issues Salley, 41, of Newark was arrested was transported back to headquarters said the new recorder can produce a Sid Fay fields, Mr. Kaufmann con- By JESSICA E. JASKULA yard exposed,” Mr. Keegan told the pursuant to two Irvington traffic war- after witnesses identified him as the 24/7 live feed through a wireless web tacted a few companies for estimates. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader board. rants with bail totaling $415 and a suspect. Further investigation re- connection; each member of the com- Mr. Kaufmann said it would cost about WESTFIELD — During Monday’s The board rejected the application, Newark traffic warrant with bail of vealed outstanding traffic and crimi- mission would have access to the video $8,000 to $10,000 to add shelters to the Westfield Board of Adjustment meet- with board chairman William $125 following a motor vehicle stop nal warrants, police said. Wilmote on their computer. fields and the expenditure would come ing, Michael Keegan of 659 Forest Heinbokel noting that approving the on the 400 block of West South Av- was also charged with lewdness and On another issue, the Tamaques out of the field user fund. Avenue requested permission to re- application would make it hard to say enue. hindering apprehension. Park tennis courts will be closed to- As the school year gets underway, a tain a six-foot fence that he said was no to future applicants seeking the A passenger in the vehicle, Davonne Saturday, September 8, Papa B. night through Sunday, September 16, master field schedule of board-of-edu- a part of the property for as long as he same allowance and the issue of pri- Salley, 40, also of Newark, was ar- Guisse, 25, of Bayonne was arrested for renovations. Commission Chair- cation fields and recreation-commis- has owned it. vacy alone is not enough of a hard- rested on a Newark traffic warrant at headquarters for an outstanding man Bill Palatucci said the commis- sion fields is close to completion. The Mr. Keegan, recently informed that ship. with bail of $120. Both Martin and warrant in the amount of $267. sion planned to resurface the courts recreation commission discussed the the fence extended beyond his prop- Jayne Channell of 910 Highland Davonne Salley were transported to Monday, September 10, Matthew on Lamberts Mill Road again this idea of placing the master schedule erty line and needs to be repositioned, Avenue asked for allowance to build a Westfield police headquarters, pro- J. Fields, 20, of Louisville, GA was summer but the construction com- online. Mr. Palatucci said posting the asked that the fence remain the same four-foot fence extending over a cessed and released after posting bail. arrested for soliciting without a per- pany held up the plan. schedule on the website coincides with height. He said he would prefer not to neighbor’s four-foot retaining wall that Mountainside mit on Poplar Avenue. “The core issue is that last year we Mayor Andy Skibitsky’s advocacy of bring the fence down to four feet for would block her yard from the drop off Tuesday, September 4, police re- Scotch Plains spent good money to resurface the courts sharing information with the public. “privacy reasons.” the neighboring yard. With two chil- sponded to a call from a driver who Thursday, September 6, a resident and now there’s an issue, so we wanted Mr. Kaufmann and Commissioner He also said the fence would not be dren, ages 3 and 4, Ms. Channell said was involved in a motor vehicle acci- of Concord Road reported that she to have the same contractor come in Debbie Judd both shared their con- an “obstruction” because of the she worries for their safety. dent on Route 22, which was his received several harassing phone calls and resurface,” said Mr. Palatucci. cerns with the usual last-minute house’s position on a side street. By “It worries me because in the snow fault. According to police, the driver over the last several weeks at all hours Helecon, Inc. construction of schedule changes that would not post keeping the fence at its current height, they really can’t see the wall and and passenger of the vehicle that was of the day and night. Bridgewater completed the initial job, to the site in a timely manner. Mr. Keegan said he could “save a few could go right off it,” she said. “The struck got out of the car and assaulted Friday, September 7, a caretaker of officials said. Tennis court nets that “Field schedules change day-to- hundred dollars and privacy.” children run right to the wall.” the driver of the vehicle causing the a vacant house on Elm Court reported are taped together or are curling up day and hour-to-hour. It would be a “It would expose our whole back- Mr. Heinbokel looked favorably of crash. that someone entered the house and will be replaced and fencing will be bureaucratic nightmare with the staff. yard, and I’m not used to having our the application, saying, “The safety The passenger then threatened to caused several hundred dollars in repaired this week. They would be inundated with com- of children is obviously a compelling kill the driver and drove off, but not damages. Bob Clancy, vice president of op- ments and questions,” Ms. Judd said. argument.” The board voted in favor before witnesses were able to retrieve Saturday, September 8, a resident erations for Westfield Soccer Associa- Mr. Palatucci said he would rather of the applicant. the license plate of the vehicle that of Clydesdale Road reported that his tion (WSA) asked the commission to answer those calls. “I don’t want to be Planning Bd. Citing her “expanding family,” ap- was struck, police said. The Watchung teenage daughter received several e- leave the lights on at Houlihan and Sid accused of being secretive,” he contin- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 plicant Lauren Gottlieb sought per- Police Department contacted the sus- mails from an unknown person ask- Fay fields until 10:10 p.m. and 10:15 ued. He also said there should be a safety and the congestion from the mission to construct a third-floor ad- pects and told them to report to ing personal questions. p.m., respectively, on Friday and Sat- disclaimer on the schedule stating that nearby temple, board and audience dition and a front porch to her home Mountainside Headquarters for ques- Saturday, September 8, a resident urday nights. Currently, the lights go the schedule is subject to change. members said findings in July would at 606 Maple Street. The renovation, tioning, authorities said. of Cantebury Drive reported that a out at 9:45 p.m. A year ago Mr. Clancy The commission did not make a not accurately determine traffic flow she said, would allow for extra bed- Arrested at police headquarters on worker came onto his property stat- asked for a similar extension. decision on the issue. on Wychwood Road. room space for a growing family, as September 6 was Pauline P. Chaiwan, ing he was there to put in some land- Ms. Dolan told the board she would well as an extra bathroom and addi- 25, of Watchung, who was charged scaping. The homeowner never re- restudy the area to reflect the changes tional office space for her and her with leaving the scene of an accident quested any work to be done, police in traffic now that school is in session husband, who both work from home. as well as an outstanding warrant out said. and provide what board chairman While she said her plans would “fit of Newark in the amount of $125. Sunday, September 9, a South Av- Vincent Wilt called “fill-in-the-blanks in with the rest of the neighborhood,” Also arrested was Patrick R. enue storeowner reported that some- proof” that there can be a 250-foot the board denied the application after Demarzo, 29, of Watchung. He was one illegally dumped items into his site distance with the proposed drive- member Chris Masciale suggested charged with simple assault. dumpster located on his property. way. there wasn’t a specific hardship that Tuesday, September 4, Oliver Sunday, September 9, a resident of Before adjourning the meeting, Mr. would make the expansion neces- Walker, 56, of Plainfield was arrested Plainfield Avenue reported that some- Wilt reminded audience members that sary. The applicant proposed a front- and charged for driving with a sus- one slashed two tires on his vehicle the board has accepted Ms. Dolan’s yard set back of 25.7 feet (32.6 feet is pended license after police stopped while it was parked in front of his credentials as an expert witness and required) and a maximum floor ratio him for a motor vehicle violation on house. anyone dissatisfied with results from of 38.42 percent – the town’s zoning Route 22. Fanwood Ms. Dolan’s speed survey would be laws allow 35 percent. Tuesday, September 4, William A. Tuesday, September 4, Jenna Weiss, welcome to approach the Westfield Applicant Scott Bond of 229 East Mejia-Varela, 26, of Plainfield was 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested police department or hire a qualified Dudley Street sought permission to arrested and charged for driving with- after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill expert to challenge results. renovate an existing carriage house. out a license after a motor vehicle Road for an outstanding Metuchen The renovation project would include stop for a violation on Route 22. warrant. improvements to its bathroom facili- According to police, Mejia-Varela Tuesday, September 4, the man- Christina Hinke for The Westfield Leader ties, a parking space and a porch. was also charged with an outstanding ager of a food store in the 100 block MEMORIAL POOL RENOVATIONS CONTINUE...The Westfield Recreation GW Council The board approved the applica- warrant out of South Plainfield in the of South Avenue reported that a black Commission announced during its Monday night meeting that demolition work CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion under the condition that the re- amount of $139. male in his late 20s shoplifted from has begun at the Memorial Pool complex. packed town hall, talking about the quest is merely an improvement to a Wednesday, September 5, Nana A. the store and fled the scene before field. People do care, but maybe they current structure, and that it would Owusu, 25, of Hillside was arrested police could apprehend him. Authori- don’t have the time or energy to fight not become a livable space but rather and charged for driving with a sus- ties stated that police were unable to Mtside. Ordinance Would like you do, Bruce. continue to be a play place for local pended license after police responded locate the suspect after a search of the “I don’t understand why now, at the children. to a vehicle stopped on the side of area. The incident is under investiga- 11th hour, you recommend a “It’s part of what this town is trying Route 22 with two flat tires. Accord- tion, police said. Require Log of Keg Sales fundraiser. Why didn’t you mention to accomplish,” said Mr. Heinbokel, ing to police, Owusu was also charged Wednesday, September 5, Isaac S. BY EBONY MCQUEEN setting, the establishment would not that earlier? Time is running out on referring to historical preservation. with an outstanding warrant out of Nelson, 29, of Plainfield was arrested Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be held liable as long as the keg was the grant money and it has to be used. While the allowed maximum floor Oakhurst in the amount of $230. on active warrants out of Fanwood, MOUNTAINSIDE – During Tues- sold to a person over 21. And to suggest the members had no area is 750 square feet, the proposed Wednesday, September 5, the man- Jersey City and Newark after a motor day night’s borough-council work ses- In other council matters, Mayor accountability? You, a former politi- floor area would be 1,896 square feet. ager of a Sheffield Avenue business vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Accord- sion, Mountainside Police Chief Robert Viglianti opened the meet- cal candidate, should know better than The allowed maximum height of ac- reported that while he was on vaca- ing to police, Nelson was transported James Debbie Jr. introduced a beer- ing with a moment of silence to to suggest that. You’ll just never be cessory structures is 15 feet, while tion someone removed a laptop from to the Union County jail after failure keg-registration ordinance that offi- remember those who lost their lives happy.” the applicant proposed 29.75 feet. his office. According to the police, to post bail. cials scheduled to be placed on next during the 9/11 attacks six years In other business, resident Anne Friday, September 7, Sheree Brown, Tuesday night’s regular council-meet- ago. Leonard complained about a rat prob- 51, of Newark was arrested on nu- ing agenda. There will be a Remembrance Day lem facing the borough. merous East Orange warrants after a If passed, the ordinance would re- service held for POW/MIA on Fri- “A lot of people are not maintain- WF Board of Education motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. quire that the borough’s two estab- day, September 21, at the Elizabeth ing their property and disposing of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Saturday, September 8, Mario N. lishments that sell beer kegs keep a courthouse. trash and lawn clippings on the Ga- good a time as any to do it.” will have to explore different proce- Exantus, 27, of East Orange was ar- log of all those sold. Next year’s reorganization meet- bion wall (in the Garwood Brook on With regard to the board’s goal to dures regarding the effectiveness of rested on a Union Township warrant Each keg has a serial number on the ing, scheduled for the first Tuesday of Willow Avenue),” she said. “demonstrate a shared commitment lots of different programs,” said Ms. after a motor vehicle stop on Midway back, which would be logged during 2008, has been postponed to January “This could be a reason why there to energy conservation,” board mem- Leiz. Avenue. the time of purchase. This log would 2, 2008, at 7 p.m. because New Year’s are so many rats. Someone needs to ber Alice Hunnicutt said that it repre- Lastly, the board discussed the im- Saturday, September 8, Marvin J. aid police officials in tracking down Day falls on Tuesday. look into the Gabion wall mainte- sents “a changing of the climate of portance of “Updating measures for Ortiz, 42, of Plainfield was arrested the purchaser if, by chance, it was The council will read a resolution nance and take care of the rat popula- attitudes in the schools.” security and emergency preparedness, on numerous outstanding Fanwood found in an underage-drinking envi- of congratulations for the Deerfield tion – and those that are not maintain- Board member Beth Cassie said, including emergency communica- warrants and warrants out of Scotch ronment. girls’ softball team at the Tuesday, ing their property.” “This is year one of a multi-year goal. tions strategies.” Plains and Irvington. According to If police found a keg in such a September 18, meeting. A few weeks ago, Borough Ad- It is not the type of thing where at the The latter part of this goal is par- police, he was also charged with pro- ministrator Christina Ariemma end of the year we will say that we ticularly important, said Mr. Solomon, viding false information to police. mailed out a flyer to residents ad- completed this.” “as half of the community does not Tina M. Ortiz, 42, of Plainfield, a vising them to make sure their gar- The board also discussed its goal get TV 36, and we can no longer rely passenger in the vehicle, was also bage lids are secure and to maintain to “assess and communicate effec- on that avenue.” arrested for outstanding warrants out The Center for Orthopedic their property to avoid a rat infesta- tiveness of new and existing district “We are going to have to evaluate of Fanwood, Plainfield and Scotch tion. initiatives.” As part of this goal, “we all methods of reaching parents in the Plains. Both suspects were transported Surgery and Sports Medicine event of an emergency,” said Ms. to the Union County jail for failure to Leiz. post bail, police said. In other news, business adminis- located at trator Bob Berman discussed the timeline for construction at Roosevelt 202 Elmer St. Westfield, NJ School. He confirmed that all construc- (908) 232-7797 tion is set to begin November 15 and should be completed in time for the start of the 2008-2009 school year. As part of the remodeling Drs. Thrower and Bullek would like to take this project, the library will relocate to the gym from April until the end of opportunity to welcome Dr. David M. Deramo August. Town resident Mark Frega of in joining their practice as of August 6, 2007. Eaglecroft Road stood before the board to express his concern about the girls’ lacrosse team. Dr. Deramo specializes in complex surgery of “There have been five coaches over the last seven years. It has the shoulder and knee including arthoscopy become a completely dysfunctional program. I’m here to ascertain why and knee replacement surgery. we can’t seem to retain any coaches. These girls need some continuity,” photo courtesy Of Suzy Minken he said. TENNIS, ANYONE?…Leyton Hewitt returns a serve in the early rounds of the Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader We pride ourselves in providing 2007 U.S. Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows Park. The Ms. Leiz replied, “I have a daugh- BACK IN STYLE...Fifth graders at Australian could not advance to the finals, where Roger Federer ultimately took ter who played lacrosse here, and I Wilson Elementary School perform a specialty orthopedic care. the title for the fourth-consecutive year with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over Serb am well aware that it is a problem. I short repertoire of songs for children Novak Djokovic. In the women’s division, Justine Henin won her second U.S. appreciate you bringing it to the and parents on the first day of school Open title, defeating Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-1, 6-3. board’s attention.” last Wednesday. USPS 485200 Thursday, September 13, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SP Board of Adj. Postpones T-Mobile Cell-Tower Hearing Until October By FRED T. ROSSI as a reason for denying applications McGinn School, making it difficult Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times for placement of such antennas. for concerned parents to attend the SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning Mr. Fawcett said his intention is to hearing. board of adjustment last week post- devote most of the October 4 meeting But Mr. Loughlin cautioned the poned its hearing to consider an ap- to the Omni-Point application in board that it could not consider any plication to place a wireless commu- order to avoid a repeat of the July comments from the public if Omni- nications tower at Willow Grove Swim meeting, at which five other Point representatives were not present. Club; the hearing will resume at the applications were heard before the The board, he said, cannot “discuss board’s October 4 meeting. cell tower hearing got underway at any aspect of an application without Omni-Point Communications, Inc./ 11:20 p.m. One resident told the the applicant being present.” T. Mobile’s application to construct board the October 4 date might Otherwise, “their legal rights would the 120-foot-high tower at the conflict with an evening event at be put in jeopardy,” he noted. Roosevelt Avenue swim club, located next to McGinn Elementary School, has raised the ire of neighborhood residents and parents of McGinn stu- dents. Nearly 100 residents and par- ents turned out for the board’s July 12 meeting, when the hearing on the application was adjourned after 50 minutes due to the late hour. Hours prior to last Thursday’s meeting, at which the hearing was to resume, Omni-Point representatives contacted Board Attorney Vincent Loughlin with a request to postpone the meeting due to what Mr. Loughlin said were some problems the company Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WE WILL NEVER FORGET…Westfield residents and officials and emergency services representatives attend Tuesday was experiencing in coordinating the night’s six-year anniversary ceremony commemorating the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and appearance of its radio-frequency United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Fourteen area residents were killed in the tragedies. The ceremony was held at expert. Westfield’s 9/11 Memorial on North Avenue and East Broad Street. With the board’s 120-day statutory time frame within which it must act on an application expiring at month’s The Scotch end, Mr. Loughlin told David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SP-F Board of Education Lauds Plains-Fanwood Times that Omni- HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGE...Above, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Point would be asked to consent to an Raider football team breaks through a banner to take the field for its season unlimited extension of time for its opener last Saturday against the Malcolm X. Shabazz Bulldogs. The Raiders, application to be heard. playing on their home field, defeated the Bulldogs 31-0. Below, the SPFHS Wallenberg Honoree Lauren Berk “Because of the nature of the cheerleaders show their spirit. By JESSICA E. JASKULA Fanwood High school (SPFHS), at- and Compassion” Honors Program application and the extensive Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tended the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Award this past May. testimony that’s expected to be heard,” WESTFIELD — Lauren Berk, a Board of Education meeting on Tues- Lauren has spoken out in order to Mr. Loughlin said, the board may 2007 graduate of Park Middle School day after being awarded the bring attention to children suffer- require “several additional months” and current freshman at Scotch Plains- Wallenberg Foundation’s “Courage ing from the 21-year genocide in to fully consider Omni-Point’s northern Uganda. The foundation application. selected 54 students as nominees At last Thursday’s meeting, Board Judge Dismisses Fed. Claims for the award, with 12 chosen as Chairman Jim Fawcett called the cell winners. tower application “an emotional, Brad Siegel, supervisor of social heated issue in this community.” In In Ex-Police Sgt.’s Lawsuit studies at SPFHS, noted in his intro- the two months since the aborted By FRED T. ROSSI the “same basic claims” as the fed- duction that a motivating factor in hearing on July 12, opponents of the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times eral claims, according to Township Lauren’s efforts was an “Oprah” epi- tower have written letters to local SCOTCH PLAINS — A federal Attorney Brian Levine. He told The sode in which two young men trav- newspapers, posted messages on judge last month dismissed federal Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that eled to Uganda and filmed a docu- Internet message boards and placed civil rights claims former Scotch he did not know whether Mr. mentary called Invisible Children, signs on lawns expressing their Plains police sergeant James Cassidy Cassidy would appeal Judge capturing the struggles of children opposition. filed against township officials. Hayden’s ruling or re-file on the surrounded by violence. Residents have raised concerns Mr. Cassidy was dismissed from state law claims. The episode struck an interest in about the tower’s effect on property the police department in March 2003 Among the federal claims that Lauren, who has since become an values, as well as the effects of the for having a sexual relationship with were dismissed were assertions Mr. activist for the cause, traveling to tower’s microwave emissions on the a subordinate female police officer Cassidy made that township offi- different township schools to raise health of McGinn students. Some in 2000 and early 2001. After Mr. cials “abused their office and used awareness. She has also written let- pointed out at the July meeting that Cassidy requested a hearing before their positions as public employees” ters to different government offi- federal regulations and court rulings the state Department of Personnel, to deprive him of his civil rights and cials and traveled to Washington, forbid municipal land use boards from an administrative law judge in No- that township officials had violated CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 using the possible health-risk factor Council OKs Parking Rules, vember 2004 ordered him reinstated, Mr. Cassidy’s civil rights in order to but with a six-month suspension and terminate him. at a lower rank. A month later, the Judge Hayden disagreed, saying Details Issuance of Permits state’s Merit System Board over- that Mr. Cassidy had been afforded By FRED T. ROSSI that led to an effort earlier this year to turned the ALJ’s ruling and upheld “substantial process before he was Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times resolve the problem. the township’s dismissal of Mr. terminated,” including notice of the SCOTCH PLAINS – The township The mayor said the police would Cassidy. initial disciplinary action against council on Tuesday approved an enforce the new rules and told Mr. In 2004, Mr. Cassidy, alleging him, participation in two separate amendment to the local parking ordi- Hoover that the number of police wrongful dismissal, filed suit against hearings and an appeal to the Merit nance that restricts parking on two department-issued permits would not the township while appealing his dis- Board. streets near Scotch Plains-Fanwood be increased as time went on. missal. Mr. Cassidy also alleged witness High School to cars with permits. In other business, Mayor Marks On August 29, in a 10-page rul- tampering by township officials, who Parking will be restricted on school said township attorney Brian Levine ing, Judge Katharine Hayden of he also accused of abuse of office in days between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. along will speak with zoning board attorney Federal District Court in Newark order to fabricate disciplinary charges the entire lengths of the west side of Vincent Loughlin this week to dismissed the six federal counts against him and creating false public Cedar Street and the north side of inquire about the possibility of contained in Mr. Cassidy’s 16-count records in order to terminate him. But Happel Court. changing the date of the board’s complaint against the township gov- Judge Hayden said Mr. Cassidy had At its regular meeting, Mayor Thursday, October 4, hearing to ernment, the township police de- failed to prove any of these allega- Martin Marks said high school consider an application by Omni- partment, Township Manager Tho- tions. students who drive to school would Point Communications, Inc./T- mas Atkins, Regina Scarinci, the Mr. Cassidy alleged that township be able to utilize the expanded parking Mobile to place a wireless officer with whom he was involved, officials had conspired to “fabricate area at the Westfield Road school, as communications tower at Willow and Douglas Hansen, the former charges…to use him as a scapegoat” well as one side of Cedar Street and at Grove Swim Club. township attorney who died in De- and terminate him. Again, Judge Green Forest Park. The proposed site is next to cember 2005. Hayden said there was no evidence When additional student parking McGinn Elementary School, which Judge Hayden did not address the presented to substantiate such a Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is needed, which is likely to be the is scheduled to hold its back-to- PANCAKES, ANYONE?…A volunteer serves up pancakes at Sunday’s fundraiser 10 state law claims, which contain charge. for the Fanwood Fire Department, held at The Chelsea at Fanwood on South case later in the school year as school night that same evening. A Avenue. juniors begin receiving their driver’s number of parents of McGinn licenses, then students residing in students have voiced their opposition Scotch Plains will have to secure to the cell-tower proposal, and Asw. Stender Welcomes on-street parking permits from the multiple residents at Tuesday’s police department. Several of the council meeting said parents would streets in the vicinity of the high be forced to choose between Populus to Fanwood Council school, the mayor said, will be attending the hearing and the school By TED RITTER life for Fanwood residents” when he allocated between four and six event. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times previously served on the council with permits specifically designated for The council also approved a change FANWOOD — State Assembly- her in the 1990s. a particular street. order totaling $71,669 for woman Linda Stender (LD-22, Mr. Populus has already said he The mayor said that should ensure construction work at the municipal Fanwood) made a surprise appear- plans to seek a full term in this fall’s that no street is overcrowded with building. Additional work on the ance and administered a formal oath election. parked cars. And, he added, when police department’s new first-floor of office to Democratic Council- The remainder of Tuesday night’s the police department’s still-to-be- communications center will cost man William Populus at Tuesday meeting was devoted primarily to determined allocation of permits is $59,250, while the installation of a night’s regular mayor-and-council routine administrative business. distributed, “that’s it” – meaning new insulated finish system in lieu of meeting. The governing body approved a that no more permits will be vinyl siding on certain sections of the After being sworn in by Mayor series of ordinances, including mea- available. refurbished building will cost Colleen Mahr to participate in the sures to update the borough’s budget Ray Hoover, a Carol Place resident, $12,419. governing body’s monthly agenda and finance computer software, sub- told the mayor he was “very The governing body also approved meeting last week, Mr. Populus will mit the borough’s annual audit re- concerned” about students ignoring a resolution awarding Barton Nursery finish out the term of Joseph sults to the state for review and autho- the new street parking regulations, of Edison a contract to supply up to Higgins, who recently resigned, cit- rize a historic preservation grant sub- which he said could lead to a gradual 100 new eight- to 10-foot trees for ing personal reasons related to his mission to Union County. return to the “excessive” street parking CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 divorce. The $30,000 grant, to be matched PAGE INDEX Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mrs. Stender, a former Fanwood equally by the borough, would help MISSED YOU THIS SUMMER...Jackie Saunier hugs Kate McManigal in the mayor, described Mr. Populus as “a finance continued improvements to Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 14-23 hallway of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School before the start of the man of integrity.” She said he “was the borough’s historic Carriage Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 22 first day of classes last Thursday. determined to improve the quality of CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 13-20 A&E ...... 11, 25-26 Page 12 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Meeting

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 D.C., with her mother and an activist Brunner Elementary School has 457 group to work as a lobbyist for the students; Coles Elementary School, cause. 528; Evergreen Elementary, 389; “I was very, very lucky to have met McGinn Elementary, 474, and School Lauren two years ago when I came to 1 Elementary, 386. the district,” Mr. Siegel said. As for middle schools, Park has Senator Leonard Lance (LD-23, 774 students enrolled for the 2007- Flemington) presented Lauren a cer- 2008 school year, and Terrill has 845. tificate of resolution, announcing SPFHS begins the school year with her as winner of the Wallenberg 1,471 students, and out-of-district/ Award. bedside students currently stand at “The effect [of this war] on these 122. children is absolutely mind-blowing,” The superintendent said the dis- Susan Cook for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said Lauren. trict welcomed 62 new faculty mem- CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER…A Christmas season commercial shoots Mon- “Many were abducted, brain- bers, each participating in a new day at the residence of the Cosenza family of Woodbrook Circle in Westfield. The washed and forced to kill people, teacher orientation program this past home was illuminated with lights and a large arrow of light mounted over the [who were], a lot of times, their own August. Susan Cook for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times garage. A slight dusting of snow on the roof lent an additional holiday look. family. Families are torn apart, and The group received a bus-ride tour PILLARS...The Westfield United Way (WUW) held its annual “pillar party” for its Stephanie Haberman, production manager for @radical.media, the company lives are ruined forever.” of the neighborhood/school district biggest supporters on Saturday to kick off the organization’s 2007-2008 fundraising shooting the spot, said a BMW car would be filmed at another location. The crew campaign. The WUW seeks to raise $715,000 to support its 19 member agencies this also used a chimney at the Kushner family’s home across the street for the spot. She said that she does not ask for and was able to speak with current money but urges students to become faculty at a welcome barbecue. year. Pictured, from left to right, are: Fundraising Co-chairmen David and Cyrene Foltz, pillar party hosts Jackie and Mike Cash and WUW Board of Trustees active and write their local represen- Additionally, more than 100 teach- President Scott Cassie. tatives. “They really do listen,” she ers also attended a faculty and ad- Fanwood Council said. ministrators’ workshop over the Board President Trip Whitehouse break. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 commended Lauren. “You’ve done The superintendent said the high POLICE BLOTTER House building, now formally about to begin again. this district a great service,” he said. school added parking spaces during known as the Kuran Cultural Arts “We are one of the few munici- “On September 11, you’ve set the bar the summer vacation, with additional Center. palities that still provide this ser- very high.” spots picked up in the Green Forest Scotch Plains $125 following a motor vehicle stop “This is going to be sort of phase vice,” she said. “It’s your tax dollars Vice President Linda Nelson sug- and Cedar Street lots. Thursday, September 6, a resident on the 400 block of West South Av- two [of] much-needed renovations” at work.” gested that Lauren help the board Student parking is now at 176 of Concord Road reported that she enue. at the facility, Mayor Mahr said. Ms. Dolce advised residents not to construct a resolution stating its sup- spots, with 234 spots for faculty and received several harassing phone calls A passenger in the vehicle, The mayor said an initial $50,000 mix recyclables, electronics or haz- port for the cause. staff. over the last several weeks at all hours Davonne Salley, 40, also of Newark, grant from the state helped get the ardous and yard-waste items in with Board member Sasha Slocum After the board mentioned that the of the day and night. was arrested on a Newark traffic renovation project underway, but “it other discarded household junk be- wiped away tears and said, “We can high-school girl’s locker room was Friday, September 7, a caretaker of warrant with bail of $120. Both only went so far” in a building that cause such materials “will be left celebrate an American hero right renovated over the summer, in a re- a vacant house on Elm Court reported Martin and Davonne Salley were requires extensive work. behind.” here.” port for the facilities committee, that someone entered the house and transported to Westfield police head- The mayor and council, later in the Bulk waste pick-ups begin next In other business, Superintendent board member Rob O’Connor said caused several hundred dollars in quarters, processed and released af- meeting, approved contracts for paint- week in the borough’s northwest of Schools Margaret Hayes presented that “our buildings are in good shape” damages. ter posting bail. ing, carpentry, electrical work and quadrant, and then continue in the an “Opening of School 2007-08” and that “no critical jobs” were pend- Saturday, September 8, a resident Mountainside hardwood floors in the building. northeast quadrant September 24, PowerPoint presentation, announc- ing. of Clydesdale Road reported that his Tuesday, September 4, police re- In other business, the governing the southwest quadrant on October 1 ing current student enrollment at During public comment, resident teenage daughter received several e- sponded to a call from a driver who body discussed a proposed contract and the southeast quadrant on Octo- 5,448. Myrna Gordon said the parking situ- mails from an unknown person ask- was involved in a motor vehicle acci- for appraisal services. ber 8. Giving a breakdown, she said that ation at the high school has become a ing personal questions. dent on Route 22, which was his Mr. Populus asked for more in- “quality-of-life issue” for residents Saturday, September 8, a resident fault. According to police, the driver formation about the appraiser’s pro- who live nearby. of Cantebury Drive reported that a and passenger of the vehicle that was fessional credentials and questioned She said trees are being cut down to worker came onto his property stat- struck got out of the car and assaulted why the borough had not sought make room for parking, which could ing he was there to put in some land- the driver of the vehicle causing the any other bids for appraisal ser- potentially cause flooding problems. scaping. The homeowner never re- crash. vices. She also expressed concern over quested any work to be done, police The passenger then threatened to “How do we know this is a fair the high-school’s PA system, which said. kill the driver and drove off, but not price in the marketplace?” he said. also reaches the outside of the build- Sunday, September 9, a South Av- before witnesses were able to retrieve “Maybe we could get someone to do ing. enue storeowner reported that some- the license plate of the vehicle that [these services] for a thousand dol- “We hear it all day,” she said, not- one illegally dumped multiple items was struck, police said. The Watchung lars less.” ing that every announcement is heard into his dumpster located on his prop- Police Department contacted the sus- Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern outside, not just messages pertaining erty. pects and told them to report to said the appraiser had been used by to students or staff known to be on the Sunday, September 9, a resident of Mountainside headquarters for ques- the borough in the past and was well fields at the time. Plainfield Avenue reported that some- tioning, authorities said. recommended. In response, board members one slashed two tires on his vehicle Arrested at police headquarters Following the discussion, Coun- agreed that there is a possibility that while it was parked in front of his on September 6 was Pauline P. cilman Bruce Walsh moved to table the high school could limit the num- house. Chaiwan, 25, of Watchung, who was the issue pending further review; Mr. ber of announcements that would be Fanwood charged with leaving the scene of Populus second the motion, and the heard from the outside of the build- Tuesday, September 4, Jenna Weiss, an accident as well as an outstand- council then approved it. ing. 35, of Scotch Plains was arrested ing warrant out of Newark in the Councilwoman Donna Dolce an- Ms. Gordon also said that night- after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill amount of $125. nounced that the borough’s curbside time lighting on the sports field would Road for an outstanding Metuchen Also arrested was Patrick R. bulk-waste collection program is be a concern for many nearby resi- warrant. Demarzo, 29, of Watchung. He was dents who are trying to sleep or who Tuesday, September 4, the man- charged with simple assault. have small children. “We are object- ager of a food store in the 100 block Tuesday, September 4, Oliver Jessica Jaskula for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ing to any lights on the field,” she of South Avenue reported that a black Walker, 56, of Plainfield was arrested SP Council COURAGEOUS TEEN…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School freshman Lauren said. male in his late 20s shoplifted from and charged for driving with a sus- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Berk receives congratulations from Brad Siegel, supervisor of social studies at the Resident Jill Markovits expressed the store and fled the scene before pended license after police stopped Jerseyland Park. The township high school, as the recipient of the Wallenberg Foundation’s “Courage and concern over the shape of the high police could apprehend him. Authori- him for a motor vehicle violation on recreation commission has applied Compassion” Honors Program Award. school’s parking lot, noting the issue ties stated that police were unable to Route 22. for a state grant for the trees, and if the of potholes. locate the suspect after a search of the Tuesday, September 4, William A. grant is received, the commission Business Administrator Anthony area. The incident is under investiga- Mejia-Varela, 26, of Plainfield was would reimburse funds from the Mtside. Ordinance Would Del Sordi responded that the school tion, police said. arrested and charged for driving with- township open-space trust fund that would receive help from the bor- Wednesday, September 5, Isaac S. out a license after a motor vehicle would be used to initially pay for the ough of Fanwood to fix the problem Nelson, 29, of Plainfield was arrested stop for a violation on Route 22. new trees. Require Log of Keg Sales by the end of September or early on active warrants out of Fanwood, According to police, Mejia-Varela Councilman Jeffrey Strauss said BY EBONY MCQUEEN the 9/11 attacks six years ago. October, depending on Fanwood’s Jersey City and Newark after a motor was also charged with an outstanding the field expansion and other Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times There will be a Remembrance Day schedule. vehicle stop on Terrill Road. Accord- warrant out of South Plainfield in the renovations to the park are MOUNTAINSIDE – During Tues- service held for POW/MIA on Fri- Board members observed a mo- ing to police, Nelson was transported amount of $139. “substantially completed.” He said day night’s borough-council work ses- day, September 21, at the Elizabeth ment of silence for the terrorism vic- to the Union County jail after failure Wednesday, September 5, Nana the project was done on time and sion, Mountainside Police Chief courthouse. tims of September 11, 2001. to post bail. A. Owusu, 25, of Hillside was ar- about $80,000 under budget. The new James Debbie Jr. introduced a beer- Next year’s reorganization meet- “Take a moment of silence to re- Friday, September 7, Sheree rested and charged for driving with a field will be closed until next year, he keg-registration ordinance that offi- ing, scheduled for the first Tuesday of flect upon the tragedies that hap- Brown, 51, of Newark was arrested suspended license after police re- said, so that the new sod has adequate cials scheduled to be placed on next 2008, has been postponed to January pened six years ago,” said Mr. on numerous East Orange warrants sponded to a vehicle stopped on the time to fully mature. Tuesday night’s regular council-meet- 2, 2008, at 7 p.m. because New Year’s Whitehouse. after a motor vehicle stop on South side of Route 22 with two flat tires. The council also approved a parking ing agenda. Day falls on Tuesday. The board will meet on September Avenue. According to police, Owusu was also ordinance amendment designating If passed, the ordinance would re- The council will read a resolution 27 for a regular public meeting, which Saturday, September 8, Mario N. charged with an outstanding warrant two parking spaces on South Avenue quire that the borough’s two estab- of congratulations for the Deerfield will include a creative summer work- Exantus, 27, of East Orange was ar- out of Oakhurst in the amount of near the entrance to the Union County lishments that sell beer kegs keep a girls’ softball team at the Tuesday, shop report by Ray Trella and a re- rested on a Union Township warrant $230. engineering building as handicapped log of all those sold. September 18, meeting. solve report. after a motor vehicle stop on Midway Wednesday, September 5, the spaces. Each keg has a serial number on the Avenue. manager of a Sheffield Avenue busi- At the beginning of the meeting, back, which would be logged during Saturday, September 8, Marvin J. ness reported that while he was on Mayor Marks issued a proclamation the time of purchase. This log would Ortiz, 42, of Plainfield was arrested vacation someone removed a laptop designating September as aid police officials in tracking down on numerous outstanding Fanwood from his office. According to the Childhood Cancer Awareness the purchaser if, by chance, it was warrants and warrants out of Scotch police, the manager stated although Month. Monica Vermeulen, founder found in an underage-drinking envi- Plains and Irvington. According to the office door is usually locked, of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, ronment. police, he was also charged with the lock had not been functioning a non-profit that assists New Jersey If police found a keg in such a providing false information to po- properly. children who have been diagnosed setting, the establishment would not lice. Wednesday, September 5, a resi- with cancer, received the be held liable as long as the keg was Tina M. Ortiz, 42, of Plainfield, a dent reported that while his rental proclamation. Several board sold to a person over 21. passenger in the vehicle, was also vehicle was parked behind a Glen members were in attendance, along In other council matters, Mayor arrested for outstanding warrants Road business someone scratched the with Erika Blauberg, whose family Robert Viglianti opened the meeting out of Fanwood, Plainfield and vehicle’s passenger side door. has been the recipient of the with a moment of silence to remem- Scotch Plains. Both suspects were Wednesday, September 5, a juve- foundation’s assistance. ber those who lost their lives during transported to the Union County nile was arrested for theft after police jail for failure to post bail, police witnessed the youth remove a large said. bag containing rolls from the front of Westfield a Mountain Avenue deli. The Center for Orthopedic Tuesday, September 4, Derek Friday, September 6, David Mogull, 24, of Scotch Plains was Delsario, 29, of Elizabeth was ar- arrested at Westfield police headquar- rested at headquarters after being Surgery and Sports Medicine ters on motor vehicle warrants out of transported from the Elizabeth Police Randolph and Springfield. Bail on Department for an outstanding war- Photo courtesy of Suzy Minken the warrants was set at $500 each. rant in the amount of $450. located at TENNIS, ANYONE?…Leyton Hewitt returns a serve in the early rounds of the Mogull was released after posting Friday, September 7, police re- 2007 U.S. Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows Park. The bail. sponded to a Route 22 gas station on Australian could not advance to the finals, where Roger Federer ultimately took 202 Elmer St. Westfield, NJ the title for the fourth consecutive year with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 victory over Serb Tuesday, September 4, Maurice a report of a man exhibiting inappro- Novak Djokovic. In the women’s division, Justine Henin won her second U.S. Robert, 28, of Bloomfield was ar- priate behavior. 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Assemblyman Mims Hackett, who Politicsnj.com reported in June that also serves as mayor of Orange, and Mr. McCelland had worked for Demo- Assemblyman Rev. Alfred Steele of cratic Hamilton Township Mayor Paterson, were arrested in connec- Glen Gilmore. Courtesy of Walter Korfmacher MEETING THE GOVERNOR…Scotch Plains Councilman Kevin Glover, right, tion with roofing and insurance con- DeIorio Joins Essex Fells PETITIONING AGAINST THE WAR…Warren Rorden of Westfield and Judy and Governor Jon Corzine stand together at the Democratic County Committee tracts following an 18-month investi- As New Finance Officer Westlin of Summit collect signatures outside the Westfield post office last picnic at Nomahegan Park in Cranford last Sunday. gation into contracts the Pleasantville Roselle Park Mayor Joseph DeIorio Saturday, asking Rep. Mike Ferguson (R-7) to end his support for the war in Iraq. Board of Education in Atlantic City has been hired as the certified munici- awarded. Mr. Steele is also undersh- pal finance officer for the Borough of International Association of eriff for Passaic County and serves as Essex Fells in Essex County at a salary Mendendez, Lautenberg assembly deputy speaker. of $67,000, according to The Progress. Keith Reid, chief of staff to New- He previously served six years as the Clerks Elects Rajoppi to Board ark City Council President Mildred legislative aid to Assemblyman Eric Blast FAA on Redesign Choice ELIZABETH – At the 36th-annual federal legislation or emerging issues. Crump, Passaic Mayor Samuel Munoz (LD-21, Summit). Ziad An- WASHINGTON – The Federal search for avenues, legislative and conference of the International Asso- This organization is a tremendous as- Rivera, Passaic Councilman drew Shehady, who started as an intern Aviation Administration (FAA) last otherwise, by which this plan can be ciation of Clerks, Recorders, Election set for working government officials.” Marcellus Jackson, former Passaic in Mr. Munoz’s office, has been named week released its decision regarding reconsidered.” Officials and Treasurers (IACREOT), Ms. Rajoppi served as the Union City Council member Jonathan Soto, the new legislative aid. Mr. Shehady is its choice of the “Integrated Air- When the FAA offered to hold held recently in Charlotte, N.C., the County Register of Deeds and Mort- Pleasantville board of education also a Republican candidate for the space Redesign” for flights in the one hearing in New Jersey after association elected Union County gages for 12 years before her election (BOE) member James Pressley, board Springfield Township Committee. New York and Philadelphia metro- releasing its plan, Mr. Lautenberg Clerk Joanne Rajoppi to the board of in 1995 to Union County clerk. She is member Rafael Velez and former BOE Actor Fred Thompson politan areas. said he “forced” the agency to hold directors – County Clerks Division. the former president of the Constitu- members Jayson Adams, James Joins Race for President “New Jerseyans told the FAA loud two more public hearings in the Ms. Rajoppi will head the division tional Officers Association of New McCormick and Maurice “Pete” Former U.S. Senator Fred Thomp- and clear they do not want more air state in June — one in Woodcliff for all county clerks in the interna- Jersey and the New Jersey Associa- Calloway were also arrested. son, best known for playing a district noise. Instead of listening, the Bush Lake and one in Cherry Hill — tional association. tion of Counties. The officials are charged with attorney in NBC’s “Law & Order” Administration chose the bottom line allowing residents to learn more “It is a great honor to be elected to agreeing to steer contracts to compa- series, officially announced his can- of the airline companies over the about FAA’s plans and voice their lead such a hard-working, dedicated Irish Festival, Picnic To nies that offered insurance brokerage didacy for the Republican Party nomi- quality of life of hundreds of thou- concerns. group of government officials,” Ms. or roofing services to school districts nation for President, according to The sands in our state,” Senator Frank Last month, Mr. Menendez wrote Rajoppi said. “I am excited by the Benefit Make-A-Wish and towns. Mr. Steele resigned as Washington Post. He made the an- Lautenberg said. “The administra- the FAA urging an examination of opportunity to share and network UNION — The Joseph Nugent Sr. undersheriff following his arrest, nouncement on “The Tonight Show tion wants to allow more planes— flight limits and flight sizes as a pos- ideas and programs with my col- Association of Union County will nj.com reported. According to the with Jay Leno.” He joins a field headed and more noise — over more of our sibly more effective way to reduce leagues from around the United States, hold its 21st annual Irish Festival and press release, the officials arrested by former New York City Mayor Rudy homes, schools and communities. delays. Canada and the world.” Picnic to benefit a child with a life accepted payments ranging from Giuliani, former Massachusetts Gov- We will fight this plan to let our Ms. Rajoppi has been a member of threatening illness through the Make- $1,500 to $17,500 and totaled just ernor Mitt Romney and U.S. Senator residents enjoy the peace and quiet Rolling Thunder Hits IACREOT for more than 20 years, A-Wish Foundation on Sunday, Sep- under $150,000. John McCain. they deserve.” serving on various committees. She tember 30 at the Elks Lodge in Union, Senate President Richard Codey “When New Jerseyans come home The Road on Sept. 16 follows in the footsteps of her prede- from 1 to 6 p.m. and Assemblyman John McKeon, Nominations Open from work each night, we want peace AREA – On Sunday, September cessor, former Union County Clerk Admission is $20 per person or $40 who also serves as West Orange and quiet, not the booming sound of 16, starting at 11 a.m., the New Jersey Walter Halpin, a founding member of per family, which includes food, beer, mayor, both represent Mr. Hackett’s For SP Mayor’s Gala 747s overhead,” said Senator Robert Chapter of Rolling Thunder will hold the group in 1971 and a former presi- soda, face painters and games. There 27th District. Both are Democrats. SCOTCH PLAINS – Nominations Menendez. “We need a more sys- its annual motorcycle “Ride for Free- dent of the international organization. will be continuous live Irish-Ameri- Each of the officials is charged for the Scotch Plains volunteers of tematic and effective approach to dom XII” in honor of American POWs “Many of our Union County pro- can entertainment featuring the Willie with either conspiracy to extort cor- the year and volunteer organizations reducing flight delays at our air- and MIAs of past wars. grams for constituent services emerged Lynch Band, DJ Joe O’Coletti and rupt payments or attempting to extort of the year are being accepted at the ports, one that promises to shave Residents and motorists traveling from discussions with other IACREOT the St. Columcille Pipes and Drums. corrupt payments, which carry a maxi- Scotch Plains Recreation Department. more than just a couple minutes off through Monmouth, Middlesex and members over the years,” Ms. Rajoppi For more information, please call mum of 20 years in federal prison. Members of the community are of the interminable delays. The FAA Union counties should be advised of said. “It has been a tremendous learn- Bob or Linda White at (908) 241- Delaware River Comm. Names encouraged to nominate those indi- would like us to believe that their the planned route, which was changed ing experience to share our knowledge 7341, Carol Martin at (732) 851-5109 Mercer Dem Boss to $90,000 Post viduals and groups who have dis- plan is the silver bullet that clears the last year due to the installation of the with each other. In addition, I know I or Kevin Dowling at (732) 594-1763. At its June meeting, the Delaware played extraordinary community ser- congestion in our airspace, but its high-speed EZ Pass lanes on the south- can, at any time, e-mail or telephone The Nugent Assoc., founded in 1933, River Joint Toll Bridge Commission vice. The recipients of these awards effects will likely be minimal and bound Garden State Parkway near another IACREOT member to share is the oldest independent Irish-Ameri- created the position of assistant di- will be recognized at the 17th-annual the byproduct will be more noise for the Driscoll Bridge. or exchange information on pending can organization in New Jersey. rector of community affairs and then Mayor’s Charity Gala on November us to contend with. I will continue to The motorcycle cavalcade departs 30. Warinanco Park in Roselle at 11 a.m. The gala, which will take place at County to Observe and will take St. George’s Avenue, Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch then turn off at Main Street in Plains, is a non-partisan event that POW/MIA Day Sept. 21 Woodbridge and onto Route 9 South, P PP serves to gather all segments of the ELIZABETH — The Union crossing over the Edison Bridge. They erla Announces Its community for an evening full of County Freeholders invite veterans will continue on Route 35 through dining, dancing and a silent auction. and residents to the annual POW/ Sayreville and turn onto Laurence Proceeds from the event support the MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony Parkway. The processions will enter Municipal Alliance Committee and on Friday, September 21, at 11:15 the Parkway at exit 120 and proceed other local non-profit organizations. a.m. in the rotunda of the Union south in the local lanes to exit 116 For information about tickets and County Courthouse, located at 2 (PNC Bank Arts Center and New the Mayor’s Gala, contact the recre- Broad Street in Elizabeth. Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial). ation department at (908) 322-6700, For more information, call the free- Registration for the ride begins at 8 extension 1221. holders office at (908) 527-4107. a.m. in Warinanco Park. Join Us for a Parkinson’s Support Group at Sunrise of Westfield

