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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 10, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS NEW YORK CITY – On September 11, 2001, at approximately 9 a.m., Muslim terrorists murdered 2,993 people. Most of those murdered were civilians at the World Trade Center. Many were from New Jersey and our neighboring towns, including 13 Westfielders and one from Scotch Plains. We shall never forget.

    - September 11, 2001 Health Officer Says H1N1 Vaccine Will Be Available in Fall By MICHAEL J. POLLACK Westfield Town Council Tuesday. younger, people 6 months to 24 years Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “We don’t know how much or when, old and those individuals between 25 WESTFIELD – The Westfield Re- but we do know the target population and 65 with “underlying chronic health gional Health Department will receive [that will need the treatment],” she said, conditions” such as diabetes or asthma a vaccine for the H1N1 virus this fall, before stating that pregnant women, would be encouraged to receive the Health Officer Megan Avallone told the caregivers of children 6 months or vaccination. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says on its website that it “does not expect that there will be a shortage” of vaccine but that “availability and Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader demand can be unpredictable.” There- WHAT’S IN A NAME?…The Jolly Trolley in Westfield, long a landmark, has been renamed The Office Bar & Grill and is fore, it is recommending that the target currently undergoing renovations. The staff, however, will remain the same. Pictured, from left to right, are: Lauren Bianco; population receive the vaccine before Alexandra Gill, general manager; Margaret Carr, the original founder of the restaurant; Aliya Robbins and Heather Pizzella. others. “The target population also includes every child in our school system,” Ms. Clark Sues Sewerage Authority Avallone said. “We believe we will be able to go to every school in our eight towns [covered by the regional health Over User Charge for Sewage Flow department, including Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, Springfield, By WAYNE BAKER Clark’s sewage flow. According to municipality certify that the amount New Providence, Roselle Park and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the RVSA, Clark represents about 16 billed is correct and accurate. Finally, Summit]...It’s a massive vaccination AREA — The Township of Clark percent of the authority’s total sew- Clark claims that the 1995 agreement campaign.” has brought a lawsuit against the age volume. Thus, US Gypsum rep- is “unconscionable,” as it allows up- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader resents slightly more than 3 percent ward changes to charges for large DAVY VISITS WESTFIELD…New Jersey Education Commissioner Lucille She said the vaccine calls for two Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Davy, a former Westfield resident, meets with students in an autistic class at the shots, three to four weeks apart. The (RVSA) and the RVSA’s other 10 of the sewage processed by RVSA. flows, but not similar downward Westfield Early Childhood Learning Center during Wednesday’s first day of vaccine is voluntary, and parents will member municipalities. The suit is Clark claims the 1995 agreement changes. school. The class is funded through a federal stimulus grant. have the option to allow their children one of a string of actions Clark has contains “a provision for an upward Clark is currently facing a suit filed to be vaccinated or not, and to specify taken to try to avoid the costs caused assessment adjustment in the event a by USG seeking to void a pair of where the vaccination should take place by the closing of US Gypsum’s new user which contributed signifi- ordinances passed earlier this year by MS BOE Hears Concerns – at school or by a private pediatrician. (USG’s) Clark plant. cantly to the RVSA entered a member the Clark Township Council. These Simultaneously, Ms. Avallone said, Clark faces these costs as a result of municipality.” rules set out user charges and termi- the health department will run public a user charge program established by In its suit, Clark claims that it will nation fees. Gypsum claims the regu- About Busing and Safety clinics for other high-risk groups such the RVSA as part of an agreement be overcharged by $296,554 in 2009, lations are “arbitrary and capricious,” By MAGGIE DIGGORY Jeanette Baubles said she crossed one as pregnant women and the elderly. adopted by the member municipali- $824,937 in 2010, $643,862 in 2011, and violate New Jersey Law, which it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader student herself Tuesday morning on Ms. Avallone said the federal gov- ties, including Clark, in 1995. Clark $411,215 in 2012 and $167,277 in said specifies that rates must “be uni- MOUNTAINSIDE — On the Summit Road and waited 30 minutes ernment wants every dose of vaccine to had passed a pair of ordinances ear- 2013. Clark claims a total overcharge form and equitable for the same types evening after the first day of school for more to come. be tracked in “real time.” This requires lier this year establishing termination of $2,343,847 will be made during and classes of use and service of Tuesday, parents of Mountainside stu- In addition to the bus stop request, filling out an online registration form fees for various types of customers, the period until the five-year rolling facilities.” dents who ride the bus to the Union Mrs. Jennings stated her concern immediately before administering a shot and was sued by US Gypsum as a average brings the adjustment into According to the USG suit, Clark is County Vocational-Technical Schools about one bus driver’s unsafe driving to someone. result. line with actual flows. In its suit, the only member municipality that (UCVTS) and the Union County practices, as she’s been told by her She postulated that if 50 percent of The 1995 agreement sets forth the Clark asks the court to reform the charges a large termination fee, in this Magnet High School (UCMHS) asked child and other parents whose chil- the Westfield population wanted the use of a five-year rolling average to contract to allow for large downward case 300 percent of their annual sewage that the route include six stops in- dren are aboard. “It is a dangerous vaccine, it would take 40 hours of clinic minimize year-to-year fluctuations in adjustments. charge. USG alleges that Clark, its coun- stead of the current four. The bus situation with Carl. He’s told the kids time with 12 nurses. usage of RVSA’s facilities, making Alternatively, Clark is seeking to cil and the Clark Sewage Utility vio- stops at Borough Hall, Echo Lake to slap their belts over the seats in- “And remember,” she said, “each budgeting by member municipalities have the court void the 1995 agree- lated USG’s civil rights and the Four- boathouse, Deerfield School and stead of fasten them so it’s easier for person needs two doses to be immu- easier. In the lawsuit, Clark claims ment, going back to the assessment teenth Amendment of the U.S. Beechwood School. him to return the bus at the end of the nized, so that would be 80 hours just for that US Gypsum accounts for about methodology of the earlier 1951 Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. Marion Jennings, one of two par- day.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 150 million gallons, or 20 percent of agreement based on annual metering. US Gypsum is seeking to have the ents who addressed the BOE, said, “He also takes one hand off the The township also claims the RVSA ordinances voided, a declaration that “we (some of the parents affected), wheel when making a turn to hold on billing methodology violates New the termination fee is unenforceable, mapped out where every child lives in to an iPod docking station he has on Energy Focus of Governor’s Jersey’s Local Fiscal Affairs Law, reimbursement of attorney’s fees and relation to the current bus stops. No the dashboard. When that kid was left most notably citing the law requires court costs, and both compensatory child should have to walk more than on the bus last year, Carl punished that a party claiming payment from a and punitive damages. a half-mile.” him by making him sit up front for the Race During Library Forum Irwin Greene, another parent, said rest of the year because he was smaller By CHRISTINA M. HINKE the responses of the candidate and rep- the current bus route has “very little and couldn’t be seen in the back of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader resentatives. Issues of wind and solar Green Acres Releases Funds regard” for the current needs of par- bus.” WESTFIELD — Mark Elliot of energy, the coal plant proposed in Lin- ents and children. He noted a particu- “I will ask Business Administrator Environment New Jersey, a non-profit den, nuclear power plants as an alterna- lar place of need for a stop is on (Roderic McLaughlin) to reach out to environment group, chaired an event tive to solar and wind for clean energy For Athletic Field Project Summit Road where students have to the UCVTS and the bus company. We Tuesday night at the Westfield Memo- and a liquid natural gas plant proposed By RAYNOR DENITZIO ough Clerk Christina Ariemma said. cross a busy street to get to the closest are all appalled by the behavior of the rial Library to invite the state’s guber- in the Atlantic Ocean off New Jersey Specially Written for The Westfield Leader According to the Department of stop, Deerfield School. bus driver. We will take your infor- natorial candidates to discuss their po- were just some of the topics discussed. GARWOOD — Councilman Environmental Protection (DEP) Chief School Administrator CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sitions on renewable energy. Indepen- All three speakers supported some Stephen Napolitano said Tuesday that website, historic fill is “non- dent candidate for Governor of New form of clean-energy plans. the state’s Green Acres program has indigenous material placed on a site Jersey Chris Daggett was joined by Mr. Dovey said that when speaking released more than $750,000 in in order to raise the topographic Rick Dovey of the Atlantic City Utili- to Mr. Christie briefly at various meet- funding towards the borough’s athletic elevation of the site,” which may ties Authority, who represented Re- ings with the candidate, his impression field complex project. contain contamination. Ms. Ariemma publican candidate Chris Christie, and of Mr. Christie’s stance on the energy The funds are comprised of a said historic fill is common in New Assemblyman John McKeon (D-27, plan was, “I know his heart is in this $179,084 grant and a $576,916 loan. Jersey and poses no health risk. West Orange), who represented Gover- direction.” He said Mr. Christie has “a Green Acres released the funds after It is unclear what cleanup, if any, nor Jon Corzine. Asm. Jon Bramnick strong commitment to build on what reviewing the findings of recent soil will be required by the DEP. Borough and Senator Tom Kean, Jr. also were was accomplished” and that he has “a testing at the site, which revealed officials said the fill is covered by two in attendance. sense of immediacy.” elevated levels of historic fill. feet of clean soil, a standard Members of the public packed the Mr. McKeon said Governor “That means [Green Acres] is not remediation technique. The contami- meeting room to ask questions and hear Corzine has put a master plan in place going to hold back any of our funding nant was also found in areas of the for renewable energy; the plan’s goal because of the contamination,” Bor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 WF 9/11 Ceremony is to provide energy to one-third of households in the state. To Be Held Fri. Evening Mr. Daggett said, “We need to be WESTFIELD – The Town of Westfield realistic about goals.” He called Gov. will observe the eighth anniversary of the Corzine’s master plan “unrealistic,” September 11 terrorist attacks with a com- saying it “is not going to be cheap.” munity gathering tomorrow, September “I’m not saying it is not money well 11, at the 9/11 Memorial site on North Avenue at East Broad Street. The ceremony spent. I do believe there is a cost. Solar will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the ringing of and wind are more costly in terms of the First United Methodist Church bells. overall dollars of kilowatt hours,” he Mayor Andrew Skibitsky will deliver the said. opening remarks, to be followed by a read- “I don’t think the people of New ing of Commemorative Litany by the Rever- Jersey appreciate the depth of our money end Edward Carll of the First United Meth- problems,” Mr. Daggett said later when odist Church. Monsignor William Harms asked if a new level of bureaucracy of St. Helen’s Church and Rabbi Douglas should be created to manage the energy Sagal of Temple Emanu-El will then offer prayers of commemoration. A wreath will plan. “We have a hole in our projected be presented by an honor guard, and taps budget next year that will make every- will be performed by Ted Schlosberg of the body stop in their tracks.” New Jersey Workshop for the Arts. Mr. Daggett told The Westfield Leader Fred T. Rossi for The Westfield Leader The ceremony will conclude with a pe- he did not have a financial plan for LABOR DAY FUN...The rides and great food are enjoyed at the 35th Annual riod of quiet contemplation as, according to energy. Saint Bartholomew Italian Festival last weekend in Scotch Plains. Mayor Skibitsky, “we stand together as a “We’re not sure we can generate to community to support each other and those serve the needs of everyone in this PAGE INDEX who lost loved ones.” In the event of rain, region,” Mr. Daggett said. He also said Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 the ceremony will be moved to the Westfield storage of unused energy is an issue, as Editorial ...... 4-5, 17 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 AS THEY WERE...The World Trade Center twin towers in New York City are Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street. Community ... 6-8, 17 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 18-20 pictured prior to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. All are welcome. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, September 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield 200 block of Twin Oaks Terrace reported Tuesday, September 1, Faatima a burglary occurred at her residence while McClease, 33, of Newark was arrested the occupants of the home were on vaca- during a traffic stop in the area of East tion. Entry was gained through an unse- South Avenue and Elmer Street on an cured rear door. It is unknown if any outstanding Harrison traffic warrant in items were missing. the amount of $1,199. She was trans- Sunday, September 6, a resident of the ported to Westfield police headquarters, 500 block of Terrace Place reported the where she was processed and released theft of his bicycle while it was parked on her own recognizance by the Harrison unsecured in front of an East Broad Street Police Department. McClease was is- restaurant. The bicycle was described as sued a summons for operating a motor a white, GT BMX model with gold vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. handles. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Tuesday, September 1, Vincent Irv- Mountainside CHAMPION BANQUET...Labor Day marked the championship game for the ing, 58, of Orange was arrested on an Tuesday, September 1, a resident of “St. Barts” softball league followed by a scrumptious picnic at Brookside Park in outstanding Westfield warrant in the Hickory Lane reported that two male Scotch Plains. Courtesy of Louis Cerchio for The Westfield Leader amount of $167. He was unable to post juveniles, described as approximately CATASTROPHE...Major damage resulted from a fire on Jenna Court in Scotch bail and was held in custody until a five feet, eight inches tall and about 16 Plains Monday night at approximately 8 p.m. The fire started in the garage area Jolly Trolley Renamed September 2 court appearance. Irving years old, continue to harass her by walk- and caused smoke damage throughout the home. Fire departments from Berkeley also was processed on an outstanding ing onto her lawn and jumping up and Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, New Newark warrant in the amount of $125. down while they laugh at her. According Providence, Roselle Park and Westfield provided mutual aid. Wednesday, September 2, Nicholas to police, other acts of criminal mischief The Office Bar & Grill Gerachi, 20, of Manalapan responded to have occurred, including her clothesline By PAUL J. PEYTON for $50.4 million. In 2005, Trimaran Capital Westfield police headquarters to satisfy being cut and the nozzle of her hose Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Partners, a New York City investment firm, an active criminal warrant from Point being removed. Garwood Green Acres WESTFIELD — After 41 years, the purchased the restaurant company from Pleasant in the amount of $250. He was Tuesday, September 1, a resident of Jolly Trolley has changed it name. The local Castle Harlan, Inc. for $140 million. Charlie processed and released after posting bail. Chimney Ridge Road reported that some- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 watering hole is now called The Office Bar Brown’s no longer owns the only other Jolly Wednesday, September 2, Colin one damaged her mailbox by knocking it site, which will not be disturbed dur- “What the mayor and council do is & Grill. Trolley, which is in New York. MacKay, 20, of Westfield was arrested off its post. According to police, the ing construction. Garwood is insured, every few years pass an ordinance “The only thing that has changed is the While admitting there is “a tremendous during a traffic stop at the south side resident did not remove her mail, and up to a $25,000 deductable, for any that increases the range,” Mr. Renaud name. It’s the same place,” said the amount of sentimental value” with the Westfield train station on outstanding was unsure if her mail had been taken decontamination. said. “The fact that the range went up restaurant’s general manager, Alexandra Jolly Trolley name, Mr. Borgese said it warrants from Seaside Heights, in the from the damaged box or if she did not In other business, the council heard by $2,000 does not mean that the Gill. “There are still peanuts on the floor. would have been difficult to continue to amount of $500, and Orange, in the receive any mail that day. a presentation from Jason Kasler re- salary went up by $2,000.” That’s what people need to know.” operate the Jolly Trolley as a separate amount of $239. He was transported to Tuesday, September 1, Rahssan Sam Borgese, chief operating officer for location from the other seven Office Bar Westfield police headquarters, processed Holmes, 31, of Elizabeth was arrested garding the recently adopted master Charlie Brown’s Steakhouses, said the com- & Grills. and released on his own recognizance by for allegedly driving with a suspended plan. Mr. Kasler, who prepared the Two Families Relocated pany felt The Office Bar & Grill, also “These are difficult times for restaurant both municipalities that had issued the license after a motor vehicle stop. He document, provided a brief overview operated by Charlie Brown’s, was a better operating companies and it was a difficult warrants. MacKay was issued a sum- was processed and released. of the plan along with recommenda- From West Broad Blaze fit for Jolly Trolley since Office restaurants decision to make; however, it’s the best mons for operating a motor vehicle with Wednesday, September 2, a resident tions. Among his suggestions was WESTFIELD — The Westfield Fire are usually located near train stations such decision to make for the company and its a suspended license and a seatbelt viola- of Stonybrook Lane reported that she submitting the plan to the Council on Department responded to a fire in the 400 as Westfield and Cranford. 400 employees that are part of our team,” he tion. received a suspicious telephone call from Affordable Housing (COAH). block of West Broad Street last week. “It (The Jolly Trolley) was the first said. Wednesday, September 2, several traf- a man who told her that she had won a “What this would do is if there is ever Upon arrival firefighters evacuated resi- original Charlie Brown’s unit,” Mr. Mr. Borgese said most of the renovation fic signs were vandalized in the area of contest and needed to send him $300 in dents from the first floor two-family resi- Borgese said. “We looked at what we involves interior work such as color changes, a builder’s remedy lawsuit, it would dence and second floor residence without Codding Road and Lynwood Place. The order to claim her prize. When she told take it out of the courts and put it in were offering in the community and we brightening up the interior of the restaurant signs were defaced with graffiti in black the caller she could not afford to pay the injury. The fire was contained to the first- felt [Charlie Brown’s on North Avenue and completing “some long [needed] re- COAH’s jurisdiction,” Mr. Kasler said. floor bedroom, authorities said. The and orange paint. The matter currently is $300, he lowered the price to $150, po- Mr. Kasler estimates the borough in] Scotch Plains really fulfilled every- pairs.” under investigation. lice reported. According to police, the Cranford Fire Department responded to the thing that Jolly Trolley was doing. Jolly The salad bar has been removed to fit in will need to provide for 39 units of scene while Rahway, Summit and Spring- Wednesday, September 2, Everett resident became suspicious and asked field firefighters responded to the Westfield Trolley fit The Office description right to with The Office concept, which does not Martin, 50, of Elizabeth was arrested the caller for his phone number, at which affordable housing. After submitting a tee, so we felt that was the right change offer salad bars. Booths will be added to the the proper paperwork to COAH and Fire Department headquarters on North during a traffic stop in the area of Moun- time he hung up. The victim was able to Avenue to cover Westfield fire calls. to make for the particular location.” space where the salad bar was located. The tain and Colonial Avenues on two out- retrieve the phone number from the op- having its plan approved, he said the One of the original owners of the Jolly menu has also changed to reflect The Office borough would need to provide over- The Westfield-Mountainside Area Red Trolley, and who still works at the estab- offerings. standing Jersey City warrants for a total erator and reported the incident to the Cross was contacted and will be relocating lishment, Margaret Carr, said when she Mr. Borgese said the bar area will remain amount of $192. He was transported to police. sight of the units to ensure they re- the two families, which consist of three bought the restaurant in 1966 it had been at its present location. Westfield police headquarters, processed Thursday, September 3, a resident main compliant. adults and five children, to alternative hous- a small bar and was a hotel years before “It (the bar area) will not be expanded as and released after posting bail. He was came into police headquarters to report “Once they’re built and once they’re ing. The Westfield Fire Department Fire that. She said the structure was expanded much as be opened up,” he said. “The issued summonses for operating an un- that her former boyfriend has been ha- occupied, the administration is light,” Prevention Bureau is investigating the fire into what had been an alleyway. ambiance doesn’t change, the bartenders registered motor vehicle and failure to rassing her by following her around and Mr. Kasler said. “It’s basically moni- although officials have said the fire does not Jolly Trolley was sold to Restaurant As- and the employees are the same.” inspect. appearing at several locations she fre- toring that they’re still there, they’re appear to be suspicious in nature. sociates in 1974. Castle Harlan bought out “Even as big as we are, we are like a Brandon West, 20, of Westfield was quently visits. According to police, she still occupied by low- and moderate- Restaurant Associates Corp. in July of 1997 family,” Ms. Carr said of the restaurants. arrested during a traffic stop in the area also has caught him looking through the of East Broad Street and Woodland Av- windows of her residence. The victim income [residents].” Fanwood Adopts Budget; enue and charged with possession of a wanted the incidents on record but did Also on Tuesday, the council ap- controlled dangerous substance. He was not want to sign a complaint or file a proved a bond ordinance to purchase Police Chief to Retire Westfield H1N1 Virus transported to Westfield police headquar- restraining order at this time, authorities a new garbage truck, and a salary By TED RITTER ters, processed and released with a sum- reported. ordinance for municipal employees. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mons, Friday, September 4, Jason J. The salary ordinance drew criticisms FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen Mahr Westfield...it would be a huge endeavor vaccine. According to Ms. Avallone, Thursday, September 3, a burglary Morrissey, 26, of Maplewood was ar- from resident Bruce Paterson, who in and the borough council, at its monthly by my department.” scientists are concluding clinical trials was reported at a Charles Street resi- rested for suspected driving while in- particular questioned the pay range meeting Tuesday night, adopted an She said the department will receive at the moment, but as yet, they have dence. toxicated (DWI) after a motor vehicle for the recreation director. Mr. Pater- amended 2009 municipal budget that to- the vaccinations for free and is not only witnessed “extremely mild” reac- Thursday, September 3, Stephen accident on Route 22. He was trans- son took exception to the $6,000 to tals $8.48 million. allowed to charge for them. The federal tions. Mitchell of Plainfield was arrested on an ported to police headquarters, where he $10,000 salary range for the position Mayor Mahr announced that Police outstanding Piscataway warrant and on a was processed and held according to Chief Donald Domanoski, after 33 years government also will allot $19,500 to Westfield Police Chief John Parizeau charge of marijuana possession. He was John’s Law. and the fact that the post is pension of service, will retire at the end of this the Westfield Regional Health Depart- asked if the police force, which serves processed and released to the Piscataway Saturday, September 5, Eugene P. eligible. year. “We wanted the community to be ment to cover the cost of hiring extra as first responders, would be immu- Police Department. Nagel, 57, of Mountainside was arrested “I do not see any reason why the aware of it,” she said, adding, “We will be nurses and support staff for registra- nized. Ms. Avallone said she believed Friday, September 4, a resident of the for suspected DWI after a motor vehicle recreation director should, one, be looking at the next steps over the next tion. that firefighters who work as EMTs 500 block of Bradford Avenue reported the stop on Route 22, West, at Pembrook paid that much money, and two, be in several months.” “I predict we’ll probably just have and police officers who assist in medi- theft of a motor vehicle, which was last Lane. He was processed and released the pension fund,” Mr. Paterson said. Chief Domanoski has headed the enough money...the process will start cal procedures would be vaccinated, seen in the driveway the previous night. pending a court date set for September Borough officials said a position’s Fanwood force since July 1, 2002, when in November and continue into March especially those who administer CPR. Friday, September 4, a Westfield spe- 17. inclusion in the pension system is he succeeded former Police Chief Robert According to Ms. Avallone, the health cial police officer reported the burglary Sunday, September 6, Theresa Carboy. He joined the department as a or April,” Ms. Avallone said. dependent upon the salary and not the patrolman in 1977, rising through the First Ward Councilman Frank Arena department is not allowed to hold doses of a tool storage shed at Tamaques Park. Callahan, 29, of Eatontown was arrested job title. Borough Attorney Robert The front door of the shed was pried for suspected DWI and failure to submit ranks to become a corporal in 1987 and a asked if the symptoms of H1N1 are of H1N1 vaccine. This means that if Renaud also explained that the in- sergeant in 1989. He eventually was el- 50,000 doses are provided, the depart- open, but it was undetermined if any to a breath test after a motor vehicle stop “dramatically worse” than those expe- items were missing. on Route 22, East. She was processed crease in salary range does not neces- evated to Lieutenant of the Operations rienced by seasonal-flu sufferers. ment cannot issue 25,000 first doses Friday, September 4, a Hyslip Avenue and released to a responsible adult. sarily coincide with an increase in Division and then to captain in 1998. Ms. Avallone said she was “irked” by and then stockpile the other 25,000 for resident reported that his motor vehicle Sunday, September 6, a resident of salary. During a presentation at the meeting, the news coverage of H1N1, adding people’s second shot. was damaged through criminal mischief Linda Drive reported that someone en- Fred Tomkins, the borough’s chief finan- that clinically, there is “no difference” “If we get 50,000 doses, and 50,000 while it was parked in his driveway. The tered his work van and removed several Snake Found Inside cial officer, explained that the amount of between the two types of flu. Seasonal people come to us for the first shot, we front passenger side door and rear pas- tools and equipment. According to po- the municipal budget to be financed by don’t get anymore; we’re done,” Ms. senger side quarter panel were defaced lice, the two rear doors of the van were taxes is nearly $5.6 million. Mr. Tomkins flu, for which there is a vaccine, kills Tamaques Park Sewer said the budget is “only up less than 1 about 36,000 U.S. residents yearly. Avallone said. with scratches. left open and the interior light was un- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Fire percent,” or about $63,000, compared to H1N1, for which no vaccine is avail- “That doesn’t make sense,” said Sec- Friday, September 4, Yolanda Rowe, screwed and disabled. Department assisted Westfield Police and last year, “which is amazing.” able as of today, was responsible for ond Ward Councilwoman JoAnn 50, of Plainfield was arrested and charged Sunday, September 6, Nicholas T. Animal Control September 6 in the re- Mr. Tomkins used pie charts to explain 2,000 deaths worldwide. Neylan. “If the recommendation is that with shoplifting $53.66 from an Elm Street Mancinelli, 27, of Westfield was arrested moval of a snake from a sewer in the budget and property taxes. Including “It’s an extremely mild illness,” she you need two shots.” supermarket. She was transported to and charged with shoplifting from a Tamaques Park on Lamberts Mill Road. schools, the county and the borough, Westfield police headquarters, processed Mountain Avenue liquor store and on an The fire department was dispatched at Fanwood homeowners will see a prop- said of H1N1. Seasonal flu has a fatal- Ms. Avallone said the “rationale” and released on her own recognizance. outstanding warrant out of Holmdel in ity rate of 0.01 (1 percent) as opposed to behind the decision is that “there will 2:20 p.m. to assist and the removal was erty tax increase of about $587 this year – Friday, September 4, an investigation the amount of $1,552. completed at 4:35 p.m. based on an average home assessment of H1N1, which has a fatality rate of 0.0025 be enough doses” for all. She also said by Westfield Police Department detec- Sunday, September 6, a resident of that people would continue to be im- The snake was found in the sewer by $85,000. (one quarter of 1 percent), she also tives determined that an apparent bur- Central Avenue reported that someone the playground area adjacent to the pond. Mr. Tomkins said that about 62 percent noted. munized each year until the virus dies glary occurred at a residence on the 1400 broke into his backyard shed using a Fire Chief Daniel Kelly said it was “a of the Fanwood property tax bill is for Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Foerst out. block of Grandview Avenue. A back prying tool and removed multiple power fairly large snake” but was unsure of the school taxes, which is up $407 this year. asked about possible side effects of a To learn more, visit cdc.gov. door screen had been cut and the back tools, including a circular saw, a yellow type of snake. He said the reptile was The municipal tax portion is about 21 door was opened. The residence was laser in a black case, a Stihl saw, a Felker released to New Jersey Division of Fish, percent of the property tax bill, which is up entered and apparently rummaged tile cutter, a Dewalt circular saw and a Game and Wildlife. about $86. The remainder of the property through, although it was unknown if any sawzall. The total value of all the tools Karen Hershey, a spokesperson for the tax goes to the county, which is up $94. Energy Discussion, Library property was missing. An investigation removed is approximately $1,850. New Jersey Department of Environmen- He said this is “fairly normal” and “not was continuing. Sunday, September 6, a resident of tal Protection, said she could not verify an unusual breakdown in suburban com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday, September 4, Westfield police Edgewood Court reported to police who the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game munities in New Jersey.” “you can’t always rely on the sun shin- energy but leave an issue of disposing responding to a report of a fight in were investigating the burglary on Cen- and Wildlife retrieved the snake, but con- Mayor Mahr said the budget is the progress at the intersection of West South tral Avenue that his shed was broken into firmed it was a water snake, which is not result of “conservative, prudent, but smart ing or the wind blowing.” of the depleted uranium. “I recognize Avenue and Drake Place subsequently and a prying tool and a pick-axe were both venomous. fiscal planning.” Mr. Daggett said the state needs to some of the pitfalls, but by the same determined that two 17-year-old removed. According to police, the prying invest in higher education to build up token, it is the only energy generation Westfield residents were the victims of tool removed from the Edgewood Court research and development. Mr. Dovey system that can provide lots of power an apparent strong-arm robbery. residence was found near the shed broken said Mr. Christie agreed. with minimal amounts of impact from Three male suspects struck the vic- into on Central Avenue and will be tagged Mountainside Board of Ed. Mr. Daggett noted that pharmaceuti- the standpoint of global warming,” Mr. tims in the face with closed fists before as evidence before it is returned. