Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 16, 2014 OUR 124th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 42-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Three Village Plaza Stores Reopen After Labor Day Fire By CHRISTINA M. HINKE most damage. Inspectors from each “It was very definitely electri- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader business’ respective insurance com- cal,” Karate ‘N’ Motion owner Alan WESTFIELD — After the Vil- panies are completing their reports Simms said. lage Plaza strip mall at 1004 to and owners are waiting on their The operations of Westwood 1008 South Avenue caught fire Sep- decision. Cleaners are limited in a trailer used tember 1, two stores have been op- “It could take a couple months as a temporary storage unit for the erating within two weeks of the for a decision and it could take a clothes that were salvaged from the four-alarm fire, and one is to open year to reopen,” Suho Chae, owner fire and professionally treated by a this weekend. Three other busi- of Westwood Cleaners, told The fire restoration cleaning specialist nesses remain closed. Westfield Leader. to remove the smoke smell. “I would La Casa Pizzeria and Salon South The building was said to be struc- like my customers to pick up their had minimal damage and reopened turally sound and the building owner clothes as soon as possible,” Mr. soon after the fire struck, while has plans to rebuild, Diane Munkel, Chae said. The trailer is open from Racquets Etc. is anticipating a grand co-owner of Salon South, said. “We 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through opening Friday, October 17, with a are still waiting to hear where the Saturday. ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. fire started. They think it is a ceil- Racquets Etc. sustained smoke JK Nail, Karate ‘N’ Motion, and ing fan in the karate store. But they and water damage from the fire. Westwood Cleaners suffered the are not sure,” Ms. Munkel said. The easterly side of the store con- tains a fire wall, which kept the blaze from spreading to Racquets Etc., La Casa Pizzeria and Salon South. Mutual aid from nine municipal fire departments worked together to put out the fire. “Without Spring- Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader field and Cranford in the back I SIPPING AND SHOPPING...On Friday night shoppers strolled up Alden Street in downtown Cranford during the don’t believe there is any way they Cranford Junior Women’s Club “Sip & Shop” event. would have contained it (the fire) to the east side of this wall. That was the scary part — not knowing if the Garwood Advised to Update wall would hold,” said Jim Augis, who co-owns Racquets Etc. with his wife, Lynne Augis. The dry wall that concealed the Ords. Per NJ Housing Laws fire wall was removed and the cinderblock was repainted to re- By BRIAN TRUSDELL affordable, low income or subsidized Housing Corporation project, already move the smoke smell, and then Specially Written for The Westfield Leader housing. under construction on the site of the stucco was applied, insulation was GARWOOD – A planning consult- The proposed regulations, which old St. Anne’s School on Second Av- added and new drywall was hung. ant hired by Garwood has recom- were released in the spring and near- enue, has the potential to provide 10 In the rear of the store, two feet of mended the planning board and bor- ing the end of the public comment of those units. drywall was removed that sustained ough council work quickly to update period, seek to add 110,000 housing When completed, The Village will water damage and redone, carpets its ordinances and operations to com- units across New Jersey, including contain 71 units, but only a quarter of were replaced and walls painted. ply with expected new state fair hous- 40,000 new homes and 60,000 “reha- the COAH requirement can come The store suffered a “huge” in- ing regulations, a move that would bilitated” ones. from senior housing, Ms. Hartmann ventory loss, Mr. Augis said. The require adding two new positions. The formula COAH uses to calcu- said. store’s soft goods inventory was Consultant Jill Hartmann, who said late each town’s allotment, Ms. The regulations do not require that given to the insurance company to she has worked on New Jersey’s Coun- Hartmann said, would require the town rehabilitate 10 homes, only dispose of. “We brought nothing cil on Affordable Housing (or COAH) Garwood to plan for 39 units, includ- that it provides funding reserves to back into the shop…we could not regulations for 15 to 20 years, made ing 10 rehabilitated homes. The Vil- accomplish that goal. That can be take the chance that anything could the suggestions at the October 8 meet- lage at Garwood, a Westfield Senior CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 have a hint of an odor,” Mr. Augis ing of the planning board, which was said. attended by the entire borough coun- “It will take weeks before all that cil. gets back up to even relatively close She urged the actions to prevent levels of where we were when the developers from using non-compli- fire took place. We were right in the ance to force the borough into accept- middle of the U.S. Open (Tennis ing unwanted high-density housing TIGER ART...Tamaques Elementary School mascot Tami the Tiger joins stu- Open), and interest was high. We projects. dents and staff in signing the Walk-to-School Day banner at Tamaques School in were in the middle of a transforma- “I think that providing affordable Westfield October 8 in recognition of “National Walk to School Day.” The event tion from the outdoor to the indoor housing is maybe something that the was coordinated by the BRAKES Group (Bikers, Runners And Kids are Entitled season, platform tennis was in municipality is looking to do to meet to Safety), a pedestrian safety organization in Westfield, and was sponsored by season...and all these things were its obligation and also to protect it- Coldwell Banker of Westfield. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 self,” Ms. Hartmann said, responding to a question from Councilman Jim Mathieu about the need for her sug- gestion. “Because what you wind up Clark Residents Voice Concern to County with is a ‘builders remedy’ lawsuit many times that has more (units) than the municipality is required to have Over Proposed Rahway Sports Complex under the rules and regulations.” Builders remedy rulings have re- By PAUL J. PEYTON agreement last month with the City restroom facilities as part of the sulted in permitting developers con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader of Rahway and the Rahway Board of project. According to NJ Advance struct projects larger than desired by COUNTY — Clark residents liv- Education for the use of Rahway River Media Rahway will shoulder $2.3 towns. Arguing that the municipali- Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader ing near the Rahway border com- Park. The county will provide artifi- million for the project. ties need to meet COAH require- GETTING IN COMPLIANCE...Planning consultant Jill Hartmann, center, plained to the Union County Free- cial turf for the field, resurface the Rahway wants to use the field as its ments, the developers include the addresses the Garwood Planning Board on October 8 regarding the borough’s holders Thursday about a county- track and add lights. The county’s new home for football and boys and COAH requirements in the projects, compliance with the state’s Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) regulations. Rahway agreement to construct a share of the project will be $2.6 mil- girls soccer. Veterans Field, where but say that to make them viable they The board is expected to approve a new COAH plan for the borough in the coming sports facility at Rahway River Park. lion. Rahway will pay for a loud- Rahway High School teams play their need more units without income re- months. As previously reported, the free- speaker system, scoreboard, grand- home games, floods regularly. strictions. holders approved a shared-services stands, press box team pavilions and Clark Councilwoman Marie Soyka Among other things, the new regu- Cranford BOE Discusses said most Clark residents and Mayor lations would require the addition of Sal Bonaccorso only found out about a “housing liaison” and “administra- the project three weeks ago. tive agent.” Ms. Hartmann said in Personalized Learning “We understand that a 5,000-seat most towns she has dealt with, that stadium is supposed to be put on the already have the positions in place, By CHRISTINA M. HINKE learning and real-world experiences property in Rahway (River) Park. the tasks are assigned to individuals Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and it “asked us how we define each Rahway Park is probably less than a with other administrative or clerical CRANFORD — The board of of these,” Superintendent of Schools mile wide...A 5,000-seat stadium in duties. education at its open work session Gayle Carrick said, and how it cor- this small park needs to be addressed Several members of the board – as meeting Monday discussed how it relates to “achieving our core mis- and I think the people in the town well as all but two council members – could advance its personalized sion.” should have been notified about this questioned Ms. Hartmann about the learning approach in the classroom, “One of the things we thought we project,” Councilwoman Soyka said. regulations, including whether the two a mission that was instituted six would do this year is demonstrate She said residents in Clark’s third new positions could be handled in a years ago. how we are achieving this mission,” ward, which she represents, “are up shared services agreement with an- At a recent Professional Devel- Superintendent Carrick said. in arms” and that they “had no voice, other or other municipalities. She saw opment School (PDS) meeting, a During an administrative retreat, no say” about the project, saying part no reason why that would not be discussion was led on personalized CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of the park extends into Clark. The possible. park’s existing parking lot “cannot The regulations are part of a peri- PAGE INDEX handle 5,000 cars.” She noted that odic update by COAH, which was Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 park exits are located off Saint established as a result of the New Editorial ...... 4-5, 20 Sports ...... 11-19 Georges Avenue and Valley Road. Jersey Supreme Court’s 1975 Mount Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-17 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Freeholder Chairman Chris Hudak Laurel ruling. That decision decreed Community ... 6-8, 19 Classifieds ..... 20 CLOWNING AROUND...Children receive balloon animals from a clown at the said the county has been replacing that the state constitution required Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 Cranford Street Fair on Sunday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 every town provide its “fair share” of Westfield Leader only Page 10 Thursday, October 16, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication CF GOP Incumbents Say Consistency Is Necessary By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Adubato added. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader At last week’s township commit- CRANFORD — Republican in- tee meeting, the committee intro- cumbents for township committee, duced an ordinance that will codify Mayor Andis Kalnins and Deputy the new master plan that had been in Mayor Lisa Adubato discussed top- the works for nine years. “That is one ics such as flood control, the new of things I ran on. And I wanted to engineer and township administra- see...,” Mayor Kalnins said. tor, development, and sewer fees dur- In addition to a new master plan, ing a video-taped interview with The the township has also hired a new Westfield Leader Monday night. They township administrator, did away with are running for re-election in the Tues- an in-house engineer in favor of a day, November 4 General Election part-time consultant, and made its against democrats Brian McCarthy Chief Finance Officer (CFO) a full- and Robert Salvatore. time staff member from part-time.

A constant theme in their discus- Both GOP incumbents currently Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader sion was consistency, and they an- serve as finance commissioners to SEEKING RE-ELECTION... Cranford Deputy Mayor Lisa Adubato, center, Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader nounced should they be re-elected the township committee, and Deputy and Mayor Andis Kalnins, Republicans seeking reelection to the township GETTING READY TO REOPEN...Jim Augis, who co-owns Racquets Etc. with his that Mayor Kalnins would serve again Mayor Adubato said, “We have got- committee, are interviewed by Westfield Leader reporter Christina M. Hinke wife, Lynne Augis, is getting ready to re-open this weekend after the Village Plaza as mayor. In 33 years, there have ten a lot accomplished in that office.” Monday at the Leader office. strip mall at 1004 to 1008 South Avenue, Westfield, caught fire September 1. been 30 mayors in the township, “We have a CFO who has been Mayor Kalnins said. working with her staff to bring us — “There is a lot we have started and for the first time — to have our bud- Union County Freeholders Plaza Fire Update we want to see that continue,” Mayor get done in a timely fashion so we do Kalnins said. not as a town have to borrow money, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Recently, members of the Mayors called tax anticipation notes…to fund its sports fields with artificial turf the most dangerous among us can’t here and most of it didn’t return Munkel said. Council Rahway River Watershed our programs because we got our tax which he said are “cost effective,” be overlooked,” Mr. Krech told the back to the shop,” Mr. Augis said. As a result of having over 25 Flood Control met with Congress in bills out in time,” Deputy Mayor receive more usage, and are safer board. Nearly 70 customer racquets were years under his black belt teaching Washington, D.C to gain support of Adubato said. than non-turf fields. He told the board he was commit- in the shop for repair when the fire in the Westfield community, Mr. funding for the completion of the Both candidates also said projects He said Rahway approached the ted to working with the county “on hit. None were damaged. The Simms said he was able to retain his U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study in Cranford are moving swifter with county last year about partnering any cost savings within collective Augises are repairing the racquets students despite having to relocate of flood control along the Rahway the new part-time engineer, Carl with the county on the project due to bargaining that we can achieve to at no charge to their customers. the operation temporarily. On Sun- River, which was initiated 12 years O’Brien of Maser Consulting, whose the regular flooding of Veterans accomplish a goal of finding sav- Karate ‘N’ Motion lost over day, October 26, from 3 to 6 p.m., ago. office staff of 400 in a variety of Field. ings in our budget without laying off $50,000 in equipment and a special his demonstration team will be on “They were all very supportive of engineering expertise is also avail- Mr. Hudak said he thought “5,000 any correction officers.” cushioned wood floor, said Mr. hand to entertain patrons at the Taste the measures and getting us the able to the township. (seats) was a bit large” for the park. “It’s funny that everyone I’ve spo- Simms, who started the business 14 of Westfield. Eight of his students, funding…but it could take a long “That has proven to be very useful He said the board wants the facility ken to in the last several weeks that years ago. He was able to procure a who are all Westfielders, are rated time,” Mayor Kalnins said. One as we have encountered various prob- to be “aesthetically pleasing to that should know whether this jail is go- space at the Westfield Community top 10 in the nation. method to move along the study is lems,” Mayor Kalnins said. particular park but also safe in terms ing to shut down has absolutely said Center to hold his classes, where he La Casa Pizzeria opened within pre-funding some projects through “I believe that it will show at the of the size.” it’s going to shut down. And it’s plans to stay until his dojo is re- two weeks after the fire. It is open the state or county under the agree- end of year we are saving money in He said the county wants the size unfortunate in a free and open de- built. seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to ment that the federal government terms of what we are paying for engi- of the facility to be “appropriate to mocracy that there is no one on the “It is smaller, it is not like having 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 11 would refund the cost, Mayor Kalnins neering services, but more impor- that facility.” Mr. Hudak said the freeholder board that is ready to your own school, but they have been p.m. on weekends. “We’re back to said. tantly we are getting things done on a project’s plans are “preliminary” at admit this,” added New Jersey State very gracious,” Mr. Simms said. about normal,” co-owner Hassan “Experiencing these floods more level that has not been happening,” this time. PBA President Pat Colligan. “We are doing something Diwane said. often can’t continue. We have to move Deputy Mayor Adubato said. “We’re committed to a good County Manager Al Faella re- special…My focus is on teaching Some business was lost from pa- forward. Now it is just getting it done,” This fall, the engineer is oversee- project in that particular field and to sponded that, “Hudson and Union as opposed to the space,” Mr. Simms trons of the other stores of Village Deputy Mayor Adubato said. ing a $4-million paving project spear- make sure it is a good, safe playing Counties are in preliminary talks said. Plaza that are now closed, said Mr. Funding the study would have a headed by Ms. Adubato and passed surface for kids,” Mr. Hudak said, relative to the possibility of ex- Salon South had water damage to Diwane, who owns the business with “small” impact on taxes, Mayor by the township committee this year, adding that the county will keep panding the number of Union its floors from a sewer backup and his brother Franco Diwane. The piz- Kalnins said. Eleven towns in the that is part of a “comprehensive and Clark “abreast” as the project moves County prisoners to be housed at ceiling tiles needed replacement, zeria has been in business 19 years, Mayor’s Council would potentially continuing plan,” Ms. Adubato said. forward. the Hudson County Correctional said Ms. Munkel, who co-owns the and his loyal customers remain his share 15 percent of the $1.4-million “We have been very conscious Clark resident Kelly Tropeano, Center. The discussion also includes salon with Sonia Mack. The floors primary source of income. cost to fund the completion of the about not being locked into a posi- whose property is adjacent to the the possibility of Hudson County were replaced last week. Most of Minor damage was sustained at study. tion. Frankly, that whole mentality park, said she was “disturbed by this sending juvenile detainees to Union the salon’s clientele are long-stand- the pizzeria, with ceilings being The township committee is also has led to a lot of issues in the past whole project.” She said NBC has County’s juvenile detention facil- ing clients, she said, which has replaced and the loss of food due to moving forward on funding the Phase where that is how we have always reported a link between cancer and ity.” He said “nothing has been fi- helped to keep the business operat- power outages. 2B and Phase 5 of its Northeast Quad- done it. I don’t believe we should turf fields over long-term use. She nalized and no recommendation has ing normally. “It could have been a lot worse. rant Stormwater Management Project change just to change, but when you asked if additional parking will be been made to the Board of Chosen “Maybe some of the younger girls No one was hurt,” Ms. Munkel said. by applying for a low interest loan need to make progress you need to added and if the county has consid- Freeholders.” who work for us might have a tough Calls to the owner of Village Plaza from the New Jersey Environmental make decisions,” Deputy Mayor ered the impact the facility could time building up business,” Ms. were not returned by press deadline. Infrastructure Trust Fund.“By get- Adubato said. have on the surrounding area. ting that work done we would take When asked if there is a conflict of Margaret Shannon of Clark was the surface water on Riverside Drive, interest by using a consulting engi- concerned over the tax impact of the GW Planning on Belmont, on Doering (Way) and neering firm who could bid for Cran- Rahway project, noting she has heard CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cranford Bd. of Education Crescent (Place) and take that water ford projects, Ms. Adubato said, “If there might be a traffic light added on Valley Road due to increased CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and put it back in the river to resolve there was any question we would obtained, Ms. Hartmann said, through those medium type storms that have consult with our legal counsel and traffic volume from the athletic fa- a Union County program. Superintendent Carrick said a video ring what they personally want to a negative effect on our neighbor- make sure we would do it above cility. That would leave Garwood to con- showed a personal project where study for a period of time is the tip hoods,” Mayor Kalnins said. board.” Rahway School District Athletic struct 19 units, which Ms. Hartmann high school students were charting of the iceberg,” Ms. Carrick said. “That’s part of our strategy…these The new business administrator, Director Tom Lewis said most of said could easily be met by incorpo- their own education program, and “There are some things we could projects have lingered for many years. Terrence Wall, is the third adminis- Rahway’s athletic fields are in flood rating them into any plans for devel- Ms. Carrick suggested applying that do to add to the list of programs we Part of it is our form of government. trator in four years. “I really hope that zones. He said Rahway and Clark oping the largely abandoned indus- to the kindergarten through fifth- are looking to implement that could There is constant change. We need Terrence is here for many years and I mayors should “work slowly and trial sites along North and South Av- grade classes. “As one example, take us to the mountaintop,” Super- some consistency. Personally, that is expect that he is …Going forward we diligently...but it should never im- enues, including the Garwood Paper- using the media specialists to actu- intendent Carrick said. why I’m running again to get some need that consistency,” Mayor pede the sentiment of all the things board plant, the Casale Sheet Metal ally facilitate that type of work for Brain-based learning was another consistency to get projects moving,” Kalnins said. the freeholders are doing in concern property and the Petro Plastics build- our children,” Superintendent example of furthering the personal- Mayor Kalnins said. Both candidates had sought after of a city that is in need for our so- ing. Carrick said. ized approach, where eighth grad- Reducing the amount of impervi- being elected three years ago to study called students.” Some on the board suggested that Another example came from a ers would put together a success ous surface in new development is a change in the form of government “This is a dire need for the City of The Lofts apartments, the rental sec- fifth-grade teacher, Rosie Sholz, folder and discuss the portfolio with also at the forefront of flood mitiga- in Cranford, but was defeated by the Rahway,” Mr. Lewis said. “I just tion of The Pointe development, was who wrote a letter to Superinten- the school administrator. tion in the township, Deputy Mayor Democrats last year. “While my views think we’re looking for equity, we’re approved with three “affordable” units dent Carrick, who read the letter “I think the eighth-grade level is Adubato said. have not changed, I am committed to looking for fairness and we every- and that should count toward aloud. perfect,” board member Camille The township was involved in liti- working in the form of government one on the side of Clark and Rahway Garwood’s COAH requirement. Ms. Sholz suggested making her Widdows said. “I think it is a won- gation with the Cranford Develop- we have and feel much better that we to be fair and balanced.” But Zoning Code Officer Victor classroom a pilot classroom. Ms. derful idea.” ment Associates (CDA), the devel- are utilizing and working in the frame- Rahway Board of Education Presi- Vinegra acknowledged that in his Sholz asked her fifth graders what The New Jersey Quality Single oper of 215/235 Birchwood Avenue. work of government we have in the dent Peter Kowal said Rahway last conversations with Lofts owner BNE they might want to study. They sug- Accountability Continuum (QSAC) The township is currently appeal- best way we can,” Deputy Mayor year had to move three of its home Real Estate Group the borough had gested topics such as the effects of Statement of Assurance for the ing a state Superior Court’s 2011 deci- Adubato said. games in Clark due to poor condi- been unable to enforce the caveat global warming, building a school year 2014-2015 shows that sion that approved Cranford Develop- “I agree. It’s unfortunate people tions at Veterans’ Field. He noted because it did not have someone dedi- hovercraft, creating models of the the Cranford school district has ment Associates’ (CDA) builder’s rem- did not have a choice to look at it. I am that other towns such as Cranford, cated to COAH issues. Titanic and brainstorming ideas of scored 100 percent in its compli- edy lawsuit to build a 419-unit hous- not looking to change again right Clark, Linden and Plainfield all have And Borough Attorney Bob Renaud how to save the ship, and building a ance with the statement of assur- ing complex at 215/235 Birchwood now,” Mayor Kalnins said. lit fields. added, in regard to the suggestion scale model of a catapult. ance in all areas — instruction and Avenue, with 63 of those units being During the GOP incumbents’ elec- “There is always going to be a that the restriction could be enforced “We have teachers, at least one, program, fiscal management, gov- used for affordable housing in what tion three years ago, they said they group that’s going to say no to some- retroactively, “That ship may have no longer saying I do that — there ernance, personnel and operations. the township says is a wetland. would look at how the sewer fee was thing that is good,” Mr. Kowal said. already sailed.” is nothing else I need to do for The standardized test reports for “The only real objection to that being administered. Mayor Kalnins “I just hope that doesn’t slow you Ms. Hartmann noted that COAH personalized instruction,” Ms. 2013-2014, for grades 3 to 11, show project is the location is said since they were elected, the ad- people down. Let’s go forward. Let’s compliance is monitored annually in Carrick said. that a higher percentage of students unsuitable…we are trying to do what- ministration was changed. give the Rahway kids what the March and therefore urged the board “If we want to get to the pure fall into the category of proficient ever we can to reduce the flooding “The way it was originally set up— Rahway kids deserve.” and council to work quickly. pinnacle of personalized learning, in language arts literacy and the and then we are hit with this 75 percent of everybody came under On another issue, representatives “I would certainly get it done in the than actually letting students defer- category of advanced proficient in project…,” Deputy Mayor Adubato what the minimum was — we didn’t of the Union County Policemen’s next three or four months,” she said. mathematics, on the three scales: said. “We have held a strong case,” think that was right. Now we lowered Benevolent Association (PBA) Lo- “At the council level, if you’re mov- partially proficient, proficient and she said later. the minimum amount, and now it is cal 199, representing correctional ing forward, the ordinance and the advanced proficient. They both agreed development 25 percent of people fall under that officers at the county jail, spoke of resolution on the housing liaison needs For science, in grade 4, 65.6 per- should be in the downtown, and clean- minimum and they pay for the amount their concerns to the freeholders to be adopted so you can finalize a cent of students tested as advanced ing up derelict and vacant downtown of water that they use and put into the about the county’s plans to move little bit more with the affordable proficient, 31.2 percent proficient properties is a problem they are cur- sewerage authority. We have looked inmates from the Union County jail housing ordinance, which needs to be and 3.2 percent partially proficient. rently addressing by tightening the at it every year since,” Mayor Kalnins to the Hudson County jail. tweaked – and that ordinance comes In grade 8, 54.9 percent were profi- township’s property maintenance said. Joe Krech, president of PBA 199, out of the Council on Affordable cient, whereas 37.4 percent were code and hiring a part-time person to “Our overall usage going into the requested that if the freeholders are Housing, things that you need to add advanced proficient and 7.7 per- enforce the codes. RVSA (Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- planning to reduce the jail popula- to your project.” cent were partially proficient. “We want to make sure new devel- thority) has gone down, where sev- tion or to close the jail, that the union Developing an operations manual, Student Liaison Bart Lahiff an- opment is within the standards... part eral other towns have gone up, and “be brought into the discussions.” enrolling in the Union County home nounced the spring musical will be of the master plan and consistent,” that has helped a lot as far as our “At the end of the day, public improvement program, as well ar- www.goleader.com Seussical and the fall musical will Mayor Kalnins said. sewer fee goes,” he said. safety must come ahead of any per- ranging other agreements also are be Moon Over Buffalo. “And make sure they do what they For full video interview, please see ceived savings or budget deals. The necessary to fully comply with the are supposed to do,” Deputy Mayor goleader.com/services/video/ risks and procedures involved in de- new COAH requirements, Ms. taining, transporting and security of Hartmann said.

Photo courtesy of John and Mary Devitt COLUMBUS DAY...Dr. Stephen DeFelice of Westfield participated in the GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY...Former longtime Westfield residents John and Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader Columbus Day Parade on 5th Avenue in New York City. Wearing his Marconi Mary Devitt of Bayville recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family THE ROAR OF THE CROWD...Fans cheer at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood versus Science medallion award and waving to the crowds, he sang a few Italian favorites cruise to Bermuda. Their three sons, daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren Westfield soccer game last Thursday. Scotch Plains-Fanwood beat Westfield 1- during the parade, much to the pleasure of the crowd. enjoyed the trip and reading The Westfield Leader. 0 on a penalty kick; see the full story on Page 13. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, October 16, 2014 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 55th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 42-2014 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS FW-SP Consolidation Panel Hears From Public at Meeting By DELL SIMEONE funds can be raised locally, said Don the commission is not advocating Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Parisi, who is the commission’s chair- consolidation, only the study of the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fan- man. Several private foundations have possible benefits or detriments to wood/Scotch Plains Consolidation said they would donate money to combining the two towns. To date the Commission Study group met last help fund the study only if the com- commission has garnered $8,000. Wednesday evening at the Scotch mission was able to raise money lo- Recently $1,665 in cash has been Hills Country Club. Members of the cally. raised with $1,375 in pledges. public were invited to attend. Seven The commission has asked the pub- A member of the public asked if interested citizens showed up; four lic, especially those who signed the the towns’ residents would have a from Scotch Plains and three from petition in favor of the study, to do- chance to vote on the matter. Even Fanwood. nate through the commission’s after the study is done, the public The purpose of inviting the public website on Facebook. The suggested would have to vote for or against to attend the meeting was to state the donations are between $25 and $35. consolidation for it to take place, Mr. goal of the commission and to an- It is estimated that the study will cost Parisi said. Both towns would have to swer any questions the public may about $75,000 to $100,000 and take approve the referendum for consoli- have concerning the study. at least six to eight months to com- dation to move forward. The study, itself, has not been done plete. A woman in the audience told the and will not be done unless matching Mr. Parisi stressed the point that commission that it should do a better job of advertising. “I just found out about this meeting last night,” she said. Another woman said the same thing. Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Parisi stressed that all commis- VOTER INFORMATION…The Scotch Plains Republican Council Candidates Llewellyn Jones, Bo Vastine and Mickey sion members are volunteers, and no Marcus came in for a video interview on October 10 with Editor Paul Peyton. The video will be posted on goleader.com one is paid. When asked if the public along with interviews with the Democrat candidates next week. could save money on taxes, Mr. Parisi said, “We don’t know yet.” Mr. Parisi said the tax rate in both towns is Clark Residents Concerned different because the towns have two different systems. Eugene McCarthy, of the Local Finance Board of the New Jersey Department of Commu- Over Rahway Sports Complex nity Affairs, said that the calculation of school tax could change based on By PAUL J. PEYTON She said residents in Clark’s third “abreast” as the project moves for- the Union County tax administrator’s Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ward, which she represents, “are up ward. look at assessments. COUNTY — Clark residents liv- in arms” and that they “had no voice, Clark resident Kelly Tropeano, “If consolidation takes place, these ing near the Rahway border com- no say” about the project, saying part whose property is adjacent to the things will change,” he said. plained to the Union County Free- of the park extends into Clark. The park, said she was “disturbed by this The three Fanwood residents at the holders Thursday about a county- park’s existing parking lot “cannot whole project.” She said NBC has meeting said they were satisfied with Rahway agreement to construct a handle 5,000 cars.” She noted that reported a link between cancer and delivery of services. Mr. Parisi said, sports facility at Rahway River Park. park exits are located off Saint turf fields over long-term use. She “Fanwood does a better job. Consoli- As previously reported, the free- Georges Avenue and Valley Road. asked if additional parking will be CAMPAIGNING FOR SHERRIF…Republican Candidate for Union County dation may not change it.” holders approved a shared-services Freeholder Chairman Chris Hudak added and if the county has consid- Sheriff, Michael Ince (R) meets with voters during Scotch Plains Day. Fred Lange, a commission mem- agreement last month with the City said the county has been replacing its ered the impact the facility could ber, said, “If we have a study and it’s of Rahway and the Rahway Board of sports fields with artificial turf which have on the surrounding area. in favor of consolidation, we still Education for the use of Rahway he said are “cost effective,” receive Margaret Shannon of Clark was Three Village Plaza Stores have to vote.” River Park. The county will provide more usage, and are safer than non- concerned over the tax impact of the One resident said, “I believe a $100 artificial turf for the field, resurface turf fields. Rahway project, noting she has heard donation may save me $100 down the track and add lights. The county’s He said Rahway approached the there might be a traffic light added on Reopen After Labor Day Fire the road.” share of the project will be $2.6 mil- county last year about partnering with Valley Road due to increased traffic By CHRISTINA M. HINKE are still waiting to hear where the fire Mr. Parisi responded, “Unless we lion. Rahway will pay for a loud- the county on the project due to the volume from the athletic facility. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times started. They think it is a ceiling fan do a study, we won’t have the an- speaker system, scoreboard, grand- regular flooding of Veterans Field. Rahway School District Athletic WESTFIELD — After the Village in the karate store. But they are not swers to any of these questions.” stands, press box team pavilions and Mr. Hudak said he thought “5,000 Director Tom Lewis said most of Plaza strip mall at 1004 to 1008 South sure,” Ms. Munkel said. Ann Saltzman, a commission mem- restroom facilities as part of the (seats) was a bit large” for the park. Rahway’s athletic fields are in flood Avenue caught fire September 1, two “It was very definitely electrical,” ber, asked the audience if anyone had project. According to NJ Advance He said the board wants the facility to zones. He said Rahway and Clark stores have been operating within Karate ‘N’ Motion owner Alan Simms any recommendations. Media Rahway will shoulder $2.3 be “aesthetically pleasing to that par- mayors should “work slowly and two weeks of the four-alarm fire, and said. One audience member asked the million for the project. ticular park but also safe in terms of diligently...but it should never im- one is to open this weekend. Three The operations of Westwood Clean- commission if it had approached Rahway wants to use the field as its the size.” pede the sentiment of all the things other businesses remain closed. ers are limited in a trailer used as a Rutgers University to see if the new home for football and boys and He said the county wants the size the freeholders are doing in concern La Casa Pizzeria and Salon South temporary storage unit for the clothes school’s policy institutes would be girls soccer. Veterans Field, where of the facility to be “appropriate to of a city that is in need for our so- had minimal damage and reopened that were salvaged from the fire and willing to help on a pro bono basis. Rahway High School teams play their that facility.” Mr. Hudak said the called students.” soon after the fire struck, while professionally treated by a fire resto- Mr. Parisi said that the commission is home games, floods regularly. project’s plans are “preliminary” at “This is a dire need for the City of Racquets Etc. is anticipating a grand ration cleaning specialist to remove not involved with Rutgers. Clark Councilwoman Marie Soyka this time. Rahway,” Mr. Lewis said. “I just think opening Friday, October 17, with a the smoke smell. “I would like my Commission member Bruce Arthur said most Clark residents and Mayor “We’re committed to a good project we’re looking for equity, we’re look- ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. customers to pick up their clothes as of Scotch Plains suggested that the Sal Bonaccorso only found out about in that particular field and to make ing for fairness and we everyone on JK Nail, Karate ‘N’ Motion, and soon as possible,” Mr. Chae said. The commission change its marketing the project three weeks ago. sure it is a good, safe playing surface the side of Clark and Rahway to be Westwood Cleaners suffered the most trailer is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. strategy. An audience member said “We understand that a 5,000-seat for kids,” Mr. Hudak said, adding fair and balanced.” damage. Inspectors from each busi- Monday through Saturday. the panel’s non-profit status should stadium is supposed to be put on the that the county will keep Clark CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ness’ respective insurance companies Racquets Etc. sustained smoke and be a help in acquiring donations. property in Rahway (River) Park. are completing their reports and own- water damage from the fire. The east- The commission meets on the sec- Rahway Park is probably less than a ers are waiting on their decision. erly side of the store contains a fire ond Wednesday of the month at 7 mile wide...A 5,000-seat stadium in “It could take a couple months for wall, which kept the blaze from p.m. at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood this small park needs to be addressed a decision and it could take a year to spreading to Racquets Etc., La Casa Board of Education Administration and I think the people in the town reopen,” Suho Chae, owner of Pizzeria and Salon South. Building on Evergreen Avenue in should have been notified about this Westwood Cleaners, told The Scotch Mutual aid from nine municipal Scotch Plains. project,” Councilwoman Soyka said. Plains-Fanwood Times. fire departments worked together to The building was said to be struc- put out the fire. “Without Springfield turally sound and the building owner and Cranford in the back I don’t Garwood Advised to Update has plans to rebuild, Diane Munkel, believe there is any way they would co-owner of Salon South, said. “We CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Ords. Per NJ Housing Laws By BRIAN TRUSDELL housing is maybe something that the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times municipality is looking to do to meet GARWOOD – A planning con- its obligation and also to protect it- sultant hired by Garwood has recom- self,” Ms. Hartmann said, respond- mended the planning board and bor- ing to a question from Councilman ough council work quickly to update Jim Mathieu about the need for her its ordinances and operations to com- suggestion. “Because what you wind ply with expected new state fair hous- up with is a ‘builders remedy’ lawsuit ing regulations, a move that would many times that has more (units) than require adding two new positions. the municipality is required to have Consultant Jill Hartmann, who said under the rules and regulations.” she has worked on New Jersey’s Builders remedy rulings have re- Brian Trusdell for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Council on Affordable Housing (or sulted in permitting developers con- GETTING IN COMPLIANCE...Planning consultant Jill Hartmann, center, COAH) regulations for 15 to 20 years, struct projects larger than desired by addresses the Garwood Planning Board on October 8 regarding the borough’s compliance with the state’s Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) regulations. made the suggestions at the October towns. Arguing that the municipali- The board is expected to approve a new COAH plan for the borough in the coming 8 meeting of the planning board, ties need to meet COAH require- months. which was attended by the entire ments, the developers include the borough council. COAH requirements in the projects, PAGE INDEX She urged the actions to prevent but say that to make them viable they Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 9 developers from using non-compli- need more units without income re- Editorial ...... 4-5, 20 Sports ...... 11-19 ance to force the borough into ac- strictions. Alex Lowe for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-17 THE ROAR OF THE CROWD...Fans cheer at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood versus cepting unwanted high-density hous- Among other things, the new regu- Community ... 6-8, 19 Classifieds ..... 20 Westfield soccer game last Thursday. Scotch Plains-Fanwood beat Westfield 1- ing projects. lations would require the addition of Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 21-22 0 on a penalty kick; see the full story on Page 13. “I think that providing affordable CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 10 Thursday, October 16, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication CF GOP Incumbents Say Consistency Is Necessary By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Adubato added. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times At last week’s township committee CRANFORD — Republican in- meeting, the committee introduced an cumbents for township committee, ordinance that will codify the new Mayor Andis Kalnins and Deputy master plan that had been in the works Mayor Lisa Adubato discussed topics for nine years. “That is one of things I such as flood control, the new engi- ran on. And I wanted to see...,” Mayor neer and township administrator, de- Kalnins said. velopment, and sewer fees during a In addition to a new master plan, the video-taped interview with The Scotch township has also hired a new town- Plains-Fanwood Times on Monday ship administrator, did away with an night. They are running for re-elec- in-house engineer in favor of a part- tion in the Tuesday, November 4 Gen- time consultant, and made its Chief eral Election against democrats Brian Finance Officer (CFO) a full-time staff McCarthy and Robert Salvatore. member from part-time. A constant theme in their discus- Both GOP incumbents currently BAND CHAMPS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Marching sion was consistency, and they an- serve as finance commissioners to the Band took first place in a U.S. Bands judged competition held at Somerville High School last Saturday. With a score of 83.375, the Raiders band and color guard Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-FanwoodTimes nounced should they be re-elected that township committee, and Deputy Mayor Kalnins would serve again as Mayor Adubato said, “We have gotten edged out New Providence High School and Hunterdon Central Regional High GETTING READY TO REOPEN...Jim Augis, who co-owns Racquets Etc. with his School for top honors in Group 6-A. The band performs at SPFHS Raiders home wife, Lynne Augis, is getting ready to re-open this weekend after the Village Plaza mayor. In 33 years, there have been 30 a lot accomplished in that office.” football games and at competitions on the U.S. Bands circuit. During the next four strip mall at 1004 to 1008 South Avenue, Westfield, caught fire September 1. mayors in the township, Mayor “We have a CFO who has been weeks the band will compete in four more competitions, including New Jersey Kalnins said. working with her staff to bring us — state finals at Rutgers University and U.S. Bands A Class National Champion- “There is a lot we have started and for the first time — to have our budget ships in Allentown, Pa. In 2013 SPFHS won the New Jersey State Championship we want to see that continue,” Mayor done in a timely fashion so we do not for Group 6-A, and in 2012 won the prestigious Yamaha Cup in a competition at Westfield Fire Update Kalnins said. as a town have to borrow money, called MetLife Stadium. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Recently, members of the Mayors tax anticipation notes…to fund our have contained it (the fire) to the east mal,” co-owner Hassan Diwane said. Council Rahway River Watershed programs because we got our tax bills side of this wall. That was the scary Some business was lost from pa- Flood Control met with Congress in out in time,” Deputy Mayor Adubato Cranford BOE Discusses part — not knowing if the wall would trons of the other stores of Village Washington, D.C to gain support of said. hold,” said Jim Augis, who co-owns Plaza that are now closed, said Mr. funding for the completion of the U.S. Both candidates also said projects Personalized Learning Racquets Etc. with his wife, Lynne Diwane, who owns the business with Army Corps of Engineers study of in Cranford are moving swifter with Augis. his brother Franco Diwane. The piz- flood control along the Rahway River, the new part-time engineer, Carl By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Carrick said. The dry wall that concealed the fire zeria has been in business 19 years, which was initiated 12 years ago. O’Brien of Maser Consulting, whose Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “If we want to get to the pure wall was removed and the cinderblock and his loyal customers remain his “They were all very supportive of office staff of 400 in a variety of engi- CRANFORD — The board of pinnacle of personalized learning, was repainted to remove the smoke primary source of income. the measures and getting us the neering expertise is also available to education at its open work session than actually letting students defer- smell, and then stucco was applied, Minor damage was sustained at the funding…but it could take a long time,” the township. meeting Monday discussed how it ring what they personally want to insulation was added and new dry- pizzeria, with ceilings being replaced Mayor Kalnins said. One method to “That has proven to be very useful could advance its personalized study for a period of time is the tip wall was hung. In the rear of the store, and the loss of food due to power move along the study is pre-funding as we have encountered various prob- learning approach in the classroom, of the iceberg,” Ms. Carrick said. two feet of drywall was removed that outages. some projects through the state or lems,” Mayor Kalnins said. a mission that was instituted six “There are some things we could sustained water damage and redone, “It could have been a lot worse. No county under the agreement that the “I believe that it will show at the end years ago. do to add to the list of programs we carpets were replaced and walls one was hurt,” Ms. Munkel said. federal government would refund the of year we are saving money in terms At a recent Professional Devel- are looking to implement that could painted. Calls to the owner of Village Plaza cost, Mayor Kalnins said. of what we are paying for engineering opment School (PDS) meeting, a take us to the mountaintop,” Super- The store suffered a “huge” in- were not returned by press deadline. “Experiencing these floods more services, but more importantly we are discussion was led on personalized intendent Carrick said. ventory loss, Mr. Augis said. The often can’t continue. We have to move getting things done on a level that has learning and real-world experiences Brain-based learning was another store’s soft goods inventory was forward. Now it is just getting it done,” not been happening,” Deputy Mayor and it “asked us how we define each example of furthering the personal- given to the insurance company to Deputy Mayor Adubato said. Adubato said. of these,” Superintendent of Schools ized approach, where eighth grad- dispose of. “We brought nothing Freeholders Funding the study would have a This fall, the engineer is overseeing Gayle Carrick said, and how it cor- ers would put together a success back into the shop…we could not CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “small” impact on taxes, Mayor a $4-million paving project spear- relates to “achieving our core mis- folder and discuss the portfolio with take the chance that anything could Rahway Board of Education Presi- Kalnins said. Eleven towns in the headed by Ms. Adubato and passed by sion.” the school administrator. have a hint of an odor,” Mr. Augis dent Peter Kowal said Rahway last Mayor’s Council would potentially the township committee this year, that “One of the things we thought we “I think the eighth-grade level is said. year had to move three of its home share 15 percent of the $1.4-million is part of a “comprehensive and con- would do this year is demonstrate perfect,” board member Camille “It will take weeks before all that games in Clark due to poor condi- cost to fund the completion of the tinuing plan,” Ms. Adubato said. how we are achieving this mission,” Widdows said. “I think it is a won- gets back up to even relatively close tions at Veterans’ Field. He noted that study. “We have been very conscious about Superintendent Carrick said. derful idea.” levels of where we were when the other towns such as Cranford, Clark, The township committee is also not being locked into a position. During an administrative retreat, The New Jersey Quality Single fire took place. We were right in the Linden and Plainfield all have lit moving forward on funding the Phase Frankly, that whole mentality has led Superintendent Carrick said a video Accountability Continuum (QSAC) middle of the U.S. Open (Tennis fields. 2B and Phase 5 of its Northeast Quad- to a lot of issues in the past where that showed a personal project where Statement of Assurance for the Open), and interest was high. We “There is always going to be a rant Stormwater Management Project is how we have always done it. I don’t high school students were charting school year 2014-2015 shows that were in the middle of a transforma- group that’s going to say no to some- by applying for a low interest loan believe we should change just to their own education program, and the Cranford school district has tion from the outdoor to the indoor thing that is good,” Mr. Kowal said. “I from the New Jersey Environmental change, but when you need to make Ms. Carrick suggested applying that scored 100 percent in its compli- season, platform tennis was in just hope that doesn’t slow you people Infrastructure Trust Fund.“By getting progress you need to make decisions,” to the kindergarten through fifth- ance with the statement of assur- season...and all these things were down. Let’s go forward. Let’s give that work done we would take the Deputy Mayor Adubato said. grade classes. “As one example, ance in all areas — instruction and here and most of it didn’t return the Rahway kids what the Rahway surface water on Riverside Drive, on When asked if there is a conflict of using the media specialists to actu- program, fiscal management, gov- back to the shop,” Mr. Augis said. kids deserve.” Belmont, on Doering (Way) and Cres- interest by using a consulting engi- ally facilitate that type of work for ernance, personnel and operations. Nearly 70 customer racquets were On another issue, representatives cent (Place) and take that water and neering firm who could bid for Cran- our children,” Superintendent The standardized test reports for in the shop for repair when the fire of the Union County Policemen’s put it back in the river to resolve those ford projects, Ms. Adubato said, “If Carrick said. 2013-2014, for grades 3 to 11, show hit. None were damaged. The Augises Benevolent Association (PBA) Lo- medium type storms that have a nega- there was any question we would con- Another example came from a that a higher percentage of students are repairing the racquets at no charge cal 199, representing correctional of- tive effect on our neighborhoods,” sult with our legal counsel and make fifth-grade teacher, Rosie Sholz, fall into the category of proficient to their customers. ficers at the county jail, spoke of their Mayor Kalnins said. sure we would do it above board.” who wrote a letter to Superinten- in language arts literacy and the Karate ‘N’ Motion lost over concerns to the freeholders about the “That’s part of our strategy…these The new business administrator, dent Carrick, who read the letter category of advanced proficient in $50,000 in equipment and a special county’s plans to move inmates from projects have lingered for many years. Terrence Wall, is the third administra- aloud. mathematics, on the three scales: cushioned wood floor, said Mr. the Union County jail to the Hudson Part of it is our form of government. tor in four years. “I really hope that Ms. Sholz suggested making her partially proficient, proficient and Simms, who started the business 14 County jail. There is constant change. We need Terrence is here for many years and I classroom a pilot classroom. Ms. advanced proficient. years ago. He was able to procure a Joe Krech, president of PBA 199, some consistency. Personally, that is expect that he is …Going forward we Sholz asked her fifth graders what For science, in grade 4, 65.6 per- space at the Westfield Community requested that if the freeholders are why I’m running again to get some need that consistency,” Mayor Kalnins they might want to study. They sug- cent of students tested as advanced Center to hold his classes, where he planning to reduce the jail population consistency to get projects moving,” said. gested topics such as the effects of proficient, 31.2 percent proficient plans to stay until his dojo is rebuilt. or to close the jail, that the union “be Mayor Kalnins said. Both candidates had sought after global warming, building a and 3.2 percent partially proficient. “It is smaller, it is not like having brought into the discussions.” Reducing the amount of impervi- being elected three years ago to study hovercraft, creating models of the In grade 8, 54.9 percent were profi- your own school, but they have been “At the end of the day, public safety ous surface in new development is a change in the form of government in Titanic and brainstorming ideas of cient, whereas 37.4 percent were very gracious,” Mr. Simms said. “We must come ahead of any perceived also at the forefront of flood mitiga- Cranford, but was defeated by the how to save the ship, and building a advanced proficient and 7.7 per- are doing something special…My fo- savings or budget deals. The risks tion in the township, Deputy Mayor Democrats last year. “While my views scale model of a catapult. cent were partially proficient. cus is on teaching as opposed to the and procedures involved in detain- Adubato said. have not changed, I am committed to “We have teachers, at least one, Student Liaison Bart Lahiff an- space,” Mr. Simms said. ing, transporting and security of the The township was involved in working in the form of government no longer saying I do that — there nounced the spring musical will be Salon South had water damage to most dangerous among us can’t be litigation with the Cranford Devel- we have and feel much better that we is nothing else I need to do for Seussical and the fall musical will its floors from a sewer backup and overlooked,” Mr. Krech told the opment Associates (CDA), the de- are utilizing and working in the frame- personalized instruction,” Ms. be Moon Over Buffalo. ceiling tiles needed replacement, said board. veloper of 215/235 Birchwood Av- work of government we have in the Ms. Munkel, who co-owns the salon He told the board he was commit- enue. best way we can,” Deputy Mayor with Sonia Mack. The floors were ted to working with the county “on The township is currently appeal- Adubato said. replaced last week. Most of the salon’s any cost savings within collective ing a state Superior Court’s 2011 deci- “I agree. It’s unfortunate people did Garwood Planning clientele are long-standing clients, bargaining that we can achieve to sion that approved Cranford Develop- not have a choice to look at it. I am not CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 she said, which has helped to keep accomplish a goal of finding savings ment Associates’ (CDA) builder’s rem- looking to change again right now,” a “housing liaison” and “adminis- That would leave Garwood to the business operating normally. in our budget without laying off any edy lawsuit to build a 419-unit hous- Mayor Kalnins said. trative agent.” Ms. Hartmann said construct 19 units, which Ms. “Maybe some of the younger girls correction officers.” ing complex at 215/235 Birchwood During the GOP incumbents’ elec- in most towns she has dealt with, Hartmann said could easily be met who work for us might have a tough “It’s funny that everyone I’ve spo- Avenue, with 63 of those units being tion three years ago, they said they that already have the positions in by incorporating them into any time building up business,” Ms. ken to in the last several weeks that used for affordable housing in what would look at how the sewer fee was place, the tasks are assigned to in- plans for developing the largely Munkel said. should know whether this jail is go- the township says is a wetland. being administered. Mayor Kalnins dividuals with other administrative abandoned industrial sites along As a result of having over 25 years ing to shut down has absolutely said “The only real objection to that said since they were elected, the ad- or clerical duties. North and South Avenues, includ- under his black belt teaching in the it’s going to shut down. And it’s un- project is the location is ministration was changed. Several members of the board – ing the Garwood Paperboard plant, Westfield community, Mr. Simms fortunate in a free and open democ- unsuitable…we are trying to do what- “The way it was originally set up— as well as all but two council mem- the Casale Sheet Metal property said he was able to retain his students racy that there is no one on the free- ever we can to reduce the flooding and 75 percent of everybody came under bers – questioned Ms. Hartmann and the Petro Plastics building. despite having to relocate the opera- holder board that is ready to admit then we are hit with this project…,” what the minimum was — we didn’t about the regulations, including Some on the board suggested that tion temporarily. On Sunday, Octo- this,” added New Jersey State PBA Deputy Mayor Adubato said. “We have think that was right. Now we lowered whether the two new positions could The Lofts apartments, the rental ber 26, from 3 to 6 p.m., his demon- President Pat Colligan. held a strong case,” she said later. the minimum amount, and now it is 25 be handled in a shared services section of The Pointe development, stration team will be on hand to enter- County Manager Al Faella re- They both agreed development percent of people fall under that mini- agreement with another or other was approved with three “afford- tain patrons at the Taste of Westfield. sponded that, “Hudson and Union should be in the downtown, and clean- mum and they pay for the amount of municipalities. She saw no reason able” units and that should count Eight of his students, who are all Counties are in preliminary talks rela- ing up derelict and vacant downtown water that they use and put into the why that would not be possible. toward Garwood’s COAH require- Westfielders, are rated top 10 in the tive to the possibility of expanding properties is a problem they are cur- sewerage authority. We have looked at The regulations are part of a peri- ment. nation. the number of Union County prison- rently addressing by tightening the it every year since,” Mayor Kalnins odic update by COAH, which was But Zoning Code Officer Victor La Casa Pizzeria opened within two ers to be housed at the Hudson County township’s property maintenance code said. established as a result of the New Vinegra acknowledged that in his weeks after the fire. It is open seven Correctional Center. The discussion and hiring a part-time person to en- “Our overall usage going into the Jersey Supreme Court’s 1975 conversations with Lofts owner days a week, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. also includes the possibility of force the codes. RVSA (Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Mount Laurel ruling. That decision BNE Real Estate Group the bor- weekdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Hudson County sending juvenile de- “We want to make sure new devel- thority) has gone down, where several decreed that the state constitution ough had been unable to enforce weekends. “We’re back to about nor- tainees to Union County’s juvenile opment is within the standards... part other towns have gone up, and that has required every town provide its “fair the caveat because it did not have detention facility.” He said “nothing of the master plan and consistent,” helped a lot as far as our sewer fee share” of affordable, low income or someone dedicated to COAH is- has been finalized and no recommen- Mayor Kalnins said. goes,” he said. subsidized housing. sues. www.goleader.com dation has been made to the Board of “And make sure they do what they For full video interview, please see The proposed regulations, which And Borough Attorney Bob Chosen Freeholders.” are supposed to do,” Deputy Mayor goleader.com/services/video/ were released in the spring and near- Renaud added, in regard to the sug- ing the end of the public comment gestion that the restriction could be period, seek to add 110,000 hous- enforced retroactively, “That ship ing units across New Jersey, in- may have already sailed.” cluding 40,000 new homes and Ms. Hartmann noted that COAH 60,000 “rehabilitated” ones. compliance is monitored annually The formula COAH uses to cal- in March and therefore urged the culate each town’s allotment, Ms. board and council to work quickly. Hartmann said, would require “I would certainly get it done in Garwood to plan for 39 units, in- the next three or four months,” she cluding 10 rehabilitated homes. The said. “At the council level, if you’re Village at Garwood, a Westfield Se- moving forward, the ordinance and nior Housing Corporation project, the resolution on the housing liai- already under construction on the son needs to be adopted so you can site of the old St. Anne’s School on finalize a little bit more with the Second Avenue, has the potential to affordable housing ordinance, provide 10 of those units. which needs to be tweaked – and When completed, The Village will that ordinance comes out of the contain 71 units, but only a quarter Council on Affordable Housing, of the COAH requirement can come things that you need to add to your from senior housing, Ms. Hartmann project.” FLAG PRESENATION...Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 2230 Commander said. Developing an operations Bobby Jeans, left, presents a new American flag to the General Chairman Tony The regulations do not require manual, enrolling in the Union Brennan, center, and Parade Adjutant Kathleen Holmes of the 2015 Union HONORING COLUMBUS...Members of UNICO District X, Congressman Frank that the town rehabilitate 10 homes, County home improvement pro- County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. The flag, donated by VFW 2230 and Pallone, Senator Raymond Lesniak, Freeholder Sergio Granados Freeholder only that it provides funding re- gram, as well arranging other agree- the Kenilworth Veterans Center will fly above the Irish tricolor over the grand Vice Chairman Mohamed Jalloh Freeholder Bruce Bergen, Acting Sheriff Joe serves to accomplish that goal. That ments also are necessary to fully stand at the Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2015 Cryan, County Manager Al Faella, Union County Surrogate James LaCorte,and can be obtained, Ms. Hartmann said, comply with the new COAH re- in Union Township. For more information about the parade visit Freeholder Vernell Wright join in for Union County's Columbus Day Flag through a Union County program. quirements, Ms. Hartmann said. unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com. raising event in Elizabeth. Do It Now! Subscribe Click Here

