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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 18, 2008 OUR 118th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 38-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Westfield Memorial Library to ‘Go Green,’ Install Solar Panels on Roof By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Ms. Neylan said the library’s arrange- Instead, with a PPA, a given com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ment would call for a roughly 60 per- pany would own, install and maintain WESTFIELD – In an attempt to “go cent solar/ 40 percent electric split, the panels. In return, a town ends up green,” Westfield’s Memorial Library depending on the amount of panels paying the company for its electricity at will eventually receive the bulk of its placed. a discounted rate than it is currently energy from solar panels, Second Ward To complement the rooftop project, a paying. Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan reported. computer kiosk will allow people to see The PPA guarantees a reduced rate Ms. Neylan said a solar panel presen- how much energy is being generated by for a set number of years, regardless of tation heard earlier this month with the solar panels. what the market does, Mr. Gildea told neighboring towns, such as Garwood According to Town Administrator The Westfield Leader after the meeting. and Fanwood, hoped to kick-start the Jim Gildea, through a power purchas- “The company makes money, of process. ing agreement (PPA), there will be no course,” he added. “During the day, you With a solar setup, an array of panels upfront cost to the municipality. produce and soak in the energy from converts sunlight into electricity, thereby A town can directly purchase panels the solar panels. Later, the lights go off reducing energy costs and limiting the and produce its own energy, but it would at night and everyone goes home. The amount of carbon dioxide emitted into cost millions to do so and require mu- solar energy is still there. The meter the atmosphere. nicipal bonding, he said. starts running in reverse. That reverse energy is going back to the company, and they’re selling it out.” Mr. Gildea said similar opportunities for the public works building and firehouse two could occur in the future. David Samsky for The Westfield Leader According to Ms. Neylan, the con- TACKLING THE ISSUES...Democratic Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), foreground, and Senator cept is a “step in the right direction” and Leonard Lance (LD-23, Clinton), background, display their enthusiasm at the debate Tuesday night in Scotch Plains at the an economically efficient one as well. Jewish Community Center (JCC). Both are candidates for Congress in the Seventh Congressional District. “There’s no burden to the taxpayer,” she said. “There’s no outlay. We reap the benefits over time.” Stender, Lance Debate for First Fourth Ward Councilman Tom Bigosinski asked if schools had interest since they would be a “logical place” to house solar panels. Time in Congressional Seat Battle Mr. Gildea has discussed the issue By RAYNOR DENITZIO Mr. Ferguson in 2006, sought to tie Mr. He proposed a solution where small with Westfield Schools Business Ad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Lance to what she called the “failures companies pool together in buying a ministrator Bob Berman and said they SCOTCH PLAINS — Locked in a and mismanagement” of President healthcare plan for their employees to are “open to it.” tight race for retiring Rep. Mike George W. Bush, saying the election in effectively lower premiums. He envi- Under his Code Review and Town Ferguson’s seat (R-New Providence), November is a choice between “more sions a system in which employees Property Committee report, Council- 7th Congressional District candidates of the same or a new direction.” could transfer from one company to Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader SNAPSHOTS…Winners of the Summer ’08 Photo Contest held by Assemblyman man Jim Foerst discussed the next step Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D- “The fact of the matter is that the another within this pooled healthcare Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield)were honored at a reception on Sunday, Sep- in implementing the recommendations Fanwood) and State Senator Leonard party of my opponent is the party that group without losing their plan. He also tember 14, at the offices of The Westfield Leader. Pictured, left to right, are: Terry of the Land Use Task Force (LUTF). Lance (R-Clinton) faced each other has put us in this mess after eight years believes companies should have the Bauer of Westfield, Bob Burslem of Westfield, Marlene Gebauer of Millington, The LUTF, formed in 2006 by Mayor head-to-head for the first time on Tues- and that the so-called moderates have ability to link with others across state Helen Rosales of Elizabeth, Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Assemblyman Andy Skibitsky, reviewed current land- day night during a debate at the Wilf been part of the mess that they have lines to pool healthcare. Bramnick, Melanie Boyne of Kenilworth, Steve Byland of Warren, Jeff Halverstadt use ordinances, evaluated emergent Jewish Community Center in Scotch made,” Mrs. Stender said. Mrs. Stender said she would support of Summit and Nicky Collins of Madison. land-use issues and formulated recom- Plains. Mr. Lance spoke of his career in organized labor, saying that labor unions mendations for controlling over devel- The debate was sponsored by the Trenton, saying that he brings a record played an important role in building the opment. Jewish Community Relations Council of social moderation and reform. The middle class. Three Workers Injured in Among the changes suggested in the of the Jewish Federation of Central Republican Senator said in order to The Democratic Assemblywoman LUTF’s final report, the taskforce rec- New Jersey and featured questions on address issues such as Social Security also called for an end to the war in Iraq ommended implementing a “sliding- both international and domestic issues. and rising debt, both parties would so that resources could be diverted to SP Fire in Critical Condition scale model” to determine height. The The moderator for the evening was need to work together, and that he had address issues such as poverty. By PAUL J. PEYTON evacuated. Area towns fire depart- proposal would mandate that homes Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Temple Emanu- a record of doing this in the Statehouse. “It’s about getting out of this war,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ments and rescue squads responded could range from a maximum of 32 feet El in Westfield. “Fundamental reform in Washing- Mrs. Stender said. “It’s about stopping SCOTCH PLAINS – Three work- to the scene, including Scotch Plains, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mrs. Stender, who lost narrowly to ton will require the good works of both the spending of $10 billion a month, so ers seriously injured in a fire, Wednes- Fanwood, Westfield, Cranford, Sum- Republicans and Democrats,” Mr. that we can change our priorities and day, September 10, at the Lamberts mit and Plainfield. Lance said. “I have a proven record of invest in people.” Mill Village Garden apartments on Lieutenant Donnelly said most Gottko Weighs in on Shared that, a record of contrast with Assem- Mrs. Stender also said that she fa- Spruce Mill Lane in the township, persons were not at home when the blywoman Stender.” vored “a system of shared responsibil- remain hospitalized in critical condi- fire began and that the Red Cross On the international stage, Mrs. ity” regarding health care, and that “gov- tion in the burn unit at Saint Barnabas was assisting in finding temporary Services, WF Parking Deck Stender said she would like to move ernment has to be involved” in the Medical Center in Livingston. housing for anyone displaced by By PAUL J. PEYTON much is discretionary spending under away from what she called the “cow- process. Lieutenant Brian Donnelly of the the fire. In addition, Lieutenant Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the town’s control. He said of the $23.6 boy-diplomacy of the Bush Adminis- The candidates did find some com- Scotch Plains Police Department said Donnelly said the apartments’ man- WESTFIELD – Former Westfield million put forward in 1999, only $5 tration” and that she believed the war in mon ground during the evening. Both the most seriously injured worker, agement was allowing residents who Town Administrator Ed Gottko is en- million was discretionary spending with Iraq has made Iran a “bigger player” in Mrs. Stender and Mr. Lance expressed identified as Jose Ramiro Orellana, are uprooted because of the fire to joying his life away from municipal the rest mandated by other levels of the Middle East. their support for the State of Israel and 25, of Plainfield, sustained burns to utilize vacant units in the multi- government, where he spent some 30 government, law or employee contracts. “I think that we need, in fact, to have said they would support a two-state 80 percent of his body, while the building complex. years, including 20 with Westfield. He said the court-mandated upgrade an administration that says that they solution to the Palestinian-Israeli con- other two workers, Freddy Garcia, The Tri-County Chapter of the He is now an adjunct professor at to the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- will be an active partner and that they flict. Mr. Lance said he would not favor 33, and Antonio Orellana, 25, both of American Red Cross provided assis- New Jersey thority facil- will negotiate and be somebody that we negotiations with Hamas and Hezbollah Plainfield, sustained burns to over 20 tance to 12 persons from four fami- Institute of ity, which can be proud of out there, who’s work- and that Palestine needs to “recognize to 30 percent of their bodies. lies, according to Corinna Krauskopf, Technology, Westfield uti- ing towards a better world and a more that Israel has a right to live in peace and “They are all doing well,” Scotch a Tri-County Red Cross spokes- New York lizes, has peaceful world,” Mrs. Stender said. security.” Plains Police Lieutenant Brian woman. University caused its as- Mr. Lance said he would support The candidates also expressed con- Donnelly said Tuesday afternoon. “What we provide is enough for and Union sessments to diplomacy in Iran, but would oppose cern over Global Warming and the need “(Although they) are not out of the them (displaced families) to be situ- County Col- member initial negotiations with Iranian Presi- for energy independence, but said they woods yet.” ated,” Ms. Krauskopf said. She said lege, and towns to go dent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whom would oppose off-shore drilling, par- According to Lieutenant Donnelly, Scotch Plains families were provided teaches “through the he labeled a “thug.” ticularly along New Jersey’s coast. the 9-1-1 call came on September 10 temporary shelter by the Red Cross at graduate roof.” Also, “I would never want to go to the The race in the 7th District is ex- at 11:20 a.m. He said the three work- a local hotel. school stu- the amount of summit first, without having negotia- pected to be close. Mrs. Stender came ers, employees of the complex, were The Red Cross also provided each dents en- municipal tions at a lower level,” Mr. Lance said. within less than 3,000 votes of unseat- using acetone, which he described as family with money for seven days of rolled in taxes that “Particularly with somebody who is ing Mr. Ferguson two years ago. The a “highly flammable vapor,” to re- food and two changes of clothing, Rutgers supported the such a terrible person, who has said that Democratic Congressional Campaign move varnish from the flooring of the according to an agency press release. University’s local library Israel should not exist, and who has Committee has targeted the district as first-floor apartment, unit 256 in build- Lieutenant Donnelly said the fire engineering is based on denied even the existence of the Holo- part of its “Red to Blue” program and ing 22, of the complex. He said some- appears to be “just a tragic accident.” and construc- RETURN...Former Administrator Ed Gottko, cen- the total value caust.” has recently begun running ads oppos- one than reported seeing a “wall of He said the fire was caused when the tion manage- ter, visited The Leader office Friday. See the video of property in Asked what they would do to address ing Mr. Lance. fire.” chemical used became ablaze from ment pro- of his discussion of municipal government on the a town. This the issue of poverty in the first 100 days Mr. Lance is also playing catch-up in Scotch Plains Fire Chief Jonathan sparks. gram. Internet at www.goleader.com. has caused a of their term, Mr. Lance said he would terms of fundraising, having survived a Ellis said the acetone was ignited by “At this point we are treating this as Mr. Gottko is also the region nine big increase focus on healthcare and that he would seven-person GOP primary in June, a pilot light from a hot water heater. purely accidental (in nature),” Lieu- director for the American Public Works for towns like Westfield. like to see accessible healthcare for while Mrs. Stender ran unopposed for Seven apartments sustained dam- tenant Donnelly said. Association. His region includes New Mr. Gottko said Westfield has been small businesses and their employees. the Democratic nomination. age from the fire, with four units The Union County Arson Squad is Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, impacted in 2008 by a decision made destroyed, Lieutenant Donnelly said. completing a report, which he said is Delaware, Manhattan and Long Island. by the administration of Governor Four buildings in the complex were the “protocol” for fires. He said the association has been push- Christine Whitman in 1994. That year, ing for more certifications for public the state decided to float $2 billion in works professionals and has been work- bonds to fund employee pensions and ing to get a master’s program in place opted not to bill towns for their munici- for the public works field. pal pension obligations. When asked about the biggest chal- He said Westfield used the savings in lenge faced by municipal public works 1994 to fund the $400,000 cost for 17 departments (DPW), Mr. Gottko said snowstorms that occurred that year. simply, “money.” But he said not paying the pension fund “Municipalities don’t have it, states has come back to add yet another added don’t have it, and counties don’t have it. expense for towns at a time when they Public works has not been the glamor- are dealing with less revenue due to an ous profession that a police department economic downturn. or a fire department is,” he said. He said “It’s all been a constant tug-of-war a DPW director in a town in Pennsylva- with what was going to be the next nia recently was given instructions to gimmick that came from the state, from lay off 33 percent of his employees, yet some place else that you had to react the number of projects remained the to,” he said, noting pensions, as well as same. the spend down of school surpluses in David Samsky for The Westfield Leader Mr. Gottko came to Westfield in 1979 the 1990s, have impacted municipal CROWDED DEBATE...An overflow crowd of more than 200 people looked on as the town engineer and was elevated budgets. Tuesday night in Scotch Plains at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) as the to administrator in 1994. With the town’s In discussing shared services to help candidates for Congress in the Seventh Congressional District, Democratic Asw. Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader budget increased from $23.6 million in lower costs, Mr. Gottko said the Linda Stender and Republican Sen. Leonard Lance, presented their views. WE WILL NEVER FORGET… Between 150 and 200 people turned out for the 1999, when he left the town, to $37.9 Westfield Regional Health Department seventh anniversary of 9-11 last Thursday evening at Westfield’s 9-11 memorial. million in 2008. Mr. Gottko said one and the Suburban Joint Insurance Fund PAGE INDEX The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington killed over 3,000 people has to look at how much of the town’s (JIF) are examples of programs initi- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 19 Real Estate .... 11-17 including 60 Union County residents, 14 of which lived in the Westfield and Scotch spending has been mandated by the ated by Westfield. Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 17 Plains. Community..6-7, 18-19 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 20-22 state or federal governments and how CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Lane Change Causes Backups at Intersection By PAUL J. PEYTON suddenly to the motorist in the left Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lane as they both turned onto Spring- WESTFIELD – Motorists heading field Avenue. out of town via East Broad Street and Mr. Graziano said the situation is Springfield Avenue have been facing also hampered by the narrow width of traffic backups to Fairview Cemetery the two-lane East Broad Street road- following a change in traffic patterns way. at the intersection. Formerly, motor- “We have since been in contact [with ists could turn left from either of two the county] to see what could be done lanes. Now, only the left lane can turn to fix the delays,” Chief Parizeau said. left. Both streets are under the juris- Sebastian D’Elia, a county spokes- diction of Union County. man, said the county received an e- Union County Director of Engi- mail from Chief Parizeau dated June neering and Public Works Joseph 20 with the department’s support of Graziano told The Westfield Leader the traffic pattern change. that the traffic pattern was changed “I agree with the current new con- VIVE LE QUÉBEC!...Westfield Leader stringer Linda (née Beaudry) Condrillo Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader SMILES...Enjoying the festivities at a fundraiser for the re-election of Assembly- after a homeowner on Springfield figuration that you have done at East catches up on what is happening back home while on vacation in Canada. The man Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) held at 16 Prospect in Westfield on Monday Avenue opposite the intersection com- Broad and Springfield Avenue. The photo was taken in front of the Citadelle on the Parc les Plaines d’Abraham inside are, left to right, are: Helen Rosales, chairwoman of the Elizabeth Republican plained of safety issues due to numer- prior configuration caused those that the walls of the old city. The historic hotel, Château Frontenac, can be seen in the Party; Garwood Councilman Anthony Sytko; Roselle Republican Chairman ous accidents at the corner. could make a right on red to be stuck background. The province of Québec celebrates its 400th anniversary this year. Roger Stryeski and Union Township Republican Chairman Ralph Gaglione. The owner had reported cars smash- behind the one car that was waiting to ing through a fence and landing on go left onto Springfield Avenue,” ac- her lawn, according to Mr. Graziano. cording to an e-mail sent by Chief POLICE BLOTTER “Both the county and the Westfield Parizeau to Nicholas Pantina of the Ex-WF Administrator Police Department decided that this county’s engineering and public was the best thing that could work,” works department. Westfield 22 reported that someone made several he said. “Also, we had a number of [road] Monday, September 8, Jamie Agullo, phone calls to his house and yelled profani- Comments Shared Services Mr. Graziano said the county has rage instances when two cars were 20, of Roselle was arrested after a motor ties at him. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 been monitoring the new pattern, making a left from two different lanes vehicle stop at South Avenue, West, and Mountainside “This (the JIF) was a prime example of the county’s police academy, has noting, “It (the backup) is bad.” He and then trying to merge into one Boulevard and charged with exhibiting false Tuesday, September 9, a suspicious mes- of towns getting together, pulling their proposed that 80 percent of revenue said the change was the result of a lane. Unless the new configuration documents (driver’s license) and posses- sage was received at headquarters stating sion of a stolen property (license plate on that “someone is going to get wacked at the resources, sharing the benefits, shar- from moving-violation summonses “joint effort” between the county and causes some unseen problem, please motor vehicle). Agullo, who also was ar- Foodtown in Springfield.” According to ing the problems but working written by local police departments Westfield. keep this new configuration,” it con- rested on a Perth Amboy criminal warrant police, the message was played for the collaboratively to get it done,” Mr. stay with municipalities, while the “It was a real safety issue,” he said. tinued. for $25,000, posted $2,500 on the Westfield Springfield Police Department and the inci- Gottko said. remaining 20 percent go to counties. County employees, not an outside Mr. McAloon said, “They (the charges and was committed on default of dent is under investigation. In terms of merging municipali- Under current state law, counties re- contractor, completed the work. county) were not in touch with us bail on the warrant. Tuesday, September 9, a resident of Short ties, he pointed to Princeton Borough ceive 50 percent of the revenue. Both Westfield Police Chief John until after [the lane change] occurred.” Monday, September 8, Tammy Khalil, Drive reported that on someone made and Princeton Township, which, he “This is the problem. The county Parizeau and Assistant Town Engi- He said Westfield police began ques- 45, of Plainfield was arrested at the southside fraudulent charges to her credit card on said, have put forth referendums three has counted upon that money to do neer Kris McAloon said the town was tioning the work on June 19, a day train station lot on a charge of obstruction of Friday, September 5. times since the 1950s to merge, but certain things. And now you are go- not notified until after the work was before the chief corresponded with administration of law and on traffic war- Friday, September 12, a contractor re- rants from Roselle and Newark. Bail ported that someone removed ladders from each time, voters have defeated those ing to take that money from them, the completed. county officials. amounts on the warrants were $550 and the garage of a home on Ledgewood Road ballot questions. counties,” Mr. Gottko said. “No one from the police depart- When called by The Leader Tues- $500, respectively. Khalil allegedly refused that he had previously been working on. He said the debate often comes He questioned about whether towns ment was consulted or made aware day, the chief said, “The bottom line to pay the fare aboard a NJ Transit train or According to police, the contractor had a down to “who is going to give up would use the money to offset taxes of the lane change until it hap- is we want it to work out for both to leave the train when requested to do so. dispute with the homeowner and when he what?” or on new initiatives. pened,” Chief Parizeau told The sides.” She was released on her own recognizance returned to get the ladders they were miss- “Is there the political will to do it? One of the biggest issues in Leader. Mr. Pantina said in a follow-up e- on both the warrants and issued a summons ing. The homeowner reported that he did And, a lot of times, it’s not there,” Mr. Westfield has been parking. Mr. From his own experience, Chief mail to Chief Parizeau that the county on the Westfield charge. not know what happened to the ladders, Gottko said. Gottko recalled reading parking stud- Parizeau said before the change, a would continue to monitor the situa- Tuesday, September 9, Orlando Camilo, police said. He said Long Beach Island has ies from the 1960s when he arrived in driver in the East Broad Street right tion, saying, “I think it should work 31, of Roselle Park was arrested after a Monday, September 15, Melvin L. motor vehicle stop in the area of East Broad Watson, 34, of Plainfield was arrested and “seven communities on an island” town in 1979. He said in the 1980s the lane who turned left would appear out over time.” Street and Hampton Court on an outstand- charged with driving with a suspended li- that would seem to be a good fit for town had considered a parking deck ing Elizabeth criminal warrant. He was cense after a motor vehicle stop. According merging operations. across from the post office on Central released after posting $381 bail. to police, he was processed and released. “It’s about who wants to give up the Avenue, but the bids the town re- Tuesday, September 9, Richard Bennett, Fanwood prestige of not having [a town],” he ceived for the project were double the Westfield Library ‘ Goes 24, of Plainfield was arrested at the Somerset Tuesday, September 9, Jesus A. Moreno- said. estimates the town was working with, County jail on an outstanding Westfield Diaz, 39, of Plainfield was arrested on a no- Mr. Gottko said when sharing ser- and the project never moved forward. criminal warrant. Bennett was unable to bail federal immigration warrant after a vices, governments should look to He said the deck proposed for Elm Green’; Land Use Update post the $500 bail and was held for court. motor vehicle stop on North Avenue. Ac- relationships they have with other Street, which was heavily defeated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Wednesday, September 10, Chika Uche, cording to police, he was processed and 27, of Plainfield was arrested after a motor turned over to the Immigration and Cus- towns such as between Scotch Plains by voters in 2004 went through a in smaller zones to 35 feet in larger His salary doesn’t take into consider- vehicle stop in the area of South and toms Enforcement Agency. and Fanwood. He said small towns number of phases before the location ones. ation healthcare, pension, electric, Westfield Avenues on an outstanding North Wednesday, September 10, a resident in often have departments with only a was picked. Mr. Foerst announced at the meet- lights and staff.” Plainfield traffic warrant. Uche was re- the 200 block of South Avenue reported that few people; thus, there are not many “It became…more than a parking ing that the taskforce’s findings would Mr. Cockren responded, “Funda- leased after posting $150 bail. someone broke into his locked vehicle while areas that can be cut. deck,” Mr. Gottko said. “It just got now be “married” with the planning mentally, the assumption of [Mr. Wednesday, September 10, Denise Black, it was parked in the street. According to Merging municipal courts has been out of hand. It just got too massive. board’s master plan review. Bigosinski’s] question, which is 44, of Plainfield was arrested at Middlesex police, it is not yet known if anything was accomplished, but again, the question “I personally thought it got to the Town Attorney Bob Cockren said flawed, is that everything he works County jail on an outstanding Westfield removed. becomes who is going to be the judge, point where we were losing site of the the work to integrate both works could on is a chargeable circumstance; traffic warrant. She was unable to post the Wednesday, September 10, a resident in the court administrator, prosecutor, parking and were trying to create $1,000 bail and was held for court. the 200 block of Farley Avenue reported last another “several months.” When clearly, that’s not the case… It’s only Wednesday, September 10, Virginia that someone entered his unlocked vehicle public defender or will each have its something else,” a reference to hav- Third Ward Councilman David Haas for [certain] applications.” Dewitt, 50, of Westfield was arrested on an while it was parked in his driveway and own prosecutor and defender, thus cut- ing retail stores along the front of the asked if the undertaking could be com- Mr. Bigosinski asked, “From the outstanding Westfield traffic warrant after removed a GPS system valued at $500. ting down on any potential savings deck as part of the redevelopment pleted this year, Mr. Cockren said “no.” perspective of the person or responding to Westfield police headquar- Thursday, September 11, a resident in Mr. Gottko said Westfield once project. “It became clear that the two bodies company…if [the professional] works ters. She posted the $655 bail and was the 100 block of Farley Avenue reported talked with Fanwood about sharing In his opinion, a deck at the South of work need to be integrated and four hours on an application, they released. that sometime between Wednesday, Sep- construction services, but “it just Avenue train station parking lot, turned into one,” Mr. Cockren said. might be paying for eight hours.” Wednesday, September 10, Gordon tember 10 and Thursday, September 11, wasn’t a fit,” he said. which was originally proposed, “was “For a series of legal issues, it’s best to Mr. Foerst replied, “No, they would Novak, 45, of Westfield was arrested at someone broke the side window of his As far as producing more revenue something that could have been ac- come up with one definitive roadmap be paying for four hours of time at a Westfield police headquarters on an out- vehicle. Access was not gained to the ve- for towns, Fanwood Councilman An- complished.” standing no-bail Union County Sheriff’s hicle, police said. for land use changes, then follow the rate calculated at double [their hourly Office warrant. He was turned over to the Saturday, September 13, a resident in the thony Parenti, the borough’s former See a video with Mr. Gottko on specific statutory requirements.” rate].” sheriff’s office. 200 block of Belvidere Avenue reported police chief and the former director goleader.com/video. While he said he “wasn’t excited to Favoring a user-based structure, Mr. Saturday, September 13, Robert Davis, that sometime between Friday, September hear we won’t be able to proceed with Foerst said he believes the average 52, of Edison was arrested and charged with 12 and Saturday, September 13, someone the changes right now,” Mr. Foerst taxpayer who receives no benefit from driving while intoxicated (DWI) after a attempted to gain entry to his home through GW BOE Vacancy, Health said, “it’s the right thing to do, having a given piece of development “should motor vehicle accident on the 500 block of a side window. According to police, the the planning board involved.” not end up subsidizing a town em- Prospect Street. No injuries were reported. attempt was unsuccessful. Separately, in his report, Mr. Foerst ployee for the benefit of one particu- Davis was released to a responsible adult. Thursday, September 11, Timothy Wil- Care Buyout Offered announced that Westfield would be- lar individual.” Scotch Plains liams, 52, of Newark was arrested for an By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH Back to School night for Washing- gin charging for the use of its town Mr. Foerst said a “streamlined” Friday, September 12, Kevin Midwinter, outstanding Fanwood no-bail warrant after Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 43, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an a field investigation on Martine Avenue. He ton School is tonight, September 18, professionals, such as Town Planner chart with more understandable rates outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle was processed and turned over to the Union GARWOOD – During Tuesday at 7 p.m. for first and second graders, Bill Drew or Town Engineer Ken and charges would replace the com- stop. He was processed and released. County jail. night’s board of education meeting, and 8 p.m. for the rest of the school. Marsh, on certain types of applica- plicated formulas that had previously Friday, September 12, a resident of Riga Thursday, September 11, a 15-year old Superintendent Teresa Quigley said Back to school night was last night tions. existed. Court reported that someone damaged her juvenile from Scotch Plains was arrested the “opening of schools went for high school students who attend “We’re re-thinking government,” Mr. Cockren said a survey would front window valued at approximately $125. and charged with burglary in connection to smoothly” on September 4. More than Arthur L. Johnson High School in Mr. Foerst said. “We’re looking for bear out that Westfield is “substan- Friday, September 12, police investi- an incident that occurred on May 22. Ac- 400 students are educated in Clark. ways to increase revenue...We are tially below our peer communities” gated a hit-and-run accident that occurred in cording to police, he was processed and Garwood’s system. Bernadette Bodnar announced her going to run the engineering depart- when charging for such services. a municipal parking lot. According to po- released pending a court date in family The board reported that teachers retirement after 24 years of teaching lice, someone struck a vehicle while it was court. ment as a business.” “We’ve been a step behind the curve,” legally parked, damaging the rear of the Friday, September 12, Charles Hamp- will be paid $4,000 if they opt out of at Garwood. Board President Adele A professional, under the plan, Mr. Cockren added. vehicle. ton, 3rd, 21, of Allentown, Pa. was arrested their health plan. Three teachers ac- Lewis wished her “happiness and would be paid two times his or her Finance Chairman Sal Caruana said Saturday, September 13, Luiz Anguieta, and charged with possession of a controlled cepted the money. success in her retirement” and pre- hourly rate. Mr. Foerst, at the meeting, with state aid going “down the toilet,” 26, of Plainfield was arrested for an out- dangerous substance (CDS) after a motor Washington School renovations sented her with a certificate of appre- calculated Mr. Drew’s rate to be towns like Westfield will be “scram- standing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. vehicle stop on North Avenue. According were approved. New gym doors and ciation. roughly $102 an hour. Mr. Marsh’s bling for every nickel and dime. The he was processed and released. to police, he was processed and released. copiers will be added. Offices will be Previous students, family and rate would be slightly higher than that sooner we understand what’s coming Sunday, September 14, Thomas Charles, Sunday, September 14, Travis M. Cassett, relocated within the building. friends were present to wish her well figure, Mr. Gildea told The Leader and how we can mitigate next year’s 50, of Piscataway was arrested and charged 18, of Westfield was arrested and charged There is a vacancy on the board of on her future endeavors. after the meeting. Licensed planner tax rate, we’ll embrace more ideas with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after with possession of CDS after a motor ve- education due to the resignation of a Garwood teachers learned a new police smelled the odor of alcohol after hicle stop in the 200 block of South Avenue. Blais Brancheau, whom the town used like this.” stopping him for a motor vehicle violation. He was processed and released. board member. The board asked all computer program called Real Time as a consultant prior to having a formal According to police, he was processed and Monday, September 15, Felton R. White, interested residents to send them a on September 2 and prepared class- planner, earned a rate of $105 an hour. Star-Ledger Warns released. 48, of Plainfield was arrested for an out- letter with a resume for consideration rooms and lesson plans on September Mr. Foerst cautioned that this would Sunday, September 14, David Cavelli, standing Florham park warrant after a mo- to fill the vacancy. So far, there has 3 in advance of the students’ arrival. not apply to a resident seeking to use Of Sale or Closure 48, of Scotch Plains was arrested for an tor vehicle stop on South Avenue. He was been one applicant. The board will September 11 was labeled School the professionals’ services when ad- AREA – According to poynter.org, outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle processed and released. review all applications at the October Spirit Day in remembrance of the dressing a bulk variance, which arises “Since it is doubtful that the drivers stop. He was processed and released. Monday, September 15, a resident in the 16 meeting. tragedies that happened seven years during residential addition propos- will ratify an agreement by October Sunday, September 14, Dereck Squire, 100 block of Pleasant Avenue reported that AP classes for computer science ago at the World Trade Center in New als. 8, 2008, we will be sending formal 56, of New Brunswick was arrested for an a contractor allegedly removed $1,200 in and microeconomics have been added York City. outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle jewelry from her home sometime between Mr. Bigosinski, in response, asked, notices to all employees this week, as stop. He was processed and released. July 25 and September 15. According to to the curriculum for 11th and 12th Students and teachers wore red, “Are you inclined to pass on 100 required by both federal and New Sunday, September 14, a resident of Route police, the incident is under investigation. grade students at the Arthur L. Johnson white and blue, and observed a mo- percent of the hourly time or 200 Jersey law, advising you that the com- High School in Clark. ment of silence. percent?” He also asked if there would pany will be sold, or, failing that, that be profit made through this initiative. it will close operations on January 5, MS Council Honors Whytes “Certainly not,” replied Mr. Foerst. 2009,” writes Newark Star-Ledger “It’s not a money-making [scheme]. publisher George Arwady. As Parents of Yr. by Group WBA By JOHN MAGUIRE Joseph Coyne, president of the New Jer- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sey Parents Foundation, presented the MOUTAINSIDE – The Mountainside Whytes with the award. Mr. Coyne praised Westfield Basketball Association Borough Council, Tuesday night, recog- the couple, saying to those in attendance, nized residents Gary and Debra Whyte as “these are true heroes.” Parents of the Year by the New Jersey Winter Registration Coming October 2008 Parents Foundation. DWC Sponsors Forum The Whyte’s children wrote an essay to In-Town Girls and Boys Saturday Leagues the Parents Foundation nominating the For Downtown Owners couple for the award. State legislators were WESTFIELD — Owners of properties Grades 2 - 8 in attendance to recognize the couple’s within the designated Westfield special Registration will begin in early October. achievement. improvement district, managed by the Calling the Whytes a “renaissance fam- Downtown Westfield Corporation Information and link will be posted to: ily,” State Senator Tom Kean Jr. (LD-21, (DWC), are invited to attend a Down- Westfield) praised them for their work on town Property Owner forum on Monday, behalf of children who suffer from October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the DWC of- WWW.Westfieldnj.com/WBA Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva fice, 105 Elm Street, lower level confer- Travel tryouts for Girls and Boys (FOP) – a disease that causes fibrous tissue ence room. to ossify when damaged. The disease af- At this forum, property owners can get Grades 4 – 8 flicts one in two million children, according acquainted with the staff of the DWC and to the International FOP Association. some of the volunteers and share their Will be held in the first 2 weeks of October “New Jersey is a far better place because issues and concerns, DWC goals and ob- 2008. of your efforts,” Mr. Kean said while a jectives, plans for the 2009 DWC budget, group of family and friends in attendance and progress on the Downtown Improve- All Dates will be posted to the WBA Website and in The Leader. looked on. ment Plan. Adults interested in volunteering to work as: Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, All property owners of the over 200 Westfield) said parents were “more impor- properties within the improvement dis- League Directors, Coaches and Asst Coaches tant than ever in the history of our society” trict received invitations but are asked to and praised the couple for serving as role confirm their availability by contacting Contact [email protected] models to other parents and the community the DWC at (908) 789-9444 or via e-mail at large. [email protected]. USPS 485200 Thursday, September 18, 2008 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 49TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 38-2008 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Stender, Lance Debate for First Time in Congressional Seat Battle By RAYNOR DENITZIO mestic issues. The moderator for the of social moderation and reform. The Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times evening was Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Republican Senator said in order to SCOTCH PLAINS — Locked in a Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. address issues such as Social Security tight race for retiring Rep. Mike Mrs. Stender, who lost narrowly to and rising debt, both parties would Ferguson’s seat (R-New Providence), Mr. Ferguson in 2006, sought to tie need to work together, and that he had 7th Congressional District candidates Mr. Lance to what she called the “fail- a record of doing this in the Statehouse. Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D- ures and mismanagement” of Presi- “Fundamental reform in Washing- Fanwood) and State Senator Leonard dent George W. Bush, saying the elec- ton will require the good works of Lance (R-Clinton) faced each other tion in November is a choice between both Republicans and Democrats,” head-to-head for the first time on “more of the same or a new direction.” Mr. Lance said. “I have a proven Tuesday night during a debate at the “The fact of the matter is that the record of that, a record of contrast Wilf Jewish Community Center in party of my opponent is the party that with Assemblywoman Stender.” Scotch Plains. has put us in this mess after eight On the international stage, Mrs. The debate was sponsored by the years and that the so-called moder- Stender said she would like to move Jewish Community Relations Coun- ates have been part of the mess that away from what she called the “cow- cil of the Jewish Federation of Cen- they have made,” Mrs. Stender said. boy-diplomacy of the Bush Adminis- tral New Jersey and featured ques- Mr. Lance spoke of his career in tration” and that she believed the war tions on both international and do- Trenton, saying that he brings a record in Iraq has made Iran a “bigger player” in the Middle East. “I think that we need, in fact, to have an administration that says that they will be an active partner and that they will negotiate and be somebody that we can be proud of out there, David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times who’s working towards a better world TACKLING THE ISSUES...Asw. Linda Stender (foreground) of Fanwood (D-LD22) and Senator Leonard Lance (R-LD23) and a more peaceful world,” Mrs. in the background display their enthusiasm at the Congressional debate Tuesday night in Scotch Plains at the Jewish Stender said. Community Center. Both are candidates for Congress in the 7th Congressional District. Mr. Lance said he would support diplomacy in Iran, but would oppose initial negotiations with Iranian Presi- dent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whom Township Pension Payments he labeled a “thug.” “I would never want to go to the summit first, without having negotia- tions at a lower level,” Mr. Lance To Rise Nearly 15 Percent said. “Particularly with somebody who is such a terrible person, who has By FRED T. ROSSI Brothers, Merrill Lynch and Ameri- be worked out with the apartments’ said that Israel should not exist, and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times can International Group (AIG). management. who has denied even the existence of SCOTCH PLAINS — Township “It’s going to be rough financially The chief said the fire department the Holocaust.” Manager Michael Capabianco said in the state,” he said. had no reason to keep the resident Asked what they would do to ad- Tuesday that the township’s contri- Mayor Martin Marks said town- from re-entering her apartment be- SOLEMN PLEDGE...Students at Evergreen Elementary School commemorated dress the issue of poverty in the first butions to the state’s two pension ship residents should realize “that cause “our investigation is done.” the events of 9/11 by gathering on the front lawn of the school. Traditionally, the 100 days of their term, Mr. Lance said programs would increase nearly 15 we’re in a rather difficult situation” Rounding out the brief conference fourth graders carry out a huge American Flag, and the entire student body and he would focus on healthcare and that percent in 2009, nearly double the when it comes to next year’s munici- meeting, Mr. Capabianco said he, faculty recite the Pledge of Allegiance and observe a moment of silence. he would like to see accessible statewide average. pal budget. Township Engineer Joseph Timko and healthcare for small businesses and At the township council’s confer- At the start of the meeting, Fire Public Works Director Kevin Ward their employees. ence meeting, Mr. Capabianco said Chief Jonathan Ellis gave the council had met recently with residents of Fanwood Ordinance Would He proposed a solution where small the township’s pension contributions an update on last Wednesday’s fire at Channing Avenue to discuss com- companies pool together in buying a next year will increase by $85,184 to the Lambert’s Mill Village apartment plaints about flooding on that street healthcare plan for their employees to the state’s public employees retire- complex, in which three workers were during rainstorms. Require Soil Removal Permit effectively lower premiums. He envi- ment system (PERS) and by $85,277 seriously burned. “They have a valid point,” Mr. By DEBORAH MADISON a hearing under the proposed sions a system in which employees to the state’s police and fire retire- Chief Ellis said the three men, who Capabianco told the council, saying Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ordinance. could transfer from one company to ment systems (PFRS). had been refinishing a floor in an that many of the driveways on one FANWOOD – Borough residents The application that spurred these another within this pooled healthcare Both increases — 9.75 percent for apartment, were using a solvent con- side of the street take on water during would be required to submit an changes involved a property owner group without losing their plan. He PFRS and 32 percent for PERS — are taining acetone, which was ignited rainfalls due to their pitch. application for either a waiver or a who substantially changed the also believes companies should have less than this year’s, but the overall by a pilot light from a water heater. He said residents favor the installa- permit before moving soil on their topography of his yard affecting run- the ability to link with others across 14.95 percent increase is well above He said 80 percent of one man’s body tion of granite block curbing and im- properties under proposed revisions off onto his neighbor’s property. The state lines to pool healthcare. the statewide average of 8 percent. was burnt, while the other two men proved catch basins as a way to alle- to the borough’s soil removal borough attorney will determine the Mrs. Stender said she would sup- Mr. Capabianco, who said he will sustained burns on more than 30 per- viate flooding, and said further deci- ordinance discussed at Monday penalties and fines for violations of port organized labor, saying that la- begin work on the 2009 municipal cent of their bodies. sions would be made once township night’s planning board meeting. the revised ordinance. bor unions played an important role budget early next month, told the Fire departments from five nearby engineers complete a report in the The status of ongoing projects for Board members discussed what in building the middle class. council the $170,000 boost in pen- towns — Westfield, Cranford, Sum- next few weeks. 2008 were discussed at the monthly types of soil changes would be The Democratic Assemblywoman sion contributions on top of the ex- mit, Plainfield and Springfield — Volunteer Nominations agenda meeting of the Fanwood included. Board members suggested also called for an end to the war in Iraq pected $600,000 increase in fees to assisted, Chief Ellis said. Two state Planning and Zoning Board of the ordinance needed to be revised to so that resources could be diverted to be paid to the Rahway Valley Sewer- police helicopters and an Atlantic for Mayor’s Gala Open Adjustments held on Monday, list exclusions, which might include address issues such as poverty. age Authority is “already technically Health Systems helicopter transported SCOTCH PLAINS – Nominations September 15. simple tilling and seeding. The board “It’s about getting out of this war,” putting us in a hole of $770,000” for the three victims to Saint Barnabas for the Scotch Plains Volunteers of The revisions are currently being also discussed how successive Mrs. Stender said. “It’s about stop- next year’s budget. Medical Center. the Year and Volunteer Organizations reviewed by borough engineer Joseph requests for permits would be handled ping the spending of $10 billion a He added that the state’s invest- Chief Ellis said the county mutual of the Year are now being accepted at Pryor. Sitting in for Mr. Pryor, and how the residents of Fanwood month, so that we can change our ments have lost money in light of the aid system “worked wonderfully” in the Scotch Plains Recreation Depart- engineer Peter Moore, explained that would be notified of the changes. The priorities and invest in people.” troubles in the financial services in- ensuring that Scotch Plains’ own fire ment. Mr. Pryor has made a issue will be discussed at the next CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 dustry, most notably with Lehman department needs were covered while Members of the community are recommendation that the soil removal regular meeting of the board. the fire was being fought. encouraged to nominate those indi- ordinance be renamed the land In other business, board secretary He said the firewall between the viduals and groups who have dis- disturbance ordinance. Pat Hoynes was instructed by the Three Workers Injured in apartments “did what it was supposed played extraordinary community ser- Under the new ordinance, residents board to revise the redevelopment to do” in preventing the fire from vice. The recipients of these awards would be required to submit an district’s sign ordinance to be brought spreading. He said the Federal Occu- will be recognized at the 18th annual application for either a waiver or a into compliance with the sign SP Fire in Critical Condition pational Safety and Health Agency Mayor’s Charity Gala on December permit before moving soil on their ordinance in the borough’s By PAUL J. PEYTON evacuated. Area towns fire depart- (OSHA) has requested a copy of the 5. The categories for awards are: Male properties. After reviewing the commercial zone. Board attorney Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ments and rescue squads responded fire department’s report on the blaze. Volunteer of the Year; Female Volun- application, the borough engineer Robert Renaud explained to the board SCOTCH PLAINS – Three work- to the scene, including Scotch Plains, Councilman Kevin Glover com- teer of the Year; Volunteer Couple of would grant a waiver for soil amounts that the redevelopment district’s ers seriously injured in a fire, Wednes- Fanwood, Westfield, Cranford, Sum- mended the department on its re- the Year, and Volunteer Organization under 500 square feet or less than 10 zoning ordinances were to be day, September 10, at the Lamberts mit and Plainfield. sponse, saying, “You guys were un- of the Year. cubic feet. considered as an overlay to the Mill Village Garden apartments on Lieutenant Donnelly said most believable.” Nomination forms can be picked If significant amounts of soil, larger existing commercial zone ordinances Spruce Mill Lane in the township, persons were not at home when the Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool said up in the Scotch Plains Recreation than 500 square feet or over 10 cubic already in place, so that they would remain hospitalized in critical condi- fire began and that the Red Cross she had been contacted by a displaced Department located in Town Hall or feet are to be moved, residents will be supersede, but not replace, existing tion in the burn unit at Saint Barnabas was assisting in finding temporary resident who wants to return to her online at scotchplainsnj.com. Nomi- required to submit a topographical ordinances in that zone. Medical Center in Livingston. housing for anyone displaced by apartment to catalog items for her nations are due by September 30. survey along with a description of the A final approval for a major Lieutenant Brian Donnelly of the the fire. In addition, Lieutenant insurance company but has been un- The Gala will take place at action. A permit would be issued and subdivision application for 7 Beverly Scotch Plains Police Department Donnelly said the apartments’ man- able to do so. Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch notice would be required to inform Drive was placed on the agenda for said the most seriously injured agement was allowing residents who Chief Ellis said that issue needs to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 adjacent neighbors. If the neighbors the next meeting. The board discussed worker, identified as Jose Ramiro are uprooted because of the fire to wished to appeal or voice their that the applicant need not be present Orellana, 25, of Plainfield, sustained utilize vacant units in the multi- concerns, the applicant would be for the discussion and hearing and burns to 80 percent of his body, building complex. required to come before the board for CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 while the other two workers, Freddy The Tri-County Chapter of the Garcia, 33, and Antonio Orellana, American Red Cross provided assis- 25, both of Plainfield, sustained tance to 12 persons from four fami- burns to over 20 to 30 percent of lies, according to Corinna Krauskopf, their bodies. a Tri-County Red Cross spokes- The three men are hospitalized in woman. the burn unit at Saint Barnabas Medi- “What we provide is enough for cal Center in Livingston. them (displaced families) to be situ- “They are all doing well,” Scotch ated,” Ms. Krauskopf said. She said Plains Police Lieutenant Brian Scotch Plains families were provided Donnelly said Tuesday afternoon. temporary shelter by the Red Cross at “(Although they) are not out of the a local hotel. woods yet.” The Red Cross also provided each According to Lieutenant Donnelly, family with money for seven days of the 9-1-1 call came on September 10 food and two changes of clothing, at 11:20 a.m. He said the three work- according to an agency press release. ers, employees of the complex, were Lieutenant Donnelly said the fire

using acetone, which he described as appears to be “just a tragic accident.” David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a “highly flammable vapor,” to re- He said the fire was caused when the CROWDED DEBATE...There was an overflow crowd of more than 200 people move varnish from the flooring of the chemical used became ablaze from Tuesday night in Scotch Plains at the Jewish Community Center as the candidates first-floor apartment, unit 256 in build- sparks. for Congress in the 7th Congressional District, Asw. Linda Stender and Sen. ing 22, of the complex. He said some- “At this point we are treating this as Leonard Lance, presented their views. Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WE WILL NEVER FORGET…Between 150 and 200 people turned out for the one reported seeing a “wall of fire.” purely accidental (in nature),” Lieu- PAGE INDEX seventh anniversary of 9/11 last Thursday evening at Westfield’s 9/11 memorial. Seven apartments sustained dam- tenant Donnelly said. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 19 Real Estate .... 11-17 The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington killed over 3,000 people age from the fire, with four units The Union County Arson Squad is Editorial ...... 4-5, 18 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 17 including 60 Union County residents, 14 of which lived in Westfield and Scotch destroyed, Lieutenant Donnelly said. completing a report, which he said is Community..6-7, 18-19 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 20-22 Plains. Four buildings in the complex were the “protocol” for fires. Page 10 Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Gottko Weighs In On Shared Services, Deck By PAUL J. PEYTON Princeton Township, which, he said, have Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times put forth referendums three times since WESTFIELD – Former Westfield the 1950s to merge, but each time, voters Town Administrator Ed Gottko is enjoy- have defeated those ballot questions. ing his life away from municipal govern- He said the debate often comes down to ment, where he spent some 30 years, “who is going to give up what?” including 20 with Westfield. “Is there the political will to do it? And, He is now an adjunct professor at New a lot of times, it’s not there,” Mr. Gottko Jersey Institute of Technology, New York said. He said Long Beach Island has “seven University and Union County College, communities on an island” that would and teaches graduate school students en- seem to be a good fit for merging opera- rolled in Rutgers University’s engineer- tions. ing and construction management pro- “It’s about who wants to give up the gram. prestige of not having [a town],” he said. David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Gottko is also the region nine di- Mr. Gottko said when sharing services, ALWAYS LIFTING THE SPIRITS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School rector for the American Public Works governments should look to relationships cheerleading squad will be present for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the new Association. His region includes New they have with other towns such as be- Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times turf field prior to the football game between the Raiders and Irvington. Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, tween Scotch Plains and Fanwood. He SMILES...Pictured enjoying the festivities at a fundraiser for the re-election of Delaware, Manhattan and Long Island. said small towns often have departments Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-D21) held at 16 Prospect in Westfield on Mon- He said the association has been push- with only a few people; thus, there are not day, from, left to right, are: Helen Rosales, chairwoman of the Elizabeth Repub- ing for more certifications for public works many areas that can be cut. lican Party; Garwood Councilman Anthony Sytko; Roselle Republican Chair- Fanwood Soil Permit professionals and has been working to get Merging municipal courts has been man Roger Stryeski, and Union Township Republican Chairman Ralph Gaglione. a master’s program in place for the public accomplished, but again, the question CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 works field. becomes who is going to be the judge, the that additional public notice would Board Chairman Gregory When asked about the biggest chal- court administrator, prosecutor, public not be required as long as the revised Cummings said the ground breaking lenge faced by municipal public works defender or will each have its own pros- POLICE BLOTTER plans complied with the previous has begun at the Dean Oil Site on the departments (DPW), Mr. Gottko said sim- ecutor and defender, thus cutting down ply, “money.” on any potential savings conditions of approval. The board corner of South and Second Street. “Municipalities don’t have it, states Mr. Gottko said Westfield once talked will have their planner review the He stated that he could smell a strong don’t have it, and counties don’t have it. with Fanwood about sharing construc- Westfield Sunday, September 14, a resident of plans to determine if all the conditions odor of oil coming from the property Public works has not been the glamorous tion services, but “it just wasn’t a fit,” he Monday, September 8, Jamie Agullo, Route 22 reported that someone made of approval have been met, officials as he walked in LaGrande Park, across profession that a police department or a said. 20, of Roselle was arrested after a motor several phone calls to his house and said. the street from the site. He said he did fire department is,” he said. He said a As far as producing more revenue for vehicle stop at South Avenue, West, and yelled profanities at him. It was announced that the not know if the work being done was DPW director in a town in Pennsylvania towns, Fanwood Councilman Anthony Boulevard and charged with exhibiting Mountainside professional planner to the board, Paul the start of construction or ground recently was given instructions to lay off Parenti, the borough’s former police chief false documents (driver’s license) and Tuesday, September 9, a suspicious Ricci of T & M Associates, has left contamination remediation. 33 percent of his employees, possession of a stolen property (license message was received at headquarters T&M for a position with another In addition to the final approval for yet the number of projects re- plate on motor vehicle). Agullo, who stating that “someone is going to get mained the same. also was arrested on a Perth Amboy whacked at the Foodtown in Springfield.” company. T&M planner Stan Beverly Drive, an application for a Mr. Gottko came to criminal warrant for $25,000, posted According to police, the message was Slachetka will step in for Mr. Ricci as driveway widening at 13 Saville Row Westfield in 1979 as the town $2,500 on the Westfield charges and was played for the Springfield Police Depart- planning advisor to the board. The will be heard before the board at the engineer and was elevated to committed on default of bail on the war- ment and the incident is under investiga- board will review T&M’s contract next regular meeting on Wednesday, administrator in 1994. With rant. tion. with the board in January. September 24 at 7:30 p.m. the town’s budget increased Monday, September 8, Tammy Khalil, Tuesday, September 9, a resident of from $23.6 million in 1999, 45, of Plainfield was arrested at the Short Drive reported that someone made when he left the town, to $37.9 southside train station lot on a charge of fraudulent charges to her credit card on GW BOE Vacancy, Health million in 2008. Mr. Gottko obstruction of administration of law and Friday, September 5. said one has to look at how on traffic warrants from Roselle and New- Friday, September 12, a contractor much of the town’s spending ark. Bail amounts on the warrants were reported that someone removed ladders, Care Buyout Offered has been mandated by the state $550 and $500, respectively. Khalil al- from the garage of a home on Ledgewood or federal governments and legedly refused to pay the fare aboard a Road that he had previously been work- By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH AP classes for computer science and how much is discretionary Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times NJ Transit train or to leave the train when ing on. According to police, the contrac- microeconomics have been added to spending under the town’s con- requested to do so. She was released on tor had a dispute with the homeowner GARWOOD – During Tuesday the curriculum for 11th- and 12th- grade trol. He said of the $23.6 mil- her own recognizance on both the war- and when he returned to get the ladders students at the high school in Clark. lion put forward in 1999, only RETURN...Former Administrator Ed Gottko, cen- night’s board of education meeting, Su- ter, visited the newspaper office Friday. See the rants and issued a summons on the they were missing. The homeowner re- perintendent Teresa Quigley said the Back to School Night for Washing- $5 million was discretionary Westfield charge. ported that he did not know what hap- ton School is tonight, September 18, at spending with the rest man- video of his discussion of municipal government on “opening of schools went smoothly” on the Internet at www.goleader.com. Tuesday, September 9, Orlando pened to the ladders, police said. September 4 for the 418 students in the 7 p.m. for first and second graders, and dated by other levels of gov- Camilo, 31, of Roselle Park was arrested Monday, September 15, Melvin L. system that encompasses up to the eighth 8 p.m. for the rest of the school. Back to ernment, law or employee contracts. and the former director of the county’s after a motor vehicle stop in the area of Watson, 34, of Plainfield was arrested grade. School Night was last night for high He said the court-mandated upgrade to police academy, has proposed that 80 East Broad Street and Hampton Court on and charged with driving with a sus- The board reported that teachers will school students who attend Arthur L. the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority percent of revenue from moving-viola- an outstanding Elizabeth criminal war- pended license after a motor vehicle stop. be paid $4,000 if they opt out of their Johnson High School in Clark. facility, which Westfield utilizes, has tion summonses written by local police rant. He was released after posting $381 Fanwood health plan. Three teachers accepted Bernadette Bodnar announced her re- caused its assessments to member towns departments stay with municipalities, bail. Tuesday, September 9, Jesus A. the money. tirement after 24 years of teaching in to go “through the roof.” Also, the amount while the remaining 20 percent go to Tuesday, September 9, Richard Moreno-Diaz, 39, of Plainfield was ar- Washington School renovations were Garwood. Board member Adele Lewis of municipal taxes that supported the lo- counties. Under current state law, coun- Bennett, 24, of Plainfield was arrested at rested on a no-bail Federal Immigration approved. New gym doors and copiers wished her “happiness and success in cal library is based on the total value of ties receive 50 percent of the revenue. her retirement” and presented her with property in a town. This has caused a big “This is the problem. The county has the Somerset County jail on an outstand- warrant after a motor vehicle stop on will be added. Offices will be relocated ing Westfield criminal warrant. Bennett North Avenue. According to police, he within the building. a certificate of appreciation. increase for towns like Westfield. counted upon that money to do certain There is a vacancy on the board of Previous students, family and friends Mr. Gottko said Westfield has been things. And now you are going to take that was unable to post the $500 bail and was was processed and turned over to the education due to the resignation of a were present to wish her well on her impacted in 2008 by a decision made by money from them, the counties,” Mr. held for court. Immigration and Customs Enforcement board member. The board asked all in- future endeavors. the administration of Governor Christine Gottko said. Wednesday, September 10, Chika Agency. terested residents to send a letter to the Garwood teachers learned a new com- Whitman in 1994. That year, the state He questioned about whether towns Uche, 27, of Plainfield was arrested after Wednesday, September 10, a resident board with a resume for consideration puter program called Real Time on Sep- decided to float $2 billion in bonds to would use the money to offset taxes or on a motor vehicle stop in the area of South of the 200 block of South Avenue re- to fill the vacancy. So far, there has tember 2 and prepared classrooms and fund employee pensions and opted not to new initiatives. and Westfield Avenues on an outstand- ported that someone broke into his locked been one applicant. The board will re- lesson plans on September 3 in advance bill towns for their municipal pension One of the biggest issues in Westfield ing North Plainfield traffic warrant. Uche vehicle while it was parked in the street. view all applications at its October 16 of the students’ arrival. obligations. has been parking. Mr. Gottko recalled was released after posting $150 bail. According to police, it is not yet known meeting. September 11 was labeled School He said Westfield used the savings in reading parking studies from the 1960s Wednesday, September 10, Denise if anything was removed. Spirit Day in remembrance of the trag- 1994 to fund the $400,000 cost for 17 when he arrived in town in 1979. He said Black, 44, of Plainfield was arrested at Wednesday, September 10, a resident edies that happened seven years ago. snowstorms that occurred that year. But the town had considered a parking deck Middlesex County jail on an outstanding of the 200 block of Farley Avenue re- Students and teachers wore red, white he said not paying the pension fund has across from the post office on Central Westfield traffic warrant. She was un- ported that someone entered his unlocked and blue, and observed a moment of come back to add yet another added ex- Avenue, but the bids the town received able to post the $1,000 bail and was held vehicle while it was parked in his drive- Mayor’s silence. pense for towns at a time when they are for the project were double the estimates for court. way and removed a GPS system valued dealing with less revenue due to an eco- the town was working with, and the project Wednesday, September 10, Virginia at $500. nomic downturn. never moved forward. Dewitt, 50, of Westfield was arrested on Thursday, September 11, a resident of Star-Ledger Warns “It’s all been a constant tug-of-war He said the deck proposed for Elm an outstanding Westfield traffic warrant the 100 block of Farley Avenue reported Gala with what was going to be the next gim- Street which was heavily defeated by after responding to Westfield police head- that sometime between Wednesday, Sep- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Of Sale or Closure mick that came from the state, from some voters in 2004 went through a number of quarters. She posted the $655 bail and tember 10, and Thursday, September 11, AREA – According to place else that you had to react to,” he phases before the location was picked. was released. someone broke the side window of his Plains and serves to gather all seg- poynter.org, “Since it is doubtful said, noting pensions, as well as the spend “It became…more than a parking Wednesday, September 10, Gordon vehicle. Access was not gained to the ments of the community for an that the drivers will ratify an agree- down of school surpluses in the 1990s, deck,” Mr. Gottko said. “It just got out of Novak, 45, of Westfield was arrested at vehicle, police said. evening of dining, dancing and a si- ment by October 8, 2008, we will be have impacted municipal budgets. hand. It just got too massive. Westfield police headquarters on an out- Saturday, September 13, a resident of In discussing shared services to help “I personally thought it got to the point standing no-bail Union County Sheriff’s the 200 block of Belvidere Avenue re- lent auction. Proceeds from the event sending formal notices to all em- lower costs, Mr. Gottko said the Westfield where we were losing site of the parking Office warrant. He was turned over to the ported that sometime between Friday, support the Municipal Alliance Com- ployees this week, as required by Regional Health Department and the Sub- and were trying to create something else,” sheriff’s office. September 12, and Saturday, September mittee and other local non-profit or- both federal and New Jersey law, urban Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) are ex- a reference to having retail stores along Saturday, September 13, Robert Davis, 13, someone attempted to gain entry to ganizations. advising you that the Company will amples of programs initiated by Westfield. the front of the deck as part of the redevel- 52, of Edison was arrested and charged his home through a side window. Ac- For information about tickets and be sold, or, failing that, that it will “This (the JIF) was a prime example of opment project. with driving while intoxicated (DWI) cording to police, the attempt was unsuc- the Mayor’s Gala, call the Scotch close operations on January 5, towns getting together, pulling their re- In his opinion, a deck at the South after a motor vehicle accident on the 500 cessful. Plains Recreation Department at (908) 2009,” writes Newark Star-Ledger sources, sharing the benefits, sharing the Avenue train station parking lot, which block of Prospect Street. No injuries Thursday, September 11, Timothy 322-6700, extension no. 1223. publisher George Arwady. problems but working collaboratively to was originally proposed, “was something were reported. Davis was released to a Williams, 52, of Newark was arrested on get it done,” Mr. Gottko said. that could have been accomplished.” responsible adult. an outstanding Fanwood no-bail warrant In terms of merging municipalities, he See a video on goleader.com/video. Scotch Plains after a field investigation on Martine pointed to Princeton Borough and Friday, September 12, Kevin Midwin- Avenue. According to police, he was ter, 43, of Scotch Plains was arrested on processed and turned over to the Union MS Council Honors Whytes As an outstanding warrant after a motor County jail. vehicle stop. He was processed and re- Thursday, September 11, a 15-year- Parents of Year by NJ Foundation leased. old juvenile from Scotch Plains was ar- Friday, September 12, a resident of rested and charged with burglary in con- By JOHN MAGUIRE Association. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Riga Court reported that someone dam- nection with an incident that occurred on “New Jersey is a far better place aged her front window valued at ap- May 22. According to police, he was MOUNTAINSIDE – The because of your efforts,” Mr. Kean proximately $125. processed and released pending a court Mountainside Borough Council rec- said. Friday, September 12, police investi- date at the Elizabeth Family Court. ognized residents Gary and Debra Joseph Coyne, president of the New gated a hit-and-run accident that occurred Friday, September 12, Charles Hamp- Whyte as Parents of the Year by the Jersey Parents Foundation, presented in a municipal parking lot. According to ton, III, 21, of Allentown, Pa. was ar- New Jersey Parents Foundation. the Whytes with the award. Mr. Coyne police, someone struck a vehicle while it rested and charged with possession of a The Whytes’ children wrote an praised the couple, saying to those in was legally parked, damaging the rear of controlled dangerous substance (CDS) essay to the Parents Foundation attendance, “these are true heroes.” the vehicle. after a motor vehicle stop on North Av- Saturday, September 13, Luiz Anguieta, enue. According to police, he was pro- nominating the couple for the award. Mr. Whyte praised his mother, who 26, of Plainfield was arrested for an out- cessed and released. State legislators were in attendance was in attendance, saying, “I have no standing warrant after a motor vehicle Sunday, September 14, Travis M. to recognize the couple’s achieve- regrets as a child.” He said he and his stop. he was processed and released. Cassett, 18, of Westfield was arrested ment. wife have simply tried to instill the Sunday, September 14, Thomas and charged with possession of CDS Calling the Whytes a “renaissance same values in their children that they Charles, 50, of Piscataway was arrested after a motor vehicle stop on the 200 David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times family,” Senator Tom Kean Jr. praised were privileged enough to be raised and charged with driving while intoxi- block of South Avenue. According to GETTING INFORMED...The Scotch Plains Junior Statesman of America from them for their work on behalf of chil- with. cated (DWI) after police smelled the police, he was processed and released. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School attend the debate of Congressional candi- dren who suffer from Fibrodysplasia The council also unanimously ap- odor of alcohol after stopping him for a Monday, September 15, Felton R. dates in Scotch Plains Tuesday night. Pictured, left to right, are: Kristina Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) – a dis- proved the payment of $1,398,942 in motor vehicle violation. According to White, 48, of Plainfield was arrested on Kalkstein, Luke Durett, Amanda Ho, Ben Strauss and James Walsh. ease that causes fibrous tissue to os- bills and agreed to hire Lewis police, he was processed and released. an outstanding Florham Park warrant sify when damaged. The disease af- Giordino to fill the position of com- Sunday, September 14, David Cavelli, after a motor vehicle stop on South Av- 48, of Scotch Plains was arrested for an enue. According to police, he was pro- flicts one in two million children, munication officer at an annual sal- outstanding warrant after a motor ve- cessed and released. according to the International FOP ary of $31,465. hicle stop. He was processed and re- Monday, September 15, a resident of WBA leased. the 100 block of Pleasant Avenue re- Sunday, September 14, Dereck Squire, ported that a contractor allegedly re- 56, of New Brunswick was arrested for moved $1,200 in jewelry from her home an outstanding warrant after a motor sometime between July 25 and Septem- Westfield Basketball Association vehicle stop. He was processed and re- ber 15. According to police, the incident leased. is under investigation. Winter Registration Coming October 2008 In-Town Girls and Boys Saturday Leagues Congress Debate Grades 2 - 8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Registration will begin in early October. Mrs. Stender also said that she fa- need for energy independence, but said vored “a system of shared responsi- they would oppose off-shore drilling, Information and link will be posted to: bility” regarding health care, and that particularly along New Jersey’s coast. “government has to be involved” in The race in the 7th District is ex- WWW.Westfieldnj.com/WBA the process. pected to be close. Mrs. Stender came The candidates did find some com- within less than 3,000 votes of unseat- Travel tryouts for Girls and Boys mon ground during the evening. Both ing Mr. Ferguson two years ago. The Grades 4 – 8 Mrs. Stender and Mr. Lance expressed Democratic Congressional Campaign their support for the State of Israel Committee has targeted the district as Will be held in the first 2 weeks of October and said they would support a two- part of its “Red to Blue” program and 2008. state solution to the Palestinian-Is- has recently begun running advertise- raeli conflict. Mr. Lance said he would ments opposing Mr. Lance. All Dates will be posted to the WBA Website and in The Leader. not favor negotiations with Hamas Mr. Lance is also playing catch- Adults interested in volunteering to work as: and Hezbollah and that Palestine up in terms of fundraising, having League Directors, Coaches and Asst Coaches needs to “recognize that Israel has a survived a seven-person GOP pri- right to live in peace and security.” mary in June, while Mrs. Stender Contact [email protected] The candidates also expressed con- ran unopposed for the Democrat cern over Global Warming and the nomination. Page 2 Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FW GOP to Hold Dinner Prosecutor’s Office Seeks For Former Mayor Trumpp New Child Advocacy Center FANWOOD — The Fanwood Re- zation to Joe Britt. At the dinner, By PAUL J. PEYTON responded, calling child abuse “a very publican Campaign Committee will friends and colleagues of Mr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader difficult reality.” hold a dinner on Saturday, Trumpp will toast and ELIZABETH — The Union Freeholder Dan Sullivan called the September 27, at the roast him as they rummage County Prosecutor’s Office last advocacy center “a crucial invest- Knights of Columbus Hall, through five decades of Thursday proposed a new $4.5-mil- ment for Union County.” 2400 North Avenue in memories. lion child advocacy center to replace Cranford resident Tina Renna sup- Scotch Plains, to celebrate Those wishing o attend an aging facility in Elizabeth. ported the project saying this is the 50 years of Republican ser- can contact Fanwood Coun- Assistant Prosecutor John Esmerado type of project county taxes should vice to Fanwood and Union cilman Tony Parenti at (908) said preliminary plans call for con- be utilized towards. “You should be County by Ted Trumpp. 