Westfield Leader for a Board of Education Election, the BOE’S Buildings and Grounds WESTFIELD – on Monday Which Are Typically Held in April

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 27, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS WF Voters Say ‘No’ to Combined Turf Field, Roof Repair Bond By LAUREN S. BARR special election, and was also high Mattessich said that he expected Specially Written for The Westfield Leader for a board of education election, the BOE’s buildings and grounds WESTFIELD – On Monday which are typically held in April. committee to meet within a week’s night, the Westfield Board of Edu- The issue of the lit turf field at time, and that the district “still cation heard a resounding “no” as WHS was hotly contested by resi- need[s] the roofs.” He also said that the voters turned down the $16.9- dents in the weeks leading up to the the board would likely look at a million bond referendum which vote, prompting many letters to the way to repair everything over time, would have repaired roofs at every editor, Internet forum comments and and would take the condition of school in the district and built a new lawn signs both for and against the each individual roof into consider- lit turf field at Westfield High School project. ation in terms of prioritizing (WHS). The final vote, including Superintendent Margaret Dolan projects. Though he did note, “We absentee ballots, was 3,874 to 1,508. said, “The voters spoke tonight and heard more comments on the turf The bond referendum was defeated we’re listening.” She added that she field than we did on the roofs.” in all of Westfield’s 25 voting dis- would work to “chart a new course In a press release handed out im- tricts. to address the issues that exist within mediately following the vote, Mr. Officials remarked that the 25 the district.” Mattessich thanked the voters of percent voter turnout was high for a Board President Richard Westfield who voted, attended meetings and communicated with the board. He also said, “Thank you to those who did acknowledge that our proposals for improving our facilities for the children of Westfield were worthwhile.” It was then handwritten at the bottom of the press release, “The results of this referendum will obviously weigh heavily on our thinking.” Seven members of the BOE were at town hall on Monday night as the votes Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader FLIPPING OUT...This little girl does flips on the bungee jumping ride offered at the annual Festifall held in downtown were tallied, and they remained behind Westfield on Sunday. closed doors for approximately 15 minutes after the results were in with Su- perintendent Dolan and Athletic Direc- tor Sandra Mamary. When asked by RVSA Hears Presentation On The Westfield Leader what the board was doing behind closed doors, Presi- dent Mattessich said that the board, “Sat around talking about nothing,” Planned Basic Costs for Repairs and likened it to them all going out to By WAYNE BAKER The bulk of last Thursday’s meet- problems proactively, the RVSA dinner. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing was spent by the commissioners could, if Camden’s experience is any Board members did not comment to RAHWAY – The board of com- listening to a presentation by David indicator, save about 30 percent on Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader the press as they were exiting the con- missioners of the Rahway Valley Sew- Zimmer, executive director of the New its operating budget, Mr. Zimmer said. FALL BOUNTY... A vendor at the Westfield Farmers’ Market creates a colorful ference room, with member Mitch erage Authority (RVSA) last Thurs- Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Funding for these efforts is ex- display using fall’s bountiful harvest last Saturday. The farmers’ market is held Slater saying he was told not to com- day heard a presentation describing Trust (NJEIT). The idea of the pro- pected to come primarily from the in the south side train station parking lot Saturdays through the end of October. ment. how it might be able to reduce oper- gram is that major repairs or replace- savings, which were the result of The earliest the board could put an- ating costs by using benefits of a ments can be performed at far less refinancing many of the RVSA’s other question on the ballot would be refinance of its bonds. Also, the board cost than emergency work. Typically, bonds. The bonds were refinanced at Contract for GW AFC December. heard about a development in the the savings are between two-thirds two rates; some were taxable bonds See vote results on page 17. Passaic River litigation case. and four-fifths of emergency costs. paying 2.33 percent, while others Completed; Tax Appeals Told This means that by approaching these CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 By CHRISTINA M. HINKE the NJ Transit underpass on Center County Installation of Solar Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Street was permanent and not por- GARWOOD – The contract for the table, which could cause the state to borough’s Athletic Field Complex not approve the grant. The area floods Panels Nearly Complete (AFC) has been completed and should in heavy rain storms. By PAUL J. PEYTON BOE building; Morris-Union Joint be approved by the end of the week Ms. Todisco said the council could Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Commission (MUJC): MUJC Trans- and signed next week, Borough At- either wait for the state’s final ap- COUNTY – Towns, school boards, portation Department; New Provi- torney Joseph Triarsi said at the Tues- proval at the end of October or add on Union County College (UCC) and dence Board of Education: New day night’s borough council meet- additional funding to the bond ordi- Union County Vocational-Technical Providence High School and Alan W. ing. nance. The council and mayor made Schools (UCVTS) are expected to Roberts School; Roselle BOE: Mr. Triarsi also said there were 10 no comment. save $251,000 in energy costs in the Charles Grace Wilday School; “significant” commercial properties, Borough Engineer Don Guarriello first year of the county’s renewable Roselle Park BOE: Roselle Park High including Home Depot and The Lofts, said the drainage on Willow Avenue energy program and $4.9 million over School, Roselle Park Middle School, owned by seven property owners who will begin at the end of the week and the next 15 years, Union County Im- Sherman Elementary School and EJF have appealed their property taxes. said it would take about two to three provement Authority (UCIA) Execu- Aldene Elementary School. He said the borough would need to weeks for it to be completed. tive Director Charlotte DeFilippo re- Town participants are: Township of hire an appraiser because the appeals The NJ Transit Village Study is ported to the Board of Chosen Free- Cranford: Cranford Community Cen- are being actively litigated, and each “slowly” moving along, Mayor holders last Thursday. The UCIA ter and Cranford Public Library; City appraisal would cost the borough Patricia Quattrocchi said. The bor- developed the program for the county of Rahway: Department of Public between $1,000 and $3,000. ough is waiting on a final report on and local governement units. Works (DPW); City of Linden: Senior A bond ordinance for capital items the community walkability study, she Through its contractor, Tioga En- Center, Public Library, DPW, munici- was omitted from the council agenda said. ergy, Inc., solar panels have been pal parking garages and Memorial Tuesday because “there was a bump Some residents, borough represen- installed in most of the 31 facilities in Field complex, and Plainfield DPW. in the road,” Council Finance Com- tatives and agents from a variety of 15 participating towns and school County installations include UCC, Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader mittee Chairwoman Sara Todisco outside organizations recently toured districts, as well as UCC and UCVTS. Cranford campus; and the UCVTS in ADDRESSING CAPITAL NEEDS...David Zimmer, executive director of the said. A $42,000 state grant for the the borough in a walkable workshop, Jonathan Williams, UCIA general Scotch Plains, where solar panels have New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, right, addresses the Rahway police department had stated incor- said Kathy Villagio, the borough’s counsel, said solar panels have been been installed at West Hall, Baxel Hall, Valley Sewerage Authority's Board of Commissioners on Thursday night. Watch- ing the presentation pictured, from left to right, are: Randall Hering of Rahway, rectly that the generator needed for CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 installed at all buildings included in Bistocchi Hall and Mancuso Hall. the program with the exception of “I want to make it very clear that Allen Chin of Westfield and Frank Mazzarella of Clark. Roselle Borough Hall, where panels the program financing included re- are to be installed this week, and in imbursement by Tioga, the people Student Asks for CF Crossing Berkeley Heights schools, which just that are doing the program, and that received final inspection prior to in- absolutely no tax dollars from our stallation of solar at those schools. residents, our municipalities, those Guards to Be Re-Hired Panels are being installed at Gover- governing units, or the County of By FRED T. ROSSI student at Brookside Place School, nor Livingston High School and Union were used. Everything was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Woodruff Elementary School, both reimbursed by Tioga per the original read a petition she said had been in Berkeley Heights. agreement,” Ms. DeFilippo said. CRANFORD – The township signed by students and parents ask- “All the other installations are com- Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella committee will consider whether ing that the guards be returned to plete and are generating electricity at asked if other towns and school boards there is adequate funding available their posts on Brookside Place at the present time,” Mr. Williams said. would have the opportunity to join to restore two crossing guards to Orchard Street and at Gallows Hill He said program participants pur- the program. their posts near Brookside Place Road. Miss McCaffrey said students chase their electricity from Tioga at a “If there is enough interest, Free- School. The guards were among 14 her age had been looking forward reduced rate from what they would holder Mirabella, we would be happy whose positions were eliminated to walking to and from their homes pay Public Service Electric & Gas to do a second round,” Ms. DeFilippo due to municipal budget cuts. to school in order to “help us gain Co. (PSE&G) or another power com- said, noting that other towns and At Tuesday’s business meeting, independence for middle school.” pany. school districts did not have the capi- Katherine McCaffrey, a fifth-grade CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 School districts participating in the tal dollars to have stabilized roofs program are: Winfield Board of Edu- where solar panels could be installed. PAGE INDEX cation (BOE): Winfield Township “I think we were certainly on the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 School; Garwood Board of Educa- cutting edge of counties offering this Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader tion (BOE): Lincoln School; Hillside program to municipalities. It’s a per- Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-18 ALL IN THE FAMILY...The McGinley brothers are inducted into the Westfield Board of Education: Hillside High fect reason for us to pull the munici- Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 17 Hall of Fame at the Westfield Hall of Fame induction ceremony held at Echo School, Calvin Coolidge School and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Lake Country Club last Wednesday night. Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20

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CADILLAC CRONIES...Local residents hit the car show circuit in Clark with Photo courtesy of Bob Cozzolina LOCKS AND DAMS…Bob Cozzolina enjoys The Westfield Leader by the their Cadillacs and The Westfield Leader. Pictured, from left to right, are: Greg BONJOUR...Thirteen students from the Amiens School of Management, located and June Roser of Fanwood, Arnie Civins of Scotch Plains and John Quattrocchi Panama Canal showing the Miraflores Locks and ships going from the Pacific to one hour north of Paris in Amiens, France in the region of Picardie, met with the Atlantic Ocean. About 30 to 40 ships use the canal in a 24-hour period. of Garwood. Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky on September 20. All are studying at Kean University to improve their command of written and conversational English during the fall semester. They also have been accepted to intern at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., in the spring of 2013. During their stay in Westfield they Cranford Council also met with Didier and CJ from Chez Catherine. RSVA Hears Presentation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But the absence of crossing guards at ning or zoning boards. He said the were tax-exempt bonds paying 1.80 able to execute the program from exist- the busy intersections has given their move was necessitated by “some- percent. The two rates permit a por- ing financing, thus saving RVSA the parents pause in allowing children to thing that should not have fallen be- Garwood Council tion of the money to be used by RVSA costs associated with new financing. walk by themselves. tween the cracks, falling between the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for the public-private partnership cur- The Passaic River Litigation, offi- Without crossing guards, Miss cracks” in a recent application ap- chairwoman of the NJ Transit Village Todisco said the council’s finance com- rently being considered for operation cially known as N.J. DEP (Department McCaffrey told the committee mem- proval. The public hearing on the study committee. mittee “sees the value in a newsletter.” of RVSA’s co-generation facility. of Environmental Protection) versus bers, traversing the intersections is ordinance will be on Tuesday, Octo- The borough’s library is asking resi- She said what has stalled it is the admin- Mr. Zimmer said a small portion Occidental Chemical Corp. et al., has “confusing and scary.” She told of ber 30. dents to contact them with their inter- istration of putting together the newslet- of the funding, $70,000 per year, or seen what RVSA’s counsel, Brian Hak seeing one friend who believed the The committee also approved a est in having ebooks readily available ter. Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma 0.3 percent of the 2012 assessment, of the law firm of Weiner Lesniak, way was clear for him to cross one of change order for an additional $1,131 through the library as part of a feasi- said it could cost a couple thousand for the next several years would be described as a “surprising” ruling, as the neighborhood streets, only to have to W.D. Snyder for water sealant to bility study on the library getting an dollars for it to be printed and mailed. assessed to the member municipali- the judge refused to permit defendants to dash quickly in order to avoid a car be applied to certain walls in the ebook subscription, said Councilman Resident Bruce Paterson said rees- ties, officials said. This amount to defer naming fourth-party defen- approaching from the opposite di- municipal building as part of the on- Jim Mathieu, the mayor’s representa- tablishment of the newsletter was on would grow to $125,000 in 2017 dants. N.J. DEP alleges in the lawsuit rection. going renovations in the wake of tive on the library committee. Ms. Todisco’s and Councilman Louis and to $225,000 in 2022. He said that Occidental discharged dangerous Committee members praised Miss Hurricane Irene in August 2011. The A pumpkin carving contest will be Petruzzelli’s campaign platform and the savings from the refinancing chemicals into the Newark Bay. McCaffrey for her poise and elo- committee was set to introduce an held Saturday, October 27, for the first there should be a push for it to get would have almost entirely disap- A closed session of the RVSA quence in making her case for the ordinance on Tuesday establishing time as part of the Celebration of printed, considering Ms. Todisco is peared by the completion of the meeting was held prior to the com- crossing guards, and Commissioner historic districts but it was withdrawn Public Events and Holidays commit- the head of the finance committee. third five-year capital asset man- missioners voting on a resolution to Lisa Adubato said she would look to at the last minute. But Mayor tee, Ms. Todisco said. The pumpkins Mr. Patterson also urged the council agement plan, and the additions to name fourth-party defendants. When see if there was money in this year’s Robinson said the ordinance was re- will be judged on five age categories: to formulate a resolution in support of the assessment would rise after that, open session was restarted, a vote budget to restore some of the guards. moved solely because of an adminis- kindergarten through second grade, Berkeley Heights’ discussion to se- but by then, the Authority would was held on the resolution to file a “We will give it serious consider- trative issue in getting the ordinance third through fifth grade, sixth through cede from Union County. Berkeley likely be seeing some significant fourth-party complaint and the board ation,” she told Miss McCaffrey. into proper format. He said the com- eighth grade, adults, and senior citi- Heights Councilman Robert Woodruff operating savings from lessened voted the resolution down. In other business, the committee mittee is “resolved to get this process zens, with awards for first, second and (please see editorial on page 4) sug- emergency work. In also was announced that passed a resolution “encouraging” started,” and noted that the Historic third place per category. More infor- gested the municipality join Morris or So, while the assessment on the 11 Cranford’s commissioner, Jim Murphy, residents and landscapers to forgo Preservation Advisory Board has been mation will follow. Somerset Counties in order to lower member towns in the RVSA is shown has resigned from the board due to the use of leaf blowers on two differ- “working hard” on the issue. Complaints on air traffic noise have taxes. “They [the county] are not serv- rising to $700,000 by 2027 and in- relocation. A replacement has not been ent Saturdays and to use rakes in- In other matters, the committee come from Roselle, Roselle Park, ing us. They are serving themselves,” creasing to $1,000,000 in 2031, this named by the township. The Cranford stead. “We do it annually,” noted appointed former commissioner Cranford and, most recently, Mr. Paterson said. also represents completion of the use- Township Committee on Tuesday Mayor David Robinson, pointing out Mark Dugan to be Cranford’s repre- Garwood to the Union County Air The council adopted, by a 3-2 tally, ful life of many components pur- named former commissioner Mark that leaf blowers are noisy — often sentative to the Rahway Valley Sew- Traffic Advisory Board, said Coun- a resolution authorizing the signing of chased during the plant’s expansion, Dugan as the new representative. in excess of 100 decibels, he said — erage Authority (RVSA), replacing cilman Mathieu, the borough’s rep- the memorandum of agreement be- Mr. Zimmer said. The member towns and blow various pollutants into the Jim Murphy, who recently retired resentative on the committee. tween the Garwood PBA Local 117 are Clark, Cranford, Garwood, air that can affect children and adults and relocated out of Cranford. During public comments, resident and the borough. As said at the last Kenilworth, Mountainside, Rahway, with respiratory problems. The en- Joe Garitano said there are complaints council meeting during the initial vote, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Spring- Freeholders couraging of raking over leaf blow- Reading is good for you! from homeowners on the 400 block of Council President Keith Sluka and field, Westfield and Woodbridge. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing will be held on Saturday, October Willow Avenue of rat problems. Ear- Councilman Mathieu said they voted James Meehan, RVSA’s executive palities together,” Freeholder 27 and Saturday, November 3. “It’s lier this year there were complaints against the resolution because they director, compared this program to a Mirabella responded, saying he would good exercise,” added Commissioner from the same neighborhood and poi- did not support longevity benefits. driver who is religious about vehicle like the program extended to other Adubato. son was sprayed in the area. Ms. The council adopted, by a 4-1 vote, maintenance, and noted that regular towns. The committee introduced an or- Todisco said the Board of Health said a resolution to provide salary increases care often increases the useful life of Ms. DeFilippo said Morris and dinance that, according to Commis- the vegetation there has not died off to the borough’s police officers. Mr. a car by significant amounts. Somerset Counties have programs sioner Kevin Campbell, “streamlines, after attempts at killing the brush, and Mathieu said he opposed giving raises Mr. Zimmer described this as a up and running while Hudson County formalizes and corrects” a check list is one of the causes of the problem. when people in the private sector have “unique opportunity for RVSA in the is three-quarters through completing for residents to use when they make goleader.com/subscribe Mr. Garitano also asked to have the had salaries frozen and when unem- entire state.” What is not yet clear is their program. an application to the township plan- borough newsletter reinstated. Ms. ployment in the state is at 9.9 percent. whether the proposed plan is legal. Passaic County also is interested, Mr. Zimmer stated that he believes it but could not get a solar provider. to be legal, but in order to be certain According to the American Solar the savings from the refinancing could Energy Society, an oversupply in the be used, he would need to submit the Solar Renewable Energy Credits program for examination by the New (SREC) market in New Jersey re- Jersey attorney general. He said the sulted in a substantial drop in SREC greatest risk to this plan was from auction prices. That is said to have recent laws requiring surpluses to be been corrected when Governor Chris returned to ratepayers. Christie signed legislation over the Mr. Zimmer also said the plan summer, S-1925/A-2966, accelerat- should help towns maintain compli- ing Renewable Portfolio Standard ance with the state’s 2-percent cap on (RPS) requirements by four years to property-tax levies by flattening increase SREC market capacity. charges. John Buonocore, an RVSA According to the Renewable En- staff engineer, noted that the added ergy Program report, Cranford will costs, which begin at $70,000 per save $8,273 the first year and year, are spread among the member $157,000 over the next 15 years in municipalities. Mr. Meehan said the energy costs. The Garwood BOE is refinancing savings, which will be projected to save $5,580 the first year the primary funding source for this and $106,989 over 15 years, with Suzette F. Stalker for The Westfield Leader plan, would represent between $2 Roselle Park saving $21,973 and TRANSITION TIME...Linda Maggio, left, longtime head of the Westfield United and $3 per household each year. $424,468, respectively. UCC is ex- Fund, will assume the role of director emeritus when Deirdre Gelinne, right, becomes the Fund’s new executive director, effective October 1. Ms. Maggio Mr. Zimmer described other pro- pected to save $12,364 the first year Photo courtesy of Glenn Mortimer oversaw a period of tremendous growth and change in both the town and the grams of this type occurring through- and $242,305 over the length of the GOP SUPPORT...Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, center, recently stopped by the Fund during her nearly four decades as executive director. Also pictured is “Miss out the state, but he said they needed program, while UCVTS is to save Union County Republican headquarters to give encouragement to phone bank Molly,” Ms. Maggio’s faithful sidekick and a popular presence at United Fund to be funded by new financing, while $41,000 in year one and $835,000 workers. She is pictured here with Westfield council members, Asm. Jon Bramnick. headquarters and around Westfield. Please see story on page 3. RVSA would, if the plan is approved, be over the length of the program. back row at right, and county freeholder candidate Diane Barabas, in back. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, September 27, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SPF BOE to Begin Search for Permanent School One Principal By JASON KIM announcement, we did not want to would enable us to appoint to the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rush the search for a [permanent] position a new principal in the early SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch principal,” said Superintendent of spring, and give the person ample Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- Schools Margaret Hayes, when time...and get well acclimated and tion (BOE), Thursday night, stated asked by Julio Gomez of Fanwood, begin [the new position], well im- that an official search for a perma- a parent with children in School mersed on July 1 [2013].” nent School One principal would One. “We will reopen the search When asked about the future of start during November and Decem- probably in the November-Decem- current interim principal at School ber of this year. In the wake of the ber time frame.” One, Merrie Snow, Ms. Hayes said, retirement announcement of long- Ms. Hayes, however, indicated in “She has agreed to work with us time district educator and now re- a subsequent statement that the ac- throughout the course of this year. tired School One Principal Jeffrey tual interview process would possi- We thought that that would be a Grysko, the BOE cited the impor- bly start in first quarter of 2013. wise decision for School One. And tance of quality and efficiency con- “January-February time frame is now that the school year has started, siderations for calling on such a usually that time of year to get the likely Principal Snow will stay the time frame. best applicant pool for that type of balance of the year.” “Given the timing of Mr. Grysko’s position,” Ms. Hayes said. “This The BOE told The Scotch Plains- Fanwood Times that typically, interim principals within its district are not considered for taking over that position permanently. And the BOE has indicated that Ms. Snow would not be one of the considered candidates for the permanent posi- Jason Kim for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tion in the search process. How- NATIONAL ARTS WEEK... A cluster of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Art Department supporters attended Thursday’s board ever, the BOE reiterated, Ms. Snow of education (BOE) meeting to update and thank the BOE for observing “National Arts in Education Week” during would stay with School One through September 9 to 15 in the district. Students’ artwork is displayed in the BOE meeting room at Evergreen Elementary School. the 2012-2013 school year, as cur- Pictured, from left to right, are: SP-F BOE Business Administrator Deborah Saridacki, Superintendent of Schools rent plans dictate. Margaret Hayes and BOE members Nancy Bauer and David Gorbunoff. During Thursday’s BOE meeting, the issue of classroom learning technology was raised by the same concerned parent. The specific question WF Voters Say ‘No’ to Combined pertained to “interactive whiteboard” technology, namely Smart Board technology, which combines digital projectors and the Mimio Turf Field, Roof Repair Bond “whiteboard capture device” system. By LAUREN S. BARR cent voter turnout was high for a said, “The voters spoke tonight and Mimio is a brand which has been an Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times special election, and also was high we’re listening.” She added that she industry competitor, starting from WESTFIELD – On Monday night, for a board of education election, would work to “chart a new course to the late 1990s, combining flexible the Westfield Board of Education which typically is held in April. address the issues that exist within Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD…Scotch Plains Mayor Mary DePaola and mobile whiteboard capture de- (BOE) heard a resounding “no” as the The issue of the lit turf field at the district.” cuts the ribbon on Monday to open Darby Road, a new Irish pub on Park Avenue. vices, and incorporating Smart voters turned down the $16.9-million WHS was hotly contested by resi- Board President Richard Board software and aggregation tech bond referendum which would have dents in the weeks leading up to the Mattessich said that he expected the philosophies – concentrating prima- repaired roofs at every school in the vote, prompting many letters to the BOE’s buildings and grounds com- rily for business and education. district and built a new lit turf field at editor, Internet forum comments and mittee to meet within a week’s time, Planning Board OKs Stage “The district has certainly been Westfield High School (WHS). The lawn signs both for and against the and that the district “still need[s] the moving towards a uniform class- final vote, including absentee ballots, project. roofs.” He also said that the board room, in respect to technology,” was 3,874 to 1,508. The bond referen- Superintendent Margaret Dolan CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 House Parking Expansion said Joan Mast, assistant superin- dum was defeated in all of Westfield’s By FRED T. ROSSI neer who prepared the site plan shown tendent of curriculum, who heads 25 voting districts. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times RVSA Hears Presentation On to the planning board on Monday. As CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Officials remarked that the 25-per- SCOTCH PLAINS — The part of the expansion, four handi- township’s planning board on Mon- capped parking spaces also will be day gave conditional approval to an created. Planned Costs for Repairs expansion of the Stage House “The economy is improving, busi- County Installation of Solar By WAYNE BAKER ers listening to a presentation by Tavern’s parking lot, as well as a ness is busy,” said attorney Richard Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times David Zimmer, executive director revamping of the lot’s entrance and Cohen, explaining the Stage House’s RAHWAY – The board of com- of the New Jersey Environmental exit. need for more parking. Panels Nearly Complete missioners of the Rahway Valley Infrastructure Trust (NJEIT). The Questions about whether the lot is In addition to the lot expansion, By PAUL J. PEYTON Livingston High School and Woo- Sewerage Authority (RVSA) last idea of the program is that major adequately lit led the board, as a plans call for a reconfiguring of the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times druff Elementary School, both in Thursday heard a presentation de- repairs or replacements can be per- condition of its approval, to ask for lot’s ingress and egress off Front COUNTY – Towns, school Berkeley Heights. scribing how it might be able to formed at far less cost than emer- a new lighting plan for the lot, one Street. Presently, there are separate boards, Union County College “All the other installations are reduce operating costs by using gency work. Typically, the savings that will assuage the concerns of driveways on either side of a narrow (UCC) and Union County Voca- complete and are generating elec- benefits of a refinance of its bonds. are between two-thirds and four-fifths some board members about both building that are used to enter and tional-Technical Schools (UCVTS) tricity at the present time,” Mr. Wil- Also, the board heard about a de- of emergency costs. This means that safety and security in the lot after exit the lot. The entrance driveway, are expected to save $251,000 in liams said. He said program par- velopment in the Passaic River liti- by approaching these problems dark, particularly the area near the which is closest to the Stage House energy costs in the first year of the ticipants purchase their electricity gation case. proactively, the RVSA could, if northeast corner. building, will be eliminated and the county’s renewable energy program from Tioga at a reduced rate from The bulk of last Thursday’s meet- Camden’s experience is any indica- The present parking lot, which has present exit driveway will be wid- and $4.9 million over the next 15 what they would pay Public Ser- ing was spent by the commission- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 spaces for 64, falls below the re- ened into two lanes, via the elimina- years, Union County Improvement vice Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G) quired 103 – a shortfall that was tion of the angled parking slots, and Authority (UCIA) Executive Direc- or another power company. allowed by a variance granted seven used for both entry and exit. tor Charlotte DeFilippo reported to School districts participating in years ago. Twenty-five additional During the public hearing on the the Board of Chosen Freeholders the program are: Winfield Board of spaces will be created by the expan- proposal, two residents whose prop- last Thursday. The UCIA developed Education (BOE): Winfield Town- sion into a 70-foot by 120-foot piece erties abut the parking lot expressed the program for the county and local ship School; Garwood Board of of land at the rear of the existing lot, some concern about the lighting and government units. Education (BOE): Lincoln School; explained Thomas Quinn, an engi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Through its contractor, Tioga En- Hillside Board of Education: Hill- ergy, Inc., solar panels have been side High School, Calvin Coolidge installed in most of the 31 facilities School and BOE building; Morris- in 15 participating towns and school Union Joint Commission (MUJC): districts, as well as UCC and MUJC Transportation Department; UCVTS. New Providence Board of Educa- Jonathan Williams, UCIA gen- tion: New Providence High School eral counsel, said solar panels have and Alan W. Roberts School; been installed at all buildings in- Roselle BOE: Charles Grace Wilday cluded in the program with the ex- School; Roselle Park BOE: Roselle ception of Roselle Borough Hall, Park High School, Roselle Park where panels are to be installed this Middle School, Sherman Elemen- week, and in Berkeley Heights tary School and EJF Aldene El- schools, which just received final ementary School. inspection prior to installation of Town participants are: Township solar at those schools. Panels are of Cranford: Cranford Community being installed at Governor Center and Cranford Public Library; Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times City of Rahway: Department of ADDRESSING CAPITAL NEEDS...David Zimmer, executive director of the Public Works (DPW); City of Lin- New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, right, addresses the Rahway Correction den: Senior Center, Public Library, Valley Sewerage Authority’s Board of Commissioners. Watching the presenta- A front-page story in last week’s DPW, municipal parking garages tion, pictured left to right, are: Randall Hering of Rahway, Allen Chin of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times and Memorial Field complex, and Westfield and Frank Mazzarella of Clark. on coverage of the Scotch Plains Plainfield DPW. Township Council should have re- County installations include PAGE INDEX ported that Scotch Plains Council- UCC, Cranford campus; and the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 men Michael Marcus and Edward Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times UCVTS in Scotch Plains, where Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 FAIR FOR A CAUSE…Sara Lerner of Discovery Toys helps a shopper at the Saridaki do not receive township solar panels have been installed at Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-18 Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Fair held at the Fanwood Train Station on health insurance. We apologize for West Hall, Baxel Hall, Bistocchi Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 17 Saturday. the error. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20

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BONJOUR...Thirteen students from the Amiens School of Management, located one hour north of Paris in Amiens, France in the region of Picardie, meet with CADILLAC CRONIES...Local residents hit the car show circuit in Clark with Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky on September 20. All are studying at Kean Photo courtesy of Bob Cozzolina their Cadillacs and The Westfield Leader. Pictured, from left to right, are: Greg University to improve their command of written and conversational English LOCKS AND DAMS…Bob Cozzolina enjoys The Westfield Leader by the and June Roser of Fanwood; Arnie Civins of Scotch Plains and John Quattrocchi during the fall semester. They also have been accepted to intern at Walt Disney Panama Canal showing the Miraflores Locks and ships going from the Pacific to of Garwood. World in Orlando, Fla. for the Spring 2013. the Atlantic Ocean. About 30 to 40 ships use the canal in a 24-hour period. RSVA Hears Presentation Union County Freeholders Scotch Plains BOE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tor, save about 30 percent on its James Meehan, RVSA’s execu- Hall and Mancuso Hall. ing Renewable Portfolio Standard the BOE’s technology initiatives. graphics designer, who all are now operating budget, Mr. Zimmer said. tive director, compared this pro- “I want to make it very clear that (RPS) requirements by four years to “Our first step, which we just ac- pushing themselves in the Funding for these efforts is ex- gram to a driver who is religious the program financing included re- increase SREC market capacity. complished, thanks to the support workforce. pected to come primarily from the about vehicle maintenance, and imbursement by Tioga, the people According to the Renewable En- of the board, was getting the LCD “Right now is a wonderful time savings, which were the result of noted that regular care often in- that are doing the program, and that ergy Program report, Cranford will projectors in each and every class- to be involved in the arts,” said Mr. refinancing many of the RVSA’s creases the useful life of a car by absolutely no tax dollars from our save $8,273 the first year and $157,000 room.” Gutterman. “The art department can bonds. The bonds were refinanced significant amounts. residents, our municipalities, those over the next 15 years in energy costs. “We have been using Smart and does prepare students for life, at two rates; some were taxable Mr. Zimmer described this as a governing units, or the County of The Garwood BOE is projected to Boards in certain locations in the in the arts.” bonds paying 2.33 percent, while “unique opportunity for RVSA in Union were used. Everything was save $5,580 the first year and $106,989 schools and we have also been fol- “One of my new favorite sayings others were tax-exempt bonds pay- the entire state.” What is not yet reimbursed by Tioga per the origi- over 15 years, with Roselle Park sav- lowing the impact of the smart is ‘you can’t be smart without art,’ ing 1.80 percent. The two rates per- clear is whether the proposed plan nal agreement,” Ms. DeFilippo said. ing $21,973 and $424,468, respec- boards,” Ms. Mast said. and I think that is true,” said BOE mit a portion of the money to be is legal. Mr. Zimmer stated that he Freeholder Chairman Al tively. UCC is expected to save $12,364 The BOE has been testing de- Vice-President Nancy Bauer. used by RVSA for the public-pri- believes it to be legal, but in order Mirabella asked if other towns and the first year and $242,305 over the vices from Mimio, in this explor- “Thank you, all the teachers...the vate partnership currently being to be certain the savings from the school boards would have the op- length of the program, while UCVTS atory phase of the trial. Ms. Mast arts are terribly important for the considered for operation of RVSA’s refinancing could be used, he would portunity to join the program. is to save $41,000 in year one and indicated that there were “some” development of the total child,” Ms. co-generation facility. need to submit the program for ex- “If there is enough interest, Free- $835,000 over the length of the pro- fully capable interactive Hayes said. “And if we can’t give Mr. Zimmer said a small portion amination by the New Jersey attor- holder Mirabella, we would be gram. whiteboards in the district, which them the opportunity when they are of the funding, $70,000 per year, ney general. He said the greatest happy to do a second round,” Ms. included School One. Ms. Mast here in school with us, where else or 0.3 percent of the 2012 assess- risk to this plan was from recent DeFilippo said, noting that other cited that, through systems like will they get that opportunity down ment, for the next several years laws requiring surpluses to be re- towns and school districts did not Mimio, there implies quantifiable the line?” would be assessed to the member turned to ratepayers. have the capital dollars to have sta- SP PB efficiencies in learning because of The next open agenda meeting municipalities. This amount would Mr. Zimmer also said the plan bilized roofs where solar panels CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the flexibility of the equipment’s will take place on Thursday, Octo- grow to $125,000 in 2017 and to should help towns maintain com- could be installed. whether it would spill over onto their technology. ber 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch $225,000 in 2022. He said the sav- pliance with the state’s 2-percent “I think we were certainly on the properties. Mr. Quinn said the lights As for the viability of expanding Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- ings from the refinancing would cap on property-tax levies by flat- cutting edge of counties offering this were of a style he described as having the use of such technology, Ms. Mast tion Administrative Building at Ev- have almost entirely disappeared tening charges. John Buonocore, program to municipalities. It’s a per- a “downward throw,” meaning the il- said, “Though the smart boards bring ergreen Avenue and Cedar Street. by the completion of the third five- an RVSA staff engineer, noted that fect reason for us to pull the munici- lumination from the 150-watt bulbs a dynamic nature to the classroom, it year capital asset management the added costs, which begin at palities together,” Freeholder Mirabella would be aimed down at the lot and also promotes a teacher-centric en- plan, and the additions to the as- $70,000 per year, are spread among responded, saying he would like the not outward onto adjacent properties. vironment. [However], we continue sessment would rise after that, but the member municipalities. Mr. program extended to other towns. In other business, the board rec- to follow [the study], and we look at WF Bond by then, the Authority would likely Meehan said the refinancing sav- Ms. DeFilippo said Morris and ommended to the township council the samples [of Mimio systems] we CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 be seeing some significant operat- ings, which will be the primary Somerset Counties have programs that BIGG Playdate be permitted to have...before we [can] bring it up to would likely look at a way to repair ing savings from lessened emer- funding source for this plan, would up and running while Hudson place two tables and eight chairs on scale.” everything over time, and would take gency work. represent between $2 and $3 per County is three-quarters through the sidewalk outside the East Second The BOE told The Times that there the condition of each individual roof So, while the assessment on the household each year. completing their program. Street establishment. The board also currently are five Mimio devices in into consideration in terms of priori- 11 member towns in the RVSA is Mr. Zimmer described other pro- Passaic County also is interested, formalized its July 9 approval of an test mode in the schools, with the tizing projects. However, he did note, shown rising to $700,000 by 2027 grams of this type occurring but could not get a solar provider. application by Xian Lin to open a completion of the studies on the re- “We heard more comments on the and increasing to $1,000,000 in throughout the state, but he said According to the American Solar sushi restaurant on Park Avenue. sulting effects in the classroom to be turf field than we did on the roofs.” 2031, this also represents comple- they needed to be funded by new Energy Society, an oversupply in The board’s next meeting will be finalized and reported to the State of In a press release handed out imme- tion of the useful life of many com- financing, while RVSA would, if the Solar Renewable Energy Credits on Wednesday, October 10, and it is New Jersey after the 2013 school diately following the vote, Mr. ponents purchased during the the plan is approved, be able to (SREC) market in New Jersey re- expected to hear two applications by year. Mattessich thanked the voters of plant’s expansion, Mr. Zimmer said. execute the program from existing sulted in a substantial drop in SREC telephone companies to erect tempo- In the spirit of “National Arts in Westfield who voted, attended meet- The member towns are Clark, financing, thus saving RVSA the auction prices. That is said to have rary cellular telephone towers for Education Week,” a resolution ings and communicated with the board. Cranford, Garwood, Kenilworth, costs associated with new financ- been corrected when Governor Chris about two years while the large util- passed in 2010 by the House of Rep- He also said, “Thank you to those who Mountainside, Rahway, Roselle ing. Christie signed legislation over the ity poles in the right-of-way parallel- resentatives and designated for ob- did acknowledge that our proposals Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, The Passaic River Litigation, of- summer, S-1925/A-2966, accelerat- ing Terrill Road are replaced. servance between September 9 and for improving our facilities for the Westfield and Woodbridge. ficially known as N.J. DEP (De- 15, a cluster of Scotch Plains- children of Westfield were worth- partment of Environmental Protec- Fanwood Art Department support- while.” It was then handwritten at the tion) versus Occidental Chemical ers attended Thursday’s meeting to bottom of the press release, “The re- Corp. et al., has seen what RVSA’s update and thank the BOE for ob- sults of this referendum will obvi- counsel, Brian Hak of the law firm serving the symbolic week in the ously weigh heavily on our thinking.” of Weiner Lesniak, described as a district, reiterating the importance Seven members of the BOE were at “surprising” ruling, as the judge of the arts department and its educa- town hall on Monday night as the votes refused to permit defendants to de- tional practicality. were tallied, and they remained behind fer naming fourth-party defendants. Agreeing with the teachers, Tal closed doors for approximately 15 min- N.J. DEP alleges in the lawsuit that Zaksenberg, a senior at the high utes after the results were in with Su- Occidental discharged dangerous school, said, “That one period a day perintendent Dolan and Athletic Direc- chemicals into the Newark Bay. I spend on my art class serves as an tor Sandra Mamary. When asked by A closed session of the RVSA escape from the monotony from the The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times what meeting was held prior to the com- average classroom academics, aver- the board was doing behind closed missioners voting on a resolution to age classroom social scenarios.” doors, President Mattessich said that name fourth-party defendants. “[The art classes] support an ex- the board, “Sat around talking about When open session was restarted, a pression of personal creativity,” said nothing,” and likened it to them all vote was held on the resolution to Tal. “Time I’ve spent in my art classes going out to dinner. file a fourth-party complaint and at the school...have helped reinforce Board members did not comment the board voted the resolution down. my passion for art.” Jeff Gutterman, to the press as they were exiting the It also was announced that Suzette F. Stalker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a 14-year veteran fine art teacher at conference room, with member Mitch Cranford’s commissioner, Jim TRANSITION TIME...Linda Maggio, left, longtime head of the Westfield United the high school, demonstrated that Slater saying he was told not to com- Fund, will assume the role of director emeritus when Deirdre Gelinne, right, Murphy, has resigned from the board becomes the Fund’s new executive director, effective October 1. Ms. Maggio there are many jobs and careers with ment. due to relocation. The Cranford Town- oversaw a period of tremendous growth and change in both the town and the a study of art. He also pointed out The earliest the board could put ship Committee on Tuesday named Fund during her nearly four decades as executive director. Also pictured is “Miss several graduates, from an arts another question on the ballot would former commissioner Mark Dugan as Molly,” Ms. Maggio’s faithful sidekick and a popular presence at United Fund teacher, to a curator, to fashion and be December. Westfield Farmers’ Market the new representative. headquarters and around Westfield. See story on page 3. shoe designers, to a comedian and a See results of the vote on page 17. In Depth Coverage P Community News P Regional Sports P Editorial Commentary Arts & Entertainment P Education Matters P Breaking News Happening in Your Town The publishers of the LEADER/TIMES strive to bring you, our readers, the best weekly newspaper in the state. But to help us keep doing this … WE WANT YOU … AS A SUBSCRIBER !