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I believed public-safety matters. last Thursday night for filling vacan- As of April, the Citizens’ Campaign then, as I do now, that Fanwood with Fanwood, like any other munici- cies on county advisory boards. had identified 51 county-government its “small hometown” atmosphere pality, must be prudent when spend- Under the new policy, the clerk of the boards. Of the boards’ 652 positions, sets itself apart from other munici- ing taxpayer money and in taking on board will maintain the list of advisory the campaign found 130 vacancies. palities. This also is why I decided to long-term debt obligations. As your boards, including current membership Mary Mahoney of Scotch Plains run for a seat on the Fanwood Bor- councilman, I will be very careful for each board and current vacancies, said she did not see any requirement ough Council. I would like to do my dealing with “short-term” budget the beginning date of the term, its expi- in the policy that advisory boards be part in protecting the character and fixes. Becoming dependent on short- ration date and the name and contact placed on the Internet. She said the future of Fanwood with new and term aid lures us away from address- information of each member. policy should to be “fine tuned.” innovative thinking that will benefit ing the spending side of the budget, Freeholder board clerk Nicole Tina Renna, president of the Union our infrastructure, residents and busi- which is the costly side for taxpayers. DiRado said the information on the County Watchdog Association, said nesses. I realize “short-term” fixes eventu- boards would be posted near her office, under the new policy, “It looks like My experience working in public ally evaporate, and the taxpayers are but contact information on members [the board] does not support open gov- service for more than 55 years has left holding the heavy tax burden. would remain confidential. Informa- ernment.” Ms. Renna said if the county given me the leadership and manage- Downtown development can be NOW ON BOARD…Dr. Zhongxue Hua has begun his new position as Union tion “may” also be kept on the county’s does not put the list on its website, the ment skills to guide Fanwood into good for the borough by bringing in County’s medical examiner. The office is located on Springfield Avenue in website, according to the policy. Watchdog group would do so. growth that could ease our tax burden new tax revenues and convenience Westfield near Echo Lake Park. While the board’s action follows a Freeholder Deborah Scanlon said for the present and future. My expe- for our citizens. In contrast, overde- request by the Citizens’ Campaign, the policy committee she chairs “spent rience, training and insight in pedes- velopment brings about overcrowd- an arm of Metuchen-based Center for a lot of time reviewing this policy.” trian, traffic and personal safety also ing, parking problems, noise, pedes- DOT to Implement Route 22 Civic Responsibility, to eliminate She said the policy is a “fair and trian and vehicular safety concerns politics from the process, representa- equitable way” to address future va- FW Dems to Host Pizza and other quality-of-life issues. tives of the organization asked the cancies on county boards. Fanwood’s two-and-one-half-year Pedestrian Improvement Plan board to table the measure so that its The board passed the policy 8-0-1, Fundraiser, Kickoff misadventure with TDR, a program By PAUL J. PEYTON tremely happy” that the routes would recommendations could be included. with Adrian Mapp abstaining. FANWOOD – The Fanwood that originated in the Smart Growth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times include businesses in the center aisle Kevin Dick of Scotch Plains ob- On the issue of bridge safety, fol- Democratic Committee will host a Division of the State’s Department of COUNTY – At its meeting Thurs- of Route 22 as opposed to solely the jected to giving incumbents on county lowing the August collapse of the In- campaign kick-off and fundraiser for Community Affairs, is an attempt to day night, the Union County free- eastbound and westbound shoulders. boards more say on whether they should terstate 35 bridge in Minnesota, Free- Fanwood’s Democratic candidates for impose unreasonably dense develop- holder board heard a presentation “It looks like a project that is going be re-appointed than new potentially holder Dan Sullivan said the county mayor and borough council on Tues- ment on the western portion of South from John Mullen of McCormick to work,” she said. more qualified applicants. He said fill- has 142 bridges, 109 of which are day, September 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. Avenue. Taylor, Inc. on the Route 22 Pedes- The shuttle will pick up shoppers, ing board and committee seats should solely maintained by the county; Union upstairs at the Sun Tavern, located at I do not believe transforming the trian Improvement Project the New workers or any other members of the be “fairer and open. I have concerns and the border counties of Somerset 15 South Avenue in Fanwood. The character of Fanwood from a pleas- Jersey Department of Transporta- public who wish to cross the high- that it falls short by a wide margin.” and Morris jointly maintain the others. suggested donation is $35 per person. ant suburban atmosphere to high-level tion is implementing. The highway way in either direction via the ser- He said applicants’ résumés should “The bridges are in excellent shape “This is an opportunity to hear about landscape/sight polluting, urban-type saw 25 pedestrian fatalities between vice. The Route 22 business corridor be retained on file for two years, not in Union County,” Mr. Sullivan said. the most recent developments in building, is “smart growth.” (“Smart- 1995 and 2000, according to infor- along Union, Springfield and six months as the policy stipulates. He said the county has spent $30 Fanwood and our plans for the near growth” is a term coined by Trenton mation the DOT released. Kenilworth does not have any lights, He objected to the policy’s require- million over the past few years on bridge future,” said Mayor Colleen Mahr, bureaucrats allegedly to preserve open In an effort to improve the safety crosswalks or bridges; pedestrians ment that people have to fill out an repairs, with another $20 million in the who is running for a second four-year spaces). Fanwood must be balanced of mostly employees at Route 22 must cross the highway against traf- Open Public Records Act (OPRA) pipeline for additional projects. mayoral term in the Tuesday, No- with protecting the suburban, small- retail stores, the DOT has devel- fic at their own risk, according to form to request information on board “We are one of the few counties that vember 6, general election. “It’s also town, distinctly residential, low-den- oped a six-month pilot program for county officials. openings. spends the dollars that the state [gives] a chance to share your ideas with our sity character of our community. two rush-hour 20-seat pedestrian The county purchased the Ms. DiRado said the new policy us,” he said. “These [state funding] borough council candidates, Kathy I truly believe that government must shuttle buses Monday through Fri- $125,000 vans through Community covers all boards the freeholders ap- dollars are extremely competitive.” Mitchell and Bill Populus, and an- work for the taxpayers. Our citizens day. Buses will stop at 15 NJ Transit Development Block Grant funds, point, including the county planning The board approved a $29.2-million other Fanwood neighbor, State As- expect and deserve the best in protec- designated locations along the high- according to Economic Development board. capital budget, which includes a $1.2- semblywoman Linda Stender.” tive, recreational and convenience- way in Kenilworth, Springfield and Department director Al Faella. The Municipal governing bodies ap- million upgrade to the irrigation sys- Ms. Mitchell is currently the bor- type services, and it’s the responsibil- Union near major retailers, includ- county has committed an additional point the Union County Transporta- tem at Ash Brook Golf Course in Scotch ough council president. A founding ity of local government to provide ing Staples, Target, Wal-Mart and $200,000 it received from a federal tion Advisory Board and the Air Traf- Plains, improvements to the boathouse member of the Fanwood Recycling these services. As your councilman, I The Pointe at Galloping Hill transportation grant toward opera- fic and Noise Advisory Board, which at Echo Lake on the Westfield/ Association, she was first elected to will pursue what you believe is right townhouses. tional expenses for the pilot pro- are not covered by the new policy. Mountainside border and preliminary the borough council in 1998 and re- for Fanwood. I will use my experi- “It is the goal of Union County to gram, county spokesman Sebastian The Citizens Campaign’ proposal, work for a new visitors’ center at the elected in 2001 and 2004. Mr. Populus ence in governmental service to ben- begin service on October 1,” Mr. D’Elia said. as presented at the board’s April 26 Warinanco indoor skating center. was appointed to the borough council efit our residents, and I will be a Mullen told the freeholders. He said Mr. D’Elia said the pilot program meeting, called for the creation of a The board also officially appointed last month to complete the term of strong advocate in making sure that New Jersey Transit would provide is subject to an approval vote by the comprehensive public directory of Dr. Zhongxue Hua of New York City former Councilman Joe Higgins. every tax dollar spent at borough hall the mini-buses. freeholders. The board’s next regular vacancies, including memberships, to a five-year contract as the new A former council president, Mr. is wisely spent. Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, a resi- meeting is scheduled for Thursday, expiration dates, meeting times and Union County medical examiner at Populus was appointed to the council Before I retired as Fanwood’s po- dent of Union, said she was “ex- September 27, at 7 p.m. locations, an official application for an annual salary of $187,230. in 1993 and elected to full terms in lice chief, a prominent Fanwood citi- 1994 and 1997. zen and former council member la- For further information, write to beled me as being “taxpayer friendly.” the Fanwood Democratic Committee As your councilman, I pledge to help at P.O. Box 163, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. make Fanwood better. elections are coming... get to know your candidates. goleader.com/07election

