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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 18, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 46-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF BOE Extends Superintendent Contract in Face of Gov’s Edict By PAUL J. PEYTON and MICHAEL J. reviewing all superintendent contracts According to BOE President Julia POLLACK Specially Written for The Westfield Leader in light of Governor Chris Christie’s Walker, the new contract with Ms. edict, earlier this month, to cap su- Dolan includes a zero-percent pay WESTFIELD – The Westfield perintendents’ salaries at $175,000. increase for the first two years, 2- Board of Education, last week, unani- County superintendents have been percent increases each in the third mously approved a five-year contract ordered not to approve any contracts and fourth years, with the fifth year extension with Superintendent of before the governor’s cap on superin- reaching $203,625, plus an increase Schools Margaret Dolan. The pact, tendent salaries takes effect next Feb- equal to her salary multiplied by the which became effective November 9, ruary 7. Ms. Dolan’s contract was not tax-levy-cap percentage at that time. runs through June 30, 2015. At the to have expired until June 30, 2011, In addition, the first year calls for a same time, the State of New Jersey is according to a copy of the agreement. merit increase of 2 percent. The merit will be based on student achieve- ments – such as SAT scores and the percentage of graduates moving on to higher education – and athletic accomplishments, as well as other “points of pride,” including where national news magazines rank the school system. “And it (merit raise) has to be earned. It is not automatic,” Mrs. Walker said. Ms. Dolan currently earns $196,000, a salary she will continue to receive for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years. When bumped up 2 percent for the 2012- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader 2013 year, it reaches $199,632. In SCRUMPTIOUS ...Troops and their families line up for chow, Saturday night, at the NJ National Guard Armory in 2013-2014, following another year- Westfield, as citizens honor them for their service at the Casino Night fundraiser to assist families of the soldiers. over-year increase, the salary would reach the $203,625 figure. The superintendent’s salary will include Lawmakers, Mayors Differ Along a 1.5-percent payroll deduction for her participation in a Preferred Pro- vider Organization health plan. Mrs. Walker was asked about Party Lines on Property Tax Tool Kit whether Governor Chris Christie’s By PAUL PEYTON ered the cap on tax levies. with its public works union. “[Cur- Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader proposal to cap superintendent sala- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “The tool kit is not everything it is rently], when it goes to arbitration, it GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS...The Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 of the Ameri- can Legion hosted ceremonies honoring all veterans, living and deceased, last ries based on overall enrollment AREA – As municipal officials cracked up to be,” she said. “It (mu- is out of our [control].” Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Master of Ceremonies would impact the board’s decision. prepare to tackle municipal and school nicipal budgets) all comes down to “It (arbitration reform) would give Peter Hogaboom spoke about Post No. 3’s Support Our Troops “WE Care” The Governor’s plan would cap Ms. budgets come January, 33 reforms revenues and expenses.” us some backup,” Mayor Malool shipments to American military personnel serving in Afghanistan. Post Com- Dolan at $175,000 because Westfield aimed at controlling property taxes “[The tool kit] is not going to have said. mander Bill Maines and Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan also spoke at the event, has fewer than 10,000 students. remain before the State Legislature. any effect on our budget come Janu- In addition, she said civil-service which culminated with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America” by Kerry Mrs. Walker said she understands These include arbitration reforms ary 1,” Mayor Mahr said. “The best reform, should it pass, would enable Stubbs, above. the governor’s plan is “just a pro- that would impact how towns negoti- thing Trenton can do is to keep their Scotch Plains to end what she said posal” at the moment. If it were to ate contracts with collective-bargain- hands off our [municipal] aid. This is amounts to a “complicated, bureau- become state law, then the board ing units, civil-service reforms and money that comes back to us. It is not cratic (civil-service) system that Houses of Worship to Hold would have to go back and rework the teacher contracts, as they relate to the a handout.” makes it difficult to lay off or even agreement, she said. 2-percent cap on school tax levies. She said, in her judgment, the 33 demote municipal employees.” “Right now, we are moving for- Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky reforms in the tool kit are not the “be- “No matter what happens, it’s go- Food and Clothing Drives ward,” Mrs. Walker said. “We need a is among the mayors saying they are all and the end-all” that will help ing to be tough to get to 2 percent By MARYLOU MORANO ing Program and members of Temple superintendent, and we are all confi- in need of property tax reforms in towns fall within the new cap. She (cap),” Mayor Malool admitted. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Emanu-El of Westfield. dent in Dr. Dolan.” preparation of next year’s municipal also believes New Jerseyans have a State Senate Minority Leader Tom AREA – As in the past, many local Temple Emanu-El’s annual partici- She said a number of achievements, budget. He questioned why state law- misconception that property tax in- Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) said the congregations and organizations will pation in the “Jersey Cares Coat Drive” such as 52 students achieving perfect makers are holding up the reform creases will not be greater than 2 only way that the newly imposed 2- conduct food, clothing and other drives will be Sunday, December 12, from 8 SAT scores, resulted in the package after passing the 2-percent percent overall, when, in fact, mu- percent cap on municipal and school in an effort to bring a little holiday a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gently used coats superintendent’s contract increase. “We cap onto towns and school boards. nicipal, county and school taxes will tax levies is going to control property cheer to those in need. should be dropped off at the temple’s are continuing to hit our mark on (stu- “I don’t understand what they (leg- each rise 2 percent, with the county taxes is with the passage of the tool Temple Emanu-El is asking the com- parking lot on that day only. Donations dents) achievement,” Mrs. Walker said. islators) are thinking if they pass the following an equalization process kit. munity to donate frozen turkeys tied in will be distributed to Temple Emanu– As per a new policy, Union County 2-percent cap but they don’t give county-wide. “Property taxes have skyrocketed plastic bags – no glass – and other El’s “I Have a Dream” program or Superintendent Carmen Centuolo’s of- towns a tool kit,” the mayor said. Mayor Mahr also questioned the in New Jersey because government, canned and packaged Thanksgiving other participating agencies through- fice would not comment to the press and “Even with the tool kit, we were absence of procedures on how local particularly at the local level, costs foods to their Annual Thanksgiving out the states. forwarded all requests to Alan Guenther, going to have a difficult time. With- governments can place referendums far too much. Current law is complicit Turkey Drive. For more information on either of the spokesman for the New Jersey De- out it is just unthinkable.” before voters to exceed the state cap. in this cost escalation by condoning, Donations can be dropped off at these events, contact Carolyn Shane, partment of Education (DOE). Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, a Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool allowing and even encouraging out- Temple Emanu–El’s parking lot, 756 Temple Emanu-El’s executive director, Mr. Guenther referred The Westfield past president of the New Jersey Con- admitted she is “anxious” about the rageous contract and arbitration East Broad Street, during the following by phone at (908) 232-6770, extension Leader to the DOE website for infor- ference of Mayors, described the tool upcoming budget process. She said awards for compensation and ben- dates and times: Sunday, November 114, or by e-mail at [email protected]. mation on how the state handled a kit as “a sound bite that has been arbitration reform could help her efits to public employees,” Mr. Kean 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; Mon- To learn more, visit tewnj.org. recent contract-extension attempt in overplayed” by the Christie Admin- town, which is currently in negotia- said in a column published in The day, November 22, from 9 to 9:30 a.m.; The Westfield firefighters are hold- Parsippany. He also highlighted istration. She also said property tax tions with its local with Policemen’s Record last week. 2:30 to 3 p.m.; 5 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, ing their annual food drive. Non-per- Monday’s announcement by Acting reforms should have been approved Benevolent Association (PBA) and “At the center of this property tax November 24, from 9 to 9:30 a.m.; 2:30 ishables can be dropped off at the fire CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 by lawmakers before the state low- will soon begin the same process CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. station on North Avenue any time until Food collected by Temple Emanu- December 3. All donations will be dis- El will be distributed by Yes, We Care tributed to local individuals in need. Former Mayor Ron Frigerio Soup Kitchen of Zion Lutheran Church This Saturday, November 20, Boy in Clark, The Mandy Reichman Feed- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Remembered for His Kindness By PAUL J. PEYTON friend. Ron was someone I could Specially Written for The Westfield Leader always bounce thoughts and ideas off WESTFIELD – Former Westfield of and who often gave me sound, Mayor and ex-Union County Repub- practical political advice, having sat lican Chairman Ron Frigerio died as both a mayor and county chair- last Thursday. He was 70. man,” Mr. Morin said in an e-mail. Mr. Frigerio served two, two-year “My deepest sympathies are with his mayoral terms from 1983-1986. He wife, Janet, and his family.” previously served on the town coun- Current Westfield Mayor Andy cil from 1977-1980, during which Skibitsky called Mr. Frigerio “the time he chaired the finance, public ultimate statesman” and “a real works and laws and rules commit- gentleman.” tees, and served as the council repre- “He will be missed by many sentative on the planning board. people,” the mayor said. After leaving the council in 1981, Senator Tom Kean, Jr., who moved he chaired the planning board and to Westfield in 2000 and who cur- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader PROUD OF SERVICE...Ron Frigerio, standing third from left, was among the was Westfield Republican Commit- rently serves as minority leader for former Westfield Republican mayors honored at a GOP party held Monday, tee chairman from 1981-1982. Mr. Republicans in the State Senate, de- March 23, 2009 at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Also pictured, from Frigerio was later elected to two terms scribed Mr. Frigerio as an “extremely left to right, are: Front row, Bud Boothe, who passed away on Thanksgiving Day as chairman of the Union County compassionate” and “warmhearted last year, and Alexander Williams, and back row, Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca, GOP Committee, serving from 2000 person.” Senator Tom Kean, Jr., Mr. Frigerio, Greg McDermott, Allen Chin and Assembly- to 2004. He was a delegate to the “He was an individual who cared man Jon Bramnick. Current Mayor Andrew Skibitsky and former mayor Richard Republican National Convention in an extraordinary lot about Westfield,” Bagger were out of town on business. POSTER CHILD...Edison Intermediate School student Stephanie Wells of the Philadelphia in 2000. Mr. Kean said. “He loved the per- eighth-grade chorus, which performed at the school’s Veterans’ Day Assembly, PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 Former Cranford Mayor Phil Morin sonal impact you could have on some- presents a “thank you” poster to retired Marine Sgt. Patrick Touhy, who served Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 19 Real Estate .... 12-17 in the war in Iraq. Sgt. Touhy, a 2000 graduate of Westfield High School, succeeded Mr. Frigerio as County one through the political system.” GOP chairman. Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, who Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 18 addressed the students, saying, “We are all so privileged to be able to live in a place Community..6-7,20Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 20-22 where freedom and democracy are the cornerstone of our society.” “I considered Ron a mentor and a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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©2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC Westfield Leader only Page 10 Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Rotter Steps Down as Dem. Chair; Haas Named Interim Leader By PAUL J. PEYTON nicipal chairman. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “I am not going to remain a coun- WESTFIELD – After 11 years of cilman and chairman of a [political- leading the Westfield Democratic party] committee [at the same time],” Committee as its chairman, Ken Mr. Haas said. There is “currently too Rotter announced on Tuesday that much going on in my life to do both he had officially resigned from the jobs at once.” He said he also feels he position. He has been replaced on might lose the trust of the rest of the an interim basis by second-term council with the party-chairman la- Third Ward Councilman David bel attached to his name. Haas. Mr. Haas said he has not decided Mr. Rotter said, “It was just time to how many members will sit on the step aside and to give other people search panel or how long it will take LIRE – C’EST BON POUR LA SANTÉ...Champ de Mars – Westfielders Phoebe the opportunity to step up” and lead to find a new chairman. He also said Chadowitz, Liam Dougherty, Lucy Vanecek, Zoe Chadowitz, Claudia Dougherty, the local party. “It’s public service; the search for candidates to serve as Bridget Dougherty, Rachel Vanecek and Lindsey Hamlin with The Westfield it’s not meant to be a lifelong job,” he party chairman remains “wide open,” Leader at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Friday, November 5. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader said of the chairmanship. with the only criteria being someone CHIPS ARE DOWN...Blackjack players ponder the odds at the Casino Night “In Westfield, we are very blessed who is active in the party, such as in fundraiser on Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Westfield. with high-caliber candidates [for fundraising or getting out the vote in mayor and town council] on both elections. Superintendent Dolan sides of the aisle,” Mr. Rotter added. The councilman said that Mr. Rotter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Property Tax Tool Kit “It’s been a privilege to have been a “has done a phenomenal job” for 11 Commissioner of Education Roch- was “improperly approved” and ordered part of the process.” years. elle Hendricks, ordering a review of them to “correct this deficiency” by no CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 When reached for comment on “I don’t think I would have been all superintendent contracts. later than December 1. reform package is a hard 2-percent and give local governments the tools Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Haas said he elected and re-elected without his The order coincided with the re- When asked specificially about cap on compensation and benefit in- they need to control spending and would be setting up a search commit- support,” Mr. Haas said. “I thank him scinding of a five-year contract exten- Westfield’s situation, Mr. Guenther said, creases that can be awarded by arbi- give property taxpayers the help they tee within a week to find a new mu- for all the work he has done.” sion between the Parsippany Board of “All superintendent contracts are under trators,” Mr. Kean said. “Combined deserve.” Education and the district’s superin- review, including Westfield’s. The review with the property tax cap’s intended Meanwhile, Assemblywoman tendent, LeRoy Seitz, which would will be completed by December 3. No effect of capping negotiated pay in- Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), Redistricting Plan Adopted have paid Mr. Seitz an average annual further comment will be made at this time.” creases, the arbitration cap would who has served as mayor of Fanwood salary of $225,064 over the contract’s In a letter, Monday, from Ms. limit the rate at which public salaries, and county freeholder chairman, has span. Hendricks to the executive county benefits and workforce rosters can a totally different take on the reform Again By BOE After Ruling In a news release on the State DOE superintendents, she asks them to rise from year to year.” package. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL switching schools and leaving her website, it reads that, “In correspon- provide responses to 15 questions Mayor Skibitsky said he was hop- “The fact is the Assembly has ad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader friends behind. She reported that dence released today (Monday) from concerning superintendent contracts in ing to have arbitration reform in place vanced nearly 20 property-tax-reform WESTFIELD — In a 6-3 vote, since the switch was made this Sep- Morris Executive County Superinten- their county. Questions ask for the to assist the town in its current nego- bills this year and continues to work Westfield Board of Education mem- tember, her daughter is “very happy” dent Kathleen Serafino to the beginning and ending dates of tiations with the PBA. hard toward more progress, especially bers approved, upon its first read- and that the switch was really a Parsippany Board of Education, the superintendents’ contracts, the current “They (state arbitrators) are mak- on salary arbitration and civil-ser- ing, the attendance-zone policy, “non-event.” She said Roosevelt and Department of Education made clear base salary and rate of increase, as well ing [contract] awards that are not in vice reform,” Asw. Stender said. Tuesday evening, which requires Edison are both good schools that that a contract extension for the as the district’s enrollment. line with the times we are in,” Mayor “Still, the fiscal analysis done by the some Wilson School children to be filter into Westfield High School. Parsippany Superintendent of Schools Ms. Dolan, who has been superin- Skibitsky said. He said government Christie Administration shows the so- re-zoned to attend the Edison Inter- Resident David Saroti com- has not been approved. Today’s corre- tendent for three years, joined the salaries have caught up with, and called tool kit would save, at most, mediate School instead of mented that, “Kids are very resil- spondence clarifies previous reports district in 1996 as principal at Franklin even surpassed, the private sector in $288,000, which means this supposed Roosevelt. ient. The bigger issue I feel was the and statements from local officials Elementary School after coming from recent years. “And I don’t know if tool kit appears rather empty. Also, The policy, which was first passed attitude of the board president at indicating that the contract had been Mountainside, where she was princi- that is fair to the taxpayers,” Mayor sadly, nothing can undo the damage in 2009, was the topic for most of that time. When Ginny Leiz was approved; those reports were incor- pal at Deerfield Elementary School. Skibitsky said. already wrought by Gov. Christie’s the almost-three-hour meeting. Ac- president explaining the redistrict- rect.” She was later elevated to assistant Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- decision to drive up property taxes cording to Board of Education Presi- ing she would roll her eyes when Ms. Serafino wrote to the Parsippany superintendent of human resources 21, Westfield) said Democrats, who throughout the state by cutting state dent Julia Walker, the board must people would talk and make com- Board of Education president and in 2001, a position she held until control both houses of the State Leg- aid to schools and municipalities, and go through the adoption process ments about the homes in the area secretary, telling them that the being named superintendent in Au- islature, need to give local officials deny senior citizens property tax re- again because of a ruling through being starter homes. We in the area extension, agreed to on November 9, gust 2007. “the tools they need to meet the 2- lief by giving a tax break to million- the courts ordered by New Jersey still feel the sting.” He stated, “I percent cap.” He said the more strin- aires.” Acting Education Commissioner know you all put a lot of time into gent cap is needed if towns are to be Asw. Stender said of the tool-kit Rochelle Hendricks. The court or- serving the community, and we ap- able to better control increases in bills, 22 have been introduced, 15 of der was in connection to a legal preciate it. We just need a little property taxes. He also accused which require fiscal notes detailing challenge filed by a group of communication as to why things Democrats of stalling on the issue of gains or losses in state and local rev- Westfield parents who challenged are happening.” He concluded by property tax reform “rather than scor- enues. Of those 15 bills, she said “the the redistricting plan. saying “people in the community ing [one] for taxpayers.” Christie administration has submit- According to the Acting Com- do not typically attend board of “The average taxpayer will suffer a ted fiscal notes on only four (A-2955, missioner, a state administrative education meetings.” defeat if the Democrats don’t open A-3010, A-3075 and A-2956).” judge found that the board of edu- Board members voting against up the discussion on civil-service, “Of these four, the information cation violated their own by-laws the policy were David Finn, Rich- arbitration and pension reform,” Mr. submitted by the administration by having the second reading of the ard Mattessich and Mitch Slater. Bramnick said. “We need to have an shows a net state savings of $249,000 policy read only three weeks after The second reading of the policy open dialogue on the tool-kit bills to $288,000. In comparison, local the first reading. According to BOE will take place at a Tuesday, De- and put them to an up-or-down vote. governments in New Jersey collected by-laws, four weeks is the manda- cember 14, meeting to be held caf- Ignoring this issue won’t make it go $24 billion in property taxes in 2009,” tory period of time allotted between eteria B at Westfield High School. away. It is time for us to take action Asw. Stender said. readings of policies. In other business, the BOE unani- Superintendent of Schools Mar- mously voted to allocate an addi- HOME OF THE SHAMROCK...Jenna Nierstedt of Garwood, a former newspa- garet Dolan said having the re- tional $10,000 for a solar-panel per intern who is working and traveling in Ireland, reads The Westfield Leader on districting in place since 2009 has project. The board is set to award a The Emerald Isle. Earlier in the month, she was visited by her brother, Eric, who Food and Clothing Drives saved the town almost $100,000 in bid to a vendor before the new year. currently writes for The Leader’s arts and entertainment section. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 additional salaries that would have During prior meetings and on Tues- Scout Troops in Fanwood and Scotch bution of $60 will pay for an entire been needed to pay for additional day evening, Mr. Mattessich reported Plains will be “Scouting for Food.” holiday dinner; $30 will pay for half Roosevelt teachers. on the solar-panel project and the Residents of both townships are asked a dinner. Those wishing to help should Westfield resident Lee Stoller, a aggressive timeline proposed for the Ron Frigerio Dies at 70 to leave non-perishable food items on make checks out to “Evangel Church” Washington School-area parent who project. He had reported that the build- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 doorsteps for pick up by the Boy Scouts. and place “holiday meals” in the has been outspoken on this matter, ing and grounds committee had met currently chairs the Westfield Re- brary should think of Mayor Frigerio, Foods collected will then be brought to memo. Donations should be sent to spoke out against the re-districting and discussed the possibility of cov- publican Committee, said Mr. whose leadership made those beauti- Fanwood Presbyterian Church (FPC), the church at 1251 Terrill Road, on Tuesday, saying that additional ering all schools in the district with Frigerio “set an example on how you ful buildings come to reality and be- where the Boy Scouts will stock the Scotch Plains, and will be accepted monies for salaries could have been solar panels, thus reducing energy could help your community…He come cornerstones of the present shelves of the FPC food pantry. right up until Christmas Day. found if the board had not approved costs for the Westfield schools in the knew how to get things done,” Mr. community.” Food baskets will also be distrib- St. Bartholomew the Apostle a 3.9-percent salary increase with future. Bramnick said. The $3.5-million referendum to uted to the approximately 50 families Church, 2032 Westfield Avenue, the Westfield Educational Associa- He had stated the solar-panel “He had a twinkle (in his eye) and build the library on the site of the who regularly receive monthly food Scotch Plains, will be collecting new tion (WEA), the teachers union, project would also include needed a warmth that just made you feel former Grant School on East Broad assistance from the FPC food pantry. hat, glove and scarf sets for men, back in March. He said, “A 2-per- roof repair for Westfield schools. Mr. good,” Mr. Bramnick said. Street was passed on the ballot the For more information, contact FPC women and children on Sunday, No- cent increase would have shown a Mattessich also stated that the project Mr. Frigerio defeated long-time same year Mr. Frigerio was re-elected. at (908) 889-8891. vember 28. All donations will be dis- shared sacrifice between teachers was moving forward at an aggressive Westfield music teacher Carolyn Born in Jersey City, Mr. Frigerio Public libraries throughout Union tributed to guests of St. Mary’s “Din- and taxpayers.” This, he added, pace, as the district needed to utilize Klinger-Keuter in his first run for spent his childhood in Lyndhurst be- County are once again joining together ner Program.” Donations can be “could help Washington students grant monies that would otherwise mayor and Jim Hely, currently a state fore moving to Mountainside. He had to “Check Out Hunger.” The drive for placed in the receptacle of the church’s return to Roosevelt.” expire on December 31. He noted Superior Court judge in Union been a Westfield resident since 1966. non-perishable food items to benefit narthex. He also noted that because of the that the project is currently looking County, for his second term in 1984. He is a graduate of Jonathan Dayton the New Jersey Community Food Bank Both the Fanwood Memorial Li- current economic situation, people for solar-panel companies to make a Mr. Hely later served 10 years on the Regional High School in Springfield and other local food pantries will be brary (FML) and the Westfield Me- in the private workforce “are lucky request for proposals (RFP) and that town council. and Fairleigh Dickinson University held until December 31. morial Library (WML) are once again if they receive even a 1-percent in- the deadline for such submissions is “Ron Frigerio’s legacy to the citi- in Madison. Food products most urgently participating in the “Books for Kids” crease.” November 30. Discussion of propos- zens of Westfield from his two terms Professionally, Mr. Frigerio was a needed are canned meat and fish; program. Donations of new children’s Resident Suzanna McClain said als and awarding of the bid will be on as mayor and four years as a town founding partner of Amalgamated canned soups and stews; peanut but- and teen’s books can be dropped off her daughter, who was slated to go the board’s December 14 agenda. council member is profound,” Mr. General Agencies, known as aGa, a ter (in plastic jars); boxed pasta and at the libraries during regular library to Roosevelt School, was switched, The next BOE meeting is sched- Hely said in an e-mail. “One riding or full-line insurance agent/brokerage rice; powdered milk; infant formula; hours. The FML drive runs until De- by her own decision, to Edison be- uled for Tuesday, December 7, at walking past the precisely restored company in Westfield. He later was a canned vegetables and fruits. cember 5, and the WML drive runs cause of the district’s gifted-and- 7:30 p.m. at 302 Elm Street, where Westfield fire house or the now-two- founder and partner of Marfico, Inc. Donations may be dropped off in through November 30. talented program. She noted that the board will discuss the school decades-old Westfield Memorial Li- an insurance financing company also specially designated collection bins Books are distributed throughout she worried about her daughter district’s strategic plan. in Westfield. Mr. Frigerio was a found- whenever the libraries are open. Food the state to young people who have ing chairman of the board of direc- collected will then be donated to des- limited access to books. tors of the Town Bank of Westfield ignated food banks. Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s Catho- GW BOE Looks to Clark when it opened in 1998. Students Concerned for the Needy lic Churches are accepting donations Mr. Frigerio is survived by his wife (SCN), a service club of Scotch Plains of food and turkeys for their annual of 46 years, Janet; his children, Susan – Fanwood High School, is collect- Thanksgiving Drive. Donations may For Added Shared Services Buckley of Pennsylvania, R. Gregg ing food items for their Thanksgiving be dropped off at the Holy Trinity By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN or take out food on any Monday or Frigerio of Pennsylvania and Cheryl Food Box Project. Members of the Rectory, 315 First Street, or the St. Specially Written of The Westfield Leader Tuesday in November and Decem- Kurtz of Westfield; his brother, Rich- community are asked to donate tur- Helen’s gymnasium, 1600 Rahway GARWOOD — At Tuesday’s ber, to the Education Foundation of ard, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral keys to SCN. More information can Avenue, until noon on Monday, No- board of education meeting, Super- Garwood. services were held Monday at Holy be found at scnonline.org/ vember 22. intendent of Schools Teresa Quigley During the public portion of the Trinity Roman Catholic Church fol- projects.shtml. Volunteers who wish to help pack warned that “this year would be an- meeting, resident John Conlin praised Election Results lowed by burial at Fairview Cem- Area residents who wish to donate food baskets are invited to St. Helen’s other tough year” in terms of operat- Ms. Quigley and the rest of the board goleader.com etery, both in Westfield. Dooley Co- an entire holiday dinner can assist in Gymnasium at 10 a.m. on November ing within the budget. for their work. He said that they were lonial Funeral Home in Westfield Evangel Church’s “Bless a Needy 22. For more information, contact Holy She reaffirmed that she would do doing the best job they could to try handled arrangements. Family Dinner Program.” A contri- Trinity Rectory at (908) 232-8137. everything she could in order to save and save money. However, he had money for the school system. She harsher words for those in the bor- mentioned that she recently met with ough who he felt did not value educa- Westfield Intermediate the superintendent of the Clark school tion as much as they should. system in order to try and come up “I was upset that the bulk-pickup with ways to share services. At this problem in our town became a bigger Schools Thank Veterans point, both school systems share a issue during elections than turning WESTFIELD – Both intermediate her tour of duty in Vietnam while serv- business administrator, but Ms. our education system, which is al- schools in Westfield hosted assem- ing as an Army nurse. Quigley was confident that they could ready good, into one of the best in the blies for the entire student body and Across town at Roosevelt Interme- find other services to share. state,” Mr. Conlin said. staff on Veterans Day with recogni- diate School, Captain Michael The board also finalized the pay- He asked for better communica- tion of special guests who are local McLane, retired helicopter pilot, spoke ment of $26,331 to Valese Bros., Inc. tion by the board to residents and veterans. of the opportunities that his college and T.A. Valco contractors to replace suggested the possibility of advertis- Sergeant Patrick Touhy, retired from years in the ROTC, his tour of active the roof and make other alterations to ing school events in the local news- the United States Marine Corps and a duty and his time in the Reserves have the Lincoln School building. papers so people would be more aware graduate of Westfield High School, provided him later in life. He offered In his committee report, John of what was happening. addressed the assembly at Edison In- students this advice: “Challenge your- Sullivan of the Education Founda- At the beginning of the meeting, termediate School about his “belief in self to take unpopular decisions.” tion of Garwood (EFG) discussed the those in attendance, as well as the American and our way of life.” He told At each of the schools, student EFG’s first fundraiser of the year. board itself, were treated to a sneak of “finding myself in the war in Iraq, choruses and bands performed musi- Bensi’s Italian restaurant, located at preview of the eighth-grade Garwood away from family and friends, within a cal selections and both students and 300 South Avenue, is running a “Din- play, Beauty and the Beast. There year of signing up for the Marines.” staff engaged in readings and short ing for Dollars” campaign to help will be two showings of the musical, The other Veteran speaker at Edison speeches to express gratitude to all raise money for the EFG. The restau- one on Friday, November 19, and one was Retired Army Nurse Mary Jo Rice veterans. The U.S. Marine Corps rant will donate 10 percent of all on Saturday, November 20. Both dates Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader Mahoney, who shared experiences of served as Color Guard. patrons’ bills, for those who dine in feature 7:30 p.m. start times. RECENTLY HIRED…Bozena “Bonnie” Lacina has assumed her duties as Scotch Plains Township Clerk after serving as clerk in Metuchen for 15 years. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, November 18, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 46-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Lawmakers, Mayors Differ Along Party Lines on Property Tax Tool Kit By PAUL PEYTON cap onto towns and school boards. “[The tool kit] is not going to have Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “I don’t understand what they (leg- any effect on our budget come Janu- AREA – As municipal officials islators) are thinking if they pass the ary 1,” Mayor Mahr said. “The best prepare to tackle municipal and 2-percent cap but they don’t give thing Trenton can do is to keep their school budgets come January, 33 re- towns a tool kit,” the mayor said. hands off our [municipal] aid. This is forms aimed at controlling property “Even with the tool kit, we were money that comes back to us. It is not taxes remain stalled before the State going to have a difficult time. With- a handout.” Legislature. out it is just unthinkable.” She said, in her judgment, the 33 These include arbitration reforms Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, a reforms in the tool kit are not the “be- that would impact how towns negoti- past president of the New Jersey Con- all and the end-all” that will help ate contracts with collective-bargain- ference of Mayors, described the tool towns fall within the new cap. She ing units, civil-service reforms and kit as “a sound bite that has been also believes New Jerseyans have a teacher contracts, as they relate to the overplayed” by the Christie Admin- misconception that property-tax in- 2-percent cap on school tax levies. istration. She also said property-tax creases will not be greater than 2 Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky reforms should have been approved percent overall, when, in fact, mu- is among the mayors saying they are by lawmakers before the state low- nicipal, county and school taxes will in need of property-tax reforms in ered the cap on tax levies. each rise 2 percent, with the county preparation of next year’s municipal “The tool kit is not everything it is following an equalization process budget. He questioned why state law- cracked up to be,” she said. “It (mu- county-wide. makers are holding up the reform nicipal budgets) all comes down to Mayor Mahr also questioned the package after passing the 2-percent revenues and expenses.” absence of procedures on how local governments can place referendums before voters to exceed the state cap. Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool admitted she is “anxious” about the Courtesy of Sue Florendo upcoming budget process. She said HONORS DESERVED...On Veterans Day, students at St. Bartholomew Academy welcomed veterans from World War II, arbitration reform could help her the Korean War, Desert Storm, Iraq and soldiers currently serving in the military. The visitors spoke of their experiences town, which is currently in negotia- and answered questions. Students looked at photos and mementos, tried on soldiers’gear plus presented cards and gifts to tions with its local Policemen’s Be- their honored guests. nevolent Association (PBA) and will soon begin the same process with its public works union. “[Cur- Shared-Services Forum on Hold rently], when it goes to arbitration, it is out of our [control].” “It (arbitration reform) would give Until Payment Dispute Is Resolved us some backup,” Mayor Malool said. In addition, she said, civil-service By FRED T. ROSSI Committee, which is made up of rep- to the Scotch Plains municipal build- reform, should it pass, would enable Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times resentatives from Scotch Plains and ing and relocating the Scotch Plains Scotch Plains to end what she said SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Fanwood, recommended that Mr. Recreation Department to the amounts to a “complicated, bureau- Nancy Malool says she wants to re- Mason be paid an additional $5,000, Fanwood Borough Hall. cratic (civil-service) system that schedule a second public forum on as opposed to the $15,000 requested “We’re kind of at a standstill,” Mrs. Paul Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times makes it difficult to lay off or even the shared services report, but needs by Mr. Mason. Fanwood paid its Malool said on Tuesday, and called WELCOME ABOARD...Bonnie Lacina, new Scotch Plains Township Clerk, is demote municipal employees.” to first resolve an issue regarding $2,500 share, but the Scotch Plains the dispute over the $2,500 a “dis- ready to serve the residents. See story below. “No matter what happens, it’s go- additional payment to the consultant governing body has balked at making traction” from what she said was “the ing to be tough to get to 2 percent who assembled the report and its the payment. The mayor felt that since bigger picture” of moving forward (cap),” Mayor Malool admitted. recommendations. Mr. Mason authored the report, he on further discussions of shared ser- Bonnie Lacina Takes State Senate Minority Leader Tom Last week’s forum to discuss the should be present at the public forum vices between the two towns. Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) said the shared services report was postponed, to defend it and explain its recom- As the council continued discuss- only way that the newly imposed 2- the mayor said at the township mendations to the public. ing the payments to Mr. Mason, Town- Over as Scotch Plains Clerk percent cap on municipal and school council’s conference meeting on Among the main recommendations ship Attorney Jeffrey Lehrer urged By PAUL J. PEYTON day. tax levies is going to control property Tuesday, primarily because she was in the JPM report were merging the that further talks be held in closed Specially for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mayor Nancy Malool, Deputy taxes is with the passage of the tool “not comfortable” holding a second two communities’ police departments session, which the council did after SCOTCH PLAINS – After being Mayor Dominick Bratti and Town- kit. session without the presence of con- and public works departments and its regular public meeting later on greeted the last 23 years by Barbara ship Manager Chris Marion first in- “Property taxes have skyrocketed sultant Dan Mason of Jersey Profes- moving the Fanwood municipal court Tuesday evening. Riepe, residents will have a chance to terviewed Mrs. Lacina. She was then in New Jersey because government, sional Management (JPM), the au- get to know new Township Clerk brought back for a second interview particularly at the local level, costs thor of the report, to explain various Bozena “Bonnie” Lacina. The new before the township council, at which far too much. Current law is complicit aspects of the report’s conclusions Township Council Discusses clerk began her duties on November time she was hired. in this cost escalation by condoning, and recommendations. 