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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, October 16, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Watson Coleman Gives Her NJ Transit Scraps Plan Views on Job Creation For Evening Direct Service EWING — Democrat Bonnie aged and at times dangerous roads, REGION — New Jersey Transit New Jersey Transit trains have to Watson Coleman has announced her bridges, and transit systems provide has scrapped plans for off-peak stop at Newark Penn Station because job creation objectives in her cam- opportunities to put people back to evening direct service to New York for the cars are diesel powered, and thus paign to become the newest repre- work. Our nation would benefit from Raritan Valley Line riders due to bud- cannot utilize the transit tunnel under sentative for New Jersey’s 12th Con- investment in infrastructure pro- getary constraints. Off-peak morning the Hudson River, which requires gressional District. Last week, Ms. grams, similar to those in the New direct service began March 3rd. electrical-powered cars. Dual-pow- Watson Coleman, who represents the Deal. One of every nine bridges in New Jersey Transit Executive Direc- dered Bombardier train cars, pur- 15th legislation district in the State the United States remains structur- tor Veronique Hakim told the agency’s chased by the agency a few years ago Assembly, officially released her po- ally deficient.” board of directors last week that a ex- and placed on some of Raritan Lines sitions on women’s rights, including Ms. Watson Coleman believes the pansion of the one-seat service after 8 trains, enable Transit trains a straight pay equity and health care. focus on infrastructure should include p.m., which was to be begin in Novem- run to Manhattan’s Penn Station. “Our country’s long-term vitality research and development, spurring ber, would have to wait, NJ Advance However, due to the limited number depends on our ability to get people innovation that will revamp the health Media reported. of trains that can enter the transit back to work. It is imperative that we care, banking and telecommunica- “At this time we will not be able to tunnel, the agency says there is no create jobs by investing in rebuilding tions systems. expand the Raritan Valley Line direct room at peek a.m. and p.m. rush our critical infrastructure, including “We should incentivize the devel- service to New York during weekday hours for Raritan Line trains in the our crumbling roads and bridges, opment of technologies that will take evenings due to budgetary con- tunnel without taking service away along with necessary funding for re- this nation to the next level. A key straints,” Ms. Hakim announced on from existing Transit commuter line search and development and educa- component to maintaining a strong Twitter on October 8th. that has direct service to New York. tion programs that give people the workforce is investment in higher “As the agency begins to plan its The Raritan Line Coalition has skills they need to succeed,” Ms. education and training programs for WELL DESERVED HONOR...Union County Crime Stoppers recently celebrated Fiscal Year 2016 budget, we found that scheduled a special meeting on Mon- Watson Coleman said. “...If elected workers. Community colleges edu- its 30th anniversary by honoring the late Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich. the nearly $600,000 in additional an- day, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pictured, from l eft to right, are: Union County Crime Stoppers Chairman Vito to represent the district in Washing- cate a significant portion of our Gagliardi, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace Park, and former Union County nual cost to operate this service pre- the Cranford Community Center, 220 ton, it will be among my many re- workforce, and demand for workers Prosecutor Theodore Romankow. sents a real monetary challenge, given Walnut Avenue in Cranford, to dis- sponsibilities to put ideological dif- with associate’s degrees continues the current very tight fiscal constraints cuss the latest development on ex- ferences aside, forego the partisan- to grow,” she said. “We must support facing NJ Transit and the state, and the panding non-peak service. ship that continues to divide our coun- our community colleges because Crime Stoppers Honors need to budget responsibly,” according try, and fight to get people back to they give students the tools neces- to the executive director’s report as WF BOE Provides work.” sary to obtain high-paying and high- reported by NJ Advance Media. Ms. Watson Coleman’s positions demand jobs in manufacturing, trade Sheriff Froehlich The Raritan Valley Line Coalition, Election Info. on job creation can also be found at and other growing industries. We which had been advocating for one- WESTFIELD — The last day to this site www.bonnieforcongress.com/ must also keep high-paying jobs on COUNTY — The Union County “Also, we could not be more pleased seat service 15 years, objected to NJ register to vote in the Tuesday, No- job_creation. our shores by negotiating trade Crime Stoppers recently celebrated with the enduring cooperative rela- Transit’s decision. “The (Union vember 4 election was October 14. The candidate believes fixing the agreements that are fair to the Ameri- its 30th anniversary by honoring the tionship between the Prosecutor’s County) Freeholder Board is deter- The last day to apply by mail for a economy should be a bipartisan ef- can worker, and we need our tax life and achievements of late Union Office and Union County Crime Stop- mined to work with New Jersey Tran- Mail-In ballot is Tuesday, October fort. She said, “Modernizing our code to incentivize investment in the County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich. pers. For 30 years now, they have sit to overcome this temporary set- 28. Mail-in ballot information is avail- nation’s infrastructure and empha- American economy. Additionally, Anthony Rinaldo served as chair- been a true ally and a helping hand in back and restore the funding to keep able on the Union County Board of sizing innovation are critical to get- we must move from a minimum wage man and master of ceremonies of the our mission to root out crime and moving forward,” said Union County Elections website at www.ucnj.org ting our economy back on track. Our to a living wage.” event, which was attended by more keep our neighborhoods safe.” Freeholder and RVRC Trustee Bette or by calling (908) 527-4121. than 150 people including Marlene “Sheriff Froehlich dedicated many Jane Kowalski. “The cost of expand- On November 4, Westfield residents Froehlich, the sheriff’s wife, and their years to Crime Stoppers, and would ing one-seat rides on the Raritan Val- can choose among six candidates to Clerk Voter App, Sample children. Mrs. Froehlich was given often note that Crime Stoppers is an ley Line is very low, and the payback fill three seats on the Board of Educa- an engraved plaque in remembrance important vehicle for the citizen pub- is enormous in terms of economic tion. The candidates seeking election of the event. Former Union County lic to work with the police without development, improved property val- are: Michael Biele, Noreen Coleman, Ballots Now Available Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow fear of reprisal. The organization is ues, and the productivity of our com- Mark Friedman (incumbent), Chris- ELIZABETH – Union County electorate,” Ms. Rajoppi said. “My also presented a plaque on behalf of an invaluable resource for law en- muting workforce. The penny-wise, topher Langhart, Margaret (Peggy) Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds regis- website and new election app are Crime Stoppers to acting Union forcement,” acting Union County pound-foolish approach is not good Oster, and David Sexton. tered voters that sample ballots for designed to help voters familiarize County Prosecutor Grace H. Park in Sheriff Joseph Cryan recalled. for Union County or New Jersey.” A Parent Teacher Council of the the General Election on Tuesday, themselves with their local candi- memory of Sheriff Froehlich. In ad- “Ralph’s belief in the work and dedi- Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr said Westfield Public Schools-sponsored November 4, may be reviewed on- dates in all 21 Union County munici- dition, the John H. Stamler Police cation of Crime Stoppers’ volunteers the Coalition’s working relationship Board of Education Candidates’ line by visiting the County Clerk’s palities before General Election Day.” Academy in Scotch Plains announced was evident by his many television with NJ Transit has been strained by Night was held last night after press website and on the new mobile app, The County Clerk’s responsibili- that it will present in each future appearances highlighting our most the announcement. deadline. The forum was taped for Union County Votes. ties include administering election graduating class a specially engraved wanted fugitives using the Crime “I was on my way to our meeting at airing on WHS-TV36 and the The names of candidates running laws within and for the County of “Ralph Froehlich Leadership Award” Stoppers’ number – (908) 654-TIPS NJ Transit headquarters when I learned district’s website through November for the U.S. Senate, Congressional Union and its 21 municipalities for to a recruit demonstrating exceptional (8477) – to let the public know how to about the change of plans,” she said. 4, the day of the school election. seats, county sheriff, county surro- primary, general, school board and leadership while training to become inform police anonymously. All of us “The Coalition members who have gate, county freeholders, municipal special elections including accep- a police officer. in the sheriff’s office want to thank been meeting with Transit officials Lance, Kovach to Hold offices, and Board of Education seats tance of nominating petitions, de- “Sheriff Froehlich will be remem- Crime Stoppers for their incredible understand the complex nature and in the Tuesday, November 4 General signing ballots, mailing “Vote By bered as a servant of the people, hav- work through the years and kindness budgetary implications of implement- Two Debates in Oct. Election are posted at www.ucnj.org/ Mail” ballots and tabulating voting ing served as a Marine, an Elizabeth in remembering the sheriff at their ing these changes,” Mayor Mahr said. REGION – Rep. Leonard Lance sample-ballots. Sample ballots also results for the public record. police officer for 20 years, and as 30th anniversary.” “And we have been supportive of and (R-7th) and his Democratic oppo- are available on the new mobile app, More information about sample sheriff of Union County for over 33 cooperative with NJ Transit. How- nent, Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach, Union County Votes, which is avail- ballots for the General Election can years,” Mr. Romankow said. “He was ever, our responsibility is first to the will participate in two debates this able for download for free on Apple be obtained by calling the County an icon and a ‘lion of law enforce- residents of every town on the RVL month, according to the Lance for or Android devices through the app Clerk’s Office at (908) 527-4996 or ment in New Jersey.’” (Raritan Valley Line) and making Congress campaign. store. Public Questions are included by visiting the office at 2 Broad Street, “We are privileged to honor the sure they are treated fairly in the The first debate, sponsored by the on the sample ballots. Room 113, Elizabeth. Office hours memory of Sheriff Froehlich, whose transit system,” she added. Gateway Chamber of Commerce, will “As a former school board mem- are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday dedication to law enforcement in Coalition Chairman Peter Palmer, take place Friday, October 24, from 8 ber, Mayor and Freeholder myself, I through Friday. For more informa- Union County was unmatched in who is also a Somerset county free- to 10 a.m. at the Clark Holiday Inn, 36 know the importance of an informed tion, e-mail: [email protected]. more than five decades of public ser- holder, noted that evening direct ser- Valley Road.The second debate will vice,” added Ms. Park, who accepted vice trains after 8 p.m. could still be- held Tuesday, October 28, from 8:30 her plaque on behalf of the more than come a reality. At the joint meeting on to 10:30 a.m., at the Alex Aidekman Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. 1,700 sworn law enforcement offic- Wednesday, Transit officials said they Jewish Community Campus, located “25 Years Experience” ers currently serving in Union County. are working to secure other funding for at 901 Route 10 in Whippany. Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer the service and expect a decision in a For information, contact few weeks. [email protected] or (973) 929-3064. FAMILY LAW SP DEM Council Candidates · Divorce · Domestic Violence Have Potential Conflicts · Custody · Child Support SCOTCH PLAINS — Democratic Some people in town may know this, candidate Rose Checchio is the but probably most Scotch Plains vot- (908) 232-8787 daughter-in-law of Ralph Checchio, ers do not. If elected, would this of Checchio Paving, who is upset relationship impair their ability to with the town manager for not re- make independent decisions that are ceiving no-bid contracts as he has best for Scotch Plains? · DWI · Criminal Defense done in the past. Mr. Checchio and So when issues like no-bid con- other contractors are making it clear tracts, and retaining the town man- · Business Representation · Civil Litigation that because they live in town they ager, come before the Scotch Plains Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor feel they are entitled to town busi- Town Council, would these candi- ness. Their solution is to fire the town dates vote the best interest of Scotch manager, who is using the buying Plains or will they be unduly influ- 24 Hours 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 power and competitive bid processes enced by others? · of a Cooperative Pricing Council for Let’s not take that chance. Vote for [email protected] richardjkaplow.com bulk purchases and bid projects. Com- Marcus, Vastine and Jones, the expe- plicating matters further is the fact rienced, responsible team for Scotch that Ms. Checchio’s husband is part Plains. of the family business. The other two Democrat candi- Paid for by Scotch Plains Republi- dates running for Scotch Plains Town can Victory 2014, 40 Spruce Mill Council are related to each other. Lane, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. John Del Sordi, one of the candi- Paid Bulletin Board dates, is married to a sister of Luisa goleader.com/express Bianco, another of the candidates.

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By CATHERINE WATSON vided a brief update on the status of CRANFORD – Union County of- financial Aid Services, disability ser- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times planning to provide affordable housing ficials held a ground-breaking cer- vices, educational opportunity fund GARWOOD — The Borough Coun- in accordance with the requirements of emony for the new Student Services services, counseling services, and cil reviewed several issues pertaining the Council on Affordable Housing Center building last Thursday on the meeting rooms. The second floor will to development in Garwood Tuesday (COAH.) He said that the planning campus of Union County College in house an array of computer and multi- night and discussed the details of an board and council had met for their first Cranford. use classrooms, math faculty and ordinance pertaining to roll-off discussion and would be consulting the The two-story, 40,000-square-foot departmental offices, and support dumpsters and containers. borough’s 2009 Master Plan, as well as facility, an extensive renovation of facilities. During the workshop portion of the appointing liaisons to continue moving the historic Nomahegan building, will “By virtue of the commitment of council meeting, the council retired forward. briefly for an executive session in which “This is not something that’s going become the hub of the college’s the Union County Board of Chosen matters regarding the Athletic Field to be done overnight,” said Councilman Cranford campus where a wide range Freeholders to this college and to Complex (AFC) were discussed. Coun- Nierstedt, but he indicated that in five to of student services will be housed. county residents, we are able to pro- cilman Louis Petruzzelli provided an six months a clear plan for compliance The $14-million project was fi- vide our students with a new building update on progress at the AFC during would emerge. nanced by the Union County Improve- that will consolidate all of the the meeting proper. Councilman A ordinance regarding dumpsters and ment Authority (UCIA). The antici- college’s student services, including BREAKING GROUND... Union County officials broke last week for the new $14- pated completion date is August 2015. admissions and registration, finan- Petruzzelli reported that a construction containers generated much discussion million student services center on the campus of Union County College in meeting had been held earlier that day. when it received its second reading at Cranford. The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility, an extensive renovation of “We are pleased to be opening a cial aid, student accounts, testing and He said that site cleanup has begun, the Tuesday’s meeting. The ordinance re- the historic Nomahegan building, will become the hub of the College’s Cranford new state-of-the-art facility that will advertisement. The second floor will basketball courts are ready for painting, quires anyone parking a roll-off campus where a wide range of student services will be housed. Pictured at the educate a generation of our residents, feature faculty offices and classrooms all doors have been installed, and work dumpster or container along Garwood’s groundbreaking, from left to right, are: Union County Freeholder Bruce Bergen, raise their living standards and im- that evince the first-class learning on kitchens and bathrooms is in streets to obtain a permit, for a one-time Freeholder Chairman Chris Hudak, Chairman of the Union County College prove their quality of life,” Union environment that our students expect progress. $5 fee, and to renew that permit, with- Board of Trustees Victor Richel, Freeholder Vice-Chairman Mohamed Jalloh, County Freeholder Chairman Chris and desire. As the first new building “I can’t see this taking that much out additional charge, if the container is Union County Improvement Authority Chairman Anthony Scutari,Freeholder Hudak said. on the Cranford campus in more than longer,” said Councilman Petruzzelli, present for longer than 14 days. Sergio Granados, Union County Acting Sheriff Joseph Cryan,Freeholder Vernell “The UCIA has worked closely 20 years, the student services build- estimating that work would be done Resident Gene Jannotti questioned the Wright, and UCC President Margaret McMenamin. with Union County College to help ing will become the centerpiece for before the new year. The councilman’s fee, saying that $5 would not cover admin- make this project a reality,” said the college’s renewal and revitaliza- estimate matches the estimate made by istration and enforcement costs for the Daniel Sullivan, executive director tion,” Union County College Presi- Borough Engineer Don Guarriello at the borough. He also noted that the ordinance Electronic Equip. Recycling of the UCIA. “We’re very pleased to dent Margaret M. McMenamin said. meeting on September 23. The engineer does not address dumpsters in private drive- had guessed that work would take 30 to ways, which sometimes remain for months provide the financing and project 45 days from that date to reach comple- on end. Councilman Nierstedt supported Event Set for October 25 management for this worthwhile One Hundred Signed tion. Mr. Jammotti’s observations, strongly rec- project that will serve so many Union Council President Ann Tarantino ommending that the fee be raised to $25 to NEW PROVIDENCE – The is available at the Union County Bu- County residents.” Up For Cyber Security encouraged residents to attend a special discourage people from “using the streets County of Union will sponsor a recy- reau of Recycling and Planning The new Student Services Build- meeting of the Raritan Valley Line Coa- as a dumping ground,” and to cover admin- cling event for electronic equipment website, www.ucnj.org/recycle. ing will provide students with a “One- Discussion by Bramnick lition, which will take place at the istrative costs. Councilwoman Sara Todisco on Saturday, October 25, so Union Proof of Union County residency is Stop Enrollment Center” on the first TRENTON – Nearly 100 people Cranford Community Center from 6 to countered that not all residents have the County residents can get rid of un- required. For more information, call floor that will include: registration have signed up to attend a public 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. The option to use driveways rather than the wanted computers, televisions and (908) 654-9889. services, bursar and payment services, discussion Assembly Minority coalition will focus on New Jersey street for their dumpsters and that residents other electronic equipment in an en- Leader Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Transit’s recent cancellation of its plans already pay for police enforcement and vironmentally proper manner. Westfield) will hold on cyber secu- to implement off-peak evening one- public administration with their tax dol- The special E-cycling event will take Lance Applauds Enhanced rity with state Homeland Security seat service to New York along the line lars. place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alcatel- and federal Secret Service officials which was to start next month. Morn- Councilwoman Tarantino clarified Lucent Technologies facility, 600 Moun- on Monday, October 20 at Kean Uni- ing off-peak service began in March. that the intent of the ordinance was not tain Avenue, New Providence. All resi- Ebola Screenings at NWK versity. Councilwoman Tarantino said that to discourage dumpsters in the streets, dents of Union County are eligible to WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard 94 percent of passengers traveling Asm. Bramnick will lead the dis- having a one-seat ride, particularly one but simply to keep police apprised of participate at no cost. There is a limit Lance (R-7th) has applauded the here from Ebola-affected nations, cussion with experts on how the with a stop added for Garwood commut- when and where dumpsters are in use in of six electronic items per car. Obama Administration’s announce- with nearly half of the passengers public and corporations can protect ers, would enhance property values for the streets, and to keep those dumpsters Electronic equipment that will be ment that enhanced screening mea- traveling through JFK. themselves from cyber security all Garwood residents. “[The one-seat properly outlined with reflective tape accepted on include computer moni- sures aimed at finding travelers in- As a member of the House Energy ride] should not only be dear to commut- and other safety measures. theft. ers,” she said, “it should be dear to Another resident, Al Del Conte, who tors, hard drives, modems, keyboards, fected with Ebola will be utilized at and Commerce Health Subcommit- The 1 p.m. event will be held in everyone in Garwood.” works as a contractor, said dumpsters CPU’s, mice, printers, scanners, five of the busiest international air- tee, Rep. Lance has been receiving Room 221 of the STEM (Science, Councilwoman Tarantino also re- are rarely removed from construction speakers, televisions, tablets and e- ports in the United States, including regular, bipartisan briefings from the Technology, Engineering and Math- ported on a study, conducted by the sites within a 14-day period, and that readers, VCR’s, fax machines, tele- Newark Liberty and JFK. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ematics) Auditorium. To reserve a traffic division of Garwood’s police renewing the permit every two weeks phones, circuit boards, CD’s, DVD’s “Today’s announcement by the for the last several weeks regarding seat, call Glen Beebe in the Assembly department, at the request of the would add to the hassle residents doing and video cassettes. Obama Administration is an important the outbreak and agency’s prepared- Republican Office at (609) 847-3400 council’s parking committee. The study renovations to their homes already face. All that residents need to do is step toward containing the Ebola and ness. The Committee’s Oversight and or e-mail [email protected]. found that certain areas of Garwood The council ultimately opted to passed drive to the site with their unwanted protecting our citizens from the deadly Investigations Subcommittee is ex- The summit is in response to recent provide parking primarily to non-resi- the ordinance in order to see how well it electronic equipment. Workers at the virus,” said the 7th District lawmaker pected to hold a hearing on the Ebola security breaches at major businesses dent commuters who can take advan- works in practice and to revisit the ordi- site will unload the vehicles. Pre- who last week called for stricter screen- response today. that have affected millions of credit tage of legal and free all day parking on nance for amendment as necessary. They registration is not required for this ing at U.S. ports of entry. “The Energy and Commerce Com- and debit cardholders. Home Depot Garwood’s streets. In order to interest suggested that renewing the permit might special Saturday collection. Federal health and homeland secu- mittee will continue to play an impor- reported a data breach earlier this New Jersey Transit in adding a Garwood be done by phone to simplify and cut Refrigerators, washers and dryers, rity agencies will be sending addi- tant oversight role to ensure that federal month that involved 56 million credit stop to the Raritan Valley Line, Garwood costs. The council may also consider microwaves, and air conditioners will tional staff to put into place enhanced health and homeland security agencies and debit cards in the U.S. and must show increased ridership and in- implementing separate ordinances spe- not be accepted, but they are ac- screening procedures at Newark, JFK, are working hand-in-hand on securing Canada. Other businesses, including creased commuter parking availability. cifically tied to construction permits in cepted at Union County’s Scrap Metal Washington-Dulles, Chicago- our nation’s borders and screening trav- Target, PF Changs and JP Morgan The parking committee will continue to order to accommodate those whose Recycling Program. A complete list O’Hare, and Atlanta International. elers arriving from Ebola-stricken ar- Chase, have experienced similar se- look into these matters. dumpsters are related to renovation of the materials that will be accepted Together, these five airports receive eas abroad,” concluded Rep. Lance. curity breaches. Councilman William Nierstedt pro- projects. NO HEAT? We can help! CALL NOW FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