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Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Behavior of Our Elected Officials If you can guess one correctly – good P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 Money, money, money — that clinking sheriff and the other a man of the cloth in guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 clanking sound, it makes the world go their spare time, was just too outrageous. vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 round. Seems that Joel Grey and Liza Here we have one who is sworn to uphold you get all four – You must have a lot of Minelli’s character in the film version of the law and another who is supposed to be free time! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Cabaret could have been singing the new proclaiming the word of the Lord caught All words and correct definitions P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 state song for New Jersey last week. Sorry with their hands in the public cookie jar, come from the board game Diction Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. about that, boss. but, like an infomercial, that’s not all Deception. It was amazing enough that we learned folks. Also netted was a quorum of a local Answers to last week’s arcane words. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte that Governor Jon Corzine, a supposedly school board. This could be a small con- 1. Sifflement – A hissing or whistling ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR smart man and financial wiz, hasn’t solation as these clowns could have con- sound Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo grasped that concept that giving cash away tinued the district’s work while shackled 2. Cataphract – A horseman in com- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION to “friends” involved in questionable situ- together in a holding cell. I wonder if this plete armor Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly ations is not exactly a stellar idea. But that violates the open public meetings act? 3. Imputrescible – Not subject to cor- EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS he did it again, gave money to Carla Alarmingly, there even appears to be ruption Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin Katz’s brother-in-law, while a brouhaha an underground network of these sleaze 4. Urticaria – Hives TECHNOLOGY SERVICES is ensuing over the cash and emails he balls stretching from one end of the state SUBSCRIPTION PRICE exchanged with her is just mind boggling. to the other who believe it is perfectly ORCUS One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 There are only two conclusions that can okay to even pay someone a finder’s fee 1. An inflammation of the male repro- be drawn about the man at this point, he is to give up the names of other like minded ductive organ either incredibly stupid or incredibly na- individuals who are willing to betray the 2. A killer whale ive, and I prefer to pray for the latter. And public’s trust. 3. The lower world; Hades Planning, Zoning Bds. Should Not where were his advisors this go round? Sunday’s Star-Ledger story contained 4. An abalone shell; an ear shell Seems that his right-hand guy, Tom Shea, a tidbit that probably went mostly unno- HIRUNDINE who bailed out just a few weeks ago, must ticed by readers. They told of one defen- 1. Having a heavy, abnormal growth of have thought “I just can’t deal with this dant, not an elected official but rather the hair Have Hands Tied on Deliberations anymore,” and got out when the getting chief of staff to the Newark City Council 2. Relating to the swallows (birds) was good. President, who allegedly boasted that he 3. Of or like a leech Our local planning and zoning boards of adjust- the local historical preservation commission. Will I don’t know about the rest of NJ’s had a consulting firm that could win con- 4. Relating to pigs; swine residents, but I am a little uncomfortable tracts in four towns, including Elizabeth SILLON ment are appointed to ensure that development in the neighbors’ rights have merit if they present a 1. Green fodder preserved in a silo their respective towns does not cross over the line. strong case before the board? Or will the board say when the governor of my state dispenses here in Union County. One has to wonder thousands to a state employee in the form just who will be nervously looking over 2. The long, narrow pod of plants of the Volunteers spend many hours serving our towns. that the application must be passed because of threat of money orders delivered by a bag man. their shoulder for Christie and company. mustard family The boards follow strict guidelines from the state of lawsuit? And what about Katz, just returned from All of this has the residents of our 3. A beverage made of sweetened milk and local zoning ordinances, as well as master plans. The Union Township Planning Board rejected an a vacation to China with our former gov- great state embarrassed by the activities mixed with wine or cider Board members are charged with ensuring that application for a Target store on Springfield Avenue, ernor who you will recall wanted to make of our public officials. But rather than be 4. A defense built in a wide ditch his after hours buddy responsible for NJ embarrassed, the residents should be CHILIAD good planning is followed. They see that homes, just blocks from Hope Depot, in part due to heavy homeland security. Couldn’t she find a angry by the betrayals. We all deserve 1. The upper lip or muzzle of a quadru- which are out of character with a neighborhood, are traffic on the street. The courts once again over- few bucks in the millions she is sitting on better than this. We, the voters, are the ped not built. Conversely, boards grant variances when it turned a local board’s decision. to help keep a roof over her own mother’s only ones who can say in unison on 2. A thousand of anything head? You can’t make this stuff up. Election Day that we are sick and tired 3. A ewe lamb or ewe mutton is deemed appropriate for the area. Sometimes, state government can assist local offi- 4. Gout in the hand However, it is becoming more and more the case cials. This occurred with regard to the time when The arrests of 11 elected officials, in- and not going to put up with this de- that our boards say they have no power but to grant garbage haulers can pick up trash. Westfield passed cluding two assemblymen, one an under praved behavior any longer. Lautenberg, Dems particular applications. Applications for cell-phone an ordinance in 1993 banning collections before 6 towers are often at the top of this list. Currently, a.m. The haulers sued, and a judge overturned the Say ‘Enough is Enough’ Omnipointe seeks to build a structure for T-Mobile ordinance. The legislature followed up by passing a Letters to the Editor This week, President Bush is going to cell service at the Willow Grove Swim Club. The bill, which was signed by then Governor Don unleash his latest propaganda effort to convince the American public we should application has received strong opposition from DiFrancesco in 2001, to allow towns to limit hours The Ideal of Sportsmanship – stay in Iraq. In response, we need to send nearby neighbors, who have protested against the for garbage collections. George W. Bush a clear message: “Enough tower at recent zoning board and board of education Our boards do, from time to time, take action These Girls Really Get It is enough.” meetings. against applicants who fail to follow the instructions Please join me and sign my online In today’s day and age when you hear respective benches, they stood amongst petition that calls on the President to end In his opposition to the cell tower, resident James of an approval. This occurred in Westfield recently. so many stories regarding poor sports- each other, crying, hugging and sharing the deceit, end the propaganda and bring Flannigan said in a letter last week that the proposed Town officials are requiring a developer of a new manship, I wish that everyone could have supportive words. It struck me that even our troops home. In the U.S. Senate, I site lies in a designated watershed and within 400 home on Sylvania Place to move the house 18 inches seen what I saw at Kehler Stadium on with all of the examples of bad sports- have voted consistently in favor of a feet of McGinn School. If this argument is valid for to the right and rotate it to the proper angle after it Monday evening. manship these girls must have witnessed timeline to bring our troops home from the township as a whole, should not the local zoning was determined the foundation was errantly con- In the first overtime period of a hotly over their playing careers, these girls re- Iraq. But President Bush and his Repub- contested girl’s soccer match between ally get it. They were playing a game. lican allies in Congress have thwarted our board be able to deny the application? On this and structed too close to the neighboring property. Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Westfield, They were playing it very well, very efforts, vetoing and filibustering our pro- other matters, should they have their hands tied by Planning boards have also been faced with appli- there was an accidental collision of three fairly and very competitively, but it was a posals to end this debacle in Iraq. far away agencies, such as the Federal Communica- cations for townhouses and condos that, if approved, girls. Two of them got up, but the third did game! Now, the Bush White House has written tions Commission (FCC)? could impact school districts by increasing class not. The concern, care and support that they a slanted, self-serving and misleading re- The Westfield training staff and coach demonstrated was wonderful to witness; port on Iraq under the guise of an official Fanwood’s borough council overturned the plan- sizes, resulting in future bond issues and higher were out on the field immediately, the they should be proud of themselves, and military assessment by Army General ning board’s approval of a cell tower for Verizon property taxes for the community. Apparently, such SPF coaches followed. Police and rescue I hope their actions reinforce the ideal of David Petraeus. The report’s findings have Wireless in late 2003 after 42 residents filed an issues cannot be used to reject an application. One were on the seen shortly, and after a brief sportsmanship in all of us. already been contradicted by the nonparti- appeal to the council. A superior-court judge, how- would think that the cost impact to the community discussion, the coaches and referees de- I wish a speedy recovery to the injured san Government Accountability Office. cided to abandon the match. player; God bless. Again, please join me in saying ever, reversed the council’s decision in 2005. If the would be charged to the developer. As usual, the players lined up and shook courts can reject such decisions, why do local boards We hope that more power is given to our boards in Russell Wells “Enough is Enough” to President Bush by hands. But rather than go back to their Fanwood signing my online petition. Enough of the hear cell-tower cases in the first place? the future, so they can vote for what is best for deceit. Enough of the propaganda. It’s An application to subdivide a property at 200 residents rather than casting votes, to their chagrin, time to bring our troops home from Iraq. Canterbury Lane – known as “The Little Gatehouse,” that merely sign off on cases controlled by other Mother Annoyed by Someone Calling Please sign on and I will send our petition straight to the White House. See in the Wychwood Road section of Westfield – has entities – or because they are under duress from www.democratsenators.org. drawn a great deal of opposition from neighbors and threats of lawsuits. Police over Block Party Noise I am the mother of Stevie Barden, who from neighbors and stores in this neigh- Frank Lautenberg coordinates the Unity Day block party for borhood. The county sheriff and Westfield Senator for New Jersey Don’t Let This Historic Preservation the children of the Windsor Avenue Police were involved with fingerprinting (Westfield) area for the past nine years. and the basketball tournament. Shakespeare Play was This is a positive function he has initiated This positive function is provided for Opportunity Pass By in the Town of Westfield for the children the Saturday before they all children regardless of race, creed or Superb by WF Rec. Please help preserve the Westfield that out that, it just wouldn’t make sense. Commission as a resource, not a hin- return to school. He has a DJ, food and color. The children look forward to this We in Westfield have much to be thank- we all know and love by supporting and I don’t fault builders for being good drance as some have portrayed. Ms. games plus gives the children school sup- outing. For some unforeseen reason, ful for. Early September, I was privileged applauding our mayor and council on the business people, but others need to speak Moryan in her letter of August 16 wrote, plies of book bags, lunch bags, calcula- someone from Myrtle Avenue calls the to attend Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at proposed amendments to existing Land up for what they believe in. How many “What if that attitude prevailed the year tors, pens, pencils, erasers and paper. police every year complaining that the Memorial Park Field. The performance Use Ordinance. Don’t be misled by oth- times have you heard complaints about before your house was built?” Perhaps He spent his own money to sponsor this music is too loud. This function is held was superb; the directors, actors and ers trying to sway public opinion, some McMansions, overdevelopment and over- she might not realize that before most event. Some of the items have been do- from noon until sundown (well within the musicians were all outstanding. for their own gain. crowding of schools? How the town homes in Westfield were built, this town nated by the New Jersey Nets, Los Ange- town’s noise ordinance.) The Westfield Recreation Department These changes to the already existing should or should not change is often dis- was mostly farmland. Most homes in les Sparks, Houston Rockets, Hershey’s, The town administrator provides the is to be commended for its efforts, and I ordinance are the best way for the town to cussed. Please consider, ‘Just because town are first generation. Blimpie’s along with donations received approval. A flyer is passed out, inviting hope that the performance will continue. prevent knockdowns, such as Kirkview you can, doesn’t mean you should.’ Taste cannot be dictated, but making the neighbors and requesting donations. Helen Livesey Circle, Clark Street, Benson Place and The council is protecting our town as sure that one respects the integrity of a All neighbors are encouraged to join in, Westfield potentially, the Gatehouse. other towns already do. To list a property property can be. We can all have a hand in Water Partnerships especially the children. Let the council know that they have as historic in this town or state is not easy. preserving what has been called the spirit My son has grown up in Westfield and your encouragement to do the right thing Perhaps that is why there are only nine of Westfield by protecting our properties Provide Public Options now has children of his own in the school Resident Seeks Help to preserve the past and to ensure the properties and one district listed in this and allowing the town to aid us. We I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify system. He was instrumental in having future of historic properties, and Westfield town of 30,000 residents. The ninth prop- should live by example. Don’t let this some issues raised in The Westfield the town fix the basketball for the kids. He On SP Deer Grazing at large. erty listed recently is the Colonial Burial opportunity pass us by. Leader’s July 26 article “RVSA has been a strong voice in keeping the Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to I have seen nothing but good faith Grounds of the Presbyterian Church of For reference: The nine properties Privatization Topic.” playground updated and safe for the chil- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks and exhibited by the Westfield Historic Pres- Westfield on Mountain Avenue. The currently designated by historic pres- Many municipally-owned utilities in dren and young adults. He has requested copied to The Scotch Plains-Fanwood ervation Commission. When we bought Miller-Cory house and the Reeve house ervation are WWI Monument, the United States have seen the benefits of speed bumps and signs for their safety. Times. our home in 1997, both realtors involved aren’t even listed on the town’s roll prob- Westfield Fire Headquarters, Charles partnering with private firms to provide Most of the children respect him for ***** fully disclosed that it was in a historic ably due to the time, effort and resources professional management services for what he does. Instead of putting a damper I was wondering if there was any plan district. The town has always been forth- required. Addams House at 522 Elm Street, their water and wastewater systems. Wa- on these festivities, I hope people join in. for deer control along Hetfield Avenue right and helpful regarding any inquiries As a resident of Westfield’s only his- Mindowaskin Park, Ball-Platt House ter quality and service reliability improve, At least watch the fun while adults are near Brookside Park and the surrounding and work we have done to our property. toric district, I am happy. There was not at 526 Wychwood Road, John Scudder violations decline, operations become being neighborly, becoming acquainted neighborhoods. I for one am tired of the The reworking of this ordinance has 100 percent agreement about becoming a House at 841 East Broad Street, more efficient, rates stabilize and em- and enjoying themselves. This is a func- herd grazing on Fieldcrest Drive, as evi- been mentioned in public meetings since historic district. In hindsight, it was the Matthias Sayre House at 667 Fourth ployees become better trained. tion that only happens once a year. Toler- denced by the attached picture of six deer 2005. Our town has, and needs, rules. best for all that the neighbors solicited the Avenue, Charles Marsh House at 508 Under the terms of these contracts, the ance should be practiced . just taken out front. This is not to say that a home cannot be town for the designation. There have been Salter Place and Colonial Burial public retains ownership of the treatment I urge the complainer to understand. The herd gets larger every year, along made more livable in accordance with several renovations and restorations to Grounds of the Presbyterian Church plants and collection systems. City lead- Please commend the effort of taking on with the piles of poo that they leave on my today’s lifestyle. As to alterations, addi- houses in our district, but they respect the of Westfield on Mountain Avenue. ers remain responsible for high-level de- something no one in this area has ever front lawn. And this was the first year tions, etc, to homes, the ordinance basi- architectural uniqueness of each home. cisions, such as setting rates and funding thought of doing. since I moved here in 1986 that I decided cally seeks compatibility between the old Asking neighbors to take this care and Kimball Avenue is currently the only capital or infrastructure improvements. not to plant the salad bar for them any- district. Jeannie Barden and the new, and changes that do not respect for the architectural styles is not a The private firm is responsible for man- Westfield more – I now limit my veggies to contain- detract from existing historic features. It bad thing. Deborah Burslem aging the day-to-day aspects of the utility ers on my deck. is necessary to keep homes viable. With- We view the Historic Preservation Westfield operation, ensuring that all health, safety I know we have the hunt in the Ashbrook and environmental standards are met in a BRAKES Volunteers Reservation, but the problem needs to be cost efficient manner. In addition, there addressed in the neighborhoods surround- are multiple levels of oversight since the Deserve Recognition ing Brookside. private operator must meet water quality Over the summer, you ran an article I dread rush hour when the clocks fall standards and a variety of reporting re- titled “Westfield Receives Grant to Pro- back. So motorists beware — know that if quirements set by many local, state and mote Walking to School” which caught you see one deer bounding across the road, federal agencies. my eye because the town-wide BRAKES there might just be five more behind. When both the city and the private group had assisted with the application for a similarly targeted grant last spring, Cathy Smith operator work together, the more appro- Scotch Plains priate term to describe this agreement is yet your article did not mention its partici- “public-private partnership.” pation. Water and wastewater partnerships As the all-volunteer BRAKES group Devils’ Den Misses have worked so well in the United States comes under the town-wide Parent that 94 percent of municipalities would Teacher Council (PTC) organization, and Girls Gymnastic Team recommend their contractor to other mu- as I am a member of the PTC executive I read Bruce Johnson’s (Devils’ Den) nicipal governments. Because the lead- board, I just want to make sure that credit 10 best reasons to follow Westfield High ing firms have been in the water business is given as is due. School’s Teams This Year and was some- for decades, they focus exclusively on Although DOT regulations required what befuddled that he overlooked one of water operations, delivering outstanding that the application be made in the name the best teams in the high school, the girls results while improving quality across of Westfield, BRAKES chairs Deidre gymnastics team. the board. Gelinne and Sara Strohecker were very They were only undefeated in competi- Faced with increasingly stringent stan- involved in developing the application tion, they only won the county champion- dards and aging infrastructure, public- along with Westfield Town Administra- ship and then went on to win the sectionals. private partnerships can provide taxpay- tor Jim Gildea, members of the police After all of this, they only placed seventh ers with the best of both worlds. Their department and the traffic engineering in the state at the finals held at Rutgers. communities can continue to own and consultant. These two women also plan to Maybe I am just a proud parent of one of oversee their utility systems, which are follow through with the implementation the competitors, but I do not believe that a operated by firms that bring their exper- of a walking school bus plan for this team that placed so high throughout the tise. school year as a result of this $36,000 state should be dismissed by someone who Public-private partnerships provide grant. points out other varsity sports that had, to options for communities to cost effec- When volunteers work so diligently to say the least, mundane records. This year’s tively improve their water services. These bring about positive change for our com- team is a good team that will hopefully options should be fully explored to deter- munity, I believe it is important to recog- exceed their triumphs of last year. mine if they best meet the needs of the nize their efforts, so I would appreciate It would be nice if Mr. Johnson could communities in your service area. your inclusion of this information in any have acknowledged this. When counting future articles. the top 10, you should start at the top. Richard Norment, Council for Public-Private Partnerships Ruth Maloney Brian Greenfield Washington, DC Westfield Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 13, 2007 Page 5 MEET THE CANDIDATES MEET THE CANDIDATES Linda Stender, Candidate Sen. Kean, Asm. Munoz and Bramnick For Reelection, NJ Assembly, LD-22 Candidates for Reelection, LD21 Property Tax Seminars Safe Haven Bill is Law SCOTCH PLAINS –Assemblywoman bers of Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North WESTFIELD — Legislation intro- Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) will Martine Avenue, Fanwood. Light refresh- duced by Senator Thomas Kean, (LD- Norden Bombsight host two tax relief seminars to discuss the ments will be provided. 21), which would require posters and Homestead Rebate and Property Tax Re- Applications for first time applicants other educational material informing high To Be Unveiled imbursement Programs on Tuesday, Sep- of the Property Tax Reimbursement Pro- school students of “New Jersey Safe Ha- State Senator Tom Kean, Assembly- tember 18. The Property Tax Reimburse- gram (Senior Tax Freeze) will be avail- ven Infant Protection Act” was recently man Eric Munoz, and Assemblyman Jon ment is also known as the Senior Tax able as well as application instruction Courtesy of Sherman Feller signed into law. The new measure will Bramnick invite military veterans in the Freeze. booklets for all current programs. TRAVEL SERENITY...Two visitors enjoy the waves crashing onto the lava rocks seek to address the continuing issue of district of all wars to a “Veteran’s Appre- “The Division of Taxation started mail- Tenants are also encouraged to attend at Ho’okipa Beach Park in Maui, Hawaii in March. abandoned infants in New Jersey. ciation Day” this Saturday, September ing rebates to seniors and the disabled this and may be eligible for a Homestead “The New Jersey Infant Safe Haven 15, at 1 p.m. at the home of Assemblyman summer, while rebates for homeowners Rebate if their building is subject to prop- Protection Act is an extremely effective Eric and Nancy Munoz. and tenants under 65 are set to be mailed erty taxes. Tenant eligibility information Ross Katz, Candidate tool in preventing the tragedy of an aban- Captain Joseph Azzolina, United State in early fall,” said Mrs. Stender. “Unfor- will be made available at the seminars. doned child,” Sen. Kean said. “In order to Navy (Retired) will be the guest speaker. tunately, far too many eligible residents Information can also be accessed by vis- For Westfield Council, Ward 1 be even more effective young women Mr. Azzolina, a former New Jersey State still have not yet applied. These seminars iting www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation. who might abandon their child in a mo- Legislator, served in both the General can help clear up any confusion over “Deadlines for applications have been ment of panic must be made aware that Assembly and the Senate. He currently eligibility requirements or the applica- extended to October 31, so there is still this program is an option.” serves on the Board of Trustees of the tion process and will also provide resi- plenty of time to apply,” said Ms. Stender. Our Form of Government The “New Jersey Safe Haven Aware- Home Port Alliance for the USS New dents with a chance to ask any questions “I welcome anyone interested to join me One of the greatest benefits of our dren. By allowing our children to observe ness Promotion Task Force” will be Jersey. they may have.” on the 18th.” town’s form of government is the ability the political process, we increase the formed and have six months to report its The legislators will be unveiling the The morning seminar will be held from For directions, additional information of the public to express opinions and to chances that they will want to get in- findings and recommendations to the “Top Secret” Norden Bombsight. The 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rahway Public or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Mancuso at comment during council meetings. This volved, as they grow older. Legislature and the governor. The report bombsight was used during World War Library, 2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway. The the office of Asw. Stender by phone at acts as a reminder to local officials that Alas, Maddie’s days on the campaign will also include recommendations for II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam evening program will be held from 5:30 (908) 668-1900 or by e-mail at they should never forget that their ulti- trail were not to last. Towards the end of new legislation that should be adopted to War to aid the crews’ bomber aircrafts in to 7 p.m. in the Borough Council Cham- [email protected]. mate responsibility is to the voters who a very brief outing, she was asked by a solve any structural problems in the origi- dropping bombs accurately. elected them, not to the other elected resident of Harrison Avenue how she nal act. All veterans are welcome to attend this officials with whom they serve. liked campaigning and she responded with “While police stations, hospitals, and free event. Food and refreshments will be MEET THE CANDIDATES When I announced to my family that I brutal honesty: “I’m hot, tired and really other designated locations have served served. The Munoz’ home is located at wanted to run for town council, my five- thirsty.” While I hope she reconsiders her as a place of sanctuary for many new 121 Oak Ridge Avenue in Summit. For Bette Jane Kowalski, Candidate year old daughter, Maddie, could not have retirement as my unofficial campaign born babies, unlawful abandonment more information, please contact the been happier. She proudly walked around manager, I was glad that she had the continues to exist,” concluded Mr. Kean. legislator’s Summit District Office at For Reelection, UC Freeholder our house exclaiming that her daddy was opportunity to walk with me. “In the 12 months before Safe Haven (908) 918-0414. running for council and quickly volun- If elected to town council, I would was passed, eight babies were aban- teered to walk with me during my door- welcome all residents of our town to doned in public places. In the first 12 Keep Democracy Strong to-door campaigning. I was ecstatic that attend council meetings and speak out months of Safe Haven, there were only Read, Think & Vote County’s Invisible Builders she was so interested, and of course con- on issues that matter to them. The beauty two. As a state, we need to increase our sidered being accompanied by my ener- of our form of government is that resi- education efforts to ensure that every- Follow the action at Last month I wrote about UC Marine 1, We’ll also use the money to purchase getic little girl to be a big plus. dents can stand up, just like my daughter one knows this program is a viable goleader.com Union County’s first homeland security new equipment needed to distribute medi- As someone with a young family, I did, and simply say what’s on their mind. alternative.” watercraft. The 36-foot vessel was dedi- cal supplies in health emergencies, par- am familiar with the daily balancing act cated to our men and women who have ticularly in case of an avian flu outbreak. of our children’s schedules with our NOW in WESTFIELD! ShopRite Wines & Spirits Marketplace, 333 South Ave. East (Formerly Town & Country Liquors) served or are currently serving overseas. And, as a lesson learned from the killings own. 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If elected to (Excluding Sale Items) dents who are helping to build a more safe lice, and the sherriff’s office to breach town council, I would encourage par- ShopRite 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 and secure future right here in our towns locked buildings more quickly and effec- ents to bring their children to a council 23 24 25 and neighborhoods. tively. meeting so that they can experience Our industrial and transportation hub Compared to the billions spent in Iraq, first-hand how our town’s business is is known as “the most dangerous two $1 million seems pathetically small. And conducted. They will see how valuable miles in America,” and shoreline emer- it is. 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PUBLICATION Matthew Wolski Attains Eagle Scout Recognition WESTFIELD – Matthew Wolski, 273, Matt has served as patrol leader a member of Boy Scout Troop No. and senior patrol leader. He also is 273, received his Eagle Scout Award a member of the Calvary Lutheran at a Court of Honor Ceremony held Church of Cranford, serving as an in June at Jefferson Elementary acolyte and volunteering with the School in Westfield. youth group. Family members and Now in his senior year friends, along with fellow at Westfield High scouts, were on hand to School, Matt is active see Matt honored. Only 4 with the school’s Con- percent of all Boy Scouts cert Band and Transi- attain Eagle Scout status tional Project. – the highest rank in Boy Matt expressed appre- Scouting. ciation to all those who For his Eagle Scout donated time, materials MR. AND MRS. GREGORY JAMES FLEMING project, Matt assisted and labor to his Eagle (She is the former Ms. Claire Elisabeth Moore) Ms. Elizabeth Gilman Baker and Joshua Aaron Siegel Jefferson School, his Scout project, among former elementary school, Matthew Wolski them his friends and fel- by raising funds and ar- low scouts who helped ranging for the purchase and instal- paint and assemble the benches, as Ms. Elizabeth G. Baker lation of picnic tables and benches well as his Scoutmaster Dr. Eric Ms. Claire E. Moore for the playground. Deutchman, Al Jekelis and John He also repainted the school’s Cline for helping him achieve his interactive United States map on Eagle rank. Marries Gregory J. Fleming To Wed Joshua A. Siegel the blacktop and refurbished addi- He also thanked Jefferson School tional educational games for the Principal Jeanette Munoz and the Ms. Claire Elisabeth Moore, the best friend, was the best man. The Dr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Baker of University in 2002. elementary school students. teachers and staff for their coopera- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ramon bride’s brother, Devin Moore of Scotch Plains have announced the The bride-to-be is a third year law Matt is the son of Michael and tion; Vincent Castaldo, an adult Moore of Worthington, Ohio, was Worthington, Ohio, and the engagement of their daughter, Ms. student at the Benjamin N. Cardozo Lorraine Wolski of Westfield and leader with Troop 273 who helped married on Saturday, June 23, to Gre- bridegroom’s brother-in-law, Jesse Elizabeth Gilman Baker of New York School of Law in Manhattan, where has two brothers, Chris and Tho- Matt with fundraising, and the fol- gory James Fleming. He is the son of Friedman of New York City, formerly City, to Joshua Aaron Siegel, also of she is Notes Editor for the Arts & mas, who also are involved in scout- lowing for their donations: Brinton James Fleming of Westfield and Ms. of Westfield, were groomsmen. New York City. He is a son of Mr. Entertainment Law Journal. ing. Chris became an Eagle Scout a Auto Body of Westfield, Lee’s Auto Linda Mueller of Scotch Plains. A 2000 graduate of the Linworth and Mrs. Louis Siegel of South Mr. Siegel graduated from South few years ago, while Tom recently Body of Avenel and J & E Auto The Reverend Jeffrey Estep offi- Alternative Program and Thomas Windsor, Conn. Windsor High School in 1997. He achieved the rank of First Class Body of Clark; Westfield Lumber ciated at the afternoon nuptials, Worthington High School, the bride Ms. Baker, a 1998 graduate of received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Scout. and Tom Brennan of Boyce Play- which took place at Mindowaskin earned a Bachelor of Science degree Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Economics in 2001 from Colgate In his seven years with Troop grounds. Park in Westfield. A reception fol- in Outdoor Recreation with a minor School, received her Bachelor of University, where he met Ms. Baker. lowed at the Westfield home of the in Geological Sciences from Ohio Arts degree in International Rela- He is in his second year of Master of bridegroom’s father. University in Athens, Ohio in 2004. tions and Spanish from Colgate Business Administration studies at Given in marriage by her father, She is the program assistant for the Columbia University Business the bride wore an ivory silk halter Wilderness Medicine Institute of the School in Manhattan. dress and carried a bouquet of all National Outdoor Leadership School Son, Cooper Brandt, The couple will be married in Au- red roses. (NOLS) in Lander, Wyo. gust 2008. Ms. Emily Puckett of Pickerington, The bridegroom, a 2001 graduate Joins Cimei Family Ohio, the bride’s best friend, was the of Westfield High School, is an ad- Curt A. Cimei and Leslie Bridgman La Leche Announces maid of honor. The bridegroom’s sis- missions officer for NOLS in Lander, Cimei of New York City have an- ters, Miss Alena Fleming of Westfield Wyo. He also is a volunteer EMT and nounced the birth of their second son, Meeting Next Week and Mrs. Melissa Friedman of New a member of the Fremont County Cooper Brandt Cimei, on Wednes- WESTFIELD – The monthly meet- York City, formerly of Westfield, Search and Rescue team in Lander. day, August 22, at 2:51 p.m. at New ing of the La Leche League of served as bridal attendants. Following a wedding trip to hike York Hospital in Manhattan. Westfield, a non-profit breastfeeding Sam Sobel of Dover, N.H., for- the Grand Canyon, the couple will Cooper weighed 8.1 pounds and information and support group, is set merly of Westfield, the bridegroom’s continue to reside in Lander, Wyo. measured 20¼ inches in length at birth. for Thursday, September 20, at 10 a.m. He joins his brother, 17-month-old New, experienced and expectant Colin Bridgman Cimei. mothers and their children are invited Films on Labor Struggles The baby’s maternal grandmother to attend to learn more about is Marcia Palmer of Vero Beach, Fla. breastfeeding, have their questions and Westhampton Beach, N.Y. answered and meet other breastfeeding To Be Screened Tomorrow Anthony and Maggie Cimei of mothers. For more information and Westfield and Bonita Springs, Fla. the meeting location, please call Mari ELEGANT EVENING…Aliza Burns of Scotch Plains, pictured at right, a WESTFIELD – The Union County parking lot is accessible from Ferris are his paternal grandparents. at (908) 233-6513. volunteer with the North Jersey Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is joined Peace Council will host “A Celebra- Place (off Prospect Street). Attend- by SGK interns Amy Barth of Summit, left, and Caitlin Miller June 28 at the ees are asked to enter through the side Hilton Short Hills for the kickoff event for Pink Tie Ball® 2007, the organization’s tion of Labor Struggles” tomorrow, signature fundraising event. The annual ball will be held on Saturday, October 27, Friday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. at door. at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. the First United Methodist Church of Sponsors for this event include the Westfield. Two films that convey and Union County Peace Council, the First symbolize working class struggles of United Methodist Church of Westfield the last century will be screened. and Word Out! The First United Meth- Opening the program will be The odist Church is located at One East Paterson Silk Strike, a short film by Broad Street. For more information, musician/poet/artist/filmmaker Chris please visit ucpeace.org, e-mail Chandler. A collage-style film set to [email protected] music, it uses archival records, post- or call Diane at (908) 233-7344. ers and photographs to recall how silk workers in Paterson, N.J. went on First Baptist Sermons strike in 1913 against the mill bosses, The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield is demanding better hours, wages and Aim to ‘Raise the Bar’ currently seeking energetic, dynamic women conditions. WESTFIELD – The preaching staff who want to make a difference in their Their activities culminated in a at the First Baptist Church of communities. massive Pageant of the Paterson Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street, Strike, performed by the strikers them- has begun a sermon series on “Rais- selves to dramatize the events of their ing the Bar” that will continue through Who are we? strike, for which they packed Madi- October 7. Sermons during the 10:15 son Square Garden in Manhattan. a.m. Sunday worship service will Women from Union County who want to The second film in the program explore the demands of the faith in assist women and children in crises will be the feature-length black-listed relation to family, church, friends, throughout our area. classic The Salt of the Earth, a highly the community and the world. controversial and epochal film of its Ordained ministers who preach at time depicting the struggles of Mexi- First Baptist include the Reverend Three Reasons to Join Us can mine workers and their families Dee Dee Turlington, senior pastor; seeking to achieve a measure of eco- Associate Pastor Jeremy Montgom- •Create a better, stronger community nomic and social justice at a New ery and Minister of Adult Education through volunteering Mexican zinc mine. Lou Ruprecht. 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OFFICER INSTALLATION…The Garden Club of Westfield installed new officers June 12 during a luncheon and ceremonies at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Pictured are club President Ruth Paul, left, and Installation Officer Joanne Sullebarger. Other officers include First Vice-President Rosemary Shire, Treasurer Jo Sheehan, Corresponding Secretary Jane Maniello and Member-at- Large Jane Curtis. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 13, 2007 Page 7 Religious School Attendance Library to Showcase Talents Enhances Child’s Education Of Klezmer Mountain Trio By REV. DEE DEE TURLINGTON children at home, they might value FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- ous artists and has toured nationally It feels a bit like New Year, doesn’t religious education for those who morial Library will present a concert with the Lombardo Orchestra. He is it? The start up of schools in the com- choose it. They might do so because by the Klezmer Mountain Trio fea- featured on many recordings and is a munity always has that effect, and not of its potential to reinforce those val- turing Margot Leverett that will unite performer and instructor in bluegrass, only on families with school children ues and character traits that allow a two musical genres – klezmer and jazz and swing. at home. The whole community feels free people to live together in relative American bluegrass. The group’s self-titled compact the change in traffic on the streets, the harmony. Things like respect for Sponsored by the Friends of the disk, “Margot Leverett and the presence of kids on the sidewalks and people and property, responsibility, Fanwood Memorial Library, the pro- Klezmer Mountain Boys,” was re- the kinds of programs on radio and honesty, courage, compassion, rever- gram will take place this Sunday, leased in 2002 and their music has television. It’s the new school year, ence for life, tolerance, fairness and September 16, at 2 p.m. The library is been featured in film, theater and and our entire culture supports priori- justice. located at North Avenue and Tillotson dance productions. tizing the education of the young. Schools try to instill these values, Road in Fanwood. Admission is free but registration I think that’s a good thing, an ap- but they are not easily learned in A klezmer clarinetist, Ms. Leverett is suggested. For more details and to propriate value for our society. I’d classroom settings. Families are the was classically trained at the Indiana register, please call the library at (908) most natural setting for learning them, like to suggest a corollary to it: priori- SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Veterans of For- University School of Music. She was 322-6400. Additional information on tizing religious education of children. but who among us parents can say we eign Wars (VFW) Post 10122 presented its annual scholarship to Allison G. involved in avant-garde music when the performers can be found at Of course, I don’t advocate manda- are consistent models for our chil- Hoynes-O’Connor, a local veteran’s daughter, at a recent awards ceremony. A she first heard klezmer, the East Eu- klezmermountainboys.com. tory religious education (I am, after dren? If a child is part of a community 2007 graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, she is beginning studies at ropean music traditionally played at all, Baptist, and committed to free- of faith, where many adults strive to Arizona State University as a pre-med major. Pictured with Allison is VFW Jewish weddings. St. Bartholomew RCIA dom of conscience, voluntary reli- live righteously and agree in endors- Scholarship Chairman Frank Chupko. Ms. Leverett was a founding mem- gious association and separation of ing justice and mercy, it is a powerful ber of the Klezmatics in 1985 before To Begin Next Week church and state). But I appreciate the influence on the young. establishing a solo career. In 2001 she SCOTCH PLAINS – St. programs offered by houses of wor- Not to mention the relational value Miller-Cory to Begin Season released her first compact disk, “The Bartholomew the Apostle Roman ship in Westfield and surrounding of surrogate grandparents, aunts, Art of Klezmer Clarinet,” a tribute to Catholic Church will begin another communities, and strongly recom- uncles and siblings that can be found classic klezmer of the 1920s and 1930s. year of RCIA (Rite of Christian Ini- mend to parents that they take full in healthy communities of faith, and With ‘Johnny Appleseed’ The Trio also will feature Marty tiation of Adults) sessions on Tues- advantage of them. the encouragement provided to chil- Confurius on bass and Joe Selly on day, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the If parents are already religious dren and adults by friends of like mind. WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory grounds is $2.50 for adults and $1 for guitar. Mr. Confurius has appeared rectory. The church is located at 2032 themselves, they likely need help It’s the new school year; think about House Museum will begin its 36th students; children under four are ad- with virtually all the top performers Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. explaining the faith to their children; starting your child in a religious edu- year of programs on Sunday, Sep- mitted for free. in both bluegrass and klezmer music. The RCIA program is for those a house of worship and its educa- cation program this year. tember 16, with an event entitled Upcoming Sunday events at the Mr. Selly also has appeared with vari- seeking conversion to the Catholic tional programs support the family’s * * * * * * * “Johnny Appleseed Day,” to be held museum include “Antiques Appraisal faith and those wishing to complete instruction. Rev. Dr. Turlington is senior pastor from 2 to 4 p.m. Affair” on September 23; house tours Sisterhood to Welcome their sacraments of initiation such as But even if parents are not religious of the First Baptist Church of Visitors will have an opportunity to on September 30 and “Ghost Hunt First Holy Communion and/or Con- themselves, or if adults have no school Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street. meet “in person” John Chapman, also with ‘Beyond the Grave’” on Octo- Anthropologist Sept. 18 firmation. All are welcome to come known as Johnny Appleseed; view a ber 14. For more information, please CRANFORD – The Sisterhood of and inquire about the process with- demonstration on how to make apple call the museum office weekday Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim will out obligation or pressure to join. Library to Present Series head dolls; listen to stories about mornings at (908) 232-1776. begin its new year of programming Registration is always ongoing. apples, and make apple crafts. on Tuesday, September 18, with a Individuals interested in the pro- Additionally, different varieties of JCC Exercise Classes presentation by anthropologist Paula cess or who know someone who Of Foreign Film Honorees apples will be featured for tasting, Drew. She will focus on her experi- might be are invited to call the rec- and apple cider and other treats will To Address Arthritis ences in Iran and Islamic traditions, tory at (908) 322-5192, extension SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch September 19: The Barbarian In- be available for visitors to sample in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish particularly on women and arranged no. 112, and ask for Linda Attanasio. Plains Public Library will host a free vasions (French) – a narrow-minded the museum’s Frazee Building. Community Center (JCC) of Central marriages in that part of the world. There also is a component called lunchtime foreign film series begin- professor and his equally stubborn The Miller-Cory House Museum New Jersey, in partnership with the The meeting will be held at 8 p.m. RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of ning on Wednesday, September 19. son gather with their wide and color- is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Arthritis Foundation, will offer a six- at the temple, located at 338 Walnut Children) for children and teenagers The library will provide beverages ful circle of family and friends to Westfield. Built in 1740, the one- week exercise program on Wednes- Avenue in Cranford. A short business who have not received their sacra- and dessert, and participants are en- confront their differences, confess and-a-half-story clapboard farmhouse days beginning September 19. meeting also will take place. Refresh- ments at the traditional ages. couraged to bring a brown bag lunch. their secrets and celebrate life. has been certified as a historic site Classes will be held from 11:30 ments will be served and the Judaica For more information about both All programs will begin at noon October 3: Tsotsi (Zulu, Xhosa and and has been entered on both the a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the JCC, located Shop will be open for business. For of these programs, please call the and each film has a running time of Afrikaans) – Living on the edges of State and National Registers of His- at 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch more information, please call the rectory or send an e-mail to approximately two hours. Seven films Johannesburg, the title character’s life toric Places. Plains, and will feature activities in- temple office at (908) 276-9231. [email protected]. – all Academy Award winners for has no meaning beyond survival until Admission to the museum and its volving weight bearing, range of mo- Best Foreign Film – will be he finds an unexpected path to re- tion, balance, endurance, breathing shown.They are as follows: demption and hope for the future. Single Jewish Friends and relaxation, and coordination. Par- October 17: Nowhere in Africa ticipants do exercises seated in a chair, STAHL FARELLA & Marimba Musician (German) – This film recounts the To Visit Celebrity Deli with standing as an option when ap- true story of a Jewish attorney and his AREA – The Circle of Single Jew- propriate. Health education also is To Perform at Library family who flee the Nazi regime in ish Friends 49+ will hold a Meet and part of the program. SAROKIN, LLC SCOTCH PLAINS – Marimba 1938 for a remote farm in Kenya. Eat Lunch on Sunday, September 23, This program is open to all. The musician and New York University October 31: The Sea Inside (Span- at noon at Jack Cooper’s Celebrity cost is $30 for JCC members and $35 Attorneys At Law faculty member Simon Boyar will ish) – Based on the true story of a man Deli, located at 1199 Amboy Avenue for non-members. Space is limited perform on Monday, September 17, who waged a 30-year campaign to (in the Tano Mall) in Edison. The cost and advance registration is required. at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch Plains win the right to end his life with to participate is $3 plus the price of a For more information or to register, Criminal Defense Public Library. dignity, the film also explores how he meal from the menu and tip. Inter- please contact Karen Rosen at Mr. Boyar, 26, has presented the inspired two women in his life through ested persons are asked to respond by [email protected] or (908) 889-8800, Civil & Employment Litigation world premieres of multiple works the gift of love. calling Roberta at (908) 668-8450. extension no. 224. for the marimba. He has performed November 14: Life Is Beautiful DWI & Municipal Court internationally and at New York ven- (Italian) – A Jewish man finds ro- ues ranging from Lincoln Center to mance with the help of his humor, but the Knitting Factory. As a featured must use that same quality to protect guest artist on marimba and percus- his son in a Nazi death camp. 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 sion, he has appeared with the New November 28: The Lives of Others 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com Jersey Symphony, the Puerto Rico (German) – Both a political thriller LET’S TALK. 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Katherine Palmer, 85, Registered Nurse; Sewalls, died on Saturday, June 2, at Memorials may take the form of Lexington Country Place in Lexing- contributions to the First United Meth- Sang In Church Choirs For Many Years ton, Ky. odist Church, 204 South Main Street, Katherine “Kay” Priscilla Palmer, along to old standards. A native of Newark, she was the Winchester, Ky. 40391 or to the First 85, of Amherst, N.H. died on Thurs- Kay is survived by her husband of daughter of the late Vernon and Mar- United Methodist Church, 1171 Terrill day, August 30, at her home. 59 years, Arthur J. Palmer of Amherst; garet Hart Horton. She and her hus- Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. Born in Johnstown, Pa. on July 11, her daughter, Katherine Richardson, band had lived in Scotch Plains for 54 September 13, 2007 1922, she was the daughter of the late and her husband, Craig, of Amherst; years and were members of the First Carolyn Hugger Benjamin and Anna (Moeller) her son, John Palmer, and his wife, United Methodist Church in Scotch Phillips. The family moved to Carolyn Hugger passed away on Martha Fischer, of Niwot, Colo.; Plains for more than 50 years. Steubenville, Ohio, where she gradu- grandchildren Sarah and Emily Mrs. Sewalls was retired from the Thursday, September 6, in Chester ated from high school in 1939. after a long illness. Richardson and Evan Palmer; five National State Bank in Hillside. Kay joined the United States Cadet sisters; three brothers, and 23 nieces She was a volunteer for the U.S.O. Born to Ray and Beatrice Dobson Nurse Corps during World War II and in Oak Park, Ill., Carolyn attended and nephews. during World War II and was a mem- trained at Beth Israel Hospital in New She was predeceased by her daugh- ber of the Rainbow Girls. Addition- school through the eighth grade in York City, becoming a Registered Tenafly and high school at Hockaday ter, Nancy Palmer, and a sister, ally, she was a Cub Scout Den Mother Nurse in 1946. She participated in the Marjorie Phillips. and a Brownie and Girl Scout leader in Dallas, Tex. She graduated from Harvard Nurses’ Health Study for Northwestern University with a Bach- A memorial service will be held on in Scotch Plains. over 20 years. Saturday, September 15, at 11 a.m. at She attended the First United Meth- elor of Science degree in Business. In 1948 she married her husband, Surviving are her husband, Peter the Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 A NEW SEASON…Members of the Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Club gear up odist Church in Winchester, Ky. Art, in New York City. They eventu- Route 101, Amherst, N.H. Her ashes for a new year of activities. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, Sharon Surviving are two sons and a daugh- Hugger of Fanwood; her sister, Dor- ally settled in Westfield, where they Gentile, Nancy Elkin, Jessi Furino, Odette Alves and Michelle Guensch, and back othy Jean Dobson Colver of Brewster, will be interred in the church’s me- ter-in-law, Robert C. (Carolyn) lived for 51 years. They moved to morial garden. row, Danielle Disano, Josephine Walsh, Geri Rembish, Diane Ahle, Gail Rhein, Sewalls of Winchester, Ky. and Will- Mass., and her six children, Laura New Hampshire in 2006. Adrienne Robertiello, Dawn Horn and Chris Wright. Hartung of Cincinnati, Ohio, Peter Donations in her memory may be iam L. Sewalls of Norcross, Ga.; a Music was an important part of made to Messiah Lutheran Church, daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth J. Heil of Nashville, Tenn., Michael Heil Kay’s life and she sang in church of Austin, Tex., Andrew Heil of P.O. Box 488, Amherst, N.H. 03031. (Douglas) Wiltraut of Whitehall, Pa.; choirs for over 30 years. At the time September 13, 2007 Junior Women to Conduct three grandchildren and two great- McSherrystown, Pa., William Heil of of her death, she still enjoyed singing grandchildren. Naples, Fla. and Roger Heil of Mexico. Services were conducted on Mon- A memorial service was held on Next Meeting September 19 day, June 4, at the Rolan G. Taylor Monday, September 10, at The Chelsea at Fanwood. Recreation Activities Open SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch contest and the popular Grand Bunco Funeral Home in Winchester, Ky. with Bash. Details will be forthcoming in the Reverend James A. Williams offi- Arrangements were by the William Plains Junior Woman’s Club, which J. Leber Funeral Home in Chester. has been serving the community for flyers, newsletters and newspaper ciating. To Residents of All Ages releases. For more information about Burial took place at the Winchester In lieu of flowers, a contribution 60 years, will hold its next meeting may be made to the Alzheimer’s As- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Westfield residents from 7:30 to 9:30 on Wednesday, September 19. the Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Cemetery in Winchester, Ky. Pall- Club or its projects, please call Odette bearers included Dr. Travis Sewalls, sociation, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite Recreation Department offers a va- p.m. on select dates at Edison Inter- It will take place from 7:30 to about 251, Denville, N.J. 07834-1365. riety of programs for adult and youth mediate School. 9 p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Alves at (908) 889-4849 or visit the Dorothy Bandola, 87 September 13, 2007 residents of the town. The department’s adult activities Club, located at Plainfield Avenue club’s website at spjwc.com. Children can participate in a vari- include, but are not limited to, Ka- and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. Dorothy Swenson Bandola, 87, of Gustavo G. Parés, 76 ety of programs such as Soccer, Art, rate, Tennis, Cardio Kickboxing, The club is a member of the New Lions Seek Vendors Fanwood died on Friday, September Science, Computers, Bowling, Dance Club, Yoga and many work- Jersey State Federation of Women’s 7, at the Ashbrook Nursing and Reha- Gustavo G. Parés, 76, of Westfield “Mommy and Me” fitness classes, shops. Special December events in- Clubs of the General Federation of For Scotch Plains Day bilitation Center in Scotch Plains. died on Friday, September 7, at his Piano, Karate, Tennis, Golf, All- clude: New York City Night Light Women’s Clubs, the oldest volun- Born in Carteret, she was a long- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch home. Sports, Afternoon Tea, Manners Tours, the annual holiday concert teer women’s organization in the Plains Lions Club is seeking ven- time resident of Fanwood. Born in Argentina, he had lived in classes, Dance and Hip Hop. with the Community Concert Band, state. Over the years, the local club dors for Scotch Plains Day Week- A graduate of Carteret High School, Harrison and Union before moving to The department also features a and a New Year’s Eve celebration has run a successful spelling bee, Mrs. Bandola was employed as a end, to take place on Saturday and Westfield in 1984. variety of teen programs for entitled “Family Night.” filled eggs for an annual egg hunt, Sunday, October 20 and 21. teaching assistant at Somerset County Mr. Parés had been employed as a Westfield residents from sixth to 12th For more information on all of the collected coats for the needy and On Saturday of that weekend, the College, where she taught keyboard checker with ILA Local 1 in Port grades. The Teen Center is available above programs, please contact the raised funds for local charities. and shorthand skills to generations of Lions Market will be featured along- Newark for 25 years prior to his re- most Friday evenings during the Westfield Recreation Department at At its installation dinner for the side the usual Farmers Market in the students. tirement 18 years ago. school year from 7 to 11 p.m. for all 425 East Broad Street, Westfield; call 2007-2008 year, Michelle Guensch parking lot adjacent to the Scotch She was active in civic groups, Surviving are his wife, Francisca Westfield High School students. (908) 789-4080 to obtain a brochure, and Odette Alves were installed as including VASA, and was a commu- Plains Municipal Building at 430 (nee Peralta) Parés; a son, Gustavo A. The Night Place program is open to or visit the department’s new website co-presidents, Sharon Gentile as vice Park Avenue. nicant of All Saints’ Episcopal Church Parés; a daughter, Susan Parés; a all sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade at westfieldnj.gov/recreation. president, Jessica Furino as treasurer On Sunday, the Lions Market will in Scotch Plains. brother and sister-in-law, Gerardo and and Nancy Elkin as secretary. The Surviving are her husband of 61 years, be held on Park Avenue. Rides and Martha Parés; two grandchildren, club also welcomed two new mem- entertainment also will be part of the John M. Bandola; her daughter, Siri Christopher Parés and Gustavo F. ‘Community Cook-Along’ bers, Chris Wright and Diane Ahle. day’s festivities. Park Avenue will be Cowden of Ellicott City, Md.; her son, Parés, and two nephews, Gustavo J. Besides charitable and commu- Jeffery Bandola, M.D. of Wakefield, closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday. Parés and Gerard M. Parés. nity projects, club members partici- A limited number of food vendor R.I., and four grandchildren. The funeral service was held on To Aid Social Justice Work pate in activities such as country line opportunities also are available. All A funeral service took place yes- Sunday, September 9, at the Galante dancing, pottery painting and enjoy- terday, Wednesday, September 12, at AREA – The Social Justice Com- of meals may be ordered. For more vendors may set up on a “first-come, Funeral Home in Union. Cremation ing manicures and pedicures, among first-served” basis after 6:30 a.m. on the All Saints’ Church. was private. mittee of the First Unitarian Society details or to receive a registration September 13, 2007 of Plainfield (FUSP) will hold a form, please call (908) 754-9111. other offerings. Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday us- Arrangements were by the Memo- The Junior Women have some new rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- “Community Cook-Along” from 10 Registrations and checks payable ing their own tables and chairs. a.m. to noon on Saturday, Septem- to “First Unitarian Society of plans this year, among them the first The Lions Club, part of Lions In- enue in Fanwood. annual Christmas house decorating ternational, supports a variety of In lieu of flowers, donations may Mothers Center Posts ber 29, at the church at 724 Park Plainfield – Social Justice Commit- be made to the All Saints’ Episcopal Avenue in Plainfield. tee” must be returned by Thursday, causes, as well as organizations that Open House Event FUSP’s congregation includes September 27, to allow for shop- Junior Women to Hold benefit the blind and visually im- Church “Book of Remembrance,” 559 paired. Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J. CRANFORD – The Mothers’ Cen- residents of Westfield, Scotch Plains ping. Wine and Cheese Event 07076. ter of Central New Jersey will hold its and Fanwood. The committee is stag- To sign up early, individuals can Anyone seeking vendor spaces for September 13, 2007 fall open house on Thursday, Sep- ing the event as a fundraiser for its send a list of selections along with WESTFIELD – The Junior either Saturday or Sunday, or both, tember 20, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the 2007-2008 projects. their name, address, telephone num- Women’s Club of Westfield will host is asked to call Ron Kelly, vice presi- Prayer to Trinity Episcopal Church, located at Participants will have a chance to ber and payment to Social Justice a New Member Wine and Cheese dent of the Scotch Plains Lions Club, North and Forest Avenues in Cranford. create ready-to-freeze meals at low Committee, First Unitarian Society event at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Septem- at (908) 753-8218. The Blessed Virgin The Mothers’ Center of Central New cost while enjoying the company of of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue, ber 27, at a member’s home in (Never known to fail) Jersey is a non-profit, non-sectarian friends and neighbors. Ingredients Plainfield, N.J. 07060. Westfield. Sing-a-long Is Offered Oh most beautiful Flower of organization that provides friendship, will be purchased and prepared for Guests will have an opportunity to To Township Seniors Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, education, outreach and support for all assembling in foil pans. Registra- FUMC Invites Children meet current and prospective mem- Splendor of Heaven, Blessed parents across Central New Jersey. tion is required, with payment due in bers and learn more about club activi- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Mother of the Son of God, Im- Now in its 29th year, the group advance. Participants must bring For ‘Bible Adventure’ ties benefiting the community. Drinks Plains Recreation Department and maculate Virgin, assist me in my offers daytime and evening discussion their own coolers to take home the SCOTCH PLAINS – A new and light hors d’oeuvres will be Scotch Plains Senior Citizen Advi- necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help and craft groups, book clubs, morning assembled meals. “PowerXpress Bible Adventure” will served. sory Committee are sponsoring a me! Show me herein you are my and afternoon playgroups, library and Recipes include vegetarian spin- begin on Sunday, September 23, at The non-profit organization seeks weekly sing-a-long group for Scotch mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of referral resources and special events. ach and walnut lasagna, Colorado- 10:30 a.m. at the First United Meth- to provide women with an opportu- Plains senior residents. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, On-site babysitting is available for style beef enchiladas or chicken en- odist Church of Scotch Plains. nity to socialize, make friends and to The group, which debuted this I humbly beseech you from the most daytime activities. New mem- chiladas, each serving six to eight at The program will bring Bible sto- make a difference in their commu- week, is offered free of charge to all bottom of my heart to succor me in bers are always welcome. For more a cost of $12.50. Black bean tortilla ries to life through new approaches nity, their environment and in the township senior citizens. Participants this necessity. There are none who information, please call (908) 561- casserole, serving four to six, will such as art, cooking, music/move- lives of others. meet at the Towne House every Tues- can withstand your power. Show 1751 or visit westfieldnj.com/mccnj. cost $10.50. ment, games, science and storytelling. Club efforts include scholarship day from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. The Towne me herein you are my mother. Oh A $10 fundraiser fee will be added A new feature will be that the award programs, monthly donations House is located in Green Forest Mary, conceived without sin, pray Prayer to St. Jude to the overall cost. Any combination church school will meet concurrently to local families in need, clothing Park, off of Westfield Road. for us who have recourse to thee. with a worship service. Both will drives, volunteering with local chari- Seniors are invited to sing along Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and start at 10:30 a.m. ties and holding fundraising events to to some of America’s all-time fa- Holy Mother, I place this cause in martyr, great in virtue and rich in Women’s Book Club your hands (3x). All children are welcome. For raise money for organizations such as vorite songs. Mary Lou Farrell, a miracles, near kinsman of Jesus To Meet on Saturday preschoolers, there will be a story Cherished Creations, Make-A-Wish graduate of St. Bartholomew Holy Spirit, You who solve all Christ, faithful intercessor of all problems, light all roads so that I WESTFIELD – The Women’s Book time, music and playtime. Children Foundation and NJ SEEDS (Schol- Interparochial School and Union who invoke your special patron- Club of the First Baptist Church of in kindergarten through grade 5 will ars, Educators, Excellence, Dedica- Catholic High School and now a may attain my goal. You who gave age in time of need, to you I have me the divine gift to forgive and Westfield, located at 170 Elm Street, take part in the PowerXpress Bible tion, Success). choral teacher at Terrill Middle recourse from the depth of my will meet this Saturday, September 15, Adventure. Youth in grades 6 to 8 will Those seeking more information School in Scotch Plains, accompa- forget all evil against me and that in heart and humbly beg to whom all instances in my life You are with at 10 a.m. participate in learning and discus- or interested in attending the wine nies the singers on the piano. God has given such great power to The topic of the meeting will be sions specifically designed for middle and cheese event is asked to call Alison For more information about this me. I want in this short prayer to come to my assistance. Help me thank You as I confirm once again summer reading. Refreshments will be school students. McGuire, first vice president, at (908) program, interested persons are asked in my urgent position. In return I provided. All women are invited to The First United Methodist Church 654-7564. Information also is avail- to call the Scotch Plains Recreation that I never want to be separated promise to make your name known from You in eternal glory. Thank attend the meeting, which will take is located at 1171 Terrill Road in able on the club’s website at Department at (908) 322-6700, ex- and cause you to be invoked. Say place in the church lounge. For more Scotch Plains. For more informa- westfieldnj.com/jwcw. tension no. 1221 or 1223. you for your mercy towards me three Our Fathers, three Hail and mine. Amen. information on the book club, please tion, please call (908) 322-9222 or Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude call the church at (908) 233-2278, e- visit the church school website at Say this prayer on three con- pray for us and all who invoke secutive days. Publish this prayer mail [email protected] scotchplains.com/fumc/ your aid. Publication must be or visit fbcwestfield.org/. fumc_chsch.html. after the favor is granted. promised. This novena has never G.C. been known to fail. G.C. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. 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Cranford Hillside Cemetery 218 North Avenue Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East 276-0255 Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Manager 908.756.1729 NJ License # 3703 www.hillsidecemetery.com It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 13, 2007 Page 9 Westfield High School Strikes Up the Band WESTFIELD – The high school school marching band eight years ago, football season is underway, with try- assisting the percussion section. outs and camps merely a summer With 13 new members of the memory. Westfield High School marching What sports fans may not realize is band, Mr. Zugale remains optimistic that during the summer, another ele- and says he is “grateful for the oppor- ment of the football tradition was in tunity to work with such an outstand- motion at Kehler Stadium in ing group of people, including par- Westfield. A total of 86 members of ents, staff and students.” He said, the Westfield High School marching “My first year as director has gone band, its director and assistants con- smoothly thus far.” tinually practiced to prepare for kick- The band will perform at Westfield off in September. High School’s first home game at Beginning with three days of Kehler Stadium, marching to this HOLY TRINITY STUDENTS BACK TO SCHOOL…Michaela Brennan, Steven marching and playing instruments in year’s “Russian” theme, on Saturday, Guastamacchia and Declan Murphy, from left to right, wait patiently for the first IN THE ACT...Academy-Award-winning actress Celeste Holm, right, honors Westfield, the band and color guard September 15. day bell to ring them back to class for the 2007-2008 school year. Dorothy Szot, former principal of Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield, traveled to Greeley, Pa., arriving at The first of many band competi- for her 50 years spent in Catholic education as a teacher and principal. band camp for five days of rehearsals tions begins Saturday, September 29, lasting nine hours a day. The band in Piscataway. In the meantime, the Holy Trinity School Opens members memorized music and 86 students will rehearse four days a Gatherers Honor Szot learned marching formations during week, three hours a day, upholding a this time. Westfield High School tradition that Doors with New Principal At Celebration Dinner Newly appointed band director Dan has lasted close to 90 years. Zugale, who also is an instrumental WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity another good season. Girls volley- WESTFIELD – More than 500 appointed Sister Maureen Fichner as music teacher at Edison Intermediate Interparochial School, serving the ball, directed by Jean McAllister, is people gathered to honor Dorothy the next principal of Holy Trinity School, began working with the high- Teachers Engage area since 1916, opened its doors growing in popularity and some of Szot, former principal of Holy Trin- Interparochial School. once again to students and parents on our alumni are playing on their high ity Interparochial School in Westfield The school, which is accredited by Sixth Grader’s Poem In Reading Seminar Wednesday, September 5. Sister school teams,” said Mr. Killeen. on June 14 at the Pines Manor in the Middle States Education Asso- WESTFIELD – A two-week Maureen Fichner, newly appointed Sister Maureen announced new Edison. ciation, currently has an enrollment Receives High Merit seminar recently concluded in the principal, greeted parents at a back- additions to the faculty this year. They Ms. Szot, who retired in June, spent of 450 students located at campuses WESTFIELD – Earlier this year, Westfield Public Schools, with 20 to-school coffee hosted by the Home are Noreen Wickwire (kindergarten), 50 years in Catholic education as a in Mountainside and Westfield. Mary Randazzo, the daughter of Ed teachers acquiring and discussing and School Association (HSA). Rosemary Malcolm (Grade 4), Col- teacher and principal. She was asso- and Joan Randazzo of Westfield, sub- ways to approach reading instruc- Doreen Notar, HSA president, said, leen Cattafe (Grade 7), George ciated with Holy Trinity Mountainside’s Kinney mitted a poem to a Creative Commu- tion. “We look forward to a new and excit- Polasky (Grade 8), and Regina Puzzo Interparochial for 40 years, first as a nication-sponsored contest for young The participants consisted of ing school year and we have many (Computers). Kathleen Maloney faculty member and for the last 24 Becomes Klein Scholar poets. novice to veteran kindergarten to fun events scheduled for parents and moved from Grade 4 to Grade 2. years as principal. MOUNTAINSIDE – Nora Kinney Mary is in sixth grade at Edison grade 12 teachers, who were led by students.” Retiring teachers Lois Wallin, Jo- Joe Nolan, Holy Trinity Class of of Mountainside, a first-year student Intermediate School. Her poem was Barbara Ball, Heather Rocco and First up is a Family Comedy Night seph Wargo and Sue Boscia were hon- 1972 and current WABC and WPLJ at Franklin & Marshall College, has selected from thousands of entries as Christine Carswell. starring Gary DeLena on Friday, Sep- ored in the spring, as was retiring prin- on-air personality, emceed the din- been named a Klein Scholar. one of the top 10 in her grade divi- “Participants engaged in mean- tember 21, to be held at the cipal Dorothy Szot. Computer teacher ner. He said of Ms. Szot, “not only The Klein Scholar Program recog- sion. ingful discussions and designed Mountainside campus. Ms. Notar also Delia Chamorro has taken a leave of was she a great teacher and principal, nizes students who have demonstrated The contest was held for all stu- new learning activities that will said that back-to-school nights would absence to work in the missions in but she was my mother’s best friend.” excellence in a challenging high- dents in kindergarten to grade 12. guide their reading instruction for be held on September 19 (Westfield Kenya, a project supported greatly by Mr. Nolan’s late mother taught at school curriculum and have contrib- The top 10 poets in each division many years,” said Heather Rocco, Campus) and October 11 parents and faculty. Ms. Chamorro will Holy Trinity School in the 1970s. uted to their school and community each receive special recognition in Westfield High School English (Mountainside), followed by a wine return to Holy Trinity in February. Brother Ralph Darmento, deputy in significant and positive ways. The the poetry anthology “A Celebration Department chairman. tasting on October 12 and Octoberfest Speaking about the upcoming school superintendent of education for the scholarship is for $5,000 a year and of Young Poets.” While this was the first year of on October 28. year recently, Sister Maureen said, Archdiocese of Newark, gave the in- may be renewed for up to eight se- Each top-10 winner receives a com- the Westfield Reading Project, the Fall sports are underway, said Ath- “This year will generate the challenge vocation and Reverend Kevin mesters of study. plimentary copy of the anthology and idea came from the Westfield Writ- letic Director Jim Killeen. “Cross- of transformation for the school com- Hanbury, vicar of education, and Sis- Nora, a 2007 graduate of Governor a $50 savings bond. Poems are se- ing Project, a seminar the district country and girls volleyball kick off munity. Moving into a new adminis- ter Joan Amelia Ferrugiarro also Livingston High School in Berkeley lected for their literacy merit, creativ- has held for numerous years. our school year. Our cross-country tration after many years excites me to spoke. Heights, is the daughter of Brian and ity and social significance. team has enjoyed great success over unite all to see a growth in faith, love Other speakers included Maria Nancy Kinney of Mountainside. the years and we look forward to and education for our children.” Smith, Renee Rauch, Joe Cecala, Dan Egan, Bob Gregory, and Dennis Egan. Mum’s The Word Poppyfields Home to host trunk show of luxurious Tim McLoone and The Shirleys pro- vided entertainment. At Westfield High School linens, one of the kind pillows and furniture Bill Fitzpatrick, who served on the WESTFIELD – The Westfield High dinner committee, said “Dorothy School marching band will hold its On Thursday, September 20, Poppyfields Home will host a trunk Szot’s vision of a faith-filled school annual fall mum sale Saturday, Sep- of excellence has certainly come to tember 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain show featuring Bella Notte Linens, Embellished Pillows and J.M. fruition and this is due to her leader- or shine at Edison School at the cor- Paquet upholstered furniture. Located in downtown Westfield, ship and dedication over the last 40 ner of Rahway Avenue and Grove Poppyfields Home has expanded its inventory offering customers years.” Street. linens, furniture, upholstery, gifts and accessories from CRIB to The Dorothy Szot Celebration Din- The sale will feature nine-inch KING. Now in its 10th year of business the store carries Redford ner also served as a kickoff event to mums in an assortment of colors at House, Eddy West, Newport Cottage, Art for Kids furniture, Lee Ind., establish and Endowment Fund for $6.50 each. Proceeds help sponsor Holy Trinity Interparochial School. the many band events, activities and J.M. Paquet, Patchouli upholstered furniture, Bella Notte, Elizabeth The fund also incorporates a scholar- competitions. Westfield blankets and Allen, Pine Cone Hill, Vera Bradley linens for the family, chandliers, ship and financial aid fund that will other merchandise will also be on lamps, pillows, artwork and many NEW gift and accessory items. In be named in Ms. Szot’s honor. sale. For more information, call (908) home decorating service always available. On September 20 from 4- Holy Trinity’s board of pastors has 232-6434. 9pm we invite all for wine and cheese and meet the Bella Notte and J.M. Paquet specialists. The specialists along with Poppyfields Home staff will be available to design your bedroom and living/family rooms. THE STUDENT VIEW Trunk show orders discounted 20%. Advanced appointment is THE STUDENT VIEW READ BETWEEN THE LINES…From bottom row, left to right, teachers John recommended, call for more details. Poppyfields Home is open Borja, Darren Finkel, Liz Kwiatkowski, Lauren Christie, Katie Wertheimer, Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 –5pm, evening hours by appointment. It is The weekly column written by local high school students John Cheddar, Liz Soriero, and top row, Daria Plaskon, Audrey Zavetz, Penny McDonnell, Mary McCabe, Vicki Coppola, Kelly Molnar, Jennifer Gould, Anne located at 116 Elm Street, Westfield. For more information and/or an Marie Petriano, Doreen Grezlak and Suzy Kaplan take part in a two-week appointment, call 908-518-9495. seminar concerning reading instruction. Not pictured are instructors Barbara Paid Bulletin Board The Student View to Return Shortly Ball, Heather Rocco and Chris Carswell. See related release on this page. The Student View will return once school students from various local towns students have settled in. If anyone is – not just Westfield and Scotch Plains. interested in contributing his or her This includes students from public, pri- thoughts about school life, local hap- vate and parochial schools. Anyone penings, politics, state/national phe- interested in writing, contact the paper. nomenons etc, feel free to contact From experience, The Student View Education Editor Michael Pollack at helps enhance writing skills and pro- Custom Fabricated Cabinetry & Furniture [email protected] vides clips for colleges when the time Finished Basement with Media Center The Leader/Times is looking for high- comes to apply. Bedroom Window Seats with Storage Libraries with Hidden Liquor Cabinet Impeccable Refinishing and Painting