9. She said the job of a municipal allowing and even encouraging out- Mayor Malool said that Mr. Mason After serving as the Borough of clerk “remains constant.” rageous contract and arbitration was requesting that he be paid an New RVSA Appointment Metuchen clerk for 15 years, she said “People come in and need copies awards for compensation and ben- additional fee to attend the two pub- By FRED T. ROSSI would “recognize some of the issues she jumped at the opportunity to join of things, [such as] death certificates efits to public employees,” Mr. Kean lic sessions while the mayor said she Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times going on” at RVSA, namely those the Scotch Plains municipal staff. and marriage licenses,” she said. said in a column published in The felt that the original state grant to SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- issues that have been reported in the The new clerk is a graduate of The clerk handles the writing of Record last week. fund the study also covered all of Mr. ship council, at its conference meet- media in recent months, including Fordham University, and she holds a council-meeting agendas, minutes and “At the center of this property-tax Mason’s public appearances to dis- ing prior to the regular meeting, dis- problems with the facility’s new co- degree in International Studies. After contracts; the position also calls for reform package is a hard 2-percent cuss the details of the report, which cussed whether to name a permanent generation plant. graduation, she was a substitute handling everything from filing an- cap on compensation and benefit in- was issued earlier this year and made representative to the Rahway Valley Deputy Mayor Dominick Bratti teacher for the Perth Amboy School nual dog and cat licenses to wedding creases that can be awarded by arbi- public two months ago. Sewerage Authority (RVSA). Coun- agreed, saying it was “time to have District for a few years before be- and domestic-partner licenses, in ad- trators,” Mr. Kean said. “Combined In the spring, the Scotch Plains- cilman Kevin Glover, noting that some new people involved” who coming clerk in Metuchen. She chose dition to handling all requests for cop- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Fanwood Shared Services Study long-time commissioner Joan Papen would “bring a fresh eye” to RVSA not to go into international politics ies of public documents. The clerk is has technically been a holdover ap- matters, especially in the wake of the and stay in New Jersey after getting also responsible for overseeing all pointment since February, asked the recent media reports. married. municipal and school elections, in- At BOE, Parent Questions council to consider appointing Dan Councilman Jeff Strauss defended “One of the reasons I stayed (in cluding tabulating election results. Sullivan as Mrs. Papen’s replacement. Mrs. Papen, saying she “served our Metuchen) was that I loved my job. I “It’s the day-to-day business that Touting Mr. Sullivan’s “outstand- community well” and adding that he love being able to help the public and needs to get done here in Scotch Singing of ‘Christian’ Song ing technical background,” Mr. did not see the need to make a change have them get problems solved. They Plains,” Mrs. Lacina said. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL gions.” She also said, “During the Glover said the name representative CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 can come here and see a friendly face Mrs. Lacina is taking classes to Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times course of time, songs are quite bal- who will absolutely try to help them become a certified municipal regis- SCOTCH PLAINS – A township anced and is reflective of the policy with what they need,” she said when trar, who records all vital statistics resident questioned the board of edu- that the board has offered.” interviewed at her new office on Fri- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 cation last Thursday Scotch Plains Ms. Rafel stated that she felt the regarding her concerns over her son policy is “not balanced.” She stated, singing “Joy to the World” in last “one song is about home furnishings, year’s winter program held at the and the other is that Jesus is our Lord Coles Elementary School. and Savior.” Lisa Rafel said her 8-year-old son, “‘Joy to the World’ is a Christian who still attends the school, sang prayer that is written in the first per- along with his class a “Christian Song son,” Ms. Rafel said. This, she said, glorifying the Lord as the Savior.” “is not balanced.” She stated that she felt that this was a Mr. Whitehouse noted that the form of prayer to a God that her board’s policy, which was last up- family does not believe in. dated in 2006, took many viewpoints “There is no place for prayer in into consideration. He said at that public school,” Ms. Rafel said. “If time, many parents were concerned students were praying to Allah, then about the winter concert just cel- parents would be flooding the school ebrating winter and that the diverse with complaints.” She also suggested community wanted to celebrate all of Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times that the Scotch Plains-Fanwood the holidays. He also stated that he HONORS, THANK YOU...Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool speaks of the School system adopt a “more con- thought that Ms. Rafel was not giving sacrifice of the nation’s soldiers during a Veterans Day ceremony last Thursday crete policy on no prayers in school. “the community enough credit,” not- in Scotch Plains on Park Avenue. Superintendent of Schools Marga- ing that learning songs from different PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 ret Hayes spoke out, saying, “We do religions is also part of a “learning Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 19 Real Estate .... 12-17 SCRUMPTIOUS ...Troops and their families line up for chow, Saturday night, at not advocate that singing in a holiday experience.” Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 18 the NJ National Guard Armory in Westfield, as citizens honor them for their concert is indeed praying. We do sing Superintendent Hayes also stated Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 20-22 service at the Casino Night fundraiser to assist families of the soldiers. a variety of songs from various reli- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Publication Houses of Worship to Hold Food and Clothing Drives By MARYLOU MORANO Jersey Community Food Bank and other Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times local food pantries will be held until AREA – As in the past, this year many December 31. local congregations and organizations will Food products most urgently needed be conducting food, clothing and other are canned meat and fish; canned soups drives in an effort to bring a little holiday and stews; peanut butter (in plastic jars); cheer to those in need. boxed pasta and rice; powdered milk; Temple Emanu-El is asking the com- infant formula; canned vegetables and munity to donate frozen turkeys tied in fruits. plastic bags – no glass – and other canned Donations may be dropped off in spe- and packaged Thanksgiving foods to their cially designated collection bins when- Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. ever the libraries are open. Food col- Donations can be dropped off at Temple lected will then be donated to designated Emanu–El’s parking lot, 756 East Broad food banks. Street, during the following dates and Students Concerned for the Needy times: Sunday, November 21 from 8:30 (SCN), a service club of Scotch Plains- a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; Monday, November 22 Fanwood High School, is collecting food from 9 to 9:30 a.m.; 2:30 to 3 p.m.; 5 to 6 items for their Thanksgiving Food Box p.m. and Tuesday, November 24 from 9 Project. Members of the community are POUR LIRE EST BON POUR VOUS...Champ de Mars - Westfielders Phoebe to 9:30 a.m.; 2:30 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to asked to donate turkeys to SCN. More Chadowitz, Liam Dougherty, Lucy Vanecek, Zoe Chadowitz, Claudia Dougherty, 7:15 p.m. information can be found at Bridget Dougherty, Rachel Vanecek and Lindsey Hamlin pose with The Westfield Food collected by Temple Emanu- El www.scnonline.org/projects.shtml. Leader at the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Friday, November 5, 2010. will be distributed by Yes, We Care Soup Area residents who wish to donate an Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS...The Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 of the Ameri- Kitchen of Zion Lutheran Church in Clark, entire holiday dinner can assist in Evan- can Legion hosted ceremonies in Westfield honoring all veterans, living and The Mandy Reichman Feeding Program gel Church’s “Bless a Needy Family Din- deceased, last Thursday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Master of and members of Temple Emanu-El of ner Program.” A contribution of $60 will Ceremonies Peter Hogaboom spoke about Support Our Troops “WE Care” Westfield. pay for an entire holiday dinner; $30 will shipments to American military personnel serving in Afghanistan. Post Com- Temple Emanu-El’s annual partici- pay for half a dinner. Those wishing to mander Bill Maines and Westfield Councilwoman JoAnn Neylan also spoke at the pation in the “Jersey Cares Coat Drive” help should make checks payable to event, which culminated with a rousing rendition of “God Bless America” by will be Sunday, December 12 from 8 “Evangel Church” and place “holiday Kerry Stubbs, above. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gently used coats meals” in the memo. Donations should be should be dropped off at the Temple’s sent to the church at 1251 Terrill Road, parking lot on that day only. Donations Scotch Plains, and will be accepted right will be distributed to Temple Emanu– up until Christmas Day. SP-F BOE Meeting El’s “I Have a Dream” program or other St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, participating agencies throughout the 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 states. will be collecting new hat, glove and that she had to respectfully disagree that some schools were engaged in a For more information on either of these scarf sets for men women and children on events, contact Carolyn Shane, Temple Sunday, November 28. All donations will with Ms. Rafel, stating that songs are writing campaign with local veter- Emanu-El’s executive director, at (908) be distributed to guests of St. Mary’s also learned for their “musicality.” ans, while some classes engaged in 232-6770, extension no. 114, e-mail “Dinner Program.” Donations can be Board of Education member thoughtful discussions regarding Vet- [email protected] or visit tewnj.org. placed in the receptacle of the church’s HOME OF THE SHAMROCK...Jenna Nierstedt of Garwood, who is working Donald Parisi stated, “I feel this policy erans Day. Westfield firefighters are holding their narthex. and traveling in Ireland, reads The Westfield Leader on The Emerald Isle. Earlier might be too vague.” He suggested In other business, it was announced annual food drive. Non-perishables can Both the Fanwood Memorial Library in the month, she was visited by her brother, Eric Nierstedt, who brought his own that perhaps the board should talk that, as state mandated, the district be dropped off at the fires station on (FML) and the Westfield Memorial Li- copy of the newspaper. about the policy as an agenda item at would start teaching financial literacy North Avenue any time until December brary (WML) are once again participat- a later meeting. to all students in the ninth grade. 3. All donations will be distributed to ing in the “Books for Kids” program. At the beginning of the meeting, “Teaching financial literacy is a local individuals in need. Donations of new children’s and teen’s Board President Trip Whitehouse great goal but does cost the district This Saturday, November 20, Boy books can be dropped off at the libraries Clerk Bonnie Lacina Scout Troops in Fanwood and Scotch during regular library hours. The FML CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 observed a moment of silence for money,” Mr. Parisi said. He stated Plains will be “Scouting for Food.” Resi- drive runs until December 5 and the WML fallen veterans and those who “sac- that like the bullying teaching re- dents of both townships are asked to drive runs through November 30. such as death and wedding certifi- (the residents) will see, hopefully, no rificed so much for our country.” quirement, it cost the district leave nonperishable food items on door- Books are distributed throughout the cates and births, etc., a position she difference in the services that they He also addressed some concerns money in having to pay substitutes steps for pick up by the Boy Scouts. state to young people who have limited did not hold in Metuchen. receive,” Mrs. Lacina said. “She (Ms. that came from residents about not while teachers are taking training Foods collected will then be brought to access to books. The new clerk said she plans to Riepe) has been a fixture in the com- having Veterans Day off from courses. Fanwood Presbyterian Church (FPC), Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s Catholic keep the office running as it has been munity for how many years? So, hope- school. “While we applaud these topics, where the Boy Scouts will stock the Churches are accepting donations of food for years before considering any up- fully, every time they (residents) come Mr. Whitehouse stated, “While the teaching these state-mandated topics shelves of the FPC food pantry. and turkeys for their annual Thanksgiv- grades to the existing computers. into my office, they will get what they Food baskets will also be distributed to ing Drive. Donations may be dropped off board of education is respectful to all puts stress on an already-strained bud- the approximately 50 families who regu- at the Holy Trinity Rectory, 315 First “Barbara had been here for so long. need, and I will try to become a fixture holidays, we must also keep in mind get,” he said. larly receive monthly food assistance from Street, or the St. Helen’s gymnasium, She knew where everything was. They just like Barbara was.” that we are required to give our stu- As part of a district technology the FPC food pantry. For more informa- 1600 Rahway Avenue, until noon on dents 180 instruction days.” He also update, officials said 475 student tion, contact FPC at (908) 889-8891. Monday, November 22. stated that having school on Veterans laptops have been imaged and dis- Public libraries throughout Union Volunteers to pack food baskets are Day gave all the schools “unique tributed to elementary students, while County are once again joining together to invited to St. Helen’s Gym at 10 a.m. on SP Council on RVSA opportunities to teach children and the district infrastructure has been “Check out Hunger.” The drive for non- November 22. For more information, call CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 talk about our veterans.” He noted upgraded to wireless service. perishable food items to benefit the New (908) 232-8137. at the moment. “I trust her judgment” whether they have ever been con- on the issues facing RVSA, he said. victed of a crime. Badges with pho- WF BOE Extends Superintendent Councilman Glover said that while tos will be issued and will have to be Mrs. Papen has administrative skills worn throughout, Mrs. DePaola ex- Dems, GOP Differ on Kit Contract in Face of Governor’s Edict necessary for an RVSA commis- plained. In addition, residents will be CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By PAUL J. PEYTON In addition, the first year calls for a sioner, he did not think she has the able to post “no-knock” signs on their with the property-tax cap’s intended “The average taxpayer will suffer a and MICHAEL J. POLLACK merit increase of 2 percent. The merit “technical skills.” front doors if they do not wish to be effect of capping negotiated pay in- defeat if the Democrats don’t open Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will be based on student achieve- Noting that the discussion of an solicited. creases, the arbitration cap would up the discussion on civil-service, WESTFIELD – The Westfield ments. RVSA appointment was not on the Although they will still have to limit the rate at which public salaries, arbitration and pension reform,” Mr. Board of Education, last week, unani- “And it (merit raise) has to be meeting’s agenda, both Mayor Nancy register, certain groups and individu- benefits and workforce rosters can Bramnick said. “We need to have an mously approved a five-year contract earned. It is not automatic,” Mrs. Malool and Councilwoman Mary als will be exempt from the fee pay- rise from year to year.” open dialogue on the tool-kit bills extension with Superintendent of Walker said. DePaola urged that further delibera- ment requirement in the new regula- Mayor Skibitsky said he was hop- and put them to an up-or-down vote. Schools Margaret Dolan. The pact Ms. Dolan currently earns tions be put on hold until the position tions, including non-profit organiza- ing to have arbitration reform in place Ignoring this issue won’t make it go runs through June 30, 2015. At the $196,000. can be publicly advertised, “in the tions, political candidates, civic or- to assist the town in its current nego- away. It is time for us to take action same time, the State of New Jersey is Mrs. Walker was asked about interest of transparency and fairness,” ganizations, police and fire depart- tiations with the PBA. and give local governments the tools reviewing all superintendent contracts whether Governor Christie’s edict to as the mayor put it. She added that, ments and rescue squads, charitable “They (state arbitrators) are mak- they need to control spending and in light of Governor Chris Christie’s cap superintendent salaries based on “We owe it to [Mrs. Papen] to make a and religious organizations and per- ing [contract] awards that are not in give property taxpayers the help they edict to cap superintendents’ salaries overall enrollment would impact the decision one way or another.” sons distributing literature in public line with the times we are in,” Mayor deserve.” at $175,000. County superintendents board’s decision. In other business, the council ap- areas. Skibitsky said. He said government Meanwhile, Assemblywoman have been told not to approve any Mrs. Walker said she understands proved an ordinance revamping the At the start of its regular meeting salaries have caught up with, and Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), contracts before the governor’s cap the governor’s plan is “just a pro- township’s oversight of the activities later on Tuesday, the council wel- even surpassed, the private sector in who has served as mayor of Fanwood takes effect next February 7. posal” at the moment. If it were to of hawkers, peddlers and solicitors comed new Township Clerk Bonnie recent years. “And I don’t know if and county freeholder chairwoman, According to BOE President Julia become state law, then the board within Scotch Plains. Lacina, who had been borough clerk that is fair to the taxpayers,” Mayor has a totally different take on the Walker, the contract with Ms. Dolan would have to go back and rework the Councilwoman DePaola said at the in Metuchen for 15 years. She re- Skibitsky said. reform package. includes a zero-percent pay increase agreement, she said. council’s regular meeting that all places Barbara Riepe, who retired Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- “The fact is the Assembly has ad- for the first two years, 2-percent in- Union County Superintendent types of solicitors will need to obtain earlier this month after a 53-year 21, Westfield) said Democrats, who vanced nearly 20 property-tax-reform creases each in the third and fourth Carmen Centuolo’s office would not a license before starting their efforts, career with the township government, control both houses of the State Leg- bills this year and continues to work years, with the fifth year reaching comment to the press and forwarded be they charitable fundraising or sales, the last 23 years as clerk. At Tuesday’s islature, need to give local officials hard toward more progress, especially $203,625, plus an increase equal to all requests to Alan Guenther, the soliciting orders or selling merchan- meeting, Mayor Malool presented “the tools they need to meet the 2- on salary arbitration and civil-ser- her salary multiplied by the tax-levy- spokesman for the New Jersey De- dise house-to-house or from a fixed Mrs. Riepe with a plaque expressing percent cap.” He said the more strin- vice reform,” Asw. Stender said. cap percentage at that time. partment of Education (DOE). location such as an empty lot. Ped- appreciation for her years of service, gent cap is needed if towns are to be “Still, the fiscal analysis done by the dlers will be allowed to operate from and several residents and township able to better control increases in Christie Administration shows the so- Ex-Mayor, GOP Chair Frigerio 9 a.m. to sunset, while canvassing employees stepped forward to thank property taxes. He also accused called tool kit would save, at most, activities can take place from 9 a.m. Mrs. Riepe for her service. Democrats of stalling on the issue of $288,000, which means this supposed Remembered for His Kindness to 9 p.m. Mayor Malool issued three procla- property-tax reform “rather than scor- tool kit appears rather empty. Also, When applying for a license to mations, one designating November By PAUL J. PEYTON “He had a twinkle (in his eye) and a ing [one] for taxpayers.” sadly, nothing can undo the damage Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times operate, which will cost $100, appli- 19 as National Adoption Day in already wrought by Gov. Christie’s warmth that just made you feel good,” cants will be asked to provide the Scotch Plains, another designating WESTFIELD – Former Westfield Mr. Bramnick said. township clerk’s office with the dates this week as American Education Gas Main Leak Occurs decision to drive up property taxes Mayor and ex-Union County Republican Mr. Frigerio defeated long-time In Scotch Plains throughout the state by cutting state Chairman Ron Frigerio died last Thurs- Westfield music teacher Carolyn Klinger- they will be soliciting, the number of Week in Scotch Plains and a third aid to schools and municipalities, and day. He was 70. Keuter in his first run for mayor and Jim canvassers involved, the nature of the proclaiming November as Pancreatic SCOTCH PLAINS — As reported by deny senior citizens property-tax re- Mr. Frigerio served two, two-year Hely, currently a state Superior Court goods or merchandise involved and Cancer Awareness Month. NJ.com: “A severed power line ruptured lief by giving a tax break to million- mayoral terms from 1983-1986. He pre- judge in Union County, for his second a gas main in Scotch Plains early Wednes- aires.” viously served on the town council from term in 1984. Mr. Hely later served 10 day morning, sending flames shooting 1977-1980, during which time he chaired years on the town council. Rotter Steps Down as WF Dem Chair; into the air but injuring no one, police Lt. Asw. Stender said of the tool-kit bills, 22 have been introduced, 15 the finance, public works and laws and “Ron Frigerio’s legacy to the citizens Brian Donnelly said. rules committees, and served as the coun- of Westfield from his two terms as mayor Councilman Haas Named Interim Leader Around 5:30 a.m., strong winds and of which require fiscal notes detail- cil representative on the planning board. and four years as a town council member By PAUL J. PEYTON week to find a new municipal chairman. rain tore the limbs off several trees in ing gains or losses in state and local After leaving the council in 1981, he is profound,” Mr. Hely said in an e-mail. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times town, Donnelly said. One of them, on the revenues. Of those 15 bills, she said “I am not going to remain a council- chaired the planning board and was “One riding or walking past the precisely WESTFIELD – After 11 years of lead- man and chairman of a committee (at the 1500 block of Cooper Road, severed a “the Christie Administration has Westfield Republican Committee chair- restored Westfield fire house or the now- power line. ing the Westfield Democratic Committee same time),” Mr. Haas said. There is submitted fiscal notes on only four man from 1981-1982. Mr. Frigerio was two-decades-old Westfield Memorial Li- as its chairman, Ken Rotter announced “currently too much going on in my life to Police and firefighters responded to (A-2955, A-3010, A-3075 and A- later elected to two terms as chairman of brary should think of Mayor Frigerio, the scene but did not have to evacuate any Tuesday that he had officially resigned do both jobs at once.” He said he also 2956).” the Union County GOP Committee, serv- whose leadership made those beautiful from the position. He has been replaced feels he might lose the trust of the rest of residents. The gas main break did not ing from 2000 to 2004. He was a delegate buildings come to reality and become damage any structures or start any addi- “Of these four, the information on an interim basis by second-term Third the council with the party-chairman label submitted by the administration to the Republican National Convention cornerstones of the present community.” Ward Councilman David Haas. attached to his name. tional fires. in Philadelphia in 2000. The $3.5-million referendum to build Crews from PSE&G were working to shows a net state savings of $249,000 Mr. Rotter said, “It was just time to Mr. Haas said he has not decided how Former Cranford Mayor Phil Morin the library on the site of the former Grant step aside and to give other people the many members will sit on the search repair the gas and power lines by 9:45 to $288,000. In comparison, local succeeded Mr. Frigerio as County GOP School on East Broad Street was passed a.m., Donnelly said. governments in New Jersey collected opportunity to step up” and lead the local panel or how long it will take to find a new chairman. on the ballot the same year Mr. Frigerio party. “It’s public service; it’s not meant chairman. He also said the search for The gas main break knocked out power $24 billion in property taxes in 2009,” “I considered Ron a mentor and a friend. was re-elected. to 600 homes in the area.” to be a lifelong job,” he said of the chair- candidates to serve as party chairman Asw. Stender said. Ron was someone I could always bounce Born in Jersey City, Mr. Frigerio spent manship. remains “wide open,” with the only crite- thoughts and ideas off of and who often his childhood in Lyndhurst before mov- “In Westfield, we are very blessed ria being someone who is active in the gave me sound, practical political advice, ing to Mountainside. He had been a with high-caliber candidates [for mayor party, such as in fundraising or getting having sat as both a mayor and county Westfield resident since 1966. He is a and town council] on both sides of the out the vote in elections. chairman,” Mr. Morin said in an e-mail. graduate of Jonathan Dayton Regional aisle,” Mr. Rotter added. “It’s been a The councilman said that Mr. Rotter “My deepest sympathies are with his High School in Springfield and Fairleigh privilege to have been a part of the pro- “has done a phenomenal job” for 11 years. wife, Janet, and his family.” Dickinson University in Madison. cess.” “I don’t think I would have been elected Current Westfield Mayor Andy Professionally, Mr. Frigerio was a When reached for comment on Tues- and re-elected without his support,” Mr. Skibitsky called Mr. Frigerio “the ulti- founding partner of Amalgamated Gen- day afternoon, Mr. Haas said he would be Haas said. “I thank him for all the work he mate statesman” and “a real gentleman.” eral Agencies, known as aGa, a full- setting up a search committee within a has done.” “He will be missed by many people,” line insurance agent/brokerage com- the mayor said. pany in Westfield. He later was a Senator Tom Kean, Jr., who moved to founder and partner of Marfico, Inc. an Westfield in 2000 and who currently insurance financing company also in serves as minority leader for Republicans Westfield. Mr. Frigerio was a founding in the State Senate, described Mr. Frigerio chairman of the board of directors of as an “extremely compassionate” and the Town Bank of Westfield when it “warmhearted person.” opened in 1998. “He was an individual who cared an Mr. Frigerio is survived by his wife of extraordinary lot about Westfield,” Mr. 46 years, Janet; his children, Susan Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Kean said. “He loved the personal impact Buckley of Pennsylvania, R. Gregg PROUD OF SERVICE...Ron Frigerio, standing third from left, was among you could have on someone through the Frigerio of Pennsylvania and Cheryl Kurtz former Westfield Republican mayors at a GOP party held Monday, March 23, political system.” of Westfield; his brother, Richard, and 10 2009, at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. Also pictured, from left to right, Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, who cur- grandchildren. Funeral services were held are: Front row, Bud Boothe, who passed away on Thanksgiving Day last year, and rently chairs the Westfield Republican Monday at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Alexander Williams, and back row, Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca, Senator Tom Committee, said Mr. Frigerio “set an Church followed by burial at Fairview Kean, Jr., Mr. Frigerio, Greg McDermott, Allen Chin and Assemblyman Jon example on how you could help your Cemetery, both in Westfield. Dooley Co- Bramnick. Current Mayor, Andrew Skibitsky, and former mayor Richard Bagger community…He knew how to get things lonial Funeral Home in Westfield handled CHIPS ARE DOWN...Blackjack players ponder the odds at the Casino Night were out of town on business. done,” Mr. Bramnick said. arrangements. fundraiser on Saturday at the National Guard Armory in Westfield. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's CONTACT Honors Peek at the Week Nash, Collins at 35th Gala In Politics BY MICHAEL J. POLLACK before she took him back in as a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “boarder.” By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times SCOTCH PLAINS – CONTACT In the 1980s, Dr. Nash’s health be- Seventy-Four Districts Sign Up Passaic and other northeast counties in We Care (CONTACT) celebrated 35 gan to improve, and in 2000, the two To Take Out-Of-District Students New Jersey, is unacceptable. The FAA’s years of “soothing souls and saving remarried. Dr. Nash has since returned Seventy-four school districts faced redesign of the airspace routes an- lives,” last Thursday evening, at an to Princeton to explore mathematics. with declining enrollments have nounced last week will send hundreds anniversary gala in Scotch Plains. Dr. Nash said he was “very im- signed up for a new program to seek of planes from airports located in the Gathered at Shackamaxon Golf & pressed” by CONTACT. students from around the state to fill New York metropolitan area over Country Club, a crowd of 250 people “Mental illness is a very big prob- empty seats in classrooms, according heavily populated areas of North Jer- came out to experience an evening of lem,” he said. “And it may also be to nj.com. Most applicants were from sey. About 575 flights per day depart heart-wrenching stories and tales of temporary. However, if someone com- the state’s southern counties. from JFK alone; about half of all those triumph. The gala also served as a mits suicide, then they’re gone for- Under a new law signed two months would fly over the state’s north-central fundraiser for the hotline, and when ever.” ago by Governor Chris Christie, a core under the FAA proposed rede- all the raffles and auctions were tal- Ms. Collins greeted the audience student can apply to participate once signed departure routes, according to lied, the evening garnered $75,000 in with seemingly spontaneous song, Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times the list of receiving districts is final- published reports. HELPING TO SOOTH THE SOUL...CONTACT We Care, based in Westfield, net profits for the organization. belting her classic “Both Sides Now” ized by the Department of Education Rahway Dems Face Fines honored Sylvia Axelrod, center, the executive director of the National Alliance on Folk-music icon Judy Collins and a cappella. in January. Over Lax Financial Reporting Mental Illness of New Jersey, for her dedication to enhancing the lives of Nobel Laureate John Nash, along with The folk-rock guitarist and pianist, The program will be available for The New Jersey Election Law En- individuals with mental illness. David Owens of Westfield, CONTACT’s execu- his wife, Alicia, were honored for 71, recounted her life as an “old hip- students to find new schools for the forcement Commission last month tive director and WABC TV’s Lori Stokes flank Ms. Axelrod for a photo-op taken their commitment to enhancing the pie.” Her father, whom she described 2011-2012 school year. Districts that alleged that the Rahway Democratic at Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains last Thursday evening. lives of individuals with mental ill- as “dirt poor” and “blind since the age receive additional students will re- Party and then-treasurer Dianna ness. of 4,” raised her. A singer, composer ceive students’ state-aid allotments, Andersen were slow to reveal thou- Both Ms. Collins and Dr. Nash have and radio broadcaster, he rose from an average of $13,835. Up to 10 per- sands of dollars in contributions from Municipal Officials Attend experienced the trauma of mental ill- humble beginnings to success. How- cent of a district’s students can attend developers and others, and filed pa- ness, and it was fitting for CONTACT, ever, Ms. Collins mentioned that his any other school in participating dis- perwork with the commission long the volunteers of which provide a penchant for liquor was constant, and tricts. Participating students’ home after state-mandated deadlines. Annual AC Convention caring lifeline for those in distress, to it had a lasting effect on her. She, too, districts will be required to pay stu- Democrats who ran for office in By PAUL J. PEYTON “This year’s programs will focus spotlight their efforts. would become an alcoholic. dents’ transportation for new schools 2006 included Mayor James Kennedy Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The T`imes on practical ways to make your tax- Also fitting, Mistress of Ceremo- Successful from the onset, fame up to 20 miles away. and three council members, all of AREA — Local officials from may- payer dollars go further than ever nies Lori Stokes of WABC-TV noted and notoriety did not preclude Ms. Julien Neals Named Newark whom won their elections that year. ors and council members to town clerks before. The sessions will also include that Shackamaxon Golf Course lies a Collins from feelings of despair. She Business Administrator Mayor Kennedy did not seek re-elec- and tax collectors are making the trek the most up-to-date tips on how to mere “three wood” away from the made an attempt on her life at 14. Julien Neals, the City of Newark’s tion this year and will be replaced by to Atlantic City this week for the annual compete for millions in state and Willow Grove Presbyterian Church “Not a week went by without a top attorney, has been named as the Mayor-elect Rick Proctor, a Union New Jersey League of Municipalities federal grants and stimulus funding,” on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, thought of suicide,” she told the city’s new business administrator by County freeholder who also chairs (NJLOM) Convention. The confer- said NJLOM Executive Director Wil- where CONTACT was founded by crowd. “I learned in my early 20s to Mayor Cory Booker, according to the city’s Democratic committee. ence, running November 16 to 19 at the liam Dressel in a letter to municipal Betty Alexander in 1975. medicate...My plan on a daily basis nj.com. He replaces Michael Greene, Rahway Republican Bryan Atlantic City Convention Center, at- officials. Volunteers at CONTACT’s 24-hour was to have as much to drink as I who has been acting administrator DesRochers said he initially com- tracts some 20,000 attendees annually. In addition to recertification classes hotline “listen actively, empathetically, can.” since May. plained to the commission, leading to This year’s convention will have a for tax assessors and collectors, trea- without judgment, allowing the per- When she married, she learned that Prior to joining the city’s govern- the investigation. Rahway Democrats heavy focus on shared services as surers, municipal clerks, finance of- son with mental illness the ability to her father-in-law had committed sui- ment as a municipal judge, Mr. Neals could face fines of up to $6,000 for well as the new 2-percent cap on tax ficers, planning officials and plan- talk,” Executive Director David Owens cide in his garage via carbon monox- represented then-Westfield police of- each violation under state law, for a levies and the subsequent tool kit ning officials, the convention offers a of Westfield said. The volunteers help ide poisoning. Ms. Collins’ son, Clark, ficer Greg Kasko in a 2006 disciplinary total of $120,000 in possible fines. proposed by Governor Chris Christie number of workshops. One is en- fulfill the organization’s namesake, would go on to take his life in the hearing. Mr. Neals takes over at a time Mr. Proctor said the party would and now before the State Legislature. titled “Budget and Audit Hurdles – which came about in response to an same fashion in 1992. when Mayor Booker is planning to sell hire a lawyer to deal with the matter. More than 200 league workshop ses- Understanding the Process,” with an- Australian gentleman’s suicide state- Clark’s suicide came after both he 17 city-owned buildings, including The Rahway Democratic Committee sions and 88 vendors are participat- other one discussing a “Pedestrian ment that read, “Nobody cares.” and his mother had gotten sober. For firehouses, and lay off 517 workers, has the choice of bringing the case ing in the convention, which ends Safety Tool Kit.” What began as a program called her son, he was clean for seven years, including 167 police officers, to close before an administrative law judge or tomorrow with a league business But the real emphasis is on tax “Lifeline,” CONTACT now handles during which time he married and an $83-million budget hole. negotiating in private with the state. meeting. policy from the new Christie Admin- roughly 10,000 calls a year on its had a daughter. She remembered her Christie Edges Romney istration. A session yesterday dis- award-winning crisis hotline, which son, who passed at age 33, as “bright, In Poll for President of the USA cussed the Governor’s proposed tool emanates from Westfield. Sadly, only beautiful and smart.” A new Zogby Interactive poll, con- kit, aimed at assisting towns meet the 50 such centers are active nationwide. Ms. Collins considers herself a “sui- ducted November 3 to 5, shows Re- new 2-percent cap on tax levies, while “CONTACT remains, and for that, cide survivor” and has gone on to publican voters favoring New Jersey other sessions focused on “Shared we are thankful,” Ms. Stokes told the write about the subject in books, as Governor Chris Christie as their can- Sacrifice: State-Local Relations and crowd. “They help provide solace and she attempts to comfort others through didate for President in 2012. He led Government Reform,” “Real Prop- comfort to so many.” Ms. Stokes does similar tragedies. with 19 percent in the survey followed erty Tax Reform: How Do We Get charitable work of her own; she helps Following up on Dr. Nash’s line by former Massachusetts Governor There?” “Consolidating Services, The provide underprivileged children with earlier in the evening, she said, “The Mitt Romney, with 17 percent, and Wave of The Future,” “Advanced the necessary tools to excel academi- illness may be temporary, but the former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin Sharing of Municipal Services” and cally, as a member of Supplies for effects of suicide are permanent.” As with 14 percent. However, the largest “Shared Services Without Shared Success, and has recently been recog- for the title of suicide survivor – “it’s percentage of Republicans, 27 per- Grants.” There was also a session in nized in New York City by the Mayor’s a terrible club to be a part of,” she cent, was not sure whom they would which former New Jersey governors Office to Combat Domestic Violence remarked. support in 2012. A total of 2,185 likely analyzed Governor Christie’s first for her body of work. Being asked to Being honored by CONTACT has voters took part in the survey. year in office, and sessions were held take part in CONTACT’s evening was lasting meaning for her, she said. She State Senator O’Toole Rips on affordable housing and how to “an honor,” she said. “It’s dynamite.” said she admires the work of the FAA over New Flight Paths save money through “Green Tech- Dr. and Mrs. Nash, whose stories organization. State Sen. Kevin O’Toole (LD-40 nology.” were told through the acclaimed Acad- “Help lines...help us through the Paul Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cedar Grove) said the newly unveiled MOVING UP...Julien Neals, center,pictured at a disciplinary hearing for then- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- emy Award-winning film A Beautiful critical hours. This is a wonderful flight plan by the Federal Aviation Westfield Police Officer Greg Kasko, has been named business administrator for 21, Westfield) appeared on a panel on Mind, know the realities of mental way to alter the brain’s course. Pre- Administration (FAA), which will cre- the City of Newark by Mayor Cory Booker. Mr. Neals, an attorney, represented Mr. Tuesday to discuss property tax re- illness. The mathematician, whose occupation is a good thing...To be ate new flight paths over Essex, Bergen, Kasko at the 2006 hearing in Westfield. See Peek at The Week for more information. form, while Fanwood Mayor Colleen works in game theory, differential ge- able to discuss is critical,” she said. Mahr was among panelists to discuss ometry and partial-differential equa- Before ending the evening with an pension benefits. In addition, Lieu- tions earned him fame, suffered from audience sing-along to “Amazing tenant Governor Kim Guadagno was paranoid schizophrenia for many Grace,” Ms. Collins spoke of the glo- the guest speaker at a “Women in years, leading to his abrupt resigna- bal impact of addressing mental ill- GRAND RE-OPENING Government Breakfast.” tion from M.I.T. and his eventual stay ness. Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool at Trenton State Hospital. “How we care for mental illnesses said she planned to attend sessions on Beyond the toll the illness took on can affect not only the country, but property tax reforms and shared ser- his professional life, the Nashes’ mar- the world,” she said. “It’s never too vices in order to hear what others are riage began to fail; Mrs. Nash grew late. Healing is constantly available.” saying; Scotch Plains and Fanwood progressively more depressed because Anyone in crisis and needing help is SPECIALS have been discussing merging de- of her husband’s failing condition, urged to call (908) 232-2880 or the NOW THRU partments such as police and public and this eventually led to a divorce. toll-free national hotlines at (800) 273- free works to save money. The two were apart for eight years TALK (8255) and (800) SUICIDE. Dec.31 GIFTS! with new accounts*

