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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 1, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 40-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Town Council Unanimously Passes Ten-Ordinance Land-Use Package By MICHAEL J. POLLACK said the topic “isn’t sexy,” but it is vital area of all buildings on the site com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to the operation of the town. pared to the total area of the site – and WESTFIELD – During Tuesday’s “We’re rebuilding the motor of the stipulate that homes, after 25 continu- town council meeting, the council unani- town code,” he said during the summer. ous feet of wall space, use architectural mously approved on second reading of Seven-plus years of work is wrapped “breaks” of two feet in depth to relieve 10 ordinances to amend various provi- into the amendments. residents of experiencing a monoto- sions of the town’s land-use ordinance. New land-use regulations will in- nous “billboard effect,” as Mr. Foerst The omnibus package of provisions clude a reduction in building height to has dubbed it. culls recommendations from the mas- a maximum of 35 feet in larger zones At Tuesday’s meeting, Mr. Foerst ter plan reexamination, the land use and, through the implementation of a thanked two individuals who started task force and the 2005 land use ele- sliding scale, 32.5 feet in smaller zones. the ball rolling in this area; both have ment. The changes will stipulate that homes served the council and represented the The public will have a longer-than- possess a maximum of 2.5 floors (base- first ward – former Councilman Peter normal period during which to voice ments are excluded) and mandate that Echausse and current lame-duck Coun- concerns with the package, which is homes have garages. cilman Sal Caruana, who is not seeking scheduled to be implemented by De- “People were converting garages into re-election this year. cember 1. living space,” Town Planner Bill Drew Mr. Foerst called the land-use pack- Earlier in the year, the council’s Code had said earlier this year. age of ordinances a “puzzle” and said Review and Town Property Commit- The document will also simplify FAR “once the pieces are together, it solves tee, chaired by Councilman Jim Foerst, (floor-to-area ratio) – the habitable floor the problem, identified seven years ago, of overdevelopment and McMansions.” Mr. Foerst said the new ordinances would allow citizens to “grow in their homes” and “easily understand” the prevailing land use laws. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Democratic Mayoral candidate Bill A FESTIVE TIME…Zoe Liptak of Roselle Park paints a pumpkin in the Williams Nursery pumpkin patch at the Harvest Brennan, after the meeting, called the Festival held Sunday at Trailside Nature and Science Center in the Watchung Reservation. land-use package a “great thing” for the town but said the topic is seven years old. “That horse has left the barn, come back and left again,” he said, adding WF BOE Unveils Plan to Address that the issue of building McMansions has mostly passed due to the economic downturn. Projected Enrollment Increases “Hardly anybody is tearing down houses and building McMansions; that By ERIC D. WILDSTEIN need two. Expected enrollment num- $35,000. Another budget concern is the wave is long gone,” he said. “It shouldn’t Specially Written for The Westfield Leader bers in 2011 are about 300 and 250 possibility of more instructional sup- take seven years to get things done. We WESTFIELD — The Westfield students, respectively. port, both to fulfill requirements of sec- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Board of Education (BOE) on Tuesday Board member Alice Hunnicutt said tion sizes for appropriate team structure DAY FOR NOSTALGIA…The Westfield Historical Society will welcome area have to deal with issues with foresight, residents for its inaugural Apple Fest this Saturday, October 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. not hindsight…that’s going to be a night discussed teaming options at the teaming is an “essential” component of as well as future sections in fine arts and on the lawn of the Reeve House History and Cultural Center at 314 Mountain hallmark of my administration – to do intermediate schools to accommodate the middle school environment. It satis- world languages. Ms. Dolan said the Avenue in Westfield. There will be various activities, demonstrations, refresh- things that are timely; this is not timely,” anticipated enrollment increases for the fies a necessary social and emotional board’s focus is to “do what we need for ments, “old-time” fun for children and information on how people can help the he said. 2010-2011 school year. Superintendent need, and with teams of about 130 all the kids in each grade, and how we historical society complete restoration and renovation of the historic Reeve Also during the meeting, the town of Schools Margaret Dolan said there students, it allows for a group that will craft the budget to fit the economy.” House, pictured above. heard from Susan Buchner, the presi- are a number of ways to do it, citing “knows your child and helps make sure In other business, Assistant Superin- dent of the Junior League of Elizabeth- contributing factors. students don’t fall through the cracks.” tendent for Pupil Services Ted Kozlik Plainfield (JLEP), a non-profit, 501(c)3 Assistant Superintendent of Curricu- Principals from both middle schools discussed the advantages of the IDEA Jamie Lynn Drohan Departs organization of women dedicated to lum and Instruction Anita O’Neal char- will speak as soon as possible as the Partnership. The grant helps special- improving communities in the area acterized the tentative plan as “solid.” plan moves forward. education programs to translate research through the leadership of hundreds of Each team would consist of four fac- The enrollment increase raised con- and policy to practice. Mr. Kozlik sum- TV-36 for Anchor Position volunteers. ulty members for general-education cerns about transportation and how it marized that, “Nothing is more validat- By MICHAEL J. POLLACK she will deliver on the air at 5 a.m. Ms. Buchner came to promote the subjects plus the world language teach- will fit into the budget. Business Admin- ing than feeling understood. People are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “This, of course, means I’ll be in third annual Touch-A-Truck event, ers. Edison Intermediate School is pro- istrator Robert Berman expressed the more open to influence and change if WESTFIELD – After three years bed by 5 p.m.,” Ms. Drohan said. which will take place on Sunday, Octo- jected to have three teams, while potential need for another bus, which he they feel understood.” as the director of TV-36 operations, She remarked that when she vis- ber 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with a Roosevelt Intermediate School will said would cost between $30,000 to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Jamie Lynn Drohan will depart later ited the Knoxville studio, she could rain date of October 25). this month to pursue a career as a not believe how specialized an opera- Touch-A-Truck provides an oppor- morning anchor in Knoxville, Tenn., tion it is. In Westfield, Ms. Drohan tunity for children to explore vehicles County to Loan Improvement Authority on ABC6. produces, edits, films, writes and hosts of all types — public service, emer- Mayor Andy Skibitsky announced for the station. gency, utility, construction, landscap- Ms. Drohan’s decision before the “I’m a jack of all trades. I’m not ing, transportation and delivery — all $500,000 to Start Solar Energy Program general business of Tuesday night’s used to doing just one job,” she re- in one place. In 2009, children will have By PAUL J. PEYTON ‘let’s do more bonding.’” top of the $11 million the county col- council meeting was discussed. marked. the opportunity to experience 60 differ- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader During the public portion of the meet- lects in taxes to support the Open Space, Ms. Drohan, 27, who categorized Ms. Drohan said she is excited to ent vehicles that will be on display. ELIZABETH – The Union County ing, Clark resident Kathy Torpey asked Recreation and Historic Preservation her time in Westfield as an “amazing work in Knoxville, which is consid- Ms. Buchner said Westfield had been Freeholders Board approved the first for a rundown of how much it cost the Trust Fund. experience,” then spoke from the dais. ered the 59th largest U.S. market, out “instrumental” in providing the South reading of an ordinance Thursday to county to run MusicFest this year. “You’re going deeper and deeper in She said she was “very sad about leav- of 210. Avenue train station lot to the Junior provide a half-million-dollar loan to County Manager George Devanney debt,” Mr. Paterson said. ing” and will miss everyone, especially “It’s a great place to make your League and has been “amazing” in the Union County Improvement Au- said total contracts for the event totaled Mr. Buettner also brought up a re- Town Administrator Jim Gildea and name in,” she said. Ms. Drohan will helping getting access to certain emer- thority (UCIA) as startup money for a $617,000. Broken down, they included cent Star-Ledger article on a report executive assistant Joan Thermann, who be a full-time anchor, a position that gency vehicles on which kids can climb new renewable-energy program the $27,500 for Cross the River, $265,000 by the Tax Foundation, which listed works in the administration office. she has been “working towards” since and honk horns. county is initiating for towns and school to This Is It! Productions, and $325,000 New Jersey as having the highest Mr. Gildea said while Ms. Drohan her days as a producer/editor/writer/ Children will be allowed to touch, districts. paid to the Union County Performing property taxes in the country. He said was employed for just three years, it host at Union TV34, before landing a climb on and ask questions about their Jonathan Williams, an attorney Arts Center. He said the arts center was Union County ranked fourth highest “seemed a lot longer than that.” Mr. hosting gig on “Newsmakers” on favorite trucks in a safe, supervised with the Teaneck law firm Decotiis, paid through insurance monies col- in New Jersey in taxes. Gildea touted the work she had done CNN Headline News. environment. Accompanying person- Fitzpatrick, Cole and Wisler, LLP, lected by the county last year after the “I am here to ask the board to find to “really transform the station into “You have to pay your dues,” said nel will teach the children about the special counsel to the UCIA, told The closing act had to be canceled, due to a ways to give the county taxpayers re- one of the best in the area” and one Ms. Drohan, who also wanted to thank equipment displayed and how these Westfield Leader that under the pro- heavy rainstorm, as well as through lief,” he said. He said, based on the 5.3 that towns “want to emulate.” the mayor, who was her first guest on machines help the community. posal, interested towns and school private donations. He said the artists all percent increase over last year in county After the meeting, Second Ward “Newsmakers.” After interviewing The cost is $5 per person or $20 for districts, as well as the county, would were contracted by the arts center. taxes, in seven years, “everyone in this Councilwoman Vicki Kimmins, liai- him, she said the mayor remarked of a family of four ($4 for each additional have the rooftops of their buildings Mr. Paterson said he would like to room will be paying twice the amount of son to the Communications Advisory an open position at the Westfield tele- family member). surveyed for suitability for solar pan- see “all costs involved,” including how taxes they currently are paying today.” Board, said the news of Ms. Drohan’s vision studio, which Ms. Drohan has All proceeds from Touch-A-Truck els. Towns and school districts would much county employees received for “We are spending above and beyond impending departure came as a shock, called home since September 2006. will benefit the community-based ini- then enter into agreements with the working the event. the means of the taxpayers,” he said. as she only found out earlier that day. “I’m really proud of TV-36 and all tiatives of the JLEP, which include “serv- UCIA to participate in the program, Jim Buettner of Cranford questioned Mr. Buettner said work is being done “It’s a huge loss for us and a huge the work we’ve done,” Ms. Drohan ing women and children in crisis in at no cost to them for the solar equip- why the county closed Oak Ridge golf at Galloping Hill that was not “asked gain for Tennessee,” said Ms. said. “People really want to be on it Union County.” ment or the energy, Mr. Williams course due to a $400,000 operating for by any taxpayer that I am aware of.” Kimmins, who mentioned that the and take part in it.” Councilman Mark Ciarrocca, chair- said. He said towns and school dis- deficit, yet is willing to pay $4 million He said the county is building a “luxu- advisory board had not met as fre- Westfield has not made any deci- man of the Public Safety, Transporta- tricts would likely receive “signifi- to upgrade Oakwood Park in New Provi- rious clubhouse” and that it appears quently due to Ms. Drohan’s diligence sions as of yet in terms of replacing tion and Parking Committee, said driv- cant savings” in the cost of energy by dence, which the county is acquiring that the county is “going to be in the in handling the bulk of TV-36 duties. Ms. Drohan. For now, camera opera- ers can expect the implementation of a participating in the program. for a dollar from the borough. catering business” and that he expected Ms. Drohan told The Westfield tor/editor Kevin Sipe, graphics/edi- four-way stop sign at the intersection of Meanwhile, the UCIA would seek Mr. Paterson questioned why the county employees would be hired for Leader that her new routine will in- tor Ruben Rodriguez and associate Boulevard and Park Street within a bids from private entities interested in county had to bond for this project on CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 clude waking up at 2 a.m. to be at the producer Adam Augenzucker will all month’s time. providing solar energy to those gov- WATE-TV 6 Knoxville studio at 3:30 continue on and handle increased re- Mr. Ciarrocca also said, after detail- ernments signed up for the program in a.m., where she will write the news sponsibilities. ing the status of the South Avenue return for federal energy tax credits. Streetscape Project, that cars exiting Mr. Williams could not say at this time the South Avenue train station lot at the how long the contracts with the UCIA Boulevard egress will only be allowed would be, although he said one or two to turn right; they will no longer be meetings would be held to explain the permitted to turn left or head straight program to local governments. across South Avenue to the Boulevard. Steve Perlman, also with Decotiis, “We’ve had a number of accidents at Fitzpatrick, told the freeholders Thurs- that intersection; it may be an inconve- day that the private entity would be nience, but it will increase safety,” said responsible for paying back the debt Mr. Ciarrocca, who noted that with the the county is floating for the project. hope of more restaurants cropping up He said the seed money would allow along the South Avenue corridor, there the UCIA to hire an energy consultant will be more pedestrians crossing the for the program. streets around the train station, height- “When this was first presented to us, ening the need for increased safety. I was so happy about the idea…of Also at the meeting, the council helping our schools and saving money passed a resolution authorizing town for our towns. It’s what government is officials to enter into agreement with supposed to do,” Freeholder Deborah Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader the Union County Trust Fund for im- Scanlon said. MAKING A NEW FRIEND…Brooke of Swift farm and friends pet “Oreo” and provements at Memorial Park. Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella “Snickers” at the Harvest Festival held Sunday at Trailside Nature and Science The Union County Board of Chosen said the program represents a “tremen- Center in the Watchung Reservation. Freeholders is allocating up to $600,000 dous opportunity to lower energy costs Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader PAGE INDEX BACK IN HISTORY…This steam tractor, circa 1920, was used by the Kean in matching grant dollars under the for municipalities, school districts and “Kids Recreation Trust Fund” for rec- ourselves at the county.” Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 family to cultivate fields and to plant various crops. It is on display at the Liberty Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 18 Hall Museum, the former Kean estate, located across from Kean University in reational improvements in the munici- Bruce Paterson of Garwood said of Union Township. pality. the plan, “Every answer you have is, Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 18-20 Page 10 Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication The Optimist Club of Westfield Presents a Halloween Haunted House WESTFIELD — The Optimist Club of House and related activities provide a safe, Westfield Halloween Haunted House 2009 fun and entertaining way to enhance a day will be held on Saturday, October 31, from of trick-or-treating. 4 to 9 p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Pool This 2009 Westfield Halloween Haunted Complex on West Broad Street. House is being organized and presented by The Haunted House event will feature the Optimist Club of Westfield and co- 12 scary rooms with witches, goblins, ghouls sponsored with the Westfield Recreation and monsters. Additional activities, includ- Department. The Westfield Area “Y” and ing hayrides, pony rides, photo buttons, Westfield Jaycees are also actively involved entertainment from the band “Reverse Or- in supporting the event. Additional funding der” and Chips the Clown, and several food for this event has been provided by the vendors, will also be available. Vendor Westfield Foundation, PSE&G and the sales, including rides and entertainment, Rotary Club of Westfield. will start at 3:30 p.m. All activities will end Local organizations interested in partici- at 9 p.m. pating in the Haunted House or those people Tickets to tour the Haunted House can be seeking more information about the Hallow- purchased on site at the event and are $4 for een Haunted House may contact Jeffrey Fred Rossi for The Westfield Leader each patron entering the Haunted House. Feldman at [email protected]. SAVE DARFUR…Students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s Amnesty All repeat entries are also $4. The Optimist Club meets on the second International Club held a free car wash last Saturday at the Exxon gas station on The Haunted House experience is rec- Wednesday of each month for dinner, and South Avenue in Fanwood to raise money for the Save Darfur Coalition. Eleven goleader.com/video - The Westfield Leader ommended for younger children from 4 to guests are always welcome to join any local businesses supported the effort by pledging $1 for every car that was washed, REACHING THE PUBLIC...Robert Manduca, left, and Michael Szuch, center, 6 p.m. It is more suitable for children 10 and monthly meetings. For more information and near the end of the effort, it was estimated that at least 40 cars had been cleaned. Fanwood Republican candidates for council, last Thursday, discuss challenges older after 6 p.m. An adult should always about the Optimist Club , contact Michael facing the community during an interview with editor Paul Peyton at The accompany young children. The Haunted Walsh at [email protected]. Westfield Leader office. The video can be viewed on the Internet at goleader.com. POLICE BLOTTER Fanwood GOP Ticket Calls Westfield Westfield High School. For Fiscal Responsibility Monday, September 21, Bashira Clay, Sunday, September 27, Ashley By SUZETTE F. STALKER “That’s what it takes, is for people to 43, of Roselle was arrested at Cranford Cosentino, 18, of Toms River was arrested Specially Written for The Westfield Leader stand up and assume the job. Participate police headquarters on two outstanding as the result of a suspicious motor vehicle FANWOOD – Republican candidates and get involved.” Westfield warrants – one criminal warrant stop and charged with possession of less for Fanwood Borough Council Robert Both candidates expressed strong res- and one traffic warrant – totaling $1,000, than 50 grams of suspected marijuana and Manduca and Michael Szuch last Thurs- ervations about the idea of consolidating and a Roselle traffic warrant for $225. Clay possession of drug paraphernalia. She was day discussed economic and other chal- the Fanwood and Scotch Plains police was committed to the Union County jail on released on her own recognizance with lenges facing their community during an departments, citing both fiscal and safety default of bail. summonses. interview at The Westfield Leader office. concerns. Monday, September 21, a resident of the Scotch Plains Mr. Manduca and Mr. Szuch are run- Mr. Szuch said the Fanwood Police 100 block of Scotch Plains Avenue reported Tuesday, September 22, Bianca ning for the seats currently held by Demo- Department currently has a “tremendously that a first-floor window of her home sus- Rivadeneira, 28, of Plainfield was arrested crats Donna Dolce, council president, and excellent response time” of within two tained damage after a small stone was ap- following a motor vehicle stop on an out- David Valian, both of whom are seeking minutes, and feared merging the two de- parently thrown through it. standing warrant. She was transported to reelection in the Tuesday, November 3 partments would mean a reduction in Tuesday, September 22, Kendall police headquarters, where she was pro- General Election. Democrats currently response time for borough calls while Shephard, 23, of Kenilworth was arrested cessed and released. hold the mayor’s seat and five of six also not being overly advantageous to Courtesy of Faye Banic HALLOWEEN GIANT...The Banics in Scotch Plains started a pumpkin patch on the 600 block of Springfield Avenue on Tuesday, September 22, a resident of council positions in Fanwood. Scotch Plains. a Westfield traffic warrant. Shephard was Lenape Way reported that a former patient The two GOP candidates also ran for While saying the proposed consolida- hoping to grow a large pumpkin by ordering special seeds. The pumpkin is now about 300 pounds, just in time for Halloween. transported to Westfield police headquar- of hers had come to her residence and also seats on the governing body in 2008. Mr. tion was the kind of notion that “sounds ters, processed and released after posting calls her multiple times a day. Manduca came within 109 votes of win- good to 99 percent of the people at 2,000 $500 bail. Tuesday, September 22, a student at ning a council seat last year, with Mr. feet,” Mr. Manduca felt it did not bear Tuesday, September 22, Raymond Gigl, Union County Vocational-Technical Szuch 20 votes further back. The candi- close scrutiny so far. “Every rock I looked 18, of Bridgewater was arrested as the result Schools reported that someone removed his dates said that they received strong sup- under had something to give me pause,” Westfield Board of Education of a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue calculator, valued at $120, from his bag. port from family, fellow residents and the the candidate stated. “Someone would CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 near South Elmer Street on an outstanding Tuesday, September 22, Colleen Fanwood Republican Committee to run have to convince me that there’s a sav- IDEA is a cycle that will help parents exchange field trip off the agenda, but Clark traffic warrant for $91. He was re- Donohue, 42, of Westfield was arrested and again this year. ings; it’s not that we hope there’s a sav- and the child study team to communi- the board did approve a similar excur- leased after posting bail. charged with driving while intoxicated Both men cited responsible manage- ings, because you’re gambling with the cate and discuss options for children sion to Spain. Students will pay their Wednesday, September 23, a red Jamis (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop, at which ment of borough finances as a key plank safety and the finances of your town.” 21-speed mountain bike was found aban- time the officer smelled the odor of alcohol. in their campaign platform. The candidates were critical of the way with special needs. Mr. Kozlik noted own way for a two-week trip where they doned near the Westfield Municipal Court She was transported to police headquarters, “We want to keep Fanwood affordable the current mayor and council have Westfield’s increased assistance and will board with a host family, attend entrance. There was no owner information where she was processed and released. for working families,” Mr. Szuch said. handled multiple downtown redevelop- classroom instruction for those with classes and explore Spanish culture. located on the bike and it was secured in the Thursday, September 24, Kyon Stevens, “I’m raising my child here; Bob raised his ment projects. Mr. Szuch said the deci- autism in the district. Board member David Finn led dis- Westfield Police Department’s Traffic Bu- 27, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- family here. We want to keep it that way sion by the borough to purchase the The BOE approved out-of-district cussions about the community debate reau. standing warrant following a motor vehicle and keep our families here through retire- Livingston-Wilbor property on South placements for two students and ac- concerning acceptable sponsors for Wednesday, September 23, a Capital stop. Stevens was transported to police head- ment – make it affordable enough.” Avenue in May 2008 “for a great sum cepted grants in the amount of $14,761 banners at Kehler Stadium. Consis- One Visa credit card was found in the quarters, processed and released. Addressing such council decisions as ($1.8 million), at admittedly one of the from the Westfield Education Fund tency in color, size and font are other central business district. Attempts to con- Friday, September 25, Juan Perez, 27, of the deferment of pension costs, Mr. weakest economic times ever, has to be Grant Committee and $510 from the issues that Mr. Finn said the Westfield tact the owner were unsuccessful and the Plainfield was arrested and charged with Manduca said, “It’s wrong to take pen- questioned.” The borough now is seeking item was secured for safekeeping. hindering apprehension after he was stopped sion costs and current operating costs and a buyer for the property. Westfield Coalition for the Arts. The Boosters “are working hard to get it Wednesday, September 23, a black purse for a motor vehicle violation and allegedly push them into the out years. Yes, it The candidates also noted the delay in latter funds will be used to purchase right.” was found inside a store located on the 100 gave police a false name and driver’s li- makes you look like Santa Claus, because redevelopment of the former Dean Oil set-building tools for future dramas and The board also thanked retired lunch- block of Quimby Street. Attempts to con- cense. He was transported to police head- you can give people things that look like site, which they said the current adminis- musical theater productions at Edison. room aide America Cuseo for her dedi- tact the owner of the purse were unsuccess- quarters, where he was processed and re- they don’t cost them anything, but the day tration put a stop to three years ago. Concerns from parents over H1N1 cation to taking care of our children for ful. The purse was secured for safekeeping. leased. comes when future taxpayers have to pay Mr. Manduca argued that “our rev- virus in France left the plan for a student- more than 30 years. Thursday, September 24, Ronald Villa, Friday, September 25, Kevin Jackson, that burden.” enues should be two or three times higher 31, of Rahway was arrested on the 400 32, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- Mr. Manduca criticized Mayor Col- than they are right now, due to some inept block of Central Avenue and charged with standing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. leen Mahr and the council for having government interference in the develop- making terroristic threats. According to He was transported to police headquarters, awarded borough employees a 3 percent ment process, which has brought us to the Union County Freeholders police, Villa allegedly threatened the lives where he was processed and released. raise the governing body was not contrac- state we’re in right now.” of two individuals. He was processed and Friday, September 25, a resident of tually obligated to give after promising According to Mr. Manduca, the situa- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sent to the Union County jail. Bail was set at Valleyscent Avenue reported that someone residents at a Forest Road Park budget tion has local businesses “headed on a this purpose. nounced that the county has received a $20,000. had entered her apartment and removed summit that officials would hold the line downward spiral,” while other businesses In response, Mr. Devanney said it $1.3 million grant from the U.S. De- Thursday, September 24, after stopping several items valued at $200. on expenses. not far away continue to be successful. He had cost the county $700,000 to run partment of Justice, of which $1.18 a motor vehicle on the 600 block of West Saturday, September 26, Carlos “Incomes in Fanwood are not going up said there is a “fear of government inter- Oak Ridge. “It is run a lot cheaper day million will be distributed to 10 mu- South Avenue for motor vehicle violations, Alvarado, 42, and Carlos Barbito, 19, both 3 percent,” Mr. Manduca said. “I’m not ference in Fanwood. We have to change to day as a park,” Mr. Devanney said. “I nicipalities: Elizabeth, Hillside, Lin- police arrested Keith Johnson, 24, of of Plainfield, were arrested and charged saying we should balance the budget on that perception.” have a hard time when you come up den, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Plainfield, a passenger in the vehicle, on an with hindering apprehension. According to the backs of borough employees, but we “We hope there’s going to be a change here, and you criticize us for taxes [yet] Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Union and outstanding Plainfield criminal warrant and police, an officer responded to a report of a should all be in the same boat together. If in Fanwood, back to something a little you say, ‘well maybe you should just Westfield. The remaining $131,000 will an outstanding Union traffic warrant. The suspicious vehicle and found Alvarado and people’s incomes are going down, if it’s less liberal with spending ideas and a little spend $400,000 to keep Oak Ridge be used by the county for training, total bail amount was $1,861. After pro- Barbito sitting in the vehicle. When the not a contractually-obligated increase, more attentive to where we’re going, in cessing, Johnson was turned over to officer asked for proper identification, both than why do you give it?” The candidate terms of keeping Fanwood affordable with open.’ It’s not that easy.” community outreach and administra- Plainfield authorities. men allegedly provided him with false names called for “more honesty in the way poli- the kinds of services Fanwood always Mr. Devanney said the county is add- tion, while towns will use the money Thursday, September 24, Laurie M. and identification, police said. They were ticians deal with the town.” had,” Mr. Szuch said. “It’s time to even ing a driving range and new clubhouse they receive for juvenile and neighbor- Glinka, 50, of Kenilworth was arrested after transported to police headquarters, where Observing that Fanwood has a volun- out the borough council team so we have to the Galloping Hill course in hood issues, home security, crime in- a motor vehicle stop at South and Windsor they were processed and released. teer fire department and rescue squad, a much more objective view of what’s Kenilworth but that any employees at tervention and crime prevention and Avenues on two outstanding Kenilworth Mountainside Mr. Manduca proposed that other bor- going on and a little more accountabil- the new clubhouse will be those of terrorism awareness. traffic warrants totaling $181. She was re- Wednesday, September 23, a resident of ough services also could be performed by ity.” Illinois-based Kemper Sports Manage- At the start of the meeting, the board leased on her own recognizance. Ravens Wood reported that she gave a volunteers rather than paid personnel. “I’d like to see Fanwood return to the ment, a firm hired by the county to approved a dozen matching grants to- Friday, September 25, Michael Solomon, repairman who was doing minor repairs on “For a number of years, Fanwood had kind of place where you could raise a manage the county’s courses. taling $550,000 as part of its “Preserve 32, of Westfield was arrested on the 300 her home $825 in cash to purchase her a flat volunteer recreation directors. They’ve family and still stay in the community block of South Avenue, East, and charged screen television. According to police, he turned that into a paid position,” he stated. once your kids were out of school,” stated Mr. Devanney found the Tax Foun- Union County” grants from the open with possession of drug paraphernalia. He never delivered the television and has re- He acknowledged, however, that the cur- Mr. Manduca, saying tax increases have dation report “extremely dishearten- space fund. Among those properties was released with a summons. fused multiple calls from the victim or the rent recreation director “does a good job.” prompted some people to move elsewhere. ing.” Based on taxes raised as a percent- receiving money are the Reeve House Friday, September 25, after being stopped police. A computer check on the suspect, “I’ve come across many talented people “You shouldn’t have this tax migration. age of the overall Union County bud- in Westfield, $100,000 to the Westfield at East Broad Street and Mountain Avenue identified as Sean P. Tully, revealed he has who are willing to donate their time (serv- “I also sincerely think politicians, even get, Mr. Devanney said at 59.89 per- Historical Society; Fanwood Station/ for motor vehicle violations, Khalis Woods, multiple outstanding warrants and authori- ing the borough on a volunteer basis),” at the council level, should say what is cent, the county ranks as having one the Museum/Community House, $50,000 32, of Irvington was arrested on an out- ties have sent him documentation giving Mr. Manduca said. “I don’t think there’s true and keep their word,” he said. “I lowest (percentages) in the state. to the Borough of Fanwood; Frazee standing Irvington criminal warrant for him 10 days to respond to the allegations or any shortage of that kind of energy.” think the taxpayers of Fanwood, the resi- “We have taken a great deal of pride House in Scotch Plains, $3,675 to the $500. He was turned over to the Irvington they would launch a criminal investigation. Mr. Szuch, who served as an assistant dents of Fanwood, deserve honest, truth- in bringing additional money (grants) Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club, Police Department. Saturday, September 26, Rashied K. Little League coach last year, concurred. ful, straight government.” Saturday, September 26, Merih Yavuz, Goodwin, 31, of Plainfield was arrested on into the county,” Mr. Devanney said. and $20,000 to the Cranford Historical 24, of Westfield was arrested on an out- outstanding Mountainside warrants total- Freeholder Chairman Mirabella an- Society for the Hansen House. standing Elizabeth traffic warrant for $250 ing $1,000. after a motor vehicle stop on Westfield Sunday, September 27, Vincent M. Avenue near South Avenue. Yavuz was Kovacs, 32, of Westfield was arrested and processed and released after posting bail. charged with disorderly conduct, resisting Losetwopoints.com Saturday, September 26, Anthony Luna, arrest and simple assault. 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JASKULA ber 20, with interviews and board spoke out against the potential trans- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times approval planned for October 27. The fer of Brunner custodian Urban SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch chosen individual will serve until Riggins to the night shift at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education April 2010, at which time there will Plains-Fanwood High School. (BOE) Thursday named board mem- be an election for the final year of the Mr. Gorbunoff said that the current ber Nancy Bauer to serve as the seat, which will expire, April 2011. budget left the district with a “direct board’s vice president. Also on Thursday, board member reduction of four custodians.” The The vice-president position was left David Gorbunoff updated the board subcommittee learned that staff evalu- vacant by the recent resignation of and public on the findings of the ated the responsibilities of existing Sasha Slocum after Mrs. Slocum ac- subcommittee of three board mem- custodians, taking into account the cepted a vice-principal position at bers who met to look into the current state regulations of square footage Plainfield High School. Board Presi- placement of the district’s custodial per custodial staff, as well as the dent Trip Whitehouse reminded the staff. The subcommittee was created needs of certain facilities, to deter- public that the BOE is currently ac- at Mr. Whitehouse’s recommenda- mine what movement was necessary cepting applications for Mrs. tion following the BOE’s September to best fit the district’s needs. Slocum’s vacant Fanwood seat. Only 17 agenda meeting, when a large Mr. Gorbunoff explained that all Fanwood residents may apply. group of parents and students, most current employees are placed first, The application deadline is Octo- from Brunner Elementary School, and then it was determined if other positions had to be filled, which is why, he said, a Brunner custodial position was advertised. Mr. Gorbunoff said in all, seven custodi- ans were impacted: four transfers and three shift changes. Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He said criteria used in determin- SAVE DARFUR…Students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s Amnesty International Club held a free car wash ing transfers included prior requests last Saturday at the Exxon gas station on South Avenue in Fanwood to raise money for the Save Darfur Coalition. Eleven for transfer, the employee’s ability to local businesses supported the effort by pledging $1 for every car that was washed, and near the end of the effort, it was complete the newly revised work estimated that at least 40 cars had been cleaned. schedule, the employee’s ability to function as a successful team player and the overall impact the new as- With Branch Pickup Eliminated, signments would have on the district. Mr. Gorbunoff also said these were not the only factors considered. No individuals were discussed during the SP Residents Can Dispose in WF subcommittee meeting, he said. By FRED T. ROSSI At the township council’s confer- Mr. Ward told the governing body Prior to the vote Thursday on per- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ence meeting on Tuesday, Mr. Ward that his department had “eliminated sonnel, which included Mr. Riggins SCOTCH PLAINS — With the said arrangements have been made temporarily” the annual curbside transfer, several members of the pub- township’s fall branch and brush with the Westfield Conservation Cen- pickup for budgetary reasons. He re- lic spoke ou,t asking the board to vote pickup program cancelled, ter on Lamberts Mill Road to allow called that early in the year, all mu-