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UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and federal agencies to serve local municipalities, agencies and the County in making 2) Responding to noise complaints and enforce State Noise Control Regulations ORDINANCE NO. 655-2007 decisions which impact the environment of the area. pursuant to the Noise Pollution Control Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1G-1 et seq; N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.1 INTRO: 8/23/2007 (f) Ensure compliance and enforcement of applicable Recycling provisions under et seq. The Union County Division of Health (NJDOH) Office of Health Management will FINAL ADOPT: 9/6/2007 Union County’s Solid Waste Control Program. enforce the State Noise Control Regulations following the guidelines outlined in this was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a section and the CEHA Work Program to control noise from commercial and industrial (g) Ensure compliance with Noise Control Regulations pursuant to the Noise Pollution REGULAR MEETING on August 23rd 2007, and said Ordinance has been published with sources. Control Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1G-1 et seq; N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.1 et seq. The Union County Notice of Introduction there of and of the time and place fixed for its further consideration Division of Health (UCDOH) Office of Health Management, Bureau Office of Environ- 3) Providing information and technical assistance to municipalities, individuals and and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons interested an mental Health will enforce the State Noise Control Regulations following the guidelines various agencies on environmental issues. opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Chosen outlined in this section and the CEHA Work Program to control noise from commercial Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally passed and adopted, 4) Promoting environmental health and safety programs within the County, including and industrial sources. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published herewith has been finally but not limited to the “Right-to-Know” law, safety, hazardous waste and OSHA compli- adopted on September 6th 2007, and the 20 day period of limitations within which a suit, (h) Providing administrative support and assistance to all Union County departments ance. action or proceeding questioning the validity of such Ordinance can be commenced has and agencies concerning the implementation of current federal and state environmental 5) Implementing the provisions of the “New Jersey Worker and Community Right to begun to run from the date of first publication of this statement. regulations. Know Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et seq.. Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (i) Promoting environmental health and safety programs within the County, including 6) Ensuring compliance with Recycling Regulations as stated in the Solid Waste AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- but not limited to the provisions of the “New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to- Management Act. NANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION OF THE LAW, ORDINANCES, Know Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:5A-1 et seq., hazardous waste, OSHA compliance and recycling POLICIES AND RESOLUTIONS OF UNION COUNTY, STATE OF NEW regulations as specified in the Union County Solid Waste Management Plan. 7) Implementing an air program concentrating on citizens complaints and ensuring JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; AND compliance with governing laws by all point source dischargers pursuant to the Air (j) Administer an effective Local Information Network Communications System SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED Pollution Control Act, N.J.S.A. 26:2C-1 et seq.. (LINCS) operation to respond to public health threats and emergencies and provide THEREIN”, ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF central planning, coordination and delivery of specialized services within the County in E. The Bureau head of the Office of Environmental Health will have a licensed Health THE COUNTY OF UNION ON AUGUST 19, 1993 partnership with all municipal health departments. Responsibilities will include establish- Officer as its Bureau Chief. The Bureau Chief shall be the head of the Bureau and shall AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE “LAWS OF UNION COUNTY” ing a public health surveillance and response network to ensure rapid detection and be responsible to the Director of the Health Office of Health Management for its operation. containment of conditions which threaten the public’s health and safety, providing BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the F. The Bureau Office of Public Health. Under the direction and supervision of the communications to key health and health-related participants, forming public-private “Laws of Union County” are hereby amended as outlined in the attached Schedule A: Director of Health the Office of Health Management, the Bureau Office of Public Health’s partnerships for addressing health issues, and coordinating all relevant entities which functions and responsibilities shall include: Note: All text that is underlined is inserted/new language. support and contribute to the public’s health, local and state health departments, All text that is struck through is deleted language. managed care, medical providers, laboratories, and emergency responders. 1. Providing guidance and support for the development of an “All Hazards Public Health Plan” for all local health agencies within their jurisdiction, in accordance with a SCHEDULE A (k) Act as lead public health official under the provisions of the Emergency Health NJDHSS template. PART I - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Powers Act. 2. Maintaining 24/7/365 communications capabilities in order to respond to infectious CHAPTER 1, UNION COUNTY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE (l) Enhance and integrate local public health agencies’ state of preparedness for, disease outbreaks and public health threats due to acts of terrorism and/or natural [HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union 4-28- response to, and recovery from acts of terrorism and other public health emergencies by emergencies. 1976 by Ord. No. 1; amended in its entirety by Ord. No. 9-1984. Subsequent amend- minimizing, to the fullest extent possible, the human health consequences associated ments noted where applicable.] with the emergence of a novel strain of influenza virus (Flu Pandemic Planning), and 3. Providing local and regionally generated disease data, such as the number of expanding capacity to expeditiously and efficiently distribute/administer antibiotics and/ emergency department visits and admissions, sources and volume of influenza-like ARTICLE XXII, Department of Public Safety or vaccines to our entire population at community-based points of distribution or through illness and other information that may be indicative of potential public health threats and/ [Amended 10-30-1985 by Ord. No. 232; 9-10-1987 by Ord. No. 275; 8-2-1988 by Ord. other supplemental delivery modalities. or emergencies to the NJDHSS. No. 300; 7-18-1991 by Ord. No. 337; 7-22-1999 by Ord. No. 503; 6-20-2002 by Ord. No 553; 2-5-2004 by Ord. No. 587; 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636 ] (m) Work in conjunction with Union County OEM to enhance the existing Public Health 4. Conducting Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis and initiate a review and update of Annex of the Emergency Operation Plan. the county/municipal hazard vulnerability assessment, specific to chemical plants § 1-128. Division of Health. Office of Health Management (SARA/TCPA), hazardous waste plants, retail establishments/businesses with chemical [Added 9-14-2006 by Ord. No. 636] [Added 8/23/2007 by Ord. No. 655-2007] (n) Participate as a member of the Local Emergency Planning Council (LEPC) in the and pesticide supplies and sewer treatment plants. periodic review of updates and modifications to the County Emergency Operation Plan. A. There is hereby established the Division of Health Office of Health Management, 5. Collecting and analyzing communicable disease data from available surveillance a certified local health agency pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-6(b) for the purposes of (o) Coordinate with representatives from all local health departments and acute-care systems to monitor disease trends and communicate any significant findings to NJDHSS serving as the certified local health agency that will receive delegated authority under the facilities in Union County to establish and review protocols to ensure the mutual and local public health partners within their jurisdiction. County Environmental Health Act (CEHA), N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq., the New Jersey investigation of diseases of public health importance, including potential bioterrorism Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Department of incidents. 6. Establishing and reviewing protocols to ensure the investigation of diseases of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS). public health importance, including potential bioterrorism incidents. (p) Participate in increasing the availability of worker crisis counseling and mental (1) Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Safety, the Division health and substance abuse behavioral health support, in conjunction with the County 7. Managing and operating the Public Health Emergency Communication System to of Health’s Office of the Health Management’s functions and responsibilities shall OEM and the County Mental Health Administrator, and in collaboration with the New ensure the timely dissemination and exchange of public health information to all key include: Jersey Division of Mental Health Services Disaster and Terrorism Branch as well as the stakeholders within the LINCS agency region on a 24/7/365 basis. New Jersey State Police’s Disaster Critical Incident Response Program. (a) Overseeing the administration of the Division of Health Office of Health Manage- 8. Developing and delivering risk communication resources for local public health ment in carrying out its duties as the environmental health department receiving (q) Participate, in conjunction with NJDHSS, County OEM and the Local Health agencies and elected officials. delegated authority under the CEHA, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq., the NJDEP and the Departments, in the development of a business continuity-planning element as a 9. Reviewing procedures, protocols, statutes and regulations and other directives NJDHSS. component of a county-level all-hazards preparedness plan. related to the Emergency Health Powers Act, in particular, as related to Isolation and (b) Implement an air program concentrating on citizen’s complaints and ensuring (r) Exercise plans to test horizontal and vertical integration with response partners at Quarantine (Sections 14, 15 and 16 of the Act). compliance with governing laws by all point source dischargers pursuant to the Air the State, County and Local level. 10. Expanding the mass prophylaxis plan to include alternative methods of medication Pollution Control Act, N.J.S.A. 26:2C-1 et seq.. (s) Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety in the enforcement, delivery based on NJDHSS guidelines (when available) and provide training, as required. (c) Execute an effective Solid Waste Enforcement Program, including illegal dumping. collection and management of fees, fines or penalties pursuant to Environmental Quality 11. Identify, recruit and train a pool of volunteers and staff to assist with any public Union County’s Solid Waste Control Program is established pursuant to the provisions and Enforcement Fund (EQEF), under the CEHA, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq., including health threat/emergency, including but not limited to, conducting epidemiologic investi- of the Solid Waste Management Act, N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 etc., the County Environmental the conduct of compliance hearings. gations and supporting mass prophylaxis activities. Health Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq., and the County Environmental Health Standards B. Division Office head. The Director of the Division of Health Office of Health and Performance, N.J.A.C. 7:1H-1.1 et seq. The purpose of this enforcement program 12. Conducting a business continuity-planning element as a component of a county- Management, who will be a licensed full-time health officer, shall be the head of the is to monitor compliance with the rules and regulations of the NJDEP concerning the level all-hazards preparedness plan; develop protocols to expedite the implementation Division Office and shall be responsible to the Director of Public Safety for its operation. operation of solid waste facilities and the activities of solid waste collectors and haulers of recovery risk communication plans; develop protocols to expedite the implementation in Union County. All enforcement efforts shall be done in cooperation with the NJDEP - C. Division Office organization. Within the Division Office there shall be the following of recovery risk communication plans. Solid Waste Inspections and Compliance agency to obtain consistent enforcement and Bureaus Offices: 13. Developing plans for the rapid distribution of medications for first responders, fixed to preclude duplication of effort. 1) The Bureau Office of Environmental Health. facilities, and the public within 48 hours; develop a local SNS assessment tool and review (d) Oversee investigation of all water pollution complaints and assist the New Jersey and update SNS plans to ensure that the grantee can receive and distribute medications 2) The Bureau Office of Public Health. Department of Environmental Protection with compliance monitoring of all point source for all Union County jurisdictions. discharges. Under the auspices of the Environmental Health Performance Standards for D. The Bureau Office of Environmental Health. Under the direction and supervision of 14. Operating with federal, state and local authorities using a unified command Potable Water Supply, N.J.A.C. 7:1H-3.6, Groundwater Pollution Control, N.J.A.C. 7:1H- the Director of Heatlh/Health Officer the Office of Health Management, the Bureau Office structure, under the Incident Command System / National Incident Management System 3.7, and Surface Water Pollution Control, N.J.A.C. 7:1H-3.8, implement a comprehen- of Environmental Health’s functions and responsibilities shall include: (ICS / NIMS). sive Water Pollution Control Program. 1) Investigating all water pollution complaints and assist the NJDEP with compliance G. The Bureau Office of Public Health will have as its Bureau chief Head the LINCS (e) Work in conjunction with the County Bureau of GIS to develop and maintain monitoring of all point source discharges. Under the auspices of the Environmental Coordinator. The Bureau Chief Coordinator shall be the head of the Bureau Office and geographic information systems (GIS) data relative to CEHA initiatives. The goal is to Health Performance Standards for Potable Water Supply, N.J.A.C. 7:1H-3.6, Groundwa- shall be responsible to the Director of the Health Office of Health Management for its develop and implement a comprehensive County-wide geographic information system ter Pollution Control, N.J.A.C. 7:1H-3.7, and Surface Water Pollution Control, N.J.A.C. operation. (GIS) database and mapping program incorporating information from local, County, state 7:1H-3.8, implementing a comprehensive Water Pollution Control Program. 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $402.90