322-8583. Tickets are $68. struction of an 11,000-square-foot fa- funding that 100 percent,” she said. A former two-term Attending the event with cility in Elizabeth that would be easily Garwood resident Bruce Paterson mayor of Fanwood, Mr. their families will be Bob accessible from the courthouse and said the county funding for the project Trumpp is retiring from Ted Trumpp Manducca and Mike the prosecutor’s office. The current comes down to a “choice of priori- his position as chairman Szuch, Republican candi- center measures 2,400 square feet. ties.” He called the PowerPoint report of the Fanwood committee and has dates for the two open seats for the Mr. Esmerado, supervisor of the a “powerful presentation.” turned over the reigns of the organi- Fanwood Borough Council. existing facility at 123 Westfield Av- Mrs. Renna said the board’s priori- Kevin Glover and Theresa Mullen enue in Elizabeth, said the advocacy ties seem to come down to “what Campaign Release, Garwood Republicans center handles 500 child abuse cases makes you popular,” such as the an- Campaign Release, Scotch Plains Democrats per year, significantly up from the nual MusicFest concert. She said the 200 cases handled when the center freeholders’ job should be to “defend GW GOP: Council opened in 1994. the defenseless” rather than being in Glover, Mullen Say SP He said that 90 percent of all child “the entertainment business.” abuse cases investigated by the During the public portion of the Let Down Residents prosecutor’s office are for sexual abuse. meeting, Mrs. Renna spoke critically Needs ‘Positive Change’ Republican candidates for Garwood den on our residents. But think about He described child abuse as “an epi- of this year’s MusicFest. Kevin Glover, Democratic candi- ing the habit of ‘more of the same.’” Borough Council, Patricia Quattrocchi this: over the weekend the county spent demic that touches every town.” “It’s an easy million dollars that you date for Scotch Plains mayor, and and Timothy Hak, responded this week over $300,000 for entertainment in County Prosecutor Ted Romankow are paying for that MusicFest,” she said. Theresa Mullen, Democratic candi- County Purchases to the borough council’s 4-2 vote one of our county parks. This figure said, when he took over as prosecutor in When asked to comment by The date for township council issued the against county freeholder districts. was for obtaining talent for the event; 2002, he quickly became aware “that Leader and The Times, County Man- following statement: License Plate Scanners “We were very pleased recently it did not cover overtime for security, there was an evil force in the county…and ager George Devanney called Mrs. “While the citizens of Scotch Plains ELIZABETH – The County of when Garwood Councilman Steve for park maintenance crews to clean it was the evil of those that abuse chil- Renna’s million-dollar estimate are calling for change, our opponents Union has purchased automatic li- Napolitano (a Democrat) spoke of up or the cost of the gasoline and wear dren physically and sexually.” “grossly inaccurate.” He estimated promise ‘more of the same;’ a com- cense plate recognition (ALPR) de- and requested a resolution be placed and tear on county shuttle buses. “It is a very difficult type of work to the cost of talent for MusicFest at plete disconnect with voters’ needs in vices to identify license plates and on the council meeting agenda re- “Yet, here we are in Garwood go- see children who were sexually $250,000, a cost offset by the same these difficult economic times. They match them with databases. garding county government and a ing with our hats in our hands seem- abused over and over again,” Mr. amount in corporate sponsorships. have promised that our taxes in 2009 Three units were purchased at a possible means of correcting the ob- ingly begging for money from the Romankow told the freeholders. He said overtime costs have not will rise by double digits. Their can- cost of $20,000 each, funded by a vious lack of representation of whole state to ensure continued services to “(Four years ago) I decided we had to been calculated at this time. In addi- didate for mayor has consistently Federal Homeland Security grant. groups of county residents on the our residents and the freeholders are do something” to improve the facili- tion to corporate donations and spon- voted for higher taxes since being The ALPRs are equipped with cam- Board of Chosen Freeholders. cavalierly tossing more than that at a ties utilized in both treating child sorships, the county benefited from elected to the township council, be- eras that record an image of the li- “There is something wrong with a concert in the park. What is wrong abuse and garnering information to in-kind services provided by some ginning with her first vote in 2003 for cense plate by scanning the numbers system when a candidate can receive with this picture? prosecute child abusers. vendors, Mr. Devanney told The an 18-point increase, the highest one- and letters of plate numbers. The char- the majority of the votes in a majority “When the topic was first broached During the prosecutor’s office 15- Leader/Times. He said some county year increase in township history. acters are then matched with data- of the towns in the county and not win by (Republican) Councilman Anthony minute presentation, Mr. Esmerado employees who worked the event did “We can’t afford their business as bases for vehicles associated with a seat on the freeholder board. Even Sytko a few meetings ago, we were explained specific abuses, including so on a voluntary basis. usual programs and pledge for more threats to public safety, such as car more confounding is that the munici- very disappointed to hear this council’s one incident in Linden where the Referring to negative comments of the same. We need positive change. theft, carjacking, terrorism, drug deal- palities, which make up central Union reaction to the resolution at that time. abuser struck a child so hard that the made by Art Alexakis of the band Unlike our opponents, we are com- ing, felony warrants such as murder County, send the most tax dollars to Again we were disappointed as we abuser got a bloodied hand. In an- Everclear directed toward GOP Presi- mitted to stabilizing taxes and bring- suspects, and Amber alerts. the county coffers and receive in re- had hoped that given a few weeks to other abuse case a mother struck her dential contender John McCain and ing back fiscal responsibility to our Three ALPRs were given to the turn almost nothing in services, while fully digest the resolution as it was child repeatedly in the face with her his running mate Sarah Palin, Mr. municipal government. We under- Essex/Union Auto Theft Task Force having virtually no say in how the written, which called for freeholders ring pointed at the child. Devanney said the GOP would likely stand that these are volatile and diffi- (ATTF). Additional ALPRs will go county government spends their hard to be elected by districts, as well as Another area on the rise in the not have opposed those comments if cult economic times requiring lead- to the Union County, Linden, Union earned tax dollars. some at-large, they (the council) may county is Shaken Baby Syndrome, a they were said of Barack Obama. ership that is committed to insuring and Elizabeth police departments. “Realize that Garwood levies all have seen fit to vote yes on it. condition in which someone shakes a Mrs. Renna shouted from her seat that that our tax dollars are being spent “The addition of new technology county taxes on her residents in ex- “Voting yes would not mean that baby causing neurological disorders Mr. McCain is an “American hero.” wisely with the goal of stabilized helps our investigators better execute cess of $2 million a year. Realize also they were denouncing the current or even death. He said the caseload Mr. Devanney said Mrs. Renna taxes and more money in families’ missions, keep the public safe and that Union County government, the board, which, coincidently, is of the has jumped from 275 in 2004 to 493 “would have us do nothing” in terms pockets. ensure that we continue to catch the freeholders, spend in excess of a mil- same political party as all but one of cases in 2007. of county entertainment. “This November 4 you can bring posi- bad guys,” Union County Prosecutor lion dollars a day, so that in approxi- our council members; rather it would Victor Richel, who developed a A police officer escorted Mrs. tive change to our community by break- Ted Romankow said. mately two days time they have spent mean that they were looking out for 501c3 non-profit group with its own Renna out of the meeting after Mr. the equivalent of what we spent for the well being of the residents of the board to raise funds for the project, Estrada ruled she was out of order. the year. In the neighboring town of borough. Voting yes, would have given said the foundation would raise be- “You are cowards; all of you,” Mrs. Westfield, they send more to the the power of government back to the tween $1.5 and $2 million for the Renna told the board in response to county than they keep running their voters by allowing the question of project. He asked the freeholders to her ejection from the meeting. FANWOOD, NJ town, as does Summit. And, like how freeholders are elected to be consider providing $2 million in Speaking on Mr. Alexakis’ com- Garwood, they have nothing to say placed on the ballot. county funding to make the project a ments, Freeholder Al Mirabella said, about where that money goes and we “Unfortunately, the Garwood Bor- reality. Officials said the county has “I don’t think anyone up here con- Street Fair & Craft Festival would venture to guess that in the not ough Council has let the residents down been awarded a half-million-dollar dones the bad language.” He said the st too distant future we too, in Garwood, by not supporting this resolution. grant for the project. county would “have to keep an eye on Sunday, SEPT. 21 will send more to the county than we “As members of the Garwood Bor- Mr. Richel told The Westfield that and see what can be done” at keep to finance our own borough. ough Council we will strive to keep as Leader and The Scotch Plains- future concerts. “Recently Garwood applied for and much of the residents’ tax dollars Fanwood Times that the proposal has Mr. Sullivan said, in terms of the FREE Admission was awarded $250,000 in extraordi- here in our borough as possible be- come to this point because of the political comments made, that, “You nary aid by the state, which enabled us cause we believe that tax dollars “drive of the prosecutor.” know there is something called the to balance our budget and not have to should be working to maintain the “We will definitely consider it,” First Amendment” and that “you don’t put an unreasonable property tax bur- health and safety of the residents.” Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada always have to agree with it.”

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Scotch Plains–Fanwood The Westfield Leader Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Commercial Lawnmowers Causing Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Ugly ‘Soundscape’ in Westfield with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association I, too, was bemused to read that $75,000 against the louder machines. The others are made up. Are you sharp had been allocated for a “Quiet Zone” at Follow-up studies showed that the enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey a rail crossing. Meanwhile, most days of lawn-maintenance guys still stayed in tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 the week, the entire township is subject to business, and the gardening still got done. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 seemingly endless blasts of noise from Think about it: a 235-hoursepower Dodge guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 commercial lawnmowers, weed whackers Ram pickup can drive down your street, vidual. If you get three – word expert. If and leaf blowers. Just as you can have a and you hardly know it is there. But, a 25- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at pleasing or ugly landscape, you can have horsepower lawnmower two blocks away free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 a pleasing or ugly soundscape. is so loud you can’t hear anything else. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Westfield is a handsome town; I think The pickup is gone in 30 seconds. The come from the board game Diction all would agree. But close your eyes and lawnmower may blast away for 30 min- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte open your ears, and it can be a distress- utes before moving next door and starting Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR ingly different story when it comes to our all over again. I find the excessive noise 1. Radeau – A raft Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo soundscape. We’ve fought for quieter intrusive and an assault on the quality of 2. Davit – A boat hoist used for raising COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION airliners and won. We’ve long ago out- life. and lowering smaller boats Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly lawed loud un-muffled cars, trucks and This is an area where the town council 3. Tarve – To bend or turn EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS motorcycles because they disturbed the can make a huge contribution to a town- 4. Abaddon – Angel of the bottomless Ben Corbin peace (and quiet). But when it comes to wide “Quiet Zone,” and it doesn’t need to pit SERVICES these racket-making yard machines, it’s cost us a cent. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe CTENIDIUM still the wild, wild Westfield. Other com- Jess Gregory 1. Respiratory organ of a mollusk One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 munities have taken the reins to control Westfield 2. A thousand of anything noise. They have enacted ordinances 3. A Roman mineral bath 4. A horsefly WF Should Limit Hours for Contractors ADMINICLE State Offices, Congress Swapping; 1. To ridicule Using Motorized Equipment Outside 2. To force or drive out; expel 3. Help; support I would like to thank Glen Macdonald run again for council, and our voice on the 4. Enslave or imprison Scandalous Political Shenanigans for his letter to the editor on noise pollu- council was gone. No other councilman CONCULCATE tion. The grassroots organization has decided to take up the cause. Why? I 1. To mix or jumble Earlier this year, Rep. Rob Andrews in South candidate can run for two political offices at the same WECARE has been asking the mayor and do not know. 2. To waver or sway Jersey announced his last-minute entry to challenge time. Senator Joseph Biden is running for vice presi- town council for several years now to By the way, changing the use of motor- 3. To chill or harden Senator Frank Lautenberg in the Democratic Pri- dent and another term as the United States Senator change the hours that paid contractors can ized equipment for paid contractors does 4. To trample under foot use motorized equipment. Now I specifi- not affect inside contractors (plumbers, BANIAN mary in June, ticking off many of the party’s faithful from Delaware, similar to what Senator Joseph cally use the term “paid contractor” be- sheet rockers, painters, electricians and supporters. But if that was not enough, his wife’s Lieberman from Connecticut did in 2000, when he 1. A Hindu trader or merchant cause if the only time your neighbor could etc.) because they are in the house. For all 2. A heavy barge used for freight name was put in to replace him in the House of was Presidential nominee Al Gore’s pick for vice cut his own lawn is some off-hour time, so we care, they could work till midnight. 3. A bold, boisterous girl; a tomboy Representatives. She was easily able to defeat two president at a time when he was also seeking re- be it. This change will affect mainly lawn 4. A cavern or large cave lesser-known and poorly funded candidates. election to the Senate. If you were outside eating, before he care companies. With this change, the started to cut his lawn, your neighbor quality of life in Westfield will improve More letters on pages 5 & 18 After promising not to run again if he lost to Mr. Even if Mr. Andrews’ decision is legal, it certainly would probably ask you if it is OK to cut 100 percent. Imagine coming home from Lautenberg, Mr. Andrews has reversed course and smells for its lack of ethics. his lawn now. work, you and your family sitting outside decided to seek his old seat. And his wife has done Then there’s our latest backyard ‘flip and hide’ in WECARE has asked the mayor to eating dinner doing that family bonding Letters to what the couple had obviously long planned to do — the State Assembly. Former Assemblyman Neil change those hours to be Monday through thing and no longer have to deal with your Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Satur- neighbor’s lawn care guy disrupting your the Editor withdraw from the race. We believe that this is Cohen from Roselle hasn’t been heard of since his day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Sundays, family’s quality of life. political maneuvering at its worst. It even rivals the lawyer delivered a one-sentence letter in July – “I Westfield would prohibit all motorized I have more to say, but I have to close replacement of former U.S. Senator Robert Torricelli resign.” Where is Neil Cohen? Where are the com- equipment. my window because the weed whacker Ads Reduce Election in 2002, and ex-state Senator Joseph Suliga (now puters that were raided in July from the Legislative Several years ago, former councilman guy outside is making a heck of a lot of Peter Echausse (where are you Peter? We noise. To Juvenile Level deceased) in 2003, after the deadline to replace District 20 office in Union Township? What’s on need your help.) was very much in favor Leonard Lance has followed John candidates on election ballots had passed. A Con- these computers? Why hasn’t he been charged with John Mancini of changing the hours. He decided not to Westfield McCain’s descent into the gutter; he has gressional or Senate seat is not some type of business anything if allegations of child porn have any weight? revived the infamous “Stender is a that can be passed down to family members. The county political party has selected a replace- Spender” television ads from the 7th Con- At least New Jersey bans candidates from running ment for Mr. Cohen. We now have another official Vulgarity and Skewed Political Views gressional District campaign two years ago. for two federal elections in the same year; otherwise, who hasn’t received a single vote from the citizens. At County Freeholder MusicFest? The hypocrisy of such ads is astound- he probably would have sought both the Senate and Just how long can the public tolerate these scan- ing, given the $407 billion federal budget Dear Ms. Smith: Thank you for your e- fended by what you heard. deficit this year and the more than $ 9.6 House this year. Then again, maybe Mr. Andrews dalous shenanigans before government loses its va- mail [below] regarding the 2008 Union should move to Delaware or Connecticut, where a lidity? – Or are we there now? Nicole DiRado trillion hole in national debt that the Bush County MusicFest. We never condone Union County Clerk of the Board administration has spent this country into inappropriate language and advise per- Mrs. Smith’s Letter to the Freeholders over the past seven and a half years. But forming artists of this as well. leaving that aside, whether or not Linda Education and Intellect in Crisis; MusicFest was planned to enable fami- My husband and I attended Music Fest Stender has voted for more government lies and youngsters to enjoy child-friendly last night [last weekend] at Nomahegan spending than Lance would is not the music and activities during the day, in- Park, and all I could do was shake my issue. It is the tenor and tone of the ads, cluding the entire “Kid’s Kingdom” area head and wonder, who is going to take the engaging in mere schoolyard name-call- How Typeface Impacts Learning that is staged in a separate part of the park, fall for choosing Everclear as headline ing without any meaningful context, much while older youths and adults can enjoy artist for Friday evening? Could you have less discussion of the issues that is most In March 30, 2006, Westfield Superintendent of others are pleasant, maintain your interest and seem an evening of live performances by popu- possibly picked a worse band for a family insulting to voters and the public at large. Schools Margaret Dolan was assistant superinten- to flow with depth while sparking critical thinking. lar artists and rising stars, including local venue? Those ads reduce the importance of an dent of curriculum and instruction. She wrote then in Some of this paradox may be technical limitations New Jersey artists. Aside from the profanity, vulgarity and election to such a juvenile level that it is The artist you wrote about performed skewed political views, the lead “singer” an insult to our entire electoral system. a letter to this newspaper that “Everyone Has To Be of the media employed – such as the difference well into the latter part of the evening and couldn’t carry a tune. We left after the Instead of “approving” those ads, Lance Fluent In Numbers; Failure Is Not An Option.” between books and the computer screen. Personal enjoys both local and national appeal. We band’s deliverance of “You Make Me should be ashamed. She discussed the debate about Everyday Math computers and Power Point have become ubiquitous will continue to do our best to book enter- Feel Like a... (expletive deleted).” tainers who have broad appeal, and we Charles Stotter teaching methods, an attempt to bring proficiency in and contribute to the problem. Come on, guys! This is my taxpayer Westfield believe will continue to bring people to dollars at work? mathematics to the American youth – in particular, Other elements of the problem may be the lack of the park and showcase Union County. our youth. knowledge of novices purporting to be publishers. We have a good track record of working Cathy Smith Shining Spotlight on Parlayed with her discussion of Everyday Math Cell phones, TVs and computer screens must use with artists who are mindful of our audi- Scotch Plains ences, and we apologize if you were of- Public School Spending was that of testing for proficiency by the state in fonts called sans serif because of the display limita- Thank you for publishing recently [Au- hopes of determining if Johnny and Jane are really tions. gust 21] a survey of the employment learning. It’s been known for generations in the printing We All Could Pay the Price for terms for school superintendents in Union She noted the apparent “remarkable” improve- industry that serif fonts (typeface) are best for engag- County. The information was volumi- ment in test scores by some schools in Camden – so ing and bonding with the human mind for reading – Sarah Palin Running This Country nous. I write to express how appalled I am by reform is similar to that of President Bush, It’s a relief that it boiled down to assur- miraculous were the improvements in the scores that without getting in the way. ance that in Union County, we don’t have an investigation was triggered to learn their secret. From an article by Denny Hatch, dennyhatch.com, Senator McCain’s choice of Governor who put a guy in charge of FEMA whose Palin as his Vice Presidential running qualifications had something to do with Keansburg-esque situations in which a This year, the Camden School District officials “Type is a medium; it is not an end in itself. The mate. He says he would rather lose an raising show horses. The impact of that giant golden parachute awaits school dis- involved were found out to have rigged the results. purpose of printing, whether a book, magazine or election than a war, as the measure of his choice, as everyone knows, was that 1,300 trict superintendents who leave their po- devotion to the welfare of our nation, but died in New Orleans not long ago. sitions, over and above already-generous They have been thrown out of office and are, per- newspaper, is to make the text easy, pleasant and payouts for unused sick, vacation and haps, on their way to jail. inviting to read… one of America’s most distin- he has clearly selected a running mate for Candidate Palin made a big splash this her electability and not for the quality she week when her son’s unit was mobilized personal days. In your August 21 issue Superintendent Dolan said last week that the cur- guished printers, Daniel Berkeley Updike, …ex- will bring to running the government in for Iraq. She announced that her ticket [front page], you printed a chart with base rent statewide proficiency test results were “not pressed most concisely the aim of arranging type on the event that came to pass. must win if reform and the war in Iraq is salaries and salaries that include a “bo- logical” — a comment, she said, that was echoed a page by saying: ‘Typography should be invisible.’ Since she was announced, we have to be won. To use her son’s mobilization nus” for the superintendents in Westfield learned that she ran for Mayor of Wasilla for partisan political purposes is appall- and Scotch Plains-Fanwood (as well as throughout other districts. Obviously, she is vindi- If you pick up a book or a magazine and exclaim, other school districts), but in the employ- cated over her remarks about Camden in 2006. ‘Oh, isn’t this beautiful type!’ the designer has failed. against the incumbent Lutheran as the ing. To his credit, Senator McCain has “real Christian;” that she tried to get the deliberately not used the fact that he has ment agreements on your website The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) education laws Any type that gets between the reader and the author “bad” books out of the public library; that a son fighting in Iraq for partisan pur- [www.goleader.com/08contracts], there are requiring substantially higher test results this is not doing its job. she probably got her ex-brother-in-law poses. He apparently understands from are no cash payments that constitute bo- fired from his job for divorcing her sister; his own terrible experiences the cost that nuses. What entitles the superintendents year, and more so in the future, to attain what is “Any type that makes the message difficult to to receive a salary that includes a bonus? defined as proficiency. read, that makes the printed page strident, that her governmental style as mayor and can be paid by the child of an important as governor is notable for its concern for governmental official if captured by the Keep up your efforts to shine a spot- This is causing consternation in that we may be brazen, and uncomfortable to the eye, is wrong, secrecy, loyalty and vindictiveness enemy. He is unwilling to risk the welfare light on public school spending in our told that more of our Johnnys and Janes aren’t except for one purpose for which sans serif was (sounds a lot like President Nixon – don’t of his son to advance his own political towns. I would like to see more in-depth proficient as defined by the more rigid standards. designed by the Germans: advertising.” (This you think?) and that when it comes to carrier. Too bad, Palin doesn’t. coverage of how 67 cents of our property foreign policy, she knows so little that she But too bad for this nation if she is tax dollar is spent in Westfield, Scotch Can Johnny be on the honor roll while being “non- paragraph is sans serif – Arial typeface). Plains-Fanwood and Mountainside. Tax- proficient?” This newspaper otherwise uses serif – Times New repeats the old saw that Iraq was involved elected and winds up as the President. with 9/11 — a position which even Presi- With her reform attitude and her articu- payers could benefit greatly from inde- As the education debates rage in search of an- Roman typeface. dent Bush has come to disavow after lated willingness to see herself as carry- pendent discussion and analysis on your swers, we propose a thought about reading, publish- So, when you see glitzy web pages or Power Point using it to justify the invasion. ing out God’s mission, we all could pay editorial pages of specific spending pro- While she says she is a governmental the price for McCain’s choice to put par- posals. ing, texting, the Internet and the “boob tube” as it presentations with a lot of colors and sans serif School budget planning is a prime ex- relates to learning. typeface, you’re probably viewing only “sound reformer, the fact that she selected a child- tisan need to win the election over the hood friend to head Alaska’s Department of welfare of this country. And this does not ample of a topic that is worthy of close Did you ever notice that some articles are difficult bytes.” Agriculture when her major qualification speak well for him. scrutiny. Another is personnel costs. Re- to read, hard to sustain interest? Others may grab There’s no merit to accepting a decline in the art of porting on collective bargaining propos- for the position was the fact that she “liked Larry Cary your attention but only for a moment. They are soon publishing, along with this a “dumbing down” of our cows” as a young child, suggests her idea of als before — not after — the deals are Westfield sealed would be a public service and, dismissed as sound bytes with no depth. In contrast, intellect. Reading is good for you. ideally, would aid in governmental ac- countability. SP Elected Officials Thanked In Westfield alone, three of the five CBAs that the district has with its unions For Supporting Recreation Projects expire in June 2009 and, presumably, will Over the past several years, elected exuberance and commitment from not be renegotiated in coming months. I would officials of Scotch Plains have spear- only the coaches and parents, but that of welcome coverage in The Leader of con- headed a movement to improve and cre- Scotch Plains Recreation Director Ray tract negotiation issues. ate opportunities within our community Poerio and members of the township coun- Teresa Moore for our youth in the area of recreation. As cil who were either in attendance or men- Westfield both coach and volunteer, as well as par- tioned in high regard for their hard work Editor’s Note: For the other forms of ents of four young children, my wife and and commitment to our recreation com- compensation, one must read each indi- I were excited over the prospect of much- munity. vidual contract. The contracts are on the needed improvements but were also I publicly thank Ray Poerio, our recre- website, goleader.com/08contracts. The slightly dubious that our children would ation commission, and those members of forms are varied and include items such ever play on the fields in their lifetime. the township council who made a long- as annuities and stipends. We chose the We were both very pleased and surprised term commitment to the youth of our word “bonus” to describe the general at the outcome of those promises. community. category. A spreadsheet from the Depart- Some major accomplishments are the I find it embarrassing that the entire ment of Education is provided, which new turf field at Southside, the two new council did not support these efforts and also lists additional forms of compensa- turf fields and track at the high school, the am not sure why. At the public hearing for tion. Some contracts state compensation improvements on the multi-use fields at the southside field project, Councilman for performance as may be determined by Vo-Tech including the lights, the im- Glover actually abstained from the vote, the board, although no amounts are given. provements and expansion of Jerseyland showing nothing but pure apathy towards We suggest reviewing the editorial page Park and the establishment of Memorial our recreation community. [August 21, page 4] available at Field. Thank you council members Jeff goleader.com. The article “Superinten- I had the opportunity to attend the town Strauss, Nancy Malool, Paulette Coronato dent Contract Excerpts” summarizes ex- youth baseball association awards dinner and Mayor Martin Marks for voting your amples of compensation other than sal- this week and was proud to see such conscience and supporting the needs of ary. The main editorial discusses the im- the community in a truly bipartisan effort. pact of the retirement packages. Fraud Hotline Perhaps Mr. Glover will soon realize that Contract negotiations are not public, voting against the majority for the sake of and we are unable to report on the details U.S. Attorney Chris Christie asks appearing different only goes to show his anyone with a complaint about sus- in progress. It took several months for us indifference, if not antipathy, to the recre- to obtain a copy of the settlement, after pecting wrongdoing by government ation community, and I wish him luck in actors (elected and appointed officials, the fact, between the teachers and the the mayoral election in November as he school board in Scotch Plains-Fanwood. holders of contracts, etc.) to call him at will need it. (973) 645-2700 or call the FBI’s New- OPRA law says it should be provided ark office at (973) 792-3000. Rich Duthie immediately. Under the law, every citizen Scotch Plains has the right to this information. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 18, 2008 Page 5 Political Parties Are Progressive Districting County Government Letters to the Editor In Selection of Obama and Palin Would Mostly Help Democrats Before everyone goes off bickering Also, don’t try to feel you are saving or The county Democrat machine would the county. Just because a freeholder lives Westfield Resident Asks: Obama – An about who they believe is the right ticket damning the world if you vote for one like everyone to believe that districting in Cranford, doesn’t mean that she is the to vote into the White House this coming candidate over the other. It is human county government is “political” and a choice of the voters in the area to repre- November, we all should take a step back nature to take actions that will benefit you Republican initiative “against” Demo- sent them. Democratic Freeholder B.J. Agent of Change? Or Bad to Worse? and first celebrate the progressive nature first, others second. Do not be ashamed crats. What has been left out of the de- Kowalski has never won an election in I was reading last week’s letters to the Anyone who has even a cursory under- of both parties’ tickets our diverse coun- about having these feelings especially if it bate is the fact that there is a Democrat her hometown of Cranford. If county editor, most of which seemed to dispar- standing of economics knows free trade try has had a hand in creating this time goes outside what you thought was your freeholder challenge in the primary ev- government were districted she would age Sarah Palin or the GOP ticket. results in higher living standards for all around. party of choice. Embrace them within ery year. Our current at-large system face real opposition in both a Primary and Senator Obama, a charismatic and trading partners. Democrats sometimes We, as a country, have taken a huge reason as it is a natural protective measure makes it just as impossible for the dis- General Election. highly skilled politician, is attempting to attack McCain because he once admitted leap forward in a socio-political manner. for one’s survival. senters and reformers of the county Using 2003 numbers: Towns in which ride a nebulous promise for change to the that he doesn’t understand economics. I Given that the United States political sys- For example, in Westfield, as long as I Democrat machine to get on their party’s Republican freeholder candidates won White House. The message resonates well guess they prefer a candidate who is not tem is usually a defacto two-party system have lived here, property taxes have gone line as it is for a Republican or an Inde- the election were: Berkeley Heights, because the majority of Americans are honest enough to admit he doesn’t under- when it comes to holding political offices up roughly triple the rate of inflation pendent candidate to get elected in the Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, dissatisfied with President Bush, the stand economics. of importance, we are essentially guaran- every year and I believe will continue to general election. Kenilworth, Mountainside, New Provi- economy and Washington’s partisan poli- Obama has also promised to punish teed that we will have either a black do so until many people are simply taxed The bigger threat to business as usual dence, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, tics. companies that move jobs outside our President or a female Vice President. out of town and are forced to move de- for the county government powerbrokers Springfield, Summit and Westfield. Frankly, I am dissatisfied with Presi- borders. At first blush, this seems like a How great is this moment in time for spite loving the town and owning their is that districting county government A breakdown of registered voters of dent Bush, the economy and Washington’s great idea, but if we think about how it America? We should all reflect upon this homes for many years. would empower Democrats at all levels the above towns by party affiliation is: 54 partisan politics. But I am not sold on will play out, the problem becomes clear. before we start pointing fingers and speak- Further, just like elsewhere, but maybe of government. percent unaffiliated and independent; 22 Obama’s message because I only want For example, if a U.S. based manufac- ing negatively about the candidates we just a bit more hidden, our residents’ Registered Democrats outnumber Re- percent Democrat; 24 percent Republi- change if the candidate selling the turer wants to relocate a factory from the are not voting for come this November. financial problems are being exacerbated publicans 2 to 1 in Union County. Doing can and with a combined total of 106,306 “change” story is sincere, has a plan to U.S. to India in order to reduce labor I am an independent, which I person- due to a terrible economy, mortgage refi- away with the at-large system of electing registered voters. change things for the better and has a costs, but it is prevented from doing so, it ally define as any person who votes their nancing problems and higher jobless freeholders would offer Democrats that Towns in which Democratic freeholder track record of achievement that vali- will be competitively disadvantaged rela- conscience based upon the individual claims. Who is to blame? This is open to are not aligned with the county machine candidates won the election were: dates his ability to implement positive tive to European (and other) competitors. merits and potential of any one candidate debate like everything else in politics as an opportunity to have a chance to take Elizabeth, Hillside, Linden, Plainfield, change. As a result, the U.S. manufacturer goes or ticket. An independent will also al- we have a Republican President, but have back their party and return it to the people. Rahway, Roselle, Union and Winfield. A Most people lean to the left on some out of business because competitors can ways question how each candidate will had a Democratic majority Congress for People such as Mayor Garret Smith of breakdown of registered voters of the issues and to the right on others. It seems sell similar products at a lower cost. The best serve both their personal needs and the past two years. I would say that most Roselle and former freeholder Adrian above towns by party affiliation is: 49 odd for any intelligent person to be com- U.S. workers end up unemployed either the needs of the country as a whole. people have to blame themselves first, Mapp just to name a few. percent unaffiliated and independent; 41 pletely aligned with a political party on way; but now shareholders lose their I always find it humorous and irrespon- politicians second. The numbers in Union County free- percent Democrat and a paltry 10 percent every issue. In spite of this, Senator Obama money and the Treasury loses the tax sible that people always vote along one However, Senator Barack Obama has holder races don’t change much from are Republican. The combined total reg- has never found reason to stand up against dollars that it would have otherwise earned particular party line because it is expected proposed as much as a 5 percent increase year to year. The Democrats win by the istration is 142,600 registered voters. his party and side with Republicans on had the U.S. manufacturer remained com- based upon race, gender, religion, for the top end of income tax rates and same margins. The only thing that causes It is the Democratic leaning towns that any issue. So he is either a simpleton petitive and profitable. ethnicity or economic status. Why does another 5 percent increase in capital gains a fluctuation in freeholder race numbers elect the freeholders that then have abso- devoid of independent thought, which I Another feel good idea that the Demo- individuality go by the wayside when it taxes if he is elected President. As a is the top of the ticket. Presidential and lute power over approximately a quarter doubt, or he is a partisan politician en- crats have been pushing is a punitive tax comes to politics, yet rears its conspicu- Westfielder, it’s a simple matter of math gubernatorial elections bring out more of our property tax bills. Districting county trenched in the ways of Washington. He on oil companies. Just like promising ous distinctiveness in almost everything and not politics for our community. Ris- voters who, more than likely, will vote government would not only offer all is not a candidate looking to shake things “change” against the backdrop of an un- else people do in their decision making, ing property taxes, increased income taxes straight down their party line. county residents’ true representation, no up or reach across the aisle. popular President, punishing “Big Oil” be it professionally or personally? plus increased capital gains taxes means Union County is overwhelmingly matter their party affiliation, but it would Where Obama does embrace change is when people are paying $4 a gallon for Vote for whom you like because of the an acceleration of many Westfield resi- Democratic. If county government was free Democrats from the stranglehold of his continually evolving message, which gas appeals to our emotions. Unfortu- reasons that seem most logical to you and dents’ and businesses’ tax bubble. I vote districted it would have the most benefit their own machine. is always catered to the audience of the nately, there is no Big Bad Mr. Exxon sift through all the negative rhetoric both for a thriving community, not a localized to Democrats. The Republican freeholder Tina Renna day. When speaking to an Israeli audi- determining gas prices and taking parties’ candidates will surely be putting bubble that will most certainly pop. candidates win the race in most of the President, Union County ence, he is for a tough military stance in everyone’s money. Big oil companies out against each other through various Aaron Turnof towns, but the large population of just a Watchdog Association, Inc. the Middle East — but the message like Exxon have millions of shareholders, media outlets in the coming weeks. Westfield few cities outdoes the efforts of the rest of changes when Muslims are in the audi- many of which are small investors. A ence. He is supportive of the lower middle windfall profits tax would be counter to class right up until the point that he finds the protecting property rights of those himself in front of a more educationally investors and is unfair. elite audience where he readily calls the Ignoring the property rights issue, the small town folks, “Americans who cling next questions is how “Big Oil” might STAHL FARELLA to guns and religion and xenophobia out respond to a windfall profit tax. The most of bitterness over lost jobs.” This kind of obvious countermeasure would be keep- Attorneys At Law message du jour brings his sincerity into ing profits below the “windfall” thresh- question. old. This can be done by paying execu- We are in the midst of an economic tives higher salaries and/or pumping less slow down, which by the way, pales in oil out of the ground. Worse still, large oil Criminal Defense comparison to the fiscal disaster heading companies can flee the U.S., relocating toward us unless we can change direction their corporate offices to more tax-friendly and put our nation’s house in order. The nations. Civil & Employment Litigation federal deficit is growing to dangerous The final question is - does Obama levels, personal debt is too high, there is have a sufficient track record of accom- DWI & Municipal Court a trade imbalance and Social Security is plishment to convince us he is fit to be unsustainable in the current form. Obama President? He is obviously a bright guy has yet to articulate an idea or plan that with an Ivy League education. He also will move us off the current course. gives a good speech. But what has he 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 If Obama keeps the promises he’s made, really done? He has never run a business, existing problems will be amplified. He never led a military unit and never cham- 908-301-9001 • www.stahlesq.com wants to limit free trade even though pioned important legislation. There is little growing exports have been the one bright on his resume that qualifies him for the spot in the economy. If free trade is lim- job at hand. ited, it will translate to lost U.S. jobs, Unfortunately, McCain is also a popu- skyrocketing inflation and a lower stan- list who probably won’t attack the budget dard of living. Trade needs to be ex- deficit or take steps to improve the long- panded and this might mean pressuring term financial outlook. Though given the trading partners to behave fairly, like choices, McCain is the best choice. He is forcing China to honor intellectual prop- a sincere man, is willing to fight his party erty and buy software and pharmaceuti- if he believes they are moving in the cals as opposed to stealing them. wrong direction and has a prolific record of service and accomplishment. He also To Reach Us showed good judgment picking an intel- A New Emergency E-Mail - [email protected] ligent, well-liked, financially responsible woman as his VP. For more information, see www.goleader.com/help Peter Ciano Westfield Department in Union.