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cal companies are leaving the state Daggett said. “To just ignore that…I’m taking various possessions from the vic- Scotch Plains mation under advisement. There are the Deerfield and Beechwood School because of a lack of investment in higher not sure it’s good public policy.” The tims and fleeing the scene. Pursuant to Wednesday, September 2, a resident larger districts that have one stop for nurses, respectively. education. He said research and devel- Christie campaign does not have a po- an investigation, three 17-year-old of Spruce Lane reported that she lost her Westfield residents were arrested in con- wallet at her place of employment, and UCVTS students” said BOE Presi- They have been advised by the opment is necessary to develop new sition on nuclear power, Mr. Dovey dent Mary Beth Schaumberg. Center for Disease Control (CDC) to technologies to aid in reducing global said. nection with the case. that before she could cancel her credit Friday, September 4, Nikolas S. cards, someone used her debit card to Ms. Baubles said that she and “expect a resurgence in September warming. Mr. McKeon said the governor would Bitsakakis, 22, of Morganville was ar- purchase an airline ticket valued at ap- Deerfield Principal Robert Philips when school is back for the year.” The When asked about the state’s opinion “see what’s best” and that the governor rested at a DWI (driving while intoxi- proximately $350. made sure all the students got on the school nurses advised that if a child on liquid natural gas, Mr. McKeon said has “not included nuclear as part of the cated) checkpoint on the 600 block of Saturday, September 5, a resident of UCVTS bus. She talked with Chief of or staff member is home sick with the Governor Corzine has already put liquid puzzle.” West North Avenue and charged with Sky Top Road reported that someone Police James Debbie on Tuesday flu or with symptoms, the child’s natural gas on the table and he thought he Fred Profeta, deputy mayor of possession of less than 50 grams of sus- removed her son’s bicycle valued at ap- about getting a crossing guard at Sum- school should receive notification to would not remove it from his options. Maplewood, asked how the governor pected marijuana. He was transported to proximately $200. mit Road. keep an accurate record of the poten- Mr. Daggett said, “I couldn’t support would meet the goals in the master plan Westfield police headquarters, processed Saturday, September 5, Ryjon Burke, Another issue addressed at the BOE tial extent of the virus in the district. that.” Mr. Dovey said Mr. Christie does over the next 11 years, considering and released on his own recognizance 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested and meeting was an H1N1 update by the The next meeting of the BOE is not have a position on the issue. only about 3 percent of the goal to have with a summons. charged with disorderly conduct and re- Saturday, September 5, Stephen P. sisting arrest. According to police, offic- district’s health professionals, scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 Some in attendance had opposed 30 percent clean renewable energy by Kathleen McDonald and Lisa Bruno, at 7:30 p.m. the proposed coal plant in Linden. 2020 has been met in the last three-and- Onorio, 23, and Patricia Lacey, 21, both ers responded to a disturbance in the Mr. Daggett said the Co2 plant is “prob- of Staten Island, N.Y., were arrested at a street and observed approximately 20 a-half years. “We are not going to make DWI checkpoint on the 600 block of people yelling at each other. When po- lematic for me.” Mr. McKeon and Mr. it at this rate,” he said. West North Avenue and charged with lice asked Burke to leave, he yelled ob- Dovey each said the candidates did not Mr. McKeon said the financial in- possession of less than 50 grams of sus- scenities at the officers and challenged have a position on the plant. centives are in place. The governor has pected marijuana and possession of drug them to a fight, authorities reported. He When asked how the candidates stood set aside $12 million in tax credits for paraphernalia. Lacey also was charged was transported to police headquarters, on building a better infrastructure for companies who build offshore wind with possession of a prescription legend where he was processed and released. renewable energy, Mr. McKeon said, farms. Mr. McKeon told The Leader drug in the amount of four doses or less. Sunday, September 6, Tyman Cobb, 28, “The key…is the investment in the that Exxon and PSE&G have showed Both were transported to Westfield po- of Plainfield was arrested and charged with smart grid.” He said the governor’s an interest. lice headquarters, where they were pro- DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at which master plan has been to get “significant Mr. Daggett said, “We need to im- cessed and released after being served time officers smelled the odor of alcohol. investments” for a new grid. prove the bureaucratic process to ap- with a summons. He was transported to police headquarters, Mr. Dovey said Mr. Christie “under- prove these things.” He told The Leader Saturday, September 5, Roman where he was processed and released. Buchak, 24, of Westfield was arrested at Sunday, September 6, a resident of stood the improvements in the grid.” that buildings off exit 8A off the New Westfield police headquarters on an Kevin Road reported that her former Mr. Daggett responded that, “We have Jersey Turnpike could be a source for Elizabeth criminal warrant. He was pro- boyfriend calls her repeatedly through- borrowed our way into a hole that puts installation of solar panels on the build- cessed and released after posting bail. out the day and yells into the telephone. us in deep trouble… “We don’t have ings’ roofs. Saturday, September 5, a business Monday, September 7, James Parrish, money to do some of the matching Mr. Dovey suggested placing solar owner on the 200 block of East Grove 34, of Hamilton was arrested and charged funds for our transportation needs,” Mr. fields on landfills and brownfields sites, Street reported an incident of criminal with DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at Dagget said. He said the electric grids, and realigning the EPA (Environmen- mischief involving a slab of granite and which time the officer smelled the odor a sheet of cement board located on the of alcohol. He was transported to police Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader among other infrastructure, are in need tal Protection Agency (EPA), DEP and COLLISION...A school bus, empty of children, and an automobile collide at the of work. “We better do it (upgrade the Rutgers University experts to build a exterior premises. The amount of dam- headquarters, where he was processed intersection of South Avenue and South Elmer Street in Westfield on Tuesday infrastructure) sooner rather than later.” team responsible in explaining how age was unknown. and released. morning. The driver of the car was injured and taken to University Hospital by Nuclear power plants produce clean renewable energy works. Sunday, September 6, a resident of the Fanwood (no report) the Westfield Fire Department. USPS 485200 Thursday, September 10, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 37-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] NEW YORK CITY – On September 11, 2001, at approximately 9 a.m., Muslim terrorists murdered 2,993 people. Most of those murdered were civilians at the World Trade Center. Many were from New Jersey and our neighboring towns including 13 Westfielders and one Scotch Plains resident. We shall never forget.

    - September 11, 2001 Fanwood Adopts $8.48-Mil. Budget; Police Chief to Retire at Year End By TED RITTER Domanoski, after 33 years of service, Chief Domanoski has headed the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will retire at the end of this year. “We Fanwood force since July 1, 2002, FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen wanted the community to be aware of when he succeeded former Police Mahr, at the borough council’s it,” she said, adding, “We will be Chief Robert Carboy. He joined the monthly meeting Tuesday night, an- looking at the next steps over the next department as a patrolman in 1977, nounced that Police Chief Donald several months.” rising through the ranks to become a corporal in 1987 and a sergeant in 1989. He eventually was elevated to Lieutenant of the Operations Divi- sion and then to captain in 1998. Mayor Mahr and the borough coun- cil unanimously adopted an amended Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2009 municipal budget that totals $8.48 LABOR DAY FUN...The rides and great food are enjoyed at the 35th Annual Saint Bartholomew Italian Festival last million. Including schools, the county weekend in Scotch Plains. and the borough, Fanwood homeowners will see a property tax increase of about $587 this year – based on an average Scotch Plains Township Asks Judge home assessment of $85,000. Fred Tomkins, the borough’s chief financial officer, explained that the amount of the To Dismiss Dem. Chair’s Lawsuit municipal budget to be financed by taxes is nearly $5.6 million. Mr. Tomkins By FRED T. ROSSI Richard Samuel. The lawsuit de- interference with how former mu- said the budget is “only up less than 1 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times manded that the 2009 municipal bud- nicipal manager Michael Capabianco percent,” or about $63,000, compared SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch get and the ordinance creating a sewer performed his duties. to last year, “which is amazing.” Plains Township Attorney Brian utility be voided and that Mayor In his complaint filed in early July,

Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mr. Tomkins said about 62 percent Levine last month asked a state Supe- Nancy Malool be declared disquali- Mr. Samuel claimed that much of the CHAMPION BANQUET...Labor Day marked the championship game for the of the Fanwood property tax bill is for rior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit fied from holding the mayor’s office council’s deliberations on the budget “St. Barts” softball league followed by a scrumptious picnic at Brookside Park in school taxes, which is up $407 this filed by Democratic Party Chairman due to what Mr. Samuel said was her and the establishment of the sewer Scotch Plains. year. The municipal tax portion is utility were held behind closed doors about 21 percent of the property tax under the guise of discussions re- bill, which is up about $86. The re- garding personnel matters and lay- Clark Sues RVSA Over User mainder of the property tax goes to SP Zoning Bd. To Continue offs of township employees. These the county, which is up $94. meetings, he claimed, violated the He said this is “fairly normal” and state’s open public meeting act. Charge For Sewage Flow “not an unusual breakdown in subur- Hearing On HS LED Sign Mr. Levine’s August 26 filing in By WAYNE BAKER percent of the authority’s total sew- ban communities in New Jersey.” By FRED T. ROSSI enue and replace it with a three-car Union County state Superior Court Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times age volume. Thus, USG represents Mayor Mahr said the budget is the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times garage. Mr. Novello uses the existing included minutes from relevant coun- AREA — The Township of Clark slightly more than 3 percent of the result of “conservative, prudent, but SCOTCH PLAINS — The garage to store equipment for his cil meetings along with affidavits from has brought a lawsuit against the sewage processed by RVSA. smart fiscal planning.” township’s zoning board of adjust- masonry business, and said he wanted Mayor Malool and three of the four Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Clark claims the 1995 agreement Pointing to the tax increase, the ment will continue a hearing on a sign to increase his space and also allow other council members — Deputy (RVSA) and the RVSA’s other 10 mem- contains “a provision for an upward mayor said, “That’s a lot of money; we application at its October meeting tenants in the two-family house to Mayor Jeff Strauss and council mem- ber municipalities. The suit is one of a assessment adjustment in the event a understand that,” adding, “We under- and will also consider anew two other park their cars. bers Mary DePaola and Dominick string of actions Clark has taken to try new user, which contributed signifi- stand your pain and your frustration.” applications that were postponed at After Mr. Novello finished outlin- Bratti — that Mr. Levine said were to avoid the costs caused by the closing cantly to the RVSA entered a member Mayor Mahr credited the efforts of last week’s meeting. ing his application, board attorney proof that Mr. Samuel’s claims were of U.S. Gypsum’s (USG) Clark plant. municipality.” the citizen’s budget task group, which The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Vince Loughlin told the board that baseless. Clark faces these costs as a result of In the township’s suit, Clark claims was formed early this year to analyze of Education is seeking approval to the correct notice for the application Earlier this summer, Mr. Levine a user charge program established by that it will be overcharged by the borough’s budget picture and rec- install a new lighted sign with change- had not been sent to adjoining prop- sent a letter to Mr. Samuel requesting the RVSA as part of an agreement $296,554, $824,937 in 2010, ommend ways to save money and able LED display outside the high erty owners. Mr. Novello uses the that he withdraw his complaint. adopted by the member municipali- $643,862 in 2011, $411,215 in 2012 operate more efficiently. school on Westfield Road, but board existing garage for business purposes “I am still disappointed that [he] ties, including Clark, in 1995. Clark and $167,277 in 2013. Clark claims a The five-month delay between the members’ concerns about safety is- and the proposed use of the new ga- has not agreed to withdraw his law- had passed a pair of ordinances ear- total overcharge of $2,343,847 will budget’s initial introduction on March sues — particularly with drivers read- rage should be included in the notice suit,” Mr. Levine told The Scotch lier this year establishing termination be made during the period until the 31, then amendment and adoption was ing the sign as they drive past the so nearby residents know what the Plains-Fanwood Times. He said town- fees for various types of customers, five-year rolling average brings the due to the borough’s application for school — led to the application being future use will be. ship taxpayers would pay the legal and was sued by USG as a result. adjustment into line with actual flows. extraordinary aid from the state, which continued at the board’s Thursday, Mr. Novello said he did not con- costs of defending against Mr. The 1995 agreement sets forth the In its suit, Clark asks the court to it ultimately did not receive this year, October 1, meeting. The new four- duct his business at the property, but Samuel’s suit. Mr. Levine told The use of a five-year rolling average to reform the contract to allow for large as it has in the past few years. foot by eight-foot sign would have a Mr. Loughlin said he was not permit- Times that Mr. Samuel “has not rec- minimize year-to-year fluctuations in downward adjustments. Mr. Tomkins said that while the 16-inch by 88-inch programmable ted to have residential and commer- ognized that all the public meetings the usage of RVSA’s facilities, mak- Alternatively, Clark is seeking to borough was “forced to go to this message section that could be changed cial uses together on one property. on the budget and the sewer utility ing budgeting by member munici- have the court void the 1995 agree- point of the year without adopting a via computer from inside the school Mr. Anderson advised Mr. Novello to were done in accordance with state palities easier. In the lawsuit, Clark ment, going back to the assessment budget…because we’re in Septem- building, according to Assistant Prin- update his application, and Mr. statute and he has not provided any claims that USG accounts for about methodology of the earlier 1951 ber, we had a pretty good idea” of cipal and Athletic Director Rob Loughlin said he must include in the proofs that the mayor interfered with 150 million gallons or 20 percent of agreement based on annual metering. how individual accounts looked in Harmer. There would be one row notice to neighboring property own- the position of municipal manager.” Clark’s sewage flow. According to The township also claims the RVSA terms of cash flow. As a result, Mr. with space for five different mes- ers that h plans to raze the existing For his part, Mr. Samuel told The the RVSA, Clark represents about 16 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Tomkins said, the borough was able sages that would continuously scroll. garage, which is now being used for Times that “lawyers can and do file to prepare a budget “amendment con- The present sign requires the mes- storage of business materials, and motions all the time. It is not signifi- sisting of principally shifting things sages to be changed by hand, using replace it with a three-car garage in a cant what either party says. What I within line items of the budget” in actual lettering, and Mr. Harmer said zone where a three-car garage is not a am most interested in is what the order to make up for the denied ex- the high school’s DECA group, which permitted use on a property where a judge decides.” traordinary aid and still keep it below is responsible for sign changes, some- two-family dwelling is not a permit- The motion for dismissal will be CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 times cannot make necessary updates CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 heard on Friday, September 25. due to weather. A new sign that is 9/11 Ceremony to Be programmable by computer would al- low emergency information such as Held Friday Evening school closings, athletic or school events WESTFIELD – The Town of to be done from inside the building. Westfield will observe the eighth an- Board member Chris Abeel ques- niversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks tioned the safety of the proposed sign with a community gathering on Fri- given the number of pedestrians and day, September 11, 2009, at the 9/11 traffic in the vicinity of the school as Memorial site on North Avenue at well as the width of Westfield Road. East Broad Street. The ceremony will In response to a question from Tim begin at 6:30 p.m. with the ringing of Livolsi, Mr. Harmer and Anthony the First United Methodist Church Miranda, interim director of build- bells. ings and grounds for the Scotch Mayor Andrew Skibitsky will de- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, liver the opening remarks to be fol- said they envisioned the sign being lowed by a reading of Commemora- operational until 9 p.m., the same tive Litany by Rev. Ed Carll of the hour that the building closes. First United Methodist Church. Msgr. Mr. Abeel said he would like to William Harms of St. Helen’s Church receive input from the traffic safety and Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Temple officer or the county engineer while Emanu-El will then offer prayers of fellow board of adjustment member commemoration. A wreath will be Rich Duthie said it would be helpful to SUCCESSFUL OUTING…The Laguna Family enjoyed the distinction of win- presented by an honor guard and taps have information on perceptive reac- ning the “Sportsmanship” Award at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boosters Golf will be performed by Ted Schlosberg tion time of drivers attempting to read Outing on August 31, at Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club. The outing, of the N.J. Workshop for the Arts. the scrolling sign as they drove past. attended by more than 75 golfers, and more than 130 diners at the dinner The ceremony will conclude with a Board Vice-Chairman Ken Anderson afterward, benefited both the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Music Boost- period of quiet contemplation as, ac- ers and Athletic Boosters organizations. Proceeds from the outing will be used to told Mr. Harmer and Mr. Miranda that purchase items on each organization’s “wish list,” including musical instruments, cording to Mayor Skibitsky, “We a planner or an engineer might be athletic equipment and scholarships. stand together as a community to helpful at the October 1 continuation support each other and those who lost to advise the board on the sign. loved ones.” In the event of rain, the PAGE INDEX In other business, Louis Novello Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-16 ceremony will be moved to the was advised to update his application Westfield Town Hall, 425 East Broad Editorial ...... 4-5, 17 Education ...... 9 Classifieds .... 17 AS THEY WERE...The World Trade Center twin towers in New York City are seeking to demolish a two-car garage Community ... 6-7, 17 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 18-20 pictured prior to the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Street. All are welcome. at his property at 2059 Westfield Av- Page 10 Thursday, September 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield Sunday, September 6, a resident of the Tuesday, September 1, Faatima 200 block of Twin Oaks Terrace reported McClease, 33, of Newark was arrested a burglary occurred at her residence while during a traffic stop in the area of East the occupants of the home were on vaca- South Avenue and Elmer Street on an tion. Entry was gained through an unse- outstanding Harrison traffic warrant in cured rear door. It is unknown if any the amount of $1,199. She was trans- items were missing. ported to Westfield police headquarters, Sunday, September 6, a resident of the where she was processed and released on 500 block of Terrace Place reported the her own recognizance by the Harrison theft of his bicycle while it was parked Police Department. McClease was is- unsecured in front of an East Broad Street sued a summons for operating a motor restaurant. The bicycle was described as vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. a white, GT BMX model with gold Tuesday, September 1, Vincent Irving, handles. 58, of Orange was arrested on an out- Mountainside standing Westfield warrant in the amount Tuesday, September 1, a resident of Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of $167. He was unable to post bail and Hickory Lane reported that two male Courtesy of Louis Cerchio for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times WHAT’S IN A NAME?…The Jolly Trolley in Westfield, long a landmark, has was held in custody until a September 2 juveniles, described as approximately five CATASTROPHE…Major damage resulted from a fire on Jenna Court in Scotch been renamed The Office Bar & Grill and is currently undergoing renovations. court appearance. Irving also was pro- feet, eight inches tall and about 16 years Plains Monday night at approximately 8 p.m. The fire started in the garage area The staff, however, will remain the same. Pictured, from left to right, are: Lauren cessed on an outstanding Newark war- old, continue to harass her by walking and caused smoke damage throughout the home. Fire departments from Berkeley Bianco, general manager; Alexandra Gill; Margaret Carr, the original founder rant in the amount of $125. onto her lawn and jumping up and down Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, New of the restaurant; Aliya Robbins, and Heather Pizzella. Wednesday, September 2, Nicholas while they laugh at her. According to Providence, Roselle Park and Westfield provided mutual aid to Scotch Plains. Gerachi, 20, of Manalapan responded to police, other acts of criminal mischief Westfield police headquarters to satisfy have occurred, including her clothesline Jolly Trolley Renamed an active criminal warrant from Point being cut and the nozzle of her hose being Pleasant in the amount of $250. He was removed. processed and released after posting bail. Tuesday, September 1, a resident of Fanwood Adopts Budget The Office Bar & Grill Wednesday, September 2, Colin Chimney Ridge Road reported that some- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By PAUL J. PEYTON the Jolly Trolley name, Mr. Borgese MacKay, 20, of Westfield was arrested one damaged her mailbox by knocking it the mandated tax levy cap. the street], we wouldn’t have minded, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said it would have been difficult to con- during a traffic stop at the south side off its post. According to police, the resi- For example, Mr. Tomkins said the but this was bumper to bumper…” WESTFIELD — After 41 years, the tinue to operate the Jolly Trolley as a Westfield train station on outstanding dent did not remove her mail, and was borough’s reserve for uncollected Mayor Mahr said the borough’s Jolly Trolley has changed it name. The separate location from the other seven warrants from Seaside Heights, in the unsure if her mail had been taken from amount of $500, and Orange, in the the damaged box or if she did not receive taxes was reduced, with the funds Shared Services Committee plans to local watering hole is now called The Office Bar & Grills. redirected in the budget. meet this month and will hear a pre- Office Bar & Grill. “These are difficult times for restau- amount of $239. He was transported to any mail that day. Westfield police headquarters, processed Tuesday, September 1, Rahssan The governing body also approved sentation from the county which will “The only thing that has changed is rant operating companies and it was a a resolution to renew a 90-day re- “offer advice on what it does” to difficult decision to make; however, it’s and released on his own recognizance by Holmes, 31, of Elizabeth was arrested for the name. It’s the same place,” said the both municipalities that had issued the stricted parking policy along effectively share services with an eye the best decision to make for the com- allegedly driving with a suspended li- restaurant’s general manager, Alexandra warrants. MacKay was issued a sum- cense after a motor vehicle stop. He was Birchwood Terrace in an effort to toward reducing expenses. Gill. “There are still peanuts on the pany and its 400 employees that are part mons for operating a motor vehicle with processed and released. floor. That’s what people need to know.” of our team,” he said. prevent high school students from Council President Donna Dolce a suspended license and a seatbelt viola- Wednesday, September 2, a resident of taking up the parking places. said the Shared Services Committee Sam Borgese, chief operating officer Mr. Borgese said most of the renova- tion. Stonybrook Lane reported that she re- for Charlie Brown’s Steakhouses, said tion involves interior work such as color A previous 90-day parking restric- is also planning another “town hall- Wednesday, September 2, several traf- ceived a suspicious telephone call from a tion was rescinded in June when the style” meeting for later this year. the company felt The Office Bar & changes, brightening up the interior of fic signs were vandalized in the area of man who told her that she had won a Grill, also operated by Charlie Brown’s, the restaurant and completing “some Codding Road and Lynwood Place. The contest and needed to send him $300 in school year ended, said Council- The mayor said that borough offi- was a better fit for Jolly Trolley since long [needed] repairs.” signs were defaced with graffiti in black order to claim her prize. When she told woman Katherine Mitchell. But with cials plan to meet later this week Office restaurants are usually located The salad bar has been removed to fit and orange paint. The matter currently is the caller she could not afford to pay the the new academic year underway this regarding Fanwood’s TV-35 public near train stations such as Westfield and in with The Office concept, which does under investigation. $300, he lowered the price to $150, po- week, Ms. Mitchell said the borough access channel. Cranford. not offer salad bars. Booths will be Wednesday, September 2, Everett lice reported. According to police, the wanted to prevent a “safety hazard TV-35 staffer Jim Grover pointed “It (The Jolly Trolley) was the first added to the space where the salad bar Martin, 50, of Elizabeth was arrested resident became suspicious and asked for [Birchwood Terrace] residents.” to ongoing computer equipment prob- original Charlie Brown’s unit,” Mr. was located. The menu has also changed during a traffic stop in the area of Moun- the caller for his phone number, at which “We thank you, because it was a bad lems and a lack of finances, both of Borgese said. “We looked at what we to reflect The Office offerings. tain and Colonial Avenues on two out- time he hung up. The victim was able to situation,” said Birchwood resident which are impacting operations. “We were offering in the community and we Mr. Borgese said the bar area will standing Jersey City warrants for a total retrieve the phone number from the op- George Weiss, adding that, “if it was aim to please, but right now we can’t felt [Charlie Brown’s on North Avenue remain at its present location. amount of $192. He was transported to erator and reported the incident to the just a few [student] cars [parking on please,” he said. in] Scotch Plains really fulfilled every- “It (the bar area) will not be expanded Westfield police headquarters, processed police. thing that Jolly Trolley was doing. Jolly as much as be opened up,” he said. “The and released after posting bail. He was Thursday, September 3, a resident came Trolley fit The Office description right to ambiance doesn’t change, the bartend- issued summonses for operating an un- into police headquarters to report that her a tee, so we felt that was the right change ers and the employees are the same.” registered motor vehicle and failure to former boyfriend has been harassing her Clark versus RVSA to make for the particular location.” “Even as big as we are, we are like a inspect. by following her around and appearing at One of the original owners of the family,” Ms. Carr said of the restaurants. Brandon West, 20, of Westfield was several locations she frequently visits. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Jolly Trolley and who still works at the arrested during a traffic stop in the area of According to police, she also has caught billing methodology violates New that rates must “be uniform and equi- establishment, Margaret Carr, said when FW Parking Permits to East Broad Street and Woodland Avenue him looking through the windows of her Jersey’s Local Fiscal Affairs Law, most table for the same types and classes of she bought the restaurant in 1966 it had and charged with possession of a con- residence. The victim wanted the inci- notably citing the law requires that a use and service of facilities.” been a small bar and was a hotel years Go On Sale October 1 trolled dangerous substance. He was dents on record but did not want to sign a party claiming payment from a munici- According to the USG suit, Clark is before that. She said the structure was FANWOOD – Fanwood parking transported to Westfield police headquar- complaint or file a restraining order at pality certify that the amount billed is the only member municipality that expanded into what had been an alley- permits for 2010 for Fanwood resi- ters, processed and released with a sum- this time, authorities reported. correct and accurate. Finally, Clark charges a large termination fee, in this way. dents will go on sale Thursday, Octo- mons. Friday, September 4, Jason J. claims that the 1995 agreement is “un- case 300 percent of its annual sewage Jolly Trolley was sold to Restaurant ber ,1 at a cost of $288 for the annual Thursday, September 3, a burglary was Morrissey, 26, of Maplewood was ar- conscionable,” as it allows upward charge. USG alleges that Clark, its coun- Associates in 1974. Castle Harlan bought permits. reported at a Charles Street residence. rested for suspected driving while intoxi- changes to charges for large flows, but cil and the Clark Sewage Utility vio- out Restaurant Associates Corp. in July Thursday, September 3, Stephen cated (DWI) after a motor vehicle acci- Parking Permits for Scotch Plains Mitchell of Plainfield was arrested on an dent on Route 22. He was transported to not similar downward changes. lated USG’s civil rights and the Four- of 1997 for $50.4 million. In 2005, residents for 2010 will go on Clark is currently facing a suit filed teenth Amendment of the U.S. Trimaran Capital Partners, a New York outstanding Piscataway warrant and on a police headquarters, where he was pro- saleThursday, October 15, at a cost of charge of marijuana possession. He was cessed and held according to John’s Law. by USG seeking to void a pair of ordi- Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. City investment firm, purchased the res- $576. Permits for residents of all other taurant company from Castle Harlan, processed and released to the Piscataway Saturday, September 5, Eugene P. nances passed earlier this year by the USG is seeking to have the ordi- Inc. for $140 million. Charlie Brown’s towns will be available on November Police Department. Nagel, 57, of Mountainside was arrested Clark Township Council. These rules nances voided, a declaration that the no longer owns the only other Jolly 1 at a cost of $576. Friday, September 4, a resident of the for suspected DWI after a motor vehicle set out user charges and termination termination fee is unenforceable, reim- Trolley, which is in New York. Permits can be purchased at the 500 block of Bradford Avenue reported stop on Route 22, West, at Pembrook fees. USG claims the regulations are bursement of attorney’s fees and court While admitting there is “a tremen- Fanwood Police Station Headquar- the theft of a motor vehicle, which was Lane. He was processed and released pend- “arbitrary and capricious,” and violate costs, and both compensatory and pu- dous amount of sentimental value” with ters, 75 North Martine Avenue. Per- last seen in the driveway the previous ing a court date set for September 17. New Jersey Law, which it said specifies nitive damages. mits can be purchased 24 hours a day, night. Sunday, September 6, Theresa Snake Found Inside seven days a week by check or money Friday, September 4, a Westfield spe- Callahan, 29, of Eatontown was arrested order only. Cash and credit cards will cial police officer reported the burglary for suspected DWI and failure to submit Green Acres Releases Funds Tamaques Park Sewer not be accepted. of a tool storage shed at Tamaques Park. to a breath test after a motor vehicle stop WESTFIELD – The Westfield Fire The front door of the shed was pried on Route 22, East. She was processed For more information, contact the open, but it was undetermined if any and released to a responsible adult. For Garwood Athletic Field Department assisted Westfield Police Fanwood police sergeant at (908) 322- items were missing. Sunday, September 6, a resident of and Animal Control September 6 in 5300, extension 153. By RAYNOR DENITZIO Friday, September 4, a Hyslip Avenue Linda Drive reported that someone en- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times work to COAH and having the borough’s the removal of a snake from a sewer in resident reported that his motor vehicle tered his work van and removed several plan approved, he said the borough would Tamaques Park on Lamberts Mill was damaged through criminal mischief tools and equipment. According to po- GARWOOD — Councilman Stephen need to provide oversight of the units to Road. The fire department was dis- while it was parked in his driveway. The lice, the two rear doors of the van were Napolitano said Tuesday that the state’s ensure they remain compliant. patched at 2:20 p.m. to assist and the Zoning Bd. front passenger side door and rear pas- left open and the interior light was un- Green Acres program has released more “Once they’re built and once they’re senger side quarter panel were defaced screwed and disabled. than $750,000 in funding towards the occupied, the administration is light,” Mr. removal was completed at 4:35 p.m. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The snake was found in the sewer by with scratches. Sunday, September 6, Nicholas T. borough’s athletic field complex project. Kasler said. “It’s basically monitoring that the playground area adjacent to the ted use. This situation will also result Friday, September 4, Yolanda Rowe, Mancinelli, 27, of Westfield was arrested The funds are comprised of a $179,084 they’re still there, they’re still occupied by pond. Fire Chief Daniel Kelly said it in additional variances being required 50, of Plainfield was arrested and charged and charged with shoplifting from a grant and a $576,916 loan. Green Acres low and moderate-income [residents].” was “a fairly large snake.” He said the for the property. with shoplifting $53.66 from an Elm Mountain Avenue liquor store and on an released the funds after reviewing the find- Also on Tuesday, the council approved a reptile was released to New Jersey Street supermarket. She was transported outstanding warrant out of Holmdel in ings of recent soil testing at the site, which bond ordinance to purchase a new garbage Two other applications set to be to Westfield police headquarters, pro- the amount of $1,552. revealed elevated levels of historic fill. truck, and a salary ordinance for municipal Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife. heard last week will be put off until cessed and released on her own recogni- Sunday, September 6, a resident of “That means [Green Acres] is not going employees. The salary ordinance drew criti- Karen Hershey, a spokesperson for the October. Michael Ashworth of Church zance. Central Avenue reported that someone to hold back any of our funding because of cisms from resident Bruce Paterson, who in New Jersey Department of Environ- Avenue failed to send out the legal Friday, September 4, an investigation broke into his backyard shed using a the contamination,” Borough Clerk Chris- particular questioned the pay range for the mental Protection, said she could not notices for his application to erect a by Westfield Police Department detec- prying tool and removed multiple power tina Ariemma said. recreation director. Mr. Paterson took ex- verify the New Jersey Division of Fish, fence, while Candido Rodriguez of tives determined that an apparent bur- tools, including a circular saw, a yellow According to the Department of Envi- ception to the $6,000 to $10,000 salary Game and Wildlife retrieved the snake, 29 Yarmouth Village had a deficiency glary occurred at a residence on the 1400 laser in a black case, a Stihl saw, a Felker ronmental Protection (DEP) website, his- range for the position and the fact that the but confirmed it was a water snake, in his notice to subdivide two bed- block of Grandview Avenue. A back door tile cutter, a Dewalt circular saw and a toric fill is “non-indigenous material placed post is pension eligible. which is not venomous. rooms into three bedrooms. screen had been cut and the back door sawzall. The total value of all the tools on a site in order to raise the topographic “I do not see any reason why the recre- was opened. The residence was entered removed is approximately $1,850. elevation of the site,” which may contain ation director should, one, be paid that and apparently rummaged through, al- Sunday, September 6, a resident of contamination. Ms. Ariemma said historic much money, and two, be in the pension though it was unknown if any property Edgewood Court reported to police who fill is common in New Jersey and poses no fund,” Mr. Paterson said. was missing. An investigation was con- were investigating the burglary on Cen- health risk. Borough officials said a position’s inclu- tinuing. tral Avenue that his shed was broken into It is unclear what cleanup, if any, will be sion in the pension system is dependent Friday, September 4, Westfield police and a prying tool and a pick-axe were required by the DEP. Borough officials said upon the salary and not the job title. Bor- responding to a report of a fight in progress both removed. According to police, the the fill is covered by two feet of clean soil, a ough Attorney Robert Renaud also ex- at the intersection of West South Avenue prying tool removed from the Edgewood standard remediation technique. The con- plained that the increase in salary range and Drake Place subsequently determined Court residence was found near the shed taminant was also found in areas of the site, does not necessarily coincide with an in- that two 17-year-old Westfield residents broken into on Central Avenue and will which will not be disturbed during construc- crease in salary. were the victims of an apparent strong- be tagged as evidence before it is re- tion. Garwood is insured, up to a $25,000 “What the mayor and council do is every arm robbery. turned. deductable, for any decontamination. few years pass an ordinance that increases Three male suspects struck the victims Scotch Plains In other business, the council heard a the range,” Mr. Renaud said. “The fact that in the face with closed fists before taking Wednesday, September 2, a resident of presentation from Jason Kasler regarding the range went up by $2,000 does not mean various possessions from the victims and Spruce Lane reported that she lost her the recently adopted master plan. Mr. Kasler, that the salary went up by $2,000.” fleeing the scene. Pursuant to an investi- wallet at her place of employment, and who prepared the document, provided a gation, three 17-year-old Westfield resi- that before she could cancel her credit brief overview of the plan along with rec- Correction dents were arrested in connection with cards, someone used her debit card to ommendations. Among his suggestions was A story in the September 3 issue of the case. purchase an airline ticket valued at ap- submitting the plan to the Council on Af- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Friday, September 4, Nikolas S. proximately $350. fordable Housing (COAH). should have stated that of the 60 Union Bitsakakis, 22, of Morganville was ar- Saturday, September 5, a resident of “What this would do is if there is ever a County residents lost in the terrorist at- rested at a DWI (driving while intoxi- Sky Top Road reported that someone builder’s remedy lawsuit, it would take it tacks of 9/11, 39 died without a last will cated) checkpoint on the 600 block of removed her son’s bicycle valued at ap- out of the courts and put it in COAH’s and testament. Also, the Elizabeth couple West North Avenue and charged with proximately $200. jurisdiction,” Mr. Kasler said. killed in a car crash and referenced in the possession of less than 50 grams of sus- Saturday, September 5, Ryjon Burke, Mr. Kasler estimated the borough will article had not arranged for a guardian- pected marijuana. He was transported to 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested and need to provide for 39 units of affordable ship of their children, thus setting off a Westfield police headquarters, processed charged with disorderly conduct and re- housing. After submitting the proper paper- family legal battle. and released on his own recognizance sisting arrest. According to police, offic- with a summons. ers responded to a disturbance in the Saturday, September 5, Stephen P. street and observed approximately 20 Onorio, 23, and Patricia Lacey, 21, both people yelling at each other. When police Save even more than before with Allstate. of Staten Island, N.Y., were arrested at a asked Burke to leave, he yelled obsceni- DWI checkpoint on the 600 block of ties at the officers and challenged them to Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an West North Avenue and charged with a fight, authorities reported. He was trans- possession of less than 50 grams of sus- ported to police headquarters, where he average of $353 a year. So when you’re pected marijuana and possession of drug was processed and released. shopping for car insurance, call me first. You paraphernalia. Lacey also was charged Sunday, September 6, Tyman Cobb, with possession of a prescription legend 28, of Plainfield was arrested and charged could be surprised by how much you’ll save. drug in the amount of four doses or less. with DWI after a motor vehicle stop, at Both were transported to Westfield po- which time officers smelled the odor of NELSON C. 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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, September 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Veterans Can Apply CSA Baubles Discusses Dist. For Service Medals From State Goals and Bullying Policy ELIZABETH – The Union County by mail, or receive their medals in By MAGGIE DIGGORY Ms. Baubles said the district’s website Board of Chosen Freeholders re- person at a public Medal Ceremony Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times will have a new intranet side where minds honorably-discharged veter- in Union County. The ceremony is MOUNTAINSIDE — Mountainside teachers may post messages on dis- ans who live in Union County that scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, Chief School Administrator (CSA) cussion boards, since she stated staff they may be eligible to receive mili- at 1 p.m., at the Center Court of the Jeanette Baubles met with The Westfield members have different free periods tary service medals awarded by the Jersey Gardens Mall. The mall is lo- Leader and The Scotch Plains- during the school day. New Jersey Department of Military cated at 651 Kapkowski Road in Eliza- Fanwood Times in her office at Further details regarding the and Veterans Affairs. The medals to beth. Beechwood School to discuss the district’s vision and action plan will be awarded are the Distinguished Eligible veterans include those who district’s goals for the 2009-2010 school be discussed during the September Service Medal, Vietnam Medal, have served during a time of war or year, as well as how she plans to address BOE meetings, Ms. Baubles said. Meritorious Service Medal and Ko- national emergency, or who have been the issue of bullying in the district. The Leader then asked Ms. Baubles rean Service Medal. on active duty in a qualifying area. A With a student population of ap- about her plans to address the issue of To obtain application forms or get surviving spouse or immediate fam- proximately 1,000, “it’s a welcoming bullying. Ms. Baubles spoke at length more information about applying, ily member of a deceased veteran and inviting place,” said Ms. Baubles about educating students with what contact the New Jersey Department may apply to have an award pre- when asked to describe what she finds she called “sensitivity training” to of Military and Veterans Affairs at sented posthumously. UNITED FUND 2.0… Sporting a new name and logo, the Westfield United Fund special about the district. avoid situations where a student may (609) 530-6980. The application for a service medal is gearing up for its annual town-wide fundraising appeal with a promotional The Leader asked Ms. Baubles to be bullied or be the bully. Union County residents can also involves completing a one-page form campaign aimed at reaching new donors. The newly independent organization summarize the Board of Education During the 2008-2009 school year, contact the Union County Office of and providing proof of New Jersey has been supporting local human service agencies since 1937. Pictured, left to (BOE) goals for the district for the 2009- there were six reported incidents of Veterans Affairs at (908) 659-7407 or residency, along with proof of honor- right, are: campaign team members Charlie Weidman, co-chairman; John 2010 school year. She said the goals are harassment, intimidation and bullying Schmidt, lawyers division; Jill Dispenza, residential; Elaine Swingle, dentists, (908) 527-4890. All voice messages able discharge (WD Form 53 or DD and John Ripperger, special gifts. test score evaluation, curriculum review in the Mountainside school district. are returned promptly. Form 214), and evidence of active and changes, staff supervision and lead- The district is required by law to Veterans can receive their medals duty service in qualifying areas. ership, shared service opportunities and maintain compliance with N.J.S.A. Applications can take at least three financial accountability. 18A, which includes submitting an Guadagno To Speak at weeks to process and must be mailed County Using $22 Mil. Ms. Baubles said the district’s first annual violence and vandalism report. to the N.J. Department of Military goal is to focus on improving student In addition, students receive a stu- ELC Meeting, Sept. 16 and Veterans Affairs, to the attention achievement. Students in K-8 take the dent handbook every year outlining CLARK — Kim Guadagno, Re- of: DVS-VBB (Medals), P.O. Box Stimulus for Roads, Jobs New Jersey Assessment of Skills and their school’s policy on the conse- publican candidate for lieutenant gov- 340, Trenton, N.J. 08625-0340. Ap- ELIZABETH — Union County has nity Renewal Department, more than Knowledge (NJASK) test in the spring quences of committing violent acts ernor of New Jersey, will speak at a plications may also be faxed to (609) received more than $22 million in $2.6 million will be provided through half of the school year. In addition to while on school grounds. Union County Employer Legislative 530-6970. federal stimulus funds for various the Neighborhood Stabilization Pro- analyzing the NJASK results, district For the coming school year, Ms. Committee (ELC) meeting on The public medal ceremony is part projects and programs aimed at help- gram, benefiting Elizabeth, administrators are planning on restruc- Baubles has scheduled a Violence Wednesday, September 16. The meet- of a statewide effort to encourage ing jumpstart the economy. Plainfield, Roselle, Rahway and Hill- turing the basic skills and gifted and and Vandalism Week at Beechwood ing will be held at Lana’s Fine Dining veterans to connect with the Depart- The American Recovery and Rein- side. Funds will be used among other talented program. and Deerfield schools. In addition, at the Hyatt Hills Golf Course, 1300 ment of Military and Veterans Affairs vestment Act is investing $787 billion items to build senior citizen andlow- In the coming year, the BOE plans Ms. Baubles said, “school guidance Raritan Road (Exit 135 of the Garden in person and get information about into the U.S. economy to help the income rental units, demolish aban- to work on making sure the district’s counselor [Barbara] Komoroski will State Parkway) in Clark. Networking their benefits. Personnel from the de- nation climb out of the worst eco- doned housing, renovate homes, and curriculum meets 2009 New Jersey be developing a character education begins at 8 a.m. followed by a full partment will be on hand at the Jersey nomic downturn since the Great De- provide counseling. Core Curriculum Content Standards program and assisting Deerfield breakfast and the meeting from 8:30 Gardens Mall from October 20 to pression, according to a county spokes- An additional $1.4 million was pro- (NJCCCS). School Principal [Robert] Philips with to 10 a.m. October 22, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. man. Based on an independent analy- vided through the Community Devel- With regard to the teaching staff, the coordination of a bullying pre- Sheriff Guadagno was a former The Union County Office of Vet- sis, New Jersey will receive about opment Block Program to municipali- Ms. Baubles said another goal this vention assembly.” Assistant United States Attorney and erans Affairs is a division of the $17.5 billion in total benefits over the ties such as Linden, Rahway, Roselle year is to consider using a value-added “Overall,” Ms. Baubles concluded, Assistant Attorney General. As county’s Department of Human Ser- three years from this package. Park, Plainfield, Hillside, and Winfield. assessment approach, defined as “ob- “we have exceptional students, who Deputy Director of the Division of vices, providing a local resource for Residents in 12 different munici- Through Union County’s Human jective evidence that students are meet- on occasion, make choices and deci- Criminal Justice, Ms. Guadagno su- veterans in need of information or palities can expect to see a series of Services Department, an additional ing high-achievement standards,” ac- sions that are less than positive. We pervised a staff of approximately 300 assistance. road repavings begin on county roads, 42,000 meals will be provided to se- cording to the Education Consumers will continue to guide and support prosecutors and investigators. As an totaling more than $4 million. These niors through Meals on Wheels, and ClearingHouse. them to the best of our collective Assistant U.S. Attorney, Ms. REPORTERS NEEDED municipalities include: Berkeley Jewish Family Services. Approxi- To support staff communication, ability in 2009-2010.” Guadagno was the Deputy Chief of Current openings for freelance Heights, Elizabeth, Kenilworth, Lin- mately $2.2 million will be available the Corruption Unit and was twice reporters to cover town council den, Mountainside, Rahway, Roselle to provide short- and medium-term Lance Does Not See GOP Support honored with the U.S. Department Of and BOE meetings. We seek Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Sum- rental assistance including to those Justice’s highest award for Superior community-minded, detail- mit, Union and Westfield. Projects who lost their jobs, as well as a family For Public Option on Health Care Performance. oriented writers with involve repaving, handicap ramp re- whose home was foreclosed as they By PAUL J. PEYTON would “reach across the aisle to Re- The cost for the event is $20. Make professional demeanor placement/repair, signage upgrades, seek to move into a rental property. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times checks payable to: Union County needed. Must be able to meet traffic striping, and stormwater man- Another $1.4 million will be distrib- publicans as well as Democrats” on ELC, c/o Organization Resources, 34 deadlines, know how to write a agement upgrades on inlets. uted through the Community Services WESTFIELD — In advance of the issue. Ridgedale Avenue, Summit, N.J. lead, and take an active interest Another $5 million will be used for Block grant program for a Youth Fi- President Barack Obama’s speech to The Congressman said he believes 07901. in a regular beat in order to corridor improvements in Plainfield, nancial literacy program, and for Congress (after press deadline on there is ground for a compromise For those interested in attending, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford, mortgage foreclosure assistance, in- Wednesday), Rep. Leonard Lance (R- including a provision whereby develop news stories. Great for th respond by e-mail to stay-at-home moms, a second and Elizabeth. This work includes cluding the hiring of counselors while 7 ) told reporters during a Tuesday Americans could not be denied health [email protected], call (908) income or just for those who intersection improvements, signage, $125,000 will be provided for home- morning teleconference that he does insurance for a preexisting condi- 598-2532 or fax to (908) 598-2532. love to write. E-mail resume signalization, and safety enhancements less assistance. not believe the health bill sponsored tion or have there coverage canceled ELCs, established by the New Jer- and clips to: for pedestrians, bikes, and the disabled. More than $2.1 million will be by House Democrats will attract Re- if they get sick. Mr. Lance and other sey Business & Industry Association Thoroughfares such as South Broad provided for job skills training publican votes unless the public op- Republicans also want to include [email protected] tion (government run health care) is medical malpractice reform in the in 1959, are independent, local orga- The Westfield Leader & Street, Terrill Road, Park Avenue and through the county’s One Stop Cen- nizations representing all 21 counties Springfield Avenue are among those ters and the provision of training and removed. legislation, which is currently ex- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood “I just don’t think there are any cluded from the bill but which he in New Jersey. ELCs meet monthly TIMES witnessing improvements. employment opportunities for dis- for breakfast or lunch. Through the Parks and Commu- advantaged adults and youth. votes for that (public option) on the said former Senator Bill Bradley (D- Republican side,” Mr. Lance said. 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Kennedy unused sick and vacation leave to NJSBA “believes that many lawmak- State Assembly Speaker Joseph 2nd, announced offer the weekend school business administrators. The ers and policymakers in Trenton are Roberts (D-Camden) has announced that he would not be a candidate for court also ruled the commissioner focused so heavily on the cost of that he will not seek re-election this the seat. has the power to require school dis- education that they have lost sight of fall. His successor on the fall ballot is Under current state law a Primary trict to adopt nepotism policies as a its true value. Their overreactions to expected to be Donald Norcross, co- Election will be held December 8 condition to receive state aid. the rare improprieties come at the chairman of the Camden County followed bythe final election on Janu- Ms. Davy called the appellate expense of successful school board Democratic Committee and brother ary 19. Massachusetts lawmakers panel’s ruling a “welcome affirma- governance.” of South Jersey political boss George were scheduled to debate proposed tion of the Corzine administration’s Norcross. legislation yesterday that would efforts to bring transparency and effi- County to Hold Mr. Roberts became speaker in 2006, change state law to let the governor ciency to school district spending.” after serving as majority leader since make an interim appointment to the “The court considered the legisla- POW/MIA Day 2002. He replaced Albio Sires of Hudson seat until the election. The law was tive and administrative genesis of ELIZABETH — The Union County after Mr. Sires was elected to changed to the current special elec- STATE OF THE COUNTY…Recently, Union County Freeholder Candidates, these regulations and agreed that we County Board of Chosen Freehold- Senator Robert Menendez’ (D-N.J.) tion format five years by Democrats Councilman Anthony Sytko and Nicole Cole met with Assemblyman Jon Bramnick have the responsibility to establish ers will remember and honor the per- former congressional seat. Donald to prevent than Republican Governor and Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (both LD-21, Westfield and Summit). Topics rules to effectuate the purposes of the sonal sacrifices of our nation’s pris- Norcross is employed as president of the Mitt Romney from appointing a Re- discussed included creating “green jobs” in Union County and pedestrian safety. school district accountability laws that oners-of-war and military personnel Southern New Jersey AFL-CIO. If elected Mr. Sytko and Ms. Cole propose to work closely with the state and publican should Senator John Kerry municipalities in order to share services. the legislature approved and that missing in action at the Union County Watson-Coleman, Cryan (D-Mass.) have won the Presidency. Governor strongly supported and POW/MIA Remembrance Cer- In Line to Succeed Roberts Coniglio Gets Two Years Assemblyman Bramnick to Hold 2nd signed,” Commissioner Davy said. emony. Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie For Accepting Btibes “As Governor Corzine has said re- The event will take place Friday, Watson Coleman (LD-15, Camden Former state Sen. Joseph Coniglio Hearing on Impact of N.J. Corruption peatedly, we have an obligation to the September 18, at 11:15 a.m. in front and Assemblyman Joe Cryan (LD- of Paramus has been sentenced to 30 taxpayers of New Jersey to ensure of the Courthouse at 2 Board Street 20, Union), state Democratic Party months in jail for accepting more TRENTON — The Assembly Re- arrests of 44 persons including may- that public dollars are not wasted on in Elizabeth. In case of rain, the cer- chairman, are the top likely legisla- than $100,000 in bribes, disguised as publican Policy Committee’s second ors, state assemblymen and rabbis in excessive administrative costs but emony will be moved indoors in the tors to replace Joseph Roberts as as- consulting fees, to steer more than $1 hearing on corruption is scheduled a major corruption probe over the actually get into the classrooms, where first floor rotunda of the Courthouse. sembly speaker, according to million in state grants to Hackensack for Wednesday, September 16. As summer. politickernj.com. University Medical Center, The chairman of the committee, Assem- Along with Assemblyman The Reverend DeForest “Buster” Record has reported. blyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Bramnick, the committee includes: Westfield Health Department Westfield) is inviting the public to Assemblywoman Dawn Marie Soaries, a Republican turned Demo- AC Councilman, 13 Others crat, has called on other African-Ameri- present testimony. Addiego (LD-8, Burlington), Assem- Announces Flu Inoculation Dates Indicted for Election Fraud The hearings will examine the eco- blywoman Denise Coyle (LD-16, - can leaders to support Assemblywoman Atlantic City Councilman WESTFIELD - Please be advised Fanwood Recreation Center (6:00 PM Watson Coleman’s quest for speaker, nomic impact of corruption on New Somerset), Assemblyman David Marty Small, who ran unsuccess- Jersey taxpayers and listen to real Rible (LD-11, Monmouth), Assem- that the Westfield Regional Health – 7:30 PM) Forest Road, Fanwood, and has threatened to pull his support fully for mayor in the June Demo- Department has scheduled the fol- NJ. for Governor Jon Corzine unless the people about solutions to this prob- blyman Scott Rumana (LD-40, cratic Primary Election, and 13 of lem. Passaic), Assemblywoman Charlotte lowing dates for seasonal Flu Inocu- Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Governor supports her as well. his campaign workers lation Programs. These programs are Garwood Municipal Building (6:00 Sen. Presidency Battle The committee’s hearings began Vandervalk (LD-39, Bergen) and were indicted last week on charges of August 17 in Trenton. Mr. Bramnick Assemblyman David Wolfe (LD-10, open only to residents of Fanwood, PM – 7:30 PM) 403 South Avenue, Between Codey, Sweeney election fraud, according to a Star- Garwood, Mountainside, New Provi- Garwood, NJ (Court Room). said the goal of the hearings is to Monmouth). Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts Ledger report. They are charged with expose the cause of public corruption Anyone wishing to testify should dence, Roselle Park, Springfield, Saturday, November 14, 2009 (D-Camden) announcement also off filling out and submitting absentee bal- Summit and Westfield. Proof of resi- Roselle Park High School (9:00 AM and draft legislation to prevent it in contact Mr. Bramnick’s chief of staff, a battle for the presidency of the Sen- lots without the voters’ knowledge. the future. The hearings follow the Diane Walsh, at (908) 232-2073. dency may be required. Participants – 11:30 AM) 185 W. Webster Ave., ate between Senator Richard Codey will be taken on a first come/first Roselle Park, NJ (Cafeteria). (D-Essex) and Senator Stephen CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY BY THE NJ SUPREME COURT serve basis. Anyone that is Medicare Part B Sweeney (D-3, Gloucester), senate Thursday, September 17, 2009 eligible must please bring their card majority leader, according to The Star Westfield Municipal Building (6:00 to the program The following are Ledger as Democrats look to split the PM – 7:30 PM) 425 East Broad groups recommended to receive in- top leadership of the two houses of Street, Westfield, NJ (Court Room). fluenza vaccine (i.e., the flu shot): the legislature between North and Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Ppersons aged 65 years and older, South Jersey lawmakers. Springfield Municipal Building with and without chronic health con- Mass. 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Members of: County Government Is a Bad Joke Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Thank you, Westfield Leader, for your nominations — and hence are the seats of with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association outstanding editorial calling attention to all political power (and patronage) in our The others are made up. Are you sharp Union County’s proposal to establish a state. enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey court system, in a desperate attempt to Is it possible for the system to over- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 enlarge government and grab a revenue throw itself today? No. But it is possible If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 stream away from municipalities. for the U.S. Attorney’s office to change guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Please understand that Union County the political culture in our state by con- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If government is very expensive to manage: tinuing to lockup the crooks and clear the you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at there are all those friends and family on playing field for the election of more men free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 the payroll, all of those political donors and women of virtue and vision who one All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. who expect play (lucrative contracts) for day pray will liberate us from a layer of come from the board game Diction pay (campaign contributions); and of government and taxation that in the mod- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman course the unelected political bosses who ern era has clearly outlived it’s need. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER make sure friends, relatives, unions and Is there hope for New Jersey? Yes. 1. Tienda – A booth or shop Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo donors are all well-served at the county Close county government, crippling the 2. Sapo – The toadfish COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION level. political bosses and eliminating their nests 3. Carabao – A Philippine water buf- Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly Last week, the ACLU got into the of patronage. Let the state step in to falo EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS Union County act by defending the manage the parks, prisons, social welfare 4. Pandit – In India, a scholar or learned Ben Corbin public’s right (previously denied) at pub- programs and county roads. There will be man SERVICES lic meetings to ask about nepotism in economies of scale and tax savings to SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe hiring practices. Apparently the Union New Jersey residents; and also a lot of PARLE One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 County Freeholders, employees of the out-of-work cousins, nephews and in- 1. A sort of coarse canvas people, are touchy about their employer’s laws of the former king-makers. 2. A long handled battle-ax right to know the facts. How pitiful. Union County’s proposed expansion 3. To thrash or beat But show goes on — Music Fest — that of government into a court system, only 4. To converse Our Lives Have Changed, But Terrorism is, with VIP tents for fat-cat donors, friends the second county in the state to do so, PISK and family — all on the public dime. will come at a time when overburdened 1. A pustule or pimple However, is it Nero’s fiddle we are hear- N.J. taxpayers clearly want less govern- 2. The common nighthawk of America Should Not Claim a Permanent Victory ing? ment not more. It is a joke — a bad joke. 3. A stem, stalk or support September 13, 2001 Like the Roman Empire at the height Currently more than 20 cents of every 4. The rock trout of California The Westfield Leader and The Times cerely pray for their safe return to vors were stunning, once you re- of its arrogance, county government has Westfield tax dollar already goes to Union FECUNDATION After the death of President John F. their families. minded yourself that this was not begun to gasp for air. It is a redundant and County and towards keeping this family 1. The act of making fruitful or prolific Kennedy, former U.S. Senator Daniel Life has been permanently changed some Hollywood movie with daz- useless level of government that contin- cruise ship afloat. Enough is enough. 2. Revenge; reprisal Patrick Moynihan lamented that, for all of us – here in Union County zling special effects. ues to exist; because in the archaic struc- 3. A process of cleansing the body; Councilman Sal Caruana fasting “we’ll never be young again.” After and across the country. What will a The nation on Tuesday came to as ture of New Jersey politics, it is the county Westfield Finance Chairman this week’s numbing, almost surreal, trip to the airport be like from now political machines that control political 4. Starvation much of a standstill as is possible in a VACA events, it may be safe to say that on? How will we avoid an always- country as large as ours. Just in our 1. Round or oval in form America will never be innocent again. lingering concern anytime we ven- area, people seemed to be going about Nero Fiddled in Private, But 2. Very small amount; a pinch Many called Tuesday’s terrorist ture into New York City? How will their day in varied levels of shock. 3. A cow in the Southwest bombings in New York, Washington, this week’s tragedy affect our ability Quiet conversations, whispered com- Union County MusicFest Is Public 4. Dark; gloomy D.C., and elsewhere a second Pearl to live some semblance of normal ments, tense nods of the head and Harbor. I’d concur, with one differ- lives? Is the nation about to contract much silent brooding were the norm. The inconvenience of hosting this County residents who won’t be attending See more letters pages 5, 17 ence: Pearl Harbor was physically far MusicFest, as you well document in your though they’ll be paying for it? — Or the a permanent case of the jitters? And Our local fire and rescue squads were September 3, 2009 editorial, is not the thousands of residents who will lose jobs removed from the lives of most Ameri- how will we react when we see the commandeered into assisting New main problem with it. We’ll get through in the next few months because of this Letters to cans 60 years ago, and that attack was lovely New York City skyline, with a York in the city’s time of great need; that. The county has become good at depression? — Or the hundreds who will the Editor not broadcast live to the nation. The chunk of it now gone forever? if ever there was a reason to donate to putting on these events and they’ll make lose homes in part due to outrageously nearly unbelievable events of Tues- Television has been criticized, of- these local volunteer organizations, this the biggest and best MusicFest ever. high property taxes? Or the family of day, September 11, 2001, a date that ten rightly, for being a vast wasteland this week’s tragedy provides the best Placards are everywhere. It makes one Frank Congiusta? Candidate Jalloh will also live in infamy, occurred in filled with inane programming and one. think that, when inverted, they morph Will getting VIP passes make it all Clarifies Positions the midst of the country’s biggest too many commercials. This week, Life will go on. Routines will be re- into Freeholder campaign signs. good? The freeholders, the county man- Two major rock stations in the tri-state ager, and whoever supports this blatant Editor’s Note: The newspaper con- population center and it was all broad- though, television brought us together established at some point. But for now, ducted a 56-minute interview with the cast live on television. area WXRP 101.9 and WDHA 105.5 are waste of resources should be ashamed. as a community, much as it did with we mourn and try to make sense of a running contests giving away VIP passes. Even when Nero fiddled, he had the good Democrat Candidates for Union County We’ll leave it to our leaders in the JFK’s assassination, the Challenger senseless horror. Family and friends will When I listened, people from Middletown sense not to do it on a stage. Freeholder. An article summarizing the government to sort through matters explosion and the Gulf War. We saw be of the utmost importance in the days and Howell won. A lot of time, effort, and County government should not be en- interview appeared in our September 3 and, hopefully, come up with an ap- images – broadcast live – that will be and weeks ahead, as we attempt to re- money is being pumped into this and I’m tertaining. They should be running pris- edition and the complete video can be propriate response to the horrific at- burned into our memories forever. cover from the experiences of this week certain no expense will be spared. The ons, maintaining parks and tracking land seen at goleader.com. tacks on the World Trade Center tow- Watching the Twin Towers of the and share our thoughts and fears. We’ve problem is the mindset that allows this sales. If they can’t do that economically, ***** ers, the Pentagon and other sites. World Trade Center collapse in a all been affected by the actions of a bacchanalia to flourish at a time when then they have no business even existing. [Regarding a quote in the article], “He Our thoughts are, of course, with people are losing their jobs, their homes, said the county would like to collect all of ghastly, smoky cloud; seeing a piece faceless, cowardly, brutal adversary. Ter- John Bury the revenue from the county police-is- those whose lives took them to Lower of the Pentagon in flames; watching rorism may have triumphed on Tuesday, and even their lives. Kenilworth What good does it do the 480,000 Union sued tickets after the state collects its Manhattan on Tuesday morning. frightened Americans fleeing from September 11, 2001. It’s the task of share.” In an effort to clarify the record, I Many people from our area work in the catastrophes like refugees in far- everyone – citizens and our government never made the above statement, nor was New York’s financial district, or know away wars, and hearing the recount- – to make sure that sick victory is limited Free Offsite Parking Is Available there anything that I said that would allow people who work there, and we sin- ing of the events from shaken survi- to just that one day. someone to reasonably infer the above. I At the Union County MusicFest did say that currently the fines collected from county-issued summons based upon As the Murders of 9/11 Fade, The Westfield Leader’s editorial today shuttle to MusicFest and The Union a statue are split 50-50 between the county [September 3, 2009] mistakenly gives the County Fair. MusicFest’s official hotel, and the municipalities; and if based upon impression that only $10 parking is avail- Crowne Plaza Hotel, will offer discounted a county ordinance, 100 percent goes to able at MusicFest. That is not true. There rooms and a free shuttle, too.” the county. At no time and in no way did Are You Still Infuriated? is also free off-site parking available. By the way, this information was in my I propose to cut the municipalities out of Please see below and if you can run a press release, which was distributed ear- the revenue share. The greater part of a decade has elapsed since families and others left behind, 9/11 is still very clarification. lier this month. Thanks again. I also spoke on the difficulties munici- “There will be paid on-site parking for Sebastian D’Elia pal prosecutors may have enforcing the events of September 11, 2001 were seared into much part of the present. $10 a vehicle, and free off-site parking Director, Union County Public county ordinances. Finally, I addressed our consciousness. Eight years later, the images of We also have a duty to remember the countless will be made available at the Vo-Tech Information our obligation as a county to ensure that that day continue to remind us of the shock, the heroes of 9/11 – trained emergency responders and School [1776 Raritan Road] with a free our laws are being enforced and that any such study to determine whether or not terror and the immense sorrow that we experi- ordinary citizens alike – who came to the aid of their the county is fulfilling its obligation is enced as we witnessed the unimaginable unfold fellow citizens at the World Trade Center and the Reader Calls for Debates Between warranted. before our eyes. Pentagon. Equally courageous were the passengers I am certain the statement is an error Westfield Mayoral Candidates and not a deliberate attempt to make me Although public recollection of that tragic day aboard United Airlines Flight 93, who, in their final I have recently read New Jersey State to the voters. look unfavorable in the municipalities I remains vivid to some, is it fading? Other concerns moments, undoubtedly won back the lives of others Senator Tom Kean, Jr.’s letter to the edi- There is an alternative to this method, seek to represent. As such, I respectfully have come to dominate the national spotlight, as who also had been targeted for destruction. tor appearing on this page last week, in a true old American debate. request you add this clarification (in its which he was asking Governor Corzine to Of course there will be a meet the entirety) so that the public is accurately eventually happens following even the most cata- While we may not always recognize it in the bustle have a series of debates with his oppo- candidates night near Election Day, in informed. clysmic occurrence. We move on, supposedly, which of our everyday routines, the events of September nents, and to move up the proposed dates which both candidates answer questions, Mohamed Jalloh, Roselle is a part of the healing process. 11, 2001 changed us forever. We possess a greater of the debates, so the voters had an oppor- along with all the candidates running for Candidate for Freeholder tunity to hear from the candidates early on four Town Council seats. This is not a real Nevertheless, we must not allow 9/11 to fade too awareness of the threats to our way of life, to be sure, in the campaign. The Senator said “the debate. far into memory. Terror visited us in our own back- but also a greater awareness of who we are as a people of this state deserve to start hear- This is exactly what Senator Tom Kean Thanks to WFFD, yards and continues to lurk. The forces that orches- people, and of the sufferings of others. In the wake of ing the candidates discuss major issues said he was not in favor of, when discuss- trated those events still constitute a dangerous real- this devastating event in our nation’s history, we well in advance of the general election.” ing the Governor’s race in New Jersey. Platoon A for Help I agree with Tom Kean, and applaud Tom, you said “the Governor’s efforts On Sunday, September 6, I was in ity. Our troops risk and sacrifice their lives each day showed ourselves to be a nation of strength, human- his concern for what is best for the voters. to delay a debate must be recognized for Westfield when I accidentally locked my on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq – combat- ity and resilience. We must remember this as well. In fact Governor Corzine also agrees, and what it is, an effort to obscure meaningful wallet in my glove compartment of my ing al-Qaeda, the Taliban and other Muslim terrorist With the eighth anniversary of 9/11 taking place the voters of this state will hear from the discussion of serious problems and the car. After 40 minutes of trying unsuccess- candidates directly in a real debate, early approaches to dealing with them.” fully, my sister went to the Westfield Fire groups – those who would harm us and all other tomorrow, let us take some time to remember the on. Well done Senator, and well done I publicly ask Senator Kean to con- Department (at 405 North Avenue West) peoples of the world in pursuit of their fanaticism. people and events of that day. Several commemora- Governor. vince Mayor Skibitsky of the power of and asked if they could help. We must never become so complacent as to feel we tive observances will occur within our local commu- Now the rest of the story. We in your statement and stop ducking Bill Within five minutes they had arrived Westfield have a very important election Brennan in his challenge of real mayoral and were able to help out. I just want to are no longer at risk. nities tomorrow and Saturday. locally in November, and that is for the debates in Westfield. If the mayor were thank the guys from Platoon A for their On one September morning, which dawned with- We must never forget. We must not become weak office of mayor. Former Westfield Judge proud of his record, would he hide from high level of professionalism and their out a hint of pending disaster, husbands and wives, or grow complacent, succumb to fear or defer to Bill Brennan has for months been asking the challenge of real debates? friendly services. Mayor Skibitsky to agree to a series of Just as Mayor Skibitsky was missing in Although this was not a pressing mat- daughters and sons, fathers and mothers, friends and political correctness. The dangers are too great. We real debates to contrast what each candi- action during the town’s recent budget ter, the firemen of Platoon A displayed a neighbors, were taken from their loved ones. People must remain resolute and strong. date has to offer the Town of Westfield. meetings, he intends to be missing in professional concern, willingness to help of many nations and faiths were murdered. For their Are you still infuriated? Mayor Andy Skibitsky does not want this action to Bill Brennan’s request for de- and a seriousness that was greatly appre- to occur. He has taken on the “just say no bates. ciated. approach” to this challenge. Tom, we cannot have a double stan- Please extend my thank you and best Bill Brennan has suggested a series of dard for political reasons. You have been wishes to each of the individuals involved real debates, one on one, that can be known to be fair and upright, will you and the leadership of Platoon A for a job moderated by the students in Westfield demand the same of Mayor Skibitsky, as well done. High School, and by the editorial board of you did for Governor Corzine? I look The Westfield Leader. forward to your public response. Dan Schnitzer It is very clear what Andy Skibitsky’s I look forward to real debates for the Basking Ridge strategy will be in this campaign, hide good of democracy and good government behind the ceremonial duties of office, in Westfield. Lance: Give the People have his friends attack Bill Brennan for Tony LaPorta each suggestion he brings up to improve Westfield Westfield, and then spend a great deal of Same Health Care Plan money to send glossy campaign mailers That Congress Has I was very interested in what Mr. Lance Why Do We Restrict Carpooling to said to you at The Westfield Leader, and I think I can help him if he will give me a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School? chance. First, I can save him some time I am again embarrassed by remarks treated as adults. However, we prohibit and money: “get rid of the experts you made by a public official as reported in them from carpooling, buying cigarettes have reading the bill and quiet all the your [Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times] (age 19) and alcohol (age 21) but they can opposition that individuals have the per- September 3, 2009 issue. Police Chief vote and marry at age 18. So why do we fect right to express their view,” and Brian Mahoney is quoted saying, “park- have a problem specifying an adult? present a vision of a health care bill and ing on Evergreen Avenue poses a safety We even give our prosecutors and courts become the party of yes, rather than the risk for children crossing the street be- the arbitrary latitude to charge young party of no. tween parked cars.” children as adults. So why, with all the It is very simple, give the people that While there may be legitimate reasons problems of limited high school parking are paying for your health care the same for modifying parking regulations, this and the objective of doing “green things” plan that you, Nancy Pelosi and Charles remark is stupid. If the parents and school do we restrict carpooling to school? Can Schumer and the rest of our representa- personnel cannot educate children to cross we not educate our children to drive safely tives have. I don’t think you will need an the street at the location supervised by a between age 16 and 17? If not, they will expert to review it for you. I am quite sure crossing guard, the driver must take [the be no better at 18. you know exactly how it works, if not ask child] to the school door and escort the someone who has been there forever like Tom Chieffo the guy from Alaska with the wide stance child via the correct crossing point as part Fanwood of their education. and the oily wallet pocket to help you. An alterative would be to construct a 9/12/2002 - Before 9/11, I just could Of all the complaints I have heard out 10-foot fence around the school and re- not have imagined such a feeling of na- of Washington in my 68 years, I have quire an adult to sign off for the children tional insecurity or vulnerability within never heard a politician complain about as they enter and exit the school grounds our borders. Then 9/11 came. For several his health care plan. Hope this will help via limited access points. Another alter- months, I was sick with fear that our you and your colleagues. native would be to prosecute the adults American way of life had vanished. But Richard Parry for endangering the welfare of the chil- we unified and struck back, and, miracu- Westfield dren. lously, a year later, 9/11/02, somehow the We have regulations restricting young good old feeling has returned. Let’s never To Reach Us I remember sitting on the couch, watching TV as the towers burned with a drawing board on my lap, while drawing that cartoon. drivers from carpooling to school. These forget the preciousness of what we have. E-Mail - [email protected] The towers had not fallen yet as I drew. I had to change the cartoon slightly after they fell to show they were no longer there. Every same 17-year-olds can enter our armed Mark Kuehn www.goleader.com/help time I see that cartoon, it reminds me of that morning on the couch. I will never forget it. Dale Nesman, Cartoonist, Leader/Times services (with parental consent) and be Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2009 Page 5 Open Government, Sunshine Laws In 3,000 people lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We Letters to the Editor remember them. Our Westfield and Scotch Plains family: New Jersey Need Strengthening Andrew Alameno; David Campbell; Michael Davidson; The latest, if not the last, episode of requirements. Dean Eberling; Stephen M. Fogel; Thomas Glasser; corruption in New Jersey’s political class One is the assignment of controversial The Tale of Two Cranford Residents, Matthew Horning; Leo Russell Keene, 3rd; has politicians of all stripes scurrying for issues to subcommittees, unelected com- Richard B. Madden; Mark Rothenberg; John S. Salerno; ways to demonstrate that they are not part missions and informal advisors who do See-Wong Shum; Anthony M. Starita; James Walsh of a problem. not meet in public. Out of sight, they Each with 92 Years of Memories They have statements on this, commit- come up with “recommendations” that Please accept reflections of two 92- at a plant assembling Navy fighter-based tees on that and postures on the other are adopted without change by their col- year-old residents of the Cranford Ex- aircraft. An Editorial Idea You Might Pursue: thing. But it’s difficult to put much faith leagues. The bill would open up these tended Care Facility; namely one Al As for myself, after graduation from in reforms that start only when television sessions. Unfortunately, those officials Altobelli who writes some poetry which high school, I found employment with the lights go on. looking for ways to beat the system have soothes the hearts of the fair sex, both Packard Motors Export Corporation in Perhaps Life in U.S. Is Too Good There’s a common link between black- nothing to fear from the current law. Not middle age and more mature, and Ray the Big Apple, and General Cable Corpo- Last week a photo of 21-year-old Ma- the wrenching photos of war nowadays is market livers and cash sandwiches, be- only are the penalties tiny – $100 for a Schmidt who tries to write a weekly sports ration in Perth Amboy. I was drafted into rine Lance Cpl. Joshua M. Bernard was the fact that we, as citizens, make no real tween back-channel approvals and park- first violation and no more than $500 for column to keep one and all up to date the Armed Forces in June 1942 and sta- released by the AP amidst public outrage sacrifice as our soldiers give their lives. ing-lot deals. They all happen in the dark. all subsequent ones – but there is no regarding the Yankee-Red Sox rivalry tioned in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After and in direct conflict with the wishes of And in a concerted effort of those in A culture of corruption takes hold behind effective enforcement provision. and of course the doings of the Mets from three or four months I volunteered for the his family. It is a painful and disturbing power, we have been successfully dis- closed doors, during private meetings in On the rare occasion when a prosecutor City Field. Parachute Troops and was assigned to the image that a family should never be forced connected from our own soldiers. In so back rooms. brings a case, there are not many political Both Al and I were born during the year 511th Parachute Infantry, 11th Airborne to be expose to. To the men and women doing, we are co-conspirators in the theft Well before the current hubbub, state kudos. If a member of the public sues to 1917 and therefore are charter members Division where I qualified as a para- like Cpl. Bernard and their families, we of our own history and responsibilities. Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen) intro- overturn a contract awarded in secret, he of what Tom Brokaw’s book entitled “The trooper. Overseas duties included New owe a debt that we shall never be capable We are not forced to ration anything, duced legislation to update the state’s or she is stuck with the legal bills against Greatest Generation”. However Al was Guinea, the Philippines and Japan itself. of paying back. change our lifestyles, and now are not Open Public Meetings Act, the Sunshine a government entity that can draw on born and raised in the coal mines of Penn- As for the sports stories, the following Perhaps though, due to the great bur- willing to bear witness to war. We go so Law. The law was a product of the taxpayers’ pockets. sylvania where he states you have to learn scenario should suffice: First a game has den carried by young men and women far as to complain that our taxes may Watergate scandals, when people were The update would increase the penal- how to ski in order to get around, so to to be played, then I read about it in the like Lance Cpl. Bernard, our lives have increase to pay for our current conflict alarmed by the misuse of government ties to $1,000 and $5,000, and allow the speak, whereas the writer was born in papers, listen to the radio and observe it become too good. After Mathew Brady and the injured men or women who have power and high office. While not as strong removal of violators from office. It would Plainfield, New Jersey under much dif- on TV, then write up the story in my own began distributing shocking and horrify- returned. as the statutes in some states, the Sun- also provide reasonable attorney fees for ferent circumstance. words. ing images of the grim harvest of Civil If only we didn’t forget the horror that shine Law was a step forward for New members of the public who sue. After high school graduation, jobs were In conclusion between Al and me, we War battles in the U.S. in the 1860’s, the war is, perhaps Lance Cpl. Bernard, and Jersey. Even better, it would establish a record scarce and Al found work in some of the try to inflict a little something in every American population was exposed to the many of those who have made the It revived principles dating to our state’s to determine whether private meetings New Deal Programs such as TCCG. How- day life. Adios Amigos. reality of war and reluctantly shed the penultimate sacrifice, would still be with earliest days as an English colony, re- violate the law. The legislation would ever after Pearl Harbor, Al took a test and Ray Schmidt romantic image of the dime-novel hero us today. stored by revolutionary patriots, but often retain existing provisions allowing pub- was classified as an Essential War worker Cranford popular at the time. Tim Boyle ignored since then. The people have the lic bodies to meet in closed session, but and for the duration of the conflict worked In time, World War I photographs Westfield right to watch their government at work. would require the discussion be recorded, would awaken those same cold realities. They have the right to see who gets con- preserving a record for judicial review Westfielder Expresses Love of Greek In World War II, Korea, and in Vietnam September 11, 2001 tracts, to hear the reasons for approvals when questions arise. In keeping with an ever-increasing number of nightmar- and denials, to know the details of policy recent court rulings, Weinberg’s bill also ish and increasingly graphic images were decisions. And they have the right to ask requires public bodies to review minutes Cuisine, Wants Town Restaurant delivered to us both in print and on televi- 09/12/2002 - In the space of minutes, questions about everything. of closed sessions and release them once I would truly appreciate it if you to (etc.) cuisines offered in our town, and I sion. War was no longer the imaginary over 225 years of smugness vanished on But the Sunshine Law’s enactment the matters discussed have been resolved. include this plea to any restaurateurs who enjoy trying out new restaurants as well adventure of a fertile mind. September 11, 2001. After the attack at came before instant messages and e-mail Gov. Jon Corzine recently added Sen. may be reading The Westfield Leader. I visiting as my old favorites. Those now iconic photographs dem- Pearl Harbor in 1941, our government lists made it possible to conduct meetings Weinberg to his ticket as his candidate for just received in my mailbox another menu Would someone please open a Greek onstrated what war was and is, an exer- promised that America would be ever- in pixels instead of in public. These days, lieutenant governor. Republican guber- from a new Westfield restaurant. While I restaurant? I know there are a few Greek cise in devastating brutality by one popu- vigilant and that nothing like this could some boards and councils offer the spec- natorial candidate Chris Christie has prom- love, love, love the Japanese, Chinese, dish offerings at our diners, but boy, when lation against another juxtaposed against ever happen again. Our leaders were tacle of members toggling their Black- ised to look for ways to fight corruption Italian, Mexican, American and Fusion I visit other towns or New York City and the greatest sacrifice an individual can wrong and this generation suffered their berries and I-phones, engaged in some and make government operations more can dive into great Greek food, what a make, his or her life that another might greatest casualties since the War of 1812. more riveting subject than the public busi- “transparent.” treat! If anyone is thinking about opening live. It is important to remember also, that As Chief Operating Officer of the ness. Under the circumstances, it would be 09/12/2002 - For the past 13 years I a new restaurant, please consider opening in places like Nazi Germany, the USSR, Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, I Sen. Weinberg’s pending legislation reasonable to expect both parties to make worked for Cantor Fitzgerald/Espeed as a Greek cuisine! It doesn’t need to be fancy China, and radical Islamic states, these would like every reader to know that I would update the Sunshine Law to cover strengthening the Sunshine Law part of bond broker and technical support ana- (and I hope it’s not) — just delicious. kinds of images were not and are not was humbled and proud to be associated such technologies and situations. It also this year’s campaign and legislative cal- lyst. 9/11/01 was my second wedding Greek food is healthy, full of flavor and freely available. In these overbearing, with this organization during this period. would eliminate some of the common endar. While strengthening the Open Pub- anniversary and I was supposed to be unique to what’s currently available in oppressive governments the image of the With no thought to their own safety or to dodges used to get around open-meeting lic Meetings Act does not solve all the away vacationing in Cape Cod but my our town. I promise I’ll be one of your un-phased or even gleeful soldier is fed to what the long-lasting effects might be, problems of political corruption, it gives husband Andrew told me last minute that first (and most frequent) customers. the general population in order to quiet every one of our members responded. 9/12/2002 - After dropping my daugh- the public a better seat to keep watch and he had to work on a project, so we didn’t their fears and numb potential opposi- Members were in New York every day of go. The night of the 10th I decided that if Lainie Geary ter off at school I came home and was make corrections as necessary. Westfield tion. the mobilization on a volunteer basis, and beckoned by my neighbor to come over. the weather was going to be pleasant I During World War II, America was it was with a heavy heart that I sent them. Ron Miskoff, President, New Jersey would stay home and enjoy the day. Oftentimes, we were rotating our ambu- Together we watched the events of Sep- Foundation for Open Government known as the “Home Front” in an effort to tember 11th unfold. She waited for her The morning of the 11th I woke up and 9/12/2002 - The horror of what I wit- include Americans and remind them of lances and crews. And, at no time, did we turned on CNBC, I watched in horror as husband to call. He never did. 09/12/2002 - I saw on television, like nessed at Ground Zero is too vast for me the awesome duty their friends and rela- ever lack for members volunteering to In the months that followed I watched I saw my building 1 WTC in flames, I to put into words. It took my breath away, tives carried. From the end of Vietnam to stay back to make sure our town was many others, the fire and collapse of the couldn’t believe my eyes. I called my as she struggled with how to tell her two WTC. I saw “gray” people escaping brought tears to my eyes, and made me today, an effort has been made to discon- covered. Those members who assisted in children their father had died. I listened as husband who also works downtown and forget everything that came before. nect us from the true nature of armed rescue efforts at Ground Zero are forever through clouds of dust. I saw the cheering told him what was happening, as we were she said words like murder, remains and from various places also; I thought from But it was there; with members of conflict. There does exist the great deeds changed. You could see the change in faced life as a single mother. I joined her on the phone the second plane hit build- FDNY, NYPD, EMS and Port Authority; of selflessness, the memorable last words, their eyes – they went in as young, eager the West Bank or Bagdad, but actually ing 2, I knew from being in the bombing as she wrote his obituary for this very from Patterson, Passiac and Jersey City. in the people lining the West Side High- the heroism. For the large majority of volunteers and returned much older and publication. I stood in awe as I watched of “93” that this was a terrorist attack. I way who cheered us on as we drove into those who give their lives in battle, how- sadder. I know, too, that if any further acts It was six weeks before I could go to was in complete shock, I tried to call my her at her door comfort those who had Ground Zero to see for myself. If I didn’t Ground Zero, and in the generosity and ever, the end is frightening, cold and of terrorism should occur in the future, come to comfort her. co-workers but could not get through. caring of people in our community and lonely. our organization would respond again in see for myself, maybe it only happened Cantor Fitzgerald is located on floors A year later, one thing remains con- on television? What I saw was what looked country; I witnessed the true heart of To these souls is revealed the dirty exactly the same fashion. It is an honor to stant, a husband, a father, a son, brother 101-105 of 1 WTC, I prayed that there America – our undying love for our na- secret of war. War, whether necessary or be associated with such a group of indi- like some huge gray beast that had fallen would be a way for them to escape, when and friend has left this world. One thing from the sky, its bones sticking up and its tion and fellow man. not, is terrifying, ugly and brutal for the viduals. that has changed is one very strong woman I saw the buildings collapse I just Lauren S. Pass average soldier; if not for the zealot. Miki Urso, Captain flesh hanging. People there spoke in screamed. To this day I am still in shock. has grown beyond the scope of what I hushed tones. Some, when they first got a Correspondent, Westfield Maybe what makes us uneasy about Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad think she had even imagined she could. For the 1 year anniversary of I will be in view, stopped, transfixed by the scene. Cape Cod, I will go to church and pray for She got a job. She runs a home. She raises The police were extra gentle in moving two incredible children. She derives my friends who were lost, but also to God them onto the sidewalks. for saving my life. My condolences go strength from family, notably his incred- Since then, I have seen people squab- The Law Offices of ible sister Mary Jennings who lives in out to all the families of Westfield who bling over getting their “fair share” of any lost loved ones that day. Mountainside. money contributed to relief funds and too This lady exemplifies to me courage Helen Becker many politicians and charities warming Westfield and the will to go on. She got herself out themselves at the funeral pyre. The squab- Francis M. Smith, esq. of bed everyday, faced the day and built bling continues over what, if anything, 9/12/2002 - Sitting in my living room a new life for herself. She placed herself should be built there and who gets the at night in Kobe, Japan, suddenly the TV back in the workforce. 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House Museum will begin its new sea- The museum also provides an ex- son on Sunday, September 20, between tensive schedule of special Sunday 2 and 4 p.m. with its annual “Antiques programs. Many new offerings are Appraisal Affair.” Area residents are scheduled, including “Native Ameri- invited to bring their “treasures” for can Medicine Pouches,” “Visiting evaluation by experienced dealers. Westfield in Colonial Times,” “Sweet Located at 614 Mountain Avenue Things – 18th Century Candy” and in Westfield, the one-and-a-half-story “Colloquialisms – Expressions from clapboard house was built by Samuel the Past.” Favorite events also will Miller for his wife, Sabra, in 1740. return, such as “Halloween Hocus At that time, Westfield had one Pocus,” “Thanksgiving Dinner and church, 14 houses, one blacksmith, Colonial Table Customs,” “Ginger- one tavern and a single schoolhouse. bread Sunday” and “German Christ- The Millers’ property stretched from mas Customs.” Adam J. Bernstein and Ms. Maren J. Messing what is now the Miller-Cory House The museum also has announced Museum to the beginning of down- its new website, millercoryhouse.org. town Westfield. In 1972, the farm- The website contains information house became a museum, assuming about the house, grounds, the Ms. Maren J. Messing the name Miller-Cory after its first museum’s event schedule and special two owners. educational programs. The museum has been entered on Additionally, the museum may now both the State and National Registers be reached at its new e-mail address, To Wed Adam J. Bernstein of Historic Places. Since the house’s [email protected]. For Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Bernstein New York City and has begun a clerk- inception as a museum, thousands of more information on programs, sched- of Scotch Plains have announced the ship with Justice Barry T. Albin of children and adults have been given uling a tour or volunteer opportuni- engagement of their son, Adam J. the New Jersey Supreme Court. tours by costumed docents and taught ties, e-mail or call (908) 232-1776. Joshua S. Bernstein and Ms. Rachel W. Orange Bernstein, to Ms. Maren J. Messing Ms. Messing graduated from of New York City. She is the daugh- Middlebury College in Middlebury, ter of James Messing and Ms. Arlene Vt. in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts Brickner of New York City. degree in Political Science and a Ms. Rachel W. Orange Mr. Bernstein graduated from French minor. She currently is a sec- Haverford College in Haverford, Pa. ond year student at Columbia Law in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts de- School. gree in English. He just completed The couple plans a September To Wed Joshua S. Bernstein his JD at Columbia Law School in 2010 wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Bernstein of Marcia Orange of Seattle, Wash. of Scotch Plains have announced Mr. Bernstein graduated from the engagement of their son, Joshua Goucher College in Towson, Md. Willow Grove to Commence Stoler Bernstein, to Ms. Rachel in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts Wities Orange. She is the daughter degree in Business. The future bride graduated from New Season of Activities Caregivers Meeting the University of Washington in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow be “In the beginning God created” On Tap For Monday Seattle with a Bachelor of Arts Grove Presbyterian Church will hold (Genesis 1:1, CEV). degree in 2006 and from Columbia its Fall Kickoff during the 10 a.m. For children in grades 6 to 12, WESTFIELD – A support group University in New York City with a worship service for all ages this Sun- classes are held on Sunday mornings, for those caring for elderly or chroni- Master of Science degree in Social day, September 13. and Youth Group meets every other cally ill loved ones will meet on Work Administration in 2008. After Pastor Cynthia Cochran- Sunday night at the church from 6 to Monday, September 14, at 8 p.m. in The couple is planning a May Carney’s Message for Young Disciples, SUMMER OF ’67…This photograph recalls Labor Day in Westfield 42 years ago. the parish center of St. Helen’s Ro- 2010 wedding and will reside in 7:30 p.m. for games, discussion, ser- Pictured, from left to right, are: Kathy Gordeuk (age 8), Kevin Mullen (age 10), young people will leave to participate vice projects, trips and recreation. man Catholic Church, located on Hoboken. Jack Mullen (age 8) and Mike Gordeuk (age 8). Kathy is giving a thumbs-down Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. in Sunday school. Children under age The Adult Forum will begin on Sun- to the boys’ rendition of the then-popular Batman Dance. The Mullens and 3 may remain with their parents for the day, September 20, from 11:30 a.m. to Meetings take place on the first Gordeuks were neighbors for some 30 years on Harrison Avenue. The photo was non-holiday Monday of each month. DAR Chapter to Hold worship service or be cared for in The 12:30 p.m. with “Move Beyond Child- taken in the Gordeuks’ front yard at 178 Harrison Avenue. Children’s Ark nursery. hood Images of God to Develop an These are information and sharing Genealogy Workshop For children age 4 through Grade 2, Adult Faith.” The Reverend Robert sessions. For more information, call CRANFORD – Crane’s Ford the church will enter its sixth year of a Morris will lead the discussion. Indi- Westfield Resident to Chair Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. Chapter, National Society Daugh- Sunday school curriculum called “Dis- viduals also may attend a Midweek ters of the American Revolution covery Kingdom.” This class leads Bible Study on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Knights Invite Public (DAR) will hold an open house ge- children to discover the meaning of Additionally, Elder Peter Hugger leads UW 40th Anniversary Event To Annual Fish Fry nealogy and membership workshop. Christian faith through a rotation a basic Bible study at The Chelsea at WESTFIELD – The United Way of been involved with the United Way for It will take place on Wednesday, model, using multi-media resources Fanwood on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Greater Union County is turning 40 this more than a decade and has served as GARWOOD – The Garwood September 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at such as computers, music, science, For more information about Wil- year and will celebrate by “Painting the a board member of United Way of Knights of Columbus will host their the Cranford Community Center, puppets, drama, arts and crafts, food, low Grove, call the church office at Town Red.” The “2009 Celebration!” Greater Union County since 2006. annual Fish Fry at their Council located at 220 Walnut Avenue. puzzles, games and videos. The same (908) 232-5678, e-mail will take place on Saturday, October 3, United Way of Greater Union Hall on Friday, September 25, from The workshop will be open to the Bible story is the theme for four weeks. [email protected] or visit from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Atrium at Connell County’s “Annual Celebration!” brings 6 to 8 p.m. Thistles of Kearny will public and offered free of charge. For children in grades 3 to 6, there willowgrovechurch.org. The church Corporate Park in Berkeley Heights. together United Way supporters and cater the event, the menu for which Anyone interested in joining the will be a new program called Live is located at 1961 Raritan Road in This is the third year that Susan partner organizations to honor the work will include French fries, coleslaw, DAR is asked to bring copies of any B.I.G. The focus for September will Scotch Plains. Levy-Cantor, a resident of Westfield, of noted people and organizations in dessert and coffee. records or documents if they have will chair the event. “This year marks Union County and in the areas of Tickets are available in advance them. Chapter members will wel- a very important milestone for United service to the community. only and will be sold for $11 through come guests and answer questions. Way of Greater Union County,” stated It also serves as a forum to celebrate Thursday, September 24. No tick- Area residents are encouraged to Mrs. Levy-Cantor. “Our 40 years of the accomplishments of the previous ets will be sold at the door. Takeout stop in for research assistance with service in developing innovative pro- year and the kickoff of the orders will be available. Tickets can their family genealogical history, grams that directly address commu- organization’s 2009-2010 campaign. be purchased after 4 p.m. weekdays especially if they believe it may be nity needs is something worthy of The event will feature the 40 Best at the Knights of Columbus Hall, connected in some way to the Revo- recognition and celebration. That is Desserts of Union County, various food located at 37 South Avenue in lutionary War period. why I am honored to be the chair of stations, wine and other beverages and Garwood, opposite PathMark. Any woman age 18 or older, who this event for the third year.” a silent auction. Tickets are available On the weekends, individuals is descended from an ancestor who Mrs. Levy-Cantor is director of Glo- for purchase online by visiting should call the hall first. Parking is served the cause of American inde- bal New Ventures and Strategic Com- brownpapertickets.com/event/73363 available behind the hall, off of Wil- pendence through military, civil or mercial Development at Schering- or calling Tenisha Malcolm at (908) low Avenue. For more information, patriotic service, is eligible for Plough Consumer Healthcare. She has 353-7171, extension no. 136. call (908) 789-9809, after 4 p.m. membership in the National Soci- ety Daughters of the American Revolution. The objectives of DAR are to per- petuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence; to promote the knowledge of duties of citizen- ship; to foster patriotism and to pro- mote educational and historical en- deavors. For more information regarding attendance at the workshop or for membership information for those unable to attend, call Crane’s Ford DAR Registrar Patty Campanelli at (908) 599-7521.

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Hashanah on Saturday, September This service will be held in the 19, and Yom Kippur on Monday, Temple Sholom chapel on the September 28. grounds of the Fanwood Presbyte- On both days, at 10 a.m., the con- rian Church, accessible on Marion gregation will hold a young family Drive. service. Led by Director of Educa- Also on both days, there will be a tion Michelle Shapiro Abraham and family Torah Service at 2 p.m., held the temple’s religious school music in the main sanctuary of the teacher, this service will intertwine Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Area guitar music, storytelling and age- residents are invited to join Rabbi appropriate worship to create a High Joel Abraham and Student Cantor Vicky Glikin for an interactive fam- ily service for all ages. Participants J. Kyle Swingle and Ms. Katie Fahey ‘Red, White and Blue’ will have an opportunity to stand Mass Set For Saturday with the rabbi on the bimah as he SCOTCH PLAINS – St. reads Torah, learn the High Holy Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Day melodies and experience the Ms. Katie Fahey Catholic Church will celebrate a congregation’s High Holy Day lit- “Red, White and Blue” Mass this urgy. No responses are required. Saturday, September 12, at 5 p.m. The sanctuary is accessible from Bill and Peggy Neill To Wed J. Kyle Swingle This Mass will honor the dedi- Martine Avenue. cated men and women who serve Non-members interested in at- Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fahey of Sands at Dartmouth Medical School in on the police force, fire depart- tending regular High Holy Day main Point, N.Y. have announced the en- Hanover, N.H., expecting to graduate ment and rescue squad units of sanctuary congregation services, Bill and Peggy Neill gagement of their daughter, Ms. in 2013. Scotch Plains and Fanwood. where tickets are required, are asked Katherine Elizabeth Fahey, to J. Kyle An engagement party was given by The Mass also will remember to call (908) 889-4900. Swingle. He is the son of Kathryn Mr. and Mrs. Fahey at the Yale Club those who perished on September Founded in 1913, Temple Sholom McElroy and Joseph W. Swingle, both in New York City. 11, 2001. Bishop Manuel Cruz, is a Reform Jewish Congregation Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Westfield, and the stepson of Tho- A June 2010 wedding is planned. bishop for Union County, will pre- led by Rabbi Abraham. The temple mas Oldakowski and Carolyn side at the event. and its religious school serve more William (Bill) and Marguerite at Bill and Peggy’s wedding. He and Swingle. Mr. Swingle is the grandson Temple Invites Families St. Bartholomew the Apostle than 240 families from the greater (Peggy) Neill celebrated their 60th his wife, Townley, of Albuquerque, of the late Joseph and Nancy McElroy Church is located at 2032 Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood area. wedding anniversary at a dinner N.M., also attended the dinner, and and the late Joseph and Kay Swingle, For Holyday Services Avenue in Scotch Plains. A light For more information about the hosted by their children. On August Bob gave the introductory toast hon- all of who lived in Westfield. WESTFIELD – Families with reception will follow the Mass. For temple or joining the congregation, 8, 2009, the family gathered at the oring the anniversary couple. Ms. Fahey attended Friends Acad- young children are welcome to wor- more information, call Sergeant call (908) 889-4900, e-mail Black Trumpet in Spring Lake, where Mr. and Mrs. Neill (the former Miss emy in Locust Valley, N.Y. and is a ship at Temple Emanu-El for the High Hernandez at (908) 303-4428. [email protected] or visit they had a wonderful time celebrat- Marguerite Flynn) were married in 2006 graduate of Dartmouth College Holydays. The temple is located at sholomnj.org. ing the occasion together. St. Joseph’s Church in New London, in Hanover, N.H. This past June, she 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. In attendance were their daughters, Conn. on August 27, 1949. Initially received a master’s degree from A special service geared towards Marguerite and her husband, Sam they lived in Roselle Park, N.J., but Teachers College, Columbia Univer- families with children from infants Fanwood Resident David Hill McQuaid, of Cumberland, R.I. and then moved to Westfield, where they sity. She began a teaching position through age 8 will be held on Satur- Rosemary and her husband, Joe Bur- have resided for many years. this month with Kimball Union Acad- day, September 19, at 3 p.m. and gess, of St. Louis, Mo., and sons, Bill emy in Meriden, N.H. again on Monday, September 28, at Earns Designation as CFP and his wife, Barbara Morse, of Con- Garwood Lions to Host cord, Mass. and Bob and his wife, Mr. Swingle, a graduate of the 1:45 p.m. These services will be open FANWOOD - Resident David Hill, “We are very proud of David’s Senior Picnic Saturday Westfield High School Class of 2001, to all and will be free of charge. Sheila Millar, of Chevy Chase, Md. who works for Brinton Eaton, a full- recent achievement and welcome Their grandchildren, Peggy and GARWOOD – The Garwood Li- also attended Dartmouth, graduating Adults should bring some form of service, fee-only wealth management him as a newly minted Certified Fi- ons Club has extended an invitation in 2005. Until recently, he was em- identification with them. Sam McQuaid, Connor Neill and firm, has obtained his Certified Fi- nancial Planner practitioner,” said Mary Kate, Anne and Molly Burgess, to all borough senior citizens to at- ployed with TKL Research of Roch- For more information, contact nancial Planner (CFP) designation. Robert DiQuollo, senior financial tend the annual Lions Club Senior elle Park, N.J. He is a medical student Carolyn Shane, executive director, at gave the dinner blessing. Mr. Neill’s Mr. Hill is now a Certified Finan- advisor and president of Brinton brother, Bob, had been the best man Citizens Picnic. It will take place this (908) 232-6770, extension no. 114, cial Planner practitioner and member Eaton. “He exemplifies a new breed Saturday, September 12, at the NAMI Event to Focus or [email protected], or visit the of the Financial Planning Associa- of financial planners that understand Project Healthy Bones Garwood Knights of Columbus Hall, temple website: tewnj.org. tion (FPA). He specializes in finan- how to plan for success to deliver located at the foot of Willow Avenue On Functions of Brain cial planning and tax planning. Prior measureable results as well as intan- Available at Center in Garwood. WESTFIELD – The Union County Floraphile Club Sets to joining Brinton Eaton in 2006, Mr. gible value to our high net worth WESTFIELD – Project Healthy The menu will include hamburg- Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance Hill spent two years as a client rela- clients.” Bones, a strength training exercise ers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, home- on Mental Illness) will present a dis- ‘New Season’ Meeting tionship manager at Morgan Stanley Brinton Eaton, based in Madison, program for older adults with or at made clam chowder, beer on tap, soda cussion of “The Brain and Mental CRANFORD – On Monday, Sep- Dean Witter and seven years as a N.J., provides integrated financial risk for osteoporosis, is available at and dessert. Serving will begin at Illness” on Tuesday, September 22. It tember 21, the Floraphile Garden Club Defined Benefit analyst at Mellon planning, tax strategy and invest- the Westfield Community Center noon and the event will take place will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the chapter’s of Cranford will introduce its “New Financial Corporation. He holds a ment management services to indi- (WCC). The center is located at 558 rain or shine. Music will be provided new meeting location at American Season” meeting at the historic Bachelor of Arts degree in Econom- viduals and institutions throughout West Broad Street. for dancing. Admission will be free to Legion Post No. 3, located at 1003 Hanson House, located at 38 Spring- ics from Rutgers University. the United States. Founded in 1988, The program includes exercises all seniors. North Avenue, West, in Westfield. field Avenue in Cranford. To receive the CFP certification, the full-service, fee-only wealth that target the body’s larger muscle Although the Lions are best known Led by Dr. John Fossella of the The “New Season” Tea Luncheon, Mr. Hill recently completed a rigor- management firm is a Registered groups to improve strength, balance for recycling eyeglasses, this interna- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, this to be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., is ous, 14-month course at Fairleigh Investment Advisor with the Securi- and flexibility. Classes are held on tional service organization also spon- presentation will be geared toward the open to new and existing members. It Dickinson University, a 10-hour exam ties and Exchange Commission. For Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays sors the borough’s annual Halloween general public who may have specific will feature the club’s entire upcom- and three years’ experience working more information about Brinton at 10 a.m. for about one hour. If parade and many youth activities. To questions or wish to learn more about ing monthly programs for the year, a in financial planning under the close Eaton, visit brintoneaton.com. interested, call the WCC at (908) learn more about Lionism and obtain the human brain, its normal function business report and a special presenta- supervision and guidance of a certi- Paid Bulletin Board 232-4759 or Debra at (908) 354- information about membership, call and some of the brain systems that tion on “Trends in the Garden” by fied Brinton Eaton advisor. goleader.com/express 3040, extension no. 369. Peggy Briggs at (908) 654-4977. function poorly in mental illness. It Dreyer’s Farm and Nursery. will feature a relaxed format and audi- To find out more about the ence participation will be welcome. Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford, Refreshments will be served. how to become a member or to attend Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. For more information, call (908) this meeting, call Debra Phipps- 233-1628, visit nami-nj-uc.org or e- Nicholls at (908) 276-2509 or visit “25 Years Experience” mail [email protected]. gardencentral.org/gcnj/floraphile. Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer FAMILY LAW The loan you want, · Divorce · Domestic Violence the service you deserve. · Custody · Child Support · DWI · Criminal Defense NEIL SULLIVAN · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation President, Westfield Mortgage Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor web: www.westfieldmortgage.com email: [email protected] (908) 232-8787 774 Central Avenue Westfield, NJ 07090 Phone: (908) 518-0800 Toll-Free: (866) 518-0800 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance [email protected] richardjkaplow.com