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE purchases will be in the principal amount of $5,000 and integral multiples thereof. to the opening of the Bids at the address referred to above. At present, the Director Payments of principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, will be made by the $9,396,000 has approved the use of Sure-Bid, a division of Financial Security Assurance Inc. paying agent to DTC for subsequent disbursement to DTC participants to then be SCHOOL BONDS Use of any other Financial Surety Bond must be approved by the Director prior to remitted to the beneficial owners of the Bonds. OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF the bid and will not be accepted by the Board unless evidence of such approval is THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Section 265 Qualification provided prior to the bid. The Financial Surety Bond must identify the bidder IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY The Bonds will be designated as qualified under Section 265 of the Internal Revenue whose Deposit is guaranteed by such Financial Surety Bond. If the Bonds are Code of 1986, as amended, by the Board of Education for an exemption from the denial awarded to a bidder utilizing a Financial Surety Bond, then that purchaser (the (Book-Entry-Only Bonds) of deduction for interest paid by financial institutions to purchase or to carry tax-exempt “Purchaser”) is required to submit its Deposit to the Board by wire transfer as (Callable) obligations. instructed by the Board not later than 3:30 p.m. on the next business day following (Bank Qualified) the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Financial Surety Bond Redemption Provisions NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that electronic sealed bids will be received by The Board may be drawn by the Board to satisfy the Deposit requirement. No interest on the of Education of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union, New Jersey (the “Board”) The Bonds of this issue maturing prior to October 1, 2018 are not subject to redemption Deposit will accrue to the Purchaser. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase for the purchase of $9,396,000 original principal amount of the Board’s School Bonds (the prior to their stated maturities. The Bonds of this issue maturing on or after October 1, price of the Bonds. In the event the Purchaser fails to honor its accepted bid, the “Bonds”). All Bids (as defined below) must be submitted in their entirety on Grant 2018 are redeemable at the option of the Board in whole or in part on any date on or after Deposit will be retained by the Board. Award of the Bonds to the successful Bidder Street Group’s MuniAuction’s website (“MuniAuction”) prior to 11:15 a.m., New October 1, 2017 upon notice as required herein at par (the “Redemption Price”), plus in or rejection of all Bids is expected to be made within two hours after opening of the Jersey time on September 26, 2007, unless otherwise extended by the two-minute each case plus unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, if any. bids, but such successful Bidder may not withdraw its proposal until after 3:00 rule described herein (see “Bidding Details”). The auction will begin at 11:00 a.m., p.m. of the day of receipt of such Bids and then only if such award has not been Notice of redemption shall be given by mailing by first class mail in a sealed envelope New Jersey time on September 26, 2007 (the “Bid Date”). To bid via MuniAuction, made prior to the withdrawal. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in with postage prepaid to the registered owners of such Bonds not less than thirty (30) days, Bidders (as defined below) must have (1) completed the registration form on either Federal Funds by wire transfer to the Board at closing. nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption. Such mailing shall the MuniAuction or Grant Street Group website (parent of MuniAuction, herein be to the Owners of such Bonds at their respective addresses as they last appear on the Right to Reject Bids; Waive Irregularities referred to as “Grant Street”) and (2) requested and received admission to the registration books kept for that purpose by the Board of Education or a duly appointed Board’s auction, as described herein (see “Registration and Admission to Bid”) The Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to the extent permitted by Bond Registrar. Any failure of the Securities Depository to advise any of its participants and (3) submitted a good faith check or financial surety bond, payable to the Board, law to waive any irregularity or informality in any Bid. or any failure of any participant to notify any beneficial owner of any notice of redemption in the amount of $187,920 by no later than 10:30 a.m. on the Bid Date (see Bidding shall not affect the validity of the redemption proceedings. If the Board determines, upon Information Required from the Winning Bidder Details below). The use of MuniAuction shall be at the Bidder’s risk and expense, the exercise of its right of optional redemption, to redeem a portion of the Bonds prior to and the Board shall have no liability with respect thereto. By making a bid for the Bonds, the winning bidder(s) agrees: (a) to provide to the school maturity, the Bonds to be redeemed shall be selected by the Board of Education. The district, in writing, immediately upon being unofficially awarded the Bonds, a written Preliminary and Final Official Statement Bonds to be redeemed having the same maturity shall be selected by the Securities confirmation of the bid, which shall include the purchase price, reoffering yield(s), and Depository in accordance with its regulations. The Board’s Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) is available for viewing in other related information necessary for completion of the final Official Statement or by electronic format on MuniAuction. The MuniAuction address is www.GrantStreet.com. If notice of redemption has been given as provided herein, the Bonds or the portion Bond Counsel; (b) to disseminate to all members of the underwriting syndicate copies In addition, broker dealers registered with the National Association of Securities Dealers thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable on the date fixed for redemption of the Official Statement; (c) to promptly file a copy of the final Official Statement with each (the “NASD”) and dealer banks with The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) clearing at the redemption price, together with unpaid accrued interest to the date fixed for nationally recognized Municipal Securities Information Repository; and (d) to take any arrangements may either: (a) print out a copy of the POS on their own printer, or (b) at redemption and no further interest shall accrue beyond the redemption date. Payment and all other actions necessary to comply with applicable Securities and Exchange any time prior to September 26, 2007, elect to receive a photocopy of the POS in the mail shall be made upon surrender of the Bonds redeemed. Commission and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board rules governing the offering, by requesting it on MuniAuction or by calling the Board’s bond counsel, McManimon & sale and delivery of the Bonds to alternate purchasers. Term Bond Option-Not Available Scotland, L.L.C. (“Bond Counsel”), One Riverfront Plaza, Fourth Floor, Newark, New Delivery of the Bonds Jersey 07102 to the attention of Andrea L. Kahn, Esq. (telephone no. 973-622-5171) or Registration and Admission to Bid Charles Anthony Solimine, Esq. (telephone no. 973-622-4893. In order to print a copy The Bonds will be delivered on or about October 10, 2007 (UNLESS A NOTICE OF A To bid by MuniAuction, Bidders must first visit MuniAuction where, if they have never or request a photocopy of the POS from MuniAuction, click the “View POS” button on the CHANGE IN THE DELIVERY DATE IS PUBLISHED ON MUNIAUCTION NOT LATER registered with either MuniAuction or Grant Street, they can register and then request MuniAuction Selections Page and follow the instructions. All Bidders must review the THAN 2 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY ANNOUNCED DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS) in New admission to bid on the Bonds. Bidders will be notified prior to the scheduled bidding time POS and certify that they have done so prior to participating in the bidding. York City at DTC against payment of the purchase price therefor (less the amount of the of their eligibility to bid. Only NASD registered broker-dealers or dealer banks with DTC good faith deposit) in Federal funds. The POS is deemed by the Board to be final as of its date, for purposes of SEC Rule clearing arrangements will be eligible to bid. Bidders who have previously registered with 15c2-12(b)(1) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, except for the omission MuniAuction may call MuniAuction at (412) 391-5555 (ext. 370 Auction Support) for their There will also be furnished the usual closing papers, including (1) a certificate signed of information concerning the offering price(s), interest rate(s), selling compensation, ID Number or password. Rules governing the sale and the rules applicable to MuniAuction by the officials who signed the Bonds stating that no litigation of any kind is now pending aggregate principal amount of the Bonds and any other terms or provisions to be are available in the full Notice of Sale at www.muniauction.com. or, to their knowledge, threatened to restrain or enjoin the issuance or delivery of the determined from the successful Bid(s) or depending on such matters, and the identity of Bonds, or in any manner questioning the proceedings and authorization under which the Bid Procedure and Basis of Award the underwriter(s). The POS is, however, subject to such further revisions, amendments Bonds are issued or affecting the validity of the Bonds and (2) a certificate signed by the and completion in a Final Official Statement (the “Final Official Statement”) as may be Subject to the right reserved by the Board to reject any or all Bids, the Bonds will be Business Administrator/Board Secretary relating to the official statement. necessary. sold to the Bidder whose Bid produces the lowest NIC for the Board and otherwise CUSIP Numbers complies with the Notice of Sale. The Board at its expense, will make available to the winning Bidder a reasonable CUSIP numbers will be applied for with respect to the Bonds by the winning bidder, but number of Final Official Statements, within seven (7) business days following the date of Bids must remain valid until at least 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the date of the sale, the Board will assume no obligation for the assignment or printing of such numbers on acceptance of the Bid. and if accepted by the Board, prior to such time, shall be irrevocable except as otherwise the Bonds or for the correctness of such numbers, and neither the failure to print such provided in the Notice of Sale. Upon selection of the winning Bidder, the Board will Types of Bids Allowed numbers on any bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for a failure execute an award certificate to award the Bonds and will promptly communicate with the or refusal by the purchasers thereof to accept delivery of and make payment for the Subject to the Bid requirements described below, Bids for the Bonds must be submitted winning Bidder by telephone, e-mail or fax. Bonds. on an “All-or-None” (“AON”) basis for the entire amount of $9,396,000. First, a Bidder Each proposal submitted must name the rate or rates of interest per annum to be borne must submit a conforming Bid for the entire issue, and if such Bid is accepted by the Legal Opinions by the Bonds, and the rate or rates named must be multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%. Not more Board, the Bidder will be required to purchase the entire issue in accordance with such than one rate may be named for Bonds of the same maturity. There is no limitation on The approving opinions of McManimon & Scotland, L.L.C., Bond Counsel to the Board, Bid. the number of rates that may be named. If more than one rate of interest is named, no will be furnished without cost to the winning Bidder. Insurance interest rate named for any maturity may be less than the interest rate named for any prior Postponement maturity. Each proposal submitted must state the purchase price, which must be not less All or any part of the Bonds can be insured at the option of the Bidder. The insurance than $9,396,000 or more than $9,397,000. Bonds will be awarded to the bidder on whose The Board reserves the right to postpone, upon 24 hours’ notice, the date and time premium, if any, will be paid by the Bidder. bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost. Such net interest cost shall established for receipt of Bids. ANY SUCH POSTPONEMENT WILL BE PUBLISHED Interest Payment Dates; Description of the Bonds be computed as to each bid by adding to the total principal amount of Bonds bid for the ON MUNIAUCTION, BEFORE 11:00 A.M. ON THE DAY BEFORE THE SALE. If any total interest cost to maturity in accordance with such bid and by deduction therefrom of date fixed for the receipt of Bids and the sale of the Bonds is postponed, an alternative The Bonds will be dated October 1, 2007 and will bear interest from such date payable the amount of premium, if any, bid. No proposal shall be considered that offers to pay an sale date will be announced via MuniAuction at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to such semiannually on each April 1 and October 1, commencing on October 1, 2008. amount less than the principal amount of Bonds offered for sale or under which the total alternative sale date. On any such alternative sale date, any Bidder may submit a Bid for Principal Amortization loan is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net interest cost to the Board under the purchase of the Bonds in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Notice any legally acceptable proposal. The purchaser must also pay an amount equal to the of Sale, except for the date of sale and except for the changes announced on MuniAuction The Bonds will consist of serial bonds maturing on October 1 in the years 2009 through interest on the Bonds accrued to the date of payment of the purchase price. at the time the sale date and time are announced. 2027 inclusive. The principal amounts of each serial maturity shall be as set forth below: Year Principal Amount Year Principal Amount If two (2) bids are submitted in the auction by the same or two or more different bidders Additional Information 2009 $325,000 2019 $575,000 and result in the same NIC, the first confirmed bid received by MuniAuction prevails. Any For further information relating to the Bonds, reference is made to the POS prepared 2010 400,000 2020 400,000 change to a submitted bid constitutes a new bid, regardless of whether there is a for and authorized by the Board. The Notice of Sale and the POS may be viewed on 2011 350,000 2021 475,000 corresponding change in NIC. MuniAuction. However, the Board makes no assurance or representation with respect 2012 400,000 2022 600,000 Bid Security and Method of Payment for Bonds to the form of the Notice of Sale and the POS on MuniAuction, and no investment decision 2013 450,000 2023 625,000 should be made in reliance thereon. Printed copies of the POS and the Notice of Sale 2014 625,000 2024 650,000 A Good Faith Deposit (“Deposit”) in the form of a certified, treasurer’s or may be obtained from the Bond Counsel at the addresses and phone numbers stated 2015 325,000 2025 650,000 cashier’s check or a Financial Surety Bond in the amount of $187,920 payable to above. Additional information relating to the auction or a private bidding tutorial may be 2016 350,000 2026 650,000 the order of the Board, is required for each Bid to be considered. If a check is used, obtained by calling the Auction Administrator at (412) 391-5555 (ext. 370 Auction 2017 400,000 2027 646,000 it must be a certified, treasurer’s or cashier’s check and must be provided to the Support). Additional information relating to the financing of the Board can be obtained 2018 500,000 Board no later than by 10:30 a.m. on the Bid Date. Each bidder accepts responsi- by contacting the undersigned Business Administrator/Board Secretary at (908) 789- bility for delivering such check on time and the Board is not responsible for any Book-Entry-Only 4414. check that is not received on time. If a Financial Surety Bond is used, it must be The Board of Education of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union, New Jersey The Bonds will be issued in book-entry form only, initially in the name of Cede & Co., from an insurance company licensed to issue such a bond in the State of New By: Robert A. Berman as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”). Purchas- Jersey and approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services Business Administrator/Board Secretary ers will not receive certificates representing their interests in the Bonds. Individual of New Jersey (the “Director”) and such bond must be submitted to the Board prior Dated: August 28, 2007 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $437.58 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 13, 2007 Page 11 Villaraut Wins Chance To Audition for Broadway Continued on Pages 25 and 26 By KATHY MARQUES Technical School in Scotch Plains. Specifically written for the Westfield Leader and The Times Laura’s aunt watched “Good Day GARWOOD – Garwood’s own New York” on Fox and heard the Coffee With Conscience Laura Villaraut has the chance of a producers talk about their search for lifetime next week. She beat out a new talent. handful of other acting hopefuls in the “It would be amazing to perform Presents Pop-Duo StoryHill chance to audition for producers of Dr. on Broadway,” Laura said, “and I Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christ- would learn so much from perform- WESTFIELD – The Coffee With The Eric Johnson House in Conscience Concert Series kicks off Morristown. mas! The Musical Broadway show. ing in New York.” its eighth season by presenting award- StoryHill is an acoustic/pop duo, Courtesy of Tommy Leong On the morning of September 18, During the Labor Day week, WNYW SLEEPLESS IN SCOTCH PLAINS…Bill McMeekan of Scotch Plains Televi- producers will se- Fox Television held winning pop duo StoryHill. The con- less like Simon and Garfunkel and cert will take place at the First United more like a male version of the Indigo sion, second from left, conducts a video shoot last week for Pat DiNizio of The lect the winner of an online casting Methodist Church of Westfield, lo- Girls. Over the past 15 years, Storyhill Smithereens (patdinizio.com), right, a lifelong Scotch Plains resident. His new the coveted role of a audition in which cated at 1 East Broad Street (corner of has moved more than 50,000 copies solo album, “Pat Dinizio,” comes out September 25. This was the first time he was “Who” character viewers were able back on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School stage since 1971, when he played North Avenue) in Westfield, on Sat- of their 12 albums without label sup- in a high-school band. The video is for the song “Night Without Sleep.” live on Fox’s “Good to vote for their fa- urday, September 15. port. For more info about StoryHill Day New York” be- vorite performer. tween 8:30 and 8:45 Out of 12 chil- Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and please go to storyhill.com. the concert begins at 8 p.m. Admis- The Coffee With Conscience Con- Plainfield Symphony a.m. Laura and dren who had audi- sion is $16. All net proceeds from this cert Series is a 10-show series run- other actors will tion videos online, perform a song- Laura received 639 evening’s concert will be donated to ning from September through June at the First United Methodist Church of Opens its 88th Season and-dance routine tallies or 36 percent Annual Golf Tourney Westfield. The Series supports the before an audience. of the vote. Com- PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield and Arturo Márquez), Venezuela (An- “I’m nervous, paratively, the sec- following charities: The Eric Johnson On Tap at Ash Brook House in Morristown, Homefirst, Symphony opens its 88th season with tonio Estévez and Ricardo Teruel) yet excited, about ond highest re- UNION COUNTY – The Union Habitat for Humanity, the Commu- Music of the Americas and Spain on and Spain (Manuel De Falla). going to New York, ceived 13 percent. County St. Patrick’s Day Committee Saturday, October 6, at 8 p.m. This concert will be the first of four and hope I get the Laura will now nity Food Bank of NJ and the Keith and Molly Maguire’s Irish Pub and Knost Special Needs Trust. To add to the authenticity of the subscription concerts during the Plainfield part,” Laura said. go into Manhattan Restaurant will host their second an- Each charity will have two con- evening, the symphony has invited a Symphony 2007 – 2008 Season. An eighth-grade next week and join nual golf tournament on Monday, guest conductor from Venezuela to The remaining three concerts will student at Lincoln Laura Villaraut other hopeful chil- certs dedicated to it. The Coffee With October 1, at the Ash Brook Golf Conscience Concert Series is made lead the program – César Iván Lara. be led by Music Director Sabin School, Laura has dren in audition- Course in Scotch Plains. possible in part by a grant from the Maestro Lara will lead the orches- Pautza, who is in his 21st season with sung, acted and danced as far back as ing for Grinch producers. Participation in the tournament is tra in a number of compositions that the Plainfield Symphony. she can remember. Laura’s nine-year-old brother, Westfield Service League and other $150 per person, which includes green private donations. represent the best of the Americas For season-ticket or single-concert “I’m not a shy person, and I like the Angelo, and parents, Sandro and fees, cart, a box lunch and beverages For more information about the and Spain. The program features ticket information, call (908) 561-5140 attention I get when performing. I Angela Villaraut, are all excited and on the course followed by dinner with pieces from Argentina (Alberto or e-mail [email protected]. like being someone else, and I like the supportive of her. Coffee With Conscience Concert Se- an open bar at Molly Maguire’s, 1085 ries, the upcoming performance or Ginastera), Brazil (Heitor Villa-Lo- PUBLIC NOTICE characters I have played.” “We would like to thank everyone Central Avenue in Clark. ways in which to get involved with the bos), Mexico (Jose Pablo Moncayo She was the lead “Who” named Jo who voted for her and who have sup- UNION COUNTY BOARD Registration will take place from series, visit coffeewithconscience.org Jo in the “Just off Broadway” produc- ported her throughout the years. Laura PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 11 to 11:45 a.m., followed by a shot- or call the concert hotline at (908) 412- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tions that ran this summer and has always gives 105 percent in every- gun start at noon. The Ash Brook 9105 or send an e-mail to UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 9/6/07 also appeared in the Cranford Reper- thing she does. No matter what hap- Golf Course is located at 1210 Raritan [email protected]. Volunteers OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the tory The King and I in 2004. pens, we’ll always be very proud of NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Road. For more information, please are always appreciated. Laura has performed in many her,” said Mrs. Villaraut. Date Adopted: 9/6/07 ers has awarded a contract without com- call Gene Sully at (908) 413-7620 or Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service school plays, such as Aladdin and Laura has been in gifted and tal- Jim Dougherty at (908) 507-4348. PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Annie, as well as her school talent ented classes and the Honor Society ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it UNION COUNTY BOARD petitive bidding as an extraordinary, are available for public inspection in the shows for the past three years. for the past five years. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Office of the Clerk of the Board. “My favorite character that I’ve “I enjoy studying and like challeng- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Date Adopted: 9/6/07 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-837 played so far has to be Jo Jo from ing myself. I also like to play soccer, resolution authorizing it are available for Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: Alice Tzeng, MD, Seussical. It’s a young character, and but if I get this role on Broadway, I public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Morristown, New Jersey of the Board I like pretending to go back to those won’t have the time to play. But that’s ers has awarded a contract without com- SERVICES: to provide professional ser- years.” ok since I really love performing,” she petitive bidding as a Professional Service RESOLUTION NO: 2007-852 vices to the patients/residents at Runnells Laura, who lists her favorite musi- said. If she does get the Broadway pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This amending (Resolution No. 2007-798) Specialized Hospital cal as Hairspray, said one of her inspi- role, Laura will be home schooled contract and the resolution authorizing it AWARDED TO: Development Direc- PERIOD: October 1, 2007-September are available for public inspection in the tions, LLC, Rahway, New Jersey 30, 2008 rations in the performing-arts world is along with having tutors on set. Office of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: to provide administrative COSTS: this is a fee for services Agree- her music teacher Margaret Modero. The musical will play at the Hilton services to the County’s Section 8 Hous- ment at no cost to Union County. RESOLUTION NO: 2007-884 PUBLIC NOTICE ing Assistance Payment Program Nicole L. DiRado Ms. Modero teaches at Garwood’s Theater on Broadway at 213 West amending (Resolution No. 2006-766) Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Lincoln school, and Laura has worked 42nd Street from November 1 to Janu- UNION COUNTY BOARD AWARDED TO: Gill & Cohen, Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Montclair, New Jersey with her since first grade. Laura would ary 2, 2008. For tickets, call 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $20.40 like to continue focusing on perform- Ticketmaster at (212) 307-4100. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 9/6/07 ter entitled Anthony Nwaka v. UC, et als. PUBLIC NOTICE ing arts and hopes to attend high PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 UNION COUNTY BOARD school at Union County Vocational- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- for a new contract amount not to exceed UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT ers has awarded a contract without com- $10,000. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY petitive bidding as a Professional Service Nicole L. DiRado NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 9/6/07 THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Clerk of the Board of Freeholders UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 9/6/07 Public Notice is hereby given that the contract and the resolution authorizing it is 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CONTRACTOR: Apruzzese, Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- available for public inspection in the Office NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD McDermott, Mastro & Murphy; PO Box Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Clerk of the Board. Date Adopted: 9/6/07 112, 25 Independence Boulevard, Lib- PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Public Notice is hereby given that the erty Corner, New Jersey 07938 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-874 UNION COUNTY BOARD 11-5 (i) (dd) an exception to purchase contract and the resolution authorizing it is Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NATURE OF SERVICE: Authorizing amending (Resolution No. 788-2003) OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS goods or services for support or mainte- available for public inspection in the Office ers has awarded a contract without com- release of funds for special legal counsel AWARDED TO: Greenman Pedersen, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD nance of Proprietary Hardware and Soft- of the Clerk of the Board. petitive bidding as an extraordinary, in their representation of the Police De- Lebanon, New Jersey Date Adopted: 9/6/07 ware. This contract and the resolution unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. partment in a disciplinary matter involving SERVICES: for the replacement of Lib- Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2007-864 authorizing it is available for public inspec- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the S.B. erty Avenue Bridge over the Elizabeth Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- amending (Resolution No. 2006-1274) tion in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it are available for DURATION: Completion of above. River, Township of Hillside and Union, and ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Ruderman & public inspection in the Office of the Clerk AMOUNT: Not to exceed $3,000. and the reconstruction of the intersection of petitive bidding as a Professional Service RESOLUTION NO: 2007-860 Glickman, PC, Springfield, New Jersey of the Board billed at the hourly rate of $175. per hour Liberty Avenue and Conant Street. This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This AWARDED TO: Thermo Electron SERVICES: Special Counsel for per- and to be applied toward fees and costs for amendment will decrease the original RESOLUTION NO: 2007-858 contract and the resolution authorizing it is North America, LLC, Madison, Wiscon- sonnel affairs those services, which shall be subject to contract AWARDED TO: En Route Consulting available for public inspection in the Office sin COSTS: in an additional amount of the approval of the Township Attorney and COSTS: in the amount by $3,729 for a - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: for the purchase of a $75,000 for a new total contract amount which are not covered by insurance. new contract amount of $295,747. Spectrophometer for the Union County not to exceed $225,000. SERVICES: for consulting services to RESOLUTION NO: 2007-863 THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Nicole L. DiRado Prosecutor’s Lab Nicole L. DiRado develop a master plan for Cultural Heri- amending (Resolution No. 2006-1275) FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Clerk of the Board of Freeholders COSTS: in the amount of $15,985.88. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders tage tourism in Union County AWARDED TO: Roth Horowitz, LLC, FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Nicole L. DiRado 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 COSTS: in the amount of $15,000. Springfield, New Jersey Barbara Riepe Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado SERVICES: Special Counsel for per- Township Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 9/13/07, The Times Fee: $22.44 sonnel affairs 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $20.40 UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: in an additional amount of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $40,000 for a new total contract amount PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD not to exceed $90,000. UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 9/6/07 DOCKET NO. F-14371-07 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Nicole L. DiRado OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the FILE NO. 47567-26 PLANNING BOARD Clerk of the Board of Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Date Adopted: 9/6/07 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS The Westfield Planning Board will meet Date Adopted: 9/6/07 ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Public Notice is hereby given that the STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 7:30 p.m., in Council Chambers in the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- LORI CHAPMAN pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it UNION COUNTY BOARD petitive bidding as a Professional Service YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey to petitive bidding as a Professional Service are available for public inspection in the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This required to serve upon the Law Offices of hear and consider the following applica- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Office of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD contract and the resolution authorizing it Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, tion: contract and the resolution authorizing it Date Adopted: 9/6/07 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-839 are available for public inspection in the Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- Application are available for public inspection in the Public Notice is hereby given that the amending (Resolution No. 2007-374) Office of the Clerk of the Board. poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose Eric Gerckens and Maria Gerckens (the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARDED TO: Christina Strong, address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, “Applicants”) are seeking a Minor Subdivi- ers has awarded a contract via competi- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-886 RESOLUTION NO: 2007- 836 Esq., Belle Mead, New Jersey Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer sion Approval relative to premises known tive contracting pursuant to N.J.S.A amending (Resolution No. 2007-635) AWARDED TO: Harish Bhatt, MD, SERVICES: to provide legal services to the Complaint filed in a civil action in as 10 and 12 Mohawk Trail, Westfield, .40A:11-4.1.A. This contract and the reso- AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, Smith Edison, New Jersey concerning several regulatory and reim- which James Pilewski is plaintiff and New Jersey (the “Property”), also known lution authorizing it are available for public & King, Morristown, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide professional ser- bursement matters to Runnells Special- Michael Lawrence Jones, et al. are defen- as Lots #27 and #28 in Block #5115 on the inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- vices to the patients/residents at Runnells ized Hospital dants, pending in the Superior Court of Tax Map of the Town of Westfield to allow Board. ter entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et Specialized Hospital PERIOD: January 1, 2007-December31, New Jersey, within 35 days after Septem- a boundary line adjustment. Both lots front als. PERIOD: October 1, 2007-September 2007 RESOLUTION NO: 2007-857 ber 13, 2007, exclusive of such date. If you on Mohawk Trail. It is intended to move the COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 30, 2008 COSTS: for a new contract amount of amending (Resolution No. 2007-81) fail to do so, judgment by default may be boundary line between the two parcels. for a new contract amount not to exceed COSTS: this is a fee for services Agree- $54,000 AWARDED TO: Connex, Transit, Inc., rendered against you for the relief de- The easterly sideline of Lot #27 will move $20,000. ment at no cost to Union County. Nicole L. DiRado Chicago, Illinois manded in the Complaint. You shall file in an easterly direction 13.82 feet. This will Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Freeholders SERVICES: to provide for additional your answer and proof of service in dupli- add 13.82 feet to Lot #27 and reduce the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $23.97 transportation services for the Union cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, street frontage of Lot #28 by 1.89 feet so 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 County Paratransit System under the “Wel- Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Tren- that Lot #27 frontage will be 79 feet and Lot PUBLIC NOTICE fare to Work” program for fiscal year end- ton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance #28 will be 53.09 feet. With the additional PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ing June 30, 2007 with the rules of Civil Practice and Proce- space on Lot #27, the applicants will ex- UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: for a new total contract amount TOWN OF WESTFIELD dure. You are further advised that if you pand the garage frontage. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of $2,464,635. PLANNING BOARD are unable to obtain an attorney you may In conjunction with said application for OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Nicole L. DiRado The Planning Board of the Town of communicate with the New Jersey State Minor Subdivision Approval, the Applicants NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 9/6/07 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Thurs- Bar Association or Lawyer Referral Ser- are also seeking bulk variances from the Date Adopted: 9/6/07 Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $22.95 day, September 27, 2007 in the Council vice of the county of venue and that if you following provisions of the Land Use Ordi- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 cannot afford an attorney, you may com- nance of the Town of Westfield: Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey municate with the Legal Services Office of A. Proposed Lot #27 ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the the county of venue. The names and tele- 1. Section 11.08.E.4, Ordinance re- petitive bidding as an extraordinary, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This BOROUGH OF FANWOOD following Application for a minor subdivi- phone numbers of such agencies are as quires a lot depth of 120 feet. Lot currently unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. contract and the resolution authorizing it PLANNING BOARD sion with variances from the requirements follows: Lawyer Referral Service: (908) has a depth of 104 feet. Proposed lot has 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the are available for public inspection in the Please take notice that on September of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: 353-4715, Legal Service: (908) 354-4340. a depth of 104 feet. resolution authorizing it are available for Office of the Clerk of the Board. 26, 1007 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Daniel C. Murray, 924-934 Prospect THE ACTION has been instituted for the 2. Section 11.08.E.5, Ordinance re- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2007-885 Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine Street, Block 306, Lots 54.03 and 55.01), purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- quires a minimum front yard of 40 feet. Lot of the Board amending (Resolution No. 2007-283) Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- Applicant proposes to subdivide above cate #980134 dated December 11, 1989 currently has a front yard of 29.60 feet. RESOLUTION NO: 2007-891 AWARDED TO: Garrubbo, Capece & ning Board will hold a hearing on the property according to the minor subdivi- made by Steven M. Davis, Collector of Proposed lot has a front yard of 29.60 feet. AWARDED TO: Strategic Enterprise Millman, Westfield, New Jersey application of the undersigned. The prop- sion plan of EKA Associates, P.A. dated Taxes of the City of Plainfield, County of 3. Section 11.08.E.7, Ordinance re- Solutions, LLC, Springfield, New Jer- SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- erty in question is located at: 64 Shady June 25, 2007 whereby Applicant seeks to Union, and State of New Jersey, to the City quires minimum rear yard of 35 feet. Lot sey ter entitled Maria Todaro v. UC, et als. Lane, Fanwood, New Jersey, also known annex 5 feet of adjacent owner’s land of Plainfield and covers real estate located currently has a rear yard of 29.29 feet. SERVICES: to pursue, implement, man- COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 as Block 116 Lot 32, as shown on the known as 934 Prospect Street, Westfield, at 1224 Clinton Avenue in the City of Proposed lot has a rear yard of 29.29 feet. age, and administer grant-funded projects for a new contract amount not to exceed Fanwood Tax Map, owned by Mr. & Mrs New Jersey. Plainfield, County of Union and State of 4. Section 11.08.E.10, Ordinance re- PERIOD: September 1, 2007- August $80,000. Khalid. LIST OF VARIANCES REQUIRED New Jersey, known as Lot 11, Block 132, quires a maximum coverage by building of 31, 2008 Nicole L. DiRado The applicant requests to install a deck, As to Lot 54.03 as shown on the Tax Assessment Map 20%. Lot currently has coverage by build- COSTS: in the amount of $120,000. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders which is in violation of Section 184-134d.2 Section 11.06.E1 - Ordinance requires and Tax Map duplicate of City of Plainfield. ing of 21%. Proposed lot has coverage by Nicole L. DiRado 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.42 of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance minimum lot area of 12,000 square feet, By assignment dated June 18, 2002, said building of 21.4%. Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Requested: rear yard setback; Permitted: proposed is 10,649 square feet. tax sale certificate was assigned to James B. Proposed Lot #28 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $22.44 PUBLIC NOTICE 25 feet; Present: 32 feet; Proposed: 12 Section 11.06.E2 - Ordinance requires Pilewski, the plaintiff herein, which assign- 1. Section 11.08.E.3, Ordinance re- feet. 12,000 square feet of area within 150 ment was recorded in the Clerk’s Office of quires a minimum lot frontage of 60 feet. UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE The applicant requests to surround square feet of lot depth, proposed is 10,649 Union County on June 28, 2002, as instru- Lot currently has a lot frontage of 54.98 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS backyard with fence, which is in violation square feet. ment #95099. feet. Proposed lot has lot frontage of 53.09 UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of Section 184-125.c of the Fanwood Land Section 11.06.E4 - Ordinance requires YOU, LORI CHAPMAN, are made a feet. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 9/6/07 Use Code. Variance Requested: fence on lot depth of 120 feet; proposed is 109 feet. defendant in the above entitled action be- 2. Section 11.08.E.4, Ordinance re- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the corner lot. Section 11.06.E5 - Ordinance requires cause on November 2, 2005, you entered quires a minimum lot depth of 120 feet. Lot Date Adopted: 9/6/07 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- The applicant will also seek such other a front yard of 40 feet, proposed is 31.79 a judgment in the Superior Court of New currently has a lot depth of 104 feet. Pro- Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- relief as may be determined necessary at feet. Jersey, Child Support Division, Union posed lot has a lot depth of 105.25 feet. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary, the public hearing based upon review of Section 11.06.E7 - Ordinance requires County, against Michael Jones for a debt 3. Section 11.08.E.7, Ordinance re- ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. the application or amendment(s) to the a minimum rear yard of 35 feet, proposed of $(none stated-continuing child support quires a rear yard of 35 feet. Lot currently petitive bidding as a Professional Service 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the application. is 20.32 feet. judgment). Docket No. J-290820-2005. has a rear yard of 19.20 feet. Proposed lot pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This resolution authorizing it are available for The file pertaining to this application As to Lot 55.01 Case No. CS83335565A. The nature of has a rear yard of 19.20 feet. contract and the resolution authorizing it public inspection in the Office of the Clerk is available for public inspection during Section 11.06.E4 - Ordinance requires which and the reason that you and each of are available for public inspection in the of the Board Variances, waivers or exceptions from normal business hours (8AM-4PM, Mon- lot depth of 120 feet; proposed is 109.09 you are joined as defendants is set forth Office of the Clerk of the Board. certain site plans details or relief from RESOLUTION NO: 2007-855 day through Friday) from the Secretary of feet. with particularity in the Complaint, a copy requirements may be sought as appropri- RESOLUTION NO: 2007-887 AWARDED TO: Emergency Shelter the Planning Board at the Administration Section 11.06.E5 - Ordinance requires of which will be furnished you on request ate. amending (Resolution No. 2007-639) Grant (ESG) Office of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 a front yard of 40 feet, proposed is 31.59 addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff Plans and applications are on file in the AWARDED TO: Schenck, Price, Smith SERVICES: authorizing the County North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New feet. at the above mentioned address. office of the Town Engineer, 959 North & King, Morristown, New Jersey Manager to transfer funds among the vari- Jersey. Plans and Application are on file in the DATED: September 13, 2007 Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and SERVICES: special counsel in the mat- ous agencies during the contract period Any interested party may appear at office of the Town Engineer, 959 North THEODORE J. FETTER, CLERK may be seen Monday through Friday from ter entitled Estate of Donald Davis v. UC, should service needs change and/or if any said hearing and participate therein in Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Superior Court of New Jersey 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. et als. of the agencies fail to meet its contractual accordance with the rules of the Fanwood may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, Frank P. Sahaj, Esq. COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 obligation Planning Board. a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Anyone interested in MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL Attorney for the Applicants for a new contract amount not to exceed PERIOD: August 1, 2007-July 31, 2008 Applicant: this appeal may appear and be heard on A Professional Corporation 251 North Avenue West $15,000. COSTS: for a total amount of $231,967. Monica & Asif Khalid the issue of the minor subdivision. Attorneys At Law Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado 64 Shady Lane JAMES B. FLYNN 660 New Road, Suite 1-A (908) 654-8900 Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Clerk of the Board of Freeholders Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Attorney for Applicant Northfield, New Jersey 08225 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $66.30 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 9/13/07, The Times Fee: $38.76 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $44.88 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $68.85 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Tenth Annual DIIORIO HITS BRAND, SHEEHAN FOR TOUCHDOWNS All-Corbin Team: The All-Corbin Team is dedi- cated to the Adult Softball Leagues, Blue Devil Footballers Blitz American Legion Baseball League and Youth Baseball Leagues. The selections are based entirely on neat looking plays, fan participation and Tigers, 27-13, in Grid Opener interesting positions. By DAVID B. CORBIN out,” said Dugan. second half totaling just four yards. 1. Best Westfield Youth Fans – Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Tigers worked mostly a run- The Blue Devils used five rushing (Westfield White 11s). Intense defensive pressure coupled and-gun offense and Woodley was 4- plays and three pass plays to cover 70 2. Best Youth Expression – Ben with a fine variety of offensive plays, for-9 for 82 yards, including a 35- yards for the first TD of the game Flescher (Westfield White 9s Youth including the 1-2 punch of tailbacks yard TD strike to wide out Mark when DiIorio hit Brand in the end League). Malcolm Allen and Ricardo Johnson, Myers in the second quarter. Woodley zone with 7:21 left in the first quarter. 3. Best Out Call at Home – Will earned the Westfield High School completed three of 12 attempts in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Stern catcher (Westfield White 9s) football team a 27-13 victory over 4. Best Gilligan Impersonation – Linden in its season opener in Linden Joe Tilocca (St. Bart’s League). on September 7. The Blue Devils 5. Most Formidable Fan – (Sofa rolled up 243 yards on the ground and Kings pooch of Scotch Plains 112 yards in the air. League). Allen rumbled 121 yards on 23 6. Best Swing & Miss – George carries and crashed over from the Balint (St. Bart’s League). one-yard line for the Blue Devils’ 7. Most Painful Play – (Tom Smith second touchdown (TD). Johnson car- Fanwood Softball League). 8. Best SPF Youth Celebration – ried 17 times for 77 yards, including (SPF Blue 9s Baseball). a three-yard TD scoot, and also had a 9. Best WF Youth Celebration – 13-yard pass reception. Junior quar- (Westfield White 11s). terback Tony DiIorio, who had 31 10. BestMound Conference – rushing yards on six carries, com- pleted eight of 16 pass attempts for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times (catcher Chris Zazzali and pitcher PART OF A 1-2 PUNCH…Blue Devil junior tailback Ricardo Johnson carried 17 Joe Bonaccorso of SP-F Gold 11s) 112 yards, including TD strikes of times for 77 yards, including a three-yard TD scoot, and also had a 13-yard pass 11. Most Unexpected Homer – nine yards to fullback Ryan Brand reception. (Tony Perfilio of St. Bart’s League) and six yards to wide receiver Chris 12. Most Likely to Head Home – Sheehan. He also had two intercep- (Steve Dienes of Scotch Plains Soft- tions. Brand finished with three re- THE WESTFIELD POLICE ATHLETIC ball League) ceptions for 24 yards and also rushed 13. Slickest Slide at Third – (Louis four times for 14 yards. Sheehan also LEAGUE IS RAISING FUNDS FOR Santana of Fanwood League). had three receptions for 44 yards and 14. Closest Play at Third – (Rick split end John Wilt had a 31-yard WHEELCHAIRS/EQUIPMENT Regenthal and third baseman Jack reception. Kennedy of St. Bart’s League). “The whole line really pushed up TO BENEFIT 15. Wildest Play at Third – (Art front. That was a big thing for us. In CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL Hobble and Ken Miller of St. Bart’s). the pre-season, we weren’t getting the push. Today, they did their job. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 16. Most Definite Out – (Second THE OTHER PART OF THE PUNCH…Blue Devil senior tailback Malcolm baseman Lou Messano and Tony They got us yards. We won the game,” 150 New Providence Road, said DiIorio. “I made a couple of Allen rumbled 121 yards on 23 carries and crashed over from the one-yard line Blasi of St. Bart’s League). for the Blue Devils’ second touchdown. Mountainside, N.J. 07092 17. Best Action at First – (first mistakes but it happens, first time baseman Mark Lazzarotti Westfield start so hopefully, no more mistakes Youth 11s). for the rest of the season.” First Annual Westfield Baseball Until September 30, 2007 18. Most Intense Fans – (Cepp’s Led by end John Dugan and tackle Vets of Scotch Plains League). Ryan Scanlon, the Blue Devil de- Golf Outing and Fundraiser The Westfield PAL will be conducting a fund drive to 19. Slowest Action at First – (Bill fense smothered the Tigers, limiting Lawrence and Larry Szenyi of St. them to 18 rushing yards in the first The first annual WBL Golf Outing out and have some fun on a help CSH to purchase WHEELCHAIRS/EQUIPMENT. Bart’s League). half and 13 in the second half. Dugan and Fundraiser will be held on premiere golf course with friends Anyone interested in helping this great cause of providing 20. Best Leap – (Bob Myrnyj of and Scanlon both recorded sacks. Monday, October 8 at the beautiful and support this cause. Scotch Plains League). Tackle John DiIorio assisted in a sack Echo Lake Country Club. This Participation in this event will wheelchairs to the YOUTH/FAMILIES in need, please 21. Best Catch of Popup – (Dan and sophomore end Willie Johnson event is part of an effort to raise include lunch, dinner, send all contributions to CSH with PAL Wheelchair funds to renovate Gumbert and refreshments on the course, raffles, Criscuolo Westfield Youth 9s). dropped Tiger quarterback Sebron FUND in the memo box. 22. Most Unlikely Position – Tom Woodley for a safety. Sheehan had an Tamaques Parks in order to improve and on-course competitions such Straniero playing second (Union interception to end the first half. the safety and playability of the as closest to the pin and longest County 50+ League) “We did a great job today. The baseball fields and ensure that our drive. There will be a silent auction LET’S SUPPORT ANOTHER GREAT TEAM 23. Best Youth Play at Second – coach was preaching to us all week kids can benefit from more playing with prizes ranging from sports (Parker Hess Westfield Youth 9s). about getting pressure on the quar- time and a safer baseball memorabilia to travel packages. Children’s Specialized Hospital 24. Most Relaxed Fans – (St. Bart’s) terback and depending on the defen- environment. For further information or to 25. Toughest Crowd – (2007 Heck- sive line. I think we did a great job We anticipate a strong participation register please go online to For further information contact Officer Frank Ricci lers at Brookside Park). stepping up today. We were really from the WBL board, coaches, www.westfieldnj.com/wbl . We Executive Director of the PAL: 908-232-1000/908-233-7105 parents, residents, and friends. look forward to seeeing you there! 26. Biggest Critics – Right field tenacious. We really wanted to win. or Trisha Yurochko at 908-301-5424 crowd of St. Bart’s We came out and played our hearts Columbus Day is a great day to get Paid Bulletin Board Page 14 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Boys Shutout Devil’s Den WHS Football Team Devil of the Week SP-F Soccer Raiders, 1-0 Tony DiIorio No. 4 on N.J. Win List Football By FRED LECOMTE Mike Forgash ripped a shot that hit Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the post. It popped up and I was in the By BRUCE JOHNSON The Westfield High School boys’ right spot to head it in off the re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times soccer team found success to get the bound. Scotch Plains is our rival and According to the Website cided he wanted to improve his edu- actly where they doing there? And Mercer County, and later averaged ball into the goal mouth in the first this is just what we wanted to do www.texashsfootball.com, the WHS cational chances by attending … why were they wearing those jack- 14.3 ppg during his career at Duke. half to earn a, 1-0 victory over the 1- today,” said Irving. Blue Devils came into the 2007 season Camden Catholic? Gloucester Catho- ets? And who could forget the catho- Consider this: Duke also had 7- 1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys in its Both goalkeepers delivered pow- as the fourth-winningest team in New lic? St. Augustine Prep? Holy Cross? lic school football coaches talking to foot Brian Zoudek this year, out of season opener in Scotch Plains on erful performances including numer- Jersey football history. After last Notre Dame? CBA? Holy Spirit? a wide-eyed freshman star at a rival Haddonfield High (see first paragraph September 10. ous unbelievable saves. Senior Blue weekend’s games, Phillipsburg is the Those would be good guesses, given public school about transferring (he above), which is one of the state’s top Blue Devil junior Mike Irving Devil Gregory O’Brien’s aggressive- leader with 595 victories, followed by their proximity to Somerdale. And did) … during the post-game hand- school systems. headed the winning shot off a re- ness and quick reactions kept the Blue Atlantic City (557), Montclair (552), there’s also Haddonfield High where, shake line! Are you kidding me? Believe it or not, things are only bound into the upper right hand cor- Devils’ den safe from scoring. WHS and Hammonton (548) and then for a fee, you can send your student- Here are some comments by paro- going to get worse. Recent reports ner. O’Brien registered six saves on eight Paulsboro (547). (It should be noted athlete. chial/private coaches in that article. have major colleges actively recruit- “It was a great kick from about shots on goal, while Raider goalie that those teams count victories over But no, the young man will be Coach Boyle says: “We send kids ing and signing seventh and eighth midfield and I think it was Matt Gralla Brandon Reddington finished with alumni and local club or amateur teams attending St. Patrick High School in to Duke and North Carolina and grade football and basketball players who kicked it. It was bouncing around; six saves on eight shots on goal. back 100 or so years ago, which WHS Elizabeth, a parochial school some Florida. People look at us and say, to college scholarships. We’re talk- “This is our first game of the year does not.) 80 miles from his house. ‘Hey, they make pro players.’ We ing kids who haven’t even reached and that’s how we seriously ap- And checking out the National High Oh, did we mention that the young have better ingredients because we puberty! See photos of Sports: proached it. Of course, it’s Scotch School Record Book, WHS’s 15 un- man is 6-foot-6 and projected to be can get better ingredients.” And people wonder why I yearn Plains, so it’s a little more than that. beaten seasons still is in the national over 7-feet tall by the time he gradu- Den says: Does anybody think Al for the good ol’ days. on www.goleader.com Win or lose, we are playing next top 10 all-time. Those years are: 1901, ates from the tiny basketball factory? Harrington and Samuel Dalembert IN THE GENES St. Bart’s Championship Game week, the week after that and the 1930, 1931, 1941, 1944, 1947, 1961, Anyhow, the story got me to won- would have been unable to make the Jeff Backus, an offensive tackle Westfield/Linden Football week after that and we had certain 1965, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, dering. How good are these paro- NBA if they hadn’t attended catholic with the Detroit Lions who hasn’t SPF/Shabazz Football goals that we set and we met all but 1976 and 1977. chial/prep coaches, or are they just school in Elizabeth? missed a game since he was drafted SPF/Cranford Boys Soccer one of them,” said Blue Devil Head Of the 26 N.J. schools listed with the beneficiaries of great talent. If Coach Dennis Barth at baseball out of the University of Michigan six SPF/Westfield Boys Soccer Coach George Kapner. “The kids had over 400 wins, only Montclair and Kevin Boyle coached basketball at power Gloucester Catholic says: “If years ago, was ranked the No. 179 Westfield/SPF Girls Soccer a wonderful first half and had the Summit are located north of Route 22, WHS and Kevin Everly was at St. anyone has an advantage, it’s the pub- overall player in the entire NFL by GL/Roselle Football better of the play, better chances. which makes me think there are some Patrick, who would win? If Jeff lic schools. They know who they’re Sports Illustrated’s Peter King. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 North Jersey schools — Hackensack, Buxton coached wrestling at WHS going to have coming up since first Backus is the son of former WHS all- Ridgewood, Passaic, Union, and Glen Kurz was at Blair Academy, grade.” stater Bill Backus (Class of ’67). Plainfield, Elizabeth, Morristown, who would win? If Greg Toal coached Den says: The publics know who Randy Winn is having a wonderful Roxbury and Hackettstown come to football at WHS and Jim DeSarno they have coming up since first grade, year with the San Francisco Giants. WESTFIELD mind — that haven’t had anyone add was at Don Bosco Prep, who would but so do you through your South Through Sunday’s games, the 33- up all their W’s. win? If Mike Sheppard coached base- Jersey baseball hitting academy and year-old son of WHS all-around BASEBALL LEAGUE (WBL) As far as win No. 548, you might ball at WHS and Bob Brewster was at your father coaching the legendary standout Dwight Winn (’62) was hit- have to go back to 1978, when WHS Seton Hall Prep, who would win? If Brooklawn legion team. ting .296 with 36 doubles and 10 ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING won 67-0 at Linden and Ron Allen Arky Crook coached tennis at WHS Coach Gary Papa at wrestling home runs. He is a 10-year veteran WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th - 8:00 PM was a two-way standout, to find a and George Kapner was at Newark power Camden Catholic says: “If with 90 career home runs. game where WHS outrushed Linden Academy, who would win? you’re going to separate non-publics NEW COACHES YMCA - Confrence Room 1 by over 200 yards. But that’s what Remember that Everly, Kurz, based on strength and success, why WHS has two new varsity head At the Westfield happened Friday night at Linden’s DeSarno, Brewster and Kapner are don’t you also separate Group 1 from coaches this year, and both — Molly (220 Clark Street location) Cooper Field. Ron’s son Malcolm successful with the talent located just Group 4?” Phelan and Brooke Smith — are WHS rambled for 121 yards on 22 carries within their school district. The oth- Den says: Uh, Gary, they do sepa- graduates. The WBL would like to announce its annual public meeting for the and Ricardo Johnson added another ers aren’t limited by a town, town- rate Group 1 from Group 4. Phelan (’97) takes over as the field 2008 baseball season. Anyone interested in addressing the board 82 on 17 attempts, while the WHS ship, county, state or (in St. Pat’s case Former Gloucester Catholic player hockey coach, replacing Maggie is welcome to attend the meeting or contact the board directly at defense, led by ends John Dugan and sometimes) country restrictions. Chris Rollins, a Chicago Cubs draftee, McFadden, who stepped down after [email protected]. Willie Johnson, held Linden to minus “Have visa, can play” could be on the says: “Gloucester Catholic was a base- posting a 179-162-72 record in 24 five yards rushing in a 27-13 opening back of the St. Pat’s t-shirts. ball powerhouse and baseball was seasons. The following individuals have been nominated for the WBL win. And all this with WHS two-way And pul-eeeeze don’t bring up all my only reason for going there.” Smith (’99) is the new girls swim Board of Directors for the 2008 season: standout Scott Newman not in the the money parents have to spend for Den says: Hello, NJSIAA, are you coach, taking over for Jaime Ruszala, lineup (he hoped to be cleared by their athlete-students to attend these listening? who went 49-11 in four years with doctors on Tuesday to return to prac- catholic/private schools and play for The mother of the 13-year-old in four county championships and a state TITLE NAME tice). Newman was ably replaced by their all-star teams. Many parents are question says he is going to St. Patrick title last winter before heading west President Leo White Ryan Scanlon at guard and T.J. Mruz more than willing to start their child’s for “an educational opportunity.” to get married. Vice President Phil Russo at linebacker. potential (and often fruitless) Olym- Den says: No comment (and trying STRANGE BUT TRUE Secretary Ron Greenberg The home opener is Saturday, 1 pic team or scholarship-earning chase hard not to laugh). In the last eight WHS vs. Linden Treasurer Frank Fusaro p.m., against a Cranford team that by spending whatever it takes to make The NJSIAA has policies in place football games, WHS is 3-1 at Lin- Pony / Mustang League Emanuel Psyhojos features an outstanding runner in Chad that happen. (In many cases, they’ll that prohibit switching schools for den, and 1-3 at Kehler Stadium. Major League Charlie Meyer Faulcone and a solid two-way athlete spend more money trying to get that “athletic advancement.” But that’s DEVIL OF THE WEEK International League Rick Elliott in quarterback/safety Simon Smith. scholarship than the actual scholar- almost laughable, especially recall- Tony DiIorio is the winner of this Registration Ed Savickas Last year WHS ended a three-year ship money they are hoping to save.) ing when a standout swimmer several week’s free sub from Al the Owner at 4th Grade Joe Rinaldi losing streak to the Cougars. This Some of these schools are brazen years ago told the Philadelphia In- Westfield Subs (261 South Ave. West). 3rd Grade Michael Varano will be the 50th meeting of the two in their attempts to get kids. Don’t quirer, after transferring from East- In his first varsity appearance, the 2nd Grade Tony Catanzaro rivals (the first was a 12-0 WHS win think so? I could give you the names ern Regional to Cherry Hill East, that junior quarterback hit on 8 of 17 1st Grade Dan Duffy in 1905), a series the Blue Devils lead of a handful of outstanding WHS he made the move “because it gives passes for 108 yards and a pair of Paul Friel 37-12. swimmers in the last 10-15 years who me a better chance of being on a state touchdowns in a 27-13 victory over Kindergarten NON-PUBS UPDATE were actively pursued by a parochial champion.” Linden. Equipment / Uniforms John Monaghan / John Githens A South Jersey newspaper recently school in a neighboring county. And Consider this: Did Lance Thomas The Devil’s Den appears Thurs- Sponsors Jack Reilly did a story about the ever-widening I’ve seen high school coaches sitting get into Duke because he left SP-F and day in The Westfield Leader during Safety Director Dan Eliades differences between public and non- in the stands at Pop Warner games, went to St. Benedict’s Prep? He aver- the school year. Contact us with Field Schedule / Umpires Gary Fox public schools. The reason for the wearing their “State Champions” aged 4.0 points per game last year. comments, complaints or sugges- Summer Travel Al Rabinowitz story was a 13-year-old from jackets. Since they had no relatives Consider this: Dahntay Jones tions at [email protected]. GO Somerdale, Camden County, had de- playing on either team, just what ex- played at Steinert High, down in BLUE DEVILS!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN got into the action and all 15 mem- poked a single. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bers of the team strutted to the plate in A few fine defensive plays man- What was anticipated to be a down- the fourth inning to produce 12 runs aged to trickle through the dense cloud to-the-wire battle between the cream and emit the first clear omen of a rout. created by the offensive bombard- of the crop in the St. Bart’s Oldtimers With the Lukes comfortably leading ment. McKinney created a self-in- Men’s Softball League championship 8-2, Spellman began the inning with flicted spectacular grab in center and game turned out to be a 25-5 rout by a solo blast that ricocheted off the Spellman, while playing second, St. Luke over St. Jude at Brookside centerfield fence. Damon Roth (3- turned a double play (DP). Chemidlin, Park in Scotch Plains on Labor Day. for-4, 4 RBI, 2 runs) completed the at first, initiated a DP and shortstop Luke slugger Kevin Spellman left the scoring spree with a three-run triple. DeChiaro turned a second-to-first DP. Judes spellbound after hitting safely Bill McKinney contributed three Williams made a diving snag while and scoring in all four of his at bats, singles, a double, three runs scored play short and Evans swallowed a which included a solo home run. and an RBI. Gibbons ripped a pair of gurgling grounder at third. Each team had carved a victory on singles and had four RBI, Joe Tilocca Luke took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the other during the regular season and Rick Regenthal each singled, the first when Spellman slashed an RBI but the Lukes never forgot the 19-6 scored once and had two RBI, and single and Gibbons punched a two-run David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times drudging they suffered to the Judes Luke Fugett slapped two singles, an single. Simpson singled and scored for INFLICTING PUNISHMENT ON THE BULLDOG OFFENSE…Keith Baker, No. 44, and the rest of the Raiders’ defense on July 13. RBI and scored once. Scott Smith had Jude in the second. Luke brought home held the Shabazz Bulldogs to minus yardage in a convincing 31-0 victory. “We owe them a solid game. They an RBI single and scored twice and five runs in the third capped by Roth’s came out and showed us no respect. Neal LeStrange singled and scored RBI double, then Jude made the score They ran it up on us a little bit and we twice. Nick DiNizo, Art Hobble, Bob 8-2 after Evans’ RBI single. CHERVENYAK RUSHES FOR TD, FINDS DENT FOR TD didn’t forget that. We are not looking Pielhau and Sal Gano each had an RBI After the 12-run massacre, to punish anybody. We are just look- single and scored once. Steve Murano Spellman and Gibbons both scored in ing to forget that. There will be a lot doubled and scored, while Larry Szenyi the fifth to up the spread to 22-2. Jude of running, a lot of good playing. I scored twice. answered in the sixth with Vellucci’s SP-F Raiders’ Defense Snarls anticipate a very good game today,” Mike McLane (RBI, double, run two-run single the added their last said St. Luke’s Keith Gibbons before scored), Ernie Bevilacqua (run run in the eighth on Appelbaum’s the game. scored), Pete Vanderheyden and Tom single to right. Luke plated the final “Obviously, the whole season we Henderson had two hits apiece for the three runs on five hits in the bottom of MX Bulldogs, 31-0, in Opener have played a team game. We need to Judes. Phil Vellucci zapped a two-run the eighth. go out there and play as a team. Every- single. Phil Appelbaum had two RBI “My team remembered how they By DAVID B. CORBIN Junior running back Anthony Tay- reception, JJ D’Agostaro had four one has got to contribute,” said St. and a single. Chemidlin doubled. ran the score up. That was what part Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lor ground out 57 yards on 18 carries, receptions for 49 yards and Baker Jude sponsor Pete Chemidlin of Fam- Brian Williams, OJ Simpson and of our thing was today. We have a Senior linebacker Keith Baker and including an eight-yard TD scamper had a 12-yard reception. Junior run- ily Investors in Fanwood who added, Chris Paterek each singled and scored. phenomenal team,” said Luke team senior lineman Mike Alleman led a in the third quarter. Junior running ning back Andrew Brockel had three “We are one-and-one. They beat us the Bruce Evans had an RBI single, while captain Luke Fugett. “This was great!” swarming first-team defense that held back Kameron Williams rushed four rushes for 28 yards, including a 13- second game. This is the rubber match.” Tom Ulichny, Joe DeChiaro, Don St. Jude 010 1 02 010 5 the Malcolm X. Shabazz High School times for 21 yards and had a six-yard CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Every member of the Luke squad Rowbotham and Steve Ferro each St. Luke 305 (12) 20 03x 25 football team to minus yardage en route to a 31-0 Scotch Plains- Fanwood victory in the season opener in Scotch Plains on September 8. The Raiders’ defensive fury put their of- fense in good field position through- out the game. While the MX Bulldogs were muzzled to minus six total yards in the first half and zero in the second by the Raiders’ first-team defense, the Raiders’ offense totaled 170 rushing yards and senior quarterback Mike SPECIALIZING IN: Chervenyak, who had a three-yard touchdown (TD) run, completed 11 Sports Highlight Videos of 14 passes for 153 yards, including a 28-yard TD strike to wide receiver Theatrical Events Larry Dent early in the fourth quarter. 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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. Page 16 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Footballers Blitz Tigers, 27-13, in Grid Opener CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Two minutes later, after a bad snap, position the whole game, except that the Tigers had the ball on their own one play. Our defensive line did one-yard line. They then fumbled on things with the pressure. We found the punt and turned the ball over to some personnel groupings that the Blue Devils who immediately worked today.” capitalized when Allen bashed over Willie Johnson sacked Woodley in from the one. The point after failed. the end zone three plays into the third In the second quarter, the Blue Devil quarter for a safety, Giving the Blue offense was on the move again and Devils a 21-7 lead. DiIorio was inter- marched from the Westfield 12-yard cepted and Linden took over at the line to the Linden 15 before a holding Westfield 26, but the Blue Devils’ penalty bounced them backwards 10 defensive pressure held them to zero yards. Two plays later, DiIorio’s pass yardage. Despite Allen sitting out due was intercepted by Xavier Freeman to leg cramps, the Blue Devils at the 12. The Tiger offense responded marched 74 yards on 17 plays, ending with its only scoring drive of the with Ricardo Johnson’s three-yard David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times evening, a six-play, 88-yard drive TD run. The Tigers’ then got their SLIPPING IN UNSCATHED…Raider junior running back Anthony Taylor Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times ending in Woodley’s 35-yard TD second TD on an 89-yard kickoff ground out 57 yards on 18 carries, including an eight-yard touchdown scamper. JUBILATION IN RAIDER COUNTRY…The Blue Devil boys soccer team completion to Myers with 2:06 re- return by Jihaad Burns. celebrate their season opener with a 1-0 victory over the Raiders, Junior Mike maining. “We have two good tailbacks and Irving scored the lone goal after the ball bounced off the post. “We knew that with the type of we got to use them. We fought some offense that they have. They were cramps and some nicks and bruises SP-F Raiders’ Defense Snarls throwing the ball every play. It’s so but the kids played tough. Our line hard to simulate in practice, a big did a nice job. We got a decent push WF Blue Devil Boys Shutout play is going to happen and just one up front. A couple of turnovers we’ve MX Bulldogs, 31-0, in Opener happened,” said Blue Devil Head got to work on but those two are CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Coach Jim DeSarno. “They had some special backs and we just got to find SP-F Soccer Raiders, 1-0 pretty good skilled players and the ways to get them to make big plays yard TD run in the fourth quarter. Raider linebacker Tim Green forced CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 kid threw the ball pretty well, so I’m for us,” said coach DeSarno. “It’s a “Our line was doing an excellent a safety. Two minutes later, very happy with our defensive ef- good start!” job opening holes. Our halfback An- Chervenyak connected with Dent for O’Brien is a sensational keeper. He that we deserve the result, whether it fort. Our secondary played really thony Taylor can juke anyone and the 28-yard TD reception. The point covered everything up. In the second be a tie, whether it be a win and that is Westfield 13 6 2 6 27 well. I thought we were in a good Linden 0706 13 find the hole. Marcus! I couldn’t be- after failed. Getting great field posi- half, they took it to us. I thought what I told the kids. Sometimes the lieve it! He just kept going. I couldn’t tion again on the Shabazz 36, the Scotch Plains is very well conditioned best team does not always win the believe how much he was driving the Raiders took only three plays to hit but you know the old proverb, ‘We game. It’s a long season. I’m proud. pile. He just kept going,” expressed pay dirt when Brockel slanted 13 bend but didn’t break’.” The kids worked hard and they gave Chervenyak. yards for the TD. The extra point Outlining the Raider’s performance everything they could in the second Baker recorded a quarterback sack attempt was good. Late in the game, Raider Head Coach Tom Breznitsky half and they held on for dear life.” and two throws for losses but defen- the Raider defense added another said, “We just could not put one in. We sive back Mike Ferrara was the first feather when junior Chris Santangelo were just unlucky. I give their goal- SPF/Wesfield Girls Soccer to give the Raiders great field posi- hauled in an interception. keeper credit. They hit a ball that tion when he recovered a Bulldog “Sometimes the rewards don’t bounced and they had someone there SPF/Cranford Boys fumble on the Shabazz 39. That led to come right away but today it paid off to knock it in and that stuff happens. I On Page 15 a 27-yard field goal by sophomore and something positive came out of felt the way we played out there today Ryan Scully with 5:20 left in the first it,” said Ciccotelli. “They were 52 quarter. (defense) pre-season in scrimmages Despite struggling offensively then they were changing their fronts. throughout the first half, thanks to a It was really tough going at them. Construction Starting this Week!!! strong defensive effort, the Raiders Once we got a feel for what they were got the ball on the Bulldog 34 and doing, we blocked it properly.” Two New, Custom Daunno Built Homes marched to the three where “We practiced very well all week. at 35 Mohawk Trail Chervenyak, on a fourth-and-goal, The coaches did a good job scouting. faked the defense and rolled around They got it down perfectly and they Please, don’t wait! Take advantage of our aggressive the right for a TD with 37 seconds on weren’t able to do anything against pre-construction pricing and make all of the selections the clock. us,” said Baker. “Our line was doing on one of these two beauties today! Don’t like our “When we called a rollout, I knew a good job of getting their hands on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Baker would be running a drag. I was the offensive line. If they didn’t get plans? Pick your own! Call today for more information. SACKING THE QB…Ryan Scanlon, No. 54, and the Blue Devil defense kept reading the cornerback. I saw him, their hands on the line, I would not be constant pressure on the Linden offensive all game. when I faked the ball, go in so, I said able to do anything. They were beat- ‘Ah!’ Touchdown,” explained ing them to the punch.” Chervenyak. “We did alright defensively. We In the third quarter, the defense really did! We were physical. I was stopped the Bulldogs deep in their very worried about that because I own territory, forcing a punt that came didn’t think we were consistent. To- to rest on the Shabazz 39. Green’s day we played well. We lined up effort on the screen play put the ball right. We recognized their formations, on the eight where Taylor slipped in end-to-end, and got pressure on the for the TD to make the score 16-0. quarterback,” said Ciccotelli. The point after failed. Shabazz 0 0 0 0 0 Two plays into the fourth quarter, Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 3 7 6 15 31