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D. Weltman Plumbing Lic. #6440 G. Nowicki Electric Lic. #6808 HIC #13VH04948800 Page 4 Thursday, October 16, 2014 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 — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood B.R.A.K.E.S. Group Thanks All for DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D And the County of Union, NJ. Diction Deception Members of: Success of Walk to School Day Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce The B.R.A.K.E.S. Group (Bikers, Walk to School Day a tremendous with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association rect. The others are made up. Are you Runners, And Kids are Entitled to success. We would also like to thank sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Safety) would like to salute all of the our local “celebrities” who walked diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 children of Westfield who walked to with the children who were lucky If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 school on Wednesday, October 8, in enough to win our raffles, including guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 celebration of National Walk to Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Sergeant Ja- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at School Day. We had a tremendous son McErlean, Captain Christopher turnout of over 2,500 students and Battiloro, Tamaques’ Tami the Tiger, free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 family members who left their cars at Wilson guidance counselor Frank All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. home and walked to school instead. Uveges, and the six elementary school come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman The children were encouraged to principals: Marc Biunno (McKinley), wear something red, in order to be Dr. Eileen Cambria (Franklin), Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER 1. Deaurate – Having a golden color Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo very visible. Everyone got lots of Michael Cullen (Tamaques), Jeanette 2. Gomphiasis – Looseness of the teeth COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION fresh air and exercise, while freeing Munoz (Jefferson), Joseph Malanga 3. Daysman – An umpire or mediator Lauren Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly the streets around the elementary (Wilson), and Dr. Andrew Perry 4. Pocosin – A marsh or swamp EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS schools from the usual morning con- (Washington). A special thank you to gestion and pollution. Walking to John Bradley and Coldwell Banker RHOB 1. The sensation of cold SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe school was celebrated with raffles of Westfield for their contribution of prior to the event, banner signings, the stickers for the event. Thank you 2. Resembling a rose One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 3. Juice and “I Walked!” stickers. The aim of to Mayor Skibitsky and staff, and the 4. Saturated; soaked the day is to make walking to school Westfield Town Council for their XANTHOCHROOUS a regular habit for many of these continued support of this event. 1. Having a yellowish complexion 522 Years Later Columbus Still families. Mary Camacho 2. Foreign; alien We would like to thank all of the B.R.A.K.E.S. Group of Westfield 3. Containing an overabundance of parent volunteers who helped make uric acid 4. Having prickly, yellowish leaves Celebrated for Discovering America SCHIZOTRICHIA Bad Way For Scotch Plains to Do 1. The condition of possessing a cleft In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue...That celebrated the 300th anniversary of his landing in the palate 2. A complete break of a bone; a com- was the beginning of the poem that many of us New World in 1792, Columbus Day wasn’t first Business And It’s Probably Illegal pound fracture remember from grade school. On Monday, America proclaimed a national holiday, known as Discovery I read with great interest the letter of towns in Union County and other coun- 3. Splitting of the hair celebrated Columbus Day with parades and ceremo- Day, until President Benjamin Harrison proclaimed it Patrick Bartels, the electrical contractor ties. 4. Assuming both male and female who lives in Scotch Plains. He was be- I applaud Mr. Bartels’ and any citizen’s traits in behavior nies including a Flag Raising in front of the Union as such in 1892 – 400 years after Columbus’s first moaning the fact that he used to do elec- voluntary work on town projects, but that TUZ County Courthouse by the Board of Chosen Free- voyage. Colorado became the first state to make trical work for Scotch Plains; and if I should not be a quid-pro-quo for getting 1. A buckler; a shield holders. It has been 522 years since Christopher Columbus Day a holiday when Governor Jesse F. understand his logic, he and other con- town business. That would be a bad way 2. A lock or tuft of hair tractors who live in town believe they are for the town to do business, and it would 3. The great snapping turtle Columbus arrived in the Americas. McDonald proclaimed it in 1905. Some 30 years later, entitled to get town business because probably be illegal. 4. A vigorous or vehement scuffle The holiday is called different names in a number of in 1934, Congress and President Franklin Delano they live in town and do community It would be great to use contractors More letters on pages 5, 20 United States cities and states, such as Indigenous Roosevelt made October 12 a federal holiday known service work. That might work in who live in town to provide town ser- Mayberry R.F.D., but this is Scotch Plains, vices, but those contractors should par- People’s Day in Berkeley, Calif., which did so in 1992, as Columbus Day in 1937. In 1971, the holiday date a town with an approximately $22-mil- ticipate in the Co-Op. Given Mr. Bartels’ Letters to a move later copied in Sebastopol and Santa Cruz, was changed to the second Monday in October. lion municipal budget. description of high quality service for a Calif., Dane County, Wis., Minneapolis, Minn., and Columbus was born in 1451 in the Republic of The town manager, who is in effect the lower price, he and other town contrac- the Editor Seattle, Wash., whose city council just made the desig- Genoa, Italy. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean CEO for the town, made the decision that tors would surely win Scotch Plains’ for legal and cost containment reasons he business and probably other town’s busi- Readers Wonder About nation earlier this month. Tribal governments in Okla- in 1476 nearly cost him his life as the commercial would use the Morris County Coopera- ness too. homa have designated the day “Native American Day.” fleet he was sailing with was attacked by French tive Pricing Council to obtain the best job Richard Polhamus Debate Complaining Prior to that, In 1989, South Dakota started calling the privateers off of Portugal. But in 1492 Columbus for the best price. This is not novel to Scotch Plains In your Oct. 9 edition, Democratic Scotch Plains, the Co-Op serves many candidate for Congress Janice Kovach holiday Native American Day. Alabama celebrates it as returned to the sea, leaving Spain in the Santa Maria, complained publicly that Leonard Lance a combination of Columbus Day and American Indian with the Pinta and the Niña along side. His objective Not Political, I’m Driven By Concern would not debate her. “I purposefully Heritage Day, and Hawaii calls it Discovery Day. was to sail west until he reached Asia, convinced he didn’t challenge Mr. Lance in the press because I didn’t want the request to be Although New York City and other U.S. cities could reach Asia from Europe. For Scotch Plains Open Space seen as a stunt,” Ms. Kovach said. “It Councilmen Marcus and Vastine will He lobbied to take away our right to vote would be hypocritical for Leonard to not intimidate me, nor should anyone be for township mayor. I share this with you have said the things he’s said about de- Scotch Plains Candidates’ Forum on Mon., Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. intimidated by their behavior. I have been because I am beginning to be concerned bates in the past, but not debate now.” The Scotch Plains candidates’ forum, sponsored by Topics: There are plenty of important issues to be writing letters and attending Scotch Plains by his views and position on citizen’s But a stunt is exactly what it was. Township Council meetings to bring at- rights. First he wanted to take away our Because on October 3, both campaigns The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, will take place on discussed: township budget and property taxes; township tention to Brookside Park, specifically, right to vote for mayor and now he at- agreed to a debate on October 24 hosted Monday, October 20 at the municipal building in the surplus; police merger; capital budget; shared services; how this once beautiful park was allowed tempted deprive me of my constitutional by the Gateway Regional Chamber of township council chambers of the municipal building. sewer utility; downtown development; the zoo property; to fall into disrepair from a lack of main- right of free speech. Commerce. Readers should wonder why Scotch Plains TV will broadcast live, and also re-broad- parks and ballfields; civility on the council; form of tenance. To Councilmen Marcus and Vastine, Mayor Kovach publicly complained cast the program in the weeks leading up to Election Day government; recreation programs, recreation commis- Last week I attended the Township shame on the two of you. I have shared about debates nearly one week after one on Tuesday, November 4. Start time is 7 p.m. sion; open space; township relations with the county Council meeting to discuss the lack of with you both that I have no other agenda was scheduled between the two candi- All candidates should plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to hold government; township service-providers; purchasing prac- progress made since I first brought this than to see that this beautiful park re- dates. the annual coin toss to determine the order of questions. tices, and senior programs. matter to the attention of the township ceives the attention it needs. I am a resi- Just another reason why Leonard Lance The coin toss works as follows: Whichever side “wins” Format: In order to give all candidates a chance to manager, the head of recreation and our dent of our town for almost 50 years, and is the best choice for Congress. Leonard Council’s liaison to the recreation com- have been a registered Republican for as has the ethical integrity and fiscal respon- gets to decide which party will directly answer the first weigh in, we will split the program into three sections. mission, Mickey Marcus. While I sat in long as I can remember. Your comments sibility we need in Washington. question in each of the three rounds of questions. If the Part One (about 20 minutes) will entail six rounds of the Council chamber prior to the start of in the press that I am motivated purely by winner decides that their own party will answer the first questions, with all candidates having a chance to respond the meeting, Councilman Marcus con- politics is insulting. While I am support- Kevin Leary questions, then the three candidates from the opposing to each question. The first responder will have one minute fronted and verbally assaulted me, ask- ing the Democrats running for Council Kenilworth ing angrily, “do I have a problem with this November, I am doing so because I Note: Kevin Leary is the campaign party will each deliver their closing statements last. If the to speak; the subsequent five candidates will then each manager for Lance for Congress. winner decides to have the opposing party answer the first have 30 seconds for their own comments. him, what’s my problem, and did I intend believe that you have shown little leader- questions, then the winning party’s three candidates will Part Two (about 10 minutes) will feature each candidate to talk tonight.” ship while you have been on the council. Angry to Learn Of deliver their closing statements last. (The format set out being asked a separate question and having 90 seconds to That clear attempt trying to intimidat- Let me clearly say, that my concern for below is how things will work out if the Democrats respond. Each candidate will be answering a different ing me was followed by Councilman the park was not political. I was driven by NJTransit’s Twitter Vastine’s belligerent act of throwing a my concern for the ongoing deterioration We were disappointed and angry to answer the first questions.) question. No rebuttals. Questions will rotate between the picture of Rose Checchio and me in my of this wonderful open space. Regardless The six candidates will be seated together on the dais, two parties. learn of New Jersey Transit’s decision to face. Further troublesome to me was that of the outcome of this year’s election, I not expand direct service to NY from its with the three Democrats seated on one side and the three Part Three (about 10 minutes) will see all six candidates the head of the Republican Party, Al intend to carry on this important mission Twitter account last week. Despite New Republicans on the other side. The moderator (Fred being asked to respond to a single question and having 90 Smith, sat by and did nothing to restrain to save our parks. Once again, I will not Jersey Transit’s $2 billion operating bud- Rossi) will be situated to the side, at a microphone, with seconds each to respond. No rebuttals. his Republican councilmen from their be intimidated by Councilmen Marcus get, it could not find the resources to a timekeeper seated in the front row facing the candidates. Closing statements (15 to 18 minutes) will be delivered outlandishly rude and aggressive behav- and Vastine, nor should anyone else be accommodate over 10 percent of its rid- The program will follow the guidelines of decorum and at the end of the program, with each candidate having up ior. silenced by their aggressive behavior. ership that utilizes the Raritan Valley debate set out by the League of Women Voters — that is, to three minutes to deliver their closing remarks. For those who may not follow our Mike Brien Line. no personal attacks and a sticking to a discussion of the After the final closing statement is given, the moderator council meetings on a regular basis, I Scotch Plains The ridership of the Raritan Valley need to share with you a proposal made Line deserves better, the members of this issues, not personalities. Speaking beyond the time limits will then take a minute to provide election day voting earlier this year by Councilman Marcus. will result in being cut off by the moderator. The time- details for the public. community and those along the entire line deserve better, which is why NJ keeper will signal when your time is beginning to run out Please contact Fred T. Rossi of The Scotch Plains- Garwood Mayor Responds to Transit should try harder to insure that its and again when it has ended. Fanwood Times with any questions. assets are allocated more fairly to those Campaign Claims of Candidate Simitz who use its service. We ask that NJT reconsider this deci- Normally I would not respond to a few property owners are left to get on sion and expand the one seat ride service letter from Tina Simitz, council candi- board. that its executive director committed to in date in Garwood, that appeared in the With regard to the rats – a review of April when she testified in front of the NJ local print media at election time. But the Board of Health minutes confirms State Assembly budget committee. We this last one just begged for comments. that the board has had a pest control find it interesting that NJT has recently I will address two of the most outra- company walk the Garwood brook two added hundreds of thousands of dollars geous claims at this time. times recently and no evidence of active to NJ transits payroll with two recent The Village at Garwood senior hous- rat burrows was found. The board of hires, but couldn’t find the funds for ing project and candidate Tina Simitz’ health has also noted that they have done those who travel along this line. The claim that the current administration many inspections of private properties riders of the RVL has been overlooked approved the project without foresight after being contacted by the residents for far too long. regarding parking – Yes, the project was and have found evidence on several prop- This news from NJ Transit also comes approved with only 41 parking spaces, erties of recent rodent activity. The resi- on the heels of Amtrak officials who have however the current administration had dents were informed of the findings. announced that they will have to sharply nothing to do with the approval as it Further, it was recommended that resi- curtail use of the rail tunnels leading to occurred prior to January of 2011 when dents keep trash containers covered, New York City for at least a year to repair we were sworn into office. clean up after pets as the rats do feed on the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, Your [the] Republican chair is well the droppings and refrain from feeding a move that would affect train service for aware or should be of this fact and if I birds, etc. The situation is being moni- tens of thousands of commuters. Accord- were he, I would have clued the candi- tored closely. I do not know what else ing to Stephen Gardner, Amtrak’s vice date in to this piece of information be- Ms. Simitz would have council do at this president for Northeast Corridor Infra- fore sending a ill-informed letter to the point in time except perhaps take illegal structure and Investment Development, press. Also, the parking committee was steps to get resolution to these issues shutting one of the two tracks in the created not to address this project and immediately. tunnel under the Hudson River would cut it’s parking concerns specifically, but Hopefully, Ms. Simitz will get the service by about 75 percent. rather commuter parking on both the proper information before accepting an- As we now know the Governor’s uni- north and south sides of the borough swers from misinformed sources on lateral cancellation of the ARC tunnel and what can be done regarding out-of- these and other issues. was founded on untruths, resulting in an town residents parking vehicles all day investigation into Christie’s actions by Patricia Quattrocchi the Securities Exchange Commission and while working in NYC as well. Mayor of Garwood the Manhattan DA’s office. Unfortunately Flooding and the rodent problem on in the coming years, and as a result of the the south side of town: The flooding that crumbling state of our infrastructure all occurred recently was the first of that Football Headline New Jersey Transit customers will now magnitude since a hurricane in 1999. face unprecedented delays and rising costs This was a monumental rainfall and Offends Reader instead of having a new tunnel to accom- because of the situation we face with not Re: [Your headline,] “Cranford Cou- modate riders. being able to dredge, dig or replace our gars Paralyze Hilltopper Footballers, 33- As elected representatives of Fanwood infrastructure until Cranford does their 14, I found it hard to believe that anyone we are committed to ensuring equity of part on the Orchard Brooke our hands would write such a horrible headline to rail service is brought to the Raritan val- State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District are tied. However, representatives of describe a football game, and that it would ley line and will join Mayor Mahr is this Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) our borough did actually go to a Cranford pass the editorial process and be printed. fight. 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 meeting and pleaded our case to the Considering that Eric LaGrande is one of Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 Cranford council. I also wrote a letter the most recognizable athletes in New Fanwood Councilmen (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Jersey, what were you thinking in using Kevin Boris and personally spoke to the current Russell Huegel Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] Cranford mayor twice. The most recent the word “paralyze?” The headline was 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. occasion being on September 29 when truly offensive. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 12th Congressional District As a longtime subscriber, I am well Rep. Rush Holt (D) I sat next to him at a county round table Union County Freeholders (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 aware that you never offer an apology or Elizabeth, New Jersey Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 50 Washington Rd., West Windsor, N.J. 08550 for mayors. He repeated to me what we had already surmised about their being expression of regret except for outright (908) 527-4200 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 750-9365 errors. In this instance, you owe your [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains “back at square one” as their environ- Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 readers and the members of those foot- Chris Hudak, chair (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] mental permits have all expired. He in- dicated to me that they are well aware ball teams an expression of deep regret [email protected] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] that we need for them to get a move on for your choice of words. Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] Joanne Ryan (908) 527-4419 Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] with the brook issue. He assured me that they are on this situation and had only a Scotch Plains [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 5 Westfield Board of Health Discusses Piarulli Pledges To Reigning In Many Issues of Public Interest Letters to the Editor Out Of Control Garwood Taxes The Board of Health thanks the Town operated carbon monoxide alarm is func- It is no secret that New Jersey has been a reliable vote to raise taxes all Council for its thoughtful approach to tioning. If you plan to use a portable Immigration; DACA Is Not Amnesty some of the highest taxes and according three years she has been on Council. the issue of smoking in municipal parks generator, locate it in a well-ventilated to the U.S. Census Bureau and Tax Combined, that’s 26 years of tax in- and recreational facilities. space away from your house. Carbon And Is Not For Undocumented Felons Foundation Union County is the ninth creases! The seasonal influenza vaccination monoxide from a generator or heater highest taxed county in the country. The current path we are on is unsus- program is on-going. Join us and get can initially cause headache, nausea and I [immigration attorney] am writing to tain a Social Security number and work This reality puts pressure on local com- tainable. We need to look at what other vaccinated now, since it is best to de- dizziness and can be deadly. The correct some of the misinformation in the authorization for two years so they can letter about “illegal immigration” in the continue their education and contribute munities like Garwood to do our part to towns have accomplished and learn from velop immunity and be protected before Westfield Rescue Squad emergency keep taxes down. the mistakes of our past administra- the flu starts spreading. The Westfield number is 911 and the Poison Control October 9 edition of The Westfield Leader. to the economy – all the things that help Mr. Grabowski, the writer, repeatedly our social fabric rather than tear it apart. Unfortunately, our borough’s leader- tions. Regional Health Department offers many Center is at 1-800-222-1222. ship has actually increased taxes at a The residents of Garwood deserve types of flu vaccine, with special vac- The federally-funded Vaccines for refers to something he calls “DACA Contrary to the letter writer’s state- Amnesty.” ment, there is no evidence that DACA higher rate than even the state average. better than to be told time and time cines for children, those over 65 years Adults Program is continuing. Residents Since 2000, the average property tax again that they have to pay more and get old and everyone in between. For all who are uninsured, on Medicaid or have DACA is an acronym for Deferred recipients have made our communities Action for Childhood Arrivals, and De- “less safe.” Mr. Grabowski asks whether bill for Garwood has almost doubled less in return. We were told that cutting types, there is a $15 cash fee for each Medicare, but not Part D, are eligible. ferred Action refers to the process of any of the people “who have received according to the N.J. Division of Taxa- bulk garbage would save us money, but person who does not have Medicare B Available vaccines are for shingles, pneu- temporarily suspending the prospect of DACA amnesty” [sic] are gang members tion. our taxes went up. We were told that or one of the following insurances: Aetna, monia, meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria, deportation for an individual. It is not or convicted felons. In fact, DACA is CIGNA, Humana, Medicaid and United whooping cough/pertussis (Tdap) and Our opponents like to brag that we reducing services like street cleaning amnesty because DACA does not confer unavailable to an applicant who has been had a low increase this past year, but and leaf pick-up would save us money, Healthcare. human papilloma virus. For more infor- permanent legal status – i.e., a green card. convicted of a felony or significant mis- The next community vaccination ses- mation, please contact Ms. Scanlon. when you look at the details you find but our taxes went up. We are on the To my knowledge, neither Congress demeanor, or poses a threat to national that we should have had no increase or, cusp of making decisions that will shape sions will be held in Mountainside on The Health Department is sponsoring nor President Obama has instituted any security public safety or security, which Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 7:30 free stroke risk assessment screening even better, an actual decrease like so the future of our borough, and we can- amnesty program recently. Moreover, includes gang membership. many other N.J. towns. The fact is that not afford to have decision makers who p.m. and in Cranford on Tuesday, Octo- with Overlook Medical Center in the DACA is not a sweeping measure. It While people may differ in their opin- ber 21, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. They are Municipal Building on Tuesday Octo- this year we received federal relief for make excuses and pat themselves on applies only to those young people under ions on amnesty for undocumented aliens, Superstorm Sandy and reduced costs the back every time they approve an- open to Westfield residents. For more ber 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other the age of 30 who were brought to the DACA is not amnesty, and misrepresen- details on all flu vaccination sites, please screening programs are also scheduled U.S. before 2007, meaning they were tation of the program’s goals does not due to state pension reforms. other tax increase. see the department’s website, concerning cholesterol on October 20 extremely young when they entered, and further the discussion. If not for these sources, Garwood’s As mayor, I will work hard to stop the www.westfieldnj.gov/health. and bone density on October 27. For came because they were brought here by municipal tax increase would have been out-of-control spending and put plans More deer and other wildlife are ap- more information and to register, please Laurie Woog just about 300 percent higher. In other and personnel in place to make sure re- someone else. Westfield pearing in town this year. To pick up call the Overlook Medical Center Com- DACA allows these young people who words, if the Finance Committee ma- developments do not put a strain on our stray domestic animals and injured and munity Health Department at 1-800- have attended our public schools to ob- jority of Councilpersons Petruzzelli and resources that will cause taxes to con- ill wildlife on public property and streets, 247-9580. Todisco had been left to their own de- tinue to skyrocket. There is no reason please contact the town’s program with Finally, some reminders from the A Town That Has Become a Gem vices, Garwood’s municipal taxes Garwood cannot be added to the list of Animal Control Solutions LLC at (908) Mayor’s Green Team: Westfield now would have been even higher, about communities that have stopped the bru- 310-1452 and has single-stream recycling, so all I am writing in response to an inaccu- was her vision that made the overwhelm- 300 percent higher. tal increases that have plagued New www.animalcontrolsolutions.org/. To recyclables can go in one bin for pick- rate posting on NJ.com on October 11, ing successful event a reality. Carol 2014 regarding Carol Kearney and the showed tremendous leadership in her Communities like Summit, Saddle Jersey for years. collect dead animals, including deer, on up. Also, please do not dispose of medi- Brook and Bordentown were able actu- Tina Simitz and I may not have 26 streets and public property or for more cations in the toilet. The wastewater Garwood Rocks Street Fair that was held ability to bring all the parties together and in June of this year. Carol is a member of manage the activities that took place. ally to decrease taxes, while many other years of experience increasing taxes, information, please call the Health De- treatment plant cannot process medi- the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of While the Chamber does not endorse towns had no increase to their munici- but we do have decades of real-world partment at (908) 789-4070. You should cines, which can then adversely affect Commerce and is the liaison for Garwood. political candidates, I can attest to her pal taxes. We cannot afford the steady experience being responsible for very keep all garbage and other solid waste in wildlife. Rather, you can safely dispose She came to the Board and suggested ability to manage projects and solve prob- increases that have plagued our town, tight budgets, delivering more with less, tightly-sealed covered containers to pre- of unwanted medications in the new 24/ that the time was right to have a street fair lems with patience and focus. In the end, especially when we have had opportu- and holding our teams accountable. On vent access by rats and other animals. 7 Project Medicine Drop box located in in Garwood that was similar to the ones Garwood Rocks brought thousands of nities to turn things around. November 4th, we have the opportunity The Board recommends that residents the Westfield Police Department lobby held in Westfield each year. The Board visitors to the Borough of Garwood and One only has to look at the records of to take a giant step towards reigning in should prepare now for the next severe in the municipal building. agreed and then Carol coordinated with created an atmosphere that made people my Democrat opponents to see where out-of-control tax increases, and deal- weather emergency. Make or restock Information about all of the the Garwood Borough officials, the Coun- feel welcome and excited about spending they fall. Charles Lombardo, my oppo- ing a blow to politics as usual in your disaster supply kit with at least a department’s activities is available on its cil, the police chief, the DPW supervisor, time with family and friends in a town nent for Mayor, voted to increase taxes Garwood, by voting for me as mayor three-days supply: 1) water, one gallon website www.westfieldnj.gov/health. The Union County, the Westfield Area ‘Y,’ that has become a gem within Union 17 times. Lou Petruzzelli voted to in- and Tina Simitz as councilwoman. per person per day; 2) non-perishable complete minutes of the October 6 meet- as well as local businesses where she County. food; 3) medications; and 4) flashlight ing will be posted after review and ap- crease taxes each of the six years he has Salvatore Piarulli (R) conducted meetings on a regular basis As a result, the Greater Westfield Area been on Council and Sara Todisco has and radio, with batteries. Also, have a proval at our November 3 meeting, which over a five-month period of time in prepa- Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) looks Candidate for Garwood Mayor plan to aid family members, take care of starts at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal build- ration for the event. forward to Garwood Rocks in June of pets, and safely shut off utilities. ing. The public is invited to attend. As the chairman of the Board of Direc- 2015 with Carol at the helm. A Vote For Carol Kearney Is Have your heating system checked Lawrence Budnick, MD, MPH tors for the Chamber, I want to let every- and make sure your home’s battery- Chris Devine President, Westfield Board of Health one know that the Garwood Rocks event GWACC Board Chairman A Vote For You In Garwood was conceived by Carol Kearney and it Running for a Council seat is a great tion after hearing all sides of a debate or SP Dems Say Shared Services Is opportunity for me to participate in the issue. After a decision is made by the Residents Who Want To Find Out election process in Garwood and be an Council, members should get behind the independent thinker in the campaign. decision even if they voted against the The Answer to Town Issues What Is Going On In Westfield We need to move forward. What has proposal. Democratic Candidates for Scotch cant tax savings,” said Ms. Checchio. “We I am a life scout in Troop 77. Recently ing. The meetings are usually held on the happened in the past is just that, in the This is what I will do, no matter which Plains Council John Del Sordi, Rose will immediately begin conversations with for my communication merit badge, I first and third Tuesday of each month in past. What we need to do now is look to way the vote goes. I will vote according Checchio and Luis Bianco pledged that if other towns to look for ways we can work went to a town council meeting. At that the municipal building. Next month’s the future, not repeat the missteps of the to my own principals and what I believe elected, they will work with neighboring together and save money. We should be meeting there were many issues discussed, first meeting will be on Wednesday, No- past. We should take the past into ac- is best for my fellow residents, not how towns to increase shared services. looking at the DPW (Department of Pub- but there was a low turnout. I believe vember 5 because Election Day is Tues- count, learn from it and create solutions. someone else thinks that I should vote. “Shared services is one of the leading lic Works), our courts and other adminis- there should be a better turnout than just day, November 4. I will investigate the issues that we So, if you want me to vote for you, then issues we hear as we go door to door,” trative positions then can be combined.” five to 10 people. The dates and agendas for the meet- have today and those of tomorrow and all I ask is that you vote for me, Carol said Mr. Del Sordi. “Our opponents have “Sharing services just makes sense,” I have heard some complaints from ings are posted on the town website - vote for a solution that is best for the Kearney, on November 4, 2014. not accomplished anything on shared ser- Ms. Bianco said. “Not only does it save residents about how the roadwork has www.westfieldnj.gov. residents. Carol Kearney vices. It’s time to move forward.” money, but it reduces the size of govern- been scheduled and I believe that if people The Council, as a group, shares the Garwood Council Candidate Shared services is the consolidation of ment. We need to be more creative on Philip Lizzo duty and obligation to make a determina- want to complain than they should go to Westfield similar operations that are used by mu- how we spend our tax dollars. Shared the meeting and express their opinions nicipalities. This consolidation leads to services allows towns to deliver a better and learn more about the issues there. cost savings and less duplication of ser- product for less cost.” So I invite all the residents of Westfield vices. For more information, please visit who want to find out what is going on in “Shared services can lead to signifi- www.scotchplainsdems.com. our town to attend a town council meet- TRIAL LAWYERS Est. 1984

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PUBLICATION Optimist Club to Sponsor Westfield Halloween Parade WESTFIELD — The Optimist Club rade at 2:15 p.m., led by the Westfield Westfield headquarters, processed and released of Westfield will sponsor the Hallow- High School Marching Band. Cos- Sunday, October 5, Alyssa Vita, 20, on her own recognizance per the een Parade on Sunday, October 26, tume contest winners will be awarded and Lucas Vierapereyra, 18, both of Watchung Municipal Court. coordinated with the Downtown their prizes following the parade and Cranford, were arrested and charged Scotch Plains Westfield Corporation’s annual trick- final judging. with disorderly conduct, defiant tres- Monday, October 6, a patron at an or-treat event and costume contest. Children participating in the pa- passing, obstructing highways and in- East Second Street restaurant reported The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. rade should arrive at Quimby Street terference with transportation pursu- being the victim of a theft. He stated with trick-or-treating, with downtown by 2 p.m. The parade will start on ant to an investigation at the south-side that sometime during the night an Westfield merchants providing the Quimby Street and proceed along train station. Both were transported to unknown person removed his phone goodies. The costume contest and North Avenue, Prospect Street, East police headquarters, processed and re- from his jacket pocket. The phone entertainment will start at 2 p.m. on Broad Street, Elm Street and return to manded to the Union County jail. was valued at approximately $300. Quimby Street, followed by the pa- Quimby Street. The costume contest Monday, October 6, Eva Guasconi, Saturday, October 11, a resident of is for children from pre-school 26, of Westfield was arrested on an Dogwood Drive reported being the ACGNJ to Hear About through elementary-school ages. An active Roselle warrant for $600 pur- victim of harassment. He stated that adult should accompany young chil- suant to an investigation on the 100 he had received several text mes- Windows Phone Friday dren. All activities and the parade FOUR CENTURIES SITE...Area residents are invited to visit the Crane-Phillips sages from a former friend. The mes- House Museum, located at 124 North Union Avenue, Cranford, which is among block of West North Avenue. She was SCOTCH PLAINS — The Ama- will occur rain or shine. the historic sites to be featured this weekend during Union County’s annual transported to police headquarters, sages were of a negative nature, ac- teur Computer Group of New Jersey The Optimist Club of Westfield or- “Four Centuries in a Weekend.” The museum will be open this Saturday, October processed and released after posting cording to the victim. (ACGNJ) will meet tomorrow, Fri- ganizes and sponsors the Westfield 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 19, from noon to 5 p.m. full bail. Saturday, October 11, the driver of day, October 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. Halloween Parade. The annual parade Tuesday, October 7, Daniel Ayala, a cab reported being the victim of a Microsoft representatives will dem- and related activities continue a long- 19, of Plainfield was arrested and theft. He stated that he had picked up onstrate a Windows Phone hands-on standing Optimist Club tradition of Crane-Phillips to Be Among charged with possession of less than two men from Clark and drove them at this off-site meeting. providing fun, entertaining and safe 50 grams of suspected marijuana, to Scotch Plains. When he asked for Windows Phone offers the familiar Halloween family activities for the possession of drug paraphernalia and the fare money, the individuals ran Windows interface in a smartphone community. For more information ‘Four Centuries’ Highlights possession of ecstasy pursuant to a from the cab. format competitive with Android and about the Optimist Club Halloween CRANFORD — The Cranford Board of Chosen Freeholders, motor vehicle investigation on East Saturday, October 11, a resident of iPhone operating systems. Advantages Parade, contact Jeffrey Feldman at Historical Society’s Crane-Phillips Cranford citizens and the Township Broad Street near Linden Avenue. Bartle Avenue reported being a victim to Windows Phones include compat- [email protected]. House Museum, located at 124 North of Cranford. Ayala was transported to police head- of fraud. He stated that an unknown ibility with Microsoft Office (which The Optimist Club of Westfield is a Union Avenue, Cranford, will once Various materials about the week- quarters, processed and released with person opened up a credit card in his comes free with all Windows Phones) not-for-profit service club composed again participate in Union County’s end-long, self-guided “Four Centu- multiple summonses. name without his authorization. and other Windows applications. of men and women who live and/or annual program, “Four Centuries in a ries” tour are available from the Union Wednesday, October 8, Joel Sunday, October 12, a resident of This meeting will be held at the work in the Westfield area. Club mem- Weekend.” County Office of Cultural and Heri- Debrosse, 33, of Plainfield was ar- Front Street reported being the victim Microsoft store located on the sec- bers participate in projects and ac- This American Civil War veteran’s tage Affairs; materials also will be at rested during a motor vehicle stop at of criminal mischief. He stated that ond level of the Macy’s wing at tivities benefiting youth and the com- cottage will be open this Saturday, many of the sites. A booklet features South Avenue and Crossway Place sometime overnight unknown persons Bridgewater Commons shopping munity. For information about the October 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., photographs and information about on a Scotch Plains warrant for $165. had scratched his motor vehicle while mall. For more information, visit Optimist Club of Westfield, contact and Sunday, October 19, from noon each site with a map showing the He was released after posting bail. it was parked in front of his house. acgnj.org or call (908) 246-0410. [email protected]. to 5 p.m. Volunteer docents will be on location. For further information Wednesday, October 8, a resident Sunday, October 12, Sergio Suazo, hand to speak with visitors and pro- about Union County’s Four Centu- of the 100 block of Summit Court 24, of Cranston, R.I. was arrested after vide a guided tour of the museum. ries in a Weekend program, call the reported an incident of attempted a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on Miller-Cory Gearing Up For This year’s theme will be “350 Years Union County Office of Cultural and fraud. An unknown individual had an outstanding $1,000 warrant issued of Farming.” Visitors will learn about Heritage Affairs at (908) 558-2550. mailed the witness a check, in the by the Scotch Plains Court. Suazo was local agricultural history from the days The Crane-Phillips House Museum amount of $1,982, with instructions transported to police headquarters, Four Centuries Festivities of the Lenape’s “three sisters” crops to is open September through May on on how to cash it. Recognizing it as a where he was processed and released. WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory from 1:30 to 4 p.m., for “Halloween the CSA Farm Boxes of Dreyer Farms. Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. or by ap- confidence scam, the victim did not Sunday, October 12, Terry Farrow, House Museum, located at 614 Moun- Hocus Pocus.” This program is appro- Museum docents will discuss farming pointment. Admission is free. cash the check or return calls from 29, of Plainfield was arrested follow- tain Avenue in Westfield, will be priate for young children. Registration in Cranford through the years. Founded in 1927, the Cranford the suspect. ing a motor vehicle stop on an out- among the historical sites participat- is required; interested persons are asked The Crane-Phillips House Museum Historical Society’s mission is to pre- Wednesday, October 8, a standing $600 warrant issued by the ing in free, two-day tours during to call or e-mail the museum no later serves as a local history museum serve and perpetuate the history of Mastercard credit card, blue in color, Scotch Plains Court. Farrow was Union County’s Four Centuries in a than noon on Wednesday, October 22. through the hard work of volunteers Cranford. To see the rest of the was located on the 100 block of Cen- transported to police headquarters, Weekend 2014 event. The museum’s costumed docents and members of the Cranford His- organization’s schedule, visit tral Avenue. The card was secured where he was processed and released. The museum will be open on Satur- will greet visitors at the door of the torical Society. The museum has re- cranfordhistoricalsociety.com or call and stored at police headquarters for Fanwood day, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 colonial farmhouse. Multiple activi- ceived support from the Cranford the Historical Society office at (908) safekeeping. Monday, October 6, several resi- p.m., and Sunday, October 19, from ties are planned for the afternoon, Historical Society, Union County 276-0082. Thursday, October 9, a Sandford dents reported that they had received noon to 5 p.m. On both days, members including decorating Halloween cup- Avenue resident reported receiving a phone calls from people claiming of the museum’s Cooking Committee cakes, other crafts, and storytelling. check, in the amount of $2,700, that that they work for the Internal Rev- will demonstrate authentic colonial- Festive refreshments will be served. Crossword Puzzle Expert was issued from a long-closed bank enue Service (IRS) or the U.S. Trea- era, open-hearth cooking techniques, Visitors are encouraged to wear their account. sury Department. In the messages using recipes from the 18th century. Halloween costume. Thursday, October 9, Andrew left or during phone conversations, Costumed docents will be available to The fee for Halloween Hocus Pocus To Speak to College Club Hudson, 44, of Westfield was arrested the callers all sought personal infor- show visitors around the fully-fur- is $4 for children; accompanying FANWOOD — The College Club Washington Post, The Los Angeles at police headquarters on two out- mation, for possible identity theft. nished colonial farmhouse. adults may attend for free. To regis- of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will Times, The Onion/A.V. Club and other standing traffic warrants, one from These incidents are being investi- Additionally, visitors are invited to ter, call (908) 232-1776 or e-mail present a program by Deb Amlen mainstream media. Newark for $500 and the other from gated by the Fanwood Police Depart- the museum on Sunday, October 26, [email protected]. about crossword puzzles on Monday, Ms. Amlen’s humor column, Union for $180. He was processed ment, the IRS and the U.S. Treasury October 20, at 7:45 p.m. It will take “Buzzology,” runs every Friday in and released on his own recognizance. Department. Residents are reminded place at The Chelsea, located at 295 the new Yahoo Tech magazine, and Thursday, October 9, Martin Lopez, to call the police and to not give out Music Historian to Discuss South Avenue, Fanwood. she is the author of “It’s Not PMS, It’s 20, of Westfield was arrested at police any personal information about them- As the public, online voice of The You,” a book about relationships. She headquarters and charged with pos- selves over the telephone. ‘When Stars Were In Reach’ New York Times crossword puzzle, is the creator of the humor column session of LSD pursuant to a detective Tuesday, October 7, a resident of Ms. Amlen entertains and challenges “Next Exit,” which was a popular bureau investigation. He was pro- Belvidere Avenue reported that an FANWOOD — Author and music roll’s most unforgettable era. puzzle lovers worldwide on a daily feature on AOL/Patch.com. cessed and released with a summons. unknown person had entered her historian Michael Rosenbloom will Through an interactive basis — twice on Sundays — in her A lecturer and public speaker, she Thursday, October 9, Edward King, parked and unlocked motor vehicle appear at the Fanwood Memorial PowerPoint presentation, he also will blog reviewing the gold standard in has spoken on a variety of topics, 33, of Westfield was arrested on an and removed a handicap placard. Library on Tuesday, October 21, at 7 discuss the writing of “When Stars the crossword publishing industry. including writing for the web audi- outstanding Springfield traffic war- Thursday, October 9, a business on p.m. The library is located at 5 For- Were in Reach” and where The Who She also created and manages the ence, crossword puzzle solving and rant for $355 pursuant to responding South Avenue was burglarized. An est Road in Fanwood. was in the arc of their eventual leg- social media presence of Wordplay constructing and humor writing, and to police headquarters. He was pro- unknown person broke out a window Mr. Rosenbloom will attempt to endary career when the band de- and became the web producer of is a featured speaker at the Erma cessed and released after posting bail. to gain entry. Once inside the suspect solve the mystery of what possessed cided to bring its raucous and de- Puzzles & Games for The New York Bombeck Writers’ Workshop. Friday, October 10, Danashia ransacked the office area, according a staid Catholic high school in Scotch structive live act to a high-school Times in 2012. The public is welcome to attend Watson, 22, of Jersey City was ar- to police. Plains to enter the rock concert busi- gymnasium in Fanwood’s backyard. Her crossword puzzles have been this program and enjoy refreshments rested on an outstanding Watchung Thursday, October 9, Tatianna ness in the fall of 1967, considered The presentation will include featured in The New York Times, The provided by the club at 7:30 p.m. traffic warrant for $94 pursuant to a Dorsey, 21, of North Plainfield was by many to be the height of rock and video and audio clips of The Who motor vehicle investigation at Cen- arrested following a traffic stop on an and is expected to last approximately tral Avenue and Sycamore Street. active warrant out of Plainfield. Ms. Lubarsky to Speak 45 minutes. It will include audience Westfield Library to Begin Watson was transported to police Dorsey was processed and released. participation and will be followed On Poetry Collection by a question-and-answer session. CRANFORD — The Cranford Mr. Rosenbloom will be available to Fall Foreign Film Festival Public Library will host an appear- sell and sign copies of his book at SP-F Newcomers to Hold ance by author Nancy Lubarsky on the conclusion of the presentation. WESTFIELD — The Westfield daughter, and unveils a secret from Wednesday, October 29, at 7:30 For more information and to make Memorial Library will present its Fall their past. p.m. It will take place in the a reservation for this free event, call Foreign Film Festival beginning Oc- On November 3, The Harmonists, Ladies Meet and Greet Cranford Community Center, lo- the library at (908) 322-6400. This tober 20 and running through De- a German film running 115 minutes, cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. program will be made possible cember 8. All films will be shown on will be shown. In it, Harry, a strug- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch winners. Refreshments will be pro- Ms. Lubarsky is the author of a through the support of the Friends of Mondays at 2 and 6:30 p.m. at the gling but highly imaginative Plains-Fanwood Newcomers and vided. For more information, visit recently published collection of po- the Fanwood Memorial Library. library, located at 550 East Broad funnyman, forms a singing group Neighbors Club will hold its annual spfnewcomers.com or find the club ems, entitled “Tattoos” (Finishing Line Street. with an unusual group of friends. Ladies-Only Fall Meet and Greet at meetup.com/Scotch-Plains- Press, 2014, finishinglinepress.com). The series will kick off October 20 “The Harmonists” go on to become event on Tuesday, October 21, at 8 Fanwood-Newcomers/. A Cranford resident and a mem- with The Past, a French film starring an overnight sensation in prewar p.m., at the Forest Road Park Com- ber of the Westfield Poetry Group, Ali Mosaffa and Bérénice Bejo, a Germany, but as their wave of suc- munity Building, located at 158 For- VFW Offers Trip Ms. Lubarsky has been an educator 2011 Academy Award nominee for cess inevitably collides with the est Road in Fanwood. for 35 years and currently is super- Best Supporting Actress for The Art- nation’s changing political tide, the The club offers a variety of activi- To Casino Oct. 29 intendent of the Mountainside school ist. Running 130 minutes, it tells the group’s members are forced to face ties for women, men, children and MOUNTAINSIDE — The Veter- district. Her work has been pub- story of a man who, during a tense unprecedented challenges that will families, such as a playgroup, book ans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of lished in various journals, including stay in Paris to finalize his divorce, try their wills and test their loyalty. club, cooking club, movie night and Mountainside will sponsor a trip to the Edison Literary Review, Exit 13, attempts to improve the conflicting Finally, Ilo Ilo, an English-language community service opportunities. Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Lips, Poetry Nook, Poetica, Tiferet, relationship between his wife and her film running 99 minutes, will be fea- The evening will include a chance Wednesday, October 29. The bus will the Stillwater Review, Impact: An tured on December 8. Set in Singapore to win prizes and hear about the depart from the Our Lady of Lourdes Anthology of Short Memoirs and the Donations Are Sought during the 1997 Asian financial cri- club’s interest groups and activi- Roman Catholic Church, 300 Cen- Paterson Literary Review. sis, Ilo Ilo chronicles the day-to-day ties. This event will be open to all tral Avenue, Mountainside, at 10 a.m. Ms. Lubarsky will read from “Tat- For Kids’ Book Sale drama of a young family that hires existing, new and prospective mem- and return at 8 p.m. toos.” She also will talk about how WESTFIELD — The Friends of the Teresa, a Filipino immigrant, as a bers. Participants are asked to bring The cost is $30. Checks should be she came to put the collection to- Westfield Memorial Library have an- live-in maid and nanny. An outsider a non-perishable item to donate to made payable to VFW No. 10136. gether and about the process of see- nounced the dates for the upcoming in both the family and Singapore the local food pantry. Participants are reminded to bring ing it through to publication. Copies fourth annual Children’s (and Teens’) itself, Teresa initially struggles to find Interested persons are asked to their player card for slot games. For of “Tattoos” will be available for pur- Book Sale. Once again, a wide variety her footing in her new community, arrive before 8:30 p.m., when the more information, call Eve Vitale at chase and for signing. Admission will of high-quality materials will be of- but just as she becomes an unspoken club will begin announcing prize (908) 789-8568. be free and all are welcome. Michael Rosenbloom fered at discounted prices. part of the family, unforeseen cir- The Friends welcome donations cumstances in an uncertain economy of gently-used hard- and soft-cover challenge the “new normal” yet again. books, audio books and DVDs — These film screenings will be free everything from baby board books’ and open to the public. For more level up through young adult mate- information, call the library at (908) rials. The Friends cannot accept VHS 789-4090 or visit the library’s website, tapes, magazines, textbooks, ency- wmlnj.org. clopedias, records, damaged or moldy books. All donations benefit the Deutscher Club Sets Westfield Memorial Library and are tax-deductible. Blood Drive Oct. 25 Donations will be accepted at the CLARK — The Deutscher Club Westfield Memorial Library “ar- will hold a blood drive on Saturday, cade” entrance, located at 550 East October 25, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Broad Street. Donations will be ac- Donations will be made inside the cepted on Tuesday, October 21, from club’s ballroom and will benefit local 2 to 7 p.m., and Wednesday, October hospitals. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A free continental breakfast or a The sale will be held in the main light lunch, consisting of bratwurst, meeting room of the library. Sale potato salad and sauerkraut, will be days will be Thursday, October 23, offered for all donors. BACK TO NATURE...Senior park naturalist Joe Filo guides a group of adults on 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, October 24, The Deutscher Club is located at an autumn hike through the Watchung Reservation. Adults, ages 18 and older, (half-price day), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, and can are invited to join a Trailside Nature and Science Center naturalist on a relaxing, guided walk on Saturday, October 25, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., where they will learn GARDEN OF THE MONTH...The Garden Club of Westfield selected the First and Saturday, October 25 (Bag Day), be reached from Exit 135 on the about the area’s diversity of plants and animals. Pre-registration is required, but United Methodist Church in Westfield as the September winner of the Garden of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Garden State Parkway. For more than walk-ins will be welcome as space permits. The fee is $10 for Union County the Month. The Reverend Dan Bottorff, a Master Gardener, and the Reverend Anyone interested in volunteering 60 years the Deutscher Club blood residents and $12 for others. For more information, call (908) 789-3670 or visit David Mertz, senior pastor, accepted the award. The June winner was the for the sale is asked to contact drive has been an active collection ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside Department of Public Works for its work in Mindowaskin Park. [email protected]. for the Blood Center of New Jersey. and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 7 St. Paul’s Seeks Donations Rev. Arkema to Discuss For Annual Book Sale Divine Spirit on Sunday WESTFIELD — St. Paul’s Epis- Sports, Romance Fiction, Hard- WESTFIELD — The Reverend recognize and express their own copal Church is seeking donations back Fiction, Cookbooks, Carroll Arkema will ini- experiences with the Di- for its 27th Annual Giant Book Children’s, etc. tiate a conversation this vine Spirit. Sale. Sponsored by the Friends of Donations may be dropped off Sunday, October 19, at A modest supper of Music at St. Paul’s, this year’s sale daily starting tomorrow, Friday, Oc- the First United Meth- soups and bread will be will start on Sunday, November 2, tober 17. An outdoor pod unit will odist Church (FUMC) of provided at 6 p.m. Con- noon to 5 p.m.; continue on Mon- be available for book drop-offs in Westfield’s “Bread, versation with Reverend day, November 3, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the church parking lot; individuals Soup and Food for the Arkema will begin at 6:30 and close on Tuesday, November are asked to use the Euclid Avenue Soul.” He will share his p.m. The FUMC Adult 4, 9 a.m. to noon, which will be entrance. Weekday donations, Mon- newly published book of Faith Development Team Bag Day. On Bag Day, participants day through Friday, will be accepted poems, which reveal the and the FUMC Book Club can purchase all they can fit into between 3 and 9 p.m. Donations movement of the Divine will sponsor this event. one shopping bag for $4. will be accepted all day on Satur- Spirit. For more information, call Especially needed are hardback days and Sundays through Satur- A Presbyterian minis- Dan at (908) 967-9144. and paperback fiction, non-fiction, day, November 1. ter serving as a pastoral The First United Meth- cookbooks, audio books, videos, All Book Sale proceeds support psychotherapist, Rever- Rev. Carroll Arkema odist Church is located computer software, compact discs, St. Paul’s musical programs and end Arkema states, “A at the corner of North records, DVDs, sheet music, concerts, which are open to the Divine Presence is often felt or Avenue and Broad Street in puzzles and children’s books. The general public. The church is lo- glimpsed as Mystery — beyond Westfield. Access to the parking church is unable to accept dona- cated at 414 East Broad Street in us, yet within us — which grabs lot is from Prospect Street and tions of textbooks, magazines, en- Westfield, near Euclid Avenue and our attention and pulls us into a Ferris Place behind the church. cyclopedias or Reader’s Digest across from the municipal build- deeper and fuller exploration of condensed books. ing. For further information, call what life and human existence is Mountainside Squad If possible, individuals are asked (908) 451-5082 or e-mail Director all about. I’m thrilled and fasci- to bag and label their donations by of Music Charles M. Banks at nated to notice and then capture in To Host Haunted Trail category, such as History, Politics, [email protected]. these poems the congruency be- MOUNTAINSIDE — The tween psychodynamics, spiritual Mountainside Rescue Squad invites growth, and scriptural stories.” the community to enjoy its Haunted Miss Catherine V. Cordeiro and Kyle C. Gabb Reverend Arkema will read a se- Trail on Saturday, October 25, begin- lection of his poems in the interest ning at 6:30 p.m. This Halloween of helping those in attendance to activity will take place at the rescue squad headquarters, located at Route Miss Catherine V. Cordeiro Miller-Cory to Host 22 East and New Providence Road. All are welcome. For more informa- Halloween Fun tion, call (908) 233-6338. To Marry Kyle C. Gabb WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory House Museum will present Hal- Temple Men’s Club Dr. and Mrs. Peter Cordeiro of of Texas. Mr. Gabb currently is en- loween Hocus Pocus on Sunday, Westfield are delighted to announce rolled in a dual Master of Science/ October 26, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Slates Blood Drive the engagement of their daughter, M.B.A. program in Energy Finance. full of not-too-scary Halloween ac- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Men’s Miss Catherine Victoria Cordeiro, to After spending a year teaching un- tivities suitable for young children. Club of Congregation Beth Israel Kyle Christopher Gabb, son of dergraduate level art history at The These festivities will include will hold a blood drive on Sunday, Charles and Elena Gabb of Webster, Art Institute of Austin, the bride- decorate-your-own Halloween cup- October 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 Texas. Miss Cordeiro is the grand- to-be has returned to the university cake, a “witches wreath” craft, p.m., at the Scotch Plains synagogue. daughter of Elaine Cummings and to pursue a Master of Science in storytelling and face painting, Run by The Blood Center of New the late Donald Cummings of Historic Preservation in the School among other activities. Festive re- Jersey, the drive will be open to Westfield. She is a graduate of of Architecture. freshments will be served. Guests anyone in the community, age 18 or Westfield High School, Class of 2007. The couple plans to wed in the are encouraged to come in costume. older, who is medically eligible to The couple met in 2007 at Duke Duke Chapel in Durham, N.C. They Admission is $4 for each child; donate blood. No pre-registration University, where she earned her have yet to set a date for the wed- accompanying adults may attend is required. A continental breakfast Bachelor of Arts in Art History ding, but they look forward to plan- for free. Registration is required; will be served to all donors. (Class of 2011) and he earned his ning it. call the museum at (908) 232-1776 The Men’s Club of Congrega- A MULTITUDE OF BOOKS...Charles Banks of Westfield, director of music at Bachelor of Science in Earth and or e-mail the museum at tion Beth Israel hosts an autumn St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, and book sale manager Meg Smith of Ocean Sciences (Class of 2010). Trinity to Sponsor [email protected] no Fanwood were all smiles at last year’s Giant Book Sale setup at St. Paul’s. This and spring blood drive annually. Mr. Gabb went on to work for later than noon on Wednesday, Oc- The synagogue has partnered with year’s 27th Annual Giant Book Sale will start on Sunday, November 2, noon to Chesapeake Energy as a field CROP Walkers tober 22. The Miller-Cory Museum 5 p.m. Donations of books and other items for the sale will be accepted starting The Blood Center of New Jersey tomorrow, Friday, October 17, 3 to 9 p.m., in the St. Paul’s parking lot pod. For landman while Miss Cordeiro con- CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- is located at 614 Mountain Avenue for more than 20 years. more information, call Mr. Banks at (908) 451-5082 or e-mail him at tinued her studies at The University copal Church, located at 119 Forest in Westfield. Congregation Beth Israel is located [email protected]. of Texas at Austin, earning a Master Avenue, Cranford, will sponsor at 18 Shalom Way, at the corner of of Arts in Art History in 2013. walkers for the CROP Hunger Walk See it all on the Web! Martine Avenue. For more informa- The couple and their adorable this Sunday, October 19. tion, call the synagogue office at (908) New Personal Errand, Concierge puppy, Abby, now reside in Austin, The walk will start at 2 p.m. at the www.goleader.com 889-1830 or Walter Chinoy, blood where they are working toward Cranford United Methodist Church, drive chairman, at (908) 230-0062. graduate degrees at the University located at 201 Lincoln Avenue, Service Is Open For Business Cranford, at the corner of Lincoln Mom 2 Go is a fully insured New ing, senior assistance, such as peace Communion Breakfast and Walnut Avenues. Jersey errand and concierge ser- of mind check-ins, medication re- “Hunger is the greatest health risk vice catering to individuals, fami- minders, light housekeeping and To Be Held Sunday in the world, killing more than lies, new moms, seniors and busy meal prep. Our goal is to help you WESTFIELD — The Holy Trinity AIDS, malaria and TB combined,” executives. Experiencing firsthand simplify by completing your daily and St. Helen’s Rosary Altar Society said the Reverend Gina Walsh-Mi- the challenges of juggling work and tasks, so you don’t have to, thereby will hold their annual Communion nor, rector of Trinity Episcopal. personal commitments, we are two reducing stress. We can only pro- Breakfast this Sunday, October 19, “Over 925 million people, includ- empty nesters offering assistance vide transportation using client’s following the 9 a.m. Mass at the Holy ing 40 million Americans, don’t in handling your errands and chores. vehicle. We charge by the hour in- Trinity Roman Catholic Church. It have enough to eat,” she continued. Give us your to-do list, we will get stead of by the task to provide maxi- will take place at the Holy Trinity Donations to the Cranford CROP it done. Our services include but mum value for you. Some excep- Parish Center, located adjacent to the Hunger Walk will benefit the glo- are not limited to: assistance with tions do apply. We can often ac- church at the corner of Westfield bal hunger ministry of Church general errands such as grocery complish multiple tasks or errands Avenue and First Street in Westfield. World Service and Cranford Fam- shopping, prescriptions, dry clean- within an hour. For more informa- Sister Anita Constance of the Sis- ily Cares. Everyone is encouraged ing, post office runs, merchandise tion, call (908) 913-0121 or e-mail ters of Charity at Saint Elizabeth will to support this cause. To support returns, waiting service, moving as- us at [email protected]. be the guest speaker. Her topic will the Cranford CROP Hunger Walk, sistance, packing and unpacking, Paid Bulletin Board be “Laughing with the Saints.” Tick- e-mail [email protected]. holiday preparation and decorat- goleader.com/express ets are $15. For more information, For more information about ing, closet cleanouts and organiz- call Marcelle McKeon at (908) 233- CROP Hunger Walks or Church 2492. All are welcome to attend. World Service, visit cwsglobal.org.