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Page 2 Thursday, September 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ex.-Gov Florio to Speak at Westfield Hist. Soc. Inducts Columbus Day Flag Raising Thirteen Into Hall of Fame COUNTY – Union County’s fourth “Italian Americans continue to make By DELL SIMEONE York University and donor to Westfield Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising event amazing contributions to America, and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times High School, Overlook Medical Center will be held Friday, October 5, at 1:30 we celebrate those contributions as well WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- and the Westfield Fund. p.m. on the steps of the historic Union as a culture that has made great contribu- torical Society, last Wednesday evening, “Westfield prepared me for the real County Courthouse. tions to modern society,” said Mr. at the Echo Lake Country Club, cel- world,” Mr. Glasser said. He started Sta- Speakers will include former Gov- Mirabella, whose father, Gene, was the ebrated its own with a grand cocktail tistical Research, Inc. on Prospect Street, ernor James J. Florio, Cesarina Earl, first Italian-American Elizabeth police party and induction of Westfield resi- which is no longer in business, and served publisher of the Italian Voice, UNICO chief. dents into the Westfield Hall of Fame. on the Board of Governors of Union Past National President Renato UNICO District X and Plainfields’ Former Westfield Mayor and former State County College. Biribin, Italian American One Voice UNICO works to organize and co-spon- Senator Rich Bagger acted as host of the Another Westfield resident was hon- Founder Manny Alfano, and Mike sor the event. evening. He introduced Mayor Andy ored posthumously, Samuel Downer, Jr., Giunta, president and founder of Italian-style refreshments will be Skibitsky, who thanked everyone for their who was portrayed by Lou Savarese of Bayway Catering. served after the event in the courthouse. contributions to the Town of Westfield. the Westfield Community Players. He Union County Freeholder Chairman Paid parking is available in the Eliza- He read a statement from Governor Chris was in the Battle of Springfield, and Al Mirabella will host and emcee the beth midtown area at the J. Christian Christie, who was unable to attend the George Washington really did stay at event. The Courthouse is located at 2 Bollwage Parking deck at Elizabethtown event. The Governor thanked the recipi- their house. Broad Street in Elizabeth at the corner of Plaza and Caldwell Place. A second deck ents for their positive contribution to life William Clotsworthy was honored. He VISIT TO CAMPAIGN HQS... Susan Kyrillos, wife of Republican United States Rahway Avenue. In the event of rain, the is located in Elizabeth’s Parking Deck 6 in Westfield. The Westfield Symphony started out as a page at NBC and went on Senate candidate Joseph Kyrillos, visited Union County Republican Headquar- program will be moved in doors to the on Jefferson Avenue and Dickinson Street Orchestra played short humorous intro- to become an executive in broadcasting ters in Westfield last Wednesday during “Women for Kyrillos” Night which is County Courthouse Rotunda. with entrance on Dickinson Street. ductions for all of the inductees. and advertising. He is the author of five held every Wednesday. At right is Dorothy Burger of Summit. Bob Bauer, a 1938 Cornell graduate books on presidents. When accepting his was honored for his contributions to award, he called Westfield, “The greatest Overlook Medical Center, in Summit, to little town in the greatest country in the Alternate Route Offered for DWC Promotes Fall Events; the radiology, emergency, and hospice world.” departments. Also for his contribution to Lee Hale accepted the honor for Rob- the Westfield Y in 2005. ert N. Buck, who built his own glider at DBIZ Loan Approved Grover Connell was honored for his age 15. He worked for TWA and flew Police Officer Candidates contribution during World War II. He transcontinental mail during World War SCOTCH PLAINS – Applications are 60 earned academic credits from an ac- By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Several restaurants in town also pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was one of the largest rice importers in II. In 1965, he flew a Boeing 707 across now being accepted for individuals inter- credited college or university. vide discounts on meals for the night. the United States and was in the finan- both poles. He also volunteered for the ested in becoming a New Jersey law Qualified veterans, as defined by the WESTFIELD – At its monthly Board The most recent Girls’ Night Out held cial services business. His daughter, weather service and flew B17s doing enforcement officer through the Alter- New Jersey Department of Military and of Directors meeting this past Monday this past April had over 1,600 registered Sarah Connell, accepted the honor on weather research. He also wrote seven nate Route candidate program at the John Veterans Affairs, who have not earned 60 evening, the Downtown Westfield Cor- participants and over 60 retailers and her father’s behalf and said, “I’m sure books on aviation. H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch credits, can substitute two years of full- poration (DWC), the management entity restaurants participating. my father would love to be here to- Charles Codding was also honored. A Plains. time, active duty military service, or a of the Special Improvement District “We’ve had one ad only run so far and day.” graduate of Yale Law School, he was the The Alternate Route program allows combination of college credits and full- (SID), promoted several events sched- we’ve had 1,036 women already signed A posthumous honor was paid to president and director of the Arbiter’s qualified candidates to participate in the time active duty military service to sat- uled for the months of September and up,” Ms. Cronin stared. “We’re watching Charles Clark who had a mercantile busi- Club on Park Avenue, New York. Ac- New Jersey Police Training isfy the education requirement. The writ- October. our enrollment numbers to see where ness and general store in Westfield dur- cepting the award on his behalf was actor, Commission’s Basic Course for police ten examination is the first step of the Downtown Westfield Restaurant they go.” ing Colonial Times. An actor from the Russell Ortiz, who commented on the officers without first being appointed to a process. Registrants who score highest Week will be held for two weeks this Additional sponsors include Saint , Westfield Community Players portrayed growth of Westfield. municipal or county police agency. Upon on the examination will be considered for fall from Sunday, September 30 until Barnabas Medical Center from Mr. Clark, and said, “It’s good to return The McGinley family was honored, graduation, the recruit is pre-trained and the handful of openings as part of Class Thursday, October 11. Friday and Sat- Livingston, Westfield Imaging Center to Westfield again. I’ve been away a long Ed 2nd, Ed 3rd, Gerald and Richard, as a ready to go to work. Registration materi- 109, which attends the Police Academy urday nights are excluded from the and The Vein Center. time.” football and business dynasty. Their fa- als are available online at the Police from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July through special pricing promotion, which in- Instead of the usual registration site in Robert Rooke, a 1913 Bucknell gradu- ther, Edward McGinley 2nd, was a star Academy’s website, www.ucnj.org/ December 2013, or Class 110, which cludes a $10 lunch menu and a $20 and town at 154 East Broad Street, a former ate was honored as a Navy veteran of for the University of Pennsylvania, played policeacademy, and at the John H. Stamler runs from January through June 2014. $30 dinner menu in participating res- bank being converted into the retailer World War I. He was a member of the for the New York Giants, and at the same Police Academy in Scotch Plains. Tuition for an Alternate Route Recruit is taurants. Urban Outfitters, the DWC booth will be New York Stock Exchange, and was time, coached the St. Joseph College in To register, applicants need to hand- $1,890. Additionally, the Alternate Route Downtown Westfield Restaurant located in the old Esprit property at 151 able to get out before Stock Market Philadelphia, Pa. The father has passed deliver their completed test application Recruit is responsible for approximately Week is held twice a year, usually in East Broad Street. Interested parties can crash of 1929. He had served as the away, but three of his sons who also were form and non-refundable $75 examina- $2,500 in additional purchases, includ- early February and October, in an effort pre-register for the event online at Westfield mayor. Mr. Rooke was also a great football players for Westfield High tion fee to the main office at the Police ing uniforms, equipment, supplies, am- to stimulate business for the restaurants WestfieldToday.com. donor to the Westfield Y, and the School, and later successful bankers were Academy, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch munition, a medical examination and in town. In other news, the board announced it Westfield Fund. His award was accepted on hand to accept the reward. Ed Plains (on the Union County Vo-Tech psychological testing. According to DWC Executive Direc- has been approved for the Downtown by Betty List, who called his service McGinley, 3rd, humbly thanked the his- campus) by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, No- The candidate also has to undergo tor Sherry Cronin, there are over 20 res- Business Improvement Zone Loan Fund, “outstanding.” torical society for the honor and said, vember 14. The registrant must bring drug testing and physical ability test- taurants that are currently participating in or DBIZ loan, that it applied for recently Gerald Glasser, Westfield High School “This town molded us. Thank God for photo identification to submit the regis- ing. Participating in the Alternate Route the event with hopes of adding more in conjunction with the Town of class of 1949, was honored as a long-time Westfield. My brothers and I love tration form, and also present it on the application process does not guarantee participants. Westfield. Westfield resident, an author of text- Westfield. To all of you, thank you and day of the examination. selection as an Alternate Route recruit, “We’ve done posters to put in all the As covered in a recent edition of The books, a professor of business at New God Bless.” The written examination will be ad- and successful completion of the Basic restaurants that are participating just to Westfield Leader and The Times, the ministered at the Academy on Saturday, Training Program for Police Officers let people know about it and to encourage loan is in the amount of $105,000 and November 17. Pre-registration is required. by a candidate who has been selected to reservations,” Ms. Cronin stated. will be interest free. Ninety-five thou- Chivukula: Focus Should Be Upon submission of the registration form participate as an Alternate Route re- Some of the participating restaurants sand dollars of the loan will be used by to the Police Academy, the registrant will cruit does not guarantee employment. include 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, the town for improvements to Munici- be given additional instructions regard- Upon graduation, a candidate has three Ana Beall’s Tea Room, The Brick Oven, pal Parking Lot 4, while the remaining ing the Alternate Route candidate test years to find full-time employment, at Boulevard Bistro, Gabi’s Sushi & $10,000 will be used by the DWC for Be on Strengthening Medicare application. The state sets forth that an which time the certification expires. Noodles, Isabella’s American Bistro, grants for façade improvements for busi- SOMERVILLE – Democratic Con- for facing increased costs if it is turned Alternate Route candidate be a citizen of Detailed information about the program Jeffrey’s of Westfield, Robert Treat Deli- nesses in the downtown area. The town gressional Candidate Upendra into a voucher program. the United States, be able to read, write and the necessary paperwork can be catessen and Wild Greens. and the DWC will have 10 years to repay Chivukula continued his visits to senior “I will stand for our seniors and fight all and speak the English language well and accessed online at www.ucnj.org/ There will also be promotions at sev- the DBIZ loan. centers around the 7th District this past efforts by Congressman Lance and his Tea intelligently, be of good moral character, policeacademy. eral of the dessert shops in town, such as The DWC’s next Board of Directors week on his “Medicare not Vouchercare” Party friends to turn Medicare into and have not been convicted of any crimi- This program is offered by the Union Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe, Cold Stone meeting open to the public is scheduled tour with a stop at Sunrise Senior Living Vouchercare,” said Mr. Chivukula, a nal offense involving moral turpitude, County Prosecutor’s Office and Union Creamery and Swirl Whirl Yogurt Buf- for Monday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Basking Ridge. The candidate spoke Democratic state assemblyman from and be sound in body and of good health County Police Chiefs Association, and in fet, as well as discounts at some of the The DWC office is located at 105 Elm with seniors about their concerns over Somerset County. “Instead of privatizing, sufficient to satisfy the board of trustees accordance to the guidelines set forth by local liquor stores, such as CoolVines, Street. the future of Medicare and the potential dismantling and gambling with this safety of the Police and Firemen’s Retirement the New Jersey Police Training Commis- The Liquor Basket and Westfield Wine net for our seniors, we should focus on System of New Jersey as to eligibility for sion. The Alternate Route program has & Liquor. attempts to strengthen this program.” membership in the retirement system. been resumed for 2013 after a two-year A full list can be found on the DWC’s State PBA Endorses Mr. Chivukula’s press release quoted Candidates also must have a minimum of hiatus by the state. website, located at WestfieldToday.com. PolitifactNJ: “The Republican plan would The board next promoted the Down- provide ‘premium support’ payments to town Westfield Girls’ Night Out event, to new beneficiaries to purchase private in- be held Thursday, October 18, from 5 Lance for Reelection surance or a plan that acts like traditional p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be held rain FLEMINGTON – The 33,000-mem- job.” Medicare. The term ‘voucher’ generally or shine. ber New Jersey State Policemen’s Be- “Your efforts on behalf of law enforce- describes this approach.” Girls’ Night Out is another biannual nevolent Association (PBA) has endorsed ment have earned our appreciation, our The release also said the recent study experience sponsored by the DWC that is Rep. Leonard Lance’s (R-7th) reelection respect and our endorsement. Thank you by the Center for American Progress held in the spring and the fall. As opposed to Congress. for your dedication to law enforcement in found that under the Romney-Ryan- to Downtown Westfield Restaurant “You have demonstrated a true com- the House of Representatives and for Lance Medicare plan, seniors turning Week, the focus for this event is geared mitment to law enforcement in assisting always having an open door to me and the 65 in 2023 could see their health care Complete Kitchen Remodeling ... toward the retailers in town. Many retail- our efforts to protect our streets and our New Jersey State PBA,” the letter con- costs increase by $59,500 during re- ers in town participate by remaining open officers,” New Jersey State PBA Presi- cluded. tirement. That same study said by 2050 late and providing free samples and dis- dent Anthony F. 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Director Spur National Job Growth WESTFIELD – The Board of mense joy working with so many To get an accurate assessment of ate. Trustees of the Westfield United Fund dedicated volunteers – over 160 dif- the state of our nation’s economy one In the House, we have voted to (WUF) has announced that Linda ferent trustees at last count – who only needs to look at the current extend the current tax rates for all Maggio, executive director for the share my love of Westfield. While it fiscal data coming out of Washing- Americans and pledged to move for- past 38 years, will assume the posi- is bittersweet turning over the reins, I ton. ward with tax code reform in 2013. tion of director emeritus, effective take tremendous satisfaction know- Our gross national debt recently And we worked together to cut taxes October 1. Deirdre Gelinne, assistant ing that the organization we created topped the $16-trillion mark for the on small businesses. We have passed director and a past WUF volunteer, will be in very capable and caring first time in our Nation’s history. a federal budget that tackles the will become the fund’s new execu- hands.” Moody’s Investor Services warned Nation’s most pressing fiscal prob- tive director. Ms. Gelinne has been serving as that it might downgrade the United lems and brings our federal budget Ms. Maggio joined the Westfield assistant executive director of the States’ AAA credit rating if govern- back into balance. And the House has United Fund as executive director in Westfield United Fund since Febru- ment officials don’t deal with the put forth a responsible plan to re- 1975, overseeing its transition from a ary, following an extensive search. Nation’s debt problems. place the scheduled defense seques- largely volunteer effort to a profes- She has been instrumental in increas- The nonpartisan Congressional ter with an alternative that eliminates sional fundraising organization. Dur- ing the fund’s online marketing ef- Budget Office (CBO) reported re- wasteful spending and reduces the PIZZA AND POLITICS... Fanwood Democratic council candidates Jack ing her tenure, the fund has greatly forts through a new website and cently that the 2012 budget deficit scope of government in a responsible Molenaar, left, and Dan Levine, sit at the kids table at a pizza-party fundraiser for the two candidates, sponsored by Mayor Colleen Mahr, at Nick’s Deli in expanded its role in the community, Facebook page. Prior to joining the through August stands at $1.17 tril- manner while not threatening our na- Fanwood on September 20. more than doubling its annual staff, she was a volunteer on the WUF lion – the fourth straight year of defi- tional security. fundraising – from $292,250 to a campaign telethon and nominating cits exceeding $1 trillion. The House has passed legislation high of $719,000 – and substantially committees. Americans recently learned that that repeals cumbersome federal regu- DEM Candidate for Reelection increasing its member agencies and Ms. Gelinne has been active in only 96,000 jobs were created last lations, reducing costs of federal red volunteer participation. several Westfield organizations, in- month, continuing a streak of 43 con- tape. And we have passed an all-of- Union County Residents Should Plan Among the highlights of Ms. cluding as co-chair of BRAKES, a secutive months of unemployment 8 the-above American-made energy Maggio’s tenure were the launch of a pedestrian safety group. She was a percent or higher. And nearly 370,000 policy to expand affordable energy Ahead for Weather Emergencies commuter campaign for payroll giv- founding member of “Save the more Americans simply gave up even and create jobs. We in Union County are fortunate ucfirstalert.org to receive free alerts ing and the creation of the Pillars Rialto,” a grassroots effort that suc- looking for work in August, placing Let me be clear – we have had to enjoy a relatively moderate cli- by e-mail to your computer, smart Club, the fund’s leadership giving cessfully advocated to preserve the labor force participation at its lowest some bipartisan success working with mate. However, within the past couple phone and other electronic devices. program, which now accounts for local movie theater. She has served as rate in three decades. the U.S. Senate. Together the House of years we have experienced a series Checking the Union County home over two-thirds of the annual goal. president of the parent organizations And top accounting firm Ernst & and Senate passed a combined legis- of extremes from destructive storms page at ucnj.org is another way to She established the fund’s offices in for Wilson Elementary and Roosevelt Young released a study commissioned lative package signed into law by to heat waves, and that calls for a new stay informed about local resources. the historic Westfield train station, Intermediate Schools, and Mount by the National Federation of Inde- President Barack Obama to fund fed- level of awareness about preparing For example, during the heat wave helping to enhance its visibility in Saint Mary Academy. She is an ac- pendent Business (NFIB) showing eral transportation programs and cre- your household for weather-related last summer we posted alerts at town. tive member of St. Helen’s Romam more than 700,000 jobs could be lost ate thousands of jobs while also keep- emergencies. ucnj.org to keep residents up to date In her many years with the fund, Catholic Church, the College nationally should Congress allow the ing loan rates low for millions of The basics of planning ahead about high temperatures, and to pro- Ms. Maggio has witnessed and re- Woman’s Club of Westfield, Westfield Bush-era tax cuts to expire. students. haven’t changed much over the years, vide information on places to cool off sponded to the changing needs of the Service League and Westfield Girl Over the past several months I have And over the summer Congress such as keeping a supply of bottled including local community centers, community. The rise of two-income Scouts. met with our state’s job creators passed a new law that will ensure that water and nonperishable food in a county swimming pools and spray families, for example, has created a Ms. Gelinne has worked in finance throughout the Seventh Congres- patients will have improved access to handy spot along with a first aid kit. parks. greater demand for childcare, while for Irving Trust (now Bank of New sional District to understand better innovative, life-saving therapies and There are also some useful new The Union County Department of Westfield’s growing senior popula- York/Mellon) and Marine Midland what Congress can do to jump-start medical devices while protecting and gadgets on the market, including por- Public Safety also posts guidance on tion has generated a need for services (now HSBC). She holds a bachelor’s our economy and get more Ameri- creating jobs in New Jersey. table radios and flashlights you can preparing for emergencies at ucnj.org. like Mobile Meals and senior trans- degree from Georgetown University cans working again. This bipartisan cooperation, how- power by hand if the batteries run For the many Union County resi- portation. The fund currently sup- and an MBA from New York Univer- During our meetings I heard a con- ever, has not gone far enough. down. dents with smart phones, the new ports 20 -member agencies that serve sity. She and her husband, David, sistent message: The best way Con- The U.S. Senate must consider the One of the most effective things Hurricane App from the Red Cross children, the elderly, low-income have been Westfield residents since gress can help put more Americans dozens of bipartisan, pro-jobs House- you can do is to keep informed about could prove useful for navigating a families and the physically and men- 1993 and have three children, back to work is to provide greater passed measures currently stalled and conditions before, during and after wide variety of weather events. tally disabled. Katherine, Brian, and Caroline. economic certainty to small busi- awaiting action. Only then can we an extreme weather event, and this is Launched just last month, the Hurri- Ms. Maggio’s devotion to “I am honored and excited to fol- nesses. remove the cloak of uncertainty and where some significant changes have cane App provides up-to-the-minute Westfield has extended beyond her low in Linda’s footsteps,” Ms. We all know that small businesses achieve the economic growth that taken place. information about local conditions role at the WUF. In 1994, she chaired Gelinne said. “Through her passion are the economic engine that keeps our Nation so desperately needs. Staying tuned in to your local tele- and it enables users to stay in touch Westfield’s bicentennial celebration and dedication, the Westfield United our country moving. Seven in 10 jobs Rep. Leonard Lance vision and radio broadcasts has al- with family and friends through online commission, organizing a town-wide Fund has become such a vital part of in this country are created by small 7th Congressional District ways been important, and for many social networks. time capsule, costume ball, parade our town. I welcome this opportu- businesses. And small businesses are people that now means access to news Among other features, the Hurri- and revue. In a more somber effort, nity to give back to the community I the heart of thriving local economies Defibrillators Now on the go through laptop computers, cane App lets you broadcast an “I’m she was asked by Mayor Greg love and to continue her legacy of and critical to our national recovery netbooks and other portable devices. safe” message to your social network McDermott in 2001 to coordinate Westfielders caring for efforts. Yet too many small businesses Required in Schools For those of you who use a conven- with the touch of a button. the immense outpouring of support Westfielders.” are struggling to expand under the TRENTON – Legislation spon- tional telephone at home, Union The Hurricane App also provides for Westfield’s 9/11 widows. The Founded in 1937, the Westfield weight of higher taxes, red ink, over- sored by Assembly Republican County’s reverse 9-11 system auto- information on Red Cross shelters aid groups she organized became a United Fund is currently celebrating regulation, runaway federal spend- Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21, matically dials your home number to along with guidance on creating a model for other communities its 75th year. Since its inception, the ing and rising energy prices. Westfield), known as “Janet’s Law,” provide alerts about weather emer- family emergency plan. More infor- throughout the state. fund has raised and distributed over House Republicans and some con- requiring New Jersey public and gencies. mation is available at redcross.org. “The Town of Westfield has been $25 million to a broad range of social gressional Democrats have made ev- nonpublic schools to be equipped Mobile phone users can sign up to One especially important thing to blessed to have Linda’s compassion- services agencies. The 2012-2013 ery effort to address these issues and with an automated external defibril- receive those alerts by text message keep in mind is that by staying in- ate, dedicated leadership at the helm campaign kicked off this month with provide greater certainty to individu- lator (AED), has been signed into law from Union County’s First Alert sys- formed and planning ahead, you are of this organization for nearly four a goal of raising $625,000. als and small businesses. We have by Governor Chris Christie. The new tem, by visiting ucfirstalert.org. There performing a valuable community decades,” said Charlie Weidman, passed more than 35 bills that would law requires schools to establish is no charge for this service if you are service. Your ability to help yourself president of the Board of Trustees. help improve our economy and spark emergency action plans for respond- on your phone company’s free text can enable our first responders to “While she is impossible to replace, Garwood Cleanup Day job creation, but nearly all of these ing to sudden cardiac events and train- plan. focus more of their efforts on the we are confident that the fund will bipartisan measures await action in ing for school officials and coaches You can also sign up at elderly, the infirm and others who continue to thrive under the new lead- On Sat., October 20 the Democratically-controlled Sen- on how to operate an AED. need may need an extra hand, help- ership of Deirdre Gelinne, who em- GARWOOD – The Eighth Annual Feinsod Named New ing us all to have a better chance of bodies so many of the same outstand- Clean Communities Litter Cleanup Day will be held in Garwood, Satur- NJSBA Exec. Dir. making it safely through, together. ing professional and personal quali- Al Mirabella, Fanwood ties as Linda.” day, October 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., TRENTON – Lawrence Feinsod Freeholder Chairman As director emeritus, Ms. Maggio rain or shine. Volunteer Services, has been named executive director of will continue her association with the neighborhoods, social and school LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF the New Jersey School Boards Asso- WUF in a consulting role, acting as groups as well as individuals are in- ciation (NJSBA) following a nation- ‘Mail-In’ Ballots an advisor on special projects. She vited to work together to reduce the Attorney-at-Law wide search. He succeeds Marie Bilik has been a Westfield resident since amount of litter accumulating in vari- who, in May, announced her retire- Available From Clerk 1962; she and her husband Glenn ous parts of the borough. Supervi- ment after five years as executive COUNTY – Union County Clerk also reside in Long Beach Island, sion must be provided for all director and a total of 19 years with Joanne Rajoppi has announced that a near their daughter, Stacey. children’s groups and all participants NJSBA. “Vote-By-Mail” applications are “The Westfield United Fund has must provide their own transporta- General Practice NJSBA is a non-partisan federa- available for Union County voters at been like a second family to me,” Ms. tion to the municipal building to get tion of the state’s local boards of the Westfield and Elizabeth offices of Maggio said. “It has been an im- their supplies and site assignments. Estate Planning and Probate education. It advocates the interests the County Clerk. The Westfield An- of public schools and provides boards nex of the County Clerk is located at Divorce and Mediation of education with training and tech- 300 North Avenue East, Westfield. OWEN BRAND nical assistance in areas such as labor Office hours are 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. relations, policy development, school on Tuesdays and Thursdays; 8 a.m. to ML# 222999 finance and school district gover- 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and 201 South Avenue E. nance. Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Your Hometown Westfield Mr. Feinsod has served as chief Saturdays. Voters may also pick up MORTGAGE BANKER school administrator in the Cranford, the form at their local municipal build- 654-8885 Madison and Mount Arlington school ing or download the form at districts. He began his career as a www.ucnj.org/government/county- teacher in Linden. clerk/vote-by-mail or call Union Eve. and Sat. Appt’s He will assume the position of County Clerk’s office at (908) 527- NJSBA executive director in late 4996. The deadline for Mail-In bal- October. lots is Tuesday, October 30. Residential – Construction