goleader.com/video - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times against the transfer. homeowners needing to dispose of township residents to dispose of their nicipal department heads had been REACHING THE PUBLIC...Robert Manduca, left, and Michael Szuch, center, “Please look into what the real rea- their yard debris can take it to the branches and brush, free of any fee, at asked to make significant reductions Fanwood Republican candidates for council, discuss challenges facing the com- sons are for this transfer,” said Susan Westfield Conservation Center, ac- the site on Thursdays, Fridays, Satur- in their budgets. While “services such munity during an interview with editor Paul Peyton at The Scotch Plains- Judge of Scotch Plains. “This is more cording to Public Works Director days and Sundays between 9 a.m. and as snow removal, sewers and street Fanwood Times office. The video can be viewed on the Internet at goleader.com. of a personal issue between an ad- Kevin Ward. 3 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ministrator and a cherished em- ployee.” Fanwood GOP Ticket Calls “Before you make your vote to- County to Loan Improvement Authority night, hear us,” Mrs. Judge said. “We’re asking you to act in our best For Fiscal Responsibility interests.” $500,000 to Start Solar Energy Program By SUZETTE F. STALKER years. Yes, it makes you look like “I feel as though no one listened to By PAUL J. PEYTON taled $617,000. Broken down, they in New Jersey in taxes. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Santa Claus, because you can give us at all,” Cindy Spadaro said. “You’re Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times included $27,500 for Cross the River, “I am here to ask the board to find FANWOOD – Republican candi- people things that look like they don’t not seeing the big picture.” ELIZABETH – The Union County $265,000 to This Is It! Productions, ways to give the county taxpayers dates for Fanwood Borough Council cost them anything, but the day comes A Brunner father asked Mr. Freeholders Board approved the first and $325,000 paid to the Union relief,” he said. He said, based on the Robert Manduca and Michael Szuch when future taxpayers have to pay Whitehouse if “the process was ad- reading of an ordinance Thursday to County Performing Arts Center. He 5.3 percent increase over last year in last Thursday discussed economic and that burden.” hered to” and if it was done “for an provide a half-million-dollar loan to said the arts center was paid through county taxes, in seven years, “every- other challenges facing their commu- Mr. Manduca criticized Mayor honorable reason.” the Union County Improvement Au- insurance monies collected by the one in this room will be paying twice nity during an interview at The Scotch Colleen Mahr and the council for “I can clearly say that, yes, the thority (UCIA) as startup money for a county last year after the closing act the amount of taxes they currently are Plains-Fanwood Times’ Westfield having awarded borough employees process was followed,” Mr. new renewable energy program the had to be canceled, due to a heavy paying today.” office. a 3 percent raise the governing body Whitehouse said. county is initiating for towns and rainstorm, as well as through private “We are spending above and be- Mr. Manduca and Mr. Szuch are was not contractually obligated to “Ultimately it’s the superintendent school districts. donations. He said the artists all were yond the means of the taxpayers,” he running for the seats currently held give after promising residents at a who is responsible for all decisions Jonathan Williams, an attorney with contracted by the arts center. said. by Democrats Donna Dolce, council Forest Road Park budget summit that regarding personnel,” Superintendent the Teaneck law firm Decotiis, Mr. Paterson said he would like to Mr. Buettner said work is being president, and David Valian, both of officials would hold the line on ex- Margaret Hayes said, adding that she Fitzpatrick, Cole and Wisler, LLP, see “all costs involved,” including done at Galloping Hill that was not whom are seeking reelection in the penses. takes “these recommendations very special counsel to the UCIA, told The how much county employees received “asked for by any taxpayer that I am Tuesday, November 3 General Elec- “Incomes in Fanwood are not go- seriously” and looks at “what is best Westfield Leader and The Scotch for working the event. aware of.” He said the county is build- tion. Democrats currently hold the ing up 3 percent,” Mr. Manduca said. for the district as a whole.” Plains-Fanwood Times that under the Jim Buettner of Cranford ques- ing a “luxurious clubhouse” and that mayor’s seat and five of six council “I’m not saying we should balance In the end, the BOE voted to ap- proposal, interested towns and school tioned why the county closed Oak it appears that the county is “going to positions in Fanwood. the budget on the backs of borough prove the personnel report, which districts, as well as the county, would Ridge golf course due to a $400,000 be in the catering business,” and that The two GOP candidates also ran employees, but we should all be in the included Mr. Riggins transfer. have the rooftops of their buildings operating deficit, yet is willing to pay he expected county employees would for seats on the governing body in same boat together. If people’s in- Also during Thursday’s meeting, surveyed for suitability for solar pan- $4 million to upgrade Oakwood Park be hired for this purpose. 2008. Mr. Manduca came within 109 comes are going down, if it’s not a Board Business Administrator An- els. Towns and school districts would in New Providence, which the county In response, Mr. Devanney said it votes of winning a council seat last contractually-obligated increase, than thony Del Sordi gave an update on the then enter into agreements with the is acquiring for a dollar from the had cost the county $700,000 to run year, with Mr. Szuch 20 votes further why do you give it?” The candidate district’s summer projects. Several UCIA to participate in the program, borough. Oak Ridge. “It is run a lot cheaper day back. The candidates said that they called for “more honesty in the way projects were completed, he said, in- at no cost to them for the solar equip- Mr. Paterson questioned why the to day as a park,” Mr. Devanney said. received strong support from family, politicians deal with the town.” cluding replacing the carpet in the ment or the energy, Mr. Williams county had to bond for this project on “I have a hard time when you come up fellow residents and the Fanwood Observing that Fanwood has a vol- pre-k room in Coles and Evergreen said. He said towns and school dis- top of the $11 million the county here and you criticize us for taxes Republican Committee to run again unteer fire department and rescue Schools, the installation of two ADA tricts would likely receive “signifi- collects in taxes to support the Open [yet] you say, ‘well maybe you should this year. squad, Mr. Manduca proposed that ramps at Evergreen, the resurfacing cant savings” in the cost of energy by Space, Recreation and Historic Pres- just spend $400,000 to keep Oak Both men cited responsible man- other borough services also could be of Evergreen’s gym floor, and new participating in the program. ervation Trust Fund. Ridge open.’ It’s not that easy.” agement of borough finances as a key performed by volunteers rather than sidewalks in front of the school. Meanwhile, the UCIA would seek “You’re going deeper and deeper Mr. Devanney said the county is plank in their campaign platform. paid personnel. “For a number of Completed interior work at Scotch bids from private entities interested in debt,” Mr. Paterson said. adding a driving range and new club- “We want to keep Fanwood afford- years, Fanwood had volunteer recre- Plains-Fanwood High School in providing solar energy to those Mr. Buettner also brought up a re- house to the Galloping Hill course in able for working families,” Mr. Szuch ation directors. They’ve turned that (SPFHS) included the refurbishing governments signed up for the pro- cent Star-Ledger article on a report Kenilworth but that any employees at said. “I’m raising my child here; Bob into a paid position,” he stated. He of 600 lockers, the painting of some gram in return for federal energy tax by the Tax Foundation, which listed the new clubhouse will be those of raised his family here. We want to acknowledged, however, that the cur- hallways, painting and replaced floor credits. Mr. Williams could not say at New Jersey as having the highest Illinois-based Kemper Sports Man- keep it that way and keep our families rent recreation director “does a good tiles in the Choral room as well as the this time how long the contracts with property taxes in the country. He said agement, a firm hired by the county to here through retirement – make it job.” painting and replacement of floor tiles the UCIA would be, although he said Union County ranked fourth highest CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 affordable enough.” “I’ve come across many talented and risers in the multi-purpose room. one or two meetings would be held to Addressing such council decisions people who are willing to donate their He said that the Brunner window explain the program to local govern- as the deferment of pension costs, time (serving the borough on a volun- replacement project is “in process.” ments. Mr. Manduca said, “It’s wrong to teer basis),” Mr. Manduca said. “I “It has been a very busy summer,” Steve Perlman, also with Decotiis, take pension costs and current oper- don’t think there’s any shortage of Mr. Del Sordi said. “All the work that Fitzpatrick, told the freeholders ating costs and push them into the out CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 we dealt with contractors on was com- Thursday that the private entity would pleted to satisfaction.” be responsible for paying back the Also on Thursday, SPFHS Assis- debt the county is floating for the tant Principal of Athletics Robert project. He said the seed money would Harmer gave an update and evalua- allow the UCIA to hire an energy tion on the ice hockey program. Dur- consultant for the program. ing the presentation, he said that fu- “When this was first presented to ture goals for the program include us, I was so happy about the idea…of continuing offering the program, par- helping our schools and saving money ticipating in a state tournament with a for our towns. It’s what government winning record, continuing to develop is supposed to do,” Freeholder youth hockey in the community, to Deborah Scanlon said. allow students the opportunity to open Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella doors for college placement through said the program represents a “tre- hockey, and to build school spirit and mendous opportunity to lower en- pride. ergy costs for municipalities, school Mr. Harmer gave some history of districts, and ourselves at the county.” the program: At the high school level, Bruce Paterson of Garwood said of 27 students participated in the sport’s the plan, “Every answer you have is, Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times first year (as a junior varsity team; the ‘let’s do more bonding.’” MAKING A NEW FRIEND…Two youngsters meet goats “Oreo” and “Snick- addition of the first varsity ice hockey During the public portion of the ers” at a petting zoo, which was part of Union County’s Harvest Festival, held team came during the program’s sec- meeting, Clark resident Kathy Torpey Sunday at Trailside Nature and Science Center in the Watchung Reservation. ond year, with 25 participants, and in asked for a rundown of how much it 2008-2009 a new Union County cost the county to run MusicFest this PAGE INDEX Courtesy of Faye Banic Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-17 HALLOWEEN GIANT...The Banics of Scotch Plains started a pumpkin patch League was formed. year. The ice hockey program also saw County Manager George Devanney Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 18 hoping to grow a large pumpkin by ordering special seeds. The pumpkin is now Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-17 A&E ...... 18-20 about 300 pounds, just in time for Halloween. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 said total contracts for the event to- Page 10 Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield Sunday, September 27, Ashley Monday, September 21, Bashira Cosentino, 18, of Toms River was Clay, 43, of Roselle was arrested at arrested as the result of a suspicious Cranford police headquarters on two motor vehicle stop and charged with outstanding Westfield warrants – one possession of less than 50 grams of criminal warrant and one traffic war- suspected marijuana and possession rant – totaling $1,000, and a Roselle of drug paraphernalia. She was re- traffic warrant for $225. Clay was leased on her own recognizance with committed to the Union County jail summonses. on default of bail. Scotch Plains Monday, September 21, a resident Tuesday, September 22, Bianca Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times THE GIFT OF LIFE…New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of the N.Y. of the 100 block of Scotch Plains Rivadeneira, 28, of Plainfield was Blood Center (NYBC), held a grand opening Tuesday of a new donor center at 2279 Avenue reported that a first-floor win- arrested following a motor vehicle South Avenue in Scotch Plains. Pictured, from left to right, are: NYBC President dow of her home sustained damage stop on an outstanding warrant. She Chris Hillyer, Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, Fanwood Councilwoman Donna after a small stone was apparently was transported to police headquar- Dolce, Inge Sommerich, Bob Sommerich Sr., Bob Sommerich Jr. of Fanwood, Paul J. Peyton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times thrown through it. ters, where she was processed and Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood), Chuck Grossenbacher of BACK IN HISTORY…This steam tractor, circa 1920, was used by the Kean Tuesday, September 22, Kendall released. NJBS and Neil Pinkman of the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The donor family to cultivate fields and to plant various crops. It is on display at the Liberty room at the center was named in honor of Bob Sommerich, Sr. Hall Museum, the former Kean estate, located across from Kean University in Shephard, 23, of Kenilworth was ar- Tuesday, September 22, a resident Union Township. rested on the 600 block of Springfield of Lenape Way reported that a former Avenue on a Westfield traffic war- patient of hers had come to her resi- rant. Shephard was transported to dence and also calls her multiple times Branch and Brush Disposal Westfield police headquarters, pro- a day. Fanwood GOP Candidates cessed and released after posting $500 Tuesday, September 22, a student CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bail. at Union County Vocational-Techni- lighting are not negotiable,” Mr. Ward In response to a question from that kind of energy.” some inept government interference Tuesday, September 22, Raymond cal Schools reported that someone said, there were several curbside Mayor Nancy Malool, Mr. Ward said Mr. Szuch, who served as an assis- in the development process, which Gigl, 18, of Bridgewater was arrested removed his calculator, valued at pickup services that his department it would be “completely prohibitive” tant Little League coach last year, has brought us to the state we’re in as the result of a motor vehicle stop $120, from his bag. looked at for elimination, including to undertake a branch and brush concurred. “That’s what it takes, is right now.” on South Avenue near South Elmer Tuesday, September 22, Colleen Christmas tree pickup, the spring pick- pickup now, given that the fall leaf for people to stand up and assume the According to Mr. Manduca, the Street on an outstanding Clark traffic Donohue, 42, of Westfield was ar- ups of leaves, gumballs and branches, pickup program is set to get under- job. Participate and get involved.” situation has local businesses “headed warrant for $91. He was released af- rested and charged with driving while the fall leaf pickup, and the branch way later this month. He said in addi- Both candidates expressed strong on a downward spiral,” while other ter posting bail. intoxicated (DWI) after a motor ve- and brush pickup that was ultimately tion to limited storage space, his de- reservations about the idea of con- businesses not far away continue to Wednesday, September 23, a red hicle stop, at which time the officer cancelled. partment was currently in the middle solidating the Fanwood and Scotch be successful. He said there is a “fear Jamis 21-speed mountain bike was smelled the odor of alcohol. She was Mr. Ward said department person- of several time-sensitive projects Plains police departments, citing both of government interference in found abandoned near the Westfield transported to police headquarters, nel decided to cut the fall pickup needing to be completed before the fiscal and safety concerns. Fanwood. We have to change that Municipal Court entrance. There was where she was processed and released. based on “tradition and need.” He winter weather sets in. Mr. Szuch said the Fanwood Police perception.” no owner information located on the Thursday, September 24, Kyon said the spring pickup has “been He told Councilman Kevin Glover Department currently has a “tremen- “We hope there’s going to be a bike and it was secured in the Stevens, 27, of Plainfield was arrested around for a long time,” noting as that residents who have already put dously excellent response time” of change in Fanwood, back to some- Westfield Police Department’s Traf- on an outstanding warrant following well that there are a vast number of branches at their curb for a pickup within two minutes, and feared merg- thing a little less liberal with spend- fic Bureau. a motor vehicle stop. Stevens was trees producing gumballs, most of that is now not going to take place are ing the two departments would mean ing ideas and a little more attentive to Wednesday, September 23, a Capi- transported to police headquarters, which fall to the ground during the being asked to take the debris off the a reduction in response time for bor- where we’re going, in terms of keep- tal One Visa credit card was found in processed and released. winter and need to be collected in the street and back onto their property or ough calls while also not being overly ing Fanwood affordable, with the the central business district. Attempts Friday, September 25, Juan Perez, spring. “In the spring,” he added, take it to the Westfield site. advantageous to Scotch Plains. kinds of services Fanwood always to contact the owner were unsuccess- 27, of Plainfield was arrested and “people like to clean up their proper- Mayor Malool said the council, While saying the proposed con- had,” Mr. Szuch said. “It’s time to ful and the item was secured for safe- charged with hindering apprehension ties after the winter.” “had we known about [the pickup’s solidation was the kind of notion that even out the borough council team so keeping. after he was stopped for a motor ve- He estimated that eliminating the elimination] earlier,” could “have “sounds good to 99 percent of the we have a much more objective view Wednesday, September 23, a black hicle violation and allegedly gave program saved the township $14,000, done something in our budget be- people at 2,000 feet,” Mr. Manduca of what’s going on and a little more purse was found inside a store lo- police a false name and driver’s li- a figure that did not include fuel for cause it’s important to residents,” who, felt it did not bear close scrutiny so accountability.” cated on the 100 block of Quimby cense. He was transported to police the trucks or worker overtime pay. He she said, “are going to be unhappy far. “Every rock I looked under had “I’d like to see Fanwood return to Street. Attempts to contact the owner headquarters, where he was processed said he was hopeful that the depart- about” the reduction in service. She something to give me pause,” the the kind of place where you could of the purse were unsuccessful. The and released. ment would be “in a better position to said the council “needs to do what we candidate stated. “Someone would raise a family and still stay in the purse was secured for safekeeping. Friday, September 25, Kevin Jack- consider reintroducing [the program] can” to reinstate the program next have to convince me that there’s a community once your kids were out Thursday, September 24, Ronald son, 32, of Plainfield was arrested on in 2010.” year. savings; it’s not that we hope there’s of school,” stated Mr. Manduca, say- Villa, 31, of Rahway was arrested on an outstanding warrant after a motor a savings, because you’re gambling ing tax increases have prompted some the 400 block of Central Avenue and vehicle stop. He was transported to with the safety and the finances of people to move elsewhere. “You charged with making terroristic police headquarters, where he was Union County Freeholders your town.” shouldn’t have this tax migration. threats. According to police, Villa processed and released. The candidates were critical of the “I also sincerely think politicians, allegedly threatened the lives of two Friday, September 25, a resident of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 way the current mayor and council even at the council level, should say individuals. He was processed and Valleyscent Avenue reported that manage the county’s courses. $131,000 will be used by the county havw handled multiple downtown re- what is true and keep their word,” he sent to the Union County jail. Bail someone had entered her apartment Mr. Devanney found the Tax Foun- for training, community outreach and development projects. Mr. Szuch said said. “I think the taxpayers of was set at $20,000. and removed several items valued at dation report “extremely dishearten- administration, while towns will use the decision by the borough to pur- Fanwood, the residents of Fanwood, Thursday, September 24, after stop- $200. ing.” Based on taxes raised as a per- the money they receive for juvenile chase the Livingston-Wilbor prop- deserve honest, truthful, straight gov- ping a motor vehicle on the 600 block Saturday, September 26, Carlos centage of the overall Union County and neighborhood issues, home se- erty on South Avenue in May 2008 ernment.” of West South Avenue for motor ve- Alvarado, 42, and Carlos Barbito, 19, budget, Mr. Devanney said at 59.89 curity, crime intervention and crime “for a great sum ($1.8 million), at hicle violations, police arrested Keith both of Plainfield, were arrested and percent, the county ranks as having prevention and terrorism awareness. admittedly one of the weakest eco- Johnson, 24, of Plainfield, a passen- charged with hindering apprehension. one the lowest (percentages) in the At the start of the meeting, the nomic times ever, has to be ques- ger in the vehicle, on an outstanding According to police, an officer re- state. board approved a dozen matching tioned.” The borough now is seeking SP-F BOE Plainfield criminal warrant and an sponded to a report of a suspicious “We have taken a great deal of grants totaling $550,000 as part of its a buyer for the property. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 outstanding Union traffic warrant. The vehicle and found Alvarado and pride in bringing additional money “Preserve Union County” grants from The candidates also noted the de- team study halls after school and pasta total bail amount was $1,861. After Barbito sitting in the vehicle. When (grants) into the county,” Mr. the open space fund. Among those lay in redevelopment of the former dinners with teams and their families. processing, Johnson was turned over the officer asked for proper identifi- Devanney said. properties receiving money are the Dean Oil site, which they said the Mr. Harmer said the program has also to Plainfield authorities. cation, both men allegedly provided Freeholder Chairman Mirabella Reeve House in Westfield, $100,000 current administration put a stop to helped to increase school spirit and Thursday, September 24, Laurie him with false names and identifica- announced that the county has re- to the Westfield Historical Society; three years ago. that students have participated in col- M. Glinka, 50, of Kenilworth was tion, police said. They were trans- ceived a $1.3 million grant from the Fanwood Station/Museum/Commu- Mr. Manduca argued that “our rev- lege hockey. arrested after a motor vehicle stop at ported to police headquarters, where U.S. Department of Justice, of which nity House, $50,000 to the Borough enues should be two or three times The middle school program is en- South and Windsor Avenues on two they were processed and released. $1.18 million will be distributed to 10 of Fanwood; Frazee House in Scotch higher than they are right now, due to tering its fourth year, Mr. Harmer outstanding Kenilworth traffic war- Mountainside municipalities: Elizabeth, Hillside, Plains, $3,675 to the Fanwood-Scotch said. In the 2008 season, 33 kids rants totaling $181. She was released Wednesday, September 23, a resi- Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Plains Rotary Club, and $20,000 to Marks, Vastine Blast (grades 5 to 8) played. There is a on her own recognizance. dent of Ravens Wood reported that Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Union the Cranford Historical Society for contact team and a non-contact (de- Friday, September 25, Michael she gave a repairman who was doing and Westfield. The remaining the Hansen House. Opponents on Taxes velopmental) team. As for the younger Solomon, 32, of Westfield was ar- minor repairs on her home $825 in SCOTCH PLAINS – Former Mayor grades, 2008-2009 was the inaugural rested on the 300 block of South cash to purchase her a flat screen The Optimist Club of Westfield Martin Marks and businessman William year for the K-3 grade Little Raiders Avenue, East, and charged with pos- television. According to police, he “Bo” Vastine, Republican candidates in Mites program, and the Squirt Pro- session of drug paraphernalia. He was never delivered the television and has the 22nd Legislative District, said gram is new this year for fourth and released with a summons. refused multiple calls from the vic- Presents a Halloween Haunted House Wednesday that a report by Gannett news- fifth grades. Friday, September 25, after being tim or the police. A computer check WESTFIELD — The Optimist Club This 2009 Westfield Halloween papers and a separate report by The Tax Mr. Harmer said that since the first stopped at East Broad Street and on the suspect, identified as Sean P. of Westfield Halloween Haunted Haunted House is being organized and Foundation, a non-profit group based in year of the ice hockey program, the Mountain Avenue for motor vehicle Tully, revealed he has multiple out- House 2009 will be held on Saturday, presented by the Optimist Club of Washington, D.C., confirm that career Scotc Plains-Fanwood Ice Hockey violations, Khalis Woods, 32, of standing warrants and authorities have October 31, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Westfield and co-sponsored with the politicians, Jerry Green and Linda Association (SPFIHA) has been able Irvington was arrested on an out- sent him documentation giving him Westfield Memorial Pool Complex on Westfield Recreation Department. The Stender have failed their constituents in controlling property taxes. to successfully fundraise and fulfill standing Irvington criminal warrant 10 days to respond to the allegations West Broad Street. The Haunted House Westfield Area “Y” and Westfield Jay- “These reports are an indictment on all its financial obligations to have a for $500. He was turned over to the or they would launch a criminal in- event will feature 12 scary rooms with cees are also actively involved in sup- Jerry Green and Linda Stender, who successful program. Irvington Police Department. vestigation. witches, goblins, ghouls and monsters. porting the event. Additional funding promised voters that they would lower “It’s good to know that there’s a lot Saturday, September 26, Merih Saturday, September 26, Rashied Additional activities, including hay- for this event has been provided by the their property tax burden and have done of interest out there [in the sport],” Yavuz, 24, of Westfield was arrested K. Goodwin, 31, of Plainfield was rides, pony rides, photo buttons, enter- Westfield Foundation, PSE&G and the nothing but make it worse over the past board member Betty Anne Woerner on an outstanding Elizabeth traffic arrested on outstanding Mountainside tainment from the band “Reverse Or- Rotary Club of Westfield. four years,” Mr. Marks said. said following the presentation. warrant for $250 after a motor ve- warrants totaling $1,000. der” and Chips the Clown, plus several Local organizations interested in par- “It confirms everything that both Marty The SP-F BOE will meet next on hicle stop on Westfield Avenue near Sunday, September 27, Vincent M. food vendors,will also be available. ticipating in the Haunted House or and I have been saying to the voters in Thursday, October 15 for an open South Avenue. Yavuz was processed Kovacs, 32, of Westfield was ar- Vendor sales, including rides and en- those seeking more information about our district. That Jerry and Linda are agenda meeting. and released after posting bail. rested and charged with disorderly tertainment will start at 3:30 p.m. All the Halloween Haunted House may nothing more than tax and spend legisla- Saturday, September 26, Anthony conduct, resisting arrest and simple activities will end at 9 p.m. contact Jeffrey Feldman at tors,” Mr. Vastine said. Correction Tickets to tour the Haunted House [email protected]. The candidates said that the reports Luna, 20, of Aberdeen, a passenger in assault. According to police, wit- present conclusive evidence that the In last week’s newspaper, a story a motor vehicle that was stopped for nesses saw him hit a parked motor can be purchased on site at the event The Optimist Club of Westfield is a state’s worst-in-the-nation property taxes on the Scotch Plains Planning Board equipment violations on East Broad vehicle while he was attempting to and are $4 for each patron entering the not-for-profit service club composed show no sign of abating, that are hit low incorrectly referenced Jim Watson’s Street near Elm Street, was arrested park his vehicle and then leave the Haunted House. All repeat entries are of men and women who live and/or income and middle class taxpayers the role. Mr. Watson is the attorney for on two outstanding Cranford crimi- scene on foot. While an officer was also $4. work in the Westfield area. It conducts hardest, and that taxes have chased busi- applicants Linda Laird and Kathleen nal warrants with bail totaling $500. investigating the incident, Kovacs The Haunted House experience is service projects that benefit youth and nesses and jobs out of New Jersey. Fetissoff. We regret the error. He was processed and turned over to returned to the scene and appeared recommended for younger children community. the Cranford Police Department. under the influence and was unable from 4 to 6 p.m. It is more suitable for The Optimist Club meets on the Sunday, September 27, a resident to answer simple questions, authori- children 10 and older after 6 p.m. An second Wednesday of each month for of the 200 block of Prospect Street ties reported. When the officer ques- adult should always accompany young dinner, and guests are always wel- reported that his motor vehicle was tioned him about whether or not he children. The Haunted House and re- come to attend any of the club’s damaged through an apparent act of had parked the vehicle, he became lated activities provide a safe, fun and monthly meetings. For more informa- criminal mischief. The driver’s side belligerent, cursed and spit in the entertaining way to enhance a day of tion, contact Michael Walsh at rear view mirror was smashed with officer’s face, police said. The of- trick-or-treating. [email protected]. an unknown object and rendered in- ficer required the assistance of an- operable. other officer to cuff the suspect and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Sunday, September 27, a resident take him back to police headquar- STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP of Settlers Lane reported the theft of ters, where he was processed and MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION an iPod, valued at $400, from her released to a responsible adult. 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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DEM Release: Brennan for Westfield Mayor Brennan Announces Downtown Plan Bill Brennan, Democratic candi- overtime ticketing policy that is driv- date for Westfield mayor, recently ing shoppers away from our down- announced his plan to assist and town businesses. Some people avoid preserve our downtown businesses. shopping in Westfield because it is Our Downtown is part of what I difficult to park and they do not want refer to as the DNA of Westfield: to risk a $32 ticket. I have been going The “D” is for our downtown, the door to door to meet residents since “N” is for our Neighborhoods, and May and, by far, the aggressive tick- the “A” represents Athletics and Aca- eting practices downtown was the demics (schools). number one complaint after high We, as elected officials, have to taxes. It seems as if the ticket enforc- preserve the DNA of Westfield. ers are hovering over your vehicle During these tough economic times, waiting for the exact moment the our downtown needs special atten- time expires to write you a ticket. To tion, Instead of helping, the mayor make matters worse, the mayor and and council have made it more diffi- council raised the fine an exorbitant cult for people to shop in our down- 60 percent from $20 to $32. Al- town. Parking certainly remains a though in the short term the town is SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED — Standing before boxes of appeal letters, problem. Two years ago, the mayor gaining revenue, the long-term ef- members of the Westfield United Fund campaign cabinet are preparing to launch their town-wide mailing. Over 10,000 pledge cards were recently mailed to and his candidates promised addi- fects of this plan will seriously dam- Westfield households, businesses and professionals as part of the Fund’s annual tional parking spaces on Lenox Av- age the viability of our downtown. fundraising campaign. This year, the Fund hopes to raise $650,000 in support of enue and behind the firehouse/Jolley At a minimum, we should tempo- 19 local human services agencies. Pictured, left to right, are: Robert Panza, Trolley. rarily roll back the fines to a more INSPECTING THE HARBOR… Assemblywoman Linda Stender (LD-22, doctors division; Jennifer Jaruzelski, campaign co-chairwoman; Wendy Cozzi, Those parking spaces never mate- realistic level. Times are certainly Fanwood) is pictured with James Britton, center, and Ron Perry, apprentices of major gifts; Ken Soreiro, lawyers; and Dave Sutter, business. For more informa- rialized. We can still make better tough and there is no reason why we the Sandy Hook pilots. The Assemblywoman attended the pilots harbor inspection tion or to make a donation, visit www.westfieldunitedfund.org. use of our available parking spaces. should make it tougher. We also have tour on September 17 aboard the pilot boat New York. Moreover, every weekend spots re- to implement a more welcoming served with orange bags for em- environment for people who shop in WUF Ice Cream Social ployee parking, are not utilized. our downtown. Even a kind word or Leonard Lance Participates There needs to be better communi- nice welcoming hello from the em- cation and signage regarding these ployees who direct pedestrians cross- On Tap This Sunday parking spots. We should also, on ing the street on weekends would go In Ceremony for Fallen Vets WESTFIELD – Residents of all port of 19 local human services agen- weekdays, allow free commuter a long way. WASHINGTON – On Saturday, selfless sacrifices and witness their ages are invited to the “Westfield cies, among them Mobile Meals, CON- parking in the south side lot earlier I would also hold a series of eco- September 26, Rep. Leonard Lance deep love for America.” United Fund Sundae,” an old-fash- TACT We Care and the Westfield Com- than the present 12 p.m. designa- nomic forums to be coordinated by (R-N.J.) participated in a special New Jersey families from the fol- ion ice cream social, this Sunday, munity Center. tion. the Downtown Westfield Corpora- ceremony known as the “Days of lowing localities attended: Mount October 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. It will Linda Maggio, executive director Moreover, the configuration of the tion. Many other towns have offered Remembrance” on the West front Holly, Cedar Knolls, Howell, Brick, take place on the lawn of the North of the WUF, noted that the event is north side train station lot is ex- their business community suggestions of the United States Capitol Build- Lindenwold, Mine Hill, Little Ferry, Avenue train station. being held with the full cooperation tremely dangerous with three sepa- and assistance in getting through these ing. Lumberton, Clayton, South River, Free ice cream and Italian ices of the town and through the donations rate driveways and no driveway di- tough economic times. The DWC does The event brought together citi- Kearny, Pitman, Milltown, South donated by local businesses will be of Cold Stone Creamery, Edy’s and rectly lined up with Elm Street. a great job, but the town could do zens from across the country to honor River, Pennington, Butler, Bradley served while supplies last, with the Rita’s of Westfield. Aimed especially Again, this was a project promised more in helping stem the flow of store all those who died in service to the Beach, Southampton, Gloucester City, QED jazz quartet providing musical at young families, the social is de- during the last campaign that never closings without spending taxpayer country with a special tribute to Carlstadt, Neptune, Atco and Free- entertainment, in celebration of the signed to bring the Fund’s mission to materialized. We need to better uti- dollars. I attended an “economic sum- America’s fallen in Afghanistan and hold. Westfield United Fund (WUF)’s fall the attention of new donors. lize existing spaces and evaluate all mit” hosted by the mayor several Iraq and the families they left behind. The ceremony was sponsored by campaign kickoff. “Westfield United Fund Sundae possible, available locations for ad- months ago. I left more depressed Specifically, Mr. Lance, who was the the White House Commission on Re- The WUF Sundae is one of multiple is our way of thanking the residents ditional spaces. than when I went in. All of the speak- only New Jersey lawmaker to attend, membrance and Military Families initiatives planned by the newly inde- who have supported us in the past, Downtown we are seeing a num- ers told us how bad the economy was joined scores of New Jersey families United, a Commission established by pendent Fund to highlight its annual as well as generating excitement ber of store closings and recently the and no one offered any suggestions to who participated in the event and Congress in 2000, and an indepen- fund-raising appeal. WUF trustees and and goodwill for this year’s cam- vacancy rate increased again. Al- help. honored their loved ones who died in dent, non-partisan government agency agency representatives will dish up paign,” said Ms. Maggio. “What though stores are closing nationally, We have many resources and tal- their military service to America in that encourages Americans to honor desserts and distribute campaign ma- better way to sweeten our message we could be doing more on a local ented people who can offer work- Afghanistan and Iraq. the sacrifices of fallen U.S. military terials and pledge cards. This year, the of ‘neighbors helping neighbors’ level to stabilize this trend. Instead of shops and seminars to help our busi- “I was honored to join New Jersey and their families. Fund seeks to raise $650,000 in sup- than by serving it up with a dish of helping, we are hurting. The mayor nesses cope with these tough eco- families and remember all those who The organization promotes acts of ice cream?” continues to endorse an aggressive nomic times. Every business that have died in service to our country remembrance throughout the year and closes in town is unfortunate and the and pay a special tribute to America’s asks citizens to pay a debt of gratitude empty stores are a reminder of the fallen heroes from New Jersey,” Mr. in memory of those who died in ser- tough times. The problem will be- Lance said. “I was touched to hear vice to the country by giving some- come worse if we start losing our their personal stories, observe their thing back to the nation. national brand name stores, which are a magnet to shoppers who come FANWOOD, NJ to our town. Oct. 13. Deadline for Voter An immediate temporary rollback in the cost of overtime parking tick- ets, a cutback on the aggressive tick- Registration for Nov. Election eting practices, improved utiliza- Street Fair & Craft Festival tion of existing and potential park- ELIZABETH – Union County County for at least 30 days. ing spaces and educational assis- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds Union Voters are encouraged to Vote by Mail, th tance to our businesses will pay County residents that Tuesday, Octo- a process, which has replaced absentee Sunday, OCTOBER 4 immediate dividends and help our ber 13, is the deadline for registering voting. To apply to Vote by Mail, voters downtown survive in this tough eco- to vote in the upcoming General Elec- can download the form at ucnj.org/ nomic climate. We can and should tion in New Jersey. ctyclerk/VoteByMailApplication.pdf or do more. Voter registration forms are avail- by contacting the Union County Clerk. FREE Admission If elected, I will immediately imple- able in every municipality at the of- For more information about voter ment these ideas. fice of the municipal clerk. Forms registration, call the Union County also may be obtained by calling the Board of Elections at (908) 527-4123. Columbus Day Flag office of the Union County Clerk at (908) 527-4996, or by visiting Used Clothing Drive Raising Is Planned ucnj.org/ctyclerk/election.html. AREA — Union County will hold Voter registration forms must be Oct. 3 at Masonic its first annual Columbus Day Flag mailed to the Union County Board of CRANFORD – A used clothing drive Raising Ceremony Saturday, Octo- Elections, 271 North Broad Street, will be sponsored by Azure Chapter 87 ber 10, at 9 a.m. on the steps of the Elizabeth N.J. 07208 no later than Order of the Eastern Star on Saturday, Union County Courthouse. Friday, October 9, in order to be October 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Speakers will be led by emcee, eligible to vote in the General Elec- Masonic Lodge Hall Parking Lot, 478 Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella, tion on Tuesday, November 3. South Avenue, East, Cranford. and include County Clerk Joanne To qualify to vote, one must also Participants are asked to donate Rajoppi, former Governor Don be a citizen of the United States and usable clothing (adults and children), DiFrancesco, County Surrogate at least 18 years old, not serving a blankets, bedding, linens, towels, James LaCorte and UNICO National sentence, probation, or parole be- stuffed animals, hard toys, and shoes. President Andre DiMino. cause of a felony conviction, and a Items must be in tied plastic bags. The event will be held rain or shine. resident of New Jersey and Union Shoes must be bagged separate. The 1st Annual Ray Pardon Live Music, Rides, Great Food Memorial Over 100 Crafters, Artists, Vendors 11am-5pm • on South Ave. & Martine Blood Drive INFORMATION: 908-654-1400 A Month Long Event - Kicking Off on October 4th Come Celebrate How & When to Donate: Fanny Wood Day! October 4th: The New Jersey Blood Services NEW DONOR CENTER at 2279 South Avenue (Scotch Plains) will be taking donations on the 4th from 10:00am to 3:30pm.