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Oil To Gas Conversions Steam and Hot Water Boilers 908-654-1818 scottseibplumbing.com Master Plumber License No. 6548 Page 8 Thursday, October 16, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arnold ‘Gig’ Manville, 73, Executive; Leonard Schork, 94, RCA Retiree; Had Avid Supporter of Amateur Athletics – Obituaries – Been Involved With Manhattan Project Arnold “Gig” Gordon Manville, loving friend, brother, father and Leonard Schork, 94, of Westfield, Pools, Inc. in Watchung, N.J. 73, died the morning of Friday, Octo- grandfather. Floyd W. Beane, 91, Was Distinguished N.J. and Southport, Me. died peace- During his retirement, Leonard vol- ber 10, at his Carleton Road home in Survivors include his son, Ryan fully on Saturday, October 11, 2014, unteered at RWJ Rahway Medical Westfield. After bravely battling pan- Manville, and daughter-in-law, Jenni- Athlete and Westfield Police Officer at the Center for Hope Hospice in Center’s Emergency Department, and creatic cancer for a year fer, granddaughter, Floyd Wellington Beane was a man helped make the town safe for young Scotch Plains, N.J. He also managed many office and a half, he was sur- Maxine, and grandson, who will be missed, as he was loved and old alike directing traffic, walk- was a resident of buildings in the Westfield rounded by his loving Jack, of Scotch Plains, and respected by his family, friends, ing through the streets, riding through Westfield for the past area. Leonard also enjoyed family as he peacefully N.J.; his daughter, Allison and community in both Westfield, neighborhoods or working security 55 years. woodworking and boating. passed away. Metz, son-in-law, Mark, N.J. and his adopted home of Jack- details at local high school and town Born in Newark, N.J. Leonard was preceded Born in Troy, N.Y., and granddaughter, sonville, Fla. His father, Harry Beane, events and competing on the Police on March 23, 1920, he in death by his son, Bruce Arnold was the son of the Amelia, of East Grand emigrated from the small Pistol Team. He remains was the son of Leonard Schork, and his daughter- late E. Foster and Edna T. Rapids, Mich.; a sister, island of Bermuda and an iconic figure loved by and Lucy Mierau in-law, Judi Schork. He is Lassoe Manville. After Sharon M. Beaudoin, and married his mother, Ethel many for his years of Schork. Leonard was survived by his loving wife graduating from Troy High brother-in-law, Laurence, Dary. They moved to service. Many still say, raised in Maplewood, of 65 years, Jean H. School in 1959, Gig earned of Troy, N.Y., and his Westfield, N.J., where nobody did it better than N.J., where he gradu- (Schwab) Schork; his a bachelor’s degree in civil brother, Richard W. Floyd was raised. His the beloved “Officer ated from Columbia daughter, Lynn Schork, engineering from Manville, and sister-in- mother was an organist Beane,” who retired in High School. He gradu- and her partner, Richard Rensselaer Polytechnic law, Carol, of in the church where he 1988 after 37 years as ated from Lehigh Uni- Pond, of West Hartford, Institute and a master’s de- Baldwinsville, N.Y. He grew his faith and badge number 1. He was versity, Bethlehem, Pa., Leonard Schork Conn., and two grandsons, gree from Stanford Uni- Arnold ‘Gig’ Manville was predeceased by his strength, St. Luke’s AME a member of the New in 1941, and received Daniel Schork and his wife, versity. Arnold was a vet- brother, Wayne Manville. Zion Church of Jersey Police Benevolent his master’s degree in business from Madison, of Lithia, Fla. and Randall eran who served in the Navy as a Civil Also surviving are his nieces, Bethany Westfield. As a young- Association, the Stone Stevens Institute of Technology, Schork of Keystone, Colo. Engineering Corp Officer. Beaudoin of Troy, N.Y., Tracy Hopkins ster he became a fiercely Square Lodge and the Hoboken, N.J. Leonard’s Service of Remem- Arnold resided in Westfield, N.J. and Jill Lawlor of Baldwinsville, N.Y., competitive junior high Floyd W. Beane Veterans of Foreign Mr. Schork was a chemical and brance was held on Tuesday, October for the past 39 years. He spent much of Susan Morgan of North Kingstown, and high school athlete, Wars. electrical design engineer, with the 14, 2014, at The Presbyterian Church his professional career as a construc- R.I. and Barbara Sheehan of Wayne, lettering in track and field, basketball He enjoyed his retirement in RCA Corporation, retiring from the in Westfield, N.J. Interment was at tion executive, first working at George Pa., and his nephew, Rick Manville of and football. He received countless Florida, settling into the Grove Park Somerville, N.J. plant. During World Hollywood Memorial Park in Union, A. Fuller Construction, then Damon Camillus, N.Y. recognition for his amazing team con- area of Jacksonville where he re- War II, he worked with the Army N.J. Arrangements were by Gray Douglas, and continued working as Gig’s Life Celebration and visita- tributions as a star halfback, leading laxed and made neighborhood Corps of Engineers and was involved Funeral Directors of Westfield, N.J. vice-president at Railroad Construc- tion were held on Sunday, October his high school team to undefeated friends known as the easily going with the Manhattan Project. He also To view a tribute of Leonard’s life tion Company in Paterson. 12, at Gray Funeral Directors, 318 seasons. His personal scoring titles “Beanie.” He played basketball and mentored inmates at the East Jersey and to leave condolences, please visit He was a tireless supporter of ama- East Broad Street, Westfield, where led him to the distinguished honor of pool with the neighborhood friends State Prison, Rahway, N.J. while grayfuneralhomes.com. teur athletics throughout New Jersey. his funeral service was held Monday, being named to the New Jersey “All- until age 88, still whistling, enjoy- working for RCA. Leonard also was Memorial contributions may be He served in many community roles October 13. Interment was on Tues- State football team” in 1941. ing his “big band tunes” and loving a consultant with the National Ex- made in his memory to the Center for such as the Westfield School Boosters day, October 14, in Memory Gar- He joined the military and served life after a job well done. He has ecutive Service Corps. He later Hope Hospice, Scotch Plains, N.J. Association president and Westfield dens, Albany, N.Y. gallantly in the United States Navy been fondly remembered through worked in sales and design with Cindy October 16, 2014 Basketball Association president. Gig Memorial contributions in his name during World War II. While stationed Facebook tributes from hundreds loved watching professional sports may be sent to Eva’s Village in Pater- in Boston, he met his wife, Mary for his many contributions to his with his son, seeing Broadway shows son, Westfield School Boosters As- Hayes Beane, and they started their community, family and friends. He Elaine Di Francisco, 94, Artist; Also with his daughter, and attending all sociation, or Camp Lou Henry family. After the birth of their first was a good man who lived a great activities his grandchildren partici- Hoover (part of Girl Scouts Heart of child, Harry Stanley Beane, the fam- life, inspiring many. His children, Enjoyed Friends, Music and Humor pated in. When he wasn’t at work or New Jersey). ily eventually returned to his home- Harry and Dorothea, countless cous- Elaine Elizabeth Rhodes Di Fran- and drink. spending time with his family, Arnold Go to grayfuneralhomes.com to town of Westfield, N.J., where his ins, nephews, nieces, granddaugh- cisco, age 94, of Shark River Hills, Elaine was predeceased by her enjoyed exercising and having meals view a tribute of Gig’s life, and to second child, Dorothea Beane, was ter and great-grandchildren loved N.J., formerly of Solomons, Md., husband, Felix J. Di Francisco; with his buddies at the Union Plaza leave condolences. born. Floyd found his calling as an him dearly. His friends will miss died on Wednesday, Oc- daughter, Lissa E. Di Fran- Diner on Route 22. He will always be October 16, 2014 honored member of the Westfield him and know that he is now in a tober 8, 2014, at cisco, and five sisters. She remembered as a generous, kind and Police Department in 1951. The better place, resting in peace, sur- Naamans Creek Coun- is survived by her daugh- rookie police officer mastered the art rounded by those who passed before try Manor with her ter Beth R. Duncan, MD Donald MacPhail, Canadian Resident; of community service with a smile. him, welcoming him to God’s place daughter by her side. MBA, and son-in-law, As one of the town’s first black police for everlasting life. A lifelong student William H. Duncan, MD; Had Lived In Westfield in Early 1970s officers, he paved the way for others A funeral service honoring Floyd’s who was extensively granddaughter, Kristina E. during some difficult years in the life was held on Sunday, October 5, traveled, Elaine at- Rhodes Duncan; numer- Donald Kyle MacPhail of Carleton Ann) of Rothesay, New Brunswick, 1950s and 1960s. He greeted the pub- 2014, at 4 p.m., at Aaron and Burney tended universities both ous nieces and nephews; Place, Ontario, Canada died on Peter of Innisville, Ontario and John lic with his indomitable smile, guid- Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley domestic and abroad in great-niece, Francesca Wednesday, October 1, 2014. (and Denise) of Calgary, Alberta, as ing them through safe passage. He so Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, order to further her fine Herguth, and sister, Vir- Donald was born on his mother’s well as granddaughters Jenna and enjoyed his work, he was known as (904) 264-1233. arts education; she re- ginia. birthday in the family home at Allison and grandsons Keith and Ian. “the Whistling Policeman” as he October 16, 2014 ceived many awards and A memorial service will Tayside, Ontario. The only son of In accordance with Donald’s recognition for her be held on Saturday, Oc- Ernest Aird MacPhail and Ethel wishes, a private family service to work. She was an artist Elaine Di Francisco tober 25, 2014, at 11 a.m., MacKie Blair, he grew up in the area celebrate his life was held at Alan R. Stanley P. Clark, Jr., 83, Maine Resident; who worked in multiple in the chapel of Christ which had been settled by his ances- Barker Funeral Home in Carleton media, including oil and acrylic, Church Christiana Hundred, 505 tors a century previously, attending Place. Donations to the Carleton Place Had Formerly Lived In Westfield sculpture and watercolor. Elaine Buck Road, Wilmington, DE 19807. the one-room Sandringham School, & District Memorial Hospital Foun- Stanley P. Clark, Jr., 83, of A talented athlete all his life, Stan particularly enjoyed painting New Interment will take place privately Maxville High School and Carleton dation, Carleton Place Horticultural Boothbay Harbor, Me. and a former played varsity football and baseball Jersey Shore scenes en plein air. at Cresthaven Memorial Park in University. His ashes will be returned Society or a charity of the donor’s longtime resident of Westfield, N.J., at Dartmouth, and golfed at courses She was a member of numerous art Clifton, N.J. to the area and interred in the choice will be appreciated. died Tuesday, September 23, 2014, all over the country. He was proud to and culture related groups, espe- In lieu of flowers, the family sug- MacPhail family plot in Maxville. Condolences may be sent to at the Hospice House of have “shot his age” into his 70s and cially the Monmouth Arts League gests donations in Elaine’s name to In the early 1950s Donald joined the [email protected]. Androscoggin Home Care & Hos- was a longtime member of the and the Palm Beach Art Society, Christ Church Christiana Hundred’s Bank of Montreal, serving the bank in October 16, 2014 pice in Auburn, Me. Plainfield Country Club in New Jer- and was extremely knowledgeable Outreach Committee in support of various positions for 35 years, includ- Born in Hartford, sey. He loved to boat and about fine art and classical music. Epiphany House’s Women’s Resi- ing seven years at No. 2 Wall Street in ‘Clara Barton’ to Visit Conn. on February 17, fish for stripers in the wa- Elaine also was a student of life, dence. New York City and many years at Head 1931, he was the son of ters off Ocean Point. and enjoyed good conversation with For online condolences, please Office in Montreal. He retired as ex- Trailside October 23 Stanley Sr. and Mary Besides his loving wife, her many friends — both young visit mccreryandharra.com. ecutive assistant to the chairman. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union Searle Clark. Educated of Boothbay, he is sur- and old, good humor, and fine food October 16, 2014 Donald married the love of his life, County Board of Chosen Freeholders in Connecticut schools, vived by a son, Brooks, Beverley E. D. Bankart of Town of invites the public to attend a historical he was a graduate of and his wife, Tina Clark, Margaret Yuschak, 96, Had Been Mount Royal, Quebec, on October 4, reenactment entitled “Clara Barton, Westminster Prepara- of Buxton, Me.; a daugh- 1952. Together, they raised a family Civil War Nurse” on Thursday, Octo- tory School in ter, Cathryn (Catie), and Legal Secretary and CSH Volunteer and were fortunate enough to explore ber 23, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., at Simsbury, Conn., Class her husband, Michael much of the world including Europe, Trailside Nature and Science Center. of ’50, and in 1954 Salmon, of Gloucester, Margaret Yuschak (née Kraynak), brother, George Kraynak, and her sis- North America and New Zealand. This program, for adults age 18 graduated from Mass., and two grandchil- born Margita Krajnyak, passed away ter, Mary Dorothy Kraynak (Dot); seven Donald was an elder in the Presbyte- and older, is made possible by sup- Dartmouth College in dren, Charlotte Salmon on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, in grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, rian Church congregations of Lachine, port from the New Jersey Council for New Hampshire. On and Andrew Clark. He Westfield, N.J. after a brief illness. and many nieces and nephews. Quebec, Westfield, N.J., Town of the Humanities. There is no charge January 15, 1955, he Stanley P. Clark, Jr. was predeceased by his Margaret, born at home on October Margaret had a long career as a Mount Royal, Quebec and Carleton for admission, but donations are ap- married his childhood sweetheart, son, Bayard Clark. 28, 1917 in Bayonne, N.J., would legal secretary. In retirement, she vol- Place, Ontario. He was involved with preciated. Pre-registration is recom- the former Charlon Cairns. He A memorial service was held at have celebrated her 97th birthday on unteered at the Children’s Special- church choirs in all of those congrega- mended for this program, but walk- served in the U.S. Army, and fol- the Wilson Memorial Chapel, Ocean October 28. ized Hospital in Mountainside, N.J. tions and was a Life Member of the ins will be welcome as space permits. lowing his honorable discharge they Point, on Sunday, October 12. In Margaret married her love, Stephen A Mass of Christian Burial was Montreal West Operatic Society Pat Jordan of the American His- lived in La Grange, Ill. and Shreve- lieu of flowers, donations may be Yuschak, in 1942. Together they had held on Friday, October 10, 2014, at where, for many years, he enjoyed torical Theatre will interpret the life port, La. before settling in Westfield, made to the Ocean Point Colony four children, Georgiana Kisch, St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine singing and acting in their Gilbert and of Clara Barton, introducing the N.J. Stanley spent his career in sales Trust, P.O. Box 642, East Boothbay, Stephen G. Yuschak and his wife, Catholic Church, 1407 St. Georges Sullivan productions. Donald also was woman who rejected her teaching for the steel industry. Throughout ME 04544 or online at http:// Theodosia, Richard P. Yuschak and Avenue, Rahway, followed by burial active in both his own backyard gar- career for a place on the battlefield, their life together they spent sum- oceanpointcolonytrust.org/. Condo- his wife, Robin, and Marjorie E. at Hazel Wood Cemetery in Rahway. dens wherever he lived and in various and who ultimately organized the mers at their beloved Ocean Point lences, donations and a video trib- Yuschak. Her husband, Stephen, pre- In lieu of flowers, donations can be horticultural societies. American Red Cross. in East Boothbay, where they met ute may be accessed online at deceased her in 1971. They moved to made to St. Thomas Byzantine Church, Donald, and indeed all of his fam- For additional information about as teenagers. They moved to Maine www.albert-burpee.com. Cranford, N.J. in 1956 with their chil- 1405 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway, ily, retain fond memories of the years this or other adult programs or up- year-round in 2012. October 16, 2014 dren, where all of them graduated N.J. 07065 or to Wounded Warriors at they spent in Westfield. Weekends at coming events at Trailside, call (908) Cranford High School. In 1980 she woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate. the Shore, trips to New York, out- 789-3670 or visit ucnj.org/trailside. moved to Westfield Senior Housing, Arrangements were entrusted to standing schools and tremendous Trailside Nature and Science Center is Gwendoline J. Borgese, 69, Formerly where she resided until January 2014, Zylka Funeral Home, 513 State Street, friends and neighbours are all well- located at 452 New Providence Road when she moved to Genesis Nursing Perth Amboy. remembered. in Mountainside and is a service of the Lived In Westfield For 30 Years Home in Westfield. October 16, 2014 Donald is survived by Beverley as Union County Board of Chosen Free- Gwendoline J. Borgese of North groomer at PetSmart in Union, N.J. Margaret also is survived by her well as their three sons, Donald (and holders. Wales, Pa. died on Monday, Octo- She was a member of the Chelten ber 6, 2014, at Abington Health Baptist Church in Dresher. Lansdale Hospital. She had been Her husband, Pasquale Borgese, in failing health. She was 69. died in 2000. Surviving are her Dragonfly Program Set For Born in Maputo, Mozambique, daughter, Shirley Borgese Gray Funeral Homes she was the daughter of the late Lewandowski, and her husband, Henry and Daphne Ironside Dav- Ross, of North Wales; her son, Alan Special-Needs Young Adults Since 1897 enport. She had lived in North Borgese of North Wales, and her WESTFIELD — The Westfield signed for participants who are Wales for 12 years. two sisters, Mary Joyce Ball and Area Y will launch its Dragonfly ambulatory. Parents and caregivers She had previously lived in Gail Peat, both of South Africa. Program for young adults, ages 18 are welcome to participate. Westfield, N.J. for 30 years. Relatives and friends are invited to 26, with special/adaptive needs. The Westfield Area Y accepts Mrs. Borgese worked as a pet to attend her funeral service at 2 The Dragonfly Program has been Easter Seals. For more informa- p.m. on Sunday, October 19, at the developed with the proceeds from tion about the program, to register MASTER Chelten Baptist Church, 1601 Greta’s Run, a 5K Run/Walk/Roll or to volunteer, contact Ben Nanna Limekiln Pike, Dresher, Pa. 19025, event founded in 2013 by childhood directly at (908) 233-2700, exten- where the family will receive friends of Greta Schoenemann, a sion no. 279, or e-mail MEMORIALS friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment Westfield High School freshman [email protected]. will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Octo- 524 Central Avenue who died from injuries sustained on To learn more about Westfield Area ber 20, at Woodbridge Memorial Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 September 11, 2002. Y programs, visit westfieldynj.org. Gardens, US Hwy 1, Woodbridge, Dragonfly classes will begin in Financial assistance is available for Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in www.mastermemorials.com NJ 07095. late October and are as follows: those who qualify. 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Arrangements are with the Dragonfly Swim Lessons: Sat- Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, urdays, 3 to 3:40 p.m. Participants personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Lansdale, Pa. will learn to swim in a small group cremation. October 16, 2014 environment and work on skills appropriate for the swimmer’s abil- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home Designer • Builders of fine ity level. 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. MONUMENTS WNC Invites All Dragonfly Boxing/Striking: Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 MARKERS To Trunk or Treat Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7 p.m. This William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. MAUSOLEUMS class will be free. Danny NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 WESTFIELD — The Westfield Kaltneckar, Y personal trainer and (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 Lettered • Cleaned Neighborhood Council (WNC) will Jiu-Jitsu champion, will address present its first Trunk or Treat event the specific needs and goals of Tim Doerr on Friday, October 31, from 6 to 8 participants through the practice John-Michael “J.M.” Jones p.m. There is no charge and all are of Mixed Martial Arts with pads N.J. Lic. #4869 Sally Bauer Doerr A COOL ACTIVITY...The Westfield (established 1939) welcome. Designed as a safe, fun and bags. Halloween alternative for families, Dragonfly Yoga: Tuesdays, Area Y is getting ready to launch its Director new Dragonfly program, a series of Also: 300 Rt. 37 East this event will take place at WNC 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. This class will classes for young adults, ages 18 to 26, www.grayfuneralhomes.com Toms River, NJ headquarters, located at 127 Cacciola be instructed in a relaxing envi- with special/adaptive needs. Pictured Place in Westfield. Light refreshments ronment designed to improve flex- are Spencer Bagley and volunteer (732) 349-2350 will be served. ibility and muscle tone. It is de- Michelle Ball. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 9 Union Catholic Announces Natl. Honor Soc. Inductees SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- and tone, particularly the three lic High School announced the in- phrases, “yes,” “no,” and “not yet.” duction of 90 students into the Na- She referenced times in her own life tional Honor Society. The event took when each of these phrases made her place on October 7 in the auditorium. a better and stronger person. She After an invocation by Sister Percylee concluded by saying, “Union Catho- Hart, RSM, and opening remarks by lic has provided you opportunities Ms. Patty Nuwer ’01, senior induct- for scholarship, leadership, service, ees Taylor McLaughlin of Dunellen, and character. Create the same for Tonna Obaze of Iselin, Georgiana others. There is no greater gift than Volturo of Hillside and Elise Morano touching a life in a positive way.” of Westfield spoke on character, ser- Among the Class of 2016 induct- vice, leadership and scholarship, re- ees are: Jessica Florendo of Scotch spectively. Plains, Alice Polini of Westfield, Keynote speaker Ms. Kathleen Amanda Grieco of Westfield, Kelly PILLARS OF CHARACTER...Students and staff at Franklin Elementary School Tobin spoke of the power of words Grieco of Westfield, Gabriella Sluka in Westfield recently donned colorful t-shirts to participate in "Six Pillars of Character" assemblies hosted by Steve Max. Each grade wore a different color of Garwood, Matthew to reflect a pillar with first graders wearing red for Caring; second graders SP Student Among Guastamacchia of Scotch Plains, Jes- dressed in orange for Fairness; the third grade in blue for Trustworthiness; sica Vilarino of Scotch Plains, Nicole fourth graders in yellow for Respect; and the fifth grade in green for Responsi- Nat. Merit Scholars Walker of Scotch Plains, Christina COFFEE WITH COUNSELORS...On September 24, Roosevelt Intermediate bility. BASKING RIDGE—Thirty-five Mastrocola of Scotch Plains and Scott School (RIS) hosted Coffee with the Counselors, attended by more than 50 Pingry seniors, including Rachael Yashay of Scotch Plains. parents of sixth, seventh and eighth graders at the school. Counselors Kim Noone of Scotch Plains, were recog- Among the Class of 2015 induct- Schumacher, standing, Stephanie Thompson and Christine Trottere offered WF Schools’ Conservation nized for exceptional academic prom- ees are: Meagan Beriont of Scotch practical suggestions for parents to help their children cope with stress. This is ise as Commended Students in the 2015 Plains, Kyle Borowski of Fanwood, the first in a series of topics that will be offered throughout the year. Resources National Merit Scholarship Program. Bridget McAllister of Scotch Plains, provided at the Coffee are posted on the RIS Counseling web site for reference by Efforts Awarded EPA Certs. The students placed among the top Sean Brennan of Westfield, Elise all parents, including those who were unable to attend. five percent of more than 1.5 million Morano of Westfield, McKayla WESTFIELD - The US Environ- Westfield High School, Edison In- students who entered the 2015 com- Muller of Cranford, Luke Novack of mental Protection Agency is recog- termediate School, Roosevelt In- petition by taking the 2013 Prelimi- Scotch Plains, Daniel Florendo of New Inductees to SPFHS nizing the Westfield Public School termediate School, Franklin El- nary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Scotch Plains and Brianne Trollo of District for earning Energy Star cer- ementary School, Wilson Elemen- Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Fanwood. tification for seven buildings in tary School, Tamaques Elementary Hall of Fame Announced 2014. Buildings that earn the En- School, and the School Adminis- SCOTCH PLAINS - On Tuesday, he is in the National Inventors Hall of ergy Star label prevent greenhouse tration offices on Elm Street. Only Christopher Academy to November 18, at 7:30 P.M. five gradu- Fame as well as the Rutgers Hall of gas emissions by meeting strict en- 37 schools in the entire state have ates of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Fame. Mr.. Schultz was chosen for the ergy efficiency requirements set by earned this award. School (SPFHS), who have contrib- National Medal of Technology. the U.S. EPA. On average, Energy “Not only does this acknowledge Host Sensory Workshop uted to country or community, will be Carl Sicola, class of 1962. Now Star certified buildings use 35 per- the work we have already accom- inducted into the SPFHS Hall of Fame. deceased, Mr. Sicola was an innova- cent less energy and cause 35 per- plished, it also reminds all of us to WESTFIELD - Christopher Acad- room and their role in the develop- Friends, family and all alumni are tive police officer and detective, who cent fewer greenhouse gas emis- continue to work in this area,” stated emy, The Montessori School, will ment of the individual child as he or invited to attend the ceremony as part founded numerous community, church sions than similar buildings. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mar- host a free Practical Life and Senso- she progresses toward more academic of the Alumni Association Meeting in and school programs. He received In total, seven buildings have re- garet Dolan. “The savings we achieve rial Workshop for parents on Wednes- material and how simple tasks are the multi-purpose room at the high various medals and awards for heroic ceived the award, including help not only our budget, but the day, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. at their indirect preparation for reading and school. Refreshments will be served. deeds. environment as well,” she added. Westfield Campus located at 510 writing. Slated for induction are: Sada Thompson, class of 1945. Now W-H Sixth Graders "Our own Energy Star buildings Hillcrest Avenue. Established in 1963, Christopher William Austin, class of 1955. Mr. deceased, Ms. Thompson was a Tony have delivered energy and cost sav- The public is invited to learn about Academy maintains premier status Austin is in the Rutgers Hall of Fame Award winning actress who starred in Visit Frost Valley ings, and have helped us reduce our integral areas of a Montessori class- as the first Montessori school in New as an All-American football player, productions off-Broadway, Broadway, carbon footprint—three things that Jersey and is accredited by the Ameri- who was drafted by the Washington TV and films. EDISON — On September 16, a all of us have reason to celebrate,” can Montessori Society. Redskins. He later enjoyed a success- Richard Wood, class of 1948. Mr. group of 35 sixth graders from The echoed Tony Cuccaro, Energy Co- With campuses in Westfield and ful business career in bicycle compa- Wood became a Colonel and war hero Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison Manager. MSRHS Plans Scotch Plains, Christopher Academy nies. during the Vietnam War. He served as boarded the bus and headed to Frost In announcing the awards at the presents an exceptional learning en- Peter Schultz, class of 1960. Mr. U.S. Army General Staff at the Penta- Valley, located in Claryville, New York. October 7 Board of Education meet- Open House vironment tailored to the individual Schultz invented an optical fiber which gon. He is the recipient of the Silver The annual sixth grade trip is fun but ing, Energy Co-Manager Michael CLARK -- Mother Seton Regional child aged two and a half through is the basis for the internet for which Star and eleven other awards. it is an important experience jammed Pate explained that the district’s High School, located at One Valley first grade. packed with opportunities for personal electricity savings is equal to that Road, Clark, NJ 07066 will host an For additional information on growth. Talking about composting of 352 households for a year. Ac- open house on Monday, November 3 Christopher Academy or Montessori teaches the students about food waste cording to Pate, Westfield’s conser- at 7 p.m. for girls in grades five education contact Christopher Acad- Master Gardeners Announce and the importance of our natural re- vation efforts have translated to an through eight. emy at (908) 233-7447 or (908) 322- sources. Water ecology stimulates stu- annual savings of $400,000 - For more information call (732) 4652 or visit dent curiosity and also helps them $530,000. Since the inception of 382-1952. www.christopheracademy.com. Fall-Winter Helpline Hours gain an understanding about all crea- the district’s energy program in July tures, especially those quite small. of 2007, the Westfield Public COUNTY — The Master Gar- plant and insect specimens and pho- The sixth graders learned many Schools have avoided spending al- deners of Union County are offer- tos into our Westfield office for things from their experience at Frost most $3 million on utilities. ing all county residents a Garden analysis by Helpline staff, all of Valley and truly grew as individuals In explaining the key to Helpline (GH) at (908) 654-9852 whom are qualified Master Gar- and as a class during this four-day Westfield’s energy conservation that does not shut down when sum- dener volunteers.” adventure. program, Pate said, “Westfield dis- mer is over. The GH will remain The Master Gardeners, together The trip was chaperoned by Middle trict employees, under the direc- open 12 hours per week, for public with their Garden Helpline, are School teachers Tanda Tucker, An- tion of Tony and me Business Ad- convenience, from Saturday, No- headquartered in Union County’s drea Barnett, Kirstin Rogers and Ian ministrator Dana Sullivan pointed vember 15, 2014 through Sunday, Colleen Fraser Building, 2nd floor, McElroy. out that the district as a whole im- March 15, 2015, when GH again at 300 North Avenue East, Westfield. proved its energy performance by resumes its wider spring-summer “Whatever your problem,” said managing energy strategically hours. Ms. Batz-Culp, “whether it be fall- Park Middle PTA to across the entire district and by Starting November 15, the GH’s winter lawn care, protecting your making cost-effective improve- fall-winter hours are on Mondays shrubs, or improving your indoor Hold Clothing Drive ments to its buildings. This includes and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 landscape with shade or sun-loving SCOTCH PLAINS – The Park the installation of more energy effi- p.m.; and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 plants, the Garden Helpline is just a Middle School Parent Teacher As- cient boilers, better lighting, and p.m. call away.” sociation in Scotch Plains, in col- new insulated roofing. Until November 15, GH is open The Rutgers Master Gardeners laboration with A&E Clothing Corp., EPA’s Energy Star program is cel- 28 hours per week, Mondays of Union County are trained volun- who distributes the items around the ebrating its 15th anniversary. “What through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 teers whose mission is to support world, has organized a clothing drive. we’re really celebrating this year p.m., and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to land stewardship and disseminate The drive will be held on Saturday, are the achievements of the busi- 1 p.m. research-based information to the November 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. nesses and organizations that work Master Gardener and GH Com- public related to gardening and in front of Park Middle School, 580 every day to manage their building’s mittee Chair Dolores Batz-Culp, of natural resource management. 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For more informa- tains, blankets, stuffed animals, in greenhouse gas emissions as well Ferguson and Sydney O’Connor arrive at school under the escort of principal and houseplants, among other is- tion, call the Extension offices at dolls, soft toys, hard toys, action as cost savings for our cities, our Marc Biunno on October 8 in recognition of “National Walk to School Day”. sues. When questions arise our (908) 654-9854, call the Garden figures and dolls will be accepted in schools, and the businesses that Walk to School Day is celebrated as an opportunity to promote walking or riding Garden Helpline is open to provide Helpline at (908) 654-9852, or visit well tied plastic garbage bags. power America’s economy.” to school as a fun and healthy way for children to help themselves and their answers.” mastergardeners-uc.org. Oversized hard toys (larger than environment. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN on October 11. junior running back Jack Curry had Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I was very tired at one point, but 94 of them on 17 carries. Simcox Senior Jackson Simcox carried 11 it’s all worth it. When you are rolling carried once in the first half for 20 straight times to complete a 13-play, like that, you don’t even feel it. I’m yards then carried 18 times for an 63-yard scoring drive when he bat- not the fastest guy. I’m not the slip- additional 110 yards in the second tered his way through the Ridge Red periest guy. I like to run people over half, which included an eight-yard Devils’ defense for a three-yard touch- than run around them. Three plays of touchdown run in the third quarter down with 34 seconds remaining in four yards is a first down every time,” and the winning three-yard bash in the game to give the Westfield High Simcox said. the fourth. Quarterback Andrew School football team a 21-14 victory The 2-2 Blue Devils finished with Malacrea, who carried twice for mi at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield 211 rushing yards on 38 carries and CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLOSE ENCOUNTERS...Blue Devils Taylor Morgan, No. 9, and Haley Farella, No. 17, clash with Raider Paige Heiden, No. 21, in Westfield on October 9. The Blue Devils and the Raiders battled to a 0-0, double overtime tie. Blue Devils & Raiders Battle To 0-0 OT Girls’ Soccer Tie

By DAVID B. CORBIN several midfielders, who have been well too,” Raider Head Coach Kevin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times recognized as dangerous scoring Ewing said. One hundred minutes of very stal- threats, anticipated throw-ins and lead Senior Tori Baliatico and sopho- wart defensive behavior from both shots accurately to prevent the op- more Christina Rodgers spearheaded teams resulted in a 0-0, double over- posing team from penetrating their the Raiders’ front wall of defense by time tie between the Westfield High turf. intercepting many throw-ins and School girls soccer team and the ninth- “The kids pride themselves on it. crosses then converted them into leads ranked Scotch Plains-Fanwood Lady It’s something that we work on. It was for their strikers. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders at Gary Kehler Stadium in a typical Scotch Plains/Westfield “We have a lot of fast players on TYING THE SCORE...Blue Devil Jackson Simcox, No. 44, bashes in for an eight-yard touchdown in the third quarter to Westfield on October 9. game. It’s always going to be a battle. our team and we looked to play it up tie the score then on the final drive of the game he hammered his way in for a three-yard touchdown and the victory. Not only did the defensive backs That’s what it turned into. Westfield to them so they could run onto the provide adequate protection, but also played a good game. My kids played CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The WHS girls basketball team is places to live. And the school’s athletic months. Former New York Giants coming off a 23-4 season in 2013-14 teams are No. 1 all-time in New Jersey player Ed McGinley, the father of three that was the greatest in modern school for Group 4 state individual champions WHS football players in the ’40s – Ed history. The only comparable season and state team championships. Jr., and WHS Hall of Famers Gerry and of girls hoops came back in 1924, when On the surface, it sounds like a dreamy Rick – wrote a scathing letter to The the Hall of Fame team of coach Martha place to raise kids. But the reality now is Leader, saying in part, “I’ve thanked Wheelock played Guthrie, Okla., for that Westfield is no different than God many times for having my boys what was called the mythical national Hunterdon (Fire the Coach If They Don’t under Joe Freeman during their forma- title. The local girls lost that series 2-1 Play My Kid Enough) Central, which tive years.” A letter to the editor from in games played at Roselle Park. has a disturbing recent history of having “A Citizen” noted that, “The current The 2014-15 WHS team, with four its BOE – or very vocal parents – deter- situation … is both puzzling and unfor- starters back and several top reserves, mine the school’s coaches. tunate. It is puzzling because of the air will be looking to better last year’s Despite athletic director Bob Rossi’s of mystery surrounding the sudden dis- Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times record. A second Union County Tour- support of his coaches, the Board out in missal of a public figure of long stand- CHEERING FOR THEIR TEAM...Enthusiastic Raider fans wave the American Flag and cheer for their team in the border nament title, perhaps the first sectional Raritan Township has not rehired three ing. It is unfortunate because it casts war rivalry between the Westfield Blue Devils and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders in Scotch Plains on October 9. crown in school history – maybe even pretty good ones over the last five years: reflections on both parties: On the a state Group 4 title – all seem possible. Pete Fick, the winningest softball coach Board of Education’s functioning meth- LIPSHITZ NOTCHES WINNING GOAL ON PENALTY KICK Leading the way are senior 1,000- in state history; Brian Glennon, who ods in matters affecting personnel, and point scorers Lil Scott and Jackie Knapp; won over 300 boys basketball games in on Mr. Freeman’s personal reputation junior Olivia Luzzi, who would easily a 25-year career; and Amanda and standing in his home community.” be a 1,000-point scorer on any team that Rodriguez, whose volleyball team was And let’s not forget November 1971, Raider Boys Down Westfield didn’t already have two of them, and 36-1 and No. 1 in the state at the time. when another legend, swim coach Joe junior Amalia Montes, who led the team And that doesn’t include current base- Della Badia, was dismissed by the in rebounds, return. And sophomore ball coach Mike Raymond, who rou- Westfield Recreation Commission from Hannah Liddy may be the best athlete in tinely sends his HCHS and Flemington his job as manager of Westfield Memo- the school. Add senior Jamie Miller, Post 159 American Legion teams deep rial Pool. The memorable immediate In Hot Soccer Border War, 1-0 junior Rachel Mattessich and sopho- into state tournaments, while manag- result was Memorial assistant manager more Shannon Devitt coming off the ing to keep a majority of parents/Board Walt Clarkson quitting his position, in By ALEX LOWE box. Lipshitz took full advantage by scores against Scotch Plains. Some- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bench, and you’ve got a powerhouse. members satiated about their kid’s play- support of Uncle Joe. Clarkson’s letter calmly lining the ball up and driving body has got to win a game like this Sprinkle in some players from the 19-0 ing time. of resignation said the decision was Within the span of just a few min- it past Westfield standout goaltender and somebody has got to lose. Credit jayvees, who were county jayvee Is this really the purpose of the Board “without cause or warning,” and “rash utes, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Koryn Kraemer into the left corner of to Scotch Plains for doing what they champs last winter, the 14-0 freshmen of Education, to overrule athletic di- and unfair.” School senior Zachary Lipshitz went the net. needed to do to get the win.” and an unbeaten eighth-grade team, too. rectors and school superintendents? All Hmmmm … is this sounding famil- from limping off the soccer field with “In practice I’ve been working on Neither team could establish any This is the kind of team a coach gets because – according to several anony- iar yet? an injury to racing around it in tri- mixing my sides,” said Lipshitz. “But real sustained scoring threats in the maybe once in a lifetime, twice if they mous sources – somebody’s kid wasn’t How will this most-recent firing play umph. Lipshitz would deliver the in this case, I just decided to stay true first half. Scotch Plains got the better are very lucky. playing enough? How can this happen out? Eventually the dust will settle, a game’s only goal against the Blue to my best side.” of it in terms of scoring opportunities Joe Marino put in 15 winters waiting in Westfield? new coach will have a very, very suc- Devils on a penalty kick with 27:09 Lipshitz may not have even gotten with David Valian missing high on a for this team. And, if you want to count A better question might be, how has cessful first year, and life will go on. It remaining just moments after exiting the chance to score his eighth goal of shot attempt with 15 remaining in the football and baseball, which he started it not happened before? And the an- always does. There was football after the game with a foot injury. It was all the season had it not been for half and then again missing wide coaching on the sub-varsity level at swer is, sadly, that it has happened Freeman, swimming after Della Badia, the Raiders would need to hang on Rodriquez having to leave the game right with 5:30 to go before the break. Westfield back in 1986-87, some before. Almost 60 years ago, in Febru- and there will be girls hoops this win- and claim a 1-0 victory over archrival temporarily with an injury. Had both But Westfield senior goaltender springs, summers and falls, too. ary 1955, a similar situation cost leg- ter. Westfield in Scotch Plains on Octo- players been ready, it would have Kramer kept his team even until the Along the way, he could have writ- endary football coach Spittin’ Joe Free- Even if the girls go unbeaten, and ber 9. forced Raider veteran Head Coach fateful penalty shot by Lipshitz. ten the words to the Led Zeppelin tune man his coaching position. Forget his win county, sectional and state titles “I injured my heel in the first two Tom Breznitsky to choose between Kramer recorded seven saves, while that goes, “Good times, bad times, you three undefeated teams, his two 9-1 (and here’s hoping they do all four!), minutes of the second half and I had two capable scorers for the penalty his counterpart; Sean Murray saved know I’ve had my share.” After his first teams, his four sectional champion- something is wrong. It was wrong in to come out of the game,” said kick. five shots. The Raiders’ defense has six years as girls coach (2000-05) he ships. Forget the dozens and dozens of 1955. It was wrong in 1971. And it is Lipshitz. “But then Justin Rodriquez “I don’t know what I would have allowed just five goals the entire sea- had a 23-102 record, including an 0-21 post-Depression-era kids he helped get wrong in 2014-15. To paraphrase the went down shortly after that, so I done if Justin had been up,” said son. season in 2004. But he righted the ship into college, many with scholarships. old saying, something’s rotten in knew I had to come back into the Breznitsky. “Justin had been our guy. “You know, in both our games and is 131-94 the last nine years. Forget even the 6-3 record his final Westfield. game. I told coach to put me back in Last year Zach was our best kicker. against them this year, it has come And while the 2008 team that won team posted, including a 6-0 loss to And would anyone be surprised to the game. Chris Gibbons made a run the only county title in program history Plainfield. Somebody’s kid didn’t play see Joe Marino in the stands at the He never missed.” down to two plays,” said Shaw. “Ba- was very good, this winter’s team was enough, or Freeman yelled too loud, or county and state finals, rooting for his and ended up getting fouled in the Westfield came into the game on a sically they were simple mistakes. looking like his “once-in-a-lifetime” box. From there I just lined up the whatever and the Board showed every- girls? This is, after all, his dream team. roll, having lost just two games on the We made a mistake against them in season had arrived. body who was really the boss by can- The Devil’s Den appears Thursdays shot, picked a side and put it where it season, one of them at home against the first game that led to a goal and But Joe Marino apparently won’t be ning Freeman. in The Westfield Leader during the had to go.” the Raiders. Buoyed by a loud cheer- then today we commit a poor foul in coaching this winter. Somebody else A citizen’s committee was formed school year. Contact me with com- The game featured all the trap- ing section, the Blue Devils played the box that leads to a penalty kick. will be in charge of his dream team. back then and the town was in an up- ments, complaints and suggestions at pings of a traditional soccer border even up against the Raiders for much Two plays, ten seconds, sometimes Although recommended to be rehired roar for weeks. It was the lead story on [email protected]. And remember, win war but was also spiced up by the fact of the game. that is the difference between win- by both Director of Athletes Sandy page one of The Leader for almost two or not, Whs4evr! that both teams are among the finer “We’ve had our best stretch of the ning and losing.” Mamary and Superintendent of Schools programs in the county. With each season over the last few weeks,” said The game was played before a Margaret Dolan, the Board of Educa- squad playing stellar defense, Lipshitz Westfield Head Coach Eric Shaw. “I packed house with fans and students tion didn’t see it that way. They over- was presented with a golden opportu- mean, during that time we’ve got two cheering sections for each team fill ruled Mamary and Dolan, and voted nity after Gibbons was fouled in the losses and both have come by 1-0 CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 for Marino’s removal as coach. How many of the Board members had ever seen Marino on the sidelines, at a prac- tice or during a game? For sure, no- body had seen Marino in action as much as Mamary, who came to WHS a year after Marino and served as the school’s all-sports trainer until becom- ing the AD five years ago. Yet her opinion (Mamary declined to comment on this article) and Dolan’s, on what is almost always a “rubber stamp” vote, fell on deaf – or unopen – ears. (Marino has vowed to fight the ruling.) Ironically, this embarrassment comes when WHS was recently named the No. 1 public school in the state at preparing kids for college. Westfield was also recently named the No. 3 Joe Marino poses with his 2008 team, the first and only WHS girls basketball team town in a ranking of New Jersey’s best to win the Union County Tournament.