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By Freeholder Sullivan in Letter Diction Deception Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce As a registered Democrat, it was nev- destined to continue to experience a local with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association ertheless stunning to read Freeholder Dan political environment that does not re- The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Sullivan’s letter-to-the-editor last week flect the needs or wishes of the entire enough to discern this deception of dic- in which he seemingly gloated over his county, and specifically, this readership P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 tion? Union County team’s victories over Re- body. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 publicans in this year’s local elections. I hope to be proved wrong, but reading guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 By ignoring the fact that the constituency letters such as Freeholder Sullivan’s vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at covered by this publication voted against doesn’t give me much confidence. you get all four – You must have a lot of every incumbent freeholder up for elec- P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Steven Angel free time! tion – in Westfield by a margin of nearly Westfield All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. two to one – I am afraid that we are come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Leader Readers Were Not Responsible Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 1. Dasymeter – An instrument used in COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION For Freeholder Incumbents Victory testing the density of gases Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly The 2. Quindism – A fifteenth Based on election results for Devanney and the crippling tax burden 3. Metopomancy – Fortunetelling by EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Westfield Leader’s coverage area, re- their profligate fiscal stewardship has human features elected Democratic Freeholder Daniel engendered. 4. Plebicolist – One who caters to vul- Sullivan should not be thanking your read- This was no personal victory for Free- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe garity or seeks the favor of the common ers for any “resounding victory.” Total- holder Sullivan. Put a parrot on the ballot people One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 ing up the votes reported for the towns of in Union County and it could win if it Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, outspent its opponent by 3-to-1, had an LAPIDARIST Garwood, and Mountainside show the army of county employees to campaign 1. A connoisseur of gems or precious Republicans winning by 20 percent with, a phalanx of county vendors to call stones Gerrymandering Is Political Art in (12,797 to 8,821 on average). upon for support, and no organized oppo- 2. An expert in cutting precious stones Your readers did not vote their ap- sition in the two largest voting areas by 3. A stamp collector proval at being the third-highest taxed far. Though you would first need to train 4. One who prepares rabbit fur as an county in the nation, or for maintaining the parrot to robotically intone the word imitation for more valuable skins Redistricting N.J. for Next Decade $524 million in debt, or for continuing to “yes,” as anyone who has witnessed a LITTORAL spend tens of millions of dollars on Union County freeholder meeting knows, 1. Pertaining to an orchard or garden Now that the mid-term elections are over, the Maybe the system is the best we can come up with projects benefiting, primarily, Elizabeth, it’s been done. 2. The outer or visible part focus of New Jersey politicians has turned to redis- – or maybe not. Plainfield, Linden, and Rahway, or for John Bury 3. The region on the shore of the sea or Musicfest. They voted to get rid of Kenilworth large lake tricting of state and congressional districts, which The 2010 appointments of Democrats are: Sullivan, Kowalski, DeFilippo, Lesniak, 4. A marsh or swamp will shape the political direction of the state for the Mr.Wisniewski, Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver PLUMOSITY 1. The quality of being feathered next decade. The new maps will reflect population (LD-27, East Orange), Assembly Majority Leader It is Time to Reorganize Freeholders 2. Boldness; boastfulness changes per the 2010 United States Census. First up Joe Cryan (LD-20, Union), State Senator Paul Sarlo 3. Rotund; state of being round will be the state’s 40 legislative districts as all are set (LD-36, Wood-Ridge) and former Assemblywoman To Better Represent All Constituents 4. Very heavy, as with lead [Freeholder Dan] Sullivan, You are Therefore, I propose a different course for redistricting in April, and all 120 seats within the Nilsa Cruz-Perez from Camden. GUARIBA districts are up for election in November. The 2010 appointments of Republicans are: Mr. fooling no one. The reason Democrats of action. It is time to legally challenge prevailed in the freeholders “race” is quite the articles of law upon which the free- 1. A person of rude or clownish man- Each New Jersey district has a state senator and Jay Webber, Republican State Committeewoman simple; it’s a numbers game. Even if the holder organization was established and ners net-GOP municipalities were to double reorganize it to better represent all con- 2. A howling monkey two assemblypersons – totaling 120 elected offi- Irene Kim Asbury of Jersey City; Senator Kevin 3. The fermented juice of pears cials. According to New Jersey’s State Constitution, O’Toole of Cedar Grove; Ocean County Republican their voter turn out, while maintaining an stituents. The freeholders no longer un- equivalent ratio of Democrat-to-GOP derstand their mandate. The amount of 4. A lizard-like animal with a forked Article IV, Section III, Paragraph 1, the Legislative Chairman George Gilmore of Toms River; and Re- vote, Democrats could not be unseated. tax dollars being shoveled to the county is tongue Apportionment Commssion consists of 10 members publican National Committeeman Bill Palatucci of So please, stop gloating. There were twice unacceptable and everyone knows it. Yes, appointed by the chairmen of the New Jersey State Westfield. as many municipalities voting Republi- this is about the money; not some supe- can as there were Democratic. Clearly, rior platform or ideology. Democratic and Republican Parties, currently John The 2010 appointments of others are: (none). Letters to the current freeholder association does Steven Eckstine Wisniewski and Jay Webber, respectively. The com- In our view, besides ensuring that population shifts not adequately represent all of Union Fanwood the Editor mission is legally bound to produce a plan, i.e. are accounted for, the new map must make sense – County. legislative map, by February 1, 2011 or one month not going in twisted slivers from the Atlantic Ocean Freeholders Did Not Learn Anything Fanwood’s Mitchell after Governor Chris Christie receives the official to the banks of the Delaware River. Also, we believe census figures. If the committee were deadlocked, as the districts should be more balanced politically so After Losing in 13 of 21 Towns Thanks Voters happened in 1990 and 2000, New Jersey Supreme that elections mean something. As example, how is I wish to thank the Fanwood voters for Dear Mr. Sullivan, In response to your We need you to work on the county my recent reelection. I am humbled and Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner would appoint the it that Senator Ray Lesniak gets reelected each time letter in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times budget and bring in a flat or reduced honored that you have placed your trust tie-breaking 11th member. If this occurs the new with only 20,000 votes and with no opposition while this past week all I can say is wow! It budget next year. Do that and you can in me once again. As my running mate legislative map would be due March 1. Senator Tom Kean gets reelected, requiring 65,000 really is hard to believe that any elected keep your job forever as far as I am Kevin Boris and I walked the neighbor- official could be that arrogant and delu- concerned. Most folks really don’t care hoods and spoke with you, we realized Legislative leaders in both parties appoint the votes with 40,000 in opposition? Should Sen. Kean’s sional. With your letter you proved cat- much who does the job and are happy to you have two major concerns: taxes and Congressional redistricting commission’s 12 mem- vote in the State Senate be worth three times more egorically that you have little interest in leave you there as long as their taxes are shared services. I am proud that I will be bers, not just the party chairmen. The panel selects a than Sen. Lesniak’s? serving the people of Union County and not increasing unnecessarily. The worst able to help guide Fanwood into the fu- this election was only about preserving thing you can do as a career politician is ture. 13th member as its chairman. The Congressional Should Scotch Plains, Clark and Fanwood be with your political career and beating the Re- make people pay attention to what you I also wish to congratulate Tony Parenti map must be in place by January 17, 2011. Westfield and Cranford in Legislative District 21? publican Party. are doing and that is what you and the on his win. I also want to congratulate We ponder if members of the unaffiliated public Where would you put Plainfield and how would you I would like to suggest that you and other eight folks on the county board Kevin Boris and Jason Benedict, even your fellow candidates go back and take have done. though they did not win. Until you go should be included in the redistricting commissions. redraw District 22? Why is Millburn split between another look at the election results. It People care about what is left in their through the process of putting yourself Should there be representatives from other political the 10th (with Newark) and 11th (Morris County) needs to be pointed out to you that you wallets first and foremost and when you out there, you don’t realize how much forces such as Tea Party members, given their suc- Congressional Districts? How does Rep. Donald were rejected by two-thirds of the towns continue to effect that, you get the situa- time it takes out of your life. I am sure we that you represent. You should be con- tion that you now have. A whole lot of will see both of you in future campaigns. cess nationally on Election Day? And why not ap- Payne (D-Newark) have a district so one-sided that cerned that 13 out of the 21 Union County angry people are paying attention to ev- I do what I do because I love Fanwood. point Independents or “Joe the Plumber?” Perhaps he never faces a real challenge for his seat? towns said that they did not want you or erything that you are doing and we are not I will always do my best to help make life you’re out-of-control-taxes and spend- going away just because the election is better for our residents. this would lead to chaos. It appears to us that the real intent of politicians ing. That information should concern you, over. Everyday more and more people Understandably, the system is geared to preserve making redistricting appointments is to protect the not some comments made by your oppo- are signing on to the Union County Watch- Kathy Mitchell and reinforce the two-party system. The commis- incumbents and make legislative races even more nents. dog group that you so distain, to bring us Fanwood Councilwoman If you have the people of the county new information on your activities. sion will draw lines to best suit the common interests one-sided than they are now. In the 2009 Assembly best interests as your priority these kinds Be smart Mr. Sullivan, listen to the Protecting ‘Horrible’ of the Democrats and Republicans — as has always races, only a half dozen of the 40 districts had races of results should be the wake up call that people you claim to represent, the results occurred in the past. This is why New Jersey, and where the margin of victory was within 5,000 votes. you pay attention to. We simply cannot say it all, a whopping two-thirds of your Acts by Teachers afford your level of spending; we don’t county towns want you to do things dif- Recently in New Jersey, one govern- other states, has such geographically convoluted Although we should be able to do better in making have the money to make millions of dol- ferently, the towns that put the majority ment-school teacher allegedly gave alco- districts. our districts more relevant, it is a mind-boggling task lars of improvements to any more area of the money in the bank that you get to hol and marijuana to his high-school stu- faced by the commissioners. The system is in place parks. We absolutely don’t need to link spend. dents, while another government-school Schedule Notice to accomplish the task over the next few months. We all area parks in the county with walking Geraldine Keogh teacher called an elementary-school stu- trails as hideously suggested by your Scotch Plains dent of hers the n-word. Predictably, nei- With Thanksgiving Day next Thursday, the wish them the best of luck and encourage their “experts” in a recent report. ther teacher has been fired. Shame on newspaper will be mailed on Friday and will be goodwill for the sake of the citizens. New Jersey’s teachers unions for protect- GOP County Candidates Thank ing the jobs of horrible, vile teachers at available at goleader.com on Wednesday night. Presumably, many agreements are already in place the expense of our children, and shame on Happy Thanksgiving everyone. between the parties. We’re very curious about the those government enablers who choose outcome. Voters for Support in Election to look the other way – for example, We would like to thank all of those their great efforts in fundraising and man- former governor Jon Corzine – in the who supported us during our campaign to aging our campaign. We thank our gra- hopes that they will attract votes from take back Union County during this elec- cious contributors, our energetic volun- people who clearly don’t give a da*n tion season. It has been our honor to serve teers, and the terrific municipal candi- about our state’s youths. as the Republican candidates in this con- dates and representatives who took the Mark Kalinowski test. Although we did not succeed this time to walk us around this great county. Clifton year, we believe that with your help we And we thank our families for more rea- gave voice to the frustration felt by so sons than we have words to list. Lions Club Thanks many residents about the addiction to Peter Lijoi, Art Zapolski, spending and debt, which threatens our Ellen Dickson, Brian Flanagan, Generous Westfield way of life in Union County. Elyse Medved The Westfield Lions Club would like In particular, we thank Phil Morin, UC Republican Candidates to thank everyone who so generously Glenn Mortimer, and Dorothy Burger for donated to our Fall White Cane “Shake a Can” Fundraiser on October 30. Your Garwood Residents Invited to Provide generosity will allow us to continue to support Lions charities that benefit the blind and visually handicapped in Thoughts on Municipal Budget Westfield. In recently being elected to the of the increase. With this election, those We have provided numerous eye exams Garwood Borough Council, I have dis- days are over. Government must justify and glasses to Westfield adults and chil- covered that part-time elected officials every single dollar it takes from its citi- dren that have been referred to us by social like me are no longer eligible for health zens in taxes and must be held account- services and the Westfield school system. insurance or pension benefits —hurray! able for every dollar it spends. In this We also support the Lions Eye Bank of In addition, as a result of a recent reform regard, I would like to ask as many of our New Jersey, located in Clark, which har- from Trenton, current members of the residents as possible to become familiar vests corneas for transplants and research. council who may be on health insurance with our budget. The 2010 budget is Other district projects we work with benefits will no longer be eligible for available on www.garwood.org. I could include the Lions Eye/Earmobile Founda- those benefits after their term expires. I use all the help I can get in analyzing tion and several camps for the blind/visu- believe this reform is a very small, but where our tax dollars go and I welcome ally impaired. Please note that every penny important, step in the right direction of any and all input on suggested changes. donated goes towards Lions charities. reining in costs in Garwood and in New This is your money and you have a stake A special thanks to Scott from Bagel Jersey. in ensuring it is spent sparingly and wisely. Chateau, Alex from the Exxon/Dunkin We have to start somewhere in cutting In the coming weeks and months, I would Donuts at South and Central, and Andres back the exploding costs of municipal like to engage in a detailed discussion of from Manhattan Bagel for allowing us to government. I have been reviewing our various line items in our budget online, in solicit funds in front of your businesses. $7-million municipal budget in detail for the local press, and across our borough. Douglas Schembs, Jr. months and I am looking forward to do- We all need to be on the same page as Westfield Lions Club ing a bottom-up review of every single to the reality of where our money is dollar we spend. In the past, our borough going. Once that is accomplished, the has simply assumed last year’s budget as hard work of cutting spending and priori- Thanks to All Who Your State Legislators a baseline and only argued about the size tizing our expenses begins. For some reason, this process is much more diffi- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Union County Freeholders cult to do in government, although we all Gave Candy for Troops Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza must do it in our businesses and homes on My staff and I would like to thank 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. an almost daily basis. Who among us everyone who brought in candy for our Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 (908) 527-4000 hasn’t had to make a major cutback in troops overseas. Through their generos- (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. spending in their personal lives in re- ity and efforts we were able to collect Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) George Devanney, Mgr. sponse to a pay cut, a job loss, a business over 100 pounds of candy for our service 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail [email protected] failure, a health crisis or some other trag- personnel. Our community should feel Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. edy? It seems that only in government is proud of their munificence. We would (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] (908) 527-4419 it assumed that spending must always also like remind our community mem- Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] [email protected] increase regardless of the reality facing bers that we will be collecting nonperish- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Dan Sullivan, Bd. Chair taxpayers. It is my hope to honor the able foods for our Thanksgiving food Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] [email protected] obligations the residents of Garwood have drive and unwrapped toys for our Christ- (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] entrusted me. mas toy drive. Happy Holidays! To reach us: 7th Congressional District James A. Mathieu Dr. Joseph Preziosi Jr. Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] Garwood Councilman-Elect Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2010 Page 5 Thanks Westfield for Supporting Diabetes Research Fundraiser Letters to the Editor We would like to again express our few. Type 1 diabetes is a disease that thanks to the Westfield community, and affects one out of every 500 children. Trifiro Thanks Scotch Plains and the PAL football program in particular, Each year we are encouraged by the medi- for supporting another fundraiser on be- cal advancements made possible by these half of the Foundation for Diabetes Re- grants that have made curing this disease Supporters; Congratulates Victors search (FDR). This year we were also an attainable goal. Our fundraiser was Now that the election has passed and town a greater sense of direction, if we fortunate to have assistance from the generously supported by Manhattan Ba- this candidate’s life returns to some sense take the time to make our presence felt. Westfield High School Diabetes Aware- gel and Rockin’ Joe’s Café, who donated of normalcy, I would like to thank the For example, make it an obligation to ness Club. The FDR is an organization bagels, hot chocolate and coffee. many supporters of our ticket, in particu- yourself to attend some council or zoning formed in 1999 by New Jersey parents of Finally, we would also like to thank lar our campaign managers Paulette board meetings, and voice your opinions. children with diabetes that has raised John Dugan and George Lanzano from Coronato and Marty Marks. Their leader- Inquire as how to get your neighborhood over $2.5 million to fund research de- the PAL. They have always enthusiasti- ship abilities inspired our desire to learn concerns listed on their agenda. Get in- voted to find a cure. cally supported our cause and for many and our willingness to serve. volved with your local religious or cul- Research grants have included work at years have run one of the most successful Being involved in many town organi- tural group and volunteer your time in UMDNJ, Columbia Presbyterian Medi- sports programs in our town. Thank you. zations ranging from chair of the environ- bringing its beauty to the rest of our town. cal Center, University of Miami School mental commission, to chair of the Y Be involved in what direction your The Decker Family audit committee, I expected to be well child’s school is taking. Find out their of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai Medical Westfield Center, Los Angeles, Calif. to name a prepared in meeting and speaking with budget priorities. Let them know what our town’s residents. However, having you appreciate about their programs and Horace Corbin for The Leader/Times Help Make Education A Priority knocked on almost 3,000 doors and hav- what programs need to be enhanced. In SOCIALITES...Scores of townspeople ing met and spoken with hundreds of short, your energy and self-confidence gather at the New Jersey National residents, I came to some new realiza- will inspire your neighbors and our com- Guard Armory last Saturday night in For Kids at Newark YMCA tions. I found that I was sometimes greeted munity. I believe this town will then Westfield for Casino Night as a benefit For the past 10 years, the Westfield for ages infant through high school, and with welcomed thoughts and ideas on reward you threefold with a renewed fundraiser for the families of the sol- community and schools have supported new arts and crafts supplies. how the town might improve, but a little sense of spirit and pride. diers. The ladies were elegantly dressed the “Gifts of Gold/Donate a Smile” pro- To help make education a priority for more often I was hearing their concerns I would like to extend my heartfelt and in good “spirits.” Pictured above, gram, which has made the dreams of the Newark YMCA shelter, cash or check and disappointments over some local is- congratulations to my running mate Bo Gino Jannotti finds himself amongst a foster and homeless children living at the donations (checks made payable to Linda sues. Vastine on his victory; he will make an bevy of beauties. Newark YMCA come true during the Heroux) can be dropped off at Westfield Among them, the reduction of town excellent councilman. I would also like to holiday season. This year our mission is High School to Mrs. Spreitzer in room services, unwanted construction, and dis- congratulate Kevin Glover on his reelec- no different, but we have been asked by 140 or given to any committee member agreements over school budgets and cell tion and best wishes to Mickey Marcus Reader Welcomes Debt Reduction the YMCA director to support them in a listed below. Checks can be mailed to: tower ordinances. There’s still a sense of on what will be a challenging road ahead. different way – to provide them with Linda Heroux, 187 Lincoln Road, pride felt for this town, but in many cases, I implore our residents to let our council- educational tools to promote and enhance Westfield, N.J. 07090. Gently-used books people wanted to feel a greater sense of men have the benefit of your voices and Proposals in U.S. Congress the children’s learning environment at and new arts and crafts supplies can also spirit. They wanted to be uplifted when input, so they can steer our town on the Recently the deficit reduction com- subsidy) but if we don’t act like grown- the shelter. be dropped off at 187 Lincoln Road (on speaking about our town to their friends right course. Thank you. mission released their recommendations ups, the long-term situation will be far Therefore, in lieu of individual gifts the porch). All donations need to be re- who don’t reside here. That does occur, Sal Trifiro for cutting the deficit. The commission is more dire: a significant loss of America’s this year, we will be collecting money to ceived by December 12. but it needs to happen more frequently. Scotch Plains to be applauded for their politically un- competitiveness, economy, and with it, help them create an educational center. Thank you for helping us donate a We can give ourselves a voice and this popular tough love: loss of the mortgage global power. If we like how the U.S. is They are in need of computers, books, smile — and so much more! tax deduction, reform of Social Security, stagnating at almost 10 percent unem- and arts and crafts supplies. Your past Gaby and Brandon Gold Councilman-Elect Marcus Looks cutting discretionary spending, and so ployment while the emerging economies support has made this program very suc- Westfield High School Students on. Most reaction I have read in the media surge ahead, then we should keep spend- cessful, and it is our hope that your dona- Editor’s Note: The WHS Committee has been negative, and Congress, not ing like there’s no tomorrow. Please let tions will allow us to purchase new com- members include Emma Franks, Rachel Forward to Serving Scotch Plains surprisingly, is running from this as fast Congress know how you feel on this puters, books for a library, and a fully Gross, Evan Heroux, Kim Hoffman, Sam I would like to express my sincere for their service on the council. I also as possible. issue. stocked arts and crafts cabinet. We are Rosenburgh, and Zach Zagorski. appreciation and gratitude to the citizens But I for one laud and welcome these also collecting new and gently used books, wish to recognize Tony Patti and Sal Mark Kaplan of Scotch Plains for providing me with Trifiro for their participation in the town proposals. No one wants to pay more Westfield their support during my campaign and for council campaign. This campaign was taxes (I, too, am enjoying the mortgage Details and Timing of ObamaCare giving me the opportunity to serve our challenging and I commend all of the community on the Town Council. I look candidates for their efforts and for giving Are Revisited by Fanwoodian forward to beginning my service on the the people of Scotch Plains the opportu- Ristorante council and working for the residents of nity to hear their views. With all the hype and attention given to Small businesses will receive a credit our town. I greatly enjoyed the experience that I the national healthcare debate recently, of up to 35 percent of health insurance As someone who was raised in Scotch had during the election campaign to meet most of us are blissfully unaware of the premiums if they cover 50 percent of Plains and educated in our schools, I feel with many of you and to discuss different nuances surrounding the upcoming healthcare costs and employ fewer than a great sense of pride being given the issues regarding our town. I look forward changes in personal taxation over the 25 full-time workers, whose average privilege to represent the interests of our to continuing the discussion of issues next eight years. The Patient Protection wages are less than $50,000. residents as a member of the council. with our residents and working on your Italiano and Affordable Act (March 23, 2010) and 2011; Money in flexible spending ac- I wish to congratulate my running mate, Taormina behalf when I begin my service on the the Healthcare and Education Reconcili- counts and HSA’s and/or other health Kevin Glover, on his re-election to the council. Thank you again and I wish ation Act (March 30, 2010) aka reimbursement arrangements cannot be council and Bo Vastine on his election to everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. 482 Kenilworth Boulevard Kenilworth, NJ 07033 “Obamacare” contain the following high- used for over-the-counter medicines un- the council. I look forward to working lights: less proscribed by a doctor. together with them and with Mayor Nancy Mickey Marcus Phone: (908) 497-1717 • www.taorminaristorante.com Beginning in 2010/2009; we ease into Businesses were to have begun report- Malool and Councilwoman Mary Scotch Plains the year with very few changes. Among ing the value of healthcare benefits on DePaola. I believe that we will be able to them, forgiven debts for medical profes- employee’s W-2 statements but this re- work together effectively to address the sionals who participated in a program to quirement has been suspended. important matters, which involve our bring medical care to underserved areas 2012; New Form 1099 tax information community. will not be considered taxable income reporting for businesses making payments I want to thank Neal LeStrange, who I beginning in 2009. of over $600 per year to Corporations. had the pleasure of working along with Give yourself 2013; A new .9 percent surtax will be during this campaign. I also thank Coun- Congress Must Stop added to the 1.45 percent Medicare pay- cilmen Jeff Strauss and Dominick Bratti roll tax paid by individuals earning more a reason to smile. Cut In Medicare Funds than $200,000 per year ($250,000 for Gov. Christie Lays It Seniors have earned their Medicare. joint filers), subject to payroll withhold- We’ve earned the security of knowing ing. On The Line Dr. Nina O’Connell offers personalized dentistry that we can keep seeing the doctors we’ve New IRS code Sec.1411 will impose a In what proved to be a sobering and to meet your individual needs. Dr. O’Connell will come to trust and with whom we are 3.8 percent tax on unearned income of informative assessment of the current comfortable after many years of treat- individuals earning more than $200,000 situation, Governor Christie explained listen to your dental concerns, allay your fears ment and checkups. Unfortunately, Con- per year ($250,000 for joint filers). [at the Town Hall meeting in Berkeley gress created a flawed system to pay Contributions to Healthcare Flexible Township, Ocean County recently] in no and put together a custom designed treatment Medicare doctors. Unless Congress takes spending arrangements will be limited to uncertain terms the consequences for tax- action to address this, seniors could lose $2,500 as of January 1, 2013. payers if the State does not move forward plan to give you the smile you deserve. their doctors and future generations could 2014; All U.S. citizens and legal resi- with reform to reign in the cost of govern- face having to give up the doctors they dents are required to maintain “minimum ment. Any attempt by other interests to Dr. O’Connell uses the most advanced dental trust. essential coverage.” The penalty is $95 or downplay the severity of our state’s fiscal Right now, if nothing is done, Medi- 1 percent of taxpayers income over the crisis both in the short and long term technology to achieve a beautiful healthy smile. care doctors will receive a 25 percent pay threshold amount of income required for should be met with skepticism and ire. cut beginning January 1, 2011. Congress income tax return filing. This includes anxiety free Waterlase dentistry, must work together to stop this cut so 2018; 40 percent excise tax on high- Sen. Christopher Connors porcelain veneers, in-office whitening and seniors can continue to see their own cost health insurance plans (Cadillac Asm. Brian Rumpf physicians. Our elected officials have a plans) goes into effect. The tax paid by Asw. DiAnne Gove (LD-9) tooth colored fillings. responsibility to keep doctors in the Medi- insurers is the amount in excess of $10,200 News Daily Call today to take advantage of our care program. for individuals and $27,500 for families. complimentary new patient examination Marilyn Askin Neil Schembre goleader.com and four bitewing check-up x-rays. AARP New Jersey, Monroe Fanwood Nina D. O’Connell, DMD 169 Mountain Avenue (a $176.00 value) Westfield, NJ 07090 We look forward to seeing you! Tel. 908.654.0095

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When the victim asked the caller to in a holiday season food drive spon- ant, moisturizing lotion, mouthwash), of West North Avenue. The pair, which contact police, the caller stated that he did not police said are suspects in prior thefts from want to get involved and hung up. sored by the Union County Public paper products (toilet paper, napkins, the business, were charged with shoplifting Saturday, November 13, Antonio Macedo, Libraries. paper towels, tissues) and cleaning and possession of burglary tools. Hollis was 49, of Linden was arrested following a motor Now through Friday, December 31, supplies (laundry detergent, various processed and released after posting $3,500 vehicle stop on Route 22 for allegedly driving the Fanwood Memorial Library will cleaning products) also are welcome. bail. Rouland was processed and held on with a suspended license and on an outstand- $7,500 bail. He also was charged with pos- ing warrant out of Mountainside in the amount accept donations of non-perishable Other libraries participating in the session of less than 50 grams of suspected of $200. food items to benefit the Scotch food drive include: Berkeley Heights marijuana and issued a summons. Addition- Sunday, November 14, Juan Medina, 49, of Plains-Fanwood Food Pantry, the Public Library, Clark Public Library, ally, he was wanted on an outstanding Somerville was arrested after a motor vehicle Community FoodBank of New Jer- Cranford Public Library, Elizabeth Middlesex Boro traffic warrant in the amount stop on Route 22 for allegedly driving with a of $1,116. He was committed to the Union suspended license. sey and other local food pantries. Public Library, Garwood Free Public County jail. Scotch Plains Collection bins will be located at Library, Hillside Public Library, Friday, November 12, Shafi Faisal, 19, Monday, November 8, a resident of Fawn participating public libraries. Library Kenilworth Public Library, Linden VFW PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP…Scotch Plains-Fanwood Veterans of For- of Brooklyn, N.Y. was arrested on an out- Ridge Drive reported that she arrived home staff will then route 100 percent of Public Library, Mountainside Public eign Wars (VFW) Post No. 10122 recently presented its annual scholarship to standing Carteret traffic warrant in the and observed a grey motor vehicle parked in Deanna Dell Bene, a 2010 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduate and a amount of $750 pursuant to a motor vehicle her driveway. According to police, as she the donations to designated food Library, New Providence Memorial local veteran’s child. This marked the 18th year that VFW Post No. 10122 has stop at West South and Westfield Avenues. walked up her driveway, she saw a black male, banks. Library, Plainfield Public Library, awarded a scholarship. Deanna presently attends William Paterson University, He was transported to Westfield police approximately 6 feet and 4 inches tall and The Community FoodBank of New Rahway Public Library, Roselle Free where she is a freshman majoring in criminal justice. She is pictured with Frank headquarters, processed and released on approximately 280 pounds, walking out of the Jersey assists those in need by sup- Public Library, Roselle Park Veter- Chupko, VFW Scholarship chairman. posted bail. house. The suspect then got into his vehicle Friday, November 12, Ronald Powell, 54, and drove off, police said. The front door of the plying food to more than 1,500 non- ans Memorial Library, Scotch Plains of Plainfield was arrested at the Middlesex residence had been kicked in, and several profit charities in 19 counties, in- Public Library, Springfield Public County jail on an outstanding Westfield traffic hundred dollars worth of jewelry was removed, cluding soup kitchens, food pantries, Library, Summit Public Library, ‘Lights, Action, Universe’ warrant in the amount of $1,000. He was authorities reported. shelters, local food banks, after- Union Free Public Library and transported to Westfield police headquarters, Tuesday, November 9, the manager of a processed and released. Route 22 gas station reported that someone school programs and senior centers. Westfield Memorial Library. Saturday, November 13, Ryjon Burke, 37, ordered $15 worth of gas, paid with a counter- Groceries most urgently needed are For more information, call the To Be AAI Meeting Topic of Westfield was arrested on the 100 block of feit $20 bill and drove off. canned meat and fish; canned soups Fanwood Memorial Library at (908) Myrtle Avenue and charged with disorderly Wednesday, November 10, a student at the and stews; peanut butter (in plastic 322-6400 or visit the Union County CRANFORD – Amateur Astrono- ence editor for WABC-TV in New conduct. According to authorities, Burke was Magnet High School reported that, sometime jars); boxed pasta and rice; powdered Public Libraries’ website: luccnj.org. mers, Inc. (AAI) will conduct its York and science correspondent for shouting in the street, waving his hands and during the school day, someone removed her monthly membership meeting tomor- ABC’s “Good Morning America” threatened violence to neighbors and police. wallet from her desk. The wallet contained He was committed to the Union County jail in personal identification and $80 in cash. row, Friday, November 19, at 8 p.m. and “World News This Morning.” lieu of $1,000 bail. Wednesday, November 10, a contractor FUSP Holiday Craft Fair in the Roy Smith Theater in the Following the lecture, attendees Sunday, November 14, Brendan Dukes, 26, working on Route 22 reported that, sometime Nomahegan Building at Union will be invited to the William Miller of Linden was arrested at North and 4th Av- overnight, someone removed approximately County College (UCC), located at Sperry Observatory, located on the enues on a Middletown warrant in the amount $1,500 worth of scrap metal from the construc- of $500. He was released after posting bail. tion site. Set For December 4 and 5 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. UCC campus, for refreshments and Monday, November 15, a burglary was Wednesday, November 10, Saquan Immediately following the business the opportunity to speak with Dr. reported in the south-side Westfield train sta- Stevenson, 20, of Plainfield was arrested on an PLAINFIELD – The First Unitar- FUSP’s Stevens’ Café, while holiday meeting at approximately 8:45 p.m., Gutch. If weather permits, a celestial tion lot, in which someone unknown entered a outstanding warrant out of East Greenwich in ian Society of Plainfield (FUSP) will music plays through the Society’s the club will present a lecture entitled viewing of Jupiter will be conducted structure and removed merchandise valued at the amount of $575. She was transported to approximately $80. police headquarters, processed and released present its annual Holiday Craft Fair newly updated sound system. “Lights, Action, Universe,” given by using the club’s two large telescopes. Monday, November 15, Moses Coley, Jr., after posting bail. on Saturday, December 4, from 9 Returning this year will be Kids’ Dr. William Gutch. From planetariums In addition to monthly meetings, 55, of Plainfield was arrested on South Avenue Friday, November 12, Timothy Lamore, 23, a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Decem- Craft Workshops. For a small dona- and museums to television studios, in- informal meetings are held on the near Sussex Street on a no-bail Union County of Fanwood was arrested and charged with pos- ber 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. tion, children can bring home a hand- teractive space-flight simulators and remaining Fridays at Sperry Obser- Sheriff’s Fugitive warrant. He was turned over session of suspected marijuana after a motor to Union County detectives. vehicle stop on Park Avenue. He was transported It will take place in the FUSP’s made holiday craft of their own mak- soundstages in Hollywood, Dr. Gutch vatory. For more information about Mountainside to police headquarters, processed and released. newly revitalized Parish Hall, located ing. Additionally, certain crafters will will go behind the scenes for a fun look AAI, visit asterism.org or call (908) Wednesday, November 10, a business on Friday, November 12, two individuals play- at 724 Park Avenue, near the corner demonstrate some of the secrets of at the techniques and technology of 276-STAR. Globe Avenue reported that someone cut the ing softball in Farley Park reported that they of West 7th Street, in Plainfield. The their handiworks. bringing the universe “down to Earth.” chainlink fence, entered the property and re- left their equipment, valued at approximately Library Collecting moved approximately $200 in scrap metal. $175, at the park and went to get food, and building is one block from the Multiple crafters have donated Dr. Gutch served as chairman of According to police, included in the scrap when they returned, the equipment was miss- Plainfield Public Library. crafts for the event’s Craft Raffle, a the Hayden Planetarium in New ‘Books For Kids’ metal was a 100-gallon aluminum tank. ing. Admission to the craft fair will be new feature this year. Visitors will York, as well as a syndicated colum- Thursday, November 11, James A. Pratola, Friday, November 12, Jose Hernandez, free and open to the public. The Soci- be able to purchase tickets at the nist for the Gannett newspapers, sci- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- 32, of Bridgewater was arrested on two counts 27, of Perth Amboy was arrested on an out- ety will host local crafters, who will door for the raffle, and need not be morial Library currently is partici- of criminal trespassing and one count of theft standing warrant out of Manchester in the pating in the “Books For Kids” pro- of movable property after police responded to amount of $500 after a motor vehicle stop on display and sell homemade foods, present to win. Susan Auer Receives an alarm going off at a Route 22 business. Park Avenue. He was transported to police jewelry, textiles, pottery, knitted Profits from the craft fair will sup- gram again this holiday season. According to police, an officer respond- headquarters, processed and released after goods and ornaments, plus other port the First Unitarian Society’s con- Quarter Horse Award From now through Sunday, De- ing to the alarm observed a section of posting bail. merchandise. gregational work and outreach pro- WESTFIELD – Susan R. Auer of cember 5, the library is collecting barbwire fence surrounding the business Saturday, November 13, Jalil Rogers, 31, of Westfield recently earned an award new and gently used children’s and parking lot had been cut and Pratola’s motor Elizabeth was arrested on an outstanding war- A variety of Fair Trade products, grams to the community. For more vehicle partially hidden by a large truck in rant out of Elizabeth in the amount of $500 from coffee to chocolate, will round information about the Society or craft for logging 3,000 hours in the Ameri- teen books. These books will be do- the driveway of the business, with a female after a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue. out the offerings. Coffee, desserts fair, visit fusp.org or call the congre- can Quarter Horse Association nated to the Union County Division in the front passenger seat. She told the He was transported to police headquarters, and hot cider will be available in gational office at (908) 756-0750. (AQHA) Horseback Riding Program. of Social Services, which will use officer the car had broken down and that processed and released. The program recognizes and re- them in holiday baskets. Pratola had pushed it to the location from Sunday, November 14, Heather Plotkin, Route 22, police said. She stated that she and 37, of Plainfield was arrested on an outstand- wards AQHA members for time spent The Books For Kids program is an Pratola were headed to a friend’s house but ing warrant out of Springfield in the amount of with their American Quarter Horses initiative of the New Jersey Library did not know the friend’s name, and that $255 after a motor vehicle stop on Mountain in activities such as trail rides, work- Association. For more information, Pratola had walked to a nearby house for Avenue. She was transported to police head- ing cattle, pleasure driving and sim- call the Fanwood Memorial Library help, authorities reported. quarters, processed and released. According to police, Pratola was later ap- Fanwood ply riding. For more information at (908) 322-6400 or drop off books prehended in Westfield and told police that he Tuesday, November 9, Franklin Arias, 33, about AQHA and its programs, visit at the library, located at North Av- and the female passenger were heading to a of Plainfield was arrested for allegedly provid- aqha.com or call (806) 376-4811. enue and Tillotson Road. diner when he experienced car trouble. Upon ing false information to police after a motor searching the vehicle, police found a toolbox vehicle stop on South Avenue. He was trans- and a large bolt cutter and took both individu- ported to police headquarters, processed and als into investigative detention. A subsequent released with a court date. investigation found Pratola to be in possession Wednesday, November 10, Susana Cueva, of scrap metal removed from a Globe Avenue 44, of Dunellen was arrested on an outstanding business, authorities reported. A tow truck was warrant out of Elizabeth in the amount of $120 called to remove the vehicle, which started after the motor vehicle in which she was a right up and was driven onto the back of a passenger was stopped for a violation. She was flatbed truck, police said. transported to police headquarters, processed Thursday, November 11, a resident of Holly and released. Hill reported that someone forced open the Wednesday, November 10, Juan Arroyave, rear door of his residence. According to police, 52, of Elizabeth was arrested on an outstand- it is not known whether entry was gained, as ing warrant out of Elizabeth in the amount of nothing was reported missing at the time. $280 after a motor vehicle stop on South Thursday, November 11, Richard N. Garcia- Avenue. He was transported to police head- Lozano, 46, of Newark was arrested on an quarters, processed and released. outstanding warrant out of Newark in the Friday, November 12, two 17-year-old male amount of $200 after the motor vehicle in juveniles from Plainfield were arrested and which he was a passenger was stopped for a charged with receiving stolen property and violation. obstruction of justice following a car chase Friday, November 12, Nelda Festejo, 36, of that began in Fanwood and ended when the Jersey City was arrested for allegedly driving stolen vehicle in which they were traveling with a suspended license after a motor vehicle crashed in Plainfield. stop on Route 22. According to police, an officer attempted Friday, November 12, a resident of New to stop the vehicle that was listed as stolen, Providence Road reported that someone con- but after the officer activated his lights, the tacted her through her website indicating an vehicle fled. After a brief chase, the vehicle interest in purchasing $146.26 worth of cos- crashed into a parked vehicle on South metics from her. According to police, the Johnson Street and five male individuals suspect sent the victim a check for $1,450 and fled the vehicle on foot, police said. Police asked her to cash the check, deduct the amount secured the perimeter of the area, and two of owed and send him the balance. The victim the five individuals were apprehended, au- took the check to her bank to confirm its thorities reported. The juveniles were pro- authenticity and was told it was a fraudulent cessed and released to a responsible adult check. The incident is under investigation. pending a court date in Elizabeth Family Saturday, November 13, an individual came Court. The vehicle was reported stolen from into police headquarters to report that he lost Plainfield two days prior to the incident, police said. 