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She also has performed with the the Chemistry Department and Mr. Olsen will recall how locally ist Merynda Adams on Monday, Sep- New York Grand Opera, New Phil- Passaic River Institute at Montclair built ships and boats, dugouts, canal tember 22. She will play from noon to harmonic, Plainfield Symphony, State University will high- boats, galleys, schooners, 2 p.m. for visitors to the library, lo- Metro Lyric Opera, Opera at Florham light local maritime his- sloops, steamboats, cated at 550 East Broad Street. and the Northeastern Philharmonic. tory at the Westfield His- periaugers and tugboats Ms. Adams made her New York Ms. Adams has appeared at Lincoln torical Society’s program were utilized in day-to-day debut to a sold-out Carnegie Recital Center’s Bruno Walter Auditorium, on Friday, September 26, transportation. Hall as a 1994 winner of the Artists Avery Fisher Hall and off- Broadway in at 7:30 p.m. He also will discuss the International Competition. She is a the long-running musical The Mr. Olsen will present changes urbanization graduate of the Manhattan School of Fantasticks. She has studied at the the findings of his recently brought to the rivers and Music, where she was a merit schol- Hilversumse Conservatorium in the published book, “A Great bays, with the expansion arship student of Kathleen Bride. Netherlands and in 1998 performed in Conveniency – A Maritime of New York’s harbor and For the past decade, Ms. Adams a master class with Paris Opera Orches- FROM RUSSIA WITH SONG…LYRA, an ensemble of Russian singers, will History of the Passaic the rise of Port Newark has been principal harpist of The Or- tra harpist Catherine Michel in Paris. perform in concert tomorrow, Friday, September 19, at 8 p.m. at the All Saints’ River, Hackensack River Kevin Olsen and Elizabethport, and Besides maintaining an active teach- Episcopal Church, 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. Tickets are $20 for adults and Newark Bay,” pub- how suburban growth has Welcome Club Plans ing studio, she is an affiliate artist teacher and $10 for children under 12. They may be purchased at OvationTix, reachable lished by American History Imprints created new opportunities for canoe- at Drew University and has been an through a link on allsaints-spnj.org, or at the door. Attendees may have a pre- of Franklin, Tenn. ing and yachting. Open House Sept. 28 instructor of harp at Seton Hall Univer- concert dinner with the performers, for $10, at 6:30 p.m. They may begin arriving Commencing in the early 1600s with Mr. Olsen will cap his narrative by WESTFIELD – The Westfield Wel- sity. She is featured in the book “Plaza at 6 p.m. To make dinner reservations, call (908) 322-8047. the European exploration of local wa- describing current efforts by the En- come Club will present a Fall Open Weddings,” playing at the nuptials of terways, he will discuss how rivers vironmental Protection Agency and House for new and prospective mem- Donald Trump and Eddie Murphy. Ms. facilitated early settlement and ex- other environmental agencies, includ- bers on Sunday, September 28, from 1 Adams also has performed at engage- Museum to Recall Schools panded the highway network into the ing river clean, landfill capping and to 4 p.m. To respond, contact Maryann ments honoring Colin Powell, Beverly hinterlands. River proximity allowed the development of riverside parks. at [email protected] or Lindsay Sills and Andrea Bocelli. Of Yesteryear on Sunday British forces to raid the area during Free and open to the public, the at (908) 698-4391 for the location of Admission is free and registration the American Revolution, and Ameri- program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the the event. The club is a social organi- is not required. For more informa- WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory colorful illustrations. Merit cards were cans used whaleboats and other local Community Room of the Westfield zation that provides various daytime tion, call the library at (908) 789- House Museum will begin a new given to children to keep as a reward craft to retaliate. Exports from the Municipal Building, located at 425 and evening activities for women and 4090, visit the library’s website, season on Sunday, September 21, for good behavior or school perfor- Meadowlands – cedar logs, hay and East Broad Street. For more informa- their families in Westfield and sur- wmlnj.org, or stop by the library for a with “Primers, Readers and Merit mance. Jean Groszmann of Fanwood wild game – traveled on the water, as tion, call the Westfield Historical So- rounding communities. copy of its quarterly newsletter. Cards” from 2 to 4 p.m., recalling will share her collection of these his- did other 19th-century cargoes such as ciety at (908) 654-1764. the classroom of a bygone era. torical items during this program. Early childhood readers and prim- The Miller-Cory House Museum ers, designed to teach the very young is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Trust Fund Is Established basic reading skills, were filled with Westfield. Admission is $2.50 for adults and $1 for students. Children La Leche to Commence under 4 may attend for free. Sunday’s To Benefit Wil Kehler festivities also will include tours of New Meetings Today the Colonial era farmhouse. WESTFIELD – A trust fund is ible, all the funds will be used to help WESTFIELD – The La Leche Additionally, members of the being established to accept dona- the family. League of Westfield, a breastfeeding museum’s cooking committee will tions on behalf of 5-year-old Wil Contributions may be made to the information and support group, has demonstrate the skills and techniques Kehler and his family. Wil, one of Wil Kehler Fund and sent to: P. Jef- announced a new series of four involved in 18th-century open-hearth Doug and Lane Kehler’s triplet chil- frey Christakos, Westfield Wealth monthly meetings beginning today, cooking, using authentic recipes and dren, has been diagnosed with os- Management, LLC, 415 South Av- Thursday, September 18, at 10 a.m. at seasonal foods. Taste treats will be teosarcoma in his left femur. Os- enue, West, Westfield, N.J. 07090. 1 Black Birch Road in Scotch Plains. offered for sampling. teosarcoma is a rare and malignant The Kehlers have expressed appre- This month’s topic is “The Mul- For more information on museum form of bone cancer. ciation to their family, friends and tiple Advantages of Breastfeeding to programs, to make a reservation or to Wil is the grandson of Jeri Priscoe, community for the support they have Mother and Baby.” Experienced, new schedule a school or scout tour, call Alice Kehler and the late Gary Kehler. received. and expectant mothers are all invited, the museum weekday mornings at He must undergo 30 weeks of treat- and children are always welcome. (908) 232-1776. ment, including 19 weeks of chemo- Hetfield House to Begin Ample time will be allotted for therapy at Memorial Sloan-Kettering questions during and after the discus- Baseball Memorabilia Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York. Sale of Mums Today sion. A library and reprints are avail- After three months of chemo, Wil MOUNTAINSIDE – The historic able, and refreshments will be served. On Tap at Chelsea will undergo limb-salvage surgery, Hetfield House, located adjacent to For more information, call any of FANWOOD – A program on base- at best, or above-knee amputation, the Mountainside Public Library on the four group leaders: Michelle at ball memorabilia will take place on at worst, to repair his leg after re- Constitution Plaza, will feature its (908) 687-2518, Ronnie at (908) 964- Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. at moval of the tumor. Either option traditional mum sale today through 1360, De at (908) 233-7164 or Mari Chelsea Assisted Living, located at will result in intensive physical re- Sunday, September 18 to 21. An open at (908) 233-6513. 295 South Avenue in Fanwood. habilitation and future surgeries to house with tours is set for Sunday. Baseball historian Tom Shanker account for Wil’s growth. While Wil’s Hanging plants and some other floral will present his collection of memo- sarcoma team at MSKCC offers a selections will be available. rabilia and vast knowledge of base- good prognosis, the road to get there On Saturday and Sunday, October Back to school Family savings ball history and lore. He also will will be long and difficult. 18 and 19, the Hetfield House will answer questions. Light refreshments Wil’s mother currently is out of again be part of the “Four Centuries in will be served. To respond, call (908) work caring for her son. His father a Weekend” tour. A pie-baking contest 654-5200. will continue teaching at Westfield will highlight that Sunday’s festivities, High School, although leaving with ribbons awarded to the winners. coaching and tutoring to others. 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SEEKING ACCEPTANCE? ENCOURAGEMENT? INSPIRATION? First Congregational Church invites you to join us for a special Open House Sunday, September 21 10 a.m. Worship Service led by Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea, Senior Minister Rev. Joy Mounts, Associate Minister Tour the church facilities and meet with representatives of our many ministries following the service We offer... Joyful, Thought-Provoking Worship Church School Child Care Youth & Adult Choirs Bible Study Outreach Opportunities Youth Fellowship Mission Trips Midday Musicales Family Winter Weekend Multi-Generational Activities ...and much, much more! All are welcome! First Congregational Church 125 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2494 www.fccofwestfield.org Member, The United Church of Christ A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 18, 2008 Page 7 Holy Trinity Church Offers Fanny Wood Day Festival Fall Sessions of Rainbows To Take Place This Sunday WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity groups. Sessions run from 30 min- By SUZETTE F. STALKER Corp. leading the Parade on Wheels. Roman Catholic Church will host utes to an hour, depending on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times At 12:15 p.m., longtime borough resi- Rainbows sessions this fall for resi- age of the children. In addition to FANWOOD – For the 13th year dents Dyke and Cena Pollitt will be dents of Westfield, Scotch Plains, having discussion time, the chil- this Sunday, September 21, the Bor- introduced as this year’s Mr. and Mrs. Fanwood, Mountainside, Cranford, dren play games, do art projects, ough of Fanwood will celebrate its Fanwood. Additionally, the children’s Garwood and Clark. Sessions will sing and write in their journals. past and present at Fanny Wood Day, amusement area will open at this time. be held at the Holy Trinity Gram- Rainbows is offered free of charge to be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Shortly afterwards, at 12:30 p.m., mar School, located at 336 First regardless of school enrollment, re- South and Martine Avenues in the the winners of the parade will be Street in Westfield. ligious affiliation or town of resi- community’s downtown. announced, plus judging will take An international, non-profit pro- dence. To register a child or teen- Named for a folklore figure de- place of a pie-baking contest spon- gram, Rainbows fosters emotional ager for the fall 2008 program, visit picted as a fashionable Victorian sored by Panettone’s. Pies must be healing among children grieving a westfieldrainbows.org, where an woman, the annual festival has be- delivered by 11:30 a.m. that morning loss from a life-altering event, in- online web registration form is avail- come an autumn tradition in Fanwood, in a round pie dish at least nine inches cluding death, divorce, separation, able, or call Westfield Rainbows offering a potpourri of activities for in diameter to Panettone’s, located at illness or other painful family tran- Coordinator Mike Meriton at (908) residents and visitors of all ages. 42-A South Martine Avenue in sitions. Begun in 1983, it has grown 720-7044. A classic car show will get under- Fanwood, with a five-inch by seven- to include programs in 49 states and For more information about the way at 11 a.m., and vendors will open inch index card bearing the recipe. 16 other countries. Rainbows program or if interested their booths for business. Addition- The pies must contain fresh, frozen The program is offered to chil- in helping as an adult volunteer fa- ally, registration will begin at 11:15 or canned fruit as a primary ingredient dren ages 5 to 12, with special ex- cilitator, e-mail Mr. Meriton at a.m. for the Parade on Wheels, in and have a “dough” bottom crust, with ceptions for 4-year-olds based on [email protected] or call ANYONE CAN WIN…The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club kicks off its which children from preschool to age any type top. Pies must be made en- maturity. Sessions are planned for (908) 720-7044. Mega 50/50 Community Share Raffle. Prizes will be drawn at the club’s meeting 12 are invited to decorate their bi- tirely by one contestant. This contest teenagers as well. Adults also can on Wednesday, December 10, including a first prize of $6,000. Tickets may be cycles, wagons or other non-motor- is open to all Union County residents, participate in the program at the Rotary Commences purchased from any Rotary Club member. Pictured, Tom Cusmano, raffle ized modes of transportation. The and pies will be auctioned at 3:30 p.m. same time as their children, in an chairman, and Club President Janet Strunk show the kickoff poster to fellow line will form at LaGrande and to benefit the Fanwood Rescue Squad. adult discussion group that follows Mega 50/50 Raffle Rotarians at their September 3 meeting. Martine Avenues, with the parade For more information, call Tricia a similar session outline as the one SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- kicking off at 11:45 a.m. Nering at (908) 322-5206. for the children. Scotch Plains Rotary Club on Septem- FCC to Welcome Visitors Opening ceremonies will commence Additional activities throughout the Anticipated to start on October ber 3 kicked off its Mega 50/50 Com- at noon, with the Union County day will include a concert by Full 14, the program will run through munity Share Raffle, which it has con- Sheriff’s Color Guard and Union Count Band at 1:15 p.m., the award- November/December. It will con- ducted for many years. At Open House on Sunday County Police, Fire and Pipe and Drum ing of classic car show prizes at 2:15 sist of six, one-hour sessions on A total of 2,000 tickets will be sold, p.m., and an ice cream-eating contest Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in with the first prize being $6,000. Tick- WESTFIELD – The First Congre- nior Minister Mark Boyea. Church Blood Drive to Be Held sponsored by the Double Dipper Café. the fall, with six additional sessions ets are $10 each, with half the cost gational Church will host an open school and childcare are provided dur- This contest will be held in front of planned for the spring of 2009. being directed to local charitable or- house this Sunday, September 21, at ing the service for children of all ages. At Fanwood Festival Double Dipper, located at 38-A South The program is based on children ganizations. 10 a.m. to welcome visitors and pro- Youngsters in preschool through FANWOOD – Robert Sommerich Martine Avenue in Fanwood. providing peer support to each other. Prizes will be drawn at the Rotary spective members. All individuals and middle school are led to their class- of Fanwood will chair an annual blood Rounding out the festivities, at 4:30 Small groups meet to discuss topics Club’s evening meeting on Wednes- families who are seeking a new faith rooms following the children’s sermon; drive for New Jersey Blood Services p.m., will be the judging of the sec- ranging from anger and guilt to for- day, December 10, at Snuffy’s community are invited to attend. infant care is provided in the crib room. (NJBS) this Sunday, September 21, ond annual “Build-a-Birdhouse Con- giveness. This is not counseling or Pantagis Renaissance restaurant in The event will afford visitors an Directly after the service, a coffee during the Fanny Wood Day festival test,” sponsored by the Fanwood En- therapy, but rather designed as a Scotch Plains. opportunity to experience a traditional hour will be held in the church’s Patton in Fanwood. vironmental Commission and open nurturing environment to allow the Tickets may be purchased from Congregational worship, led by Se- Auditorium. Members of the church’s The festival will take place from 11 to all ages. Birdhouses must be hand- children to share their experiences any Rotary Club member. For more Education, Outreach and Christian a.m. to 5 p.m. at South and Martine made with bird-friendly materials, and support one another. information, call Raffle Chairman Newcomers’ Activities Invitation boards will be available to Avenues. There will be an NJBS should be able to withstand weather Adult volunteers are trained as Tom Cusmano at (908) 322-8266 or answer questions. Tours of the church bloodmobile parked by the Fanwood conditions for at least a year, and be “loving listeners” to facilitate the visit fsprotary.org. Get Underway Today buildings also will be offered. train station from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. equipped with a suitable mounting MOUNTAINSIDE – The The First Congregational Church Now 93, Mr. Sommerich has for mechanism. Two prizes will be Mountainside Newcomers Club has is a member of the United Church of many years recruited blood donors awarded, one in the category for those announced a series of activities, be- Christ. Its membership includes a for NJBS, the blood center that sup- under age 13, and one in the general Synagogue to Present Film ginning today, Thursday, September broad mix of denominational back- plies blood products and services to category for ages 13 and up. 18, when the book group will discuss grounds, including Roman Catholic, 60 hospitals throughout the state. He Contest entries should be dropped Covering Munich Tragedy “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, cites blood donations with having off with the registration form by 3 Next Thursday, September 25, Lutheran and Quaker. saved his life during heart surgery p.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 19, WESTFIELD AREA – The Acad- well as other interviews with Ger- members will have a private exercise Located at 125 Elmer Street in five years ago. at the Fanwood Memorial Library emy Award-winning documentary man and Israeli officials. class at the Bar Method in Summit. Westfield, the church is accessible by Persons with questions about medi- during regular library hours. One Day In September, featuring This event is part of the Israel Docu- On Sunday, October 5, members and a wheelchair ramp. Infrared listening cal eligibility may call NJBS at 1- Registration forms are available Michael Douglas, will be shown on mentary Film Festival organized by their families will get together for the devices are available for the hearing (800) 933-BLOOD (2566). Organiza- online at fanwoodec.org. They also Thursday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m. the Community Israel Support Com- second annual Family Fun Day. impaired. For further information, call tions or businesses interested in spon- may be obtained at the Fanwood Me- at Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah, lo- mittee (with members from Congre- All new residents of Mountainside the church office at (908) 233-2494 soring a blood drive may call (732) morial Library, the Scotch Plains Pub- cated at 111 Valley Road in Clark. gation Beth Israel of Scotch Plains, and all established residents who or visit fccofwestfield.org. 220-7000 or access nybloodcenter.org. lic Library and Fanwood Borough Hall. The film recounts how heavily armed Temple Beth O’r/Beth Torah of Clark, have experienced a change in Palestinian terrorists stormed the Temple Beth-El/Mekor Chayim of lifestyle (such as the birth or adop- Olympic Village in Munich, Germany Cranford and Temple Emanu-El of tion of a baby, change in employ- before dawn on September 5, 1972 Westfield). The film festival is among ment or change in marital status) are and took hostage 11 Israeli athletes, multiple events being held to cel- invited to join the club. Edward J. Hobbie, Esq. and the events leading to the failed ebrate the 60th anniversary of the The club is a social organization rescue operation that ended with the State of Israel this year. that hosts various social activities to is pleased to announce that deaths of all the Israeli hostages. The screening of the documentary help attendees make connections with Actual footage from the time is is open to the public. Admission is fellow residents and the community. woven together with interviews of $3 per person and $5 for two people. For more information about the the wives of some of the athletes and Students may attend for free. Re- club or how to join, contact Berri his son Mark E. Hobbie, Esq. an interview with the lone surviving freshments will be included. For Duswalt at (908) 654-0974 or terrorist. The film also includes tele- more information or reservations, [email protected]. Further informa- vision broadcasts of the events by call Julia at (732) 381-8403 or Janice tion on club activities is available at has joined the firm in the General Practice of Law at (732) 381-4724. mountainsidenewcomers.org. Jim McKay and Peter Jennings, as Specializing in Elder Law, Wills, Trusts, Estates & Real Estate Law 476 South Avenue, East Cranford, NJ 07016 908-276-4777

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WL 9/18/08 ©2008 Panera Bread. All rights reserved. Page 8 Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scholarship Corp. Names McKinley Elementary Area Students Semifinalists School Honors Its Past AREA – Officials of the National tion. WESTFIELD –McKinley Elemen- so that when they walk the halls of Merit Scholarship Corporation About 90 percent of the semifinal- tary School in Westfield has decided McKinley, the stories, on display, (NMSC) have announced the names ists are expected to attain finalist use this 100th birthday year to re- would be like a walk back in time, a of approximately 16,000 semifinal- standing, and approximately half of member and honor all members of patchwork quilt of written memo- ists in the 54th annual National Merit the finalists will win a National Merit the community who have walked the ries,” she added. Scholarship Program. Included Scholarship, earning the Merit halls of McKinley. Though the stories will be varied, among those names are multiple Scholar title. This centennial year, McKinley the one thing they will all have in Westfield and Scotch Plains students. Three types of National Merit decided to honor the past, as well as common is how, since the doors These academically talented high Scholarship awards will be offered the present, with a kickoff celebra- opened 100 years ago, the McKinley school seniors have an opportunity in the spring of 2009. tion this past Friday under the theme community has always been a school to continue in the competition for Every finalist will compete for one “A community of learners.” that encouraged and nurtured learn- some 8,200 National Merit Scholar- of 2,500 National Merit $2,500 Principal Claudia Andreski and her ing and community participation. ships, worth more than $35 million, Scholarships that will be awarded on staff created the theme to help show In addition to the kickoff party, which will be offered next spring. a state representational basis. the student body that for the past 100 other events are in the works for the In Scotch Plains, Scotch Plains- HAIR’S TO YOU…Eight-year-old Grace Cash, a third grader at Franklin Elemen- years, many people have walked the upcoming year to further honor tary School in Westfield, cut off 10 inches of her hair this summer to donate to Locks Fanwood High School student Aus- Wardlaw Seeks of Love. Locks of Love is a public, non-profit organization that provides hairpieces halls of McKinley, and each of those McKinley’s past. tin Pfundheller was named along to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 former students, as well as the present The first fundraiser, going on now, with Union County Magnet High Vendors for Fall Fair who suffer from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. ones, have helped make McKinley is the “History Walk” campaign. This School, of Scotch Plains, students EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge School what it is today. event is being offered to anyone who Nicholas Chartrain, Richard Sun, School, located at 1295 Inman Av- Their contributions –whether aca- would like to leave a lasting impres- Chandler Sy and Mengou Zhu. enue in Edison, is seeking vendors to ‘Friends’ Seek Donations, demic, creative or being active par- sion at McKinley. In Westfield, Westfield High present their quality merchandise, ticipants of the community – have Brick pavers can be purchased and School students Devin Cline, Alice crafts and goods at the annual Fall helped carry on a tradition of caring personalized for $35-$75. These bricks Li, William Perry, Samantha Ritter, Fair on Saturday, October 18, from Volunteers For Book Sale and learning. will then be installed into a brick walk- Moira Smith and Alan Workman 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In an effort to try and reconnect way that will lead up to the school. were named semifinalists. Applications and further informa- FANWOOD – The Friends of the erwise un-saleable condition. All con- with former students, Mrs. Andreski Other centennial events include To be considered for a Merit Schol- tion about Fall Fair may be obtained Fanwood Memorial Library are seek- tributions are tax-deductible. has extended an open invitation to all guest speaker assemblies, a hand- arship award, semifinalists must ful- by calling Nancy Levine at (908) ing donations of used books, audio Donations will be accepted on alumni, former teachers and staff to painted mural project that all fill multiple requirements to advance 229-9891 or e-mailing books, compact disks and DVDs in Monday and Tuesday, September 22 write or e-mail her about their memo- McKinley students will be involved to the finalist level of the competi- [email protected]. clean, saleable condition for their and 23, from 1 to 8 p.m., and on rable experiences while attending with and lots of McKinley centennial annual fund-raising book sale. Wednesday, September 24, from 10 McKinley School. branded merchandise for sale. All types of fiction, non-fiction, a.m. to 1 p.m., at Forest Road Park on “I would love to get as many re- Stories can be e-mailed to cookbooks and children’s books in Forest Road off Midway Avenue in sponses as possible,” she said. “The [email protected]. JOSEPH DELLA BADIA JR., ESQ. hardcover and soft cover, as well as Fanwood. Tax receipts will be pro- ideal scenario would be that I get Alums should include name, year of audio-video materials, are welcome. vided upon request. representation, in written form, from graduation and contact information, ATTORNEY AT LAW The Friends cannot accept textbooks, The sale will be held in the Forest every graduating class since along with a personal story. encyclopedias, condensed books, Road Park building. A preview for McKinley School has been open. An end-of-the-year open house SERVING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT NEW JERSEY magazines or books in moldy or oth- Friends members will take place on “These letters would be a written party currently is being discussed, Thursday, September 25, from 3 to 7 time capsule for the students to read and all will be welcome. p.m. Individuals may join the Friends group at the door. An individual mem- RUSSO & DELLA BADIA, LLC bership is $15 and is valid for one year. The book sale will be open to the 554 S. Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039 general public on Friday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 973-597-9696 www.russodellabadia.com September 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 28, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday will be $5- Family Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate per-bag day. Municipal Court Matters, The Friends also are looking for Wills and Trusts, Environmental Law, Municipal Law, volunteers to help with the sale and Construction Law organize donations prior to the event. 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Reservations Required (no names needed) Cake for all, donated by Bovella's Pastry Shoppe. www.westfieldynj.org Call: (908) 272-0200 1:30-4:00 pm FREE Refreshments will be served - activities for everyone! 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ Family Swim, Obstacle Course, Chair Massage, Open to the public. No need to register. Paid Bulletin Board Fitness Activities, Arts & Crafts and more! A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 18, 2008 Page 9 Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month WESTFIELD – Sherryl Pascal, Mrs. Sherryl Pascal, Mrs. New Jersey Ameri- New Jersey American Beauty 2008, can Beauty 2008. remembers the day clearly that she was The organization is there for those in told she had thyroid need of support – cancer. For a cancer from finding a doc- that is mislabeled as tor to educating one the “easy cancer,” and their family the the two years of bat- facts about thyroid tling the disease was cancer and what to no walk in the park. expect. They also Even after enter- raise money for a ing remission, the massive amount of twice-a-year testing research. makes it challeng- Sadly, this can- ing to move past the cer is very often fear of recurrence overlooked, but if CALLING ALL ARTISTS...The Woman’s Club of Westfield’s art show and that eventually happened last fall. Not you drive by the “Pink House” on silent auction, taking place in November, will benefit the volunteer rescue squad. Work can be submitted starting September 30. Standing, from left to right, are to mention the long-term side effects Westfield Avenue, with the fence adorn Club President Dolores Geisow, art show chairperson Jennifer Principato and and wear and tear on the body from the in turquoise ribbon, you can help make club member Ann Weiss. purposeful hyperthyroidism. a difference. The body is constantly artificially Donations are being accepted there, overworked and overheated, causing and you can also help yourself to a BACK TO SCHOOL…On September 3, students returned to Holy Trinity Club to Host Art Show the body to dry up the bones, hair, skin. thyroid cancer wrist band or go to the Interparochial School’s Westfield campus. Holy Trinity Catholic School offers a For women, some suffer from en- Thyca web-site, www.thyca.org, and curriculum for grades Pre-K to eighth grade. dometriosis and irritability due to the donate online. Westfield is an amazing To Benefit Rescue Squad connection between thyroid function community. It is my honor as Mrs. New WESTFIELD –The Woman’s Club and notification of acceptance made and female hormonal balance. Jersey to attend the Thyca convention UCC Course Helps People of Westfield will host an art show by November 5. All selected artwork There are now an estimated 37,340 and show them how much we care. and silent auction as part of its fall will be on display at Westfield High Americans a year being diagnosed with Paid Bulletin Board Produce ‘Effective’ Writing fundraiser to benefit the Westfield School on November 11 from 7 to 10 thyroid cancer. Thyca (www.thyca.org) Rescue Squad on Tuesday, Novem- p.m. and will be auctioned at the end is the Thyroid Cancer Survivors asso- WF Math Students CRANFORD – Those who wish to sentences for enhanced readability and ber 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Westfield of the night. ciation. On October 17-19, in St. Louis, maximize their writing skills can take a building paragraphs that are unified, High School. The show is free and In addition, a 50/50 raffle will be Mo., Thyca will be holding its 11th Place First In County non-credit, professional development coherent and complete. open to the public. held, and tickets will be sold at the annual Thyroid Cancer Survivors Con- WESTFIELD – Five eighth grade course, “Effective Writing,” this fall at Participants will obtain practical, For artists interested in submit- door. All funds raised throughout ference. Over 25 doctors in endocrinol- students ended their intermediate Union County College’s Cranford Cam- hands-on instruction. Assignments will ting their work, a form can be re- the evening will be used as part of ogy, surgery & nuclear medicine will school experience by placing first in pus. feature writing and grammatical exer- quested at Woman’s Club Fall Fundraiser ben- be speaking, including guest speaker, Union County and 24th among 191 “Effective Writing” is a comprehen- cises dealing with the approach to de- [email protected]. efiting the Westfield Volunteer Res- schools in New Jersey in the State sive course designed for people in the veloping a variety of written docu- People can also pick up an entry cue Squad. Brunner Conducts Math League Contest. workforce, as well as for those who are ments – all in an open, accepting, non- form at The Westfield Municipal The Woman’s Club will begin to According to the Math League, enrolled in higher-education programs judgmental environment. Building (recreation office), collect submitted works beginning Clothing Drive which has been in existence since or seeking to enter a career field, as well While students typically have a range Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood September 30, through November 1. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Howard 1977, “The contest for intermediate as for those who want to hone their of backgrounds and educational levels, or Cranford Public Libraries, the Those interested may mail appli- B. Brunner Elementary School PTA school students challenges them with skills in planning to write a book or they share a common need for strength- Westfield Rescue Squad, Evalyn cations ahead of time to: P.O. Box will hold a clothing drive on Septem- questions that may cover exponents, other publication. ening their writing skills for enhanced Dunn’s Gallery on South Avenue, 2428, Westfield, N.J. 07091. For ber 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to benefit fractions, reciprocals, decimals, rates, The course addresses ways to target communication. Prudential New Jersey Properties on more information, e-mail the school PTA initiatives. ratios, percents, angle measurement, a reading audience based on the pur- “Effective Writing” will be offered North Avenue or Byco Repro and [email protected], call Acceptable items include clean, us- perimeter and basic roots, among pose, message and style of writing con- from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Art on North Avenue in Garwood. Ann at (908) 233-6733 or Jennifer at able and wearable clothing (men’s, other facts. tent. Students will gain an understand- September 25 through November 13 at There is no fee to submit a piece for (908) 317-4730. women’s and children’s), shoes and “These contests encourage a vari- ing of proper word selection, the use of the college’s Cranford Campus. the art show, and all works in all To become a volunteer, stop in and accessories (handbags, belts, scarves, ety of problem-solving skills and the apostrophe, eliminating unneces- For more information or to register, media will be considered for the show. meet the crew at the headquarters at ties, hats), soft household items (bed- methods to improve students’ abili- sary words, sentence structure and punc- call the college’s Division of Economic Individual works submitted will 355 Watterson Street in Westfield or ding, curtains, tablecloths, towels), ties and understanding of mathemati- tuation, avoiding run-on sentences, sub- Development and Continuing Educa- be viewed by a selection committee contact them at (908) 233-2500. stuffed animals and toys. cal connections, while having fun.” ject-verb agreement, placing words in tion at (908) 709-7600. Items need to be contained in plastic bags and dropped off at Howard B. Oratory Prep School Brunner Elementary School, located at 721 Westfield Road in Scotch Plains, OPTIMIST Club of Westfield under the kindergarten awning before Announces Open Houses 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 20. AREA — Kevin Donnelly, Admis- ebrated its 100-year anniversary. Note that due to a lack of storage, Thanks supporters of sions director of Oratory Preparatory For more information, call the ad- early drop-offs cannot be accepted. Optimist Club (OP) School at One Beverly Road in missions office at (908) 273-5771, For more information, contact Project Graduation – BASH ’08 Summit, has issued an invitation to extension 11, or visit the school’s Jeni at (908) 889-1636 or Of Westfield interested students and their families website at oratoryprep.org. [email protected]. to attend the school’s upcoming open The school year is once again upon us and plans are already underway for the all-night, drug and alcohol free houses. graduation party for the Westfield High School senior class on June 22, 2009. Project Graduation BASH will The all-boys Catholic day school celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2009. will hold its first open house on Sun- SKY HIGH OIL PRICES? day, September 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Over the past 19 years, approximately 85% of the graduating class students have attended Project Graduation - and the second on Wednesday, Octo- Convert to a Burnham Gas Boiler Today and $AVE! BASH, the substance-free celebration sponsored by the OPTIMIST Club of Westfield. ber 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. “Our open houses are informal in The OPTIMIST Club would like to thank the many individuals and businesses for their support and nature,” Mr. Donnelly said. “Junior and senior boys lead 20-minute tours IndependenceTM contributions to help provide a safe environment for the 2008 senior class to celebrate graduation. of the building and share their OP TM • Gas-fired steam Series 2 2008 Senior Parent Contributions: Over $20,000 experience,” he said. “Then, the pro- or water boiler spective students and their families • Gas-fired water assemble in the gymnasium, where • Up to 83% boiler Class of 2008 Student Contribution: $2,000 all facets of the school are repre- efficient • Up to 83% sented in a fair-like atmosphere.” • Reliable cast iron efficient Co-Sponsor - $3,000 Platinum Sponsor - $1,500 Teachers, moderators, coaches and sectional design • Natural draft Westfield Recreation Department Westfield High School PTSO administrators will be on hand to an- • Reliable cast iron Rotary Club of Westfield swer specific questions. sectional design Gold Sponsor - $1,000 “It’s never too early for a family to Boosters - $100 Fairview Cemetery 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro see what we offer in the way of aca- Scott Seib Westfield Area YMCA demic curriculum, sports, clubs and John A. Aiello activities. We’re proud of how we Plumbing & Heating Westfield Service League Anzelone Associates, LLC individualize education at Oratory. Arthur Attenasio, Esq. You’re never just a number here,” he Westfield, NJ Silver Sponsor - $500 B. Kubick Opticians said. Acorn Financial Boyle Event Planning Group, LLC Oratory Prep, a Roman Catholic, 908-654-1818 Copies Now Brunner Opticians college preparatory school for boys License Number: 6548 Mack Camera & Video Service Ciarrocca & Ciarrocca in grades 7 to 12, has recently cel- PNC Bank Dave Rossi Photography Schering-Plough Corporation Downtown Westfield Corporation Wachovia Securities Garwood Shop Rite Hershey’s Subs & Delicatessen Bronze Sponsor - $250 Hudson City Savings Bank Adlers Jewelers Infantino Brothers Disposal Co. What can Saint Peter's Prep Baci Hair Studio J. Winthrop & Co. Jewelers Buontempo Realty & Insurance Juxtapose Gallery offer you that Christine Cosenza State Farm Insurance Agency Mojave Grille/Isabella’s/Theresa’s Coldwell Banker Realtors - Arlene Post Joe & Lyn Mudd no other high school Cosimo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria On Your Mark Productions David Leiz Custom Woodworking Racquets Etc. in New Jersey can? Ferraro’s Restaurant Rosie’s Wine Bar Finestein & Malloy, Esq. Salon Visage Galaxy Coach Inc. Scott Seib Plumbing & Heating A Jesuit Education. Gersch Orthodontics The Fleder Family Gold Medal Fitness Westfield Inn Best Western Joe DeMaio/Torin Rutner Oral Surgery Westfield Pediatric Dental Group Visit Saint Peter's Prep during our Fall Open House and find out why young men from Limani Seafood Grill 109 communities in New Jersey and New York have chosen a Jesuit education and call Prep Moving Mavens Friends The Portasoft Company Inc. Alpha Auto Insurance "a second home." Stuarts Audio Baron’s Drug Store Top Line Appliance Brick Oven FALL OPEN HOUSE Town Bank Sam Cugno-Figaro Hair Styling Weldon Materials Inc. Kings Supermarkets SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 „2:00 - 4:00PM Vince & Sally Wilt Rita’s Trader Joe’s Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. SAINT PETER’S PREP EDUCATING MEN OF COMPETENCE, CONSCIENCE AND COMPASSION SINCE 1872 For more information about the OPTIMIST Club and Project Graduation contact us at: 144 GRAND STREET, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302 OPTIMIST Club Project Graduation – BASH: P.O. Box 2213 Westfield, N.J. 07091 201.434.4400 „ WWW.SPPREP.ORG http://westfieldnj.com/optimist

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By FRED LECOMTE sive capped by six yellow flags, in- opposing team never got one yellow Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cluding double yellows to Joe is kind of strange.” said Raider Head A fired up team of Scotch Plains- D’Annunzio and freshman Travis Coach Tom Breznitsky. “However, Fanwood High School boys staggered Cortes. It was then that the Raiders our boys fought hard. The field con- a good Cranford soccer squad, 1-0, in realized that they had a formidable ditions were very, very difficult but Cranford on September 13. The task ahead. they were not going to be denied. Raider offensive plan, despite seven “When the officiating looks to take Once again, our depth precept pre- yellow cards, was to play tough and control of the game. The game is vailed bringing in Brownstein. Nice scrappy, and the chance to win would about the players, it’s not about the calm, cool, collect finish; we get the be favorable. coaches, it’s not about the officials one, that’s all we need.” That chance presented itself when and today it was about an official. It’s The second half, however, belonged junior forward Justin Brownstein kind of ironic that we got seven yel- to the Raiders and it showed with came off the bench and chipped in the lows, two double yellows and the meaningful shots on goal, in addition winning goal midway through the to constant pressure in the goal area. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times second half. The Raider defense was See photos of Sports: Then, after a scramble, the ball shifted CONFUSING THE SHABAZZ BULLDOGS…The Blue Devils confused the Bulldogs with their fine use of a spread very tenacious and goalie Anthony into an open area where Brownstein offense. Receiver Jihaad Billups grabs a pass from quarterback Tony DiIorio. Zukofsky was credited with eight on www.goleader.com got a fortunate break. The ball took a saves. Scott Boyer made five saves Westfield/MXS Football bounce off the defenders head onto for Cranford. SPF/Cranford Boys Soccer Brownstein, who then slipped past JOHNSON GETS 192-YDS, 3 TDs, DiIORIO 111YDS, 2 TDs The 2-0 Raiders withstood several Westfield/SPF Girls Soccer him and chipped a shot past the keeper Cougar attacks early in the first half Westfield/Union Field Hockey into an empty net. and found themselves on the defen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Blue Devil Gridders Crumble M. X. Shabazz Bulldogs, 33-8

By DAVID B. CORBIN kinks out,” said DiIorio. completions. Defensive end Willie Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I thought it worked well! It’s our Johnson made a pair of fumble recov- Senior running back Ricardo first time doing it in a real game. We eries, one that set up the Blue Devils’ Johnson and senior quarterback Tony will get better at it,” Blue Devil Head third touchdown. Mike Clark recorded DiIorio accounted for 303 of the Blue Coach Jim DeSarno said. “It’s a work a two-yard sack and junior Brian Devils’ 311 rushing yards and all five in progress. We put this in during the Henry nailed the Bulldog kickoff re- touchdowns in Westfield’s 33-8 crum- summer to take advantage with our ceiver at the Shabazz 12-yard line. bling of the Malcolm X. Shabazz High skill players.” “Our defensive line was awesome. School football team at Untermann The Blue Devils’ defense yielded They played against a big line. They Field in Newark on September 13. But 46 yards on the ground in the first half were in the backfield all day. They are another story was the Blue Devils’ and stuffed the Bulldogs for no ground used to seeing some of the crossing- defense that kept the Bulldogs’ wheels yardage in the second half, while type blocks that Shabazz does,” coach spinning with only 46 yards on the allowing 33 yards in the air on three CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 ground and 33 yards in the air. Johnson carried the ball 27 times for 192 yards and touchdown runs of 27, 7 and 44 yards, respectively. DiIorio completed 10 of 18 pass at- tempts for 57 yards, including an Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times interception, and rushed for 111 yards CHIPPING IN THE WINNING GOAL…Scotch Plains-Fanwood junior forward Justin Brownstein, No. 18 boots the ball with respective touchdown runs of 1 past the Cranford keeper for the winning score in the second half. yard and 28 yards. Senior wide receiver Chris Sheehan had four receptions for 29 yards and COSTELLO, KRONICK, HANDZA NOTCH 1 GOAL EACH senior receiver Brett DeFazio grabbed three for 20 total yards. Seniors Jihaad Billups and Craig Dyer had a recep- tion of five and four yards, respec- Lady Soccer Blue Devils Stun tively, and one of DiIorio’s comple- tions netted minus one yard. The Blue Devils used a no-huddle system, with their spread offense, and Hosting SPF Raider Girls, 3-0 mixed their running and passing plays well in the first half. Of the 33 offen- sive plays, DiIorio completed seven By DAVID B. CORBIN failed to capitalize. The Raiders then penetrated the goal. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times took charge in the second half with a In the meantime with 5:56 remain- of 11 for 43 yards, ran 10 himself for Waiting for the chance to settle a 13-shot shelling of Blue Devil goalie ing, Costello tapped the ball into the 104 yards and handed off 12 times to score after a 1-0 defeat in the Union Anna Ridings. Even though Raider box where Kronick made a touch and Johnson, who darted 76 yards. County Tournament championship Katie Cornacchia launched seven slipped it in for the score. “We have been working all sum- game last year, the Westfield High shots, including one that deflected “I got a great ball in the center and mer on it (no huddle). We are getting School girls soccer team capitalized off the far post and another that I had time. I took my touch and tried the hang of it, a couple of miscalls on the signals but we will work those on three opportunities to hand host Ridings smothered at the line, none CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Scotch Plains-Fanwood a 3-0 defeat on September 15. A left-to-right pass from sopho- more Katie Ponce, who was charging WESTFIELD down the center of the field, gave BASEBALL LEAGUE (WBL) sophomore Samantha Costello the opportunity to rip a right-to-left shot ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING past the outstretched arms of Raider goalie Jackie Law, giving the Blue THURS. OCTOBER 2nd - 8:00pm Devils a 1-0 lead with 6:37 left in the first half At the Westfield Municipal Building: “I knew that if I stayed wide, no one would mark me because they Community Room would be guarding the center. I got the ball and luckily I got it in the The WBL would like to announce its annual public meeting for goal,” Costello explained. the 2009 baseball season. Anyone interested in addressing the But it was also the 1-2 punch of board is welcome to attend the meeting or contact the board senior Tara Handza and sophomore directly at [email protected]. Hannah Kronick that gave the Blue Devils an edge in ball control in the The following individuals have been nominated for the first half. On three occasions, Kronick appeared to have a clear shot at the WBL Board of Directors for the 2009 season: Raiders’ goal. Raider back Delia TITLE NAME McGee managed to get a foot on PRESIDENT Leo White Kronick’s first shot. VICE PRESIDENT Phil Russo “I took one touch too many and she was right there,” said Kronick. SECRETARY Ron Greenberg Law made a great diving save on FIELD SCHEDULE/UMPIRES Gary Fox her second shot and defender SUMMER TRAVEL Al Rabinowitz We insure all drivers Stephanie Glover managed to kick TREASURER Frank Fusaro the ball away just before Kronick was PONY/MUSTANG LEAGUE Ed Savickas ready to launch another shot. MAJOR LEAGUE Tony Catanzaro “They play together in the off-sea- INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Rick Elliott son. That helps them with some of REGISTRATION Matt Isabella their combination play up top,” Blue 4TH GRADE Michael Varano Devil Head Coach Katie Wertheimer 3RD GRADE Scott Faktor said. “Scotch Plains has a great de- fense. That’s going to be their thing 2ND GRADE Danny Duffy this year, with Jackie in the back and 1ST GRADE Paul Friel Delia, a fantastic defender.” KINDERGARTEN Rich Dursee The Raiders also had a few oppor- EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS John Githens & John Monaghan tunities early in the first half against SPONSORS Joe Rinaldi Blue Devil goalie Meghan Brody but SAFETY Dan Eliades

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Being 5-years-old is supposed to deal with Jackson and Laurajane; Lane If this team stays healthy and fo- IN THE GENES be about going to school for the first had to give up her job so that she can be cused, not necessarily in that order, The headline jumped out off the page: time, having all your friends over for with Wil every day as he deals with 30 it’s not unreasonable to see them tak- Hunton could be Patriots’ answer. birthday parties, eating ice cream and weeks of treatment and 19 weeks of ing a 5-0 record into the late-season The story was about a 6-foot-9 right- cake, watching Elmo, Big Bird and chemotherapy at Memorial Sloan stretch at Irvington (Oct. 25) and home handed relief pitcher named Jon Cookie Monster on Sesame Street Kettering Cancer Center in New York. against Elizabeth (Nov. 1) and SP-F Hunton, who recently was added to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and mostly just having fun. After three months of chemo, Wil (Nov. 8), all tough, but winnable the roster of the Somerset Patriots, an The Raider gymnastics team huddle together before their practice session. Being 5-years-old isn’t supposed to will undergo either limb-salvage sur- games. Of course, things happen; independent baseball team that plays be about finding out, six days after your gery (hopefully), or above-knee am- these are high school athletes. But in Bridgewater. birthday, that you have osteosarcoma, a putation to repair his leg after re- this group of players, from the se- The last time I’d seen the name Raider Gymnasts Aim rare and malignant form of bone cancer moval of the tumor. Either option will niors down to the freshmen, has Hunton in a headline, it was 1965 or that affects just four in one million ever result in intensive physical rehab and known success since their PAL days. ’66 in The Westfield Leader, and it year, mostly young children between future surgeries to account for his That breeds confidence and that’s a was when Rich (Roscoe) Hunton was the ages of 10 and 20. growth. While his sarcoma team at big thing. If you remember the days tearing up the local YMCA basket- To ‘Set the Bar High’ But that’s what being 5-years-old Sloan Kettering offer good progno- of huge late-season games against ball league for the legendary Franklin has become for Wil Kehler, the son of sis, the road to get there will be long Nutley and Montclair and Plainfield, Bowlers. By DAVID B. CORBIN year and they really helped with the Doug Kehler (WHS, ’85) and his wife, and difficult. Could it be? A quick look at the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with those monster crowds, it would morale of this team and helped us the former Lane Priscoe (’85). Wil is And that’s where some family and be mad-cool to have that happen again. 2008 WHS Alumni Directory pro- “Set the bar high,” is where this place third at the Cougar last year. So, one of the triplets – along with brother friends of Doug and Lane have come Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft. vided the answer: Yes! Jon Hunton is year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood High we are hoping that this year’s seniors Jackson and sister Laurajane – who together, to do what they can to help. That was the sound from Cincinnati indeed the son of Richard and Linda School gymnastics team is taking aim. will step up to the plate as last year’s came into the world and added to the A letter has been drafted by a com- late Saturday afternoon, as New Hunton, North Plainfield. Led primarily by a solid veteran group seniors did,” said coach Cerchio. enjoyment of the final years of Gary mittee that includes Glen Kehler, Vicki Jersey’s Don Bosco Prep dropped a Roscoe was a 6-foot-6 lefty with a of juniors, the Raider squad of 11 In addition to Lasher, seniors Kehler, the WHS coaching legend who Priscoe Spurr, P. Jeffrey Christakos 17-10 decision to Cincinnati St. pretty good shooting touch (and, it girls seeks to improve upon their high- Kristen Spirko, Jennifer DiGiuseppi passed away last December 7. and Lee Hale, which will be sent out Xavier, in a battle of national powers. should be noted, an even better touch est team score of last year. and Elyse Nussenfeld are expected to The grandmothers and some friends to about 400 current and former At the end of the day we knew this: on the bowling alleys). He played Another goal in sight would be provide depth and morale. are helping as much as they can, but Westfielders, asking for any help they Don Bosco may be the best team in junior varsity basketball in 1964, improving their performances in the The three Raider sophomores, Doug had to step down as an assistant can provide. Whether it’s $5 or $50 or New Jersey but they would be no where “The Section” would chant Cougar Invitational and the Union Annie Rubin, Tori Berman and Joelle football coach at WHS and also give $500, every little bit will help and it better than the fourth or fifth best “Roscoe, Roscoe” late in a game, County Tournament (UCT). Last year, Pisauro were on the team last year up the extra money his tutoring job all adds up. Although not tax deduct- team in Cincinnati, behind Colerain, trying to get their favorite into the the Raiders placed third in the Cou- and, “some of them are doing any- provided, so that he could be home to ible, all contributions will be directly St. X, and quite probably Elder and game. In two years with the Bowlers, gar with a team score of 97.775 and where from two to four events this used to help the family. Moeller, both of whom St. Xavier Hunton became a record-setting third in the UCT with a team total of year,” Cerchio said. “They will feel Devil Boys Get 2nd This isn’t the first time the people will play later in the year. scorer and rebounder in the YBA. 101.925. To accomplish that goal, the heaviness of the load but mostly of Westfield have been asked to help While it’s nice that some folks got (In a clever reworking of the early each individual must step up. the juniors will take the brunt of it.” At Roxbury XC Invt’l out in this way. It wasn’t that long ago all worked up about the trip and Bosco 1966 Simon and Garfunkel hit song, “We have four juniors returning. Coach Cerchio feels the Raiders’ that Paul Jackson and the late John “representing New Jersey,” I find it Hunton, who also went by the nick- Three out of the four of them will be strongest event will be the vault. The Westfield High School varsity Byrne, both WHS ’79, were hit with tough to get hepped up about a team name “Rock,” is said to once have competing all-around this year. Gina “We have a large lineup of girls who boys cross-country team, with a total serious illnesses and their friends, whose players come from Bergen, sung, “I have no need for defense, Pelosi, Jessica Colineri and Lindsay can vault. Victoria has been working of 41, placed second to Mendham (13 former classmates, and Blue Devil Hudson, Passaic and Essex counties defense causes pain, it’s shooting and Robinson! Victoria Shack will be on on a harder vault and so is Lindsay. We total) at the Roxbury Invitational on fans in general came through in a big in New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland it’s scoring I proclaim, I am the Rock, vault and she has been working very are hoping that they will pull through September 13. The Blue Devil boys way. And when wrestler Chris and New York counties, plus prob- I am an island.”) hard. We expect that her scores will with some nice scores,” Cerchio said. won the sophomore race with a total of Campbell needed financial help to ably some from Connecticut, too. Elsewhere, Randy Winn of the San probably go up from last year,” said Coach Cerchio considers the bal- 26 ahead of Watchung Hills at 71 and train for the Olympics, he got a huge They’re representing me? I think not. Francisco Giants, the son of Dwight Raider Head Coach Lisa Cerchio. ance beam to be the most difficult placed second in the freshman race boost from his hometown. OK, no more Ohio football … for a Winn (WHS, ’62), is among the bat- Last year, Pelosi and Colineri event. “We have a lot of difficulty. It’s with a 40 total behind Mendham at 19. The word on the street is that Paul while. ting leaders in the National League. brought in most of the Raiders’ points just a matter of sticking it. I really Ryan Scrudato crossed eighth in (No. 66) Harbaugh is setting up a ‘TWEAKING’ TIME He was hitting .312 with 163 hits, at because Robinson spent a large por- feel, when you go to a meet, every- the varsity race with a time of 16:49.9 major fundraiser for Saturday night, Last Wednesday’s expected vote this writing. tion of her time nursing an injury. thing comes down to beam. A beam followed by Julian Applebaum at November 29, at Temple Emanu-El. on the NJSIAA Football Proposal The best player on the SP-F foot- “Lindsay is not returning from an will make or break a meet,” she said. 16:54.2. Andrew Kirna crossed sec- There will be music, food, drinks and was postponed when quite a few ball team is Marcus Green, a 6-2, injury, so we are expecting her to have The Raiders will host Wayne Hills ond in the sophomore race with a many items up for sale via a sports coaches, athletic directors, principals 225-pound fullback/linebacker, and a really good season,” Cerchio said. and Dayton in their season opener time of 17:19.9 followed by Zach auction. We’ll have more on that later, and lawyers showed up at the meet- the son of former WHS halfback Tim Also returning is senior Allison tomorrow, September 19, at 3:45 p.m. Lizmi at 17:27.6. Sam Tooley fin- but mark your calendars now! ing to voice their disapproval of the Green (’74). The younger Green loves Lasher, who, “is expected to do well “The goal of our team is to do ished ninth at 18:06.8. John Kirna And if you aren’t among the 400 current proposal. to block, which shouldn’t come as a on beam,” according to coach Cerchio. better than we did last year. We had a finished third in the freshman race who will be receiving those Wil Kehler The NJSIAA is out to get things surprise, since his dad helped open “I’m really looking for the juniors season high of 102.15, which is our with a time of 13:36.1. David Carville Fund letters, you can still help out by right, not force itself on anybody, so the many huge holes for Jim Reid and to come out strong like they did last highest in four seasons,” Cerchio said. crossed sixth at 13:52.2 and Jack sending a contribution to P. Jeffrey committee members was to reconvene Glen Kehler in the fall of 1973. year. We lost four seniors from last “You have to set the bar high!” Leahy was seventh at 13:56.3. Christakos, Westfield Wealth Man- this week and try to consider some of Two assistant coaches on the foot- agement, LLC, 415 South Avenue the suggestions that were offered. As it ball staff at Long Branch High School West, Westfield, NJ 07090. stands now, any revisions will be given are Nick and Derek Tranchina, the FOOTBALL UPDATE to the schools by next Monday, Sept. sons of former WHS coach and cur- “Our success is evidenced in our results.” All WHS football fans had to be 22, and a final vote could possibly be rent AD Ed Tranchina. Nick handles pretty happy with Saturday’s 33-8 taken as soon as Oct. 8. the offensive and defensive lines for Michael Scott, Manager opening win over Shabazz at As we see it, there really is no the Green Wave, while Derek is work- Newark’s Untermann Field. Tony reason to combine the Skyland and ing with the freshmen. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN being that the counties comes so soon, with a pair of 5-0 shutout matches, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times I really don’t want to change it too beginning with Montclair on Sep- Four Union County Tournament much because it would mess with the tember 9, coach Geiger’s first victory (UCT) champions return to the seedings.” as head coach, and Plainfield on Sep- Westfield High School girls tennis The Blue Devils began their season CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 team this season and, although the complexion of the lineup has shifted somewhat for first-year head coach Frank Geiger, it should be another fine season. “We have a lot of girls who have worked really hard over the summer and it shows. We have a lot of depth through our varsity squad. I feel com- fortable swapping the girls at pretty much any position,” said Geiger, a 2002 Governor Livingston graduate, who was the UCT first singles cham- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pion that year. BLUE DEVIL VETERANS…The Blue Devil veteran gymnasts, pictured, left to right, are: front row: Lacy Cummings, Allie Last year, the Blue Devil girls nar- Barba and Jenna Rodrigues; back row; Tina Chabrier, the Blue Devil “Devil”, Kelsey Greenfield and Natalie Golikov. rowly defeated a tough Kent Place team for the UCT title and Tara Criscuolo, a UCT third singles champ GOLIKOV, GREENFIELD, CHABRIER TO LEAD DEVILS in 2006, grabbed her second title, this time at second singles. Criscuolo, a junior, has stepped forward to play first singles. Blue Devil Gymnasts Look Sophomore Deborah Wu, a UCT second doubles champion last year, has taken over the second singles spot and freshman newcomer Marilyn To Top Stellar 2007 Season Kowalski has earned the third singles position. Sophomore Samantha Borr, By DAVID B. CORBIN set by Cranford’s Bridget Murphy in Bryan, “was a powerhouse on beam. who played first singles last year, will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2003 with a 36.925 total. She took top Her eloquence and execution is ter- play first doubles with sophomore Lofty goals have been set by this honors on the uneven bars with a 9.0 rific,” junior Allie Barba, who was Morgan Murphy and sophomore Me- year’s Westfield High School gym- score and turned in a great score of injured at the beginning of the season lissa Morawski and senior Amanda nastics team but all of the firepower, 9.45 to win the balance beam. last year, is “showing strength. She Simmons, both UCT doubles champi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and more, exists to outdo the stellar Next, the ninth-ranked Blue Devils has increased her difficulty all ons last year, will play second doubles. Blue Devil first singles player Tara Criscuolo accomplishments of last year’s team. set a WHS team-total record despite around.” One of the Blue Devils’ goals is to Not only do the Blue Devils return all losing, 113.125-110.425, to third- In addition to the solid group of repeat as UCT champs but coach of their top performers but also they ranked Bishop Ahr on October 8. veterans, freshmen newcomers Sa- Geiger has a good handle on the com- have added several talented freshmen Placing 2-3 in the all-around, Lacy rah Shields, who has “fine all-around petition. to work on their newly acquired spring Cummings, now a junior, and skills”, Anna Graziadei, whose “I think Kent Place again. Governor floor exercise mat. Rodrigues turned in fantastic totals strength is her “tightness and her ex- Livingston! I know they can pull a “We are the only team in the county of 37.425 and 37.25, respectively. A ecution”, and Caitlin Johnson, who strong team. First, second singles are that has a spring floor. I’m sure every week later, the Blue Devils captured has “a lot of definition and execu- usually pretty good up there. We have team in the county is going to be their second consecutive Union tion” according to Bryan, should be a strong team. Tara, coming off second excited because it’s going to benefit County Gymnastics Tournament title strong. Although junior Claire singles last year, now first singles. I’m them in the counties. It’s been a fight with a 109.425 team total. Cummings Stevens-Haas may root from the side- expecting her to do well. Having Me- for 10 years and we finally got the took all-around and won vault with a lines due to an injury, junior Jamie lissa and Amanda, who were doubles support,” said Blue Devil Head Coach 9.8 score. Rodrigues took second all- Bornstein, sophomore Kelly champions last year, I’m expecting Melissa Bryan. around and first on floor exercise. Bohlinger and freshmen Abbie them to do well also,” he said. “Being Leading the team of 13 gymnasts On November 3, the Blue Devils Goldring and Elizabeth Steller will a first-year coach, I told them a goal are senior team captains, Natalie exceeded their WHS record when they contribute added depth. would be to go over 500. With these Golikov, Kelsey Greenfield and Tina placed second with a total of 110.675 “This year my girls’ goal is to beat girls it should be no problem. Then I Chabrier, who “work well as a trio. to Bishop Ahr’s 112.775 total at the that score of 110.675. It’s going to be told them we would like to repeat what They bring a lot of team spirit and North Jersey, Section 2 tournament in difficult but I think it’s very obtain- we did last year and go a little further unity,” Bryan said. “We are deeper Montclair. Cummings won the vault able. Last year we were a bit intimi- in the state tournament. Last year they than we were last year. We are more with a superb 9.8. Cummings went on dated with Bishop Ahr because we finished, at least 17-3. If we could motivated to earn back the sectional to win the NJSIAA state gymnastic have never gone up against them in a improve on that, it would be great.” title and we are looking to being seen title in the vault with a score of 9.85 dual meet,” coach Bryan said. “The With a squad of 14 varsity players, more in the states.” and the Blue Devils finished ninth in fact that we have a spring floor is going the internal competition for positions Last year, the Blue Devils had their the team totals with a score of 107.75. to increase our points and our team was fierce but according to Geiger, best performance of the year with a Surpassing those outstanding team scores. My team is coming in very “I’m pretty set with the lineup. If I see 107.875 to win the Cougar Invita- totals will take an all-out team effort enthusiastic and motivated. 