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WALKER, CHRISTIANO TD RECS; SCHETELICH 2 TDs Cougars’ Versatility Grounds Voorhees Footballers, 42-7 By DAVID B. CORBIN tions for 77 yards, including a 31- 8 assisted), linebacker Niko Cappello Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times yard TD grab. (tackle, 7 assisted, sack) and lineman Rabid defensive tactics and proof What the Vikings did not expect Nick Ballas (4 tackles, 2 assisted, of a very versatile offensive arsenal was the exploits of running back sack) were all over Rodenberger. Jake catapulted the Cranford High School Donavin Walker and the leg of Joe Matthews, Mike Palumbo, Brian football team way over the Voorhees Norton. Walker, who carried seven McGovern, Ethan Toms and Colin Vikings, 42-7, in a battle of the un- times for 71 yards, got the opportu- Scanlon also made their presence well beaten at Memorial Field in Cranford nity to run the pass route that known. on October 10. Christiano had been so familiar with “It’s really the whole team. Every- The 4-1 Vikings appeared to be and pulled off a 50-yard touchdown one had their own time to take a shot. keying on quarterback Jack Schetelich reception. Everyone had their chance to get that and receiver Luke Christiano, but they The Cougars’ defense pressured kid,” Trotter said of Rodenberger. quickly found out that there more Viking quarterback Charlie “The Rodenberger kid is an out- than just two offensive threats. De- Rodenberger and limited him to 26 standing athlete. You watch him on spite, Schetelich (23 rushes, 58 yards) rushing yards in the first half and film you hold your breath, because had touchdown (TD) runs of two yards another 51 in the second half. He every time he gets it, it looks like he and six yards. He also completed managed only to complete one pass can score. We didn’t stop him be- More photos at Ballyhoo Sports eight of 10 passes for 171 yards and for 23 yards. The Vikings totaled only cause he broke a few runs, but we Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader and The Times a pair of TDs. Christiano, who rushed 140 yards rushing on 31 carries. De- were able to contain him for the most BRINGING DOWN A TIGER...Raider defensive lineman Rashaad Perry, No. 50, brings down Linden running back Kyle six times for 31 yards, had two recep- fensive back Kevin Trotter (2 tackles, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Phipps as Raiders Ed DePaola, No. 75, Giancarlo Lorusso, No. 52, and Kobe White, No. 9, close in for the kill. THOMAS 174 YDS, TD; JENSEN FUMBLE RECOVERY TD Tigers’ Late Touchdown Stuns SPF Football Raiders, 20-14

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PUBLICATION BLUE DEVIL RIZAKALLA CAPTURES ALL-AROUND TITLE Tigers’ Late TD Stuns Football Raiders, 20-14 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 the Raiders eventually had to punt Later, the Raiders came up a yard was called for interference. The same Blue Devil Gymnasts Repeat and Jones placed a nice punt that was short on a third down pass to Jordan play ensued and there was another downed inside the five. and Linden made them pay for it on interference call. Dolbrice ran the A poor punt by Linden gave the the next possession with a long touch- same play again and hit Waldren at Raiders great field position on the 28 down pass over the middle from the pylon for the touchdown to knot As Cougar Invt’l Champions yard line. Taylor began with an eight- Dolbrice to Hinton. The Tigers were the score with 2:51 remaining. yard run then Thomas broke down back in the game trailing 14-7 with The Raiders got poor field position Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN Maddie McNichol wedged in at ninth Keara Farley had respective scores of the sideline, getting fine blocking 23 seconds left in the third quarter. and failed to advance the ball, forcing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a 33.225. 8.55, 8.525 and 7.15. Cougars from Maxwell and Cameron Smith. Thomas was crushed in the a punt that came to rest at the Raider 49 Blue Devil senior Jenna Rizkalla Rizkalla also took top honors on McAuliffe, Grant, Costa and Sciascia Tiger Maslin Pierre knocked the ball backfield on the next series and the with 1:07 on the clock. Dolbrice com- successfully defended her all-around the balance beam with a lofty mark of had respective scores of 8.4, 8.05, loose at the one and the ball tumbled Raiders were forced to punt again. pleted to Guirvenson Guillaume for title and the Westfield High School 9.45, followed by Ferdinandi at 9.25, 7.45 and 7.2. into the end zone, but Jensen dove on “They made a good adjustment in 29 yards. After a short run, Jensen and gymnasts also retained the team title Blue Devil Hannah Goldring at 9.2, Meringolu soared to first in the vault the ball for the touchdown. After the the third quarter they brought their company sacked Dolbrice for a huge at the Cougar Invitational featuring McAuliffe and Durant at 9.025, Claus with a 9.45, followed by Ferdinandi at successful PAT, the Raiders took a backer [Tymir Hinton] down on the loss taking them out of field goal range. seven Union County teams and the and Gabriella Zatko (J) at 9.0 and 9.325 and Rizkalla at 9.3. Jenna shocking 14-0 lead at 6:46 mark of line. He is a good football player and Dolbrice fired to Waldren in the end Watchung Hills Warriors in Cranford Blue Devil Hannah Prieto at 8.95. Ramunno (WH) took fourth at 9.225. the third quarter. he ate us up and we could not block zone, but Edmonds broke up the play. on October 9. Raiders Spector and McNichol had Paladino placed fifth at 9.1, followed “My line is great and we got him. We tried to get him in many Linden lined up to punt at the Raider The Blue Devils, who have won respective scores of 8.825 and 8.65. by Spector at 9.025 and Wiese (J) and stretched all day. I have one the best ways and we could not. It was a good 40. Instead, punter Corey Ampey threw seven of the past eight titles with Sciascia scored an 8.75. Raiders Annie Durant at 9.0. Sciascia and McAuliffe blocking fullbacks in the state [Max- adjustment by the Linden coaching the ball to Hinton in the flat. He eluded Cranford winning in 2011, finished Luongo and Jamie Bush had respec- had respective scores of 8.95 and 8.75. well] and he showed that today. Ev- staff,” said Coach Stack. a defender and ran down the sideline with a total of 108.275 but did get tive scores of 8.525 and 8.4. Blue Raider Lauren Lockfeld scored an erything was because of them, I just Raider Perry recovered a fumble to the end zone. Edmonds nearly some stiff competition from the War- Devil Alexis Fasano had an 8.325 and 8.875 and Blue Devil Alexis Fasano ran through the holes,” Thomas said on the very next play, but both de- knocked him out of bounds at the four, riors (WH), who finished second at Cougars Costa and Kailyn Grant had scored an 8.8. Blue Devil Melillo after the game. fenses played well on the next three but Hinton maintained his balance. 106.85. AL Johnson (J) took third at respective scores of 8.3 and 8.1. scored an 8.75 and Cougars Costa and The Raiders’ defense caused a series. Jensen registering one of his With 0:23 remaining, the PAT failed. 104.3, Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP) McAuliffe grabbed top honors on Julia Salinardo had respective scores fumble on the next procession that three sacks on a third-and-3. After the kickoff, the Raiders got finished fourth at 103.825 and the floor exercise with a 9.225. of 8.7 and 8.55. McNichol had an 8.7 was recovered by Eric Manfra. Un- Late in the final quarter, Dolbrice the ball at their own 46. Taylor com- Cranford (C) placed fifth at 102.7, Goldring grabbed second at 9.175 and Blue Devil Prieto had an 8.15. fortunately, the offense could not take threw to the far sideline to Donte pleted to Ciccarino for 12 yards and a followed by Summit (S) at 102.375, and Spector placed third at 9.075. “The girls achieved their highest advantage of the turnover. Waldren and Raider Merlin Edmonds facemask call tacked on another 15 Union (U) at 89.2 and Union Catho- Durant took fourth at 8.925, followed team score so far this season. The yards and allowed one more play but lic at 19.775. by Noa Efron (S) at 8.9, Rizkalla at competition was great preparation for Blue Devils Gymnasts Humble time ran out. Rizkalla finished with a total of 8.775 and Ferdinandi at 8.725. Blue the upcoming county, sectional and “Linden is a good team this year at 36.7, followed by Morgan Durant Devil Prieto scored an 8.7, Cougar state tournaments. While the win was 5 and 0. The kids played the entire (WH) at 35.7, Gina Ferdinandi (J) at Costa scored an 8.65, Raider Bush secured by solid performances by E. Brunswick, 103.725-94-525 game. We took on a very physical 35.65, Raider Abby Spector at 35.475, scored an 8.55 and Blue Devil Jessica Jenna Rizkalla, Hannah Goldring, team and we out physical-ed them Cougar Kelly McAuliffe at 35.4, Keenan scored an 8.5. Cougars Grant Hannah Prieto and Meg Melillo, it The Westfield High School gym- Dispensa won the balance beam scor- and ran right at them,” Coach Stack Payton Wiese (J) at 34.725 and Abby nastics team improved to 7-0 with a and Sciascia had respective scores of was the collective efforts of every ing an 8.825, while freshman Lexi said. “This one is going to sting.” Claus (S) at 34.7. Cougars Delaney 8.45 and 8.35, while Raiders Amelia gymnast on and off the floor that led 103.725-94.525 victory over host East Fasano won the vault with a 9.0. Linden 0 0 7 13 20 Sciascia at 33.250 and Lauren Costa Paladino and McNichol had respec- us to the win,” Blue Devil Coach Brunswick on October 6. ALL AROUND: 1. Gabrielle McSweeney Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 7 7 0 14 at 33.1 finished 8-10, while Raider Blue Devil gymnasts took the top 30.0 (EB) tive scores of 8.375 and 8.125. Laurie McCormack said. spot in all four events with senior co- VAULT: 1. Lexi Fasano 9.0 (W) 2. The highest score of the evening “The girls proved that hard work, Jessica Keenan 8.55 (W) 3. Sarah went to Warrior Alexis Tekin, who dedication and team spirit equals suc- captain Jenna Rizkalla scoring a meet- Fox 8.5 (W) high, 9.375 on the floor exercise. UNEVEN BARS: 1.Hannah Prieto 8.6 turned a 9.5 on the uneven bars. cess. After a rocky start, the team Rizkalla edged out fellow senior co- (W) 2. Mae Devin 8.525 (W) 3. Gabrielle Rizkalla took second with a 9.175 came together and turned the meet captain Hannah Goldring, who also Skolnik 7.8 (W) and Anne Meringolu (WH) placed around. They put the past behind and BALANCE BEAM: 1. Dispensa 8.825 2. third at 9.15, followed by Blue Devils pushed even harder to perfect their scored 9.275 on the floor. Sopho- Goldring 8.6 3. McSweeney 8.2 more Hannah Prieto won the uneven FLOOR: 1. Rizkalla 9.375 2. Goldring Mae Devin at 9.025 and Megan routines. It was a great competition bars with an 8.6 and freshman Nicole 9.275 3. Sydney Keenan 8.6 (W) Melillo at 8.975, and Durant (WH) at and a great win for Westfield,” Blue 8.75. Raiders Spector, Paladino and Devil Coach Amanda Diaz said.

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© 2014 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 16 Thursday, October 16, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cougars’ Versatility Grounds Voorhees Gridders CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 part. It was a great job by the entire to Christiano, the Cougars had an- In the fourth quarter, Coach defense and the defensive coaches. other chance and Norton nailed a 35- Rosenmeier brought in the reserves Coach [Joe] Hubert does an outstand- yard field goal with :04.1 left in the to get a little action, but he did not ing job on the defensive end and half. expect sophomore running back Ryan coach [Peter] Kane is coordinator of Lightning struck on the very first Bakie to hook around the right side special teams. That was really the series of the second half when and elude all defenders en route to a difference in the game tonight,” Cou- Schetelich spotted Walker sprinting 54-yard TD sprint. Sophomore Brian gar Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier down the center and connected for a Oblachinski’s PAT was good. said. 50-yard TD. Norton’s PAT made the “We have a lot of good kids this The 5-0 Cougars sent a message score 25-7. year. Even the second stringers are early, after they stopped the Vikings “They didn’t have any safeties up good. We can use anybody,” Walker on their first series, when they there. I saw that, so I hustled up the said. marched 75 yards on 15 plays for field and nobody was around me. So “I thought the defense was out- their first TD when Schetelich con- I took the six [points],” Walker ex- standing tonight. I thought we were nected with Christiano for 31 yard plained. very good on defense and very good scoring pass play with 2:07 left in the Considering his opportunities to on special teams. I thought Voorhees first quarter. Erik Donahue (2 recep- successfully carry the ball, Walker was very good on defense. It didn’t tions, 21 yards) and Norton (3 recep- said, “The best one was probably up necessarily show it in the end, be- tions, 15 yards) made key grabs on the sideline over here. I got some cause we were able to score. But we the drive. good blocks from [Will] Fries and kept getting the ball back and we kept Trotter put the Vikings in jeopardy just my whole line. They were great getting good field position,” Coach when he returned a punt 45 yards to blockers all night to help us break out Rosenmeier said. “When you get an the Voorhees 16. Unfortunately, into the open field.” extra chance, and we did that twice Schetelich’s pass was picked off in The defense forced Voorhees to with the fake punts, it’s a good thing the end zone. However, thanks to punt again and this time Trotter re- for our offense.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times stubborn defense, the Cougars got turned the punt to the Viking 28. Four “We knew they were 4-0. Four and GETTING A HEAD ON THE BALL...Raider senior Tori Baliatico, No. 20, gets her head on the ball as Blue Devil sophomore good field position at the Voorhees plays later with 6:07 on the clock, 0 against 4-0! We came out and played Carly Bechtloft, No. 3, approaches. Defense ruled as the Raiders and the Blue Devils ended up in a 0-0 overtime tie. 48. Walker weaved his way for a 33- Schetelich scooted in from the six. football. We just played our game. yard gain then after three more Cou- Norton nailed the PAT. The Cougars’ We did exactly what our coaches tell gar carries, Schetelich slipped in from next scoring drive ended in Norton’s us to do,” Trotter said. Lady Blue Devils & Raiders Battle to 0-0 OT Tie the two. A little pitchout to Christiano 25-yard field goal with :43.7 left in Voorhees 0 7 0 0 7 resulted in the two-point conversion the third quarter. Cranford 7 11 17 7 42 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and Cranford had a 15-0 lead with ball and, hopefully, get a cross into to get it. I usually don’t sub my back from the right side, but Leitner 7:39 left in the half. the middle where there is open space. line, but we have girls who can play stopped it at the near post. Voorhees answered with an 11- We used Christina in the middle to and be subs. We are still waiting for After a scoreless and shotless first yard 57-yard scoring drive when run- serve the ball, then we used me, Jodi Hannah Liddy to come back from overtime, the Raiders managed two ning back Colin Evanko scored from [Cornwell], Kayla [Diggs], Corrine injury then we will have all the pieces shots at the goal. The first was a free the two with 2:00 remaining. Set up [Checchio], we all have speed to get in place,” Blue Devil Head Coach kick from Rodgers that was saved by a 46-yard pass play from Schetelich to the ball she serves into the top,” Alex Schmidt said. and the second came from Cornwell, Rosenmeier Named Baliatico said. Wind blowing in the face of the also stopped by Brucia. Blue Devil senior Lil Scott and Blue Devils was a definite factor in “The whole game we had a chance ‘Retino Coach of Week’ sophomores Taylor Morgan and the first half, but the stats were basi- to put it away. There were parts where The New York Giants have selected Haley Farella, also dangerous scor- cally the same with each team taking we were getting down on each other, Cranford High School Head Coach ing threats, demonstrated their de- two shots on goal and each goal- but we picked each other up to get Erik Rosenmeier as, “The Lou Rettino fensive skills and were instrumental keeper (Blue Devil Lizzie Brucia and through the game. I think we de- High School Football Coach of the in turning the path of the ball in their Raider Andrea Leitner) making a pair served to win, but not everything hap- Week” presented by Chase for the direction. of saves. The most dangerous shot at pens,” Baliatico said. week of October 6. Under Coach “I have been filling in wherever the the goal came off the foot of Rodgers “It was a really good battle. [It was] Rosenmeier, the Cranford Cougars team needs, whether that be up top or six minutes into the game when she Our goal for the entire season as a upset the Summit Hilltoppers, 33-14, in the back. Especially our defense, drilled a long shot that banged solidly young team. We start all underclass- on October 2 for the first time since but our team in general did a really off the crossbar. Minutes later, Mor- men with a few seniors. We want to 1991, ending their state-leading 27- good job of battling today. Every gan launched a wicked shot that a grow. We want to be hitting our stride game winning streak. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times player left everything they had on the defender managed to deflect away when the tournament comes. This In recognition of Coach CRANFORD ATHLETE OF THE WEEK...Freshman gymnast Kelly McAuliffe field. I think we never played Scotch from the goal then with two minutes year, every game for the most part has Rosenmeier’s success and commit- recently took first place in the floor exercise at the 12th Annual Cougar Invita- Plains as aggressively as we did to- left in the half, Brucia made a diving been better than the last. The girls are ment, he will receive a certificate of tional and placed fourth on the beam and fifth all-around. day. It’s a really good thing as we go save to her right. a little pumped up now, and that was recognition signed by NFL Commis- into counties,” Scott said. “It [wind] definitely was a factor. A your average Westfield/Scotch Plains sioner Roger Goodell and Giants “We changed up our formation. Lil lot of balls went out of bounds that battle. Our girls were strong. They Head Coach Tom Coughlin and a is an athlete. She plays up top, she wouldn’t have. We had some chances. were mentally strong, physically $1,000 check, to be matched by Raider Boys Top Blue Devils, 1-0 plays in the middle, she plays in the Westfield had some chances,” Coach strong,” Coach Schmidt said. Chase, will be granted to the Cougars CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 back. The girls now are really starting Ewing said. The first round of the Union County football program. Coach Rosenmeier ing the bleachers. Spectators lined down, the Raider fans began celebrat- The second half was still nobody’s PUBLIC NOTICE Tournament began on October 11, and will be acknowledged by a stadium the fences and the game had a real ing in anticipation of the outcome. game, although the Raiders did get the Raiders received the top seed. The announcement when the Giants host playoff feel to it. On occasion the “Any time you can beat your rival SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY off five shots, two of the threatening Blue Devils received the fifth seed and the Indianapolis Colts on November CHANCERY DIVISION boisterous Raider student section twice in a season it means something UNION COUNTY nature, and the Blue Devils took two hosted Linden on October 12. 3 and an announcement will also be would wave the American flag and special,” said Lipshitz. “They beat us DOCKET NO. F-035150-14 shots that Leitner smothered. The first “We definitely deserved the first posted on the Giants website, begin singing the National Anthem. here at our place last year so, as a FILE NO. 18877-14 Raider threatening shot sprouted from seed. We are still undefeated. We have www.giants.com. “It is always like that when these senior, it means a lot to be able to NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT Rodgers early in the half, but Brucia two ties [Union, Westfield]. We come Coach Rosenmeier noted that, “it two teams play one another,” said avenge that and then get that second (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: pounced on it. The second threat came out strong every game,” Baliatico said. was a team award and a staff award”. Coach Breznitsky. “It is one of the win against them as well.” MARK SAVAGE; QUEBECOR after a corner kick into Diggs, but Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0 0 0 best rivalries in the state, really. I Scotch Plains-Fanwood improved WORLDWIDE; Brucia intercepted it. Blue Devil fresh- Westfield 0 0 0 0 0 Lady Blue Devils Top know that when we played them over its season mark to 10-2 with the vic- YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND man Grace Elliott ripped sharp shot at their place earlier we had almost tory. Westfield meanwhile, fell to 7-3. REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO WF Beats Columbia Summit in Soccer, 4-0 half of the stands filled with Raider “I thought we deserved the win AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Blue Devil Boys Edge neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 In Field Hockey, 3-0 The 6-3-1 Westfield High School fans. The fans take it seriously. Two today,” said Breznitsky “I really did. West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to S. Plainfield in Soccer girls soccer team scored a pair of good programs that border each other, I think we dominated the game in the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in The Westfield High School field goals in each half to defeat the 5-6 you are going to have that kind of terms of possession. It is a credit to which FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP is the Senior Mike Prosuk netted a pen- hockey team shutout the 2-9 Colum- Summit Hilltoppers, 4-0, in Summit intensity.” them (Westfield) that they showed so plaintiff and OLIVER BROWN, ET ALS; alty kick five minutes into the second bia Cougars, 3-0, at Kehler Stadium on October 7. Senior Lil Scott scored After the Lipshitz goal, Westfield well, because I thought we played are defendants, pending in the Superior half to give the Westfield High School Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, in Westfield on October 7 to improve a goal and added a pair of assists, began pressing the Raider defense well enough today to beat a lot of UNION County and bearing Docket No. F- boys soccer team a 1-0 victory over to 4-7-1. Senior Valeria Bouchoueva while Sara McCutcheon, Jordan the rest of the way. Westfield’s best teams easily. Westfield is a good pro- 035150-14 within thirty-five (35) days after the South Plainfield Tigers on Octo- netted a pair of goals and senior Emily Robertson and Haley Farella each scoring opportunity came with just gram and they have a talented team, October 16, 2014 exclusive of such date. ber 11. The Blue Devils out-shot the Forcht added one goal, while junior scored one goal and Olivia Luzzi over 10 minutes remaining when but I did feel like we were the better If you fail to answer or appear in accor- Tigers, 11-7, and goalkeeper Koryn dance with Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by De- Cami Sullivan provided two assists added an assist. Goalkeeper Lizzia Michael Prosuk got off a solid shot at team today.” fault may be rendered against you for relief Kraemer made six saves. and goalkeeper Christina Seery made Brucia had six saves as did Hilltopper the goal that was denied by a diving demanded in the Complaint, and Amend- Westfield 0 0 0 Westfield 0 1 1 four saves. goalkeeper Jennifer Martino. Sean Murray. As the clock wound Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 1 1 ment to Complaint, if any. You shall file South Plainfield 0 0 0 your Answer and Proof of Service in dupli- Columbia 0 0 0 Westfield 2 2 4 cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield 0 3 3 Summit 0 0 0 New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield V-Ballers Defeat CN 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Schiller’s Grey Bees accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY TOWN OF WESTFIELD and Procedure. 403 SOUTH AVENUE PLANNING BOARD To Be Inducted into Watchung Hills & Cranford You are further advised that if you are GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027 Notice is hereby given that the Westfield unable to obtain an attorney you may com- RESOLUTION Planning Board, at its meeting on October Newark Hall of Fame The 12-2 Westfield High School Emily Piekarski notched 17 kills municate with the Lawyer Referral Service OF THE PLANNING BOARD 6, 2014 adopted the following resolutions of the County of Venue and that if you The 1964 Saint Benedict’s Prep girls volleyball team kept rolling in and added 24 digs, two blocks and for applications acted upon at the Septem- cannot afford an attorney, you may com- WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the the winning direction with a 26-24, eight service points with an ace for ber 3, 2014 meeting. baseball team, under Head Coach Joe municate with the Legal Services Office of Borough of Garwood are required to con- Kasberger and Assistant Coaches 23-25, 25-19, victory over the 8-7 the Lady Warriors. Caroline Sequeira the County of Venue. The telephone num- tract for Professional Planning/Engineer- PB 14-07 354 East South Avenue, Watchung Hills Lady Warriors in (15 service points) and Meghan ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- ing Services to undertake a preliminary LLC, 352 & 354 South Avenue East. Gene Schiller of Scotch Plains and yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal investigation to determine whether Block Block 4003, Lots 7 & 8 Preliminary and John Allen, won its first Great New- Westfield on October 8 and a 25-20, Swanton (18 service points) each had Services Office 908-354-4340. 0401 Lots 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005 Final Major Site Plan with c variance. Ap- ark Tournament championship and 25-16, triumph over the 7-5 Cranford 27 digs, and Christina Liao provided THE ACTION has been instituted for the Block 0403 Lots 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, plicant sought preliminary and final major compiled a 25-3 record. For that Cougars in Westfield on October 9. 30 assists, 12 digs and seven service purpose of foreclosing the following tax 0005, 0006, 0019, 0020, 0021, 0022 is an site plan approval to construct a two-story Against the Warriors, senior setter points. Lori Engler had 18 digs, nine sale certificate: Area in Need of Redevelopment; and rear addition to the existing building lo- achievement, the team will be in- 1. A certain tax certificate 101030, sold WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk on be- cated at 354 South Avenue, E (Lot 8) and ducted into the Newark Athletic Hall Megan Mondon came up with 38 service points and seven kills. Sydney on 6/9/2010, dated 6/11/2010, and was half of the Planning Board of the Borough to convert the first floor of the building into of Fame on October 23. assists, while adding 20 digs, three Wilcenski had seven kills and a block. recorded on 12/6/2010 in Book 13026 at of Garwood posted in accordance with law office space with two second floor apart- In the final game of the tourna- kills, a block and seven service points Mondon also came up big against Page 352, made by MARIA GLAVAN, on August 13, 2014 and received propos- ments and 1 attic apartment with the con- with two aces. Freshman Stephanie the Cougars with 27 assists, 16 digs, Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and als on September 9, 2014 under a fair and struction of a 17-space parking area on ment, the Grey Bees plated three runs State of New Jersey to CITY OF open process in accordance with P.L. 2004, Lots 7 & 8 contrary to Section 17.02C of the in the eighth inning and three more in Borr notched 18 kills and added five six kills and seven service points with PLAINFIELD and subsequently assigned c.19, as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51; and Land Use Ordinance to allow 17 parking the ninth to take a 6-5 lead over a digs. Olivia Manning had 14 kills, a three aces. Manning notched 12 kills to plaintiff, FWDSL & ASSOCIATES LP on WHEREAS, the said Planning Board spaces where 19 parking spaces are re- Montclair team that had won 25 block and four digs. Libero Leigh and two blocks, while Borr had nine 5/14/2014 and was recorded on 6/3/2014 has determined that such services are quired. Application approved with condi- Scarano had 22 digs and four service kills. Scarano had 15 digs, three as- in Assignment Book 1416 at Page 885. professional services as defined in the tions. straight games then ended the game This covers real estate located in Local Public Contracts Law of the State of with a 4-6-3 play. points with an ace. sists, a kill and four service points PB 14-10 Harvest Restaurant Group, PLAINFIELD, County of UNION, and State New Jersey; and Lizzie Sottung had 11 service with an ace. Sottung had seven digs 115 Elm Street. Block 2505, Lot 14 Pre- The team included Ralph Lilore, of New Jersey, known as LOT 21.01 WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts liminary and Final Major Site Plan with Tony Ciurczak, Michael Petriella, points with three aces and nine digs. and a service point. Boretz had eight BLOCK 535 as shown on the Tax Assess- Law requires that a notice stating the na- variances. Applicant sought to continue Dana Boretz had 12 digs and four service points with two aces and three ment Map and Tax Map duplicate of ture, duration, services and amount of Dennis Farrell, Michael McAdams, the restaurant use of the premises and PLAINFIELD and concerns premises com- each contract awarded as a professional James McKenna, Augie DeRosa, service points. Olivia Meyer had five digs. Heard had four digs, a kill, a preliminary and final major site plan ap- monly known as 716-26 MONROE AV- services contract be printed once in the digs, an assist and five service points. block and three service points with proval to reconstruct the existing rear “an- Frank Casadonte, Raymond Walsh, ENUE, PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. official newspaper of the municipality; nex” section with a new basement, alter Richard Sabella, Robert Mason, Tho- Kaelyn Heard had four kills, two an ace. Meyer had two digs, Gab YOU, MARK SAVAGE, are made party NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the ground floor layout and add a new digs, an assist and three service points. Cafone had four digs, two service defendant to the above foreclosure action by the Planning Board of the Borough of mas Koleszar, Robert Rudzonis, Rob- second floor with a gable roof for dining because on January 11, 1989, Mark Sav- Garwood: ert Petitti, Chuck Schnabel, Daniel Rachel Holt had two blocks, two digs points and a kill. Holt notched four space and an outdoor herb garden. Appli- age, recorded a Tax Sale Certificate bear- 1. That the Planning Board Chair and and a kill, and Sara Correa had three kills, Correa had a kill and a dig, cant sought variance relief from the follow- Meehan, Andrew Marchese, Jack ing No. 88-191 against Brown, Oliver & Secretary be and are hereby authorized ing sections of the Land Use Ordinance: Dubois and Ted Jakubowski. kills. Rachel Mattessich had a block and Carrie, for a debt of $2,033.68, sold on and directed to execute an agreement with §11.25E1 to allow a roof overhang en- Morgan Biglin had a dig. December 21, 1988 for unpaid taxes/utility H2M for the provision of professional plan- croachment over the property line at the PUBLIC NOTICE charges for the year(s) 1987 recorded in ning/engineering services to undertake a PUBLIC NOTICE front yard of 4 feet where no overhang is PUBLIC NOTICE the UNION County Clerk’s/Register’s Of- preliminary investigation to determine TOWN OF WESTFIELD allowed; §11.25E2 to allow a roof over- NOTICE OF PROBATE OF fice in Mortgage Book 3941 at page 982, whether Block 0401 Lots 0001, 0002, 0003, PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF GARWOOD hang encroachment over the property line LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT dated December 31, 1988. Said lien is 0004, 0005 Block 0403 Lots 0001, 0002, at the left side yard of 1.67 feet where no NOTICE OF DECISION OF CONSTANCE R. BIANCO NOTICE OF ADOPTION subordinate to the Tax Sale Certificate 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0019, 0020, 0021, overhang is allowed; §11.25E3 to allow a being foreclosed herewith. 0022 is an Area in Need of Redevelop- On October 6, 2014, the Planning Board The Last Will and Testament of ORDINANCE NO. 14-12 rear yard setback of .79 feet where a YOU, QUEBECOR WORLDWIDE, are ment in the Borough of Garwood; and of the Town of Westfield adopted a Reso- Constance R. Bianco was duly probated in setback of 17.895 feet is required; §11.25F1 AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT made party defendant to the above fore- 2. That said Contractor shall receive lution granting site plan and variance ap- the Union County Surrogate’s Court, lo- to allow a storefront window area of 36.5% ARTICLE IX (DUMPSTERS closure action because on November 27, fees not to exceed $8,000 for 2014 said provals to the Applicant, 354 East South cated at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, Union where 40% is required; §16.03C1 to allow AND CONTAINERS) IN CHAP- 2002, a judgment was entered in the Su- services from 2014 Municipal Budget in Avenue, LLC, for the properties located at County, New Jersey 07207, on July 9, a main sign projection from the building of TER 146 (STREETS AND perior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, accordance with the proposal received on 352 & 354 South Avenue East, Block 4003, 2014. At that time, Edward N. Holback of 46 inches where 8 inches is allowed; SIDEWALKS) OF THE CODE by Quebecor Worldwide against Oliver September 9, 2014, Lots 7 & 8 on the Tax Map of the Town of 2267 Concord Road, Scotch Plains, New §16.04E1b to allow a sign height of 12.83 OF THE BOROUGH OF Brown a/k/a Oliver C Brown, Individually t/ 3. That the Borough Clerk be and is Westfield. The approval will permit the Jersey and Laura Gosling of 21 Fairfax feet where a maximum of 12 feet is al- GARWOOD TO REGULATE a Your Home Magazine a/k/a ECV LP hereby authorized and directed to main- construction of a 2-story rear addition of Terrace, Chatham, New Jersey were ap- lowed; §17.10E to allow a height of lighting PLACEMENT AND MAINTE- disclosing a debt in the amount of tain this resolution and the professional approx. 1,086 square feet to the existing pointed co-Executors of the Estate. A No- fixtures of 23.75 feet where 15 feet is NANCE OF DUMPSTERS AND $59,522.36. Said judgment was entered services contract on file and available for building on Lot 8 and conversion of the tice of Probate has been mailed to next-of- allowed; §17.02C7r to allow zero parking CONTAINERS. as Judgment No. J-282706-2002. Said public inspection in the Office of the Bor- building into a mixed-use building with first kin that have been identified and located. spaces where 81 parking spaces are re- judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s ough Clerk; and floor office space and apartment units on Possible next-of-kin that are unidentified STATEMENT quired. Application approved with condi- lien. 4. That the Borough Clerk is hereby the upper floors. A shared parking area or have not been located include Jeanne TAKE NOTICE THAT ORDINANCE NO. tions. DATED: October 10, 2014 authorized and directed to publish a copy between Lots 7 & 8 is also proposed. A Carhart Crimmins, Lawrence Valentino, 14-12, WAS PASSED ON THE FINAL Michelle M. Smith, Clerk of this notice as required by law. Plans and applications are on file in the copy of the Resolution is on file and avail- and the issue of Rose K. Chiarchiaro READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING AT Superior Court of New Jersey I, Adele Lewis, Secretary to the Planning office of the Town Engineer, 959 North able for public inspection in the office of the Carhart, Joseph George Chiarchiaro, John A MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUN- PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Board of the Borough of Garwood hereby Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, Valentino, Rosario Morola, Antonio Morola CIL OF THE BOROUGH OF GARWOOD Denville Law Center attest that this Resolution was adopted by may be seen Monday through Friday from Westfield, New Jersey, during that Office’s and Louisa Valentino. Next-of-kin may ON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 290 Route 46 West the Board of the Borough of Garwood on 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. normal business hours. obtain a copy of the Last Will and Testa- ATTEST: Denville, New Jersey 07834 September 24, 2014. Kris McAloon HEHL & HEHL, P.C, ment upon written request to the co-Ex- Christina Ariemma (973) 586-2300 Adele Lewis, Secretary Planning Board Secretary Attorneys for the Applicant ecutors. Municipal Clerk 1 T - 10/16/14, The Leader Fee: $82.11 1 T - 10/16/14, The Leader Fee: $56.61 1 T - 10/16/14, The Leader Fee: $56.10 1 T - 10/16/14, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 10/16/14, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 10/16/14, The Leader Fee: $22.44 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 17 MAGLINO’S WICKED SHOT STOPPED, GK ROJO 3 SAVES Minutemen Boys Shutout Cranford Cougars in Soccer

By DAVID B. CORBIN the preliminary round of the Union are playing one game at a time. You Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times County Tournament in Scotch Plains just have to take that game home. Momentum got on the Elizabeth on October 8. There’s not a number of games that High School boys soccer team’s side “It’s going to be a competitive game. you have to get to win your division early and remained there in a 7-0 Union Catholic’s got a good record or get back to .500. It’s a fresh oppor- victory over the Cranford Cougars at so far. They got some wins under tunity for us, so I think the guys will Memorial Field in Cranford on Octo- their belt. It is a lot for our team’s relish the opportunity,” Coach ber 7. The Minutemen netted a pair of confidence going into a game like Campbell said. goals in the first half, while avoiding this, but I think our guys will be able The game was indeed more com- a possible momentum changer, then to shrug this off. They are really ex- petitive but the Vikings emerged with notched five unanswered goals in the cited. We’ve gotten down a little bit in a 2-0 win with second-half goals from second half. our regular-season play, and I think Laurence Abanilla and Brandon The 2-8-2 Cougars have been ex- they are looking forward to the op- Barros-Dias. Rojo made six saves in perimenting with different combina- portunity in the county tournament. the game. tions of personnel in an effort to turn Everybody is on level ground. It Elizabeth 2 5 7 their season in a positive direction. doesn’t matter what the record is. You Cranford 0 0 0

More photos at go.leader.com David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ballyhoo Sports WEAVING HIS WAY FOR A TD...Blue Devil fullback Nick Buontempo, No. 33, grabs quarterback Andrew Malacrea’s pass and weaves his way for a 24-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Ridge Red Devils. Blue Devil Gridders Topple Ridge on Final Drive