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Advance res- 18, the Westfield Memorial Library profit charities in 19 counties, in- of a traditional Colonial Thanksgiv- ervations must be made no later will participate in a holiday food drive cluding soup kitchens, food pantries, ing this Sunday, November 21, from than noon on Friday, December 3. sponsored by the Union County Pub- shelters, local food banks, after- 2 to 4 p.m. at the Miller-Cory House The admission fee will be $4 per lic Libraries. Donations of non-per- school programs and senior centers. Museum. The museum is located at child; accompanying adults may ishable food items will benefit the Groceries most urgently needed 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. attend for free. Community FoodBank of New Jersey are canned meat and fish, canned Ellen and Zoe Hess will demon- Another holiday highlight will and other local food pantries. soups and stews, peanut butter (in strate the preparation of an early be “Christmas at Mount Vernon with A collection bin will be available plastic jars), boxed pasta and rice, American Thanksgiving feast over Martha Washington” on Saturday, in the front lobby of the library, powdered milk, infant formula and the museum’s open-hearth fire, us- December 11, between 4 and 7 p.m. located at 550 East Broad Street. canned vegetables and fruits. ing Colonial recipes and seasonal Mrs. Washington will host an Library staff will then route 100 For more information, visit the ingredients. Kathy Eaton will present evening of candlelit tours, period percent of the donations to desig- Westfield Memorial Library website, a program on early-American man- music, toasting, storytelling of life nated food banks. wmlnj.org, or the Union County Pub- ners, place settings and other inter- with President Washington, open- The Community FoodBank of New lic Libraries website, luccnj.org. esting “tabletop traditions.” This hearth cooking demonstrations, re- Donations will be accepted any- program is described as ideal for freshments and other festivities. Rosary Altar Society time the library is open. Library hours children. Advance reservations and tickets are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 SONG OF THANKSGIVING…Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) of Scotch Plains Museum docents will be available are required, and children must be Plans Christmas Party a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 will host the annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 22, on Sunday to guide visitors through age 12 or older to attend. Admis- SCOTCH PLAINS – St. p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ministerial Association. the restored, fully furnished Colo- sion is $12. Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Pictured, the CBI Choir, which will sing at the interfaith service, practices in the nial-era farmhouse. The gift shop For more information regarding invites all women of the parish and For further information about pro- synagogue’s sanctuary. also will be open. Admission will be any of these upcoming events, call their friends to its annual Christmas grams and services offered by the $3 for adults, $1 for students and the museum weekday mornings at Party, to be held on Monday, Decem- Westfield Memorial Library, sign up free for children under age 4. (908) 232-1776. The museum’s ber 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the at wmlnj.org to receive the library’s CBI to Host Annual Service Among other programs the mu- website is millercoryhouse.org and school auditorium. e-newsletter, “Library Loop,” or stop seum has planned to celebrate the its e-mail address is The festivities will include a 50/50 by the library for a copy of its quar- holiday season is “Gingerbread [email protected]. and raffle prizes, along with food and terly newsletter, “Take Note.” For Thanksgiving Monday Sunday” on December 5 from 1:30 opportunities to socialize. St. SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- Scotch Plains and Fanwood, as well to 4 p.m. Children will make a gin- See it all on the web in color . . . Bartholomew’s Children’s Choir, un- Viridian Rep to Speak tion Beth Israel (CBI) will host the as civic organizations, such as the gerbread house plus another craft www.goleader.com der the direction of Joanne Gurske, annual Community Thanksgiving Jewish Community Center of Cen- will provide entertainment. St. To Westfield Rotary Service, sponsored by the Scotch tral New Jersey and the Fanwood- Bartholomew Interparochial School WESTFIELD – Don Jones, an as- Plains-Fanwood Ministerial Associa- Scotch Plains YMCA, as well as the is located at 2032 Westfield Avenue in sociate with Viridian Energy, will tion, on Monday, November 22, start- municipal governments of Scotch Scotch Plains. Anyone wishing to do- return as the featured speaker at the ing at 7:30 p.m. Plains and Fanwood. nate unused gifts for the raffle is asked Tuesday, November 23 meeting of The Ministerial Association is com- The interfaith Thanksgiving ser- to leave them at the rectory or to call the Rotary Club of Westfield. He will prised of all the faith communities in vice, which is open to the commu- Joanne Weber at (908) 322-7156. offer further insight into the recent nity, has been a long-standing local changes in energy deregulation and NAMI to Offer Look tradition for more than 30 years. The Temple Announces why a partnership with his company various houses of worship take turns can become a fund-raising opportu- At Bipolar Disorder hosting the service, which features Turkey Drive Dates nity for any non-profit, including WESTFIELD – NAMI (National song and prayer. WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El Westfield Rotary. Further informa- Alliance on Mental Illness) Union “Each year, the Community will hold its Ninth Annual Thanks- tion is available at viridian.com/ County will present a discussion on Thanksgiving Service is a wonderful giving Turkey Drive to feed needy jonesenergy. mental health and bipolar disorder and meaningful way to begin Thanks- Union County families. Members of One of 33,000 clubs in 160 coun- on Tuesday, November 23, begin- giving,” said Cantor Matthew Axelrod the community are asked to bring tries worldwide that makes up Rotary ning at 7:30 p.m. of CBI. “I love to see our community frozen turkeys in tied plastic bags, International, the Rotary Club of The program will take place at join together as we mark the obser- and canned and packaged goods (no Westfield is a non-denominational American Legion Martin Wallberg vance of a holiday that we all share in Special Child. Special Concerns. glass) suitable for Thanksgiving, to service organization of professional Post No. 3, located at 1003 North common.” Special Solutions. the temple parking lot at 756 East women and men who live or work in Avenue, West, in Westfield. Cantor Axelrod directs CBI’s 20- Broad Street in Westfield during the the Westfield area. The local club Norma Bowe, a tenured profes- member choir, which will not only Preparing for the future of a child with special needs is a specialty of its own. It takes a professional with an understanding of the complexities of special following dates and times: provides scholarships to Westfield sor with the College of Education at sing at the service, but also will join needs–and the ability to create a customized financial solution as unique as Sunday, November 21, 8:30 a.m. students and is a major contributor to Kean University in Union, will be with the choir of St. Bartholomew the your family. to 1:15 p.m. community grants as well as multiple the presenter. She holds undergradu- Apostle Roman Catholic Church of Monday, November 22, 9 to 9:30 international projects. ate degrees in Nursing and Com- Scotch Plains for a combined song. For a Five-Step Special Needs Kit contact: a.m.; 2:30 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Westfield Rotary meets 50 weeks munity Health, a master’s degree in Rabbi George Nudell of CBI also Gregory T Simpson Tuesday, November 23, 9 to 9:30 per year, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., for health administration and a Doc- will participate in the service. a.m.; 2:30 to 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:15 lunch and a program in the second- toral degree in Community Health The service will be offered free of MBA , MS , CLTC p.m. floor Kellogg Room at the Westfield Policy. Additionally, Professor charge. Complimentary light refresh- Financial Representative The food will be distributed by Area “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street Bowe is the author of “Perspectives ments will be available at its conclu- (908) 918 - 4075 Yes, We Care Soup Kitchen, The in Westfield. Guests are welcome at in Community Mental Health.” sion. CBI is located at 18 Shalom nmfn.com/gregsimpson Mandy Reichman Feeding Program any of the club’s weekly meetings. Participants’ questions and expe- Way, at the corner of Martine Av- and members of Temple Emanu-El Anyone interested in attending a riences with the management of bi- enue, in Scotch Plains. For more in- 05-2746 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI (Northwestern Mutual). of Westfield. For more information, program or learning more about Ro- polar disorder will be welcome at formation, call the synagogue office Gregory T Simpson is an Insurance Agent of Northwestern Mutual (life and disability insurance, annuities) contact Carolyn Shane, executive di- this program. 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She has tologist specializing in general der- received extensive training in laser matology for adults and adolescents. treatments for hair removal, acne and Rachel Cittone, P.A.-C is a certified scars, chemical peels, Physician Assistant Botox treatments and who specializes in der- filler injections includ- matology. ing Restylane and Advanced Dermatol- Juvederm. ogy, Mohs and Laser After completing her Surgery Center is a BORR IS NOT OVERLOOK’ED…Westfield McKinley Elementary School fifth grader Stephanie Borr, standing with standing with Principal Matthew Bolton, undergraduate educa- comprehensive derma- FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT…Al and Denise West, host and president of the displays the picture she created for Overlook Hospital, which has been chosen as the tion at the University tology center providing RBS Edmund L. Houston Foundation, are joined by Patrice Senior, center, cover of Overlook’s donor thank-you card this year. Stephanie’s artwork was of Pennsylvania, Dr. patients with a wide recipient of the Fellowship for 2009 and 2010; Dasheeda Dawson, Ralph Bunche, selected by Overlook Hospital from artwork submitted by all fifth graders at Stotland graduated range of medical and Scholarship fellow; Andres Lopez and Brian Fraser. McKinley, in a contest organized by McKinley Art teacher Alison Hooper-Korkuch. summa cum laude from cosmetic services. the State University of Apart from skin screen- New York (SUNY), ings, general dermatol- Rutgers Business School UCC Hosts Bridge-Building Downstate Medical ogy and surgical der- Center, in Brooklyn. matology, we offer la- Competition Today at 9 a.m. She completed her in- ser treatments for hair Holds Annual Fall Social ternal medicine intern- Mira Stotland removal, acne, nail fun- WESTFIELD – The second an- Robinson Award of $500. Alfreda CRANFORD – The annual Bridge encouraging teams to use the mini- ship at St. Vincent’s gus, tattoo removal, spi- nual Rutgers Business School Robinson, a retired Dean of Stu- Building Competition will be held mum materials possible. Each team Medical Center in New York and then der veins and broken blood vessels, (RBS) Edmund L. Houston Foun- dent Services at Rutgers Business today, Thursday, November 18, be- is required to provide a list of the all returned to SUNY Downstate to com- dark and age spots. We perform dation Fall Social was held at the School, was in attendance. ginning at 9 a.m. in the Victor M. the materials used. 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Denise West, current ELH Founda- participate, with a total of more than The competition is hosted by the ous topics including acne treatments, day evenings and Saturday morn- The ELH Foundation provides a tion president, and her husband, Al, 20 teams building models at the nov- Engineering, Technology and Archi- sunscreen safety and laser treatments. ings. We participate with Medicare $6,000 fellowship for one minority are both alumni of the Rutgers ice or advanced level. tecture Department at Union County She is an active member of the Ameri- and many other insurance plans. student in the RBS MBA program School of Business MBA program. The following high schools will have College. At times, the announcer also can Academy of Dermatology and of Our office is located at 240 East each year. It also awards one gradu- Paid Bulletin Board teams participating in this year’s com- may act to enforce strict adherence to Alpha Omega Alpha, the prestigious Grove Street in Westfield, N.J. Call ating student the Alfreda P. petition: Abraham Clark High School, the specifications of the competition. national medical honor society. today to schedule an appointment: goleader.com/express Chatham High School, Cranford High Violations must be identified and She joins the practice of Dr. (908) 232-6446. School, Elizabeth High School, Hill- may cause an entry to be disqualified. Sabatino Ciatti, Dr. Susan McFalls Paid Bulletin Board Westfield Panel Discusses side High School, Union County Mag- The competition was developed as a and Rachel Cittone, P.A.-C. Dr. Ciatti goleader.com/express net High School, New Providence means to involve high school stu- High School, Rahway High School, dents in something challenging, in- Somerset County Educational Ser- teresting, creative and fun, and to The Building Blocks of Play vices Commission, Somerset County expose them to principles taught in WESTFIELD – The Westfield fessional Development hours (1.5 Christian Homeschoolers, Union the engineering programs at Union PTC Special-Education Committee credits) will be offered. This pro- County Vocational Technical High County College. will present an evening of educa- gram is free, and all parents, teach- School and Warren County Technical tion and insightful conversation on ers and therapists are invited to at- High School. Alumni Ice Hockey Sets Tuesday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m., tend. Pre-registration is not re- All teams are to build a Through at the Edison Intermediate School quired. For further information, visit Truss bridge using only wooden Benefit Game for ALS Library, located at 800 Rahway Av- westfieldnjk12.org/ tongue depressors, wooden dowels, WESTFIELD – The Westfield High enue in Westfield. specialedparents. plastic wire ties, string, and glue. School’s Alumni Ice Hockey team will The committee will present a Bridges built by the Novice teams are play Cranford’s Alumni team for the panel discussing the role of play in about 48 inches long and by the Ad- third annual Alumni Ice Hockey Game early childhood development. The SPFHS’s Lopez Earns vanced teams are about 72 inches for ALS at the Warinanco Ice Rink in presenters represent a multi-disci- Hispanic Recognition long. Warinanco Park on Wednesday, No- plinary team, all of whom work at The teams are given six weeks to vember 24, at 8:30 p.m. Proceeds from the Lincoln School in Westfield’s SCOTCH PLAINS – The College design and build the bridges. The the game will be donated to the ALS Leaps and Bounds program. Board has informed Timothy length of the bridge is varied each Association’s Greater NY Chapter. Anne Marie Heard is a special- Donahue, assistant principal (Coun- year, allowing students to compete This is the third annual Alumni education teacher; Angela Lotano seling Services), that Scotch Plains- again. On the day of the competition, Game between WHS and CHS. So far, is an occupational therapist, and Fanwood High School senior Isabel the bridges are first weighed on a each team has won a game. Please Leanne Merlo is a speech therapist. Lopez has been recognized as a scale and then are supported between attend the game to see which team Attendees will learn about the scholar in the 2010-2011 National tables and then weighed down with 1 comes out ahead and to support the Hispanic Recognition Program. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2010 Page 9 Westfield Hosts College Night Tonight at 7 p.m. WESTFIELD – Tonight, Thursday, New this year to College Night is November 18, at 7 p.m., Westfield High the addition of numerous institutions School will host approximately 200 for students who do not have plans to colleges and universities at its annual attend a university or college, yet College Night. This event gives stu- want to continue their education. dents and their parents an opportunity Among these institutions are the to gather information about colleges Anthem Institute (formerly known as and universities nationwide. the Chubb Institute) and The Fashion Hosted for many years by the high Institute of Technology, as well as the school’s Counseling Services Depart- Fashion Institute of Design and Mer- ment, Westfield’s College Night offers chandise, DeVry University, Lincoln a forum for students and parents to talk Technical Institute and the New York one-on-one with representatives from Film Academy. Representatives from colleges and universities. The depart- the Army, Navy, West Point Military ment works to provide students access Academy and U.S. Naval Academy STOPPING BULLYING…The Westfield Public School District held a timely to an array of post-secondary options. will be in attendance as well. parent meeting on October 27 on the topic of preventing bullying. Key speaker, far right, Dr. Stuart Green, founder and director of New Jersey Coalition for CABARET FOR A CAUSE…Ryan Hobson, a Westfield High School student, Bullying Awareness and Prevention, met – right to left – co-speaker Kim 94 percent of WHS Grads rehearses one of his numbers in front of the full cast of It’s an Art…Cabaret for a Schumacher, counselor at Roosevelt Intermediate School; Margaret Dolan, Cause held last month at Woman’s Club of Maplewood. Performers were from Superintendent of Schools; Alice Hunnicutt, board of education member, Helene Essex, Union and Morris Counties. The performance raised money for families Bergman and Lisa Kops-Wendel of the Parent Teacher Council Special Educa- affected by ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. tion Parents Committee, which hosted the event. Discussions involved the nature Continuing Education and impact of bullying, what is being done and what further steps can be taken. WESTFIELD – A total of 94 percent The most popular out-of-state col- of this year’s 438 Westfield High School leges and universities selected by this (WHS) graduates are pursuing a higher year’s graduates include: University UCC Workshop Helps Ease Bullying Prevention education this fall. of Michigan at Ann Arbor (11 stu- According to a report released by dents); Saint Joseph’s University (10); The Employment Search the WHS Office of Counseling Ser- Lehigh University (6); New York Uni- Ongoing in WF Schools vices, 86.3 percent of students are versity (6); University of Maryland CRANFORD – Union County do’s and dont’s of the entire process. WESTFIELD – Held one day after evening Stuart Green, founder and attending four-year colleges and uni- at College Park (6); and University of College (UCC) will offer two work- Various résumé styles will be dis- an announcement was made that the director of the New Jersey Coalition versities; 7 percent are attending two- Massachusetts at Amherst (6). shops during November to prepare cussed as students review in-class New Jersey Assembly and Senate for Bullying Awareness and Preven- year colleges, and .07 percent entered A total of 89 WHS graduates are attendees with résumé writing and sample resumes while having an as- proposed what is termed the toughest tion, co-authored the Report of the vocational, business and other post- continuing their education in New Jer- employment-interview techniques; sortment of other samples as take- anti-bullying law in the nation, New Jersey Commission on Bully- high-school institutions. sey, with 60 attending four-year col- participants may take one or both home reference guides. Westfield held a meeting of its own, ing in Schools. He is a behavioral The remainder have accepted em- leges and universities and 29 entering workshops to address their needs and Participants will also gain insight open to all parents, about the topic. scientist at Overlook Hospital/At- ployment, pursued a military career or two-year colleges. strengthen any weaknesses. into preparing electronic résumé to Planned since the summer in coop- lantic Health. had future plans that were undecided at The most widely attended New Jer- “Make Your Résumé Work for You” be scanned into corporate databases, eration with parents, teachers and Dr. Green stated, “Bullying af- the time of graduation. sey school is Rutgers, with 31 WHS will cover the rationale behind effec- and also learn how to prepare a con- administrators, the Westfield Public fects academic performance.” He The class of 2010 is attending col- graduates attending various colleges tive résumé writing, getting into the vincing cover letter to accompany School district’s meeting mentioned noted that it is important to address leges and universities from the Uni- within the university. Stevens Institute the résumé. Experience and educa- the efforts already underway in the the climate of schools to make them versity of Alabama to the University of Technology also accepted six stu- Pearl Displays Works tion will be highlighted. This course town’s 10 public schools. “warmer and more engaging.” He of Wisconsin, in schools that are as dents from WHS. Looking at two-year will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. on Superintendent of Schools Marga- also called for a better statewide close as in the state of New Jersey to as secondary institutions, Union County By Roselle Park Artist Monday, November 22, at the ret Dolan noted that the efforts the assessment mechanism to report bul- far away as London. These colleges College will be welcoming 24 WHS ELIZABETH – The Union County college’s Cranford Campus. school district undertakes to create a lying. and universities include specialized graduates this fall. Board of Chosen Freeholders will “Developing Confidence for the Job safe environment for children “are Dr. Green encouraged collabora- schools like the Cleveland Institute of A complete list of colleges attended present an exhibit of artwork by Rosalia Interview” will provide attendees with small in comparison to the impact tive learning, curriculum integration, Art, Ivy League Institutions like is available on the Department of Coun- Tignini Verdun in the gallery space at solid information on how to prepare for you have on your child.” clear and consistent rules, proactive Harvard University and large state seling Services’ website, the Union County Office of Cultural an employment interview, thus gaining “We all serve as role models for the work on relationships, and parent schools like the University of Michi- westfieldnjk12.org/ and Heritage Affairs, located at 633 confidence in their ability to “ace” the next generation,” she added. involvement. gan. postsecondaryplans. Pearl Street in Elizabeth. interview and land a position. The Superintendent assured par- Guest speaker Kim Schumacher, A selection of Ms. Verdun’s oil, Participants will be presented with ents of measures already in place in Guidance Counselor at Roosevelt acrylic and pastel paintings, as well as various types of trick questions that the Westfield Public Schools; she Intermediate School, provided an up- Brunner School Students giclée prints, entitled “Art of Rosalia,” are often asked at interviews, ques- also mentioned that at the start of date on Westfield’s direct efforts with is on display at the Pearl Street Gallery tions that the applicant also should every school year, the faculty is students and the district’s existing until December 2. Gallery hours are ask, negotiating for the salary, mul- trained to address bullying. policies relating to student behav- Release Monarch Butterflies 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. tiple interviews, internal interviews, Westfield Public School adminis- ior. SCOTCH PLAINS – There was caterpillars grew and changed. “The talent and diversity of our county body language and closing the inter- trators and counselors attended a Mrs. Schumacher cited examples magic in the air at Brunner School in The students from Mrs. Hoyer’s artists ensure an inspiring and interest- view to their advantage. training session on effective poli- underway in the Westfield Public Scotch Plains on October 12, as pre- classes and Mary Jean Madden’s af- ing variety of exhibitions at the Pearl As time permits, participants will cies and procedures for combating Schools. An anti-bullying committee school students held a butterfly pa- ternoon class sported Monarch wings Street Gallery,” said Freeholder Bette have the opportunity to practice and bullying and a two-day legal train- was created at Westfield High School, rade and Monarch butterfly release and antennae, and held the parade to Jane Kowalski, liaison to the Union refine their answers to such questions ing workshop on preventing and which was particularly active during in the school garden. celebrate all that they had learned. County Cultural and Heritage Programs through role-playing via mock inter- addressing harassment, intimidation Violence Awareness Week in late Oc- The celebration was the culmination The children sang “The Metamor- Advisory Board. “We are pleased to views. This course will be presented and bullying. Also, 80 Para-profes- tober and involved all students and of a learning adventure that began on phosis Song” and encouraged specta- display an exhibit by award-winning from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Novem- sionals attended an in-service pro- teachers. the first day of school, tors to plant milk- painter Rosalia Tignini Verdun.” ber 29, also at the Cranford campus. gram on those topics. The issue of cyber-bullying will when the students in weed to help con- She is a member of Studio Montclair, The college’s Cranford campus is “Not only do we keep track of be addressed the end of November Bernadette Hoyer’s serve the Monarch Millburn-Short Hills Art Center, the located at 1033 Springfield Avenue. bullying incidents, as required by when a representative from the preschool classes butterfly population. Westfield Art Association and the Con- For registration and more informa- law, but we are trained to do our best Union County Prosecutor’s Office were introduced to The parade ended temporary Arts Group in Watchung. To tion, call the Division of Economic to prevent them,” explained Ms. High Tech Crimes Unit will present dozens of Monarch with the release of learn more, call (908) 558-2550 or e- Development and Continuing Edu- Dolan. an informative program. caterpillars in the dozens of Monarch mail [email protected]. cation at (908) 709-7600. One of the keynote speakers of the At the intermediate schools, Mrs. classroom. butterflies, as the Schumacher announced that national The students were Brunner school Reading is Good For You speaker John Halligan, whose son able to experience community and in- committed suicide, will speak to the each stage of meta- vited family mem- Richard J. 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By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN a good game against the Cougars, but advancing to the county champion- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times mostly they should be proud to just be ship game, an overtime loss to Even though the Scotch Plains- in the game. Westfield, and the sectional game Fanwood High School boys soccer Halfway through the season the against Chatham. team lost the North Jersey, Group 3, Raiders, a very young and inexperi- The Chatham game, unfortunately, Section 2 championship to No. 12 enced team, was just 2-6-3. A win- put an end to the run but the Raiders Chatham, 3-0, in Chatham on No- ning record seemed like an unreach- put up a strong fight. vember 11, the Raiders have reason able goal. But the Raiders turned the In the first half, it was all Cougars. to hold their heads high. They played corner and started to reel off wins, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LOOKING FOR A BREAKTHROUGH…Blue Devil running back A.J. Murray, No. 9, looks to sweep around the outside of the Hunterdon Central defense that effectively plugged the middle all evening. McCREA, BERGIN, JOHNSON INT; HESS TD RECEPTION Red Devils’ Stubborn Defense Ices Blue Devil Gridders, 21-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN without tight end John Lanzano, who rumbled 114 yards on 24 carries, Joseph Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times suffered a concussion from the ATTEMPTING TO OUTMANEUVER A COUGAR…Raider junior Phillipe Kwamir, left, attempts to maneuver around which included a one-yard touch- a Chatham defender in the sectional title game. The Cougars won, 3-0. Top-seeded Hunterdon Central re- Immaculata game the week before. down run. Quarterback Chris Ibrahim lied heavily on its mobile defense to “It made it hard for us to do what added 38 yards on 14 carries. limit the eighth-seeded Westfield High we do. We couldn’t really get two “The were very physical up front. BLACKWELL GETS 2 TDs, CHANNAOUI 2 TD CATCHES School football team to 39 yards on backs and run the ball. We couldn’t They had a good running back. He ran the ground and 59 yards in the air in its make the short yardage,” Blue Devil hard the whole game, and the quarter- 21-7 victory in the first round of the Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. back ran hard the entire game. We North Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 play- “They were all over the field. Their stopped them most of the game, but Raider Footballers Trample offs in Flemington on November 12. inside linebackers were making good they capitalized on our mistakes. They The quick-reacting Red Devil de- tackles, making good reads, and their are a good football team, and they are fense held Blue Devil running back linemen were forcing the plays. That’s going to do well,” Murray said. AJ Murray to 20 yards rushing on 11 what you have to do on defense,” Although Hunterdon Central’s of- carries. The Blue Devils’ front line Murray said. fensive stats were somewhat more Millburn Miller Boys, 38-12 was banged up somewhat and was The 9-1 Red Devils totaled 188 impressive, the Blue Devils’ defense yards on the ground and 118 yards in intercepted Ibrahim three times and By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN It was the only touchdown the Raid- downs on 16 carries. Byers had 98 Probitas Verus Honos the air, including two touchdowns. recovered one of the Red Devils’ two Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers could mount in the first two quar- yards and a touchdown on just nine Running back Brandon Brocklehurst CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 There have been few positives for ters, and they went into the locker carries, good for an average of 10.6 the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High room trailing, 12-10, after place- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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PUBLICATION See more sports photos: goleader.com – photo library Devil’s Den Westfield/Plainfield Rivalry WHS Girls X-C Team Westfield 54, Plainfield 44, Tie 7 Devil of the Month Returns December 2 1900 –– Westfield 26-0 1959 — Plainfield 7-0 Keeps Producing W’s 1901 –– Westfield NA 1960 — Westfield 13-7 1903 — Plainfield 15-0 1961 — Westfield 13-6 By BRUCE JOHNSON 1905 — Plainfield 24-0 1962 — Plainfield 27-7 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1907 — Tie 6-6 1963 — Westfield 14-12 Westfield 11-0 1964 — Plainfield 13-7 and soph Kevin Smith). 1908 — Plainfield 12-6 1965 — Westfield 21-0 Way, way, way back in the fall of 1976 girls tennis team, the 1985 soft- morning freezing and reminiscing Plainfield 5-0 1966 — Plainfield 33-12 1973, Thom Hornish joined the coach- ball team and former boys swim coach with old friends, many of whom we IN THE (E)MAIL 1909 — Plainfield 35-6 1967 — Plainfield 12-7 ing staff of WHS Hall of Famer Walt Bruce Johnson (’63). haven’t seen since the previous year’s This comes from Faithful Reader 1910 –– Westfield 6-0 1968 — Westfield 25-21 Clarkson, helping in cross-country FOOTBALL UPDATE game. There’s no room for sentimen- danks22 out in Ohio. 1911 — Plainfield 37-6 1969 — Westfield 45-0 and track. Seven years later WHS Immaculata 21, WHS 7: WHS had tality in sports any more. There’s an annual contest at 1912 –– Westfield 19-7 1970 — Westfield 49-6 added cross-country to its growing more fumbles in this game than in its THIS AND THAT Australia’s Melbourne University 1913 — Westfield 20-6 1971 — Westfield 12-6 list of girls sports, and Hornish took first seven games combined. Still, it Boys soccer: The thrill of (over- calling for the most appropriate defi- Westfield 26-7 1972 — Westfield 27-6 the reins. (Hornish was also the girls was a beautiful night and two good time) victory, the agony of (overtime) nition of a contemporary term. This 1914 — Plainfield 19-0 1973 — Westfield 20-0 track coach from 1979-1991.) teams going at it. The only downer defeat. WHS felt both in less than 48 year the term was “Political Correct- 1915 — Plainfield 7-0 1974 — Westfield 31-14 ness.” The winner wrote: Westfield 6-0 1975 — Westfield 9-6 In his 31 years as the (only) WHS was the announcer screaming hours on November 6 and 8. 1916 — Tie 0-0 1976 — Westfield 34-0 girls cross-country coach, Hornish’s “THAT’S AN IMMACULATA …” First, WHS ended a 13-year drought “Political correctness is a doctrine, Plainfield 7-3 Westfield 14-0 teams have compiled a dual-meet and letting the crowd say “first down.” in the Union County Tournament with fostered by a delusional, illogical 1917 — Plainfield 39-0 1977 — Westfield 38-0 record of 235 wins and 35 losses. Thankfully, his/their season ended a 2-1 overtime win over Scotch Plains- minority and rabidly promoted by an 1919 — Plainfield 6-0 1978 — Westfield 6-2 That’s correct, just 35 losses in 31 with a humbling loss to DePaul in the Fanwood. The last UCT title for WHS unscrupulous mainstream media, 1921 — Plainfield 28-0 1979 — Westfield 3-2 years. And 10 of those losses hap- opening round of the playoffs. No was in 1996, and the only other title in which holds forth the proposition that 1922 — Plainfield 19-0 1980 — Westfield 14-0 pened in the program’s first three real surprise there. between was a sectional crown in it is entirely possible to pick up a turd 1923 — Westfield 3-0 1981 — Westfield 28-6 years, and 24 of them in the first eight Hunterdon Central 21, WHS 7: OK, 2001. It was the 10th UCT title for the by the clean end.” 1924 — Plainfield 18-0 1982 — Plainfield 21-3 boys. (And, for those keeping track, Amen, brother Danks. 1925 — Plainfield 7-2 1983 — Plainfield 14-6 years. In the 23 years since the 1987 that was a rugged three-game stretch, 1926 — Plainfield 20-0 1984 — Plainfield 14-0 season, WHS’s female harriers have with Linden (a 30-24 double overtime the win gives the WHS boys a 32-31- 1931 — Westfield 21-0 1985 — Tie 0-0 gone 196-11. win), Immaculata (a 21-7 loss) and 11 lead over SP-F in the 74-match Probitas Verus Honos 1932 — Westfield 13-6 1986 — Westfield 27-14 One hundred ninety-six wins and last Friday’s loss in the sectional play- rivalry; WHS also owns a 5-4 lead in 1933 — Tie 0-0 1987 — Westfield 35-6 11 losses! That’s almost unbeliev- offs. Four times we had first downs head-to-head UCT finals with the 1934 — Westfield 7-6 1988 — Westfield 7-6 able! inside the HC 20 and came up empty. Raiders.) DEN’S TOP FIVE 1935 — Plainfield 7-0 1989 — Westfield 14-7 From 1994-2003, there was a 92- The feeling here is that Linden was Then, less than two days later, the This week we’ll go with my top 1936 — Tie 0-0 1990 — Westfield 21-6 meet win streak, the longest of any the best of those three teams. Not Devils came up just short against five musical groups, genius category. 1937 — Tie 0-0 1991 — Westfield 28-0 sport in school history. And from quite sure what it is that happens Hunterdon Central in the sectional (Next time: Top five movies of all- 1938 — Plainfield 13-0 1992 — Plainfield 14-9 2005-2009 there was another streak, when WHS faces out-of-county semifinals, in one of those games time, non-sports category.) 