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Monday’s vote on the $16.9-mil- erally pass the school budget every Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce lion school bond was so overwhelm- year. But the bond issue was a huge Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association ing that the board of education ought step too far and revealed how out of with four definitions – only one is cor- to regard it as a verdict on their ad- touch the BOE is with Westfield vot- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey ministration. Countless hours of pre- ers. sharp enough to discern this deception of P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 sentations and expert testimony could One should hope for some greater diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 If you can guess one correctly – good only draw 1,508 votes in support, humility and soul-searching within guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 around 7 percent of the electorate. the BOE going forward. The mes- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at Many people like me trust the BOE sage is to live within the current bud- you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 to run our school system efficiently get structure. Needed maintenance free time! and don’t feel compelled to follow delayed for years and a poorly con- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. developments in detail, until they try ceived bond proposal have exposed a come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman something dramatic like spend way board that is seriously off track. Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER beyond their budget. Sixty percent of Many of us will be paying closer Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo our property taxes, or $85.5 million, attention in the future. 1. Vedro – A Russian liquid measure equal to 3.249 gallons COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION already goes towards funding our Simon Lack 2. Crassamentum – The thick red part Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly public schools, and Westfielders gen- Westfield of the blood EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS 3. Pandiculation – The act of stretch- Marcus Corrects Times Error, ing and yawning SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe 4. Jager – A hunter or rifleman One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 He Doesn’t Receive Health Benefits JAGAT I am writing this letter to correct insurance benefits paid for by Scotch 1. In Hinduism, animate beings information, which appeared in the Plains Township for my service on 2. A swordsman 3. A dwarf or pigmy Not ‘So Silly Season,’ Important September 20, 2012 edition of The the Township Council. 4. A fish net Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. On Upon reading the article contain- PROTIST page 1 of The Times, the article re- ing the error regarding my statement, 1. An enduring conflict garding the Scotch Plains Township I contacted The Scotch Plains- 2. An extra seat behind the driver’s Election Campaigns Loom Council naming a new township man- Fanwood Times to advise them of the saddle on a motorcycle With 40 days left until the General Election of There are Union County Freeholder and United ager contained information report- incorrect information in the article 3. A religious sect of the early church, ing on the events at the Scotch Plains regarding the above subject. The the Aguarians November 6, expect to see the campaign pace pick States Senator contests expected to be fait accompli. Township Council meeting of Sep- Times immediately acknowledged the 4. Any one-celled plant or animal up for those seeking your vote. Don’t expect to hear There is a new twist this year as most of Scotch tember 18, 2012. At that meeting, an error contained in the copy of the RIEF 1. A claw much about the two statewide ballot questions Plains and all of Fanwood have been moved to the issue was discussed regarding the article and graciously offered to print 2. Robbery though. They seldom get attention. 12th Congressional District, the boundaries of which payment by the township of health a correction in the next edition of The 3. Treason The two statewide ballot questions, in summary, stretch to Mercer County. Do the candidates for the benefits provided to any member(s) Times. 4. Starvation of the Scotch Plains Township Coun- I thank The Times for offering to set CURMUDGEON are: 12th District know that Fanwood and Scotch Plains cil. the record straight on this issue. I 1. A miser; cantankerous fellow Question 1 – Should justices and judges be re- exist? The article mistakenly reported that appreciate the opportunity to clarify 2. A boil of the gums quired to pay some of their benefits? Westfield, Clark, Cranford, Garwood and I stated that I did have township health the above information. 3. An instrument for boring 4. A mendicant or homeless person Question 2 – Should $750 million be borrowed to Mountainside will continue to be in the 7th Dis- insurance. That information is incor- Michael L. “Mickey” Marcus spend on the state’s colleges? trict where Rep. Leonard Lance (R) seeks reelec- rect and is not what I stated at the Scotch Plains Councilman council meeting on September 18, For details, see: nj.gov/state/elections/ tion opposed by state Assemblyman Upendra ****** See more letters on page 5 2012, which was televised by SPTV. Editor’s Note: Mr. Marcus is cor- Our first impressions are that justices and judges Chivukula (D). At the council meeting, I stated rect, and we regret the error. The Letters to should pay a share of the cost of their taxpayer- In addition, this year’s ballot will include board of that I did not receive township health sentence should have read “did not.” provided benefits — robes or not; and that it’s not education candidates (largely unopposed) as the benefits. I have never received health the Editor the time to be borrowing more money until our school election was moved to November starting economy and budgets get fixed. We’d like to hear this year. However, there will be no school budget Glover Should Relinquish Taxpayer- Why All The Focus on what you think. questions on the ballot. Funded Health Benefits, Reimburse SP The crucial Presidential Election Season thus far The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- Lighted Turf Field? I understand that being a member efits from the taxpayers of Scotch Letter after letter to the editor about has been marked with negative advertising, deflec- Fanwood Times offers space each week for candi- of the Scotch Plains Township Coun- Plains. the proposed lighted turf field and tive quips, misdirection and criticism of opponents dates [including party officials] to express their cil can be time consuming and, in Mr. Glover has consistently pro- meeting after meeting of the Westfield – unfortunately, this is campaign conventional wis- views to our readers. Also, this is a standing offer many instances, a thankless job. While claimed that, “We can do better” when Board of Education about the field. dom these days. extended all year round to elected officials of the I do not begrudge these elected offi- it comes to our municipal budget. Why is there none of the attention We believe the thinking public wants to hear region currently serving. We thank all that have cials a modest stipend for their ser- Well, we can; and we can start with to improvements in the school librar- vice to the community, I am thor- Councilman Glover. I call on the ies, to improvements in science labo- genuine proposals to solving our real problems. We participated in this endeavor and encourage others oughly outraged that Councilman Councilman to relinquish his tax- ratories and foreign language work- hope then that the thinking public will be a large to take advantage of this opportunity by submitting Kevin Glover takes $25,000 worth of payer funded health benefits, reim- shops, to more music and art appre- enough voice to prevail in the election; otherwise pictures and letters throughout the campaign. health benefits for him and his family burse us for what it has cost us over ciation, to building an observatory, to what do we have? Submittals should be written in first person from from the township. The fact he has the years or instead resign from the better ways of teaching English and The election is not about the 47 percent or the the candidate to the reader. Keep the length to about been doing this since he was first township council immediately. mathematics and history which is 1 percent, not about the Democrats or Republi- 500 words and submit by the weekend prior to elected means that his family has Brian Power devoted to the turf field? received well over $100,000 of ben- Scotch Plains A person visiting from Mars would cans, it’s about the 100 percent, it’s about publication by e-mail to [email protected]. We think that the major concern in America. We must pursue the rising tide where will not publish personal attacks, spin and fluff. Westfield Should Participate In Westfield is whether the public school everyone wins. Our editors will reject submissions deemed inap- students there have a lighted turf field Although overshadowed by the national cam- propriate. Meetings on Rahway Watershed and not whether the school district and the public take particular interest paign, here in Union County we expect spirited We also invite our readers to submit letters on the It has been hard to convince oped a map, which shows the eleva- in the intellectual enhancement of campaigns in the mayoral race in Scotch Plains as issues and positions dear to them. Westfield, Summit and Mountainside tion of land in the Rahway River the students. to consider heightening its priority Watershed. Absent from the regional well the mayoral race in Clark. There are council We wish all candidates the best of luck in their Stephen Schoeman races in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford, Clark campaigns — and for their best of service to the on storm water management. I have flood mitigation meetings have been been told by the mayor of Westfield Westfield, Summit and Mountainside Westfield and Garwood. community should they win. that Westfield has taken care of its representatives. But the map clearly Before Voting, read Mountainside has an uncontested council elec- For fun and to learn more, see at internal drainage issues. The shows water does go down hill and, at www.goleader.com tion this year and there is no municipal election in www.goleader.com, “November 6 General Election Westfield mayor has then decided minimum, these towns should be part General Election Candidates Westfield. Information” and take the poll. not to actively participate in the re- of whatever solution can be found. Tues, November, 6th gional meetings to try to mitigate Storage in the South Mountain Res- For President: what can be mitigated. ervation is one promising strategy Barack Obama,Chicago,D-I If you trace the brooks and runoff since upstream peak storm water el- Mitt Romney,Boston,R Berkeley Heights Secession, from Westfield into Cranford, those evations are also a major factor. The For Senate: added water elevations in Cranford, regional mayors organization and the Bob Menendez,N. Bergen,D-I for example, “contributed” to the $4- Rahway River Association are devel- Joe Kyrillos,Middletown,R A Snowy Day in July million damages to Cranford’s oping a storm water management For Congress: Brookside School. Elementary stu- strategy to address this public safety Leonard Lance,Clinton,R-I A Berkeley Heights councilman has proposed that County. dents had to attend school in Garwood issue locally as well which all towns Upendra Chivukula,Franklin Twp.,D the township, in an effort to reduce property taxes, If Berkeley Heights opts to place a non-binding for months. The school is vulnerable need to consider. For Freeholders (3): to a next storm. The electrical power Local governments are burdened Al Mirabella,Fanwood,D-I secede from Union County and move to either referendum on the November ballot in 2013 or outage for five days during Hurri- with so many tasks and there is always Morris or Somerset Counties. Councilman Robert beyond, even if it the question were to pass, the Mohamed Jalloh,Roselle,D-I cane Irene was caused by the a focus on serving citizens within the Bruce Bergen,Springfield,D Woodruff’s reasoning is that township residents township would need to get legislation introduced in riverbanks not holding the water el- boundaries of one’s community. My Diane Barabas,Westfield,R would save over $900 in county taxes by moving to the state Legislature and would need a two-thirds evations, which then flooded the elec- request is for consideration that this Chris Nowak,Cranford,R Somerset and over $1,400 by going to Morris. He vote of approval in both the Senate and Assembly trical substation located in Cranford. issue needs to be addressed directly Stephen Kozlovich,Union,R Many Westfield residents were im- and boldly with the help of the blue For Mayor,Scotch Plains: says, the owner of an average home in the township before it could advance to Governor Chris Christie’s pacted, not just Cranford residents. towns on the map to resolve or at least currently pays $3,000 in taxes to Union County. desk for consideration. Mary DePaola,R-I Maybe that provided the connection to make it less dangerous so that future Kevin Glover,D Overall, residents pay $14.5 million to the county, a Holding majorities in both houses, there’s no thus far lacking for Westfield resi- storms can be managed better. For Council,Scotch Plains (1): number that would drop $6.8 million in Morris chance that Democrats would let such a tax plumb dents that this is a regional issue. Dan Aschenbach Ed Saridaki,R-I County and $4.4 million in Somerset. escape; there is more chance of a Republican win- Rutgers University recently devel- Former Cranford Mayor Colleen Gialanella,D Secession is not a new concept in northern New ning a Freeholder seat in Union County. Or as For Council,Fanwood (2): Jersey. Millburn, Roseland and Montclair all at- Senator Richard Codey said of Millburn’s attempt Westfield Hall of Fame Thanks Robert Manduca,R-I Mike Szuch,R-I tempted to flee Essex County in the last decade. 10 years ago, it was “more likely to snow in July” Supporters for Successful Program Jack Molenaar,D Essex County taxes are even higher than Union than for secession to be signed into law. Daniel Levine,D We had a very successful and mov- actors who portrayed the ‘early days’ For Council,Garwood (2): ing Westfield Hall of Fame Induction inductees – Samuel Downer (1760- Tim Hak,R-I Ceremony on Wednesday, Septem- 1848), Charles Clark (1753-1821), Michael Martin,R ber 19, at the Echo Lake Country and Charles Codding (1866-1925), William Nierstedt,D Club. The Westfield Hall of Fame, played by actors Lou Savarese, Steve Ann Palmer,D sponsored by the Westfield Histori- Lemenille and Russ Ortiz, respec- For Council,Cranford (1): cal Society, honors Westfielders who tively. W. Scott Mease,R have made significant contributions The pianist and clarinetist provided Thomas Hannen,D to society. The 10 2012 inductees by the Westfield Symphony Orches- join 21 other individuals who were tra, Music Director David Wroe, who inducted in the 2009, 2010, and 2011 performed the musical introductions THE CARTOON? ceremonies. of the inductees. There are many people we want to The inductees themselves – Rob- JOHNNY APPLESEED thank for making the event memo- ert Bauer, Grover Connell, Charles PAYS TAXES TOO rable: Clark, Robert Rooke, Gerald Glasser, The Patrons who made it possible: Samuel Downer, William Clotworthy, The Thomas Glasser Foundation, The Robert Buck, Charles Codding and Rotary Club of Westfield, The the McGinleys (Ed II, Ed III, Gerald Westfield Foundation, Lee M. Hale, and Rick) – all of who were outstand- Nancy Priest and David Rogers, ing individuals. James Ward, Virginia and Warren Individuals and organizations Rorden, TMG Engineering, Richard which supported the event and those and Germaine Trabert, Evalyn Dunn being honored: The Westfield Foun- Gallery, NuPhase Builders, Inc., dation, The Westfield Y, Overlook Carol Tener, Downtown Westfield Medical Center and Foundation, Corporation, Wallace P. Parker, Sr., James Ward, Union County College, and Bill and Laura Palatucci. and members of the Westfield Town The Master of Ceremonies, former Council. Senator and Mayor Rich Bagger, for By: The Westfield Hall of Fame 2012 managing the induction ceremony so Committee: Lee M. Hale, Chair, well. Wallace Brown, Sherry Cronin, Rich Mayor Andy Skibitsky for his lau- Elbert, Dr. William Foley, Jane datory and encouraging comments Francz, Michael La Place, Roger about the Hall of Fame and the Love, Don Mokrauer, Virginia Westfield Historical Society. Rorden, Lowell Shantz, and Ed Wittke For more information, see The Westfield Community Player www.goleader.com/help A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2012 Page 5 Huge Error on Medicare-Medicaid Gone Fishin, Jake pulls in The Bond Vote, Plus What Makes a big haul at Echo Lake Cost Projections: Cures Not Factored Stoneleigh Park Special? Though tough to believe, there’s merous potential medical therapies I like to travel to better understand eligible voters turned out for the last been a huge error in projected Medi- remain laboratory ones instead of the world. This August I was in Indo- April election. Her presentation also care – Medicaid costs. The cost esti- being available to patients. Our na- nesia, where I spent most of my time suggested that the district will save mators, for puzzling reasons, have tion has an unbudgeable cultural blind with ambitious young European and about $30,000 a year by not having to not included the discovery of cures of spot to the true value of clinical re- Asian students and professionals, all organize and conduct a separate elec- major diseases and disabilities but, search and is highly suspicious of it. busy acquiring multiple academic tion in the spring.” instead, have primarily concentrated To get around this, decades ago we credentials plus foreign study, intern- And what is the motivation for on rationing health services from began the call for physicians ship, and professional experiences. choosing a date when turnout will be pharmaceuticals, medical devices to (doctornauts) to step to the plate and The same focus on education was low? hospitalization let alone physician volunteer more easily for clinical found among ordinary Indonesians I 2. I understand the BOE wants the accessibility. The Alzheimer’s Asso- studies. Who would object? This met, including my bicycle-taxi driver, contracts to move quickly, but if roofs ciation estimates that a cure for would result in testing of many more who was working extra hours to pay and turf are worth doing, they should Alzheimer’s would result in a sav- potentially promising therapies and his daughter’s high school fees, and a still be meritorious if completed a bit ings of $20 trillion over a 40-year speed up the discovery of cures. To 14-year-old rising high school senior later, and $30,000 is valuable educa- period. Cures for heart disease, dia- make this happen would require an on a rafting trip, hoping to go on to tion funding. Could that $30,000 have betes, cancer and autism alone would Act of Congress. We have over the more high school in Seattle. paid for a teacher aide, computers, or reduce costs by trillions upon tril- years unsuccessfully proposed the Around the world, people focus on more educational technology? lions of dollars, which could be put to Doctornaut Act even when it was education and strive to be the best. To As for what makes Stoneleigh Park productive national uses. And, with- supported by former Senate Majority my knowledge, nowhere else in the special, I’d love an answer. Having out doubt, the cures will come! But Leader and physician, Bill Frist. world are educational funds diverted been away, I recently toured the new the question is, “When?” It’s both urgent and mandatory that to competitive sports – those sports parking spaces at the high school and In Michael Milken’s recent Wall the next Administration or Congress Letters to the Editor are run by clubs, much like our “trav- Edison, plus I checked the new park- Street Journal op-ed piece, “Invest- address ways to establish a “general” eling soccer.” Whatever parents being regulations posted around WHS. ing in Science, Reaping Rewards,” medical discovery system which lieve about sports and college admis- They are stunningly inequitable! he correctly spells out the breathtak- would rapidly unleash our extensive Cuts In Medicare Are Causing My sions, we need to focus on educating There is no rational reason why some ing medical promise of modern tech- pool of innovative medical minds our children well in an ever more streets, like Stoneleigh Park and parts nology. For decades, our foundation and accelerate medical discovery for Medical Claims to be Denied competitive world. of Dorian Road, are exempt from has also stressed this exciting reality all diseases and disabilities, not only We hear a lot about Medicare right decision of denial I was given an I hear concern about Westfield High sharing the burden of student park- but also has, in addition, warned that for specific targeted ones. It is inter- now – both from Democrats and Re- address to write to or a number to call School’s lowered ranking among ing. the barriers to test them in clinical esting to note that Congress has never publicans – and they are meant to with any questions. When I called the schools in our area and the state. After our recent hurricane I spoke studies, the underappreciated critical held a hearing on establishing a gen- scare the seniors. Some of these cuts number it turned out to be Medicare Should we have fewer AP offerings at the town council about Stanley step in making a discovery, are inex- eral medical innovative system, which mentioned are happening right now and they could not help me. They told and larger class sizes because we put Oval, a cul-de-sac, getting brush cusably prohibitive. As a result, nu- is what patients want. They don’t before the new health plan even starts. me to contact the independent con- sports expenses ahead of hiring teach- cleared before Clark Street, a narrow Writer Should Provide want free hospitalization. They want I remember Nancy Pelosi saying, tractor. I told them they had given me ers? through-street in a school zone. Like to be home, disease free. “You have to pass the bill to know this number, but they said I would Although voting for the Septem- the exemption for Stoneleigh Park, Examples of Obama In order to jump start the discov- what is in it!” Why would any of our have to talk with the contractor. When ber 24 roof/turf bond issue is over this is improper preferential treat- ery process, and it will definitely ment for those with power and con- Apology Speeches politicians pass a bill not knowing I asked for more information on why and done, some questions linger re- jump start it, the Congress must enact what it might cost us in one way or independent contractors were being gardless of the outcome: nections. Our town should imple- In last week’s issue, Mr. Tomkin the Doctornaut Act. Not too long another? used, I was referred to the State of 1. Why did the BOE chose to spend ment policies, practices, and parking wrote that, “We [the present adminis- ago, a discussion draft of it was circu- I believe the cuts in Medicare now New Jersey office for Medicare who $30,000 to vote just six weeks before rules based on safety, the well being tration] have been apologizing for lated by Dr. Frist. It’s a simple Act, are causing my claims to be denied. I in turn gave me a Union County of- Election Day, at an expense of ap- of residents of all ages and means, the last three-and-a-half-years for five pages versus the 2,400 of the am over $250 out-of-pocket since fice. They could not help me and proximately $30,000 in election costs, rationality, and fairness. This in- being who we are, and have been....” Affordable Care Act! To learn more March on doctors’ visits that were knew nothing about independent con- regardless of the outcome. As re- cludes, as well, the need to consider If the Obama Administration has about it visit www.fimdefelice.org, always covered before. I keep hear- tractors! I was told to just appeal ported in the Westfield Patch on Feb- whether adding so many new spaces been apologizing for that long, he the website of FIM, the Foundation ing, “The information given does not again. ruary 8, 2012: at WHS and EIS requires the addition should be able to reply with at least for Innovation in Medicine. We also warrant this claim.” The doctor has If you want to appeal again then “In a presentation to the board at of more handicapped parking, in ac- three concrete, unambiguous ex- believe that it’s obligatory that for the appealed to Medicare for some visits the form does not go back to the the January 24 meeting, [Ann] Cary cord with federal law. amples of apologies in speeches given costs estimators to immediately head and was denied so I will have to send independent contractor that was listed said the last general election attracted Pamela Orbach by President Obama or in statements back to their drawing boards and in an appeal, which will take 60 days but to another office/contractor in about 44 percent of eligible voters to Westfield emanating from the White House and factor in various levels of “cure” rates to receive a decision! I also learned Florida for that appeal! Is that why the polls, whereas only 18 percent of that a non-partisan group like and then recalculate costs. The re- from the doctor’s billing office that Medicare is in so much trouble? Or FactCheck or PolitiFact classify as sults will widen eyes and, without some people are being covered, but are they hoping that we will just stop apologies. I look forward to reading doubt, be the stimulus to move the others are not! Is that some form of the appeals? his examples. Administration or Congress to act. discrimination? I keep asking if these claims are John Robison It’s not at all pie-in-the- sky to I was also denied an appeal for being denied because of present ad- Westfield believe that we can dramatically re- blood work that was required by the ministration cuts to Medicare in or- duce suffering, unnecessary death and Union County Freeholders doctor for an outpatient procedure. der for the health plan to start, but I Medicare-Medicaid costs within the Their comment – “the information can never get an answer. I will be Elizabeth, New Jersey near term. Just think about it. (908) 527-4200 given does not warrant this service.” writing to my representatives to see if www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Stephen DeFelice, M.D. I am in the process of again appealing I can get any answers from them. Al Mirabella, chair Westfield this visit and hopefully I get some Evidently, we really do not know Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor [email protected] Editor’s note: Dr. DeFelice is help. what is in this health plan and that is Chairman, FIM, the Foundation for I did learn something while send- scary! 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD To Reach Us - [email protected] Innovation in Medicine ing in an appeal. When I received the Barbara Edwards 908-789-3303 Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home Scotch Plains TOWN OF WESTFIELD Think “Superior” For: 2012 LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM The changing color of leaves and the chill in the air remind us that leaf season is approaching, and • Expert Consultation Services the Department of Public Works is busy making preparations for the Town’s annual leaf collection • Space Planning / Room Layouts program. With cooperation from all residents, and Mother Nature, the Town can continue to provide efficient and timely service. • Remodeling Services LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE • All Interior Related Products: As indicated on the map on the reverse side, the Town is divided into ten leaf collection areas: Areas Furniture Floor Coverings 1-6 on the North side and 7-10 on the South side. Lighting Window Treatments Collection will begin simultaneously on the North and South sides on October 22nd and expected to continue through December 7th. No leaves will be permitted to be raked/ Accessorizing & Finishing Touches blown out into the street after this date. No leaves will be permitted in the streets until Saturday October 13th. Collection will begin in Area 1 on the North side, and Area 7 on the South side and proceed in numerical order. HOW RESIDENTS CAN HELP We emphasize that the success of any leaf collection program is due, in large part, to the cooperation Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied of residents. The Town encourages the use of biodegradable leaf bags for residents who wish to have leaves picked up. Bagging leaves helps the Town comply with the NJ Stormwater regulations and Phone: 908.232.3875 will aid in keeping our streets clean during leaf season. Following are the ways in which you can help: www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com Before raking leaves to the street, check the map to find out which area you are in and call the “Leaf Hotline” (789-4120) to determine when the crews will be in your area. This will minimize the amount of time leaf piles are on the street. Residents employing landscapers are required to inform them of the collection schedule and WE THINK EVERY FINANCIAL must fill out the coupon on the back of this flyer so their landscapers can enter the Conservation Center. This permit can be used up until December 14th. As mentioned above, No leaves GOAL IS A BIG DEAL. will be permitted in the streets until Saturday October 13th. Tree branches, grass or other debris are not accepted at the Union County compost facilities and piles containing anything other than leaves will not be picked up. Leaves should be placed in narrow rows along the street, leaving a space along the gutter for drainage. This will help minimize local flooding during rains. Do not pile leaves on or near drainage inlets, which can lead to local flooding. Note: Leaves cannot be placed closer then ten (10) feet from any inlet. Keep vehicles off the streets during collection days to avoid interference with leaf collection crews. CAUTION! Do Not Park Cars Over Leaf Piles. Hot exhaust systems can ignite the leaves and cause a car fire. Also, leaves cannot be picked up if a car is in the way. After December 7th, residents must either place their leaves in BIODEGRADABLE BAGS ONLY at the curb for pick up service (See pickup service information in brochure) , or take them to the Conservation Center. If you ignore the schedule and guidelines you will be placing the Town in violation of State Stormwater Regulations. In addition, you will be in violation of Westfield Town Code Sections 33-21, 24-1 and 33-5. The Town Code Sections can be enforced by way of violation notice and fines/penalties. OTHER LEAF DISPOSAL OPTIONS In order to further maximize service, the Town offers residents two other leaf disposal options: Pickup Service. Residents will be allowed to place their leaves in BIODEGRADABLE BAGS ONLY at the curb for pickup service. Residents can purchase the biodegradable bags from any Home Center. Bags will be picked up curbside by the Town DPW, via the Leaf Hotline (789-4120). Please leave your message after the recording including your home address. Conservation Center. From October 15th to December 14th (weather permitting) the Conservation Center will be open Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for any residents who want to dispose of their leaves directly. Landscapers serving Westfield residents may also haul leaves to the Center during this period, provided they have the required coupon signed by the resident. The Town Conservation Center will be closed on the following municipal holidays (Columbus Day-October 8, Veterans Day-November COMMITMENT YOU CAN COUNT ON. 12, Thanksgiving-November 22 & 23). At Provident Bank, we believe all of your financial goals are important – and, we want to help you Please note: The Conservation Center will be open during the winter on the following Saturdays: achieve them. That’s why our employees take time to listen to you and help you select the products January 5, 12, 19 and March 9 & 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. and services that make sense. Our goal is to help you make the most of your money. Experience the CHRISTMAS TREES: Christmas trees must be deposited at the Conservation Center only. kind of commitment that puts your needs first...the kind of commitment you can count on. They will not be picked up by the Town at the curb. LOCAL MEDIA INFORMATION The Westfield Leader will publish an ad on the leaf collection program. Also, all information pertaining to leaf collection will be posted on the Westfield Website (www.westfieldnj.gov). In 800.448.PROV ProvidentNJ.com Member FDIC addition, you can call the Leaf Hotline (789-4120). Page 6 Thursday, September 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Francis M. Smith Salutes POLICE BLOTTER Fallen Heroes in Libya Attack MOUNTAINSIDE – The four of paramedic, current author, and spent Westfield dollars was missing from a dresser America’s heroes who were killed in his early career as a ski instructor. He Tuesday, September 18, Gregory drawer. the attack on the American consulate leaves his father, Bernard; his mother, Guerrier, 23, of Roselle was arrested Tuesday, September 18, a resi- in Libya are remembered by the deep Barbara; a brother, Gregory, and at Roselle Park police headquarters dent of Westfield Avenue reported loss felt by their families and their sister, Kathleen. on an outstanding Westfield warrant that he has received several calls deep loss to our country, and are Francis Smith joins the legal for $439. He was held awaiting trans- from a former friend. honored by Francis M. Smith, community in honoring the first two port to the Union County jail pend- Wednesday, September 19, Chris- personal injury attorney based in heroes killed in the initial attack to ing a court appearance. tian Zapata, 20, of North Plainfield Mountainside, Annandale and the U.S. consulate in Libya and the Wednesday, September 19, some- was arrested and charged with pos- Morristown, N.J. second two killed as they one bent the windshield wiper on a session of suspected marijuana after “As a personal injury were attempting to motor vehicle owned by a resident a motor vehicle stop on Park Avenue. attorney, I have escape to a safe house. of the 1100 block of Boynton Av- According to police, while speaking represented those left With the outbreak of enue. The vehicle was parked and with Zapata, the officer smelled a bereft by the wrongful violence throughout the unoccupied at the time. strong odor of marijuana, and a sub- death of a loved one. I Muslim world, many Friday, September 21, a tan laptop sequent search revealed a bag of sus- counsel people who more innocent Muslim IN APPRECIATION…The Miller-Cory House Museum, located at 614 Moun- bag was recovered from the picnic pected marijuana inside the car. face such losses in their citizens will be injured tain Avenue in Westfield, recently honored two longtime volunteers with the area inside Tamaques Park. Zapata was transported to police daily lives, and join in and possibly die – all of dedication of a bench in their names. The bench was placed in the museum’s Saturday, September 22, Elijah headquarters, processed and released. newly created rose garden to honor Bill Wallace and his late wife, Nancy, for their Beverley, Jr., 22, of South Plainfield Thursday, September 20, a resi- the grief felt by all which could be averted. decades of service to the museum. The Wallaces, of Westfield, were among the Americans in this tragic Imagine if Muslim was arrested on an outstanding dent of Mountain View Avenue re- many who organized the museum 40 years ago and ensured its success. Pictured Westfield warrant for $500. He was loss to our country, and countries allowed at the ceremony, from left to right, are: Seated, the couple’s daughter, Linda ported someone made several thou- the families involved,” families to sue those Parker, and her husband, Wally, of Westfield, and standing, Deborah Bailey, picked up from the Passaic County sand dollars in purchases on his Francis M. Smith irresponsible Miller-Cory treasurer; Patricia D’Angelo, Miller-Cory Volunteer Board presi- jail, transported to Westfield police credit card without his authoriza- reflected. In addition to organizations who incite dent, and Joan Barna, services coordinator. headquarters and processed. Further tion. shouldering enormous artificially trumped up investigation revealed he had an- Friday, September 21, a resident responsibilities to demonstrations, other warrant, from Fanwood, for of Hoe Avenue reported that some- represent American Francis M. Smith catching unwitting Free Seminars to Address $89. He was unable to post bail and time overnight someone removed outreach and protect us civilians in their transported to the Union County jail. the front license plate off of her abroad, these heroes touch our hearts crossfire. If Al Qaeda had to take Saturday, September 22, a Scotch motor vehicle. by how they enjoyed their personal accountability and responsibility for Issues Involving Addiction Plains resident reported the theft of Friday, September 21, a resident a light blue Trek mountain bicycle, lives as well: the civilian injuries and deaths that SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union Road in Scotch Plains, and on Octo- of Lyde Place reported that some- J. Christopher Stevens, the occur as a result of their quest for ber 17, also from 7 to 9 p.m., he will black helmet and lock from the 1,000 time overnight someone removed County Board of Chosen Freehold- block of West South Avenue. The American ambassador to Libya, fame, they would need to answer for ers welcomes residents to attend a present “Adolescent Trends: For approximately $2,500 from his started his career as a lawyer. He the risks and danger they bring to Adults Only” at the Cranford Com- bicycle was stolen between 2:20 and checking account without his autho- free Fall Speaker Series addressing 3:06 p.m. while it was left unat- worked long years bringing a better their communities. alcohol and drug addiction, preven- munity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue rization. life to North Africans implementing “This is a case of misplaced in Cranford. tended in front of a business. The Saturday, September 22, a resi- tion and treatment. The series is total value of the stolen items is programs of American aid. responsibility for the lives and welfare funded by the Governor’s Council on Michael Litterer of Prevention dent of William Street reported that In addition to being a 10-year of their Muslim brethren,” Mr. Smith Links will make the final presenta- approximately $395. sometime during the day someone Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through Saturday, September 22, a bur- veteran of the U.S. State Department, said. “If Muslim investments, the Municipal Alliance and coordi- tion on November 14, entitled “Pre- dented the front quarter panel of his Sean Smith was an avid online organization and energy focused on scription 101: Prescription Medica- glary was reported at a residence on motor vehicle. nated by the Union County Depart- the 400 block of Kimball Avenue, multiplayer gamer, who is survived improving their lives – rather than ment of Human Services. tion and Heroin Abuse and Addic- Saturday, September 22, Timothy by his wife, Heather, and two children, destroying the West – we would see tion.” It will take place from 7 to 9 which occurred sometime between Alexander, 32, of Edison was ar- The next three presentations in the September 19 and 21. Someone un- Samantha and Nathan. real progress for nearly a quarter of series, all on Wednesday evenings, p.m. at Kean University’s STEM rested after a motor vehicle viola- Tyrone S. Woods, a highly skilled the world’s population.” Auditorium, located at 1000 Morris known removed a door padlock and tion on Terrill Road on an outstand- are scheduled for October 3 in Scotch gained entry to the home. A box of Navy SEAL veteran, enjoyed riding About Francis M. Smith, a New Plains, October 17 in Cranford and Avenue in Union. ing $5,000 warrant issued by the his motorcycle and Ford Mustang. Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer: Prevention Links is a not-for-profit 30 Christmas decorations, valued at Newark Court. He was transported November 14 in Union. $200, was removed. He was a registered nurse and Francis M. Smith first began The October presentations will be organization based in Roselle that to police headquarters, processed paramedic. He is survived by two practicing law in 1976. For the first provides substance abuse informa- Saturday, September 22, a resi- and turned over to the Essex County made by John Kriger, a professional dent of the 700 block of Embree teenage boys, Tyrone Jr. and Hunter, nine years of his career, he worked as alcohol and drug counselor and trainer tion and resources for individuals, Sheriff’s Office. and an infant son, Kai, and his wife, in-house counsel for two different families, schools and businesses Crescent reported a motor vehicle Sunday, September 23, Benjamin who addresses individual and family burglary in which someone entered Dorothy. insurance companies. In 1985, he issues in school, at work and at home. throughout Union County. Brown, 30, of Plainfield was arrested Glen A. Doherty also was a highly began presenting personal injury All events in the Fall Speakers Se- the unlocked vehicle, removed after a motor vehicle stop on Front He is the author of “The Pond: A matches and threw them all over the skilled Navy SEAL veteran, a plaintiffs, and he has continued to do Small Book About Big Changes.” ries will be free and open to the Street on an outstanding $1,000 war- so for the past 27 years. public. For more information, call street. The vehicle was parked in rant issued by the Cranbury Court. Mr. Kriger will present “Family front of the owner’s residence at the Today, he handles all types of Dynamics of Addiction” on October Deborah LaNier, Union County De- He was transported to police head- Caregivers Meeting personal injury cases throughout New partment of Human Services, at (908) time the incident occurred. quarters, processed and released. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scotch Plains- Saturday, September 22, a Sum- To Be Held Monday Jersey counties, such as Sussex Fanwood High School, 667 Westfield 527-4852. Fanwood County, Union County, Morris mit Court residence sustained dam- Tuesday, September 18, a busi- WESTFIELD – A support group County and Hunterdon County, age during a gathering of juveniles ness on the 500 block of North Av- for those caring for elderly or chroni- including those involving motor College Club of F-SP Posts there, according to police. No ar- enue reported the theft of merchan- cally ill loved ones meets on the first vehicle and roadway accidents, slip rests had been made as of press time. dise valued at $200. According to non-holiday Monday of each month and fall/dangerous property Authorities notified the owner, who police, the suspect is described as a at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center of St. accidents, dog bites, construction Community Calendar Sale was not at home when the incident white male in his early 20s, approxi- occurred. The Westfield Police mately 5 feet, 7 inches in height, Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on accidents, and injuries of all kinds. FANWOOD – The College Club Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. The More information on Francis M. This year’s cover features the his- Department’s Juvenile Bureau is wearing glasses, a gray sweatshirt of Fanwood-Scotch Plains has an- toric Fanwood Train Station, which handling the investigation. and pants. next meeting will take place October Smith is available at nounced that it has published its 1. These are information and sharing www.franksmithlaw.com. was photographed by Fanwood resi- Mountainside Tuesday, September 18, an inci- 49th edition of the dent Greg Tuesday, September 18, a resident of criminal mischief was dis- sessions. For more information, call Paid Bulletin Board Community Date Marilyn Ryan at (908) 232-1214. goleader.com/express Cummings. Mr. dent of Tanager Way reported that covered at the Forest Road Park Calendar 2012-2013. Cummings has par- she was driving on Coles Avenue men’s bathroom after someone The calendar can be ticipated in many when a tree branch fell on her motor spread human feces on the bath- Nicholas Dovidio to Discuss purchased for $10, juried exhibitions, vehicle, leaving multiple dents in room walls. and all proceeds will and his work has the hood. Thursday, September 20, Johana benefit the club’s been included in Wednesday, September 19, the pur- Joo, 28, of Elizabeth was arrested Researching Home’s History Scholarship Fund. books about New suit of a motorcycle on Route 22 was following a motor vehicle stop at The calendar sale Jersey. called off after the suspect driving the Terrill Road and South Avenue on WESTFIELD – Nicholas Dovidio ing back to the Civil War. Specifically, is one of the club’s Each year the cal- motorcycle entered Scotch Plains. an active warrant out of Manalapan. will present a program entitled “How the connection between the founding larger fundraisers endar spotlights an Thursday, September 20, a resi- She was processed and turned over to Research and Document the His- of Greenwich, Conn. in 1640 and each year. The cal- CALENDAR COVER…The advertiser who has dent of Old Grove Road reported to the Manalapan Police Department. tory of One’s Home” at the First Westfield will be the highlight. endars are available cover of the College Club of been a supporter for that someone had used his credit Thursday, September 20, a resi- Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield As chairman of Dovidio Enter- from any club mem- Fanwood-Scotch Plains’ 2012- many years. This card to make unauthorized purchases dent of the 10 block of Brohm Place Historical Society. The luncheon will prises in New York City since 2005, ber or at the follow- 2013 Community Date Calen- year the College dar features the Fanwood Train in California and New York. reported that someone entered her be held at noon on October 3 at the Mr. Dovidio is an advisor to financial ing locations: Scotch Club has selected Friday, September 21, Aaron unlocked, parked motor vehicle and Echo Lake Country Club, located at institutions on potential acquisitions Plains Public Li- Station, photographed by Greg Cummings. Scotchwood Florist McKenzie, 29, of East Orange was removed a laptop computer, valued 515 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. and existing investments and board brary, Fanwood Me- as its advertiser of arrested at Somerset County Cor- at $800. Using an online presentation, Mr. chairman and director for various morial Library, the year. Scotchwood Florist has rections on an active warrant in the Friday, September 21, Sharon Dovidio will show how to utilize the companies. He is also a public ac- Norman’s Hallmark Store, been advertising in the calendar amount of $600. Johnson, 32, of Linden was arrested following information about one’s countant in New York State. Scotchwood Florist, Double Dip- for 35 years. The De Milt family Scotch Plains on an active warrant out of Scotch home: architectural blueprints or early Additionally, Mr. Dovidio is chair- per Ice Cream Shoppe, Young’s began the florist shop, and today Monday, September 17, a resi- Plains after a motor vehicle stop at pictures; a full title search of the man of the Westfield Area “Y,” a trustee Paints, Excellent Nail Salon, Apple Lori De Milt Flowers and Dale dent of Raritan Road reported that Terrill Road and North Avenue. She property; materials available at the in the Craig School in Mountain Lakes Blossom Florist, Florence Ravioli, Flowers continue the tradition of he had friends over and when they was processed, posted bail and re- Westfield Historical Society archives and a member of the Westfield Histori- Scotch Hills Pharmacy and Di providing floral arrangements to had left he noticed several hundred leased. and Westfield Memorial Library Lo- cal Society. Francesco Realty. the community. cal History Collection; genealogical All those wishing to attend the The calendar contains informa- This year, the College Club of searches and living people finder to luncheon are asked to make a reser- tion about all school and civic orga- Fanwood-Scotch Plains was able to Sale Extended to Sunday locate and contact the prior owners vation by calling (908) 233-2930 by nization activities in Scotch Plains award $35,000 in scholarships to and residents or their descendants. noon on Monday, October 1. The and Fanwood, as well as all impor- deserving women in Scotch Plains His presentation also will include a cost of the luncheon is $21 for mem- tant dates and telephone numbers and Fanwood due to multiple For Bricks Honoring Vets brief Westfield history of Dudley Av- bers and $26 for non-members, infor the school year September 2012 fundraisers, of which the calendar enue, Prospect and Clark Streets dat- cluding gratuity. to September 2013. sales is one of the most important. MOUNTAINSIDE – The serving and maintaining the Hetfield Mountainside Historic Restoration House. Committee has announced that the “We will be planning a special The Family Law Department of deadline for ordering bricks honor- dedication service for the veterans’ ing veterans has been extended to bricks,” said Cindy West, committee Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Presents 7iÃÌvi` *i`>ÌÀV this Sunday, September 30. These member, “so get your order in by bricks will join the hundred or so September 30, 2012. That way, the along the walkway to the historic bricks can be ready for installation Deacon Andrew Hetfield House, lo- along the walk in time for Veterans iÌ> ÀÕ« cated on Constitution Plaza in Day. We will be reading each Mountainside. They will be dedi- veteran’s name, as in the past, dur- cated at a Veterans Day ceremony on ing the short ceremony. A small 7 */ /- 7 " Sunday, November 11, at 2 p.m. American flag will identify the vet- “This year, we’re hoping for more eran bricks.” '%'$, $'%$U iÌÃÌÀÞ vÀ v>ÌÃ] V `Ài] recent veterans to be represented, >ìÃViÌÃ E Ã«iV> ii`Ã from Vietnam up, through Desert MOM Costume Sale U -«iV>â} VvÀÌ} Storm and beyond,” said Don Jeka, !- $' Historic Restoration Committee To Be Held Saturday $)vi>ÀvÕ $ V `Ài member. WESTFIELD – Mothers On a Mis- U + iÜ !''% «>ÌiÌÃ + ÜiVi Family members can chip in to sion (MOM) will host a costume sale U >ÃiÀ iÌÃÌÀÞ pay for each brick. Bricks can be on Saturday, September 29, from 9 %$ '%'$, purchased for $100, including two a.m. to noon at 126 Harrison Avenue U "À> ÃVÕÃ -i`>Ì $ ' $ lines with 14 characters, spaces and in Westfield. Gently-used costumes U 7i vviÀ 6 !-i`>Ì " >` punctuation per line. One additional will be sold for $5 and all proceeds line may be purchased for $10. Each will benefit MOM projects. On Sat- iiÀ> iÃÌ iÃ> ÃiÀÛViÃ LÞ >À` iÀÌwi` *i`>ÌÀV line can be extended to 18 charac- urday, November 17, MOM will host iÃÌ iÃ}ÃÌÃ Ì i ìÌ> ters for $10 per line. a fundraiser dinner at the Echo Lake Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. vwVi $ À %!' Ã«Ì> %''"ÃiÌÌ}° “This would allow brick purchas- Country Club in Westfield. ers to include the veteran’s name, To date, MOM has raised more than 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates rank and branch served and other $30,000 in support of the Mission of " information. It is a wonderful way to Mercy in Uganda. This has allowed All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce " recognize their service as a lasting the mission to sponsor over 40 or- including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of tribute,” said Mr. Jeka. phans and to build a maternity unit at An example of a typical brick hon- the Alanyi Health Center. Proceeds assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial %' )$ +%' $ $ $' oring a veteran might be inscribed: from this year’s fundraiser will be agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- " “John Doe, USN, 1943-45” or donated to provide medical equip- divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions “George Smith, USMC, 1968-69.” ment and supplies for the new facility. " " A typical brick is on display in the For more information, visit Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference >À` iÀÌwi` *i`>ÌÀV iÌÃÌÀÞ >i` (. ÓääÓä£Ó . (. ! /« '%' iÌÃÌ window of the Mountainside Deli- mothersonamission.vpweb.com. ,LÞ ', Ì Þ - >}>âi catessen on Mountain Avenue, hon- MOM is a non-profit charitable orga- #%* $'%# %(..(. . Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Èä{{xx >Þ½Ã >ÛÀÌi `Ã V Óää] Óä£ä oring Jim Debbie. nization based in Westfield. The Brick application forms can be group’s mission is to help women 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 %' %' *) *) %' %' .&.. .&.. picked up at the Mountainside Pub- and children in developing countries (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com lic Library or Borough Hall. All pro- achieve equality and justice through ceeds from the brick sale go to pre- education and healthcare. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2012 Page 7 CBI to Screen Film About FCC of Westfield to Begin Munich Olympic Tragedy Annual Adult Studies Series SCOTCH PLAINS – Congrega- Beth-El/Mekor Chayim, Temple Beth WESTFIELD – The First Congre- a member of the United Church of tion Beth Israel will show the film O’r/Beth Torah, Temple Emanu-El and gational Church will begin its an- Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street One Day in September on Saturday, Temple Sholom, the screening will be nual series of adult studies next week in Westfield. For additional infor- October 27, at 7:30 p.m. The docu- open to the community. Light refresh- with programs focusing on Islam mation, call the church office at (908) mentary examines what happened ments will be served. and the hidden books of the Bible. 233-2494 or visit the church website, when 11 Israeli athletes were mur- One Day in September, narrated All evenings will be free and open to fccofwestfield.org. dered 40 years ago at the 1972 Sum- by Michael Douglas, won the Acad- the public. mer Olympics in Munich, Germany. emy Award for Best Documentary “Discovering Islam: A Documen- Forum to Explore Sponsored by the Israel Support Feature in 2000. The film weaves tary Film Series” will begin Monday, Committee of Congregation Beth Is- together actual television footage October 1. Participants will view and Religion and Politics rael, Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, Temple from the time, with interviews of the discuss multiple episodes in this award- WESTFIELD – A special town- athletes’ widows, International winning documentary series. There are wide forum on “The Role of Chris- Hadassah Meeting Olympic Committee (IOC) officials more than 1.5 billion people through- tian Faith in Politics” will be held on and security personnel from Ger- out the world who identify themselves Wednesday, October 3, beginning at Set For Next Week many and Israel. The lone surviving as Muslim, yet most non-Muslims know 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First WESTFIELD – The Westfield terrorist, disguised and in hiding, little about the faith. This film series Congregational Church, located at Chapter of Hadassah will hold its gives a firsthand account of the was created to help introduce those of 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. The next general meeting on Thursday, group’s preparation and assault. GIRL SCOUT FUN…More than 200 Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scouts gath- other faiths or no faith affiliation to the public is invited to attend this free October 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Temple “We are screening this film so people ered in Fanwood’s LaGrande Park September 4 to kick off a new program year beliefs, practices and values of Islam. event, which will explore the role Emanu-El, located at 756 East Broad know what happened at the Olympics and mark the 100th anniversary year of Girl Scouts of the USA. Activities The series will continue over six that faith should play in the way that Street in Westfield. in 1972 and the significance of the included a “bounce house,” inflatable obstacle course, face painting, craft consecutive Monday evenings through Christians engage in politics. The guest speaker will be Marsha IOC’s refusal to commemorate its 40th projects, a movie about the history of Girl Scouting, a scavenger hunt, a water November 5, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., In advance of the fall elections, Friedman, an attorney employed by anniversary with a minute of silence,” balloon toss, science experiments, Hula-Hoops, “mad-libs” and sing-along. There and will cover topics such as “Islam: clergy from several local churches the New Jersey Judiciary. Mrs. Fried- said Conrad Nadell, Israel Support also was a multi-level bridging ceremony, marking a girl’s progression from one Faith and History,” “Christians and Is- will discuss their Christian tradition man is married to Rabbi Cary Fried- Committee chairman. “We want to keep Girl Scout level to the next. lam” and “Islam in America.” Each and its perspective on the way in man and is the mother of six children, the memory of those slain athletes alive, film will be aired before the discussion which they address social and politi- ranging in age from 7 to 25. She grew and to understand more about what in the church’s Coe Fellowship Hall. cal issues. No specific candidates, up in West Hartford, Conn. and at- happened on that tragic day.” Fanny Wood Day Festival On Tuesday evenings beginning political parties or specific ballot tended Barnard College and the Uni- Congregation Beth Israel is located October 2, the church will present measures will be endorsed or de- versity of Connecticut Law School. at 18 Shalom Way (corner of Martine On Tap For This Sunday “The ‘Hidden’ Books of the Bible,” a bated by the panelists or moderator. She also has lived in Israel and clerked Avenue) in Scotch Plains. For more look at the 17 books grouped to- Panelists will include the Reverend for the National Labor Court. information, contact the synagogue FANWOOD – The 17th Annual dise such as jewelry, handbags, sports gether as the Apocrypha. The pro- Brian Nicklaus, minister of the Echo This meeting will be open to the office at (908) 889-1830 or Mr. Nadell Fanny Wood Day street festival will collectibles, dollar items, assorted gram will explore why they were Lake Church of Christ; Father Michael public. Dessert and coffee will be at (908) 654-3169 or take place this Sunday, September crafts and unique one-of-a-kind items. hidden or removed from some ver- Saporito, pastor of the Parish Commu- served. For additional information, [email protected]. A dona- 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be Kiddie rides, pony rides and a sions of the Bible, why some Bibles nity of St. Helen, and the Reverend call Roni Epstein at (908) 654-5508. tion of $5 is suggested for the evening. held along South Avenue (between petting zoo, as well as face painting, still have them and the political machi- Mark Boyea, senior minister of the First and Second Streets) and South sand art and other activities, also nations that led to those decisions. First Congregational Church. Present- Martine Avenue (between North and will be part of the festivities. Musi- The series will continue for five ing the event will be the Holy Trinity F-SP CROP Walk Oct. 14 LaGrande Avenues) in Fanwood. cal entertainment will be presented consecutive Tuesday evenings through Roman Catholic Church, the Parish Admission will be free. throughout the day. For more infor- October 30, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Community of St. Helen, the First Con- Hosted by the Fanny Wood Day mation, contact (201) 998-1144 or the church’s Chapel Lounge. gregational Church and the Echo Lake To Fight World Hunger Committee, the festival will feature [email protected]. The First Congregational Church, Church of Christ, all of Westfield. activities for all ages throughout the FANWOOD – The Fanwood- through the Fanwood/Scotch Plains day. South and Martine Avenues will Scotch Plains CROP Walk is sched- Ministerium or online at be closed to vehicular traffic for the Please join us for uled for Sunday, October 14. CROP cropwalk.org. Further information on duration of the event. Walks are ecumenical, interfaith and CROP Walks also can be found at The festival will feature a classic car multicultural events that offer people churchworldservice.org. show being held in the South Avenue A PANEL DISCUSSION of all ages an opportunity to help in Fanwood and Scotch Plains will side of the train station parking lot, the fight against world hunger. receive 25 percent of their CROP Walk with more than 60 cars expected. On Church World Service uses CROP proceeds back to aid the poor and There also will be various food Walk money to aid the poor of the hungry locally. The goal for this year contests such as an ice cream-eating world with seeds, plows and ongoing is to insure that those in need in contest, a pizza-eating contest and a THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH IN education programs to help them feed Fanwood and Scotch Plains also will stuffed-pretzel-eating contest. Other themselves. receive care. contests will include a Hula-Hoop Everyone in the community is in- If walking is not possible, rocking competition, a water-balloon toss POLITICS vited to join in this effort to raise chairs will be provided and rocking and a Best Dressed Pet Parade. Ad- awareness of the need for funds to participation is acceptable. ditionally, the winners of the pho- feed the world’s hungry. Those wish- All walkers and rockers will gather tography contest will be announced. ing to walk may sign up with any at 1:30 p.m. at the Fanwood Presbyte- Sausage and peppers, cheese participating houses of worship rian Church in Westminster Hall in the steaks, pulled pork, chicken fingers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Education Building on Marian Avenue. gyros, fresh-cut french fries and Ital- Needle Nite Program The walk will begin at 2 p.m. The route ian ices will be among the many food of the CROP Walk is approximately offerings available for purchase. First Congregational Church, Westfield Set Oct. 5 at Church four miles, starting and ending at the Attendees also will have an oppor- 125 Elmer Street FANWOOD – The monthly Fanwood Presbyterian Church. tunity to stroll along the street and Needle Nite program at the Fanwood The Fanwood Presbyterian Church visit local merchants and civic organi- Presbyterian Church will take place is located at the intersection of zations displaying their merchandise. again on Friday, October 5, begin- Martine and LaGrande Avenues. For Retail exhibitors will sell merchan- ning at 7:30 p.m. in Westminster more information, contact the church How should Christians engage in politics? Hall on Marian Avenue. office at (908) 889-8891 or online at ‘Y’ Plans Celebration Quilters will learn a new skill to use [email protected]. for a Christmas project. They also will Of Italian Culture Clergy from Westfield churches present their Christian traditions and explore Christian perspectives and work on this year’s new quilt design. Legion to Sponsor WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area options for addressing social and political issues. Knitters and those who crochet also “Y” will host a celebration of Italian Bus Trip to AC food, fun and culture on Friday, Oc- will work on a Christmas project and continue to make items for various SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- tober 12, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at charities, including multiple local nurs- Fanwood American Legion Post No. the Main “Y” Facility, located at 220 Panelists: Presented by: ing homes, newborns at Newark Beth 209 will sponsor a bus trip to the Atlan- Clark Street in Westfield. The festival Dr. Mark Boyea, First Congregational Church of Westfield - Holy Trinity Catholic Church Israel Hospital, the “Christmas at Sea” tic Club Casino and Hotel in Atlantic will feature specialties such as sau- seafarers projects and prayer shawls City on Sunday, October 14. The cost is sage and peppers, pasta, salad and Brian Nicklaus, Echo Lake Church of Christ - Parish Community of St. Helen for those needing extra care. $30 per person with $15 back from the Italian cookies, along with games Fr. Michael Saporito, Parish Community of St. Helen - First Congregational Church of Westfield If fabric, batting or yarn is Atlantic Club for use in the casino. and other offerings. - Echo Lake Church of Christ needed, e-mail requests to The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Registration is required by Fri- [email protected]. the parking lot of the Scotch Plains day, October 5, at the Welcome Cen- For further information about these Public Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, ter. For more information, call Lynne This event will NOT: projects or directions to the Fanwood arriving in Atlantic City at approxi- Applebaum at (908) 233-2700, ex- - Endorse candidates. mately 11 a.m. The bus will leave the Presbyterian Church, call the church tension no. 239, or e-mail office at (908) 889-8891, e-mail Atlantic Club Casino at 5 p.m., re- [email protected]. To - Debate specific issues [email protected] or visit turning to Scotch Plains at around 7 learn more about Westfield Area “Y” fanwoodpc.org or facebook.com/ p.m. For reservations and payment programs, visit westfieldynj.org. Fi- – pages/Fanwood-Presbyterian details, call American Legion Post nancial assistance is available for For more information, contact: Jason Walker 908.233.2965 or ([email protected]) Church/311300160969. No. 209 at (908) 322-9845. those who qualify. Goods & Services You Need