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© 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. www.NJTopHomes.com An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 13, 2007 Page 17 COHEN NETS GOAL WITH :25 LEFT Raider Soccer Boys Edge Cougars, 1-0, in Opener

By FRED LECOMTE outside and saw the defender step Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times back. Leischner forwarded a beauti- Persistence and determination paid ful ball as I headed towards the goal. off for the senior-heavy Scotch Plains- I saw the goalkeeper come in to the Fanwood High School boys’ soccer near post, took a shot off my right foot team as they wore down a spunky and pinched it inside the left post,” Cranford team and earned a 1-0 vic- described Cohen. tory in the season opener in Scotch “We got some guys banged up. Plains on September 7. Senior for- We’re playing with some guys out of ward Jarek Cohen stuffed the net on position. We started sophomore Matt an assist by Tim Leischner with 25 Greaney in the back, who replaced ticks remaining in the game. Brian Hessemer due to injury, and Raider goalie Brandon Reddington Blake DeJohn in his first varsity game David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HE’S BACK AND HE’S BAD…St. Luke slugger Keith Gibbons came off the finished with five saves on six shots did a real fine job in the second half. disabled list and ripped a pair of singles and had four RBI in the St. Bart’s on goal. Cranford goalie Scott Boyer We got the one we needed and that Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times championship game against Saints Division winner St. Jude. registered three saves on four shots was it,” concluded Breznitsky. STUGGLE FOR CONTROL…SP-F Raider senior Bridget Cornwell, left, battles on goal. Summarizing his team’s per- Blue Devil senior Corrine Parkinson for possession of the ball. The game ended Cranford 0 0 0 in a 0-0 deadlock at Gary Kehler Stadium. St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s formance, Raider Head Coach Tom Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 1 1 Softball League Playoffs: Soccer Blue Devils Duel ANGELS DIVISION: Bifani (4 hits) and Bob Guy and Frank Game 1: St. Joseph 12, St. David 11 Pepe with three hits each. Lady Raiders to 0-0 Tie St. David tied the game with four SAINTS DIVISION: runs in the top of the sixth. The Joeys Game 1: St. Stephen 3, St. Anthony 2 By FRED LECOMTE no one capitalized.” answered with one and held on for the St. Stephen scores once in the bot- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In a conversation later that win. For St. Joe, Lou Messano was 3- tom of the seventh inning to claim the The 1-0-1 Westfield High School evening, Blue Devil Head Coach for-4, Tom Straniero was 4-for-4. Don “W”. The only St. Anthony player to girls’ soccer team battled the Scotch Katie Wertheimer said, “The good Rinaldo, Paul Newton and skipper get 2 hits was George Gracia. The Plains-Fanwood Raiders to a 0-0 draw news is that Stephanie will be fine. Dean Talcott) went 8-for-9 with five only St. Stephen player with 2 hits at Kehler Stadium in Westfield on She is going to be okay. It was most RBI. Pete Costello, Tim Deegan (3 was Bobbie Gittleman. September 10. The game was halted freighting to the girls and myself; RBI), Captain Dave Rothenberg, Game 2: St. Stephen 17, St. Aloysius 6 with three minutes remaining in the that I can tell you. There is one George Balint and Chris Meehan (3 The Stevies scored five in the fourth first overtime period when Blue Devil important thing however that I RBI) each had three hits for St. Dave. inning and eight in the fifth. Harry senior Stephanie Cortinhal suffered a would like to mention. I spoke with Game 2: St. Joseph 9, St. Michael 8 Semple and Captain Howard Bialos serious injury after colliding with a coach Ewing who called me earlier St. Joseph gained the “W” thanks had three hits each for the Steves. For Raider player. in the evening and he expressed his to the bats of Lou Messano, Tom St. Aloysius, Brian Mahoney had three Raider goalkeeper Jackie Law did and his teams’ deep concerns and Straniero, Dan Margolis, Jerry hits and Dan Nigro had two hits. what she had to do by making seven support regarding Stephanie’s in- Miccolis and Paul Newton. Sluggers Game 3: St. Anne 12, St. Stephen 11 saves, while Blue Devil keeper Claire jury. It’s so nice and enlightening for the Mikies were Al Betau, Kevin St. Anne caused a “Stevie-nix” from Bennett rose to the occasion and halted for neighboring teams to come to- Marron and Captain Mike Jonny. the playoffs. Leaders for the Annies eight shots on goal. gether and express their concerns, Game 3: St. Patrick 18, St. Joseph 7 were Joe DeRosa with three hits and “It was a back and forth hard fought despite what happens on the play- St. Pats pounded 26 hits led by Paul Lou Balestriere, Ron Virgilio, Scott Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times battle by both teams throughout the ing field, no matter who wins or WORKING THE BALL PAST THE COUGARS…Raider senior forward Jarek game,” said Raider Head Coach loses, it all really does not matter. It Bifani (4 hits) and Captain Jack Curtis, Marty Garcia, Charlie Baier Cohen breaks past two Cranford defenders. Cohen stuffed the net on an assist by Kennedy, Marty Marks and Milk and Mark Ragan with two hits each. Tim Leischner with 25 seconds left in the game. Kevin Ewing. “Each team had sev- comes down to playing the game of Monroy with three hits and three RBI For St. Stephen, Harry Semple and eral scoring opportunities, however soccer, having fun and being safe.” each. Dan Margolis and Captain Dean Bob Gittleman had three hits each Talcott each had two hits for the Joeys. and Ed Marchelitis, Jack Ley and Breznitzky said, “We were not chal- Game 4: St. Luke 11, St. Patrick 10 Bob Camisa each had two hits. lenging, we were not winning balls Luke scored three runs in the bot- Game 4: St. Jude 17, St. Anne 8 and didn’t seem to get into a rhythm. tom of the sixth to get the win. For St. St. Jude players with three hits Cranford played a lot of long balls; Luke, Damon Roth had three hits and apiece were Pete Chemidlin and Phil we couldn’t seem to find it to settle it Bill McKinney, Scott Smith, Kevin Applebaum. For St. Anne, Harry down, keep it on the floor and get into Spellman, Rick Reganthal and Cap- Hopler had three hits and Joe DeRosa, our style of play in the first half. tain Luke Fugett with two hits apiece. Dave Hill and Chris Giordano each During the second half, we came out Leading hitters for St. Pats were Paul added a pair of hits. a lot stronger, whether they got tired more or so, but we finally got the ball on the deck a little bit and played into our strength and just kept on plug- ging and plugging. The time of pos- session probably was 70-30, us.” The Cougars came out roaring in the first half, had some opportunities MOUNTAINSIDE but sent just one shot on goal, while the …..This lovely, well maintained, expanded ranch is situated at the end Cougar keeper virtually was unchal- of a quiet cul-de-sac on .62 acres. The property includes a spacious pool, flower filled lenged with two shots. The Raiders gardens and an ample brick patio - perfect for outdoor entertaining and leisure weekends! avoided disaster when a crossbar shot The elegant first floor Master suite (27x17) has two walk-in closets and a generous Marble bounced down and missed being a bath. Other first floor rooms include a formal Living room and Dining room, Library, goal, keeping it nil-nil at the first half. Family room and updated eat-in Kitchen. Two second floor Bedrooms and a basement After a lukewarm start in the sec- ond half, the Raiders took the attack Recreation room add to the allure of this wonderful home. and did break away on a few occa- sions to launch a few quality shots on Offered for $ 879,900 goal. Then, with time expiring near the end of the game, offensive pres- For additional information or a private tour, please call: sure succeeded at putting the decid- ing goal on the board when Cohen, assisted by Leischner, slipped past a Patricia Connolly defender and drilled a shot inside the Sales Associate David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times left side of the net. LITTLE LATE ON THE THROW…St. Jude pitcher Pete Vanderheyden awaits “Reddington, our goalkeeper Direct Dial: (908) 233-6156 the throw as St. Luke’s Joe Tilocca creeps into home base during the St. Bart’s pushed the ball out nicely. It came [email protected] championship game on Labor Day. St. Luke emerged victorious, 25-5. through the middle. I came streaking

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Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated. ©2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 Page 18 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WTA Men’s Masters Finishes Regular Season, Begins Playoffs Jim Oslislo defeated John Mancini matches in the last week to qualify. in a tiebreaker and Peter Lee, 8-5. Peter Lee was matched against Mike Oslislo was to play Henry Williams in McGlynn, a five-time champion, win- the first round of the playoffs, begin- ner from a period of perhaps less com- ning September 4. Defending 2006 petition, in the first round. champion John Mancini was pitted FIRST ROUND: against Joe Donnolo. Chris Wendel 1. vs. 8 (Jim Oslislo vs. Henry Williams) defeated Peter Lee early in the report- 4. vs. 5 (Peter Lee vs. Mike McGlynn) ing period and has again won the most 2. vs. 7. (John Mancini vs. Joe Donnolo) 3. vs. 6. (Chris Wendel vs. Don Dohm) active award this year. Wendel has Semis are 8-game pro sets unless WATCHING A BIG RUN…Westfield PAL D’s Colin Dursee, No. 40, watches won most active at least three years in both players agree to best 2-of-3 sets. Luke Prybylski, No. 50, Pat Aslanian, No. 35, and Brian Johnson, No. 90,clear the a row and was to face Don Dohm, the path on No. 44 Jack Simcox’s TD run. Semi 1: Winner of 1 vs 8 against 2004 champion, who posted five Winner of 4 vs 5 Semi 2: Winner of 2 vs 7 against Westfield PAL D Defeats Winner of 3 vs 6 Finals are best 2 of 3 sets Players are expected to play a match Richmond Boro PAL, 13-7 per week if possible. Each player should The Westfield D football team trav- a crucial fumble recovery to maintain bring a new can of balls with the winner eled to Brooklyn, NY to face Rich- possession late in the game. taking the unused can to the next round. mond Boro on September 9 and re- The Westfield defense was led by Check www.westfieldnj.com/wta for turned with a 13-7 victory. the spirited play of Luke Prybylski, all match scores, complete results and Matt Catanzaro scored on a six- Jack Simcox, Jack Colleran and information, and the WTA online di- yard touchdown (TD) run to open the Neilan Dolan. Prybylski was a dis- rectory for contact information. FINAL REGULAR SEASON: scoring for Westfield. Colin Dursee ruptive force on the defensive line. 1. Jim Oslislo (11)* completed passes to Nick Kalimtzis Simcox made a number of big hits, 2. John Mancini (11) * twice on the drive for gains of 25 and forcing a fumble that was recovered 3. Chris Wendel (23) * 15 yards. Jack Simcox broke a num- by Sean Moore. A classic goal line 4. Peter Lee (8) * 5. Mike McGlynn (12) * ber of tackles and ran 35 yards for a stand was led first by a TD-saving TOUGH CUSTOMER…Kyle 6. Don Dohm (8) * TD in the second half. Dursee com- tackle by Colleran, and then on the Giordano, a fifth grader at Jefferson 7. Joe Donnolo (13) pleted the point after to Catanzaro. next play by a crushing tackle by Elementary in Westfield, took third 8. Henry Williams (8) Dursee contributed a number of Dolan at linebacker. Sean Elliot, Kyle place in the Taekwondo forms compe- 9. Dewey Rainville (2) tition at the National Junior Olympic ( ) Numbers of games played key runs throughout the contest, with Rittendale and Prybylski made tack- Games in Knoxville, Tenn. Kyle quali- * Match played in this reporting period. a long gain of 17 yards on a quarter- les for losses in the Richmond Boro fied for the National Junior Olympics Jim O’Connor (njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times back keeper. Pat Aslanian, A.J. Mo- backfield. after taking Gold in a regional tourna- WTA Womens Singles IN THE THICK OF BATTLE…Freshman Allie Hambelton, No. 4, (Scotch naco, Andrew Malacrae, Ryan Westfield PAL D will play at Kehler ment on Memorial Day Weekend, in Plains) started for the 12th-ranked Rutgers women’s soccer team in its 1-0 victory Harrington and Nick Costa led the Stadium this Sunday at 9 a.m. vs. South Carolina. Kyle trains at Karate Tennis Ladder Told: over Monmouth on September 9. blocking brigade. Freddy Gladis made Perth Amboy World in Kenilworth. The final standings of the Westfield Tennis Association Women’s Singles Ladder had JoAnn Purdy on the top Millburn PAL B Shuts Out Hye-Young Choi rung. Names with numbers after them # 1 Realtor Total Production - 11 Years indicate how many matches were played through Labor Day. Nine play- Westfield Grid Kids, 13-0 email: [email protected] • web: www.hyeyoungchoi.com ers have achieved six or more matches, NJAR Circle of Excellence® - Gold Level: 1987-2001 with a few changes occurring during The Millburn PAL team scored two for eight-yards. Brian Githens rushed Platinum Level: 2002-2006 this last reporting period in which second-half touchdowns (TD) to de- for 11 yards in the next two plays. Joe seven matches were played. feat the Westfield B team, 13-0. Scaglione and Scott Toresco blocked Playoffs began immediately after Millburn scored late in the third quar- for Glasco who break free for 28 Labor Day. Standings, Matches ter on a breakaway play and followed yards. Played, as well as playoff draw sheets it up with an extra point then, with After Millburn intercepted in the and completed rounds can be accessed only minutes left in the fourth quar- second quarter, they fumbled John on WTA’s website: ter, Millburn added another long TD Macik recovered. Later, Christian www.westfieldnj.com/wta. run. Burgdorf punted for 30 yards. 1. JoAnn Purdy (8) In the first quarter Westfield rushed Westfield forced another fumble and 2. Clara Karnish (7) for over 50 yards, and quarterback Glasco recovered. 3. Janice Honymar (6) Quinn Dursee connected to wide re- In the second half, Ross and Tim 4. Nancy Freundlich (8) ceiver Charlie Callinan. Robert Walsh made two key tackles. Then 5. Linda Coleman (8) 6. Lisa Alonge (6) O’Connor had three running plays. Jake Greenburg and Macik made key 7. Andrea Krest (6) Defensively, Thomas Ross and Liam tackles. Ryan Esposito stopped the 8. Priscilla Wood (6) Devin delivered hard blows. Nick first play but Millburn then broke free 9. Ann Diver-Diehl (7) LaFace batted a ball down and tack- on a reverse for a TD. 10. Vanessa Barber (1) 11. Jean Power (0) led a running back for a gain of only Dursee added an eight-yard 12. Lisa Sottung (0) one yard. Shakiyl Glasco stopped the completion to Divine Prunty. Millburn 13. Lisa Black-Polak (0) next run for no gain. Millburn punted. took over and broke away for a 60- 14. Mari Melao (0) Kevin Mikovits had a 12-yard return. yard TD. Jack Colwell stopped the WTA Men’s Doubles Dursee connected with Callinan extra point. Open House: Sunday, September 16th 1-4pm • 24 Barchester Way Tennis Ladder Told: Westfield . . . Buontempo Homes presents this luxury colonial w/11 RMS, 5 BR, 5 ½ BTH in the Indian Forest Four teams have qualified for the playoffs by playing the requisite six area. This home offers approx 7400 sq.ft. inc finished lower level. Noteworthy features: MBR suite w/2 frplc, matches. The First Round, eight-game 2 story Great Rm with access to expansive deck & French drs to Sunroom. Deluxe 20ft. KIT, butler’s pantry. pro sets, began September 4. Living & Dining Rm w/accented ceilings, Library, guest suite, 3 CAR GRGE. $2,595,000 1. vs. 4. (Avdey and Nisita vs. Cappiello and Suri) WESTFIELD OFFICE 2. vs. 3. (McGlynn and Aliche vs. 209 CENTRAL AVENUE Mancini and Oslislo) Finals are best 2 of 3 sets 908-233-5555, EXT. 169 Check www.westfieldnj.com/wta DIRECT LINE: 908-301-2015 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE for all match scores, complete results © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. and information, and the WTA online An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. directory for contact information. Final Standings: 1. Marotta and Bouchouev (4) 2. Avdey and Nisita (10) 3. Dohm and Wendel (4) 4. McGlynn and Aliche (8) 5. 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By FRED LECOMTE few standout guys. This is a different my sophomore year.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times team,” said Highlander Head Coach In the second half, the Highland- A stifling defense and controlled Terry Hanratty. “We have an offen- ers’ more experience and established running by the Governor Livingston sive line that was very impressive offensive and defensive line came out High School football team led to a 20- today. They stayed in there; they cracking. Mahoney split the uprights 0 shutout victory over host Roselle on played hard and showed us that they’re with his 25-yard field goal early in September 8. The Highlanders’ bal- pretty good, while I commend our the third quarter then Gilfedder later anced rushing attack totaled 237-yards seniors for their leadership. It was a scored on a five-yard TD dive. on the ground and 61-yards passing. complete team effort and I don’t use “The line pretty much dominated Junior halfback/safety Kevin that word easily to just throw it out the game. Ryan Kelly, Pat Cerillo, Reavey rumbled over would be tack- there but that’s why we won the game.” Mike Stumpf and Paul Beisser stepped lers for 85 yards on 15 carries, includ- The Highlanders came out well up today and threw their guys back ing a 10-yard touchdown (TD) run in prepared to cover several fast wide every play, which made it easier for the second quarter. Fullback senior receivers, while the Rams’ backs were the backs to get an open field and Joe Gilfedder rushed for 60 yards on consistently bottled up behind the break a tackle,” said Fullowan. “Per- 12 carries, including a five-yard TD line with little space to get downfield. sonally, I ran hard every play as did burst in the third quarter, and senior George, who did play linebacker, reg- all the other backs behind the great Scott Mahoney triggered two field istered nine tackles. blocking job of John Manganiello Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times goals, a 23-yarder in the second quar- The Highlanders first touchdown and Gilfedder.” CHEWING UP YARDAGE AND SCORING…Highlander halfback Kevin Reavey, No. 14, racked up 85 yards rushing including a 10-yard touchdown to lead Governor Livingston High School to a, 20-0 victory over Abraham Clark. Below, ter and another one for 25 yards in the came in the second quarter with 8:21 Gov. Livingston 0 10 10 0 20 third quarter. He had one reception remaining when Reavey rumbled 10 Roselle 0 0 0 0 0 senior fullback Joe Gilfedder had 60-yards rushing on 12 carries, including a five-yard TD in the third quarter. for 26 yards. Halfback Mike Uhouse yards into the end zone. Mahoney’s rushed for 16 yards. point after was good. Mahoney nailed See it all on the web in color . . . Sophomore Max Machado who took his first field goal before the break. over the reins at quarterback, while “The offensive line was one of the www.goleader.com senior quarterback Tyler George’s frac- question marks coming into the sea- tured hand heals, completed four of son but I think they really proved them- MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS® NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST seven passes for 47 yards and rushed selves for us running backs and the for six yards. Senior dependable run- quarterback. They opened up a good ning back/defensive back Matt hole; I broke it to the outside, saw the Kathleen “Kathy” Gwaldis Fullowan was devastating on both sides pylon and went for it,” said Reavey. of the ball. Offensively, he finished “All my credit goes to our line today • Top Lister Month of August with 99 yards including 11 carries for and our defense pitched a shutout, so I • Union County area Specialist 66 yards and snagged two Machado congratulate them,” added Machado. • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses aerials for 33 yards. “As to the TD, when Reavey got in the • Buying, Selling or Rental “This is the first time where we’ve end zone, I just looked straight up and had a team that was a team where said, ‘thank God.’ I was struggling a everybody participated, everybody little and that boosted my confidence If you are interested in a complementary did their little part. In the past, I had so much. I wish to thank coach Hanratty market analysis or just in knowing market a Bergeski, I had a Zimmerman and a to give me this opportunity to start in trends or prices, please contact me. Kimberley Aslanian Haley Kathleen “Kathy” Gwaldis

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731 HARDING STREET, WESTFIELD 922 COOLIDGE STREET, WESTFIELD New Colonial nestled on park like property on a quiet Westfield cul-de-sac. This fine This extensively renovated Colonial offers ideal location close to schools in a quiet home offers endless upgrades including a gourmet eat-in Kitchen with center island, neighborhood. The formal rooms & gourmet eat-in Kitchen with adjoining Family Wet bar/Butler pantry, extensive moldings, hardwood floors, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Room create an unforgettable setting for entertaining & everyday living. Charm is bathrooms, first floor Family Room, laundry, 2-car garage and more! ideally combined with the conveniences of today, accommodating anyone’s needs. Offered for $1,350,000 Offered for $899,000

Fully Renovated Ranch on large lot in very desirable, quiet neighborhood! Ideal for first time home buyers or down sizers . . . Some of the updates include: 2 new bathrooms, one of which is a master bath, 3 bedrooms with new carpet, newer kitchen with center island, granite tops, and new appliances. Charming living room with wood-burning fireplace attaches to dining room. Newly refinished oak floors span the entire house. Central air conditioning, new carriage style garage door, large basement and a fully fenced in private yard are just a few of the extras not to be overlooked. This is a true move in! Don’t miss this opportunity on this 2 week old listing, which has plenty of land for expansion! $549,000.