1939 — Westfield 20-0 1993 — Tie 0-0 5. (tie) Cream/Jimi Hendrix Expe- 1940 — Westfield 13-0 1994 — Westfield 20-7 37 in a row. teams, but our three losses (the other where the far better team doesn’t al- 1941 — Westfield 1-0 1995 — Westfield 28-20 Hornish’s teams have won 13 con- was 19-13 to Bridgewater-Raritan) ways win. No more getting to watch rience 1944 — Westfield 12-6 1996 — Plainfield 38-7 ference, 14 county, and seven sec- were to teams that were absolutely, Ryan Heine and Joe Greenspan, two 4. Fairport Convention 1945 — Westfield 12-0 1997 — Westfield 22-7 tional titles. His 1991, 1995, 1998 definitely and without a shadow of a highly skilled guys. 3. Fleetwood Mac 1946 — Plainfield 6-0 1998 –– Plainfield 21-7 and 2000 teams swept conference, doubt, beatable by this WHS team. It was all too similar to last year, 1b. Moody Blues 1947 — Westfield 32-12 1999 –– Plainfield 20-14 county and sectional honors. And the WHS vs. Plainfield: For the 106th when WHS eliminated SP-F in the 1a. Beatles 1948 — Westfield 14-6 2000 — Westfield 42-25 ’95 team was 17-0 and finished sec- time – and the 67th game scheduled county semis on penalty kicks, then It’s almost a tie for first. From 1949 — Plainfield 19-6 2001 — Westfield 24-21 ond in Group 4 to Shawnee. on Thanksgiving Day, since 1944 – it lost to Dickinson in states … on pen- 1967-1971, the Moodys released six 1950 — Plainfield 33-7 2002 –– Westfield 14-6 For the past 51 years, the boys will be the WHS Blue Devils and the alty kicks. straight classics – Days of Future 1951 — Plainfield 14-6 2003 –– Plainfield 9-7 Past, In Search of the Lost Chord, On 1952 — Plainfield 27-14 2004 –– Plainfield 40-0 teams of coaches Walt Clarkson Plainfield Cardinals hooking up next With a 17-3-2 record, this team 1953 — Plainfield 25-6 2005 –– Plainfield 9-0 (1960-1982) and Jack Martin (1983- Thursday at Hub Stine Field. WHS, was surpassed in wins by only the the Threshold of a Dream, To Our 1954 — Plainfield 6-0 2006 –– Westfield 17-7 2010) have deservedly gotten their which currently leads the series 54- state champion teams of 1991 (22-1- Children’s Children’s Children, A 1955 — Plainfield 21-0 2007 –– Westfield 28-27 share of the headlines – they are a 44-7, can earn a co-championship in 1) and 1995 (21-3) during George Question of Balance and Every Good 1956 — Plainfield 19-6 2008 –– Westfield 21-19 combined 463 wins against 51 losses, the Mid-State 39 East A Division Kapner’s 19 years as head coach. Boy Deserves Favour – and all of 1957 — Plainfield 19-12 2009 –– Westfield 26-6 with 28 county, 21 sectional and 14 with a win. Girls soccer: One good team usu- them still sound great on my vinyl 1958 — Plainfield 21-0 state titles; the boys currently have a And the current players may not be ally has a tough time beating another albums. But it’s really tough to top 54-meet win streak alive. aware of how big a difference there is good team three times in one year. the Beatles’ four-album streak of Meanwhile, Hornish’s girls have between 7-3 and 6-4 until they look But that’s what SP-F did this year Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), quietly gone about putting up a dual- back on that stuff 20, 30 years down against WHS, the third time coming Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club meet record that is worthy of Ripley’s the road. Any athlete or coach wants in the county finals by a 2-0 margin. Band (1967) and the double White Believe It or Not. to win the last one, to “go out on top.” While WHS still leads the rivalry by Album (1968). HALL OF FAME TICKETS That’s especially true this year be- a comfortable 39-12-8 margin, it took Thanks to those Faithful Readers All indications point to the largest cause this could be one of the last an 0-for-3 this fall. who have sent in assorted Top Fives, crowd ever for this Monday’s ninth Turkey Day games. A growing con- Less than 48 hours later the girls about music and movies. We will get HAPPY THANKSGIVING Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame in- tingent of high school football coaches were at top-seeded Watchung Hills for them all in as space allows. duction dinner. But a few tickets do in the state seem very serious about a sectional semifinal and, despite not A couple of FR’s commented on remain, so if you haven’t gotten yours having a playoff system that plays allowing a goal in 100 minutes, lost on our recent Top Five musical geniuses. yet, contact Supervisor of Athletics down to Group champions, rather than penalty kicks. Goalie Gaby Gold (try Jeff from Pittstown wondered how Sandy Mamary at the high school, the current sectional title format. saying that fast five times!) didn’t al- Warren Zevon wasn’t included. Good (908) 789-4512, or either Bill Jordan When, not if, that happens, the regu- low a goal in the three state games, and point. And DMS.14 from Westfield or Roger Love at Taylor-Love Real- lar season would end around Hallow- just two in three county games. couldn’t believe there were no indi- tors, (908) 654-6666. Tickets are $50 een weekend. Cross-country: Saturday’s Group vidual Beatles, no Motown and no for the 6 p.m. event at the Westwood, While that would be sad, it’s hardly 4 championship included no less than women. Yup, yup and yup! And from North Ave., Garwood. Tickets may the end of the world. An even bigger 11 of the state’s Top 20 teams, ac- FR lynchnd: “What, no Cashman and also be available at the door, but that rivalry than WHS vs. Plainfield (or cording to The Star-Ledger rankings. West?” Didn’t know that Yankees could depend on whether there’s room Phillipsburg vs. Easton) is out in Ohio, But when all the running was done, it General Manager Brian Cashman and to add tables. Getting them in ad- where Massillon Washington and was WHS – Jack’s Pack – finishing former Franklin Bowler Chet (the vance is a much better idea. Canton McKinley drew a crowd of No. 1 in Group 4 for the second Jet) West had started a band. Best Wishes to everyone The ninth class of inductees in- 17,794 for their game on Saturday straight year. It was the Devils’ fourth The Devil’s Den appears in The cludes: Greg Chlan (’65), Bob Felter afternoon, October 30. state title under Martin, and the 14th Westfield Leader on the first and third for a day of sharing (’65), Chris Jordan (’90), Jim Kane Ohio, like all but three states, plays in school history. The seven-man en- Thursday of each month during the and giving thanks (’41), K.C. Knobloch (’78), Bob List down to Division (Group) champi- try included three seniors (Andrew school year. Contact us with com- (’55), Don Mutz (’68), Jen ons. It’s coming to Jersey soon, un- Kirna, Sam Tooley and Zack Limzi) ments, complaints and suggestions at for all our blessings Schwarzenbek (’95), Kurt Stiefken fortunately for those of us who look and four underclassmen (juniors Jack [email protected]. And remember, win or not, Whs4evr! 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By DAVID B. CORBIN and competitive excellence. Jack phy to the church as the wedding was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Martin and Chris Tafelski [boys As- about to begin. Junior Jack Leahy and senior co- sistant Coach] are to be commended The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls captain Andrew Kirna turned in per- for their coaching and inspiration.” placed 19th in Group 3 with a total of sonal-best times to lead the No. 2- The Blue Devil girls also turned in 465. Kathleen Leeper finished fourth ranked Westfield High School (WHS) a strong performance and finished 16th with a time of 19:27. The Raider boys boys cross-country team to it second in Group 4 with a total of 359. finished 20th in their group with a 412 straight Group 4 championship at Hillsborough took first with a total of total. Holmdel Park on November 13. 60 and Ridge took second at 153, Tom Feeney at 17:18 and Elias The Blue Devils totaled 99 points, followed by Hunterdon Central at 164. Howard at 17:19 finished 18th and while West Windsor-Plainsboro South Coach Hornish was especially happy 20th, respectively, the help the placed second with 120 points and that the Blue Devil girls finished ahead Cranford Cougar boys place seventh Ridge finished third at 144 points. The of rival Phillipsburg that placed 17th in the Group 2 race with a total of 230. Blue Devil boys also ran in a very tight with a 444 total. WeichertHaddonfield won with a total of 48, Weichertpack to finish with a school-record The first Blue Devil girl to cross the followed by Ramsey at 141. The Cou- 16:35.6, average time. finish line was Alyssa Hatch, who gars’ seven runners had an average Leahy crossed the line fifth in his placed 40th with a personal-best time time of 17:51.8. race with a time of 16:02 (fourth all- of 20:42 (12th all-time WHS). Anna Zach Fitzgerald finished 65th with time WHS), and Andrew Kirna fin- Tanji finished 70th with a time of a time of 18:09, Paul Cassaro placed ished 13th with a time of 16:13 (fifth 21:20, Hannah McRoberts came in 67th at 18:10, and Mike Zanfardino all-time WHS). But junior David 88th with a personal best time of 21:41, came in 76th at 18:23. Mike Cassidy David B. Corbin (UCT September 24 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Carville was the big surprise when he and Danielle Grimes shaved 33 sec- was 77th at 18:23, and Connor EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS…Raider Christina Reiman, who was seeded seventh in the Union County Tournament filled in for Evan Tarlow, who was ill, onds off her best time to finish 93rd at McMahon at 20:26, finished 140th. at first singles, exceeded expectations and finished sixth. and finished 47th with a time of 17:01 21:50. Alana Basil cut her best time by The Cougar girls placed 13th with to become the fifth Blue Devil to cross 30 to finish 95th at 21:52. Ellie Tanji 338 points and had an average time of REIMAN TOOK 6TH AT 1S, SULLIVAN 5TH AT 3S IN UCT the finish line. crossed 102nd at 21:59 and Shannon 22:13. Megan Byrnes with a time of “We have confidence in all the boys Mooney crossed 115th at 22:20. 21:03 finished 37th, and Katia we put in the championship races. “I have seen 26 Group meet races Oltmann at 21:42 placed 59th. David made the most of his opportu- for the girl’s cross-country team. In Veronica Miller crossed 88th at 22:31, Raider Tennis Girls Qualified nity and ran a great race to help us several instances, there was a second and Megan Byrne finished 96th at win,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jack and third place finish allowing us to 22:48. Rebecca Roman at 23:03 placed Martin said. move onto the Meet of Champions. 99th, Ellie Truffa came in 126th at Senior co-captains Sam Tooley at Although this was not a second or 24:21, Bridget Miller at 24:23 fin- For Section, Placed 7th in UCT 16:49 and Zach Lizmi at 16:53 fin- third, this was one of the finest races ished 127th. ished 36th and 42nd, respectively. for our team,” Coach Hornish said. “Very solid performance by both Kevin Smith crossed 82nd with a time “The field was highly competitive and teams on a tough course! [We had] 11 By DAVID B. CORBIN to the realigning of the conferences, ing part of the season came at the end of 17:28 and John Kirna took 101st at each member of the team rose to the PRs [personal records] on the day. We’re Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the girls fought through the competi- when the Raiders defeated Oak Knoll 17:43. challenge. 2010 is the foundation team very happy with how the season ended,” With three of the top-four posi- tive schedule with an 8-11 record,” and Summit. Following the Blue Devil boys’ re- for great seasons to come. These young Cougar Head Coach John Schiano said. tions vacant due to graduation and Raider Head Coach Gary Wasserman Competing against the cream of sults closely, Blue Devil girls Head women ran with pride and courage.” “We had a great deal of individual and only two returning senior starters, the said. the crop, senior co-captain Christina Coach Thom Hornish added, “This Hornish recalled that in 1976 on his team success on both sides. We are very young Scotch Plains-Fanwood The Raider starters, which con- Reiman finished 9-1 at first singles. was a golden day for the boys cross- wedding day, when he was an assis- looking to come back even stronger High School girls tennis team defi- sisted of two seniors and five sopho- Seeded seventh in the Union County country team. Their defense of Group tant to Walt Clarkson, the team won next year and will set our sights on a trip nitely had its work cut out this sea- mores, endured a pair of face-to-face Tournament (UCT) at first singles, 4 in the field of competition is a testi- the Group 4 title and brought the tro- to the Meet of Champions.” son. The Lady Raiders battled through matches with Westfield, winners of Reiman exceeded expectations when mony to their spirit, determination ® a ferociously competitive schedule the Tournament of Champions, as she advanced to the fifth/sixth round MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST to qualify for the North Jersey, Group well as with powerhouses Governor after recording a 6-1, 6-1, win over Millers Stun Raiders 3, Section 2 tournament for the third Livingston, New Providence, Oak Victoria Henry of Plainfield. In the In Section Soccer, 1-0 straight year and to finish 8-11. Knoll, Summit and a surging Cranford showdown for fifth place, she lost by Phyllis Stern “This year was a very tough season Cougar team. The Raiders lost to injury default to Holly Ream of Gov- The No. 14 ranked, 14-2-3 Scotch • Top Dollar Volume & Top Units Month of October for us, we lost three out of the top four Warren Hills in the second round of ernor Livingston. 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Michael Daly, who was key in keep- a 2-1 opportunity where they failed to gain, but it was recovered by a team- But Ibrahim was intercepted again, ing the Cougars off the board. Goal- get a goal. mate. Five plays later with 3:19 left in this time by safety Patrick Bergin at keeper Vincenzo Bianco was also With time running down, the Cou- the first quarter, Brocklehurst scored the 32. On the first play, Kerr lofted a strong in net. He made two huge gars significantly increased the physi- his touchdown. pass down the left sideline to Hess, saves in the 19th minute. The firstWeichert one cality of the game. However, they Late in the quarter, Blue Devil of- who snagged it for the touchdown to Weichert was a diving save off a Chatham free showed a great deal of composure fensive lineman Nick Matthews (two put the 6-3 Blue Devils within a 14-7 kick. Bianco leaped and just got his and maturity over the last five min- tipped passes) tipped Ibrahim’s pass, striking range with 1:56 left in the fingertips on a ball that was heading utes. The Cougars committed a num- which was picked off by linebacker third quarter. for the top corner. On the ensuing ber of dirty tackles, getting four yel- James McCrea to give Westfield good A few minutes into the fourth quar- corner kick, Bianco was able to jump low cards in just three minutes. The field position at the Hunterdon Cen- ter, Johnson recovered a Red Devil and just flip the ball over the bar off of Raiders never stooped to their level David B. Corbin (September 24 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times tral 37. Kerr handed off to fullback fumble at the Blue Devil 30. After a strong header. and continued to press on, looking for PLACING FIFTH AT THIRD SINGLES…Raider Alex Sullivan defeated Garrett Pryor, who barreled eight three running plays, the Blue Devils However, with three minutes re- the goal. Cranford Cougar Liz Berry, 6-3, 6-4, to place fifth in the Union County Tourna- yards to the 29-yard line. Next, Kerr had a fourth-and-inches near the 40. maining, no one could keep the Cou- Scotch Plains-Fanwood could not ment at third singles on September 24. hit wide receiver Ryan Hess, who Kerr’s keeper was stuffed. The Red gars from putting the ball in the back pull off the comeback and ended their added 21 yards for a first down at the Devils took over. Ten plays later, of the net. After a defensive break- season with a 3-0 loss. The third goal Red Devil eight. The next two run- Ibrahim hit tight end Mike Furstenberg down the Cougars were able to get a was fairly inconsequential as Bianco Raider Tennis Girls Qualified ning plays yielded minus 10 yards. in the middle of the end zone for a six- close range shot off. Bianco had no was all the way up the field taking a After an incompletion, Jon Gribbin yard touchdown with 1:37 remaining chance. free kick. set up for a 33-yard field goal attempt to seal the Blue Devils’ fate. “To a degree, we were a little lazy,” After the game, Coach Breznitsky For Section, Placed 7th in UCT that sailed just to the left. “We couldn’t turn the turnovers Head Coach Tom Breznitsky said of was dejected but positive. “I couldn’t CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 In the second quarter, after Gribbin into points. We struggled offensively the first half effort. “We were waiting be prouder of this team,” he said. “We booted a fine punt to the Hunterdon all day,” Coach DeSarno said. “Our for the ball to come to us. We weren’t gave a heck of an effort at the end. We Senior co-captain Isabel Lopez took very young team. Christina [Reiman] Central 16, Ibrahim engineered a 12- defense played really well, but we in our usual game.” felt we could get here and were play- a giant leap from second doubles in and Isabel [Lopez] will be graduat- play, 84-yard scoring drive, which couldn’t match it offensively. We be- In the second half, however, the ing with a lot of confidence. Nobody 2009 to second singles this season ing. For the first time we had no ended with Ibrahim’s 27-yard touch- came a little one dimensional, be- Raiders came out stronger. They were expected us to be in the county final and faced very stiff competition, fin- juniors or freshmen on the team this down strike to Paul Leonhauser just cause we are a little banged up. No able to maintain possession and mount or in the sectional final, but we man- ishing with a 4-14 record. year,” Coach Wasserman pointed out. 43 seconds before halftime. excuses! They just outplayed us from some offensive attacks. But 20 min- aged to reach both.” “Christina and Isabel will be truly Sullivan and Leyden have been The 6-3 Blue Devils had zero suc- the defensive standpoint. They play a utes into the half the Cougars struck With 20 of 23 players returning missed, their leadership with the named team captains for next year, cess moving the ball up the middle in lot of kids, and those guys on defense again two give them the 2-0 lead. next year, look for the Raiders to be younger players really helped me out and for the third straight season, both the third quarter, but on the Red Dev- are hungry. They were very aggres- The Raiders shifted their forma- holding up some hardware at the end with the coaching. It is always hard to the Raider boys’ and girls’ teams have ils’ second possession, Blue Devil sive. They were active. They made it tion, moving Daly up into attack to of the season. replace players like them,” Coach been recognized by the United States linebacker Pat Johnson intercepted hard for us all day. It’s nice to be able try and get back into the game. The Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 Wasserman said. Tennis Association for having a no- Ibrahim’s pass at midfield and re- to have that luxury.” Raiders had chances over the last few Chatham 1 2 3 Raider sophomore Alex Sullivan, cut policy for the program. turned it to the nine-yard line. Kerr The Blue Devils will complete their ® who finished 14-9 at third singles, season in the annual Thanksgiving MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST advanced to the fifth/sixth round at Day showdown with Plainfield at Hub the UCT with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Stine Field in Plainfield at 11 a.m. Nina Verghis of Summit. In the battle Raider Footballers Trample “We are fighters. We fight all game. Jacqueline “Jackie” Waldman for fifth place, she faced a familiar That’s what we do,” Murray said. • Top Sales Month of October face in Cranford Cougar Liz Berry. “We plan to play as hard as we can. • Local Area Specialist Sullivan prevailed in her rematch with Millburn Miller Boys, 38-12 It’s our last football game.” • Residential . . . Including Condos and Townhouses Berry, winning, 6-3, 6-4. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Westfield 0070 7 • Buying, Selling or Rental Sophomores Hannah Nizri and Hunterdon Central 7707 21 Alyssa Leyden filled the second yards per carry. Tight end Alex to come out and work, work, work doubles spot and finished 4-13. At the Daboub had a touchdown reception without seeing rewards. And they hung Raider Frosh Finish If you are interested in a complementary UCT, the pair had a marathon three- and added a two-point conversion. in there. But that is what it is all about. set match with Cougars Kristy Football Season, 7-2 market analysis or just in knowing market Kovacs, coming in off the bench You can’t stop! No matter what! You Daubert and Rachel Halek, but early in the game, finished the day 4- just can’t stop! There are so many The Scotch Plains-Fanwood fresh- trends or prices, please contact me. dropped a 4-6, 6-0, 6-2, decision to for-9 for 95 yards and two touch- times in life that failure teaches you, man footballer team finished its sea- shift to the seventh/eighth place round downs with an interception. Both and I’m just proud that they hung in son with a 7-2 record after defeating where they defeated Summit’s Emma touchdowns went to Channaoui. there. They could have given up, they Elizabeth, 22-14, on November 7. Jacqueline “Jackie” Waldman Redest and Julia Shaffer, 6-3, 7-6. The Raiders’ defense also had a could have said it was not worth it but Once again the Raiders running Another pair of sophomores, of the Weichert Westfield Office strong outing. Defensive back Matt they didn’t. I’m happy for them be- game was in full effect with Sam Lindsey Wilkinson and Gabriella Jegede led the way with eight tackles. cause they got something tonight.” McQuoid rushing for 160 yards and Mendes placed sixth at second Defensive lineman Mike Tufaro was Coach Ciccotelli continued, “You two touchdowns. James Lettieri ran for Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional doubles in the UCT and finished with also key in creating pressure in the know the kids just flat out executed. 107 yards, including one touchdown, expertise to work for you. a 12-10 record. backfield, recording five tackles and We had seven run plays ready for and a host of others ran for some gains Other members of the varsity team Invite Jackie in, and she’ll bring results! a sack. Linebackers Neville Hall and tonight, but I only had to call three.” to total 305 yards on the ground. The were seniors Eve Rosenheck and Andrew Miller each had four tackles, Blackwell probably summed up the defense, that has played great all year, Betsy Appel, and sophomore Taylor and Byers added three tackles. night the best, “You know we played once again shut it down, allowing only Westfield Office / 908-654-7777 Swaak. “For the kids,” Coach Ciccotelli said hard and we never gave up. I can’t 100 yards of total offense and four first 185 Elm St., Westfield, NJ 07090 “Next year, we are going to be a after the game. “You know it is tough even describe the feeling right now.” downs to Elizabeth.

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Santos, November 6. backstroke Brooke Sutton (2); 50- ciation advanced to the semifinals of in its third year, showed that continu- 8U: Abigael McKinney (second butterfly Marina DeCotiis (1). the New Jersey state tournament, and ity and hard work creates a team that freestyle and backstroke); Xenia 13/14: Emma Phillips (first 200IM, one team became state champions. can execute what they are taught. Kobori (third freestyle, first breast- first 100-backstroke); Carly Kalis The U13G Rage, coached by Tom Coach Paulo taught the “speed of stroke); Emma R Ryan (first back- (third 200IM, first 100-breaststroke); Bodily and managed by Frank thought” Brazilian soccer. stroke, first butterfly); Libby Benou 100-breaststroke – Rachel Mattera Gialanella, dismantled Hunterdon (third breaststroke); Natalie Lee (sec- (third); 100-backstroke – Julia United, 5-0, to face the Scotch Plains PUBLIC NOTICE ond butterfly). Diamantopoulos (second); 100-but- Hawks in the quarterfinals. The Rage TOWN OF WESTFIELD 9/10: Swept the 100IM and every terfly – Caitlin Collins (first). won, 3-2, to advance to the semis to PLANNING BOARD individual event: 100IM Caroline 15/18: Swept 200IM – Katie face the Wayne United, where they Benou (1), Olivia Milford (2), Catie Yamano (1), Kathleen Bond (2), Kelly dropped a 2-0 decision. NOTICE OF DECISION Gerlitz (3); 50-free – Caitlin Hogge, Kalis (3); swept 200-backstroke – The U14G FC Premier Fury, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its meet- ing on September 15, 2010 the Planning Alexa Habib and Megan Cassiba took Yamano (1), Meghan Boylan (2), Courtesy of Les Elfenbein for The Westfield Leader and The Times coached by Sandro Dos Santos and Board of the Town of Westfield approved 1-2-3; 50 breaststroke – Hogge (1), Kalis (3); 100-freestyle – Victoria ICE-COLD CHAMPS…Caitlin Williams of Scotch Plains helped the Quarry Cats managed by John Hawkins, competed the application of MetroPCS New York Lauren Wang (2), Grace Brown (3); 50 Greeley (third); 200 breaststroke – 16&Under team win the Hudson River Autumn Classic Women’s Youth Hockey in the National Championship LLC for variances and preliminary and backstroke – Benou (1), Habib (2) Ana Bond (second); Maddy Cannone Tournament in Albany, N.Y., on October 17. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; bracket. The Fury defeated 2009 semi- final site plan approval to install six wire- Hannah Synnott and Sarah Scrudato; second row, Megan Donnelly, Rachel Colvin; less telecommunications antennas and Maria Kobori (3); 50 butterfly – Cassiba (third); 100 butterfly – Alexandra finalist Somerset Hills in penalty kicks related equipment on the roof of the exist- (1), L. Wang (2), Lindsay Wang (3). Kapadia (first), Charlotte Milford Brittany Meneghin, Devin Sickles, Diane Ellard and Nicollette Soden; third row, and stunned Freehold, 1-0, with a ing building, on premises identified on the 11/12: Caroline Felix (second 50- (third). No places were recorded in Zoe Elfenbein, Kayla Meneghin, Assistant Coach Marysa Krause, Alexa Aramburu, goal at the death. In the quarterfinals, Tax Maps of the Town of Westfield as freestyle, third 50-butterfly); 50- relays because the Devilfish had Christina Evans, Caitlin Williams (Scotch Plains), Taissa Michel, Kathleen the Fury avenged an early-season loss Block 2505, Lot 1, commonly known as Marinzulich, Alessandra Vanore and Head Coach Matt Popan. 264 Prospect Street, Westfield. freestyle Lizzie Diamantopoulos mathematically won the meet. to defeat Wall, 3-0. In the semifinal All documents, including the resolution against the defending two-time state of approval adopted at a meeting of the Freehold ‘Y’ Swim Girls Nip champion Matchfit Cholchesters (for- Planning Board held on November 1, 2010 mally Montclair), the Fury ended up applications, maps, plans and other re- lated documents submitted with the appli- on the short end of a 2-0 score against cation are on file and available for inspec- WF ‘A’ Devilfish, 106-102 the eventual three-time state cham- tion at the Planning Board Office, 959 The Westfield girls Devilfish “A” Rachel Fan, Lauren Schmeider, pion. North Avenue West, Westfield, during regu- The U14B FC Premier Santos, lar business hours. team lost to Freehold “Y”, 106-102, Katherine Duffy, Meredith Bagger Richard S. Schkolnick on November 6. (second); (15-18) A relay: K. Bangs, coached by Eduardo Paulo and man- BROWN MOSKOWITZ & KALLEN, P.C. 100IM (9-10) Danielle Rubiano A. Pires, C. 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Other son and currently ranked first in the Westfield players for St. Peter’s Prep state and 19th in the country, will are junior, William Hedley; sopho- host the game against St. Peter’s Prep mores, Brian Githens and Joe Burke; of Jersey City, which was ranked and freshman Michael Carlino. number two in the state last year and Another local resident is senior is currently ranked fourth this year. Daniel Lesce of Scotch Plains. The Westfield resident, Michael starting middle linebacker is also one Giacone, is St. Peter’s starting tight of St. Peter’s Prep captains. end. The 6’5,” 230-pound junior is The winner of this game will go on SUPERBOWL CHAMPS…The Westfield third- and fourth-grade football team recently won the AFC Superbowl with a 2-1, overtime victory. (Scoring is different being recruited by Boston College, to play in the state championship at for this age group). The team includes: Colin Elliott, Jared Salter,John Ossman, Wisconsin, Rutgers, UConn and the the new Meadowlands Stadium Victor Coustan, Jason Lee, Dylan Dimaio, Declan Luka, Jimmy McCutchen, FORCING THE FUMBLE…Westfield PAL “A” defensemen Luke Prybylski, University of Pennsylvania. against the winner of the match be- Luke Scanlan, Sean Link, Tim Allegro, Justin Chambliss, Brandon Gunn, Colin No. 84, along with Jack Simcox, No. 44, force a fumble, as Andrew Malacrae, No. Another Westfield resident, An- tween Seton Hall Prep and Bergen Freer, Theo Schoenfeld, Cloe Stoeppelwerth, Jason Model, Micharl O’Donnell 45, and Cotter Spurlock, No. 66, engage Marlboro lineman on November 14. thony Pafumi, is playing fullback and Catholic. and Brendan Loder, Head Coach Matt Schoenfeld and Assistant Coaches Steve Lee, Mike Scanlan, Gene Allegro and Dondi Chambliss. WF ‘A’ Tops Marlboro, 19-13, WF ‘A’ Devilfish Boys Level Advances to PAL Super Bowl Summit Area ‘Y’, 107-101 It was a thriller in Brooklyn on minutes left in the game. Westfield November 14 when the Westfield PAL went on a 15-play drive, with mul- The Westfield “Y” Devilfish “A” Barmakian finished first; (11-12) “A” football team defeated Marlboro, tiple runs by Elliott and Simcox. swim boys beat Summit Area “Y”, Morgan placed third; 100-back: (13- 19-13, to advance to the Super Bowl Westfield converted fourth-down 107-101, on November 6. 14) McGrory first and Clauss third; to face Summit at Belleville on No- plays twice during the drive, once on 100IM: (10U) Ryan Bebel first; (15-18) Daniel placed third; 50-fly: vember 21 at 12:30. a Mitchell-to-Elliott pass. The win- 200IM: (11-12) Ryan Daniel finished (9-10) R. Bebel finished third; (11- On the first drive, Jack Bunting ning TD was scored on a Mitchell-to- second; (13-14) Kevin Clauss second 12) Daniel second; 100-fly: (13-14) caught a 14-yard pass from Danny Colin Dursee pass in the left corner of and Noah Stiles third; (15-18) Larry Husch placed first and Stiles third; Mitchell. Sean Elliott’s seven-yard the end zone to put Westfield up 19- Zhang second and Michael Rizzo 200-fly (15-18) Rizzo second. run and Mitchell’s 13-yard run set up 13 with three minutes left in the game. third; 50-free: (8U) Andrew Kapadia 100-medley relay (8U) A relay: Jack Simcox’s five-yard touchdown While the Westfield defense played finished second; 100-free (9-10) Colm Slevin, Peter Youssef, Matthew (TD) run behind Nick Costa, Cotter inspired football the entire day, re- Matthew Barmakian first and Eric Lampert and Christopher Giglio fin- Spurlock and Nick Buontempo. ceiving excellent tackling from Jack Bebel third; (11-12) Griff Morgan ished second: 200-medley relay (9- On the next Marlboro possession, Colleran, Matt Catanzaro and An- finished second; 200-free: (13-14) 10) A relay: Barmakian, Picut, R. Mitchell intercepted the ball on the drew Malacrae, they would be tested Luke McGrory first and Sean Beattie Bebel and E. Bebel first. B relay: Jon Westfield two-yard line and returned at the end of the game, as Marlboro third; (15-18) Matthew Daniel sec- Stiles, Luke Mizus, Timothy McGann it 79 yards. On third and five, Mitchell quickly moved down the field to the ond. and Zachary Youssef second; (11-12) hit Jake Maher for the TD. Westfield Westfield eight-yard line with 1:30 50-breast: (9-10) Kyle Picut first A relay: Morgan, Crigler, Nicholas converted the extra point on another remaining. That’s when Luke and Eric Bebel second; (11-12) Stefan Youssef and Daniel placed second. B Mitchell-to-Maher connection to go Prybylski broke through the line, spin- Crigler finished second and Lucas relay: Jesse Liu, L. Fan, Colin Daniel up 13-0 at halftime. ning the Marlboro runner around. Fan third; 100-breast: (13-14) Stephen and Jack Naughton third; (13-14) A Husch second and Aidan Donadio relay: McGrory, Donadio, Husch and In the second half, Marlboro scored Prybylski and Simcox combined to Courtesy of Bill Howard for The Westfield Leader and The Times twice to even the score with eight force a fumble that was recovered by second; (15-18) Zhang first and Beattie first. B relay: Clauss, Max CROWDED AIRSPACE...Greg Howard keeps his eye on the disc while a curious Nicandro Donadio third. Picut, Stiles and Evan Moore third; Colleran to close out the game. seagull keeps an eye on the Westfield High School (WHS) senior during the final PUBLIC NOTICE round of the Third Annual Rutgers Fall Classic Ultimate Frisbee tournament 25-back (8U) Michael Riordan (15-18) Daniel, Zhang, Rizzo and PUBLIC NOTICE played on the Rutgers Cook College campus on November 7. WHS was among 16 placed second; 50-back: (9-10) Will Beckett placed first. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS regional teams taking part. ORDINANCE 10-19-R ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the WF’s Burgdorf Named Offensive Player of Year An ordinance was introduced by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- Burgdorf is tied for the league lead Mayor and Council of the Borough of ship of Scotch Plains will hold a Special LEWISBURG, Pa. – Brendan Fanwood on November 9, 2010. Copies of Meeting in the Municipal Building, 430 Burgdorf of Westfield, who plays for in both goals (6) and points (14). Two this ordinance can be obtained without Park Avenue, Scotch Plains in the first the Bucknell University men’s soc- of his goals came in Patriot League cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood floor Council Chambers: cer team, was named the 2010 Patriot games against Holy Cross and Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2010, to Colgate. Early in the season, he scored Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours continue the hearing for T. Mobile North- League Offensive Player of the Year. of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through east for property located at 1155 Roosevelt Burgdorf, a sophomore forward, was in back-to-back games against Penn Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. Avenue, Block 8601, Lot 14 for a Use a First Team All-Patriot League se- State and Ohio State en route to all- This ordinance authorizes the Recre- Variance, Height Variance and Site Plan lection. tournament honors at the Penn State ation Commission to conduct an annual approval to construct a 120 feet monopole Classic. He had the game-winner in public auction to permit the lease on an with 9 antennas, fencing and equipment PUBLIC NOTICE hourly basis or daily basis of a portion of shelters. the 77th minute against the 15th- Borough Property specifically Forest Road All interested persons may be present SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ranked Nittany Lions. Burgdorf also and LaGrande Parks. and be heard. CHANCERY DIVISION scored a dramatic tying goal with This ordinance is scheduled for public The file pertaining to this application is in UNION COUNTY 1:23 left in regulation against Drexel hearing and adoption on December 14, the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- DOCKET NO. F-40137-10 2010, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch FILE NO. 11792-10 in a game the Bison later won in Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, Plains, and is available for public inspec- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT overtime. New Jersey. tion during regular office hours. Burgdorf was an NSCAA Third A DIVISION CHAMPS…The Cranford Lightning U12 girls travel soccer team Eleanor McGovern Barbara Horev (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Team All-Region selection as a fresh- captured the U12 A-Division Championship at the 9th Annual Essex Fall Soccer Borough Clerk Zoning Board of Adjustment HENRY OUTLAW, HIS HEIRS, Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Devyn Heinzerling, Molly Phelan, 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $23.46 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $22.95 DEVISEES AND PERSONAL man last season when he scored nine Delaney Fay, Maya Lawler, Jennifer Cappucci, and Elizabeth Cappucci; standing, REPRESENTATIVES AND goals, but this is his first All-Patriot PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Katie Romanovich, Kailey Phelan, Dana Acocella, Erin Readie, Christina Barlik, HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF League honor. Victoria Stratton, Katherine Mackenzie, Daria Speranza and Caroline Plick. THEIR SUCCESSORS IN TOWN OF WESTFIELD RIGHT, TITLE AND INTER- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR EST; MARY OUTLAW, HIS NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS WIFE, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT AND PERSONAL REPRE- Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE of Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 17th day of NO. 10-15-R THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR NO. 10-16-R December, 2010 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad AN ORDINANCE AMENDING RESOLUTION 10-10-141 SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at nine o’clock in the morning, the following described SECTION 280-48 AND SEC- TITLE AND INTEREST; § 184-163 OF CODE OF THE CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, lands: TION 280-49 OF THE CODE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND OF THE BOROUGH OF WITH REGARD TO THE Jersey 07748 that same on the 17th day of December, 2010, together with interest and cost of sale, REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO FANWOOD CONCERNING WIDTH OF DRIVEWAYS AND NATURE OF SERVICE: Special Plan- exclusive however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2010. & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, NO PARKING, STOPPING OR CURB CUTS ning Services The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, STANDING AND TIME LIMIT was passed and adopted on the sec- DURATION: Period ending September to redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- PARKING ond and final reading at a meeting of the 30, 2011 (18%) per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before swer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Ac- was passed and adopted on the sec- Mayor and Council of the Borough of AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000.00 conclusion of the sale or the property will be resold. tion, in which FT PROPERTIES, LLC is ond and final reading at a meeting of the Fanwood held on November 9, 2010. A copy of this resolution and contract Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off the plaintiff and HENRY OUTLAW, HIS Mayor and Council of the Borough of This Ordinance shall take effect imme- relating to the services are on file and and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum HEIRS, ET ALS; are defendants, pending Fanwood held on November 9, 2010. diately after final passage and publication available for public inspection in the Mu- and the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chan- This Ordinance shall take effect imme- as required by law. nicipal Clerk’s office. The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of cery Division, UNION County and bearing diately after final passage and publication Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey , 1937, and amendments thereto. Docket No. F-40137-10 within thirty-five as required by law. Borough Clerk Borough Clerk At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due on (35) days after November 18, 2010 exclu- Eleanor McGovern 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $17.34 the property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified sive of such date. If you fail to answer or Borough Clerk check or cash. appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $18.87 PUBLIC NOTICE Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act Judgment by Default may be rendered PUBLIC NOTICE (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A 58:10A-1 et seq.) against you for relief demanded in the PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY the purpose described in Section 1 hereof, and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the munici- Complaint. You shall file your Answer and negotiable refunding bonds (the “Refund- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE pality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk ing Bonds”) are hereby authorized to be NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE IN is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, issued in the aggregate principal amount ORDINANCE 10-18-R THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- not to exceed $3,500,000 pursuant to AND PUBLIC HEARING including the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance The Board of Education of the Borough N.J.S.A. 18A:24-61 et seq. thereon respectively on the 17th day of December, 2010, exclusive of the lien for the year with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- An ordinance was introduced by the of Mountainside in the County of Union, Section 3. An aggregate amount not 2010 are as listed below: dure. Mayor and Council of the Borough of New Jersey will conduct a public hearing exceeding $95,000 for items of expense Susan Noon You are further advised that if you are Fanwood on November 9, 2010. Copies of on November 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. Collector of Taxes unable to obtain an attorney you may this ordinance can be obtained without hearing will occur at the Beachwood School 18A:24-61.4 has been included in the ag- Westfield, New Jersey communicate with the Lawyer Referral cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Susan O. Collier Media Center, 1497 gregate principal amount of Refunding Service of the County of Venue and that if Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New Bonds authorized herein. Location of Block Amount Due you cannot afford an attorney, you may Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Jersey for the purpose of consideration by Section 4. The purpose of the refunding Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 17, 2010 communicate with the Legal Services Of- of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through the Board of authorizing the following re- is to incur an interest cost savings for the 1. 5 Fairhill Road Sharpe, Larry & Susan 201/43 $ 5,414.70 fice of the County of Venue. The tele- Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. funding bond ordinance: Board of Education. 2. 