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 nus yardage, completed 10 of 20 that helped set up a Red Devil touch- cessful. passes for 82 yards, including a 24- down. The Blue Devils’ second offensive yard touchdown pass to fullback Nick However, the Blue Devils’ defense series looked very promising as they Buontempo, who had four receptions was clicking from the opening kick- gulped up 47 yards on five plays to set for 49 yards. Tight end Chris off to Ridge when they followed up up a first-and-10 from the Ridge 16. Boutsikaris had four receptions for with a three-and-out, which included Then the shooting in the foot began. 20 yards and split end JT Marner had solid tackling from linebackers Luke Four penalties and a sack pushed them two receptions for 13 yards. Prybylski, Simcox and Mike out of range and a punt followed. The Red Devils, who finished with O’Connor, and lineman Fred Gladdis. A few more penalties ruined 76 rushing yards, were held to only Throughout the game Prybylski and Westfield’s chances for offensive 12 rushing yards in the second half. O’Connor joined linemen Cotter mobility, but the Blue Devils’ de- Ridge quarterback Scott Chiriaco Spurlock and Owen Kessler in pres- fense held firm again and forced a completed 12 of 23 pass attempts for suring the quarterback, and with Ridge punt. Unfortunately, Blue Devil 123 yards, including a 17-yard touch- cornerback Brett Robertshaw and Matt Catanzaro’s over aggressiveness, down strike to Will Vogt in the second safety Owen Colwell for several which normally works in his favor, quarter. throws for losses and key tackles. resulted in a fumble recovered by The Blue Devils’ determined win- The Blue Devils’ offense also Ridge at the Westfield 36. Four plays ning drive overshadowed a dismal clicked loudly on its first series, later, Chiriaco hit Vogt in the end performance of multiple penalties and which took only four plays to cover zone for the 17-yard touchdown with mental lapses that began midway 41 yards when Malacrea flicked a 9:31 left in the half. through the first quarter and lasted pass to Buontempo, who barreled “That’s [penalties] very unlike our David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times until halftime. In that span, the Blue his way for a 24-yard touchdown offense. Usually we are very disci- INTERESTING EXPRESSIONS...Cougar Dom Meliado, No. 26, and Minuteman Steven Arroyave, No. 7, grimmace as Devils were penalized six times for with 8:55 left in the first quarter. plined, but today we had some mis- they go for the ball at Memorial Field in Cranford on October 7. 55 yards and fumbled a punt return Mike Moriarty’s point after was suc- CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 Veteran goalkeeper Dominic Meliado has moved to the front and freshman Andrew Rojo has taken over the du- The Proven Professional ties as the last line of defense. “We were having some real suc- cess with our keeper, who is a fresh- man at the JV level. He has been playing really well. So I have been Long-term success in the real estate profession is looking for different combinations of reserved for the select few who consistently deliver players. We really have been strug- value to their clients. With unparalleled dignity and gling to score and getting an attack going. 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The Blue Devils will get the oppor- football teams pulled off a four-game The D White defense sparkled be- offense by Ray Dickshied and Vincent was just as surprised as everyone “We didn’t play a clean game. tunity to host the Immaculata Spar- sweep of New Providence in Scotch hind linebackers Zack Harmer and Amato, while Matt Nervi and Aidan who saw it. Everyone makes mis- That just gives us the opportunity to tans this Saturday, October 18, at 2 Plains on October 12. Ricky Watt and linemen Tommy Ricci Keough supplied solid defense. takes. Matt still had a very good work on some things. We still got to p.m. The undefeated 5-0 Raiders A team and Aidan Robinson. The SPF B squad had led game,” Buontempo said. get better. We are still finding our “Immaculata is always big, physi- grabbed a 20-8 victory. The C team The D Blue team was led in its tight Bloomfield 13-6 at the half on TD “It happens. He’s our man. He’s a way in a lot of instances. We have a cal. They play football. We are going scored a 28-7 decision, while the D loss to Cranford by Matt Power, who runs from Aidan Guma and Elisha three-year punt returner. I love the nice mix in our running game with to have to work on pounding the ball White team posted a 26-7 victory. clicked on all three Raider TDs. Ethan Bryant. But Bloomfield rallied with fact that he is aggressive. There’s Jack Curry and Jack Simcox. I have like we did today,” Simcox said. The SPF E team also dominated New Costanzo produced the PAT score. two TDs to earn the victory. going to come a time when he is confidence in either one of them,” Ridge 0 14 0 0 14 Providence. Also coming through with solid The Raiders B team received strong going to pick one of those and go,” Coach DeSarno said. Westfield 7 0 7 7 21 Meanwhile, the Raiders B team play for the D Blue team were Joshua play from, Jimmy McNichol, Blue Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno fell, 18-13, at Bloomfield and the D Sokolsky, Tommy Wright, Ben Root, Harrison Wustefeld, Hayden said. Blue team was trimmed by Cranford, Jake Monroy, Jake DeGaetano, Rob- Waxman, Sean Volkovic, Colin Another 15-yard penalty was costly 21-19, in Scotch Plains. ert Koch, Isiah Nathaniel, Colin Fitzgerald, Matt Delgado, Mark to Westfield then the Red Devils took The A team’s Alex Oslislo scored Clarke, Jacob Eitmanas and Connor Erickson, Justin Williams, CJ advantage of their frustration with an all three SPF touchdowns against the Kent. McCardel and Myles Singletary. 11-play, 61-yard scoring drive, that Pioneers. He burst 32 yards to the end was concluded with a one-yard touch- zone in the first quarter on a toss left. down plunge by Danny Phillips. He also blasted five yards to the end Trailing, 14-7, in the third quarter, zone on the last play of the half. the Blue Devils clicked again on their Charlie Fugett’s PAT kick gave the second series with a seven-play, 41- Raiders a 14-8 lead at the half. Oslislo yard scoring drive when Simcox burst finished with a six-yard touchdown through the middle for an eight-yard that was set up by Ed Smith’s tackle touchdown run with 4:35 left in the of the New Providence punter. third quarter. Anthony Porter continued his fine In the meantime, the Red Devils passing, while Dan Wright came were going nowhere offensively due through with key receptions and Jake to constant quarterback pressuring Jacobsen and Nino Natale had some and throws for no gains. Early in the fine runs. Nick Smith and Gianni fourth quarter, the Blue Devils did Caro Esposito delivered solid block- miss a 25-yard field goal attempt. ing, while linemen Billy Root, Tom Then in the final four minutes, the Nakonechny and Matt Fazzino, line- decisive drive began with two rushes backer Ryan Johnson and by Curry totaling 18 yards, followed Courtesy of Marlene Iacoponi for The Westfield Leader and The Times cornerbacks Jonathan Ramos, who by Simcox’s 11 straight rushes for 45 IN THE END ZONE...Westfield PAL A player Ethan Wolf, No. 22, rumbles into also ran well, and Mateo Velez shined yards. the end zone in the 20-7 victory over Sayre Woods South. on defense. Special teams player Ishmael OFF AND RUNNING...Shawn Martin is off and running as he scored three TDs The SPF C team defeated New in leading the Scotch Plains Fanwood C team Raiders past New Providence, 28- Galsco saw to it that the Red Devils Providence behind Jack Manville, 7, last Sunday in Scotch Plains. (See A Team photo on next page) were not going to be able to retaliate Westfield PAL A Team Tops who led an inspired defensive effort when he stuffed the return man at the that included great tackles by Tony Ridge 11 on the kickoff. DeQuollo- Robinson, Nate Sta Rosa, “We won with defense and our Sayre Wood South, 20-7 Alex Werkheiser, Justin Handy, running game got in the rhythm. We The Westfield PAL A football team Wolf picked off a SWS pass and after Kenny Yeager, Alex Laucik and Sam were sloppy, too many penalties, but Blue Devils improved to 2-3 by de- pass plays to Riley and Tommy Oross. Kyle Wester recovered a I was proud of the way the kids re- feating the Sayre-Wood South Rebels McGuire, Wolf ran it 41-yards to pay fumble and John Schults picked off a sponded, being down 14-7, not giv- (SWS) 20-7 at Old Bridge High dirt. He also punched it in for the con- pass. ing up. The defense put it on their School Stadium. version, giving Westfield a 13-7 lead. Shawn Martin sparked the offense shoulders until we got the offense Westfield was unable to capitalize Griffin Aslanian intercepted a pass with three TD runs. The Raiders also going then Jack did his thing,” Coach on a blocked punt by Luke Bigosinki on SWS’s next possession. Wolf again featured fine running by Jack DeSarno said. and Koury Kania and the game was scored both the touchdown and the Manville, Brendan Ong, Ryan Duthie, “After coming out flat after the scoreless at the half. conversion, giving Westfield a 20-7 Dimitri Laylor and Kyle Robinson, first drive, the most important thing SWS made it 7-0, scoring on a advantage. McGuire and Riley had while Hayden Widder connected on was we needed to get back to the Westfield turnover as the third quar- pass completions on the drive. deep passes to Max Oross and to run game. It was working, but we ter started. On their next possession, Blocking for the Westfield running Brian Roessle on a touchdown catch. started passing the ball and it Westfield put together a 65-yard drive game was led by linemen Tim Miller, Wester connected on four conversion wouldn’t work. At half, we decided on eight running plays. Aidan Gilman, Noah Levy, Matt Grossman, Kania, kicks and Marshall Young pulled off if we are going to win this game, we Ethan Wolf, Charlie Riley, Mike Bigosinski, James Hancock, Brendan a daring punt return. have to play Westfield football,” Fuccillo each ran the ball once and Loder, and Tommy Norris. The D White Raiders received a SHUTTING DOWN PIONEERS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL “D” White Matt McIntyre carried four times and The Blue Devils A Team will travel super effort from Anthony Robinson, football team defense shuts down New Providence on their way to a 26-7 win. Probitas Verus Honos scored from three yards out. The PAT to Bloomfield on October 19, with who scored all four touchdowns Pictured, left to right, are: Ricky Watt, Thomas Schmidt, Luke Regan, Ben was blocked and SWS led 7-6. kickoff at 1:45. against New Providence. Luke Regan Cohen, Tyrell Weir, Xavier Blake, Anthony Robinson and Christian Tardi.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR 03906 12 SHEVLIN, RICHARD 224 HARDING RD T S 10,678.38 NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 03907 17 TUFARO, JOSEPH E & CATHERINE M 228 WATCHUNG TR S 207.39 04001 12 PIESCO, ROBIN L 2368 MOUNTAIN AV S 316.36 Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public 04002 10 BOWMAN, ROBERT M & MARCIA S 305 WILLIAM ST S 108.66 auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the 04003 09 MCLAUGHLIN,DONALD T JR, ET ALL 315 VICTOR ST T S 9,222.26 morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 04004 01 SWEENEY, JOANNE 2431 COLES AV S 316.89 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 04102 02 ANDRAWIS, MARYAN 437 WILLIAM ST S 207.39 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 28th DAY OF 04103 05 PATINO, SUZANNE 425 VICTOR ST S 110.03 OCTOBER 2014. 04302 15 EGUES-DELGADO, MARIA 537 WARREN ST S 156.36 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04401 14 WEST, MARY 4 JOHNSON ST T 1,624.11 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 04702 06 KHALSA JI LLC 2581 ROUTE 22 T S 21,055.62 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 04802 05 LARER, JAMES/SIGNORE, STACIE 181 VICTOR ST S 295.47 of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties 04901.01 03 CO112 ABRAMS, SETH & NANCY 112 DONATO CR S 175.44 for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. 04901.03 03 CO302 CLARK, RENEE 302 DONATO CR S 327.29 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payment must be in the 04901.03 03 CO310 GARLAND, SAKINAH 310 DONATO CR S 289.28 form of cash, certified check or money order. 04901.04 03 CO410 DLUGOSZ, ANNA MARIE(DA SILVA) 410 DONATO CR S 302.07 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution 04901.07 03 CO707 KOTHARI, PARIKSHIT 707 DONATO CR S 302.02 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the municipality is 04901.08 03 CO810 SOLOMON, KIA - JOHNSON, SHAWN 810 DONATO CR S 207.39 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner 05001 26 BRENNAN, STEPHEN L & CHRISTIN 2645 SKY TOP DR S 287.69 of the site. 05601 18 RIGANO, FRANK & NANCY 56 CANTERBURY DR S 313.65 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 05602 05 RIVERA, ALEXANDER & SHERRY 49 CANTERBURY DR S 204.28 BLK LT OWNER ADDRESS TYPE AMOUNT 05701 18 SCANLON, ANN MARIE & DELLA BAD 4 ARCHER LN S 322.26 05801 16 DENT, STEVEN W & GINA E 325 ROLLING KNOLL RD T 10,027.65 00201 06 DEL NEGRO, ALBERTO A & ROSANA 1548 FRONT ST S 310.41 05802 08 BIRD, RONALD & FRANCINE 363 ROBERTS LN S 292.95 00201 10 COLE, ALISHA 1 MALANGA CT S 289.98 05901 22 PELOSI, PETER & SAMANTHA N 3 GARY CT S 159.51 00201.01 18 CBS01 THOMAS,JAMEL & ;LOUIS P MELISS 1540 FRONT ST S 287.66 06001 03 HOUSTON-LEWIS, VICKIE 20 JOHNSON ST S 290.51 00301 18 IAIONE, THOMAS & RALPH 1540 E SECOND ST S 155.39 06001 12 RODRIGUEZ,FRANCIS A 516 ROLLING PEAKS WY S 297.67 00301 23 BERBERICH,KENNETH 526 CICILIA PL S 292.14 06001 29.01 SHACK,FREDERICK & GLORIA H 551 ROLLING PEAKS WY S 155.15 00302 09 LE,ANDY T & LINH 524 FARLEY AV S 294.19 06001 30 VELEZ, GALO & CLAUDIA P 2583 MADISON AV S 319.28 00401 07 WILLIAMS ,PHILIPPA E. 522 BEVERLY AV S 153.14 06106 15 X GOODFRIEND,DONALD & MARCIA 226 THROWBRIDGE DR S 15.62 00404 12 RIOS-FRUTOS, FATIMA 548 WILLOW AV S 294.62 06303 05.02 WIGGINS, ANDRE & SHEILA 812 CLEVELAND AV S 297.43 00404 13 SYED,SHANAWAZ&DAVID,MELINDA M 550 WILLOW AV S 174.68 06306 08 GIST, JAMES & TIA 832 EVERTS AV S 154.55 00404 26 MCDOWELL, SHIELA 541 HUNTER AV T 1,717.06 06601 02 JENERSON, ELIZABETH & JOHNSON, 4 HAPPEL CT S 294.36 00404 29 ROSARIO, MARIA 527 HUNTER AV S 160.01 06801 14 MARGIOTTA, MICHAEL S 2309 CONCORD RD T 3,398.79 00501 20 GRAY, THOMAS & MADELINE 449 FARLEY AV S 152.30 07302 20 WILLIAMS,ADINA & SHON 863 TERNAY AV S 163.00 00502 08 AUSTIN, LEBA GAIL 426 HUNTER AV S 298.77 07303 17 MUCCI, JOAN 2692 PLAINFIELD AV S 303.03 00503 13 CEBO,SEBASTIAN S 442 WILLOW AV S 295.47 07401 10 BASIS, PETER/HANTZIOS, JENNY 2292 STOCKER LN S 157.34 00601 23 VEGA,ANGELA 352 HOE AV S 154.08 07401 44 SHAH; JAIRAJ, VARSHA, PALAK 869 O’DONNELL AV S 207.39 00602 01 PETERSON, IVER ALLEN JR 1598 ST ANN ST S 207.39 07601 17 GRILL, ROBERT, SR 905 WESTFIELD RD S 204.28 00602 03 MARTINEZ,V/MARTINEZ-BROWN,C 323 HOE AV S 315.27 07701 14 LIBERMAN,BARBARA 2281 HILL RD S 155.78 00602 06 WILLIAMS,JOANNE CRUTE 335 HOE AV S 152.46 07703 02 LESIAK,LISA A 2416 HILL RD S 159.59 00602 16 JONES,STEVE & CAROL 1601 FRONT ST S 154.63 07703 04 SCHETELICH, TIMOTHY & LAURA 2426 HILL RD S 320.76 00602 19 HAMMOND, SHARON 370 JACKSON AV S 207.39 07704 05 BUCKRIDEE, WINSTON & PATRICIA 2286 HILL RD S 205.02 00603 21 SIMMONS, MYLA 352 HUNTER AV S 20.86 07801 04 CULP, DONALD A - BATZ, DOLORES 2450 HILL RD S 292.17 00702 01 LYONS, WILLIAM & SILANCE, MARG 1703 MOUNTAIN AV S 302.07 08104 23 ADEYEMO, MARGARET O 2361 NORTH AV S 163.38 00704 02 TAYLOR-COX,DORIANNE/BARI,JOLEK 211 WILLOW AV S O 336.54 08201 06 RIOS,IRIS 2284 NORTH AV S 302.07 00704 06 CORNELL,JAMES,ET ALLS 227 WILLOW AV S 150.83 08404 06 GORBUNOFF, DAVID & ILYSE 2224 ALGONQUIN DR S 166.03 00705 19 COLON,JOSEPH/MENA,JENNY 232 HAVEN AV S 162.77 08405 01 KARACHUM, STELLA 1103 HETFIELD AV T 8,643.54 00801 04 IRVIN, JOE HENRY & BETTY JEAN 220 PINEHURST AV S 157.18 08502 31 CUCCUROLLO, MICHAEL J & THERES 2083 ALGONQUIN DR S 299.54 00801 08 IRVIN, JOE H 238 PINEHURST AV S 147.87 08601 05 WOLFF, DONNA 1134 MAPLE HILL RD S 298.77 00901 12 JONES, SHIRLEY A. 344 WILLOW AV T 1,019.97 08701 07 BUSSERETH,JEAN/MARTIN,TERI 1124 WASHINGTON AV S 291.08 00901 16 SINGLETARY, TYRONE & STACEY 358 WILLOW AV S 297.67 08801 05 CHOQUE, VICTOR WALTEN 1169 MARTINE AV S 300.97 00901 32 SYLVESTER, MICHAEL J & SHARMAI 325 HUNTER AV S 157.34 09005 15 ESPINOZA, MANUEL E 2251 NEWARK AV S 154.08 00902 10 BRITO, RAFAEL & DISIENA, NOELL 330 MYRTLE AV S 300.97 09201 10 CURRIE, CRAIG T 2096 NEWARK AV S 299.54 00902 13 LEWIS,MARION L & WILLIAM A 344 MYRTLE AV S 153.12 09204 11 KARACHUM, STELLA & LOIS C 2106 CHEYENNE WY T 11,658.23 00902 18 FRYER,FRANK 366 MYRTLE AV S 153.00 10001 42 RINALDI,CHRISTOPHER J & COURTN 1418 SYLVAN LN S 20.60 00902 36 GREEN, MARJORIE M 309 WILLOW AV S 151.72 10101 11 MALDONADO, JOSE 2090 W BROAD ST S 207.39 00903 09 NIX, REGINA 329 MYRTLE AV S 329.55 10102 01 CORTES, MAURICIO & OLGA PATRIC 1422 GRAYMILL DR S 158.43 00903 20 IRVIN, JOSEPH & BETTY 324 SYCAMORE AV S 161.24 10201 15 THEODORE,KATIA/THEODORE,HELLO 1351 GRAYMILL DR S 294.91 00903 23 GENTY, RALPH & SHIRLEY 340 SYCAMORE AV S 300.97 11301 02.03 BURKE, MICHAEL & SARAH 5 PITCHING WY S 302.07 00903 34 PATILLO, AUSTIN N - MARY E 319 SYCAMORE AV O 913.27 11402 32 SPRING, DANIEL F & JACQUELINE 1133 TANGLEWOOD LN S 207.39 00903 35 WILLAIMS,TONYA Y 315 SYCAMORE AV S 189.92 11501 03 CAMPANILE,JENNIFER L 1564 KING ST S 160.93 00903.03 26 CKJ12 GIAIMO, KIMBERLY 12 KING JAMES CT S 207.39 11501 07.02 ESTIVILL, WILMA 8 JUDY LN S 154.08 01001 06 BLAND,EDWARD JR & PAMELA M 324 HAVEN AV S 153.54 11501 12 KOCOT, WILLIAM & ELIZABETH 1642 KING ST S 316.82 01001 59 THOMPSON,PATRICK 1815 FRONT ST T S 8,180.33 11603 04 FAUST, DEREK H 1161 TERRILL RD S 21.04 01001.02 63 CVP14 SHORE, RICHARD B & OFELIA B 14 VILLAGE PARK CT S 293.60 11905 19 WIGGINS, GRACE 1400 MARTINE AV T S 27,812.71 01101 03 CARFARO PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC 1735 E SECOND ST T 10,749.72 12001 22 LEON, LAWRENCE & MARITZA 18 ESSEX RD S 207.39 01101 22 JONES, DORIS J 422 MYRTLE AV S 289.85 12302 06 GIBBS,JACQUELINE 16 MANITOU WY S 157.89 01102 15 DOE,ISAAC K SR/DOE,ANDREW K 1768 FRONT ST S 324.06 12401 10 JUNGUENET,JOHN 12 BLACK BIRCH RD S 155.71 01103 11 SIMMONS, DEREK & BRENDA 427 SYCAMORE AV S 386.72 12501 03 THOMSPSON,CINDY 1818 CHAPEL RD S 153.54 01103 16 SHOMADE, KOLA - 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GLOVER,D 206 KATHERINE ST S 152.50 15702 08 ZANSBERG, KENNETH & BETH A 941 FOX HILL LN S 158.97 03901 01 LUGO, JENNIFER-LAZO, SANDRA 191 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S 298.19 16001 13 SUMNER, ALFRED WELLES 1660 RAHWAY RD T S 4,024.53 03902 02 KOHLER, MICHAEL 189 WATCHUNG TR S 15.58 16001 39 BARQUERO-DE SIMONE, L&ALVAREZ, 1700 RAHWAY RD S 239.12 03904 03.01 PANTA, JOSE E 186 WILLIAM ST S 310.24 03905 22 VUONO, LISA & VELLA, SAL 210 ELM CT S 173.09 ( CHARGE LEGEND: T=Taxes F=Fox-Lance, I=S.I.D., W=Water S=Sewer, O=Other Munic. ) 03906 07 AUSBON, RICKY & DEBRA 202 HARDING RD S 289.85 Lori Majeski, 03906 08 CZURLANIS, KENNETH & DEBORAH M 206 HARDING RD S 155.03 Collector of Taxes 4 T - 10/02, 10/09, 10/16 & 10/23/14, The Times Fee: $1970.64 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 19

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Courtesy of Laura Ortiz for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING THE TOUCHDOWN...Westfield Freshman football team quarter- back Eric Knauss, No. 11, stiff arms a defender on his way into the end zone vs. Ridge on October 10. Westfield suffered its first loss of the season, 36-13.

APPLYING THE TACKLE...Ryan Johnson applies the tackle and Alex Oslislo PREVENTING A TD...Shane Carlin, No. 4, and Russell Kobrin, No. 27, make a comes in for the assist during the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL A team Raiders’ goal line tackle preventing a touchdown. The Westfield PAL Football C-Team the 20-8 victory over New Providence last Sunday in Scotch Plains. continued its unbeaten streak by defeating Sayre Woods South, 19-0, on October FCC Cabaret Fundraiser 12, improving their season record to 5-0. Japanese Flower Arranging On Tap This Saturday WESTFIELD – The popular caba- Mr. Regan, FCC assistant director Imagine Conference to Focus ret fundraiser “October Surprise” will of music, is a professional pianist/ Set at Scotch Plains Library return to the First Congregational singer who performs at piano bars On ‘Life and Death Matters’ Church (FCC) this Saturday, Octo- and private events throughout the New SCOTCH PLAINS — The staff Sogestu Ikebana in 1972 and has ber 18, at 7 p.m., in the church’s York area. He currently can be seen at AREA — Imagine invites mem- at Imagine. “Children often grow up of the Scotch Plains Public Li- taught Ikebana at the New Jersey Patton Auditorium, located at 125 “Don’t Tell Mama” in Manhattan and bers of the community to attend an embarrassed that dad can’t be the foot- brary invites the community to Center for Visual Arts. She is a Elmer Street in Westfield. on weekends at 16 Prospect Wine all-day Life and Death Matters Edu- ball coach, or that friends can’t come learn the art of Sogestu Ikebana, former president of the Northern The evening will feature a lively Bar in Westfield. He is the recipient cational Conference on Friday, No- to play because they don’t want any- an avant-garde school of Japanese New Jersey Ikebana International. revue of show tunes and comedy of a 2007 MAC (Manhattan Associa- vember 14, at Kean University in one to know that mom looks different. flower arranging, on Thursday, The Sogestu School has been under the direction of award-win- tion of Cabarets) Award for Best Re- Union. The conference will take place Imagine wants to reduce the stigma October 30, beginning at 7 p.m. characterized as the “most avant- ning cabaret pianist Joe Regan. Des- vue for “Johnny Mercer Sings.” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with registra- associated with illness and death so Presenter Pat Kettenring will dis- garde” of the Japanese Ikebana serts and coffee will be served. This First hosted by the FCC in 2003, tion beginning at 8:30 a.m. The $99 that all children can talk freely to their cuss this ancient art and will create schools. Founded in 1927 by Sofu event will be free and open to the “October Surprise” has become an registration fee includes lunch. peers about what is going on with several arrangements, building Teshigahara, Sogestu aims to make public. annual event. Raffle tickets will be This event will feature workshops them — and then get the support they upon the basics she will introduce Ikebana a vehicle for personal ex- Actress, singer and songwriter sold for a chance to win several that explore topics including how to tell need. We all know that everyone has a at the program’s start, explaining pression and to make Ikebana ac- Elaine Brier, known for her comedic themed gift baskets. All proceeds will a child that a family member is going to story — so why is it that illness is the her actions as she works. After the cessible in modern times. songs, will once again share the stage benefit the church’s various minis- die; working with the arts to facilitate story that no one can talk about? We program, she will distribute mate- This program is free and open to with Mr. Regan. Joining them will be tries. Seating is limited and reserva- expression, healing and mourning; end- want to change that.” rials to attendees. all. Registration is recommended and professional actors Michael Dundon tions are suggested. of-life care planning and pain manage- Mary Robinson, Imagine execu- Ms. Kettenring specializes in the may be done through the library’s and Peter Cummings, along with Interested persons are asked to con- ment, as well as Dr. Norma Bowe’s tive director, concurred. “Talking Sogestu School of Ikebana. She website, scotlib.org; by calling (908) Alison Nead, choir director of the tact the church office at (908) 233- “Death Class: A True Story About Life.” about death and dying can reduce has presented programs at the Met- 322-5007, extension no. 204, or by First Presbyterian Church of 2494 or by e-mail at In addition, there will be a presentation fear and stress, open communica- ropolitan Museum of Art and the e-mail at [email protected]. Cranford; Susie Spiedel, Rich [email protected]. For additional of a family living with illness and prac- tion, and prepare families for end-of- New York Horticultural Society, The Scotch Plains Public Library Stanton, Tim Wood, Deb Volz and information, visit the church website tical advice from the parents and chil- life decision-making. It can actually and her designs have been dis- is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, Tim McMurray. at fccofwestfield.org. dren in the family. improve the quality of life,” she said. played throughout the world. one block from Park Avenue, in Imagine is a free, year-round grief Student discounts are available as Ms. Kettenring began studying the center of the township. support center located in Westfield well as discounts for members of the and serving all of Union County and Imagine volunteer community and beyond. Further information is avail- the Kean University faculty and staff. Westfield Library Presents able at imaginenj.org. This confer- Continuing education credits will ence will highlight Imagine’s mis- be available for no additional charge sion to normalize grief and death and through the Kean University Coun- Artwork of Linnea Rhodes dying, and to support people who are selor Education Department. For WESTFIELD — The chased. Her note cards and/or prints grieving due to any type of loss. more information, contact watercolored pen and inks of also are on sale at The Town Book “So many children live with the [email protected] or (908) 264- Westfield artist Linnea Rhodes will Store in Westfield, The Teapot Gift responsibility of a parent’s illness,” 3100. To register, go to be on exhibit at the Westfield Me- and Gourmet Shop and Paperfolio, said Mandi Zucker, program director imaginenj.org/register. morial Library through Sunday, Inc. in Summit, Cougar Headquar- November 30. The library is lo- ters in Cranford, Varsity Central in cated at 550 East Broad Street. Mountainside, Behold New Leba- NAMI Speaker to Discuss Ms. Rhodes majored in art at non Visitors’ Center in New Leba- Douglass College with a concen- non, N.Y. and the Casino Café in tration in printmaking. She has been Davis Park, Fire Island, N.Y. ‘The Art of Acceptance’ sketching in ink for most of her life. The exhibit can be seen anytime WESTFIELD — Joyce Benz, a Li- Benz has worked with families in Ms. Rhodes took up painting in oil the library is open: Monday through censed Clinical Social Worker and the Union County as the program direc- in 2000, and began working in Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri- director of Intensive Family Support tor at the Mental Health Association watercolored pen and inks in 2006. days, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Satur- Services in Union County, will dis- in New Jersey for the past 17 years. “The immediacy of watercolored days, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun- cuss “The Art of Acceptance” at the NAMI Union County’s meeting pen and inks has helped me com- days, 1 to 5 p.m. CABARET NIGHT...Professional pianist/singer Joe Regan, pictured, and Elaine NAMI (National Alliance on Mental environment is supportive and infor- bine my love for intricate detail Brier will headline “October Surprise,” a lively fundraiser at the First Congre- gational Church of Westfield, on Saturday, October 18, beginning at 7 p.m. The Illness) Union County chapter’s pub- mational and audience participation is with a freer, more gestural feeling,” SHERIFF’S SALE lic presentation on Tuesday, October she said. “On first look my paint- public is invited to attend the revue, which also will feature a silent auction and welcome. Snacks and free literature SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14004361 raffle of themed gift baskets. For information, visit the church’s website at 28, at 7:30 p.m. It will take place at will be provided. There is no charge. ings appear very precise, but upon SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION fccofwestfield.org. American Legion Post No. 3, located For more information, or in the closer inspection every line is a UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-019543-12 at 1003 North Avenue, Westfield. event of inclement weather, call (908) little askew and the colors are in- Plaintiff: DEUTSCH BANK NATIONAL TRUST Ms. Benz has worked extensively 233-1628 or e-mail: tensified to evoke the feel of a loca- COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN Nitschke House to Be Among STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2006- with families encountering the chal- [email protected]. tion. If someone says to me, ‘your NC4 VS. lenges of mental health disabilities. painting reminds me of how I felt Defendant: JAIME M. GUALLPA; EUSTOLIA She will provide insight into the value SHERIFF’S SALE when I was there,’ then I have been GUALLPA; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Four Centuries Tour Sites Sale Date: 10/22/2014 of the present and how to manage SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14004626 successful.” Writ of Execution: 08/19/2014 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution KENILWORTH – The Kenilworth community, within the context of this expectations for loved ones. CHANCERY DIVISION Ms. Rhodes chooses her subject to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Ms. Benz received her Bachelor of UNION COUNTY matter from local scenes in New vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Historical Society has announced that year’s 350th anniversary of New Jer- DOCKET NO. F-007895-13 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the historic Oswald J. Nitschke House, sey. It will be presented for the gen- Arts degree from Davidson College Plaintiff: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Jersey, travels abroad and views of TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ASSOCIATION WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of located at 49 South 21st Street in eral public between the hours of 10 in North Carolina and her Master of VS. Fire Island, the Berkshires and New said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Social Work degree from Smith Col- Defendant: ALEX RODRIGUEZ; STATE OF England. She enjoys depicting land- of their bid available in cash or certified check at Kenilworth, will be featured during a.m. and 5 p.m. on October 18 and NEW JERSEY; HARRISON MUNICIPAL; PAUL the conclusion of the sales. Union County’s annual “Four Centu- from noon to 5 p.m. on October 19. lege in Northampton, Mass. She has SKARANTONMIUS; LUIS FELICIANO; JAN scapes, cityscapes and architectural The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred HOPPER; THRIFT INVESTMENT CORPORA- Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred Six and 27/ ries in a Weekend” tour of historic Admission will be free. more than 30 years of experience in TION; FIA CARD SERVICES NA F/K/A BANK details plus botanicals. Ms. Rhodes 100*** $546,106.27. the mental health field and has worked OF AMERICA NA; VINELAND ANESTHESIA started showing and selling her work Property to be sold is located in the Township sites this Saturday and Sunday, Octo- During the event, visitors to the CONSULTANT; SUMMIT BANK O/B/O of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New ber 18 and 19. Nitschke House will be able to view as a psychiatric screener, with home- DENVILLE NISSAN; COUNTY OF CAMDEN; in 2005 when she joined the Con- Jersey. FRANKLIN LAKES MUNICIPALITY OF; Premises commonly known as: 1926 Church Visitors to the circa 1880 landmark the building’s five historic rooms, less outreach, and as a clinician in COUNTY OF ESSEX; CUMBERLAND ORTHO- temporary Art Group, a not-for-profit Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-1720. inpatient and outpatient settings. Ms. PEDIC PA; SOUTH JERSEY HOSPITAL GROUP organization of active artists from BEING KNOWN as Lot 18, Block 1402 on the will have an opportunity to meet civil which are authentically furnished in ANESTHESIA; COLONIAL PENN INS. CO. O/B/ official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Plains. engineer James Wallace Higgins the 1905-1934 period, the time of O HOWARD BRENDA; ROBERT WOOD Central New Jersey. She served as Dimensions: 100.00 x 50.00 x 100.00 x 50.00. SHERIFF’S SALE JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL; Nearest Cross Street: Forest Road (1873-1956), portrayed by a histori- Kenilworth’s first wave of suburban CADLEROCK JOINT VENTURE ASSIGNEE; its president from 2009 to 2014. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Fifty-Nine Thou- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-14004483 CRESCENT GARDENS; PALISADES COLLEC- Ms. Rhodes has participated in sand Four Hundred and 89/100*** $559,400.89 cal interpreter/re-enactor, who cre- development, when former Mayor SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TION LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; PART- together with lawful interest and costs. ated the first Master Plan for New Oswald J. Nitschke made his greatest CHANCERY DIVISION NERS HEALTHCARE LLC; CAPITAL ONE BANK more than 50 group shows, and her Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or UNION COUNTY USA NA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; EQ- other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Orange, later renamed Kenilworth. contributions to its growth, as well as DOCKET NO. F-33122-13 UABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC; NEIL work has been featured in solo shows liens, insurance premiums or other advances Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON HEOGH, TENANT; in New York, Massachusetts and at made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Higgins’ original circa 1894 map its exhibition center, the venue for an TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Sale Date: 11/12/2014 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own depicting his “grand plan” for New ever-changing array of year-round AS GRANTOR TRUSTEE OF THE PROTIUM Writ of Execution: 07/15/2014 five venues in New Jersey. She is independent investigation to ascertain whether MASTER GRANTOR TRUST By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or not any outstanding interest remain of record Orange/Kenilworth, together with historical and cultural exhibits. VS. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public represented by The Artist Framer in and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Defendant: THOMAS CUSMANO, MRS. THO- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Cranford where her original art, closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. related illustrations from a 19th-cen- For further information about the MAS CUSMANO, HIS WIFE, KAREN A. CRILLY, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- If the sale is set aside for any reason, the tury promotional brochure that was event and the Nitschke House, call BENJAMIN A. STANZIALE JR., CHAPTER 7 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on prints and note cards can be pur- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a TRUSTEE, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall produced to attract residents and busi- (908) 709-0434. Sale Date: 11/05/2014 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Writ of Execution: 07/25/2014 of their bid available in cash or certified check at the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. nesses to the area, will be exhibited By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution the conclusion of the sales. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- during the weekend event at the Reading is Good For You to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Fifty-Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty-Three expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Oswald J. Nitschke House museum TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- and 26/100*** $354,163.26. money will be deposited into the Superior Court TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, and cultural arts center which, with WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, County of Union or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to the recent installation of an elevator, said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and State of New Jersey. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature of their bid available in cash or certified check at It is commonly known as 1184 WASHINGTON and extent of that person’s claim and asking for is now completely accessible. the conclusion of the sales. AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY an order directing payment of the surplus money. The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred 07076. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Also on display will be artifacts that Thirty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Four It is known and designated as Block 8801, Lot will have information regarding the surplus, if were uncovered during a 1979 ar- and 58/100*** $532,464.58. 15. any. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED IN: The dimensions are approximately 87 feet There is a full legal description on file in the chaeological dig at the site of Higgins’ Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, in wide by 100 feet long Union County Sheriff’s Office. the State of New Jersey. Nearest cross street: Cliffwood Street The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this local pre-Revolutionary home, which PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2253 Prior lien(s): Subject to open sewer in the sale for any length of time without further adver- was demolished in the 1930s. Sunrise Court, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. amount of $87.50 as of 8/27/14. Good thru 10/01/ tisement. TAX LOT # 55 fka 34.A Block # 3201 fka 108. 14. Joseph Cryan The overall program will celebrate APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 71 x 100 *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens ARCANUM WINTER...This piece by Acting Sheriff NEAREST CROSS STREET: Pine Street. or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Attorney: the early development of New Or- goleader.com/subscribe Taxes: Current through 3rd Quarter of 2014* liens, insurance premiums or other advances local artist Linnea Rhodes depicts PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC ange/Kenilworth, a unique planned Other: 2014 First half Sewer outstanding in the made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Arcanum Hall in downtown Westfield 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD amount of $133.27. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own SUITE 100 2014 Second half Sewer due October 1st, independent investigation to ascertain whether during winter. Ms. Rhodes’ artwork MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 2014 in the amount of $130.07. or not any outstanding interest remain of record will be on display at the Westfield (856) 813-5500 *Plus interest on these figures through date of and/or have priority over the lien being fore- 4 T - 09/25, 10/02, 10/09 payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Memorial Library through November. & 10/16/14 Fee: $195.84 DAVID BEFELER, M.D. and sewer amounts. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty-Four Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Forty-Eight Thou- Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Two and 25/ sand Nine Hundred Twenty and 93/100*** 100*** $364,332.25 together with lawful interest $548,920.93 together with lawful interest and and costs. BRITTON-SELG-STANFORD After 45 years of surgical practice on Westfield Avenue, costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Westfield, New Jersey I plan to transfer my practice to tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court INSURANCE money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Advanced Surgical Associates or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 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 an order directing payment of the surplus money. FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Muhammad Feteiha, M.D., James Frost, M.D., an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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 any. James Lopes, M.D., Joao Lopes, M.D. any. There is a full legal description on file in the A  H    B  L  H There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and Ronald Pallant, M.D. Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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- tisement. They will continue my practice in Westfield and Springfield tisement. Joseph Cryan C  Today Joseph Cryan Acting Sheriff and retain all medical records as of November 1, 2014. Acting Sheriff Attorney: 1-908-241-1180 Attorney: STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, LLC STERN & EISENBERG, PC 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY 1040 NORTH KINGS HIGHWAY STE 407 SUITE 302 JOGP!TUBOGPSEBHFODZDPN Patients may schedule appointments by calling CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08034 ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 XXX4UBOGPSE"HFODZDPN (609) 397-9200 (973) 797-1100 or 4 T - 10/09, 10/16, 10/23 4 T - 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 908-232-6000 973-232-2300 & 10/30/14 Fee: $183.60 & 11/06/14 Fee: $238.68 Page 20 Thursday, October 16, 2014 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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[email protected] bloodnj.org, or e-mail plaints and then determine if they rise dents can be brought to positons of quired Child’s Rocking Horse - Large 36” [email protected]. to the level of harassment, intimida- safety as quickly as possible. For interview call Pete Tall, Solid Wood, Padded Seat, tion or bullying (or “HIB” for short). Anxiety. at 800-338-0778 between Great Gift, Fun Decor! $75. Every complaint is ultimately re- Finally I’d like to address the issue 9AM and 5PM EST, M-Th Call (908) 654-6091 Compelling When SP Townspeople viewed by the Superintendent and of anxiety in our children. I have been the Board of Education. I have been surprised about how often I hear par- told that bullying complaints have ents speak of their children and anxi- Show Courage And Honesty been reduced from approximately 70 ety issues. After listening to some of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Readies for In a “why I am running” letter last vocate spending tens of thousand of complaints to 30 complaints in the the experiences, I think the pressure week, Councilman Vastine repeats a dollars on a GPS system to track the two years that such complaints have on kids to get good grades, make the 60th Anniversary Baseball Season number of untruths that have been location of our DPW trucks. Had been tracked by the District. The re- cut in sporting teams, get selected for previously refuted. His persistence they consulted the now disbanded duction has been attributed to our dance and theater teams or various As the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Base- tered all spring. As it turns out, we played teachers and professionals learning other clubs, and to be accepted so- ball League gets ready to kick off its more than 95 percent of our regular in promulgating these untruths indi- technology committee, they might 60th anniversary year, it only seems season games. That would not have been cates a desperate adherence to a strat- have discovered essentially free al- what constitutes HIB under the law cially can be overwhelming. Main- right to us on the board of directors to possible without the support of Mr. egy of attempting to repeat untruths ternatives exist to the expensive GPS and also to the awareness that the law taining that level of activity can be thank the many people behind the scenes Poerio and his staff. often enough for them to be accepted tracking system they proposed. and the District policies bring to the difficult for any child but a setback in that make putting together a program We also thank the Fanwood Director as truth. I believe the voters of Scotch What we fundamentally learn from topic itself. I think this is the way we any of these areas seems to me, at with the success record we have pos- of Parks and Recreation, Bob Budiansky. Plains are smarter than that. Mr. Vastine’s letter is that the Repub- really win with these policies. Edu- times, to cause extreme anxiety and sible. This unwavering support has al- Mr. Budiansky is a long time friend to Mr. Vastine incorrectly asserts that lican campaign penchant for misrep- cating our children at an early age almost a fear of failure. I think as lowed us to continue to enhance our SPFBL. He is always a pleasure to deal the town Democrats were against resentation of the facts is a corner- about the way in which they should adults, we can easily find good things programs year over year, improve the with, and willing to work with us on any many issues that they, in fact, actu- stone of their campaign strategy. One relate to their peers, and defining to say about failure, namely that it field facilities that our youth ballplayers special needs. Field space being at a ally supported. Contrary to Council- need not look far for independent what behavior is acceptable is a way means you’re trying and that some- practice and play on, expand our travel premium, Mr. Budiansky and his staff is man Vastine’s false assertions, the examples of Mr. Vastine’s distortion to establish healthy and productive times your reach should exceed your program, conduct our player develop- always willing to jump in and try to Mayor and Councilwoman Gialanella of the truth. See for example, the interaction among our children, es- grasp. I wonder though if our kids are ment summer clinics and increase year- shuffle schedules to accommodate ur- indeed supported purchasing new AC letter that appeared immediately be- pecially on social media where cyber- able to take this approach and view round baseball playing and training op- gent requests, without slighting other units for the Library, as well as efforts low Mr. Vastine’s letter in last week’s bullying is a growing issue. We know such setbacks as a one-time incident. portunities. organizations that utilize the same field to clean up Brookside Park and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Mr. that having a policy in place will not Instead, it seems that these struggles Our board of directors and key volun- space. And the same holds true with Mr. eliminate incidents of HIB, but the can be something that creates anxiety teers do all of the heavy lifting. There are Budiansky’s willingness to go the extra Frazee House property (which Mr. Vastine indicated that he and his Re- a lot of them, all volunteers, and it has mile to help us overcome a difficult Vastine admits has been neglected publican colleagues support “coop- process of addressing bullying com- and an avoidance to participating in been my pleasure to work side by side spring weather situation. for 15 years but curiously fails to note erative purchasing vendors” as if that plaints and the remedial actions taken activities, even activities that were fun with all of them to do the good work of We would also like to thank the May- that Republican administrations are were a good thing. However, a letter when necessary send the message in the past. Each of our schools em- bringing the great game of baseball to so ors of Scotch Plains and Fanwood, behind this neglect). from a self-professed perennial Re- that such behavior is unacceptable. ploys trained counselors equipped to many of the kids in our community. But Mayor Kevin Glover and Mayor Col- Mayor Glover and Councilwoman publican supporter, P. Bartels, criti- School activities such as the “Week deal with these issues. I’d like to focus there are others. We can’t possibly men- leen Mahr respectively. Both have been Gialanella further supported our Po- cally reports that the out of town “co- of Respect” also reinforce the way on the resources available and poten- tion them all here, but here are some of steadfast supporters of the SPFBL since lice and Fire department’s request for op contractors” preferred by our people should be treated. tially available, as the result of grants the key people that must be recognized: they came into office. And you can check life safety equipment, as well as the town’s elected Republicans were I would suggest that we expand or other funding programs, to the Dis- Without the support of the Township out their pitching-arm strength each DPW’s request for pothole repair awarded contacts when there were, these types of activities at the student trict as a means to address this issue if of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Opening Day, as both deliver our season apparatus. To suggest that the town in fact, lower bids submitted by local level and, whenever possible, pro- I am elected to the Board. There will Fanwood, it would be impossible to do kickoff “First Pitch” at our Opening Democrats held other positions on Scotch Plains contractors. vide our teachers and school officials be a presentation on this topic at the what we do. Ray Poerio, Scotch Plains Day Ceremonies each year. these issues is blatantly dishonest in Shame on Mr Vastine and his Re- with additional training to identify Westfield High School next week and Director of Parks and Recreation, has We also thank the Scotch Plains- my opinion. publican colleagues for not support- HIB incidents. We also need to pro- it’s an issue I’d like to see get greater been an integral partner to the league. Fanwood Board of Education, specifi- What Mayor Glover and Council- ing Scotch Plains businesses espe- vide training so that students may be attention for the benefit of our chil- Mr. Poerio and his staff have supported cally Superintendent Margaret Hayes woman Gialanella would not support cially when they submit the lowest educated about the causes and effects dren. some initiatives that were absolutely cru- for her support of the league. We have was putting the taxpayers further in bids! of bullying and the harm that can be cial to the growth and success of our always had a great relationship with the Christopher Langhart league. Among the many examples is SPF High School baseball program. We debt by unnecessarily purchasing In the same edition, another Re- created by such incidents. I think the the expansion of Memorial Field into a are hopeful that SPFBL can continue to hundreds of thousands of dollars for publican supporter, Frank Russo, educational aspect rather than the Candidate For Westfield BOE 50/70 – 46/60 dual purpose field. This be the feeder program under long time more Township vehicles including a chastised Councilman Jones for align- punitive aspect of anti-bullying pro- project was done on short notice and in SPFBL friend – Head Varsity Coach Joe $30,000 SUV for the head of the ing himself with the “bad behavior” record time, in time for our 2013 season Higgins. Good luck Joe! DPW. The Democrats were also vo- exhibited by Mr. Vastine that “is a Forgotten Lesson; Winston Churchill – and it came out fantastic! It allowed us Unfortunately my space is limited cal against purchasing $150,000 in source of embarrassment to the com- to accommodate our rapidly expanding and there are so many more to thank. computer software and systems with- munity”. I find it very compelling 50/70 field size program, while still en- You know who you are – thank you. out performing a thorough analysis when prominent town Republicans Railed Against Appeasement abling use of the field at the smaller 46/ Thank you to our managers and coaches. of the system’s value to the munici- show the courage and honesty to Strange. Have we not learned the is our aim? I can answer in one word: 60 size when needed. Thank you to all of our parents! Thanks pality. This analysis could have been speak out against the politics and lesson that was bitterly, tragically It is victory, victory at all costs, vic- There are other examples, not to men- to our board members. Thanks again to performed by the township’s very policies of our current Republican learned in the Second World when in tory in spite of all terror, victory, tion Mr. Poerio’s staff’s field prepara- Mr. Poerio, Mr. Budiansky, Mayors capable technology committee, had councilmen. the 1930’s appeasement was the rage in however long and hard the road may tion activities, often changing due to the Glover and Mahr, Dr. Hayes and Coach they not been unceremoniously dis- London and Paris? Winston S. Churchill be; for without victory, there is no frequent rain/weather blitzes we encoun- Higgins. Best wishes to you all, and we John Thompson banded by the Township’s manager. Scotch Plains railed against appeasement of Hitler. survival…no survival for the urge look forward to a mutually beneficial The town’s Republicans also ad- Spoke often about it. Never perhaps as and impulse of the ages, that man- PUBLIC NOTICE relationship as we head into the 2015 eloquently, and he was eloquent, as in kind may move forwards towards its baseball season and our 60th year in the his broadcast to the American people goal…At this time I feel entitled to SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY community! Councilman Marcus Asks For Your CHANCERY DIVISION from London on October 16, 1938. claim the aid of all, and I say, ‘Come UNION COUNTY Neil Kaufman Words that we should carry in our then, let us go forward together with DOCKET NO. F-029607-12 President, SPFBL Vote to Do the Best For Scotch Plains hearts at this time of growing violence our united strength.’” FILE NO. 12305-10 PUBLIC NOTICE I am running for re-election to the top issue for our residents. This issue and aggression abroad! But who today speaks words of NOTICE TO REDEEM Scotch Plains Town Council because is intertwined with quality of life in “The culminating question to this kind? TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS STEVE DICKMAN; PLAINTIFF Scotch Plains has been a great place Scotch Plains and the services that ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT which I have been leading is whether On the ceremonial occasion in the VS. WALTER REYELT; MRS. to live for my family and me; and my we provide to our residents. Property the world as we have known it - the ancient Westminster Hall of Parlia- WALTER REYELT, WIFE OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the goal is to help keep our town a great taxes go hand-in-hand with these is- WALTER REYELT; FUNB/C.T/ Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- great and hopeful world of before the ment on his eightieth birthday on MD SASS II (2) N/K/A WELLS ship of Scotch Plains will hold a public place to live and raise families. sues. This year I was part of the town war, the world of increasing hope and November 30, 1954 with both Houses FARGO BANK, NA; B&G hearing on NOVEMBER 6, 2014, at 7:30 I have been privileged to serve on council majority (myself, Bo Vastine enjoyment for the common man, the in grateful and enthusiastic atten- LAND MANAGEMENT, LLC; pm, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, the town council for the last 4 years. and Llewellyn Jones) which achieved world of honored tradition and ex- dance, a modest Churchill bellowed, ROBERT P. SHACK, M.D., First Floor Council Chambers to hear the I take great pride in representing the the lowest municipal tax increase in P.A.; POWERHOUSE LI- following applications: panding science - should meet this “It was the nation and race dwelling CENSING LLC D/B/A POW- residents of Scotch Plains. This is my Scotch Plains in over a decade. menace by submission or resistance.” all round the globe that had the lion Lynn and Victor Venegra, 2676 Far ERHOUSE GYMS INTERNA- hometown and I want to continue to The property taxes our residents View Drive, Block 5201, Lot 19 who pro- Who would think that the Presi- heart. I had the luck to be called upon TIONAL; STATE OF NEW pose to construct a new home and re- do my best to represent the residents pay also include the public schools dent of the United States, busily em- to give the ROAR. I also hope that I JERSEY; DEFENDANT(S) quires a front yard setback variance as of this town so Scotch Plains can and the county taxes. These entities barked on yet this and yet that fund- sometimes suggested to the lion the TO: WALTER REYELT; MRS. follows: remain one of the best places to live overwhelmingly make-up most of the raising event, can have the presence right places to use his claws.” WALTER REYELT, WIFE OF WALTER Section 23-42a-Permitted Area Modi- in NJ and the country. cost of residents’ tax bills. We recog- REYELT; fications-Front Yard Setback Averag- of mind, the focus of attention, the Where is the roar in The White PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order ing: Required: 31.25 Average setback. I believe that my experience living nize the importance of doing what intensity of concern about the grow- House? In the Congress? Among the made on October 9, 2014, the Superior Proposed: 18 feet. in Scotch Plains and growing up here, we can at the municipal level on the ing threat of ISIS, Russian aggres- diplomats and statesmen? Court Fixed November 24, 2014 between Michael Sutterlin, 2359 Promenade, attending the Scotch Plains public town council to keep our residents’ sion in Ukraine, Chinese aggression Or shall we travel dark hard and the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon Block 8002, Lot 27 who proposes to ex- schools, playing in sports leagues as municipal property taxes down as and four o’clock in the afternoon, prevail- in the South China Sea, terrorism. harsh and tortured miles because we pand his laundry room into the existing ing time, at the office of the Tax Collector of a kid and coaching in the same leagues much as possible. And where it the dysfunctional had not acted now when there was garage contrary to the following zoning UNION, located at 1976 MORRIS AV- as an adult while raising my kids I believe that the potential police ordinance: Congress that is now so intent on the time, a chance to defeat ISIS before ENUE, UNION, NEW JERSEY 07083 as Section 23-2.3 – Regulations Appli- here, and serving as a representative merger between Scotch Plains and Congressional elections and on the even more effort, more lives, was the time and place when and where you cable To All Zones: Required: 1(4) ….No of the people of this town, has pro- Fanwood is another big issue for our may pay to the plaintiff the amount so fund-raising that victory be assured? required? garage designed for vehicles shall be con- found due for principal and interest on its vided me with a unique background town. We should try to accomplish a Churchill called for “the swift gath- Mark these other words of verted to living space unless the garage certificate of tax sale as follows: and experience. I have combined my traditional police merger that truly has a minimum dimension of at least 12 ering of forces to confront” the threat Churchill. These spoken to a joint LOT 37 BLOCK 1608 on the tax dupli- feet by 20 feet (240 square feet) after background and familiarity of living benefits our town rather than the “joint that Nazi Germany posed. He called meeting of the Belgian Parliament in cate of UNION. Total amount required to conversion. Proposed: The proposed al- in Scotch Plains with my knowledge meeting” proposal advocated by redeem tax sale certificate no. 0700020 is for “the resolute and sober Brussels on November 16, 1945 when teration reduces the garage space to 183 $57,385.21, together with interest from and experience as an attorney to serve Fanwood and supported by a minor- acceptance…by all the nations, great he was no longer Prime Minister. square feet. October 1, 2013 and costs of $1,241.40. the residents of this community for ity on the town council and our oppo- and small” of the duty to confront “President Roosevelt one day asked And that unless, at the same time and David Gabbai, 19 Marion Lane, Block the past 4 years on the town council. nents in this election. A joint meeting Hitler’s aggression. “Their faithful and what this war should be called. My place, you or one of you redeem by paying 12403, Lot 1 who proposes to install an in- During my service on the council, proposal to merge the 2 police de- the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, ground pool contrary to the following zon- zealous comradeship would almost answer was, ‘The Unnecessary then you, and each of you shall be de- ing ordinance: I have made every effort to provide partments is detrimental to Scotch between night and day clear the path of War.’…Let us profit at least by this barred and foreclosed of and from all right Section 23-3.4D Para. A, Col. 2-Side an independent voice for our resi- Plains and is a bad idea that is not in progress and banish from all our lives terrible lesson” which was appease- and equity of redemption of, in and to the Yard Setback: Minimum Required: 30 dents in the decisions I have made. I Scotch Plains residents’ best interest. the fear which already darkens the sun- ment of and acquiescence to Hitler. lands and premises above set out and feet. Proposed: 15 +/- feet. believe Scotch Plains residents want If I am re-elected, I will continue to described in the complaint and every part light to hundreds of millions of men.” “In vain did I attempt to teach it John and Clara Strong, 4 Heritage thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with and need their representatives to make provide the independent thinking and He heeded the call and became the before the war.” Lane, Scotch Plains, Block 14901, Lot 3 an absolute and indefeasible estate of decisions that are based on good judg- decision-making that I have displayed who propose to construct a replacement Prime Minister of a threatened United Let not the day come in some far inheritance in fee simple in said lands and barn contrary to the following zoning ordi- ment, fair-mindedness and allegiance over the past 4 years serving on the Kingdom of Great Britain and North- distant future when it shall be said premises. nance: to what is in the residents’ best inter- town council. I am committed to serv- Anything to the contrary notwithstand- ern Ireland. At age 65, a time when that but for concerted action now, Section 23-3.4D, Para. A, Col 2 – Side ing, redemption shall be permitted up until est. ing the residents of Scotch Plains the most people retire, in his first speech forceful leadership now the world Yard Setback: Minimum Allowed: 30 feet. the entry of final judgment including the Too often, our elected representa- best I can. Proposed: 16.55 +/- by scale. in the British House of Commons as had to endure yet another “unneces- whole of the last date upon which judg- tives have engaged in partisanship I ask for your support for my re- Prime Minister, he spoke on May 13, sary war”! But this war may be the ment is entered. All interested persons may be present and have been beholden to political election to the Scotch Plains Town Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. and be heard. The files pertaining to these 1940 the words made famous around last war ever fought for the forces of Attorney for Plaintiff applications are in the Office of the Zoning parties and other interests. This has Council on November 4, and also for the world. “I have nothing to offer but destruction become far greater, ever PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. Board of Adjustment and available for pub- impacted the functionality of the town my running mates Bo Vastine and blood, toil, tears and sweat.” more lethal as the days go by. 290 Route 46 West lic inspection during regular office hours. council and adversely affects the pub- Llewellyn Jones. Thank you. And he spoke other words that still Denville, New Jersey 07834 Barbara Horev lic. Stephen Schoeman (973) 586-2300 Secretary to the Zoning Board Michael “Mickey” Marcus stir the hearts of peoples who love Westfield 1 T - 10/16/14, The Leader Fee: $53.04 1 T - 10/16/14, The Times Fee: $47.94 I believe that property taxes is the Deputy Mayor and Councilman freedom and liberty. “You ask, what A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 16, 2014 Page 21 POPCORN “Gone Girl” Gives You a Run for Your Money Four Popcorns