October 10th: The New Jersey Blood Services Donor Bus at the Scotch Plains Farmer’s Market (Municipal Parking Lot, 430 Park Ave), 8am to 1:30pm. PLEASE REFERENCE DRIVE ACCOUNT #64268 DIVORCE MEDIATION For More Information & Other Appointments Available Throughout the Drive, Please: “Problem Solving for Families in Transition” • Contact The New Jersey Blood Services Center @ 800.933.2566 • Contact Lisa Mohn, President SPBPA @ 908.322.4999 A FRACTION OF THE COST • Contact Karen McNally, VP F-SP Rotary @ 908.322.2800 • Visit The New Jersey Blood Services booth at OF TRADITIONAL DIVORCE Fanny Wood Day, Sunday, October 4th, 11am to 5pm

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2009 Page 3 GOP Release: Skibitsky for Westfield Mayor GOP Release: Marks and Vastine for Assembly Staying In Touch With Residents Green and Stender: Is There A Tax At the beginning of my first term in immediately as the announcement is 2006, two of my primary goals were to made and be kept up to date on any You Don’t Like for New Jersey? increase communication with incidents and potential dangers that Former Scotch Plains Mayor Martin $9 million. Westfield residents and provide a trans- may be affecting them. Marks and businessman William “Bo” “As a businessman, I’ve watched parent municipal government. Not Our own TV36 continues to pro- Vastine want to ask their opponents, in amazement at the taxes Green only did we achieve these goals, but duce and broadcast new and interest- career politicians Jerry Green and Linda and Stender have imposed on busi- we exceeded them as well. I believe ing programs with an overall more Stender, one simple question: Is there a nesses in our state. Before the cur- that we opened the polished and tax that you won’t support? rent recession occurred, jobs were doors to communi- professional Mr. Marks and Mr. Vastine asked leaving our state for friendlier tax cation, account- look. Recent this question in response to an ar- climates in Pennsylvania, now ability and trans- “Hometown” ticle in last week’s business sec- they are leaving in an exodus and parency to shows have in- tion of The Star-Ledger, titled “Jer- Green and Stender have done noth- Westfield’s gov- cluded guests sey ranks 50th, again, for tax cli- ing,” Mr. Vastine said. “With un- erning body. from all levels mate.” In the article, New Jersey employment reaching close to 10 I introduced the of government was reported to have the worst busi- percent and over 150,000 jobs lost, model of a budget including ness tax climate in the nation for when will they stand up to the presentation di- Congressman HELPING OUT REEVE HOUSE... Union County Freeholder Chairman Al the second year in a row, according Governor and say no to more rectly to the citi- Leonard Mirabella and Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, center, present a Preserve Union to the non-partisan Tax Founda- taxes?” zens at council Lance, Sena- County ceremonial check to Sherry Cronin of the Westfield Historical Society for tion. meetings. We tor Tom Kean, a grant of $100,000 toward repairs on the Reeve House. The presentation was made “Every time you turn around, Sheriff Releases Gun present a detailed Jr., Assembly- at the Freeholders’ mobile meeting at the historic Liberty Hall Museum Carriage Governor Jon Corzine and his rub- power-point pre- man Jon House in Union on Thursday night. ber stamps, Jerry Green and Linda Safety Video for Kids sentation and post Bramnick and Stender, are they’re imposing a ELIZABETH — Union County it on the town’s Freeholder Al Weinberg Featured Guest new tax on small businesses and Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, in coopera- website. We now Andy Skibitsky Mirabella. individuals. Linda Stender and tion with Kean University, has re- send a letter with your tax bill that Last year I interviewed Governor Jon Jerry Green have voted to raise leased a new gun safety video for summarizes “Where Your Tax Dollars Corzine and discussed the state’s bal- FW Dems Oct. 14 Fundraiser taxes and fees in our state by $6.4 children. Go.” These letters have not only out- looning debt and increasing burden on billion and $8.6 billion, respec- The “See a Gun, Save a Life” video lined the municipal portion of your tax taxpayers. Some of these broadcasts FANWOOD – State Senator Loretta The event on October 14 also will be tively,” Mr. Marks said. “It would intends to educate children about the bill, but also summarize noteworthy are also available on the town’s website. Weinberg will visit Fanwood on an opportunity to meet local Demo- be great if Green and Stender voted danger of guns and help them make expenditures, such as state-mandated We are more in touch with Union Wednesday evening, October 14. cratic candidates who are running for re- in the interests of their constitu- safe, informed decisions if they en- expenditures and assessments, and County freeholders. During my term Assemblywoman Linda Stender election on the November 3 ballot, in- ents and not those of Governor counter firearms. other revenue sources, such as grants. the town council has met with them on (LD-22, Fanwood), who chairs the cluding Asw. Stender, Union County Corzine.” “It is so important that we teach our To further enhance communication, several occasions to discuss issues im- Fanwood Democratic Committee, and Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella, Since career politicians Jerry young people about how deadly guns I’ve made myself available during portant to Westfield residents, includ- Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, invite Fanwood Borough Council President Green and Linda Stender have been are and what they need to know should “Coffee with the Mayor” sessions on ing traffic flow on county roads bisect- the public to share an evening of cock- Donna Dolce, and Fanwood Council- in office, they’ve voted in favor of they come across them,” Sheriff Saturday mornings. Each year over ing our town tails and conversation with Senator man David Valian. The reception for several taxes and fees that make Froehlich said. “If one kid does the 150 residents have taken advantage of This is a very important time for Weinberg, who is Governor Jon Senator Weinberg will be held from 6 to doing business in New Jersey right thing because of this video we these Saturday office hours, and I’ve Westfield, as we continue to face diffi- Corzine’s running mate in the Novem- 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. Mirabella and unaffordable. The following taxes can save lives.” learned quite a bit from our citizens. I cult municipal and budgetary decisions ber 3 General Election. his wife, Phyllis, located at 11 Tillotson are a sample of how small busi- The five-minute video was produced enjoy these office hours and want to in challenging economic times. Con- “We are delighted to have such a Road in Fanwood. The suggested dona- nesses and middle class taxpayers by Kean University and sponsored by thank you all for your comments, com- tinuing a policy of open and continuous distinguished visitor coming to tion for the event is $70 per person. have suffered under Green and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. It pliments, and recommendations. communication, and transparency in Fanwood,” Mayor Mahr said. “Sena- For further information, contact the Stender’s tax hikes: will be distributed to schools through- The Westfield town website government is vital. If you have any tor Weinberg is a thoughtful, experi- committee to Elect Dolce and Valian, Sales tax rate increase, $1.2 bil- out Union County. (www.westfieldnj.gov) has also been questions, or would like to set up a enced leader in the Senate and she will P.O. Box 163, Fanwood NJ 07023; e- lion; corporation business tax in- updated too much more user-friendly Saturday morning meeting, please e- be a valuable addition to the Corzine mail Jack Molenaar at crease, $1 billion; payroll tax in- and cleaner format. This site is an in- mail me at [email protected]. administration when she is elected to [email protected], or visit crease, $400 million, and sales tax www.goleader.com valuable source of information. From be our first lieutenant governor.” FanwoodDems.com. on flooring and carpet installation, town council minutes to recreation de- partment calendars to a sign-up link for Bethel Baptist to Host the new Westfield Instant Alert Plus. Fish Fry at WNC Store Open The Town of Westfield recently Sunday implemented the Honeywell Instant WESTFIELD – The Bethel Baptist Wines & Spirits Alert Plus web-based emergency Church of Westfield will hold a “down communication service. 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All cases sold containing single type only. Page 4 Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Why Does Newspaper Refer to DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: ‘Democratic’ Party as ‘Democrat’? Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce In an editorial (August 27, 2009) research to test responses to both with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association recommending that both Democrats words. Since then, the usage has be- The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey and Republicans in the campaign for come commonplace on conservative enough to discern this deception of dic- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 governor switch from attack ads to talk-radio and TV shows. Republi- side-by-side comparisons of the is- cans in the House and Senate have If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- sues, you refer to the New Jersey adopted it as well. It has even crept vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Democratic Party as the “New Jersey into network TV newscasts other than POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of Democrat Party.” In an editor’s note Fox, where it of course is the default free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 (September 10, 2009) above a letter term. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. from one of the Democratic Party It’s hard to see this renaming, for come from the board game Diction candidates for freeholder, you refer all its calculation, as anything more Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman to your interview with “the Democrat than spiteful, adolescent name-call- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Answers to last week’s arcane words. candidates.” As far as I know, neither ing. It says far more about the sensi- 1. Lachrymal – Producing tears Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo the state party nor local Democratic bilities of people who promote, wel- COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Valetudinarianism – A state of feeble Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly candidates have renamed themselves. come and adopt it than the group it health EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS I wonder, therefore, why the Leader’s would characterize. It’s no surprise 3. Debouch – In military usage, to Ben Corbin editors have taken it upon themselves that, with few exceptions, Democratic march out of a confined place into open country SERVICES to do so. Will we soon see references officeholders have not forcefully ob- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe to the Public or Republic Party? jected to a practice that, like play- 4. Imbroglio – A confusing situation One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 Republican politicians and strate- ground name-calling, would normally HOLCAD gists have often promoted this substi- merit no rebuttal. 1. A water wheel with buckets tution of the noun “Democrat” for the However, it’s time to call out every 2. Calcium tungstate adjective “Democratic” to take away news editor, newscaster and especially 3. An ancient Greek merchant ship Let’s Make It a Parade To any positive connotations of the ad- every politician whenever they refer to 4. An early stage or beginning jective, to imply that the party is not the Democrat Party. Letting it go ig- TORGOCH really “Democratic.” One of the more nores that every such ostensibly ob- 1. The red-bellied lake trout 2. A Turkish dish consisting of boiled Remember – November 14 notable efforts came from Senator jective or passing reference to the party rice, mutton or fish and spices Joseph McCarthy in the late 1940’s is in fact a criticism, a contemptuous 3. A friend; comrade In the 1920s, Westfield was chosen as a site for the Veterans Day. We encourage you to take part in local and early 50’s. In the 1990’s, then- putdown. You cannot have or promote 4. To desert a cause state’s National Guard Armory. The evaluation back events. Remember those who fought in previous Congressman Newt Gingrich began, civil discussion between two people, RURIGENOUS then was that Westfielders would take care of our wars or are currently deployed, especially those who on the advice of Republican strategist let alone two groups, when one side 1. Responding slowly to an external and “Words That Work” author takes it upon itself to change the very stimulus troopers. We have a chance on November 14 to gave the ultimate sacrifice. [Frank] Luntz, to promote the substi- name of the other into a dismissive 2. Devotion to the greedy pursuit of demonstrate just how true that judgment was more We also chose November because of Thanksgiv- tution of “Democrat” for “Demo- insult before the discussion begins. riches than 80 years ago. Join the parade and celebration in ing. What better time to appreciate all the good cratic” in all references to the opposi- 3. Born in the country Tom Matro 4. Relating to pigs; swine Westfield welcoming back our 2,800 National Guard things we have to be thankful for. Number 1 on our tion party. Luntz had used focus group Westfield INTERNECINE troops from war overseas. list is our soldiers are safely home! 1. Of an alien or foreign nature Our troopers sacrificed a year from their families Line the streets of Westfield, fly your American Mayor’s Record Is One of Promises 2. An enzyme that assists a bee in making honey and placed themselves in ex- flags, wave your homemade 3. An illustration for a book treme peril — to protect us signs, shout your cheers and Made But Promises Not Delivered 4. Deadly to both sides; great slaughter and our way of life; to provide welcome back our troops. The “Promises made, promises kept” was ated a system in which all finance com- the campaign slogan of candidate Andy mittee meetings are closed to the public? See more letters on page 5 hope for the desperate people parade begins at noon in Skibitsky when he ran for mayor of It was not that way in the past. The public in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their Westfield, starting at Memo- Westfield four years ago. He stated very was always allowed and invited to attend Letters to families sacrificed, too. This rial Park parking lot, crosses clearly that, if elected, he would review those meetings to see and hear first-hand every line of our municipal budget to how their tax dollars would be spent. November’s celebration is one West Broad Street to Marion ensure that each public dollar was spent Promises made, and kept? Not so, Mr. the Editor chance for all of us to let them Avenue, to first left onto First wisely under his administration. Great Mayor. Good campaign slogan, not your know we care, and we thank Street, turning right onto campaign slogan and worthwhile en- record. Residents Should Gain deavor for a candidate to run on. One last item, perhaps the most impor- them. Rahway Avenue and ends at What has been the outcome of that tant. As a candidate, Andy stated he was Info. on Candidates “When the mounted troop- the Armory, located at 500 promise? In fact, very little. As mayor, against using the town’s sale of assets ers and veterans had ranged up Rahway Avenue. Andy Skibitsky has not attended one ses- account (our savings account) to pay for And Their Views sion in four years of the finance commit- the operating budget. This, he said, was Thank you to Brunner’s Opticans for about the stand, Leader Bartow After the parade, everyone is tee that reviews and creates the municipal similar to Enron- type accounting. Prom- displaying our country’s Constitution in of the Westfield Band sounded the ‘Assembly,’ which invited to join at the Armory (1 p.m.) for an old- budget of the town ($40 million our tax ises made, what do you think happened? their window during the week of Septem- was answered in the same way from a bugler con- fashioned country carnival and reception. dollars). How can he now state that the As mayor, Andy has done exactly as he ber 17 to 23. It was a great treat to see and promises he made have been promises warned against. Yes, under his adminis- to read. An informed, active citizenry is cealed at a point behind the Methodist Church. The For those that wish to help, materially or other- kept? tration the town’s savings account is be- why our country is great. band then played the Star Spangled Banner and the wise, contact Nancy LaCorte, Family Readiness For years, the mayor and town council ing used to finance the operating budget As a co-sponsor of the Westfield Can- entire 10,000 joined in the swelling martial air, with Group Leader, 102nd Cavalry HHT, 500 Rahway worked on the town’s budget as a com- to the tune of over $2,000,000 to date. didate Forum, the League of Women mittee of the whole. I know this to be true, Enron accounting, Andy? Promises made, Voters, along with this newspaper, en- heads uncovered...” November 14, 1923, edition of Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090; (732) 991-1241 or as I served on the town council in what happened? courages everyone to take time to gain The Westfield Leader from goleader.com/archives. (732) 873-9708; e-mail [email protected] Westfield. Little wonder Andy Skibitsky will not information of the upcoming issues and ————————————————— ————————————————- The mayor and the entire town council accept former Westfied Judge Bill candidate views; there are many websites reviewed and did their part in putting Brennan’s challenge to a series of real to help you including this newspaper’s From the Family Readiness Group, NJ Army The Westfield Leader, May 25, 1921: “The troopers together the budget. debates. Promises made – get ready for own, goleader.com and www.lwvnj.org National Guard, 102nd Cavalry Squadron: can depend upon the people of Westfield to aid them Andy Skibitskty as a candidate may the excuses. (League of Women Voters – New Jersey) In June of 2008, 2,800 citizen soldiers in the NJ in every way in their efforts to secure the needed have promised a detailed oversight of the Yes, it is true that the mayor has a warm or Vote411.org. budget, but Andy Skibitsky as mayor did smile and a pleasant personality, but we We also encourage residents to attend Army National Guard left appropriations for Westfield not deliver at all while in office. Promises need more than that in a mayor during the forum on Monday, October 19, at 8 behind their communities, is the ideal location for the made, but not delivered. these difficult financial times. Leader- p.m., held in the council chambers of the jobs, neighbors, friends and armory.” In his 2006 letter to the taxpayers, ship, not salesmanship, is what I want. I municipal building. The forum will allow Andy wrote, “I understand that you de- hope you agree. the candidates to discuss their views on families as part of Operation For all the people in the serve transparency and accountability town issues. Both the council and may- from your elected officials...” Where is Tony LaPorta Enduring Iraqi Freedom in region, it’s not about a Westfield oral contests will be covered. If you are Iraq. This was the largest de- Westfield celebration; it’s the transparency today when he has cre- not able to attend, please consider sub- mitting your questions to The Leader at ployment of the NJ National about all of us showing that Asm. Green Turning to Panic Attacks [email protected]. Guard since WWII. This June, we care for the people of Most importantly, remember to vote all 2,800 soldiers returned our military – and particu- on Tuesday, November 3. Important elec- In Face of Challenge From Vastine tions of our state’s governor and the new home safely — Mission Ac- larly soldiers of our fami- In his Tuesday, September 22, Internet tion, something Jerry apparently has for- lieutenant governor position, State As- complished! lies, our neighbors and our blog entitled, “What Bo Still Don’t Know” gotten. And finally, that Bo is hiding sembly, our town council and mayor will We salute our soldiers and friends. These men and Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22) does being employed in an industry where he be determined. not disappoint as he continues to provide sells a products and services to the finan- their families for their ser- women will be parading the very best political entertainment of cial industry therefore he may “round Merry Wisler vice. We want to thank the people for their support that day. Can we top the attendance of 10,000 the week. His GOP opponent, Bo Vastine, aboutly” earn his living from Wall Street League of Women Voters before, during and after this deployment. The citi- strong reported in 1923? Are we still made of the has been anything but a passive, place- – apparently this is something akin to Westfield holding candidate, as he has been taking being a serial killer. zens have been asking for an opportunity to thank same stuff? Green on in what he considers to be his And speaking of the evils of Wall Street, our hometown heroes, and the 102nd wants to thank Quite frankly, we don’t think that many others personal turf, Plainfield. Issue-oriented which Jerry blames for destroying too Medicare Costs Will the people for taking care of things and looking out around the world care, or that they are of the campaigning is obviously not an activity many lives to count. What did this former that Green is comfortable with, as he county freeholder do with the slick half- Soar Without Reform for their families while they were gone. same beliefs. But to heck with them – let’s show franticly tosses an assortment of non- million-plus dollars he garnered from We must stop insurance companies Join us on November 14, 2009 for a parade ending that we care. sense against “the wall” hoping that some- selling his real estate holdings on St. from denying coverage or making it at the Armory for an old-fashioned get-together. We We urge you to contact Mrs. LaCorte. She needs thing will stick. Georges Avenue in Linden to the Union unaffordable just because of someone’s Green’s panic attacks are evidenced by County Improvement Authority? health or age. And we must ensure that chose November 14 because of its proximity to assistance. his accusing Vastine of hiding from the Are we to believe that he did not invest people in Medicare continue to get all the public that he spoke before the Rahway any of this money and is keeping the benefits they’ve earned, period. City Council – how does one hide some- profits from selling what were at one time Without health care reform, doctors in thing that was televised and is part of the the sites of his bar and liquor store in his Medicare will face a 21 percent cut in public record? That Vastine doesn’t want mattress? The voters in the 22nd District their fees. We need to make sure that the voters to know he lives in Scotch should be asking Assemblyman Green Medicare pays doctors fairly so seniors Plains – last we checked that town was what he doesn’t want voters to know. can keep the doctor of their choice. None of us alone has the power to also part of the 22nd District, adjacent to Patricia Quattrocchi Plainfield and deserving of representa- tackle these issues, but as one of 40 mil- Garwood GOP lion AARP members, I know our voices will be heard. Health care reform is worth Fanwood Republicans Out of Touch fighting for. Lillie Hudson, AARP With Issues and Voter Concerns Ewing Township The four candidates for Fanwood Bor- increase in expenses, as stated by the ough Council both had fundraisers last Fanwood Republican candidates, but Note to Candidates week, and news coverage of the respec- rather the decline in revenue-generating tive events demonstrated the significant resources. And the Voting Public differences between the two parties and The Republican candidates, had they The Westfield Leader and The Scotch how the Fanwood Republican candidates taken the time to attend the public budget Plains-Fanwood Times invite all candi- are significantly out of touch with meetings, might realize that Fanwood’s dates to meet with our editors for a video Fanwood issues and voter concerns. expenses rose less than one-half of 1 interview to be webcast on goleader.com. Under the leadership of council mem- percent over last year’s budget. Also, Many have done so, and the public is bers Donna Dolce and David Valian, the since all the “line items” that they will encouraged to view the interviews. Can- council has done a comparative analysis review and cut if elected are public knowl- didates are also encouraged to submit of the borough budget “line by line.” In edge, why will they not share what they letters to the editor each week on their addition, under the leadership of Council would cut now? Because, I venture to views; to provide updated photos and President Dolce, a bi-partisan task group guess, they do not know and have not bios for the website and the newspaper. of Fanwood citizens examined the budget reviewed the budget. Please submit by email to further and generated a comprehensive The Mayor Mahr team continues to be [email protected]. report that assisted the council in finaliz- focused on ensuring that Fanwood resi- The public is invited to submit their ing the 2009 budget and has implications dents receive the programs and services comments and participate in the election for additional reductions in the years they expect at a price they can afford. poll. Please see www.goleader.com/ ahead. A copy of this report is available Fanwood deserves the proven leadership 09election. on the borough’s website at that Donna Dolce and David Valian have The Annual Candidate Forums spon- www.visitfanwood.com. provided our community, and they should sored by the League of Women Voters Furthermore, for the past two years, get your vote! and the newspaper will be held in Westfield, Scotch Plains and Fanwood at there has been a general consensus that Jack E. Molenaar the issues affecting Fanwood are not the the respective municipal buildings. Send Chair, Fanwood Dem Campaign in now your questions to be asked of the Your State Legislators candidates to [email protected]. What Is Taking Union County The Westfield Candidates Forum will ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, be held on the evening of Monday, Octo- Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. ber 19. The Scotch Plains Candidates 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. So Long To Replace Cranford Bridge? Forum will be held on Thursday evening, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Newspaper reports indicate the $2-mil- later and ahead of schedule! October 22. The Fanwood event is cur- (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. lion construction project on the Spring- Erecting a 102-story city building ver- rently being scheduled. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) field Avenue bridge in Cranford is ex- sus repairing a “routine” township bridge, Be informed and remember to vote. 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail pected to take anywhere from 12 to 16 what a laugh! It will be interesting to see Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] months to complete. No surprise there, as how long it takes to complete the South The annual pre-election edition of the (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] the project is being spearheaded by the First Street bridge in Elizabeth. Pardon newspaper will be Thursday, October 29. Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] Union County engineering department. me while I take time out for a belly- 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] That calls to mind some interesting facts bustin’, rafter-rockin’ guffaw! Modern- Daily News items Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] about the Empire State Building in New day government at work. You’ve come a (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] York City: Excavation began in January long way, baby! are now posted on 7th Congressional District 1930. Construction began in March 1930 Joseph Doherty goleader.com Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 and was completed one year and 45 days Elizabeth A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2009 Page 5 Success of Jumble Store Critical To JLEP In Training Workers On September 12, the Junior League of attend the Association of Junior League Elizabeth-Plainfield (the “JLEP”) re- International Inc.’s Organizational De- opened the Jumble Store, a thrift shop velopment Institute, a two-day training located at 110 Walnut Avenue in Cranford, program designed to provide instruction after the traditional summer hiatus. The on effective methods of working within opening represented the start of the 76th and operating a not-for-profit organiza- year of operation for the Jumble Store, tion. making it one of the oldest continuously The success of the Jumble Store is run businesses in Union County. Net pro- critical to the ability of the JLEP to con- ceeds from the store help fund all of the tinue working in and training volunteers Junior League’s community outreach for the community. Last year, due in large projects and volunteer training programs. part to the wonderful donations the JLEP This year, the Junior League is de- received from the community, the Jumble lighted to begin its partnership with Store earned the JLEP profits well in HomeFirst, formerly known as the Inter- excess of what had been projected. Please faith Council for the Homeless. The JLEP help the JLEP have another successful is working with HomeFirst to develop a year by dropping off any new or gently nutrition education program for the cli- used clothing items at the store during ents of HomeFirst. In addition, the JLEP normal business hours, Tuesday through Courtesy of Bob Geyer will continue to operate its very success- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and PREZYDENT...Beata Woj of Westfield, background left, gets a glimpse as the TROLLEY GENEALOGY...The Plaza in Westfield is shown in 1934, prior to ful wholly-owned project, “The Career Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or call President of Poland, Lech Kaczynski, left, talks to Alex Storozynski, president of becoming the Jolly Trolley in the 1960s. Last month, the watering hole was Closet,” where JLEP members work with (908) 709-1177 and leave a message to Kosciuszko Foundation during his visit on September 24 to the Polish and Slavic renamed The Office. different social service agencies to pro- arrange for a pick up. Federal Credit Union in Brooklyn. vide professional clothing and accesso- The JLEP invites the community to ries to lower income women graduating visit our website at www.jlepnj.org. Bartered Legal Fees in Malpractice Letters to the Editor from job training programs. Susan Buchner, President The JLEP will also be sending six Jr. League of Elizabeth-Plainfield Case Should Be Taxable Income members to Brooklyn in November to A simple change to I.R.S. tax code invests 200 hours at $450 per hour in ser- Office Bar & Grill Provides New SEE DAILY NEWS RELEASES AND interpretation will significantly reduce vices. We lose the case, and he waives the the trade in frivolous lawsuits. Any good $90,000 in legal fees, we accrued. I should CANDIDATE INFORMATION AT tort reform will be somewhat uncomfort- be taxed on the bartered $90,000 worth of Local Landmark for Westfield able for both sides of the aisle, but the services. If I receive/barter $90,000 worth In light of the recent article that ap- ing the annual Fall Motorcycle Classic GOLEADER.COM proposal outlined below will align diver- of product or services from any other sector, peared in The Westfield Leader concern- again this year, with all proceeds going to gent interests and allow for easier passage I owe tax on that income; bartered legal fees ing the name change of The Jolly Trolley, the Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund. Westfield GOP Campaign, Loughlin for Council of your health care reform package. should not be any different. This proposal is I would like to elaborate upon the infor- Great things are happening at The Of- Waived legal fees provided by an attor- win-win-win. It will drive additional rev- mation it presented to the readership of fice in Westfield already, from the soon- Plan for Downtown Westfield ney have not been considered as taxable enue to the treasury. It is not a new tax, just this publication. to-be-completed installation of a new bar income for the plaintiff, even though the an alteration in tax interpretation. It will Since 1966, The Jolly Trolley has un- and interior seating, to new menus, to an As a candidate for Westfield’s Fourth through special events such as the Down- plaintiff barters his case (as if it were a reduce the filing of frivolous litigation, it dergone several corporate ownership upcoming Home Brewers’ Contest; all Ward Town Councilman [Keith town Westfield 5K Pizza Run, jazz nights, product) with the attorney. Damages won will reduce malpractice and liability insur- changes, and in each change, The Jolly exciting changes we are looking forward Loughlin], each week I speak with nu- restaurant week and annual street fairs. in a lawsuit are not taxable. I presume this ance, it will reduce the practice of defensive Trolley has been recognized and appreci- to sharing with everyone in Westfield. merous residents as I walk door to door in I will ensure that the town council takes is to assist in making the plaintiff whole. medicine, and no constituents are targeted ated for the fact that it was a local land- In short, the spirit of The Jolly Trolley our neighborhoods. I am familiar with the action to encourage more shoppers and But in the event the case is lost, the as future claims have not occurred. mark and a Westfield institution. Today, lives on in the establishment’s new incar- issues that are important to our Fourth diners to frequent our downtown. For bartered legal fees, which are almost uni- Ward residents. One issue that often arises example, I will propose an anti-loitering Tom Kelly The Jolly Trolley is part of CB Holding nation, and all of us in The Office family versally waived, should be considered as Forked River Corp., and while The Trolley’s name may are eager to follow in The Trolley’s foot- is a concern that we maintain a vibrant ordinance for our downtown to address taxable income. For instance, I sue Dr. have changed, the reverence for this be- steps, providing a new local landmark for downtown. As your councilman, I will be the situation that exists near Starbucks. I Jones for missing a diagnosis, and I was loved bar has not. Not only that, but the the people of Westfield that unifies the committed to making our central busi- support expanding the “free 10 minutes allegedly harmed. My attorney takes the people and the passion that made the Jolly sentiment of the past with the excitement ness district more attractive for our resi- of parking” option to our pay stations, as case on contingency. If we win my case, Trolley such a hallowed part of the of the future. dents, business owners and shoppers. presently available on our parking meters, he takes a percentage of the winnings Election Day Westfield community are still there and As a member of the downtown busi- to enable shoppers to run a quick errand. along with other negotiated fees. If we Samuel Borgese, President ness community, I have first-hand knowl- Further, I will pursue increased free park- Tuesday, Nov. 3 will continue carrying on the traditions The Office Bar & Grill lose the case, he waives the fees. and practices of this neighborhood uni- edge of the issues we face in our down- ing during the holiday seasons. If I win, damages are not taxable. He fier. town. Westfield must continue to pursue In the coming weeks, I will continue Also a neighborhood business, The a healthy balance of locally-owned busi- to walk in our neighborhoods to meet our Office Beer Bar and Grill is uniquely a nesses alongside the national chains in residents and earn your support. As al- New Jersey pub, and we are proud to have order to keep our thriving downtown prof- ways, if you have any questions, would the Jolly Trolley as both its originator and itable and to reduce vacancies. I support like more information, or would like to the newest member of the Office Bar and the efforts of the Downtown Westfield show your support by wearing our or- Grill group. Taking a cue from its prede- Corporation and the Chamber of Com- ange t-shirt, please visit cessor, The Office strives to become in- merce to bring more visitors to our town keithloughlin.com. volved in the communities in which it operates, and Westfield is certainly no exception. 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PUBLICATION ‘The War Man’ Biographer To Address SAR Tomorrow WESTFIELD – The West Fields eled to the battlefields of the Revo- Chapter of the Sons of the American lution and other historic sites to fol- Revolution will meet at 8 p.m. tomor- low the footsteps of Corporal Allison. row, Friday, October 2, in the Westfield These onsite experiences, combined Municipal Building Community with the discovery of original docu- Room, located at 425 East Broad Street. ments and oral accounts passed down Guest speaker for the meeting will in the family through many genera- be Robert Mayers, author of “The tions, provides a detailed account of War Man,” the true story of a citizen- the life of a private soldier during the soldier who fought from Quebec to American Revolution. Yorktown. Mr. Mayers’ recently re- An active member of 10 historical leased book is a biography of Corpo- societies in the areas of the country ral John Allison, a soldier in the where this history took place, Mr. Continental Army who served for Mayers is a frequent speaker and con- the entire eight years of the Ameri- tributor to society publications. A can Revolution. previous work on his family’s history Corporal Allison was in New Jer- spans 600 years and was accepted by Miss Laura Beth Mortkowitz and Oliver Joszt sey many times during the war, in- local and global reference library Miss Kristen N. Pollock and Dr. Joshua S. Gordon cluding the hard winter of 1779- collections in the United States and 1780 at Jockey Hollow, Morristown. England. In 2003, his narrative “The While researching his family his- Voyage of the Marion,” an account of tory, Mr. Mayers first learned that immigration to America in the 1830s, Miss Kristen Pollock Miss Laura B. Mortkowitz this soldier was his direct ancestor. was featured in Cheshire Magazine Over the years, the author has trav- in the United Kingdom. Copies of the speaker’s book will To Marry Oliver Joszt SPJWC Clothing Drive be available for sale. The meeting is To Wed Dr. Joshua Gordon open to the public. Light refresh- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mortkowitz To Be Held Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Pollock of from Loyola College that year. She is in Journalism and English. Mr. Joszt ments will be served. employed as a program analyst with of Scotch Plains have announced the graduated magna cum laude with a SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Westfield have announced the engage- engagement of their daughter, Miss Plains Junior Woman’s Club (SPJWC) ment of their daughter, Miss Kristen the United States Department of La- Bachelor of Arts degree in English Garwood Seniors bor, Bureau of Labor Statistics in Laura Beth Mortkowitz, to Oliver and Political Science with a minor in will hold a clothing drive tomorrow, Nicole Pollock, to Dr. Joshua Simon Joszt. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Friday, October 2, from noon to 5 To Gather Today Gordon. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Washington, D.C. Pre-Law. The future bridegroom earned his Bogdan Joszt of Roselle. The future bridegroom presently is p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club, GARWOOD – The Garwood Se- Mark Gordon of Pikesville, Md. Miss Both Miss Mortkowitz and Mr. located at Jerusalem Road and nior Citizens Club will meet today, Pollock is the granddaughter of the Bachelor of Science degree in 1996 attending Seton Hall School of Law and then his Doctorate of Optometry Joszt are 2005 graduates of Union in Newark, while the bride-to-be is Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Thursday, October 1, at noon at the late Samuel and Josephine Matino of Catholic Regional High School in Anyone who donates will receive a Garwood Firehouse located on South Westfield and the late William and in 1999 from the Pennsylvania Col- enrolled in New York University’s lege of Optometry. Dr. Gordon cur- Scotch Plains. They also both gradu- graduate school for journalism. voucher for one free game of minia- Avenue. Committee chairpersons will Mildred Pollock of Fanwood. ated from Rider University in ture golf at the Scotch Hills Mini Golf be called on for their reports. A 2002 graduate of Westfield Se- rently practices optometry in the Bal- The couple became engaged while timore area, where he is a partner in Lawrenceville in May. Miss on a trip to Paris in May of this year. Course on Jerusalem Road in Scotch The Nominating Committee has nior High School, the bride-to-be Mortkowitz graduated magna cum Plains. Items accepted for donation advised of the nominees for office for earned a Bachelor of Science degree the Barenburg Eye Associates prac- They are planning a July 2011 wed- tice. laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree ding. include men’s, women’s and the 2009-2010 club years. They are: in Mathematics in 2006 from Loyola children’s wearable and usable cloth- President, Harry McKasson; Vice College in Maryland. Miss Pollock Both Dr. Gordon and Miss Pollock ing, shoes, belts, handbags, linens, President, Fred Unnold; Treasurer, also was awarded her Secondary Edu- reside in Baltimore, Md. They are stuffed animals and hard toys. Items Dolores and Ed Cielinski; Recording cation Certification in Mathematics planning a Fall 2010 wedding. need to be in tied plastic bags. Due to Secretary, Rita Unnold, and Corre- lack of storage, individuals are asked sponding Secretary, Lorraine Huzar. not to drop off items early. Birthdays celebrated during Octo- Miller-Cory to Spotlight The non-profit SPJWC conducts ber include: Bill Bennett, Barbara efforts and events that benefit charities Brodie, Grace Chargois, Pat DePaola, in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood area. Anne Mossuto, Stefan Motyczka and Medicine Pouches Sunday The club meets at the Scotch Hills John Soney. The club reminds WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory Admission to the museum is $2.50 Country Club every third Wednesday Garwood senior citizens that the House Museum, located at 614 Moun- for adults, $1 for students and free for from September to June. Anyone in- firehouse is open every Thursday for tain Avenue in Westfield, will present children under age 4. Upcoming pro- terested in joining the group can at- such activities as card playing and a program this Sunday, October 4, grams at the museum include “Four tend a meeting or visit spjwc.com. games. from 2 to 4 p.m. entitled “Native Centuries in a Weekend” on Saturday American Medicine Pouches.” and Sunday, October 17 and 18; “Hal- Experts Bank on Community Institutions Janet Murphy will explain the sig- loween Hocus Pocus” on Sunday, nificance of medicine pouches and October 25; “Visiting Westfield in For Small to Mid-Sized Businesses special items that the pouch wearer Colonial Times” on Sunday, Novem- might put inside. Children will be ber 1; “Colloquialisms – Expressions AREA – Big commercial banking the bank calls its Small Business able to make pouches out of leather, from the Past” on Sunday, November institutions are a must for big busi- Capital Group to address the specific decorate them with beads and a sym- 8, and “Sweet Things – 18th Century ness. According to most veterans of needs of its commercial customers. bol from one of the Lenape Indian Candy” on Sunday, November 15. RIBBON CAMPAIGN…With the close of September, Izzi, left, and Sophie the banking industry, when a corpo- Wayner of Westfield start cutting off teal ribbons following the month’s “Turn the “We’re dedicated to helping local clans, and choose shells or “magic For more information or to schedule Towns Teal” campaign to raise ovarian cancer awareness. The Turn the Towns ration has multiple out-of-state funds, businesses stay healthy and maintain stones” for inside. Ms. Murphy also a school or scout tour, call the museum Teal and Kaleidoscope of Hope organizations thanked all who participated and asset-based inventory and needs in- profitability,” said Mr. Hughes, “and will tell the creation story of each of office at (908) 232-1776 or e-mail encouraged women to get examinations. October is Breast Cancer Awareness ternational lines of credit, an interna- that goes beyond everyday banking the Lenape clans. [email protected]. The Month. For more information on ovarian cancer, visit kohnj.org. tional commercial institution is just services. We develop personal rela- Additionally, there will be tours given museum’s website is about the only banking partner they tionships with our customers, and Sunday of the restored, 1740 farm- millercoryhouse.org. can team up with. Although not al- everything we do on their behalf takes house. Members of the cooking com- ways gentle, these commercial gi- into consideration the welfare of the mittee will demonstrate the skills used Detective to Speak LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF ants are essential to keeping the community as a whole. That’s not the in 18th-century open-hearth cooking, wheels of big business in motion. way the international banking insti- using authentic recipes and seasonal At AARP Meeting Attorney However, small and mid-sized busi- tutions think. They’re just not built to foods. Taste samples will be offered to WESTFIELD – Westfield Area nesses do much better at community operate that way.” Each business cus- visitors. The gift shop, which carries Chapter 4137 of the American Asso- N.J. Divorce Mediator banks, according to the watchdogs of tomer at Unity Bank is assigned a Colonial toys, crafts, books and educa- ciation of Retired Persons (AARP) commercial banking. Relationship Manager, as well as a tional materials, also will be open. will meet on Monday, October 5, at 1 One such community bank that loan officer, according to Mr. Hughes. p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club, fits this description is Unity Bank. “It’s their job to help our customers Rosary Altar Society located at Jerusalem Road and Unity Bank is a mid-sized commu- anticipate their banking needs by pro- Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. nity institution with 16 branches. Its viding an outside perspective on how Sets Breakfast Sunday Detective Peter Campanelli, a po- Divorce & Mediation president, James Hughes, said Unity local trends and outside influences GARWOOD – The 65th Annual lice officer for 30 years from the is representative of a regional bank may affect their businesses,” he said. Communion Breakfast of St. Anne’s Union County Sheriff’s Office, will Estate Planning & Probate in that its services are focused on Unity Bank began as First Com- Rosary Altar Society of the Church of be the guest speaker. He will speak on helping area businesses grow and munity Bank in 1991 with two St. Anne in Garwood will be held for various aspects of senior safety as General Practice thrive. “As do many banks our size branches and 30 employees. It now all women of the parish after the 8 well as identity theft. throughout the country, we provide employs over 160 men and women in a.m. Mass on Sunday, October 4. The business meeting will follow a combination of critical business Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, Breakfast will take place at the the program. A social hour with cof- 201 South Avenue E. services and small business loans,” Union and Warren counties in New Knights of Columbus Hall in fee, tea and cake will wrap up the said Mr. Hughes. “Of course, we Jersey and Northampton County in Garwood. afternoon. Skeets Kuzmuk, first vice Westfield strive to do it better than most.” Pennsylvania. For more information The Reverend Warren Hall, presi- president of the chapter, will collect Founded in 1991, Unity Bank has about Unity Bank, call Rosemary dent of Hudson Catholic Regional non-perishable food items for the 654-8885 been designated a Preferred Lender Fellner at (800) 618-BANK(2265) or High School in Jersey City and a Westfield Area food pantry housed at by the Small Business Administra- visit unitybank.com. weekend assistant at St. Anne’s the Holy Trinity Interparochial School tion, based on its lending track record. Paid Bulletin Board Church, will be the guest speaker. in Westfield. He also will collect small Eve. & Sat. 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For more information, Schools” at the First Wednesday Lun- lived in Westfield since 1984 and has a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of family call (908) 322-8047. cheon of the Westfield Historical three children who graduated from activities will be featured. Society. The luncheon will take place Westfield High School. Participants will have an opportunity Labyrinth Walk Is Set at noon on October 7 at the Echo Lake Active in multiple community or- to build a scarecrow, with all supplies to Country Club, located at 515 Spring- ganizations, including the Westfield be provided. Clothes, straw, frame and Sunday at Area Church field Avenue in Westfield. Historical Society, he is past presi- face will be available. Construction will CRANFORD – The First Presby- The former superintendent will offer dent of the Rotary Club of Westfield take place on the grass in front of the terian Church will sponsor a series of a brief history of the Westfield Public and the Westfield Optimists Club church. Artistic advisors will be on open labyrinth walks, with the next Schools, from the opening of the first and a member of the Westfield Area hand to help scarecrow builders get one scheduled for Sunday, October 4. log cabin school around 1750, at the “Y” board and the Westfield Foun- underway, and some completed scare- All walks will be held in the church’s site of Mountain Avenue and East Broad dation. BREAKFAST PLANS…Rose Russo, Carmen Imgrund, Theresa Albright and crows also will be available. Bates Hall, located at 11 Springfield Street, through the opening of the cur- All those wishing to attend the lun- the Reverend Alex Pinto, pictured left to right, review plans for the Holy Trinity/ Various games for children will be Avenue in Cranford. rent Westfield High School in 1952. cheon are asked to make a reservation St. Helen’s Rosary Society Communion Breakfast, to be held at 10 a.m. on featured as well, along with face paint- Participants are invited to walk the His presentation will include pictures by calling (908) 233-2930 by noon on Sunday, October 11, at The Westwood in Garwood. It will follow the 9 a.m. Mass ing and pumpkin painting. Attendees labyrinth any time between 1 and 4 and documents from this period, as Monday, October 5. The cost of the at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Allan Wright, author are invited to bring their cameras. p.m., but are asked to begin their walk of “Jesus in the House” and “Silent Witnesses in the Gospels,” will be the guest by 3:30 p.m. Subsequent walks will well as a history of some of the contro- luncheon is $18, including gratuity. speaker. Tickets are $25. For information, call Beverly Caldora at (908) 947-8070. Participants will have an opportunity versies the board of education faced in All are welcome. to shop for crafts. There also will be an be held the first Sunday of every those early years. assortment of brand new gift items and month, unless otherwise specified. During his 40-year career in edu- gift baskets – nothing over $10. Addi- All are welcome. cation, the now-retired former super- Whistling Room to Debut tionally, there will be a bake sale, a 50/ The 11-ringed pattern, painted on intendent served as an elementary 50 raffle and lunch offerings such as hot canvas, is modeled after the 13th-cen- school teacher, educational researcher dogs and condiments to be put on them. tury labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in and school administrator. In 1984 he Tomorrow at Area Church The Family Fun Fest will take France. For more details on the laby- came to the Westfield Public Schools CRANFORD – The Trinity Episco- Coffee also will be available for pur- place rain or shine. All Saints’ Church rinth program or future walks, call the pal Church is working with Strike chase. The Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 559 Park Avenue in church at (908) 276-8440. Rev. Porter to Observe Line Media to present The Whistling is located at North and Forest Av- Room: Cabaret For A Cause. This enues in Cranford. 43rd Year of Ministry monthly coffeehouse series will be SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rever- held the first Friday of every month FCC Open House Set end Kelmo C. Porter, pastor of St. starting tomorrow, October 2, at 7:30 For Sunday Morning John’s Baptist Church, will cel- p.m. in the church’s Witherington Hall. ebrate 43 years of ministry this Sun- Peter Tol The Whistling Room will incorpo- WESTFIELD – The First Con- day, October 4. His brother, the rate featured musical acts of various gregational Church invites visitors Reverend Nathaniel Porter, pastor Area Clock Collector genres and a spoken word open mic and prospective members to an open of the Memorial Church of God in segment. The first cause affiliated house event this Sunday, October 4, Christ of Haverford, Pa., will be the To Give Talk on ‘Time’ with the event will be Relay For Life®, at 10 a.m. All individuals and fami- guest speaker at the 10 a.m. wor- to which part of the evening’s pro- lies who are seeking a new faith WESTFIELD – Veteran clock col- community are welcome to attend. ship service. lector Peter Tol of Mendham will ceeds will be donated. Members of the public are invited Relay For Life® is the American Visitors will have an opportunity discuss the concept of time on to experience a traditional Congre- to attend. St. John’s Baptist Church is Wednesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. at Cancer Society’s signature event that located at 2387 Morse Avenue in brings more than 3.5 million people gational worship, led by the Rever- the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- end Mark Boyea, senior minister. Scotch Plains. For more information, cated at 550 East Broad Street. from 4,900 communities across the call the church at (908) 232-6972. country together each year to cel- Church school and childcare for A collector of clocks since the children of all ages are provided 1960s, Mr. Tol will discuss the con- ebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones during the service. Infant care is J. Silvio Mascolo Earns cept of time, how it is measured, how available in the crib room. it was measured in the past, and why lost and continue the fight against TEAM EFFORT...The Guys and Dolls Bike Team, pictured from left to right, this disease. For more information on A coffee hour will be held in the Forty Under 40 Award and when the accurate measurement church’s Patton Auditorium directly include Nancy, Scott and Georgia Gleason, Joe Aronds, Geneva Gleason, Diane WESTFIELD – Westfield resident of time became important. the charity, visit relayforlife.org. and Gerry Bedrin, Mitch Slater and Leslie Dickstein. Not pictured are Mike Each event will be hosted by and after the service. Representatives O’Donnell and David Hoffman. J. Silvio Mascolo accepted the Mr. Tol also has been trained in from the church’s various boards NJBIZ Top “Forty Under 40” award clock repair and restoration. In the feature a performance by Cranford singer-songwriter Shayfer James. Mr. will be available to provide infor- on September 10. The Forty Under 1970s, he began importing clocks mation about opportunities for ser- 40 awards program recognizes men from Europe, restoring them and sell- James incorporates folk, rock and Guys and Dolls Bike Team theatrical pop into a musical genre of vice, education and fellowship. and women working in New Jersey ing them to the general public. Most The First Congregational Church who have been making headlines in of the clocks came from England. his own. Each monthly program also will feature special musical guests is a member of the United Church of Ride In Bid to Cure MS their field and who share a commit- As part of his talk, the collector will Christ. The church’s membership is ment to business growth, profes- demonstrate how a mechanical clock from the Cranford area. For more information on Mr. James, access comprised of a mix of denomina- AREA – Since 1998, the ever- West Side Highway with 5,000 sional excellence and the commu- works, and he also will share his pho- tional backgrounds, including Roman growing Guys and Dolls Bike Team other bikes and no cars this Sun- nity. The honorees are selected by tograph collection of antique clocks. shayferjames.com. The spoken word open mic aspect Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Epis- has pedaled around Manhattan sup- day, October 4. Contributions will an independent panel of judges. This program is open to Westfield copal, Lutheran and Quaker. porting the fight against multiple help surpass last year’s $6,300 Mr. Mascolo co-founded the law Memorial Library and MURAL of each evening will take place be- tween musical acts. Poets, actors, Located at 125 Elmer Street in sclerosis. RE/MAX Realtor Scott raised, on the way to the team’s firm of Rebenack, Aronow & Mascolo, cardholders. The library is located at Westfield, the church is accessible Gleason and family have recruited $10,000 goal. located in New Brunswick, in January 550 East Broad Street. To register, comedians and other interested per- sons may sign up at 7 p.m. the night of by a wheelchair ramp. Infrared lis- Westfielders and others to join in, To contribute or join, visit of 2007. He concentrates his practice visit wmlnj.org and click on Online tening devices are available for the having a blast and fundraising for GuysAndDolls.INFO. Any ques- in personal injury law and civil litiga- Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, each event. Slots will be limited, so participants should get there early. hearing impaired. For further infor- the cure. Guys and Dolls welcomes tions may be directed to captain tion. Mr. Mascolo is certified by the extension no. 4140. mation, call the church office at all cyclists interested in the thrill of Scott Gleason at (908) 698-2630. New Jersey Supreme Court as a civil For more information on library Performers also can sign up in ad- vance at strikelinemedia.com. Musi- (908) 233-2494 or visit riding up the FDR, across the Paid Bulletin Board, trial attorney. He can be reached at programs, call (908) 789-4090, visit fccofwestfield.org. Harlem River Drive and down the goleader.com/express [email protected] or (732) wmlnj.org and sign up for the monthly cal acts interested in performing at a 247-3600. e-newsletter “Library Loop” or stop future event can submit to the site as Paid Bulletin Board by the library for a copy of its quar- well. Admission for all attendees (in- goleader.com/express terly newsletter “Take Note.” cluding open mic participants) is $5. Here’s the Scoop! BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS! WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS OF ALL AGES

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Additional terms and conditions may apply. ©2009 Petro. P_09376 Page 8 Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cummings McCracken, 82, Executive; Vincent E. McGowan, 95, Volunteer; Was Former Westfield Councilman – Obituaries – Was General Attorney For Railroads Cummings Chesney McCracken, Stuart Chesney McCracken and his Robert J. Hinke, 73, Wrote Songs; Vincent E. McGowan, 95, of Alfred and Gerard, and a grandson, also known as Chesney or Ches, 82, wife, Lee, of Charlotte, N.C. and Middletown Township passed away Joseph Miller. of Savannah, Ga., husband of the late Douglas Morss McCracken and his Was Longtime Ice Cream Vendor on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at Surviving are three daughters and Sally Morss McCracken, died on wife, Elizabeth, of Marietta, Ga.; nine the Meridian Nursing and Rehabili- their husbands, Mary M. and Daniel Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at grandchildren, Ian H. McCracken, Robert J. Hinke, 73, of North Wild- Tuesday, September 29, at the Cape tation Center in Shrewsbury. Latore of Middletown, Rita A. and The Oaks at The Marshes of Skidaway Christian H. McCracken, Megan L. wood went to be with the Lord on May County Veterans’ Cemetery in Born in New York City, Vincent Clyde Miller of Grove City, Ohio Island, Savannah, under the care of McCracken, Matthew T. Connery, Thursday, September 24. Middle Township. was a graduate of Fordham College and Theresa M. and Michael Lillis Hospice Savannah and The Oaks. Gregory S. Connery, William Bob was born and raised in Wild- October 1, 2009 and St. John’s Law School in New of Wilmington, N.C. Also surviving Born in Pittsfield, Mass., Chesney McCracken Connery, Christopher J. wood. After graduating from Wild- York. In 1957, he moved to Westfield are five grandchildren, Christine, was the son of the late Robert Wylie Connery, Caroline E. McCracken and wood High School and studying En- Edward De Maria, 38 and then to Shadow Lake Village in Daniel V., Matthew, Jessica and An- McCracken and Elizabeth Chesney Alexander Morss McCracken; one glish at Tampa University, he served Edward John De Maria, 38, died on Middletown Township in 1979. drew; five great-grandchildren, Jor- McCracken. He was a member of the sister, Elizabeth McCracken Ross and in the United States Air Force and Friday, September 25, in Chicago, Ill. Vincent had been general attorney dan, Andrew, Timothy, Jack and Skidaway Island Presbyterian her husband, Dr. Richard Starr Ross, was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Formerly of Scotch Plains, Eddie for the Jersey Central Railroad, Erie Natalie; his loving nieces and neph- Church. Chesney was a 1945 gradu- of Baltimore, Md.; one sister-in-law, He looked forward to selling ice graduated from Scotch Plains- Lackawanna Railroad and its succes- ews, and a dear sister-in-law, Eliza- ate of Phillips Academy in Andover, Margaret Morss Stokes and her hus- cream to children on the North Wild- Fanwood High School in 1989 and sor, Conrail, prior to his retirement in beth Murphy. Mass. and enrolled at Yale Univer- band, John, of Waitsfield, Vt.; 11 wood and Wildwood beaches every served in the United States military 1978. He helped organize the Na- A Mass of Resurrection was cel- sity, New Haven, Conn. Before join- nieces and nephews and 17 great- summer, and is likely the longest- from 2004 to 2007. tional Association of Railroad Trial ebrated yesterday, Wednesday, Sep- ing his Yale classmates, Chesney en- nieces and nephews. selling ice cream man, with 50 years An international hairstyling cham- Counsel. tember 30, at St. Catharine’s Church listed with the United States Marine A memorial service will be held at of yelling, “Get Your Fudgie Wudgie pion, he was a creative artist and a In the early 1970s, Vincent was a in Holmdel. Entombment followed at Corps, where he served as a United 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Here!” Bob also was a longtime art lover of music, family and friends. member of the Westfield Town Coun- St. Catharine’s Mausoleum in Spring States Marine during World War II. the Skidaway Island Presbyterian and antiques dealer. Eddie will be greatly missed. He was cil. After retirement he recorded for Lake. Chesney then returned to Yale, Church, conducted by the Associate Always a writer at heart, he liked to loved by many. the New Jersey Library for the Blind Arrangements were under the di- graduating in 1950. He continued his Pastor, Zach Sasser. Private interment write songs with the hope of one day Surviving are his parents, Alice and volunteered with hospice pro- rection of the John E. Day Funeral education with a master’s degree from will take place in the Skidaway Island to be published. Bob dedicated his and Richard De Maria; two brothers, grams and Holmdel Nursing Home. Home of Red Bank. Harvard Business School in Boston, Presbyterian Church Memorial Gar- life to Jesus and his children, and was Joseph and Richard; four beautiful Vincent also participated in SAGE at Donations in Vincent’s memory Mass., graduating in 1954. While at den. a wonderful friend to many. He will daughters, Alivia, Tessa, Bianca and Brookdale Community College. may be made to the Fair View First Harvard, Chesney was recalled by Remembrances may be made to be remembered for his humor, charm, Deja; his grandfather, Joseph He was a communicant of St. Aid Squad, 17 Kanes Lane, the Marines and served during the Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, generosity, kindness and love of Jesus. Zabresky; his aunts, Esther Caporale Catharine’s Roman Catholic Church Middletown, N.J. 07748. Korean War. Savannah, Ga. 31416 or to the In addition to his parents, Bob was and Roberta De Maria; his aunt and in Holmdel, where he was a lector Letters of condolence may be sent After graduating from Harvard Skidaway Island Presbyterian predeceased by his brothers, Richard uncle, Joan and Herbert Danick, and and choir member. to the family through the funeral home Business School, Chesney joined Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, Sa- and John Hinke; his sisters, Kathleen his niece and nephews, Lauren, Rich- Vincent was predeceased by his website: www.sidun.com. Morgan Guarantee Trust Company in vannah, Ga. 31411. Nordaby and Doris Shoffler, and his ard and Michael De Maria. wife, Marie F.; three brothers, Francis, October 1, 2009 New York City as a commercial lend- Arrangements are by Fox & Weeks daughters, Sherry Robinson and The family will receive friends to- ing officer specializing in Energy Funeral Directors of Savannah, Ga. Missy Hinke. morrow, Friday, October 2, from 2 to Constance Calderone, 77, Was Honored Lending, where he worked until 1982. October 1, 2009 Surviving are his daughter, Chris- 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. at the Memorial During this time, he married Sally tina (Hinke) Miskewitz, her husband, Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Member of Medical Society Auxiliary Elisabeth Morss on June 25, 1955 Frances Canfield, 81 Robert, and their impending child, of Fanwood. A memorial service will and raised four children in Westfield, Cranford, who were with him in his take place at 7 p.m. Constance “Connie” Calderone, 77, erend Philip J., S.J. Frances Daleen (Foley) Canfield, Surviving are a daughter, Lisa- N.J. 81, passed away on Thursday, last days; his stepson, Edward Lewis, In lieu of flowers, donations may be of Mountainside died on Sunday, While living in Westfield, Chesney and Edward’s daughter, Taylor; his made to New York City Relief, 295 September 27, at the Peggy Coloney Marie Calderone of Milwaukee, Wis.; September 24, at the home of her three sons, Dr. Joseph, Jr. and his contributed to the community in many daughter and son-in-law, Hope and grandsons, Ryan Hinke and Jeffrey Walnut Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07201, House in Scotch Plains. different ways. He coached the Astros and Teague Robinson; his sisters, www.nycr.org. For additional informa- Born on November 2, 1931 in New wife, Heidi, of Mountainside, Steven Paul Muzeni, in Westfield. and his wife, Marie, of Whately, Mass. Little League Baseball team for 14 Fran was born and raised in Margaret Bell and Janice Harron, and tion or to express condolences, please York City to Costanzo Croce and years, served as a town councilman his brother, William Hinke. visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Claire Capozzi Croce, she grew up in and David and his wife, Rosemary, of Seymour, Conn. and moved to Basking Ridge; five grandchildren and held various positions within the Westfield in 1956. She was employed A graveside service was held on October 1, 2009 Hackensack. She attended Cazenovia First Congregational Church of College and graduated in 1951 as and three great-grandsons. by Woolworth’s in Westfield, A Mass of Christian Burial will be Westfield. In addition, he served as Korvette’s in Watchung, Allstate in valedictorian. treasurer of the United Church of Mary E. Bash, 22, Beloved Daughter; Constance married Joseph Philip offered at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Fri- Murray Hill and Quick Chek in day, October 2, at the Our Lady of Christ. In 1982, he and Sally moved Fanwood. Calderone on August 27, 1955. They to Boston, Mass., where Chesney Was Nursing Student at Shenandoah lived in Linden for 14 years before Lourdes Church in Mountainside, Along with her late husband, after the 8 a.m. funeral from the continued his banking career as a George, who predeceased her in 1986, moving to Mountainside. She resided Mary E. Bash, 22, of Westfield Jennifer Bash and Judith Babula. Mary in Mountainside for 36 years. Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu- senior financial officer with The First she was involved with the Drum and also will be deeply missed by her National Bank of Boston. passed away on Thursday, Septem- She worked in New York City at the neral Home, 582 Springfield Avenue Bugle Corp. at the Westfield ber 24. many aunts and uncles and her numer- in Westfield. Interment will follow at Mr. McCracken retired in 1991 and Community Center. Climax Molybdenum Co., later be- A lifelong resident of Westfield, ous cousins, relatives and friends. coming an office manager and a cer- St. Nicholas Cemetery in Lodi. Visi- moved to The Landings on Skidaway Fran also was predeceased by her A Mass of Christian Burial was Island, Savannah, Ga., with Sally. Mary attended Tamaques Elementary tified audiologist at her husband’s tation will be today, Thursday, Octo- sister, Mary Chiodo. and Holy Trinity Interparochial celebrated on Monday, September 28, ber 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the While there, Chesney was an active Surviving are her four children and medical practice in Elizabeth. schools and graduated in 2005 from at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church Constance was a member and trea- funeral home. volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, their spouses, Hope and Paul Muzeni, in Westfield. Burial followed at an avid golfer and tennis player, and Mount Saint Mary Academy in surer of the Union County Medical In lieu of flowers, donations may be George and Mary Jane, Edward and Watchung. She was a student at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. made in her memory to the Center For also served as a tennis referee. Dur- Loretto and Christopher and Diane, Society Auxiliary for more than 45 Shenandoah University in Donations in Mary’s memory may years until the Union County Medi- Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, ing his golf career at The Landings, and six grandchildren. be made either to Helping Hands and Chesney achieved two “hole in ones” Westchester, Va., working on her clini- cal Society Alliance was disbanded Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 and/or to Arrangements were by the Gray cal studies toward her Bachelor of Hearts of St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Tomorrow’s Present/House of Peace, in a single year. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street in 2008. In 1991, she was awarded the Science in Nursing degree. Rahway Avenue, Westfield, N.J. honor of Auxilian of the Year. P.O. Box 05656, 1702 W. Walnut Surviving are his four children, one in Westfield. 07090 or to Rawhide Rescue, 83 Rock daughter, Elisabeth McCracken Mary was the cherished youngest Constance also was a member of Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 53205. In lieu of flowers contributions may child of Jeffrey and Deborah Bash and Road East, Green Brook, N.J. 08812. October 1, 2009 Connery and her husband, Tom, of be made to the Westfield Volunteer the Elizabeth Garden Club for 28 the loving granddaughter of Alfred Arrangements were under the di- years, serving as treasurer for 25 years. Reading, Mass.; three sons, Robert Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Wylie McCracken, II of North Fischer and the late Dorothy Fischer She was a communicant of the Our Maguire Services Set Westfield, N.J. 07091. (April 2009). She was the beloved 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Brunswick, N.J. and Quebec, Canada, October 1, 2009 Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic sister of Katherine Bash, James Bash, October 1, 2009 Church in Mountainside. For This Saturday She was predeceased by her hus- SHERIFF’S SALE Funeral services will be held for Prayer to Prayer to SHERIFF’S SALE band, Dr. Joseph, Sr.; her brother, Margaret Ann Maguire (Hug) this SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004675 Carl, and her brother-in-law, the Rev- Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m. at The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004596 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION the First Lutheran Church, 1663 CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S SALE (Never known to fail) (Never known to fail) UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-44376-08 Main Street, West Barnstable, Oh most beautiful Flower of Oh most beautiful Flower of DOCKET NO. F-24561-08 Plaintiff: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004811 Plaintiff: INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. SERVICING LP SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Mass. Formerly of Scotch Plains, Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, VS. VS. CHANCERY DIVISION Mrs. Maguire died on August 23. Defendant: JOAN BRIEL F/K/A JOAN Defendant: RUI OLIVEIRA; DEOLINDA UNION COUNTY Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Splendor of Heaven, Blessed KERKEN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- OLIVEIRA DOCKET NO. F-514-07 A full obituary will appear in next Mother of the Son of God, Im- Mother of the Son of God, Im- TION Sale Date: 10/14/2009 Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL AS- Sale Date: 10/07/2009 Writ of Execution: 07/17/2009 SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOL- week’s edition. For further infor- maculate Virgin, assist me in my maculate Virgin, assist me in my Writ of Execution: 07/17/2009 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED mation, call (508) 362-3161. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public AS OF NOVEMBER !, 2004, FREMONT HOME necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- LOAN TRUST 2004-D me! Show me herein you are my me! Show me herein you are my vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- VS. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Defendant: HASSAN MOSELEY AND SHERIFF’S SALE mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SAMIRA MOSELEY, HIS WIFE; KAREN A. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% CARUSO; NAGI BOTROS; STATE OF NEW SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004908 God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at JERSEY; R&Y AIR CONDITIONING; ABC BAIL SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY I humbly beseech you from the I humbly beseech you from the of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. BONDS, INC. CHANCERY DIVISION the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Sale Date: 10/21/2009 UNION COUNTY bottom of my heart to succor me in bottom of my heart to succor me in The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Thirteen and 78/100*** Writ of Execution: 07/24/2009 DOCKET NO. F-21205-08 Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six $382,013.78. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Plaintiff: FCDB 8020 REO LLC this necessity. There are none who this necessity. There are none who and 93/100*** $270,896.93. Property to be sold is located in the Township to me directed I shall expose for sale by public VS. can withstand your power. Show can withstand your power. Show The property to be sold is located in the Town- of Scotch Plains, County of Union and Sate of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Defendant: ANTHONY MORMILE; IMPERIO ship of Scotch Plains, County of UNION and Sate New Jersey. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- MORMILE, HIS WIFE; ELIZABETH D. me herein you are my mother. Oh me herein you are my mother. Oh of New Jersey. Premises commonly known as: 2377 Lake TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on MORMILE; BELL ATLANTIC NJ INC., OVER- Commonly known as: 2322 North Avenue, Park Terrace, Scotch Plains, New Jersey WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of LOOK HOSPITAL Mary, conceived without sin, pray Mary, conceived without sin, pray Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. 070761442. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Sale Date: 10/21/2009 for us who have recourse to thee. for us who have recourse to thee. Tax Lot No. 4 in Block No. 8301. BEING KNOWN as LOT 3, BLOCK 3903, on of their bid available in cash or certified check at Writ of Execution: 08/20/2009 Dimention of Lot Approximately: .204 AC the official Tax Map of the TownShip of Scotch the conclusion of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Holy Mother, I place this cause in Holy Mother, I place this cause in Nearest Cross Street: Summit Avenue. Plains. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Beginning at a point in the southeasterly side Dimentions: 119.76 feet x 50.02 feet x 121.36 Seventy One Thousand Six Hundred Twenty vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- your hands (3x). your hands (3x). line of North Avenue, said point being in the feet x 50.00 feet Three and 08/100*** $471,623.08. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Holy Spirit, You who solve all Holy Spirit, You who solve all division line between lots number 20 and 21 in Nearest Cross Street: Harding Road. Property to be sold is located in: Township of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Block “B” as delineated on a certain map entitled Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of problems, light all roads so that I problems, light all roads so that I “Map of Graceland”, said map being filed in the other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Jersey said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Union County Register’s Office on September liens, insurance premiums or other advances Premises Commonly known as: 6 Happel of their bid available in cash or certified check at may attain my goal. You who gave may attain my goal. You who gave 22, 1891, as Map No. 119-A, said beginning made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Court, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 the conclusion of the sales. me the divine gift to forgive and me the divine gift to forgive and point being also distant northeasterly 890.00 feet parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Tax Lot #3, Block #6601 The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred measured along said side line of North Avenue, independent investigation to ascertain whether Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Road Sixty One Thousand One Hundred Five and 88/ forget all evil against me and that in forget all evil against me and that in from the point where the same is intersected by or not any outstanding interest remain of record Approximate Dimentions: 90 feet x 156 feet 100*** $361,105.88. the northeasterly side line of Summit Avenue, and/or have priority over the lien being fore- The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and Municipality: Borough of Garwood all instances in my life You are with all instances in my life You are with thence (1) North 79 degrees 50 minutes 30 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and Street Address: 434 3rd Avenue, Garwood, me. I want in this short prayer to me. I want in this short prayer to seconds East along said side. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the other municipal assessments. The amount due New Jersey 07027 Prior Liens /Encumbrances Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Tax Lot: 29 thank You as I confirm once again thank You as I confirm once again Taxes: $1,628.35 return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Tax Block: 104 First Mortgage Held by PNC Bank: $10,000.00 have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- Approximate dimentions: 50 feet x 150 feet that I never want to be separated that I never want to be separated Total as of August 10,2009: $11,628.35 the Mortgagor’s attorney. minium / Homeowner Association liens which Nearest cross street: Walnut Street from You in eternal glory. Thank from You in eternal glory. Thank Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Six Thousand Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty Eight may exist. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eighteen and 65/100*** Thousand Five Hundred Twenty and 66/100*** Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twenty Two Eight Hundred Thirty Seven and 30/100*** you for your mercy towards me you for your mercy towards me $306,918.65 together with lawful interest and $438,520.66 together with lawful interest and Thousand Eighty and 50/100*** $522,080.50 $404,837.30 together with lawful interest and costs. costs. together with lawful interest and costs. costs. and mine. Amen. and mine. Amen. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Say this prayer on three con- Say this prayer on three con- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the secutive days. Publish this prayer secutive days. Publish this prayer money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, after the favor is granted. after the favor is granted. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to A.P.H. M.G. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Gray Funeral Homes tisement. tisement. tisement. tisement. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: Since 1897 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC PLUESE, BECKER & SALTZMAN, LLC 7 CENTURY DRIVE 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD WOODLAND FALLS CORPORATE PARK 20000 HORIZON WAY SUITE 201 SUITE 100 220 LAKE DRIVE EAST, SUITE 301 SUITE 900 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08002 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054-4318 (973) 538-4700 (856) 813-5500 (856) 482-1400 (856) 813-1700 4 T - 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 4 T - 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 4 T - 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 & 10/1/09 Fee: $197.88 & 10/8/09 Fee: $199.92 & 10/15/09 Fee: $187.68 & 10/15/09 Fee: $157.08