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Eisele died on Friday, Services were held yesterday, September 4, after a courageous battle Wednesday, September 9, at the Lib- Elizabeth Davidson, 87, WHS Alumna; with pancreatic cancer. He was 48. erty Corner Presbyterian Church in Born and raised in Westfield, he Liberty Corner. Was Longtime Volunteer In Westfield graduated from Westfield High Arrangements were under the di- Elizabeth M. Davidson, 87, died She helped organize her 40th and School in 1979 and from West Chester rection of the Gallaway and Crane on Tuesday, August 18, 2009, in 50th high school reunions. Mrs. University in 1983. He was employed Funeral Home of Basking Ridge. Bridgewater, N.J. Davidson also was instrumental in as a sales manager in the printing and In lieu of flowers, contributions Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Elizabeth the establishment of a bronze plaque graphics industry. may be made to the Donald Eisele moved with her parents, George and at Town Hall in memory of the A devoted family man, Don moved Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 212, Lib- Margaret Py, to Westfield in 1927. Westfield servicemen who lost their with his wife, Carol, to Liberty Cor- erty Corner, N.J. 07938. For more She graduated from Westfield High lives in World War II. ner in 1992, shortly after the birth of information, please call the Gallaway School, Class of 1939, and from the Mrs. Davidson was proud of the their first child. He embraced life in and Crane Funeral Home at (908) College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. fact that her daughter Margaret was MISSION ACCOMPLISHED…Thirteen youths and their chaperones from the Liberty Corner, becoming an active 766-0250 or visit In 1948 she married Cuddie E. the fourth-generation attorney in the First Congregational Church (FCC) in Westfield recently returned from a weeklong member of the Liberty Corner Pres- www.gcfuneralhome.com. Davidson, Jr. An attorney and later a family. The others include Mrs. mission trip to Lander, Wyo. The students scraped and painted houses and byterian Church and enjoying the September 10, 2009 Superior Court judge, he predeceased Davidson’s grandfather, George entertained the children and elderly residents of the Wind River Reservation. They opportunity to work his “farm” while her in 1999. Elizabeth also was pre- Blank; her father-in-law, Cuddie E. also learned about the culture of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho raising his family in a historic farm- Bridget Inverno, 64 deceased by her daughter Margaret in Davidson, and her husband, Cuddie tribes. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, Chloe Rothenberg, Kendall house with a big red barn. Bridget Inverno, 64, died on Tues- 2001. She is survived by her daughter E. Davidson, Jr. Hagen, Allie Rothenberg, Katharine Jaruzelski, Rebecca Tunis, Christian Menares- His passions included his family, day, September 1, at her home in Deborah of Tewksbury, three neph- A memorial service will be held for Brown, Kim Federico, Chelsea Mills and Lia Gordon, and back row, Michael cooking, good food, vacations to the Scotch Plains. ews, two nieces and their families. Mrs. Davidson at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sandiford, Aidan Londregan, FCC Associate Minister Joy Mounts, Scott Adams, Outer Banks, soccer, music and the Born and raised in Derryco and Mrs. Davidson was a longtime vol- September 14, at the Chapel of The Cindy Boyea, Karen Federico, Maria Asselle, Bobby Evans and Kelsey Boyea. Yankees and Giants. He loved to en- Ballyduff, Kerry County, Ireland, she unteer in Westfield. She was the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. tertain family and friends with great had lived in Rahway before moving youngest elected president of the Burial will be private. Shabbat to Feature Teacher food and fellowship and will be to Scotch Plains in 1976. College Women’s Club. Mrs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- missed by all who knew him. Mrs. Inverno had been a registered Davidson volunteered at Overlook butions may be made to The Presby- Surviving are his wife, Carol (née nurse prior to raising her family. Hospital, the Westfield Service terian Church in Westfield. Of Special Needs Students Stewart); his son, Ian, and daughters, Surviving are three sons, Ian, Gor- League, CONTACT We Care, the Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- Elizabeth and Julia, all at home; his don and Anthony Inverno, and her Westfield Historical Society and The neral Home in Westfield. WESTFIELD – Deborah Linder, a attendees will have an opportunity to father and stepmother, Donald R. and sister, Ellen O’Sullivan. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. September 10, 2009 special education teacher at Temple learn about the temple’s religious Doris Eisele of Scotch Plains; his Funeral services were held yester- Emanu-El in Westfield and a special school, youth group programs, Early brother, Walter Eisele of Dickson, day, Wednesday, September 9, at the education instructor at Kean Univer- Childhood Education Center and of- Tenn., and his two sisters, Catherine Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South sity, will be available to ferings such as social ac- Spadora and Christine DeMarco, both Avenue in Fanwood. meet with parents tomor- tion activities, worship of Flemington. He was a loving uncle For additional information or to row, Friday, September opportunities, adult learn- to his four nieces and eight nephews. send condolences, please visit 11, at 7 p.m. at Temple ing classes and social hap- His mother, Margaret Eisele, preceded www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Emanu-El’s Prospective penings. him in death. September 10, 2009 and New Member Meet At 7:45 p.m., families and Greet Shabbat. will be invited to wor- Ms. Linder earned her ship with the Temple Borough Residents Urged Master of Arts degree with Emanu-El congregation Distinction from Kean at Shabbat Hallelu. University. Her thesis is Shabbat Hallelu is a na- To Acquire Library Cards titled “Religious Inclu- tionally recognized ser- GARWOOD – With September Observed since 1987, Library Card sion: The Meaning of Bar/ vice in song featuring being Library Card Sign-up Month, Sign-up Month is a time when the Bat Mitzvah for the Child Deborah Linder contemporary melodies the Garwood Public Library is en- New Jersey Library Association, the with Developmental or with which the congre- couraging all residents of Garwood American Library Association and Multiple Disabilities.” gation sings along as the Shabbat to have a library card. Cards are libraries across the country remind Ms. Linder teaches the Ma’ayan Hallelu band plays. available free of charge at the li- parents that a library card is a vital program. Ma’ayan is a religious After the service, everyone will be brary. Individuals need only provide tool for children and adults alike. school program for Jewish children welcome to join the congregation at proof of residency within the bor- For more information on how to with autistic spectrum disorders and the Oneg Shabbat for dessert, punch DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY…The Polish Cultural Foundation in Clark invites developmental disabilities whose and coffee. A special dessert table ough, usually by presentation of a sign up for a library card, visit the the public to participate in its celebration of the annual Polish Harvest Festival valid driver’s license, deed or lease, Garwood Public Library at 411 educational and spiritual needs can- will be available for people with “Dozynki” on Sunday, September 20, at 3 p.m. Polish ethnic food will be featured, not be met in a regular classroom. food sensitivities. and a card will be issued to them. Third Avenue, at the corner of Wal- as well as assorted Polish beers and spirits at the cash bar. The Foundation is If an existing card has been lost, nut Street, call (908) 789-1670 or located at 177 Broadway in Clark, off Exit 135 of the Garden State Parkway. The program, open to children with Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 individuals may stop by at the library’s visit the library online at Tickets for the festival are $8 for adults and free for children under 12. autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD- East Broad Street. For information Circulation Desk and, for a small fee, youseemore.com/garwood. The NOS, Down Syndrome and other de- about Ma’ayan, call the religious a new one will be issued. The Garwood Garwood Library is open Monday velopmental disabilities, provides an school principal, David Gronlund- Public Library also honors valid li- through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 Calendar Features Design introduction to Judaism. New and Jacob, at (908) 232-6772. For infor- brary cards from the surrounding com- p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 prospective members also will be able mation about Temple Emanu-El, con- munities under the M.U.R.A.L. re- p.m. and, beginning September 12, to meet with longtime members, tact Carolyn Shane at (908) 232-6770, ciprocal borrowing policies. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. By Anthony Triwahjudi clergy and senior staff. extension no. 114, or FANWOOD – The Fanwood- this artwork. He has had the oppor- In addition to Ma’ayan, Shabbat [email protected]. Scotch Plains College Club 2009- tunity to travel on many kinds of Polish Cultural Foundation 2010 Community Date Calendar is trains with his parents in New Jer- Library Friends Request now available for purchase from sey, on vacation in Florida, and when College Club members, the librar- visiting his relatives in Indonesia. Sets Harvest Festival Date ies in both towns, the Scotch Plains His dream is to become a train engi- Donations For Book Sale CLARK — The Polish Cultural winter months. In gratitude, the Recreation Department in the neer when he grows up. Foundation in Clark invites the pub- “starosta,” or Lord of the Manor, shares township’s municipal building and The calendar cover design con- FANWOOD – The Friends of the purchase memberships at the door. lic to come celebrate at its annual food, drink and music with his tenants. from various local merchants. test, based on the theme of a child’s Fanwood Memorial Library are ask- The sale will be open to the public on Polish Harvest Festival “Dozynki” A procession of farmers with their Anthony Triwahjudi of Fanwood, eye view of Scotch Plains and ing area residents to donate their used Friday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 on Sunday, September 20, at 3 p.m. implements, presenters and dancers in who has just begun the third grade Fanwood, was open to all elemen- books, audio-books, CDs and DVDs p.m.; Saturday, September 26, from 9 There will be plenty of Polish ethnic regional costumes accompanied by at McGinn Elementary School, has tary students in kindergarten for the organization’s upcoming an- a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, September food available, as well as an assort- musicians will initiate the festival. his drawing about transportation in through fourth grade. The College nual fund-raising book sale. 27, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday will ment of Polish beers and spirits at the The festival consists of two parts: Fanwood and Scotch Plains featured Club has chosen three honorable Donations need to be in clean, sale- feature a $5-per-bag sale all day. The cash bar. All are invited to attend this processional songs honoring the har- on the cover of the calendar. mention winners: Emma Rogers, able condition. The Friends are seek- Friends will provide the bags. All pro- colorful event highlighting 1,000 vest that are solemn in nature and Anthony’s love for trains inspired age 8; Morgan Martinson, age 10, ing all varieties of current fiction, ceeds will benefit the Fanwood Me- years of Polish tradition. reaffirm the reverence of the tradi- and Lexi Melinitsky, age 8. relevant non-fiction, cookbooks, gar- morial Library and its patrons. The Polish American Folk Dance tion, and the general celebration dur- The calendar is available in dening books, books on sports, and Volunteers are needed to help with Company of Brooklyn, a group with ing which the celebrants return Fanwood at Irma’s Hallmark and children’s books in hardcover and the sale. For more information or to a 70-year tradition of preserving Pol- dressed in holiday finery to sing, Young’s Paint and Varnish, and in paperback, as well as music and mov- volunteer, e-mail Nancy or Thena at ish folk customs, will lead the festival dance, feast and play games. Dozynki Scotch Plains from Apple Blossom, ies. Books for teens and young adults, [email protected] or call program dressed in colorful, regional reminds people today of their inher- Park Avenue Printing and the Scotch as well as graphic novels, are particu- Nancy at (908) 322-6559 or Thena at costumes. They will entertain all in ent connection to the land and to Hills Pharmacy. This is the 46th larly requested. (908) 531-3917. their presentation of the harvest with nature itself. Dozynki celebrations year that the College Club has pro- The Friends cannot accept any text- folk dances and traditional couplets vary from region to region. duced the Community Date Calen- books, encyclopedias, condensed Library to Commence (humorous folk songs). The Polish Cultural Foundation is dar, which provides information and books, magazines, toys, games, Fall Gardening Series located at 177 Broadway in Clark, just puzzles or audio/video cassette tapes. The Foundation encourages the pub- dates for school events throughout SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch lic to wear a Polish costume, as well as off Exit 135 of the Garden State Park- the academic year as well as local All contributions are tax deductible. way. Tickets for the festival are $8 for Donations will be accepted at the Plains Public Library once again will to dress children in their costumes. community information. partner with Parker Gardens to present After the program, adults can enjoy adults and free for children under 12. The College Club applies all pro- Forest Road Park building in Fanwood on Thursday, September 17, from 3 to a three-part series on fall gardening. dancing to the music of DJ Kaczynski, ceeds from calendar sales to col- All three programs will be presented and children can play games under the lege scholarships awarded annually 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Septem- Hiking Club Invites ber 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; by gardening expert Janet Dillon. auspices of the Polish Girl Scouts. to students residing in Scotch Plains This fall gardening series will kick The Dozynki, or Harvest Celebra- All to Join Activities and Fanwood. For further informa- Monday, September 21, from 10 a.m. Anthony Triwahjudi to 2 p.m., and Tuesday, September off on Tuesday, September 15, at 7 tion, is by far considered to be one of AREA – The Union County Hik- tion about the College Club of p.m. when participants will learn Poland’s most revered traditions. For ing Club offers a varied and regular Fanwood-Scotch Plains, call Meril 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. Tax receipts will be provided upon request. Forest Road about “late bloomers” and bulbs, all 1,000 years in Poland, the tenant farm- schedule of hiking and bicycling ac- SHERIFF’S SALE at (908) 889-4942. of them perfect for fall planting. ers presented the Lord and the Lady of tivities, most of which take place in Park is located at the end of Forest SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004596 Road, one block north of Midway Attendees will receive suggestions the Manor with gifts and garlands of central and northern New Jersey. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION Avenue. on how they can extend their garden’s wheat and wild flowers as part of a Membership dues are $10 per year. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004426 color season well into the fall. Ms. joyous fall celebration of the harvest. Prospective members are invited to DOCKET NO. F-24561-08 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY The sale also will take place at For- Plaintiff: INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. CHANCERY DIVISION est Road Park. A Members Preview Dillon also will talk about how fall is Throughout Poland’s history, much try out the club by participating in up VS. UNION COUNTY Defendant: JOAN BRIEL F/K/A JOAN DOCKET NO. F-12615-08A will be held on Thursday, September the time for spring bulb planting. importance was placed on the harvest to three outings before joining. For a KERKEN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Plaintiff: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. The presentation will be held in the because it represents the fruits of the complimentary schedule that includes TION VS. 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. Customers may Sale Date: 10/07/2009 Defendant: CATHERINE D. SMYTHE, Community Room, located on the farmers’ labors, as well as their ability a new member application, call Union Writ of Execution: 07/17/2009 DUNCAN SMYTHE, JP MORGAN CHASE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution BANK, NA SHERIFF’S SALE lower level of the library. Commu- to sustain themselves throughout the County Parks at (908) 527-4900. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 09/23/2009 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 07/27/2009 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09004369 nity members are asked to pre-regis- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ter for this event. To sign up, call TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CHANCERY DIVISION WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- UNION COUNTY (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- DOCKET NO. F-18485-08 of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Plaintiff: WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL AS- or e-mail [email protected]. the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SOCIATION The series at the library will con- Gray Funeral Homes The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% VS. Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Six of their bid available in cash or certified check at Defendant: BRIAN K. CHENEY; GRACE M. tinue in October with a program on and 93/100*** $270,896.93. the conclusion of the sales. CHENY; FRANCES B. KULIK putting a garden to rest and getting it The property to be sold is located in the Town- The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Sale Date: 09/23/2009 Since 1897 ship of Scotch Plains, County of UNION and Sate Eighty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Writ of Execution: 01/30/2009 ready for spring, and will conclude in of New Jersey. Five and 84/100*** $488,475.84. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Commonly known as: 2322 North Avenue, Property to be sold is located in the Town if to me directed I shall expose for sale by public November with a program on holiday Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Tax Lot No. 4 in Block No. 8301. Premises commonly known as: 21 SANDY TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- decorating from one’s garden. Dimention of Lot Approximately: .204 AC HILL ROAD, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on All programs at the library are free Nearest Cross Street: Summit Avenue. BEING KNOWN as LOT 31, BLOCK 5503, on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Beginning at a point in the southeasterly side the official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield said day. All successful bidders must have 20% and open to everyone. The library is line of North Avenue, said point being in the Dimensions: 91.00 feet x 110.00 feet of their bid available in cash or certified check at division line between lots number 20 and 21 in Nearest Cross Street: Bell Drive the conclusion of the sales. located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one Block “B” as delineated on a certain map entitled Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Sixty Thousand The judgment amount is: ***Eighty Fivc Thou- block from Park Avenue in the center “Map of Graceland”, said map being filed in the Eight Hundred Sixteen and 83/100*** sand Nine Hundred Twelve and 65/100*** Union County Register’s Office on September $560,816.83 together with lawful interest and $85,912.65. of the township. For more details or 22, 1891, as Map No. 119-A, said beginning costs. The property to be sold is located in the Town- point being also distant northeasterly 890.00 feet Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or ship of Scotch Plains. directions, call (908) 322-5007. measured along said side line of North Avenue, other charges, and any such taxes, charges, In the County of Union and the State of New from the point where the same is intersected by liens, insurance premiums or other advances Jersey. the northeasterly side line of Summit Avenue, made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Premises commonly known as: 542 Westfield thence (1) North 79 degrees 50 minutes 30 parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Avenue Pet Adoptions Set seconds East along said side. independent investigation to ascertain whether Tax Lot 34 in Block 2501 Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Prior Liens /Encumbrances or not any outstanding interest remain of record Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 50 feet x For This Sunday Taxes: $1,628.35 and/or have priority over the lien being fore- 150 feet 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. First Mortgage Held by PNC Bank: $10,000.00 closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Road AREA – Best Friend Dog and Ani- Total as of August 10,2009: $11,628.35 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Subject to: Washington Mutual $250,000.00 Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Six Thousand Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a February 2009 mal Adoption will hold a pet adop- Nine Hundred Eighteen and 65/100*** return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Total Upset: ***Ninety Eight Thousand Six personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or $306,918.65 together with lawful interest and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Hundred Sixty Three and 14/100*** $98,663.14 tion event this Sunday, September cremation. costs. the Mortgagor’s attorney. together with lawful interest and costs. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Woodbridge PetsMart, located at 863 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court St. Georges Avenue in Woodbridge. 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Multiple dogs, puppies, cats and kit- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature tens will be available for adoption. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Best Friend will accept donations The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale of much needed cat food and litter NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 any. any. any. for its foster pets at the event. Items There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. also may be dropped off at the Best The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Friend shop, located at 1750 East sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Charles J. Tombs tisement. tisement. tisement. Second Street in Scotch Plains. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich NJ Lic. Number 4006 Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff For more information on pets avail- Attorney: Attorney: Attorney: able for adoption, call (908) 486- Director FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. 7 CENTURY DRIVE 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 216 HADDON AVENUE 0230 or visit bestfriend.petfinder.org. SUITE 201 SUITE 100 SUITE 600 www.grayfuneralhomes.com PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 MT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 WESTMONT, NEW JERSEY 08108 Tax-deductible donations may be (973) 538-4700 (856) 813-5500 (856) 858-7080 mailed to: Best Friend, P.O. Box 335, 4 T - 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 4 T - 8/27, 9/3, 9/10 4 T - 8/27, 9/3, 9/10 & 10/1/09 Fee: $197.88 & 9/17/09 Fee: $189.72 & 9/17/09 Fee: $165.24 Cranford, N.J. 07016. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2009 Page 9 95.3 Percent of WHS Grads Are Continuing Educations WESTFIELD – A total of 95.3 versity, eight; American University, percent of this year’s 447 Westfield seven; Quinnipiac University, seven, High School (WHS) graduates are and Marist College, six. embarking on the road to higher edu- A total of 106 WHS graduates are cation this fall. continuing their education in New According to a statistical report Jersey, with 83 attending four-year released by the WHS Office of Coun- colleges and universities and 23 en- seling Services, 88 percent are enter- tering two-year colleges. ing four-year colleges and universi- The most widely attended New Jer- ties, while 5.5 percent are attending sey school is Rutgers University, with two-year colleges, and less than 2 26 WHS graduates attending various percent have entered vocational, busi- colleges within the university. Kean ness and other post-high-school in- University and the College of New stitutions. Jersey each have accepted 12 stu- RESTAURANT WEEK…Mojave Grille and Isabella’s American Bistro are just The remainder have accepted em- dents from WHS. two of the many restaurants that will welcome diners with a reduced-price menu during the upcoming Westfield Restaurant Week to be held Monday, September ployment or had future plans that Looking at two-year secondary in- 14, through Friday, September 25. were undecided at the time of gradu- stitutions, Union County College will ation. welcome 19 WHS graduates this fall. YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND IN ME…Westfield resident Charlotte O’Leary packs The Class of 2009 is attending a A complete list of colleges attended up donations for her “Help a Furry Friend” senior project at Westfield High School. Westfield Kicks Off total of 157 four-year colleges and is available on the Department of universities from Albright College to Counseling Services’ website located Yale University; schools that are close at westfieldnjk12.org/ SP-F Marching Band Restaurant Week 9/14 to home or as far away as Ecuador. postsecondaryplans. WESTFIELD – Downtown Fonti, Boulevard Bistro, Ferraro’s, They include specialized schools The WHS Class of 2009 distin- Westfield Restaurant Week is an op- Mojave Grill, Theresa’s, Isabella’s like the New York School of Interior guished itself in its acceptance rate to Competes in Festival portunity to try the town’s restaurants American Bistro, The Brick Oven, Design, giant universities like the colleges and universities and through University of Michigan and Ivy many achievements acknowledged at SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, at a reduced price. The event runs from Splash of Thai, Jeffrey’s of Westfield, Plains-Fanwood High School March- Durand Thomas. “Plus, it’s a fun after- Monday, September 14, to Friday, Sep- Clyne and Murphy, and Ana Beall’s League institutions, including the end of the school year, including: Princeton University. 29 National Merit Letters of Com- ing Band hosts the 11th Annual March- noon of entertainment for the commu- tember 25, (excluding Saturday). Dur- Tea Room. More restaurants may be ing Band Festival on Saturday, Septem- nity at a great price.” ing this special, two-course lunches added. Some of the more popular out-of- mendation, six National Merit Final- state colleges and universities selected ists, two National Merit Scholars, 38 ber 12, at 2 p.m. at the Scotch Plains- All participating marching bands are are $15 and three-course dinners are CoolVines will offer wine pairings Fanwood High School Varsity Field, members of the United States Scholas- $25. Some establishments will offer for each restaurant that allows bring by this year’s graduates include: Penn- Edward Bloustein Distinguished sylvania State University, 11 students; Scholars, 121 National Honor Soci- 667 Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. tic Band Association (USSBA), North- prix-fixe menus for less than that. Din- your own wine, and a 10 percent dis- Festival admission is $8 for adults, $5 for east Region (ussba.org). ers should remember that the discounts count will be extended to customers Saint Joseph’s University, nine; Bos- ety inductees and 205 President’s ton University, eight; Villanova Uni- Education Award recipients. seniors and $3 for students. The USSBA was founded in 1988 do not apply on Saturday, and bever- who mention restaurant week during Participating marching bands in- with 100 marching bands. USSBA now age, tax and gratuity are not included the two-week period. clude: Dunellen High School, John F. has 1,200 member bands throughout in the special restaurant week menus. Make reservations by calling each Bessette of Scotch Plains Kennedy High School (Paterson), Perth the United States. Each region has its Currently, the participating restau- restaurant directly. For more informa- Amboy High School, Linden High own set of shows, regional competi- rants include: Chez Catherine, Limani tion, visit westfieldtoday.com or call School. North Plainfield High School, tions and championships. Seafood Grill, Xocolatz, 16 Prospect the Downtown Westfield Corporation Named New W-H Trustee South Plainfield High School, Fair The 2009 Scotch Plains–Fanwood Wine Bar and Bistro, Aquaviva delle at (908) 789-9444. Lawn High School, Scotch Plains- Marching Band is comprised of 135 SCOTCH PLAINS – After a quarter ning. The trustees already do an enor- Fanwood High School and John P. students. It is among the top 10 high- of a century in the pharmaceutical in- mous job.” Stevens High School (Edison). school marching bands in the state, 5K Run/Walk For Mom dustry – most recently as director of Mrs. Bessette received a Bachelor of Approximately 500 student musi- having won: Top Percussion Section, global project management for Schering Science degree in Biology in 1982 from cians will perform and compete in the N.J. State Finals, 3 times; Color Guard To Benefit Cancer Patients Plough Corporation in Kenilworth – Siena College. From 1982 to 1986, she September 12 festival. They will vie for Section titles, past five years; regional Frances Bessette of Scotch Plains will did her graduate studies in immunol- trophies for Best Music, Best Percus- rankings in music, marching, overall CRANFORD – CancerCare of New as an opportunity to honor those add to her résumé again; she is one of ogy at Rutgers University in Newark. sion, Best Visual, Best Color Guard and effect and overall placement. Jersey has announced that its annual lost to cancer, celebrate those who the newest trustees at The Wardlaw- Since 2006, she has been furthering Best Overall Effect. The Scotch Plains–Fanwood 2009 5K Run/Walk for Mom will take place are survivors and give hope to those Hartridge School in Edison. her management studies through The “Our festival allows students to meet Marching Band show “The Pursuit of on Saturday, October 3, at Nomahegan who are coping with the challenges The wife of Peter Bessette, she is the Wharton School of Business Executive students from other school districts and Intrigue, Chronicles of a Secret Agent” Park in Cranford, one of four loca- of the disease. mother of two Wardlaw-Hartridge stu- Education Program at the University of experience the many different styles of premieres September 12 and features tions throughout New Jersey where Local sponsors include Bristol- dents: Steven (fourth grade) and Eric Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. marching band music and perfor- music from Mission Impossible, James such events will take place. Novartis Myers Squibb, Imclone, Merck and (eighth grade). She served as the Since 1982, she has been a science mance,” said Marching Band Director, Bond films and The Incredibles. Oncology is this year’s Presenting Eisai. The run/walk will take place Wardlaw-Hartridge Parents’ Associa- intern at the New York State Depart- Sponsor. Registration will begin at 8 rain or shine. Participants are re- tion (WHPA) Recording Secretary from ment of Public Health/Div. Labs and a.m. for the run, which will begin at 9 quired to make a minimum pledge 2007-2009, as a class parent, and helped Research and Senior Research Techni- Refine Writing Skills a.m. Registration will begin at 8:30 of $25. Prizes will be awarded to organize the WHPA Fall Fair and An- cian at Albert Einstein College of a.m. for the walk, which will start at top fundraisers and teams. For more nual Gala. Medicine’s Department of Microbiol- 9:30 a.m. information or to register, visit Two of Mrs. Bessette’s favorite ogy and Immunology. Through UCC Course Participants will have the choice cancercare.org/walk or contact Wardlaw-Hartridge events include the She began her Schering Plough ca- CRANFORD –Through a non-credit, hands-on instruction. Assignments will of a one- to five-mile route. The Kathy Trethaway at (201) 301-6813 WHPA’s International Family Fun reer in 1984 as a scientist, then medical professional development course called feature writing and grammatical exer- event also will feature entertain- or [email protected]. Night in January, which underscores research associate, Manager of Global “Effective Writing,” people will have cises dealing with the approach to de- ment, children’s activities, door one of the school’s core values – diver- Regulatory Affairs/Anti-Infectives, next the chance to develop new skills while veloping a variety of written docu- prizes and refreshments. BootCampWF Begins sity. as Associate Director of Global Project refining existing ones this fall at Union ments – all in an open, accepting, non- The 5K Run/Walk for Mom is one “We also loved the idea of such a Management and now as the Director County College. judgmental environment. of CancerCare’s most important New Session Sept. 14 diverse school,” said Mrs. Bessette. “All of Global Project Management. “Effective Writing” is an eight-week While students typically have a range fundraising events. This year, the WESTFIELD – BootCampWF of the teachers at Wardlaw-Hartridge “Ever since we came to Wardlaw- course designed for people who are of backgrounds and educational levels, non-profit organization’s goal is to is the premiere, healthy-living out- embrace a child’s different approach to Hartridge, we have felt a complete level currently in the workforce as well as the they share a common need for strength- recruit 1,500 walkers and to raise door fitness training program right learning and find a path for them to of comfort. Everyone at the school unemployed, those who are enrolled in ening their writing skills for enhanced $200,000 to benefit its completely here in Westfield. Regardless of age, learn no matter what.” shares a similar desire for our children higher education programs, and those communication. free services. The event also serves size, gender or fitness level, indi- When asked about her new role as a to succeed that networks us together,” who are seeking to enter a new career “Effective Writing” will be offered ‘Learning for Life’ viduals in or around Westfield who member of the board of trustees, she she concluded. field. Although the focus is primarily from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, are looking to get in shape are in- said, “I am very honored that someone geared toward business writing, those September 24, through November 12 Continues in Plainfield vited to drop those pounds, build recognized what I’ve contributed to the WHS Student Makes who plan to write a book or other at the college’s Cranford campus. PLAINFIELD – Registration for that muscle and have fun while do- school community. My first approach published material may benefit equally. For more information or to register, “Learning for Life,” a senior citizen ing it by enlisting in BootCampWF. is to listen to the board, which is already Donation to Shelter The course addresses ways to target call the College’s Division of Economic educational program,” will be held The next session runs from Mon- well-functioning, and then decide how a reading audience based on the pur- Development and Continuing Educa- I can best contribute.” WESTFIELD – A student from pose, message and style of writing con- tion at (908) 709-7600. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the United Pres- day, September 14, to Wednesday, Westfield High School (WHS) was byterian Church, located at 525 Front October 28. She continued, “I want to understand tent. Students will gain an understand- the board’s long-term goals and see if I determined to create a more comfort- ing of proper word selection, the use of Street in Plainfield, on Monday, Sep- BootCampWF is a specially de- able environment for rescue animals tember 21. Use the office entrance signed fitness program held for one can add any of my skill sets, such as the apostrophe, eliminating unneces- strategic thinking and long-range plan- at the Linden Animal Shelter. sary words, sentence structure and punc- Legal Advertising from the parking lot. hour three days a week for six weeks. Charlotte O’Leary, a senior at WHS, The program will continue for 10 Certified Personal Trainers Chris- tuation, avoiding run-on sentences, sub- MORE IN BACK SECTION 4-H Living History Club raised money and accepted donations ject-verb agreement, placing words in Mondays, September 28, through tine Taglieri and Kathy Robb de- such as beds, crates, towels, blankets, November 30, from 10 a.m. to ap- velop and lead all workouts, which Brings History to Life sentences for enhanced readability, and PUBLIC NOTICE food and toys to aid the non-profit building paragraphs that are unified, proximately 2 p.m. It is the 38th year are held Monday, Wednesday and AREA – For youngsters fascinated shelter. When Charlotte’s English TOWN OF WESTFIELD for the program, and many attendees Friday mornings at 6 and 9:30 a.m., coherent, and complete. by pioneers and frontier living, the class required a senior project of com- Participants will obtain practical, INVITATION TO RE-BID live in the Westfield and Scotch Plains and Monday, Wednesday and Thurs- Union County 4-H Living History munity service, she decided to pursue area. day evenings at 6:30 p.m., rain or SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- Club allows its members to invent her passion – animals. PUBLIC NOTICE CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE It consists of two one-hour morn- shine, in Tamaques Park by the bas- their own historical character from As an avid animal lover, Charlotte TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, ing courses selected from eight op- ketball courts. the 18th and early 19th centuries, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 worked hard collecting donations AT 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT tions, including Tai Chi, Our Ameri- BootCampWF starts off with an complete with authentic period cos- from local elementary schools and PLANNING BOARD assessment of all recruits. On the THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST can Story, Drawing and Sketching, tumes and accessories. The club meets private donations. She titled her Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW Knitting and Crocheting, Issues and first (and last) day, the facilitators NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF JERSEY FOR THE RENTAL OF EQUIP- once a month during the school year, project: “Help a Furry Friend!” Her FANWOOD, after public hearing on July Answers, Gardening, The Music see how long it takes for partici- starting in October. MENT USED IN THE COLLECTION OF mentor was English teacher Darren 13, 2009, granted final major subdivision LEAVES FROM THE STREETS, WALK- Class and Trips Without Tickets, fol- pants to walk/run a half mile, and The club is for children in sixth, Finkel. Charlotte raised more than approval for property owned by Woodcliff, how many sit-ups and push-ups they WAYS, AND PARKING LOTS IN THE lowed by a bag luncheon and after- seventh and eighth grades. The first $500 in cash as well as “an enormous Inc., t/a Beverly Estates, at Block 4, Lot 7, TOWN OF WESTFIELD. noon program covering varied top- can do without stopping. These mea- now to be known as Lots 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED ON AN meeting is on October 10. To sign up amount of supplies,” she said. 7.04 and 7.05, more commonly known as ics; the first program is a talk con- surements allow participants and or get more information, contact the HOURLY BASIS WITH OPERATOR, OR “People were amazing,” Charlotte 7 Beverly Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, AN ELAPSED TIME BASIS, WITHOUT cerning safe driving by Sergeant Den- instructors to measure progress over Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H said. “Everyone loves animals, and Block 4, Lot 7. the course of the session. OPERATOR, INCLUDES TRACTOR nis White of the New Jersey State Department at (908) 654-9854. it’s so hard to think of them suffering, Documents pertaining to this applica- TRAILERS, DUMP TRUCKS, AND RUB- Police. To enlist in BootCampWF or so everyone was thrilled to help.” tion are available for public inspection at BER TIRED FRONT END LOADERS. for more information, visit its Library Invites Public Borough Hall during normal business PROPOSALS SHALL BE IN WRITING The registration fee this year will Sue Valentine, the director of the hours. be $20, primarily to cover facility website: BootCampWF.com. ON THE FORMS FURNISHED AND To Folk Music Café Linden Animal Shelter, said of Char- Richard Cohen Esq. MUST BE DELIVERED AT THE PLACE cost. All other aspects are based on Paid Bulletin Board Schiller & Pittenger goleader.com/express MOUNTAINSIDE – The Folk Mu- lotte, “So much of what we try to do AND BEFORE THE HOUR ABOVE MEN- volunteer activity. wouldn’t be possible without people 1771 Front Street TIONED, AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED sic Café at the Mountainside Public Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 BY A CERTIFIED CHECK OR BID BOND Library will kick off its second season like you.” For MADE PAYABLE TO THE TREASURER Woodcliff Inc OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE Area Girl Scouts Announce on Thursday, September 17, from 7 to 200 Central Avenue 8:30 p.m. Coffee and dessert will be PUBLIC NOTICE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS Mountainside, New Jersey ($200.00) TO INSURE EXECUTION OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD included. Admission will be free. 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $21.93 THE CONTRACT. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21) PLANNING BOARD Family Fun Day Activities Rebecca Turner, co-founder of the EACH BID MUST ALSO BE ACCOMPA- Maplewood Saturday Afternoon Song PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on PUBLIC NOTICE NIED BY A SURETY COMPANY CER- WESTFIELD – Girl Scouts Heart and are invited to call the Westfield Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 7:30 TIFICATE STATING THAT SAID SURETY Swap, and The Swales, featuring Bob BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PM at the Fanwood Borough Hall, located COMPANY WILL PROVIDE THE BID- of New Jersey, which serves seven Service Center at (908) 232-3236, Carr, Mark Moran and Dale Burleyson, PLANNING BOARD New Jersey counties including the extension no. 1210, for details. at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, DER WITH THE REQUIRED PERFOR- will perform. There also will be a song New Jersey, the Planning Board will hold Please take notice that on September MANCE BOND IN THE FULL AMOUNT communities of Westfield, Scotch A Family Fun Day flier and advance share, where audience members can a hearing on the Application of the Appli- 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood OF THE CONTRACT (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside, Ber- ticket order form is available online at make requests or lead songs. Attend- cant/Owner, Fanwood Plaza Partners, Borough Hall, located at 75 North Martine 22), BY A NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT keley Heights, Garwood and gshnj.org/uploads/file/familyfunday/ ees are invited to bring their instru- LLC. The property in question is located at Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Plan- AND A CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICA- Cranford, will host a Family Fun Day GS_family_fun_day.pdf or by calling 324 & 328 South Avenue, Fanwood, also ning Board will hold a hearing on the TION STATEMENT, STATEMENT OF ments. A piano is available. known as Block 91 Lot 3.01, as shown on application of the undersigned. The prop- OWNERSHIP, ON THE FORMS IN- for Girl Scouts and their families on (908) 232-3236, extension no. 1210, or This event is sponsored by a grant the Fanwood Tax Map and located in the erty in question is located at: 215 North CLUDED IN AND EXPLAINED IN THE Saturday, October 10. It will be held by e-mailing [email protected]. Fur- from the Watts-Mountainside Com- GC Zone. This project is referenced to as Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, also CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the OVAL in ther inquiries about Family Fun Day munity Foundation. The library is lo- the Goddard School & the Town Bank known as Block 33 Lot 7, as shown on the BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO COM- Maplewood and at Camp DeWitt in may be directed to Susannah Arnold, project. The Applicant is requesting Use Fanwood Tax Map, owned by H.Michael PLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF cated on Constitution Plaza. For more and Bulk Variance Approvals (Section 184- Shaatal. N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 ET SEQ. AND N.J.A.C. Hillsborough. senior director of programs, at (908) details or directions, visit 117E(3): front yard setback - 15 feet re- The applicant requests an addition which 17:27 AND MUST PAY WORKMEN THE Non-Girl Scouts also are welcome 232-3236, extension no. 1210, or mountainsidelibrary.org or call (908) quired, 6.88 feet & 7.9 feet existing/pro- is in violation of: PREVAILING WAGE RATES PROMUL- to attend and register at the event. The [email protected]. 233-0115. posed) and such other variances, relief Section 184-188B of the Fanwood Land GATED BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE scenic camp facilities are owned and For information on Girl Scouts or and/or design waivers that may be re- Use Code. Variance Requested: alteration DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUS- quired upon an analysis of the plans and of non conforming building; Permitted: N/ TRY FOR THIS PROJECT, COPIES OF maintained by Girl Scouts Heart of to volunteer, call (908) 232-3236 or Diana Goodman Makes testimony at the public hearing. This project A; Present: N/A; Proposed: N/A. WHICH ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE New Jersey. Activities will include visit gshnj.org. received approval from the Fanwood Plan- The applicant will also seek such other OF THE TOWN ENGINEER. games and crafts, a gift basket auc- Union Dean’s List ning Board in 2006. The only relief associ- relief as may be determined necessary at ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT WITH tion, an American Girl doll and book ated with this Application is a request to the public hearing based upon review of THEIR BID A COPY OF THEIR NEW WESTFIELD – A Westfield High grant the front yard setback application for the application or amendment(s) to the JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION raffle and picnic-style food. WF Student Graduates School alumni, Diana Goodman, a the building that has been previously con- application. CERTIFICATE. FAILURE TO SUBMIT Admission will be free; however, psychology major, has made the structed. The file pertaining to this application is PROOF OF REGISTRATION WILL DIS- all food and games require tickets. An From Dartmouth Union College dean’s list. She is the The filing pertaining to this Application is available for public inspection during nor- QUALIFY THE BID. advance ticket package can be or- WESTFIELD – Amanda Cohen available for public inspection during nor- mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR daughter of Jane and Jonathan mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday) from the Secretary of the OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE dered prior to Friday, September 25, from Westfield, a member of the Class Goodman. Diana is a 2006 graduate through Friday) from the Secretary of the Planning Board at the Administration Of- TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS and includes 24 tickets for $5. This of 2009, graduated cum laude from of Westfield High School. Planning Board at the Administration Of- fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, WEST, package will be available at the Check- Dartmouth College, one of more than In order to be named to the dean’s fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. In Booth on the day of the event for 1,000 students receiving Bachelor of Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Any interested party may appear at said THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RE- list at Union College, a student must Any interested party may appear at the hearing and participate therein in accor- SERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY $6. Family Fun Day patches also can Arts degrees at the spring 2009 com- have attended classes for the entire September 23, 2009 hearing and partici- dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY be purchased prior to September 25 mencement exercises. academic year and completed three pate therein in accordance with the Rules ning Board. INFORMALITY, IF IN THE INTEREST OF for $1.25, and will cost $1.50 on the Ms. Cohen is the daughter of Rich- courses during each of the three terms of the Fanwood Planning Board. Applicant: THE TOWN, IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE day of the event. ard and Susan Cohen. Ms. Cohen STEPHEN F. HEHL, ESQ. H. Michael Shaatal TO DO SO. with no fewer than eight courses in the HEHL & HEHL, PC 215 North Avenue KRIS J. McALOON Troops and Juliettes will be able to majored in English and minored in index. He or she must have maintained Attorney for the Applicant/Owner Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 TOWN ENGINEER earn service hours by running a booth applied in math/biology. an overall index of 3.5 or greater. 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $37.23 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $33.66 1 T - 9/10/09, The Leader Fee: $61.20 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2009 Page 11 Remembering 911 Sports Section Never Forgetting! THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-16 2009 All-Corbin Team 18 Probitas Verus Honos

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St. Matthew Tops St. David, 15-2, for St. Bart’s Championship The Twelfth Annual All-Corbin Team: See team picture on page 16 – Story in September 17 edition The All-Corbin Team is dedicated to the Adult Softball Leagues and Youth Baseball Leagues. The selections are based entirely on neat looking plays, fan participation and interesting positions. 1. Best Facial Expression – Mike Parkhill (Deegan Roofing – Scotch Plains Men’s League). 2. Most Intense Fans – St. Bart’s Oldest & Scotch Plains Finest Charity Softball game. 3. Best Contact – Tony Perfilio (St. Joseph – St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League). 4. Most Distance to Bend – Keith Hertell (Babooshka – Union County 50+ Softball League). 5. Most Relaxed Fans – St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Fans. 6. Most Watched Play – Kyle Berwick (Scotch Plains-Fanwood American Legion baseball). 7. Most Appropriate Name – Jack Bunting (Westfield White 12s Youth Baseball League). 8. Best Look for a Call – Brett Robertshaw (Westfield 11s Youth Baseball League). 9. Most Off-Course Bunt – Brian Dempsey (Scotch Plains-Fanwood American Legion baseball). 10. Best On-Coruse Bunt – Chris Rinaldi (Westfield White 11s Youth Baseball League). 11. Best Collision at Home – Westfield’s Brett Johnson/SPF’s Kyle Berwick (American Legion baseball). 12. Safest Slide – Connor McSherry (SPF 11s)/Brett Robertshaw (Westfield Youth Baseball League). 13. Best Pitching Pose – Al Dlugosz (Scotch Plains-Fanwood American Legion baseball). 14. Best Youth 10s Pitch – Pat Chirichella (Westfield Blue 10s Youth Baseball League). 15. Best Follow Through – Mike Stogner (Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association). 16. Best Stretch at First – Josh White (Westfield White 12s Youth Baseball League). 17. Most Intense Trainers – Bill Mirto, Brian Williams, Harry Semple (Union County 50+ League). 18. Most Loyal Fans – Investors Savings (Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League). 19. Best Stance at Second – Jim McClean (Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association). 20. Busiest Looking Play – Mark Walter & Brice Dannivig (Westfield Youth 9s Youth Baseball League). 21. Best Dance Step – Tony Melendez (Fanwood Old Men’s Softball Association). 22. Deepest, Dirtiest Slide – Lee Beauchamp (Westfield Youth 9s Baseball League). 23. Quickest Slide – Matt Betau (St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League). 24. Best Fan in Attendance – Heckler (St. Bart’s and Scotch Plains Softball Leagues).

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In 44 meetings against Elizabeth record 15 unbeaten seasons. Alex Schmidt, a boys assistant since COLLEGE UPDATE High School (or Battin, or Thomas An interesting, and potentially out- 2001, is the new girls soccer coach. Cowles Stewart (’06) is a redshirt Jefferson as it was previously known) standing season is upon us, with plenty The former WHS star (’96) replaces sophomore defensive lineman and re- in an off-and-on football series that of returning lettermen, plus promising Katie Wertheimer, whose teams went turning letterman at the University of began in 1901, WHS has won just 14 players up from the strong jayvee and 65-26-11 the last five years, including Akron. The 6-foot-1, 295-pounder, who times, with 28 losses and two ties. freshman teams – and a new schedule. a shared county title in 2006 with SP-F. attended Hargrave Military Academy No school has dominated WHS over Gone are longtime opponents Irvington, Caitlin MacDonald (’02) takes over in Virginia for a year after graduating the years as much as the Minutemen. In Shabazz, Newark East Side and Kearny for Mollie (Phelan) Dennis as the field WHS, started Akron’s first two games fact, since WHS won in 1984 (Dick with a combined 16-25 in 2008 – re- hockey coach. Dennis’ teams went 12- of ’08, against Wisconsin and Syra- Zimmer’s last coaching victory), Eliza- placed by Skyland Conference teams 20-4 the last two falls. MacDonald is cuse, before suffering a season-injury beth owns a 20-1-1 mark against the Watchung Hills, Bridgewater-Raritan, also the varsity softball coach. against the Orangemen. Devils (the teams didn’t play in 1998, North Hunterdon and Montgomery – a Matt Varhley is the new girls tennis STILL A QUAKER ’99, 2002 and ’03). The lone WHS combined 16-24.’ coach, replacing Frank Geiger, who Although he did not get the head David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times victory in that string was two years ago, This is the first of eight games before guided WHS to a 14-3 record last fall, coaching job at the University of Penn- VARIETY IN ATTACK…The Blue Devil girls volleyball team plans to focus on 13-7, at Williams Field. Last year, of the cutoff for the playoffs. After Satur- including a county championship. sylvania, Chris Wojcik will remain as a varied attack for a successful season. course, was the meltdown game, when day it’ll be at Watchung Hills (Sept. Another new face is football assis- the Quakers’ offensive coordinator and the dominating Devils let Lizzy-Beth 17), Bridgewater-Raritan (Sept. 26), tant Ron Thornburg; gone is David top recruiter under new coach Mike rally to escape with a 28-26 victory. the bye week, at North Hunterdon (Oct. Duelks, who is preparing for a job in Murphy, Wojcik’s friend. (A guy with blue-tinted glass might 9), at SP-F (Oct. 17), Montgomery higher education. Before going to Penn last season, Lady Blue Devils Look note that WHS owned a 13-8-1 mark in (Oct. 24), at Linden (Oct. 30) and at WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Wojcik spent six years as an assistant the series before Elizabeth started to Union (Nov. 6). After two weeks of Faithful Reader Jeff Gilbert from coach at his alma mater, Harvard, and dominate.) sectional playoffs, the regular season Pittstown brought up an interesting in ’08 he was the head coach at While WHS has suffered a few lop- concludes Nov. 26 against visiting point over the summer. As good as the Bowdoin. A three-sport standout at For Fine V’ball Season sided losses over the past quarter-cen- Plainfield. The sectional championship ’77 WHS football team was, imagine WHS, Wojcik (’92) captained both the tury, there have been more than a few game, for those looking ahead who how much better it would have been soccer and lacrosse teams at Harvard, By DAVID B. CORBIN The variety and offensive punch heart-breaking non-wins – 14-3 in ’86, want to arrange their work schedule with Kurt Butenhoff, who played for finishing his All-America lacrosse ca- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times will come from outside hitters Amanda 24-14 in ’87, 14-7 in ’90, 14-13 in ’91, around it, is the weekend of Dec. 4-5. him on the Bear s in the Westfield Boys reer with 89 goals and 45 assists. Variety in the attack will be a pri- Earl (sophomore) and Emma Partridge 14-14 in ’92, 21-12 in ’93, 7-6 in ’95, Some thoughts from the Long Branch Football League. DID YOU KNOW? mary focus of the Westfield High (junior), and senior middle blockers to name a few. scrimmage on Aug. 25: It would have been hard to replace Ken Loveland, a 6-foot, 185-pound School girls volleyball team this year Gab Cerami and Lisa Nehring. So, can any true WHS football fan The best player on the field was Joe any of the ’77 running backs – Butch halfback who played in the Westfield but that focus lies within the hands of “All four are bringing a varied at- think of a better way to open the ’09 Ondi. In fact, if he’d been wearing No. Woolfolk, Frank Kelly or Owen Brand Boys Football League, at Edison Jun- a relatively inexperienced squad. tack and that is what we are going to season then playing the Minutemen? 1 instead of his normal 30, you’d have – and John Iglar and Jim Hoblitzell ior High School and as a sophomore at Blue Devil Head Coach Bev Torok, use for our game plan this year,” At home. On the turf of Gary Kehler sworn it was 2001 again and Matt Daly were awfully good at linebacker. WHS, was named the team MVP at in her 14th season at the helm, said, coach Torok revealed. Stadium. This Saturday, 1 p.m. was still playing. Ondi and A.J. Murray But Butenhoff at tight end and defen- San Ramon (Calif.) High School fol- “We are a fairly inexperienced team. Junior Jennelle Abbattista is ex- WHS has had quite a variety of open- will make up for the graduation loss of sive end? He would have fit perfectly lowing the 1965 season. His family We are working hard to improve our pected to be the setter, junior Abby ing-day opponents over the years. Since Ricardo Johnson – with fewer 60-yard into the Mark Jackson-Rick Baldwin moved to Diablo, Calif., prior to his skills and build on our base. The girls Flaherty will be the right side player 1929, they’ve had no less than 19 dif- runs, and more 20- and 25-yarders. Both mold, two-way ends with attitude. junior year. The WHS backfields in are correcting their errors. They are and senior Danielle Cofone will be a ferent opponents to start the season, Wesley Belle and Dan Kerr showed they Who could ever forget the time 1964 and ’65 were still very strong including (with total number of open- can do the job at quarterback. Butenhoff told Joe (The Mailman) with Rudy Brown, Ron Hall and Charlie working very well together and com- setter/defensive specialist. ers in parenthesis): municating well. We are hoping to From her libero position, Antonelli With the possible exception of Wheatley what he thought the ref could Clark in ’64, and then Hall, Joe Goski Somerville (17), A.L. Johnson (13), Plainfield QB Tyrone Johnson, a healthy do after a call made in an especially and Chuck Hood in ’65. run on that. We are looking to have a has been effective in the past digging Summit (10), Kearny (5), Rahway (5), Pat Gray will be the most exciting player good season.” tense Bears-Steelers WBFL game in Similarly, when Jim Leitz, a standout the ball out of the back and getting it Union (5), Cranford (4), Linden (3), – on both sides of the ball in every game ’72? (It can’t be printed here.) on the ’58 WHS team, moved to Or- Last year, the Blue Devils struggled to the front line. Dickinson (2), Ferris (2), Middletown WHS plays. Whether he’s catching According to former Bears team- chard Park, N.Y., and became a local to get near the .500 mark and the only “Actually, a lot of the other players (2), Millburn (2), Old Bridge (2), passes, running reverses, punting, fake mate Owen Brand, Butenhoff attended legend up there. He was replaced at fulltime returning starter is sopho- are very good at that. Emma and Randolph (2), Ridgewood (2), punting, blocking punts/PATs, return- the Pingry School until high school, WHS by Bob Wolfgang and then Dave more Grace Antonelli, who will act as Amanda, as outside hitters, also play Bernardsville (1), Marist (1), Shabazz ing kicks or playing center field from his then moved to England. He and his Reitze and WHS didn’t miss a beat. the libero. very good defense,” coach Torok (1) and Snyder (1). safety spot, No. 87 is a special talent. brother Eric became rugby standouts And in 1974 explosive halfback Mark “Grace plays a very important po- added. The only time WHS opened with The offensive line could be the best (no surprise there). Kurt later attended Benedict moved and was replaced by sition. She is a defensive player. She The Lady Blue Devils will be able Elizabeth was in 1901, when Elizabeth since the ’98 season. Across the front Georgetown University, where he Tom Bass. WHS went 9-0 and was can serve. She controls the defense. It to put their game plan in action within was called Battin High School and it’s tackle Mike Sheehan, guard Bran- played football. He now lives and works ranked No. 1 in the state. is a huge, huge part of the game. Even the Union County Conference WHS stood for Washington High don Dietz, center Adam Metz, guard in Manhattan. The Devil’s Den appears Thursday though she is only a sophomore, she Watchung Division at Union on Mon- School (the school was located on Elm Mike Costa, tackle Brett DeNicolas If you have somebody you’d like to in The Westfield Leader during the played every game as a freshman. day, September 14, at 4 p.m. The Blue Street, between Orchard and Walnut and tight end Aiden Scanlon. recommend for a “Where Are They school year. Contact us with comments, She brings a lot of experience with Devils will host the Scotch Plains- streets, where there are tennis courts The defensive front of Nick Now” or if there is somebody you’re complaints and suggestions at her and she is our best passer,” coach Fanwood Raiders the following Mon- today). The WHS victory that day Matthews, Metz, Dietz and Willie wondering what happened to them, [email protected]. Win or not, Torok said. day, September 21, at 4 p.m. kicked off the first of the school’s state- Johnson is rugged, brutal, tough. And email me at [email protected]. WHS4EVR! linebackers Ondi, Scanlon, Andrew Arnold and Murray are very, very solid. In the three years under Jim DeSarno, FIRST TIME BUYERS the Blue Devils have 20 wins. The improvement has been steady – 6-4 to 7-4 to 7-3 – and definitely could con- tinue this fall. Those 20 wins are the NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD best three-year stretch since 2000-02, when Ed Tranchina’s teams won 21 (6- 4, 8-3, 7-3). 