512 EDGAR ROAD, WESTFIELD 418B RAHWAY AVENUE, WESTFIELD Directions: Rahway Ave. to Mohawk.

Pristine starter home perfect for entertaining boasting a formal Living Room with Like new is this pristine 6 room townhouse offering ideal location close to downtown wood burning fireplace with classic wooden mantle, formal Dining Room, sparkling Westfield & NYC transportation. This unit boasts a new kitchen with top of the line hardwood floors, new windows, newer roof, new furnace, abundant closet space and stainless steel appliances, sparkling hardwood floors, second floor laundry, new baths, sunny Den. Close proximity to downtown Westfield and NYC transportation. 2 car attached garage, 2 bonus rooms, central air conditioning and more! WESTFIELD Offered for $449,900 Offered for $479,900

12 NORTH WICKOM DRIVE, WESTFIELD 616 MAYE STREET, WESTFIELD TWO FAMILY Newly built 3750SF Colonial on a quiet Westfield street offers endless upgrades. New Victorian with stunning architecture by Forefront Designs & quality This fine home boasts a gourmet eat-in Kitchen with center island, second floor craftsmanship throughout its 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. The charm of LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Laundry & luxurious Master Bedroom suite with walk-in closet & spa Bathroom. yesteryear is cleverly combined with all of today’s amenities & conveniences offering a Built with the finest materials, it includes extensive moldings, hardwood floors, 4 grand Entrance Foyer, gourmet Mouser Kitchen, adjacent Family Room with fireplace Live in the first floor owner’s apartment and collect an income from the second Bedrooms, 3.5 baths, first floor Family Room & a bonus Room. & Master Bedroom Suite with luxurious spa bathroom. unit. This super home features many recent updates, The first floor unit has Offered for $1,229,000 Offered for $1,675,000 oversized kitchen w/cathedral ceiling & skylites, first floor laundry facilities, master bedroom w/walk-in closet, enclosed porch & central air. Unit two features © 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. three bedrooms, modern kitchen, master bedroom w/walk-in closet and a whole house fan. Conveniently located only one block from shopping and two blocks Coldwell Banker from public transportation. Call today to arrange a showing. Asking $899.900. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Michael C. Buccola 908.301.2004 - Direct Line Broker / Owner [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 301 Lenox Avenue, Westfield www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Service 908-232-9500 Page 20 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Soccer Santos Win U11 Labor Day Blast A game-winning goal from Tyler and solid tackling from Austin Bansky in the final minutes gave the Kronick and Alex Shorrock. Westfield Santos soccer team a win Coach Brian Moynihan credited over Madison and the championship the defense for allowing zero goals in the U11 bracket of the Randolph during the tournament. Central de- Labor Day Blast Tournament. fenders Riley Kolek and David Santos also notched 1-0 wins Lavelle anchored the unit and were against Hanover and Glen Rock on complimented by the feisty outside goals by Matt Williams. A 5-0 win tandem of Brendan Curry and Chris against Caldwell was sparked by Lee. Goalkeeper Koryn Kraemer reg- strong midfield play from Eli istered several big saves during the Wirtshafter and Nick Moynihan, who tournament, none larger than a diving both found the back of the net. The stop against Madison just prior to the victory also featured the playmaking decisive goal in the championship of Mac Heffron and Justin Lankler match.

Dean Talcott for The Westfield Leader and The Times AWAITING THE TEAM…Rutgers Scarlet Knight fans wait for their team to run out on the field to face Navy on September 8. Westfield PAL A White Ties Perth Amboy in Grid Opener In the opening game of the 2007 Geoffrey Scognamiglio, in perfect Suburban Youth Football League position on defense, thwarted a drive (SYFL) The Westfield A White foot- by Perth Amboy by returning an in- ball team tied Perth Amboy, 0-0, in a terception 20 yards downfield. defensive battle. Westfield was able Late in the game, John Lanzano kept Jim O’Connor (njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOURNEY CHAMPS…The Westfield U11 Santos recently won the Randolph to move the ball down the field against Perth Amboy from scoring by tackling NOTCHING A PAIR OF GOALS…Senior forward Michelle Fischer (Scotch Labor Day Blast soccer tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; John a much bigger Perth Amboy defense a running back, who broke free at the Plains) notched a pair of goals to lead the Kean University women’s soccer team Birle, Tyler Bansky, Alex Shorrock, Justin Lankler, Matt Williams, Chris Lee on a number of series but was unable 10-yard line. Taking over on downs to a season-opening 2-0 victory over visiting St. Joseph ’s College (L.I.) on and Brendan Curry; back row, Sam Sokolin, Mac Heffron, Eli Wirtshafter, Riley to score. with less than a minute in the game, September 1 in the opening round of the Cougar Classic. Kolek, Austin Kronick, Koryn Kraemer, Nick Moynihan and David Lavelle. Receiver Jonnie Gribbin had an Westfield moved the ball downfield to outstanding afternoon, making a num- the 10-yard line with a combination of ber of great catches, including a 25- running and passing attack, including yard touchdown pass from QB James one of Gribbins great receptions. As O’Rourke, which was called back on time expired, RB Patrick Johnson at- a holding penalty. Defensively, tempting to score for Westfield was www.PruNewJersey.com Westfield did a great job keeping the tackled on the five-yard line. potent Perth Amboy offense in check Next Sunday, Westfield will play in the second half with great effort by Millburn at Kehler Stadium at 10:30 Ryan Elliott and John Stelmach. a.m. WF A-Blue PAL Raps Millburn Grid Kids On September 9, the Westfield A- twice totaling 34 yards. Offensive Blue PAL football team started off linemen Mike LaFace and Abe Fertig- the season with a 33-0 victory over Cohen kept Millburn’s defense off- Millburn. A-Blue is one of Westfield’s balance. two eighth-grade level teams. A-Blue’s defense held Millburn to A-Blue racked up over 295 yards in 63 yards in total offense. Noseguard total offense, rushing for 205 yards Michael Giacone and tackle Kieran and passing for 90. Halfback Tony Cline prevented movement up the Scotch Plains Cranford Fanwood Pafumi ran for 132 yards and two middle from Millburn. Cornerbacks touchdowns, while wingback Peter Ryan Bohrod and Jackson O’Leary Privacy and tranquility on “Twin Oaks” Townhomes! Charming Colonial Cape! Ondi ran for 66 yards and two touch- kept the Millburn pass to a minimum. picturesque cul-de-sac! Models ready for you to see! Lovely nine room home features downs. Ondi had another touchdown A-Blue will have their home opener Exquisite five bedroom, two full Spacious 2/3 bedroom town- four bedrooms and two full baths. with a 54-yard pass from quarterback this Sunday at Kehler Stadium when Nate Mitchell. Mitchell also con- they meet up with Perth Amboy at and two-half bath Colonial home houses! Expert craftsmanship, Amenities include: updated nected with tight end Alex Williams 1:15 p.m. sits on beautiful one acre property elegant features and finishes! kitchen and baths, central vac, with built-in pool and cabana. Minutes from Downtown Cranford security system, underground and under a one hour commute to sprinklers, paver patio, hot tub. NYC via train or express bus. Presented at $1,100,000 WeichertPriced from $469,000 Now offered at 559,900 Weichert exceptional CUSTOMER CARE from Contact to Close Prepare to experience Full-Service Real Estate like never before.

resale new homes fine homes relocation mortgage title insurance LEAGUE CHAMPIONS…The Diamondbacks of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood WESTFIELD OFFICE 908.232.5664 215 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 Youth Baseball Association recently became the Senior Division (13-15 age group) champions. Pictured, left to right, are: bottom row; Bryan Canfield, Ian MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVED - How much house can you afford? - CALL NOW FOR DETAILS 877.762.6572 Johnston, Paul Benovengo, Raushan Palejwala, Brett Kovacs and Tyler Palkoski; Weichert HOME CAPITAL NETWORK, Licensed Mortgage Broker - NJ Department of Banking and Insurance second row, Anthony Gartman, Danny Lynch, Shaun Khan, Adam Clark, Brian Dempsey, Chris Nix and Dan Nizri; Coaches Keith Benovengo, Bob Palkoski, Bill c 2007, An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. REALTOR® Johnston and Mike Dempsey. Not Pictured: Anthony DeBellis, William McColly. See it all on the web in color . . . www.goleader.com EXPANDED CUSTOM CAPE Weichert Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate 908-233-6417, Direct Dial NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2006

WESTFIELD . . . This beautiful Expanded Custom Home is located in a quiet neighborhood 872 Winyah Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey close to Tamaques Park. Its many features include 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, dining room, Open House Sunday, September 16 1:00—4:00PM living room with wood-burning fireplace, large updated kitchen, finished family room in basement & beautiful deck overlooking private backyard. $569,900 (052111557) Around the bend, in Westfield’s notable Wychwood section, is this magical Colonial brim- ming with beautiful traditional details and coveted modern amenities. The spacious family room addition with built-ins and updated granite-accented kitchen with breakfast bar, com- plements a gracious living room with fireplace and dining room with corner cabinets. The master suite is a private haven while another bedroom suite welcomes guests. Four more bedrooms, an office, basement rec room, sauna & climate controlled wine cellar add to the Invite Tim in, Call For allure of this home. Equally as captivating, the grounds come alive with unique plantings, More Information! and he’ll bring results! mature shrubbery, and a two-tiered patio. Presented for $1,595,000. Dir: E. Broad to Timothy “Tim” O’Shea Wychwood to Winyah weichert.com WESTFIELD OFFICE / 185 Elm Street / 908-654-7777 Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 13, 2007 Page 21

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Featuring 4,000 square feet with 4/5 Bedrooms, 4/5 Baths, 210’ deep lot, Walk to all Westfield amenities. Pre-construction Price: $1,829,000 Occupancy: Spring 2008 For Sale By Owner. 673 Shackamaxon Drive. 4 bdrm colonial, 2.5 bath, sunny FR, FDR, LR, Kay Gragnano EIK, fin bsmt, 2 car garage, CAC, gas heat, lawn Sales Associate WESTFIELD OFFICE 908-301-2036: Office Direct 209 CENTRAL AVENUE sprinkler, walk to downtown, schools & NYC 908-233-5555 transp. $899,000. 908-233-5174. 908-233-7922: Fax RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. www.673shack.com An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. COLDWELL BANKER& E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE

447 LaGrande Avenue, Fanwood $415,000 222 Delaware Street, Westfield $575,000 252 Hyslip Avenue, Westfield $969,900 Well maintained 3 bedroom 1 ½ bath Split Level nestled on nice lot featuring Immaculate 3 Bedroom 1 full and 2 half bath Split Level nestled on spacious Spacious front porch Colonial with open floorplan featuring a gracious Foyer; an Entrance Hall; Living Room w/fireplace; Formal Dining Room; Eat-In lot featuring an Entrance Hall; Living Room; Formal Dining Room w/sliders to Formal Living and Dining Rooms; gourmet Eat In Kitchen open to Family Kitchen; Family Room; basement and 1 car attached Garage. Ready for Deck; Family Room; Recreation Room in Basement and 1 car attached Garage. Room w/fireplace; Master Bedroom Suite with full bath and walk in closet. immediate occupancy. Great location convenient to town, schools, park, pool and NYC transportation!

246 Hyslip Avenue, Westfield $969,900 1330 Overhill Street, Westfield $1,199,900 1590 Rahway Road, Scotch Plains $1,398,000 Wonderful open front porch Mahoney Built home featuring a spacious entry 1 of 2 New Homes to be built on a quiet cul-de-sac by NeedlePoint Homes Spacious new 6 Bedroom 5 ½ bath Colonial on over 1.5 acres featuring a grand Foyer; Formal Living and Dining Rooms; gourmet Eat In Kitchen open to Family featuring a Foyer leading to formal Living and Dining Rooms; Eat-In Kitchen w/ Foyer leading to formal Living and Dining Rooms; large Kitchen with center Room w/fireplace; Master Bedroom Suite with full bath and walk in closet. center island open to Family Room with fireplce; Library; 4 Bedrooms 2 ½ baths island open to impressive Family Room with fireplace; first floor Den and including a Master Suite w/full bath and walk in closet; 2nd floor Laundry and 2 Bedroom Suite. 4 zone heating and cooling; 3 car Garage with extra high Great location convenient to town, schools, park, pool and NYC transportation! rd car attached Garage. ceilings; separate entrance to full basement; large finished 3 floor; cherry flooring on 1st and 2nd floors and oak on 3rd level. A must see!