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Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 8 Thursday, September 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION E. Beverly Johansen Powers, 78, Was Library Events to Spotlight CSH Secretary, PTA Past President – Obituaries – E. Beverly Johansen Powers, 78, James, predeceased her. Gloria Sellino, 72, Company President; The Kootz and Boris Karloff of Scotch Plains died on Sunday, Surviving are her sons, Lawrence, WESTFIELD – The Westfield to Westfield Memorial Library and September 23, 2012, at JFK Medical Christopher, John and Patrick, and Enjoyed Family, Singing and Cooking Memorial Library will kick off the MURAL cardholders. MURAL Center in Edison. seven grandchildren. month of October with two programs. cardholders belong to libraries that Born in Plainfield, she had lived in The funeral will be held today, Gloria Sellino, 72, of Scotch Plains Chris and his wife, Paddy, along with The Kootz band will perform on are part of the Middlesex Union Re- West New York before moving to Thursday, September 27, at 8:45 a.m. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, her sister, Charlotte Abruzzo, and her Wednesday, October 3, at 7 p.m., and ciprocal Agreement Libraries. For Scotch Plains in 1959. from the Memorial Funeral Home, September 18, 2012, surrounded by husband, John. She also will be deeply a program on the actor Boris Karloff participating libraries, check the Mrs. Powers was a graduate of the 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. A her loving family. missed by her darling angels, Johnny, will be presented on Saturday, Octo- Westfield Memorial Library website, American Academy of Dramatic Arts Funeral Mass will follow at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Sellino was born in Port Read- James, Christian and Rory. ber 6, at 10:30 a.m. The library is wmlnj.org. To register online, visit in New York City and was employed at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- ing and lived in Westfield before A Funeral Mass was celebrated on located at 550 East Broad Street. wmlnj.org, click on Calendar and as an executive secretary with man Catholic Church on Westfield moving to Scotch Plains in 1967, Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the The Kootz hail from all over New search for the dates, or call (908) Children’s Specialized Hospital be- Avenue in Scotch Plains. Interment even though she always remained a Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Jersey and have been around for 789-4090 option 0. fore retiring in 1988. will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Westfield girl at heart. Gloria was in Westfield. Arrangements were by nearly 10 years. The band began as She had served as past president of Scotch Plains. president and CEO of John Sellino the Dooley Colonial Home in a nucleus of five or six musicians Run-Walk to Benefit both the School One PTA and Scotch In lieu of flowers, donations may and Sons, a landscaping company in Westfield. who informally jammed at various Plains-Fanwood High School PTA; be made to the James O’Hara Powers the Westfield area. Her life was her In lieu of flowers, donations in her member basements and even played Paul Jackson Fund had served on the Scotch Plains- Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 123, family, and family was her life. Gloria memory may be made to the Scotch an occasional gig. By 2001 the band CLARK – The third annual 5K/2 Fanwood PTA Council and was trea- Fanwood, N.J. 07023. For additional had a passion for singing, whether Plains Rescue Squad, 1916 Bartle decided to try and make a “go of it,” Mile Walk-a-thon/Kids Fun Run will surer of the Blue Raiders Athletic information or to sign the guestbook, she was cooking one of her banquet- Avenue, P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains, seeking more exposure and accep- take place on Sunday, October 14, at Booster Club. visit fanwoodmemorial.com. size meals, cleaning or just complet- N.J. 07076. tance. It continued to hone its reper- Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The day Her husband, John, and her son, September 27, 2012 ing the everyday tasks around her For further information or to leave toire of covers of classic rock, pop will begin at 8 a.m. for registration, home. a message for the family, please visit and blues tunes from the late 1950s with start times as follows: 9 a.m. – Gloria is survived by her beloved dooleycolonialfuneralhome.com. through the 1970s, staying true to 5K; 9:45 a.m. – 2M walk; 10:30 a.m. husband of 51 years, John, and their September 27, 2012 why members originally started – Kids Fun Run. In addition to the Health Maintenance to Be children, John and his wife, Janet, and playing together in the first place: run/walk, there will be post-race the “collective and genuine love” of snacks, children’s activities, a disc the genre of rock and roll. jockey, awards and prizes. Focus of AARP Meeting Lecturer and historian Ron Proceeds from this event will ben- WESTFIELD – Westfield Area who will take blood pressure read- MacCloskey will present the life efit The Paul Jackson Fund, a char- Chapter No. 4137 of the American ings and a physical trainer who will story of Boris Karloff, who per- ity of last resort for those in financial Association of Retired Persons measure body mass index. Of formed on Broadway, did film, ra- crisis due to long-term illness or (AARP) will meet on Monday, Octo- course, both of these activities will dio and television, and is best known disability. For more than 20 years, ber 1, at 1 p.m. at the Scotch Hills be strictly voluntary on the part of for portraying the monster in the The Fund has been aiding individu- Country Club, located at the intersec- the members. Additionally, the RWJ original Hollywood version of Fran- als and families throughout the tri- tion of Plainfield Avenue and Jerusa- Rahway Fitness and Wellness Cen- kenstein. state area with both medical and lem Road in Scotch Plains. Anyone ter will provide a sandwich lun- But Karloff also had a Broadway household needs. interested in becoming a member is cheon for all attending the meeting. role written just for him in Arsenic Participating in this race will help invited to attend the chapter’s monthly The chapter encourages members and Old Lace, and he voiced The the charity carry on its mission. Run- meeting. Membership dues are $10 to continue their support of its main Grinch in television’s holiday clas- ners and walkers have the opportu- per person per year. charitable endeavor, which is the sic “How the Grinch Stole Christ- nity to create a personal fund-rais- Lina Rizzo from the RWJ Rahway Westfield Food Pantry housed at mas.” Mr. MacCloskey will show a ing page at firstgiving.com/ Fitness and Wellness Center on Holy Trinity Interparochial School. documentary filled with video clips pauljacksonfund. Participants rais- Lamberts Mill Road in Scotch This food pantry provides help to and audio clips, as well as actors and ing $100 or more may run/walk for Plains will address members on the families from many surrounding impersonators on stage. Mr. free. The top five fundraisers will ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE…The annual Women of Excellence Award recog- MacCloskey said that his talk is the receive a flip video camera. For more various programs offered there. towns in Union County as well as nizes the various contributions of women to Union County. At the award Accompanying her will be a nurse Westfield and Scotch Plains. result of years of research and inter- information and to register for the ceremony last spring, Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella, views. race, visit pauljacksonfund.org or left, Freeholder Vice-Chairwoman Linda Carter, second from left, and Freehold- ers Deborah Scanlon, third from right, Vernell Wright, second from right, and Both programs are free and open call (908) 233-6110. Temple Sholom to Present Bette Jane Kowalski, right, congratulate Sheriff’s Captain Cynthia Weber for her Excellence in Law Enforcement Award. Westfield Library to Present ‘Jews Clues’ Class Sunday Nominations Are Sought SCOTCH PLAINS – Temple All families are welcome to par- Fall Foreign Film Festival Sholom of Fanwood/Scotch Plains ticipate in this program. Temple mem- will offer a special preschool-age bership or any previous knowledge For Women of Excellence WESTFIELD – The Westfield learns to get by on her own. class on Sukkot this Sunday, Sep- of Judaism is not required. The Jews Memorial Library will present its Fall The Salt of Life, an Italian film that tember 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Clues Celebration Series offers par- AREA – Members of the public are The completed form should be mailed Foreign Film Festival during Octo- runs 90 minutes, will be shown on The program will take place at ticipants an opportunity to get to know invited to submit their nominees for to Jane O’Hara, Union County Com- ber, November and December on five December 10. In this warm and witty Union Catholic High School, lo- other young families while gaining the 21st annual Women of Excellence mission on the Status of Women, 708 Mondays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. The follow-up to his 2010 hit Mid-August cated at 1600 Martine Avenue in tools to bring Judaism into their home. awards program, sponsored by the Newark Avenue, Westfield, N.J. library is located at 550 East Broad Lunch, writer-director-actor Gianni Scotch Plains. The cost is $15 per Older siblings not enrolled in Temple Union County Commission on the 07090. Nominations must be post- Street. Di Gregorio has created another com- session. Sholom’s religious school are wel- Status of Women and the Union marked by Saturday, December 1, The festival will kick off October edy with a dash of bittersweet. In this This activity is designed for chil- come to visit the religious school County Board of Chosen Freeholders. 2012. 15 with Romantics, Anonymous. A film, Mr. Di Gregorio plays a middle- dren ages 2 to 4 with a caregiver as classes for the morning. “The Women of Excellence Award French film that runs 80 minutes, it aged retiree who has become invis- part of Temple Sholom’s “Jews Currently residing within the is a wonderful opportunity for Union Free Hip-Hop Classes stars Benoit Poelvoorde as the boss of ible to all the women of Rome, re- Clues” series exploring holidays, Fanwood Presbyterian Church, County residents to honor citizens a chocolate factory and Isabelle Carre gardless of age or relation, who tries stories and traditions through play, Temple Sholom and its religious who have made outstanding contri- To Begin on Tuesday as a talented chocolate maker. Drawn his polite, utterly gracious best to music, arts and crafts. school serve about 250 families butions to our community,” said Free- FANWOOD – Why We Dance will together through a shared passion for generate some kind of extracurricu- “When the families arrive that from the greater Scotch Plains- holder Chairman Alexander offer free hip-hop classes to all ages chocolate, the two fall in love, but lar love life – with both hilarious and morning, they go on a hunt for the Fanwood area. The temple has pur- Mirabella. “We are looking for can- starting on Tuesday, October 2, at 7 neither is able to express how they poignant results. three ‘Jews clues’ hidden around chased five acres of land in Scotch didates from all walks of life and p.m. at LaGrande Park in Fanwood. feel. Eventually, they manage to over- These movies will be free and open the room,” explained Director of Plains for its future home. many different fields of endeavor.” Candace Waller will run the classes and come their lack of self-confidence and to Westfield Memorial Library and Education Michelle Shapiro To register or for more informa- The Women of Excellence Awards special guest presenters will share their risk baring their true feelings. MURAL cardholders. MURAL Abraham. “When they find the tion about Temple Sholom’s wor- is designed to reflect the great diver- expertise in various areas of hip-hop. On November 15, the Spanish film cardholders belong to libraries that clues, they figure out together what ship and programs for young fami- sity of contributions that women make This is the fifth year the program Anita, which runs 104 minutes, will are part of the Middlesex Union Re- Jewish tradition they are learning lies, visit sholomnj.org or call (908) to civic life in Union County. All has been in existence. Classes will be debut. It tells the story of a young ciprocal Agreement Libraries. To about that day.” 889-4900. women who live, work or perform open to all and everyone interested in woman with Down Syndrome, living check if a library participates, visit community service in Union County attending is encouraged to register in the heart of Buenos Aires’ Jewish the Westfield Memorial Library are eligible to be nominated. on October 2 at 7 p.m. neighborhood, whose life is thrown website, wmlnj.org. To register for Feast of St. Michael to Begin The Commission on the Status of Ms. Waller is a certified substitute into turmoil by a traumatic event she the program, visit wmlnj.org and click Women will consider nominations teacher in several counties and at- does not understand, and how she on the Online Calendar, or call (908) for women who are age 21 or older tended dance classes under the tute- touches the lives of people as she 789-4090, option 0. This Evening in Cranford and have distinguished themselves in lage of Helen Watts at Moderne CRANFORD – The Feast of St. New this year will be “Pay One any of the following categories: Arts Academie of Fine Arts in Scotch Michael will celebrate its eighth Price Bracelet Night,” taking place and Humanities, Business/Entrepre- Plains. She also was the liturgical dance Historical Society Slates year as a Cranford community tonight, for unlimited rides. neurial, Community Service, Educa- leader at St. John’s Baptist Church. event, today through Sunday, Sep- The event also will offer a 50/50 tion, Government, Law, Law Enforce- These weekly classes will culmi- tember 27 to 30, on the grounds of raffle with a chance to win a portion ment, Medicine/Health Care or nate in a free dance festival (exact Community Garage Sale Women’s Advocacy. date to be determined) in March 2013. St. Michael’s School on Holly of the proceeds. Tickets can be pur- KENILWORTH – A clude “Four Centuries in a Weekend” Street. Hosted by St. Michael’s Par- chased at St. Michael’s Parish Cen- The Women of Excellence who are For more information about the selected from the pool of nominees classes or the event, contact Ms. Communitywide Garage Sale will at the Nitschke House (October 20 ish and sponsored by multiple ter. Remaining proceeds will be be held in Kenilworth on Saturday and 21) and bus trips to Mohegan Sun Cranford businesses and organiza- used to maintain and improve the will be honored at a celebratory dinner Waller at [email protected], to be held on March 22, 2013 at Gallop- whywedance.wordpress.com or and Sunday, October 6 and 7. Spon- Casino (Saturday, October 27) and tions, the Feast will feature food, church and school facilities. sored by the Kenilworth Historical Rockvale Shopping Outlets (Thurs- new rides, prizes and live entertain- This year’s Platinum sponsors in- ing Hill Caterers in Union Township. (908) 432-2003. To obtain a Women of Excellence This arts program is made possible Society, this event will take place, day, November 8). ment. clude: Cranford Knights of Colum- rain or shine, between 9 a.m. and 4 The Kenilworth Historical Soci- Attendees will get a chance to bus, Kilkenny House Restaurant and Award nomination form, contact in part by a HEART (History Educa- Madeline Brigantino at (908) 527- tion, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant p.m. both days. ety is an independent, volunteer- take in a bird’s-eye-view of Pub, Lifeline Technology Solutions Nearly 200 residences participated based, non-profit, tax-exempt, 501 Cranford from atop a Ferris wheel, and Premier Business Solutions, Inc. 4144 or [email protected], or by the Union County Board of Cho- visit ucnj.org to download the form. sen Freeholders. in Kenilworth’s Communitywide (c)(3) organization dedicated to the enjoy a spin on the Sizzler, listen to Feast hours are today, Thursday, Garage Sale last fall, and this year’s research, preservation and interpre- live performances by 9 South, Marty September 27, 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, participation is expected to equal or tation of the Oswald J. Nitschke and The Martians and Table for September 28, 6 to 10 p.m.; Satur- exceed that of last year, according to House, local history and culture. Two, and snack on cuisine from day, September 29, 3 to 10 p.m., and NJSO String Duo to Appear the historical society. For further information, call (908) local eateries. Sunday, September 30, 1 to 5 p.m. Residents holding garage sales at 709-0434. In Concert at Local Library their homes anytime that weekend will receive a certificate represent- Film Series to Explore SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch music experience to more than 150,000 ing the borough’s permission to pro- Plains Public Library will feature people each year and reaches thou- ceed and will benefit from the his- Immigrant Experience Gray Funeral Homes string musicians from the New Jer- sands more through radio broadcasts. torical society’s statewide advertis- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch sey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) at The concert will be open to the ing of the event via major newspa- Plains Public Library will screen a Since 1897 its Sunday Sounds Concert Series on public without charge. All ages are pers, websites and prominently documentary about the Indian- welcome. No registration is required. October 21 at 2 p.m. placed signage and fliers. American community, along with a The concert will showcase the tal- Seating will begin at 1:30 p.m. In the The addresses of registered par- series of films dealing with the im- ents of violinist Xin Zhao and violist event of cancellation due to inclem- ticipating residences will be in- migrant experience in the United Lucy Corwin, who will perform a pro- ent weather, illness or other events, cluded on a Kenilworth States. gram of lively Italian classical music. check the library’s website, Communitywide Garage Sale list- On Thursday, October 18, at 7 The performance will be followed by a scotlib.org. The Scotch Plains Public ing and map that will be available p.m., the library will host the screen- question-and-answer period. Library is located at 1927 Bartle Av- in quantity, free of charge, at the ing of a one-hour documentary, Not Now in its 90th season, the NJSO enue, one block from Park Avenue, in Kenilworth A&P Customer Service a Feather, but a Dot, followed by a makes its home at the New Jersey the center of the township. Desk (801 Boulevard), Borough question-and-answer session with Performing Arts Center in Newark Clerk’s Office (567 Boulevard), the film’s director, Teju Prasad. Not while also engaging audiences at six Sierra Club to Hear Kenilworth Public Library (548 a Feather, but a Dot examines the other venues throughout the state – Boulevard) and Especially Yours history, perceptions and evolution Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Englewood, Morristown, New Environmental Talk Florist (13 North 20th Street) after of the Indian-American community. 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Brunswick, Princeton, Red Bank and AREA – The Sierra Club Loantaka Wednesday, October 3. A trailer can be seen on the film’s Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Trenton. Jacques Lacombe serves as Group will welcome Jim Walsh of Food The Kenilworth Historical Soci- website, notafeather.com, and a pro- personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or its music director. and Water Watch at its meeting on ety will sponsor this event as a ser- file of the filmmaker by New Film- cremation. Each season, the NJSO presents clas- Wednesday, October 10, from 7:30 to 9 vice to the community. Any pro- makers New York can be viewed at sical, Pops and Family subscription p.m. at The Library of the Chathams, ceeds after borough permit fees, youtube/K88c-AN3AwA. Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home concerts, as well as summer parks per- located at 214 Main Street in Chatham. advertising and other related costs The series of feature films, en- 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. formances, special concerts and events. It will be free and open to the public. are paid will benefit the titled “Immigration and Assimila- Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 The Orchestra offers wide-ranging Mr. Walsh will discuss major en- organization’s ongoing project to tion Through the Movies’ Lens,” will William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. educational programs, reaching stu- vironmental issues like fracking and restore the 19th-century Oswald J. be shown on Friday afternoons at 1 NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 dents in all 21 New Jersey counties, wastewater, water privatization, Nitschke House and transform it into p.m. The films will include: The (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 from ensemble performances via its bottled water and genetically modi- Kenilworth’s first “living history” Molly Maguires (September 28); Resources for Education And Com- fied foods, as well as efforts to museum and cultural arts center. Hester Street (October 5); Golden munity Harmony (REACH) program John-Michael “J.M.” Jones build strong statewide coalitions and Other upcoming Kenilworth His- Door (October 12); The Namesake to its full orchestral concert tours for an expanding activist base to tackle torical Society events in 2012 in- (October 19); Sankofa (October 26) N.J. Lic. #4869 schoolchildren. these issues in New Jersey and and El Norte (November 2). Director The NJSO sponsors a Youth Or- across the country. No reservations are required. The chestra program in the Newark area, For more information, call (908) See it all on the Web! Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- www.grayfuneralhomes.com and it promotes violin lessons in pub- 464-0442, visit cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one lic schools with its NJSO Early Strings newjersey.sierraclub.org/loantaka or www.goleader.com block from Park Avenue, in the cen- Program. It also brings the symphonic- e-mail [email protected]. ter of the township. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2012 Page 9 Franklin School Pumpkin Fair Set For October 13 WESTFIELD – The Franklin El- crafts and everyone’s favorite – the ementary School Parent Teacher Or- musical cookie walk. ganization (PTO) will hold its an- There will also be gift basket nual fall Pumpkin Fair on Saturday raffles, lots of live goldfish and October 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. plenty of food. Visitors to the fair – rain or shine – at Franklin School, can enjoy cotton candy, pizza, hot 700 Prospect Street, Westfield. dogs, drinks and baked goods ga- This fun-filled school tradition lore. offers something for everyone in Proceeds benefit the Franklin the family, and features games, PTO. The Pumpkin Fair is open to inflatables, obstacle courses, face everyone, not just Franklin families, painting, glitter tattoos, creepy so come out and have some fun!