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By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERG ness that’s become an American pas- Film Critic time soon lands in North Carthage, Even the twists have turns in David Mo., the little burg where the pair Fincher’s “Gone Girl,” an extremely moved in order to care for Nick’s well written sleuther about a woman sick mom. In time, the press as well who goes missing. Starring as the court of public opinion grow Rosamund Pike as the lady who antsy. The clues begin to pile up, mysteriously vanishes and Ben albeit curiously, and still no Amy. It Affleck as her flummoxed husband, starts to look bad for Nick. We’re this film will have you guessing right repeatedly reminded that Missouri ZOMBIES ON THE LOOSE...Edison Intermediate School’s (EIS) will present up until the closing credits and be- has the death penalty. “Attack of the Zombies” for the Fall drama funfest. Starring a wide cast and crew yond. It’s the thinking person’s who- Hence, quicker than you can say from EIS including Allie Escaldi, Jack Gerris, Patrick McElynn, Nicole Murray, Abbie Painter, Lily Paone, Cooper Prieto, Maddie Reynder, Sophia Vera, Camryn dunit. Not simply content to have Johnnie Cochran, Nick hires celeb- Williams, and many more. The show will be held on Friday, October 24 and you figure out the puzzle, the highly rity lawyer Tanner Bolt, etched with Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. with a special $5.00 performance on Thursday sophisticated thriller also sprinkles droll conviction by Tyler Perry. Paro- October 23 at 4 p.m. Tickets will be on sale the week of the show and are $7 pre- the scenario with all sorts of emo- dying the thought that we’ve be- sale and $10 at the door. tionally compelling life issues that come a nation of rubberneckers, they demand pondering. Yep, this is a do the talk show circuit, where the good one. carefully coached husband sings the MEAT PIES FOR SALE...Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will Majestic Winds to open on Friday, October 17 at the Cranford Dramatic Club Theater. Frank In a prologue scene that initiates blues and assures his undying love Guerriero, left, and Kate Pfuhler will star as Anthony and Johanna. in the bar Ben Affleck’s Nick Dunne for the cause célèbre. owns with his twin sister Margo (Car- By this time, we are adrift and at a Perform Fall Concert rie Coon), Nick reflects on the court- total loss as to what gives, a feeling ship, joys and complexities of his director Fincher, working from the UNION — Majestic Winds, the rendition of “Over the Rainbow” by Sweeney Todd to Open at marriage to Amy, superbly played nomination-worthy screenplay by professional wind band of the New Harold Arlen. “Oberto” was Verdi’s by Rosamund Pike. Today is their author Gillian Flynn, repeatedly en- Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA), first opera and set the musical tone fifth anniversary. But no ordinary genders with devilish success. Just will present a fall concert at the YM- for his future works. Mr. Strimovskiy Cranford Dramatic Club surprise gift awaits upon his return as deceitful as some of his characters YMHA of Union County at 501 Green played trumpet for 28 years in the CRANFORD – The Tony award oldest community theatre. The sea- home. Instead, things are eerily in may or may not be, he feels no obli- Lane, Union on Thursday, October Soviet Military Band in Kiev, Ukraine winning musical thriller Sweeney son continues with an disarray, as if there had been a gation to play fair, causing us sus- 23 at 7:30 p.m. and is a current member of the Majes- Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet intergenerational production of struggle. A blood smear here and pense-heightening frustration. One The ensemble will be directed by tic Winds. Street by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Aladdin, The Prince Street Players there seconds the opinion. Nick calls grows wary. When he does unveil Howard Toplansky, an NJWA staff Several marches will also be per- Wheeler will open the 96th season at Version in December, David Mamet’s the police. so-called truths meant to sway our instrumental instructor. formed on this program including Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) The- Speed the Plow in March, and the Detective Rhonda Boney, por- opinion, we suspect they may be “Our musical offerings are geared “Gardes du Corps” by R. B. Hall and atre in Cranford on Friday, October musical How to Succeed in Business trayed by Kim Dickens, isn’t one to infected with a virus that can in- to please a variety of musical tastes “Hall of Fame” by Joseph Olivadoti. 17, and run weekends through Satur- Without Really Trying in May. jump to conclusions. Possessing the stantly mutate to cause a contradict- and range from Renaissance to Rag- Rounding out this concert will be day, November 1. For more information or for tickets downhome sort of conjecture and ing viewpoint. time favorites,” stated Mr. Toplansky. “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart” Seeking revenge on the judge who visit www.cdctheatre.org or call (908) anecdotal patter Frances Meanwhile, while we’re scratch- “Oberto” Overture by Giuseppe by George Gershwin, “Gold Rush unjustly banished him, Sweeney’s 276-7611. McDormand’s Marge Gunderson ing our heads and furrowing our Verdi, selections from “The Music Rag” by Stephen Kent Goodman and thirst for blood soon expands to in- Funding for the 96th season at CDC evinced in “Fargo” (1996), she nei- brows, the depicted deceptions, Man” by Meredith Willson and “Con- “A Moment in Time” made famous clude his unfortunate customers, and Theatre has been made possible in ther accuses nor exonerates, at least treacheries and hypocrisies, essen- cert Waltz” by Mark Strimovskiy will by Whitney Houston. the resourceful proprietress of the pie part by the NJ State Council on the not right away. Oh…just to make tially mirroring nothing less than be the main selections on the first half This event is open to the public. shop downstairs soon has the people Arts, Dept. of State, a Partner Agency things a little more interesting, be what we’re regularly treated to on of the concert. “The Third Man Admission is free for members and of London lining up in droves with of the National Endowment for the apprised that Amy is the famous the nightly news, give us philosophi- Theme” by Alex Karas will also be three dollars for non-members. For her mysterious new meat pie recipe! Arts, through a grant administered by “Amazing Amy,” the much loved cal pause. Tellingly dramatized so featured on this program. additional information about NJWA CDC Theatre, located at 78 Winans the Union County Office of Cultural real-life model for the children’s well here, it is hammered home that Hank D’Angelo, the featured saxo- or Majestic Winds, call (908) 789- Avenue in Cranford, is New Jersey’s & Heritage Affairs. book series her parents wrote. we’ve become absurdly inured to phone soloist, will perform a virtuoso 9696 or email [email protected]. In short, it’s high profile stuff, and the bad behavior perpetrated by both the traveling media circus popular- culprits and a scandal-hungry pub- NJSO Dir. to End Tenure izing the heartache, gossip and ugli- lic. As the lines blur between the A Midsummer Night’s Dream players on “reality” shows and our Russell Fischer to everyday lives, the general rules of After 2015-16 Season decency are muddied in direct pro- To be Performed at UCPAC Perform at UCPAC portion. RAHWAY -- The American Reper- in Act I. NEWARK – New Jersey Sym- making guest appearances with or- RAHWAY — The Union County Compounding the moral and in- tory Ballet will present A Midsummer American Repertory Ballet will phony Orchestra Music (NJSO) Di- chestras in Europe and in North Performing Arts Center presents vestigatory miasma, the storyline, Night’s Dream Preview Performance present the world premiere of Mr. rector Jacques Lacombe announced America have demanded more and Russell Fischer in The Journey Home which adroitly moves between the at Union County PAC’s Hamilton Stage Martin’s full two-act A Midsummer that upon the completion of his cur- more of my time, making it increas- on Sunday, October 26, 7 p.m. at present and a steady supply of flash- on Friday, October 17 at 8 p.m. The Night’s Dream on February 26 and 27, rent contract with the Orchestra he ingly difficult to reconcile this with Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton Street, backs that fill us in on the now fa- professional dancers of American Rep- 2015 at State Theatre in New Brunswick. will step down as the NJSO’s music my commitment to the NJSO. So, it is in Rahway. mous duo’s chronology, introduces ertory Ballet will perform Act II of At this world premiere, the music will director in August 2016. Mr. Lacombe with a heavy heart that I tell you that In The Journey Home, Mr. a couple of Amy’s ex-beaus. Neil Artistic Director and choreographer be performed live by the Rutgers Sym- will continue to lead the NJSO through I have decided to step down as music Fischer revisits his fondest memo- Patrick Harris is a real piece of work Douglas Martin’s brand new full-length phony Orchestra under the direction of the completion of the 2015-16 sea- director of the Orchestra following ries growing up, performing every- as rich boy Desi Collings, an old ballet, and Martin will lead a pre- and Maestro Kynan Johns and the women son, which he is currently planning. the end of my current contract in where from his childhood backyard prep school pal. post-performance discussions about the of the Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Mr. Lacombe said, “It has been a August 2016.” to the Broadway boards. Drawing Point of disclosure: I’m terrible at choreographic process. Choir under the direction of Patrick real pleasure to serve as music direc- “In his time as NJSO Music Direc- inspiration from musical theater to figuring out these things and am al- Act II begins as Shakespeare’s quar- Gardner. tor of the NJSO and to have had a tor, Jacques has made an indelible pop/rock, he shares his discoveries ways amazed that someone can con- relling Athenian lovers and buffoonish “This preview performance at relationship with this remarkable Or- mark on our Orchestra. His celebra- in redefining the concept of “home”. jure such deception and intrigue. Do band of actors have stumble into in the Hamilton Stage is a truly unique oppor- chestra since my debut here in 2008. tion of the state’s cultural heritage This exclusive New Jersey engage- they begin at the end? So, when magical Fairy World. The one-hour act tunity - for both the dancers and the In recent years, my international en- through the New Jersey Roots Project ment features musical direction and some cloak and dagger enthusiasts is set to Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer audience,” Mr. Martin said. “The beau- gagements conducting operas and and partnerships with other cultural accompaniment by Joshua Stephen at the gym eagerly inquired if there Night’s Dream score. In Mr. Martin’s tiful, intimate venue allows the dancers organizations have led to some truly Kartes. were hints along the route, I informed full version of the ballet, he incorpo- and the audience to interact differently Bramnick Arts Bill inspiring and creative collaborations Mr. Fischer recently appeared on I wasn’t sure, and anyway, that’s not rates Mendelssohn’s First Symphony than they could in a larger theatre.” on stage, ” said NJSO Board Co- Broadway in Jersey Boys, where he quite how it works. This is a tale of Approved by Comm. Chairs Ruth Lipper and Stephen understudied and appeared as human behavior: everything is a clue. TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Sichak Jr. Frankie Valli. Other credits include More to the point, what’s most Assembly Republican Leader Jon NJSO President & CEO James Roe the second National Tour of Big beguiling about this saga of right and Bramnick that requires school dis- said, “I have had the unique privilege (Billy), Thoroughly Modern Millie at wrong is not who did what and why, tricts to weigh visual and perform- of working with Jacques both as a Plays in the Park, The Music Man at but rather the gradations of good and ing arts courses just as other subjects member of the Orchestra and as an Chautauqua Opera, Children of evil folks rummage through in at- are treated was approved by the As- administrator, and I have seen Jacques Eden at Paper Mill Playhouse, The tempting to mine some absolute truth. sembly Education Committee today. chart a bold artistic course for the Sound of Music at the Palace in It’s the relativity of the gray area as The legislation treats these classes state’s largest performing arts organi- Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Monkey: Einstein might have called it had he with the same level of importance in zation from both sides of the stage. Journey to the West at Spoleto Festi- forsaken physics for a study of eth- determining a student’s Grade Point His programming has expanded the val, Charleston, S.C. ics. All of which is my fancy way of Average (GPA). concert experience through theatri- Mr. Fischer was the recipient of the informing that filmgoers looking for “This legislation creates parity be- cal and other cross-disciplinary ex- 2003 Governor’s Award for excel- a real lollapalooza of a mystery will tween the arts and other classes,” plorations and has brought many new lence in theater arts, as well as the find it in “Gone Girl.” said Asm. Bramnick, R-Union, Mor- and newly discovered works to the 2004 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising ... ris and Somerset. “No longer will Orchestra’s audiences.” Star Scholarship. “Gone Girl,” rated R, is a Twenti- artists be treated as second class Since becoming the NJSO’s Music Tickets are $30 General Admis- eth Century Fox release directed by citizens. Each subject in a school’s Director in 2010, Mr. Lacombe gar- sion and $18 Students. For tickets or David Fincher and stars Rosamund curriculum is important, including nered praise from critics and audi- additional information call (732) Pike, Ben Affleck and Carrie Coon. performing and visual arts. This bill ences for his programming and tal- 499-8226 or visit www.ucpac.org. Running time: 149 minutes brings a uniform standard to educa- ents on the podium. This spring, In- tion that weighs these courses fairly side Jersey included Mr. Lacombe in for students.” “The 100+ Club” of the most influen- Enlow Hall to Present Asm. Bramnick’s bill, A-311, re- tial people in New Jersey. ceived the committee’s unanimous The Orchestra’s search for its next support. music director will begin this season. New Orleans Jazz Legends CDC Theatre

UNION - Considered “The best jazz Allen Toussaint has crossed many PRESENTS Fanwood Poetry Series to band in the land” by the San Fran- paths in his illustrious 40 years plus cisco Examiner, the Preservation career in music. He has produced, Hall Jazz Band will join forces for written for, arranged, had his songs Host Robert Carnevale the first time ever with New Or- covered by, and performed with mu- FANWOOD – The Carriage House to organize four poetry festivals and to leans icon Allen Toussaint for an sic giants like The Judds, Paul Poetry Series invites the public to design and oversee poetry activities evening of legendary music making McCartney, Paul Simon, Elvis attend a free poetry reading by Rob- for high school students and teachers. at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Costello, Patti LaBelle, The Roll- ert Carnevale on Tuesday, October In recent years, Mr. Carnevale has Hall on Saturday, October 25, at ing Stones and countless others. In 21, in the Kuran Arts Center on Watson been collaborating with Drew Uni- 7:30 p.m. 2012, Toussaint was inducted into Music & Lyrics by Book by Road, off North Martine versity Professor Carol Preservation Hall was founded in the Song Writers Hall Of Fame and Stephen Sondheim Hugh Wheeler Avenue, adjacent to Ueland in translating the 1961 to promote traditional authen- The Blues Hall Of Fame. Fanwood Borough Hall Russian poet Aleksandr tic New Orleans jazz. Legendary Tickets to New Orleans Legends (GPS use 75 N. Martine Kushner. Their transla- players like George Lewis and Kid in Enlow Hall are $35 – $45 and can Avenue). The featured tions have been published Thomas Valentine were some of its be purchased by calling Kean Stage reading will begin at 8 p.m. in The Kenyon Review, original stars. That generation is Box Office at 908.737.SHOW Fridays: Saturdays: and it will be followed by Agni, World Literature long gone now, yet the hall is still in (7469), online at !" !" an open mic reading by Today, and The Anthology business and the Preservation Hall EnlowHall.kean.edu or in person at local poets. of Russian-Jewish Litera- Jazz Band continues to tour the Kean University’s Wilkins Theater ! ! Robert Carnevale’s po- ture, and their efforts have world performing old standards, Box Office located at 1000 Morris !%'( $%'( ems have been published been supported by a Liter- along with new material. Avenue in Union, N.J. in The Paris Review, The ary Translation Fellowship New Yorker, The Alaska from the National Endow- Sunday: Quarterly Review, and ment for the Arts. !%'( other magazines and an- Robert Carnevale The Carriage House thologies. He worked in Poetry Series is currently various capacities on the Voices and in its sixteenth year at the Kuran Arts      
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By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and A brief reconciliation on the resonant voice and affects the per- WF Art Association Presents The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times moonlit balcony changes all that fect body stance to suggest protec- How do women and men manipu- rancor as Amanda and Elyot have tion of his wife when he confronts late each other in a relationship? seemingly have amnesia about their Elyot. Juxtapose this projection with The Art of the Comic Book Can a couple hurl hateful invectives former jealousies, fights and bad Elyot who at a confrontational mo- to the other and then turn around to times and elope to an apartment in ment is rational and resigned to the WESTIFELD — The Westfield Art theme was specifically selected to coin- enthusiasts of all ages, will be made by spout love to them in the next mo- Paris. By rekindling their romance fact that fighting is a time waster. Association will kick off its 93rd sea- cide with the announcement that the two local area artists: Bob Budiansky, ment? Ah, the mysteries of passion. like Scarlet O’Hara, they will worry Excellent repartee between the two son with a presentation of comic book organization is now welcoming younger of Fanwood, and Bob Sharen, of Madi- Noel Coward’s three act comedy, about the consequences of picking men keeps the audience guessing as art on Sunday, October 26 from 1 p.m. members. Any students currently in son. Between the two, they have a total Private Lives, which opened on Fri- up the pieces later. to the resolution. to 4 p.m. in the Westfield Town Hall ninth through twelfth grades can join at of 44 years working with Marvel Com- day at the Westfield Community This comedy asks the question, Katie Shuster provides comic re- Community Room located at 425 East a new $15 annual rate. ics on some of the biggest industry Players, is about divorced couple “What part does chance play in our lief as the French-speaking Louise, Broad Street, Westfield. This dynamic This presentation, intended for art titles. Amanda (Debbie Badal) and Elyot lives?” This play rests on a number a disgruntled maid, who coughs on During a 20-year career in the comic (Timothy McGovern) who are the of coincidences that ask us to will- the croissants and clearly disdains book industry, mostly at Marvel Com- embodiment of those conundrums. ingly suspend our disbelief when her British employers. ics, Mr. Budiansky worked as an editor, They were married for three years we enter the doors of the theater. In one of the best scenes, Victor illustrator, and writer. Although he ed- to each other, but have been di- Really now, what are the chances and Sybil exchange barbs about their ited titles like Spider-Man and the Fan- vorced for the last five. Now they that a former couple would be mar- unfaithful spouses. It brings to mind tastic Four, he was the regular penciler are honeymooning with their brand ried to others on the same day five the notion that we can denigrate our on Ghost Rider for more than a year, new spouses but can’t keep think- years after their divorce? What are family member, but don’t let any- and even created and wrote his own ing and talking about their former the chances that they would have one else speak ill of them. series, Sleepwalker. Mr. Budiansky is ones. rooms adjacent to each other in the Smart casting by Director Maren perhaps best known for the work he did The lights come up on a double same hotel? Chance aside, this play Sugarman allows the troupe to func- on The Transformers. set of French doors to adjacent bal- is pure Noel Coward. He’s not tion as an ensemble rather than mere Mr. Budiansky was the editor on the conies of bridal suites of a hotel. everyone’s cup of tea (and crum- individuals. very first Transfomers mini-series in Elyot tells his new wife Sybil (Judy pets) yet the WCP’s have done an Delightful costumes – including 1984. He followed up that successful Wilson) that he’s not bitter about admirable job in presenting the shoes that look like they are from a four-issue intro by scripting most of the the breakup with his former wife playwright’s intention. Sears and Roebucks catalogue from next 50-plus issues of the monthly Trans- Amanda, and confesses The show depends on stellar, bril- the 1930s - are coordinated by Doris formers comic book. Mr. Budiansky is nonchalantly, “We made each other liant acting and crisp British ac- Dias. Sets expertly crafted and de- no longer active in the comic book miserable.” Likewise, when cents. Westfield’s cast delivers. Ms. signed by Bill McMeekan pay at- industry, but still produces art commis- Amanda talks with her new hus- Badal’s Amanda is overly dramatic tention to detail right down to the sions based on his comic book work. band Victor (Richard Uniacke), and self-absorbed - just what the working sconce lights and a hand- Mr. Sharen began in comics as an about Elyot, she tries to skirt the part demands. Mr. Uniacke as Vic- some built in book case in the Paris inking assistant to Dave Hunt, whom he issue but hints she loathes her ex. tor makes great use of his booming, apartment. had known in art school and who was Sometimes this Coward play is already working for Marvel Comics. linked to the Theatre of the Absurd. He later found that being he preferred In a 1984 article, Archie J. Loss being a colorist, and embarked on a 24- argues that nothing can ever happen year career. During that time he worked in the relationship of Elyot and on almost every Marvel title, mostly on Amanda, because it is based on the long runs of GI Joe, Alien Legion, and absurdity of conflicting emotions: the various Spider-Man titles. “They are bound to repeat them- When Marvel changed from color- selves, playing out their scene again ing comics by hand with Dr. Martin’s and again with different words and watercolors to computers, Mr. Sharen different props but always with the learned Photoshop to keep up with the same result.” This echoes the love technology. This eventually led to photo affair of actors Richard Burton and retouching, creating book covers, post- Elizabeth Taylor who married, di- ers, and prize-winning illustrations. No vorced and remarried years later. longer active in the world of comics, he As art imitating life or vice versa, continues to explore the possibilities of they played these roles on Broad- digital art and photography. way. This event is free to all members, and “What does it all mean?” ques- is open to the public. A $5 donation is tions Elyot when philosophizing suggested for non-members. Light re- about life, love and relationships. freshments will be served. What would passion be without bick- For more information, to donate or ering? Do we need separation to MARVEL-OUS ARTISTS...The Westfield Art Association will present Comic Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Book art at it’s Sunday, October 26 event. Above is “Ghost Rider vs. Orb” by Bob become a member, please visit MAINTAINING DIGNITY, AT LEAST FOR A WHILE...In the Westfield appreciate one another? Does his- Budiansky, one of the featured artists. westfieldartassociation.org. Community Players’ latest offering, Private Lives by Noel Coward, civility is tory rewrite itself in the mind’s eye? attempted over coffee and croissants by the two couples. Standing is the French In the case of Amanda and Elyot, maid Louise (Katie Shuster) serving Sybil (Judy Wilson) and Elyot (Timothy obviously the answers are yes. McGovern) while Amanda (Debbie Badal) and Victor (Richard Uniacke) make Private Lives continues October small talk. 18, 19, 24-25 and November 1. EMPLOYMENT OPEN HOUSE

Northfield Bank is seeking talented, customer-oriented individuals to join our growing team. Full and part-time Teller, Head-Teller, Customer Service, and Assistant Branch Management positions are available throughout Middlesex and Union counties. We invite interested individuals to come out and meet us. Please bring your resume.