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IZZO partnership component of the CSDA CSDA Program Manager, Cranford Public School District led the New Jersey School Boards CRANFORD – Learning to read Association to recognize it in 2007 as comes easily to some and not so eas- an exemplary practice in special edu- ily to others. For an even smaller cation (njsba.org/specialeducation/ group of children, learning to read is Exemplary-Program- a downright struggle. descriptions.pdf, p. 15). Various factors, including neuro- It’s a two-way street since employ- logically-based learning disabilities, ers as much as educators understand can impair a person’s ability to pro- that everyone benefits when employ- cess sounds of letters into words. It is ees come to the workplace with the PTC REPRESENTED…Attending a recent meeting of the Westfield Parent for these students that the Cranford skills they need to succeed. Teachers Council (PTC) are parent representatives, seated, left to right, are: Public School District started in 2004 Lorraine Madden, a special-edu- Jennifer Lane, Lincoln; Beth Ripperger, Franklin; Drew Escaldi, McKinley; a standards-based remedial reading cation teacher at Orange Avenue Peggy Oster, Westfield High School; Aileen Sherman and Madeline Gerris, program to help children in grades 1- School, leads a team of seven CSDA Jefferson; standing, Patty Bromberg, Tamaques; Stephanie Campanello and 12 overcome severe reading issues. Instructors, each of whom supports Bobbi Sgro, Washington; Lisa Harding, McKinley; Amy Root and Susan MacLean, The idea of the Cranford School four students on a typical Saturday. Wilson; Ruth Maloney, PTC recording secretary; Barbara Bagger, Roosevelt; AS POTLUCK WOULD HAVE IT…Franklin Elementary School in Westfield District Academy (CSDA) is to es- Attendees gain entry to the program Cathy Kattak, PTC vice-president and Roosevelt co-president; Ellen Devin, PTC held its annual Franklin Welcome Potluck Dinner on September 1. The dinner sentially extend the school day (in- based on test scores and other crite- treasurer; Lisa Cummings and Anne Suriano, Edison; and Rose Hughes, PTC serves as a way to welcome new families to Franklin School and Westfield before president. Not pictured are: Kate Fleschler, PTC corresponding secretary; school starts. Those who attend enjoy learning about, and become more familiar structional sessions for up to 28 stu- rion indicating a serious need for Carolyn Miller, Franklin; Laura Millwater, Tamaques; and Deanne Hampton- with, the school and its grounds, as well as have the opportunity to meet current dents are held from September to reading help. Cheng and Rena Baretz, Lincoln. Franklin students. Above, from left to right, are: Michael Alpizar, Lukas Adriaens, May on Saturdays), provide each child They are likewise tested at the con- Miles Brancatella, Julian Mazzola and Steve Mezzomo. with one-to-one attention and teach clusion of the program to determine reading skills “from the ground up” gains made and areas requiring addi- via the Orton-Gillingham teaching tional attention over the summer. Westfield Schools Parent UCC Offers Professional pedagogy, which is multi-sensory and While the CSDA initially focuses on phonics-based. improving a reader’s word attack skills Aside from the fact that it’s offered (phonetic decoding), word identifi- Organizations Convene Development Course by a public school, one other aspect cation skills (ability to read isolated WESTFIELD – The Parent-Teacher ret Dolan, Board of Education Presi- CRANFORD – People can distin- cation skills, dealing with such im- of the program has made the CSDA, real words) and fluency (ability to Council (PTC) of the Westfield Public dent Ginny Leiz, Vice President Julia guish themselves from other, simi- portant areas as managing conflict now starting its sixth year, fairly sound out words quickly), increased Schools convened in September in the Walker and Board member Ann Cary. larly qualified employees in their in the workplace, active listening, unique: its public-private partnership. attention is paid to reading compre- first of monthly meetings to be held Topics such as school policies, dis- field by refining their interpersonal choosing the right words to convey a Program sponsors, solicited by me, hension as the reader progresses. during the school year. trict budget, and PTO initiated stu- and written communication skills message, interpreting body language fund the CSDA via a combination of “The idea is to make reading less of The PTC, led by 2009-2010 Presi- dent and fundraising activities are through an eight-week course at and other non-verbal communica- grants, donations and student spon- a struggle and even something chil- dent Rose Hughes, is an umbrella or- discussed with Ms. Dolan and the Union County College. tion. sorships. dren enjoy since it affects every other ganization of all ten schools’ parent- board representatives. The course, “Effective Communi- It will also cover group problem While there’s no guarantee of a full area of learning and life,” said Ms. teacher-student organizations, meet- “Our regular meetings with the PTO cations in Business,” will begin in solving and writing effective letters, scholarship to attend the CSDA, I’m Madden. “We believe the CSDA, ad- ing twice a month to share ideas, inter- representatives and PTC board pro- mid-October and extend through memos, e-mails and short reports. pleased we’ve been able to fund the mittedly one small part of the educa- ests and news about each school. One vide an excellent vehicle for two-way early December. Grammatical questions will be con- program 100 percent since 2006 and tion equation, is helping us achieve meeting is attended by the presidents communication,” said Ms. Dolan. The course will address verbal, sistently addressed. 75 percent in its inaugural year through that goal one child at a time.” of each school’s PTO, PTA, or PTSO, “At the PTC meetings, we have the non-verbal, and written communi- Students will walk away from the the beneficence of our 200+ sponsors For more information on the CSDA and one with their representatives. opportunity to hear both the good course with a more insightful under- — Verizon and the United Way of Program, contact me at (908) 709- Parents also volunteer to join com- news and the concerns of our parents WF’s Cordeiro standing of the inner workings of the Greater Union County, among them. 6207 and [email protected], mittees on the PTC, such as Educa- in our schools through their represen- communication process and how As much as for its success helping or Ms. Madden at (908) 709-6257, or tional Studies, Budget Task Force, tatives. At the same time, the presi- Graduates Harvard each aspect plays an integral role in non-readers read, the public-private [email protected]. Special Education, Scholarship and dents learn what decisions are being WESTFIELD – Christina the total communication effort. others. made or considered by the board of Cordeiro, daughter of Peter and A textbook and worksheets will Regular participants at the PTC education. It’s a very helpful process Carolyn Cordeiro, and granddaugh- be used, along with relevant hand- WHS Announce Students’ meetings are Superintendent Marga- for all concerned.” ter of Donald and Elaine Cummings outs, exercises, and writing assign- of Westfield, graduated from Harvard ments to correspond with each class AP, SAT Achievements on June 4. topic. STAHL FARELLA The course is interactive, focus- WESTFIELD – A total of 134 School offers 17 AP courses. ing heavily on individual student Westfield High School (WHS) stu- Results of the most recent (June) ATTORNEYS AT LAW concerns through practical exercises dents earned the designation of AP SAT, the nation’s most widely used as well as full-class discussions and Scholar in recognition of their excep- admissions test among colleges and partnering to emphasize issues that tional achievement on the college level universities, included the following Criminal Defense face individuals in their workplace Advanced Placement Exams, and 56 800 scores in Math 2 for Westfield Robert G. Stahl, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and settings. perfect SAT scores of “800” were High School students: recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the field of “Effective Communications in achieved by WHS students, accord- Michael Kaufhold, Miles Hsu, White Collar Criminal Defense Business” will be presented from ing to reports from the College Board Anne Knisely, Melissa Littman, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, from and the Educational Testing Service. Dalton Mack, Andrew Marino, Civil & Employment Litigation October 13 through December 1, at Peter Renwick, WHS principal, and Abigail Burton, Kevin Clancy, An- Christopher Farella recognized as “Super Lawyer” for Christina Cordeiro the college’s Cranford Campus. Colleen White, director of Counsel- drew Cordeiro, Tyler Cusick, Ben- Employment Litigation (Defense) and Corporate Counsel For further information or to reg- ing and Student Personnel Services/ jamin Fine, Shelley Fussman, Zachary She graduated magna cum laude ister, call the (908) 709-7600. WHS Guidance, made the summary Helfand, Kamil Lupicki, Gregory with a Bachelor of Arts degree in of last year’s achievements available. Mitchell, Samuel Mumford, Adam DWI & Municipal Court Human Evolutionary Biology. Westfield’s Jeannette Sharpless Reich, Graeme Stahl, Bowei Zhang 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 She also lettered in varsity sailing Union Catholic to Host qualified for the prestigious National and Siyu Xiao. and was named a Harvard Scholar in AP Scholar Award. Only the top one- In addition, Kelly Sullivan achieved 908 301 9001 • www.stahlesq.com 2008. Open House in October half of 1 percent of AP students in the an 800 in Molecular Biology, and Christina, who graduated Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- country earn this award. Zachary LaPorta scored 800 in Criti- High School in 2005 at the top of her lic High School, located at 1600 Forty-six Westfield High School cal Reading. class, is currently attending Weill Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, has students qualified for AP Scholars “All of these achievements speak Cornell Medical College. scheduled an open house for Thurs- with Distinction, 32 students quali- volumes about our students’ abilities day, October 8, at 7 p.m. for families fied for the AP Scholar with Honor and commitment to their education,” Academy Holds with children interested in attending Award and 55 for the AP Scholar said Mr. Renwick. “They are to be October 2009 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library the school. Award. Students took AP Exams in commended.” 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Clothing Drive Union Catholic offers six academic May 2009 after completing challeng- Closed October 12 for Columbus Day SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union learning levels, an innovative laptop- ing college-level courses at Westfield Library Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:30 am - 9 pm Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm County Academy for Performing Arts learning program, coursework in fine High School. Saturday 10 am – 1 pm Sunday 1 - 5 pm will hold a clothing drive on Satur- arts, extensive extra-curricular op- AP is accepted by more than 3,600 day, October 3, at the Union County portunities and a successful athletics colleges and universities worldwide PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Vocational-Technical School campus, program. for college credit, advanced placement, $)3#/6%2 10/2 1:30 pm TGIF! 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Joe DiMaggio (video) Speaks at High School Christine Cosenza, Agent 10/24 1:00 pm How the 1908 Olympic Marathon Created a 26.2 Mile Race 2 Elm Street 10/27 7:00 pm Your Personal Financial Blood Test WESTFIELD – Scott Harrison, October 17 Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 Saturday, Bus: 908-233-9100 10/28 7:00 pm Computer Class: Email Basics (intermediate) founder and CEO of charity:water www.christinecosenza.net (charitywater.com), will speak at 11am - 2pm 10/29 7:00 pm Haunted New Jersey Westfield High School on October 21 (Rain Date Sunday, October 18) 10/30 1:30 pm TGIF! 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By DAVID B. CORBIN The Blue Devils, who entered the in the semifinals over Jasmine Muniz- much. I am playing to what I believe Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tournament as the top seed in every Cadorette of Union. is their weaknesses,” Criscuolo said. Freshman Lexi Borr breezed her flight, won four of them and placed “I didn’t play that great but she Criscuolo then spent a little time way into the first singles champion- second in the other to total 96 points. played really well. I am lucky it turned sizing up her next opponent, Laurine ship match then claimed the title with Kent Place (KP) took second with 72 out the way it turned out. My serve Gramatica of Union, who was just a 6-0, 6-2, victory over Raider Alex points, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood could have been better, but I guess I finishing up her semifinal match. Szczuka as the Westfield High School (SPF) placed two girls in the finals had a better forehand than her, and “I played her earlier in the season. girls tennis team captured its fifth and finished third with a total of 46. that worked out. Her backhand was a I did beat her, but she is very tough. straight Union County Tournament “Our players don’t buy into the lot better than her forehand,” Szczuka She gets her whole body into the ball, (UCT) championship at Donald Van Courtesy of Paul Heroux for The Westfield Leader and The Times status of the seed. They go out and said of her Union opponent. which puts a whole lot of spin on it. NAILING THE DECISIVE GOAL…Blue Devil Ryan Heine, No. 6, heads in the Blake Courts in Plainfield on Sep- play their game whether they are Blue Devil senior Tara Criscuolo at It’s going to be a tough match. I am winning goal as Raider keeper Anthony Zukofsky make a valiant attempt to block it. tember 25. seeded first or ninth. They are going second singles yielded only one game going to do the best I can to stay to play their tennis. Whatever hap- in her first three matches to reach the positive,” Criscuolo said. pens at the end, as long as they go out finals. Criscuolo, who is also a varsity GREENSPAN, HEINE, McEVOY SCORE; FINE SAVES and play hard, they are usually satis- “I’ve been playing more of a con- softball player, stuck to her game fied with the results,” Blue Devil Head sistent game, keeping it in and play- plan and defeated Gramatica, 6-1, 6- Coach Matt Varhley said at the start ing smart, not trying to go for too CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 of the tournament. “We are in a good Blue Devils Jar No. 3 Raiders position right now. We’ve worked hard. The team is starting to come together. We played a pretty good schedule. We had wins over Millburn In Intense Soccer Rivalry, 2-1 and Bridgewater (4-1), so we think we are prepared today.” Borr did not allow any opponent to By DAVID B. CORBIN post, Greenspan was on the spot to tap 10 minutes, take some control of the win a game, recording 6-0, 6-0, victo- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times it in for the score. game and get a goal. I don’t think we ries in every match until the champi- Taking control of a game early has “Ryan (Heine) had a great free kick. took control of the game, and they onship match with Szczuka. Borr been a problem for the Westfield High It went to Henry (Smith), and he took a didn’t take control of the game, but exercised power in nearly all of her School boys soccer team for years and good shot from the top of the 18. I Joe made a great play, and we were shots and appeared not to be fatigued although the Blue Devils did not have followed, got lucky, the goalie spilled able to get a goal.” after every match. complete control over the No. 3 ranked it, and I put it in,” Greenspan explained. Ten minutes later, Blue Devil Adam “I don’t really do much with weights, Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys, they did “It sat up for me, and I got lucky.” Fine, who played goalie the first half, but off the court, I do a lot of running exercise enough authority to earn a 2- “That was just another episode of a made a brilliant leap to tip a wicked and stuff to keep my stamina up so I 1 victory at Gary Kehler Stadium in great rivalry. There will be, at least, shot, from the foot of Raider forward don’t get tired on the court. Since like Westfield on September 23. one more, maybe two. It’s always Brendan McEvoy, over the crossbar. the day I could walk, I was running Joe Greenspan gave the No. 20, 4-1 fun. It’s always very difficult. Scotch Fine finished with four meaningful around on the court,” Borr said. Blue Devils a jumpstart seven minutes Plains is always well coached. They saves, then Zach Zagorski took over Borr, a lefty, mixed her forceful- into the game. Forward Henry Smith always come out hard but our kids did in the second half and finished with ness with some strategically dainty ripped a shot from the left corner of the two saves. strokes, when necessary, to throw all today as well,” Blue Devil Head Coach David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times box; Raider goalie Anthony Zukofsky George Kapner said. “One of our “He’s a wonderful keeper, a cap- of her opponents off-balance. UCT FIRST SINGLES CHAMP…Blue Devil freshman Lexi Borr beat the best made a great diving deflection, but as goals, always, and we have not been tain. He has been playing good all “I could improve my serve a lot. in the county to become first singles champion. the ball was spinning toward the right good at this, is to come out in the first CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 I’m not that tall. I don’t like playing lefties, and I’m a lefty. I serve out wide to the backhand. It’s a big ad- WESTFIELD KERR HITS MURRAY FOR 52-YARD TD, ONDI SCORES vantage for me. My serve was good until the last few games, but I kept BASEBALL LEAGUE (WBL) control of the points. It was a good tournament,” she said. ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING BrH2O Gridders Capitalize Szczuka, seeded second, also domi- THURS. OCTOBER 8TH, 2009 8:00pm nated her opponents en route to the finals, winning a pair of 6-1, 6-0, At the Westfield Municipal Building: matches followed by a 6-1, 6-2, win Community Room On Devils’ Mistakes, 23-14 The WBL would like to announce its annual public meeting for the 2010 baseball season. Anyone interested in addressing the board By DAVID B. CORBIN decision grabbed by 2-1 Bridgewater- Nick Matthews each had five tackles. is welcome to attend the meeting or contact the board directly at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raritan on September 26. However, Panther quarterback [email protected]. Déjà vu all over again! Very much Once again, it was déjà vu for the Clifford Collins was successful in the like its loss to Watchung Hills on Sep- Blue Devils’ solid defensive line that air in the first half, completing seven The following individuals have been nominated for the WBL Board tember 17, a poor punt yielding great limited the Panthers to 73 rushing of 14 for 161 yards with two intercep- of Directors for the 2010 season: field position that led to a touchdown yards (38 in the first half, 35 in the tions, but he was held to just one (TD), a fumble returned for a TD and second half). AJ Murray and Aiden completion in four attempts for 11 TITLE NAME a kickoff returned for a TD put the Scanlon led with seven tackles, and yards in the second half. PRESIDENT Leo White hosting Westfield High School foot- Joe Ondi had six tackles and a fumble “Our defense was great today. If VICE PRESIDENT Phil Russo ball team on the short end of a 23-14 recovery, while Willie Johnson and you were to grade all the teams out SECRETARY Ron Greenberg there, the best team was our defense. Gary Fox We are just not executing in all three FIELD SCHEDULE/UMPIRES phases (offense, defense, special SUMMER TRAVEL Al Rabinowitz teams), a turnover for another score TREASURER Frank Fusaro and special teams breakdowns. We PONY/MUSTANG LEAGUE Rick Elliott worked on it, but it’s not translating David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times MAJOR LEAGUE Michael Varano out on the field,” Blue Devil Head TAKING SECOND…Raider Alex INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE John Monaghan Coach Jim DeSarno said. Szczuka took second at first singles. REGISTRATION Matt Isabella The Panthers’ defense was also Probitas Verus Honos 4TH GRADE Scott Faktor stingy, allowing just 53 rushing yards 3RD GRADE Danny Duffy in the first half and 50 in the second 2ND GRADE Paul Friel half. In the first half, Blue Devil quar- See photos of Sports: 1ST GRADE Rich Dursee terback Wesley Belle completed two of four passes for nine yards, and on www.goleader.com KINDERGARTEN Gil Ingelke junior quarterback Danny Kerr com- UCT Girls Tennis Tournament EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS John Githens &Tony Catanzaro pleted two of three attempts for 56 SPF/Warren Hills Football SPONSORS Joe Rinaldi yards, including a 52-yard TD strike Westfield/SPF Boys Soccer SAFETY Dan Eliades to Murray. Kerr completed four of SPF/Westfield Girls Soccer FUNDRAISING/WEBSITE Charlie Bowman eight attempts, including an intercep- Westfield/BrH2O Football SUMMER IN-TOWN/FALL Ed Savickas tion, in the second half for 27 yards. Running back Ondi carried 17 times for 86 yards, including a one-yard TD bash. Kerr was sacked three times, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times totaling a loss of 25 yards, but fin- BREAKING OUT FOR A BIG GAIN…Blue Devil running back Joe Ondi ished with 11 net yards. Hugo Nolasco weaved his way for a 31-yard gain. Ondi totaled 86 yards, including a one-yard had five receptions for 32 yards, Zach touchdown. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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Twin Bargain: A Great Book Devil of the Week AND Hanging Out With ‘Joe’ Tara Criscuolo Tennis By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Joe Avena, who is currently in his Bridgewater-Raritan was another exer- Cougar Invitational, which WHS has Caruso, Al Nemeth, Hal White and 16th season as a WHS assistant football cise in frustration, but at least the Pan- won the past three years. WHS senior Johnny Morris ... and many others. coach, will be at The Town Book Store thers seemed to be a good team, with Jenna Rodrigues has won the all-around AUSSIES RULE on East Broad Street this Saturday, 11 some very good players. Still, another each of those years. The boys soccer For those who missed it early Satur- a.m. to 1 p.m., for a book signing. outstanding defensive effort and some team has a couple of interesting non- day morning on ESPN Classic, the Avena was the starting center on the good hard running by Joe Ondi goes for conference matches, hosting Hunterdon Geelong Cats beat the St. Kilda Saints, 1959 New Dorp (Staten Island) High naught. Central on Saturday and visiting West 80-68, to win the 2009 Australian Rules School football team that is a central There are 80, 90 plays in a high Orange on Monday. The girls soccer Football League’s Grand Final. “Aussie David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times part of the book “Thanksgiving 1959,” school football game, but the outcome team visits Somerville on Saturday. The Rules” is my favorite sport to watch, DIVING FOR THE SAVE…Raider goalie Anthony Zukofsky dives to make the written by award-winning sports writer is usually decided by just four or five of volleyball team travels to Northern Val- save in the intense game against the Blue Devils. although it’s pretty much unknown to Jay Price. them. And so it was Saturday. A long ley Regional for a tournament on Satur- most Americans. If you ever get a chance The book chronicles life from the wobbly, poorly thrown pass to a 6-foot- day, then has big home matches next to watch a game, you’ll be hooked. Depression through the pre-Verrazano 5 receiver became a long gain when the week with Union on Monday and DID YOU KNOW? Narrows Bridge days on Staten Island, well-covered receiver won the dual- Hunterdon Central on Wednesday. Alex Schmidt, first-year coach of the Devils Jar No.3 Raiders, 2-1 when there were still fields and farms reception battle with Hugo Nolasco. IN PASSING unbeaten and highly ranked WHS girls CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and very few condos and townhouses. That led to the first B-R score. George Hess (WHS, ’38) passed soccer team, was co-captain (with Scott And it looks at the Island’s big Turkey The second was set up by another away on Sept. 19. Hess was an out- Mueller) of the ’95 WHS boys team season. I think he’s given up three (Greenspan) flicked it, and it sneaked Day rivalry between New Dorp and long, Hail Mary-type of lob where the standing baseball player at WHS, play- that went 21-3 and won the state Group goals all season,” Greenspan said. through. No one was really moving. I Curtis, coached by Sal Somma and receiver pushed off Brian Henry but got ing catcher on the ’37 team and mov- 4 title. That team included Liam “It was a great save! We are very, flicked behind the ‘D’(efense) and Andy Barberi, a couple of different-as- away with it. WHS held on downs at the ing to right field as a senior when Bill Wertheimer, whose older brother very blessed! We have an exceptional headed it in,” Heine explained. night-and-day former high school (at 1 but then suffered a safety on second Evans took over at catcher. Hess also Boomer is married to Katie Egan, who goalkeeper in Adam Fine, an excep- “The Heine goal was almost ironic Curtis) and college teammates. down. played fullback on the ’37 football coached the WHS girls the past five tional goalkeeper in Zach and Dylan because we have lost a half-of-dozen Avena and Price, a longtime sports Trailing 9-7 at the half, two plays that team and was a member of the ’37 and years (65-26-11 record) but is missing Simon. I’ve got three true phenom- games over the years on throw-in writer at the Staten Island Advance and had cost WHS a win at Watchung Hills ’38 basketball teams. But baseball was this season due to pregnancy leave. enal goalkeepers. Only one time in goals. It’s possibly the first time we’ve former assistant coach at Manasquan returned to haunt the hometown fans. his best sport, and he continued to play DEVIL OF THE WEEK my career have I split halves like this. won a game against Scotch Plains on under the legendary Vic Kubu, will sign First a fumble on a sack was picked up after high school, first on the Westfield This week’s winner of a free sub Adam is also quite a force on the a throw-in goal,” coach Kapner said. books and hold a question-and-answer and run in for a touchdown; that’s twice Trojans (1939 and ’40) and then switch- from Mike, the new owner at Westfield field. He made a couple of great runs Star Johan Hernandez, who was in- discussion. in nine days that happened … and then, ing over to the Westfield Hawks in Subs, is Tara Criscuolo. The senior ten- and ate up some time late in the game,” My massive book collection includes déjà vu, after a nice WHS drive made it 1943. In 1945 he became the player- nis player won her third Union County jured last week, did not play and the different high school teams in New 16-14, B-R returned the ensuing kick- Kapner said. Raiders had to make some adjust- manager of the Hawks and the team Tournament singles title on Friday, help- Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Utah, Loui- off for a touchdown, again untouched, won the Union County League regu- ing WHS win its fifth straight team With 7:33 left in the first half, ments, especially in the second half. siana, Massachusetts and Washington. as happened vs. ’Chung. McEvoy, running down the left side, lar-season titles in 1946 and ’47, and title. The only WHS girl to win three Greaney moved into the back and Joey And this book, which I couldn’t put There’s still plenty of football left to posted a 50-14, league record during received a slick tap from teammate D’Annunzio shifted up to the front. UCT titles was Kirsten Loft (’81), a down and actually read in one day, be played … plenty of time for things to those three years. Among the players four-time singles champion. Travis Cortes and ripped a left-to- “The readjustment was pretty ranks at the very top of the list, right balance out, as they tend to do. After on those teams were: former Heisman right shot into the netting. The Devil’s Den appears Thursday simple. We just brought one person along with “Friday Night Lights.” this week’s bye, the next three oppo- Trophy winner Larry Kelley, Chick in The Westfield Leader during the “Cortes gave it to me after (Chris) back into the middle. We have some If you’re a “baby boomer,” you will nents are 0-2 North Hunterdon (which and George Miller, Al Pfeiffer, Red school year. Contact me with comments, Freeman got it. I took it down the left depth on our team, which is good. relate to many things mentioned in the plays Ridge this week, then Linden the MacCloskey, Bobby Dougherty, Ray complaints and suggestions at side a little more. (Blue Devil Evan) Obviously, having Hernandez out is a book. Price is an “old school” guy who week after), 1-2 Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Sandy Thompson, Art [email protected]. Win or lose, Heroux stepped toward Freeman. I big loss for us. We were able to swing quietly gets in some sweet digs about (with Immaculata and Phillipsburg the Frederickson, Tony Mack, Ralph WHS4EVR! just kept on going. Freeman tapped back into things, but that is what sports parents, SportsCenter, hot- next two weeks) and a Montgomery over (to Cortes) and I tapped it past happened. We put Joey up top so we doggin’ and other changes in society team that’s 2-1 but lost 53-7 to Fine,” McEvoy explained. could get some speed to try to get that and the world of kids’ sports over these Bridgewater. Blue Devil Boys Take First With less than a minute remaining in second goal so we could tie it up,” 50 years. The girls tennis team won its fifth the half, Blue Devil Billy Sickles made McEvoy said. If you’re just a fan of a good well- straight Union County Tournament title, a long throw-in into a crowd at the far “It was a really big win! We were written book, this is a keeper. And if and 14th in tourney’s 34-year history, At Stewart Memorial X-C corner of the box. Heine saw the loose heavy underdogs, not favored. We are you’re a recent WHS player, it’s worth sweeping the singles (Lexi Borr, Tara ball and headed it into the net past 4-1 now,” Heine said. the price just to see the photo of a Criscuolo, Debbie Wu) and winning at The No. 10 ranked Westfield High Kelley (17:31) finished 20th and John young, pre-salt-and-pepper bearded Joe first doubles (Sam Borr, Morgan School boys cross-country team ran Kirna (17:34) was 21st. Scrudato’s Zukofsky, who finished with six saves. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 0 1 “Billy threw it and I think Joe Avena, wearing his No. 45 jersey! Murphy). Lexi Borr, a freshman, won in a tight pack, averaging 16:58.2 per and Leahy’s times made the WHS Westfield 2 0 2 While we’re talking about good 48 out of 50 games in her four victories. runner, to capture the Varsity A team all-time list. books, Dr. Rob Schram (WHS, ’64) has Criscuolo, a senior who won at third crown at the Stewart Memorial cross- The Blue Devil junior varsity took come out with another lesson for living singles as a freshman and second singles country meet at Warinanco Park in first in their race as well. David the good life. It’s called “Oh My God as sophomore before finishing third at Roselle on September 26. Westfield Carville crossed first followed by … it is all the same” and it’s a series of first singles last year, and Wu, a junior had a total of 47, while No. 13 Evan Tarlow and Sam Tooley. Adrian “how to’s” for living a peaceful, mean- who won at second doubles in ’07 and Millburn finished second with a 111 Bizzaro crossed fifth, Gustav ingful life. Said one reviewer: Ancient second singles last year, both became total. Morristown was third at 116. philosophy, quantum physics, ageless three-time county champs. Danielsson finished sixth, Kevin wisdom, and a charming sense of hu- A sweet double victory by the soccer Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed sixth Ingram took eighth and Wade Preston mor all combine in “Oh My God” to teams last Wednesday over SP-F, both at 159. crossed ninth. Freshman Rob offer an entertaining read, an informa- by 2-1 scores. That makes six consecu- Senior Ryan Scrudato crossed Marcsydlo placed 11th, Jason tive overview of philosophies, and a tive regular-season wins over the Raid- fourth with a time of 16:40.3. North Colasanti took 16th and Alex Hay personal perspective that inspires you ers for the WHS boys. Hunterdon’s Matt McDonald took finished 23rd. to find, know, and become your true LOOKING AHEAD first with a time of 16:22. Blue Devils The Westfield girls placed fourth self and live life to the fullest. This is the bye week for the football Jack Leahy finished eighth at 16:46.0 in the Varsity A race with a total of JUST WONDERING team … with a trip to North Hunterdon’s and Zach Lizmi was ninth at 16:57.1. 104 and the Raiders took eighth with If anybody else has been following Singley Field in Clinton coming up on Andrew Kirna (17:09) finished 11th, a 194 total. Morristown won with a the fortunes of former Ridge coach Oct. 9 (the same night as a huge game Tyler Cusick (17:18) was 14th, Mike 49 total. “Run It Up” Tony Mottola up at in Ohio when the Massillon Tigers visit Demarest this year. For those who the Steubenville Big Red. The T-I-G, E- haven’t been keeping tabs of the guy R-S are 5-0 heading into this Saturday’s who put his starting quarterback back mammoth game at Cleveland St. into the playoff game against WHS last Ignatius!) This is the first football game year and had him throwing passes with between WHS and North Hunterdon, four minutes left in a mercy-clock game although the schools have met in base- his team led 49-13, the Norsemen are 1- ball, girls basketball, softball and ten- 2, with a 36-14 loss to Mahwah and a nis. 42-7 drubbing by Ramapo before last The cross-country teams head down Saturday’s win over Bergenfield. to Holmdel on Saturday for the Shore LOOKING BACK Coaches Invitational. The gymnasts are Saturday’s 23-14 football loss to at Cranford tomorrow for the annual

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By FRED LECOMTE we want them to and we just came out “The touchdown pass was designed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on the short end. I think we improved to be a hitch. Smith’s play, oh man, a Trench warfare and field position as a football team even though we lost first-year player, that’s pretty good. I dominated the game, but it was a the game, and that is what I’m look- was surprised. He really pumped the touchdown pass in the fourth quarter ing at,” said Raider Head Coach Steve team up,” said Nelson. that gave the Warren Hills Regional Ciccotelli. “I don’t think we have “We had the momentum after the High School football team a 12-6 been playing as well as we can early fumble; we needed to score and we victory over a stubborn Scotch Plains- but there are some areas of the game did. Doran (Nelson) is a great player Fanwood squad in Scotch Plains on that we got better at today. As a coach, and I have every confidence when I September 26. I am pleased with that effort. I’m throw the ball to him because I know The Blue Streaks’ offense kept pleased with progress. Now we have he’s going to get it,” added Binkiewicz. mostly to the air in an attempt to to build on that and, hopefully, it will The Blue Streaks snapped the dead- break the scoring deadlock, which start changing into some W’s.” lock when Lance hooked up with held until the fourth quarter when The Raider defensive unit was in- Barends for the TD. The two-point quarterback Dave Lance connected volved in a host of tackles when the conversion failed. with wide receiver Justin Barends in Streaks attempted to establish their “For the most part, I felt that we the end zone for a 20-yard touchdown running game. Connor Thompson and were able to run when we wanted to. pass (TD). Kyle Berwick each had eight tackles, In the beginning of the game, the Raider senior quarterback Gary Anthony Letteri had seven and J.C. throws were there; we were complet- Binkiewicz had 30 rushing yards and Davidson dropped six ball carriers to ing them (5-for-6) getting some good hit 15 of 25 pass attempts for 144 the turf. Mike Marsan and Mike yardage off of that. Basically, (we) try to move the ball up the middle as David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times yards, including a 17-yard TD pass. Tufaro each rapped up five Streaks, WILD PLAY IN THE END ZONE…Blue Devil Hugo Nolasco, top, and Panther wide receiver Matt Pennella go for a pass Senior wide receiver Doran Nelson Alex Graham, David Kreps and Mitch much as we could and then use the in the end zone that is just out of their reach. recorded 54 yards on five receptions, McNamara dropped four ball carriers pass. As to the defensive effort, I including the lone TD. Running back each and junior Matt Manns added thought this was our best game. We Javen Hawkins scrambled 49 yards three. executed most of our assignments BrH2O Capitalizes On Devils’ Mistakes, 23-14