Photo courtesy of Simon Lee FRANKLIN FUN…Franklin School families recently got together for food and fun at the PTO’s annual picnic held on school grounds. After engaging in sports and activities, as well as catching up with friends old and new, they enjoyed dessert from ice cream and Italian ice trucks. Pictured are Emily Constable, Ava PERFECT…Westfield High School Principal, Peter Renwick, joins the latest Coustan, Brady Lenner and Logan Lenner with their cool treats. group of WHS students who achieved 800 on their SAT scores in June. They include: pictured, top row, left to right, Zachary Jaffee, Adam Lupicki, Jeffrey Marino, Eric Oberman, Benjamin Schwartz, and Austin Thien; Middle row, left WF Adult School Offers to right, Alexander Beals, Riyad Carey, Andres Chang, David Cui, Mark Gillespie, and Timothy Huber; Front row, left to right, Alexandra Kapadia, Enrichment Opportunities Yixue Wang, Jingyan Xiao, Alex Ying, and Rebecca Zhang. WESTFIELD – Since 1938, the guages, Creativity, Excursions, Travel WHS Achieves 57 Perfect SAT Scores Westfield Adult School (WAS) has ESL conversational English (at three WESTFIELD - With the latest SAT Cui, Math 2; Mark Gillespie Math 2 been providing great learning oppor- different levels) and more. announcement received from Westfield and Physics; Timothy Huber, Molecu- tunities to the surrounding commu- The Westfield Adult School began High School, the total number of “800” lar Biology; Zachary Jaffee, Math 2; nity. This semester the school is of- its fall 2012 semester on September scores for the 2011-2012 school year Alexandra Kapadia, Math 2; Adam fering new classes and continues to 24. Those interested can visit has reached 57. Lupicki, Math 2; Jeffrey Marino Math offers its popular classes. These WestfieldAdultSchool.com for reg- PUMPKIN FAIR...The Franklin Elementary School Parent Teacher Organiza- The newest scores from May and 2 and Physics; Eric Oberman, Math 2; classes have been a great recreation istration and class fees. To register, tion (PTO) will hold its annual fall Pumpkin Fair on Saturday October 13, from June 2012 include: Benjamin Schwartz, U.S. History; and learning resource. call the school at (908) 232-4050, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – rain or shine – at Franklin School, 700 Prospect Street, May 2012 - Michael Aronson, Math Austin Thien, Physics; Yixue Wang, The WAS new classes include: register by mail, or register in person Westfield. 2; Edmund Han, Math 2; Geoffrey Ko, Math 2; Jingyan Xiao, Math 2; Alex Piloboxing, Wedding Dance Work- by going to the main office of Writing; Adam Lupicki, Math; Eric Ying, Writing; Rebecca Zhang, Math shop, iPad for Beginners, Twitter for Westfield High School, located at Oberman, U.S. History and Michael, 2. Beginners, Tie Dye Scarves, Paint- 550 Dorian Road in Westfield begin- Reilly Math. Westfield High School Principal, ing with Pastels- Landscapes and Still ning at 6:30 p.m. WHS Class of 1947 June 2012 - Alexander Beals, Math 2 Peter Renwick, personally com- Lives, Custom Accent Pillows, A The Westfield Adult School is a and Molecular Biology; Riyad Carey, mended each student for outstanding Taste of Curry, Dog Manners and non-profit organization that has been Announces 65th Reunion Math 2; Andres Chang, Math 2; David achievement, stating “It speaks vol- many more. dedicated for many years to provid- umes about your abilities and your The popular classes continue in ing quality education and enrichment WESTFIELD – The Westfield High South Avenue, Plainfield at 6 p.m. Church to Host commitment to education.” Games, Computers and Social Me- opportunities. It is committed to serv- School Class of 1947 will host its The restaurant is located a short dis- dia, Arts and Crafts, Nutrition, Cook- ing as an educational/enrichment re- 65th Reunion September 28-30. tance from Westfield, has valet park- Session on Bullying ing, Fitness, Dance, Business, Real source to Westfield and the surround- On Friday, September 28, Betty ing and no stairs. The cost for dinner MOUNTAINSIDE - The Commu- Estate, Landscaping, Animals, Lan- ing communities. Hanshew Schenck will host a cock- is $40. There will be a cash bar. nity Presbyterian Church of tail party at her home located at 1558 On Sunday, September 30, a Mountainside will host a community Grouse Lane, Mountainside begin- brunch will be held at L;Affaire, education event on the subject of “Bul- Night Place Parent Volunteers Needed ning at 5:30 p.m. A donation of $15 1099 Route 22 East in Mountainside lying” on Tuesday, October 2, at 7 p.m. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Rec- ones to run the refreshment stands, will be collected. from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The cost of Dr. Stuart Green, founder and Direc- Clemson Announces reation Department is hosting a pro- stand at all exits, monitor the gym, On Saturday, September 29, a the brunch is $25 per person. tor of the New Jersey Coalition for gram for six, seven and eighth grade game room, movie room and dance. group will meet at Kehler Stadium Accommodations for the week- Bullying Awareness and Prevention, Deans List Westfield residents called “Night Volunteers are also needed to join the for the Westfield High School foot- end can be made at Best Western and co-author of the Report of the New CLEMSON, S.C. - The following Place.” Students get together for an Night Place committee. A committee ball game at 2 p.m. A group will also Westfield Inn located at 435 North Jersey Commission on Bullying in local resident has been named to the evening of supervised activities in- member helps to recruit volunteers walk around the downtown to look Avenue West, Westfield by calling Schools, will conduct the session. Dean’s List at Clemson University cluding basketball, board games, ping for each Night Place and helps orga- at the changes. Later in the evening, (908) 654)-5600. This session is directed to an adult for the spring 2012 semester: pong, a movie and fun music pro- nize the volunteers the night of the cocktails and dinner will be served Directions to each venue will be audience. For more information, visit Abigail Flaherty of Westfield, who vided by a disc jockey. Refreshments event. If needed, a meeting will be at Giovanna’s Restaurant, 1462 available at the hotel. www.cpcmountainside.com, main is majoring in Pre-Business. will be available at a nominal cost as held to ensure the program is safe and page, or call (908)-232-9490. To be named to the Dean’s List, a well. The evening begins at 7:30 and to encourage any input from commit- The Community Presbyterian student must achieve a grade-point ends promptly at 9:30 p.m. There is a tee members. Professor Set to Kick Off Church of Mountainside is located at average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a $5 fee per child payable at the door. Night Place will be canceled the 1459 Deer Path. 4.0 scale. Night Place will be held at Edison Wednesday before each date if the Intermediate School on the follow- department does not obtain enough Global Lecture Series ing dates: October 12, November 16, volunteers. EDISON – The Wardlaw- awarded the National Humanities THE December 14, January 25, March 15, Visit the Westfield Recreation Hartridge School at 1295 Inman Medal by The White House. Cos- April 19 and May 10. Department’s website at Avenue in Edison will host the mopolitanism won the Arthur Ross WARDLAW-HARTRIDGE Parent volunteers are crucial for www.westfieldnj.gov/recreation to Snowdon Global Lecture Series Book Award, the most significant the program to run. Parents are en- obtain an informational flyer/regis- with its inaugural speaker, Princeton prize given to a book on interna- couraged to sign up at the Recreation tration form. If interested in volun- University professor Kwame An- tional affairs. In his latest book, SCHOOL Department to help with this pro- teering call (908) 789-4080 or email thony Appiah. The lecture series, The Honor Code: How Moral Revo- gram. Volunteers are used as chaper- [email protected]. sponsored by 1965 Wardlaw alum- lutions Happen, Appiah lays out 1295 Inman Avenue, North Edison, NJ nus Ted Snowdon, will begin with how honor propelled moral revolu- Mr. Appiah’s presentation on Thurs- tions in the past and could do so in day, October 18, at 7 p.m. in the the future. Walter Isaacson (Steve Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 independent, school’s Oakwood Room. Jobs) calls it “an indispensible book Mr. Appiah, who has been named for both moral philosophers and co-educational, college-preparatory school one of Foreign Policy’s Top 100 honorable citizens.” public intellectuals, will be discuss- Mr. Appiah was born in London ing his book, Cosmopolitanism, to a Ghanaian father and a white which argues, “in a global era, all mother. He was raised in Ghana, human beings are primarily fellow and educated in England, at Cam- citizens of the world.” His lecture bridge University, where he re- will reflect the mission of The ceived a Ph.D. in philosophy. As a Wardlaw-Hartridge School, which scholar of African and African- strives to prepare its students to American studies, he established lead and succeed in a world of glo- himself as an intellectual with a bal interconnections. The school broad reach. prides itself on cultivating respon- The Global Lecture Series is free sible global citizens. and open to the public. For more Mr. Appiah, who is President of information, contact The Wardlaw- the PEN American Center, the Hartridge School at (908) 754-1882. world’s oldest human rights organization, has received many acco- lades for his work. In 2012, he was goleader.com

OPEN HOUSE...Union Catholic High School, located at 1600 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, will host Thursday, October 4, at 7 p.m., with early-bird tours St. Paul’s ‘Makes a Stand’ beginning at 6:15 p.m. Union Catholic To Host Open House For Toy Industry Foundation Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 9 a.m. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union vative laptop learning program, WESTFIELD - The Junior Kin- the actual lemonade stand and would Register online at www.whschool.org Catholic High School, located at coursework in fine arts, extensive dergarten class from St. Paul’s Day like to make a donation or are inter- 1600 Martine Avenue in Scotch extra-curricular opportunities and School is helping the Toy Industry ested in making your own stand, visit For more information, call (908) 754-1882, Ext. 155 Plains, will host Thursday, October a successful athletics program. Foundation (TIF) bring the gift of www.MakeaStandForKids.org. 4, at 7 p.m., with early-bird tours Union Catholic now has 36 learn- play to disadvantaged children around beginning at 6:15 p.m. This event is ing areas equipped with state-of- the country by making a stand – a open to all prospective students and the-art technology, including lemonade stand. All proceeds from their families. SMART Boards and corresponding sales and donations will help the TIF Union Catholic proudly offers six wireless tablets that let teachers distribute toys and make play pos- Learn Something New! academic learning levels, an inno- teach from anywhere in the class- sible for kids in need. Everyone is room. In addition, Union Catholic invited to come out and show their Take a Class for 1 day, 1 week or 8 weeks! Lepri Selected to has a state-of-the-art track and turf support. field Athletic complex that is avail- “There are millions of children Fall Classes Start Sep 24! Villanova’s Special able for student use. around the country without access to “Union Catholic is faith-based, toys and play,” said Jean Butler, ex- New classes this fall include: Olympics Committee fantastic, and fifty,” said Director ecutive director of TIF. “With the VILLANOVA, Pa. - Kara Lepri of Admissions Betsy Mintel help of those participating in our of Scotch Plains has been selected Thornton, Class of 1975. “Come ‘Make a Stand for Kids’ program, the tJ1BEGPS#FHJOOFST t1JMPYJOH t8SJUJOH8PSLTIPQ as a member of the Villanova Uni- see why UC is where everyone Foundation will be able to help even t5XJUUFSGPS#FHJOOFST t.BU1JMBUFT t$SFBUF#BMBODF 3FMJFWF versity 2012 Special Olympics Fall wants to be!” more children who are going through "OYJFUZ'JOE)BQQJOFTT Festival Committee. Kara, an Un- For additional information about challenging times. This is an empow- t$VTUPN"DDFOU1JMMPXT t5IF"SUPG1SVOJOH declared major and member of the Union Catholic, call (908) 889-1600 ering opportunity for kids to help t5JF%ZF4DBSWFT t%PH.BOOFST t1SJWBUF(VJUBS-FTTPOT class of 2015, will serve as the soc- ext. 302. other kids by setting up their own cer assistant. lemonade stands for a great cause.” t)FSCBM)FBMUIBOE:PV t"SUIPVTF'JMN'FTUJWBM The Fall Festival, celebrating its University Of Tampa You can purchase a cup of lemon- 24th anniversary, is held annually t"5BTUFPG$VSSZ t$SFBUJWF'JDUJPOBOE ade on Saturday, September 29, be- /POmDUJPO at Villanova University. With over Announces Grad tween the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. at the t7FHBO$PPLJOH 4,000 volunteers and more than TAMPA, Fla. – Gabrielle A. PODS Welcome Back Cook-Out, 414 1,000 athletes from 44 counties in O’Leary of Westfield, graduated from East Broad Street. Pennsylvania, Fall Festival is the The University of Tampa on May 6. For those who can not make it to Visit largest student-run Special Olym- O’Leary graduated cum laude with a pics competition in the world. This bachelor of arts in marketing. WestﬁeldAdultSchool.com year, the event will run from No- She is a 2008 graduate of Westfield Westfield High School vember 2 - 4. High School and is the daughter of to see classes and register by Kara was a Local Program Host Karen Ludwig-O’Leary and John Back to School Night her freshman year. “I love meeting O’Leary of Westfield. credit card! all of the athletes and learning about Gabrielle was a member of the Tonight their determination; it is so inspir- Honors Program, the Beta Gamma Thursday, September 27 ing how they encourage each other Sigma Honor Society and Phi Kappa to do their best and always have a Phi Honor Society and was a Bailey’s 7 p.m. rBEVMUTDIPPM!XFTUGJFMEOKDPNrXXX8FTUGJFME"EVMU4DIPPMDPN positive attitude,” she said. Student Investment Fund Member. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2012 Page 11 Phillies slugger Mike Schmidt Sports Section Born September 27, 1949 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-17 DYLAN ELLIOTT GRABS 23-YARD TOUCHDOWN PASS P-burg Stateliners Sideline Blue Devil Footballers, 35-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN three good teams, and he’s one of the DaJuan Lee had a 17-yard TD run on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times best players out there each week. He the first play of the second quarter. Three breakaway runs, a 60-yard just dominated. I wish we had a couple “Our mindsets are there. It’s just punt return and a long pass play, all more like him,” Blue Devil Head once they get a big play. They get for touchdowns, spelled demise for Coach Jim DeSarno said. another big play and the big plays start the Westfield High School football “I think the tacklers need to keep occurring more often. Once we stop team in a 35-7 setback to Phillipsburg clogging up the middle. We just got to that, I think we are going to be good. at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield figure it out and stop them outside It’s really up to the defense. The of- on September 22. then we are good to go,” Scaglione fense is doing their job. The defense It took the 2-1 Stateliners and quar- said. has got to step it up and give the terback Anthony Guarino an entire P-burg totaled 304 yards on the offense the ball a lot more. Everyone quarter to figure out that it was not ground on 48 carries and Guarino hit has got to do his job,” Scaglione said. wise to attempt to establish their run- two of seven pass attempts for 32 The Blue Devils’ defense consisted ning game through Blue Devil junior yards, one for no yardage and the of just three seniors, the remainder defensive tackle Joe Scaglione, who other a 32-yard touchdown (TD) being juniors and two sophomores. made numerous stops around the line bomb to wide receiver Chris Trent. Half of the Blue Devils’ offense con- of scrimmage. So instead, the Guarino had a 54-yard TD run in the sisted of underclassmen. Stateliners later found success run- third quarter, and halfback Joe Maso “These kids are out there fighting. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ning around him. followed shortly afterwards with a They are out there to give it every- BREEZING HER WAY TO THE TITLE…Senior Lexi Borr won her third Union County Tournament first singles title to “We played three games against 68-yard TD sprint. Running back CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 help the Blue Devils win their eighth straight team title at Don Van Blake Courts in Plainfield on September 21. BORR, SISTO, CRISCUOLO, CUSICK, WU, KOVALENKO WIN Lady Blue Devils Capture 8th Straight UCT Tennis Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN Blake Courts in Plainfield on Sep- with a 10 total. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tember 21. Blue Devil senior Lexi Borr, who Stiff competition from Kent Place The Lady Blue Devils finished with took last year off to get her USTA made for an exciting finale, but in the a total of 92 points, while Kent Place ranking up to speed, picked up where end, the Westfield High School girls (KP) finished with 78. Summit (S) she left off by winning her third UCT won four of the five flights and took took third with 45 points and the first singles title. Borr breezed to the third in the other to claim its eighth Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders semifinals by shutting out her first straight Union County Tournament (SPF) took fourth with 39 points. The two opponents then blanked Audrey (UCT) championship at Don Van Cranford Cougars finished eighth CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times STAR BRINGING DOWN A STATELINER…Blue Devil linebacker Chris Sweeney, No. 65, grabs the jersey of P-burg’s Anthony LPGA Guarino as Blue Devil Dylan Elliott, No. 10, closes in for the tackle at Gary Kehler Stadium. MORGAN THOMAS GETS 85-YARD TD, WHITE SCORES 5-YD TD PRESSEL Raider Gridders Get Baffled By Rahway Indians, 39-14 TUESDAY, OCT. 2, 2012 11:30AM BRUNCH By FRED LECOMTE down (TD). Sophomore Emendo because there wasn’t much of a bright Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Thomas had great success in his show- side for us whether it was on offense A variety of successful offensive ing, galloping 85-yards for the TD. or defense. They physically controlled plays and remarkable defense in the John Cunningham had 15 yards on the line of scrimmage and their kids LADIES BRUNCH first half allowed the Rahway High three carries, James Letteri added 13- out-executed us,” Raider Head Coach School Indians to glide to a 39-14 yards on three carries. Jon Stack said. & AUCTION victory over the Scotch Plains- Indian quarterback Jeffrey Bost The Raiders got the bad news four Fanwood football team at Veterans baffled the Raider defense with his minutes after opening kickoff when BENEFITTING THE ASHLEY LAUREN FOUNDATION Memorial Field in Rahway on Sep- crafty options and keepers, including Rahway engineered a 12-play, 82- “MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR FAMILIES BATTLING PEDIATRIC CANCER” tember 21. TD runs of 14 and 34 yards in the first yard TD march, capped by Gross’s The 2-1 Indians harvested 451 yards half. Bost completed 11 of 13 at- 14-yard TD run. Tyler West’s PAT $100 PER PERSON total offense – 300 rushing and 151 in tempts for 151-yards. Indian tailback was good. After the Raiders went the air, while their defense limited the Mike Stradford galloped 27 yards on three-and-out, the Indians plundered Includes access to NJPGA Golf Clinic at 10:30am, participation in the 2-1 Raiders to 209 total rushing yards. nine carries and provided two recep- their way on the ground with 82 yards Ladies Luncheon, featuring Q&A and photo opportunities with Morgan Pressel Raider halfback Kobe White had tions for 33-yards, including a two- to add another touchdown, high- and gallery passes for the Garden State Tour Pro Challenge, 1:00pm. little chance to get into high gear as yard TD in the fourth quarter. lighted by Gross’s 34-yard rumble the Indian defense plugged the holes “Rahway obviously pounded us on into the end zone with 2:28 left to and limited him to 50-yards on 16 both sides of the ball. All the credit make the score 13-0. TOUR PRO CHALLENGE carries, including a five-yard touch- goes to coach Mobley and his team, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Morgan Pressel takes on six amateur qualifiers Open to the public at 2:00 pm CELEBRITY PRO-AM Play with a celebrity & NJPGA Pro Meet & Greet Morgan Pressel Shotgun start at 8:00 am

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING THIRD AT SECOND SINGLES…Blue Devil Caroline King rebounded from her loss in the semifinals to defeat Summit’s Heather Pearson for third place at the Union County Tournament. Lady Blue Devils Capture UCT Tennis Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Randazzo (Oak Knoll) to advance to eighth, (7-5, default). Dzunova won best, I would win. The short balls I the finals where she also shut out her opener 7-6 (7-1), 7-5, over Sreesha did pretty well on,” King said. Mimi MacCowatt (KP), 6-0, 6-0. Venkat of New Providence (NP). Mendes easily won her first match One thing that Borr did bring back During Dzunova’s match with before losing to King. Mendes fin- with her was a hair trigger return that Venkat, Cougar Head Coach Rich ished eighth. would leave opponents temporarily Goldstein said, “Marianna is off to a Blue Devil freshman Rebecca stunned. good start, as well. Yesterday was her Sisto, seeded first, at third singles “I definitely worked on it. I’ve defi- first loss to the girl she is playing now won her first two matches with iden- nitely gotten more aggressive. I im- from New Providence and hopefully tical 6-1, 6-0 scores to advance to the proved my serve as well as my return she will able to get that win back.” semis to face Raider Taylor Swaak, who also won her first two matches. Sisto won the first set, 6-4, then won the next, 6-0. “Even though I knew they were going to be easy, I still did not go into them cocky,” Sisto said. In her title match with Nisha Sambamurthy (KP), Sisto, who con- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times LOOKING FOR SOME YARDAGE…Raider senior Rob Mrozek, No. 17, looks for his chance to chew up more yardage sidered her backhand to be the stron- against the Rahway Indians. gest part of her game, won the first set easily, 6-1, but withstood a challenge to win the second set, 6-4. yards for the TD. John Murphy’s kick added senior back Dein Rice. together as a unit and take control of “The second set she tried to come was good to make the score 33-7 with In the fourth quarter, the Raiders the game. We saw a little of that when back, but I didn’t give up. I just kept 8:58 left in the quarter. threatened to score when Rice car- we started coming back, a little surge, going. The pressure was definitely “Offensively, as soon as I came ried the ball to the Indian 24-yard which was nice. They have to remem- nerve-racking, but it proved that I’m back out, it was like you know, we line. The drive was halted, however, ber that the line has to be our strong up for it,” Sisto said. have to come back. We have to do it when Stratford recovered the fumble point of the team,” said assistant coach Swaak did have a tough time in her together, we can’t do separate and I on the 27. Marc Fabiano. quarterfinal match before facing Sisto did what I had to do and got my “It was nice that we get an 85-yard Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 14 0 14 but did finish fourth. positive yards. As a sophomore, this kick return by our sophomore Rahway 13 13 7 6 39 “Taylor turned it around. She had a little scare in her, and she came David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union County Tennis SEVENTH AT FIRST SINGLES…Raider Alex Sullivan placed seventh at first around. I am very comfortable with singles at the Union County Tournament. her playing at third singles,” Raider CONTINUED Head Coach Gary Wasserman said. Cusick said. “We started out a little game. I have been trying to take balls In her opening match, Sullivan de- Blue Devils Elizabeth Cusick and slow in our first couple of games, but earlier and return aggressively, and feated Kimarah Casey (Union), 6-0, Julia Criscuolo, last year’s UCT first we worked on progressively hitting hopefully they will fall and get points 6-0, before falling to second-seeded doubles champs, breezed through the ball better, hitting the ball harder. like that,” Borr said. Tasha Kewalramani (S). their first match, 6-0, 6-0, then de- Eventually as we made it to the end of Her English that she also put on her Seeded second at second singles, feated Cougars Alexandra Czynzrnic our first set and into the second set, serves, volleys and returns, along with Blue Devil Caroline King shutout and Kerry Wischusen, 6-0, 6-1, to we were really playing well.” her left-handed style also made it her first opponent then defeated advance to the semis where they Criscuolo, who also plays on the very difficult for her opponents to Raider Gabrielle Mendes, 6-3, 6-0, topped Carolyn Pinto and Alex Korba varsity softball team and has had ex- react properly. to advance to the semis where she (GL), 7-5, 6-0. perience playing in the UCT softball “I am definitely trying to get more dropped a tough 6-4, 6-3 match to Their championship match with championships, said, “It’s definitely action on my serves. I know I don’t Heather Pearson (S). She did, how- Isabelle Donatelli and Natalie Kwan good to have varsity experience, be- like playing lefty’s,” said Borr, who ever, regain her composure to place (KP) was somewhat easier, 6-2, 6-1. cause it helps me deal with the pres- added, “It’s fun! I’m really glad to be third with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Keika “Today we wanted to play really sure, but this is a lot different than on the team my senior year,” Borr said. Mori (NP). confident. We know what we are ca- softball.” Raider Alex Sullivan placed sev- “I was a little frustrated from the pable of and sometimes we play down, As to their first set in the semifi- enth at first singles after defeating previous match, so I had a rough time so we definitely wanted to go out nals, Cusick said, “It was a sleepy Cougar Marianna Dzunova, who took starting, but I knew if I played my David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times hard, be consistent, be aggressive,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 UCT third singles champion – Rebecca Sisto

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All tryout participants should come dressed to play basketball, and bring a water bottle as we will ask that everyone stay in the gym during workouts. The number of teams will be limited to three (3) teams in grade levels 4 & 5, and two (2) teams in grade levels 6, 7, and 8. Players in grade levels 5, 6, 7, and 8, will participate in an invitation-only final tryout session conducted with the assistance of an independent organization. In the event you make a travel team, there will be a $375.00 fee. TRYOUT SCHEDULES All sessions will be held at Westfield High School unless noted otherwise A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2012 Page 13 Extra! Extra! Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES newspapers: Fanwood Corner Store 7-11 of Garwood 7-11 of Mountainside 7-11 of Scotch Plains Scotch Hills Pharmacy 7-11 of Westfield Exxon Tiger Mart Robert Treat Deli Westfield Tobacco & News 34 Martine Ave. (Times) 309 North Ave. (Leader) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) Mountain & Park Ave. (Times) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 1200 South Ave. W.(Leader/Times) 421 Central Ave. (Leader) 113 Quimby St. (Leader) 108 Elm St. (Leader) Kwick Mart Food Store King’s Market Gillespie’s Food Market Mountain Deli Wallis Stationery Baron’s Drug Store Krauszer’s Westfield Mini Mart Westfield Train Station 190 South Ave. (Times) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 856 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) South side (Leader/Times) ENNERS NETS 6 KILLS, 10 ASSTS; KREMPA 10 ASSTS Kent Place Dragons Upend Lady Raiders in Volleyball

By FRED LECOMTE service points with an ace, senior Chris- their pieces secured in Game 1. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tine Charles recorded 11 service points, set featured four ties and multiple On September 19 in Summit, the five aces, a kill and four digs. Junior lead changes with neither team gain- Kent Place School girls’ volleyball Isabella Krempa finished with 10 as- ing a larger advantage than two points team provided plenty of sparks to sists, four service points, an ace and a before Kent Place took the lead at 23- improve an unblemished record dig to lead the 4-2 Raiders. 20, then closed out the match on against the Scotch Plains-Fanwood “You can’t coach ‘how to avoid back-to-back Raider errors. High School team, which has been fear.’ Right now all of our chips are in “Service errors; two words! And honing its skills in an effort to jell into on the season. This is a team that can you cannot win matches with service one of Union County’s top teams. win, and you have to go out swinging errors. When you hand the ball back The Dragons won the first game, 25- every single time. The previous point specifically after your opponent com- 20, then narrowly got the win in the is lost, it’s done, it’s over. Good or mits service errors and you then have second game, 25-23. bad, you have to swing the next time. service errors, you don’t believe in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Anna Spellman triggered six kills Knowing how talented your girls are yourself enough to get the job done,” TRYING TO FIND A SEAM…Blue Devil running back Shakiyl Glasco, No. 7, looks for a seam in a wall of Stateliners and and five blocks, Ashley Gapusan made and then the skills don’t translate said Stack. Blue Devils. an impact with eight service points because of nerves or fear of mistakes, The Raiders with a talented and Amanda Moskowitz finished with you‘re not going to win. I believe in frontcourt combination of middle hit- five service points and nine assists to my team, more than anyone on the ter Appezzato, outside hitter Charles, carry the 6-0 Dragons through. planet, but my belief is not going to opposite hitter Lauren Koederitz and P-burg Gridders Sideline Blue Devils, 35-7 The strong play of Raider junior get them to make the tough plays,” Krempa simply terrorized the oppo- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 outside hitter Brooke Enners triggered said Raider Head Coach Adrienne sition with brutal shots in Game 2, thing they got. We are playing a lot of 36-yard field goal attempt. Menares-Brown found Dylan Elliott six kills and 10 assists. Junior Maggie Stack. establishing an 11-3 run. young guys. When you are playing “That field goal was a great at- for the TD with 3:46 on the clock. Appezzato notched four kills and six The Dragons and Raiders had all “They had flashes of what our of- young guys in this league, it’s not the tempt. He had the distance. It was just Blue Devil junior linebacker Chris fense looks like, but you have to be same as when you are doing it at the off a little bit. He’s doing really good,” Sweeney intercepted a P-burg pass at able to execute and go, point after smaller schools. Against these types Scaglione said. midfield and returned it to the P-burg point – point after point. And when of schools, the Phillipsburgs, the “Joe worked hard over the sum- 33. A few plays later with no time on you are up by eight points, you go full Elizabeths, if you put sophomores mer, went to a lot of camps. He helped the clock, Salmon attempted his field throttle, you execute. ‘When you have out there, it’s going to be tough,” us with field position. He had two goal. confidence, you have fun, and when Coach DeSarno said. punts inside the 20 and almost a third Early in the third quarter, Salmon’s you have fun, you do great things,’ The Stateliners’ defense stopped and extra points. He almost made the punt to the P-burg 16 put the Joe Nemeth said that; that’s someone the 0-3 Blue Devils’ running game field goal. He is a bright spot for us,” Stateliners deep in their own terri- who executed when no one thought flat, holding them to minus 13 yards Coach DeSarno said. tory, but seven plays later, Guarino he could. You have to have confi- in the first half and plus 19 in the The Stateliners, however, got their hooked down the left sideline for his dence; that’s the key to anything in second half. Blue Devil quarterback first TD when Alex Martin returned a 54-yard TD with 6:12 on the clock. life,” Coach Stack pointed out. Christian Menares-Brown completed punt 60 yards with less than two min- On P-burg’s next series, Blue Devil Kent Place, however, picked up nine of 14 pass attempts for 146 yards, utes remaining in the first quarter. A linebacker Ryan Esposito recovered a momentum, took advantage of Raider including a 23-yard TD strike to jun- fumble recovery at the Westfield 25- fumble at the P-burg 41. Unfortunately, service and hitting errors and retali- ior split end Dylan Elliott. Backup yard line set up their next TD. After the Blue Devils’ offensive went back- ated to tie up the match at 15-15. Both quarterback Chris Hogge completed an incomplete pass and an eight-yard wards. P-burg responded with a seven- teams continued on and made good one of three attempts for 36 yards. running gain, Lee rumbled 17 yards play march, which ended with Meso’s use of effective offensive and defen- Dylan Elliott had eight receptions into the end zone on the first play of 68-yard sprint into the end zone with sive plays. With the score tied at 23- for 107 yards, which included his the second quarter. Guarino scored 42 seconds left in the third quarter. 22, an effective service point and a fourth TD reception. Sophomore the two-point conversion on a keeper. As time was running out in the game, kill by Spellman closed out the set. flanker Sean Elliott had four recep- Another Westfield fumble at the the Blue Devils had possession and a “I feel like a broken record, it’s men- tions for 41 yards. Ron Posyton had a 34-yard line set up the Stateliners’ bizarre situation occurred. Dylan tal toughness. You can’t let one player 26-yard reception, and Shakiyl Glasco next TD. After a two-yard gain, Elliott was breaking down the left pick you apart, whether a hitter or server. had an eight-yard reception on a Guarino hit Trent for the 32-yard TD side. Hogge’s pass deflected off Elliott Playing safe, is not what competitors screen pass. Late in the game, backup with 4:08 left in the half to make the only to fall into Sean Elliott’s hands, do, and it breaks my heart when they running back Nick Buontempo gained score 21-0. who was crossing from the right side. don’t execute when they know they 28 yards on four carries. Blue Devil sophomore Matt Just before he got to the end zone, a P- can. In my heart I believe they are Senior Joe Salmon had a sparkling Catanzaro received the kickoff at the burg defender knocked the ball out of Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times amazing athletes but it is not going to game with several booming punts, five and returned it 57 yards to the P- his hands for a touchback. MAKING THE SETUP…Raider Samantha Renfree sets up the ball as libero matter much if they don’t believe it one that was downed at the P-burg burg 38. After a 15-yard penalty Phillipsburg 6 15 14 0 35 Shannon Reilly, No. 17, positions herself. themselves,” concluded Stack. two-yard line. He also just missed a placed the ball on the P-burg 23, Westfield 0 7 0 0 7