5 Short Hills Lane, Scotch Plains $1,399,900 5 Max Place, Westfield $1,399,900 737 Prospect Street, Westfield $1,399,999 Wonderful Turn of the Century estate nestled on over 2 acres of magnificent Spacious brick front Center Hall Colonial on quiet cul-de-sac featuring an open Wonderful new home built with great attention to detail on deep lot featuring an rolling grounds with an inground pool including 6 Bedrooms and 3 full baths; Entry Foyer flanked by formal Living and Dining Rooms; Eat-In Kitchen w/island, open front porch; 2 story entry Foyer; formal Living and Dining Rooms; Kitchen a sun-drenched Kitchen with center island; Master Bedroom suite; and a 7+ granite counters and new stainless steel appliances open to Family Room w/fireplace; w/center island and eating area open to Family Room w/fireplace; Master Bedroom car Garage. Beautifully maintained and expanded in keeping with it’s 5 Bedrooms including one on the first floor and a large Master Bedroom Suite w/ suite with walk in closet and private bathroom; 2nd floor laundry; and multi zone architectural integrity. Truly a must see! full bath, walk-in closet and sitting area. Finished basement with great storage. heating and cooling. Great location close to town and across from playground! Convenient to schools and Park. FRANK D. ISOLDI Broker / Sales Associate #1 Agent Westfield Office - 2004, 2006 #1 Listing Agent Westfield Office - 2004-2006 NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1993-2006 Platinum Level: 2003-2006 ESIDENTIAL ROKERAGE Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 R B © 2007 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 22 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HELP WANTED HELP WANTED OFFICE SPACE GRAND OPENING Medical Receptionist Prudential NJ Properties’ WESTFIELD Medical Massage Center Part Time for Doctors office Westfield Office is hiring full-time CLASSIFIEDS 500-1,100 sq. ft. Professional Certified Massage Therapist in Westfield. agents, both new and exp- Office Suite, prime location, ample proficient in Call (732) 635-1800 or erienced. Corporate training parking, starting @ $1,250.00/mo. Oriental Medical Massage fax resume to (732) 635-1799. program/in-house training. Call RESTAURANT FINANCIAL SERVICES Immediate Occupancy. Over 10 years experience Margie for confidential interview Call (908) 233-8186 37 Elm Street, 2nd Floor HELP WANTED Account Administrator at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 834,300 U. Department of Public Safety, Division of Police - Acquisition of new information BOND ORDINANCE NO. 653-2007 Down Payment Appropriated $ 41,716 technology equipment consisting of computer network enhancements and recovery FIRST READING: 8/23/2007 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 792,584 system. FINAL READING: 9/6/2007 Period of Usefulness 15 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 103,000 BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY J. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Parks - The undertaking Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,150 of various park and recreation improvements consisting of (i) upgrading the irrigation Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 97,850 The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally system at Ash Brook Golf Course, (ii) improvements to the Scout Camping Area in the Period of Usefulness 7 years adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey Watchung Reservation, (iii) upgrading fire alarm and security systems at various park on September 6, 2007 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or V. Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management - Acquisition of buildings, (iv) improvements to the roof and building exterior of the Maintenance Building proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of (i) a mobile at the Houdaille Quarry, (v) roof repairs on the Administration Buildings at Warinanco in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this hazardous materials identification unit, (ii) extrication equipment for the Fire Academy Park and (vi) improvements to the Echo Lake Boathouse. statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular and (iii) environmental monitoring equipment. business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office for members of Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,241,150 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 265,650 the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond Down Payment Appropriated $ 62,058 Down Payment Appropriated $ 13,283 ordinance follows: Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,179,092 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 252,367 Period of Usefulness 10 years TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Period of Usefulness 15 years PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL K. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Parks - Acquisition of W. Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management – Acquisition of OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW AUTOMO- new information technology equipment, new additional furnishings and new communi- new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of turnout gear for TIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, cation and signal systems equipment consisting of (i) computer equipment, (ii) furniture, the Fire Academy and HazMat. NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIG- and (iii) radios and other communications equipment. NAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 72,100 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 61,800 AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,605 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,090 COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 68,495 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 58,710 SUM OF $29,204,825 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE Period of Usefulness 5 years Period of Usefulness 5 years A FEDERAL GRANT, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE X. Sheriff’s Office - Reconstruction of the Springfield Firearms Range and acquisition THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND L. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Parks - Acquisition of of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new communication and TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, as set forth on a list on file with signal systems equipment consisting of (i) equipment upgrades for control centers and ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated (ii) radios. herein by this reference thereto. The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grant appropriated in this Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 257,500 multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 226,600 Down Payment Appropriated $ 12,876 Down Payment Appropriated $ 11,330 SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 244,624 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 215,270 Period of Usefulness 10 years A. Department of Economic Development, Division of Information Technologies - Period of Usefulness 15 years Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of various Y. Prosecutor’s Office - Acquisition of new information technology equipment and new M. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Parks - Acquisition of County departments, offices and agencies, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of additional or replacement equipment and machinery, as set forth on a list on file with the new automotive vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, and new addi- the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein tional or replacement equipment and machinery, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk reference thereto. by this reference thereto. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 758,080 reference thereto. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 159,167 Down Payment Appropriated $ 37,904 Down Payment Appropriated $ 7,958 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,504,434 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 720,176 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 151,209 Down Payment Appropriated $ 75,222 Period of Usefulness 10 years Period of Usefulness 5 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,429,212 B. Department of Economic Development, Division of Information Technologies - Period of Usefulness 5 years Z. Union County College - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and Acquisition of new information technology and telecommunications equipment for the machinery consisting of instructional and non-instructional equipment for all campuses. N. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Facilities Management use of various County departments, offices and agencies, as set forth on a list on file with It is hereby determined and stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board of and Improvements - The undertaking of various improvements to public buildings the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated Trustees of Union County College and the Board of School Estimate of Union County consisting of (i) upgrading elevators at various public buildings, (ii) replacement of roofs herein by this reference thereto. College in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to raise funds for the at various public buildings, (iii) replacement of the air conditioning system in the aforesaid purpose have been filed; (B) no down payment is required for such purpose Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 293,550 Administration Building computer room, (iv) ADA-compliance upgrades at various public pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-19(2)(b); (C) Union County College may Down Payment Appropriated $ 14,678 buildings, (v) replacement of the HVAC units at the Stamler Police Academy, (vi) apply for debt service aid from the State of New Jersey pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Laws Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 278,872 upgrading mechanical systems at the Elizabeth Complex and other public buildings and of 1971 of New Jersey (N.J.S. 18A:64A-22.1 et seq.) for any or all of the equipment Period of Usefulness 5 years (vii) fire safety renovations and upgrades at various public buildings. It is hereby described in the preceding sentence; and (D) if such Chapter 12 State Aid is received, determined and stated that said public buildings being improved are of “Class B” or C. Runnells Specialized Hospital – Acquisition and installation of a nurse call system it shall be applied to the payment of principal and interest on bonds or notes issued by equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title and wall guards for resident/patient rooms and acquisition of new additional or replace- the County for such project. 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). ment equipment and machinery consisting of HVAC units and equipment, food prepa- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 250,000 ration and delivery equipment, patient lifts and scales, hospital beds, patient treatment Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 4,171,500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 250,000 carts, a dishwasher and washers and dryers. Down Payment Appropriated $ 208,575 Period of Usefulness 10 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 3,962,925 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 662,510 Period of Usefulness 15 years AA. Union County Vocational-Technical Schools -Undertaking various renovations Down Payment Appropriated $ 33,128 and improvements to facilities, including boiler upgrades (campus-wide), security Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 629,382 O. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Facilities Management system updates (campus-wide) and repair or replacement of rest rooms (West Hall) and Period of Usefulness 10 years and Improvements - The undertaking of various improvements to public buildings acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of (i) consisting of (i) upgrading the fire detection system in the Union County Jail and (ii) D. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - Repair or instructional equipment and machinery for various educational programs, (ii) science lab upgrading fire alarm systems and controls in various public buildings. replacement of various bridges, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of equipment for the Medical Science High School and (iii) construction of an outdoor fitness Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 669,500 course for students. It is hereby determined and stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed thereto. Down Payment Appropriated $ 33,475 by the Board of Education of the Union County Vocational-Technical Schools and the Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 636,025 Board of School Estimate of Union County Vocational-Technical Schools in order to Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 6,400,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to raise funds for the aforesaid purposes have Federal Grant Appropriated $ 4,000,000 been filed and (B) no down payment is required for such purposes pursuant to the Down Payment Appropriated $ 120,000 P. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Facilities Management provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:54-31. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 2,280,000 and Improvements - Acquisition of new furniture, carpet and window treatments for use Period of Usefulness 15 years in various public buildings. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,050,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,050,000 E. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - Inspection Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 309,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years and undertaking of various culvert repairs or replacements. Down Payment Appropriated $ 15,450 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 293,550 BB. Union County Vocational-Technical Schools - Acquisition of new information Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,000,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years technology equipment, new additional furnishings and new additional or replacement Down Payment Appropriated $ 50,000 equipment and machinery consisting of (i) Internet Consortium equipment upgrade, (ii) Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 950,000 Q. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Public Works - Acquisition furniture and equipment for the Medical Science High School and (iii) furniture and Period of Usefulness 15 years of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery and new automotive equipment for the new Cafeteria. It is hereby determined and stated that (A) all vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, as set forth on a list on file with the F. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - Undertaking resolutions to be filed by the Board of Education of the Union County Vocational- Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein of the County Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Program at various locations, as set forth on Technical Schools and the Board of School Estimate of Union County Vocational- by this reference thereto. a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and Technical Schools in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to raise funds for incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 571,650 the aforesaid purposes have been filed and (B) no down payment is required for such Down Payment Appropriated $ 28,584 purposes pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:54-31. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 2,850,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 543,066 Down Payment Appropriated $ 142,500 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 300,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 2,707,500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 300,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years R. Department of Human Services - Acquisition of new additional or replacement Period of Usefulness 5 years equipment and machinery and new additional furnishings consisting of (i) a refrigerator/ G. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering - Undertak- CC. Union County Vocational-Technical Schools - Supplemental funding for the freezer for Congregate Nutrition Site (Plainfield) and (ii) furniture, fixtures and accesso- ing of (i) environmental monitoring and remediation (including permit applications) at construction of additions to and renovation of Baxel and West Halls to house the new Allied ries for the new Juvenile Detention Center. various underground storage tank sites, former landfill sites and other County facilities, Health/Medical Science Program. It is hereby determined and stated that the County has (ii) various engineering services in connection with various infrastructure projects and (iii) Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 418,714 heretofore appropriated $20,000,000 for such project pursuant to bond ordinance no. 610- removal of underground storage tanks. Down Payment Appropriated $ 20,936 2005 adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders on March 10, 2005. It is hereby Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 397,778 determined and stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board of Education of the Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 2,098,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years Union County Vocational-Technical Schools and the Board of School Estimate of Union Down Payment Appropriated $ 104,900 County Vocational-Technical Schools in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,993,100 S. Various Departments, Offices and Agencies - Acquisition of new automotive to raise funds for the aforesaid purposes have been filed and (B) no down payment is Period of Usefulness 15 years vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, and new additional or replacement required for such purposes pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:54-31. equipment and machinery, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of H. Department of Engineering and Public Works, Division of Engineering – Inspection Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,000,000 and rehabilitation of various dams. thereto. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,000,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 580,000 Period of Usefulness 15 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 703,490 Down Payment Appropriated $ 29,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 35,175 ——————————————————————————— Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 551,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 668,315 Period of Usefulness 15 years Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost: $29,204,825 Period of Usefulness 5 years Federal Grant Appropriated: $ 4,000,000 I. Department of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Division of Parks - The undertaking T. Department of Public Safety, Division of Police - Acquisition of new additional or Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated: $ 1,130,253 of the preliminary phases of various park and recreation improvements consisting of (i) replacement equipment and machinery and new communication and signal systems Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized: $24,074,572 preparation of architectural and engineering plans and specifications for a new Visitors equipment, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Center at Warinanco Indoor Skating Center, (ii) undertaking feasibility study for construc- Section 20 Costs: $3,384,833 and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. tion of a replacement indoor skating center, (iii) preparation of conceptual design for Useful Life: 11.60 years replacement of Wheeler Park Pool, (iv) developing plans for infrastructure and other Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 393,130 This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. improvements to Deserted Village of Feltville, Glenside Park and other facilities and (v) Down Payment Appropriated $ 19,660 NICOLE DiRADO, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS preparation of architectural and engineering plans and specifications for renovation of the Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 373,470 COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Octagon Building in Warinanco Park. Period of Usefulness 10 years 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $556.92 Page 24 Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Reading is Good For You TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ing of the Township Council of the Town- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, CONTRACTOR: Ferriero Engineer- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TAKE NOTICE that an application has been made to the Municipal Clerk of the September 11, 2007 the following ordi- ing; 181 Main Street, PO Box 571, Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, nances entitled: Chester, New Jersey 07930 A.M. on 10/2/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Westfield, New Jersey 07090, for A Place AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- NATURE OF SERVICE: Authorizing under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A to Place transfer (Expansion of Premises) MENTING AND AMENDING release of funds for environmental analy- Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, of Plenary Retail Consumption License CHAPTER VII TRAFFIC OF sis and engineering study relating to the New Jersey 08625; for: 2020-33-025-007 hereto fore issued to THE REVISED GENERAL tax appeal entitled Shackamaxon Country Club v. Township of Scotch Plains and all Maintenance Beam Guide Rail & Attenuator Repair Contract, North - 2008; Ferraro’s Restaurant Group, LLC dba: ORDINANCES OF THE other tax appeals. Various locations including North of Route 57; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Gerraro’s Restaurant. LLC for premises TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH DURATION: Completion of above. Passaic, Sussex, Union and part of Warren Counties; 100% State; DP NO:07440 located at 6-22 Elm Street, Westfield, New PLAINS 1978 WITH REGARD Jersey 07090, for the purpose of expand- TO PERMIT PARKING FOR AMOUNT: Not to exceed $4,500. and to goleader.com/subscribe Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. ing the premises to 22 Elm Street. RESIDENTS be applied toward fees and costs for those 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed The persons who hold an interest in this services, which shall be subject to the Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within license are: Lina Ferraro, 272 Meeting- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND approval of the Township Attorney and fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must house Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey ORDINANCE NO. 1-06 which are not covered by insurance. PUBLIC NOTICE be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, 07092; Maria Ferraro-Murray, 947 ADOPTED JANUARY 10, 2006 THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Sedgewick Court, Westfield, New Jersey ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the 07090; Giuseppe DiPietro, 272 Meeting- AND WAGES FOR MUNICI- FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. house Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey PAL EMPLOYEES Barbara Riepe THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 07092; Vincent Ferraro, 1141 Foothill Way, AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- Township Clerk CONTRACTOR: Harry Haushalter, Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Mountainside, New Jersey 07092. MENTING AND AMENDING 1 T - 9/13/07, The Times Fee: $21.42 Esq.; Lexington Square Commons, of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Plans of the proposed licensed premises CHAPTER VII TRAFFIC OF 2119, Suite A, Hamilton Square, New The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 may be examined at the office of the THE REVISED GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Municipal Clerk. ORDINANCES OF THE NATURE OF SERVICE: Authorizing TOWN OF WESTFIELD Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Objections, if any, should be made in TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH release of additional funds for special le- PLANNING BOARD submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on writing to Claire J. Gray, Municipal Clerk of PLAINS 1978 WITH REGARD gal counsel in his representation of the the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad TO HANDICAPPED PARKING The Westfield Planning Board will meet Township in a tax appeal matter entitled Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Shackamaxon Country Club v. Township were adopted on second and final read- Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Ferraro’s Restaurant Group, LLC 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers in the of Scotch Plains and all other tax appeals. ing. subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents 6-22 Elm Street Westfield Municipal Building, 425 East DURATION: Completion of above. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey to AMOUNT: Not to exceed $6,000. and Barbara Riepe directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be 1 T - 9/6/07 hear and consider the following applica- billed at the previously agreed upon hourly Township Clerk inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field & 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $60.18 tion: rate to be applied toward fees and costs Offices at the following locations: 1 T - 9/13/07, The Times Fee: $31.62 for those services, which shall be subject 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W LCI Holdings, Inc. (the “Applicant’) is PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE to the approval of the Township Attorney Mt. Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ seeking approval to amend existing site and which are not covered by insurance. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT plan at premises known as 249/255 East THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT 3 T - 9/13/07, 9/20/07 and 9/27/07, The Leader Fee: $205.02 Public Notice is hereby given that the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Broad Street and Lot 17, Block 2405 on FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- ordinance as follows was passed and THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield to FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. adopted by the Town Council of the Town allow the placement of signs on the front Barbara Riepe PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE CONTRACTOR: Maser Consulting, of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on facade and front window of the building Township Clerk P.A., 100 American Metro Boulevard, Suite aforesaid tax sale certificate to plaintiff by September 11, 2007. and to seek the variances from the follow- 1 T - 9/13/07, The Times Fee: $22.95 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 152, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619 assignment dated June 22, 2004, and Claire J. Gray ing provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of CHANCERY DIVISION NATURE OF SERVICES: Engineering PUBLIC NOTICE recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union Town Clerk the Town of Westfield: UNION COUNTY services for Parking Lot #2 with respect to County on August 10, 2004, in book 1334 Section 16.04E1. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DOCKET NO. F-3163-06 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1906 evaluating current conditions and perform- of assignments, page 704. (1) One sign is permitted at main en- ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FILE NO. 57253-1 ing spatial capacity analysis. NOTE #1: According to the Acceptance AN ORDINANCE AMENDING trance. Applicant proposes one (1) wall DURATION: September 11, 2007 to NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS of Bid, the City of Plainfield listed the total CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE sign and two (2) window signs. September 11, 2008 meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- amount which would otherwise be required OF THE TOWN OF (2) The mounting height of the wall sign STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: AMOUNT: Not to exceed $5,000.00 ment of the Township of Scotch Plains for redemption of the above tax sale certifi- WESTFIELD ENTITLED, “AD- shall not exceed twelve (12) feet. The DAVID E. REINMAN THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT held on September 6, 2007, the following cate at $267,581.86. MINISTRATION” AND ADD- proposed mounting height of the wall sign MRS. DAVID E. REINMAN FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- decisions of the Board were memorial- NOTE #2: Due to an error on the part of ING NEW SUBSECTION, is fifteen (15) feet. YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and FICE OF THE TOWN CLERK. ized: the City of Plainfield, it re-recorded the “RAFFLE AND BINGO LI- Variances, waivers or exceptions from required to serve upon the Law Offices of Claire J. Gray aforesaid certificate to itself simultaneously CENSING” certain site plan details or relief from Approved, a Variance for Clara & Ver- Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, Town Clerk with the assignment. The re-recording was requirements may be sought as appropri- din Gilles for 2373 Lake Park Terrace, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $17.85 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $17.34 on August 10, 2004 in book 10798 of ate. Block 3903, Lot 2 to construct a third floor poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose mortgages, page 205. Plans and application are on file in the to the existing two-story dwelling. address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE As a result, it appears of record that the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer Approved, two (2) Variances for Dr. & City held 2 tax sale certificates, the first UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and to the Amended Complaint filed in a civil Mrs. Michael Dill for 1776 Martine Avenue, one recorded February 18, 2004, which it ORDINANCE NO: 656-2007 may be seen Monday through Friday be- action in which Ya Nong Chen is plaintiff Block 12401, Lot 20 for front-yard parking assigned to plaintiff, and the second one INTRO: 8/23/2007 tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 and David E. Reinman, et al. are defen- and lot coverage. re-recorded on August 10, 2004. There is FINAL ADOPT: 9/6/2007 p.m. dants, pending in the Superior Court of only 1 tax sale certificate, and that is the Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. Approved, site plan and Variances for New Jersey, within 35 days after Septem- was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a certificate assigned to plaintiff. Attorney for Applicant Antonio Rascionato, 1927 Route 22, West, ber 13, 2007, exclusive of such date. If you REGULAR MEETING on August 23rd 2007, and said Ordinance has been published YOU, DAVID E. REINMAN, are made a Arthur Attenasio, LLC Block 1801, Lot 4 to demolish two struc- fail to do so, judgment by default may be with Notice of Introduction there of and of the time and place fixed for its further defendant in the above entitled action be- 324 East Broad Street tures and add a storage mezzanine to the rendered against you for the relief de- consideration and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons cause you are the record owner of the P.O. Box 490 remaining masonry structure. manded in the Amended Complaint. You interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the property being foreclosed. The nature of Westfield, New Jersey 07091-0490 Barbara Horev, Secretary shall file your answer and proof of service Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally which and the reason that you and each of Telephone (908) 233-6013 Zoning Board of Adjustment in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published you are joined as defendants is set forth 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $38.76 1 T - 9/13/07, The Times Fee: $22.44 Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, with particularity in the Amended Com- herewith has been finally adopted on September 6th 2007, and the 20 day period of Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in accor- plaint, a copy of which will be furnished you limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE dance with the rules of Civil Practice and on request addressed to the attorneys of Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this Procedure. You are further advised that if the plaintiff at the above mentioned ad- statement. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS you are unable to obtain an attorney you dress. Nicole L. DiRado Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ORDINANCE NO. 654-2007 may communicate with the New Jersey INTRO: 8/23/2007 YOU, MRS. DAVID E. REINMAN, are ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN State Bar Association or Lawyer Referral FINAL ADOPT: 9/6/2007 made a defendant in the above entitled FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE Service of the county of venue and that if action since David E. Reinman took title to UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS NOT TO EXCEED was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a you cannot afford an attorney, you may the premises being foreclosed prior to the $7,000,000 GUARANTEED LEASE REVENUE BONDS (CITY OF LINDEN REGULAR MEETING on August 23rd 2007, and said Ordinance has been published communicate with the Legal Services Of- abolishment of dower and curtesy, plaintiff PUBLIC LIBRARY PROJECT) OF THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT with Notice of Introduction there of and of the time and place fixed for its further fice of the county of venue. The names must join his spouse, if any. Plaintiff is AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEED- consideration and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons and telephone numbers of such agencies uncertain whether David E. Reinman is ING $7,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SECU- interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the are as follows: Lawyer Referral Service: married, and if married, the name of his RITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORITY’S PROJECT Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally (908) 353-4715, Legal Service: (908) 354- spouse. Therefore, plaintiff joined Mrs. passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published 4340. WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly David E. Reinman as party defendant. The herewith has been finally adopted on September 6th 2007, and the 20 day period of THE ACTION has been instituted for the created by a resolution of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) nature of which and the reason that you limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as public body corporate and politic and each of you are joined as defendants Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this cate #83A-1 dated January 30, 2004 made of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to in accordance with the County is set forth with particularity in the Amended statement. by Lorraine R. Stopinski, Collector of Taxes Improvement Authorities Law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of Complaint, a copy of which will be fur- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the City of Plainfield, County of Union, nished you on request addressed to the the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and and State of New Jersey, to the City of attorneys of the plaintiff at the above men- WHEREAS, the Authority and the City of Linden (“City”) have entered into an Interlocal Plainfield and covers real estate located at AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- tioned address. Services Agreement whereby the Authority has assumed a number of responsibilities 304 East Front Street in the City of NANCE ESTABLISHING LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE DATED: September 13, 2007 relating to and in support of the proposed renovations and/or construction in connection Plainfield, County of Union and State of COUNTY OF UNION,” ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREE- THEODORE J. FETTER, Clerk with the Linden Public Library (the “Project”); and New Jersey, known as Lot 2, Block 116, as Superior Court of New Jersey HOLDERS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1999, AMENDING SECTION 601 RE- shown on the Tax Assessment Map and GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized by the Act, including without limitation Section GARDING DRAINAGE RUNOFF REQUIREMENTS Tax Map duplicate of City of Plainfield. On 11 thereof (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-54(a)), to provide (i) public facilities for use by the City, MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL WHEREAS, in accordance with the County Planning Enabling Act (N.J.S.A. 40:27 et June 21, 2004, the City of Plainfield ac- including, without limitation, the provision for the acquisition of land (the “Property”) for A Professional Corporation seq.), the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union did adopt on September cepted a bid to purchase the above tax and/or the demolition, construction and renovation, as applicable, of the Linden Public Attorneys At Law 23, 1999, by Ordinance No. 506-99, the “Land Development Standards of the County of sale certificate from plaintiff for the sum of Library located in the City and the acquisition of equipment and fixtures therefore; and 660 New Road, Suite 1-A Union” providing for the review of subdivisions and site plans for land development in the $120,000. In accordance with the accep- Northfield, New Jersey 08225 WHEREAS, the Authority provided financing for the Project through the issuance of the County of Union by the County Planning Board; and tance of this bid, the City assigned the 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $98.94 City of Linden Guarantee Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 (City of Linden Public WHEREAS, said Ordinance established requirements for drainage runoff; and Library Project) (collectively, the “2005 Bonds”)in the amount of two million dollars PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ($2,000,000) issued pursuant to the terms of the Act, other applicable law and the WHEREAS, the Union County Planning Board has determined that modifications to Authority’s Resolution authorizing the issuance of City of Linden Guarantee Lease this section are necessary in order to ensure the integrity of existing storm water detention UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 (City of Linden Public Library Project) as amended and facilities; and ORDINANCE NO: 657-2007 supplemented (the “Bond Resolution”)”; and INTRO: 9/6/2007 WHEREAS, the Union County Planning Board, by resolution of April 11, 2007, has WHEREAS, the Authority intends to provide additional financing for the Project through approved modifications to the “Land Development Standards of the County of Union” and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced the issuance of the City of Linden Guarantee Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (City requested that the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union amend the and passed on the first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Linden Public Library Project) (collectively, the “Bonds”); and Development Standards as follows (additions are shown as underlined): of the County of Union, New Jersey held on the 6th day of September 2007, and said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued pursuant to the terms of the Act, other applicable 600. DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS Board to be held at its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New law and the Authority’s Supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance of “City of All developments shall be required to provide adequate drainage facilities along Jersey, on the 27th day of September 2007, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said Linden Guarantee Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (City of Linden Public Library County roads. To facilitate the review of proposed drainage facilities for a development, matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein Project) as amended and supplemented (the “Supplemental Bond Resolution”)”; and design calculations prepared by the developer’s engineer shall accompany the site plan. will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Bonds will be applied to, inter alia, the payment of (a) A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public 601. Drainage Runoff Requirements the costs of the demolition, construction and reconstruction, as applicable of the Linden notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County Public Library (b) the costs of the acquisition of equipment and fixtures for the Project, (c) No development requiring submission pursuant to Section 301 or Section 302 shall be of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the costs of issuing the Bonds, (d) capitalized interest on the Bonds, if any, and (e) any other developed so that the rate of the storm water runoff is not increased over existing members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office costs set forth in the Bond Resolution; and conditions. Furthermore, no site shall be developed so that any previously existing storm of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in said Administration Building, water detention facility will be reduced in size or capacity. Elizabeth, New Jersey. WHEREAS, the City shall further adopt a certain guaranty ordinance secures the Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders timely payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and the interest on the No development adjacent to County road right-of-way will be allowed to discharge Bonds; and storm water runoff, especially point discharge, onto the County road. ORDINANCE PROVIDING THE CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A- Where properly sized detention facilities are unable to be constructed and the UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF ITS NOT TO EXCEED 80) and the City Guaranty, the City shall be obligated, if necessary, to levy ad valorem requirement for zero net increase in runoff as defined above cannot be adhered to, the REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (AFRICAN AMERICAN FUND OF NEW taxes upon all the taxable property within the City without limitation as to rate or amount developer hall be required to provide adequate drainage facilities in such a manner as JERSEY PLAINFIELD PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL to make the timely payment of the principal of (including mandatory sinking fund to not over burden the County drainage facilities, and to share in the costs of improve- AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING $7,000,000 IN CONNECTION WITH THE installments, if any) and interest on the Series Bonds; and ments to existing County drainage structures and facilities requiring enlargement, AUTHORITY’S PROJECT modification of private reconstruction as a result of the increase in runoff from the WHEREAS, the governing body of the City has fully reviewed and approved (see development. New facilities shall be designed to conform to accepted engineering WHEREAS, the Union County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) has been duly attached resolution) the Project budget as presented to the governing body on July 16, standards and practice. To facilities the review of proposed drainage facilities for a created by an ordinance of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Freeholders”) 2007 and the necessary amount to be raised by the aforementioned Bonds which amount development, design calculations prepared by the developer’s engineer shall accom- of the County of Union, New Jersey (the “County”), as public body corporate and politic shall not exceed $7,000,000; and pany the development plan. of the State of New Jersey (the “State”) pursuant to and in accordance with the county WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such improvement authorities law, constituting Chapter 183 of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of The runoff from the development shall not adversely affect adjacent areas. purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the the State, as amended and supplemented from time to time (the “Act”); and inhabitants of the City; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not The calculation methodology is provided in Appendix C. WHEREAS, The Torain Group on behalf of its Client, the Black United Fund or its unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of Storm water management procedures for small developments of subdivision or site affiliate or transferee has requested the Authority’s assistance in relation to the expan- providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the City and will not create an undue plans in Union County shall not be approved unless it includes a statement, and/or sion of a pre-school facility in the City of Plainfield; and financial burden to be placed upon the Authority or the City. drawing describing the manner in which erosion, sediment, water quality impacts and WHEREAS, the City has expressed its support for the Project in a letter from the Mayor WHEREAS, in order to market and sell the Bonds, (i) the Authority shall issue a storm water, resulting from the development will be controlled or managed. Storm water dated August 7, 2007; and Preliminary Official Statement (the “POS”) and a final Official Statement (the “OS”) , (ii) management or drainage plans which require approval by the County Engineer, shall the Authority shall enter into a negotiated sale of the Bonds with one or more underwriters indicate whether storm water will be managed on-site or off-site, and if on-site the general WHEREAS, the Authority proposes to finance the Project through the issuance of one (collectively, the “Underwriter”) pursuant to the terms of a bond purchase agreement (the location and type management. Those storm water management or drainage plans shall or more series of Bonds (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed “BPA”), (iii) the Authority, the City and the trustee for the Bonds, or any successor thereto be referred for comment to the department and other public agencies including state and/ $7,000,000; and in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution (the “Trustee”) shall enter into a or municipalities. A storm water management or drainage plan must be in conformance WHEREAS, the Bonds shall have such other terms as set forth in those certain Continuing Disclosure Agreement (the “Continuing Disclosure Agreement”) upon the with NJAC 7:13-1.1 (Floor Hazard Area) and NJAC 7:7F1 (Freshwater Wetlands resolutions authorizing the issuance of the “Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (Black United issuance of the Bonds if necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in connection with Protection Act Rule). Fund-Plainfield Project)” of the Union County Improvement Authority to be adopted by Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission Act of 1934, as Any alteration of current land use to another form of urbanized development, which will the Authority prior to the issuance of the Bonds (the “Bond Resolution”; the Bond amended, or any successor rule or regulation thereto (“Rule 15c2-12”), (iv) the City shall increase the rate of volume of storm runoff or degrade quality of runoff, should be required Resolution, and any amendments or supplements thereto in accordance with the terms make certain representations, warranties and covenants regarding, among other things, to implement storm water management techniques. The application should be flexible thereof may be collectively referred to as the “Bond Resolution”); and the Project and the Bonds in a Letter of Representation (the “City Letter”) and a Tax Letter enough to account for location differences within a watershed while still providing for of Representation (the “City Tax Letter”, and together with the City Letter, the “City WHEREAS, the principal of (including sinking fund installments, if any) and interest on adequate water quantity and quality controls. Letters”), and (v) the City and the Authority shall take such actions and shall authorize, the Bonds when due may be, if the Authority determines it to be in its best interest, insured execute or acknowledge, as the case may be, and deliver such other documents, Any detention techniques mentioned in publication “A Guide to Storm water Manage- by a municipal bond insurance company (the “Bond Insurer”) in accordance with the instruments or certificates as Bond Counsel to the Authority and to the City deem ment Practices in New Jersey” would be acceptable to the County. For large develop- terms of a new issue municipal bond insurance policy (the “Bond Insurance Policy”); and necessary, convenient, useful or desirable in order to issue the Bond (collectively, the ments in which the impervious area is greater than one acre, the water quality WHEREAS, the Authority shall make application to the Local Finance Board in the “Certificate”, and together with the Bond Resolution, the Supplemental Bond Resolution, requirement for detention basin must be in conformance with NJAC 7:8-3.4 (NJ Storm Division of Local Government Services of the Department of Community Affairs of the The Lease Agreement , the First Supplemental Lease Agreement, the Bonds, the water Management Regulations). To determine allowable release rates and the required State (the “Local Finance Board”) for the Local Finance Board’s review of the Project; and Guaranty, the Bond Insurance Policy(if it is determined to insure the Bonds), the POS, storage of the detention basin for small developments the attached design procedure will the OS, the BPA, the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and the City Letters, the be used. WHEREAS, the Authority believes: (i) it is in the public interest to accomplish such “Financing Documents”); and purpose; (ii) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the In addition to the above, the development adjacent to County road right-of-way will not inhabitants of the County; (iii) the amounts to be expended for said purpose are not WHEREAS, in order to induce the prospective purchasers of the Bonds to purchase be allowed to discharge storm water run off, especially point discharge into a County unreasonable or exorbitant; and (iv) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of same, the Bonds shall otherwise be secured by this ordinance unconditionally and road. providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the County and will not create an irrevocably guaranteeing the principal of and interest on the Bonds, all pursuant to No subdivision or site plan approval shall be issued by the County, unless a storm water undue financial burden to be placed upon the Authority. Section 37 of the Act (N.J.S.A. 40:37A-80) (the “Guaranty”). management or drainage plan, consistent with the requirements of this section, or waiver NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLD- thereof, for the plat or parcel, has been approved by the County Engineer. ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: ERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY, as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Section 1. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of Section 1. In accordance with Section 13 and all other applicable law, the Board of County of Union that: Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Project and the financing of same, (ii) the Freeholders hereby consents to (i) the Project and the financing of same, (ii) the A. Ordinance No. 506-99 is hereby amended by adding the language approved by the execution and delivery by the Authority of the Financing Documents and such other execution and delivery by the Authority of the Financing Documents and such other Union County Planning Board in its resolution of April 11, 2007. documents as necessary and reasonable for the transaction, which documents shall be documents as necessary and reasonable for the transaction, which documents shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board prior to the issuance of any Bonds, (iii) the adoption by filed with the Clerk of the Board prior to the issuance of any Bonds, (iii) the adoption by B. That the Clerk of the Board is hereby authorized to publish a notice in the appropriate the Authority of the Bond Resolution, and (iv) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds the Authority of the Bond Resolution, and (iv) the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing on and shall forward one certified to effect such purpose. The consent hereto given to the Financing Documents contem- to effect such purpose. The consent hereto given to the Financing Documents copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk of all municipalities located within the County of plates the insertion of the final financing terms. contemplates the insertion of the final financing terms. Union. Section 2. This ordinance shall take at the time and in the manner provided by law. Section 2. This ordinance shall take at the time and in the manner provided by law. C. That the Clerk shall give notice of the Public Hearing and a copy of this Ordinance by certified mail or delivery to the Municipal Clerk and Secretary of the Municipal Planning Section 3. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall Section 3. Upon the adoption hereof, the Clerk of the Board of Freeholders shall Board in each Municipality in the County of Union at least 10 days prior to the date set forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, forward certified copies of this ordinance to the County Manager, County Counsel, for public hearing. Executive Director of the Authority, and John G. Hudak, Esq., Bond Counsel to the Executive Director of the Authority, and John G. Hudak, Esq. Bond Counsel to the Authority. Authority. D. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $131.58 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $207.06 1 T - 9/13/07, The Leader Fee: $183.60 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 13, 2007 Page 25 POPCORN™ Cranford’s JCAS Partners Death at a Funeral: Clearly a Laughing Matter With Newark Museum CRANFORD – The Jersey Central residents to take these courses should One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Art Studios (JCAS) of Cranford and provide the town with the cultural the Newark Museum have announced opportunities that will help to make it By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER random thoughts and notions, there is a new educational partnership with a vibrant place for the arts to flour- 3 popcorns humorous comfort in knowing there the goal of advancing Cranford’s vi- ish,” said Stephen McKenzie, direc- It is a curious commentary on the are those just as confounded by this sual arts programs. JCAS President tor of the Arts Workshop of the New- human condition that, when it comes thing called life as we. Certainly, there Deborah Leber ark Museum. to film comedies, we laugh hardest at are few better bugaboos than death to was “delighted It has been the those things propriety says we really serve as the inspirational centerpiece about working mission of Jersey shouldn’t be laughing at…provided for full-scale and out-loud introspec- with such a highly Central Art Stu- it’s done right. And with Death at a tion. respected museum dios to bolster Funeral, a rascal of a British farce Primary among the causes celebres to broaden art class Cranford’s artistic that teeter-totters between hilarity and is the rivalry between brothers, though offerings.” community by en- indecency, director Frank Oz gets it that conflict is handled rather low key The initial result hancing visual arts right. compared to the baggage cousin of the new collabo- opportunities for Which means that not only does Martha (Daisy Donovan) and her ac- ration between its residents. the film have us issuing one guffaw, companying beau, Simon (Alan JCAS and the “This partner- two well-rounded laughs, three chuck- Tudyk), unload at the funeral. Other- Rebecca Hoeffler, top row, center, and her crew Newark Museum ship with a re- les and four titters every three min- wise a mild-mannered solicitor, CONTINUED from 26 FRESH FILMS EXPERIENCE Arts Workshop is nowned art insti- utes, but concurrently lends insight Simon’s mood is drastically altered the expansion of tute is a direct re- into why poking fun in certain areas by an inadvertent dose of LSD. online for a favorite in each of the her crew via text messaging and on art classes that will sult of JCAS’ la- is verboten. When the farceur learn- Blame that on Martha’s druggie three categories, and then those three websites like Facebook.com. be held at the Gary Godbee – ‘Wellington Drive’ bors, serving to edly deconstructs the taboo, it’s all brother, Troy (Kris Marshall), “a phar- winners competed against each other She said her family and friends have Cranford Commu- further enhance the funnier. And festively liberating, macy student” who spends most of to become the top film overall. been very supportive of her filmmak- nity Center this fall. the arts in our community. The too. the film looking for the errant hallu- A Hollywood “jury” which in- ing interests, and her parents surprised In addition to the classes offered by museum’s presence will add a new Which isn’t to say it’s not abso- cinogenic he cached in a bottle la- cluded actor John Lithgow, also her with a wrap party upon her return. JCAS, which include watercolor and and unique facet to Cranford’s cul- lutely terrible when, at the initially beled Valium. Understandably, ogrish weighed in with critiques, and the “They put a huge sign outside, and oil painting, the Newark Museum will tural offerings and stands to spur on somber funeral in question, the Uncle Victor (Peter Egan) is hardly winning film crew will be flown to we had a cake that was supposed to provide new courses in stained glass additional growth of the arts in our honoree’s coffin is jostled and he charmed when his daughter’s date Los Angeles for a premiere event. say ‘It’s a Wrap’ but came out ‘It’s a and jewelry fabrication. Thea Clark town,” said Cranford Deputy Mayor spills onto the floor. It’s also a rip. takes to the roof, naked. He already While Duck Love did not go on to Warp,’” Rebecca said with a chuckle. and Chris Lynardakis, both affiliates Robert Puhak. Everyone’s mortified by the indeco- disliked the guy. win the overall championship, “It was great!” of the Newark Museum, will instruct Anyone interested in registering rous event, the pallbearers struggling But the really big intrusion to these Rebecca and her crewmates were Rebecca’s parents are helping her the new curriculums. for these classes or more information to place the hardly helpful remains of doings arrives in the diminutive per- thrilled it won the Viewer’s Choice explore colleges that feature her first “The Newark Museum Arts Work- about the arts initiative in Cranford, Edward back in the box. A timeout is son of Peter (Peter Dinklage). Claim- for Best Comedy. love, environmental studies, as well shop looks forward to an exciting jcas.org, can call JCAS at (908)-272- called. ing to have known the deceased, he “That’s like basing it on how it as filmmaking. new partnership in arts education with 3743 or the Downtown Management That’s the delineation point, the makes demands that Daniel et al would do in the box office in the real “So with any luck, I’ll become the JCAS and the Town of Cranford…The Corporation of Cranford at (908) 709- watershed between solemnity and a would just as soon keep quiet. Frantic world,” Rebecca said. next Al Gore with The Inconvenient wonderful opportunity for Cranford 7208. good old-fashioned laugh at our- efforts in that direction quickly com- She said her hands-on experience Truth and all that,” Rebecca said. selves. It also gives screenwriter Dean plicate the turmoil, until the black helps her view all films from a new “That’s what I’m planning.” Craig’s irreverent contribution to comedy looks like it’s headed for perspective. She also maintains daily To view Duck Love, visit fresh- matters grieving a little more time to inextricable tragedy. contact with some of the teens from films.com/comedy_films.htm introduce the cast of mourners. This key complication gives the Right off, Matthew Macfadyen’s gambit extra body, in more ways than Daniel is handed to us as the fellow one. Propping up the screenplay Ransome Presents Visual we’re to care for most. We don’t mind. where jokes alone mightn’t have kept I mean, he’s paying for his dad’s things humming, the mystery angle funeral. It’s a wonder that his suc- adds a dramatically effective wrinkle. Stories in Kean Gallery cessful, novelist brother, Robert Nervous laughs now join the jovial UNION – The Kean University stand the complex web of what we (Rupert Graves), is even bothering to confusion as the free-for-all threat- CAS Gallery opens its 2007-08 sea- call America today.” fly in from New York. Psst…Daniel’s ens to spin off its axis. son with an exhibition of James The Pratt Institute in New York trying to write a book. Oddly though, if you reflect back, Ransome from now through October introduced Mr. Ransome to the three Much to everyone’s surprise, our there is only a smattering of really big 24, including a reception with the basic elements of his work: drawing, boy has been selected to deliver the jokes. Sure, a few outlandish mo- artist on Thursday, September 27, design and color. Also, a number of eulogy. The room is awash in whis- ments stick out. But casual viewer from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. European impressionist painters – Pat Brentano – Mindowaskin Park per. “What…Robert’s not doing the and comedy aficionado alike will “Words have always been my in- Manet, Degas, van Gogh and Vuillard eulogy? But naturally, I just assumed, agree that what we have here is a spiration for creating art,” Mr. – influenced his work. I mean, he is the writer.” Worse, Mom whole greater than the sum of its Ransome said. “I am a painter who “The accomplished American WF Artist Pat Brentano (Jane Asher) makes no secret of which parts. The comedic synergy Mr. Oz is has chosen children’s book illustra- modernist William H. Johnson more her favorite is among this latter day able to realize patches over what tion as my primary means of expres- than any artist has had a profound Cain and Abel. would otherwise be the dull spots. sion.” influence on both the stylistic fea- Addresses Missing Trees The running gag joins several other Additionally, solid acting by the Since he made his decision, he has tures of my work and my subjects. WESTFIELD – In conjunction with Council and Ms. Brentano’s front ironies and effective comic mecha- primarily British cast assures illustrated more than 30 books. My painterly self is rooted in the Westfield artist Pat Brentano’s solo yard. nisms which work to draw us into the machinegun delivery of a veritable Gallery Director Neil Tetkowski experiences of a close-knit black drawing show about re-greening the A map showing the locations of dynamics of this family trying to come encyclopedia of shtick, ranging from said, “James Ransome has a remark- community in the rural South,” Mr. entryways into New Jersey at the each sculpture will be available at to grips with their fears, hopes, ambi- the highfalutin dry stuff, to bawdy able talent. Through his artworks, we Ransome is quoted as saying in the Monmouth Museum, she has created each site. Ms. Brentano transferred tions, and a healthy smattering of innuendo, to outright scatology. All have an opportunity to better under- catalogue. 10 different 4’x5’ painted wooden individual tree drawings onto the pan- dysfunction. An inviting momentum of it combining to prove that there’s three-dimensional drawings about the els, and Hugh Goodspeed, a master gains steam, spinning off searing nothing like Death at a Funeral to trees in her neighborhood that have carpenter and preservationist, assisted truths within its engaging fiction. shamelessly turn last rites into a veri- SPFHS Grad Goscicki been destroyed. in the cutting and installation. Once familiar with the quirks and table laugh riot. Ten different pieces will be placed By placing them in publicly acces- idiosyncrasies of all those in atten- in various locations throughout the sible areas throughout the state, she dance, it’s as if the tale is being re- * * * * To Sing in Atlantic City state specifically chosen to recognize said she could reach a wider audi- counted by a favorite raconteur. We Death at a Funeral, rated R, is an SCOTCH PLAINS – Daniel Daniel was active in the music New Jersey’s environmental groups. ence. The light that outlines the con- laugh knowingly at their foibles: “Oh, MGM release directed by Frank Oz Goscicki, a Scotch Plains-Fanwood program at SPFHS, participating in The sites include The Great Swamp tour of the negative shape calls atten- that Uncle Alfie.” and stars Matthew Macfadyen, Daisy High School (SPFHS) graduate, will the Concert Band (first clarinet), Jazz Watershed, The Friends of the Great tion to the gesture and essence of the And while there are hardly any Donovan and Andy Nyman. Running be performing at Resorts International Band (alto sax), Concert Chorus, Swamp Refuge, Shade Tree Manage- missing tree. life-changing revelations among the time: 90 minutes. in Atlantic City in the a capella group, Select Chorus and the Barbershop ment Board in Madison, Rutgers Uni- Though the color on the sculptures Lights Out from September 16 Quartet. He was named to the Re- versity, The Institute for Women’s changes in relation to the time of day through September 20. gion Band and Region Chorus. Leadership, The Raptor Trust, and position of the viewer, they are NJSCA Awards WSO Creative Entertainment recording Daniel also acted in the school’s Trailside Nature and Science Center ultimately a reminder of the fragility artists, Lights Out is composed of theatrical musicals, and he conducted Mindowaskin Park in Westfield, The of nature and the permanence of Daniel (lead vocals), SPFHS class of the Pit Band. Monmouth Museum, NJ Highlands people’s actions, Ms. Brentano said. Citation of Excellence 1998, Chad Moroz (lead vocals) of Lights Out’s most recent event was WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Started 25 years ago by a small group Exton, Pa., Robert Fleishman (bari- singing the National Anthem on na- State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) of Westfield citizens that believed live tone) of Runnemede and Chris tional television for the NASCAR Contagious Drama Spreads has awarded its highest and most pres- performances of symphonic music en- Weisman (Bass) of Wharton. Busch Series Race at Dover Interna- tigious honor, the Citation of Excel- hance the quality of community life, Lights Out was formed in 1998 tional Raceway. lence, to the Westfield Symphony Or- the WSO has become an integral part of while the members were studying Tickets for their Atlantic City per- For Launch of 5th Season chestra (WSO). Westfield’s cultural life. music at the University of Delaware. formance can be purchased at WESTFIELD – The Contagious partnered scenes from popular musi- Recognizing WSO’s history of per- “The organization is indebted to all They will be opening each night for Ticketmaster.com (search for “The Drama Workshop (CDW) is getting cals. Students will gain a deep under- formances, distinctive programming those who have invested in its future the popular 1960’s group The Dovells Dovells”) or at the Resorts Interna- ready to launch its fifth season in standing of how to communicate and creating an environment in which — hundreds of subscribers, local busi- (“the Bristol Stomp”). tional box office. Westfield. meaning through the music. music thrives, Carol Herbert, chair- nesses and organizations, as well as The program is adding classes to Each 12-week CDW sessions ends man of the NJSCA and David Miller, funding bodies who have all helped satisfy the needs of children and teens with an informal presentation for fam- executive director of the NJSCA, said WSO grow to be the second-largest Westfield Photographer in Union County. CDW’s mission is to ily and friends. After the close of the the Citation of Excellence is given to professional orchestra in the State,” help students “get out of their heads” last season, Ms. Painter and her stu- organizations that “exhibit the high- Ms. Ryan added. and learn to develop their creative dents had their guests take part in the est standards of excellence in its art- WSO’s upcoming Silver Anniver- To Exhibit in Madison spirits. fun. Parents, siblings and friends got istry, operations, governance, public sary season will open on September 28 WESTFIELD –Westfield photog- show will show three images. One CDW students learn to trust their into the action by participating in the benefit and fulfillment of areas of at Central Presbyterian Church in Sum- rapher Andrea Ewald, one of the mem- will depict red as the principal focus, instincts and intuition, as well as im- improvisations and theater games. special council interest.” mit with Rigoletto in concert, featuring bers of the Digital Arts Group of the another one will show green as the prove upon their listening and focusing “I was hesitant at first,” said one “It is a terrific honor to be a recipi- soloists from New York City Opera. New Jersey Photography Forum key element and a third one will have skills. Classes include theater games, dad. “Performing was never my thing, ent of the Citation of Excellence in For tickets, which range from $25 (DAG), will exhibit her work in the blue as the main focus. improvisation, character development, but when I saw how much fun all the this the WSO’s Silver Anniversary to $65, call (908) 232-9400, e-mail Chase Room at the The images will monologues and scene study. other parents seemed to have, I year,” said Elizabeth Ryan, executive [email protected] or visit Madison Public be hung on three CDW is adding a new class in couldn’t help but volunteer. It really director of the WSO. “The symphony one of the following ticket outlets: Library in Septem- walls, and each Musical Theater this fall. This upbeat gave me a true understanding of what has expanded significantly under the Fastframe in Westfield, Martin Jew- ber. wall will be dedi- session will be lead by Westfield’s goes on in the class and I loved it. I am baton of Maestro David Wroe, both elers in Cranford or World of Music Amy Becker of cated exclusively own Betsy True-Bloomfield. A former actually considering signing up when musically and geographically.” in Summit. Madison curates to one of the three Broadway star (Les Miserables, they add an adult class to the the show, which is colors. Gypsy), Ms. True-Bloomfield brings schedule...but I won’t be first.” titled “RGB” A native of Ger- talent and experience to the program. The Contagious Drama Workshop (Red, Green, Blue) many, Ms. Ewald Beth Painter, founder of CDW, said begins its fall session on September and runs through has lived in “She is an extremely talented, dy- 26. Classes are available to students September 28. Westfield for the namic and nurturing person who loves from a variety of ages (4 through teens). Anybody inter- Andrea Ewald – ‘StillLifeWithLadder’ past six and a half working with kids; we are so lucky to For more information and to enroll, ested in art and years. have her.” visit contagiousdrama.com or contact photography is invited to come to the She said, “What attracts me most The musical-theater class will in- Ms. Painter directly at (917) 836-3740 RGB-themed opening reception, of all when looking at the world in clude an ensemble piece, as well as or [email protected]. which will be held this Sunday, Sep- general and when photographing in tember 16, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. particular is color and light.” The Madison Public Library is lo- These two elements, combined with Contagious Drama Workshop cated at 39 Keep Street. Viewing times shapes, patterns and textures, form for the show vary, so those interested the main ingredients of her photogra- acting classes for kids and teens should call ahead at (973) 377-0722. phy; her three images in the RGB Each of the 12 photographers in the show exemplify that. Acting, Creative Dramatics 2XUSURJUDPLQVSLUHV H[FLWHPHQWFUHDWLYLW\DQG & Musical Theater! 3,$12/(66216 YLUWXRVLW\ The Westfield Symphony performs with the Westfield High School Choir.

For Kids For are required. of New Jersey (VACNJ), located at Carter Foster, curator and curator of The demonstration is free and open A fun filled interactive art workshop experience For anyone who is a soprano, sec- 68 Elm Street in Summit, is officially drawings at the Whitney Museum of to the public. For more information, ond soprano, alto or loves to sing, accepting entries for consideration in American Art, as this year’s juror. contact Tom Yeager at (908) 322-5438. FALL SESSION STILL FORMING rehearsals are held once a week on its 22nd annual international juried New this year, the best-in-show Wednesday evenings at the Presbyte- show, which will be on exhibition winner will receive, along with a Oratorio Singers For Pre-K, Children, Teens & Adults rian Church on Mountain Avenue in from February 8 to March 21, 2008. $1,000 cash prize, the chance to meet All Levels Welcome Westfield. This annual juried exhibition draws and have lunch with Mr. Foster. The Reveal ‘07-08 Schedule Anyone needing more information entrants from around the world, whose prize includes roundtrip travel with a AREA – The Oratorio Society of Introducing . . . High School Portfolio Class or interested in joining the group or work reflects every art medium. The one-night hotel stay in Summit, plus New Jersey will present two choral 500 North Avenue East, Westfield (908) 654-5663 booking a holiday concert may call arts center received more than 1,800 travel to New York City. events during the 2007-2008 season. Nancy Vickers at (908) 654-8675 or entries last year, representing the me- Those wishing to submit artwork The fall concert on December , at Claudia Osborne at (908) 232-0477. diums of painting, sculpture, mixed must send slides and digital image Immaculate Conception Church in media, watercolor and photography. entries no later than December 1. Montclair will feature Verdi’s Re- In addition to the submissions that Those seeking official entry forms quiem with professional soloists and came from every area of the United can send a self-addressed stamped instruments. The spring concert will States, the VACNJ received entries envelope to Visual Arts Center of be presented on April 12 at Union from Italy, Israel, Germany, Japan, New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit, Congregational Church in Upper Canada, Sweden, England, New N.J., 07901, e-mail Montclair and will feature Great Op- NEW Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, Ar- [email protected] or download era Choruses. gentina, Czech Republic, Spain and the prospectus at artcenternj.org. Rehearsals for the fall concert will ARRIVALS! Mexico. For more information about begin on Tuesday, September 18, at A distinguished member of the arts VACNJ, visit artcenternj.org or call 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Grove High School. New community is chosen as juror each (908) 273-9121. Scores will be available at the first rehearsal. Pandora The Oratorio Society of New Jer- Charms are in sey welcomes new voices as well as returning singers. No audition is nec- essary. Yearly dues are $50 (seniors and students are $40). Rehearsals con- tinue on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. at the high school on Rugby Road. The society comprises approxi- mately 60 members from northern New Jersey. Anyone in interested in joining may call (973) 744-0330 or (973) 783- 3837 or visit oratoriosocietynj.org.

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