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From the archives of The Westfield Cranford, 33-14. From the end zone, Leader and The Scotch Plains- junior quarterback Jan Cocozziello Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com hit junior running back Tyshon September 16, 2000: A second- Blackmon at the 40. Blackmon dashed half air attack, which netted three 60 yards for the TD. Blackmon also touchdowns, engineered by junior fielded a punt on the 32 and returned David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarterback Brian Schiller lifted the it 68 yards for the TD. Mike DeFazio David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CAUSING FUMBLES…The Blue Devil defense caused two Bulldog fumbles that STRUGGLING FOR CONTROL…Blue Devil Hannah Kronick, left, and Raider were recovered by defensive end Willie Johnson. Raiders football team past Cranford, and Bart Walsh also had TD runs. 42-21, in Scotch Plains. Junior An- September 13, 2001: The Blue Stephanie Glover struggle for control of the ball. drew Pavoni, who was the recipient Devil girls won their 69th-consecu- of two of those TD passes, also added tive dual meet by downing the Raider Blue Devil Gridders Crumble a 40-yard TD run on an interception. girls, 18-45, at Tamaques Park in One of Schiller’s completions in the Westfield. Two days later, the Blue Lady Soccer Blue Devils Stun first half was a 55-yard reception to Devil girls successfully defended their M. X. Shabazz Bulldogs, 33-8 speedster Ray Williams, which St. Dominic’s Invitational crown by Hosting SPF Raider Girls, 3-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 brought the ball to the five and set up out-pacing runner up Morristown, 28- a rushing touchdown by senior half- 48, in Jersey City. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 DeSarno said. down with 1:19 left in the quarter. The back Clifton Freshwater. September 18, 2003: Regaining to get it to the side of Jackie Law,” counterattacking chances and they The Blue Devils first touchdown two-point conversion failed. September 16, 1998: What ap- momentum, especially just after los- Kronick said. scored on two of them and got a came after TJ Mruz grabbed the open- Blue Devil Jhakyse Williams peared to be a battle of defenses ing it may be a sign of good things to With two minutes on the clock, penalty kick on the third, so kudos to ing kickoff at the 27-yard line and grabbed the kickoff to open the second turned into a rout when the Blue come. The Blue Devil girls soccer Handza made good on a penalty kick them. They deserved to win,” said returned it to the 43. From there, half at the 14 and returned it to the Devil girls amassed seven goals in team did just that by dazzling Linden by skidding it to the left of Law. A Raider Head Coach Kevin Ewing. DiIorio mixed five running plays with Westfield 37. Ten plays later, Ricardo the second half to dazzle the youth- with a barrage of shots and handed minute later, Riding preserved the shut- “When these two teams come to- two completions to cover 57 yards Johnson found pay dirt on a seven- ful Raiders, 8-0, at Tamaques Park. Blue Devil Head Coach Peter out when she guessed correctly on gether, the kids get inspired. It’s al- that ended with his one-yard plunge yard scamper to up the lead to 26-0. Liza Yannuzzi bagged three goals to Giordano his 200th career victory Raider Raychel Kruper’s penalty kick. ways fun to come out here. The girls into the end zone with 8:36 on the “I was very happy that we came lead the Blue Devil girls to their with an impressive, 2-1, win in “Anna did a great job but we were really excited about this game clock. Clark nailed the point after. out in the third quarter, received the second victory. Westfield. Co-captain Laura Shelman shouldn’t forget about Meg Brody in and in the end it paid off. We were in After the Bulldogs sputtered on ball and scored because we struggled September 20, 2002: With yellow netted the tying goal on an assist with the first half. She kept us calm in the the right place at the right time. Our three plays, the Blue Devils received with that last year,” coach DeSarno penalty flags showering the field,Weichert the a spectacular header and Gio Palatucci back. Anna is a perfect example of a first goal, we really worked hard for the punt on their own 39 then marched Weichertpointed out. Blue Devil football team crushed host scored the winning goal. kid who played out of her head today. that one. This is the kind of rivalry 61 yards on five plays, including two The Bulldogs stunned the Blue Dev- This is the best game I’ve ever seen that on any given day, it could go receptions, when DiIorio found a huge ils on the following kickoff when her play,” coach Wertheimer said. either way. It was a long time com- hole and sped 28 yards for the touch- Naiheem Purdy picked up the football “Even in the first half, we had a ing,” said coach Wertheimer. down. A bad snap on the point after at the two-yard line and weaved his SPF Raider Booters Shutout number of good chances. We just Westfield 1 2 3 attempt made the score 13-0 with way 98 yards for the touchdown. The didn’t capitalize. Westfield had three Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 3:10 left of the first quarter. two-point conversion was successful. “The line really opened it up. Mike The final touchdown march began Cranford Cougar Boys, 1-0 Sheehan made a great block to spring at the Westfield 44. Five plays later, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 me and no one was there,” said Ricardo Johnson shed all tacklers and DiIorio. dashed 44 yards into the end zone with “We were able to move the ball balls over the top to run onto, looked Willie Johnson recovered a Bulldog 3:09 remaining in the game. Clark around, the pace was pretty fast but to play a target and drop it back. It fumble on their 36-yard line then two split the uprights for the point after. the defenders were not as quick, so I worked out well. The keeper came plays later, Ricardo Johnson hooked Westfield 19 0 7 7 33 was able to get to the ball that the out, came off his line and we got a around the left side for a 27-yard touch- MX Shabazz 0 0 8 0 8 defender messed up on the header. As good chip by Justin.” the keeper came out, I knew he was Breznitsky concluded, “We’re still going to try to catch up to me so I working on finishing. Obviously los- thought I had to dribble by him. Luck- ing D’Annunzio ten minutes into the OPEN HOUSE: SUN. 9/21 1-4PM ily, I was able to chip it over him.” match certainly was a big blow to us said Brownstein. “It was a coopera- and then losing our playmaker, fresh- 651 Willow Grove Road tive effort from all our defenders, man Travis Cortes hurt us but we midfielders, forwards. They really hung in there. We have the depth. We hung in there and kept the lead.” play composure and that’s something Following the victory, Raider cap- we’re working on. We feel we’re tain D’Annunzio said, “I got taken strong enough defensively to hold on out early on what we could say was a to a 1-0 lead. Two games in a row! We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times horrible call but the guys played great did it!” ACTION NEAR THE GOAL…Blue Devil goalie Anna Ridings yells for help to Samantha Costello, No. 23, as Raider Tina Carmarda, No. 19, closes in. without me. Offensively, we tried to Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 1 1 knock it through the midfield, knock Cranford 0 0 0

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By DAVID B. CORBIN In the JV race, Westfield, with an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times average team time of 24:14.56, to- An entire pack of seven Blue Devil taled 20, followed by R-FH at 50 and runners crossed the finish line be- Notre Dame at 93. Abby Kwok fore Mater Dei’s No. 3 runner to give (23:57.54) finished 10th, followed the Westfield High School varsity by Caraugh Ball (24:01.18), Daryl girls cross-country team top honors Garfinkle (24:07.08), Samantha at the 5,360-meter varsity course St. Kaufman (24:28.3), Alexis Dominic Invitational at Lincoln Park Constantine (24:38.69), Tierney in Jersey City on September 13. The Cummings (24:43.38) and Alex Blue Devils also won the JV and Frankel (24:59.9). freshman races. The Blue Devil freshmen covered According to Blue Devil Head the 3,600-meter course in average

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Coach Thom Hornish, “Westfield team time of 17:14.1 to win with a RUNNING UPFIELD FOR A SCORE…Blue Devil senior forward Julia Conroy, won using its traditional pattern, the total of 23 points. Hudson County No. 11, bolts past a Farmer defender and ends up ripping a shot that found the net Pack (aka the Blue Wave).” Prep was second at 38 and St. Vincent MAKING THE TACKLE…Westfield PAL B defenseman Andrew Capuano for a, 3-1 Westfield victory on September 12. Westfield totaled 46, Mater Dei took third at 75. Allie Rubin led the tackles an Irvington ball carrier. was second at 74 and Rumson-Fair freshman squad with a time of 16:19, Haven (R-FH) was third at 76. Mater followed by Allegra Larche LOJO, CONROY, FREGA NET GOALS Dei runners finished 1-2 but Aileen (17:01.8), Kelsey Hall (17:32.04), Westfield PAL B Stops Irvington, 6-0 Grogan, who finished seventh, Danielle Grimes (17:35.9), Loren crossed in 22:40.04 followed by Sh- Ball (17:41.35), Brittany Gallagher The Westfield PAL B football team back, which included several sacks Blue Devils Stop Union annon Murray at 22:46.4, Sharon (18:01.28) and Illana Rood began their season with a 6-0 victory by Chris Sweeney, Brennan Sumner, Faktor (22:55.01), Megan Pulliam (18:07.71). over Irvington on September 14 at Dylan Elliott and Joe Scaglione. (22:59.33), Bridget Grogan “Westfield’s victory was an due to Kehler Stadium. Westfield also caused several (23:03.8), Allie Lowenstein a total team effort and is consistent In the first half, Thomas Ander- fumbles and even had a pass inter- Field Hockey Girls, 3-1 (23:05.62) and Amy Roggenburg with our program’s history of run- son, Eric Shor and Jack Levine ran ception by Elliott. (23:10.79). ning as a pack. This was an impres- the ball for a combined 59 yards. Irvington was able to convert two By FRED LECOMTE someone’s stick. I was at the right At the one-mile mark, Westfield sive set of victories and well de- Levine finally scored a touchdown first downs in the second half; how- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times place at the right time and just hit it was behind the leadership but within served,” said coach Hornish. on a two-yard run into the endzone ever, Andrew Capuano, Thomas Enthusiasm and energy rolled in in,” said Frega. striking range. By the second mile, On September 16, Westfield en- late in the second quarter. The extra Gerris, Sumner, Alex D’Amato, the right direction as the Westfield A little breakdown in the Blue the team made a move and, like a tered the Conference season with a point attempt was broken up by Noah Penders, Chris Callahan, High School field hockey kicked off Devil’s defensive marking resulted in wave, swept up and put itself in top 27-0 record (3 years of undefeated Irvington. Elliott, David Kane and Chip the season, scoring one goal in the a Union goal, when a wide open Neha 16 of the race. Only 23 seconds sepa- seasons). On September 20, the Blue Westfield’s defense denied Mulrooney made key tackles and first half and two in the second, to Pataheera, situated in front of the rated the Blue Devils’ No. 1 and No. Devils will be defending its title in Irvington any first downs in the first prevented any scoring opportunities. power a 3-1 victory over the Union post, sneaked the ball past keeper 5 runners and 31 seconds through the NJCTC-Class Meet held at half. The defense created significant Westfield’s B Team will play away Farmers at Kehler Stadium in Hannah Purdy. the No. 7 runner. Warinanco Park in Roselle. pressure on the Irvington’s quarter- in Perth Amboy this Sunday at 3 p.m. Westfield on September 12. “A lot of Union girls were open. “That’s an impressive pack! This Amanda Lojo, Katherine Frega and Everyone was thinking offense and was a great race for the varsity, the Julia Conroy each netted one goal we did not react quickly enough to JV and the freshmen,” coach Hornish and the defense did the rest to main- get back on defense. There was a lot said. tain the victory. With the exception of defense that went through in the CHRISTIAN KAVANAUGH of, perhaps two occasions, the Blue circle and a lot of mistakes were made Devils spent most of the game shell- before the ball even got to Hannah, so LeBlanc Named NJAC ing the Farmer keeper with shots it was not a good goal at all. Hope- Player of the Week has made a great move! from every direction. fully, we won’t make that mistake “They played really well. I saw a again,” said coach Dennis. PITMAN, NJ – For the last four lot more teamwork today than in the Later in the half, senior forward years, New Jersey City University past three scrimmages, so things are Conroy struck gold in a dramatic way senior outside hitter Jacqueline really jelling. The last six minutes of when she broke loose down the middle LeBlanc of Westfield was named the the game I think were the best min- and rocketed a shot that found net, New Jersey Athletic Conference Burgdorff ERA is very pleased to announce that utes we’ve played so far. Really ex- while she tumbled to the turf. Player of the Week in women’s vol- Chris Kavanaugh has recently joined our company citing goals, everyone working to- “We had a little talk out here after leyball for the first time in her career. gether, everyone clearly having a they scored. I was pretty fired up For LeBlanc, the 2005 NJAC and is excited to bring his 13 years of professional common goal,” said Westfield Head about that and I channeled that en- Rookie of the Year and a two-time dedication and commitment to excellence to the Coach Molly Dennis. ergy into a scoring opportunity by First-Team All-NJAC selection in Lojo, a senior forward, deposited going down the field on a breakaway. both 2005 and 2006, the honor comes Westfield Office. He will continue to offer the the first goal eight minutes in the first Nearing the net, I faked out the keeper nearly one year after her 2007 season highest quality real estate services and innovative half. “I had the corner and hit the ball by going right but went left and stuffed ended prematurely with a serious knee to Kelly Irving, who took the shot. I the ball in the upper left corner of the injury – one she has recovered fully marketing programs with one of the most respected was in the right position at the end net,” Conroy explained. from. line of the post and deflected the ball “What was especially really good In four matches last week for the Realtors in the state. in the goal,” said Lojo. was the girls’ passing, cutting imme- Gothic Knights (1-3), LeBlanc posted Early in the second half, other ex- diately with the ball, moving with the three consecutive games of double Please feel free to call Chris on his direct line amples of the shelling came from ball really well and knowing where figure kills and back-to-back double- 908-518-3772, his cell phone 908-303-3456, or sophomore forward Frega, who the other person is, which is nice to doubles —the 27th and 28th of her tapped in her goal on an assist from see,” coach Dennis said. career — and was named Honorable email him at [email protected]. junior Julia Murphy. Union 0 1 1 Mention All-Tournament Team at the “The ball deflected off of Westfield 1 2 3 Endicott College Invitational. Chris looks forward to hearing from you soon. “A Proven Professional”

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With just minutes in the quarter, Buontempo Homes capped off an- Mike Grabowski, Jim Sydlo and Rob shut out Cranford, 13-0, in their sea- Brian Githens intercepted the ball on other championship season with a Lucas each posted three hits and three son opener on September 14. The “A” the seven-yard line. 16-6 victory in Game 5 over Cross- RBI. team will travel to Perth Amboy on In the second quarter, Nick LaFace roads Restaurant in the best of five In the finals, Crossroads won Game September 21. came up with a fourth down tackle series. Winning pitcher Carlos Rego 1, 12-9, led by Mike Seeburger and Tim Walsh and Brenton Harries behind the Cranford line, which gave scattered 10 hits. Michael Buontmepo Dave Corbey. Buontempo won Game made crushing tackles to limit Westfield the ball on their own 22. (3 hits, 4 RBI) and Al Dente (4 hits, 3- 2, 24-14. Outfielder Butz, who made Cranford on their opening posses- Githens pushed his way forward for a run homer) led the offense. an outstanding defensive play, posted sion. Then Westfield quarterback, nine-yard gain. Rontondo ran for a Buontempo Homes edged Breeze four hits and four RBI. In Game 3, the Christian Burgdorf was able to move first down and then again for a touch- Eastern, 10-2, in Game 3 of a three- Homes pulled off a 10-9, come-from- down. Burgdorff connected with Keegan Hess for the conversion. Cranford came close to scoring be- fore Divine Prunty came up with the interception to end the first half. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In the second half, Rotondo and Hyatt Hills Golf Teaching Pro Gary Ostrega Frank Pinho picked up some rush- ing yardage. The big blue offensive line of Scott Torresco, Garrett Hyatt Hills Golf Pro Discusses Williamson, Charlie Calinan and Walsh opened up wide holes. TAKING THE HANDOFF…Running Burgdorff connected on a 26-yard Handling the ‘Uneven Lies’ back Nick Rotundo takes a handoff from pass to Callinan. Then Rotondo quarterback Christian Burgdorf as Brian forced his way through the line for By GARY OSTREGA better version on the next attempt. Githens lead blocks against Cranford. his second touchdown. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Secondly and what this article’s con- the ball downfield with strong runs Cranford attempted to move We have all heard the statement: I tent is about undulation. The mats at from Nick Rotondo, Shakiyl Glasco downfield in the fourth quarter but am a star at the driving range and a driving ranges are pool table level. So and Robert O’Connor. Wide receiver cornerback Thomas Ross thwarted complete duffer on the course. The clearly one’s ability is the same in Matt Webb made an amazing diving their attempts. Harries then barreled reason for this is twofold: first there both environments. catch, good for 16 yards. When the through for a huge sack and Westfield are do-overs on the range, a missed The following should improve with drive stalled, Walsh booted a 38-yard took over possession. shot can be quickly followed with a your on course tactics for adapting to slope. Notice in the pictures how my LEAGUE CHAMPS…Buontempo Homes capped off another championship address posture is significantly dif- season with a 16-6 victory in Game 5 over Crossroads Restaurant in the best of five Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate ferent from a normal level lie. Con- series. touring your posture to the slope angle 908-233-6417, Direct Dial is essential for success. game opening series. Joe Buontempo, behind victory. Fazio, Mitjans, Butz, For uphill and downhill situations, Sal Fazio, Ed Mitjans and Brian Butz Rego and Joe Buontempo each had NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2007 angle the shoulders hips and knees to each had three hits and three runs key hits. Crossroads won Game 4, 6- resemble the slope with majority of scored. Buontempo won the second 3. Pitcher Seeburger and shortstop your weight on the downhill leg. Plan round, 10-5, and 21-2. Tom Tracey, Tom Gurney were the stars offen- for more club uphill and less club sively and defensively. downhill. The stroke should sweep PUBLIC NOTICE In Game 5, with each team sporting along the contoured slope. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD a 25-6 record during the regular sea- For a ball above your feet adjust Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE son, the Homes squad jumped to a 2- your posture by less bend from the NO. 08-14-R 0 lead. Crossroads scored three runs waist and knees. A narrower width AN ORDINANCE AMENDING in the third and, with runners on sec- § 184-8 (DEFINITIONS) OF ond and third, shortstop Fazio made stance will help to raise your swing CHAPTER 184 OF THE CODE platform. Choke down on your grip OF THE BOROUGH OF an over the shoulder catch to end the and plan for the ball to curve down FANWOOD TO AMEND THE inning. The Homes answered with the hill, so aim accordingly. DEFINITION OF “LOT FRONT- four runs and added another four in AGE.” the fourth to grab a 10-2 lead but For a ball below your feet adjust and the amendment thereto was passed posture by bending more from the and adopted on the second and final read- Crossroads rallied with two runs in waist and knees. A wider than normal ing at a meeting of the Mayor and Council the fifth. In the bottom of the sixth, stance will lower your swing plat- of the Borough of Fanwood held on Sep- Buontempo Homes added six addi- tember 9, 2008. tional runs with the big blow coming form. A complete follow thru is un- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- likely in this situation as balance is diately after final passage and publication from Dente’s three-run homer. most difficult to maintain. Once again, as required by law. PUBLIC NOTICE plan for the ball to curve the hill. Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Competency on the links is directly 1 T - 9/18/08, The Times Fee: $18.87 related to situational strategy. All of ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT my on-course playing lessons at Hyatt PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on October 2, 2008, at 7:30 pm, in the Mu- Hills GC receive this information. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD nicipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Gary Ostrega PGA, a Westfield resi- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains dent, is the Teaching Pro at the Hyatt ORDINANCE 08-15-S Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Hills Golf Complex in Clark. 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908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 18 Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Registration Deadline Nears Another Letter to the Editor For Garwood Youth Soccer GARWOOD – The Garwood Rec- for reference. Guardians and players Councilwoman Neylan Responds to reation Department has announced must sign the returned permission form that registration is ongoing for 2008 prior to it being submitted. Any incom- Letter on Woodland Ave. ‘Repaving’ Fall pre-kindergarten and kindergar- plete forms will be returned. A recent letter to the editor of this Vicki Kimmins, travel Woodland Av- ten soccer for boys and girls. One permission form should be newspaper regarding Woodland Avenue enue regularly. Please note that our De- Registration will close on Tuesday, submitted per player. Payments must offers the opportunity to clear up numer- partment of Public Works has recently September 23. There will be no ex- be in check or money order only, ous misperceptions and clarify the facts completed extensive patching of several ceptions for late signups. The $50 made payable to the Borough of about both Woodland Avenue and road rough spots and shored up areas where the registration fee is non-refundable. Garwood. All registration forms must “repaving” in general. As chair of the gutter was deteriorating. Children should bring a number three- be mailed to: Borough Hall, 403 South council’s public works committee, I’d Woodland Avenue is a long, narrow, size ball to the educational clinic. Avenue, Garwood, N.J. 07027, atten- like to first present a general overview two-lane, winding roadway originally de- about road improvements in the Town of signed as a residential street that motor- The six-week program will conclude tion: Recreation Director. For more Westfield and then I’ll specifically ad- ists have chosen to use more and more as with an award pizza party. The recre- information, call Kathleen Pender at dress Woodland Avenue. a shortcut route between two county thor- ation department has adopted a code of (908) 418-7649. PIANIST PRODIGIES…The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Music Studio Residents are sometimes surprised to oughfares. This increased usage over the conduct and fair play for all players and offers Kids on Keys, a unique beginner piano experience for students ages 4 years learn that “repaving” a road is not simply a years has necessitated the banning of spectators. They are to be read by par- Church Women Plan and older. This accelerated program uses the innovative Musique Rapide method matter of spreading asphalt over the surface trucks over four tons and has contributed ents or guardians and players and kept to help students learn the fundamentals of reading music. For more, call (908) 789- of an existing roadbed. In fact, paving is the to the wear and tear of the surface pave- Saturday Yard Sale 9696. very last step of a more complex process ment. Consequently, it has received, and PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD – The Women of The that is not always exclusively under local will continue to receive, the attention of Presbyterian Church in Westfield will control. Further, “repaving” or more accu- the public works committee and the pub- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Registration Underway rately, road rebuilding, is a capital budget lic safety, transportation and parking com- PLANNING BOARD hold their End-of-Summer Shabby Sculpture on Exhibit Chic Yard Sale this Saturday, Sep- item, not an operating expense, and there- mittee. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- At Westfield Library For FLAG Program fore requires capital funding. In fact, Woodland Avenue was identi- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF tember 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WESTFIELD – Fall registration The process begins with the public fied as one of the original traffic “hot FANWOOD after public hearing on June church parking lot at 140 Mountain WESTFIELD – The student works for FLAG’s World Language Pro- works committee of the town council spots” by the public safety, transportation 25, 2008, granted approval to for a bulk Avenue in Westfield. of Gladys Reimers’ Sculpture Work- variance for property owned by Timothy grams are now underway. Registra- developing a list of candidate projects and parking committee. As such, consid- L’Hommedieu at 345 Terrill Road, Featured items will include furni- shop of Westfield will be exhibited in tion forms are posted on the website derived from residents’ petitions, the en- erable research into road and signal im- Fanwood, New Jersey being Block 49, Lot ture, appliances, electronics, sports the Westfield Memorial Library’s two of each Westfield elementary school. gineering department’s recommendations provements was conducted by town offi- 16. equipment, toys and clothing, among display cases through Tuesday, Sep- FLAG has provided World Lan- based on their expertise and experience, cials with the assistance of an outside Documents pertaining to this applica- other merchandise. Food, beverages tember 30. and input from the council representa- consulting traffic engineer. tion are available for public inspection at guage programs in Westfield for the tives of the affected ward. The candidate The research included data collection Borough Hall during normal business and entertainment also will be part of A mix of more experienced sculp- past 20 years, instructing children in the event. The sale will be cash only, list is evaluated by the committee based such as turning movement counts and hours. tors and beginners, the students basic skills in foreign languages at on criteria such as the underlying roadbed automatic traffic recorder counters (mea- Mr. Timothy L’Hommedieu and its organizers have requested no worked with several kinds of stones, an early age. Besides learning basic condition, availability of state aid fund- sures both speed and volume), accident 345 Terrill Road “early birds.” For more information, such as three different shades of ala- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 vocabulary and simple conversa- ing, pending utility company work, inten- and violation statistics, input from the 1 T - 9/18/08, The Times Fee: $16.32 visit westfieldpc.org or call the church baster, wonderstone, steatite and ag- tional skills, youngsters in kinder- sity of usage, proximity to school zones, police and engineering departments, and office at (908) 233-0301. The rain ate, as well as fired and air-dried clay. drainage issues and changes within the numerous on-site and off-site meetings PUBLIC NOTICE garten to grade 5 gain awareness of date is Saturday, September 27. Among the sculptures on display various cultures, customs and traffic grid, and any other criteria that the with area residents. Every conceivable UNION COUNTY BOARD are a sunbathing, dark gray alabaster committee deems relevant for that par- idea to improve traffic safety, flow and PUBLIC NOTICE lifestyles. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS seal; a spitting, deep green steatite ticular budget year. There are 380 streets efficiency was heard and considered, in- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD This year, FLAG is offering small- in Westfield and no two are exactly alike. cluding, but not limited to, the installation UNION COUNTY BOARD cobra; a mother and cub polar bear in size classes in French, Spanish, Man- Date Adopted: 9/11/08 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS white alabaster and an elephant in Therefore, the committee must perform of islands, speed humps, four-way stops Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD darin and Japanese. The Spanish II the formidable task of reducing the candi- and traffic signals. One of the first im- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 9/11/08 African gray wonderstone. class will complement the public date list down to a manageable proposal. provements the town tried to implement ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Ms. Reimers has been teaching petitive bidding as a Professional Service school curriculum, allowing the chil- After considerable deliberation, the pub- was a four-way stop at the intersection of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- sculpture for 40 years and has won lic works committee develops a proposed Kimball and Woodland Avenues. It was pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- dren to reinforce the skills they learn contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service more than 100 awards. She has exhib- in their schools. The French classes list of roads and presents it to the finance the State of New Jersey, in fact, that available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ited her work at the State Museum at will prepare children who elect to committee of the town Council. The fi- turned down the town’s application. Ac- of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is Trenton, the Newark Museum and the study that language when they enter nance committee reviews the list and de- cording to the state, the results of the RESOLUTION NO: 2008-777 available for public inspection in the Office Painters and Sculptors Society, and in termines how much money the town is analysis of the necessary criteria set forth of the Clerk of the Board. the sixth grade. willing to borrow to fund the projects and in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control amending (Resolution No. 2006-261) solo shows. She credits much of her For more information or for ques- AWARDED TO: Hardesty & Hanover, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-782 inspiration to her trips to the Galapagos what effect it will have on future debt Devices, including speed, volume and West Trenton, New Jersey amending (Resolution No. 2014-2002) tions about the FLAG program, call service (which, in turn, impacts property motor vehicle accident data, did not war- SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- AWARDED TO: PMK Group, Islands, Antarctica and Arizona. Sylvie Macdonald at (908) 232- 4429. taxes for years to come). Based on the rant the placement of the four-way stop. ing additional engineering design services Cranford, New Jersey The Westfield Memorial Library is finance committee’s recommendation, a As I explained earlier, “repaving” is for the replacement of the South First SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- located at 550 East Broad Street. Indi- Lincoln Ceremony final proposal is developed and presented not simply a matter of spreading asphalt Street Bridge, Elizabeth, New Jersey ing additional engineering services for the viduals interested in displaying their COST: for an additional amount of to the town council for approval. over the existing surface. Take a look at Courthouse Renovation project Once a road is selected for improve- Woodland Avenue, keeping in mind that $60,968 for a new total contract amount of COST: for an additional amount of collections at the library are asked to call To Take Place Oct. 4 $653,355 $653,664for a new total contract amount Lauren Ryan, head of Adult Services, at ment and funding is secured, the town any major road infrastructure improve- WESTFIELD – The Westfield must develop a comprehensive project ments would require compliance with Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of $1,033,044 (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4140. Board of Education has invited the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk plan, taking into consideration all the modern New Jersey DOT standards. There 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE public to a dedication ceremony at issues specific to a particular location, are significant road geometry issues, 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Lincoln School, located at 728 such as topography, drainage, utilities, drainage structure issues, varying road PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Westfield Avenue in Westfield, on curbing, and tree preservation to name width issues, lack of curbing, shoulder PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Saturday, October 4, from 10 to 11:30 just a few. Once the project plan is in and sidewalk issues, utility pole and fire OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 9/11/08 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the place, detailed design specifications must hydrant conflict issues, and mature tree NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the be written and the project goes out to bid. placement issues that need to be addressed Date Adopted: 9/11/08 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD district’s first Early Childhood Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Learning Center. (Road rebuilding is necessarily outsourced and will add significantly to the magni- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 9/11/08 ers has awarded a contract without com- to independent contractors. The town’s tude and cost of this road project. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service The public is invited to tour the ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- DPW is only equipped to address minor “Repaving” Woodland Avenue is pro- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This newly renovated school, which has road deficiencies such as potholes and jected to be a very expensive project, petitive bidding as a Professional Service ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This petitive bidding as an extraordinary been designed especially for kinder- gutter deterioration.) nearing almost a million dollars to com- available for public inspection in the Office garten and eligible pre-school chil- contract and the resolution authorizing it is unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. of the Clerk of the Board. Since 2001, the town has been very plete. Another road in town, Highland available for public inspection in the Office 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the dren in Westfield. aggressive in its road rebuilding initia- Avenue, had cost issues similar to that of of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for RESOLUTION NO: 2008-786 In commenting on Lincoln School, tives, improving 26.52 of the approxi- Woodland Avenue. In order to manage public inspection in the Office of the Clerk AWARDED TO: Forman Holt & RESOLUTION NO: 2008-781 mate 100 miles of municipal roadways. them and still move forward with such a of the Board Eliades, LLC, Rochelle Park, New Jer- which opened for students on Sep- amending (Resolution No. 2007-1186) sey tember 3, Board President Ginny Leiz (For comparison purposes, the town had large project, the town actually broke it AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-791 SERVICES: to provide credit collections improved 10.6 miles of roadway during into two distinct parts. The town also Springfield, New Jersey AWARD TO: Access Systems, Inc., said, “This historic school, which was services for Runnells Specialized Hospital built in 1922, has undergone a trans- the period from 1996 to 2000.) In this era applied for and eventually received state SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- Manilus, New York Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of severe budget constraints and given the Transportation Trust Fund aid to offset ing additional architectural and engineer- SERVICES: to perform a shared ser- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders formation thanks to the support of the financial crisis that the State of New Jer- some of the cost to the resident taxpayers. ing design services for the interior alter- vices project between the Union County 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $18.87 community and the hard work of many ations and elevator replacement for The Board of Taxation and the tax boards of sey is in and the impact it is having on Hence, with respect to Woodland Av- people in the school district. your local government, securing funding enue, until all the applicable issues I de- Oriscello Correctional Facility Fanwood and Linden, New Jersey. The PUBLIC NOTICE COST: for an additional amount of project wills focus on data sharing and “The board looks forward to show- for capital projects including road im- scribed above can be addressed and fund- $387,500for a new total contract amount preservation needs of the officers UNION COUNTY BOARD ing the residents of Westfield how provements is a very real challenge. ing can be secured, the town will continue of $1,146,720. Costs: in the amount of $30,000. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS effectively the bond dollars have been And now, let’s finally put to rest the to deploy all possible measures to main- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD perception that the Town of Westfield tain the roadway and ensure the safety of of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: 9/11/08 spent to ensure a safe and inviting environment for our youngest learn- will not pave Woodland Avenue as a the motorists and pedestrians that use it – 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Public Notice is hereby given that the means to curtail the speed of motorists. increased traffic enforcement, improved Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers.” PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- As I have said many times, the existing signage, regular inspection by the De- petitive bidding as a Professional Service road surface accommodates vehicles trav- partment of Public Works, and expedient TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This eling at the legal speed limit of 25 mph. surface patching. NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, contract and the resolution authorizing it is SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY That is far cry from the misguided accu- Be assured that improving Woodland ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS available for public inspection in the Office CHANCERY DIVISION sation that the town won’t pave “because Avenue is not a partisan issue, as the writer Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of the Clerk of the Board. UNION COUNTY [the residents] fear speeding cars.” I, along of the letter to the editor seemed to imply. of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public auction on THURSDAY, OCTOBER DOCKET NO. F-29283-08 RESOLUTION NO: 2008-778 with my fellow 2nd Ward Councilwoman, Rather, it is a matter of finding fitting 16th, 2008 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 FILE NO: 118.0745 amending (Resolution No. 323-2004) solutions to a multitude of infrastructure o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be AWARDED TO: Imperial Construc- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons challenges as well as finding funding in a tion Group, Inc., Pine Brook, New Jer- Reading is Good For You whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: very difficult economic climate. sey amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with ALBERTO GONCALVES, HUSBAND To my ward 2 constituents, should you SERVICES: to provide additional con- N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 16th day of October 2008. OF ANGELICA NARANJO have any questions on this or any other struction management services for the Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of You are hereby summoned and required Justice Complex Renovation project town matter, please do not hesitate to municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., COST: in the amount of $505,7488for a contact me. I can be reached via e-mail at together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 1455 new total contract amount of $1,062,748. [email protected] or by phone at rate of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk (908) 233-2441. made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order 07003, an answer to the complaint (and of the Board of Chosen Freeholders or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. amendment to complaint, if any) filed in a 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Councilwoman Jo Ann Neylan, Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the civil action in which BANK OF AMERICA, Westfield Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. PUBLIC NOTICE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property FLEET NATIONAL BANK is plaintiff and with interest and costs. Payment must be in the form of cash, certified check or money TOWN OF WESTFIELD ANGELICA NARANJO AND ALBERTO PUBLIC NOTICE order. GONCALVES, HUSBAND OF ANGELICA goleader.com/subscribe INVITATION TO BID UNION COUNTY BOARD Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act NARANJO; MARIA QUIGLEY AND MR. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Sealed proposals will be received by the QUIGLEY, HUSBAND OF MARIA PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the Town Clerk of the Town of Westfield, New QUIGLEY; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Date Adopted: 9/11/08 municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser Jersey, on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 ONE THROUGH TEN; OLGA MARTINEZ; BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Public Notice is hereby given that the who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the munici- PALISADES SAFETY & INSURANCE, et NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the pal building, 425 East Broad Street, als. are defendants, pending in the Supe- ORDINANCE 06-15-R ers has awarded a contract without com- Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Westfield, New Jersey for the rental of rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- AND PUBLIC HEARING petitive bidding as a Professional Service The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: equipment used in the COLLECTION OF sion, UNION County and bearing Docket An ordinance was introduced by the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This LEAVES from the streets, walkways, and Number F-29283-08 within thirty-five (35) Mayor and Council of the Borough of BLK LOT QUAL OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE contract and the resolution authorizing it is parking lots in the Town of Westfield. days after September 18, 2008 exclusive Fanwood on September 9, 2008. Copies 101 11 Scherer, Shirley 349 Terrill Road $ 6,032.19 available for public inspection in the Office Equipment to be rented on an hourly of such date. If you fail to do so, judgment of this ordinance can be obtained without 501 15.01 Ainsworth, Kieron & Elsie 1595 East Second Street $ 5,179.85 of the Clerk of the Board. basis with operator, or an elapsed time by default may be rendered against you cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood 601 29 Celius, Joseph & Guirlaine 326 Hoe Avenue $ 8,802.21 basis, without operator, includes tractor for the relief demanded in the complaint Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, RESOLUTION NO: 2008-780 901 11 Barlow, Jacqueline 338 Willow Avenue $ 3,054.18 trailers, dump trucks, and rubber tired front (and amendment to complaint, if any). You Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours amending (Resolution No. 2007-627) 1201 27 Padovano/Azzer, LLC 1800 East Second Street $ 4,459.29 end loaders. shall file your answer and proof of service of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through AWARDED TO: Netta Architects, 1201 35 C0107 Fredericksen, G. Et Al 530 Park Avenue $ 2,407.40 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Friday. Springfield, New Jersey 1501 12 DiNizo, Juanita & Romano 1920 Bartle Avenue $ 2,873.17 furnished and must be delivered at the Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- This ordinance amends Section 108, SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- 1501 15 Hudgins, Rose Lee 1930 Bartle Avenue $ 3,180.50 place and before the hour above men- plex, 25 Market Street, P.O. Box 971, Chapter 184, of the Code of the Borough ing additional architectural design services 1602 10 Debellis, Anthony & Nunn, S 1956 Grand Street $ 6,014.10 tioned, and must be accompanied by a Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in accor- of Fanwood to provide that all properties for 1802 13 219 Park Ave., Assoc LLC 219 Park Avenue $14,501.25 certified check or bid bond payable to the dance with the rules governing the courts. on Staggard Place be located in the R-75 the Union County Courthouse Complex, 2303 28 Baratucci, Antonio 1965 Portland Avenue $ 3,553.06 Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at This action has been instituted for the Zone. New Tower Stairwell Construction and the 2502 07 Fela, Kim 2105 Portland Avenue $ 1,600.78 least ten percent (10%) of the base amount purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage This ordinance is scheduled for public existing building 10801 03.02 Messercola Bros Bldg Co 1 Norwegian Woods Road $ 4,344.39 of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor dated April 20, 2005, made by ANGELICA hearing and adoption on October 14, 2008, COST: for an additional amount of 02702 02 Heller, Andrew 2052 Nicholl Avenue $13,852.10 more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40a:11- NARANJO AND MARIA QUIGLEY, as at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 $377,900for a new total contract amount 2801 01 Vin-Mat, Inc 2040 Route 22 $10,767.44 21) each bid must also be accompanied Mortgagor(s) to FLEET NATIONAL BANK, North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New of $1,658,430 2802 26.02 DiNizo, Romano & Juanita 2039 Propect Street $ 6,535.71 by a surety company certificate stating recorded on May 31, 2005, in Book 11183 Jersey. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 3902 03 Safi, Judy/Simpson, Alicia 185 Watchung Terrace $ 8,150.61 that said surety company will provide the of Mortgages for UNION County, Page Eleanor McGovern of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 3905 07 Garay, Martin & Rosario 201 HardingRoad $11,912.20 bidder with the required performance bond 232, and subsequently assigned to the Borough Clerk 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $24.48 3905 21.01 223 Katherine St., LLC 211 Elm Court $ 610.30 in the full amount of the contract (N.J.S.A. plaintiff; and (2) to recover possession of, 1 T - 9/18/08, The Times Fee: $22.44 3905 21.02 223 Katherine St., LLC 207 Elm Court $ 586.03 40a:11-22), by a non-collusion affidavit and concerns the premises commonly PUBLIC NOTICE 4302 08 Campanaro, Luis & Elia 528 Jerusalem Road $ 1,681.86 and a contractor’s qualification statement, known as: 1582 BROOKSIDE ROAD, PUBLIC NOTICE 4401 14 West, Mary E. 4 Johnson Street $ 1,266.34 UNION COUNTY BOARD statement of ownership, on the forms in- MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092. 4703 02 Booth, Lansing T. & Betsy 2590 Route 22 $ 1,529.93 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS cluded in and explained in the contract If you are unable to obtain an attorney, 4802 01 GRIG Corp 2435 Route 22 $ 280.17 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD documents. you may communicate with the New Jer- 4901.08 03 C0808 Pandey,Ramendra & Usha 808 Donato Circle $ 35.00 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 9/11/08 Bidders are required to comply with the sey State Bar Association by calling (908) 5501 12 Wells Fargo Bank Trustee 30 Copperfield Road $ 5,194.93 Date Adopted: 9/11/08 Public Notice is hereby given that the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. 249-5000. You may also contact the law- 5901 18 Zlotnikoff, Alisa 15 Gary Court $ 8,051.91 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- yer referral service of UNION the County 7502 10.01 Messercola Bros. Bldg Co 11 Hidden Meadow Drive$ 3,928.61 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- men the prevailing wage rates promul- of Venue by calling 908-353-4715. If you 8102 04 Vitanza, Louis & Kelli 2430 Bryant Avenue $ 2,344.71 ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service gated by the New Jersey State Depart- cannot afford an attorney, you may com- 8703 10 Duplaa, C. & Tajes, G. 1118 Lincoln Avenue $ 8,542.48 petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ment of Labor and Industry for this project, municate with the Legal Services Office of 8704 03.01 Brown, Otis & Norma 1125 Lincoln Avenue $ 9,978.69 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is copies of which are on file in the office of the County of Venue by calling 908-354- 10301 09 Cardona, Regina 1332 Graymill Drive $ 7,312.24 contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office the Town Engineer. 4340. 10801 03.01 Messercola Bros. Bldg Co 1461 Martine Avenue $37,613.12 available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. All bidders must submit with their bid You, ALBERTO GONCALVES, HUS- 10801 03.03 Messercola Bros. Bldg Co 2 Norwegian Woods Road $ 4,790.38 of the Clerk of the Board. a copy of their new jersey business BAND OF ANGELICA NARANJO, are RESOLUTION NO: 2008-776 11301 02.08 Gonzales, Richard & Janet 17 Pitching Way $ 1,611.30 registration certificate. Failure to sub- made a party defendant to this foreclosure RESOLUTION NO: 2008-747 amending (Resolution No. 500-2005) 11701 02 223 Katherine St., LLC 1557 Ramapo Way $12,577.78 mit proof of registration will disqualify action because you are the spouse of AWARDED TO: Robert Restifo, M.D., AWARDED TO: T & M Associates, 11902 06 Murphy, Sean & Barbara 6 Gaycroft Drive $14,262.93 the bid. ANGELICA NARANJO, the mortgagor and Summit, New Jersey Middletown, New Jersey 12101 17 Porchetta, Mario & Susan 7 Stoneleigh Drive $ 6,579.58 Specifications may be seen or obtained owner of the mortgaged premises and as SERVICES: to serve as Director of Pul- SERVICES: for the purpose of provid- 12201 25.20 Sorkin, Charles & Saundra 21 Rambling Drive $17,917.41 at the office of the town engineer, public such may have a dower/curtesy or other monary Medicine/Respiratory Care and ing construction administration and inspec- 12701 05 Rappa, Leonard 1908 Lake Avenue $ 2,891.97 works center, 959 North Avenue, West, interest in said premises. will be responsible for all respiratory care tion services for the replacement of the 14801 27 Femia, Paul & Donna 9 Clinton Lane $ 6,419.54 Westfield, New Jersey. Dated: SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 services rendered for the residents/pa- Division Avenue Bridge, New Providence 15601 09 Lynch, L. & Payne, R. 1612 Prospect Ave. Rear $ 88.78 The mayor and council reserve the right Jennifer M. Perez tients of Runnells Specialized Hospital and Summit, New Jersey 15901 48 Cummings, Jerry 929 Raritan Road $ 3,014.99 to reject any and all bids and to waive any Temporary Acting Superior Court Clerk PERIOD: September 1, 2008-August COST: for an additional amount of 16001 13 Sumner, Alfred Welles 1660 Rahway Road $ 3,207.95 informality, if in the interest of the town, it Frank J. Martone, P.C. 31, 2009 $79,059 for a new total contract amount of 16001 34 Iarrapino, Gail 14 Winchester Drive $11,074.96 is deemed advisable to do so. A Professional Corporation COST: in the amount of $4,000 $253,517.02. Lori Majeski Kenneth B. Marsh 1455 Broad Street Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Collector of Taxes Town Engineer Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 4 T - 9/18, 9/25, 10/2 & 10/9/08, The Times Fee: $522.24 1 T - 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $49.47 1 T - 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $64.26 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 9/18/08, The Leader Fee: $23.46 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 18, 2008 Page 19 John Podmayer, 87, Was Navy Veteran; Nancy Jane Stogner, 71, Was Teacher; Retired Sales and Marketing Executive – Obituaries – Active In Newcomers and Garden Clubs John Podmayer, 87, of Mass., he resided in Mountainside Nancy Jane Moss Stogner, 71, wife day, September 12, in the Holy Cross Mountainside died on Monday, Sep- for the last 52 years. Marilyn L. Muth, 82, Was Hyatt Retiree; of P. Coker Stogner of Isle of Palms, Episcopal Church on Sullivan’s Is- tember 15, at Overlook Hospital in During World War II, Mr. Podmayer Yacht, Sailing and College Clubs Member S.C., died on Tuesday, September 9, land, S.C. A graveside service took Summit. was a commanding officer in the in Charleston, S.C. place on Saturday, September 13, at Born January 1, 1921 in Hatfield, United States Navy, serving in the Marilyn L. Muth, 82, of Sandusky, College Women’s Club of Sandusky. Born June 17, 1937 in Meriden, Magnolia Cemetery in Hartsville, South Pacific. Ohio died on Sunday, September 14, She was preceded in death by her Conn., Nancy was the daughter of the S.C. George C. Jakovic, 66 He obtained a Bachelor of Science at Firelands Regional Medical Cen- father, Arthur W., in 1972, and her late Reginald Bartholomew Moss and Arrangements were by J. Henry George C. Jakovic, 66, of Garwood degree from the University of Massa- ter in Ohio. mother, Catherine (née Dorothy Tilton Moss. She received a Stuhr’s Mount Pleasant Chapel. died on Thursday, September 11, at chusetts at Amherst, and then spent Born February 15, 1926 Lonergan), in 1963. Bachelor of Arts degree from Bates In lieu of flowers, memorials may his home. 31 years associated with Chilean Ni- in Chicago, Ill., she had Graveside services will College in Lewiston, Me. and a Mas- be made to the Holy Cross Episcopal Born in Elizabeth on June 6, 1942, trate Sales Corp. in New York City. lived in Westfield prior to be held at 11 a.m. on ters in Education from Boston Uni- Church, 2520 Middle Street, P.O. Box he was a lifelong resident of Garwood. Mr. Podmayer retired in 1980 as vice moving to Sandusky in Monday, September 22, versity. 506, Sullivan’s Island, S.C. 29482 or Mr. Jakovic was honorably dis- president of sales and marketing. 1966. at Fairview Cemetery in Nancy was a retired teacher for the to the American Cancer Society, 5900 charged from the Army National Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Ms. Muth received a Westfield, to be followed State of New Jersey Commission for Core Road, Suite 504, North Charles- Guard. He had been employed with Martha Podmayer; two daughters, Bachelor of Arts degree by a luncheon and cel- the Blind and Visually Impaired. She ton, S.C. 29406. Frigidaire in Edison for 14 years as a Winnie Peterson and Bette Conway; from Wilson College in ebration of life. was a descendant of John Moss, who A memorial message may be writ- maintenance mechanic, retiring in a son, J. Russell Podmayer; his twin Chambersburg, Pa. in A memorial service and emigrated from England in 1638, ten to the family by visiting 2004. brother, William Podmayer, and his 1947. She retired in 1987 celebration of life will helped establish New Haven, Conn. www.jhenrystuhr.com. He was a member of the Veterans grandchildren, Eric Peterson, Jeffrey after 37 years with the then take place at 4 p.m. on and was the founder of St. Peter’s September 18, 2008 of Foreign Wars and also the Clark Podmayer and Julia Podmayer. New Departure-Hyatt Marilyn L. Muth Sunday, October 5, at the Episcopal Church in Cheshire, Conn. Ann Marie Bell, 65 American Legion. A memorial service will be held on Bearings Division of Gen- Sandusky Yacht Club in She was a member of the Newcom- A son, Scott Jakovic, predeceased Sunday, September 21, at 4 p.m. at eral Motors Corporation. Sandusky, Ohio. ers Club of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and Ann Marie Catherine Bell, 65, of him. the Community Presbyterian Church She was a member of the Unitarian Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- its book club, former president of the Garwood died on Thursday, Septem- Surviving are his son, George on Meeting House Lane in Universalist Fellowship of Erie neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Isle of Palms Garden Club, a former ber 11, at St. Barnabas Medical Cen- Jakovic; two sisters, Barbara Walker Mountainside. County, the Sandusky Yacht Club, Westfield. treasurer of the Federation of Garden ter in Livingston. and Kathleen Haley, and three grand- Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- the Sandusky Sailing Club and the September 18, 2008 Clubs, coordinator of the Keenagers Born in Pittston, Pa., she was em- children. neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in of Isle of Palms, and a member of the ployed at Runnells Specialized Hos- Arrangements and private inter- Westfield. Daughters of the American Revolu- pital of Union County in Berkeley ment were under the direction of the In lieu of flowers, donations may Joan Shropshire, 72, Was Businesswoman; tion. Heights. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad be made to the Community Presbyte- Nancy was an active member of the A brother, Thomas McCabe, pre- Street in Westfield. rian Church of Mountainside. Longtime Member of Historical Society Holy Cross Episcopal Church of deceased her. September 18, 2008 September 18, 2008 Sullivan’s Island, S.C. Although never Surviving are her husband of 46 Joan Koller Shropshire, 72, of Historical Society of Scotch Plains holding office, she was a very active years, Harold Bell; two daughters, Scotch Plains, formerly of Westfield, and Fanwood. supporter of Isle of Palms commu- Ann Marie Bell of Scotch Plains and died on Saturday, September 13, at Surviving are her husband of 53 nity affairs. Joanne Kaiser of Westfield; seven More Community News Peggy’s House of Hope in Scotch years, Joseph A. Shropshire; three Surviving are her husband, P. Coker brothers, John McCabe, Frank Plains. daughters, Lynne Pearson, Amy Cohen Stogner of Isle of Palms, S.C.; one McCabe, Edward McCabe, William Newcomers Hosts Fall Born in Cranford, she was raised in and Luanne Harth; a brother, Arthur son, Eric Coker Stogner and his wife, McCabe, James McCabe, Joseph DWC to Hold Forum Linden and had lived in Westfield Koller, and seven grandchildren. Kathleen, of Peachtree City, Ga.; one McCabe and Ted McCabe; three sis- For Downtown Owners Meet & Greet, Thurs. from 1962 to 1985, when she moved A Family Remembrance Vigil was daughter, Pamela Jane Stogner of ters, Helen McCabe, Dorothy SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch to Scotch Plains. held on Tuesday, September 16, at the Mount Pleasant, S.C.; one sister, Engleman and Rosemary Fanucci, WESTFIELD — Owners of prop- Plains-Fanwood Newcomers Club Mrs. Shropshire had a gourmet Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Elizabeth Maye Grant of Salisbury, and four grandchildren. erties within the designated Westfield has invited all women to attend its cookie business in the Union County Avenue in Westfield. Md.; one brother, Richard Tilton Moss Private funeral arrangements were special improvement district, managed Fall Meet and Greet on Thursday, area called “J P Sweets” and a gour- Memorial donations may be made and his wife, Kim Morgan Moss, of under the direction of the Dooley by the Downtown Westfield Corpora- September 25, at 8 p.m. at the met catering business in the Atlantic to the Center For Hope Hospice, 1900 Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren, Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, tion (DWC), are invited to attend a Fanwood Presbyterian Church. County area called “Splendid Fare” Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. Matthew and Kristen Stogner of West, in Cranford. forum on Monday, October 6, at 6:30 “It is an opportunity for anyone, for many years. 07076. Peachtree City, Ga.; her nephews, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- p.m. at the DWC office, 105 Elm Street, especially those new to the area, to She was a longtime member of the September 18, 2008 John Clayton Grant and David Tilton tions may be made to the Centers for lower level conference room. make new friends from your com- Grant, both of Salisbury, Md., and Disease Control and Prevention, CDC DWC goals and objectives, plans munity and get involved in lots of William A. Drake, 53, Enjoyed Fishing, James Sheehan Grant of Venezuela, Foundation at http:// for the 2009 DWC budget and activities the club offers – from several cousins and great-nieces and www.cdcfoundation.org/givenow/ progress on the Downtown Improve- playgroups, ladies’ nights out and Coin Collecting and Working on Home nephews. index.aspx. ment Plan will be discussed. Those toddler adventures to cooking A funeral service was held on Fri- September 18, 2008 who plan on attending are asked to classes, parties and much more,” William Anderson Drake, 53, of he built in 2001 in Chester. He loved call (908) 789-9444 or e-mail said Club President Cheryl Conklin. Chester, Vt. lost his courageous battle the ocean and loved to surf fish for [email protected]. Anyone who attends the free event with Amyloidosis AL at his home on stripers in Maine. Robert J. Bresky, 84, War Veteran; will automatically be entered into a Wednesday, September 10. Bill married Susan Jane Shangraw Hadassah Posts Date raffle for dozens of prizes such as a Born in Plainfield, N.J. on De- on August 6, 2000 at the Lanphear Stockbroker and Securities Analyst free dinner, spa treatments and gift cember 3, 1954, Bill was the son of Family Farm in Hyde Park, Vt. Club and a charter member of the Jack and Helen Drake. He spent his Surviving are his wife, Susan, and Robert J. Bresky, 84, died on Fri- For Brunch Cruise certificates to local shops. Snacks day, September 5, at his residence in Amex Club of New York (affiliated WESTFIELD – Westfield and beverages will be served. early years living in Fanwood, N.J., his faithful dog, Tomas; his best with the New York Stock Exchange). moving with his family to Spring- friend, Rick Johnson of Springfield; North Port, Fla. Hadassah will host a brunch cruise The non-profit club hosts the an- Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in He also was a longtime member of on Sunday, October 5, aboard the nual event, formerly known as the field, Vt. in the early 1970s. He gradu- four sisters, Barbara Drake and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Ro- ated from Springfield High School Beverly Clark of Nashville, Tenn., Scotch Plains for more than 50 years Cornucopia Princess, which will September Tea, in an effort to gain before moving to Florida in 2007. man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. depart from Perth Amboy at 11 new members. in 1973. Jane Dooley of Marco Island, Fla. He was predeceased by his wife of After graduation, Bill worked at and Grace Ann Blauvelt of Dixfield, Robert was a veteran of World a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m. The Fanwood Presbyterian Church War II, having served as a second 57 years, Lucille J. Bresky, in 2007. Debby and Steve Berger will pro- is located at the corner of Martine Jones and Lamson, being employed Me., and nieces and nephews. Also Surviving are two daughters, there until its closure. He attended surviving is his father-in-law, Rich- lieutenant in the United States Army vide entertainment during the and LaGrande Avenues in Fanwood. Air Corps. He was a 1949 graduate Lucille Bresky of Madeira Beach, cruise. Music and dancing also will Non-perishable food items will be the National Wallpaper School in ard Shangraw. Fla. and Cynthia O’Neill of Chester, Rutland, Vt. and was a wallpaper Services were held on Monday, of Seton Hall University, where he be part of the festivities. Carole collected for the local food pantry. earned a Bachelor of Science degree N.J.; five sons, Robert Bresky, Jr. of Thau and Betty Dubman are co- For more information, call Cheryl at hanger and painter in Springfield September 15, at the Chester Baptist Oregon City, Ore., Douglas Bresky, and surrounding areas. Bill also was Church. in Business Administration. chairing the event. (908) 889-7664. A retired stockbroker and securi- Paul Bresky and Charles Bresky, all Proceeds from the brunch will employed with Ivek in North Spring- Donations may be made to the of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Wayne field. Amyloid Research Program, Boston ties analyst, Robert was a member of benefit the Hadassah Medical Or- Local Seniors Invited the New York Society of Security Bresky of Ithaca, N.Y., and three ganization, which is committed to Bill collected coins his whole life, University School of Medicine, 715 grandchildren, Rachel, Christopher and collecting and selling coins was Albany Street, K-5, Boston, Mass. Analysts, a former two-time presi- the advancement of medical re- To Join Sing-Along dent of the New York Commodity and Corrin. search. For more information, call SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch his passion. He also enjoyed work- 02118. Funeral services have been held. ing on his property and home, which September 18, 2008 Carole Thau at (908) 771-9251. Plains Recreation Department and John F. Chesnok, 88 September 18, 2008 Senior Advisory Board will sponsor PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE John F. Chesnok, 88, of Westfield a senior sing-along group for Scotch Kadima Invites Youth NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION died on Friday, September 12. Plains senior residents. DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Born in Elizabeth, he lived in For ‘Mystery Bus Trip’ Offered free to all township se- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Westfield since 1960. SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- niors, the group will meet at the Towne Mr. Chesnok had been the mainte- tion Beth Israel Kadima Chapter will House in Scotch Plains on select Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 9/23/08, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified nance supervisor for West Essex Gen- host a “Mystery Bus Ride” on Sun- Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. beginning eral Hospital in Livingston for 12 September 25. The Towne House is under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A day, September 28, for all youth in Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, years before retiring in 1986. grades 6, 7 and 8. located in Green Forest Park, off of New Jersey 08625; for: He served in the United States Navy Westfield Road, adjacent to Evergreen The bus will leave from the Congre- Maintenance Beam Guide Rail & Attenuator Repair Contract, North - 2009; Various during World War II. gation Beth Israel parking lot, located Avenue. locations including North of Route 57, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Surviving are his wife of 49 years, at 18 Shalom Way in Scotch Plains, at During each session, seniors will Sussex, Union and part of Warren Counties; 100% State; DP No: 08460 Dorothy Norton Chesnok; a daugh- 1 p.