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Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated House at the Seine River, used with permission Page 14 Thursday, September 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lady Blue Devils Capture UCT Tennis Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 first set. We were not moving well, but we were able to come back and play much better in the second set.” Raiders Hannah Nizri and Madi- son Maisel won their first three matches to face Blue Devils Connie Wu and Marina Kovalenko in the second doubles title match. Wu and Kovalenko won, 6-3, 6-4. “During the last set, we bubbled up a bit, so we started thinking about just doing it one point at a time,” said Wu, who added, “I’m not as good of a volleyer, but my forehand is really good.” “I don’t like hitting into the baseline, so coming up was my biggest thing,” said Kovalekno, who added, “It still hasn’t sunk in yet. Right now it’s like David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times I just finished the match, but I am sure UCT FIRST DOUBLES CHAMPS…Blue Devils Elizabeth Cusick, left, and Julia I am going to be very happy.” Criscuolo. “Nizri and Madison, I knew they really did not want to play with each other, but I saw some chemistry there, and they have really come on,” Raider Coach Wasserman said.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Wu and Kovalenko cruised through GETTING HER FOOT ON THE BALL…Blue Devil midfielder Karli Sottung, No. 20, gets her foot on the ball as Summit their first match then defeated Cou- defenders Emmie McCaffery, No. 20, and Emily Chicules, No. 15, close in. gars Anna Lee Gallo and Marissa Dankoski en route to the semis where they stopped Sarah Smith and Jackie SCOTT TAPS FIRST GOAL, McBAIN NETS GOAL, ASSIST Grieco (OK), 6-0, 6-0. During the regular season, Wu and Kovalenko had quite a challenge in their victory over Nizri and Maisel. Soccer Blue Devils Squeeze “We didn’t lose to them, but we had a little breakdown the second set,” Wu explained. After their loss to Criscuolo and Past Lady Hilltoppers, 2-1 Cusick, Cougars Czynzrnic and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Wischusen went on to place seventh UCT SECOND DOUBLES CHAMPS…Blue Devils Connie Wu, front, and with a 6-4, 6-3, win over Cindy Jiang Marina Kovalenko. By DAVID B. CORBIN junior midfielder Carley Friedman, closer and closer, but I feel like our Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Alex Maglaras (NP). Gallo and Cougar Coach Goldstein commented, me with the order they are in right who punched the ball in to put the 3- team, especially in the second half, Dankosky finished eighth at second “We started off pretty well. We have now. They are determined girls. They Persistence overcame resistance, 2 Blue Devils up for good. we get a goal down then we finally doubles. a 4-2 record right now. We have a are fighters this year. Our second but it took nearly an entire game for “I was in the last five minutes, so I get motivated,” McBain said. On the first day of the tournament, couple of girls who actually shocked doubles team actually surprised me the Westfield High School girls soc- felt that I needed to put it all out there. “It’s something we are going to because they both came to our team cer team to find the mark in a 2-1, My first assist and my goal were the have to figure out. It’s still early in the this year. Their record right now is 3- come-from-behind victory over the same exact thing. I kind of poked it season, and we have a really young 1. Our first doubles team is also off to Summit Hilltoppers at Gary Kehler with my toe into the corner,” McBain team. We start four seniors, so we a great start. They mesh well. They Stadium in Westfield on September explained. really need to know how to start play well together,” 19. The Blue Devils dominated the first games. Games like this will help us Raiders Alyssa Leyden and Lindsey With the Blue Devils trailing 1-0, half and out-shot the 2-4 Hilltoppers, out later in the season where we know Wilkinson, seeded third at first sophomore forward Lil Scott charged 5-2, but had nothing to show for it as we can score those late goals to either doubles, won their first two matches to within five yards of the Hilltopper both teams entered the break with go into overtime or move forward in and eventually finished fourth. goalkeeper as senior forward Emily nothing on the scoreboard. the county tournament,” Blue Devil Westfield native Lauren Oberlander McBain’s shot headed her way. Scott Junior midfielder Karli Sottung and Head Coach Alex Schmidt said. (KP) won the second singles title then did a sliding tap to get the ball Scott, with the same aggressiveness The Hilltoppers did take the game with a 6-0, 7-5, victory over Heather into the net with 5:18 remaining to that she has used as a guard on the to Westfield territory for the first 10 Pearson (S). knot the score. basketball team, penetrated the box minutes of the second half and later “She [McBain] shot it, and I didn’t CHAMPIONSHIPS: and each got off dangerous shots. gave the Blue Devils the incentive First singles: Borr (W) d MacCowatt really know if it was going to go in or Later in the first half, the Blue Devils CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 (KP), 6-0, 6-0 not, so I kind of tapped it anyway. We changed their tactics and brought Second singles: Oberlander (KP) d will never know if it should have been defenders Jess Kenny and Caroline Pearson (S), 6-0, 7-5 her goal or not, but it worked,” Scott See More UCT Tennis Third singles: Sisto (W) d Sambamurthy Greenspan up to the front to place (KP), 6-1, 6-4 said. additional pressure on the Summit at goleader.com First doubles: Criscuolo and Cusick Three minutes later, in a nearly goal area. (W) d Donatelli and Kwan (KP), 6-2, 6-1 carbon copy of the last goal, this time “The first half always ends up like ** Ballyhoo Sports ** David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Second doubles: Wu and Kovalenko it was McBain, on an assist from that. We push and push, and we get Raider Gabrielle Mendes – second singles (W) d Nizri and Maisel (SPF), 6-3, 6-4

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Blue Devils Defeat Summit in Soccer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 they needed when junior Holly Confalone got behind the Westfield defenders and banged in a goal with 25:00 left on the clock. “In the locker room at halftime, we said the only way they are going to get a goal is if they counterattack with number 10 [Confalone]. That’s ex- actly how they scored. She’s a dangerous player. She got in behind,” Coach Schmidt said. BLUE DEVIL SOPHOMORE GYMNASTS…Pictured, left to right, are: Mae From that point, the Blue Devils Devin, Jenna Rizkalla, Hannah Goldring, Emily Serafin and Julie Dwyer, who stepped up the pace and took over represent the sophomore on the Westfield gymnastic team. control. “I think we finally calmed down and got into our own. We just kept Blue Devil Gymnasts Defeat pressuring. We capitalized on that,” Scott said. Jonathan Dayton, 78.525-49.3 “Lil is one of those gems where she could be a two, three sport athlete in The Westfield High School Gym- on the vault and beam. college. She doesn’t over think things. nastics team improved its record to 3- No gymnasts achieved all-around She’s active. She makes things hap- 0 by defeating Jonathan Dayton, scores due to the equipment mal- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pen on the field. Both goals were just 78.525-49.3 at Westfield High School function. HEADING FOR ANOTHER TOUCHDOWN…Cougar quarterback Reggie Green, No. 7, rushed for 216 yards, including winning the ball on the defense, put- on September 20. The team scores VAULT: TD runs of 20, 84 and 10 yards. He also tossed a 44-yard TD pass. were lower than normal because the Westfield: 1. Kelly Vasel – 8.575 (Se- ting pressure on them. It’s very much nior – 1st), 2. Hannah Goldring – 8.55 like the way she plays guard. Just teams only competed three of the (Sophomore – 2nd), 3. Christana GREEN 3 TDs, 216 YARDs; FOLINUSZ TD CATCH, INT intense! She did well,” Coach Schmidt four events due to an equipment mal- Psyhojos – 8.50 (Junior – 3rd) said. function with the uneven bars. Dayton: The Blue Devils swept the top three 1. Bari Sandler – 8.20 (tie 5th), 2. Mel- “At halftime, we had a big motiva- issa Pearl – 8.15 (7th) tional speech on how we need to have places on the vault, balance beam BEAM: the last goal, so we would work hard. and floor exercise. Westfield used its Westfield: Field Goal Pushes Summit I guess it paid off,” McBain said. depth as eight different gymnasts took 1. Abby Cook – 9.05 (Junior – 1st), 2. top-three placements in the three Jenna Rizkalla – 8.375 (2nd), 3. Lindsay Summit 0 1 1 Ripperger – 8.15 (Senior – 3rd) Westfield 0 2 2 events. The Bulldogs were out- Dayton: manned, only competing two gym- 1. Melissa Pearl – 7.10 (6th), 2. Bari Past Cougar Gridders, 30-27 See it all on the web in color . . . nasts on two of the events. Sandler – 6.25 (7th) Sophomores Jenna Rizkalla and FLOOR: www.goleader.com Westfield: 1. Rizkalla – 9.35 (1st), 2. By DAVID B. CORBIN running punch with Badgley and AJ yard TD sprint to make the score, 7-0. Mae Devin earned their highest scores Mae Devin – 9.20 (Sophomore – 2nd), 3. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Iarussi. Badgley carried 18 times for The Cougars responded with a 13- on the floor exercise with a 9.35 and Carlie Fasano – 8.775 (Freshman – 3rd) Senior quarterback/kicker Mike 104 yards, including a TD run of 18 play, 80-yard scoring drive when 9.20, respectively. Senior Kelly Vasel Dayton: Probitas Verus Honos 1. Bari Sandler – 8.25 (6th overall) 2. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 and junior Abby Cook took first place Badgley booted a 42-yard field goal yards. Iarussi carried 25 times for Melissa Pearl – 7.45 (7th overall) with 21.1 seconds remaining to spoil 163 yards, and had respective TD a gallant comeback from the Cranford runs of 35 yards, three yards and 42 High School football team to give the yards. The Hilltoppers passed only Summit Hilltoppers a 30-27 victory three times and connected on one, a at Memorial Field in Cranford on 36-yard strike to Austin Carbone in September 21. the third quarter. Both teams entered the showdown But turnovers appeared to play a with a 2-0 record and both teams deciding role in the outcome. The desired to gain bragging rights to the Cougars turned the ball over three Raritan Division of the Mid-State 38 times on fumbles and two set up Sum- League. mit scores. Green was intercepted The Cougars totaled 270 yards on twice. The final was grabbed by the ground on 43 carries and added Badgley to end the game. 114 yards in the air. Quarterback “We did not play our game today. Reggie Green amassed 216 rushing In my opinion, we should have played yards – 13-for-65 first half, 15-for way better than we did. We gave them 151 second half – on 28 carries, which too many chances. A good team like included touchdown (TD) runs of 20 that, when you give them too many yards, 84 yards and 10 yards. Senior chances, they will score and they kept running back Jimmy Dwyer carried scoring,” Folinusz said. nine times for 43 yards. “We had way too many turnovers, Green also had success in the air, especially in a game where you have completing eight of 16 pass attempts four turnovers. With a team like this, for 114 yards, including a 44-yard with four turnovers, you are not go- TD strike to wide receiver Chris ing to win the game,” Green said. Folinusz and another two-point con- The Cougars’ defense held tough version strike, also to Folinusz. Re- on several occasions to stall Hilltopper ceivers John Oblachinski had three drives, but did slip up a few times that receptions for 29 yards and Bobby were costly with Iarussi’s long scor- Bruns had one for 24 yards, while ing runs. Evan Zoughy and Luke Christiano “We were in the right spots, but they each had one for seven yards. kept hitting the comeback lanes. They “We were taking about that. They weren’t hitting where they wanted, think all we do is run, so we put the but they were cutting back and getting passing game in. Folinusz was catch- up the field,” Folinusz said. ing the ball. Everybody was catching The Hilltoppers’ first attempt at scor- the ball that so it’s something we can ing came on a 38-yard field attempt keep on doing,” Green said. that sailed wide right early in the first The Hilltoppers (48 carries for 294 quarter. But with 3:41 left, Badgley yards) operated primarily on a 1-2 capped a 60-yard drive with an 18-

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STOPPING THE RUNNING BACK…Westfield PAL A football team defenders Nicky Maher and Matt Varano stop a Bloomfield running back for no gain. Westfield PAL A Team Bops Bloomfield Grid Kids, 24-0 The Westfield PAL A team up the middle for his second score of improved to 3-0 on a strong all-around the day, again followed by showing this past Sunday, beating Ukrainskyj’s PAT give the Blue Devils Timothy Styler had no intention of coming back to Overlook Medical Bloomfield 24-0. a 16-0 lead into the half. Westfield The offensive ground attack was finished off the scoring in the third Center quite so soon. But when he suffered a massive debilitating headache, led by running backs Kyle quarter with a two-yard dive. Dombroski, Matt Varano, Kevin The Westfield defense shutdown it was no surprise that that’s where he went. After all, it was voted number Brennan, Brendan Glenn, Kyle Shirk Bloomfield’s offense with swarming one in the treatment of neurological disorders by New Jersey doctors. And and Jake Kaplan. Dombroski opened tackling, led by linebacker Chad up the scoring with a three-yard Dembiac’s two sacks, Brennan’s for good reason, as far as Tim is concerned. Tim’s headache was a 7mm plunge on Westfield’s opening drive. interception and Ukrainskyj’s fumble For more surprising Overlook stories, visit Mike Ukrainskyj kicked the PAT recovery. Defensive linemen Angus aneurysm that leaked and then ruptured. With no time to spare, the surgeons www.NoSurpriseItsOverlook.org giving Westfield a first-quarter, 8-0 Applegarth, Jeffrey Gagum and lead. Chandler Merz shutdown the run, performed brain surgery and saved a life that began there. Dombroski followed up in the with support from D backs Jack Shirk, second quarter with a 60-yard dash Mike Moriarity and Ian Humphrey. Page 16 Thursday, September 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local High School Varsity Sports Results: Lady Blue Devils Stop Field Hockey Correction: Soccer Raiders Bury In a photo caption of the Westfield GL Highlanders, 3-1 and Hunterdon Central field hockey Lady Pioneers, 7-0 Sarah Freer netted a pair of goals game in last week’s Leader/Times The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and Emily McBain fired in another to the Blue Devil girls was incorrectly School girls soccer team received a give the Westfield High School girls identified as Halsey Urban, No. 13, pair of goals from Corina Checcio soccer team a 3-1 victory over Gov- when in fact it was actually Natalie and one each from Paige VanBuskirk, ernor Livingston on September 21. Tupper, No. 12. Katie Harper, Tori Baliatico (assist), Karli Sottung, Alexandra Tinfow and Christy Monroy (assist) and Chris- Jess Kenny provided the assists for Soccer Raiders Blank tine Miklas to bury the New Provi- the 4-2 Blue Devils. Jenn French on dence Pioneers, 7-0, on September an assist from Jenny Pires scored the Minutemen Boys, 1-0 20. Kathryn Cunningham, Leah 4-2 Highlanders’ goal. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Salituro and Sarah DiIorio also had an assist. Angela Rastelli made three Westfield 2 1 3 School boys soccer team received a Gov. Livingston 1 0 1 goal from Vinny Bianco on an assist saves for the 6-0 Raiders. from Justin Rodriques to defeat Eliza- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 6 1 7 Blue Devil Boys Stop beth, 1-0, on September 20. New Providence 0 0 0 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 0 1 See it all on the web in color . . . Soccer Farmers, 2-0 Elizabeth 0 0 0 www.goleader.com The Westfield High School boys soccer team received goals from se- Union County Super Senior niors co-captains Henry Smith and Sam Eliades to defeat the Union Farm- ers, 2-0, on September 20. Eliades Softball League Highlights: and Brett Ripperger each had an as- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sist, while junior goalkeeper Dan A DIVISION: lead in the best of three series. Dana STATE BASEBALL CHAMPS…The Cranford Cougars baseball players receive their rings for winning the Group 3 LaCorte made seven saves for the 3- TEAM W L Kimmel, Doc Dougherty, Steve Ferro, championship last June prior to the football game with Summit on September 21. Kilkenny House 19 4 Dennis Mosier, Dennis McDonough, 2-2 Blue Devils. Awnings Galore II 19 5 Creative Industries 10 12 Dennis Watson and Frank DeLuca all Westfield 0 2 2 had two hits for Creative. Union (1-2-2) 0 0 0 B DIVISION: TEAM W L Awnings led early but sloppy de- Summit’s Field Goal Tops Cougars, 30-27 Soccer Raiders Blast The Office 13 10 fense put them in a hole. Trailing 14- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Creative Industries Too 11 11 9 in the seventh, Awnings loaded the Kardinal Boys, 4-2 Nicolina Pizza 8 17 bases with the middle of the order up, Green broke to the right side for his PAT attempt. play,” Green said. In a battle of top-10 teams, the No. Associated Auto Parts 2 21 but went down quietly. Oscar Harrison 20-yard TD with 9:33 left in the half. Midway through the final quarter, “In the section, we may see them 3 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High REGULAR SEASON: (3H, 3R, 3RBI, 2BH), Tom Pasko The point after attempt (PAT) missed the Cougars engineered an eight-play, again. The comeback, that’s pretty School boys soccer team blasted the Kilkenny 26, Associated Auto 2 (2H, R, 3RBI, 2BH), Bobby Lorincz to the left. 83-yard scoring drive, which ended much what we do. We keep fighting. No. 7 Kearny Kardinals, 4-2, on Sep- Kilkenny scored at will, clinching (2H, 2R), Pete Osborn (2H, RBI), Late in the half, another Cougar when Green found Folinusz over the Nobody give up. That’s the way we tember 21. Andrew Leischner notched the “A” Division League Champion- and Tom Colandro (2H) led Awnings. drive was cut short when Carbone middle. Folinusz dragged a few have been coached. That’s the way three goals and an assist, while Colin ship. Pat Sarullo’s return from the DL The Office 18, Associated 2 recovered a fumble at the Summit Hilltoppers over the goal line for his we have been brought up. We were Stripling scored a goal and Justin (broken wrist) did not provide the lift The Office scored 14 runs in the 22-yard line. Earlier, Folinusz made 44-yard TD. Next, Green hit Folinusz not going to stop until the game’s Rodriques added an assist for the 6- Associated needed. first three innings. Charlie Wischusen an acrobatic interception of Badgley’s in the end zone for the two-point over,” Folinusz said. 0-1 Raiders. The Office 17, Nicolina Pizza 0 (4H, 3R, 2BH, RBI), Brian pass attempt. conversion to make the score 27-20 Summit 7 0 20 3 30 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 3 4 The Office clinched the B Division McDermott (4H, 2RBI), George In the second half, the Hilltoppers with 5:03 remaining. Cranford 0 6 6 15 27 7-1 Kearny 2 0 2 title. Ken Dunbar tossed a 4-hitter. Merlo (3R, 3RBI), Mike Volpe (3H, 2 got very favorable field position at “Chris can do everything. He’s real Leading hitters for The Office were 2BH) and Bob Matten (3H) led The midfield when the Cougars were pe- athletic, and he showed it today,” George Merlo (2H, 3 RBI), Gary Office offense. For the Automen, Pat nalized on the opening kickoff and Green said. Schaller (2H), Charlie Wischusen Sarullo, John Tomaine, Dave Bell had to re-kick. Five plays later, Iarussi The Cougars made good on an (2H, 3BH), Brian McDermott (2H), and Bo Bodine each had two hits. sped 35 yards for a TD with 10:26 on onsides kick when Rob Kessler re- Lou Koehler (2H), John Psotto (2H, The Office leads the series 1-0. the clock. covered the ball at the Summit 45. 2BH) and Joe Mitarotonda (3BH). Creative Too 19, Nicolina 9 The Cougars began their next pos- Eight plays later, Green hooked 10 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF: Creative Too outscored Nicolina 17- session at the 16, and from there, yards for the TD to knot the score Creative Too 14, Nicolina 7 2 over the final five innings. Howard Green burst through the middle and with 52.6 remaining. Creative Too scored 13 unanswered Gerber (3H, 2R, 3RBI), after a shaky cut down the left sideline for his 84- The Cougars lined up on the left runs in the fifth and sixth innings. start settled down to earn his second yard TD run with 10:00 left in the side for the kickoff but kicked the Winning pitcher Howard Gerber playoff victory. Leading the Creative quarter. The two-point conversion ball to the right where Andrew settled down after a shaky start to Too offense: Marv Scherb (4-4, R, pass failed, setting the score at 21-12. Masterfano scooped the ball and re- record the win. Demo Cervelli (2H, RBI), Ron Virgilio (2H, SF, 2BH, 3 “The whole line! Jeff Weiss threw turned it to the Cranford 45. But the RBI), Ron Virgilio (2H, 3BH, 4 RBI), RBI), Charlie Lehman (3-3, 2R, 2 a good block. O’Shaughnessy had a handwriting on the wall – Mene Mene Rich Vitaliano (3H, 2BH, RBI), Nick 2BH, RBI), Nick Lehotsky (2H, 2R, 2 good block. I cut back and it was Tekel Upharsin – came on the next Lehotsky (2H, RBI), Ray Cozzarelli RBI, BB), Bob Berger (3H, RBI), Art wide open. It was a good blocking play with a 15-yard facemask pen- (3H, 3BH, RBI) and Bob Bierman Kopacz (2H, 2 RBI), Joe McEvoy scheme all around,” Green explained. alty that put the ball in field goal (3H, 3BH, RBI) led the Creative Too (2H, R, 3BH, 2 RBI), Ray Cozzarelli Carbone recovered a Cougar range. Three plays later, Badgley offense. Creative Too leads the best (2H, R, 3BH, 3 RBI), and Bob Bierman fumble at the Cranford 39. After his booted his 42-yard field goal. of 3 series 1-0. (2H, 2R, BB, RBI). 36-yard reception took the ball to the “We definitely know we can beat Creative I 14 Awnings II 9 Creative Too won the series 2-0 and three, Iarussi burst through for the them. We played with totally differ- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Creative’s balanced attack and the will play the winner of The Office vs. score as the quarter ended. Cougar ent than last year. We knew we could TAKING THE HANDOFF…Cougar running back Evan Zoughy, No. 6, takes strong pitching and hitting of Joe Associated Auto series in the B Divi- linebacker Nick Diaz blocked the play with Summit. We came here to the handoff from quarterback Reggie Green in the game against Summit. DePierro has given Creative a 1-0 sion finals.