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Helfand had one reception for five quarter, Belle fumbled at the Westfield pass came up a few yards short and the yards and Scanlon had a three-yard 38 and defensive back Fis scooped it Panthers got possession at their 14. reception. up and rumbled into the end zone to “He ran hard today, “DeSarno said Cornerback Helfand squashed a give the Panthers a 16-7 lead. The of Ondi. “It was a nice bounce back Panther threat in the first quarter with Blue Devils answered with an eight- game offensively. He didn’t have his an interception at the Blue Devil eight play, 52-yard scoring drive that ended best game against Watchung Hills but just two plays after Collins completed with Ondi smashing in for the score he came back and ran hard today.” a long 37-yard strike to wide receiver from one-yard out, narrowing the The Blue Devils did get another Derek Berk. Unfortunately, the 1-2 score to 16-14, with 8:11 left in the chance when lineman Garrett Pryor Blue Devils’ offense sputtered for no quarter. recovered a Panther fumble at yardage and a shanked punt put the Tragedy struck immediately when midfield with 48 seconds remaining Panthers in striking distance at the Beck received the kickoff on the 15- but Collins intercepted Kerr’s pass. 21. Four plays later, running back yard line and slipped through the The Panthers took a knee to run out Jorge Fis plunged in from the one for middle of the Blue Devil special teams the clock. the TD with 40 seconds left in the for an 85-yard TD gallop, taking only After a bye week, the Blue Devils quarter. 13 seconds off the clock. After an will travel to face North Hunterdon Early in the second quarter, Kerr onsides kick, Westfield got the ball on Friday, October 9, at 7 p.m. saw Murray all alone down the middle near midfield. Ondi weaved his way “We are going to defend everybody for the 52-yard TD strike. Jon Gribbins’ for a 31-yard gain but a fourth down we play. We are going to play good point after tied the score 7-7. defense but we have to execute bet- “He was the third option on that Raider V’ballers Edge ter,” DeSarno said. play. Danny Kerr did a great job on BrH2O-Raritan 7 2 14 0 23 that play. He (Murray) was supposed Union Farmer Girls Westfield 0 7 7 0 14 to clear it out but the defense all ran to The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the other two, so he was open. Danny School volleyball team improved to Lady Blue Devils Beat saw him ahead of them,” coach 4-1 with a 25-19, 17-25, 28-26, vic- DeSarno explained. tory over Union on September 23. Elizabeth in Volleyball As halftime was nearing, the Blue Becky Brand had eight service points, The Westfield High School girls Devils’ defensive line made a suc- five kills and four aces. Erin Brown volleyball team outlasted Elizabeth, cessful goal line stance and took over had four service points, an ace and 25-22, 18-25, 25-20, on September possession at the one. Two plays later, two kills, Natalie Deduck had six 25. Grace Antonelli had eight digs Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Murray was sacked in the end zone service points, an ace and two kills, and Gab Cerami notched four kills HEADING FOR THE GOAL LINE…Raider wide receiver Doran Nelson makes a great snag against the Blue Streaks. for a safety and the Panthers took a 9- Rebecca Kreyer had 15 assists, 10 and 2 aces. Danielle Cofone had 11 Doran hauled in five passes from quarterback Gary Binkiewicz, including a 17-yard touchdown reception. The Blue Streaks 7 lead. Nolasco added an interception service points and four aces, and Aysia assists, Lisa Nehring had three blocks pulled out a 12-6 victory in Scotch Plains on September 26. just before the half. Peterson had 12 service points, four and three kills, while Emma Partridge On the second play of the third aces and four kills. had 12 digs and four aces. on 15 carries, grabbed three passes Taylor Rush provided the Blue correctly and, for the most part, we for 15 yards and made five tackles. Streaks with a 6-0 lead in the first shut them down, except for a few Sean Coloney collected two passes quarter with a 28-yard jaunt. In the mistakes,” said Binkiewicz. for 34 yards and Quintin Blackwell fourth quarter, Raider defensive alert- “I don’t think we have been play- finished with eight yards on three ness paid off when the Blue Streaks ing good defense until this game. I carries with three tackles. attempted to pull off a lateral pass but thought we played physical, I thought A DESIGNER’S DREAM “We talked to them about ‘you chase the ball was fumbled and defensive we made better reads and we were perfection, you catch excellence.’ I back Chris Smith smothered it. On lined up better. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SECOND SINGLES CHAMP…Blue Devil Tara Criscuolo won her third UCT THIRD SINGLES CHAMP…Blue Devil Debbie Wu won her third UCT title, this FIRST DOUBLES CHAMPS…Blue Devils Samantha Borr, front, and Morgan singles title, this time at second singles. She also placed third at first singles last year. time at third singles. Wu also won at second doubles and second singles. Murphy won the UCT first doubles title for the second straight year. Lady Blue Devils Claim Fifth Straight UCT Tennis Title with Four Individual Champions

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1, to claim her third UCT singles title. but had a battle with Erin Mcdonnell really good player. Hopefully, I will forward to do that in our next match,” “I think we feel pretty confident TEAM TOTALS: She had taken third last year at first (KP), winning 6-3, 6-3, to advance to be able to take it home.” Murphy said. because our matches; they weren’t 1. Westfield (W) 96, 2. Kent Place singles. the third singles finals. Wu indeed stuck to her game and Looking toward the finals, Borr really good players. We know that we (KP) 72, 3. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 46, “Her forehand was really strong. “She was a really good player, but emerged with a 6-0, 6-2 victory for said, “I think it’s going to be a good are playing well together. We were 4. Oak Knoll (OK) 36, 5. Governor Livingston (GL) 35, 6. Union (U) 24, 7. Her backhand was consistent, so I I tried to stay consistent and make her her second crown. match and I’m looking forward to it.” able to get ahead and play easily,” Summit (S) 13, 8. Cranford (C) 11, 9. just had to play through it. My back- make the errors. I tried to get my “She is amazing! I’m glad I played “We are going to go out there, do said Morawski, a two-time UCT Roselle Park (RP) 9, 10. New Provi- hand was a little off today, so I was serves in, get my shots in, and that is her because it’s always good playing what we have been doing and just doubles champ. dence (NP) 6, 11. Johnson (J) 2 running around hitting a ton of fore- what it took today,” Wu said Morawski also felt that her fore- CHAMPIONSHIPS: hands. My forehand is my weapon, Her opponent in the finals, Raider hand was the strongest part of her First singles: L. Borr (W) d. Szczuka and I used that to my advantage to- Neha Pannuri, also won two easy game (SPF), 6-0, 6-2 Second singles: Criscuolo (W) d. day. I’m really excited to have three matches but did have an elongated “We kept getting ahead in all our Gramatica (U), 6-1, 6-1 out of four wins. I’m not complaining match with Kelly McManus (OK) to games. We were hitting good ground Third singles: Wu (W) d. Pannuri (SPF), at all,” Criscuolo said. win, 6-4, 6-2. strokes. Everything clicked. We had a 6-0, 6-2 Raider Christina Reiman, who lost “She hit everything back. She was lot of fun,” McKinley added. First doubles: Borr and Murphy (W) d. Keim and Dranetz (KP), 6-0, 6-1 to Criscuolo in the quarterfinal round, kind of like me. She even had the Looking toward their champion- Second doubles: went on to record a 6-1, 6-0, victory same racket. I had to stay calm, which ship match, “We are confident. We THIRD PLACE: over Monica Soliz (Roselle Park – I usually do. Then I tried to get more know we can do it,” Morawski said. First singles: Amanda Kushnierz (KP) d RP) and a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Jes- aggressive, because she wasn’t hit- “I’m anxious, excited,” McKinley Muniz-Cadorette (U), 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 sica Porcelli (Oak Knoll – OK) to ting aggressive shots,” Pannuri ex- added. Second singles: Geena DeRose (KP) d. claim fifth. plained. Nellie Lindecke and Westfield resi- Laura Tierny (GL), 7-6 (6), 6-2 Third singles: Mcdonnell (KP) d Blue Devil Debbie Wu, who won Considering her strategy with dent Lauren Oberlander (KP) stunned McManus (OK), 6-4, 6-2 the UCT title at second singles last Pannuri, Wu said, “It’s pretty much Morawski and McKinley, 6-3, 6-4, First doubles: Tori Roeck and Giola year, won her first two matches easily the same – try to keep it in. Neha is a for the title. Raiders Alyssa Leyden Topazio (OK) d Jenny Xia and Kaitlyn and Isabel Lopez defeated Cranford’s Hoehn (GL), 6-4, 6-0 Second doubles: Chantel Le and Pam Lori Joseph and Taylor Rattray, 6-1, Samuels (GL) d Tian Mauer and Bridget 6-1, for fifth place. Farrell (OK), 6-2, 6-0 SECOND DOUBLES CHAMPS…Lauren Oberlander, from Westfield, and Nellie Lindecke, representing the Kent Place School, won the Union County Tournament second doubles crown, defeating Blue Devils Melissa Morawski and Katherine McKinley, 6-3, 6-4. up with better players,” Pannuri said. play our game,” added Murphy. “I think I psyched myself out a little After defeating Kelsh Kein and Jen bit, but I’m happy.” Dranetz (KP), 6-0, 6-1, for the title, Defending UCT first doubles Borr said, “Our serve really helped us champs, Blue Devils Samantha Borr through.” and Morgan Murphy also rolled “Returning serves, poaching at the through their first three matches to net, we kept doing that,” Murphy reach the finals. added. “We work well together. We did Raiders Alex Sullivan and Lyndsey last year also. We just play our game, Douglas defeated Cranford’s Rachel and it worked out right. I like to Halek and Kristy Daubert, 7-5, 6-4, volley, and I think Morgan likes to before falling to Summit’s Chelsea volley too,” Samantha Borr said. Nyman and Katherine Grayeski, 6-4, “Sam is very aggressive. Sam goes 2-6, 6-1, for fifth place. for a lot more shots. When I get the Blue Devil juniors Melissa David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ball, I go for it when I can, but not Morawski and Katherine McKinley David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SECOND AT SECOND DOUBLES…Blue Devils Melissa Morawski, left, and overly aggressive. We were getting a breezed through all of their matches SECOND AT THIRD SINGLES…Raider Neha Pannuri placed second at third Katherine McKinley took second at second doubles. lot of first serves in, and we look to reach the second singles finals. singles.

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Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times BATTLING FOR POSSESSION OF THE BALL...Raider Emily Nagourney, No. 20, and Blue Devil Martina Landeka, No. 15, battle for control of the ball. MacKENZIE, KAPE, VANBUSKIRK RIP IN 1 GOAL EACH

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By FRED LECOMTE like this and play in front of their halftime. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times crowd,” said Westfield Head Coach Westfield boosted the lead to 2-0, Blue Devil senior Grace Alex Schmidt. in the second half when Landeka Mackenzie, on an assist by junior With both teams professing a strong looped a well-directed corner kick to Martina Landeka, hit the mark in the offensive philosophy, something had Kape, who from her sweeper position first half and senior Becca Kape, on to give and the 4-0 Blue Devils suc- flicked in a header at 5:50. an assist by Landeka, headed in the ceeded when offensive midfielder “Tina had a real nice corner and I deciding goal in the second half to Landeka drove a free kick from 18 knew practicing that play where to guide the Westfield High School girls yards out into the box where run. Being a target player and no one soccer team to a 2-1 victory over midfielder MacKenzie alertly sprinted on me, I just aimed it and knew I was Scotch Plains-Fanwood before an near-post and hit a left-footed shot in hitting it right into the corner,” Kape enthusiastic crowd in Scotch Plains the lower left side of the net at 17.51. said. on September 24. “With the rivalry, yes, everyone on “Thankfully, Becca was there to get Sarah VanBuskirk’s second-half our team wants to win, but when it it. We always prepare for those corner goal, on an assist by Avika Shah, cut comes right down to it, it’s about the kicks. As a matter of fact, we fight the deficit to one goal for the Raiders. next game that’s the most important. harder in practice than in games, so we The Blue Devils out-shot the Raid- In the end, they got tired and we still are prepared when we battle teams ers, 14-7. Meg Brody finished with could move the ball and basically like Scotch Plains,” Landeka added. three saves, while Raider keeper Paige locked them out the last 10 minutes of The 2-1-1 Raiders did make some DellaBadia halted six shots. the game,” said MacKenzie, who adjustments and picked up the inten- “Our game plan was to go at them added, “I saw that the ball coming sity. That effort was rewarded when as quick and as hard as we can and towards me, so I opened my body and midfielder Morgan Burke crossed the apply as much pressure as we can. All hit it left foot in. 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The formal rooms create an unforgettable setting for entertaining guests with This is the first time of the year that went along, the girls settled down a half and throughout the second half, grand room sizes, architectural molding & custom detail. Some of the captivating features include: an updated we have really been tested and I think little bit, we found our stride, found we were totally outrunning them and Eat-in Kitchen, Master Bedroom Suite w/sitting room & fireplace, hardwood floors, grand Entrance Foyer, the girls responded well. The tough- our fitness and possessed the ball a outplaying them and that resulted in a first floor Family Room & Den, formal Living Room w/fireplace, formal Dining Room w/French doors to the est thing is to play a rival, a hard team little better,” coach Schmidt said at goal. We had the offense going, but new Deck and patio overlooking the expanse of the rear yard, new Mudroom Entrance & newly renovated we should have scored more,’’ Recreation Room w/separate Laundry Room & full Bathroom. Offered for $1.85 million VanBuskirk said. WF Soccer Assn. Sets Special Olympics NJ “It was a hard fought game by both sides. I liked the way our kids played The Westfield Soccer Association variety of Olympic-type sports for hard and fought back and they did not (WSA) will sponsor the NewJersey children and adults with intellectual get down. We took advantage of some Special Olympics on October 3 from disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities in the second half but 9 a.m. to noon at Kehler Stadium in opportunities to develop physical fit- could not cash in on any of those Westfield. WSA players will act as ness, demonstrate courage, experi- chances. Westfield is a very strong ambassadors to the Olympians. ence joy and participate in a sharing team, they’re very good offensively The WSA operates one of the largest of gifts, skills and friendship with and this game is a learning experi- soccer clubs in the State of New Jersey their families, other Special Olym- ence for some of our inexperienced and provides several different programs pics athletes and the community. kids. We came out on the wrong end for over 2,600 children, regardless of The community is invited to Kehler of this one but they learned that, when their skill level, to participate and enjoy Stadium to observe the event. For you keep on fighting, who knows the worlds most played sport. more information, please contact what will happen,” said Raider Head Special Olympics, New Jrrsey was David Fine at [email protected] or Coach Kevin Ewing. formed to provide year-round sports call (908) 400-8530. 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Prizes will include Coach bags, Nets vs. Knicks tickets, WF Boot Camp, Yoga sessions, a Burberry Trench coat, gift certificates from Lord and Taylor, Blue Mercury and many other downtown stores. All breast cancer survivors in attendance will be honored. The JV Raiders in Gymnastics game begins at 5:30 p.m., serving contests with prizes (approx. 6:15 p.m.) and varsity game vs. Union Catholic to follow. By DAVID B. CORBIN Walch at 8.75. Raiders Peluso and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Robinson tied for third with an 8.7. Sophomore Mary Kate Walch per- Walch came back to claim first on the formed all of her routines well to lead floor exercise with an 8.85, Altmann the Cranford High School gymnas- took second at 8.65 and Cougar fresh- tics team to a 103.825-101.25 victory man Emily Grable, along with Raid- over a strong Scotch Plains-Fanwood ers Colineri and Peluso tied for third Raiders squad in Cranford on Sep- with an 8.575. tember 22. “Mary Kate had a great meet over- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Walch also took top honors with an all. Danielle and Vivian were also GOLF ACE…Scotch Plains resident Billy Morales shot a hole-in-one at the par-3, 120- all-around total of 35.3 followed by consistent,” Cougar Head Coach yard fifth hole at Galloping Hills Golf Course on September 18. Morales used a 9-iron. Raider senior Lindsay Robinson, who Michele Charney Hulse said. totaled 34.2, and Cougar Vivian The Raiders were without the ser- Altmann, who totaled 34.1. Walch took vices of freshman Melissa Gara, who SPF PAL ‘A’ Raiders Edge first in the vault with an 8.85 followed broke her finger the night before the by Raider Gina Pelosi at 8.65, while meet. She is expected to be sitting out Altmann and Raider Jessica Colineri the next few weeks. Richmond Boro Kids, 14-12 tied for third at 8.5. Although not in the “Lindsay Robinson had a great meet top three in the vault, Robinson per- and vaulted a ‘tsuk’, along with Alex The visiting Scotch Plains- a long wide-out screen pass followed formed a Tsukahara as did freshman Peluso. Both Alex and Lindsay scored Fanwood PAL “A” football team by a short run for a touchdown (TD). Alex Peluso, who performed it for the high for us on floor and beam,” said pulled out a come-from behind, 14- The extra-point kick was blocked. first time. Raider Head Coach Lisa Cerchio, 12, victory over Richmond Boro of James Lettieri had several tough runs The uneven bars’ top honors also who added, “They both went all- Staten Island on September 27 to and Brian Heath had a beautiful 20- went to Walch, who scored an 8.8. around, along with Jessica Colineri. improve to 3-0. yard TD run off-tackle. Justin Giacona Walch specialized with a giant swing Jess had a strong beam routine and The Raiders fumbled the slippery kicked a two-point conversion to forge on the low bar before transferring to floor. It just wasn’t enough to pull a PLAYING FOR PINK…The Westfield High School volleyball team has been pigskin on their first drive and Rich- SPF ahead, 8-6. the upper bar. Cougar Danielle win out. 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LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE As indicated on the map on the reverse side, the Town is divided into ten leaf collection areas: Areas 1-6 on the North side and 7-10 on the South side. Collection will begin simultaneously on the North and South sides on October 19 and continue to December 4. During this timeframe two full passes of the Town will be made, with additional passes if necessary. Additional passes are based upon the need as determined by the Town. No leaves will be permitted in the streets until Saturday October 17. 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 CLASSIC We emphasize that the success of any leaf collection program is due, in large part, to the cooperation CONSTRUCTION of residents. The Town encourages the use of biodegradable leaf bags for residents who wish to have s!DDITIONS s2ENOVATIONS leaves picked up. 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CHRISTMAS TREES: Christmas trees must be deposited at the Conservation Center only. They will not be picked up by the Town at the curb. Christmas trees ARE NOT to be deposited in Tamaques Park. For your convienence, the Conservation Center will be open every Saturday in January, weather permitting.

LOCAL MEDIA INFORMATION Be sure to read the local paper (Westfield Leader) which will publish an ad on the leaf collection program. Westfield Cable TV Channel 36 will air the leaf collection schedule. Also, all information pertaining to leaf collection will be posted on the Westfield Website (www.westfieldnj.gov/ Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 dpw). In addition, you can call the Leaf Hotline (789-4120). email PDF Ad to [email protected] Thank you for your cooperation. goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2009 Page E-1 CRANFORD COUGAR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS DOWZYCKI NOTCHES TWO GOALS, FOLGER 2 ASSISTS Cougar Soccer Girls Shut Out Union Catholic Vikings, 5-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN was a must win,” Cougar Head Coach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times teams away. (Senior) Jen Folger an- Jen Michewicz said. chored the midfield and was a key Recovering very well from its only Senior forward Sarah Dowzycki, player in the game, creating many loss of the season, a 6-0 setback to with the help an aggressive push from offensive opportunities, two of which No. 3 ranked Westfield on September her teammates, gave the Cougars an resulted in assists,” coach Michewicz 17, the Cranford High School girls immediate jumpstart with a goal only said. soccer team shut out the Union Catho- minutes into the game. She added her Throughout the game, the Cou- lic Lady Vikings, 5-0, at Memorial second goal before the 20-minute gars’ defense rejected any Lady Vi- Field in Cranford on September 25. mark to up her week’s total to five king attack. The Cougar girls, who tied then goals. “Defenders Taylor D’Antico, Emily No. 4 Montclair earlier in the season, Senior outside midfielder Michelle McCue, Kristen Cecchini and Madi- defeated Rahway and Kent Place ear- Gargiulo ripped in another goal to son Savulich were solid for the entire lier in the week and, with the victory give the Cougars a 3-0, cushion at game, allowing very few offensive over the Vikings, extended their record halftime. Senior forward/midfielder opportunities for UC,” coach to 4-1-1. Victoria Labrutto and senior center Michewicz added. “The girls began the game with a midfielder Jamie Webb each added The were scheduled to finish out lot of confidence coming off of two goals in the second half. the month against Roselle Catholic wins earlier in the week. They knew “The girls showed that they had the yesterday, September 30. UC was currently seeded ahead of ability to come out and take advan- Union Catholic 0 0 0 them in their conference division so it tage of scoring opportunities to put Cranford 3 2 5 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BRINGING THE BALL UPFIELD…Cougar stopper Eric Walano brings the ball up field against the Rahway Indians. Walano slipped a feed to Pat Hartnett, who scored his eighth goal of the season. HARTNETT NETS 2 GOALS, DeMARS HEADS 1ST GOAL Cougar Soccer Boys Roll on, Shut Out Rahway Indians, 3-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN perhaps looking for a counter attack. Hartnett’s two goals upped his sea- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Indians had no shots in the first son total to eight. The win upped the Five days after a defining win over half and three in the second half. Cougars’ record to 5-0 and 2-0 in the No. 20 Westfield, the 15th ranked Cougar goalkeeper Scott Boyer conference. The Cougars have also Cranford High School boys soccer needed only to make one save. outscored their opponents this sea- team wasted little time getting on the “Rahway has some quick players son, 19-2. fast track to another victory with a 3- who are dangerous in transition, but “Starting 5-0 is something we talked 0 shutout of Rahway at Memorial again our defense did an outstanding about, and while we take it one game Field in Cranford on September 22. job, not giving up a shot in the first at a time, we’re always looking at the Four minutes into the game, Connor half and only three for the game,” big picture, the goals we have for the DeMars positioned himself in the right coach Curci said. “Lopes was terrific season. We put pressure on ourselves place to put his head on a long throw- at right back, always cool under pres- to improve with every game and I in from Ryan Lopes and drill it into sure. Sweeper Pat Kaskiw has done think that keeps us focused and gives the net. an outstanding job directing the de- us the mindset that we can play with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PUTTING THE PINCH ON A VIKING…Outside midfielder Natalie Englese, No. 21, and forward Danielle Jakubik, No. “Lopes has been a weapon with his fense. I love the way he takes control anyone,” coach Curci said. “We’re 4, put the pinch on a Union Catholic Viking. throw-ins. Demars hit a beautiful and the fact he can create from the obviously very pleased with our header. He’s great in the air and that back, getting an assist today. Walano record, but there’s still a long way to quick goal gave us some breathing holds his position well and rarely gets go. It’s important we don’t take any- WALCH WINS ALL-AROUND, VAULTING, BARS, FLOOR room,” said Cougar Head Coach Mike beat. Left back Rob Ghiretti antici- thing for granted, stay focused and Cursi, whose team has three goals off pates as well as anyone and his speed keep playing good soccer.” throw-ins this season. “We were much and skill is key to his shutting down Rahway 0 0 0 better in our midfield transition to- opposing wings.” Cranford 2 1 3 Lady Cougars Beat Raiders, day, something we have addressed at practice the past few days. There are always things to improve on, and Cougar Pride we’ll keep doing that in practice ev- Dayton/Brearley Gymnasts ery day.” This page is reserved for Cranford High School sports only. Five minutes later, senior Pat Kaskiw To make this weekly page a success, help served a ball from the Cougar backfield is needed from the coaches, a stat person By DAVID B. CORBIN floor exercise with an 8.85, Altmann score of 8.1 followed by Seale at 8.0 to Pat Hartnett, who was slashing and/or a designated parent, who follows Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times took second at 8.65 and Cougar fresh- and Cougar freshman Bryanna Grant across the field. Hartnett shed a de- Sophomore Mary Kate Walch per- man Emily Grable, along with Raid- at 7.4. McAuliffe won the beam with fender and ripped the ball across the any of the teams and wishes to contribute formed all of her routines well to lead ers Colineri and Peluso tied for third an 8.9, LoBue took second at 8.5 and goal from 10 yards out. The third goal a to the point, factual account of the event. the Cranford High School gymnas- with an 8.575. Grable took third at 8.1. Grable took was scored with 9:15 left in the game Any good photos of the event may also be tics team to a 103.825-101.25 victory “Mary Kate had a great meet over- top honors on the floor exercise with by Hartnett, who finished a feed from welcomed. over a strong Scotch Plains-Fanwood all. Danielle and Vivian were also an 8.8, while McAuliffe and Altmann tri-captain/stopper Eric Walano. Please e-mail by Monday at noon to Raiders squad in Cranford on Sep- consistent,” Cougar Head Coach placed 2-3 with respective scores of “I thought Rahway did a nice job David B. Corbin, (Asst. Publisher/Sports Editor) tember 22. Michele Charney Hulse said. 8.5 and 8.1. tactically trying to slow us down, look- [email protected] Walch also took top honors with an The Raiders were without the ser- “The girls had a good day today. ing for us to make a mistake, by play- all-around total of 35.3 followed by vices of freshman Melissa Gara, who This was Sara’s first meet as an all- ing defensive minded,” coach Curci Raider senior Lindsay Robinson, who broke her finger the night before the arounder. Emily Grable also improved said. “But our boys played smart, pa- Go Cougars! totaled 34.2, and Cougar Vivian meet. She is expected to be sitting out her floor score by a full point in one tient soccer, and did a nice job spread- Altmann, who totaled 34.1. Walch took the next few weeks. week,” coach Charney Hulse noted. ing the field to create some good op- first in the vault with an 8.85 followed “Lindsay Robinson had a great meet The Cougars will host the always portunities. Our goal was to get off to by Raider Gina Pelosi at 8.65, while and vaulted a ‘tsuk’, along with Alex competitive, Cougar Invitational at a fast start and we did. Two goals in the Altmann and Raider Jessica Colineri Peluso. Both Alex and Lindsay scored the High School gym tomorrow, Oc- first ten minutes allowed us to control tied for third at 8.5. Although not in the high for us on floor and beam,” said tober 2, beginning at 6 p.m. the tempo the rest of the match.” top three in the vault, Robinson per- Raider Head Coach Lisa Cerchio, The 0-2 Rahway Indians played a formed a Tsukahara as did freshman who added, “They both went all- Probitas Verus Honos defensive-minded game throughout, Alex Peluso, who performed it for the around, along with Jessica Colineri. first time. Jess had a strong beam routine and The uneven bars’ top honors also floor. It just wasn’t enough to pull a went to Walch, who scored an 8.8. win out. Cranford had a great meet!” Helping Accident Walch specialized with a giant swing The Cougars also defeated Jonathan on the low bar before transferring to Dayton/Brearley, 102.3-42.9 on Sep- the upper bar. Cougar Danielle tember 24. Coach Charney Hulse Victims Everyday McAuliffe placed second with an 8.65 mixed her lineup and freshman Sara and Altmann took third at 8.5. LoBue placed first with an all-around McAuliffe grabbed first on the bal- total of 32.7. Walch took first in the ance beam with an 8.9 followed by vault with a 9.0, LoBue took second Walch at 8.75. Raiders Peluso and at 8.5 and McAuliffe tied for third Robinson tied for third with an 8.7. with Dayton’s Erika Seale at 8.2. Walch came back to claim first on the LoBue won the unevens with a

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WORKING ON THEIR CHEERS…The Cougar cheerleaders practice their cheers prior to the football game with North PUSHING TOWARD PAYDIRT…Cougar junior quarterback Joe Papandrea, who had 59 yards rushing, pushes his way Plainfield. The Cougars won, 21-20. toward the end zone and gets a one-yard touchdown. Cougar Soccer Boys Blank KEIM HITS GREEN FOR WINNER BARTSCH, RUPP HAD STRONG WEEK Roselle Catholic Lions, 4-0 Cougars Nip Canucks Cougar V’ballers Roll Offensive silence in the first half high to the near post where senior Alex did not rock the Cranford High School Rocha one-timed a volley past the boys soccer team as the Cougars goalie for his first goal of the season In Grid Battle, 21-20 After Tough Beginning banged in four second-half goals to and a 3-0 lead. The final goal was quell the Lions of Roselle Catholic, scored at the 73 mark, when senior After two very tough losses that in the first quarter with a drive that By DAVID B. CORBIN Kristen Rupp had 24 kills, 10 digs, 4-0, in Roselle on September 24. The Carmine Pellino volleyed in a cross could have been victories, a 26-24 ended with Papandrea keeping for a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times five assists and 14 service points. Cougars, who improved to 6-0, upped from Kris Jacoby to make it 4-0. opening day loss to Scotch Plains- one-yard touchdown. The point after After a tough start against two top- Alex Bizub had 18 kills, three digs, their state ranking to No. 15 (highest “At halftime, the boys were a bit Fanwood and a scooped up lateral attempt was drilled into the left upright 20 teams and taking both powerhouses two assists and 13 service points. ever), Union County ranking to No. 2 frustrated but they were confident that gave Hillside a 14-7 win, the and fell to the ground. The Canucks within two points each time, the Kaitlyn Irwin notched four kills, 12 and Group 3 ranking to No. 3. they would get the job done. There Cranford High School football team answered with a touchdown drive when Cranford High School girls volley- digs, seven assists and 21 service The Cougars dominated possession was excellent communication at half- came out on the best side of a 21-20 quarterback Erich Fredericks tossed a ball team rolled on to win two of its points. Sarah Barry had 15 assists, in the first half but were unable to time, a bit of self-critiquing, which I decision against the North Plainfield 15-yard pass into the end zone early in next three matches before entering four digs, five assists and 22 service undulate the Lions’ net. Two minutes always encourage. There was little Canucks at Memorial Field in the second quarter. Cougar Sean Trot- the Bloomfield Tournament on Sep- points. Katie Knorr finished with into the second half, senior Ryan for me to say. They already knew Cranford on September 25. ter blocked the point after attempt. tember 26. seven kills, six blocks, two assists Lopes sent a long throw-in into the what we needed to do, and they were After trailing 20-6, the 1-2 Cougars Fredericks added another 17-yard The Cougar girls began their sea- and nine service points. Emma middle of the box and Eric Walano outstanding in the second half,” Head scored 15 points in the final quarter to touchdown pass to give the Canucks a son with a 25-23, 25-23, setback to Hansen had three kills, two blocks made his run to hammer it in with the Coach Mike Curci said sink the 0-3 Canucks. Sophomore run- 13-6 lead at the half. No. 6 Pacsack Hills then came up on and 11 service points. Alexis Inselberg header to make it 1-0. Fourteen min- The Cougars out-shot the Lions, ning back J.P. Christiano (42 yards Fredericks seeming put the Canucks the short side of a 26-24, 25-22, con- notched five kills and Julie DeBella utes later, George El-Khoury, a natu- 24-5, and goalie Scott Boyer made rushing) sliced into pay dirt on a three- comfortably in the driver’s seat with test with No. 14 Bogata. Led by team had three kills and two blocks. ral lefty, bent a beautiful corner kick three saves, while Lions’ goalie Steve yard run to make the score 20-13. The an 18-yard sprint in the third quarter. captains Meghan Bartsch and Kristen The Cougars made a strong showing from the right side about six yards out Petricco made 13. Cranford has Cougars added a seven-play, 66-yard Keim, who was intercepted twice, fin- Rupp, the Cougars regrouped. at the Bloomfield Tournament. In pool where captain Patrick Hartnett headed outscored its opponents 23-2 this sea- drive that ended with senior quarter- ished with 14 completions in 26 at- According to Cougar Head Coach play, they defeated J.P. Stevens, 25-20, the ball past the keeper to the far post son and has not allowed a goal in the back Chris Keim’s 26-yard pass tempts for 135 yards. Green had seven Luci Diaz, “some soul-searching and 26-16, 25-13; Watchung Hills, 26-24, to make it 2-0. Hartnett now leads the last three games. It was Boyer’s and completion to senior wide receiver receptions for 107 yards. Trotter had team connecting was needed to shake 27-17, 25-22; and lost a well-fought county in goals with nine. the defense’s fourth shutout of the Will Green with 1:58 remaining in the three receptions for 15 yards and Kasim up and wake up the team within.” match to Ramapo (No. 19 in top 20), With 22 minutes remaining, Nick season. game. The Cougars went for the two- Lewis had two for 11 yards. Justin Van On September 22, the Lady Cou- 20-25, 25-27, 20-25. In the playoffs, Pace dribbled up the right side, beat a The Cougars will host Rumson today, point conversion, which was run in by Ostenbridge made 10 tackles and had gars defeated Kent Place, 25-21, 25- the Cougars defeated Indian Hills, 25- defender and crossed the ball waist October 1, at 4 p.m. at Memorial Field. junior quarterback Joe Papandrea (59 an interception 10. After falling to Roselle Catholic, 14, then fell to Pascack Hills, 15-25. yards rushing). North Plainfield 0 13 7 0 20 25-10, 23-25, 23-25, on September “Overall it was a great beginning! The Cougars actually took a 6-0 lead Cranford 6 0 0 15 21 23, they defeated Rahway, 25-13, 25- The losses were high scoring games. 18, on September 25. The future looks promising! The team Meghan Bartsch, playing front row is gelling,” said coach Diaz. hitter, finished the week with 52 as- The Lady Cougars will face A.L. sists, 15 kills, two blocks, three digs, Johnson today, October 1, and Sci- Legal Advertising seven assists and 28 service points. ence Park on October 2. Then they As a server, she had the third highest will compete in the Rahway Tourna- team hitting percentage. ment on October 3. Paid for by the advertisers and staff of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times as a service to the readers. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY cal Units”); and BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS WHEREAS, the Renewable Energy Ordinance No.: 694-2009 Projects procured under the Renewable First Reading: 9/24/2009 Energy Program are to be installed on, in, affixed or adjacent to and/or for any other NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Local Unit controlled buildings, other struc- following proposed ordinance was intro- tures, lands or other properties of the Local duced and passed on first reading at a Units (collectively, the “Local Unit Facili- meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ties”); and ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Cougar boys soccer player Pat Kaskiw is flanked ers of the County of Union, State of New WHEREAS, it may be necessary, desir- by tennis players Lori Joseph, left, and Taylor Rattray. Joseph and Rattray placed Jersey, held on the 24th day of Septem- able or convenient, in connection with the ber, 2009, and that said ordinance will be financing, design, permitting, acquisition, sixth at second doubles in the Union County Tournament and Kaskiw helped lead taken up for further consideration for final his team to a 7-0 start. construction, installation, operation and passage at the meeting of said Board of maintenance of the Renewable Energy Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meet- Projects, to finance, design, permit, ac- PUBLIC NOTICE ing room in the County Administration PUBLIC NOTICE quire, construct, renovate and install cer- UNION COUNTY Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, tain capital improvements to the Local Unit UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS New Jersey on the 8th day of October, Facilities, including without limitation, im- BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF PENDING BOND 2009, at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter provements to or replacement of, roofing NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY as said matter can be reached, at which systems (the “Capital Improvement BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY Ordinance No.: 693-2009 time and place all persons who may be Projects” and together with the Renew- interested there in will be given an oppor- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ordinance No.: 695-2009 First Reading: 9/24/2009 able Energy Projects and any Completion IN THE HEAT OF ACTION…Cougar Marianna Dzunova, top, placed sixth in First Reading: 9/24/2009 tunity to be heard concerning the same. Project as defined in the hereinafter de- The bond ordinance, the summary terms the Union County tennis Tournament at third singles. Below, Cougar Liz Berry A copy of this ordinance has been posted fined Bond Resolution, the “Projects”); The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was intro- on the Bulletin Board upon which public and returns the ball in her second singles match. of which are included herein, was intro- duced and passed upon first reading at a notices are customarily posted in the Ad- WHEREAS, the primary goal of the Re- duced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- ministration Building of the County, and a newable Energy Program is to expand the meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- ers of the County of Union, State of New copy is available up to and including the use of renewable energy sources avail- ers of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on September 24, 2009. It will be time of such meeting to the members of able and utilized by the Local Units for their Jersey, on September 24, 2009. It will be further considered for final passage, after the general public of the County who shall Local Unit Facilities in accordance with the further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of request such copies, at the office of the State’s Energy Master Plan dated Octo- public hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be Clerk of the Board in said County Admin- ber, 2008, with the attendant environmen- said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at the County Administration Build- istration Building. tal and financial benefits associated held at the County Administration Build- ing, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the thereby, and to reduce the energy related ing, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey, on October 8, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. Board of Chosen Freeholders operating costs to the Local Units for their Jersey, on October 8, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up to and Local Unit Facilities, all intended to be During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies ORDINANCE PROVIDING offered at no net cost to the Local Units; including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no THE CONSENT OF THE and of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at BOARD OF CHOSEN FREE- WHEREAS, to assist the Authority with cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Free- HOLDERS OF THE COUNTY funding all of the engineering, legal, finan- the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Free- holders’ office for the members of the OF UNION TO THE “RENEW- cial advisory and other preliminary costs of holders’ office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. ABLE ENERGY PROGRAM” the Renewable Energy Program neces- general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond BY THE UNION COUNTY IM- sary, desirable or convenient for the devel- The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: PROVEMENT AUTHORITY opment and implementation of the Re- ordinance follows: (UCIA) AND THE EXECUTION TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE OF A “COUNTY SERVICE newable Energy Program prior to the issu- TO AUTHORIZE IMPROVE- ance of the Bonds (the “Preliminary Pro- TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE AGREEMENT” BETWEEN MENTS TO OAKWOOD PARK gram Costs”) prior to the issuance of the TO AUTHORIZE THE MAK- THE COUNTY AND THE LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH first series of bonds that shall finance the ING OF A LOAN TO THE UNION COUNTY IMPROVE- OF NEW PROVIDENCE IN, BY initial portion of the Renewable Energy UNION COUNTY IMPROVE- MENT AUTHORITY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Program (the “Bonds”), the Authority MENT AUTHORITY IN CON- UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- WHEREAS, The Union County Improve- desires to enter into with the County that NECTION WITH THE RENEW- SEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE ment Authority (including any successors certain “Service Agreement (Renewable ABLE ENERGY PROGRAM SUM OF $4,000,000 TO PAY and assigns, the “Authority”) has been Energy Program)” (as the same may be IN, BY AND FOR THE THE COST THEREOF, TO duly created by resolution of the Board of amended or supplemented from time to COUNTY OF UNION, STATE MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, Chosen Freeholders (the “Board of Free- time in accordance with its terms, the OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- holders”) of the County of Union (the “County Service Agreement”), all pursu- PRIATE THE SUM OF ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- “County”) in the State of New Jersey (the ant to Section 36 of the Act (N.J.S.A. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. $500,000 TO PAY THE COST NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- “State”) as a public body corporate and 40:37A-79) and other applicable law: THEREOF, TO MAKE A TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR politic of the State pursuant to and in NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- THE ISSUANCE OF BOND accordance with the county improvement BY THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREE- “25 Years Experience” THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ANTICIPATION NOTES IN authorities law, constituting Chapter 183 HOLDERS OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSU- of the Pamphlet Laws of 1960 of the State, NEW JERESEY, as follows: APPROPRIATION AND TO ANCE OF SUCH BONDS. and the acts amendatory thereof and Section 1. In accordance with all appli- PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- supplemental thereto (as codified at cable law, the Board of Freeholders hereby ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Purpose(s): Undertaking of improve- N.J.S.A. 40:37A-44 et seq., the “Act”) and consents to (i) the “Renewable Energy FAMILY LAW TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- ments to Oakwood Park located in the other applicable law; and Program” of the Union County Improve- TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF Borough of New Providence (the “Bor- WHEREAS, the Authority desires to ment Authority, and (ii) the execution and Divorce Domestic Violence SUCH BONDS. ough”) (which was recently acquired by · · undertake the development and imple- delivery by the County, through the County the County from the Borough), including, Purpose(s): Making a loan, pursuant to mentation of a program (the “Renewable Manager, of the “County Service Agree- · Custody · Child Support but not limited to, construction of artificial N.J.S.A. 40:37A-79, to the Union County Energy Program”) for the financing, de- ment” and such other documents as nec- turf athletic fields, playgrounds, bathrooms, Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) sign, permitting, acquisition, construction, essary and reasonable for the Program support buildings, structures and ameni- for preliminary costs in connection with the installation, operation and maintenance of which documents shall be filed with the ties, improvements to existing facilities Authority’s Renewable Energy Program renewable energy capital equipment and Clerk of the Board prior to the issuance of and all work, materials and appurtenances · DWI · Criminal Defense to be made available to public entities facilities such as solar panels, wind tur- any Bonds, (iii) the adoption by the Author- necessary and suitable therefor. within the County. bines, and hydro-electric, bio-diesel, geo- ity of the Bond Resolution, and (iv) the · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation Appropriation: $4,000,000 thermal, and bio-mass facilities, including issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds to Appropriation: $500,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $3,800,000 any related electrical modifications or other effect such purpose. The consent hereto Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Bonds/Notes Authorized: $475,000 Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- work required or convenient for the instal- given to the Financing Documents con- Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- Section 20 Costs: $500,000 lation of such systems (collectively, the templates the insertion of the final financ- Section 20 Costs: $500,000 Useful Life: 15 years renewable energy capital equipment and ing terms. Useful Life: 15 years facilities, the “Renewable Energy Section 2. This ordinance shall take This Notice is published pursuant to This Notice is published pursuant to Projects”) for and on behalf of the County effect at the time and in the manner pro- (908) 232-8787 N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. and local governmental units within the vided by law. Nicole L. DiRado Nicole L. DiRado County, including without limitation mu- Section 3. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2009 Page 17 WF PAL D Team Defeats Perth Amboy Grid Kids The Westfield PAL, 11-year-old behind some terrific blocking by the PAL “D” football team continued its offensive line of Connor Root, Victor early season winning ways with a Cruz, Owen Kessler, Cam McLaughlin, decisive, 33-0 victory over the Perth Tony Peer and Kyle Dombrowski. Amboy grid kids at Kehler Stadium As well as the offense performed, the in Westfield on September 26. Defense was also up to the task. The The little Blue Devils scored touch- Blue Devils only allowed Perth Amboy downs on all four of their first-half one first down, forced three fumbles, possessions, and added another in the and held their opponents scoreless for second half for the team’s third the third straight game. Gang tackling straight victory. In a well-balanced and stellar zone coverage provided for offensive attack, five different play- many three-and-outs. Noteworthy plays POWERING PAST A DEFENDER…Leading rusher Jack Curry powers past a ers scored. The running game proved by Max Schwetje, Chad Dembiec, Ben defender in the Westfield PAL C White football team’s 20-0, defeat of Irvington. to be the recipe for success on the Kelly and Nick Mahar resulted in many rainy morning. negative yardage plays. Jack Neiswenter, Brian Brennan, Next up for the team will be an Brian O’Dwyer, Connor Scanlon and away game against a very strong squad WF White ‘C’ Shuts Down SCORING THE TOUCHDOWN…Westfield PAL B player Nick Bountempo, Matt Varano all posted touchdowns from Staten Island this Sunday. No. 33, scores touchdown following blocks from Nick Costa, No. 65, and Jack Simcox, No. 44. Irvington Grid Kids, 20-0 Defense carried the day as the Westfield’s defense pushed Irvington WF PAL ‘B’ Team Blanks Westfield PAL football White “C” backwards for losses, and then Owen team recorded a 20-0 victory over Colwell recovered a fumble to give Irvington at Gary Kehler Stadium on Westfield possession. Zach Campbell Perth Amboy Gridders, 13-0 September 26 and upped its season carried for a 10-yard sweep and Curry, record to 3-0. on his third carry, scored. Vin The Westfield PAL “B” football Amboy receiver from the ball. Both teams turned over the ball on DiFilippo ran for the point after (PAT) team brought a stifling defense against Colin Dursee, who played a terrific fumbles in the first quarter but Justin to make the score 13-0. Parker Hess Perth Amboy on September 27 and game at quarterback (QB), led the Dudzinski, Chris Dobosiewicz and Nick forced Irvington on its first posses- won, 13-0, at Kehler Stadium. offense. Dursee hit Matt Lanzano with Mueller all contributed defensively to sion to lose five yards then Ben Westfield recovered three Perth a 12-yard reception. Dursee then hit shut down Irvington’s running game. Meltzer recorded a quarterback sack. Amboy fumbles and had three sacks. Simcox for a 30-yard pass play. Early in the second quarter, Westfield In the second half, Eric Swanson Luke Prybylski led the defense with Simcox had consecutive runs, the first scored after Jack Curry carried the ball and Colwell pressured the quarter- a sack, a fumble recovery, forced for nine yards and then for the touch- 15 yards and Chris Varano took it into back and the running backs. Liam fumble and three tackles, behind the down from the two-yard line. PUTTING ON THE CRUNCH…Gang tackling by the Westfield PAL “D” the end zone for six points. Heinbokel snagged an Irvington line of scrimmage. Liam Boland had The second score came from Nick football team earned a shutout against Perth Amboy. Still in the second quarter, fumble at midfield to give Westfield a sack, fumble recovery and a num- Bountempo from eight-yards out, possession. Hopper Murray hauled ber of tackles. Nick LaRosa had a following the blocks of Nick Costa, in two long passes, including a criti- tackle for a loss. Cotter Spurlock made Simcox, Zach Koch, Ryan Harrington WF ‘C’ Blue Powers Past Perth Amboy Grid Kids cal first down catch near the red zone. a crushing tackle. Jack Simcox re- and Jimmy Hunter. Theo Brunson Quarterback Chris Boutsikaris took covered a fumble. Eli Wirtshafter smashed in the extra point. Andrew The Westfield C Blue football team got some nice runs from quarterback cally down the field, thanks to nice chalked up its third straight victory (QB) Nick Mele and running back blocking from Cameron Bremer, the ball in on an 11-yard keeper for made a bone jarring tackle from his Malacrae and Matt Catanzaro had the TD then ran the ball in for the PAT. safety position, separating the Perth excellent runs in the second half. with a 12-0 shutout of Perth Amboy Tavis Brunson, but turnovers kept the Jacob Kurstedt, Lin, McIlroy, at Gary Kehler Stadium on Septem- Blue team out of the end zone. O’Connor, Zrebiec, Kelley and Ander- Defenders Dylan Scott and Jack ber 27. The game was very much a Linebackers Jack Gorelick and son. But a stubborn Perth Amboy Cash contained the running game, defensive battle, led by the hard-hit- Michael O’Connor forced fumbles, defense held up, forcing Westfield to while Swanson and Meltzer combined ting of middle linebacker Matt with O’Connor recovering one. Later punt. Later in the half, Rinaldi got the to force an Irvington punt. Westfield McIlroy. on in the first half, Owen Murray momentum going again with a nice fumbled but James Hoodja hit Defensive linemen Justin Lin, Devin picked off a pass and Westfield capi- interception. After a couple of hard Irvington for a loss and Mueller and Anderson, J. Mack Rembisz, Zack talized with a Chris Rinaldi 20-yard runs up the middle by Chris Cerrachio Dudzinski combined to stop Irvington Kelley, Devin Zrebiec and Tristan Orr touchdown run. and Gorelick, the outside was wide on a fourth down and five. 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Ori. ergetic, profes- school drama students. ter and a theatrical know how to write a lead, and $2500 Ask $500, Older Standup Great for TV viewing! take an active interest in their goleader.com/subscribe Only $45! sional setting. director and pro- Wurlitzer Piano & bench, An audition is required for this pro- ducer nationwide. beats in order to develop news woodwork & key need refinishing, Call (908) 654-6091 stories. Please email Recreation Offerings gram. Students must prepare a brief “Acting Essentials” will be held for Sound board perfect cond, $300. PHOTOGRAPHY monologue of two minutes or less and eight weeks, beginning October 19 at resume and clips to: Call (908) 518-0017 To Get Underway [email protected] Event and family photographer to be prepared to participate in an acting All Saints’ Church in Scotch Plains. PUBLIC NOTICE FANWOOD – The Fanwood Rec- keep your Soiree alive forever. exercise. Auditions will be held on Call the NJWA at (908) 789-9696 to reation Department has announced its Professional references. Call October 4, between 3 and 6 p.m. Inter- obtain more information or log on to PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD schedule of fall programs for children Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 ested actors must pre-arrange their au- njworkshopforthearts.com. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and adults. All programs will begin the Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Email: [email protected] NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF week of Monday, October 5. ing of the Township Council of the Town- FANWOOD after public hearing on Au- For children, offerings will include Caregivers Group ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, gust 26, 2009 granted approval from the Junior Scientists Science Exploration September 22, 2009 the following ordi- requirements of 184-110 (E)(9) for prop- Workshop, Earth-Friendly Crafts for To Meet on Monday nance entitled: erty owned by Theresa DiFrancesco at 17 Woodland Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- Kids, Fashion Illustration, Arts and WESTFIELD – A support group for AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND sey being Block 15, Lot 13. CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- Crafts, Chess Enrichment, Dance Fun, those caring for elderly or chronically Documents pertaining to this applica- ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE Hip-Hop Jazz and Jazz/Tap. For adults, ill loved ones will meet at 8 p.m. on tion are available for public inspection at TOWNHIP OF SCOTCH a Green Workshop will take place. Borough Hall during normal business Monday, October 5, in the parish cen- PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- hours. For further information about these ter of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic FIC” Robert Algarin programs, including times, dates, fees Church on Lamberts Mill Road in was adopted on second and final read- 1320 Watchung Avenue and age groups, and to register, visit Westfield. Meetings are held on the ing Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 fanwoodrecreation.org or call Fanwood TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS For first non-holiday Monday of each Barbara Riepe Theresa DiFrancesco Recreation at (908) 370-7092. month. These are information and Township Clerk 17 Woodland Avenue sharing sessions. For more informa- 1 T - 10/1/09, The Times Fee: $17.34 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Academy Helps Sing tion about the support group, call 1 T - 10/1/09, The Times Fee: $19.89 PUBLIC NOTICE Song for Peace Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD AREA – Late last month, Home Kitchen Tour BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF AWARD OF PROFES- Montessori schools from around the SIONAL SERVICES FOR THE The Board of Adjustment of the Town of On Tap October 3 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS world joined together on the United Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Octo- Nations Peace One Day celebration WESTFIELD – The Hearth and ber 14, 2009 in the Council Chambers at CONTRACTOR: Richard C. Mariani, the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Esq.; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & to sing “Light a Candle For Peace.” Home Kitchen Tour will take place on Christopher Academy, the Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Stewart, P.C.; 10 Madison Avenue, WHEN IN ROME…Pictured above, left to right, are Drude Roessler of Westfield to hear and consider the following appeal Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Montessori school located in p.m. Participants will have an opportu- and daughter Kirsten McCumber of Summit, along with Amanda Taylor and her for use (d) and/or bulk (c) variance(s) from NATURE OF SERVICE: Additional Westfield and Scotch Plains, took part nity to tour seven kitchens in Westfield, the requirements of the Westfield Land funds for special legal counsel, Richard C. mother, Sue Taylor of Summit, who performed in the Continuo Arts Foundations Use Ordinance. Mariani, Esq. in his representation of Tho- in the worldwide effort to help Shelley and each will include a food tasting. inaugural concert last November in Rome at the prestigious Festival Internazionale mas E. Atkins, former Township Manager, Murley’s children’s song about peace The day also will feature a book Demetri & Lisa Tsavekou, 758 Clark di Music Sacre Series. in an employment matter (Lonergan v. Street, Applicant seeks permission to con- move continuously around the globe signing by a celebrity chef and au- Township of Scotch Plains, et als.) struct a second floor addition contrary to for an entire day. thor, “Raffle House” kitchen designer AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000 and Section 11.08E6 of the Land Use Ordi- The students of Christopher Acad- billed at the hourly rate of $225.00 for presentations and a meeting with lo- Music Lovers Gather nance. Ordinance requires a side yard Richard Mariani, Esq. and $200.00 per emy joined almost 30,000 other chil- cal contractors and designers. setback of 10 feet. Proposed is 7.64 feet. hour for any other support, and to be dren around the world in this unified Tickets currently are available at the Vassil Mihaylov, 105 Connecticut applied toward fees and costs for those sign of peace. The Montessori culture following establishments: Coldwell For Benefit and Gala Street, Applicant seeks permission to build services which shall be subject to the is devoted to helping each child grow Banker Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, a pergola in the backyard above the exist- approval of the Township Attorney and WESTFIELD – The Continuo Arts this world premiere is the Westfield ing patio and to retain a small shed on the which are not covered by insurance. toward independence by building con- Westfield; Town Book Store, 270 East property contrary to the following sections THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT fidence, peace and respect for others. Broad Street, Westfield; Rejuvena- Foundation will present a benefit and High School Concert Choir under the of the Land Use Ordinance. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Head of Christopher Academy tions, 887 Mountain Avenue, gala at Historic Twin Maples in Sum- direction of Bill Mathews and Sharon §12.04F - Ordinance allows a maximum FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Amelia McTamaney believed that Mountainside, and Periwinkle’s, 17/ mit on Saturday, October 3, from 7 to Reynolds; the Presbyterian Church lot coverage by buildings and above BARBARA RIEPE 10 p.m. of Westfield’s Chancel Choir, Jason grounds structures of 20%. Proposed is TOWNSHIP CLERK supporting children’s natural respect 19 North Union Avenue, Cranford. 24.2% with the shed and pergola. 1 T - 10/1/09, The Times Fee: $23.46 for each other in the classroom allows Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 In addition to a variety of silent- Klein, director; the Oak Knoll En- §11.09E7 - Ordinance requires a mini- them to attain a positive educational on the day of the event. Proceeds will and live-auction items, the finale fea- semble, Ruby Robertson-Knox, di- mum rear yard setback of 35 feet. Pro- PUBLIC NOTICE tures the “Maestro-Maestra” pack- rector; The St. Dominic Academy posed is + 26 feet. experience to guide their growth to- benefit Holy Trinity Interparochial BOROUGH OF FANWOOD age, which includes two first-tier con- Chorus, Joe Napoli, director; and The §13.01G1b - Ordinance requires a mini- wards achievement. School, located at 336 First Street in PLANNING BOARD mum setback for sheds of 5 feet. Pro- “We believe children are naturally Westfield. For more information, visit cert tickets to The Continuo Arts Wharton Singers and The Wharton posed is 3 feet and less than 1 foot. Please take notice that on October 28, peaceful and that the right classroom htisnj.com or e-mail Foundation’s Christmas Time in the Civic Chorale, Ms. Wicke, director. 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough New York SMSA Limited Partnership City concert on November 30, two The Continuo Arts Symphonic Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, environment can protect that. Partici- [email protected]. d/b/a Verizon Wireless (the “Applicant”) artists reception tickets, the musical Chorus includes local singers from Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board pating in this event reminds our chil- regarding the property known as 109 will hold a hearing on the application of the PUBLIC NOTICE score to be premièred that evening Westfield, Summit, New Providence, North Avenue West, Block 3103, Lot 12 dren of their ties to global community undersigned. The property in question is signed by composer Stephen Berkeley Heights, New Providence, (the”Property”) In addition to the two (2) and of their potential to change the TOWN OF WESTFIELD located at: 241 North Avenue, Fanwood, existing wall signs, the Applicant proposes Edwards, a conducting baton, two Maplewood, Short Hills, New York New Jersey, also known as Block 33 Lot 3, world,” said Ms. McTamaney. Public Notice is hereby given that the to add four (4) additional signs, three (3) of conducting lessons with principal City and Jersey City, in addition to as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned ordinances as follows were passed and which will be internally illuminated. Appli- by Rajeev Chadda & Tiscia Caruso adopted by the Town Council of the Town conductor, and Westfield resident, others from throughout the country cant proposes to erect the following signs Chadda. PUBLIC NOTICE of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on Candace Wicke and the opportunity and as far away as Miami. to its existing store: one (1) illuminated The applicant requests Garage Addition September 29, 2009. wall sign on the east elevation (13 feet 7 1/ TOWN OF WESTFIELD to conduct the Continuo Arts Orches- To purchase concert or gala tickets, & Relocation of Driveway which is in viola- Claire J. Gray 2 inches x 2 feet 1 1/8 inches), one (1) ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT tra on stage in Carnegie Hall during call (908) 264-5324. Learn more tion of: Town Clerk internally illuminated pole mounted double County of Union, State of New Jersey Section 184-163A of the Fanwood Land the dress rehearsal of the overture. about the Continuo Arts Foundation sided window/temporary sign on the east GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1941 Use Code. Variance Requested: Relocate PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that MetroPCS Joining the Symphonic Chorus for at continuoarts.com elevation (3 feet x 5 feet), two (2) internally AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND driveway; Permitted: 1 lane; Present: Cir- New York, LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an illuminated pole mounted double sided CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF cular; Proposed: Circular. application for a use variance, height vari- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE window/temporary signs on the north el- THE LAND USE ORDINANCE Section 184-188A of the Fanwood Land ance, variance to allow for no screening of evation (each 3 feet x 5 feet). Applicant is OF THE TOWN OF SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Use Code. Variance Requested: Enlarge antennas and for preliminary and final site requesting variance relief from the follow- WESTFIELD (ARTICLE 2) NOTICE OF MEETINGS non-conforming use; Permitted: none; plan approval with the Town of Westfield ing sections of the Land Use Ordinance: 1) (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Present: none; Proposed: Addition. Zoning Board of Adjustment seeking per- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1942 § 16.04E1, et seq., which allows one (1) “ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* The applicant will also seek such other mission to place six (6) telecommunica- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND exterior sign at the main entrance. relief as may be determined necessary at tions antennas and one GPS antenna on CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TYPE OF MEETING: Board In-Service Present are two signs. Proposed is a the public hearing based upon review of the roof of an existing building and to also THE LAND USE ORDINANCE third sign to be located on the east eleva- DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 the application or amendment(s) to the place its related equipment in the base- OF THE TOWN OF tion and three (3) light box signs, two (2) in application. ment of the building. The property which is WESTFIELD (ARTICLE 3) LOCATION: Administration Building the north elevation windows and one in the The file pertaining to this application is the subject of this application is located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street east elevation window; 2) §16.03E1 pro- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1943 available for public inspection during nor- 900 South Avenue West, Westfield, New Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 hibits internally illuminated signs. Proposed AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday Jersey which is located in the GB-3 Zoning are three (3) internally illuminated signs. CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TIME: 6:30-8:30 p.m. through Friday) from the Secretary of the District and is designated on the Tax Maps THE LAND USE ORDINANCE Planning Board at the Administration Of- as Block 2606, Lot 19 (“Property”). Appli- Variances, waivers or exceptions from OF THE TOWN OF PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet with a representative of certain site plan details or relief from re- fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North cant is seeking the following approvals: WESTFIELD (ARTICLE 7) NJSBA who will conduct a Board In-Service. quirements may be sought as appropri- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. * Use variance ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. ate. Any interested party may appear at said * Height variance GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1944 1 T - 10/1/09, The Times Fee: $30.60 Plans and application are on file in the hearing and participate therein in accor- * Variance to allow for no screening of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND office of the Town Engineer, 959 North dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- antennas CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and ning Board. * Preliminary and Final Site Plan ap- THE LAND USE ORDINANCE may be seen Monday through Friday from Applicant: proval OF THE TOWN OF FEDERAL STIMULUS PROJECT FUNDED BY ARRA 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rajeev Chadda & Tiscia Caruso Chadda TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Ap- WESTFIELD (ARTICLE 8) NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 241 North Avenue plicant also seeks such other approvals, DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Kathleen A. Nemeth GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1945 Secretary, Board of Adjustment Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 waivers and variances from the require- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $62.22 1 T - 10/1/09, The Times Fee: $37.74 ments of the Zoning Ordinance as may be TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF deemed necessary or required by the Town Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 THE LAND USE ORDINANCE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment A.M. on 10/15/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified OF THE TOWN OF at the hearing in this matter. under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A TOWN OF WESTFIELD WESTFIELD (ARTICLE 9) TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, BOARD OF HEALTH of Westfield Zoning Board of Adjustment GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1946 New Jersey 08625; for: Public notice is hereby given that an Ordinance, of which the following is a copy, was will meet at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Maintenance Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Repair Contract, North-2010; Various introduced, read and passed on First Reading by the Westfield Board of Health at a Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in the Coun- CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF locations in the Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, meeting held on September 14, 2009. The Board of Health will further consider the same cil Chambers, Town of Westfield Munici- THE LAND USE ORDINANCE Union, and Warren - Including and North of Route 57; North Region; for Final Passage on October 5, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. The meeting will be held in the Council pal Building, 425 East Broad Street, OF THE TOWN OF 100% State; DP No: 09432 Conference Room of the Westfield Municipal Building, located at 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at which time op- WESTFIELD (ARTICLE 11) Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C Westfield, New Jersey at which time and place members of the public will be given an portunity will be given to all those in inter- 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1947 opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance. est to be heard and at which time the Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Marylou Fashano-Soltis Board may approve, modify or deny the Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF Board Secretary application. Any interested party may No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders THE LAND USE ORDINANCE BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE #99 appear at the aforesaid hearing, either in must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, OF THE TOWN OF AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF person, or by their attorney, and be given Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of WESTFIELD (ARTICLE 12) WESTFIELD, TO AMEND ORDINANCE #98, OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH, the opportunity to be heard with respect to valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALARIES OF OFFICERS the aforesaid application. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1948 “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWN OF TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the ap- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY”. plication for development and all support- CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof ing maps, site plans and documents are THE LAND USE ORDINANCE of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2009 Page 19 Town of Westfield Exhibits ‘Wil Power’ By JACQUELINE DAVIDSON KOPITO election night, the sisters made brownies Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with the help of their mother and then set Editor’s Note: Arts and entertain- up a brownie stand in front of the polls to ment staff writers Christie Storms and raise money. Anyone who hadn’t been Christina Hinke, in separate pieces, have aware of Wil’s case by then certainly chronicled the Westfield townspeople’s knew about it by the end of the evening. response to the plight of Wil Kehler. Better yet, the girls raised a generous Jacqueline Davidson Kopito, who has amount of money. It was so touching to been covered in the arts section follow- see these girls reach out and do some- ing the publishing of “Tales of the Twins,” thing to help Wil on their own accord. It wrote the following piece about how the makes you realize how important it is for local community has made the life of anyone at any age to reach out and help Wil’s father, Doug, that much easier in others in their community. this great time of need. A few weeks later, my sister, our husbands and I went to the town’s WESTFIELD – Westfield is a town fundraiser at Temple Emanu-El for Wil. that is reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell I was filled with so much emotion on painting. It is a beautiful little town filled many different levels. I knew that a lot David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times with wonderful people with diverse be- was being done for Wil, but it wasn’t LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON...Sebastian Wroe, center, the son of Maestro David “NYC Window” by Connie Pinkowski Wroe, right, got into the act during the Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s perfor- liefs, values, attitudes and traits. What is until I walked through the doors and saw mance of Madama Butterfly. At left, playing Sebastian’s mother is Yunah Lee as Cio- unique about this community is that the hundreds of people who had shown Cio-San (Butterfly), and at center is Hai-Ting Chinn (as Butterfly’s maid, Suzuki). SP-F Arts Association Hosts Members Show everyone helps each other when needed; up for this event, that I realize just how SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch The art association meets every other it is the norm. much was being done. Plains and Fanwood Arts Associa- month during the school year at the This story offers a glimpse of how the The love and support from families, One Thousand People Cram tion will have a members art show in Patricia Kuran Cultural Arts Center in people of this town – people I am proud friends, and neighbors was more than I the downstairs gallery of the Scotch Fanwood. There is an artist demonstra- to have as friends, neighbors and ac- could have ever imagined. In the middle Plains Library, located at 1927 Bartle tion or workshop at every meeting, and quaintances – came together to help a of the room, there was a huge picture of Summit School to see WSO Avenue, during the month of Octo- the meetings are free and open to the little boy and his family during a difficult Wil with a great big smile on his face. By MAGGIE DIGGORY There was nary a glitch, as the en- ber. public. time in their lives. Practically all my old friends and ac- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times semble of musicians and singers glided The work will be hung today, Octo- The next meeting will be held on Last summer, my good friend Doug quaintances from Westfield High School SUMMIT – Saturday night’s perfor- through the performance with a tender- ber 1, and remain until Thursday, Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. There Kehler received some terrible news. His were there. They came from near and far mance of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly ness and passion for Puccini’s score. October 28. Many members are par- will be a demonstration on Chinese 5-year-old son Wil had just been diag- – from California, to Rhode Island and was one of the highest attended perfor- Continuing with the WSO’s “Opera ticipating, and there will be a variety Brush painting by North Plainfield nosed with a rare and malignant form of all points in between – to show they mances in the 27-year history of in Concert” series, the singers were not of work in a number of different me- watercolorist Jocelyn Wong. New mem- bone cancer called osteosarcoma, and cared. Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO). in period dress; rather, they appeared in diums displayed. The public is in- bers are always welcome. he would need to have his leg amputated. I was eager to see Doug. We were More than 1,000 audience members an elegant and fitting gown, suit or vited to view the works in the gallery, For additional information, contact Doug and I grew up together, and he friends during our school days, and I had of all ages attended the two-and-a-half- tuxedo, respectively. which is handicapped-accessible. Paula Pearl (908) 322-2590. was now raising his family in Westfield. lost touch over the years. I finally spotted hour concert at Summit High School, Yunah Lee as Cio-Cio-San (Butter- When I heard the news, my stomach Doug, and he looked great and was busy marking the WSO’s 182nd perfor- fly) wore a romantic purple gown with sank. I felt sick and heartbroken. For greeting everyone. To my surprise, he mance. During his opening remarks, elaborate embroidery, echoing her Grammy Nominee Feinstein days, I could think of nothing other than didn’t look as tired or drained as I thought Mark Felder, WSO board chairman, character’s geisha background. Ms. Lee how much pain and suffering little Wil he would. He was the same Doug that I welcomed the audience and informed often carried a white decorative fan and would have to endure at such a young remembered… funny, charming and full them of the large number who pur- had a matching purple wrap that stood To Perform at Recital Hall age. of life. chased tickets for the evening. “We for her obi or sash. Brett Cobo, as Goro, UNION – Five-time Grammy nomi- boasts a curved skylight allowing for As a mother of two boys who are just As we spoke, I became more and value the partnership with Summit High also frequently carried a fan on stage as nee Michael Feinstein will perform at more natural light. Other features for a little older than Wil, I could not even more sad, and there was a point in the School,” said Mr. Felder. well. the grand opening of the Gene and performing artists include a section for imagine the suffering, the pain, the sleep- conversation where Doug wound up Music Director David Wroe restarted As there was no set, the director’s Shelley Enlow Recital Hall at Kean instrument storage and a practice area. less nights…the hardship this family consoling me and telling me that every- the performance about 10 minutes in, stand doubled as a place for Gustavo University’s East Campus on Friday, The recital hall was made possible was going through. thing was going to be alright. Doug’s after the subtitles provided by the New Ahualli, as Sharpless, to knock on October 2, at 8 p.m. through a generous gift from Gene and Doug’s wife had to leave her job to strength came from the fact that his York Opera Society did not appear on Butterfly’s front door. Two chairs were Mr. Feinstein is one of the most Shelley Enlow. Mr. Enlow, the former care for Wil, and Doug had to juggle his entire community was supporting him the overhead screen. After intermis- also used intermittently. beloved cabaret performers. He is con- chairman and chief executive officer work schedule to care for their other two and his family, and praying for his son. sion, Mr. Wroe thanked the audience The deeply moving emotion evoked sidered one of the greatest interpreters for Atlantic Detroit Diesel-Allison, is children. Knowing the family was under About eight months later, we invited for its patience. “The computer timed by Puccini’s orchestral arrangement and of the Great American Songbook of currently chairman of the Kean Uni- unimaginable stress, I was thrilled when, Doug and his family over for a barbecue out. Don’t you just love Bill Gates?” libretto enraptured the audience Satur- music from the 1930s and 1940s, and versity Board of Trustees. several weeks later, a friend told me that along with my sister’s family and her Mr. Wroe jokingly asked the crowd. day evening. launched his career as a pianist at pri- Other artists on the recital hall’s fall a fundraiser had been organized for Wil. two children. All the kids were outside He also thanked the New York Opera In the second act, the 1,000-strong vate parties in Los Angeles, which led roster include Kean’s Concert Artists More than 500 tickets had already playing, and Wil was right there beside Society and its founder/ executive di- audience signified its delight in the to a seven-month residency at the performing the sonically splendid been sold, and they had also set up a them laughing and joking without a care rector Jennifer Cho, who sang the part performance by a round of applause for Mondrian Hotel. Brahms Sextet No. 1 and virtuoso pieces website where Doug’s family, friends in the world. He had lost all of his hair, of Kate Pinkerton. Ms. Lee’s rendition of “Un Bel Di” His latest album, “The Sinatra on October 8 at 8 p.m.; Elmar Oliveira, and neighbors could go to find out more due to chemotherapy, but it was now The entire stage at Summit High (“One Beautiful Day”). Project,” pays tribute to the Jersey-born the violinist, along with the Arco En- information about how they could con- growing in, and he was running around School was utilized for the performance. The maestro’s son, Sebastian Wroe, crooner’s popular and undiscovered semble, a virtuoso string orchestra on tribute. Doug’s wife stayed in the hospi- with a prosthetic leg and crutches, and The 50-member Summit High School participated as the son of Butterfly and works. October 17 at 8 p.m.; and concert artist tal every night to stay be with Wil while playing cops and robbers with all the chorus sat behind the WSO and pro- Pinkerton, Dolore. He was dressed in The 332-seat recital hall is a major composer-in-residence Liduino Doug took care of their two other chil- boys. vided a robust and glorious “Humming what seemed to be a blue uwagi (ki- regional performing arts center that Pitombeira, who will come from Brazil dren, and he would also commute back Later on that evening, my husband Chorus.” mono-like jacket) with shorts and sneak- offers state-of-the-art amenities de- to present several pieces including the and forth to the city to see Wil. did a firework display for everyone. It The group spoke to The Westfield ers, which added an endearing touch to signed to attract the finest concert art- world premiere of his piano quintet on When I visited the website to sign up was delightful to see Wil jumping up Leader and The Times during intermis- his silent role in act three. ists and performers in the world. October 29 at 8 p.m. to make dinner for the family one night, and down and smiling from ear to ear. sion. Members had been practicing with Later, the tears shed by Hai-Ting It features a Steinway grand piano For more information or to order I discovered that all the nights were He had never seen colorful, sparkling their director, Wayne Mallette, for a Chinn (as Butterfly’s maid, Suzuki) and a Fazioli F-308, an Italian concert tickets, visit keanstage.com or call the taken. The community’s outpouring of fireworks before and he was mesmer- month and dress rehearsed with the and Ms. Lee alike prepared the audi- grand piano built specifically for the Kean Stage Box Office at (908) 737- support and generosity for Doug and his ized. It was a wonderful night for every- WSO on Thursday for two hours after ence for the misty rain awaiting them performance space. The facility also SHOW (7469). family was unbelievable! one. school. outside after the evening opera ended. Many of Doug’s friends and neigh- The community in which I live came POPCORN™ bors had offered to bring over a variety of together in a true time of need, to show prepared foods, including soups, salads, their undivided support, kindness and pasta dishes and all sorts of breads and generosity for Wil’s family. UCPAC Showcases Best The Informant!: The Case pies. Others had offered to carpool. All As a result, the Wil Kehler’s Founda- the public schools and churches in town tion was founded, wilkehlerfund.com, Of the Telltale Businessman held their own fundraisers. It seemed which is now helping other children Of Garden State Film Festival like everyone was contributing in some with cancer who are in need of help and RAHWAY – Union County Per- authenticity that few recordings have One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent way to help Wil and his family. support. I am so fortunate to be a part of forming Arts Center presents “Best ever achieved. This fascinating film, Two young girls, a 12-year-old and such a rich, caring community – and am of the Garden State Film Festival,” which features a compelling anima- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER you can’t know just now. However, her younger sister who was 10, did so inspired by Wil’s story. I trust you are featuring the award-winning feature- tion to Cash’s “25 Minutes To Go,” a 3 popcorns we can attribute a portion of his deci- something very special on their own. On as well. length documentary Johnny Cash At song about going to the gallows, will Director Steven Soderbergh’s The sion to good old antipathy. Folsom Prison and award-winning show a deeply personal insight into Informant!, touted as a very near to While he claims altruism and is short film The Drummer, on Satur- the gentle side of this American trou- true account of how whistleblower certain that the board of directors at ‘Thanksgiving 1959’ Tells day, October 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets are badour. Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) helped Archer Daniels Midland will ulti- $15 general admission. The evening will also include a the FBI uncover corruption at food mately thank him for cleaning house, Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison is brilliant and unforgettable short film, giant Archer Daniels Midland, points he dislikes his bosses and their ilk. Story of a ‘Simpler Time’ an intriguing documentary that fol- The Drummer. In this 19-minute out one overwhelming fact: There is He iterates that he is different…a WESTFIELD – With the high “Thanksgiving 1959” chronicles lows the bond that Cash developed funny and quirky “love letter to mu- no lack of muck to be raked in scientist. And so his disdain for the school football season in full swing, the lives of Coach Somma and his with several prison inmates. It was sic,” a down-and-out musician gets America. What’s worse, more than blue flannel suits might be a way to Blue Devil Assistant Coach Joe Avena high school and college teammate, these experiences and his commit- one last opportunity to realize his simple greed is to blame. absolve himself from having profit- will join sportswriter Jay Price for a Andy Barberi, who become coaching ment to advocacy for prison reform dream but must embark on a journey Rather, it’s a complicated ably played at their reindeer games. meet and greet at The Town Book rivals on Staten Island. that led to the recording of “Johnny that takes him far beyond his com- confluence of factors that pundits and Though occasionally jagged and Store on October 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 It includes a foreword by Bobby Cash at Folsom Prison,” which re- fort zone. philosophers have agonized over since resultantly off-putting in parts, the p.m. Thomson, who hit the most famous mains one of the greatest live albums Garden State Film Festival pro- time immemorial, played out here via mulling self-analysis and streaming Mr. Avena, a longtime Westfield home run in baseball history, the “Shot ever made. Cash committed a huge motes the art of filmmaking on all a cast of businessmen villains and autobiography Whitacre confides resident, has been a Blue Devil assis- Heard Round the World.” part of his life to advocacy for prison levels by showcasing a variety of inscrutable heroes. And just to fur- whilst embarking on what he sees as tant coach since retiring from the The public can meet Coach Avena reform. film, video and animated works. row our brows a bit more, few of the the 007 part of his life supplies a New York City public school system, and Mr. Price at The Town Book Forty years later the album still To learn more, call (732) 499- players are who they think they are. captivating tone to the dark comedy. but his central role in “Thanksgiving Store, located at 270 East Broad Street resonates today with a rawness and 8226 or visit UCPAC.org. Nary a character doesn’t see himself While never quite sure whether to 1959” stems from his days as a player in Westfield on the corner of East as the guy in the white hat. sympathize with the protagonist, at at New Dorp High School on Staten Broad and Elmer Streets. Those un- Editor’s Note: Union County Legal Notices Especially Mr. Whitacre. Forget- moments we can’t help but be touched. Island under legendary coach Sal able to attend this event can call The Three additional Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Legal Notices of ting for a moment that he was But regardless of whether he is in Somma, a one-time dropout who Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 Ordinances from the 9/24/09 meeting have been published as an adder to the complicit in international price fix- earnest, deluding himself or trying to kicked the extra point that upset Vince to reserve an autographed copy. download of our newspaper online at www.goleader.com. ing prior to coming forward, the convince us of his rightful place in Lombardi and Fordham’s famed The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Cornell-educated biochemist main- the family of man, his divulgences “Seven Blocks of Granite.” PUBLIC NOTICE tains the corporate culture was foisted cause us pause. Fact is, a farmer can’t UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE on him. But indeed, unlike most of plant a seed without the middlemen PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the film’s dramatis personae, there’s food corporations knowing about it. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 09/24/09 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS more afoot here than the human tal- Which brings us to the essential amino OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ent for rationalizing bad behavior. acid lysine and those who would con- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 09/24/09 Date Adopted: 09/24/09 Kudos goes to Matt Damon. With- spire to fix its price. Date Adopted: 09/24/09 ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the out venturing a personality diagnosis The FBI, while zealous to make a Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- that might give too much away, suf- case out of Mark’s cooperation, re- ers has awarded a contract without com- contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service fice it to note his portrayal of Whitacre ally doesn’t know how to figure him. petitive bidding as a Professional Service available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This virtually embodies the moral conun- Hauling down 350K a year in the mid pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office drum under dissection. He has us 1990s, driving a different one of his RESOLUTION NO: 2009-871 available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. AWARED TO: Rabbi Moshe A. coming and going, the curiousness of exotic luxury cars each day, he is a of the Clerk of the Board. his nature synergizing with the tattle- mass of contradictions. The kicker is, Abramowitz, Elizabeth, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2009-891 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-872 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-886 SERVICE: to provide religious services amending (Resolution No. 2009-584) AWARED TO: Leevon N. Coles, tale into a helical plot that spins one there is endless inconsistency in his AWARED TO: CCMS, Colts Neck, New the Jewish residents/patients at Runnells AWARED TO: Bauch Zucker Hatfield, Plainfield, New Jersey really daffy saga. contradiction. But if he’s crazy, we Jersey Specialized Hospital LLC, Springfield, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide religious services It is Shakespearean in that there are suspect it’s like a fox. SERVICE: for security system upgrades PERIOD: November 1, 2009-October SERVICE: special counsel in the matter for the Protestant residents/patients at no simple answers…only educated One day, he no longer wishes to at Runnells Specialized Hospital 31, 2010 entitled Robert Travisano v. UC, et als Runnells Specialized Hospital COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in the amount of $6,000. COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 PERIOD: November1, 2009- October inquiries. In a front row seat at the yin play ball, but then he does. The tell- $96,600 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk for a new total contract amount not to 31, 2010 and yang of commerce, we are be- tale journey plays like a sleepwalk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders exceed $110,000 COSTS: in the amount of $8,000. mused and abashed in one fell punctuated with night terrors. He al- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk swoop…made to feel small by the ternates from paranoid to romantic. 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $19.89 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 sheer might of those evil forces that E.g.—Though his dealings with Spe- PUBLIC NOTICE be, and yet offered hope of empower- cial Agent Brian Shepard (Scott UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ment by Soderbergh’s astute flexing Bakula) are mostly troubled, in one OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD of the First Amendment. instance he fantasizes how maybe NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 09/24/09 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Based on the book by investigative some day the two will go fishing. Date Adopted: 09/24/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD journalist Kurt Eichenwald and Adding to the film’s hauntingly Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 09/24/09 Date Adopted: 09/24/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the adapted for the screen by Scott Z. nutty disposition is the realization ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a Professional Service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Burns (“The Bourne Ultimatum”), it that countless firms regularly con- petitive bidding as a Professional Service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- is completely dizzying. Damon as spire to sully the spirit of free enter- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a Professional Service petitive bidding as a Professional Service Whitacre ups the ante with a first- prise by rigging the game and liter- contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. contract and the resolution authorizing it is contract and the resolution authorizing it is person narration that boggles the ally stealing the bread from our of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office RESOLUTION NO: 2009-873 mind. And then again, aside from its mouths. There is capitalism and there of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-882 AWARED TO: Kanen Psychological cutting-edge wackiness, the flow-of- is outright cheating. Managing an AWARED TO: T & M Associates, Services, Ridgewood, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2009-892 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-893 conscious ramblings add great real- odd sense of humor about it, The Middletown, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide psychological amending (Resolution No. 2009-781) amending (Resolution No. 2008-838) ism. Informant! spills the beans on the SERVICE: for the construction adminis- evaluations for the Juvenile Detention AWARED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, AWARED TO: Bauch Zucker Hatfield, Still, trying to grasp what made the latter. tration and inspection services for the con- Center staff candidates Varady & Kinsella, Union, New Jersey LLC, Springfield, New Jersey struction of a new weapons fire range at PERIOD: July 1, 2009-December 31, SERVICE: special counsel in the matter SERVICE: special counsel in the matter snitch go to the FBI in the first place * * * the existing facility in Springfield, New 2009 entitled Paul Takacs v. UC, et als entitled Richard Rodbart v. UC, et als is the stuff that makes for lively post- The Informant!, rated R, is a Warner Jersey COSTS: at a cost of $250 per evalua- COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 movie discussion around the coffee Bros. Pictures release directed by COSTS: in the amount of $59,805 for a tion, for a total amount not to exceed for a new total contract amount not to for a new total contract amount not to table. Things are even more convo- Steven Soderbergh and stars Matt new total contract amount of $133,805 $10,000. exceed $50,000 exceed $35,000 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk luted than they appear at first blush. Damon, Scott Bakula and Melanie of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders There’s a secret about our boy that Lynskey. Running time: 108 minutes. 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 10/1/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Page 20 Thursday, October 1, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Little House’s Prairie Struggles Still Parallel Those of Today By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY lyricist Donna Di Novelli and writer Pa, played masterfully by Steve Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rachel Sheinkin to collaborate on Blanchard, shines in “The Prairie Folk Legend Richie Havens Returns MILLBURN – People who re- the project. Reportedly, the musical Moves” and “Tin Cup.” Kevin member the “Little House on the Prairie” TV series from the 1970s, starring Michael Landon as Pa, Karen To Crossroads, Lets ‘Freedom’ Ring Grassle as Ma and Melissa Gilbert By ERIC NIERSTEDT and should be allowed to do it.” nals – “The Key,” “My Love is Alive” as young Laura Ingalls, will be de- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Havens said he worked with some and “If I,” before moving into his lighted to hear that the show has GARWOOD — As a full house of kids in Connecticut and helped “get biggest hit, “Freedom.” The audience gained new life as a musical. fans cheered and applauded, folk leg- them a house to work on however clapped along, and Havens walked After a sold-out trial run at The end Richie Havens made his return to they wanted. Some people thought it about stage, playing in a frenzy be- Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, the Garwood Crossroads on a Sunday was crazy, but I said, ‘Do grown-ups fore finally leaping into the air to end Little House on the Prairie, The night in September. Accompanied by really have such a better grasp on how the song. Musical has kicked off its 30-city only a single guitarist, Havens effort- things should be done? And all those A bit out of breath, Havens then national tour with performances at lessly created the soulful, warm and kids asked their parents for were tools apologized for his earlier lapse, say- Millburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse that love-filled concert experience for to work with, not instructions.” ing, “We’ve been on tour a while; it will run until October 10. which he is known. Havens did take a moment for re- started in 1967.” Still, he came back The iconic nine books about life Far from being a nostalgic “folkie” flection, specifically on his participa- for a three-song encore, with “On the growing up in the 19th century, from icon, Havens has turned much of his tion in folk icon Pete Seeger’s 90th Corner in the Rain,” the Beatles’ “Here Laura Ingalls Wilder’s perspective, focus to the prevailing time, just as he birthday celebration at Madison Comes the Sun,” mixed with “The have sold millions of copies. It was did in the 1960s when they were Square Garden. End,” and Joe Cocker’s “You Are So only a matter of time before some- present. Observing what he calls “I was amazed to see so many Beautiful.” After leaving the stage to one placed the Ingalls family into a “superpolitics,” Havens said, “There’s people come out and say how much thunderous applause, Havens returned musical version of the nostalgic sto- definitely a need for change in this Pete had affected their lives,” he said. to sign autographs and speak with the ries. Photo courtesy of Jerry Dalia country. It seems like everybody who Havens and Seeger have been friends fans who have loved him since the Director Francesca Zambello re- PRAIRIE LIFE...The cast of Little House on the Prairie: The Musical performs at asks questions asks the wrong ones. for years, with Havens calling Seeger tour began in 1967. cruited composer Rachel Portman, the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. They ask questions to create contro- “the eternal 8 year old.” is closer to the books than to the TV Massey’s character, Alamanzo, versy and get themselves money, not “If we were somewhere, and people series. Laura’s teen love interest, displays to get answers that matter. That’s were talking about something he Woody Allen Comedy Laura, the buck-toothed, pig-tailed his superior tenor voice in “Old what they worry about –what sells.” didn’t care for or wasn’t interested in, little gal whom her TV pa called Enough” and “Leaving.” Havens said it reminds him of the he’d leave,” Havens reflected. “Pete “half-pint,” grew up in Walnut Grove, Lizzie Klemperer, as the half- 50s and 60s, when people were happy had so many things he wanted to talk Opens Oct. 3 in Westfield Minn. This time around, Melissa Gil- crazed Mrs. Brewster, whose loneli- with a job and a house but were “empty about; he didn’t want to waste a mo- WESTFIELD – Westfield Com- The cast features Patrick Carty as bert is the matriarch of the family. ness and depression spawns from spiritually.” ment with other matters.” munity Players will open its 75th Walter Hollander, Debbie Badal as Wisely, Ms. Gilbert doesn’t try to the ubiquitous dust, hauntingly por- anniversary season with the Woody wife Marion and Angel Duncan as duplicate Ms. Grassle’s portrayal of trays the darker side of prairie life in, Allen comedy Don’t Drink the Wa- daughter Susan. Jim Dingevan of the mother who grounds the family “Teacher Girl.” ter on Saturday, October 3, at 8 p.m. Garwood plays Krojack, the head with values and direction. Scenic design by Adrianne Lobel The show continues at 8 p.m. on of the Secret Police who pursues The 45-year-old Gilbert finds her makes clever use of rings set on the Friday and Saturday evenings on Oc- them to the embassy run by Stan own thoughtful interpretation as apron of the stage that serve as an- tober 10, 17, 23 and 24 with a matinee Kaplan of Westfield and Peter Corey nurturer, protector and guide in this chors for real reins of imaginary at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 11. as his befuddled son. piece that is a tale of self-reliance, horses. With just a few straps of Directed by Naomi Yablonsky, she Embassy staff and visitors are community and faith. leather, the actors and the audience is assisted by Gerry Yablonsky, pro- played by Sam Rosalsky as asylum The small town of DeSmet, S.D., alike take a wild buggy ride and are ducer Letty Hudak and Stage Man- seeking Father Drobney, Steve comprised of a handful of families, immersed momentarily in the race ager Barbara Ruban. Lemenille as embassy assistant is the spot where the Ingalls finally to the finish line. In this satirical and farcical com- Kilroy, Lee Grabelsky as the em- settle thanks to America’s Home- Versatile slated wall set pieces mix edy set in the 1960’s Cold War era, bassy chef , with Alan Gershenson stead Act. Through that provision, and match to form a variety of struc- the Hollander family from Newark and Kristen Paparella of Scotch people over 21 who would inhabit tures — from house walls to the rushes into an American embassy, Plains as visiting dignitaries Kasnar the land for five years were given a church outline itself. Masterful light- two steps ahead of Krojack from and Countess Bordoni. deed to 160 acres. ing design by Mark McCullough the Secret Police; the family is ac- Mark Douches of Scotch Plains Life in South Dakota was none too brings panoramic, majestic skies to cused of spying when they mistak- and Rebecca Dias play the visiting easy then, with calamities befalling life. Michele Lynch’s choreography enly take snapshots of a restricted Sultan and his wife the Hollander the crops, winters that could bust a smartly makes use of split rail pieces, area. family turns to for help. thermometer and challenges of day- farm tools with continuous move- As the embassy is temporarily Continuing the opening-night tra- to-day surviving on a farm. Young ment on the gargantuan stage. being run by the ambassador’s dip- dition, “first nighters” are invited to Laura Ingalls — the daredevil, tom- The curtain calls – where Ms. Gil- lomatically incompetent son, the stay for light refreshments with the boy and free spirit of the TV pro- bert and her family, like marathon Hollanders have to think fast to cast and crew after the curtain rings gram — has been captured in this runners, sprint with an extra kick to Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The Times LET “FREEDOM” RING...Richie Havens, right, brought his rhythmic guitar make their way back to America. down. version with Laura (Kara Lindsay) the finish line – provide intricate style and classic American folk sound again to The Crossroads in Garwood. With students picketing outside, a The 24-hour ticket tape at (908) begging her pa to let her drive the footwork. sanctuary seeking priest inside and 232-1221 is now on, and all re- team of horses. For a naysayer who thinks that Havens also shared his thoughts on After taking the stage at Cross- the secret police closing fast, the served seating is $20. The theater is In Act II, when Laura grows into a this Oklahoma-esque musical is too education, saying that people “spend roads, Havens paid tribute to another Hollanders join up with a visiting located at 1000 North Avenue, West teen, she still has the spirit that her far removed from the lives of mod- so much time telling kids what they folk legend by performing Bob sultan and his harem to try to make in Westfield. To learn more, view mother (Melissa Gilbert) lauds in ern America, let them think again. should be doing, and the truth is: kids Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.” their way home. westfieldcommunityplayers.org. the tender song, “Wild Child.” Plenty of parallels of the struggles of already know what they want to do After following it with the sad, al- The rest of the cast boasts stellar everyday life on the prairie 100 years most mournful, “One More Day,” voices, especially with sisters Laura ago mirror today’s survival in global Full Metal Blues Band Havens lightened the mood with a Music of the Andes Answers (Kara Lindsay) and Mary Ingalls economic tough times. quick joke song on “hangups,” dur- (Alessa Neeck) in their poignant It’s an uphill journey for a show to Performs October 23 ing which he blew his nose behind his duet, “I’ll be Your Eyes” and the make it to Broadway. But according RAHWAY – Full Metal Blues Band guitar. The Call; Teatro Si Returns ironic song, “Good.” Nellie Oleson to the producers, Broadway might will perform at the Arts Guild New After the fast-paced “Somewhere By MARYLOU MORANO of Maria Cortes and Oscar Yas, per- (Kate Loprest), complete with blonde not be the final destination of Little Jersey, located at 1670 Irving Street in Darkness,” Havens went into a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times formed a wide repertoire of music, bouncing ringlets and snooty, rich- House on the Prairie, The Musical. in Rahway, on Friday, October 23 at slightly rambling, but still spellbind- WESTFIELD – The husband-and- from the Tango to the Flamenco. girl persona echoed from the TV This is a show that is not ready for 8 p.m. ing, monologue using his childhood wife team of Yas Cortes Duo brought its Many of the songs performed at the series, is a scream when she con- Broadway today but provides an Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 to illustrate that everyone in the room native “Music of the Andes” to down- concert were original musical arrange- fesses she misses someone to pick abundance of entertainment and the at the door. To purchase tickets, visit was related since everyone could re- town Westfield last month. ments. on in the song, “Without an Enemy.” spirit of inspiration for tomorrow. rahwayartsguild.org or call the guild cite Superman’s “faster then a speed- The concert, which was held at The duo was pleased to be able to at (732) 381-7511, or e-mail ing bullet” legend. Westfield’s Galeria West Art Gallery, bring a taste of Latin music to the [email protected]. This Havens lost his place once or twice is part of the First Friday Music Series Westfield area while, at the same time, Auditions Held for WCP’s concert is handicapped accessible. (thanking the audience for its pa- presented by Teatro Si, a New Jersey promoting the Latin arts. Newly organized group Full Metal tience) but added a twist by question- theatre arts company dedicated to cel- “We believe that Teatro Si is ex- Blues features Vince Di Mura and his ing how the legend ends with “he ebrating Latin American and Spanish tremely important to the Hispanic- The Second Time Around son, 15-year-old guitarist Dre’ Di fights for truth, justice, and the Ameri- artistic diversity. American community because it WESTFIELD – Director Fred food additives and their effects on Mura, who has been making a splash can Way?” Teatro Si’s mission is to present qual- spreads music through various artists, Cuozzo of Westfield Community sexual performance. All ends well in venues, including B.B. King’s in Afterwards, Havens showed his ity professional theatrical dance and and the music that is representative of Players (WCP) is holding open au- for the elderly twosome but not be- New York and The World Café in skills as an interpretative singer, with music productions that promote and each country or region is an indispens- ditions for Henry Denker’s comedy fore giving their children nervous Philadelphia. Dylan’s “Maggie’s Farm” and the preserve Latin American and Spanish able element in the development of its The Second Time Around on Mon- fits. Dre’ is the lead guitarist for Led Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” culture and heritage in New Jersey. culture,” said Ms. Cortes. day, October 5, and Tuesday, Octo- Characters are as follows: Zeppelin and David Bowie tribute He then played a trio of soulful origi- The Yas Cortes Duo, which consists “We think that the varied Latin- ber 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the WCP the- Samuel Jonas – Widower, mid- shows featuring Earl Slick (David American repertoire of the Duo Yas- ater at 1000 North Avenue West. late 60s; Bowie and John Lennon). Cortes is a perfect example of this, and Play rehearsals will start in No- Laura Curtis – Widow, early- mid Vince is a veteran jazz musician WAC Series Kicks Off events like Teatro Si allow artists to vember for performances on Janu- 60s; and musical director, having appeared connect with and disseminate aspects ary 9, 16, 17, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and a Cynthia Morse – Daughter of on concert stages and theatres of their native culture to people who Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. on January Samuel, Late 30s-Early 40s; throughout North America, Canada, With Singer Anne Heaton may not otherwise be exposed to these 14. Mike Curtis – Son of Laura, Late and Latin America. WATCHUNG – The Watchung Arts recording artist Jewel and independent customs or traditions,” said Mr. Yas. Two senior citizens, a widower 30s-Early 40s; He is best known for his arrange- Center kicks off the fourth season of its artists such as Melissa Ferrick, HEM, In attendance that evening was Patrick and a widow, strike up a love affair Dr. Arthur Morse – Husband of ments of “My Way: A Sinatra Cabaret,” award-winning concert series, “Power- Jill Sobule and Jonatha Brooke. Her Cruz, president and CEO of Teatro Si. and decide to get married for the Cynthia, Early 40s. (Must be com- which boasts 300 productions nation- ful Women of Song,” by presenting musical influences are varied: Peter “We strive to leave the attendee with second time around. Thinking it fortable with “overreaction” acting); ally and two spoken-word/jazz operas. New York City-based singer/songwriter Gabriel, Indigo Girls, Sinead O’Connor, a fulfilling experience that both enter- through, they realize that marriage Eleanor Curtis – Wife of Mike, Anne Heaton on Saturday, October 3, 10,000 Maniacs and the Rolling Stones, tains and educates,” he said. “It was a will cost them money, as they will Late 30s-Early 40s; KDDhE/dzd,dZ at the Watchung Arts Center, located at to name only a few. pleasure to have Yas Cortes agree to lose Social Security benefits. So they Bruce Morris – Son of Cynthia WZ^Ed^ 18 Stirling Road in Watchung. The Powerful Women of Song Se- join us for this wonderful concert at this do the next best thing and inform and Arthur, Late teens, Early 20s; Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the ries is presented by Ahrre Maros, owner intimate location of Galeria West.” their children of their plans to live Angela – Friend of Bruce, Late concert begins at 8 p.m. Admission is of Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery in Westfield The next First Friday event will fea- together without marrying so they teens; $20 online and $23 at the door. Tickets and host of the award winning Coffee ture the acclaimed violinist Yuri Turchyn can keep their hard-earned Social To learn more, call (908) 232- can be purchased on line by going to With Conscience Concert Series in and his quintet Grupo Yuri, who will Security benefits. 9568. anneheaton2.eventbrite.com. Westfield. perform original compositions that are Their children hit the ceiling even Ms. Heaton is an American jazz and The Powerful Women of Song Se- a unique blend of smooth and Latin though they were never close to their Community Band pop-influenced folk singer/songwriter ries is a nine-concert series taking place jazz. The concert will start at 7 p.m. on deceased parents and their own mar- and pianist from New York City. She is on the first Saturday night of each month Friday, October 2, at the gallery, lo- riages leave a lot to be desired. Sam’s Rehearsals for Winter known for the joy she exhibits singing from October through June. cated at 111 Quimby Street. For more daughter is married to her ex-ana- WESTFIELD – The Westfield and playing piano live. To learn more, visit watchungarts.org information, call (908) 301-9496 or lyst, a stuffy neurotic, while Laura’s Community Band, a Westfield insti- She has performed with major label or call the (908) 412-9105. log onto TeatroSi.com. son has a wife who is paranoid about tution since 1912, has resumed re- hearsals after a successful 97th sea- son of summer concerts in Juxtapose Gallery Sets Fall Due Sorelle Show Mindowaskin Park. The band is led by Thomas Connors, WESTFIELD – Juxtapose Gallery, fuschias, purples, deep indigo and who also serves as director of Instru- The Compleat located at 58 Elm Street in Westfield, cobalt blues. Some necklaces are tra- mental Music Studies and is an assis- will host its Fall Due Sorelle jewelry ditionally strung on colored silk while tant professor of Music Education at Wrks of Shkspr, trunk show on Satur- others are woven with Kean University. day, October 3. The embroidery floss and The band is currently seeking ex- (abridged) second half of the silk using three or four perienced trombone, percussion and sister team, Tania colors of silk to create keyboard percussionists, although, all Spil, who resides in a necklace that is truly experienced musicians in the area are KĐƚŽďĞƌϵͲϮϰ͕ϮϬϬϵ Los Angeles, will fly unique. Waxed linen encouraged to contact the band. The out to attend the is used to create neck- &ƌŝĚĂLJƐ͕KĐƚŽďĞƌϵ͕ϭϲ͕Ϯϯ band can be reached through event. Ms. Spil will laces that are casual [email protected] ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂLJƐ͕KĐƚŽďĞƌϭϬ͕ϭϳ͕Ϯϰ bring some of her and lightweight using ůůƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞƐĂƚϴ͗ϬϬƉŵ͘ or by contacting Dr. Connors at (908) west coast-influ- pearls and silver com- 737-4327. &ŽƌƟĐŬĞƚƐĐĂůů͗ϵϬϴ͘Ϯϳϲ͘ϳϲϭϭ enced styles that re- ponents. 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