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. For more be invited to join pianist Skip Ungar Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. ter, Susan Chesnok; two sons, John details, contact Jackie Steinbach at to sing along to some all-time favor- 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within Chesnok and William Chesnok; a sis- [email protected]. ite songs. Those who need transpor- ter, Agnes B. Chesnok, and a grand- tation to and from the Towne House fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, daughter. WF Resident Graduates are asked to call the Senior Bus Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of A Funeral Mass was offered on Hotline at (908) 322-5151. valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. Monday, September 15, at St. Helen’s From Western Carolina For more information, call the Roman Catholic Church of Westfield. Scotch Plains Recreation Department 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of WESTFIELD – Kevin Macdonald Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Burial followed at Saint Gertrude of Westfield received a bachelor’s at (908) 322-6700, extension no. 1221 of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Cemetery in Colonia. or 1223. The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 degree in motion picture and televi- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Arrangements were under the di- sion production from Western Caro- PUBLIC NOTICE Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, lina University in Cullowhee, N.C. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. UNION COUNTY BOARD the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. Memorial donations may be made PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. 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By MICHAEL GOLDBERGER settle in to glean its few good action 1 and 1/2 popcorns sequences. Bangkok Dangerous is so brazen a Yet even then, the celluloid quality cliché that, as with the scalawag stu- itself is questionable. And the preva- dent who owns up to a transgression – lence of darkness and shadows, whether “It was I, Mrs. Green, who stole the for atmosphere or to bamboozle, makes UNICEF collection can” – you must at it difficult to discern matters. Chansonettes begin rehearsing for 60th season, entitled “Celebrate the Season.” least note the honesty. Ripping off their Wading in such shallow waters, the 1999 Thai version by the same name, movie sets up its own Catch 22. Any twin brother-directors Oxide Pang Chun attempt to legitimize the proceedings Chansonettes Begin Rehearsal for 60th might seem an embarrassing stretch. Courtesy of Norman Deshong and Danny Pang keep it simple…and SHEER MADNESS...Area residents, including Michael Tennenbaum from WESTFIELD – The Chansonettes Hanukah” and “A Simple Song of cheap. Yet, there’s no denying Mr. Cage’s Joe Westfield, pictured above in bow tie, will appear in New York City, performing of Westfield have begun rehearsing for Peace.” At least that’s the way it looks…no is a hitman, a torpedo, a cleaner. And a Midnight Madness. The play, written by Westfield resident Cynthia Meryl, was the upcoming holiday season, entitled The tour is currently scheduled to offense to the producers if it cost more little background into this previously selected as a “partner event” in this year’s New York Musical Theatre Festival and “Celebrate the Season.” visit Westfield Senior Housing, The than the Hollywood equivalent of $1.98 soulless dude might’ve proved interest- will make its New York premiere tonight. To read about the effort, see page 22. The program will feature songs cel- Chelsea at Fanwood, Spring Meadows to make. And that’s the lower-rung ing. ebrating the holidays and the choral in Summit and Runnells Specialized cachet this tale about an American Likewise as regards to the other prin- Union County Awards group’s 60th anniversary, including Hospital in December. hitman (Nicolas Cage) in Bangkok cipals. Sidekick Kong never rises above “Celebrate This Day Together,” “A The Chansonettes is an all women’s seeks to cash in on, shamelessly. Even the savvy, No. 1 street stooge that’s Jingle Bell Christmas,” “Lights of choral group, which began 60 years when its plot evolves into perfunctory been a politically incorrect staple since 45 ‘HEART’ Grants ago meeting and singing in various moralisms, it knows not to be too con- Hollywood first opened for business. Synagogue to Debut group members’ houses. vincing. Indeed, to tell his story properly would AREA – The Union County Board its inception. The recipients are a won- Currently the group, which performs In the same vein that auto insurers be way too much Third World sociol- of Chosen Freeholders has announced derful mix of creative individuals – Tot Shabbat Service a holiday and spring concert series each forgive good clients one accident, we ogy for this film’s purposes. Fon is a that 45 local groups and artists will composers and writers, historians, SCOTCH PLAINS – Congregation year, rehearses once a week at the Pres- don’t question Nicolas Cage’s other- variation on an ideal. receive a total funding of $75,000 painters, photographers, musicians and Beth Israel, located at 18 Shalom Way byterian Church on Mountain Avenue wise curious presence here. Winking to Invariably dressed in white, she is through the 2008 Union County dancers – plus arts, history and other in Scotch Plains, will host its first in Westfield under the direction of Jean Nick knowingly, we sit back and ad- virtue. A repository of her culture’s HEART Grant Program (History, Edu- cultural organizations and civic groups. monthly Tot Shabbat Service on Fri- Schork and accompanied by Mel Freda. mire how surprisingly little he harms etiquette and grace, pure despite the cation, Arts Reaching Thousands). These cultural assets are a vital part of day, September 26, from 7 to 8 p.m. The group is always looking for new his reputation as this stereotypical as- squalor and gangsterism around her, Recognizing the importance of cul- community life, well being, economic An interactive service open to the members who enjoy singing and gath- sassin. Just call him Joe. Narrating, he Fon is seen as Joe’s one chance in a ture and the arts to the economy and development and cultural heritage tour- community for families with children ering with friends. Anyone needing opens things up with his four com- million for redemption. It just wouldn’t quality of life, the Union County Free- ism in Union County.” ages 3 to 6, it will feature joyous song, more information regarding upcoming mandments of killing. do if he simply picked some fat little holders established the HEART Grant Artists, educators and organizations dance, prayer and a storytelling pro- concerts, interested in joining the group They are, don’t get close to anyone, jovial gal to guide his way out of sin. Program in 1998. This program sup- that want information about next gram. For more information, call Betty or booking a future concert may call don’t ask questions, know when to get Nope, it’s always all or nothing, like ports projects related to history, the year’s HEART Grant Program can Lynn Golub, education director, at vice president Jackie Costello at (908) out and don’t fall asleep with bubblegum Roy “Mad Dog” Earle’s (Humphrey arts and humanities, and demonstrates contact the Union County Office of (908) 889-1830, extension no. 207. 789-5819. in your mouth. Just kidding about that Bogart) tragic obsession with club- a commitment to the artists and com- Cultural and Heritage Affairs at 633 last one. No, no, I’ll tell you. It’s don’t footed wallflower Velma (Joan Leslie) munity organizations of Union County. Pearl Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey leave any traces. I couldn’t have it on in High Sierra (1941). Sure, Roy could Freeholder Chairman Angel Estrada 07202 by calling (908) 558-2550. NJ my conscience if you saw the film just have kept it uncomplicated. Ida said, “The response to the HEART Relay users dial 711 or e-mail MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. to learn that. Lupino’s Marie loved him like crazy. Grant Program has been exciting since [email protected]. They might of just faded to Chair of the Family Law Department of Anyway, we know what happens to rules, especially if one is trying to apply black…slipped away into some holler DUGHI & HEWIT them at a pivotal time in their life. Sure, and lived happily ever after. WF’s Town Book Store cold-blooded murderer Joe is only ex- It’s the acting out of that two-sided 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 ercising good business sense in hiring syndrome, perfection vs. depression. You Bangkok pickpocket Kong, obsequi- can’t get it one hundred percent right, so Welcomes Mystery Writer ously portrayed by Shakrit Yamnarm. no sense in bothering. Psychiatrists read- WESTFIELD – The Town Book lished in 2007 and earned him a starred DIVORCE QUESTIONS? He needs a local conduit. But you think ing this review might corroborate that. Store in Westfield will host a meet and review in Publishers Weekly. Mr. maybe he kind of likes the kid? And while they’re at it, perhaps explain greet for New Jersey resident Dave White lives in New Jersey, where he Specializing in all aspects of Family Law Well, shucks if life isn’t just one big why any filmgoer in their right mind White, author of “The Evil That Men teaches middle-school English. including divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, ambiguity. It turns out the paid killer, would want to hazard nine dollars Ameri- Do,” on September 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Readers can meet Mr. White at The after conducting an entire career of can on Bangkok Dangerous. New Jersey private investigator Town Book Store, located at 270 East child support, division of assets, palimony, anonymity and detachment, suddenly * * * Jackson Donne, after being stripped Broad Street in Westfield (corner of premarital agreements, civil unions, restraining needs to leave a legacy…to tutor a Bangkok Dangerous, rated R, is a of his private investigator’s license East Broad and Elmer Streets). For prodigy. Kong gets the nod because, in Lionsgate release directed by Oxide and now slums it as a night security more information, call (908) 233-3535. orders, post-divorce motions due to changed a novel twist on the genre, he reminds Pang Chun and Danny Pang and stars guard at a Jersey storage facility, financial circumstances, residence removal the veteran of himself. Huh…Cage was Nicolas Cage, Shakrit Yamnarm and thinks he has finally hit rock bottom. Artist Performs ‘Alla Thai when he was younger? Charlie Yeung. Running time: 99 min- Then the bottom really falls out: The from New Jersey, visitation modifications No matter. But be aware that epipha- utes. sister he has not seen in years shows up, Prima’ Demonstration and transfers of custody. nies in the movies are usually multi- needing help. It turns out Donne’s WESTFIELD – Tracy Carrera, a pronged in nature, especially if a ro- NAMI to Spotlight Alzheimer’s-stricken mother has be- former art professor and figurative Over 35 years of continuous practice in Family Law mantic interest is needed. Having also Basic Brain Science gun hinting at long-buried family se- painter who now lives in Cranford, will decided he no longer wishes to live in a crets from her hospital bed, suggesting perform an “alla prima” (translated in Union County Early Settlement Arbitration Panelist world without love, Joe takes a fancy to AREA – NAMI (National Alliance a sinister – even murderous – past. English: “at once”/ “in one session”) for over 25 years antithetical pharmacist Fon, played by on Mental Illness) will offer a free Meanwhile, Donne’s relatives are painting demonstration at Evalyn Charlie Yeung. Dig the symbolism. Not suddenly being greeted by blackmail, Dunn’s Gallery in Westfield on Satur- Court-appointed Standing Master & Guardian program on Monday, September 22, only is she innocent, she’s mute. at 7:30 p.m. at the Osceola Presbyte- car bombs, and bullets to the back of day, September 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Accredited Mediator Yep, once you start breaking those rian Church, located at 1689 Raritan the skull. All Donne wants is to disap- A career artist and former painting maxims, man, it’s like falling off a diet. pear, but realizes that his only chance professor at The Art Academy of Cin- Department staffed with four additional attorneys Road in Clark. Guest speaker John First it’s just a handful of Fritos from Fossella will discuss “Mental Health at saving his family, and himself, is cinnati, Ms. Carrera is known interna- with experience offered at lower hourly rates the cupboard, grabbed quickly because and Recovery: Introduction to Basic by solving a mystery more than 60 tionally among collectors for painting then they don’t amount to any calories. fine restaurants in America and abroad. Formerly Senior Partner at Snevily, Ely, Williams & Brain Science.” Ample time will be years old. Next thing you know, it’s an amuse allotted for questions and discussion. Mr. White is among the youngest The artist credits her “provocative” Gurrieri, Westfield (1972-2000) bouche of fettuccine alfredo followed Mr. Fossella is assistant professor winners of the Derringer Award. He friends in helping her “capture the by a quart of General Tso’s chicken. In of molecular imaging genetics in the has contributed to many anthologies social energy of a restaurant” as they For More Information: short, Joe is mixing meat with dairy. Department of Psychiatry at Mount and collections, including The Ad- serve as models and creative muses But, because it is so beyond triteness Sinai School of Medicine. For more venture of the Missing Detective and during the dinner/photo shoot. 908-272-0200 to be pretentious, we again grant information, call (908) 233-1628 or Damn Near Dead. His first novel, The gallery is located at 549 South www.dughihewit.com Bangkok Dangerous dispensation and visit nami-nj-uc.org. “When One Man Dies,” was pub- Avenue, West.

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Liz McConahay, a celebrated arts edu- In Beyond Broadway, Ms. cator who brings a wealth of theatrical McConahay teaches the essentials of “Cosmos” experience to the New Jersey Work- musical theater – singing, acting and shop for the Arts (NJWA), will share dancing – in this dynamic hour-long those talents and guide actors, from class. With emphasis on song interpre- grades 6 to 12, in Beyond Broadway, a tation and building believable charac- SIMPLY AMAZING…“Cosmos,” class in musical theater techniques. ters, this class is perfect for students by Cranford artist Theo Ms. McConahay, who want to develop Tamborlane, is among the works who studied at the their performance and featured at a one-woman show open- ing September 26 at the Simply Royal National The- auditioning skills. Gallery in Cranford. ater of Great Britain Through solid tech- and the University of niques and inventive Wisconsin, has ap- exercises, students peared on Broadway will transform their Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times photographer David in multiple major pro- performances from Samsky’s “A Room With My View” is on display at Citibank of Westfield on Tamborlane’s Art Takes ductions, among the first day of class. North Avenue until October 31. “I look to create photos that are either busy with detail or possess an attracting contrast,” Mr. Samsky said. “A picture them Cabaret and Ti- The rehearsal envi- should provoke questions.” Works are on sale from between $150 to $450. tanic. Her credits in- ronment is a positive Viewer on Varied ‘Paths’ clude television ap- and professional one, CRANFORD – Cranford artist ture. pearances in NBC’s fostering creativity, Visual Art Center Presents Theodosia A.G. Tamborlane has Recently, Ms. Tamborlane has de- “Third Watch” and exploration and con- joined with framer Gary Fletcher to termined that she can best depict tur- “Unsolved Myster- fidence. Auditions are present a new show. “Color Paths” bulent times and natural forces with ies.” not required to enroll Polzo’s Photography Exhibit opens on Friday, September 26, with three-dimensional collage oil paint- The actress has also in this course. SUMMIT – “Don Polzo and Stu- The digital photography show will a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. The ings. “Color Paths” presents her new been an arts educator ON BROADWAY…Broadway Beyond Broadway dents” will kick-off the fall 2008 Fac- feature the work of both Mr. Polzo, Simply Gallery is located at 11 Wal- three-dimensional collage paintings in many regional pro- veteran Liz McConahay will use will meet on Mon- ulty Exhibition Series at the Visual whose photographs will be displayed nut Street in Cranford. for the first time. grams, including the her talent and experience to direct days, from 4 to 5 pm, Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ), in the Eisenberg Gallery on the first Multiple colors move through each Ms. Tamborlane has paintings in Summer Youth Per- students in grades 6 through 12 in at All Saints’ Church, located at 68 Elm Street in Summit. floor, and some of his students, whose of Ms. Tamborlane’s oil paintings, the Watchung Art Center’s current formance Workshop a new program of the NJWA en- located at 559 Park pictures can be seen on the second taking the viewer along many and show, “Artist Music” in Watchung. at the New Jersey titled Beyond Broadway, a class in Avenue in Scotch Music Together floor in Strolling Gallery 2. The exhi- varied paths to visions both expected Her paintings appear in the 2008 edi- Performing Arts musical theater techniques. Plains. Tuition for the bition will be on view from now and unexpected. tion of The Sheaf, Union County’s Center (NJPAC) and the Performer’s 10-session semester, which runs from Returns to Watchung through October 15. Central to this show is the painting literary arts magazine. Ms. Theater Workshop in Livingston and October 6 until December 15, is $275. WATCHUNG – Music Together – a An opening reception for Mr. Polzo “We Were,” a four-foot by six-foot Tamborlane is a member of the Allied South Orange. A second semester will be offered from music-education program for infants, and his students is set for tomorrow diptych, which presents individual Artists of America and the Contem- She has directed various theatrical March 2 until May 18. toddlers and preschoolers – has re- evening, September 18, from 6 to 8 lives and spirits. Ms. Tamborlane’s porary Art Group, and her paintings performances in New York, New Jersey For more information on this class, turned. p.m. at the art center. The public is colors in this painting express people’s are in private collections throughout and Chicago. Her administrative expe- or any program of the NJWA, call (908) In a Music Together class, up to 12 invited to attend. spiritual contacts and connections the United States and in Holland. riences include being the executive di- 789-9696, visit 150-152 East Broad children and their caregivers experi- Mr. Polzo’s photographs, in the among yesterday, today and the fu- For more, see Tamborlane.com. rector of the National Musical Theatre Street or log on to ence songs, chants, movement activi- documentary style he prefers, focus Network and the Regional Supervisor njworkshopforthearts.com. ties and instrumental jam sessions. on freedom, spontaneity and the vari- Classes are based on the concept that ety of subjects the documentary mode all children are musical. All children allows. SOPAC Announces Third can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and His black-and-white scenes for this participate. exhibit were shot in and around New Classes last 45 minutes and will be York City. Mr. Polzo considers him- Season of Performances offered Monday and Tuesday morn- self a spectator, recording the nor- SOUTH ORANGE — After its sea- Landa Abramson said the third season ings at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. for 10 mally unseen using traditional silver son-closing Spring Gala in June, South lineup will show audiences that the arts weeks, beginning September 22. emulsion and digital photography to Orange Performing Arts Center center, which opened in 2006, is just Those interested should contact capture those moments. (SOPAC) announced its third season. getting started. Patricia Price, director, at (908) 755- For more information about this This year’s schedule, which kicks off “We’ve had a lot of great perfor- 7510 for more information or visit exhibition or the VACNJ, visit with Cape Verdean singer Lura on Fri- mances in the first two seasons, but this musictogetherofberkeleyheights.com. artcenternj.org or call (908) 273-9121. day, October 3, at 8 p.m., includes year we will aim to top them,” Ms. many award-winning and internation- Abramson said. “We have a diverse ally acclaimed artists, including spe- group of performers and productions of JUXTAPOSE GALLERY cial children’s performances and offer- international acclaim.” ings from Seton Hall University’s Arts SOPAC also continues its partner- Council. ship with one of the world’s most pres- Due Sorelle Among the performers include tigious performing arts conservatories, Suzanne Vega, the eclectic singer- the Juilliard School, to present Julliard songwriter who earned popular acclaim at SOPAC, as well as its partnership and three Grammy nominations for hit with Seton Hall University to host the Jewelry Trunk Show songs “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner;” popu- Arts Council’s Classical Concert Se- lar stand-up comedienne Paula ries and the Jazz N’ the Hall Series. Poundstone; Rhythm and Blues icons Seton Hall’s theater department will and master songwriters Ashford and showcase classical pianist Simone Simpson (“Ain’t No Mountain High Dinnerstein, Latin jazz legend Paquito Enough,” “You’re All I Need to Get D’Rivera, West Point’s Jazz Knights ITALIAN OPERA SINGER ENRICO CARUSO ONCE SAID THAT IL By”); South African world musicians and William Shakespeare’s The Tam- TROVATORE IS VERY EASY TO PRODUCE – “ALL YOU NEED IS THE Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and the ing of the Shrew as just a few of the Arts FOUR BEST SINGERS IN THE WORLD...” An All Star cast, clockwise from top incomparable folk music singer Judy Council’s offerings. left to right, Anton Belov, Janara Kellerman, Jeffrey Springer and Karen Foster, Collins. For more, visit SOPACnow.org or should fit the bill; they will join Westfield and Summit High School Choruses as SOPAC Executive Director Ondine call (973) 313-ARTS (2787). the Westfield Symphony Orchestra presents Il Trovatore in Summit. WSO, All-Star Cast Present Il Trovatore in Summit WESTFIELD – On Saturday, Sep- opera chorus in the state. tember 27, at 8 p.m., at Central Pres- Choirs from Westfield and Sum- byterian Church in Summit, students mit High Schools will sing the nuns’ Saturday, October 4th from Westfield High School will join chorus. with the New Jersey State Opera Barbara Thomson will conduct a 11am - 5pm chorus and a host of renowned opera short lecture and pre-opera chat de- Please Join Us soloists in Westfield Symphony signed to make the opera experience Orchestra’s (WSO) season-opening more enjoyable prior to the concert performance: A Gypsy Avenged: Il in the Summit Presbyterian Church Trovatore – opera in concert. Sanctuary at 7 p.m. Serving The Community for 32 Years One of the greatest challenges of Tickets, priced between $25 and the piece is the vocal demand it places $70, may be purchased directly from 58 Elm Street • Westfield on the lead singers. This is grand the WSO office, located at 224 East 908-232-3278 opera at its finest, with everything Broad Street, or by calling the box from passionate love scenes and jeal- office at (908) 232-9400. www.juxtaposegallery.com ous confrontations to a stirring call Tickets are also available at the to arms in the final act. Town Bookstore in Westfield, the Enrico Caruso once said that Il World of Music in Summit and Mar- Trovatore is very easy to produce – tin Jewelers in Cranford. “All you need is the four best singers For more information, call (908) in the world.” 232-9400, e-mail Westfield Symphony Music Di- [email protected] or go rector Maestro David Wroe has put to westfieldsymphony.org. together a cast of extraordinary art- ists that will bring this opera to life and enable audiences to enjoy the full majesty of Verdi’s glorious score. Jeffrey Springer, one of America’s busiest young dramatic tenors, will sing the role of the Troubadour Manrico. the farmhouse store Mr. Springer has performed to popular acclaim in a variety of lead Like no other store in Westfield roles across Europe and North America. Baritone Anton Belov will sing Count di Luna, a role he performed Meet the Artist / Trunk Show with Anchorage Opera. Mr. Belov’s recent operatic performances include the title role in Delaware Opera’s Leigh Standley of production of Don Giovanni and Ping in Turandot with the New Jersey Curly Girl Designs Opera Theater. Performing the role of the gypsy, In her only NJ Azucena, is mezzo-soprano Janara Kellerman. Ms. Kellerman has per- formed leading roles with major op- Appearance. era houses, including the title role of Carmen with the New York City Op- era and Maddelana in Rigoletto with the Des Moines Metro Opera. The role of the romantic heroine Leonora will be sung by soprano Karen Foster. A frequent performer at the Lyric Opera of Chicago and award winner of the 2004 George th London Foundation, Ms. Foster’s re- Saturday Sept 20 cent roles include Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, and Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni. 11am – 5pm The performance also features the New Jersey State Opera (NJSO) 221 North Ave East Chorus, specifically Music Director Jason Tramm. 908-654-0444 NJSO is the officially designated opera company of New Jersey, and its chorus is the longest-standing www.thefarmhousestore.com Page 22 Thursday, September 18, 2008 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Actors Appear On NY City Stage in Meryl’s Midnight Madness By DEBBIE HOFFMAN York!” gram that performs at NJPAC.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. Meryl has run the theatre com- Michael began his acting career at Premiere Stages’ Rabbit Hole AREA – Knowing that she will be pany, formerly WYACT, for 17 years. Roosevelt Middle School. He currently performing at the Ailey Citigroup The- Midnight Madness was originally pro- attends the University of the Arts in ater in New York City this coming duced at the New Jersey Performing Philadelphia. weekend is giving Westfield High Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark and “My school has been incredibly un- Gives Hope to Those Who Grieve derstanding about the situation,” By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY bedspread suggests haste, dinosaur Director John Wooten has set a Michael said in response to concern Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times figures telegraph a boy’s interest and flawless pace for his well-chosen ac- about juggling classes and commuting UNION – Just as Alice tumbled the stencil on a pint-size chair de- tors. Mr. Wooten’s artistic eye for to Newark for rehearsals. “Sometimes into a fantasyland and found herself clares the 4-year-old owner’s name - staging affords everyone in the Zella I skip classes, and sometimes I’m late transfixed in another world, audience Danny. Fry Theatre an intimate glimpse of for practice.” members are mesmerized by the world It’s only months after Danny’s grief. By sharing his sensitivity and All three actors acknowledged the of David Lindsay-Abaire’s play Rab- tragic death, and his mother Becca understanding of the play, he has elic- support of their families. bit Hole, presented by Premiere Stages (Sue Cremin) and father Howie (Tom ited outstanding performances from “My parents are very proud of me,” at Kean University. Hammond) are trying to cope with the cast. Jen said of mom Susan and dad Paul, In this play that mirrors life, people the reality of their empty house, which The audience doesn’t see these ac- both of Westfield. want to make sense of the senseless. reminds them of their only child. tors “act.” They are merely people Michael noted the backing of parents Perfect casting, superb acting and But death, like a stone being thrown who interact while their story un- Doug and Jackie Tannenbaum of stellar directing make this a produc- on a still pond causing endless con- folds. We enter their world and find Westfield. tion that will long be remembered. centric circles, never affects just one hope on the other side of grief. Gabriel said that while his parents, The “business” with which Becca Miriam and Jose Rodrigues of busies herself throughout most of the Mountainside, are very proud of him first act is the stuff of everyday life. and supportive, they “aren’t huge fans She polishes counters, folds clothes of musicals.” and loads the dishwasher while punc- School graduate Jen Kujawski a case premiered there this past August. The show will run at the Ailey tuating each activity with subliminal of the nerves. Ms. Meryl said the teens in her Citigroup Theater, located at 405 West emotional baggage. “I know who Alvin Ailey was, and group are very dedicated and “learn 55 Street, today at 3 p.m., Friday and Totally credible in her role, Lisa I realize what an honor this is,” she about responsibility and teamwork.” Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Velten-Smith makes acting choices said. “I’m so excited.” Gabriel said juggling nightly rehears- Tickets are available at SmartTix.com. that fit the character of the unconven- Jen is one of many local residents als, school and applying to colleges has The New Jersey Youth Theatre will tional sister Izzy. The scene with her who will be taking the local produc- brother-in-law is played with the right tion of Midnight Madness to the New amount of unease in asking him to York stage. “It’s amazing that a New Jersey company with a New face the truth. The show, written by Westfield resi- Jersey show is going across the river...Our kids are going As the sometimes inebriated, but dent Cynthia Meryl, is a musical com- always well-intentioned mother, edy based loosely on William to New York!” Sheila Stasack is sympathetic in her Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s ~ Cynthia Meryl, misguided efforts to commiserate Dream. NJ Youth Theatre Director with her daughter. In the musical fable, set in modern- Tom Hammond’s portrayal of day Manhattan, the incumbent Re- been “stressful but well worth it.” He is have registration on September 24 and Howie hits home. While appearing to publican mayor of New York an- hoping to go to Julliard in New York 25 at its Roselle Park studio from 4 until be a stoic partner, his quaking voice nounces his engagement to his Demo- next year. 8 p.m. The studio is located at 172 West Courtesy of Roy Groething RABBIT SEASON…Premiere Stages presents Rabbit Hole, running from Sep- reveals emotional fragility. While cratic opponent. Michael Tannenbaum, another Westfield Avenue. tember 5 to 21 in the Zella Fry Theatre on the Kean University Campus. Pictured, talking about the family dog, he whis- Meanwhile, the Fairies of Central Westfield High School graduate, joined “A high percentage of my kids keep from left to right, are: T.J. McNeill as Jason, Tom Hammond as Howie and Sue pers, “I miss him.” We all know he’s Park are manipulating two pairs of the theatre company this past summer. in touch with me,” Ms. Meryl said. “I Cremin as Becca. not talking about the dog. lost lovers, a troupe of amateur actors “This is one of the best youth pro- wanted to provide a place you can come The audience cringes while identi- and the mayoral candidates. grams I’ve ever been a part of,” he said. home to. It’s about work and talent, not The setting, a home in modern day or two people. The extended family fying with the guilt and pain of young The comic confusion is set to an “You can’t name another youth pro- politics. I think we’ve achieved that.” Larchmont, features a living room, — Becca’s sister Izzy (Lisa Velten- Jason, played expertly by T.J. original score with music written by eat-in kitchen and a fully stocked Smith) and their mother Nat (Sheila McNeill. Jack Bender. pantry. A perfectly spotlighted young Stasack) — can’t help but grieve for Joseph Gourley’s magnificent sce- Midnight Madness, selected as a boy’s bedroom in the foreground them. Everyone shares blame, guilt nic design can be summed up suc- “partner event” in this year’s New Youth Theatre Registration looks typical. A colorful, crumpled and the ubiquitous “if only.” cinctly: attention to detail. From three York Musical Theatre Festival, is the different floor coverings, painted festival’s first runner-up for the 2008 baseboards and moulding to running Directors’ Choice Award. Begins Next Week, Sept 24 water in the kitchen sink, the out- Jen, a student of Ms. Meryl’s New AREA – Registration for New Jer- jazz and tap. Acceptance into private standing set uses space uniquely. Jersey Youth Theatre since freshman sey Youth Theatre (NJYT) performing voice class and advanced acting class is Danny’s room — almost tomblike year of high school, is now a student arts classes will take place at NJYT’s by audition only. — looms large, and it is lit perfectly at Montclair State University. studio, located at 172 West Westfield Students are placed into classes pri- by Nadine Charlsen’s lighting de- She said, “Working for Cynthia is Avenue in Roselle Park, on Wednesday marily according to their training, ex- sign. really great. She is really guiding us.” and Thursday, September 24 and 25, perience and age. Students range in age With emotional resonance, it’s no Mountainside resident Gabriel from 4 to 8 p.m. from 8 to 18. The classes take place in wonder that Rabbit Hole won the Rodrigues said he “can’t believe The new brochure for the 2008-09 the Roselle Park studio. Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony we’ve gotten this far.” The Governor school season is now available on the Auditions for NJYT, formerly Award for best play on Broadway. Livingston senior said the opportu- NJYT website (njyouththeatre.org). WYACT of Westfield, summer pro- There’s no handbook on grief. But nity is “overwhelming.” The brochure includes class descrip- ductions in association with the New Rabbit Hole gives hope to those who Ms. Meryl still cannot believe it tions, schedules, fees and instructor Jersey Performing Arts Center take have faced it. herself. biographies. place in the spring. “It’s amazing that a New Jersey This year, classes will begin on Octo- This past summer, NJYT presented company with a New Jersey show is ber 14. NJYT offers five levels of act- two very successful productions: 1776 going across the river,” Ms. Meryl ing, three levels of musical theatre, and Midnight Madness, a new musical said. “Our kids are going to New open ballet, beginners’ ballet, ballet/ based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

2008-2009 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES ´ 29th SEASON ´ MAPLEWOOD ´ WESTFIELD

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