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HEALTHCARE CLASSES Sun, Sept 30, 9AM 125 Myrtle Ave, Westfield CNA classes start Fine furniture, candles & home More High School Sports Results: mornings October 3rd, decorations & Lots More! evenings October 10th, Rain or Shine CHHA, classes start Lady Raiders Control Soccer Cougars Crack evenings October 15th. DAYSI’S CLEANING SERVICES NCLEX RN/PN REVIEW Are you tired? Let me help you! HEADING FOR THE END ZONE…Westfield PAL C football player Emmett Soccer Farmers, 2-0 Oak Knoll Girls, 3-1 Experience & Excellent Work The Cranford High School girls weekends October 7th Smith, No 39, is about to score on a 15-yard pass play. The C team defeated MEDICATION AIDE classes Residential, Apartments, Bloomfield, 13-0. Senior forward Leah Salituro and soccer team improved its record to 6- Commercial, Offices junior midfielder Kathryn 1 with a 3-1 victory over Oak Knoll start October 22nd. Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed Cunningham each scored a goal with on September 21. Mairead McKeary High Success Rates References Available Westfield PAL C Shuts Out assists from senior center midfielder notched a pair of goals and Siobhan Humane Concepts Healthcare (908) 361-0335 Christy Monroy in the 7-0 Scotch McGovern scored another, while add- (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 Plains-Fanwood High School girls ing two assists. Alexa Aldridge con- HOUSE CLEANING Bloomfield Grid Kids, 13-0 soccer team’s 2-0 victory over 1-5 tributed an assist. Do you need someone to clean Union on September 21. FREELANCERS WANTED your house, apartment or The Westfield PAL C football team Oak Knoll 0 1 1 ran it in for a touchdown. The conver- Union 0 0 0 Cranford 1 2 3 Strong, detail-oriented writers Condo? We are your team! defeated the Bloomfield Bengals, 13- sion failed and Westfield led 13-0. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 1 2 with professional demeanor We’re a reliable couple with 0, at Bloomfield’s Foley Field on Bloomfield lost seven yards on their needed to cover local excellent references. Free September 26. The C team defense final possession as the final whistle WF’s Pat Gray Shines government meetings. Must be Estimates. (862) 307-3481 recorded their third shutout in as many blew and Westfield notched another Probitas Verus Honos For Monmouth Football able to meet deadlines, know games and prevented Bloomfield victory. how to write a lead, and take CHILDCARE NEEDED from recording a first down on 6 After the game, Head Coach Tony Pat Gray a former Westfield High School Blue Devil playing for the an active interest in their beats possessions. Catanzaro said, “Another fine effort in order to develop news Nannies - Housekeepers On Westfield’s second possession by our boys this weekend. There are Monmouth University football BabyNurses Needed team had two interceptions and a stories. Please email of the game, Matthew McIntyre no easy Sundays in this league, and resume and clips to: Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time scored on 20-yard TD run and then Bloomfield really put us to the test team-high of eight tackles in a 27 Solid References Required. ran wide right for the 3-yard conver- today. We did not play our cleanest 14 win against Sacred Heart on [email protected] CALL (732) 972-4090 sion to give Westfield a 7-0 lead. game today, but the boys kept their September 23. www.absolutebestcare.com Koury Kania recovered a fourth composure, and made the plays when quarter Bloomfield fumble to give they had to. Our defense did a great Westfield the ball on Bloomfield’s job of shutting down their running 25-yard line. A few plays later and game, and we were able to capitalize September 24, 2012 facing fourth down on 15-yard line, on their turnovers. Nice win for the quarterback Aidan Gilman rolled left boys and we will get back at it Tues- and appeared to be in the grasp of the day to get ready for Summit.” Bloomfield defense. Before he was The C team will face Summit at brought down, Gilman was able to Gary Kehler Stadium on September get the pass off to Emmett Smith who 30 at 12 noon. SPF PAL Football Records Jackson O’Leary Clean Sweep at Perth Amboy WF’s O’Leary Commits The Scotch Plains Fanwood PAL backfield for TDs, while he scooped football teams delivered a clean sweep up a fumble and returned it the end To St. John’s for Lax this past Saturday in Perth Amboy. zone from 35 yards. Kyle Estivene Jackson O’Leary (Trinity-Pawling The SPF PAL A team (8th Grade) scored the other Raider TD when he School) Pawling, NY has committed capped the five-game victorious ef- dashed 30 yards to the end zone. to St. John’s University to play Divi- fort with a 13-0 triumph over Perth The C team defense was sparked sion 1 Lacrosse (Big East Confer- Amboy under the lights. The B squad by the return of Teddy Gianada from ence). A post-graduate at Trinity- (7th grade) produced a 20-12 victory, the injury list. Also starring for the C Pawling and a Westfield native, while the C team (6th grade) Raiders team were Justin Giamo and Charles O’Leary scored 65 points in his se- rolled to a 28-0 victory, the D team Widder, who each made an intercep- nior year at Westfield High School. (5th grade) cruised to a 25-0 triumph tion; Alex Oslislo, who pounced on a O’Leary was named to the New and the E squad (4th grade) opened fumble, and Spencer Moran, who Jersey All-State Team, First Team the successful day for the Raiders by helped preserve the shutout with a All-Union County and First Team outscoring Perth Amboy by a touch- tackle that thwarted a potential touch- All-Fitch Division. In addition he down. down run by the Perth Amboy back. was selected to play in the New Jer- That five-game showing left the Aidan Guma kept three times for sey North/South All-Star Game. In SPF PAL Raiders with a combined touchdown runs and he also con- the summer he plays club lacrosse for record of 13-1-1 after three weeks of nected with Carter Slkifer for a 20- Leading Edge 2013. play this season. yard scoring pass in the D team’s Jumar Etkins scored the touch- shutout victory that moved the fifth WTA Masters Singles downs for the A team Raiders, who graders to 3-0 on the year. Nick received strong defensive work from Belford, Justin Clark, Eric Berkins, Tennis Playoff Results: Bobby Nugent, DJ Johnson and An- Jordan Shuler, Gus Barco and Charlie The WTA Masters Singles group drew Dance. That triumph moved the Levine were the ringleaders of the D completed its playoffs for 2012 with A team to 1-1-1 this season. team defense. Mike McGlynn the champion. There The B team improved to 3-0 be- Hayden Widder scored the deci- were three players in the tournament. hind Jack Cannon, who scored two sive TD for the E team Raiders, who In the first round, Peter Lee defaulted touchdowns, and Cooper Heisey, who are undefeated after three games. On to Chris Wendel due to an injury. In tacked on one TD. The 7th graders defense, the fourth graders were the final round Mike McGlynn and came through with a solid defense spearheaded by Jeremy Perez, who Wendel had a marathon session that that was led by David Baratucci, came through with three tackles, lasted over three hours with McGlynn Jhadir Charles and Javin Scott. Ethan Pawelec, Quinn Williamson besting Wendel, 7-5, 4-6, 7-5. The Jonathan Ramos scored three and Jack Manville. win places McGlynn in a three-way touchdowns to send the C team Raid- This Sunday, the SPF PAL will be tie with Irwin Bernstein and John ers, the defending Super Bowl cham- the host for all five games when Mancini with six masters champion- pions, to a 3-0 record. Ramos bolted Morristown pays a call to the high ships since it began in 1977. 50 yards and 40 yards from the school varsity football field. Final 2012 standings for the WTA Masters Singles reflecting ladder play PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE during the season and the playoff TOWN OF WESTFIELD results. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT construct a pool enclosure fence contrary 1. Mike McGlynn to Section 13.02D5 of the Land Use Ordi- 2. Chris Wendel The Board of Adjustment of the Town nance. Ordinance requires a pool to be 3. Peter Lee of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on enclosed and screened with a 6 feet solid 4. Joe Donnolo October 10, 2012 in the Council Cham- fence on 3 of its 4 sides. Proposed is a 4.5 5. John Mancini bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East feet open style fence for a portion of the 6. Janice Honymar Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at area that requires a 6 feet solid fence. 7. Don Dohm 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for bulk (c) and or use (d) Terry & Diane Quinn, 542 Arlington variance(s) relief from requirements of the Avenue. Applicant is seeking approval to Westfield Land Use Ordinance. construct first and second story additions contrary to Sections 11.07E6, 12.04F1, Jeanne Nicholson, Second Time 11.07E13 per 2.11G and 11.07E13 of the Around, 125 Quimby Street. Applicant is Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a seeking approval to retain signage con- minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. Pro- trary to Sections 16.04E1, 16.04E1b, posed is 6.6 feet. Ordinance allows a maxi- 16.04E1c, and 16.04E1d. Ordinance al- mum building coverage of 20%. Proposed lows one wall sign located at the main is 23%. Ordinance allows a maximum side public entrance. Proposed is one sign at wall length of 25 feet. Proposed is + 32 feet. the main entrance and one sign on the side Ordinance requires a minimum window area wall. Ordinance allows a maximum mount- on the side elevation of 5%. Proposed is ing height of 12 feet. Proposed is + 16 feet. 2.4% on the right side elevation. Ordinance allows a maximum horizontal sign dimension of + 13.5 feet. Proposed Patricia & Ross Margolies, 8 is 15 feet. Ordinance allows a maximum Stoneleigh Park. Applicant is seeking approval to construct a fence in the front vertical sign dimension of 30 inches. Pro- Cynthia Alexander Jodi Luminiello Julie Murphy Cathy Splinter Sharon Steele posed is 48 inches. yard (of a through lot) contrary to Section 12.07C of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Partha P. Palit, 1511 Boulevard. Ap- nance allows a fence height of 4 feet in a plicant is seeking approval to construct a front yard. Proposed is a 5 foot fence on a two-story addition contrary to Sections wall that is 21 inches at its highest point 11.09E7 and12.04F1 of the Land Use Or- resulting in heights of 6 feet to 6.75 feet. dinance. Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard setback 35 feet. Proposed is David Friedman, 1513 Boulevard. Congratulations to our Top Ten Club for August 2012 26.6 feet. Ordinance allows a maximum Applicant is seeking approval to construct coverage by buildings and above grade a one story addition and a covered porch structures of 20%. Proposed is 23.1%. contrary to Section 11.09E6 and 11.09E14 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance John Varghese & Jolly Thomas, 610 requires a minimum side yard setback of Norwood Drive. Applicant is seeking ap- 10 feet. Proposed is 9.18 feet. Ordinance proval to construct first and second floor requires a one car garage. Proposes is no additions contrary to Sections 11.08E5 garage. and 11.08E7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum front yard Kevin McCormack, 217 Hazel Avenue. setback of 40 feet. Proposed is 32.4 feet. Applicant is seeking approval to extend Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard the front wall of the garage contrary to setback of 35 feet. Proposed is + 22 feet. Sections 1109E6 and 11.09E14 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires 440 North Avenue, LLC, 440 North a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. Avenue, East. Applicant is seeking ap- Proposed is 6.8 feet. Ordinance requires a proval to construct a building for residen- front facing garage to be setback 2 feet Beth Sullivan Joyce Taylor Carol Tener Eulondia Reese-Turner Anne Weber tial use in the General Business 2 Zone from the main façade. No garage setback Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate Sales Associate contrary to Sections 11.27D4, 17.03B5, is proposed. and 17.02B4 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance does not allow a residential use Variances, waivers or exceptions from in the GB-2 zone. Proposed is a building certain site plan details or relief from re- Westfi eld West Offi ce • 600 North Avenue West • Westfi eld, NJ 07090 with 12 apartments for residential use. quirements may be sought as appropriate. Ordinance does not permit parking under Plans and application are on file in the (908) 233-0065 | ColdwellBankerMoves.com the building. Parking spaces encroach into office of the Town Engineer, 959 North the building envelope. The number of park- Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday from ing spaces provided is less than that re- ® 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ©2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. quired by Zone. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Kathleen A. Nemeth John & Robyn Kelly, 1249 Prospect Secretary, Board of Adjustment Street. Applicant is seeking approval to 1 T - 9/27/12, The Leader Fee: $103.02 Page 18 Thursday, September 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWN OF WESTFIELD south elevation and eight on the west CHANCERY DIVISION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT elevation). Per Section 16.04Q1 of the UNION COUNTY Take notice that Flannery’s, Inc., 200 The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Land Use Ordinance, the necessity for DOCKET NO. F-7525-12 South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey Westfield, New Jersey will meet on such signs and the number of such signs FILE NO. 14396-12 07023 has applied to the Borough of Wednesday, October 10, 2012 in the Coun- shall be decided by The Board of Adjust- NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Fanwood, 75 North Martine Avenue, cil Chambers at the Municipal Building, ment or Planning Board, as the case may Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 for Plenary 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New be. (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Retail Consumption License # 2005-33- Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider Section 16.04E – Permits one sign at the BLANCA L. RODRIGUEZ; 004-007 Change of Corporate Structure. the following Application for UBS, 109 North main public entrance. The Applicant (UBS YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND The persons/entities that will hold an Avenue West, Block 3103, Lot 12, Vari- and Verizon) which to retain parking space REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO interest in this license are: ances as follows: pavement lettering that conveys informa- AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- 1) Brian Walter, 51 Fourth Street, Section 16.04E – Permits one sign at tion regarding who is permitted to park in neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 the main public entrance. The Applicant the spaces. West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to 2) Emerald Foods, LLC, 2 Dutch Lane, (UBS) is proposing a new wall sign (44.5 The identification signs on the pavement the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 inches by 116.5 inches) on the building’s (meaning either Verizon or UBS and the which US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAPI- Member - Brian Costello, 2 Dutch Lane, south elevation to be located between the parking space number) fall under the pro- TAL I, LLC is the plaintiff and BLANCA Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 second and third floor levels. vision of Section 16.04Q1 of the Land Use LIDIA PERAZA, ET ALS; are defendants, Member - Jonathan Cohen, 17 Balmoral Section 16.04E – permits one sign at the Ordinance which reads as follows: pending in the Superior Court of New Jer- Lane, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 main public entrance. The Applicant (UBS) (1) Signs in parking and loading areas sey, Chancery Division, UNION County Objections, if any, should be made im- proposes to replace and enlarge an exist- on the same lot as principal use. The and bearing Docket No. F-7525-12 within mediately in writing to: Eleanor McGovern, ing sign on the building’s east elevation at Board of Adjustment shall decide on the thirty-five (35) days after September 27, Borough Administrator/Clerk, Fanwood the third floor level which sign was permit- necessity for such signs and the number 2012 exclusive of such date. If you fail to Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Av- ted by a variance granted by the Planning required. No such signs shall be larger answer or appear in accordance with Rule enue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Board of the Town of Westfield at its meet- than 1 1/2 square feet in area. 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be ren- Flannery’s Inc. ing on January 14, 1999. The sign ap- (2) The signs on the poles require a dered against you for relief demanded in 200 South Avenue proved by the Planning Board in 1999 was Variance to remain pursuant to Section the Complaint. You shall file your Answer Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 4 feet by 8 feet. Although the sign that the 16.04Q1. and Proof of Service in duplicate with the 1 T - 9/27/12, The Times Fee: $24.48 Board approved in 1999 had the same Anyone interested in this Application Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, dimensions of the sign now being pro- may appear and be heard on October 10, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- posed, the sign that was installed after the 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Cham- ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance Reading is Good For You Board’s variance grant of 1999 was a bers. Anyone interested in reviewing the with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- smaller sign with dimensions of 18 inches plans and application on file in the office of dure. by 61.5 inches and the installation of the the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue KEEPING WITH TRADITION…Volunteers from the Men’s Club of Congrega- You are further advised that if you are larger replacement sign (44.5 inches by West, Westfield, New Jersey may review tion Beth Israel in Scotch Plains help build the synagogue’s Sukkah (booth) unable to obtain an attorney you may com- 116.5 inches) would now require a new said plans Monday through Friday from municate with the Lawyer Referral Service variance be granted. 8:30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. September 23 in preparation for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. In keeping with Section 16.04E - Permits one sign at the tradition, the volunteers erected the Sukkah on the synagogue’s outdoor patio to of the County of Venue and that if you JAMES B. FLYNN cannot afford an attorney, you may com- main public entrance. The Applicant pro- Attorney for Applicant replicate the temporary huts their ancestors dwelled in while wandering in the municate with the Legal Services Office of poses twelve parking signs (four on the 1 T - 9/27/12, The Leader Fee: $64.26 desert. Pictured after constructing the Sukkah’s frame, from left to right, are: the County of Venue. The telephone num- Aron Richman, David LaBush, Bruce Zakarin, Maurice Sabony, Steve Wiener, ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Men’s Club president; Jay Goldring, Howie Queller and Josh Wiener. yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal approvals, qualifications, certifications and/ Services Office 908-354-4340. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS goleader.com/subscribe UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY or licenses necessary to perform the ser- PUBLIC NOTICE THE ACTION has been instituted for the vices as contained in the bid specifica- Probitas Verus Honos purpose of foreclosing the following tax INVITATION TO BIDDERS tions. TOWN OF WESTFIELD sale certificate: The Township reserves the right to re- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1. A certain tax certificate 10-201, sold PUBLIC NOTICE Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- ders to bid for the following services: ject any or all bids, and to waive immaterial The Board of Adjustment of the Town PUBLIC NOTICE on 12/2/2009, dated 12/8/2009, and was BOROUGH OF FANWOOD POLICE VEHICLE MAINTE- informalities, or to accept any bid which, in of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on recorded on 2/9/2010 in Book 12862 at BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE NANCE BASED ON TIME AND the opinion of the Township of Scotch October 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Page 548, made by MARIA GLAVAN, NO. 12-09-R MATERIALS Plains, will be in the best interest of the Council Chambers at the Municipal Build- Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Bids will be accepted only by mail or in Township, all in accordance with the New ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New NO. 12-14-R State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST SECTION 113 OF CHAPTER person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Jersey Local Public Contracts Law, Jersey to hear and consider the following AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC and subse- 184 OF THE CODE OF THE Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. In the event of an appeal for bulk (c) and use (d) variances THE DEDICATION OF A POR- quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TO Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 equal or tie bid, the Township shall award relief from requirements of the Westfield TION OF BEVERLY AVENUE CUST FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC. This REVISE THE ZONING MAP (ATTN: Bozena Lacina, Township Clerk) the bid to the Bidder which, in the Land Use Ordinance. was passed and adopted on the second covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, OFTHE BOROUGH TO PRO- until 10:00 a.m. on October 10, 2012. Township’s sole discretion, best serves 440 North Avenue, LLC, 440 North and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor County of UNION, and State of New Jer- VIDE THAT ALL PROPERTIES The Township of Scotch Plains (hereinaf- the interest of the Township. The Town- Avenue, East, Westfield, New Jersey. and Council of the Borough of Fanwood sey, known as LOT 10 BLOCK 238 as FRONTING ON TERRILL ter “Township”) shall not be responsible for ship also reserves the right to reject any Applicant is seeking approval to con- held on September 18, 2012. shown on the Tax Assessment Map and ROAD FROM BLOCK 1, LOT any mailed bid which is lost in transit or and all bids if sufficient funds are not avail- struct a building for residential use in the This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD. and 2, IN THE BOROUGH OF delivered late by the Postal Service or able and/or appropriated. The selected General Business 2 Zone contrary to Sec- ately after final passage and publication as concerns premises commonly known as FANWOOD, NORTHERLY TO other delivery service. At the above time, Bidder will, within seven (7) days of award tions 11.27D4, 17.03B5, and 17.02B4 of required by law. 429 ORCHARD PLACE, PLAINFIELD, THE BORDER WITH SCOTCH the bids will be publicly opened and read of the bid, enter into an appropriate con- the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance does Eleanor McGovern New Jersey. PLAINS TOWNSHIP SHALL aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed tract with the Township. not allow a residential use in the GB-2 Borough Clerk YOU, BLANCA L. RODRIGUEZ, are BE LOCATED IN THE GEN- envelopes, clearly marked “Bid for PO- All bidders must comply with N.J.S.A. zone. Proposed is a building with 12 apart- 1 T - 9/27/12, The Times Fee: $14.79 made party defendant to the above fore- ERAL COMMERCIAL BUSI- LICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE BASED 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27, relat- ments for residential use. Ordinance does closure action because on August 3, 2004, NESS DISTRICT (GC DIS- ON TIME AND MATERIALS”. ing to Equal Employment Opportunities. not permit parking under the building. Park- PUBLIC NOTICE a child support judgment was entered in TRICT) No bid will be received after the time and All Bidders must also comply with the ing spaces encroach into the building en- the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS was passed and adopted on the second date specified. After receipt of the bids, no Americans with Disabilities Act, where velope. The number of parking spaces County, by Blanca L. Rodriguez against PLANNING BOARD and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor bid may be withdrawn within sixty (60) applicable. provided is less than that required by Zone. Adilio Rodriguez. Said judgment was en- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood days after the date of the bid opening All Bidders must comply with P.L. 2004, Variances, waivers or exceptions from PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the tered as Judgment No. J-198896-2004, held on September 18, 2012. except if provided for herein. The bid of any c.57 and be registered with the N.J. Divi- certain site plan details or relief from re- Planning Board meeting held on Septem- CS83235236A. Said judgment is subordi- This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Bidder who consents to an extension may sion of Revenue. Each bid must be accom- quirements may be sought as appropriate. ber 24, 2012, the Board adopted a resolu- nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. ately after final passage and publication as be held for consideration for a longer pe- panied by a State of New Jersey Business Plans and application are on file in the tion memorializing the change of use and DATED: September 20, 2012 required by law. riod of time as may be agreed upon by Registration Certificate for the contractor office of the Town Engineer, 959 North waiver of site plan to construct a restaurant Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk Eleanor McGovern Bidder and the Township. and any subcontractor. Any bid submitted Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and for Xian Lin at 427 Park Avenue, Block of the Superior Court of New Jersey Borough Clerk All bids must be on the forms provided by without the aforesaid business registration may be seen Monday through Friday from 1501, Lot 5.01. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. 1 T - 9/27/12, The Times Fee: $26.01 the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid certificate shall be rejected according to 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The file pertaining to this application is in Denville Law Center Package, and must conform to the speci- law. Joseph J. Triarsi, Esq. the Office of the Planning Board, 2nd Floor, 290 Route 46 West fications, terms and conditions for a fair BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Triarsi, Betancourt & Wukovits, LLC Municipal Building and available for public Denville, New Jersey 07834 and open contract. Bidders must review SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF 186 North Avenue East inspection during office hours. (973) 586-2300 See it all on the Web! the bid specifications for any applicable UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Cranford New Jersey 07016 Barbara Horev, Secretary 1 T - 9/27/12, The Leader Fee: $67.32 bonding requirements. Bozena Lacina, (908) 709-1700 Planning Board www.goleader.com Bidders must have any and all required Township Clerk 1 T - 9/27/12, The Leader Fee: $33.15 1 T - 9/27/12, The Times Fee: $15.30 Probitas Verus Honos 1 T - 9/27/12, The Times Fee: $68.85 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR 03703 32 FONTE, JAMES K & MELINDA 2309 LYDE PL S 207.19 NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 03802 08 DOLAN, ERIN 230 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S 295.97 Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public 03802 16 CANDELA,C/CANDELA,G/TELLO,L 227 BYRD AV S 158.46 auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the 03804 23 VOYSEST,JESSE D 209 HAWTHORNE ST S 297.61 morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 03902 02 KOHLER, MICHAEL 189 WATCHUNG TR S 20.45 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 03902 03 SAFI, JUDY; SIMPSON, ALICIA 185 WATCHUNG TR S 295.15 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 23rd DAY OF 03904 03 01 PANTA, JOSE E 186 WILLIAM ST S 295.15 OCTOBER 2012. 03905 07 GARAY,MARTIN/GARAY, ROSARIO 201 HARDING RD S 159.91 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 03906 07 AUSBON, RICKY & DEBRA 202 HARDING RD S 305.30 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 03906 12 SHEVLIN, RICHARD 224 HARDING RD TS 10,253.34 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 03907 09 AROSTEGUI,A/MORALES,G 203 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S 34.65 of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties 03907 17 TUFARO, JOSEPH E & CATHERINE M 228 WATCHUNG TR S 303.37 for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. 04001 01 VERRASTRO, THOMAS F & CAROL A 357 HENRY ST S 304.19 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payment must be in the 04001 03 CATRICALA,BARBARA/CATRICALA,MA 351 HENRY ST S 290.80 form of cash, certified check or money order. 04001 12 PIESCO, ROBIN L 2368 MOUNTAIN AV S 306.17 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution 04001 23 KWIATKOWSKI, ANTHONY & BARBARA 346 WILLIAM ST S 290.80 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the municipality is 04003 08 GUTIERREZ,JORGE L 317 VICTOR ST S 15.16 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner 04004 01 SWEENEY, JOANNE 2431 COLES AV S 317.67 of the site. 04103 05 PATINO, FRANK & SUZANNE 425 VICTOR ST S 207.19 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 04301 20 RODRIGUEZ, RAMON & GRISELDA 515 VICTOR ST S 300.08 04302 08 CAMPANARO, LUIS & ELIA L 528 JERUSALEM RD T 4,961.23 BLOCK & LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TYPE TOTAL 04302 15 EGUES-DELGADO, MARIA 537 WARREN ST S 309.12 00201 06 DEL NEGRO, ALBERTO A & ROSANA 1548 FRONT ST S 303.61 04401 14 3 JOHNSON AVE 4 JOHNSON ST T 1,540.28 00201.03 18 CBS11 ALLEYNE, BEVILLE JOHN 14 MALANGA CT S 207.19 04501 25 PARDO,ANTHONY 505 JERUSALEM RD S 300.08 00301 05 511 TERRILL RD REALTY CORP 511 TERRILL RD S 670.99 04801 02 FONSECA,NADIA MARISI 187 WILLIAM ST S 304.19 00301 12 JONES, TIMOTHY R & SUE B 535 TERRILL RD S 354.17 04802 03 SILLS, GREGORY E 189 VICTOR ST S 302.88 00301 23 BERBERICH,KENNETH 526 CICILIA PL S 291.04 04901.01 03 CO108 ERAMILE, KARINE 108 DONATO CR S 163.09 00302 06 DAVIDSON, JEFFREY/GRECO, CAROL 512 FARLEY AV S 305.28 04901.03 03 CO302 CLARK, RENEE 302 DONATO CR S 297.86 00302 22 BARKER,DAVID K & KAREN L 515 CICILIA PL TS 1,852.81 04901.05 03 CO509 AGARWALA, AJAY & SMITA 509 DONATO CR S 207.19 00401 07 WILLIAMS ,PHILIPPA E. 522 BEVERLY AV S 291.89 04901.08 03 CO810 SOLOMON, KIA - JOHNSON, SHAWN 810 DONATO CR S 291.89 00401 13 HALL,JOANNE A 545 FARLEY AV S 111.25 05001 07 PENTLICKY, MATTHEW C & GIULIA 2649 CREST LN S 15.62 00404 13 SYED,SHANAWAZ&DAVID,MELINDA M 550 WILLOW AV S 18.15 05001 26 BRENNAN, STEPHEN L & CHRISTIN 2645 SKY TOP DR S 296.29 00404 26 MCDOWELL, SHIELA 541 HUNTER AV T 3,846.69 05601 18 RIGANO, FRANK & NANCY 56 CANTERBURY DR S 312.76 00404 29 ROSARIO, MARIA 527 HUNTER AV S 162.71 05601 28 CHO, CHUNG-JIN & OKKYUNG 36 CANTERBURY DR S 310.76 00501 23 RICHARDS, ROXROY T & ANGELITA 437 FARLEY AV S 39.48 05602 05 RIVERA, ALEXANDER & SHERRY 49 CANTERBURY DR S 204.08 00503 16 CIOFFI, JOHN & ANN 1711 E SECOND ST S 1,871.41 05802 08 BIRD, RONALD & FRANCINE 363 ROBERTS LN S 293.85 00601 21 STEPHENS, PAUL & DELORES 360 HOE AV T 3,008.71 05901 22 PELOSI, PETER & SAMANTHA N 3 GARY CT S 310.76 00601 23 VEGA,ANGELA 352 HOE AV S 207.19 06001 29.04 ROGERS, RICHARD & NOELLA – EVA 2573 MADISON AV S 321.55 00602 04 DAVIS, ROBERT E & GAIL 327 HOE AV S 207.19 06503 04 PAPANDREA,JANICE 2492 PLAINFIELD AV T 2,159.72 00602 19 HAMMOND, SHARON 370 JACKSON AV S 207.19 06503 11 PRESERVATION ASSC.,LLC 669 KATE ST T 1,269.05 00603 01 STRADFORD,JOHN G & BELINDA 315 JACKSON AV TS 8,880.87 06503 12 PAPANDREA, JAMES S 659 KATE ST T 1,040.21 00603 11 PAGAN, JUAN 365 JACKSON AV S 302.80 06503 13 WATERTROL, INC. 655 KATE ST T 1,685.14 00603 21 FLAKE, LEONA H 352 HUNTER AV S 157.20 06703 05 PEARSON,STEPHEN 2224 CONCORD RD S 153.38 00702 01 LYONS, WILLIAM & SILANCE, MARG 1703 MOUNTAIN S 15.67 07201 02 SCHMIDT, MARJORIE D ESTATE OF 805 MUIR TR T 6,720.32 00702 06 JOHNSON, KENNETH & YVONNE 220 WILLOW AV S 309.47 07201 28 A M SCHOOL ASSOCIATES 2630 PLAINFIELD AV S 1,209.22 00702 08 DESAI, MAMTA 1734 ROUTE 22 S 1,568.93 07301 02 CHUNG, SOON OH/CHAN, JENNY 836 TERNAY AV S 295.19 00704 02 TAYLOR-COX,DORIANNE/BARI,JOLEK 211 WILLOW AV S 207.19 07302 01 BARROS, CLAUDINEI & REGINAE 827 TERNAY AV S 163.12 00705 15 PEREZ, JOSE LUIS & LINDA RUTH 1781 MOUNTAIN AV S 296.53 07304 17.01 MELENDEZ, GRACE 2405 B PARK PL S 292.99 00705 20 DALLAH, GIBSON & DOROTHY 228 HAVEN AV TS 4,105.87 07401 44 SHAH; 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 27, 2012 Page 19 NJWA Music Studio Expands Hedgehog And Feather Jazz Course Curriculum Announce Halloween Event WESTFIELD – After a successful Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke, WESTFIELD – Hedgehog and Frankenstein is the tale of a mad initial session this past summer, the through Count Basie and Duke Feather Theatre Co. is thrilled to an- scientist named Dr. Victor Franken- New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Ellington, into Miles Davis and Dizzy nounce the Halloween Family Event stein who puts together a creature by Music Studio has decided to expand Gillespie, and modern greats like of the season with Creature Double parts he took from the cemetery. But its Intro to Jazz class. Arturo Sandoval and Kenny Garret.” Feature: Frankenstein – Dracula on the poor Monster is misunderstood Those who are proficient in play- Mr. Rinaldi has taught music les- Friday, October 19; Saturday, Octo- and too scary looking to make friends ing their own instrument, but would sons, both nationally and interna- ber 20; Friday, October 26, and Sat- and ends up causing terrible trouble. like to expand their knowledge of a tionally, with master classes in more urday, October 27, at 7:30 p.m. each Dracula is the tale of a very nasty jazz repertoire, will have two levels than 50 different venues, including performance. All tickets are $15. guy who has been “alive” for centu- of proficiency from which to choose. Sherbrooke University in Canada. A The spooky production will take ries, although by all accounts, he is Beginning jazz enthusiasts may performer in the New York metro- place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church dead. Count Dracula lives by biting enroll in Intro to Jazz I, which will be politan area, he has performed with Parish Hall, 414 East Broad Street, people on the neck and drinking their held from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Others outstanding groups such as the New Westfield. For more information and blood. Only a mysterious Professor who have taken Intro to Jazz I, or are Jersey Pops, the Staten Island Phil- to purchase tickets online, visit Van Helsing can save the day and stop more experienced players, may elect harmonic, Ocean Pops, Ryles Jazz hedgehogandfeather.org, or e-mail Dracula from his evil deeds. to take Intro to Jazz II, from 8 until Orchestra in Boston and the Billy CHEERLEADERS…Westfield PAL cheerleaders entertain the crowd, as well as [email protected]. The cast includes: Yustina 9:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Carrion Jazz Orquestra, which has cheer for their team. Top row, pictured, left to right, are: Victoria Knaul, Katie Creature Double Feature: Franken- Alexander-Himlan of Fanwood, Marlo Monday evenings, from October 8 to been recognized as one of the most Sullivan, Stella Billek, Maria Gerckens, Gabrielle Dunn, Mackenzie Smith, stein – Dracula is being produced by Avido of Westfield, Kacey Brennan of December 10, at Redeemer Lutheran acclaimed in Latin music. He has Charlotte Fountain-Jardim; middle row, pictured left to right, are: Olivia Sarah Hedgepeth and Julie Fetter, Westfield, Katie Ceraso of Westfield, Harrison, Brady Smith, Drew Ferris, Kaeley Hazard, Anne Friel; bottom row, Church, 229 Cowperthwaite Place in appeared with such notables as pictured, left to right, are: Chloe Zimmerman, Ellie Curry, Julia Sackett, Emily directed by Ty Jacobs, Sets and Props Lily Ceraso of Westfield, Elizabeth Westfield. Connie Francis, Joe Piscipo, The Sackett, Lauren Singer, and Grace Schipper. by Julie Fetter, costumes by Alisa Cotter of Mountainside, Joe Ensslin Both sections will include impro- Duprees and The Temptations. Korunow, and Technical Stage Man- of Westfield, Julia Guarneri of visation, basics of jazz style, jazz His performing experience in- ager Mary Kate Miller. Fanwood, Nicolas Guerriero of articulation, syncopation in jazz, and cludes more than 80 various shows at Based on the classic books by Mary Westfield, Andrew Kapadia of building jazz chords. In addition, numerous professional, semi-profes- Shelley and Bram Stoker, adapted by Westfield, Max Kleiman of Westfield, musicians will cover blues progres- sional and community theaters, in Ty Jacobs, and with musical selec- Marcelina Krowinska of Westfield, sion, riffs and licks, jazz expression, addition to recording several albums. tions of Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky, Sarah Kudron of Cranford, Tony Peer Be-Bop, Latin, and rock styles and His band, Watson, can often be heard this will be the Halloween event that of Westfield, Matt Ryan of Berkeley Salsa Caliente. at local events, such as the Sweet the whole family can enjoy. Back-to- Heights, Jonathan Samanski of According to instructor Phil Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival in back at last, the two originators of Westfield, Evan Schachter of Spring- Rinaldi, “Nothing gives me more Westfield. scare, Frankenstein’s Monster and the field, Julie Singer of Westfield, Lauren pleasure than sharing the language For more information, visit the first vampire, Dracula…all performed Singer of Westfield, and Christopher that is Jazz. It is a universal language NJWA Studios at 150-152 East Broad by kids and for kids! Slavik of Hoboken. of expression that has no compari- Street, Westfield, call (908) 789-9696 son. In this class you’ll be immersed or log on to in that language from Louis www.njworkshopforthearts.com. Book Store to Host Authors POPCORN™ Tufariello and Parrillo Arbitrage WESTFIELD – The Town Book Street in Westfield (corner of East Store will host former Chatham resi- Broad and Elmer Streets). Those un- Money Troubles dent Ann Tufariello, author of the able to attend this event can call The 3 popcorns JUNIOR SQUAD…Top row, pictured, left to right, are: Mackenzie Stratton, young adult novel, “The Firestone” Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 Katherine Harrington, Alexa Linsky, Julia Csorba, Megan Bertsch, Meghan on Saturday, September 29, from 11 to reserve an autographed copy of One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Kobrin, Emmie Reddy; middle row, pictured, left to right, are: Carly Burke, Lea a.m. to 1 p.m. her book. Rudow, Becca Wolfe, Halle Riordan, Lauren Wang, Bridget Quinn, Alexa Thirteen-year-old Jack Barton is The Town Book Store will host By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER feeling it wouldn’t have made much Habib; bottom row, pictured, left to right, are: Kaela Azzaretto, Katherine Film Critic awakened by a knock at his front Vincent Parrillo, author of the his- of a difference to him. Billing, Demi Tsavekou, Claire Loder. Not pictured are juniors Ava Feldman and Intelligently tense and absorbing, He relates differently, both to Caroline Mueller. door. The police are searching for a torical fiction novel, “Guardians at director Nicholas Jarecki’s Arbitrage people and ideas. To call him antiso- missing kid named Bradley and think the Gate,” on Saturday, September is about Robert Miller, an arbitrageur. cial is a simplification. His relation- Jack might know something. When 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. That’s fancy for fancy businessman, ships are carefully calculated and Alluem to Host Workshop to Jack’s bed-ridden brother offers de- Based on actual events, his book the guys who got all the boos and planned, emotion being kept in abey- tails about Bradley’s disappearance, tells the intriguing tale of the people hisses when the Great Recession hit a ance like a very rare wine or a cher- Jack is baffled. Following cryptic and provocative occurrences that took few years back. But Mr. Miller is no ished secret, saved for some very Benefit ‘The Retreat Project’ clues, Jack boards a mysterious roller place at Ellis Island during the 1890s ordinary Wall Street profiteer spout- precious event in some anticipated, coaster that blasts him to the fourth and 1900s through the eyes of a dedi- ing his lame, trickle down rationale. undefined future. In the meantime, CRANFORD – Alluem Yoga will give what you can). Payment will be dimensional planet of Jupiter. Soon cated physician on a determined quest Rather, he is a great man. he says the right things at the right host a special workshop led by Tari taken at the door. Jack discovers that the Dark Forces for emotional fulfillment. But heed, that’s great with a low- time. Prinster and Leigh Rousseau on Sat- Tari Prinster is the founder/direc- are kidnapping kids and making them Against a backdrop of a devastat- ercase g...not capital G, as in Abe That includes his tête-à-tête with urday, October 13, from 1 - 3:30 tor of The Retreat Project. She be- go on a deadly scavenger hunt. ing fire, a riot and President Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt or his fifth Detective Michael Bryer (Tim Roth) p.m. came a yoga teacher after a battle With Jupiter crumbling under the McKinley’s assassination, he is wit- cousin, FDR. Meaning Mr. Miller, when the savvy gumshoe comes call- Almost everyone knows someone with breast cancer at age 56. Twelve weight of so much negative energy, ness to dramatic changes both at Ellis smartly portrayed by Richard Gere, ing; fatherly chats with his daughter, who has been effected by cancer. years ago, during her cancer treat- time is running out for Jack and the Island and in his own life. has great abilities, though not neces- Brooke (Brit Marling), a pretty chip Feel free to attend one or both of ments, she discovered yoga was a others. To defeat the Dark Forces and Vincent N. Parrillo is a professor of sarily dedicated to the commonweal. off the old financial block; carefully these very special classes and prac- powerful tool to manage the daily find a way back home, Jack must sociology at William Paterson Uni- You knew him in high school, caus- worded questions to his clever law- tice in honor of them. Cancer survi- challenges of cancer treatments, as solve the riddle of the ancient versity. An internationally recognized ing you to wonder from whence came yer (Stuart Margolin); and some edgy vors, those in treatment, caregivers, well as the side effects and life-long Firestone. expert on immigration and a Fulbright his uncanny acumen. negotiations with his deceased friends and family – all are wel- vulnerabilities they create. Since Ann Tufariello is the author of the Scholar, he is the executive producer, But if you’re jealous of such mod- chauffeur’s son (Nate Parker). come! then, she has developed a unique, middle grade fantasy novels, “The writer, and narrator of the award-win- ern Olympian gods, take heart. All very nicely played, they can’t Proceeds from these classes will carefully constructed system of yoga Firestone” and “The Breakthrough.” ning PBS television documentary, Ellis Whether poetically fair or just a func- help but become embroiled in Mr. go to The Retreat Project, which poses and sequences based on the Currently, Ann is writing the final Island: Gateway to America. He is the tion of an arbitrary cosmos, the great Miller’s fight for survival as push brings yoga to low-income and un- specific needs of cancer survivors, novel in the fantasy trilogy. author of numerous other books, in- and mighty get into trouble, too. A comes to shove and it looks like his der served women cancer survivors and created y4c (yoga4cancer), a Mrs. Tufariello graduated from cluding “Strangers to These Shores,” snazzy gamble in progress could put hubris is about to meet its reward. through annual retreats and local methodology and practical guide to Georgetown University with a de- “Diversity in America,” and “Cities Bob up the river for a few years. It’s And it’s here where the viewer will outreach classes. the benefits of yoga for all cancer gree in business and received an MBA and Urban Life.” but one of several puzzles the high- be asked to unconsciously make a The class schedule is as follows: 1 patients. from Columbia University. After re- Meet Vincent Parrillo at The Town priced financier will share with you judgment. Technically, the move he – 2 p.m., Flow with Leigh; 2 – 2:30 Alluem Yoga is located at 347 ceiving her MBA, she wrote the non- Book Store located at 270 East Broad as his odyssey evolves. has made is illegal. Yet, somehow we p.m., Raffle and light refreshments, Lincoln Avenue East, Cranford. For fiction book, “Up Your Grades: Street in Westfield (corner of East But gosh, it seems so impossible, don’t find him immoral. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Gentle Yoga more information, visit Proven Strategies for Academic Suc- Broad and Elmer Streets). Those un- that this undaunted, steely general of Indeed, as the proverbial walls with Tari. The suggested donation is alluemyoga.com or call (908) 276- cess.” Ann lives in Chatham with her able to attend this event call the the money wars, he who hurtles from come crashing in on the Wall Street $20 for one class or $35 for both (or 9642. husband and three daughters. book store at (908) 233-3535 to re- takeover victory to venture capital wunderkind who just turned 60 in the Meet Ann Tufariello at The Town serve an autographed copy of his glory in private jet and Maybach, opening scene, it seems we’d be the Book Store located at 270 East Broad book. might meet his Waterloo. He kind of last ones to abandon him, uncertain Newark Museum Kid’s Lab grows on us. Maybe because he makes why, but confident there are redeem- no excuses…no baloney about how ing factors forthcoming. Big shot or Art, Music, Cultural Events he’s serving a crucial need. He is an not, he feels superior not to his fellow Creates Fun with Chemistry enigma in progress. man, but to the system he’s able to NEWARK - Discover how chemi- observe and compare some interest- Forever flirting with disaster, like finagle and finesse. cal reactions occur and how chem- ing properties of matter, such as vis- Added to Rahway’s ‘Crawl’ the alcoholic who must drink, the So it’s rather certain which voting istry and science improve everyday cosity. For the grand finale, create and RAHWAY - On Thursday, Octo- Hamilton Street, and the recent open- gambler who must wager, or the glut- lever he’ll be pulling in November…if lives. In these fun, interactive bottle your very own hair gel. ber 4, 61 separate arts and cultural ing of a number of independent es- ton who must ingest, he is like an he’s not in jail. We find ourselves in classes, kids will perform the ex- November 3: The pHun Factor - events will take place in downtown tablishments in Rahway’s Arts and aberrant Columbus of the financial guilty commiseration. After all, we’ve periments themselves, in the Sci- Lemons and vinegar, bananas and Rahway. Nearly 40 venues, arts or- Central Business Districts. world, speculating himself immune had the gauzy nightmare he’s liv- ence Learning Laboratory. They can baking soda - what do these seem- ganizations, non-profits, retail Video, sound, sculpture, perfor- from the perilous edge that so tanta- ing… trying to shun the equivoca- make lotions and other beauty prod- ingly weird pairings have in com- shops, restaurants, artist studios, mance, music, and other art forms lizes his being. For starters, he’s bor- tions lurking in the cloudy gray be- ucts, test for acidity in water and mon? Come explore the pH scale us- and other businesses – will open will link Irving Street, Main Street rowed $412 million to cover a gaffe, tween right and wrong…facing our learn how to make clean drinking ing two different methods. their doors to celebrate the City of and Cherry Street in a chain of excit- and the IRS is sniffing around. mortality and praying for a vindicat- water. A different topic is explored November 17: Happy Hands - Oil Rahway as a fast emerging arts des- ing and interactive experiences. A Added to the potential tragedy of ing epiphany. Or is that just me? each week. Classes take place on and water do mix in this experiment. tination in the most interesting and visitor’s map highlighting the sites any scheme he might have hatched, But even if you choose not to the following Saturdays: Septem- Understand the key role emulsifiers active cultural event of the year of art, music, and cultural happen- as in most complex tales, also figure ethically err on the side of Richard ber 29; October 6, 13 and 20; Novem- play in a popular body product. Apply Rahway’s first annual Culture Crawl. ings is available online at on the wiles of pure chance plopping Gere’s astutely realized wheeler- ber 3 and 17; and December 1, 8 and this knowledge while mixing up your More than 20 performing arts com- www.ArtsRahway.com and at vari- themselves into the scenario. In this dealer, the dramatic shaping of his 15 at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. very own hand lotion that is yours to panies and musicians, and 55 visual ous locations in town. case, it’s a fatal car accident, with our persona as the modern bastardiza- BASF, the world’s leading chemi- keep. artists, will exhibit, entertain, and Highlights of the evening include a self-made tycoon at the scene. That’s tion of an Achilles is erudite and cal company, is partnering with the December 1: Hold Everything! This delight visitors during this one-night performance by Ballets with a Twist never a good place to be if one is telling of the times. Good direction, Newark Museum to present a series of class will explore some interesting feast for arts and culture lovers. All on the Mainstage of Union County trying to sell his hedge fund empire fine acting and a caustically investigative, hands-on experiments absorbent materials. Experiment with live music, visual arts, performance, Performing Arts Center (1601 Irving in order to cover its losses. uncompromised perspective make using safe and engaging materials led household products before exploring interactive art, and outdoor encoun- Street), the opening reception of So yes, Mrs. Popper, celebrated Arbitrage a blue chip movie-going by one of the museum educators. an amazing chemical with a notewor- ters will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. STARDUST, a group art exhibit at grammar school substitute teacher investment. The BASF’s Kids’ Lab is for chil- thy property. Other pop-up and spontaneous 1591 gallery (1591 Irving Street), that you were, indeed it was edifying … dren ages 6-12, accompanied by at December 8: A Hair-Raising Ex- events will take place during the community haiku writing and scav- when you iterated Sir Walter Scott’s, Arbitrage, rated R, is a Lionsgate least one adult chaperone per four periment - Explore the chemistry of a evening. enger hunt by Guerilla Haiku Move- “Oh, what a tangled web we weave release directed by Nicholas Jarecki children. Participation is free and space product that helps keep you looking Produced by Rahway Arts Dis- ment (meeting at the Train Station when first we practice to deceive!” and stars Richard Gere, Susan is limited, so reservations are recom- your best. Together, we will observe trict, Inc., a non-profit organization Plaza at the corner of Irving Street Doubtless, little Robert Miller wasn’t Sarandon and Tim Roth. Running mended. If spaces are available, reser- and compare some interesting prop- dedicated to establishing Rahway as and East Milton Avenue), a site-spe- in class that day. Though, I have a time: 100 minutes, vations may be made on the same day erties of matter, such as viscosity. a regional hub for arts and culture, in cific sound installation by A P Vague at the Science Drop-In activities in the For the grand finale, create and bottle partnership with the City of Rahway under the Irving Street train trestle, a Dynamic Earth exhibit. For advance your very own hair gel. and the Rahway business commu- performance of jazz compositions by reservations, call (973) 596-6563 December 15: Playful Polymers nity, Culture Crawl is fast on the Jean-Michel Pilc at RSI Bank (1500 or 6565. Slippery, Ooey and Gooey - Explore heels of the opening of Hamilton Irving Street) and Rahway’s Battle of September 29: Water Loves how polymers behave using com- Stage, a 199-seat theater for the per- the Bands on Main Street near the Chemistry: Operation Filtration - mon household ingredients. Your forming arts, the new Arts Riverwalk intersection of East Cherry Street. Learn about the process of creating slimey creation is yours to keep. and Arts District parking lot on Appetizer and drink specials, clean water by doing it yourself. raffles, giveaways, and other spe- Create a sample of dirty water and cial promotions will be available to then try out some interesting pro- Culture Crawlers with the presen- cesses to clean it up. tation of a Culture Crawl map. October 6: Playful Polymers Slip- Participating businesses include pery, Ooey and Gooey - Explore Aria Bistro and Bar at Hotel Indigo how polymers behave using some (1 Carriage City Plaza), Flynn’s common household ingredients. Irish Pub and Steakhouse (1482 Your slimey creation is yours to Main Street), Cubanu Restaurant keep. (1467 Main Street), Wicked Flame October 13: The Rainbow Con- retail shop (77 East Milton Avenue), nection - Is black ink really just Luciano’s Ristorante and Lounge made of black dye? Can you create (1579 Main Street), Gino’s Pizze- a rainbow just by adding water? ria (1576 Irving Street), The Wait- Visitors will grab some markers and ing Room (66 East Cherry Street), filter paper and explore the magic and On Ja Salon (1520 Irving behind a colorful chemical process. Street). October 20: A Hair-Raising Ex- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader periment- Explore the chemistry of RIDE ’EM COWGIRL…Maggie Paladino tries her luck on the mechanical bull a product that helps keep you look- www.goleader.com at the annual Festifall held in downtown Westfield on Sunday. ing your best. Together, we will Page 20 Thursday, September 27, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Sept. 28-29 4 Flavors Friday 7:00pm Saturday 2:00pm & 7:00pm a samplings of four works displaying the rrangean and talent of the award winning Union County Performing Arts cocompany - featuring LIVE MUSIC Center’s Hamilton Stage 360 Hamilton Street Rahway, NJ www.arballet.org Learn About Underground Westfield Students Join WSO Railroad at Oct. 11 Lecture In Performance of Carmen ELIZABETH – The Union County educational and cultural institutions. WESTFIELD – Student vocalists in and around Seville, Spain in the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commit- The lecture by Dr. Epps will be from Edison and Roosevelt Interme- 1800s, the iconic opera tells the story tee invites the public to hear a special presented in the Courtroom of the diate Schools in Westfield will be of an alluring gypsy and the fatal lecture by Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps Hon. Karen M. Cassidy, Assignment performing in the opera Carmen with attraction she has for Corporal Don about the Underground Railroad and Judge of the Superior Court, begin- the Westfield Symphony Orchestra José – but her fickle and wandering view new displays in the Civil War ning at 2 p.m. To reserve a seat for the on Saturday, September 29. The per- nature lead her to the dashing bull- Exhibition at the Union County lecture, please call (908) 527-4999. formance will take place at 7 p.m. at fighter Escamillio and inevitable heart- Courthouse in Elizabeth on Thurs- The Civil War Exhibition is on The Presbyterian Church in Westfield. break and tragedy. day, October 11, beginning at 2 p.m. display until 2015 in the rotunda of The intermediate school students Carmen contains some of the Born and raised in Elizabeth, Dr. the Union County Courthouse, 2 will be singing the children’s chorus world’s most recognizable operatic Epps is a lifelong resident of New Broad Street in historic midtown portion of the opera. The vocal music music, including Don Jose’s poignant Jersey and a career educator. She Elizabeth. The exhibit may be viewed students have been rehearsing their Flower Song, Escamillio’s swagger- earned degrees from Rutgers Univer- weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 parts, which will be sung in French, ing Toreador song Carmen’s Habanera, sity and Seton Hall University, and p.m. The displays will change from since the first week of school. The (a parody of which by the Muppets her doctorate from Drew University. time to time. Anyone wishing to loan week of the performance, choruses has gotten over 3.5 million hits on You A past-president of the New Jersey historical artifacts from the Civil War from both of Westfield’s intermedi- Tube). Historical Society, she is the current era for the exhibit can contact com- ate schools will have a joint rehearsal This not-to-be-missed performance President and CEO of 1804 Consult- mittee member Katherine Craig at before the final orchestra rehearsal of Bizet’s alluring tale of fatal attrac- ants, an organization that works for (908) 282-7617. All objects will be Friday evening. tion, heartbreak and tragedy has been the advancement of not-for-profit secured, locked and acknowledged. “This is an amazing experience for made possible through the generous TITANIC TALK...Stephen Schoeman speaks at a program on the Titanic held at our vocal music students,” stated support of the Joseph DeAlessandso the Westfield Community Room and sponsored by the Westfield Historical Edison Choral Music teacher, Kristine Memorial Foundation, the New Jer- Westfield Recreation Fall Society. The event drew a crowd of approximately 100 people. Smith-Morasso. “Not too many sey State Council on the Arts and the middle-schoolers can say that they Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. The sang in an opera with a professional concert will begin with a free pre- Registration Now Open Talk on Titanic Sponsored by orchestra,” she added. concert lecture by musicologist Bar- WESTFIELD - The Westfield Rec- Engineering FUNdamentals with “We have been rehearsing for about bara Thomson at 6:15 p.m. reation Department is now taking reg- LEGO is a new program being of- three weeks now at 7:30 a.m. to pre- For tickets or more information, istration for their fall classes that start fered. This class is for grades 2-6 on Westfield Historical Society pare, and it has been a great experi- visit westfieldsymphony.org or call in October. Thursdays from 3:30-5 p.m. The pro- By DELL SIMEONE said. “It is a case of hubris.” ence for our young singers,” explained (908) 232 9400. On Mondays, the department is gram applies real-word concepts in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Schoeman said when the ship Sabino Losco, choral music teacher at offering “Rock N’ Rec”. These music physics, engineering and architec- hit the iceberg it did not slow down Roosevelt Intermediate School. “They WESTFIELD – A program on the are sounding great and are very ex- classes include: Intro to Rock Instru- ture through engineer-designed Titanic sponsored by the Westfield but continued full speed ahead. He ments, ages 7 plus from 6–6:45 p.m.; projects while using over 100,000 said that the White Star Line decided cited to perform with all the pros – it Historical Society held on Septem- will be a chance of a lifetime for our Intro to Guitar, ages 8-11 from 7– pieces of LEGO. ber 21 was held in the Community it would not look good if it had too 7:45 p.m., Teen Guitar ages 12 plus New for teens this fall on Tuesdays many lifeboats on the ship. There students,” Mr. Losco said. Room in the municipal building. The “Carmen is the most popular opera from 8–8:45 p.m. and Lil Music is “My Fair Lady” a teen image pro- event drew a crowd of approximately were 2,224 passengers on the ship, Makers, ages 3-6 from 10-10:45 a.m. gram for girls ages 11–13 from 3:30– only 722 survived the tragedy. in the French repertoire and I am 100 people. The speaker was Stephen thrilled that students from Westfield and 1:30–2:15 p.m. 5 p.m. and ages 14–16 from 5:30–7 Schoeman, a retired attorney and PhD. Mr. Shoeman said the RMS (Royal Enrichment classes are offered in a p.m. This program helps young la- Mail Ship) Titantic was built in will join we us to celebrate the open- Mr. Schoeman became fascinated ing of our 13th anniversary season by variety of areas. Jr. Scientist work- dies boost their confidence and en- with the ship after he and his wife, Belfast, Northern Ireland, by the shops are Monday for ages 5-8 from hance their image through topics such Holland and Wolff Co. for the White bringing this daring and passionate Jayanne, who are seasoned travelers, work to life,” remarked Maestro SEASON OPENER…Internationally 5–5:45 p.m. and on Fridays for pre-k as skincare, make-up application, visited the Titanic Museum in Star Line. The Titanic also carried passengers and cargo. The largest Wroe.” The experience will contrib- acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Maria from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. from kinder- social etiquette, wardrobe coordina- Southhampton, U.K. last year. Todaro, will join Westfield Symphony garten through first from 4:30 – 5:15 tion, assertive communication and revenue producing aspect of the ship ute to the spiritual, cultural and social At the outset of his talk, Mr. growth of the students in an immea- Orchestra for its 30th anniversary sea- p.m. and grades second through fifth more. Schoeman made clear that the Oscar- were the Irish and English immi- son opening presentation of Carmen from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Little Bakers For more information on these grants bound for the United States. surable way,” he continued. on Saturday, September 29. Maria will winning film, directed by James Bizet’s opera has thrilled audiences for ages 5 –10 will be offered on classes or any other recreation pro- Cameron, distorted the facts of the In 1912, he said the Titanic the sing the iconic title role in Bizet’s allur- Wednesdays from 4:30 –5:15 p.m. gram, call (908) 789-4080 or go to largest and heaviest ship on the seas. since its premiere with its passionate ing tale of passion, fatal attraction and real event. “What happened had noth- score and fiery principal character. Set Two new classes being offered for the website www.westfieldnj.gov/ ing to do with a romance, it was a She was over 46 tons, and almost 900 tragedy. ages 5-10 are Creative Art Lab on recreation. To register on line 24/7 disaster,” Mr. Schoeman said. He feet long. It had a 92-foot beam and Tuesdays from 4:30 –5:15 p.m. and (except for enrichment classes) visit blamed Captain Edward John Smith, was 75 feet high from the keel, and Storytelling and Illustrations on Tues- register.communitypass.net/ the best and highest paid sea captain had 11 decks. She carried over 7,812 days from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. To regis- westfield or at the Westfield Recre- of the day, with murder, more specifi- tons of coal. Its maximum speed was ter for any of these classes, visit ation Department located at 425 East cally, with willful disregard for hu- 23 knots, made possible by 29 boilers Smartycat Kids at Broad Street, Westfield, Monday man life. “The captain bears the ulti- and 159 coal furnaces. Mr. Shoeman www.smartycatkids.com. through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. mate responsibility for the ship,” he said the men shoveling coal into the furnaces worked in their underwear, in four-hour shifts, because the heat rose to 125 degrees in the furnace rooms. Although he said the stan- dards were the best at the time. Mr. Schoeman said it is believed that the rudder, which weighed 100 pounds, was not large enough to turn the ship around. He said the engine weighed 700,020 pounds and the anchor weighed 7,500 pounds The Titanic set out from Southampton and went to Cherbourg, France, and on to Queenstown, (now Cobh) Ireland. On the fourth day of the journey she hit an iceberg off the cost of Canada. The survivors were JOINING FORCES…Students at Edison Intermediate School in Westfield taken to Halifax. About two hours rehearse for their participation in the opera Carmen, to be performed with the after the ship hit the iceberg, the Westfield Symphony Orchestra and choral students from Roosevelt Intermedi- Cunard Line’s RMS Carpathisa came ate School. The performance will take place on Saturday, September 29, at The to its aid and took survivors aboard. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Mr. Schoeman said the ship was luxurious, with eight decks including the first-class promenade, and the salon. There were first-class restau- WCP Opens Season With rants, such as the Ritz and the Pari- sian Café. Even in steerage, the low- The Fox on the Fairway est deck where the emigrants were, conditions were better than they had WESTFIELD –Westfield Com- of Springfield. The cast features ever been. Mr. Schoeman said they munity Players opens its 2012-2013 Ryan Correll of Little Falls, Kristina even had bathtubs. His conclusion is season with Ken Ludwig’s com- Hernandez of New Providence, that common sense went out the win- edy-farce, The Fox on the Fairway. Mike Burdick of Linden, Vikki dow. The show opens Saturday, October Massulli of Gillette, Tim McGovern The people who attended the pro- 6, and runs weekends through Sat- of Garwood and Beatriz Esteban- gram had many questions for Mr. urday, October 20. Messina of Union City. Schoeman. Was Captain Smith under A tribute from Ken Ludwig (Lend Continuing the opening night tra- pressure due to publicity about the Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) to dition, audience members are in- ship? Was there any gold on the ship? the great English farces of the 1930s vited to a reception with the cast Was the Titanic, as some believed, an and 1940s. The Fox on the Fairway and crew immediately following the omen of the trouble to come, World takes audiences on a hilarious romp, final curtain. War I? The British found no fault which pulls the rug out from under- The theater is located at 1000 with the captain, who had 43 years of neath the stuffy denizens of a pri- North Avenue West, Westfield. Tick- experience, but the United States vate country club. Filled with mis- ets are $20 and can be reserved by Senate did. taken identities, slamming doors calling the 24-hour tape at (908) Mr. Schoeman concluded by say- and over the top romantic shenani- 232-1221. ing, “Hopefully, we’ll all learn a les- gans, this is a furiously paced com- Funding is made possible by the son, and be more careful in our own edy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ New Jersey State Council on the lives, and heed those small warning classics. Arts, Department of State, a partner we all get.” The show is directed by John agency of the National Endowment Correll of Winfield Park, produced of the Arts, through a grant admin- by Sally Brown of Westfield and istered by the Union County Office *** stage managed by Barbara Ruban of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Westfield Community Players Present Potters’ Guild to Sell at *** The Fox on the Peters Valley Craft Fair AUGUSTA – The Potters’ Guild Nancy Zarbock, Carol Harris, Carla Fairway of New Jersey will be selling their Horowitz, Jen Stein, Kathie *** ceramic art at Peters Valley Craft Leonardow, Kate Poland Hetman, Fair at the Sussex County Fair- Wendy Morris. Opening grounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, Also for sale will be a selection on Saturday, September 29, from of vases, wall pieces, pitchers, tea- Saturday, October 6 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sep- pots, platters, casseroles, raku and tember 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. pit-fired vessels in varying colors There will be 14 potters from the and styles, and one-of-a-kind 1000 North Avenue West, Potters Guild of New Jersey selling sculptures and decorative objects Westfield their work: Theresa Mustafa, Diane of art. Suter, Vicki Pollack, Marguerite For more information on the Pot- Box Office: (908) 232-1221 Brennan, Susana Barbetti-Norton, ters’ Guild of New Jersey, visit Linda Aldrich, Linda Garrabrandt, pottersguildnj.org. Monk’s Painting 973-635-7900 MonksHomeImprovements.com Page S-1 Thursday, September 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GREEN RUSHES FOR 3 TDs, 216 YDs, PASSES 114 YDs; FOLINUSZ TD CATCH, INTERCEPTION Field Goal Pushes Summit Past Cougar Gridders, 30-27 By DAVID B. CORBIN They think all we do is run, so we 294 yards) operated primarily strike to Austin Carbone in the did. We gave them too many Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times put the passing game in. Folinusz on a 1-2 running punch with third quarter. chances. A good team like that, Senior quarterback/kicker Mike was catching the ball. Everybody Badgley and AJ Iarussi. Badgley But turnovers appeared to play when you give them too many Badgley booted a 42-yard field was catching the ball that so it’s carried 18 times for 104 yards, a deciding role in the outcome. chances, they will score and they goal with 21.1 seconds remain- something we can keep on do- including a TD run of 18 yards. The Cougars turned the ball over kept scoring,” Folinusz said. ing to spoil a gallant comeback ing,” Green said. Iarussi carried 25 times for 163 three times on fumbles and two “We had way too many turn- from the Cranford High School The Hilltoppers (48 carries for yards, and had respective TD set up Summit scores. Green overs, especially in a game where football team to give the Summit you have four turnovers. With a Hilltoppers a 30-27 victory at team like this, with four turn- Memorial Field in Cranford on overs, you are not going to win September 21. Story on page 15 the game,” Green said. Both teams entered the show- of The Westfield Leader The Cougars’ defense held down with a 2-0 record and both tough on several occasions to teams desired to gain bragging stall Hilltopper drives, but did rights to the Raritan Division of slip up a few times that were the Mid-State 38 League. costly with Iarussi’s long scoring The Cougars totaled 270 yards runs. on the ground on 43 carries and “We were in the right spots, but added 114 yards in the air. Quar- they kept hitting the comeback terback Reggie Green amassed lanes. They weren’t hitting where 216 rushing yards – 13-for-65 they wanted, but they were cut- first half, 15-for 151 second half ting back and getting up the – on 28 carries, which included field,” Folinusz said. touchdown (TD) runs of 20 yards, The Hilltoppers’ first attempt at 84 yards and 10 yards. Senior scoring came on a 38-yard field running back Jimmy Dwyer car- attempt that sailed wide right ried nine times for 43 yards. early in the first quarter. But with Green also had success in the 3:41 left, Badgley capped a 60- air, completing eight of 16 pass yard drive with an 18-yard TD attempts for 114 yards, includ- sprint to make the score, 7-0. ing a 44-yard TD strike to wide The Cougars responded with a receiver Chris Folinusz and an- 13-play, 80-yard scoring drive other two-point conversion when Green broke to the right strike, also to Folinusz. Receiv- side for his 20-yard TD with 9:33 ers John Oblachinski had three left in the half. The point after receptions for 29 yards and attempt (PAT) missed to the left. Bobby Bruns had one for 24 Late in the half, another Cou- yards, while Evan Zoughy and gar drive was cut short when Luke Christiano each had one Carbone recovered a fumble at for seven yards. the Summit 22-yard line. Earlier, “We were taking about that. Folinusz made an acrobatic interception of Badgley’s pass at- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tempt. Probitas Verus Honos HEADING FOR ANOTHER TOUCHDOWN…Cougar quarterback Reggie Green, No. 7, rushed for 216 yards, In the second half, the including TD runs of 20, 84 and 10 yards. He also tossed a 44-yard TD pass. Hilltoppers got very favorable field position at midfield when runs of 35 yards, three yards was intercepted twice. The final the Cougars were penalized on See & Subscribe at and 42 yards. The Hilltoppers was grabbed by Badgley to end the opening kickoff and had to BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo passed only three times and the game. re-kick. Five plays later, Iarussi connected on one, a 36-yard “We did not play our game sped 35 yards for a TD with Submit commentary and items for publishing. today. In my opinion, we should 10:26 on the clock. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste have played way better than we CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Page S-2 Thursday, September 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PROVIDING SPIRIT FOR THE TEAM…The Cougar cheerleaders prepare to provide spirit for the STATE BASEBALL CHAMPS…The Cranford Cougars baseball players receive their rings for football team’s showdown with the Summit Hilltoppers. winning the Group 3 championship last June prior to the football game with Summit on September 21. Summit Hilltoppers’ Field Goal Tops Cranford Cougar Footballers, 30-27