Saturday, October 25, 2014 9:00am - 12:30pm

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Member FDIC Appetizers (per piece) Vegetables and Sides Broccoli with Garlic & Oil Shrimp Cocktail (Large) $2.50 ½ Tray $33.00 - Full Tray $58.00 Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara $1.00 Broccoli Rabe Fried Ravioli $1.50 ½ Tray $43.00 - Full Tray $72.00 Stuffed Mushrooms $2.00 String Bean Salad with Red Potatoes & Onions Clams Casino/ Oreganata $1.75 or Roasted Mixed Seasonal Vegetables Mini Potato Croquettes $1.00 ½ Tray $30.00 - Full Tray $55.00 Mini Riceballs $1.00 Grilled Asparagus Chicken Fingers $1.00 ½ Tray $40.00 - Full Tray $65.00 Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto DiParma $2.50 Rosemary Garlic Potatoes ½ Tray $25.00 - Full Tray $45.00 Appetizer Trays Buffalo Wings (Homemade) Salads Choice of Sauce: Hot or Mild Buffalo, Thai Garlic, (Salad Bowls feed 10-12 people) Catering Menu Spicy garlic lemon, BBQ or Savoy sauce Garden Salad $25.00 Caesar Salad $25.00 ½ tray $30.00 - Full Tray $59.00 Spinach Salad For All Occasions • Plan Your Party Fresh Spinach topped with mushrooms, hard boiled eggs Chicken Fingers (Homemade) & bacon bits served with our house balsamic dressing. Choice of Sauce: honey mustard or barbecue sauce ½ Tray $30.00 - Full Tray $59.00 $26.00 www.benvenuticatering.com Artichoke Salad Mussels Marinara Marinated artichoke hearts with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers ½ Tray $30.00 - Full Tray $55.00 & cherry tomatoes served with our house balsamic dressing Office Parties • Engagements • Weddings • Showers Zuppa DiClams $32.00 Graduations • Corporate Functions • Funerals ½ Tray $35.00 - Full Tray $60.00 Strawberry Salad Mixed mesclun greens with pecans, strawberries & ricotta salada Cocktail Parties • Anniversaries • Birthdays Antipasto’s served with raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing Holiday Parties • Religious Celebrations Cold Antipasto $32.00 Italian cured meats, imported cheeses, olives & marinated vegetables Grilled Tuscan Vegetable Salad Sm $55.00 - Large $79.00 - X-Large $139.00 Baby arugula topped with grilled zucchini, squash, roasted peppers, Entertaining with Ease eggplant, Portobello mushrooms & fresh mozzarella cheese Mozzarella Caprese Platter served with our house balsamic dressing From small gatherings to large banquets, we offer an abundant Fresh house-made mozzarella cheese layered with $32.95 selection to fulfill all your catering needs. Our trained Professional staff will tomatoes & roasted red peppers strive to make any occasion a grand celebration. Small $40.00 - Large $60.00 - X-Large $79.00 Dessert Bar We provide waiting staff, and all catering rentals if needed. Assorted Cheese Platter Assorted Dessert Canape’s Please Contact us for your personalized quote A variety of our best imported & domestic cheeses, tray of bite size desserts cubed & garnished Small $55.00 - Large $75.00 - X-Large $99.00 $2.00 each piece Special Celebration Caprese Combo Platter Cannoli Chip & Dip Platter We can prepare a buffet selection for any Occasion and fit Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese layered with vine ripe tomatoes, Broken cannoli shells with canoli cream any budget! We understand how important your event is, imported prosciutto diparma, sopressata, dried sausage, Small $30.00 (Feeds 15) - Large $50.00 (Feeds 30) provolone garnished with roasted red peppers, please allow a minimum of 24 hours notice. marinated mushrooms, olives & stuffed peppers David’s Cookie Platter (Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies) Small $60.00 - Large $80.00 - X-Large $99.00 On behalf of the entire Benvenuti team we are dedicated Small $25.00 - Large $40.00 Fruta Di Mare (Seafood Salad) to assure a memorable event. Shrimp, calamari, red & green peppers served with Assorted Italian Biscotti & Cookies lemon vinaigrette dressing $11.99 Per Lb ½ Tray $69.99 - Full Tray $125.00 Ciao! Homemade Sauces & Dressings Corporate Accounts Welcome Bruschetta Platter We accept all credit cards Crostini’s topped with our house-made bruschetta Marinara Pint $3.99 Qt. $7.99 Sm $25.00 - Large $35.00 - X-Large $45.00 Vodka Pint $4.49 Qt. $8.99 Bolognese Pint $4.49 Qt. $8.99 512 North Avenue, Garwood New Jersey Bocconcini & Tomato Salad Fresh marinated bite size mozzarella balls with fresh tomatoes House Caeser Dressing Pint $5.99 Qt. $8.99 908.389.9999 ½ Tray $30.00 - Full Tray $59.00 House Balsamic Dressing Pint $5.99 Qt. $8.99 Foccacia Platters (our biggest seller) Hot Buffet Hot Food Small: $29.99 Feeds 4 to 6 people 20 Person Minimum Includes: House Tossed Salad, Dinner Rolls, Paper Goods & Serving Spoons Full Tray feeds 15 to 18 people - Half Tray feeds 8 to 10 people Large: $59.99 Feeds 8 to 10 people *Up-Charge Applicable Extra Large: $69.99 Feeds 12 to 15 people Choice of 5 - $13.99 p/p (Choose 2 Pastas, 1 Vegetable Side, 2 Entrée’s) Made on our house-made focaccia bread. Choice of 7 - $16.99 p/p *Veal Usually cut into 1/4’s. (Choose 2 Pastas, 2 Vegetable Sides, 3 Entrée’s) Veal Francese, Veal Marsala, Veal and Peppers, Italian (ham, salami, provolone & roasted red peppers), Substitutions or add-ons subject to up-charge. This does not include set-up or delivery. Veal Parmigiana, Veal Pizzaiolo *Additional charges apply for Veal or Seafood. For 100+ guests, price per person goes down. Chicken cutlet with fresh mozzarella & roasted red peppers, $59.00 ½ Tray - $115.00 Full Tray Turkey with arugala & cheddar cheese, Veggie (fresh mozzarella grilled zucchini, eggplant & squash), Game Day Sports Package Pork or fresh mozzarella & tomato 15 Person Minimum 3 Ft Party Subs Sliced Pork Roast/Pork Braciole/Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Assorted Hero or Wrap Heroes Buffalo Wings served with blue cheese & celery sticks. Baked ziti, Potato chips, macaroni $43.00 ½ Tray - $84.00 Full Tray salad, potato salad & coleslaw. Stuffed peppers & olive tray. Paper goods included Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes in marinara sauce/Italian Sausage & Peppers includes Homemade Chips $12.99 per person $7 Per Person $39.00 ½ Tray - $76.00 Full Tray ***Pasta & Vegetarian 3-6 Foot Party Heroes Seafood Penne Vodka All heros come with Pasta Salad Salmon Bruschetta/Shrimp Pancetta/Tilapia Francese/ We will go to great lengths (3, 4, 5 or 6 feet!) $34.00 ½ Tray - $69.00 Full Tray Stuffed Calamari/Shrimp Parmigiana/Mussels Marinara/ to make your party a success! Vegetable or Cheese Lasagna Shrimp Scampi/Fried Calamari $43.00 ½ Tray - $85.00 Full Tray *Market Price $18.99 per foot . Supreme Meat Lasagna Beef $45.00 ½ Tray - $89.00 Full Tray ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato & roasted red peppers Italian Meatballs Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas, Baked Ziti Super Italian $40.00 ½ Tray $79 Full $37.00 ½ Tray - $74.00 Full Tray Ham, Salami, Prosciutto, Provolone, Fried Eggplant, Stuffed Shells Peppered Steak/Steak Pizziola/Ragu (Meatballs, Sausage & Pork Braciole) Roasted Red Peppers, Lettuce & Tomato Manicotti $60.00 ½ Tray $119.00 Full Specialty Heros Stuffed Rigatoni *Filet Mignon with Mushroom & a demi-glaze Sauce Chicken Cutlet or Eggplant Parmigiana, Grilled Eggplant Cavatelli & Broccoli Market Price Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers Penne Marinara/Alfredo Grilled Mixed Vegetables with Fresh Mozzarella Tortellini Primavera Poultry Breaded Chicken Cutlet with Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers. $34.00 ½ Tray - $69.00 Full Tray Chicken Balsamico $21.99 per foot Linguini with Red or White Clam Sauce $40.00 ½ tray $79.00 Full Your Personal Favorite $39.00 ½ Tray - $79.00 Full Tray Chicken Di Casa (Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic in a white wine sauce) Penne Santa Lucia (Ground Sausage, Mushrooms, Plum Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions) We can custom make any sandwich just the way you want. $49 ½ tray $95.00 Full Most combinations $18.99 per foot Penne DaVinci(Diced Chicken, Shitaki Mushrooms in a lite cream sauce) Penne Benvenuti(Grilled Chicken Broccoli Rabe Roasted Red Peppers Olive Oil Garlic Sauce), Chicken Involtini Corporate Sandwich Luncheon Fusilli Vincenzo(Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Baby Shrimp, in a creamy Garlic Basil sauce), (Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese, Fontina Cheese & Prosciutto) Ten Person Minimum Lobster Ravioli Vodka Sauce $49.00 ½ tray $98 Full Our special assortment of sandwiches arranged on platters Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Chicken Parmigiana Focaccia, heroes or wraps & house-made potato chips Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp Chicken Cacciatore(chicken with tomatoes, onions & peppers in a red sauce) Choice of potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw or pasta salad $39.00 ½ Tray - $79.00 Full Tray Chicken Marsala Tray of fresh baked cookies & brownies Chicken Piccatta Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Francese Chilled soda, iced tea & bottled water $3.50 Each Paper goods included Chicken Murphy(sautéed chicken with onions, peppers, potatoes Eggplant Parmigiana & sliced hot cherry peppers in a white wine sauce) $11.99 per person Chicken & Sausage Giambotta(sautéed chicken & sausage with potatoes, Need Extra’s??? eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms & hot peppers in a white wine sauce) Executive Sandwich Luncheon Chicken Scarpiello(sausage, roasted red peppers & garlic in a white wine sauce) Ten Person Minimum Paper goods $1.00 per person Includes: Dinner Plates/Utensils/Serving Spoons/Napkins/Cold Cups Chicken Romano Our special assortment of sandwiches arranged on platters (chicken layered with breaded eggplant, ricotta & mozzarella cheese) Focaccia, heroes or wraps & house-made potato chips Paper tablecloths - $4.00 Assorted sodas - $1.50 Chicken Francese Choice of 1 entrée, 1 pasta & 1 salad Snapple/Italian Iced Tea/San Pellegrino/20 oz. Soda bottles/Bottled Water - $2.00 $45.00 ½ Tray $89.00 Full Tray Tray of fresh baked cookies & brownies 2 liter Bottles: Coke/Diet Coke/Sprite/Lemonade/Iced Tea - $3.29 Chicken Bruschetta Chilled soda, iced tea & bottled water Servers (marinated grilled chicken smothered in fresh bruschetta with balsamic glaze) Paper goods included $43.00 ½ Tray $85.00 Full Tray $14.99 per person Starting at $25.00 per hour per server5 hour minimum. Pizza Deal Purchase 2 Large Benvenuti Catering Specialty 16" Cheese Pizzas & a 2 Liter Soda Antipasto Platters 3-6 Ft. Heros 99 Small Large Party Heros $19 Serves 10-12 Serves 15-20 All Heros include Homemade Pasta Salad Cold Antipasto Platter 54.99 79.99 3 to 6 ft. - Boar’s Head Cold Cuts Benvenuti Dried sausage, pepperoni, imported provolone, roasted peppers, marinated mushrooms, marinated mozzarella balls & assorted olives 18.99 per ft. • Serves 5 per ft. 908.389.9999 (no substitutions please) Please mention when ordering. Assorted Cheese Platter 54.99 74.99 Not valid with any other offer or coupon. A variety of our best imported & domestic cheeses, cubed & garnished Halves available only with 5 or 6 ft. Heros Limited time offer. Mozzarella & Tomato Platter 39.99 59.99 Italian Diced fresh mozzarella layered with vine ripe tomatoes, Ham, salami, prosciutto, provolone, $5.00 OFF garnished with roasted peppers, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil fried eggplant, roasted red peppers, Bruschetta Platter 24.99 34.99 lettuce & tomatoes Sliced plum tomato salad surrounded by our homemade garlic toast - great for starters 00 Specialty Heros $5 OFF 3 to 6 ft long • 21.99 per ft. The purchase of $30.00 All Specialty Heros include Homemade Pasta Salad Chicken Cutlet or Eggplant Parmigiana Benvenuti Focaccia Platters Grilled Eggplant 908.389.9999 Can also use Italian bread, wraps, ciabatta or a combination Please mention when ordering. Grilled Chicken with Fresh Mozzarella, Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Roasted Red Peppers & Fresh Basil Pesto Limited time offer. Italian Grilled Mixed Vegetables Ham, Genoa salami, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes with roasted red peppers with Fresh Mozzarella Fresh Pasta & Ravioli Chicken Cutlet Breaded Chicken Cutlet With fresh mozzarella & roasted red peppers Small Large X-Large Fresh Mozzarella Made Daily Dinner Serves 4-6 Serves 8-10 Serves 12-15 with Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Turkey & Arugula Peppers & Fresh Basil Pesto Authentic Imported Italian Cheeses for 4 With Vermont Cheddar cheese 29.99 59.99 69.99 Veggie A Variety of Prepared Food & Sauces Includes an Entrée, Grilled zucchini, eggplant, squash, fresh mozzarella & tomatoes Add Ons Full Line of Boar’s Head® & Imported Meats Does not include paper goods, rolls or salad Pricing per pound Pasta, Salad, Pickle & Olive Tray • Bean Salad Focaccia Style Pizza & Strombolis Bread & Cookies for Cucumber, Tomato & Red Onion, Over 150 Imported Italian Retail Items String Beans, Potato & Red Onion, 99 Ciliegine Salad (Baby mozzarella balls $34 with cherry tomatoes) Hot Buffet Benvenuti 908.389.9999 20 person minimum • Includes house tossed salad, dinner rolls, paper goods, set ups & serving spoons Voted BEST byPIZZA Westfield Italian in Unico the Club area for 2012 Entree selection is standard Italian fare, no seafood or beef. Please mention when ordering. Like us on Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Choice of 5 Choice of 7 Facebook Limited time offer. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR SELECTIONS OR CHECK OUT OUR CATERING MENU $1399 $1699 Boars Head Per Person Per Person Choose 2 Pastas, 1 Vegetable & 2 Entrées Choose 2 Pastas, 2 Vegetables & 3 Entrées 512 North Ave. Garwood, NJ 07027 FREE Deal DELIVERY 00 $5 OFF Choices are located on our catering menu at 908.389.9999 Boars Head Cold Cut www.benvenuticatering.com Take-Out • Catering • Free Delivery Order of $20 or more Benvenuti Substitutions or add-ons subject to up-charge Specializing in Specialty Meats Desserts Eggplant Dishes are not considered a vegetable Fresh Ham, Stuffed Loin of Pork, Crown Roast, Imported Italian Cookie Trays, Cannoli, Biscotti, Cream Puff, 908.389.9999 Additional charges apply for veal, seafood or beef. Please mention when ordering. Eye of Round Roast Beef & of course…Sausage Sfogliatelle, Tiramisu, Cakes, Lobster Tails & Much More! Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Custom Gift Baskets for all Occasions! Limited time offer. Pasta Baskets, Chocolate Baskets, Tea & Cookie Baskets Salads All Baskets are Custom Made to Order FREE 5lb Benvenuti House Salad 24.99 Caesar Salad 24.99 Please Call for Further Information! Cookie Tray Arugula Salad 24.99 Add Grilled Chicken 10.00 extra Add Shrimp 15.00 extra Check us out on Facebook for our daily specials: With a $200 Facebook.com/Benvenuti Italian Specialties & Catering catering order 512 North Ave. Garwood, NJ Benvenuti PLEASE CALL OR VISIT OUR LOCATION FOR OUR 908.389.9999 Prices subject to change without notice. All prices subject to sales tax. Please mention when ordering. Delivery Available! (No deliveries on holidays) Not valid with any other offer or coupon. A LA CARTE MENU! 908.389.9999 Limited time offer. If you have a particular food allergy please let us know when ordering. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of food borne illness. Prices & menu items subject to change without notice. Tax not included. © Grande Cheese Company 7/14 All Rights Reserved. www.benvenuticatering.com All Heros come with our Homemade Pizza Deal Appetizers Your choice of Hero roll (9"), Italian bread, Ciabatta roll, Foccacia or Wrap Chips 1. Cold Antipasto 10.99 6. Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Add fresh mozzarella to anyHeros hero 1.00 • Add Hot Peppers .50 Purchase 2 Large Ham, salami, provolone, marinated We use Boar's Head for all cold cut sandwiches mushrooms, giardiniera & olives over lettuce 7. Fried Calamari 11.99 16" Cheese Pizzas With marinara, balsamic or butter garlic Cold 9" Hot 9" 2. Mozzarella Sticks 7.99 All Pizzas Available & a 2 Liter Soda 8. Chicken Fingers 8.99 1. Imported Capicola 8.99 1. Chicken Cutlet 7.99 3. Arancini Rice Ball (1) 5.99 Gluten Free 9. Buffalo Wings (8) 8.99 Provolone, roasted red peppers & fried eggplant Your choice of Parmigiano, Marsala, Francais 99 4. 1.50 (Small Only) or Milanese with fresh mozzarella Ricotta Rice Ball 10. Side of Broccoli Rabe 7.99 2. Prosciutto Di Parma 10.99 Add cheese & sauce .50 Fresh mozzarella & roasted red peppers 2. Veal Cutlet 9.99 $19 5. Potato Croquette 1.50 3. Roast Beef 8.99 Your choice of Parmigiano, Marsala, Francais, Benvenuti Specialty Style Pizza 12" 16" Asiago, romaine lettuce & red onions Vodka or Milanese with fresh mozzarella 908.389.9999 3. 7.99 Please mention when ordering. Meat Lovers 13.99 16.99 4. Supreme with the Works 7.99 Sausage & Peppers Soups Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Margherita Meatballs, sausage, pepperoni & ham Ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, 4. Sausage or Chicken Limited time offer. Small 3.49 • Large 6.99 TryFresh Our homemade Famous mozzarella, tomato sauce (Sicilian 19.99) tomatoes & roasted red peppers & Broccoli Rabe 8.99 Ask for fresh selection of the day & homemade basil pesto 12" 16" Lombardia 13.99 16.99 5. Cold Chicken Cutlet 8.99 5. Meatballs Parmigiano 7.99 1. House Salad Salads 8.99 Extra virgin olive oil, smoked mozzarella, $5.00 OFF 13.99 16.99 Fresh mozzarella & roasted red peppers 6. Eggplant Parmigiano 7.99 Mesclun mix with roasted red peppers, Sicilian Parmigiano, prosciutto di parma & arugula artichokes, olives, tomatoes & onions 21.99 6. Roasted Turkey 7.99 Voted #1 Pizza Chicken Parm 11.99 15.99 New York Cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes & red onions 7. Shrimp Parmigiano 9.99 2. Caprese 9.99 12" 16" Chicken cutlet, tomato sauce & mozzarella 8. Cheesesteak (Italian or Philly style) 8.99 00 Homemade mozzarella, roasted red peppers 7. Ultimate with the Works 10.99 & fresh tomato over mixed greens Plain Pizza 8.99 12.99 Stagioni 13.99 16.99 Ham, salami, prosciutto, fried eggplant, provolone, 9. Chicken Vodka Parmigiano 8.99 $5 OFF Artichoke, ham, olives, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes & roasted red peppers Chicken parmigiana with vodka sauce 3. Classic Caesar 8.99 Vincenzo Special 11.99 16.99 fresh mozzarella & Parmigiano The purchase of $30.00 Romaine lettuce, croutons & Parmigiano Mushrooms, onions, peppers, pepperoni, 8. Hot Sopressata 8.99 10. Italian Hot Dog 6.99 sausage & meatballs Salad Pizza 11.99 16.99 Fried eggplant, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes Benvenuti 4. Arugula 8.99 Lettuce, tomatoes, onions & roasted & roasted red peppers 908.389.9999 Baby arugula, red onions & roasted red peppers Jason's Pie --- 18.99 red peppers with homemade balsamic vinaigrette Sicilian pizza with fresh tomatoes, 9. Muffaletta 8.99 Please mention when ordering. 5. Strawberry 9.99 fresh chopped garlic & homemade mozzarella Sausage & Broccoli Rabe 11.99 16.99 Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone & muffaletta spread Rustico Fritatta9" Heros Heros Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Mesclun mixed, strawberries, ricotta salata cheese, *Eggs, parmigiano & mozzarella cheese Limited time offer. walnuts & raspberry walnut dressing Boscaiola 11.99 14.99 Hawaiian 11.99 15.99 10. Chicken Provolone 8.99 Tomato sauce, mushrooms, onions, Ham & pineapple (Sicilian 19.99) Chicken cutlet, provolone, bruschetta & balsamic glaze 1. Potato & Eggs* 6.99 6. Frutti Di Mare 13.99 mozzarella & Parmigiano Shrimp, calamari & octopus over mixed greens Bacon Pizza 13.99 16.99 11. Grilled Chicken 8.99 2. Pepper & Eggs* 6.99 Dinner Calabrese 11.99 15.99 Fresh bacon, tomatoes & red onions Fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers & basil pesto 3. Sausage & Eggs* 6.99 7. Bocconcini 9.99 Sausage & peppers Fresh bocconcini cheese over arugula with red Vodka 11.99 15.99 12. The Bro'wich 9.99 4. Zucchini & Eggs* 6.99 for 4 Grilled Chicken 11.99 15.99 Fresh homemade vodka sauce & provolone Prosciutto, hot sopressata, provolone, lettuce, onions, hot onions, tomatoes & black olives 5. Three Cheeses* 6.99 Roasted peppers, tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella Thin Crust Sicilian --- 17.99 peppers & balsamic glaze Includes an Entrée, 6. Prosciutto & Eggs* 7.99 Bianca 11.99 15.99 Hoboken Special 11.99 15.99 13. Italian Tuna Sandwich 7.99 Gluten Free Ricotta, garlic, mozzarella, Parmigiano Pepperoni & ricotta Tuna fish with lettuce, tomatoes & onions Pasta, Salad, Pasta Eggplant Rollatini 11.99 16.99 Preferred Bread & Cookies for Eggplant, mozzarella & tomato sauce Drink: Available! HomemadeAdd Chicken 2.00 Fresh• Add Shrimp Pastas3.00 1. Smoked MozzarellaPanini 7.99 Add Gluten Free or Whole Wheat Pasta 2.00 Veggie 11.99 16.99 Manhattan Special With artichokes, roasted red peppers & fresh basil 99 Coffee or Soda Artichoke, onions, mushrooms, spinach 2.00 $34 Fettuccine Alfredo 9.99 Aunt Jessie's Baked Tortellini 10.99 & roasted red peppers (Sicilian 19.99) Toppings 2. Grilled Vegetables 7.99 Cheese tortellini, mascarpone cheese, With fresh mozzarella & roasted red peppers Benvenuti Cavatelli & Broccoli 9.99 Quattro Formaggi 12.99 16.99 Vegetable 2.00 ea marinara & mozzarella cheese Fresh mozzarella, fontina, ricotta & Parmigiano 3. Chicken Bruschetta 7.99 908.389.9999 Fresh Garlic, Eggplant, Onions, Anchovies, Entree selection is standard Italian fare, no Linguine 11.99 Vodka Ala Benvenuti 11.99 With sharp provolone & caramelized onions With red or white clam sauce Grandma --- 18.99 Broccoli, Mushrooms, Hot Peppers, Black Olives, seafood or beef. Please mention when ordering. Pasta with prosciutto & peas in a homemade vodka sauce Thin pan pizza with garlic, tomato sauce, fresh Spinach, Broccoli Rabe 4. Prosciutto 10.99 Not valid with any other offer or coupon. Gemelli 11.99 mozzarella & pecorino romano With grilled zucchini & fresh mozzarella With roasted eggplant & ricotta Rigatoni 11.99 Meat 3.00 ea Limited time offer. With broccoli rabe & grilled chicken Pesto 12.99 16.99 Grilled Chicken, Chicken Cutlet, Sausage, 5. Imported Nutella 5.99 Stuffed Shells or Manicotti 8.99 Mac N Cheese 7.99 Homemade pesto sauce, marinated plum Ham, Pepperoni, Meatballs On toasted ciabatta tomatoes & pecorino romano 7.99 Boars Head Gnocchi Bolognese 9.99 Best Seller Penne Al Vodka 9.99 Fresh Mozzarella 3.00 Cheese Tortellini Alfredo 9.99 Tomato sauce, vodka, heavy cream & Parmigiano Buffalo Chicken 13.99 16.99 BrickCiabatta Oven or Focaccia Deal Baked Ziti 9.99 1. Mozzarella With artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, Lasagna 9.99 roasted red peppers & basil House Favorite Stuffed Rigatoni · 00 Served over pasta of the day Add vealEntrées 3.00 • Add Gluten Free or Whole Wheat Pasta 2.00 2. Sweet Sopressata $5 OFF In pesto cream sauce 10.99 HEALTHY OPTION: Add Broccoli Rabe or Vegetables instead of pasta 2.00 With sharp provolone & roasted red peppers Penne Santa Lucia 11.99 Lunch portions are only before 3:00 pm Boars Head Cold Cut Ground sausage & mushrooms over penne pasta Lunch Dinner Lunch Dinner 3. Mortadella & Fresh Mozzarella Order of $20 or more in a plum tomato sauce Chicken 8.99 13.99 Shrimp Oreganata --- 15.99 Benvenuti Parmigiano, Marsala, Francais or Vodka sauce Shrimp Parmigiano --- 15.99 4. Grilled Chicken House Favorite With arugula & red onions 908.389.9999 Shrimp Scampi --- 15.99 Chicken Bruschetta 8.99 13.99 5. Roasted Chicken Please mention when ordering. 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WALKER, CHRISTIANO TD RECS; SCHETELICH 2 TD RUNS, 2 TD PASSES; BAKIE 54-YARD TD Cougars’ Versatility Grounds Voorhees Footballers, 42-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN Schetelich (23 rushes, 58 yards) miliar with and pulled off a 50- “It’s really the whole team. Ev- the Viking on their first series, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times had touchdown (TD) runs of two yard touchdown reception. eryone had their own time to when they marched 75 yards on Rabid defensive tactics and yards and six yards. He also com- The Cougars’ defense pressured take a shot. Everyone had their 15 plays for their first TD when proof of a very versatile offensive pleted eight of 10 passes for 171 Viking quarterback Charlie chance to get that kid,” Trotter Schetelich connected with arsenal catapulted the Cranford yards and a pair of TDs. Rodenberger and limited him to said of Rodenberger. Christiano for 31 yard scoring High School football team way Christiano, who rushed six times 26 rushing yards in the first half “The Rodenberger kid is an out- pass play with 2:07 left in the over the Voorhees Vikings, 42-7, for 31 yards, had two receptions and another 51 in the second standing athlete. You watch him first quarter. Erik Donahue (2 in a battle of the unbeaten at for 77 yards, including a 31-yard half. He managed only to com- on film you hold your breath, receptions, 21 yards) and Norton Memorial Field in Cranford on TD grab. plete one pass for 23 yards. The because every time he gets it, it (3 receptions, 15 yards) made October 10. What the Vikings did not expect Vikings totaled only 140 yards looks like he can score. We didn’t key grabs on the drive. The 4-1 Vikings appeared to be was the exploits of running back rushing on 31 carries. Defensive stop him because he broke a few Trotter put the Vikings in jeop- keying on quarterback Jack Donavin Walker and the leg of back Kevin Trotter (2 tackles, 8 runs, but we were able to contain ardy when he returned a punt 45 Schetelich and receiver Luke Joe Norton. Walker, who carried assisted), linebacker Niko him for the most part. It was a yards to the Voorhees 16. Unfor- Christiano, but they quickly found seven times for 71 yards, got the Cappello (tackle, 7 assisted, sack) great job by the entire defense tunately, Schetelich’s pass was out that there more than just two opportunity to run the pass route and lineman Nick Ballas (4 tack- and the defensive coaches. Coach picked off in the end zone. How- offensive threats. Despite, that Christiano had been so fa- les, 2 assisted, sack) were all [Joe] Hubert does an outstand- ever, thanks to stubborn defense, over Rodenberger. Jake ing job on the defensive end and the Cougars got good field posi- Matthews, Mike Palumbo, Brian coach [Peter] Kane is coordina- tion at the Voorhees 48. Walker See & Subscribe at McGovern, Ethan Toms and Colin tor of special teams. That was weaved his way for a 33-yard BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo Scanlon also made their pres- really the difference in the game gain then after three more Cou- ence well known. tonight,” Cougar Head Coach Erik gar carries, Schetelich slipped in Submit commentary and items for publishing. Rosenmeier said. from the two. A little pitchout to Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste The 5-0 Cougars sent a mes- Christiano resulted in the two- sage early, after they stopped CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

point conversion and Cranford Christiano, the Cougars had an- made the score 25-7. yard TD sprint. Sophomore Brian did that twice with the fake punts, had a 15-0 lead with 7:39 left in other chance and Norton nailed a “They didn’t have any safeties Oblachinski’s PAT was good. it’s a good thing for our offense.” the half. 35-yard field goal with :04.1 left up there. I saw that, so I hustled “We have a lot of good kids this “We knew they were 4-0. Four Voorhees answered with an 11- in the half. up the field and nobody was year. Even the second stringers and 0 against 4-0! We came out yard 57-yard scoring drive when Lightning struck on the very first around me. So I took the six are good. We can use anybody,” and played football. We just running back Colin Evanko scored series of the second half when [points],” Walker explained. Walker said. played our game. We did exactly from the two with 2:00 remain- Schetelich spotted Walker sprint- Considering his opportunities “I thought the defense was out- what our coaches tell us to do,” ing. Set up by a 46-yard pass ing down the center and connected to successfully carry the ball, standing tonight. I thought we Trotter said. play from Schetelich to for a 50-yard TD. Norton’s PAT Walker said, “The best one was were very good on defense and Voorhees 0 7 0 0 7 probably up the sideline over very good on special teams. I Cranford 7 11 17 7 42 here. I got some good blocks thought Voorhees was very good from [Will] Fries and just my on defense. It didn’t necessarily whole line. They were great show it in the end, because we blockers all night to help us break were able to score. But we kept out into the open field.” getting the ball back and we kept The defense forced Voorhees getting good field position,” to punt again and this time Trot- Coach Rosenmeier said. “When ter returned the punt to the Vi- you get an extra chance, and we king 28. Four plays later with 6:07 on the clock, Schetelich Reading is Good For You scooted in from the six. Norton nailed the PAT. The Cougars’ next scoring drive ended in Norton’s 25-yard field goal with :43.7 left in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Coach Rosenmeier brought in the re- serves to get a little action, but he did not expect sophomore running back Ryan Bakie to hook around the right side and elude goleader.com/subscribe all defenders en route to a 54- Page S-3 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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COUGAR ANTHONY MAGLINO’S WICKED SHOT STOPPED, GOALKEEPER ROJO MAKES 3 SAVES Minutemen Boys Shutout Cranford Cougars in Soccer By DAVID B. CORBIN been playing really well. So I while the Cougars took four shots. ties. It is amazing what a change smothered. Carvahlo made the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times have been looking for different Rojo finished with three saves, it will make in a game, being tied score 5-0 with a header into the Momentum got on the Elizabeth combinations of players. We re- while defenders Erik Monteagudo 1-1 or going 2-1, as opposed to net then Ferreira tallied the final High School boys soccer team’s ally have been struggling to score and Garrett Forrestal made some being down 2-0 at halftime in goal with five minutes remain- side early and remained there in and getting an attack going. We key blocks of shots. terms of morale and in terms of ing. a 7-0 victory over the Cranford had to get a little more vocal Acosta scored his first goal with mental focus. We’ve not put away The Cougars were looking to Cougars at Memorial Field in leadership. Dominic is one of our 33:25 on the clock after he re- our opportunities, and that’s why rebound from their defeat when Cranford on October 7. The Min- most aggressive and vocal play- ceived a long kick from midfield we have the record we have so they faced the Union Catholic utemen netted a pair of goals in ers, so I decided to give him an and managed to deflect his shot far,” Coach Campbell said of Vikings in the preliminary round the first half, while avoiding a opportunity out in the field and off the charging Rojo. Minutes Maglino’s shot. of the Union County Tournament possible momentum changer, give our freshman keeper a shot later, senior midfielder Anthony Early in the second half, Meliado in Scotch Plains on October 8. then notched five unanswered and, hopefully, develop him for Maglino nearly shifted the mo- ripped a right-to-left shot that “It’s going to be a competitive goals in the second half. the future,” Cougar Head Coach mentum to the Cougars’ side just missed the far post then with game. Union Catholic’s got a good The 2-8-2 Cougars have been Greg Campbell said. when he launched a bullet that 22:00 on the clock, Acosta won a record so far. They got some experimenting with different Junior Maximiliano Acosta led was absorbed by Minuteman battle with Rojo and slid in his wins under their belt. It is a lot combinations of personnel in an the Minutemen with three goals keeper Diego Pellejero. With 12 second goal. Within a minute, for our team’s confidence going effort to turn their season in a and an assist, and senior Agya minutes left in the half, Cougar Cougar Kevin Roman got off a into a game like this, but I think positive direction. Veteran goal- Quainoo pushed in two goals, midfielder Mark Christiano lifted hard shot that Pellejero saved our guys will be able to shrug this keeper Dominic Meliado has while senior Brian Carvahlo and a shot just over the crossbar then then with 19:00 left, Acosta made off. They are really excited. We’ve moved to the front and freshman junior Jamie Ferreira (assist) each with less than 30 seconds re- the score 4-0 with his hat trick. gotten down a little bit in our Andrew Rojo has taken over the added one goal. Steven Arroyave, maining, Quainoo gave the Min- Eight minutes later, Quainoo regular-season play, and I think duties as the last line of defense. Kevin Flores, Miguel Goncalves utemen a 2-0 lead. netted his second goal. Senior they are looking forward to the “We were having some real suc- and Nahuel Pereyra were cred- “That’s kind of been the story of Albert Gargiulo tried to get the opportunity in the county tour- cess with our keeper, who is a ited with assists. The Minutemen our season. Certainly, not just Cougars in the scoring column nament. Everybody is on level freshman at the JV level. He has also took 15 shots at the goal, him, we had missed opportuni- with a long free kick that Pellejero CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-4 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

ground. It doesn’t matter what There’s not a number of games think the guys will relish the competitive but the Vikings Dias. Rojo made six saves in the the record is. You are playing that you have to get to win your opportunity,” Coach Campbell emerged with a 2-0 win with game. one game at a time. You just division or get back to .500. It’s said. second-half goals from Laurence Elizabeth 2 5 7 have to take that game home. a fresh opportunity for us, so I The game was indeed more Abanilla and Brandon Barros- Cranford 0 0 0 Page S-5 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Westfield Blue Devil Gridders Defeat Ridge Red Devils, 21-14, with Final Drive Surge

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Linden Tiger Gridders’ Fake Punt Stuns Raiders, 20-14 – photos by Brooks Crandall Page S-10 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Advised to Update Ords. Per NJ Housing Laws By BRIAN TRUSDELL more (units) than the municipal- have the positions in place, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ity is required to have under the tasks are assigned to individuals GARWOOD – A planning con- rules and regulations.” with other administrative or cleri- sultant hired by Garwood has Builders remedy rulings have cal duties. recommended the planning resulted in permitting develop- Several members of the board board and borough council work ers construct projects larger than – as well as all but two council quickly to update its ordinances desired by towns. Arguing that members – questioned Ms. and operations to comply with the municipalities need to meet Hartmann about the regulations, expected new state fair housing COAH requirements, the devel- including whether the two new regulations, a move that would opers include the COAH require- positions could be handled in a require adding two new posi- ments in the projects, but say shared services agreement with tions. that to make them viable they another or other municipalities. Consultant Jill Hartmann, who need more units without income She saw no reason why that would said she has worked on New restrictions. not be possible. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Jersey’s Council on Affordable Among other things, the new The regulations are part of a SIPPING AND SHOPPING...On Friday night shoppers strolled up Alden Street Housing (or COAH) regulations regulations would require the periodic update by COAH, which in downtown Cranford during the Cranford Junior Women’s Club “Sip & for 15 to 20 years, made the addition of a “housing liaison” was established as a result of the Shop” event. suggestions at the October 8 and “administrative agent.” Ms. New Jersey Supreme Court’s meeting of the planning board, Hartmann said in most towns 1975 Mount Laurel ruling. That which was attended by the entire she has dealt with, that already CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Cranford BOE Discusses borough council. She urged the actions to pre- vent developers from using non- Personalized Learning compliance to force the borough into accepting unwanted high- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE said a video showed a personal density housing projects. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader project where high school stu- “I think that providing afford- CRANFORD — The board of edu- dents were charting their own able housing is maybe some- cation at its open work session education program, and Ms. thing that the municipality is look- meeting Monday discussed how Carrick suggested applying that ing to do to meet its obligation it could advance its personalized to the kindergarten through fifth- and also to protect itself,” Ms. learning approach in the class- grade classes. “As one example, Hartmann said, responding to a room, a mission that was insti- using the media specialists to question from Councilman Jim tuted six years ago. actually facilitate that type of Mathieu about the need for her At a recent Professional Devel- work for our children,” Superin- suggestion. “Because what you opment School (PDS) meeting, a tendent Carrick said. wind up with is a ‘builders rem- discussion was led on personal- Another example came from a edy’ lawsuit many times that has ized learning and real-world ex- fifth-grade teacher, Rosie Sholz, periences and it “asked us how who wrote a letter to Superin- Reading is Good For You we define each of these,” Super- tendent Carrick, who read the intendent of Schools Gayle letter aloud. Carrick said, and how it corre- Ms. Sholz suggested making lates to “achieving our core mis- her classroom a pilot classroom. sion.” Ms. Sholz asked her fifth graders “One of the things we thought what they might want to study. They suggested topics such as we would do this year is demon- Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader strate how we are achieving this the effects of global warming, GETTING IN COMPLIANCE...Planning consultant Jill Hartmann, center, mission,” Superintendent Carrick building a hovercraft, creating addresses the Garwood Planning Board on October 8 regarding the borough’s said. models of the Titanic and brain- compliance with the state’s Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) regula- During an administrative re- storming ideas of how to save goleader.com/subscribe tions. The board is expected to approve a new COAH plan for the borough in the treat, Superintendent Carrick CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE coming months. Page S-11 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Advised to Update NJ Housing Laws

decision decreed that the state ment can come from senior hous- Vinegra acknowledged that in his constitution required every town ing, Ms. Hartmann said. conversations with Lofts owner provide its “fair share” of afford- The regulations do not require BNE Real Estate Group the bor- able, low income or subsidized that the town rehabilitate 10 ough had been unable to enforce housing. homes, only that it provides fund- the caveat because it did not The proposed regulations, ing reserves to accomplish that have someone dedicated to COAH which were released in the spring goal. That can be obtained, Ms. issues. and nearing the end of the public Hartmann said, through a Union And Borough Attorney Bob comment period, seek to add County program. Renaud added, in regard to the 110,000 housing units across That would leave Garwood to suggestion that the restriction New Jersey, including 40,000 new construct 19 units, which Ms. could be enforced retroactively, homes and 60,000 “rehabilitated” Hartmann said could easily be “That ship may have already ones. met by incorporating them into sailed.” The formula COAH uses to cal- any plans for developing the Ms. Hartmann noted that COAH culate each town’s allotment, Ms. largely abandoned industrial sites compliance is monitored annu- Hartmann said, would require along North and South Avenues, ally in March and therefore urged Garwood to plan for 39 units, including the Garwood Paper- the board and council to work including 10 rehabilitated homes. board plant, the Casale Sheet quickly. FOUR CENTURIES SITE...Area residents are invited to visit the Crane- The Village at Garwood, a Metal property and the Petro Plas- “I would certainly get it done in Phillips House Museum, located at 124 North Union Avenue, Cranford, which Westfield Senior Housing Corpo- tics building. the next three or four months,” is among the historic sites to be featured this weekend during Union County’s ration project, already under con- Some on the board suggested she said. “At the council level, if annual “Four Centuries in a Weekend.” The museum will be open this Saturday, struction on the site of the old St. that The Lofts apartments, the you’re moving forward, the ordi- October 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 19, from noon to 5 p.m. Anne’s School on Second Av- rental section of The Pointe de- nance and the resolution on the enue, has the potential to pro- velopment, was approved with housing liaison needs to be vide 10 of those units. three “affordable” units and that adopted so you can finalize a When completed, The Village should count toward Garwood’s little bit more with the affordable Crane-Phillips to Be Among will contain 71 units, but only a COAH requirement. housing ordinance, which needs ‘Four Centuries’ Highlights quarter of the COAH require- But Zoning Code Officer Victor CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CRANFORD — The Cranford His- The Crane-Phillips House Mu- Cranford BOE Discusses Personalized Learning torical Society’s Crane-Phillips seum serves as a local history House Museum, located at 124 museum through the hard work North Union Avenue, Cranford, of volunteers and members of the ship, and building a scale Carrick said. The standardized test reports will once again participate in the Cranford Historical Society. model of a catapult. Brain-based learning was an- for 2013-2014, for grades 3 to Union County’s annual program, The museum has received sup- “We have teachers, at least other example of furthering the 11, show that a higher percent- “Four Centuries in a Weekend.” port from the Cranford Historical one, no longer saying I do that — personalized approach, where age of students fall into the cat- This American Civil War Society, Union County Board of there is nothing else I need to do eighth graders would put to- egory of proficient in language veteran’s cottage will be open Chosen Freeholders, Cranford for personalized instruction,” Ms. gether a success folder and dis- arts literacy and the category of this Saturday, October 18, from citizens and the Township of Carrick said. cuss the portfolio with the school advanced proficient in mathemat- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Cranford. “If we want to get to the pure administrator. ics, on the three scales: partially October 19, from noon to 5 p.m. Various materials about the pinnacle of personalized learn- “I think the eighth-grade level proficient, proficient and ad- Volunteer docents will be on hand weekend-long, self-guided “Four ing, than actually letting stu- is perfect,” board member vanced proficient. to speak with visitors and pro- Centuries” tour are available from dents deferring what they per- Camille Widdows said. “I think it For science, in grade 4, 65.6 vide a guided tour of the mu- the Union County Office of Cul- sonally want to study for a period is a wonderful idea.” percent of students tested as seum. tural and Heritage Affairs; mate- of time is the tip of the iceberg,” The New Jersey Quality Single advanced proficient, 31.2 per- This year’s theme will be “350 rials also will be at many of the Ms. Carrick said. Accountability Continuum cent proficient and 3.2 percent Years of Farming.” Visitors will sites. A booklet features photo- “There are some things we could (QSAC) Statement of Assurance partially proficient. In grade 8, learn about local agricultural his- graphs and information about do to add to the list of programs for the school year 2014-2015 54.9 percent were proficient, tory from the days of the Lenape’s each site with a map showing the we are looking to implement that shows that the Cranford school whereas 37.4 percent were ad- “three sisters” crops to the CSA location. For further information could take us to the district has scored 100 percent vanced proficient and 7.7 per- Farm Boxes of Dreyer Farms. about Union County’s Four Cen- mountaintop,” Superintendent in its compliance with the state- cent were partially proficient. Museum docents will discuss turies in a Weekend program, ment of assurance in all areas — Student Liaison Bart Lahiff an- farming in Cranford through the call the Union County Office of instruction and program, fiscal nounced the spring musical will Probitas Verus Honos be Seussical and the fall musical years. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE management, governance, per- sonnel and operations. will be Moon Over Buffalo. Page S-12 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GW Housing Laws Local Letters to the Editor Piarulli Pledges To Reigning In to be tweaked – and that ordi- Out Of Control Garwood Taxes nance comes out of the Council It is no secret that New Jersey been a reliable vote to raise taxes on Affordable Housing, things that A Town That Has Become a Gem has some of the highest taxes all three years she has been on you need to add to your project.” I am writing in response to an ceived by Carol Kearney and it and according to the U.S. Census Council. Combined, that’s 26 years Developing an operations inaccurate posting on NJ.com on was her vision that made the Bureau and Tax Foundation Union of tax increases! manual, enrolling in the Union October 11, 2014 regarding Carol overwhelming successful event County is the ninth highest taxed The current path we are on is County home improvement pro- Kearney and the Garwood Rocks a reality. Carol showed tremen- county in the country. This real- unsustainable. We need to look gram, as well arranging other ity puts pressure on local com- at what other towns have accom- Street Fair that was held in June dous leadership in her ability to munities like Garwood to do our plished and learn from the mis- agreements also are necessary of this year. Carol is a member of bring all the parties together and to fully comply with the new COAH part to keep taxes down. takes of our past administrations. the Greater Westfield Area Cham- manage the activities that took Unfortunately, our borough’s The residents of Garwood de- requirements, Ms. Hartmann ber of Commerce and is the liai- place. said. leadership has actually increased serve better than to be told time son for Garwood. While the Chamber does not taxes at a higher rate than even and time again that they have to She came to the Board and endorse political candidates, I the state average. Since 2000, pay more and get less in return. Crane-Phillips House suggested that the time was right can attest to her ability to man- the average property tax bill for We were told that cutting bulk to have a street fair in Garwood age projects and solve problems Garwood has almost doubled ac- garbage would save us money, that was similar to the ones held with patience and focus. In the Cultural and Heritage Affairs at cording to the N.J. Division of but our taxes went up. We were in Westfield each year. The Board end, Garwood Rocks brought Taxation. told that reducing services like (908) 558-2550. agreed and then Carol coordi- thousands of visitors to the Bor- The Crane-Phillips House Mu- Our opponents like to brag that street cleaning and leaf pick-up nated with the Garwood Borough ough of Garwood and created an we had a low increase this past would save us money, but our seum is open September through officials, the Council, the police atmosphere that made people May on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. year, but when you look at the taxes went up. We are on the chief, the DPW supervisor, Union feel welcome and excited about details you find that we should cusp of making decisions that will or by appointment. Admission is County, the Westfield Area ‘Y,’ as spending time with family and free. have had no increase or, even shape the future of our borough, well as local businesses where friends in a town that has be- better, an actual decrease like so and we cannot afford to have Founded in 1927, the Cranford she conducted meetings on a come a gem within Union County. Historical Society’s mission is to many other N.J. towns. The fact decision makers who make ex- regular basis over a five-month As a result, the Greater is that this year we received fed- cuses and pat themselves on the preserve and perpetuate the his- period of time in preparation for Westfield Area Chamber of Com- eral relief for Superstorm Sandy back every time they approve tory of Cranford. To see the rest of the event. merce (GWACC) looks forward and reduced costs due to state another tax increase. the organization’s schedule, visit As the chairman of the Board of to Garwood Rocks in June of pension reforms. As mayor, I will work hard to cranfordhistoricalsociety.com or Directors for the Chamber, I want 2015 with Carol at the helm. If not for these sources, stop the out-of-control spending call the Historical Society office at to let everyone know that the Garwood’s municipal tax increase and put plans and personnel in (908) 276-0082. Chris Devine Garwood Rocks event was con- GWACC Board Chairman would have been just about 300 place to make sure re-develop- percent higher. In other words, if ments do not put a strain on our Deutscher Club Sets A Vote For Carol Kearney Is the Finance Committee majority resources that will cause taxes to of Councilpersons Petruzzelli and continue to skyrocket. There is Blood Drive Oct. 25 Todisco had been left to their own no reason Garwood cannot be CLARK — The Deutscher Club A Vote For You In Garwood devices, Garwood’s municipal added to the list of communities will hold a blood drive on Satur- Running for a Council seat is a a determination after hearing all taxes would have been even that have stopped the brutal in- day, October 25, from 8 a.m. to great opportunity for me to par- sides of a debate or issue. After higher, about 300 percent higher. creases that have plagued New 2 p.m. Donations will be made ticipate in the election process in a decision is made by the Coun- Communities like Summit, Jersey for years. inside the club’s ballroom and Garwood and be an independent cil, members should get behind Saddle Brook and Bordentown Tina Simitz and I may not have will benefit local hospitals. thinker in the campaign. the decision even if they voted were able actually to decrease 26 years of experience increas- A free continental breakfast We need to move forward. What against the proposal. taxes, while many other towns ing taxes, but we do have de- or a light lunch, consisting of has happened in the past is just This is what I will do, no matter had no increase to their munici- cades of real-world experience bratwurst, potato salad and that, in the past. What we need which way the vote goes. I will pal taxes. We cannot afford the being responsible for very tight sauerkraut, will be offered for to do now is look to the future, vote according to my own princi- steady increases that have budgets, delivering more with all donors. not repeat the missteps of the plagued our town, especially when less, and holding our teams ac- pals and what I believe is best for we have had opportunities to turn countable. On November 4th, we The Deutscher Club is located past. We should take the past my fellow residents, not how at 787 Featherbed Lane, Clark, things around. have the opportunity to take a into account, learn from it and someone else thinks that I should One only has to look at the records giant step towards reigning in and can be reached from Exit create solutions. vote. 135 on the Garden State Park- of my Democrat opponents to see out-of-control tax increases, and I will investigate the issues that So, if you want me to vote for where they fall. Charles Lombardo, dealing a blow to politics as usual way. For more than 60 years we have today and those of to- you, then all I ask is that you vote the Deutscher Club blood drive my opponent for Mayor, voted to in Garwood, by voting for me as morrow and vote for a solution for me, Carol Kearney, on No- increase taxes 17 times. Lou mayor and Tina Simitz as coun- has been an active collection that is best for the residents. vember 4, 2014. for the Blood Center of New Petruzzelli voted to increase taxes cilwoman. The Council, as a group, shares Carol Kearney each of the six years he has been Jersey. the duty and obligation to make Salvatore Piarulli (R) Garwood Council Candidate on Council and Sara Todisco has Candidate for Garwood Mayor Page S-13 Thursday, October 16, 2014 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Trinity to Sponsor UCC Breaks Grounds on Garwood Knights Please Support Post Blood Drive CROP Walkers CRANFORD — The Trinity Epis- Cranford High School New Student Services Bld. GARWOOD — The Garwood copal Church, located at 119 For- Knights of Columbus will hold est Avenue, Cranford, will sponsor Sports Programs a blood drive on Sunday, No- walkers for the CROP Hunger Walk CRANFORD – Union County of- with a new building that will con- vember 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 ficials held a ground-breaking solidate all of the college’s stu- this Sunday, October 19. p.m. It will take place at the The walk will start at 2 p.m. at ceremony for the new Student dent services, including admis- Knights’ council hall, located Services Center building last sions and registration, financial the Cranford United Methodist at 37 South Avenue in Church, located at 201 Lincoln Thursday on the campus of Union aid, student accounts, testing and Garwood, opposite PathMark. Go County College in Cranford. advertisement. The second floor Avenue, Cranford, at the corner of Parking is available behind Lincoln and Walnut Avenues. The two-story, 40,000-square- will feature faculty offices and the building off Willow Av- Cougars! foot facility, an extensive reno- classrooms that evince the first- “Hunger is the greatest health enue (turn at Marty Shoes). risk in the world, killing more than vation of the historic Nomahegan class learning environment that For further information, call Go and See a Game! building, will become the hub of our students expect and desire. AIDS, malaria and TB combined,” Chairman Dennis Clark at said the Reverend Gina Walsh- the college’s Cranford campus As the first new building on the (908) 247-5389 or the Blood where a wide range of student Cranford campus in more than Minor, rector of Trinity Episcopal. Ms. Lubarsky to Speak Center of New Jersey at (973) “Over 925 million people, including services will be housed. 20 years, the student services 676-4700, extension no. 144. The $14-million project was fi- building will become the center- 40 million Americans, don’t have On Poetry Collection Individuals also may visit the enough to eat,” she continued. nanced by the Union County Im- piece for the college’s renewal Blood Center website, CRANFORD — The Cranford provement Authority (UCIA). The and revitalization,” Union County Donations to the Cranford CROP Public Library will host an ap- bloodnj.org, or e-mail Hunger Walk will benefit the glo- anticipated completion date is College President Margaret M. [email protected]. pearance by author Nancy August 2015. McMenamin said. bal hunger ministry of Church Lubarsky on Wednesday, Octo- “We are pleased to be opening World Service and Cranford Fam- ber 29, at 7:30 p.m. It will take a new state-of-the-art facility that ily Cares. Everyone is encouraged place in the Cranford Community will educate a generation of our to support this cause. To support Center, located at 220 Walnut residents, raise their living stan- the Cranford CROP Hunger Walk, Avenue. dards and improve their quality e-mail [email protected]. Ms. Lubarsky is the author of a of life,” Union County Freeholder For more information about CROP recently published collection of Chairman Chris Hudak said. Hunger Walks or Church World poems, entitled “Tattoos” (Fin- “The UCIA has worked closely Service, visit cwsglobal.org. ishing Line Press, 2014, with Union County College to finishinglinepress.com). help make this project a reality,” MSRHS Plans A Cranford resident and a mem- said Daniel Sullivan, executive ber of the Westfield Poetry Group, director of the UCIA. “We’re very Open House Ms. Lubarsky has been an educa- pleased to provide the financing tor for 35 years and currently is and project management for this CLARK – Mother Seton Regional superintendent of the worthwhile project that will serve High School, located at One Val- Mountainside school district. Her so many Union County residents.” ley Road, Clark, NJ 07066 will work has been published in vari- The new Student Services Build- host an open house on Monday, ous journals, including the Edison ing will provide students with a November 3 at 7 p.m. for girls in Literary Review, Exit 13, Lips, “One-Stop Enrollment Center” on grades five through eight. Poetry Nook, Poetica, Tiferet, the the first floor that will include: For more information call (732) Stillwater Review, Impact: An registration services, bursar and 382-1952. Anthology of Short Memoirs and payment services, financial Aid the Paterson Literary Review. Services, disability services, edu- Reading is Good For You Ms. Lubarsky will read from cational opportunity fund ser- “Tattoos.” She also will talk about vices, counseling services, and BREAKING GROUND... Union County officials broke last week for the new how she came to put the collec- meeting rooms. The second floor $14-million student services center on the campus of Union County College in tion together and about the pro- will house an array of computer Cranford. The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility, an extensive renovation of cess of seeing it through to pub- and multi-use classrooms, math the historic Nomahegan building, will become the hub of the College’s Cranford lication. Copies of “Tattoos” will faculty and departmental offices, campus where a wide range of student services will be housed. Pictured at the be available for purchase and for and support facilities. groundbreaking, from left to right, are: Union County Freeholder Bruce Bergen, signing. Admission will be free “By virtue of the commitment Freeholder Chairman Chris Hudak, Chairman of the Union County College and all are welcome. of the Union County Board of Board of Trustees Victor Richel, Freeholder Vice-Chairman Mohamed Jalloh, Chosen Freeholders to this col- Union County Improvement Authority Chairman Anthony Scutari,Freeholder lege and to county residents, we Sergio Granados, Union County Acting Sheriff Joseph Cryan,Freeholder Vernell goleader.com/subscribe Probitas Verus Honos are able to provide our students Wright, and UCC President Margaret McMenamin. LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here

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