1053 Lawrence Avenue Lawrence Avenue, LLC 304/11 $15,705.01 phone number of such agencies are as This ordinance amends Section 208-48 REFUNDING BOND ORDI- Section 5. A supplemental debt state- *3. 955 Lawrence Avenue Wissel, Conrad & Tina 304/17 $ 1,504.58 follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- and Section 280-46 relating to parking in NANCE OF THE BOARD OF ment has been prepared and filed in the 4. 24 Barchester Way Berry, Glenn & Sally 308/1 $35,535.01 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-354- the Borough specifically on Cecilia Place, EDUCATION OF THE BOR- office of the Borough Clerk and the Board 5. 367 Brightwood Avenue Pringle, Edward 701/8 $ 3,236.56 4340. Paterson Road, Farley and Hunter Av- OUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE IN Secretary and in the office of the Director 6. 109 Dudley Avenue W Parsloe. Robert Joseph & Mary Lynn 1004/8 $ 17,422.03 THE ACTION has been instituted for the enues and Willoughby Road. THE COUNTY OF UNION, of the Division of Local Government Ser- 7. 132 Lincoln Road Trask, Stephen & Megan 1006/15 $ 9,329.07 purpose of foreclosing the following tax This ordinance is scheduled for public NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING vices in the Department of Community 8. 619 Kimball Avenue Khedr, Christine-Gadzera, Irene 1206/23 $ 7,775.00 sale certificate: hearing and adoption on December 14, FOR THE REFUNDING OF Affairs of the State of New Jersey as 9. 209 Sunset Avenue Genievich, Jean 1902/15 $13,783.42 1. A certain tax certificate no. 05-011, 2010, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough ALL OR A PORTION OF THE required by law. Such statement shows 10. 201 Baker Avenue Buontempo, Anthony 2212/6 $19,844.33 sold on 06/09/2005, dated 06/16/2005, Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, OUTSTANDING CALLABLE that the gross debt of the Borough as *11. 618 Maye Street O’Brian, Theresa M. 2302/51 $ 302.66 and was recorded on 07/21/2005 in Book New Jersey. SCHOOL BONDS OF THE defined in the Local Bond Law and the 12. 728-734 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph, LLC 2510/5.01 $49,984.48 11261 at Page 150, made by JOSEPH P. Eleanor McGovern SCHOOL DISTRICT, DATED school debt of the Board of Education is 13. 440 West Broad Street Centennial Lodge #400 IBOP Elks 2512/27 $ 3,520.88 SKELLY, Collector of Taxes of HILLSIDE, Borough Clerk JULY 15, 2001, ISSUED IN THE increased by the amount the Refunding 14. 1020 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph 2606/10 $18,286.87 and State of New Jersey to FIDELITY TAX 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $22.95 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL Bond authorization exceeds the amount 15. 1016 South Avenue West Buontempo, Joseph 2606/11 $16,444.49 LLC and subsequently assigned to plain- AMOUNT OF $4,968,000, AP- of the proposed Refunded Bonds. 16. 918 South Avenue West Journeyman Title Agency, Inc. 2606/18 $11,127.26 tiff, FT PROPERTIES, LLC on 07/06/2010 PUBLIC NOTICE PROPRIATING NOT TO EX- Section 6. A certified copy of this refund- 17. 115 Scotch Plains Ave No Taliaferro, Lucille & Evans, R 2704/20 $ 6,280.50 and was recorded on 07/13/2010 as In- ing bond ordinance as adopted on first TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS CEED $3,500,000 THEREFOR 18. 642 West Broad Street Barnes, James & Monroe, Mark 2709/21 $ 8,184.35 strument No. 141174. This covers real reading has been filed with the director of ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE IS- 19. 624 Downer Street Clavijo, Victor & Maria 2710/16 $ 1,659.11 estate located in HILLSIDE, County of SUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED the Division of Local Government Ser- 20. 601 First Street Aguirre, Donna Contreras M. 2802/1 $10,011.31 UNION, and State of New Jersey, known NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on $3,500,000 REFUNDING vices in the Department of Community 21. 214 Scotch Plains Avenue Morse, Norman & Nancy 2816/2 $10,309.44 as LOT 18 BLOCK 417 as shown on the DECEMBER 2, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR Affairs of the State of New Jersey prior to 22. 401 West Broad Street B & G Properties, A Partnership 2901/1 $ 4,209.92 Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map dupli- Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, SUCH REFUNDING. final adoption, together with a complete *23. 530 Summit Avenue Farrington, Robyn 3003/24 $ 487.64 cate of HILLSIDE. and concerns premises Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch statement in the form prescribed by the 24. 220 Elmer Street CBK Realty LLC 3114/9 $25,253.87 commonly known as 1594 COMPTON Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF Director and signed by the Business Ad- 25. 412 Elmer Street South Mormile, Antonio & Mary Ann 3207/6 $ 1,219.89 PLACE, HILLSIDE, New Jersey. hold a public hearing to consider the fol- EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF ministrator/Board Secretary of the Board 26. 724 Sherman Street Rear Hirth, Edward & Diane 3405/2.08 $ 64.63 YOU, HENRY OUTLAW, HIS HEIRS, lowing appeal: MOUNTAINSIDE IN THE COUNTY OF of Education as to the indebtedness to be 27. 118 Cacciola Place Colonel, Lottie c/o N. Pringle 4001/4 $ 423.50 DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- Dr. William & Mrs. Heidi Terens, for a UNION, NEW JERSEY (not less than two- financed by the issuance of the Refunding 28. 114 Livingston Street Furnari, Nancy J. 4001/16 $ 1,444.32 SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR interpretation-determination pursuant to thirds of all members thereof affirmatively Bonds authorized herein. 29. 228 Windsor Avenue Henry, Lois 4001/61 $ 4,725.44 ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a) and N.J.S.A. concurring) AS FOLLOWS: Section 7. The Board President, the 30. 117 Myrtle Avenue Frasier, Sheila Est of 4001/94 $ 5,914.20 RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST and MARY 40:55D-70(b) for the application of Union Section 1. The Board of Education of the Superintendent, the Business Administra- 31. 727 Central Avenue Patel, Hasmukh S-Patel, Mahendra C 4001/98 $16,915.34 OUTLAW, HIS WIFE, HER HEIRS, DEVI- Catholic Regional High School for Borough of Mountainside in the County of tor/Board Secretary and other appropriate 32. 229 Windsor Avenue Winsor, Barbara Franklin 4004/43 $ 1,263.81 SEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- scoreboard, pole lighting fixtures, usage Union, New Jersey (the “Board of Educa- representatives of the Board of Education 33. 820 Carleton Road Buontempo, Anthony 4707/4 $14,416.49 TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY of the High School athletic field and or any tion”) is hereby authorized to refund all or are hereby authorized to prepare such 34. 124 Grove Street East Allen, Craig J. & Juanita 4802/4 $ 2,872.12 OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, other improvements which are not cur- a portion of the remaining outstanding documents, to publish such notices and to 35. 152 Harrow Road DelMonico, Gerald & Joanne 4911/16 $ 8,295.47 TITLE AND INTEREST, are made party rently installed at the property located at callable school bonds issued in the origi- take such other actions as are necessary 36. 6 Byron Court Cort, James & Yvonne 5004/28 $ 8,441.10 defendants to the above foreclosure ac- 1600 Martine Avenue, Block 12401, Lot nal principal amount of $4,968,000, and or desirable to enable the Board of Educa- 37. 8 Manchester Drive Metz, Lillian D. Est Of 5004/37 $19,672.41 tion because you are the owners of a 1. dated July 15, 2001 (the “2001 Bonds”). tion to prepare for the sale and the issu- 38. 454 Otisco Drive Genievich, Jean M. 5105/13 $13,435.04 property which is the subject of the above All interested persons may be present The 2001 Bonds maturing on or after July ance of the Refunding Bonds authorized 39. 30 Genesee Trail Buontempo, Anthony 5112/26 $13,154.30 entitled action. and be heard. 15, 2012 may be redeemed at the option of herein and to provide for the redemption of 40. 12 North Wickom Drive Gabriel Estates, LLC 5203/13 $21,814.22 DATED: November 11, 2010 The file pertaining to this application is in the Board of Education as a whole or in the 2001 Bonds referred to in Section 1 41. 101 Surrey Lane Genievich, Jean 5205/17 $11,894.89 Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- part on any date on or after July 15, 2011 hereof. 42. 132 Cambridge Road Junno, Anna Mae 5717/1 $15,225.02 of the Superior Court of New Jersey ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch (the “Redemption Date”) at a redemption Section 8. This bond ordinance shall *sidewalk or curbing assessment PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Plains and is available for public inspec- price equal to 100% of the principal amount take effect immediately after final adoption Denville Law Center tion during regular office hours. of such 2001 Bonds to be refunded plus and endorsement of the consent of the In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the 290 Route 46 West Barbara Horev accrued interest to the Redemption Date, Local Finance Board upon a certified copy Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Denville, New Jersey 07834 Zoning Board of Adjustment if any. of this ordinance as finally adopted. 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, 12/02 & 12/9/10, The Leader Fee: $558.96 1 T - 11/18/10, The Leader Fee: $80.07 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $26.01 Section 2. In order to finance the cost of 1 T - 11/18/10, The Leader Fee: $98.94 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2010 Page 17 FSPY Sets Registration For Men’s Basketball League The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” Kevin Adams, who is helping to (FSPY) Men’s 30+ Basketball organize the league, said, “Basically, League is now registering for its sec- the men in the league need a work- ond season through November 19. out. Actually, most of the men are Late registrations will be accepted local fathers, who coach and volun- on a first-come, first-served basis. teer to run a lot of the youth pro- Registration forms can be obtained gramming in the community and at at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains the Y. This league represents an op- YMCA at the 1340 Martine Avenue, portunity for them to get a little Scotch Plains facility. exercise themselves but, more im- Last season, the league played a portantly, set a positive example of nine-game regular-season schedule competition, effort and good sports- with a single-elimination playoff. manship for the same kids they This season, the league will play a coach. We really appreciate the 12-game regular season followed by FSPY recognizing the need and ben- playoffs. Games are slated for the efit of this type of programming for FSPY’s Martine Avenue facility Sun- the men in our community who do FOOD FACTS…Susan Greeley checks out an exhibit at the American Dietetic day mornings before “Y” youth so much.” Association’s 2010 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo that was held games are played. Games will be 40 For more information about the Michael Conte – WTA “A” Bracket Champion recently in Boston. minutes of running time, with two league, please call the FSPY at (908) Global Food and Nutrition: 20-minute halves. 889-8880. Conte Wins ‘A’, Franco ‘B’ It Still Takes a Village Recent Home Sales In WTA Singles Playoffs By SUSAN GREELEY, M.S., R.D., sines that it brings us. Rookies Michael Conte and Fran- 0), Tom Bauer (8-6) and Ren Gao (6- Healthy Foods for Today’s Fast-paced Lifestyles Taking Bourdain’s advice, Thanks- Fanwood: 164 Helen Street, $240,000. cisco Franco won the A and B brack- 3, 6-4). Gao pulled off the biggest Even as many farmers’ markets are giving is a great opportunity to re- John Keane and Charles Keane to ets, respectively, in the Westfield Ten- upset of the tournament, with a sec- Andrrzej and Elizabieta Cichon to Francois and Shelia Simeon, Jr., 147 nis Association (WTA) Singles Lad- ond round upset of the number-one closing for the winter, those seeking flect on what we eat and how we feed Joseph Noriega, Karen Noriega and fresh and healthy food choices can our families. It is a good time to think Farley Avenue, $315,000. der playoffs. seed, Andrew Skalkin (0-6 7-6 6-3). Tery Noriega, 175 King Street, Jean M. Hilton to Sergia Abreu, 57 In the final against Joe Buda, Conte Franco claimed the B bracket cham- still look to their local grocery stores about the modern day mantra “Think $441,000. to keep the winter harvest. Globally, Act Locally.” Locust Avenue, $330,000. started slowly to trail, 4-0. Buda pionship with a 6-4, 6-2, victory over Joseph J. and Christina L. Ehret to managed to place winner after win- Chris Bonn. Earlier, Franco had victo- Just in time for the holidays, In this complex world, what does Vince and Lauren Boyce, 103 Beech Westfield: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of that mean for the local home cook, and ner out of Conte’s reach. However, ries over Nate Suri (10-0), Doug Avenue, $400,000. Hans O. Beber and Susan B. the momentum swung in Conte’s fa- Loffredo (6-1, 7-6) and Peter Union County is offering a free class what are some ways to do this? Taking Nirmal Kumar and Tamara Hammell to D. Villane Construction, called “Bringing Vegetables to the care of the family’s diet and health can vor, and he reeled off the next six Magierski (walkover). Bonn made it McAllister to Daniel and Jennifer Mc LLC, 312 Prospect Street, $525,000. games for a 6-4 lead. The second set to the final, with wins over Chris Farella Table,” conducted by Dr. Karen Ensle, be simplified by getting back to the Carey, 116 Willoughby Road, John C. and Kimberly Ann Baker Rutgers University Family and Com- basics. That is – Buy real foods. Cook proved to be more one-sided, as Conte (walkover), Marc Rappoport (6-0, 6- $485,000. to Stuart and Zoe Maxwell, 519 won 6-1 to claim the victory. 1) and Tom Bigosinski (10-6). munity Health Sciences Educator. at home. Eat meals together. Wilkin Building Inc. to Andrew J. Mountain Avenue, $1,100,000. Dr. Ensle will demonstrate fun, We are witnessing this very posi- Along the way to the champion- All of the members made the sea- and Dawn L. Weinstein, 38 Shady Thomas A. and Karen P. Fowler to ship, Conte defeated Francis Adriaens son and playoffs a success. Please easy ways to add more vegetables to tive trend and cultural change as far Lane, $602,500. David Pogemiller and Stephanie your diet. Tastings will be included. as food goes. Small, local and re- (10-0), Robert Errazo (6-2, 6-3) and contact Richard Pardo at John and Jeanine Lahey to Arlene Petterson-Pogemiller, 27 Stoneleigh Andrew Federbusch (6-2, 6-1). Buda [email protected] for any ques- The free class is scheduled for Tues- gional growers are gaining visibility, Schenker, 6 Winfield Place, $319,000. Park, $990,000. day, November 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at but more importantly, they are mak- also had a smooth road to the final, tions regarding the Westfield Tennis Kim S. Agnes and Eric A. Meade to Amy J. and Sean L. Kaufman to with wins over Jeff Brinker (6-2, 6- Association. the county services building in ing “fresh and local” available to us. Mark R. and Danielle R. Sabella, 212 John G. Castellanos, 22 Wickom Westfield. Pre-registration is required Grocery shopping in the local com- Second Street, $519,000. Drive, $623,000. by contacting Digna Torres at the munity increasingly includes in-sea- Kenneth and Idelia Beja to George Randal W. and Jeana K. Stanley to Extension, (908) 654-9854 or son and local products. J. and Carol A. Hahn, 68 Portland Brian and Elizabeth Bedner, 801 [email protected]. Vegetables are always available, Avenue, $440,000. Grant Avenue, $1,175,000. Last week, more than 10,000 reg- and yet Americans still eat far too Jessica D. Linzer and Henry J. In-Town Condominium Construc- istered dietitians met in Boston for few. For anyone looking to get more Simpson to Mathew and Sarah Berson, tion Co. LLC to Roberta A. Bary - the American Dietetic Association’s involved with local growers, joining 60 Midway Avenue, $315,000. Trust, 111 Prospect Street, $897,000. 2010 Food and Nutrition Confer- a CSA (community supported agri- Christopher M. Denney and Christian A. and Shelle M. Sepe to ence and Expo (FNCE) for four days culture) is a great way to start. Kathleen M. McGann to David M. Adam J. Pater and Kimberly A. of cutting-edge research and educa- Westfield even has its own CSA, Greenburg and Stephanie L. Ramos, Loveland, 642 Norman Place, tional presentations, lectures, de- which can be found at 110 Cray Terrace, $499,900. $709,900. bates, panel discussions and culi- westfieldareacsa.com. Estate of Shirley Ballantine to Erik Itz and Lori S. Gormley to nary demonstrations, along with So it is that our “village” really is Elshiekh Enterprises, LLC, 30 Farley Brian T. Redmond and Ester A. more than 350 food-and nutrition- proactive and part of a positive trend Avenue, $260,000. Driessen-Redmond, 717 Coolidge related exhibitors. getting people to act locally, eat Jeremy and Lizabeth M. Lehrkamp Street, $1,100,000. The conference kicked off with an healthier and enjoy real food. This to Prudential Relocation Inc., 108 Citibank, N.A. to John Slifer, 310 eye-opening exploration of what the Thanksgiving, as families and friends Midway Avenue, $395,000. Springfield Avenue, $336,500. world eats today, guided by the au- come together to celebrate and give Estate of Edward G. Garbus to Steven L. Ridings and Lori A. thors of the new book, “What I Eat: thanks, perhaps more tables will fea- Union Holding Group LLC, 116 Jeffers to Steven M. Greenberg and Around the World in 80 Diets,” and ture foods from our area. Yet no mat- Beech Avenue, $220,000, Ronit Moritz, 419 Everson Place, closed with the candid, colorful and ter the origin of the food, it’s best to Richard Laird to Rafaelle J. Iaione, $560,000. rather humorous, insightful Anthony simply give thanks for the abundance Bourdain imploring us to stop worry- and enjoy! ing and simply enjoy our food by * * * * * * * Pancake Breakfast eating “real” and “local,” yet em- For more information, visit bracing globalization and all the cui- susangreeley.com. Set Sunday Morning GARWOOD – The Garwood Li- ons Club will hold the PrudentialNewJersey.com FSPY Swim Boys Defeat organization’s annual Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, November blog 21, from 8 a.m. to noon at The Red Bank ‘Y’ Swim Boys Westwood, located at 438 North Avenue in Garwood. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains “Y” Gajdzisz touching second. Admission will be $6 per per- (FSPY) Boys “black” swim team Michael Braun (8U) placed sec- son, with children under age 6 ad- bounced back from a season-opening ond in backstroke, and 9-10 Eddie mitted free. The menu will include loss to defeat the Red Bank “Y.” Chrystal had a best-time swim. Auda, assorted juices, homemade pan- FSPY Individual Medley winners Skoog and 15-18 Alex Burzynski each cakes, bacon and sausage, as well were Kyle Foster (9-10 age group), touched second, and 15-18 Dan Pesin as tea or coffee. Matt Auda (11-12) and Greg Baliko took third. Although best known for the col- (15-18). Freestyle was next, with 8U In the butterfly, 9-10 Foster and lection of used eyewear, the Lions swimmers Sean Merkle and Lucas Prieto touched 1-2, while Chang (11- also raise funds for multiple ongo- Route turning in nice swims. For the 12) and Jeff Peart (13-14) each touched ing projects that serve the vision- 9-10s, Cooper Prieto and Tomas second. 15-18s Dunn and Brown impaired, scholarships for local Moore posted personal-best times, touched 1-2 to bringing FSPY within residents, the borough’s annual while Eric Chang (11-12) and Alex striking distance for the relays. Halloween Parade and Senior Citi- Skoog (13-14) each finished second, After dropping the 9-10 freestyle zens Picnic, as well as providing MOUNTAINSIDE $529,000 FANWOOD $464,900 and 15-18s Will Brown and Joe Dunn relay, the boys needed to sweep the financial support to youth base- Well maintained Split Level home with 3 BR, Unique & Charming renovated Cape with touched first and second, respectively. remaining three and did so. Brody ball, educational endeavors and 1 full bath and 2 half baths. a brand new kitchen, 3 BR, 3 baths on 3/4 acres. Move right in to In breaststroke, 11-12s Nolan Rash joined Auda, Kearns and Chang scouting. MLS# 2801121 • www.322oldtoterd.com this home on a large property that allows expansion. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN added a 23-yard completion to senior Papandrea had the majority of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times running back Sean Trotter. carries in the drive, while junior run- Defensive stubbornness was in the The Cougars took the opening kick- ning back J.P. Christiano added sev- driver’s seat throughout most of the off and drove all the way to the Red eral gains. consolation game between the Bank 15-yard line but missed the “We moved the ball well. We had Cranford High School football team field goal attempt. Red Bank went two long drives. With six minutes left and Red Bank Regional at Memorial three-and-out on its first possession in the half, Red Bank had run only Field in Cranford on November 12. and punted to the Cougar 35-yard three plays,” Cougar Head Coach Erik The 6-4 Cougars had several long line. Rosenmeier said. “They gave up yards drives but made good on two of them Throughout the remainder of the grudgingly. We didn’t mind that. It to earn a 14-3 victory. The Cougars first quarter and into the second quar- turned out to be not exactly a thriller chewed up 195 yards on the ground, ter, the Cougars chewed up the turf to watch in the stands. It was three and quarterback Joey Papandrea ac- on a 14-play drive for 65 yards and a yards, four yards the whole way counted for 104 of them, which in- touchdown when Papandrea slipped through, but we ate up a lot of clock cluded touchdown runs of one yard in from the one. Rob Gaeta booted doing that. It was unfortunate that we and seven yards. Papandrea also the point after to make the score 7-0. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin (September files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times A TOP DOG IN DEFENSE…Cougar Co-Captain Eric Walano, heading the ball, was a one-man wall of defense against opposing team this year. DeMARS LED TEAM IN SCORING WITH FIVE GOALS Cougar Soccer Boys Showed Promise for Bright Future

By DAVID B. CORBIN along a very young, but talented group 1 in the middle of the season to make Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of underclassmen. the states,” Coach Curci said. “Work in progress” was the de- Walano wrapped up his career with Among the Cougars’ losses were a scription for this season’s Cranford three conference titles and the county 2-1, overtime setback to Jonathan High School (CHS) boys soccer team championship, as did Ray El-Khoury Dayton in the UCT, a 1-0 and a 4-3 that featured just four returning, but and DeMars. loss to top-20 ranked Westfield and a very experienced, starting seniors “They all had great careers here 1-0 loss to Union. The Cougars did from last year’s squad that shattered and were a big reason we were able to defeat Union 2-1 and beat county numerous CHS records, won its first have so much success. From 2007 to semifinalist Elizabeth, 2-0, “So we Union County Tournament (UCT) 2009, they were a part of 52 wins,” proved we were competitive with the championship and finished with a Cougar Head Coach Mike Curci top teams. And it wasn’t a lack of 22-1-2 record. pointed out. creating scoring chances. We had Those four starting seniors, Co- As expected, with their tough them. We just needed to finish bet- Captains Eric Walano (stopper) and schedule, the Cougars got off to a ter,” Coach Curci said. David B. Corbin (Union County meet) for The Westfield Leader and The Times STIFF COMPETITION FOR HIS COUGAR TEAMMATE…Cougar Elias Howard finished one second behind teammate midfielder Ray El-Khoury, midfielder rocky start with a 1-6 record, but as One game in particular, the second Tom Feeney in the Group 2 Championship meet at Holmdel on November 13. Connor DeMars and outside back all the pieces began to fall in place game against the Westfield appeared Dan Couto, along with seniors Dan and the team chemistry began blend to be heading in the direction of a Cleary (outside back), forwards Sean well, they won five of their next six wipeout, when the Blue Devils FEENEY FINISHES IN 17:18, HOWARD CROSSES IN 17:19 Wheatley, Brian Petrucci and Rob games, including a tie with Scotch charged to a 4-0 lead, but the tide Jotantos, midfielder Matt Guidon and Plains-Fanwood, to qualify for the began to change when sophomore defender Brian Pastuzyn, and junior North Jersey, Group 2, Section 2 Tour- forward Mike Helmstetter launched back/returning starter George El- nament. a riser from 20 yards out that imbed- Cranford Boys Finish Seventh Khoury worked together to bring “Our boys played very hard this ded into the net just under the cross- year, so the results weren’t from a bar with 18 minutes remaining in the lack of effort. Even when we were 1- game. Nine minutes later, junior Dan Probitas Verus Honos 6, the boys never quit. We went 5-0- At Group 2 XC Championship CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

By DAVID B. CORBIN The Cougar girls placed 13th with sides. We are looking to come back Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 338 points and had an average time of even stronger next year and will set Tom Feeney at 17:18 and Elias 22:13. Megan Byrnes with a time of our sights on a trip to the Meet of GRAND RE-OPENING Howard at 17:19 finished 18th and 21:03 finished 37th, and Katia Champions.” 20th, respectively, the help the Oltmann at 21:42 placed 59th. Junior Jack Leahy and senior co- Cranford Cougar boys place seventh Veronica Miller crossed 88th at 22:31, captain Andrew Kirna turned in per- in the Group 2 race with a total of 230 and Megan Byrne finished 96th at sonal-best times to lead the No. 2- at Holmdel Park on November 13. 22:48. Rebecca Roman at 23:03 ranked Westfield High School (WHS) SPECIALS Haddonfield won with a total of 48, placed 99th, Ellie Truffa came in boys cross-country team to it second followed by Ramsey at 141. The 126th at 24:21, Bridget Miller at 24:23 straight Group 4 championship also NOW THRU Cougars’ seven runners had an aver- finished 127th. at Holmdel Park on November 13. free age time of 17:51.8. “Very solid performance by both The Blue Devils totaled 99 points, Zach Fitzgerald finished 65th with teams on a tough course! [We had] 11 while West Windsor-Plainsboro Dec.31 GIFTS! a time of 18:09, Paul Cassaro placed PRs [personal records] on the day. South placed second with 120 points 67th at 18:10, and Mike Zanfardino We’re very happy with how the sea- and Ridge finished third at 144 points. with new came in 76th at 18:23. Mike Cassidy son ended,” Cougar Head Coach John The Blue Devil boys also ran in a * was 77th at 18:23, and Connor Schiano said. “We had a great deal of very tight pack to finish with a school- accounts McMahon at 20:26, finished 140th. individual and team success on both CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 creative framing Art • Framing • Gifts • Home Accents • Jewelry Conservation Framing • Sports Memorabilia & Jerseys • Shadow Boxes

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 couldn’t get a score on two of our straight pass plays,” Coach is a team that played good defense the other quality drives. The first drive Rosenmeier said. whole year. They held Rumson, which was probably better than the second. The Cougars answered with a 19- is an offensive scoring team. They It just didn’t result in points.” play, 90-yard drive that Papandrea lost 9-3. They held Matawan under Cranford’s defense stopped Red finished with a seven-yard touchdown 30. It was the only time all year they Bank’s offense flat once again, so the run. Gaeta added the point after, mak- have been under 30, so they had some half ended with the Cougars leading ing the score 14-3 with seven minutes kids on defense, who could play, and 7-0. remaining. they had some kids on offense, who “We had over 120 yards of offense, “All runs! Joey had 70 yards rush- could play.” and Red Bank only had three yards ing on the drive,” Coach Rosenmeier The Cougars’ defense amassed six offense in the first half,” Coach noted. quarterback sacks. Defensive lineman Rosenmeier pointed out. Cranford’s defense held strong Bobby Anstatt and Klimek each had a After stopping Red Bank’s first pos- again, and the Cougars got another pair of sacks, while defensive linemen session of the third quarter, the Cou- chance to drive the ball, but the drive Tim Handy and Chris Folinusz each gars responded with a short drive that ended when Papandrea’s pass just had one. Linebacker Anthony DaSilva eventually stalled. Cougar linebacker skid off Trotter’s fingertips. added an interception. Mike Klimek snagged an interception As time ran down, Red Bank had “Bobby! I really think he is an all- midway through the quarter. its best drive of the evening, using county player. He started on the of- “He is a kid who can make some several passes to advance to the fensive line, and we rushed for over big plays,” commented Coach Cranford three-yard line. 2,000 yards. He is a big reason why. Rosenmeier. “They had four opportunities from Defensively, he is our fourth-leading Red Bank returned the favor and the three-yard line and couldn’t get tackler, and for a defensive lineman, ran the ball to the Cranford five-yard in. We played very good defense. We that’s pretty good. He blocked four line, but Red Bank had to settle for a held them to a total of 56 yards of- extra points. He has had a great year,” field goal as the third quarter ended. fense,” said Coach Rosenmeier, who Coach Rosenmeier said. David B. Corbin (September files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times “They had a first-and-goal at the added, “They are a passing team. Red Bank Reg. 0030 3 ALWAYS ON THE ATTACK…Cougar senior Connor DeMars, left, led his team with five goals this season. DeMars was five, and we held them on three They tried to throw the ball a lot. This Cranford 0707 14 always looking for an opportunity to drill the ball into the opponent’s net. Cranford Boys Finish 7th at Group 2 XC Meet Soccer Cougars Showed Promise for Future

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 record 16:35.6, average time. David made the most of his opportu- was a golden day for the boys cross- Van Ostenbridge ripped a pointblank Mark Osofsky improved vastly goal losses. The good news for the Leahy crossed the line fifth in his nity and ran a great race to help us country team. Their defense of Group shot into the net. With three minutes throughout the season and made a future is that the Cougars have 14 race with a time of 16:02 (fourth all- win,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jack 4 in the field of competition is a remaining, DeMars, who was near number of great saves. players returning with varsity experi- time WHS), and Andrew Kirna fin- Martin said. testimony to their spirit, determina- the left corner, drilled a wicked cross “He hadn’t played since grammar ence, which included eight sopho- ished 13th with a time of 16:13 (fifth Senior co-captains Sam Tooley at tion and competitive excellence. Jack to Wheatley, who lined a header in- school, but he adjusted well in a tough mores and two freshmen. all-time WHS). But junior David 16:49 and Zach Lizmi at 16:53 fin- Martin and Chris Tafelski [boys As- side the right post. spot,” Coach Curci noted. “We were hoping for a better record, Carville was the big surprise when he ished 36th and 42nd, respectively. sistant Coach] are to be commended Along with Helmstetter, the Cou- The Cougars knew they were not but that said – we were in every game, filled in for Evan Tarlow, who was ill, Kevin Smith crossed 82nd with a for their coaching and inspiration.” gars went with a very young group of going to have a super scoring threat, and if we could have scored a few and finished 47th with a time of 17:01 time of 17:28 and John Kirna took The Blue Devil girls also turned in starting forwards that included fresh- like Pat Hartnett, who netted 27 goals more goals, our record could have to become the fifth Blue Devil to 101st at 17:43. a strong performance and finished man Andrew Gee and sophomore last year, but DeMars led the team easily been 12-6, so we’re not dis- cross the finish line. Following the Blue Devil boys’ 16th in Group 4 with a total of 359. Matt Aquiles, along with sophomore with five goals. Petrucci, Ray El- couraged. We’ll have six starters back “We have confidence in all the boys results closely, Blue Devil girls Head Hillsborough took first with a total of midfielders Tommy Paparatto and Khoury and Aquiles each had three and plenty of guys with experience,” we put in the championship races. Coach Thom Hornish added, “This 60 and Ridge took second at 153, Tom Fitzgerald. goals. Coach Curci said. “There’s plenty of followed by Hunterdon Central at Although considered a newcomer The Cougars finished with a 6-12- talent in the program and they could 164. Coach Hornish was especially to the varsity squad, senior goalie 1 record, which included eight one- be very good in the next few years.” See more photos of Cranford fall sports: happy that the Blue Devil girls fin- ished ahead of rival Phillipsburg that www.goleader.com – click “photo library” placed 17th with a 444 total. The first Blue Devil girl to cross the finish line was Alyssa Hatch, who placed 40th with a personal-best time of 20:42 (12th all-time WHS). Anna Tanji finished 70th with a time of 21:20, Hannah McRoberts came in 88th with a personal-best time of 21:41, and Danielle Grimes shaved 33 seconds off her best time to finish 93rd at 21:50. Alana Basil cut her best time by 30 seconds to finish 95th at 21:52. Ellie Tanji crossed 102nd at 21:59 and Shannon Mooney crossed 115th at 22:20. “I have seen 26 Group meet races for the girl’s cross-country team. In several instances, there was a second and third place finish allowing us to move onto the Meet of Champions. A DIVISION CHAMPS…The Cranford Lightning U12 girls travel soccer team Although this was not a second or captured the U12 A-Division Championship at the 9th Annual Essex Fall Soccer third, this was one of the finest races Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling; Devyn Heinzerling, Molly for our team,” Coach Hornish said. Phelan, Delaney Fay, Maya Lawler, Jennifer Cappucci, and Elizabeth Cappucci; “The field was highly competitive standing, Katie Romanovich, Kailey Phelan, Dana Acocella, Erin Readie, and each member of the team rose to Christina Barlik, Victoria Stratton, Katherine Mackenzie, Daria Speranza and the challenge. 2010 is the foundation Caroline Plick. team for great seasons to come. These young women ran with pride and courage.” Ristorante Hornish recalled that in 1976 on his wedding day, when he was an assistant to Walt Clarkson, the team won the Group 4 title and brought the David B. 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Professional pho- to 1 p.m. The Watson Highlanders Bids will be accepted only by mail or in cepted) and the bids of such bidders shall tographs will be available online within Bagpipe Band will perform while person to the Office of the Township Clerk, be considered withdrawn. own transportation, excellent ref- Event and family photographer to Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park The Township reserves the right to re- erences, English speaking. keep your Soiree alive forever. 24 to 48 hours, and additional photo strolling around downtown from 2 to Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial Call Monika (908) 494-2347 Professional references. Call packages will be available for pur- 5 p.m. on Saturdays, December 4, 11 (attn: Mrs. Bozena Lacina, RMC, Munici- informalities, or to accept any bid which, in chase. A nominal shipping fee will and 18. The New Jersey Workshop for pal Clerk) until December 2, 2010 at 10:00 the opinion of the Township of Scotch Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 WE CONVERT VHS TO DVD Email: [email protected] the Arts International Alphorns En- a.m. The Township of Scotch Plains (here- Plains, will be in the best interest of the PUBLIC NOTICE inafter “Township”) shall not be respon- Township all in accordance with the New Let us convert your VHS/VHS-C semble will perform every Saturday sible for any bid mailed which is lost in Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. home movies onto a DVD for TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in December from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at transit or delivered late by the Postal Ser- 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an equal FREELANCERS WANTED memories that will last a lifetime! PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the corner of Elm and East Broad vice. At the above time, the bids will be or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid Strong, detail-oriented writers that the following Ordinance was passed Streets (the rain date is Thursdays.) publicly opened and read aloud. All bids to the bidder, which, in the Township’s Holiday Special $15.00/DVD. on first reading by the Township Council of must be presented in sealed envelopes, sole discretion, best serves, the interest of Call (908) 347-1660 with professional demeanor The Town of Westfield will provide the Township of Scotch Plains, County of which are clearly marked “Bids for Load- the Township. needed to cover local free, two-hour on-street meter park- Computer Tutors, Inc., TODAY! Union, New Jersey on the 15th of Novem- ing, Transportation and Disposal of Leaves The Township also reserves the right to ing December 19 through January 2 at Sale expires 12/17/2010. government meetings. Must ber 2010, and that said Ordinance will be Contract, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are be able to meet deadlines, considered for final adoption at a meeting the bagged metered locations. Visi- New Jersey 07076”. No bid will be re- not available and/or appropriated. PUBLIC NOTICE of the said Township Council to be held in tors are reminded to still pay at the pay ceived after the time and date specified. The selected Bidder, will, within seven know how to write a lead, and the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, After receipt of bids, no bid may be days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS take an active interest in their stations in the lots. Parking tokens and on the 7th day of December 2010 at 8:30 withdrawn within (60) sixty days after the appropriate contract with the Township. PLANNING BOARD smart cards (refillable up to a $200 beats in order to develop news p.m., at which time and place a public date of the bid opening except if provided All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the stories. Please email hearing will be held prior to final passage value) can be purchased at the Parking for herein. The bid of any bidder who Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to planning board meeting of November 8, of said Ordinance and all interested per- Services Department at Westfield po- consents to an extension may be held for Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimi- resume and clips to: 2010, the Board adopted the following sons will be given an opportunity to be consideration for a longer period of time as nation in connections with Certain Public lice headquarters at 425 East Broad resolutions: [email protected] heard concerning the same. Copies of may be agreed upon between bidder and Contracts and supplementing the ‘Law Street. For more information, contact said Ordinance can be obtained from the the Township. Against Discrimination’ approved April 16, Approved - Konstruct Enterprises, the DWC at (908) 789-9444 or visit Township Clerk’s Office at any time prior All bids must be on the bid forms pro- 1945 (P.L. 1945, chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. Inc., for 2234 Lyde Place, Block 3005, Lot PUBLIC NOTICE to final adoption at no cost to any member WestfieldToday.com. vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in 17:27, as amended from time to time, and 8, R-3A Zone for a minor subdivision of of the general public who requests same. the bid package. Specifications and bid the Americans With Disability Act. one lot into two conforming lots. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PUBLIC NOTICE forms may be obtained from the office of All bidders must be registered with the ORDINANCE NO. 22-2010 Approved – Alan & Michelle Ennis PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Director of Public Property, 2445 New Jersey Department of Labor to en- NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY and Mark & Tara Freshwater, for 5 Swans that the following Ordinance was finally AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, between gage in public work as defined in the POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Mill Road, Block 15701, Lot 12.09, R-2A adopted by the Township Council of the SECTION 8-1 OF THE TOWN- the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday requirements listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11- The Wesley Hall School for Early Child- Zone and 1320 Rahway Road, Block Township of Scotch Plains, County of SHIP CODE TO REQUIRE THE through Friday. 5651 through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. hood admits students of any race, color, 15701, Lot 13, R-1 Zone for a lot line Union, New Jersey, on the 15th of Novem- REMOVAL OF UNDER- Bid proposals and all required docu- 12:62-1.1. national and ethnic origin to all the rights, adjustment/minor subdivision to add an ber 2010. GROUND STORAGE TANKS. ments must be completed and submitted Where applicable, prevailing wage rate privileges, programs, and activities gener- additional 2,787 square feet to 5 Swans by the date as set forth above. All docu- shall be paid to all workers on the job as ORDINANCE NO. 21-2010 ORDINANCE NO. 23-2010 ally accorded or made available to stu- Mill Road from 1320 Rahway Road. ments in the enclosed bid package must per N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. dents at the school. It does not discriminate Ordinance #21-2010 Amending Chap- AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ- accompany the bid proposal. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF The files pertaining to these applica- on the basis of race, color, ethnic and ter IV of the Township Code Entitled, “Gen- ING SALE OF AN ACCESS In addition to the above documents, a SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF tions are in the Office of the Planning national origin in administration of its edu- eral Licensing” By Repealing and Replac- AND MAINTENANCE EASE- certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Board, Municipal Building, 430 Park Av- cational policies, admissions policies, schol- ing Existing Section 4-4 Entitled, “Hawk- MENT OVER A PORTION OF issued by a responsible bank, trust com- KEVIN WARD enue and available for public inspection arship and loan programs, and athletic and ers, Peddlers and Solicitors” in its Entirety. WRIGHT STREET. pany or insurance company, payable to the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY during regular business hours. other school-administered programs. 