The Cougars began their next eight-play, 83-yard scoring drive, But the handwriting on the wall – possession at the 16, and from which ended when Green found Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin – there, Green burst through the Folinusz over the middle. Folinusz came on the next play with a 15- middle and cut down the left dragged a few Hilltoppers over yard facemask penalty that put sideline for his 84-yard TD run the goal line for his 44-yard TD. the ball in field goal range. Three with 10:00 left in the quarter. Next, Green hit Folinusz in the plays later, Badgley booted his The two-point conversion pass end zone for the two-point con- 42-yard field goal. failed, setting the score at 21- version to make the score 27-20 “We definitely know we can 12. with 5:03 remaining. beat them. We played with to- “The whole line! Jeff Weiss “Chris can do everything. He’s tally different than last year. We threw a good block. real athletic, and he showed it knew we could play with Sum- O’Shaughnessy had a good block. today,” Green said. mit. We came here to play,” Green I cut back and it was wide open. The Cougars made good on an said. It was a good blocking scheme onsides kick when Rob Kessler “In the section, we may see all around,” Green explained. recovered the ball at the Summit them again. The comeback, that’s Carbone recovered a Cougar 45. Eight plays later, Green pretty much what we do. We fumble at the Cranford 39. After hooked 10 yards for the TD to keep fighting. Nobody give up. his 36-yard reception took the knot the score with 52.6 remain- That’s the way we have been ball to the three, Iarussi burst ing. coached. That’s the way we have through for the score as the quar- The Cougars lined up on the left been brought up. We were not ter ended. Cougar linebacker Nick side for the kickoff but kicked the going to stop until the game’s Diaz blocked the PAT attempt. ball to the right where Andrew over,” Folinusz said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Midway through the final quar- Masterfano scooped the ball and Summit 7 0 20 3 30 TAKING THE HANDOFF…Cougar running back Evan Zoughy, No. 6, takes ter, the Cougars engineered an returned it to the Cranford 45. Cranford 0 6 6 15 27 the handoff from quarterback Reggie Green in the game against Summit. Page S-3 Thursday, September 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BLASTING INTO THE LINE…Cougar running back Jimmy Dwyer, No. 49, blasts into the Summit defensive line. Cougar Snacks

Soccer Cougars Crack Soccer Cougars Nip Kent Place, 1-0 Oak Knoll Girls, 3-1 The Cranford High School girls The Cranford High School girls soccer team upped its record to soccer team improved its record 5-1 with a 1-0, overtime victory to 6-1 with a 3-1 victory over over 3-2 Kent Place on Septem- Oak Knoll on September 21. ber 20. Nina Montero scored the Mairead McKeary notched a pair sole goal for the Cougars on an of goals and Siobhan McGovern assist from Maddie Hart. scored another, while adding two Kent Place 0 0 0 0 0 assists. Alexa Aldridge contrib- Cranford 0 0 0 1 1 uted an assist. Oak Knoll 0 1 1 Please Support Cranford 1 2 3 Soccer Tigers Clip Cranford High School Cougar Boys, 2-1 Sports Programs Rafael Gabriell and Derrick Neves each netted a goal to earn the 2-1-1 Linden High School boys soccer team a 2-1 victory over the Cranford Cougars on Go David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times September 20. Tom Fitzgerald Cougars! COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Junior Mairead McKeary was named The Star-Ledger State soccer athlete of scored for the 2-3 Cougars. the week. She had two goals in Saturday’s win over Oak Knoll and four goals and two assists total for the week. Tom Linden 2 0 2 Go and See a Game! Feeney, a senior on the varsity cross-country team, paced the boys squad with an outstanding two-mile time of 10:12 at Cranford 1 0 1 the Cherokee Challenge this past weekend and hopes to lead the boys to a second consecutive Conference Title. Page S-4 Thursday, September 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Contract for Gwd Athletic Field Complex Student Asks for CF Crossing Completed; Property Tax Appeals Told Guards to Be Re-Hired

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE on the community walkability causes of the problem. By FRED T. ROSSI tee passed a resolution “encour- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader study, she said. Mr. Garitano also asked to have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader aging” residents and landscap- GARWOOD – The contract for Some residents, borough rep- the borough newsletter rein- CRANFORD – The township ers to forgo the use of leaf blow- the borough’s Athletic Field Com- resentatives and agents from a stated. Ms. Todisco said the committee will consider whether ers on two different Saturdays plex (AFC) has been completed variety of outside organizations council’s finance committee “sees there is adequate funding avail- and to use rakes instead. “We do and should be approved by the recently toured the borough in a the value in a newsletter.” She able to restore two crossing it annually,” noted Mayor David end of the week and signed next walkable workshop, said Kathy said what has stalled it is the guards to their posts near Robinson, pointing out that leaf week, Borough Attorney Joseph Villagio, the borough’s chair- administration of putting to- Brookside Place School. The blowers are noisy — often in ex- Triarsi said at the Tuesday night’s woman of the NJ Transit Village gether the newsletter. Borough guards were among 14 whose cess of 100 decibels, he said — borough council meeting. study committee. Clerk Christina Ariemma said it positions were eliminated due to and blow various pollutants into Mr. Triarsi also said there were The borough’s library is asking could cost a couple thousand municipal budget cuts. the air that can affect children 10 “significant” commercial prop- residents to contact them with dollars for it to be printed and At Tuesday’s business meet- and adults with respiratory prob- erties, including Home Depot and their interest in having ebooks mailed. ing, Katherine McCaffrey, a fifth- lems. The encouraging of raking The Lofts, owned by seven prop- readily available through the li- Resident Bruce Paterson said grade student at Brookside Place over leaf blowing will be held on erty owners who have appealed brary as part of a feasibility study reestablishment of the newslet- School, read a petition she said Saturday, October 27 and Satur- their property taxes. He said the on the library getting an ebook ter was on Ms. Todisco’s and had been signed by students and day, November 3. “It’s good ex- borough would need to hire an subscription, said Councilman Jim Councilman Louis Petruzzelli’s parents asking that the guards ercise,” added Commissioner appraiser because the appeals are Mathieu, the mayor’s represen- campaign platform and there be returned to their posts on Adubato. being actively litigated, and each tative on the library committee. should be a push for it to get Brookside Place at Orchard Street The committee introduced an appraisal would cost the borough A pumpkin carving contest will printed, considering Ms. Todisco and at Gallows Hill Road. Miss ordinance that, according to Com- between $1,000 and $3,000. be held Saturday, October 27, for is the head of the finance com- McCaffrey said students her age missioner Kevin Campbell, A bond ordinance for capital the first time as part of the Cel- mittee. had been looking forward to walk- “streamlines, formalizes and cor- items was omitted from the coun- ebration of Public Events and Holi- Mr. Patterson also urged the ing to and from their homes to rects” a check list for residents to cil agenda Tuesday because days committee, Ms. Todisco said. council to formulate a resolution school in order to “help us gain use when they make an applica- “there was a bump in the road,” The pumpkins will be judged on in support of Berkeley Heights’ independence for middle school.” tion to the township planning or Council Finance Committee five age categories: kindergarten discussion to secede from Union But the absence of crossing zoning boards. He said the move Chairwoman Sara Todisco said. through second grade, third County. Berkeley Heights Coun- guards at the busy intersections was necessitated by “something A $42,000 state grant for the through fifth grade, sixth through cilman Robert Woodruff (please has given their parents pause in that should not have fallen be- police department had stated in- eighth grade, adults, and senior see editorial on page 4) sug- allowing children to walk by them- tween the cracks, falling between correctly that the generator citizens, with awards for first, sec- gested the municipality join Mor- selves. the cracks” in a recent applica- needed for the NJ Transit under- ond and third place per category. ris or Somerset Counties in or- Without crossing guards, Miss tion approval. The public hearing pass on Center Street was per- More information will follow. der to lower taxes. “They [the McCaffrey told the committee on the ordinance will be on Tues- manent and not portable, which Complaints on air traffic noise county] are not serving us. They members, traversing the inter- day, October 30. could cause the state to not ap- have come from Roselle, Roselle are serving themselves,” Mr. sections is “confusing and scary.” The committee also approved a prove the grant. The area floods Park, Cranford and, most re- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 She told of seeing one friend who change order for an additional in heavy rain storms. cently, Garwood to the Union believed the way was clear for $1,131 to W.D. Snyder for water Ms. Todisco said the council County Air Traffic Advisory Board, him to cross one of the neighbor- sealant to be applied to certain could either wait for the state’s said Councilman Mathieu, the Please Support hood streets, only to have to walls in the municipal building as final approval at the end of Octo- borough’s representative on the dash quickly in order to avoid a part of the ongoing renovations ber or add on additional funding committee. Cranford High School car approaching from the oppo- in the wake of Hurricane Irene in to the bond ordinance. The coun- During public comments, resi- site direction. August 2011. The committee was cil and mayor made no comment. dent Joe Garitano said there are Sports Programs Committee members praised set to introduce an ordinance on Borough Engineer Don complaints from homeowners on Miss McCaffrey for her poise and Tuesday establishing historic dis- Guarriello said the drainage on the 400 block of Willow Avenue eloquence in making her case for tricts but it was withdrawn at the Willow Avenue will begin at the of rat problems. Earlier this year the crossing guards, and Com- last minute. But Mayor Robinson end of the week and said it would there were complaints from the missioner Lisa Adubato said she said the ordinance was removed take about two to three weeks same neighborhood and poison would look to see if there was solely because of an administra- for it to be completed. was sprayed in the area. Ms. Go money in this year’s budget to tive issue in getting the ordi- The NJ Transit Village Study is Todisco said the Board of Health restore some of the guards. “We nance into proper format. He said “slowly” moving along, Mayor said the vegetation there has not Cougars! will give it serious consideration,” the committee is “resolved to get Patricia Quattrocchi said. The bor- died off after attempts at killing she told Miss McCaffrey. this process started,” and noted ough is waiting on a final report the brush, and is one of the Go and See a Game! In other business, the commit- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Page S-5 Thursday, September 27, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Historical Society Slates Garwood Cleanup Day A Local Letter to the Editor On Sat., October 20 Community Garage Sale GARWOOD – The Eighth An- nual Clean Communities Litter Westfield Should Participate In KENILWORTH – A Weekend” at the Nitschke House Cleanup Day will be held in Communitywide Garage Sale will (October 20 and 21) and bus Garwood, Saturday, October 20, Meetings on Rahway Watershed be held in Kenilworth on Saturday trips to Mohegan Sun Casino (Sat- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. and Sunday, October 6 and 7. urday, October 27) and Rockvale Volunteer Services, neighbor- It has been hard to convince power outage for five days dur- Sponsored by the Kenilworth His- Shopping Outlets (Thursday, hoods, social and school groups Westfield, Summit and ing Hurricane Irene was caused torical Society, this event will take November 8). as well as individuals are invited Mountainside to consider height- by the riverbanks not holding the place, rain or shine, between 9 The Kenilworth Historical Soci- to work together to reduce the ening its priority on storm water water elevations, which then a.m. and 4 p.m. both days. ety is an independent, volun- amount of litter accumulating in management. I have been told flooded the electrical substation Nearly 200 residences partici- teer-based, non-profit, tax-ex- various parts of the borough. by the mayor of Westfield that located in Cranford. Many pated in Kenilworth’s empt, 501 (c)(3) organization Supervision must be provided Westfield has taken care of its Westfield residents were im- Communitywide Garage Sale last dedicated to the research, pres- for all children’s groups and all internal drainage issues. The pacted, not just Cranford resi- fall, and this year’s participation ervation and interpretation of the participants must provide their Westfield mayor has then de- dents. Maybe that provided the is expected to equal or exceed Oswald J. Nitschke House, local own transportation to the mu- cided not to actively participate connection thus far lacking for that of last year, according to the history and culture. For further nicipal building to get their sup- in the regional meetings to try to Westfield residents that this is a historical society. information, call (908) 709-0434. plies and site assignments. mitigate what can be mitigated. regional issue. Residents holding garage sales If you trace the brooks and Rutgers University recently de- at their homes anytime that runoff from Westfield into veloped a map, which shows the weekend will receive a certificate Cranford, those added water el- elevation of land in the Rahway representing the borough’s per- Feast of St. Michael to Begin evations in Cranford, for example, River Watershed. Absent from mission to proceed and will ben- “contributed” to the $4-million the regional flood mitigation efit from the historical society’s damages to Cranford’s Brookside meetings have been Westfield, statewide advertising of the event This Evening in Cranford School. Elementary students had Summit and Mountainside rep- via major newspapers, websites to attend school in Garwood for resentatives. But the map clearly and prominently placed signage CRANFORD – The Feast of St. Attendees will get a chance to months. The school is vulnerable shows water does go down hill and fliers. Michael will celebrate its eighth take in a bird’s-eye-view of to a next storm. The electrical and, at minimum, these towns The addresses of registered par- year as a Cranford community Cranford from atop a Ferris wheel, should be part of whatever solu- ticipating residences will be in- event, today through Sunday, enjoy a spin on the Sizzler, listen tion can be found. Storage in the cluded on a Kenilworth September 27 to 30, on the to live performances by 9 South, South Mountain Reservation is Communitywide Garage Sale list- grounds of St. Michael’s School Marty and The Martians and Table Gwd Athletic Field for Two, and snack on cuisine CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 one promising strategy since ing and map that will be available on Holly Street. Hosted by St. upstream peak storm water el- in quantity, free of charge, at the Michael’s Parish and sponsored from local eateries. Paterson said. evations are also a major factor. Kenilworth A&P Customer Service by multiple Cranford businesses New this year will be “Pay One The council adopted, by a 3-2 The regional mayors organiza- Desk (801 Boulevard), Borough and organizations, the Feast will Price Bracelet Night,” taking place tally, a resolution authorizing the tion and the Rahway River Asso- Clerk’s Office (567 Boulevard), feature food, new rides, prizes tonight, for unlimited rides. signing of the memorandum of ciation are developing a storm Kenilworth Public Library (548 Bou- and live entertainment. The event also will offer a 50/ agreement between the Garwood water management strategy to levard) and Especially Yours Flo- 50 raffle with a chance to win a PBA Local 117 and the borough. address this public safety issue rist (13 North 20th Street) after portion of the proceeds. Tickets locally as well which all towns Wednesday, October 3. Cr Crossing Guards can be purchased at St. Michael’s As said at the last council meet- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 ing during the initial vote, Coun- need to consider. The Kenilworth Historical Soci- Parish Center. Remaining pro- cil President Keith Sluka and Local governments are bur- ety will sponsor this event as a that the Historic Preservation ceeds will be used to maintain Councilman Mathieu said they dened with so many tasks and service to the community. Any Advisory Board has been “work- and improve the church and voted against the resolution be- there is always a focus on serving proceeds after borough permit ing hard” on the issue. school facilities. cause they did not support lon- citizens within the boundaries of fees, advertising and other re- In other matters, the commit- This year’s Platinum sponsors gevity benefits. one’s community. My request is lated costs are paid will benefit tee appointed former commis- include: Cranford Knights of Co- The council adopted, by a 4-1 for consideration that this issue the organization’s ongoing sioner Mark Dugan to be lumbus, Kilkenny House Restau- vote, a resolution to provide sal- needs to be addressed directly project to restore the 19th-cen- Cranford’s representative to the rant and Pub, Lifeline Technol- ary increases to the borough’s and boldly with the help of the tury Oswald J. Nitschke House Rahway Valley Sewerage Author- ogy Solutions and Premier Busi- police officers. Mr. Mathieu said blue towns on the map to resolve and transform it into Kenilworth’s ity (RVSA), replacing Jim Murphy, ness Solutions, Inc. he opposed giving raises when or at least to make it less danger- first “living history” museum and who recently retired and relo- Feast hours are today, Thurs- people in the private sector have ous so that future storms can be cultural arts center. cated out of Cranford. day, September 27, 6 to 9 p.m.; had salaries frozen and when un- managed better. Other upcoming Kenilworth His- Friday, September 28, 6 to 10 employment in the state is at 9.9 Dan Aschenbach torical Society events in 2012 p.m.; Saturday, September 29, percent. Former Cranford Mayor include “Four Centuries in a Probitas Verus Honos 3 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sep- tember 30, 1 to 5 p.m.