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(Bob) Barrett, Jr., 96 Madison Avenue in New York City passed away on Tuesday, November Surviving are her husband, Harold years old, of Grafton, Vt. died at and on Long Island and in Connecti- 9, 2010. E. Roberts, Jr.; her daughter, Kathryn Valley Cares Assisted Living in cut. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was A. Brady, and her husband, Don, of Town Bank Board of Directors Chair Townshend, Vt. on Sunday, Novem- In 1969, he moved to Grafton, Vt. raised in Boonton and lived in Lin- Rumson; four grandchildren, Jenni- Ronald Frigerio, 70, a longtime the board of trustees of the College ber 7, 2010. and in 1970 he founded Barrett and den before moving to Westfield 48 fer, Emily, Michael and Donald, Jr.; Westfield resident and former coun- Men’s Club of Westfield, Union Born on June 12, 1914 in Sewell, Co. He continued to fly a small pri- years ago. In high school, she played her sister, Susan Lum of Aspen, cilman and Mayor of Westfield, County Chapter-American Diabetes N.J., he graduated from the Univer- vate plane until 1995. He lived in the cello and was a member of both Colo., and two nieces, Skye Skinner passed away peacefully at home on Association and the board of trustees sity of Virginia in 1939 with a Bach- Grafton until January 2010, when he the All-State Orchestra and the All- and Hillary McAllister. Wednesday, November 10, 2010, sur- of the United Fund of Westfield. He elor of Science degree in Chemistry. and Virginia moved to Valley Cares State Chorus. Her brother, the late Alexander rounded by his loving family. also belonged to the Two Hundred Prior to that, he attended the Pingry in Townshend, Vt. Mrs. Roberts worked for many Fowler, Jr., predeceased her. Born in Jersey City, Mr. Frigerio Club of Union County and Salaam School in Elizabeth, N.J. from 1929 Bob was elected president of the years as director of Christian Educa- A memorial service was held on spent his childhood in Lyndhurst be- Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Livingston. to 1933. He is the son of Russell Westfield Board of Realtors in 1957 tion at both the Calvary Lutheran Saturday, November 13, at The Pres- fore moving to He also enjoyed many Robinson Barrett and and awarded State of Church in Cranford and The Presby- byterian Church in Westfield. Mountainside. He had memorable times at the Edith Hurff Barrett. He New Jersey Realtor of terian Church in Westfield. She also Arrangements were by the Higgins been a Westfield resi- family’s country farm in had one brother and the Year (1969). Chari- was a deacon at The Presbyterian and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral dent since 1966. Pennsylvania and condo three sisters – James, table activities included Church in Westfield. Home, 582 Springfield Avenue in Ron attended grammar in Boca Raton, Fla., and Kathleen, Molly and Westfield Area presi- Mrs. Roberts was a 25-year mem- Westfield. school in Mountainside, belonging to Echo Lake Patty, all deceased. dent/trustee, United ber and volunteer with the New Jer- In lieu of flowers, contributions to Jonathan Dayton Re- Country Club in Bob joined the service Fund; president/trustee, sey State Opera Chorus. She also Camp Johnsonburg, P.O. Box 475, gional High School and Westfield, Boca West in September 1939. In YMCA; Civil Defense was a trustee and counselor with 822 Route 519, Johnsonburg, N.J. Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- Country Club in Boca November 1940, he re- Director; founding Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camps 07846 or to a favorite charity would versity in Madison, N.J. Raton, Fla. and the ceived his wings as a member of the Westfield and Conferences. Additionally, Mrs. be appreciated. He proudly served his Army and Navy Club in naval aviator and was Historical Society and Roberts volunteered for many years November 18, 2010 country as a tank com- Washington, D.C. ordered to Hawaii to join Vestry Member of St. with the Chaplain’s Office at Over- mander in the United Ron and his wife, patrol bombing Squad- Paul’s Episcopal Church States National Guard’s Janet, enjoyed traveling ron 102. He was eventu- in Westfield. He also was Daniel E. Debbie, 61, Talented Athlete; 102nd armored cavalry and visiting many parts ally sent to the Philip- a member of the Echo Lake Country Club. division. of the world. pines, where he became Russell Barrett, Jr. Loving Husband, Father and Friend Mr. Frigerio was a Ronald Frigerio Ron was a man with a a part of the ill-fated Pa- In Vermont, he was founding partner of keen wit and sense of trol Wing Ten. He flew PBYs, am- president of the Grafton Historical Daniel E. Debbie, 61, passed Mr. Debbie was a 1971 graduate Amalgamated General Agencies, Society for seven years, trustee of away on Thursday, November 11, humor who had a strong and quiet phibious rescue planes that were of Kean College, where he received known as aGa, a full-line insurance faith combined with uncompromis- the Grafton Community Church, and 2010, at Overlook Hos- pressed into service as bomber, his degree in education. agent/brokerage company in Westfield. ing integrity. He truly enjoyed his fighter and patrol aircraft during the founding member with the Windham pital in Summit. Dan is survived by his He later was a founder and partner of Foundation and the University of Born in Plainfield, quiet philanthropy. He held his friends battle for the Philippine Islands. Pa- wife, Susan; his daughter, Marfico, Inc., an insurance financing close to his heart and his family closer. Vermont of the Grafton-Barrett he was a lifelong resi- trol Wing Ten was the only U.S. Moira Kate; his sister, company, also in Westfield. In 1998, he With Ron’s life well lived, he leaves Navy aviation unit to fight the Japa- Wildlife Coverts Project, which be- dent of Scotch Plains. Patricia Griffith, and her hus- became a founding chairman of the came a leading wildlife program in Mr. Debbie was em- a legacy of close friends and a loving nese in the early weeks following band, John; his brother-in- board of directors of the Town Bank of family that includes his wife of 46 the Northeast (1972-82), involving ployed and still active the United States’ entry into World law and sister-in-law, Carl Westfield. years, Janet (née Christiano), and his War II. many wildlife biologists and stu- with the Union County and Judy Tongring; his neph- Ron’s political activities included dents. He was elected trustee of the Department of Proba- children, Susan Buckley and her hus- Bob was stationed in Hawaii, 1940, ews, Jay and Christopher two terms as a councilman (1977- band, Timothy, of Pennsylvania, R. National Board of the Ruffed Grouse tion in Elizabeth. He and in Subic Bay in the Philippines Griffith and Christopher and 1980) and Mayor of the Town of Gregg Frigerio and his wife, Shan- from 1940 to ’41. VP-102 was Society. He was a volunteer solicitor was a member of the Michael Tongring, and many Westfield (1983-1986). During Ron’s for the award-winning Valley Cares Historical Society of non, of Pennsylvania and Cheryl berthed aboard the Navy’s first air- Daniel E. Debbie loving family and friends. tenure as mayor, he was responsible Kurtz and her husband, Frederick, of (housing for the elderly, Townshend, Scotch Plains and craft carrier, USS Langley, tempo- A Mass of Christian Burial for the renovation and continuing lo- Westfield. He also will be deeply rarily until a seaplane ramp could be Vt.) He also helped restore the early Fanwood for many years and was an was offered on Tuesday, November cation of the northside Westfield American hamlet of Houghtonville, avid Yankees and Giants fan, an avid missed by his brother, Richard, and constructed at the former submarine 16, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Firehouse and for the new Westfield his grandchildren, Jack T. Buckley, Vt. (part of Grafton). He was a mem- golfer and accomplished runner. base on Subic Bay at Olangapo in Church in Westfield. Memorial Library. Katherine B. Buckley, Ronald L. Zambales Province. VP-102 made ber of Stratton Mountain Golf Club. He was a member of the Scotch Arrangements were by the Me- He also was chairman of the Bob enjoyed fishing and bird hunt- Plains-Fanwood High School cham- Buckley, William I. Frigerio, Robert mass formation flights across the morial Funeral Home, 155 South Westfield Town Republican Commit- H. Frigerio, Grace M. Frigerio, ing and loved his three dogs, Jessie, pionship track team in 1967 and Pacific from Manila Bay and was Avenue in Fanwood. tee (1981-1982), Fourth Ward Leader Audrey J. Frigerio, Ricky Kurtz, based alternately at Sangley Point, Katy and Luke. He also enjoyed continued a remarkable track ca- In lieu of flowers, a donation in to the Westfield Town Republican skiing and anything that included reer in college. Jacqueline Kurtz and Madison Kurtz. Cavite and Olangapo at Subic Bay his memory to the American Can- Committee (1987-1988), vice-chair- A Mass of Christian Burial was until December 14, 1941. With the the great outdoors. He had a lifelong cer Society, 507 Westminster Av- man of the Westfield Town Republi- celebrated on Monday, November 15, enemy closing in on all sides, Admi- interest in U.S. history, particularly Frank J. Daleo, 96 enue, Elizabeth, N.J. 07208 would can Committee (1987-1999), Legis- at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic ral Hart, Commander-in-chief, Asi- as it related to Pacific campaigns in be appreciated. For additional in- lative Aide and campaign chairman Church in Westfield. Interment fol- atic Fleet, ordered the remaining World War II. Frank Joseph Daleo, 96, of formation or to express condo- Westfield died on Tuesday, Novem- to Frank X. McDermott, a former lowed at Fairview Cemetery in planes to fly to the Dutch East Indies One of his most difficult chal- ber 16, 2010. lences, please visit state senator and assemblyman; a two- Westfield. Arrangements were by the and continue to fight the Japanese lenges in life was facing his addic- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Born in New York City, he lived in November 18, 2010 term chairman of the Republican Dooley Colonial Funeral Home in from the many islands there. By early tion to alcohol, but he had nearly 60 Westfield since 1958. He was a com- Committee of Union County (2000- Westfield. 1942, Pat Wing Ten had suffered years sober. He always believed in municant of the Holy Trinity Roman Alfonse Bartiromo, 91 2004), a delegate to the Republican In lieu of flowers, donations in many casualties, and Bob escaped to the Golden Rule, hard work and the Catholic Church of Westfield. Alfonse Bartiromo, 91, passed National Convention in Philadelphia Ron’s memory may be made to Me- Australia in one of the last two re- honor system. He touched many lives Frank was the vice-president in away on Wednesday, November 10, in 2000 and a member of the New morial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen- maining planes (out of 40) and re- with his kindness, generosity and charge of sales for Gibson Associates 2010. Jersey Conference of Mayors. ter. Checks should be made payable turned to the states. understanding. Recently he was writ- in Cranford for many years, retiring Born in Newark, he lived in Linden Ron’s community service includes to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer In early 1944, he returned to the ten up in the Valley Cares Senior in 1986. for the past 45 years. being past president of the Holy Trin- Center, in the memo section please Pacific to join Rescue Squadron 3 as Sentinel: “While Bob is very proud His wife, Ann Daleo, predeceased Mr. Bartiromo had worked in the ity Elementary School Board of Edu- note Schear Fund. Donations can be Executive Officer and proceeded to of both his Naval and real estate him in 1983. garment industry as a material cutter cation, charter member of the Westfield sent to: Memorial Sloan-Kettering operate in support of the invasions careers, he considered his marriage Surviving are a daughter, Suzanne and as a custodian for the Rahway Chapter of UNICO National, past Cancer Center Contributions, Atten- of Saipan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. to Jinna and his children to be the D. Less, and her husband, Richard, Board of Education. president of the Home and School tion: Joan Roseman, 633 3rd Avenue, He rose to command his own squad- greatest joys of his life.” and two grandsons, Paul and Philip. Surviving are his wife, Mary; his Association of Holy Trinity Elemen- 28th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017. ron VH-1 at the end of the war. He The family wishes to thank Valley Visitation will be today, Thursday, daughter, Lucille; his son, Joseph; tary School, and a former member of November 18, 2010 recently completed a self-published Cares Assisted Living and its won- November 18, from 10 a.m. until the 11 five grandchildren; two great-grand- book about the daring pilots of Pat derful staff and caregivers and his a.m. service, at the Gray Funeral Home, children and his sister, Sue. Dr. Sanford Reiss, 84, Local Physician; Wing Ten. private end-of-life caregivers, Su- 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. A funeral service was held on Citations and awards include Dis- san Nelson, Barbara Duquette, Bar- Entombment will follow at Graceland Monday, November 15, at the Higgins President of Medical Staff at Overlook tinguished Flying Cross (2), Air bara Kolodziej, Charlene Brown, Memorial Park in Kenilworth. and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, Medal (7), Presidential Unit Cita- Dorothy Fontaine and Kathy November 18, 2010 582 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. Dr. Sanford Reiss, 84, of Westfield, States Navy during World War II. tion (Pat Wing Ten), Navy Unit Com- Badgley, for the beautiful and lov- Annelou M. Johnson Entombment followed at Fairview N.J. passed away on Saturday, No- In Westfield, Dr. Reiss was an ac- mendations (VH-3), Defense of the ing care he received. Cemetery in Westfield. vember 13, 2010, at Overlook Hospi- tive member of Temple Emanu-El Philippines Medal, US Army and He is survived by his wife and Annelou M. Johnson died from November 18, 2010 tal in Summit, N.J. and its Men’s Club. He also was a Philippine Unit Citations (OLC), and three children, Lynn Barrett of complications of pneumonia on Fri- Born in New York City, Dr. Reiss member of the synagogue’s board of area service ribbons with Battle Dummerston Center, Vt., Russell day, October 29, 2010. moved to Westfield in 1956. As a trustees for many years. Stars. He was a life member of ADBC Robinson Barrett, III and his wife, Annelou lived in Scotch Plains Church Schedules physician in private practice, his spe- Dr. Reiss is the beloved husband of (American Defenders of Bataan and Dorothy, of Northfield, Vt. and Randi for over 50 years and was married cializations were in the fields of inter- Beatrice (née Strauss); the loving fa- Corregidor) and the Naval Aviation Barrett and her partner, Joanne to John J. Johnson, Jr. of New York, Blood Drive Dec. 4 nal medicine and gastroenterology. ther of Monica Gail Reiss, Franci Museum. He also was a member of Pereira, of Elmore, Vt., and three who died in 1979. He also served as president of the Reiss-Sagar, Ruth Amy Reiss and the Sons of the American Revolu- grandchildren, John Grumeza, who She received her degree from the FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- medical staff at Overlook Hospital. David Reiss; the dear brother of Rob- byterian Church will conduct its an- tion (SAR). He retired with the rank lives in Brattleboro, Vt., Bobby University of Mississippi. Upon Dr. Reiss earned his Bachelor of ert Leonard Reiss and cherished grand- of commander from the U.S. Navy Grumeza, who lives in Burlington, Vt. graduation, she taught school in nual blood drive on Saturday, De- Science and medical degrees from father of Aleza, Sophie and Caleb. cember 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at in 1949. and Lynna, who is married to Lachlan Mississippi and then moved to New Cornell University in New York. Services for Dr. Reiss were held on Bob married Virginia Mulford Barnard and lives in Australia. Jersey, where she taught in Scotch the New Jersey Blood Services Do- A member of the Alumni Associa- Monday, November 15, 2010, at nor Center. The center is located at Barrett on April 11, 1942, and they A service will be held on Friday, Plains for 45 years. tions of Cornell University and its Temple Emanu-El of Westfield. In- made their home in Westfield, N.J. November 19, at 2 p.m. at the Annelou was very active at St. 2279 South Avenue, about one mile School of Medicine, as well as a mem- terment followed at Beth Israel Cem- east of the Fanwood Train Station. following the war. There, in 1950, Houghtonville Cemetery in Grafton, Bartholomew the Apostle Roman ber of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, etery in Woodbridge, N.J. he founded Barrett and Crain real followed by a reception at 3 p.m. at Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. There is a great need for all blood Dr. Reiss also was an active alumnus Arrangements were by Menorah types and plasma donations. For an estate company. In 1952, he formed the Phelps Barn, Old Tavern, She is survived by her daughter of DeWitt Clinton High School in the Chapels at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Barrett Corporation (Barrett and Grafton. Relatives and friends are and son-in-law, Caroline and appointment, contact Debbie Glover Bronx, N.Y. He served in the United Road in Union, N.J. at (908) 822-2242 or Crain, Inc.) and launched an office cordially invited. Michael Saran; her sister, Alice; November 18, 2010 that was to become a leading real In lieu of flowers, the family re- brother, Johnny, and two grand- [email protected]. Walk-ins also will be welcome. SHERIFF’S SALE estate office in the area, eventually quests donations be sent either to daughters, Kristen and Karly. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10006607 Best Friend to Hold growing to four office locations. He Valley Cares Assisted Living in There will be a Memorial Fu- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Townshend or to The Grafton His- SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION Sale November 26-27 was part of a team of 25 who created neral Mass held in her honor at 9:30 UNION COUNTY Country Living Associates from the torical Society, Brick Church project. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10006380 DOCKET NO. F-32982-08 SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend November 18, 2010 a.m. on Saturday, November 27, at SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS former Land Vest, with offices on St. Bartholomew Church. CHANCERY DIVISION TRUSTEE FOR THE BENIFIT OF CERTIFI- Dog and Animal Adoption will have November 18, 2010 UNION COUNTY CATE HOLDERS, CWMBS, INC., CHL MORT- DOCKET NO. F-11809 GAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2007-J2 a 60-percent-off sale on all merchan- Plaintiff: MIDFIRST BANK MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- dise in its store on Friday and Satur- SHERIFF’S SALE VS. CATES Defendant: KEVIN T. HURTT; KAREN B. VS. day, November 26 and 27. Items cost- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10006615 HURTT; HOFFER & LEFF, DDS Defendant: ERNEST DI FRANCESCO; SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Sale Date: 12/01/2010 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION ing $1 or less will be regular price. CHANCERY DIVISION Writ of Execution: 08/25/2010 SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUN- The store is located at 1750 East Gray Funeral Homes UNION COUNTY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TRYWIDE BANK FSB DOCKET NO. L-2915-09B to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 12/08/2010 Second Street in Scotch Plains and is Plaintiff: VELOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 09/02/2010 VS. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Since 1897 Defendant: MILDRED ECKER TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public every day except Sunday and Mon- Sale Date: 12/08/2010 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 05/26/2010 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- day. It will be open until 6 p.m. on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Friday. All proceeds will benefit the vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% animal rescue group. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Forty Eight Thousand Ten and 38/100*** of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on $248,010.38. the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The property to be sold is located in: The Town The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Ninety Five Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Seven of their bid available in cash or certified check at Jersey. and 99/100*** $495,947.99. the conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 517 Cumberland Street, Property to be sold is located in: Township of The judgment amount is: ***Twenty Four Thou- Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of sand Eight Hundred Forty Seven and 92/100*** Tax Lot No: 15 in Block: 2707 New Jersey. $24,847.92. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 142 x 91 Premises commonly known as: 1923 Moun- Street and street number: 625 West Broad Nearest Cross Street: Osborn Avenue tain Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Tax Lot # 18.0201, Block # 1803 Tax Lot and Block Number: Block 2819, Lot nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Approximate Dimensions: .31 Acres 1.01 on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield, Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- Nearest cross street: Union Avenue New Jersey 07090 tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- Taxes: Current through 3rd Quarter of 2010* Nearest cross street: Corner Lot, West Broad able. You must check with the tax collector for Other: Sewer = $425.96 (estimated)* Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Street and Hazel Avenue exact amounts due. *Plus interest on these figures through date of Dimensions: 86.16 x 100 x 83.61 x 100.02 Prior Mortgages and Judgments (if any): None. payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Full Description: Deed Book 3190, page 480 Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Eighty Two and sewer amouts. Prior Liens: None known Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Two and 73/100*** Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty Six Thou- Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total Upset: ***Twenty Seven Thousand $282,662.73 together with lawful interest and sand Nine Hundred Twenty Eight and 81/100*** personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Seven and 10/100*** $27,007.10 together with costs. $556,928.81 together with lawful interest and lawful interest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- costs. cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- John-Michael “J.M.” Jones tisement. Ralph Froehlich tisement. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Ralph Froehlich N.J. Lic. #4869 Sheriff Attorney: Sheriff Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Attorney: RAGAN & RAGAN - COUNSELLORS AT LAW 200 SHEFFIELD STREET PARKER MC CAY - ATTORNEYS Director BRINLEY PLAZA BUILDING ONE SUITE 301 7001 LINCOLN DRIVE WEST 3100 ROUTE 138 WEST MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 THREE GREENTREE CENTRE - PO BOX 974 WALL, NEW JERSEY 07719 (908) 233-8500 MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053-0974 www.grayfuneralhomes.com (732) 280-4100 File No: XFZ-113686 (856) 596-8900 4 T - 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 4 T - 11/04, 11/11, 11/18 4 T - 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/02/10 Fee: $155.04 & 11/25/10 Fee: $173.40 & 12/02/10 Fee: $183.60 Page 20 Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION New Jersey Youth Theatre POPCORN™ Due Date: ‘Roasts’ Cynthia Meryl Not-So-Great Expectations AREA – New Jersey Youth Theatre opposite Noel Harrison.

(NJYT) alumni, friends, family and NJ YT is celebrated as one of the One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent supporters of the arts are invited for an most critically acclaimed youth-the- evening of food, music and fun “roast- atre companies in New Jersey. The By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER dent that befell arrogant Neal Page ing” Cynthia Meryl, the award-win- New Jersey State Council on the Arts 2 popcorns (Steve Martin) and sad sack Del ning artistic director of this non-profit has repeatedly recognized it, and its “Sacrilege…plagiarism…they did Griffith (John Candy). No need to youth theater organization. summer productions at the New Jersey everything but pay the original writer itemize each one here; you’ll point The “roast,” a fund-raising benefit Performing Arts Center and the royalties,” I uttered as the plot of them out along the way. celebrating Ms. Meryl’s 60th birthday Algonquin Arts Theatre have received director Todd Phillips’s Due Date Plainly, Messrs. Downey and and NJYT’s 20th anniversary, will take multiple honors as well. unspooled. Galifianakis’s representations are place on Saturday, November 27, at For 20 years, the mission of NJYT The fact is, beloved films are in- neither an homage to, nor a creative Liberty Hall, located at 1085 Morris (formerly Westfield Young Artists’ deed old companions, and we don’t reinvention of, their spiritual prede- Avenue in Union, from 8 p.m. to mid- Cooperative Theatre or WYACT) has care for anyone stomping on their cessors. Instead, they occupy a no night. been to provide the highest quality memory. Granted, although this man’s land between the two. But more The “roast” will be hosted and at- theatre arts education and on-stage ex- POSSIBLE TEACHER OF THE YEAR…Maryann Carolan is pictured along couldn’t-possibly-ever-be-buddies importantly, by failing to establish tended by 20 years of NJYT alumni perience to aspiring young performers with Brother Ralph Darmento, deputy superintendent of schools for the Archdio- road trip isn’t a word for word copy personae beyond hollow stereotypes, and will feature a panel of Ms. Meryl’s and technicians interested in entering cese of Newark; John O’Neill, associate superintendent of schools for the Archdio- of John Hughes’s Planes, Trains and it invites the original film to haunt the funniest former cast members and stu- the professional arena, at little or no cese of Newark, and Sister Percylee Hart, principal of Union Catholic High School. Automobiles (1987), it stops just short work at every turn. dents, including Adam Biner, Jaclyn cost to participants. of earning a place in some lawyer’s Consequently, the underachieving Ingoglia, Michael Tannenbaum, Daryl Even in this economic climate, NJYT Mrs. Carolan Named Finalist legal brief. movie doesn’t strive beyond the ado- Stewart and Justin Restivo. hopes to continue to provide high-qual- But while there is no outright vio- lescent cachet director Phillips seizes The band Keeping Riley, led by NJYT ity theatre education to the youth of lation of copyright, Due Date is guilty on in most of his efforts. Admittedly, Associate Music Director Jack Bender, New Jersey. Benefits such as this “roast” For 2010 Teacher of Year of a far worse offense. I hereby ac- it often entertains on this lowbrow will entertain and provide dance music. will assist in making this possible. Tick- cuse the filmmaker of the artistic level. But without full-bodied char- A professional actress, director and ets for the “roast” are available at SCOTCH PLAINS – Union ing techniques while creating ru- crime of committing a variation on a acterizations, there can be no suc- theatre-arts educator for nearly 50 years, njyouththeatre.org or by calling (908) Catholic High School has announced brics for teachers to use as part of theme without veiling it in a novel cessful establishment of the bitter- Ms. Meryl teaches acting and musical 233-3200. that Humanities teacher Maryann their professional development ac- twist. sweet component necessary to a tale theatre classes, provides private train- Carolan has been selected as the tivities. In any event, after duly noting this of conflicted relationship. ing/coaching in voice and offers free Folk Music Café Marks 2010 Non-public Teacher of the Year Mrs. Carolan describes her phi- filmic felony, I found myself spirit- Downey’s Peter Highman is up- audition workshops to high schools Finalist by the New Jersey Council losophy of education as being prag- edly laughing and, yes, even guffaw- tight and intolerant, with only smid- throughout New Jersey. Anniversary Tonight for Private Education (NJ CAPE) matic, given her desire to teach prac- ing at Robert Downey, Jr. and Zach gens of potential humanity peeking Her stage-direction credits include MOUNTAINSIDE – The and the New Jersey Department of tical life skills along with the con- Galifianakis’s antics. through the cliché. Mr. Galifianakis’s 40 major musicals and plays. She wrote Mountainside Public Library will cel- Education Advisory Committee for tent of the course, and she tries to You probably know the plot. But Ethan, on the other hand, is a ratio- the book and lyrics for Midnight Mad- ebrate the two-year anniversary of the Non-public Schools. have students connect abstract here’s a little refresher. Robert nalizing mass of emotive flotsam and ness (a musical adaption of “A Mid- library’s Folk Music Café tonight, Mrs. Carolan has taught for 20 thoughts with concrete elements in Downey, Jr. does the Steve Martin jetsam. While we’re not quite sure summer Night’s Dream”), and her per- Thursday, November 18, from 7 to years at Union Catholic and also is a their daily lives. part. He is Peter Highman, a but- who or what he is, our better instincts formance credits as a professional ac- 8:40 p.m. graduate of the Class of 1986. She “Teaching students to value the pro- toned-down, conservative architect suggest empathy for whatever the tress include the Broadway musical “Homegrown Music at the received a Bachelor of Arts degree cess of learning will help make them who not only didn’t inhale, but looks actor is trying to portray. Nine with Raul Julia and My Fair Lady Mountainside Library” will feature the in Speech and Theater from students of our world and create the down his nose at anything he consid- The result is diversion by default. founding members of the Homegrown Montclair State University, a Mas- hunger for knowledge that far sur- ers déclassé. In Atlanta on business, So see it if there’s nothing new at the ECF Invites Public String Band. Known for their family- ter of Science degree in Education passes anything,” said Mrs. Carolan. he’s off to Los Angeles to be at his Rivoli, your mail carrier gave your To Be Wish Grantors style, high-energy acoustic American- from Walden University, and she This is the second consecutive year wife’s side when their firstborn ar- latest Netflix to someone cross-town, roots music, band members Georgianne was a fellow at St. Andrew’s Univer- that a member of the Union Catholic rives. or because it’s being shown on a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Emmanuel and Rick Jackofsky will entertain with sity. faculty has been recognized as a But thanks to the un-friend who plane and just has to be less boring Cancer Foundation (ECF) is asking their banter and their collection of origi- She has taught a variety of En- Non-Public Teacher of the Year Fi- will soon be foisted on him, this will than the guy sitting next to you. Oth- members of the community to become nal and traditional songs and stories. glish courses and is assistant chair- nalist. In 2009, Barbara Dellanno, not be easy. Enter his direct opposite, erwise, no bundle of joy, Due Date wish grantors by adopting one of the Their performance will include guitar, woman of the Humanities Program. chairwoman of the Humanities De- bumbling, stumbling and switching delivers pretty much what you were foundation’s pediatric cancer children mountain dulcimer, banjo, harmonica Additionally, Mrs. Carolan serves partment and English teacher, was his pot-containing luggage with expecting. for the holiday season. and percussion. asdirector of the Union Catholic Per- awarded this distinction. Peter’s at the airport. Assuming the * * * The goal of this program is to make The evening also will include a song- forming Arts Company. John Candy role, his French bulldog Due Date, rated R, is a Warner the holidays a joyful and memorable share segment, for which participants Mrs. Carolan’s service includes Knights Conducting in tow, Zach Galifianakis is Ethan Bros. Pictures release directed by time for the pediatric cancer children can bring their own instruments. A her many roles in her parish commu- Tremblay, a would-be actor hoping Todd Phillips and stars Robert who are a part of the ECF family. Tax- piano is available. Topping off the nity of St. Michael’s Roman Catho- Toy Drive For Needy to make it big in Hollywood. Downey, Jr., Zach Galifianakis and exempt information and donor receipts evening will be an informal jam ses- lic Church in Cranford. She is a Through what seems like a series Michelle Monaghan. Running time: will be provided. GARWOOD – The Garwood sion for everyone. Coffee, tea and des- member of the National Council of Knights of Columbus are collecting of coincidences, their fortunes are 100 minutes. Based in Scotch Plains, ECF serves serts will be provided. Teachers of English and the Educa- soon as inextricably tied as the pro- children diagnosed with cancer and brand new, unwrapped toys through The monthly Folk Music Café is tional Theatre Association, and she December on behalf of the children verbial wet shoelace. Of course, Rec. Dept. to Offer their families. For further information, supported by a grant from the Watts- is an adjunct faculty member at lonely, multi-issue Ethan, whose dad contact Barbara Kopel at (908) 322- of St. Joseph’s Social Service Cen- Mountainside Community Foundation. Fairleigh Dickinson University. ter in Elizabeth. just recently died, sees it as an oppor- Holiday Light Tours 4323, extension no. 17, or via e-mail at Admission will be free. The Under her directorship, the Union tunity to make a pal. Just as predict- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Rec- [email protected]. Donations can be dropped off after Mountainside Public Library is located Catholic Performing Arts Company 4 p.m. weekdays at the council hall, ably, haughty Peter wants no part of reation Department will once again PUBLIC NOTICE on Constitution Plaza. For more infor- includes a spring musical, a fall located at 37 South Avenue in Garwood what appears to be an unsavory loser. offer the New York City Holiday Light mation about the library and its ser- comedy and summer musical. Last (opposite PathMark.) Parking is avail- He will have no choice. Tour. These bus trips are available on TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The airline has put them both on ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT vices, visit mountainsidelibrary.org or school year, her students traveled able behind the hall off Willow Av- Tuesdays, December 7 or December call (908) 233-0115. to an Off-off Broadway stage where enue. Individuals should use the side the no-fly list, and amidst this mess, 14. The cost is $45 per person. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on they produced and performed Love Peter has lost his wallet and credit Participants will take an escorted, DECEMBER 2, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the PUBLIC NOTICE door entrance. The Knights ask that Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, (Awkwardly), an original play by no toys depicting violence be donated. cards, and, thus, his independence. narrated tour of New York City to see Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Mrs. Carolan and fellow Union Ethan, who has by now rented a car, the holiday lights, with stops at FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Monetary donations may be made Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment will Catholic graduate John Rotondo in payable to Garwood K of C Toy suggests that the two set out for the Ferrara’s Bakery, the Winter Garden hold a public hearing to consider the fol- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Left Coast together. The picture of lowing appeal(s): RESOLUTION 10-11-143 collaboration with 12 Union Catho- Drive, Attention: Keith Gallagher. Atrium Building and Lord & Taylor Ray William D’Amato for a Use Vari- lic students. For more information, call the reluctant pragmatism, Peter accepts. to view the Christmas displays, as CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, Planes, Trains and Automobiles ance in order to permit the construction of Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New She has been involved in assisting Knights at (908) 789-9809 after 4 The well as the progress at the World an approximate 26 feet x 17 feet rear Jersey 07748 many teachers in differentiated learn- p.m. Those making weekend dona- redux is on the road. Trade Center site. Additional sites addition, which is an expansion of a non- NATURE OF SERVICE: Engineering Although the script isn’t an exact will include the Christmas tree at conforming use in the B-3 Zone, at the Services, RR Tie Replacement Wall tions are asked to call first. property located at 1975 Valley Avenue, PUBLIC NOTICE stencil of its iconic model, the ebb Lincoln Center, Tavern On The Green, Project PUBLIC NOTICE Block 1902, Lot 15, contrary to the follow- DURATION: Period ending October 31, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD and flow of Ethan and Peter’s cross- Little Italy, a view of the Chrysler ing section of the Zoning Ordinance: 2011 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD country travail contains an analogous, Building and the Christmas tree at Section 23-6.1a(3) whereby “no non- AMOUNT: Not to exceed $14,500 ORDINANCE 10-22-R NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF farcical speed bump for every inci- conforming use may be expanded.” Rockefeller Center, among other A copy of this resolution and contract AND PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 10-17-R highlights. All interested persons may be present relating to the services are on file and AND PUBLIC HEARING and be heard. An ordinance was introduced by the The tour also will include a stop at available for public inspection in the Mu- Mayor and Council of the Borough of An ordinance was introduced by the PUBLIC NOTICE The file pertaining to this application is in nicipal Clerk’s office. a local eatery. Dessert and coffee or Fanwood on November 9, 2010. Copies of Mayor and Council of the Borough of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Eleanor McGovern this ordinance can be obtained without Fanwood on November 9, 2010. Copies BOARD OF HEALTH soft drink is included in the cost. ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Borough Clerk Plains, and is available for public inspec- cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood of this ordinance can be obtained without Participants may pack a dinner for 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $17.85 Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Notice is hereby given that Board of tion during regular office hours. Health Ordinance 10-09-01 the bus ride. Spaces are limited. Barbara Horev PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, The bus will depart at 5 p.m. from Zoning Board of Adjustment of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours “AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $25.50 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through LISHING A FEE FOR FLU the front of the Westfield Municipal NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF This ordinance amends the Fanwood Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. INNOCULATIONS PROVIDED Building, located at 425 East Broad PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 10-21-R Redevelopment Plan in the Borough of This ordinance amends Chapter 325of TO THE PUBLIC” Street, and return at approximately AND PUBLIC HEARING Fanwood. relating to permitting location of the Fanwood Borough Code regulating IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS certain establishments downtown. recycling in the Borough. Was passed and adopted on second 10:30 p.m. For additional informa- OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY An ordinance was introduced by the This ordinance is scheduled for public This ordinance is scheduled for public and final reading at the Regular Meeting of tion, call the Westfield Recreation PENNSYLVANIA Mayor and Council of the Borough of hearing and adoption on December 14, hearing and adoption on December 14, the Board of Health, Borough of Fanwood, Department at (908) 789-4080. FAMILY DIVISION Fanwood on November 9, 2010. Copies of 2010, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough 2010, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough held on November 4, 2010. this ordinance can be obtained without Colleen M. Huehn, Secretary TRACEE CRAWFORD, Plaintiff Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, cost in the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood New Jersey. New Jersey. Board of Health PUBLIC NOTICE vs. Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $14.79 Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern BOROUGH OF FANWOOD DONALD CALVIN CRAWFORD, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours Borough Clerk Borough Clerk NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF Defendant. of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $21.93 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $21.42 ORDINANCE 10-20-R NO. FD 04-009154-006 Thursday and 7:30 a m. to Noon on Friday. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO DEFEND This ordinance amends Sections 1-9, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY AND CLAIM RIGHTS 67-25 and 184-36 of the Code of the An Amendment to Ordinance No. 09- THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Borough of Fanwood establishing copy SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION 08-R, An Ordinance Creating the Role RESOLUTION 10-11-144 You have been sued in court. If you wish charges for government records. NOTICE OF MEETINGS and Defining the Functions of a Pur- to defend against the claim set forth in the This ordinance is scheduled for public (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) CONTRACTOR: T & M Associates, chasing Agent for the Borough of following pages, you must take prompt hearing and adoption on December 14, *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* Eleven Tindall Road, Middletown, New Fanwood, was introduced and passed on action. You are warned that if you fail to do 2010, at 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Jersey 07748 first reading by the Mayor and Council of so, the case may proceed without you and TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Public Meeting Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NATURE OF SERVICE: Engineering the Borough of Fanwood at a meeting held a decree of divorce or annulment may be New Jersey. DATE OF MEETING: December 9, 2010 Services, Borough Hall Parking Lot Light- on November 10, 2009. Copies of this entered against you for any other claim or Eleanor McGovern ing amendment to Ordinance No. 09-08-R relief requested in these papers by the LOCATION: Administration Building Borough Clerk DURATION: Period ending October 31, can be obtained without cost at the plaintiff or claimant. You may lose money Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $21.93 2011 Fanwood Borough Hall, Municipal Clerk’s or property or other rights important to you, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $17,950 Office, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, including custody or visitation of your chil- PUBLIC NOTICE TIME: 7:30 p.m. A copy of this resolution and contract New Jersey, between the hours of 8 A.M. dren. relating to the services are on file and and 4 P.M., Monday through Friday. When the ground for divorce is indigni- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PURPOSE OF MEETING: Public Meeting Agenda, Personnel Action, and available for public inspection in the Mu- A public hearing on this amendment will ties or irretrievable breakdown of the mar- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT review and discuss Superintendent’s contract. nicipal Clerk’s office. be held on December 8, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. riage, you may request marriage counsel- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will be taken. Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern ing. A list of marriage counselors is avail- Board of Adjustment of the Township of 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $30.60 Borough Clerk Borough Clerk able in the Office of the Prothonotary at: Scotch Plains will hold a public hearing on 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $17.85 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $20.40 1st Floor, City-County Building DECEMBER 2, 2010, at 7:30 pm, Munici- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 414 Grant Street pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Council PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY Chambers to hear the Application for the PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR Interpretation of the Scotch Plains Land NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, Use & Development Ordinances requested PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 12-13, the Borough of ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS LAWYER’S FEES OR EXPENSES BE- by Union Catholic Regional High School, Fanwood will offer the following used police vehicles for sale at public auction. Auction FORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS 1600 Martine Avenue, Block 12401, Lot 1, to take place on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM to Noon (preview 9:00 AM) Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT R-1 Zone pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D- at the Department of Public Works Yard at One Manfra Way, Fanwood, New Jersey, of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, DECEMBER TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. 70b. The High School is a conditional use 07023. 7, 2010 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ at 2:00 o’clock in the YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO in the R-1 Zone. One of the conditions as afternoon or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all Year Make Identification Number Minimum Bid Location YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO appears in Section 23-5c(3) states “no of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names 1999 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W6XX2077897 $500 1 Manfra Way, Fanwood NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR structure is located within 100 feet of a are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of 1999 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W4XX207896 $500 1 Manfra Way, Fanwood TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH street or property line.” municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAHP71W03X216369 $750 1 Manfra Way, Fanwood BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE The Applicant presents the following 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 7th day of December 2010. 1998 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W3WX135989 $750 1 Manfra Way, Fanwood YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIR- questions for interpretation: Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of ING A LAWYER. (1) Are the proposed lighting poles and/ 1. Said sale shall be conducted by the Borough Clerk or by any person so designated municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A or scoreboard structures within the mean- by her. together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE ing of Section 23-5c(3)? 2. Said property is being sold “as is”. rate of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION (2) If the determination regarding ques- 3. Payment is to be made in cash or certified check made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER tion (1) above is in the affirmative, does 4. All prospective purchasers are put on notice to personally inspect the property at the or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PER- Section 23-5c(3) apply only to principal Department of Public Works on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 9:00 AM. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the SONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO structures or does this Section also apply 5. At the Time of said sale, the purchaser shall deposit the entire purchase price with Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. FEE. to accessory structures? the Borough Clerk. If the purchaser fails to take title and possession within ten (10) days At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property Lawyers Referral Service (3) Section 21-5.1 sets forth site plan of the date of purchase, the governing body of the Borough of Fanwood may declare the with interest and costs. Payment must be in the form of cash, certified check or money The Allegheny County Bar Association details. Subparagraph 21 sets forth stan- contract of sale to be terminated and may retain all monies paid there under as liquidated order. 11th Floor Koppers Building dards associated with outdoor lighting. damages, and the Borough may resell said property or pursue such other and further Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act 436 Seventh Avenue These standards appear in the site plan legal and equitable remedies as it may have. If the purchaser fails to take title or (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 review ordinance and not the zoning ordi- possession within said ten (10) days, purchaser will be liable for reasonable storage fees. seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the 412-261-5555 nance. Does proposed lighting that devi- 6. If the title to this property shall prove to be unmarketable, the liability of the Borough municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser Counsel of Record for Plaintiff: ates from these standards require waivers shall be limited to the repayment of the amount of any sums paid by said purchaser to who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. DIANE E. CLARK, ESQUIRE and not variances? the Borough without any further costs, expense, damage, claim against or liability upon In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the PA I.D. #38593 All interested persons may be present the Borough. Tax Collector should be notified immediately. DELTA LAW GROUP, LLC and be heard. The file pertaining to this 7. The Borough of Fanwood reserves the right to reject all bids and shall not be The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: 4099 William Penn Highway application is in the Office of the Board of obligated to accept any bids BLK LOT OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE Suite 404 Adjustment and available for public in- 8. All prospective purchasers are put on notice that no employee, agent, officer, body 03603 31 Zydalis, Dennis 2343 Belvidere Drive $5,938.32 Monroeville, Pennsylvania 15146 spection during regular office hours. or subordinate body has any authority to waive, modify or amend any of the within [email protected] William B. Butler, Esq. conditions of sale. Lori Majeski (412) 963-8857 Attorney for Applicant Pat Hoynes, Purchasing Agent Collector of Taxes 1 T - 11/18/10, The Leader Fee: $56.61 1 T - 11/18/10, The Times Fee: $37.23 2 T - 11/18/10 & 11/25/10, The Times Fee: $126.48 4 T - 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 & 12/2/10, The Times Fee: $124.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 18, 2010 Page 21 WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT Symphony Orchestra’s David Wroe in action ~ Courtesy of Joe Perez Musical Trio Girlyman WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT Returns to Westfield Turkey To Go WESTFIELD – The Coffee With acoustic, Americana, and rock. Conscience Concert Series contin- Girlyman formed in 2001 in Brook- By JAYNE BOOK SALOMON wiches. Pack a big drink and maybe ues its 11th season by presenting the lyn, where the friends shared an apart- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times some chips, and voila, a Thanksgiv- pop-folk group Girlyman at the First ment; their first rehearsal was sched- Thanksgiving, the commemoration United Methodist Church, located at uled for Tuesday, September 11. It of our arrival to this country and a day 1 East Broad Street (corner of North was postponed, but the events of that to reflect on the things for which we Avenue), in Westfield on Saturday, day helped the trio clarify its vision: are grateful, kicks off the entire holi- November 20. Doors will open at “We decided to just have fun and not day season this year on November 7:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 8 take ourselves too seriously,” Mr. 25. Since 1941, the fourth Thursday p.m. Admission is $19 on line and Borofsky said. of the month has been the official $23 at the door. Advance purchase of The Keith Knost Special Needs date to celebrate this most-festive fall tickets is recommended by going to Trust is the beneficiary of this con- holiday. girlyman.eventbrite.com. cert. Keith Knost is a former Summit This year, the Jets have the privi- Doris Muramatsu and Tylan resident who was paralyzed from the lege of also kicking off on Thanks- Greenstein became best friends in chest down in a horrific car accident giving Day. This may be a very excit- second grade. The two met Nate in October 2000. He currently re- Borofsky in college at a talent show, sides at Manor Care in Mountainside, ing event for the Jets and their fans, A manly post-Thanksgiving sandwich Celebrate the Holidays but it certainly complicates my favor- and since then, they have been creat- where he is adjusting to his new life ite holiday plans. ing feast in a sandwich. ing their own unique language of circumstances. For more information I believe, I have mentioned before Wherever you will be celebrating With Westfield Symphony three-part harmony. about Keith Knost and the Trust, go that I live with three avid Jets fans. the holiday this year, enjoy these Informed by 1960s vocal groups to girlyman.eventbrite.com. The good news is that the game against good-old, down-home and easy WESTFIELD – From traditional celebration. This year’s performance, like Simon and Garfunkel and The To learn more, visit the Cincinnati Bengals doesn’t begin Thanksgiving recipes. to pops, choral favorites to musical- “The Great American Songbook,” Mamas and the Papas, and infused coffeewithconscience.org or call the until 8 p.m. The bad news is that for theater classics, this season of promises a superb revue of American with years of classical and jazz train- concert hotline at (908) 412-9105 or the first time I can remember, the GRANDMA’S EASY Westfield Symphony Orchestra musical-theater classics presented in ing, Girlyman’s songs are a dance of send an e-mail to [email protected]. game impacts the timing of our holi- (WSO) concerts will fill the whole glorious symphonic splendor. melody and suspensions – a blend of Volunteers are always appreciated. day feast. COLE SLAW* family with holiday cheer. This year’s lineup reads like a One of my sons actually wanted In addition to the now-renowned “Who’s Who” of the best of Ameri- the family to have a Thanksgiving INGREDIENTS New Year’s Eve celebration, on Sat- can musical-theater composers and 1 medium head cabbage, shredded or 1 bag urday, December 4, at 8 p.m. the again features renowned guest vocal- dinner in the parking lot of the New (16 ounces) shredded cabbage Meadowlands Stadium, tailgate- 2 medium carrots, grated WSO will present a brand-new holi- ists direct from the Broadway stage. style. He was dead serious. That idea 1 green pepper, grated day concert guaranteed to make the The New Year’s Eve sellout concert was, of course, immediately 1 teaspoon Kosher salt season merry. Attendees can join will take place in the newly ½ cup sugar Maestro David Wroe and WSO mu- refurbished Westfield High School squashed. However, the compromise ½ cup Hellman’s mayonnaise is the dinner will be served early in 1 teaspoon white vinegar sicians at the Presbyterian Church in auditorium, located at 550 Dorian the afternoon this year to allow my Westfield for “Home for the Holi- Road in Westfield, and will finish at PROCEDURE days,” a family festival of traditional approximately 9 p.m. Tickets in fans the opportunity to enjoy a Put the shredded cabbage in a Thanksgiving tailgate party at the and contemporary songs and music, advance are $35 for general admission large bowl. Add the carrots and green sing-a-longs and more. and $65 for preferred seating. stadium. peppers. Add the salt, sugar, mayon- Accordingly, leftover turkey and Tickets prices range from $25 to Tickets for both concerts may be naise and vinegar. Toss and serve. $70 for adults, and there is a special purchased directly from the WSO by trimmings will be on the menu for the Yield: 6 servings parking-lot gala. After the dinner is discount price of only $10 for stu- calling (908) 232-9400 or visiting *This coleslaw recipe is still the dents in grades K-12. the office at 224 East Broad Street. digested and naps are taken, giant best. sandwiches will get packed to snack On Friday, December 31, at 7 p.m., Tickets are also available from The on before kick-off time. SHORTCUT the fully professional WSO again Town Bookstore in Westfield, and On Wednesday, the 24th, I will presents its New Year’s Eve musical Martin Jewelers in Cranford. leave my kitchen only to go to Panera. STUFFING We are so lucky to have one of these INGREDIENTS NJWA Concert Band bakeries/restaurants right here in 1 bag (14 ounce) stuffing* SHOWING OFF THEIR TECHNIQUES…Helen Frees, left, Art teacher at Westfield. 1 egg Edison Intermediate School, and Alison Hooper-Korkuch, right, art teacher at Their specialty, delicious baked 2 tablespoons butter the McKinley and Lincoln Schools, display their creative techniques at the breads, are the biggest I have ever 1 cup chicken broth To Play at Lady of Lourdes presentation of Kanzashi Fabric Folding, a class the teachers team-taught for the Art Educators of New Jersey annual conference in Somerset. The two art come across. I will pick up one of the PROCEDURE MOUNTAINSIDE – On Sunday, John Ondrey, the organist and adult educators also worked together to demonstrate a second hands-on workshop several varieties of these huge breads Prepare stuffing according to the November 21, at 2 p.m., the New choir director at Our Lady of Lourdes inspired by the artist Louise Nevelson. The final product of the second lesson, and have it thickly cut. The choice package directions. Spread the stuff- Jersey Workshop for the Arts Church, as well as band director at titled Rainbow Wall Assemblages, is on permanent display in the front hallway depends on my mood. Should I buy ing on the bottom of a large roasting (NJWA) Concert Band, under the Kenilworth’s David Brearley High of the Lincoln School at 728 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. the semolina or the whole wheat. pan. Place the turkey on top. Pour the direction of conductor Howard School, will be featured as guest After dinner on Thanksgiving Day, chicken broth over the turkey.** Toplansky, will perform a fall con- conductor while the concert band as we clean up, I will create a large, Cover and roast 15 minutes per pound cert at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, performs “Toccata for Band” by the Crescent Society Presents unusual and hearty sandwich for the of turkey. Remove the turkey and located at 300 Central Avenue in American band composer Frank guys. First, I will lay a generous spoon the stuffing into a large bowl. Mountainside. Erickson and “Dedicatory Overture” portion of turkey (of course) on a Serve. This is the second of a four-con- by Clifton Williams. Two Versions of Magnificat slice of the bread. *Any brand of stuffing will suffice. cert series for the 2010-2011 con- The concert will also offer “Dill PLAINFIELD – The Crescent Cho- angel that she will bear Jesus, the Next, stuffing followed by cole- ** Since the stuffing is full of the cert season. The event is open to the Pickles,” a ragtime feature and “La ral Society will present two versions “Son of the most high,” offers praise slaw and then top it all off with gravy. fat drippings from the turkey, this is public, and admission is $10 per Comparsita” by Rodriguez. Several of the Magnificat, written two centu- to God that begins, “My soul magni- Put a slice of hunky bread on top, and not a low-calorie recipe, but it is person. marches will also be performed on ries apart, on Sunday, November 21, fies the Lord,” which in Latin is wrap. No cutting these man sand- incredibly good. “We are delighted to be invited this program, which includes “Nos- at 3 p.m. in the Crescent Avenue “Magnificat anima mea Dominum.” back to play at Our talgia for the Moth- Presbyterian Church, located at the The Magnificat text has been set to Lady of Lourdes erland” by the Rus- corner of Crescent Avenue and Sev- music countless times, dating back to Comedian Marino Comes Church. Our mu- sian composer enth Street in Plainfield. The concert the Renaissance. Most of these are sical selections Trofimov and is the second of this season’s Cres- relative short and meant to be in- are geared to “Royal Welch cent Concerts Series. cluded in religious services. But a Home for Special Benefit please a variety of Fusiliers” by John Conducted by Ronald Thayer, small number, such as the two to be SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains cials when I was 16. and I’m still musical tastes, Philip Sousa. music director at the Crescent Av- heard on Saturday, are performed to- native Mike Marino will bring his doing them.” and range from “Royal Welch enue Church, the chorus and soloists, day as part of a concert. “New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy” At Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Renaissance to Fusiliers” was accompanied by nine strings and or- Tickets at $20 ($15 for seniors and act to the Italian-American Hall in School, he performed in Repertory Ragtime favor- composed in gan, will offer J.S. Bach’s Magnificat $5 for students) may be purchased at The NJWA Concert Band, pictured Scotch Plains at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Theater and was a drummer for the ites,” said Mr. above, will perform at Our Lady of memory of the as- in D major and Alan Hovhannes’s the door. November 27. Moonglowers jazz ensemble and the Toplansky. Lourdes Church on November 21, this sociation of the Magnificat. Handicap access, bathrooms and Mr. Marino lives in Los Angeles high school marching band. The Overture to Sunday. U.S. Marines with The text for these works is drawn large-print programs are available. now, but he never misses an oppor- “If there was a drum, I banged on “Zampa” by Louis the Second Battal- from the Gospel of Luke, I: 46—55. For enquiries, call (908) 756- tunity to come home to New Jersey. it,” said Mr. Marino. Herold, Highlights from “Gigi” by ion of the Royal Welch Fusiliers dur- Mary, having been informed by an 2468. His parents still live in the house he “Mr. [Vincent] Turturiello was our Lerner and Lowe and “Marche ing the 1900 Boxer Rebellion in China. grew up in, just down the road from new band director my senior year, Triomphale” by Berlioz will be the Rounding out this concert will be “Pre- the Italian-American Club. and he asked me to lead the drum main selections on the first half of lude and Fugue in F minor” by Bach, Mother Seton to Present “I was always in the limelight squad,” he continued. “All these the program. “Caprice for Band” by Havlicek and when I was a kid,” Mr. Marino re- years later, Mr. ‘T’ saw me perform “Gold and Silver Waltzes” by “Mr. Sandman” by Pat Ballard. called over the phone from Holly- at a comedy club in New Jersey and Franz Lehar will also be featured on For further information about the Wizard of Oz Nov. 19-21 wood, where he was taping a show asked me after the show if I would this program. Lehar was the succes- concert or to learn how to become a CLARK – Students at Mother Se- Oz. with fellow comedian Tom Arnold come home to do a benefit for the sor to Johann Strauss as the premier member of the NJWA Concert Band, ton Regional High School will per- The play will be performed under at The Laugh Factory. kids. So I called my older brother, composer of the Austro-Hungarian call (908) 789-9696 or e-mail at form in the school’s annual musical, the direction of Margaret Hak. Sister “I got into the Screen Actors Guild Paul, and he agreed to bring his band Empire. [email protected]. The Wizard of Oz, on Friday and Sat- Theo Furniss will serve as the play at age 4 and started doing commer- for the Thanksgiving weekend urday, November 19 and 20, at 7:30 coordinator. Music will be under the show.” p.m. and on Sunday, November 21, at direction of Lucille Obie, and Megan Mr. Marino’s New Jersey roots Local Artist Takes Three 2 p.m. All performances will be held Ferentinos is in charge of choreogra- Author Helps People inspire the standup material he de- in the school’s auditorium. phy. Carol Henderson, faculty mem- livers to audiences all over the world. Hannah Clark, a sophomore from ber at Mother Seton, is in charge of Learn to ‘Be Happy’ He has one of the most popular clips Prizes with One Piece Scotch Plains, is cast in the lead role of costumes. Set design is under the di- WESTFIELD – The Town Book on YouTube, with over 1.9 million WESTFIELD – In May, Bruce Long deliberation, Mr. Long’s piece won Dorothy. Following her down the yel- rection of Janet Murphy and Jack Store in Westfield will host a meet views. He just finished filming a of Westfield entered his segmented second place in the Non-Pro Craft low brick road will be Soley Estevas, Duffy. and greet with Westfield resident yet-to-be released movie, Ordinary woodturning piece into the ninth an- category. An awards ceremony was a senior from Avenel, as The Friendly Stage managers for the show in- Josie Varga, author of the inspira- Average Guys. His 2011 comedy tour nual “National Arts Program and Ex- held late last month. Lion, Sarah Derderian, a senior from clude sophomores Juliana Balabusta tional book “Make Up Your Mind to will take him across the country and hibit for Union County Employees The work is comprised of hundreds East Brunswick, as The Scarecrow of Linden, Vivian Cao of Colonia, Be Happy,” on November 20, from 2 around the world to England, Aus- and Their Families.” of pieces of wood of different species and Lauren Mateo, a senior from Iselin, Miah Simmons of Plainfield, and to 4 p.m. tralia and Dubai. He took first place in the Amateur precision-cut into segments and glued as The Tin Man. sophomores Carla Souza and Jackie This book is not about teaching His last HBO special was in 2006, Craft category. He is eligible since his together to form rings. The rings are Takisha Pierre of Irvington will Stiles and freshman Breanna Barrett, people how to be happy; it is about and he hopes to do another HBO wife, Paula, works in the county’s then stacked and glued together to portray The Wicked Witch of the West all from Rahway. what one’s soul already knows to be special in 2011. Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- form an original geometric design. and Katherine Newton of Middlesex Ticket prices on Friday are $10 for true. Ms. Varga grew up with a dis- “This one I would love to film at fairs. The stacked formation is then turned is cast as Glinda, The Good Witch. general admission and $8 for children ability that often left her self-confi- the high school,” said Mr. Marino. “I Next in line was the “2010 Union on a lathe to its final form. Sanding Catherine Serzan, a sophomore from and senior citizens. On Saturday, all dence floundering, and she shares the would call it, ‘Mike Marino – Fi- County Senior Art Show” in June, and finishing complete the work. Westfield, will portray Aunt Em and tickets will be $10. For Sunday’s per- secret to staying positive and happy. nally Out of Detention.’” where he entered the same piece and Mr. Long is an amateur woodworker, Ryan Durkin is cast as Uncle Henry. formance, general admission will be In addition to her book writing, Tickets to Mr. Marino’s homecom- received first place in the 3D Craft specializing in woodturning on the Paul Rosato of Woodbridge is cast as $10, while the cost for children and she has completed several medical ing event in Scotch Plains, to include category. lathe. He is a member of the New Professor Marvel and The Wizard of senior citizens will be $5. treatments that were broadcast for special musical guests The Paul Marino All first-place winners in the County Jersey Woodturners and their parent reality television, including a televi- Band and 33 and a Third, cost $30. All Senior Art Show are automatically organization, the American Associa- sion series for her book, “Visits from proceeds benefit the Scotch Plains- entered into the “State Senior Art tion of Woodturners. He is also a mem- Heaven.” A creative thinker, she is Fanwood Music Department and the Show,” held this year in East Windsor. ber of the Westfield Art Association. the holder of two patents. She lives Italian-American Club. The hall is lo- Entries were submitted from all but For information on any of these orga- in Westfield with her husband and cated at 1976 Valley Avenue in Scotch six counties in the state. Judging took nizations, call him at (908) 654-1874 two daughters. For more informa- Plains. To learn more or to purchase place in September, and after much or (908) 461-1548. tion about the author, visit tickets, call (908) 322-6533 or e-mail josievarga.com. [email protected]. People Where Imagination Leads to Discovery The Town Book Store is located at can also buy tickets directly every 270 East Broad Street in Westfield Monday and Wednesday, between 7:30 (corner of East Broad and Elmer and 8:30 p.m., in the Scotch Plains- Streets). To learn more, call (908) Fanwood High School lobby, located 233-3535. at 667 Westfield Road. For Kids For A fun filled interactive art workshop experience FALL SESSION STILL FORMING Pre-K, Children, Teens & Adults All Levels Welcome Ask About Our High School Portfolio Class 500 North Avenue East, Westfield (908) 654-5663 Page 22 Thursday, November 18, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Temple Audience Feels Like Part Of the Performance at Mostly Music By BARBARA THOMSON famed oboist Leon Goossens, it won most continuous rapid passagework Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the young composer praise for its led into a substantial Theme and Ani Kafavian, violin; Paul construction and originality. Variations, and finally a rondo Fi- Neubauer, viola; Carter Brey, cello; The work has a formal intricacy nale with hints of a Hungarian folk Liang Wang, oboe; Mozart, Oboe that fascinates analysts, but is not dance. Quartet in F Major; Britten, Phan- readily heard by the listener. Suffice Each of the works was preceded by tasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings; it to say that there is a lot of dis- informal, often light-hearted remarks von Dohnanyi, Serenade in C Major jointed scurrying in the strings while by the performers. This established Courtesy of the film-makers and Thomas S. Fortunato for String Trio; Temple Emanu-El, the oboe sails along above it, some- just the right atmosphere for cham- WHOM WOULD YOU CHOOSE?... Two Scotch Plains residents premiered a short film at Westfield’s Rialto Theatre, last Westfield. November 14, 7:30 p.m. times joining in, sometimes remain- ber music, which is a more intimate, Thursday. Choose, which was hosted by the Summit chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, focuses on * * * ing aloof. A more lyrical middle personal form than orchestral music. a husband’s decision of either treating his comatose wife, who has developed a brain tumor, immediately and possibly killing A large crowd was in attendance section with strings alone eventu- The size of the room is important, the couple’s unborn child or letting her condition deteriorate irreversibly until the baby can be saved. Above, from left to at Sunday’s “Mostly Music” con- ally returns to the opening ideas, and too, as the intimacy of small en- right, are: Deborah Twiss ("Terri"), Carter Roy ("Jonah"), Stephanie Yuhas (assistant producer), Christine Bothelo cert. This New York chamber music the work closes with the same pas- sembles can be lost in large concert (producer and Scotch Plains resident) and Robbie Bryan (writer/director and husband of Ms. Bothelo). Pictured at left in group has been performing together sage with which it began. The work halls. Temple Emanu-El’s sanctuary the screen shot, Jonah reflects in a bathroom mirror as he thinks about his impending decision. for many years, usually with co- is intelligent and edgy, but not really is just the right size for music of this directors Ani Kafavian and Carter heart-warming. type, with the audience being close Brey joined by musical friends. The concert concluded with Ernst enough to the stage to see the interac- Choose Focuses on a Decision Sunday’s program featured music von Dohnányi’s Serenade in C Ma- tion between the players and feel a for oboe and string trio, and was a jor for String Trio. (The name part of the performance. chance to hear some less-known rep- Dohnányi is well known to contem- Throughout the concert, it was a ertoire. porary listeners, as the composer’s pleasure to watch how experienced No One Should Have to Make Mozart’s Oboe Quartet (this term grandson, Christoph von Dohnányi, chamber musicians of this caliber By THOMAS S. FORTUNATO leaving Jonah to make the decision to prayer at the hospital’s chapel, being does not mean four oboes, just four was conductor of the Cleveland Or- follow each other’s subtle cues to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times treat Terri immediately and possibly called by a nurse telling him it is time to players, one of whom is an oboist) chestra for many years.) Ernst was a stay together. Lacking a conductor, WESTFIELD – Last Thursday, kill the baby, or let Terri’s condition make his decision. Even though was written for his good friend Hungarian pianist, composer and they must make constant eye contact Scotch Plains filmmakers Robbie Bryan deteriorate irreversibly until the baby throughout the movie the audience is Friedrich Ramm, a virtuoso player conductor of great repute in his na- and watch each other’s body lan- and Christine Botelho premiered their can be saved. being hinted at what Jonah’s choice is who was principal oboist in the tive land. He ran afoul of the Fas- guage intently, breathing together as latest short film, Choose, at the Rialto Since the movie is short, Mr. Bryan going to be, Mr. Bryan never actually Munich orchestra. The oboe in the cists in his early years (disbanding one organism. All four of these per- Theater in Westfield, hosted by the took an interesting approach to tell the reveals what Jonah chooses, instead 18th Century was a much more rudi- the Budapest Philharmonic rather formers are terrific musicians at the Summit chapter of the Susan G. Komen story without wasting any time; the opting for viewers to make up their mentary instrument than now, as than fire its Jewish members) and top of their game – wonderful intona- Breast Cancer Foundation. movie starts off at the climax, with own conclusions at the end of the movie. modern oboes have many improve- later the Communists after World tion, beautiful sound, rhythmic vital- The movie was written and directed Terri being wheeled into a hospital “I just wish I had $5 million to give ments, which have made them easier War II, eventually moving to the ity and precision. Westfield is fortu- by Mr. Bryan, produced by his wife and unconscious on a stretcher with Jonah [Bryan and Botelho] right now so they to play. Even by today’s standards, United States to teach at Florida nate to have this series, and I look first-time producer, Ms. Bothelo, and following her every step of the way. can expand [Choose],” Ms. Twiss said. this is a difficult work; on the oboe State University. forward to their upcoming perfor- was dedicated to Mr. Bryan’s college From there, the movie flashes back “I want to know more about [Terri’s] Ramm used, it was even harder. His Serenade is in five movements mances. friend, Liza Ringer-Chance, who and forth between the present and key dad; I want to know more about Terri Mozart was clearly challenging his of varying lengths – some quite short, passed away earlier this year from ova- moments in the course of Terri’s preg- and her husband, and what their whole friend; the work is, in essence, an several more substantial. The sec- Correction rian cancer. nancy, including when the couple first relationship is.” oboe concerto with string trio ac- ond movement, Romanza, gave a In an article highlighting the “I’m more proud of this than any- learns of the brain tumor, Terri reveal- Following Thursday’s screening in companiment. chance for the wonderful violist, Paul artwork of Westfield artist and thing I’ve ever made,” Mr. Bryan an- ing to her girlfriends that she is preg- Westfield, Choose will return to the Liang Wang, principal oboist of Neubauer, to exploit the dark reso- psychologist Gail Winbury, last nounced before the movie screened. nant and a heated religious debate be- editing room for some last-minute pol- the New York Philharmonic, rose to nance of this under-appreciated in- week, her name was misspelled in This movie was a first for the couple tween Terri’s Catholic parents and Jonah ishing before it is scheduled to make its the occasion splendidly with a warm, strument with long lines and lush the headline. We regret the error. due to its compactness, only 20 min- about what to do about this situation. way across the country on the film rich tone that never got thin or sonorities. A lively Scherzo of al- utes in length. The movie ends with Jonah, deep in festival circuit. screechy, even in the highest ranges “Christie [Botelho] and I have only of the instrument. Particularly lovely made features up until now,” he ex- was the Adagio slow movement, a Emerald Trio Wins Honors plained. florid, melancholy aria over a simple The movie centers on the character string background. In the lively fi- Jonah, played by Carter Roy, a man nale, Rondeau:Allegro, Ms. Wang At Continuo Competition whose wife, Terri, develops an aggres- wowed the audience with his prodi- AREA – The Emerald Trio – com- cording and concert artists while per- sive brain tumor during the 21st week gious technique, running up and prising Karen Bogardus, flute, Or- forming diverse and varied styles from of pregnancy. down the range of the instrument lando Wells, violin, and James Mat- Bach to cabaret and Broadway to At first, Terri, played by Deborah with great speed and dexterity. thew Castle, piano and composer – hip-hop and jazz. Twiss, declines to be treated until after Mozart would have been proud. impressed the Their love of her unborn child is capable of surviv- “Picnic in the Rain,” The first half of the program con- judges with Mr. classical and con- ing outside the womb, but she falls into Paul Pinkman, 2009. Installation view, cluded with Benjamin Britten’s Castle’s original temporary cham- a coma before that point is reached, mixed media with sound Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and composition, ber music was the Strings. The work is Britten’s opus Sonatina, Op.2, at common interest, WF’s Alexander Presents 2, written while he was a 19-year- a recent Continuo and from there, old student at the Royal College of Arts Competition. the trio was born. Concert This Sunday Music in London. It is an interesting The trio has been The Young Art- WESTFIELD – Westfield resident note that the British compositional a dream realized for ist winner was an- Flora Alexander will present a flute scene in the early part of the 20th Ms. Bogardus and nounced at the and piano concert on Sunday, No- century is rife with “Phantasies.” A Mr. Wells. The mar- Continuo Arts vember 21, at 3 p.m. at the First wealthy amateur musician, W.W. ried couple had Karen Bogardus, Orlando Wells, Mat- Making Musical Congregation Church, located at 125 Cobbett, had established a presti- been searching for thew Castle Dreams Come Elmer Street in Westfield. NAG’s Work Does Not gious competition for single-move- years for a third person with whom to True Gala in mid-October, following Ms. Alexander will be playing five ment chamber music Phantasies, and form a chamber ensemble. performances throughout the evening classical works on flute, accompa- composers wrote Phantasy after Several years ago, they met Mr. by all finalists who were competing nied by pianist Mary Beth McFall. Irritate Visual-Art Fans Phantasy in pursuit of the annual Castle and realized they had found for a chance to make their debut in Both musicians were featured at this By MARYLOU MORANO Dreyer takes her inspiration from the Cobbett Prize. Britten won it in 1932 the perfect fit, both musically and Carnegie Hall with the Continuo Arts past Wednesday’s Westfield Musical Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times willow tree. for his Phantasy String Quartet, and personally. Individually, the mem- Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra. Club concert. The November 21 pro- AREA – The New Art Group (NAG), She exhibited several somber-col- later the same year wrote his Oboe bers of the Emerald Trio wear many The artist finalists were soprano gram will feature works by Aaron six professional artists whose work rep- ored works featuring postage-stamp- Phantasy. It did not win the prize, different hats in their musical ca- Nina Berman, violinist Amy Zhang, Copland, Georges Bizet, Phillippe resents a wide range of visual arts sized photographs within a larger artis- but as performed on the BBC by reers: actor, director, composer, re- soprano Rhie Yungee, mezzo-soprano Gaubert, Béla Bartók and Ian Clarke. expression, recently exhibited “Imagi- tic framework. Clare Maloney, pianist Pham Hoang, Ms. Alexander graduated recently nary Landscapes,” an art show with the Jim Fuess’s abstract paintings are soprano Allison Linker, The Argos from the University of Michigan, theme of landscape as metaphor. full of color and life. Piano Trio, mezzo-soprano Sarah where she studied music education The exhibit, which was held in the One of his pieces, “Worm Wars 1,” is Kraus and The Emerald Trio. Origi- and flute performance under master Les Malamut Gallery in the now part of a series of paint- CHRISTOFFERS nally numbering more than 200, the flutist Amy Porter. Ms. Alexander is Union Public Library, stepped ings depicting relationships Established 1976 artists came from as far away as currently the director of bands and out of the ordinary use of land- between worms in conflict Canada and abroad. choruses at Carl H. Kumpf Middle scape as artistic subject and with each other. The evening was topped off by a School in Clark. employed it, instead, as alle- Several of his works were 860 Mountain Avenue surprise appearance by DESTINO, Ms. McFall has accompanied many gory for the human condition. untitled at the time of the ex- the Canadian tenor trio that sang for musicians, including those from the Westfield artist Francesca hibit. Mountainside NJ 07092 the Beijing Olympics, and last spring, Choral Art Society of New Jersey, the Azzara, well known for en- “Sometimes, the titles come 908-233-0500 appeared at Carnegie Hall in “The Summit Playhouse, the Westfield caustic paintings, exhibited before the work is even fin- Sounds of Music” concert with Community Players and the Musical mixed-media works that were Jim Fuess ~ Running Egg ished; sometimes, much later,” Continuo Arts under the baton of Club of Westfield. autobiographical. he explained. Candace Wicke. The November 21 concert is open One such painting, “Pink Moon Ris- Among Susan Ahlstrom’s exhibited Continuo Arts offers an to the public. There is a suggested ing,” was an energetic representation work was “Tree of Life, a Study after Christmas has arrived at Christoffers intergenerational choral music pro- donation of $10 for adults and $5 for of “places [Ms. Azzara] has visited but Klimt,” which was created from deli- ANNUAL gram for ages 6 to past 60 and a students and seniors. A reception fea- never seen.” cately flattened slabs of clay, hand Summer Musical Theater Conserva- turing light refreshments will follow Joan Dreyer’s work often embraces formed, fired and mounted on a painted tory. For more information, call (908) the performance. All are welcome to the emotional landscape of grief and board. 50% OFFCome SALE see the magic 264-5324 or visit continuoarts.com. stay and meet the performers. loss. 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NEW YEAR’S EVE • Friday, December 31, 2010 at 7.00pm Westfield High School, Westfield, NJ THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK Ring in the New Year with musical theater classics featuring stars direct from the Broadway stage ADVANCE TICKETS $65 and $35 MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! CALL 908-232-9400 FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: WWW.WESTFIELDSYMPHONY.ORG VISIT US ON FACEBOOK