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By DAVID B. CORBIN pete at second doubles. “It’s always a surprise when a fresh- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Without question, this program man can come into the program and Five-in-a-row when it comes to has a lot of talent and with that comes move right to the top. She certainly Union County Tournament (UCT) expectations. We are trying not to earned her way. She challenged each championships may soon become a look too far ahead right now. We are player, worked her way up and she has reality because this year’s Westfield trying to build team chemistry. We been very gracious and humble with High School girls tennis team may be are still getting to know each other as this opportunity. We expect her to be even stronger than last year when a team. Understanding there is a lot of very successful,” coach Varhley said. they finished with a 14-3 record and tradition and this team typically has This host of UCT champions, along were ranked 11th in the state. good seasons, although we do want to with a freshman standout would make Five of the top-seven Blue Devils live up to that expectation, we are situations very difficult for any team already have UCT titles to their cre- going to take this season one step at a with visions of dethroning the Blue dentials. Senior Tara Criscuolo, who time,” said first-year Blue Devil Head Devils won the UCT third singles title her Coach Matt Varhley, who has an ex- “Anytime you go into tournament freshman year, the UCT second singles tensive coaching background. play, the more experience you have David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times title her sophomore year and placed Varhley, who went to Princeton the more success you are going to ONLY PART OF A FORMIDABLE TEAM…Senior Brian Kahn, header, is one of the 17 returning lettermen that the third at first singles last year, will fill Day School and grew up in Hopewell, have and this team is certainly a sea- Raiders will unleash on their opponents this season. the second singles slot. Criscuolo will has nine years of coaching experi- soned group of players,” coach share team captain responsibilities with ence, beginning his career at Mont- Varhley said. “We are going to take senior Shelley Fussman. gomery High School, first as junior that success and instill that into our D’ANNUNZIO, HERNANDEZ NAMED TEAM CAPTAINS Junior Debbie Wu, a UCT cham- varsity coach then as head coach in younger players.” pion at second singles last year, has 2004 and 2005. He also coached at Moving ahead in preparation for moved to third singles. Juniors Hillsborough and in Lexington, South the sectional tournament at the end of Samantha Borr and Morgan Murphy, Carolina. the season, coach Varhley said, “It’s Veteran Raider Boys Could both UCT first double champs, will “After I moved back to New Jersey, important that we are prepared in remain in that position. Borr and I was fortunate enough to land a teach- practice every day, encouraging the Murphy were selected to the All-State ing job in Westfield (Edison Interme- girls to practice properly and practice Second Team. The pair also made the diate),” he said. hard each day. That preparation will, Be Soccer ‘Team to Beat’ All-Group 4 First Team and was Adding a huge punch to the Blue hopefully, pay off in a big moment.” named to the All-State Third Team by Devils’ impact is freshman Lexi Borr, After three regular-season matches, By DAVID B. CORBIN Breznitsky said. very, very high. The majority of these position. Juniors Katherine McKinley who has climbed to the top of the the Lady Blue Devils’ first real test Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior standout Johan Hernandez, guys have been three-year varsity start- and Melissa Morawski, a three-time ladder to represent the team at first will be at the Millburn Tournament With 17 returning lettermen, 14 of who had been injured last year, and ers. Their trip to Brazil brought the UCT doubles champion, will com- singles. this Saturday, September 12. whom are seniors, the Scotch Plains- sophomore Travis Cortes may be the group closer together. It allowed them Fanwood High School boys soccer offensive midfielders. The holding to see and believe that they are capable team could be the “team to beat” this midfielders may be senior Steve Bello of playing at an extremely high level. season. A team that came one win shy and DelSordi. According to They have great team chemistry. They of running the table in the North Jer- Breznitsky, the outside midfielders like each other and they are pretty sey, Group 3, Section 2 tournament, could consist of any of the following determined to set their mark. I think, the Raiders can sense the possibility guys: seniors Zach Flanzman, within the counties and within the of being the top dog in the entire Brendan McEvoy, Brian Kahn or sectionals, if not within the state, we Group 3. Nigel Fung-a-Fat, DeJohn or junior are the team to beat,” said Breznitsky, Raider Head Coach Tom Rory Szeto. who added some words of caution. Breznitsky, in his 35th year at the “With Johan being back, we go “There are so many intangible factors helm, comes into the season with a from an A team to an A+ team. He is that have to fall into place. You have to career record to 567-141-43 and feels an exceptional player. Totally healthy, stay healthy. No matter who you are strongly about his team’s chances of he is one of the top 3-4 players in the playing, soccer like in hockey, the best success. entire state. His experience, having team doesn’t always win the game. “The tremendous amount of depth played with his club team and in the Some days there’s an invisible wall in that we have, makes so many posi- national championships over the sum- front of that goal and no matter how tions interchangeable. We anticipate mer is the highest level of soccer you hard you try, scoring a goal just doesn’t playing a formation that is a 4-5-1 (4 can play in,” Breznitsky pointed out. happen.” defenders, 5 midfielders, 1 striker). Defensively, I think we are pretty The Raider will host Summit this This group really bought into the sys- much set. We have the entire defense Saturday, September 12, at 10:30 a.m. tem. Their tactical understandings back,” Breznitsky said. Senior Jason they possessed in all the scrimmages, Pearl will be the left back, Reading is Good For You we have had the majority of posses- D’Annunzio and senior Chris Free- sion in the games,” he said. man will be the center backs and the Senior Matt Greaney is the forerun- right back will be senior Mike ner for the striker position but junior Henkels. Senior Anthony Zukofsky Blake DeJohn, sophomore Billy Babis, returns as the goalkeeper. senior co-captain Joe D’Annunzio or “We always have high expectations. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times senior Mike DelSordi could also fill This year, it’s one of the better groups POSSIBLY EVEN BETTER THAN LAST YEAR…The Blue Devil girls tennis team look to defend its Union County the position from time to time. we have had in a while with so many Tournament title in style this season. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Shelley Fussman, Lexi Borr, Samantha Borr and “They are all options we could seniors, so many returning starters and Katherine McKinley; back row, Melissa Morawski, Morgan Murphy, Debbie Wu, Tara Criscuolo and Head Coach Matt turn to if we wanted to,” coach so much depth. We have to set the bar goleader.com/subscribe Varhley. Devil Gridders to Meet Challenge of Tough Season A DESIGNER’S DREAM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 converted from a guard to a tight end junior Andrew Arnold are the inside body of the special teams and John and, “He’s done a really good job,” linebackers and Murray, Ondi and Gribbin, who became one of only at The Savannah in Westfield noted DeSarno. senior Chris Fantini will work at the three freshmen in WHS history to Seniors Adam Metz (center), guards outside linebacker spot. Nolasco and score varsity points when he split the Not only has Pat Pfaffenbach made Westfield her home for four decades, she has also been Brandon Dietz and Mike Costa, and senior Zach Helfand are expected to uprights on all five point after at- tackles Brett DeNicola and Mike work the corners and Gray is set at tempts against Scotch Plains- a well-recognized interior designer in the charming Union County Township for the past Sheehan will make up the offensive safety. Fanwood last year, will kick off and line. “Our strength is our front line. We work extra points this season. Gray 35 years. “Once I saw the aesthetic of the building inside and out, I said to my client and “We are all seniors up front but we are returning three out of the front will do the punting. friend, ‘I could live here,” Ms. Pfaffenbach recalls. Extremely impressed by what she saw, are only returning two starters (Dietz, four, Willie, Nick and Brandon. We “We are very sophomore domi- Sheehan). We are a work in progress really love Garrett. He did a great job nated in our special teams,” said The Savannah proved to be the first and last active adult community Ms Pfaffenbach ever right now,” DeSarno pointed out. on our JV team. Our linebackers are DeSarno. “Our long snapper is John looked at. She had found all she needed at the collection of just 35 upscale two-bedroom The Blue Devils work a four-four getting better and better, and our sec- Lanzano, our holder is James defensive scheme and interior line- ondary is brand new but they have O’Rourke and our kicker is Gribbin. condominiums – an attractive and well-designed building, true feeling of family and com- men Dietz and junior Garrett Pryor, worked well also. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN “We have a decent number of boys. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times We will probably pick up some more but No team captains have been identi- I have a number of kids, who have been fied but the Scotch Plains-Fanwood running for three or four years with High School boys and girls cross- decent experience. They’ve run in the country teams look for senior Bran- group meets before and they have run on don Wheeler and juniors Alex Parker a competitive level. I am expecting a and Laura Bruce to be the frontrunners decent season out of them,” Raider Head in their respective packs. Coach Jeff Koegel said. “Westfield will Presently, the boys have 16 runners be tough and Summit will have a decent and some experience but they have team. I think we will be able to mix it up graduated an outstanding competitor better with them than we did last year. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in Martin Sweeney, who placed third Not having Martin will hurt but I think RAIDER TEAM CAPTAINS…Senior Tri-Captains Ally Prestridge, left, Delia in the Union County and Group 3 Alex and Brandon came along far enough McGee, center, and Sarah Canfield look to lead the Raider girls soccer team to sectional tournaments and 10th in the last spring that it will make up for it. We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times another successful season and another Union County Tournament title. SOON TO BE WAVES OF BLUE…The Blue Devil girls cross-country team will Group meet. will have two guys a little farther up than present 86 blue uniforms at their meets this season. we did last year.” PRESTRIDGE, McGEE, CANFIELD NAMED CAPTAINS Only eight runners make up the girls team and only one, Bruce, has strong cross-country experience. “Numbers have always been a prob- Westfield XC Girls Look Raider Soccer Girls to Face lem. We don’t really have much in the way of experience. Six of those girls have never run cross-country before,” Forward to Great Season coach Koegel pointed out. “Laura will have a real good season. She is one of By DAVID B. CORBIN tionary and, as the season progresses, Stiff Competition this Season the hardest workers I’ve ever had. She Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times everyone has the opportunity to step will put in whatever miles I want her to Waves and waves of “Blue” will forward and make their presence By DAVID B. CORBIN Dinizo and Canfield. Lauren Mains, who was a regional do. She will run through walls. It might continue to flow over the paths of known,” pointed out Thom Hornish, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We are going to count on Emily All-American, then Jackie was an take us a little while to feel ourselves Tamaques Park as the 86-strong in his 37th season as Head Coach. Despite graduating five seniors, Nagourney to control our midfield All-American. This year, we have out get some experience to figure out Westfield High School girls cross- The Blue Devils will need that vast who have been on a Union County and Ally Prestridge in the back help- three girls, who have experience. They how to run the race. It will be a learn- country team looks ahead to a new reservoir with the new Union County championship team in all four of their ing us out on defense. There are a just haven’t been tested yet. They will ing process but we will be alright.” season and a new conference. Conference, which includes A. L. years and harvested two sectional number of kids, who have experience be fine,” said coach Ewing. Junior Kathleen Leeper should The Blue Devils are riding on a 36- Johnson, the defending county cham- crowns, this year’s Scotch Plains- and are going to step up. We are The Raiders will open at home with catch on quickly since she placed meet (4 seasons) undefeated record pions last two years, and the Raiders. Fanwood High School girls soccer looking forward to a good season,” a very strong Pingry team tomorrow, second in the Union County spring and the varsity won the Watchung Summit will also be a powerhouse in team returns a host of experienced said coach Ewing, who added, “Sa- September 11, then they will follow track meet in the 3,200 meters and Conference for the second straight the county. athletes, who are preparing to face rah (Canfield) is such a strong soccer with a host of Union County teams, junior Ali Pearl, who competed year, bringing their total to 10 titles. “The ultimate goal at the varsity some very stiff competition. player, physically strong, mentally which includes rival Westfield on hurdles and middle distances, could Prior to dropping a meet to Scotch level earn to the right to compete at “Last year, we played a lot of un- strong. She played the majority of the Wednesday, September 23. also catch on quickly. Plains-Fanwood (Raiders) in 2003, the Meet of Champions by being derclassmen. In most games we minutes last year because we needed “We like facing good competition. “Kathleen is a good runner. She is the Blue Devils had 92 consecutive among the top three teams in Group played 18 players, so we have a lot of her on the field and we are going to It prepares us for the playoffs,” coach better the longer the race is. The longer dual meet victories (1991-2003). IV. That’s a major accomplishment kids with experience. We still have need her on the field this year.” Ewing said. “Union County, the tal- the distance the better she is. She and Westfield won the Mt. St. Dominic’s given the depth and quality of the some new kids, who are going to gain Goals must be scored and two of ent level is pretty tough this year. Laura are some of the better runners in Invitational meet at all three levels competition,” coach Hornish said. experience. We will be competitive,” the most prominent Raiders to make There are a lot of teams that are pretty the division and I think Ali can develop last year, so there is indeed a winning The Blue Devils have won the Kevin Ewing, in his eighth season as that happen are senior Morgan Burke even in ability.” into that as well,” coach Koegel said. reputation to uphold. county title from 1991 through 2002 Raider Head Coach, said. and junior Avika Shah, an All-UC Sharon Faktor, Caraugh Ball, Meg and in 2004. They won the State Sec- Last year, the Raiders finished Third Team selection last year. Junior Pulliam and Becky Castaldo have tional Championship in 1991, 1994, ranked well within the top-20 with a Gabby Vacca and sophomore Sarah been selected team captains but other 1995, 1998, 2000, 2004 and 2005. 19-5-1 record to set an SPF record for Vanbuskirk are also expected to play individuals to watch would be: sopho- According to coach Hornish, “The wins. It would be up to team captains as forwards. mores Danielle Grimes and Kelsey goal of Westfield cross-country is to Ally Prestridge, Delia McGee and “Morgan is going to help us out a Hall, juniors Gabrielle Tanji and provide a competitive opportunity for Sarah Canfield to make sure their lot with her leadership, speed on the Astrid Adriaens (both crossovers each member of the team and to de- team keeps on a steady course. field and her ability to hit the ball. from soccer) and senior Samantha velop a collective team spirit. Our McGee, who was named to the All- Avika is good at finding the back of Kaufman, along with senior Amy goal is to achieve excellence in both Union County (UC) Second Team, the net, so we are going to look to Roggenburg, juniors Evan-Rae sportsmanship and competitive ef- and Prestridge will command the them for some scoring, along with a Hindes, Tierny Cummings, Abby fort. Our traditions and records speak backfield and will receive support couple of other people,” coach Ewing Kwok, Alex Fraenkel and Alyssa for themselves as to how well we had from senior Devon Daly and junior said. Hatch, sophomores Allegra Larche, lived up to our stated goals. We look Claudia Falconieri. Three girls are vying for the goal- Allie Rubin, Alexis Murphy and Julia forward to a great season.” “She’s good. She’s smart. She could keeper spot vacated by All-American Fisher, and freshmen Theresa The Blue Devils open on Septem- play anywhere on the field. She’s Jackie Law, who graduated last year. DePalma, Alyssa Fernandez, ber 12 at the Jersey City-Mount St. very vocal. She’s a big help,” coach Junior Paige Della Badia, sophomore Courtney Han, Ellie Reinhardt and Dominick Invitational. The NJCTC Ewing said of McGee. Meghan Allen and freshman Taylor David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Maggie Tanji. Class Meet follows on September 19. Junior Emily Nagourney heads a Sebolao have been working diligently RAIDER X-C PACK LEADERS…Pictured, left to right, junior Alex Parker, “When you have a team of 80 plus Coach Hornish and Jen Buccino, who solid midfield, which includes se- to fill the vacancy. senior Brandon Wheeler and juniors Ali Pearl, Laura Bruce and Kathleen Leeper athletes you have a major reservoir to has been with the program as an as- niors Lauren Rosenthal, Kathryn “Over the past six years, we had plan to be in the front of the pack for the Raider boys and girls cross-country teams. choose from. Our program is evolu- sistant coach since 1995, will be ready.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN ing forward to that rematch,” coach newcomers feel very comfortable. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Diaz said. They are making them, not only physi- Winning an NJSIAA Group 2 title Senior team captains Meghan cally, but also mentally ready for the and finishing with a 23-5 record does Bartsch (setter), Kaitlyn Irwin competition.” not seem to be good enough for this (libero) and Kristen Rupp (outside Newcomers, juniors Alex Bizub year’s Cranford High School girls hitter) offer plenty of credentials. (outside hitter), Alexis Inselberg (right volleyball team that has five strong Last year, Bartsch was First Team side hitter) and Katie Knorr (middle returning senior starters. All-County, All-Conference and All- hitter), “have some big shoes to fill “We had an amazing season. We Group 2, and Second Team All-State. but we are confident that they are unfortunately lost in counties to Irwin was First Team All-County going to do the job,” coach Diaz said. Union Catholic but, after that, there and Conference, and Second Team In past years, the Cougars experi- was a turnaround where we were All-Group 2. Rupp was First Team enced being members of the now de- seeded first in our group. It gave us All-County and Conference, and funct Watchung Conference then the a boost and gave us the confidence to Third Team All-Group 2. Two addi- Mountain Valley Conference, but now say, ‘hey! We can do this.’ We en- tional returning starters, seniors a new “Super” conference has arisen. tered the state tournament with a Emma Hansen and Julie DeBella “It is still called Mountain Valley,” new mindset. From there on, it was will be solid middle hitters. coach Diaz said. “They just broke it

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PREPARING FOR THE OPENING GAME…The Cougar football team works on tackling skills as Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier observes. The Cougars will host the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders on the new turf field this Saturday, September 12, at 7 p.m. Cougar Footballers to Host Raiders on New ‘Turf’ Field

By DAVID B. CORBIN and Mike VanLiew, and junior Kasim in the secondary and Trotter, Van Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lewis make up the receiving corps. Ostenbridge and senior Kendall Grier Excitement will reach a climax “Offensively, we played some will be working the corners. when the Cranford Cougar High young guys, so those guys got some “We have more inexperience on School football team hosts Scotch experience. Papandrea and Keim got the defense,” stated Rosenmeier. “The Plains-Fanwood and Head Coach to play at quarterback last year. Trot- strength of our team on defense is that Steve Ciccotelli on the new “turf” ter and Van Ostenbridge played on we have a safety that’s played before field this Saturday, September 12, at both sides of the ball. Vicci started as in Van Ostenbridge. We have a strong 7 p.m. This renewal of a rivalry is no a linebacker,” Rosenmeier said. safety linebacker in Green and Vicci, stranger to fifth-year Cougar Head Junior Tim Handy and senior Alex and Joe Brady up front. We run better Coach Erik Rosenmeier, who had Bartley will be snapping the ball and on both sides of the ball. Our weak- been the Athletic Director and a coach will be flanked by senior guards Joe ness is that we are playing new guys. for the visiting Raiders. and Jim Brady. Junior Bob Anstatt We feel that we are going to be an “It’s something that everybody is and senior Julian Campo are expected aggressive defense and try and take it really excited about,” he said. “The to start at the tackle positions. to you.” whole community got together to get “We have four or five juniors com- Van Ostenbridge will do the punt- it done even in these tougher eco- ing into the season with a little more ing, while junior Robert Gaeta will David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times nomic times. It shows that the com- experience. We are expecting those do the kickoffs and extra points. Joe SETTING MUCH LOFTIER GOALS…Cougar girls volleyball Tri-Captains Meghan Bartsch, left, Kaitlyn Irwin, center, munity is behind all the sports be- guys to play like seniors even though and Kristen Rupp look to lead their team to an even better season this year. Brady will do the long snapping. Grier, cause everybody is going to be able to they are juniors and we are expecting Trotter and McGuire will do the kick- use it. As a football coach, a football guys like Brady, Green and Bartlett to just one game at a time,” said Lucy “We are comfortable and excited down and added some new teams off and punt returns. team, it’s a great feeling to go out be the leaders of the team,” said “Gaeta stepped up and has done Diaz, in her ninth season as Cougar about the core group. The returning from Union County, so we do have there. Even before the turf, it was a Rosenmeier, who added, “After last Head Coach. players are the experienced state play- some of our rivals, Union Catholic, well. With a great long snapper, Joe great place to watch and play a foot- year, as a staff and as a team, we Brady is very good at it. Our punting, The setback to the Union Catholic ers. They have been growing with the Rahway, Roselle Catholic but they ball game on a Friday night with the decided to work harder. We finished 3- Vikings for the county title definitely program. Two years ago, we started grouped all of the strong teams in one Van Ostenbridge can be an excellent lights and the way it slopes down 7. It was the first losing season that punter. He crushes the ball some- added incentive to this year’s squad. with a county win and a conference pool.” below the street level. The kids are Cranford had in a long while. We put “It was a point-for-point game. It win. Last year, we went to the state The Cougars will host Pascack Hills times. We stress the importance of excited. Defend the turf!” our mind to a hard off-season workout special teams. It is an opportunity to came right down to the end. They win, so this core of girls has been with tomorrow, September 11, at 6 p.m. Due to the recent shuffling of the in the weight room. We made de- had the home court advantage, which us,” coach Diaz said. “Now that they then travel to Paramus on Saturday, change field position. We have some sports schedules throughout the state, mands on kids and on coaches that we guys, who may not crack into the I think will change this year, so we are seniors, they are really taking September12, to compete in the Jer- the Cougars have entered what is haven’t made in the past. We believe will be at a neutral site. We are look- their stand as leaders and making the sey Classic Tournament. starting lineup on offense and de- known as the Mid-State 39 Football that we came in with the right mindset.” fense, but run very well and are physi- Conference. Most of their opponents Featuring a three-three defense, the cal enough,” Rosenmeier pointed out. D’ANTICO, FOLGER SELECTED COUGAR CO-CAPTAINS are still in Union County, including down linemen will be Joe Brady, jun- Looking ahead to the home opener Summit, or nearby, such as North ior Adam Smith, sophomore TJ against the Raiders, Rosenmeier said, Plainfield. However, they have added Nichols, Anstatt or juniors Brian “It’s a great night for Cranford, a Delaware Valley and Voorhees. Fitzsimmons and Tyrone Avent. The great night for the community. I have Cranford Lady Cougars Sight “It’s been our situation at Cranford linebackers are expected to be Vicci, a lot of respect for coach Ciccotelli. that we were in the Watchung Confer- Bartley and sophomores Mike They have an identity! We know it’s a ence. We were kind of in the Watchung Klimek, Anthony DaSilva and JP great challenge for us. It’s one of the Conference and the Mountain Valley, Christiano. Lewis and Green will be top teams in the county.” fully in the Mountain Valley and now in More Successful Soccer Season the Mid-State 39. So change has been a consistent thing for us,” coach Cougar Pride Rosenmeier said. “This is a fair sched- By DAVID B. CORBIN will be the outside midfielders. With Where we will be working on is the This page is reserved for Cranford High School sports only. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ule in that you are playing like-size her exceptional speed, Englese will attacking third, perfecting our crosses schools. It doesn’t make it easy. It’s a To make this weekly page a success, help Second-year Cranford High School pose a formidable threat to any op- and looking to see that we have runs tough schedule. It was great that we is needed from the coaches, a stat person girls soccer Head Coach Jen posing marking back. going into the goal, and really just were able to keep some of those old and/or a designated parent, who follows Michewicz, a Seton Hall University “Her speed helps us out a lot, defi- work on the finishing aspect of our rivals and now Summit is back from the graduate, feels very confident that nitely.” Coach Michewicz noted. game,” said coach Michewicz. any of the teams and wishes to contribute her large group of seniors and her old days. Our close geographic rivals! The defense is also very solid with With some recent juggling of teams That’s what makes our schedule great.” a to the point, factual account of the event. eight returning starters will improve three seniors, Co-Captain/stopper Tay- in Union County, a new “super” con- Working a spread option offense, Any good photos of the event may also be upon their slightly above .500 record lor D’Antico, sweeper Emily McCue ference has emerged, which would welcomed. from last year. the Cougars will rely on quarterbacks, and right back Kristen Cecchini, along give the Cougars an opportunity to junior Joe Papandrea or senior Chris Please e-mail by Monday at noon to “This year we have 13 seniors, a with senior goalkeeper Genevieve face some old rivals. Keim, to make it a success. Juniors David B. Corbin, (Asst. Publisher/Sports Editor) group of girls who are very comfort- Chaleff, who also received conference “Most of the teams in Union County able playing with each other. Our Sean Trotter, Justin Van Ostenbridge [email protected] recognition last year. are part of that super conference, as and JT Vicci, along with sophomores biggest strength is our midfield. We “I am very confident of this de- they are calling it. It is divided into Adam McGuire and Chris Witwick have two center-midfielders, who are fending line. Our stopper is a return- different divisions. I’m excited for Go Cougars! very strong. We have two outside have been battling for the running ing Mountain Valley All-Star. Our the conference because it gives us the back positions. Seniors Will Green midfielders, who were recognized by sweeper has been very strong for us opportunity to play some teams that the Mountain Valley Conference last and our right back is a starter from weren’t in the Mountain Valley last year, with great skill and great speed,” last year,” coach Michewicz said. year. We are seeing Westfield. We are she said. Seniors Victoria Labrutto and Sa- seeing Scotch Plains before we get to Senior/Co-Captain Jen Folger and rah Dowzycki, and sophomore Emily the county tournament this year. It’s a Why Vacation? senior Jamie Webb will occupy the Lupin are expected to be the starting good opportunity to get that level of center midfield, while senior Michelle forwards. competition,” coach Michewicz said. Gargiulo and junior Natalie Englese “I’m very comfortable with the way The Cougars will host the Westfield (the Group 2 track 400-meter cham- our team is possessing the ball in the Blue Devils next Thursday, Septem- Get Away To pion) both Mountain Valley All-Stars defensive third and the midfield. ber 17, at 4 p.m. Your Bedroom… Experience the Nirvana Latex Mattress Collection Only At…... MATTRESS FACTORY

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By DAVID B. CORBIN singles. Senior Neha Pannuri, who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times placed third in the UCT at third Competition is more intense and singles last year, and junior Chris- the numbers are much larger for this tina Reiman, who placed fifth in the year’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood High UCT at second doubles, have been School girls tennis team that fin- battling for second singles, while ished 14-7 last year and qualified for junior Isabel Lopez, who played sec- the state tournament. Thirty-two girls ond singles last year, has teamed are vying for positions in the varsity with senior Lyndsey Douglas to vie and jayvee lineups and some real for the first doubles spot with Alex surprises promise a stronger season. Sullivan and Alyssa Leyden, and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “We lost in the second round of perhaps some other upcoming two- LOOKING FOR A BANNER YEAR…Tri-Captains Jessica Colineri, left, Lind- the states but it was a good showing somes. say Robinson, center, and Gina Pelosi will spearhead a very strong group of for the first year,” said second-year “It was actually a little bit of a Raider gymnasts this season. Raider Head Coach Gary surprise. We thought we would have Wasserman. “We have five returning Isabel at second singles but Chris- COLINERI, ROBINSON, PELOSI TO LEAD starters. We had a really nice turn- tina really came on this year and out. We decided not to cut anybody Neha is in really good form. It looks because I am looking to build the like my top three are going to be program, not deplete the program. I pretty good,” coach Wasserman said. Raider Gymnasts Stack would like to improve on the record.” That stepping up in competition What will not be a surprise is that spells nothing but good news for the Classic Mountainside Colonial boasts a family room, up- senior Alex Szczuka, who placed Raiders. fifth in the Union County Tourna- “I like to keep the fire lit,” coach Squad for Fine Season dated eat-in kitchen, charming living & dining rooms, of- ment (UCT) at first singles last year, Wasserman said. “I like to see the fice & sunroom. There is a master bedroom with full bath, By DAVID B. CORBIN sented coach Cerchio with a career- will remain in that position. girls being competitive. It keeps ev- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times three more bedrooms, an updated bath, 2-car garage & a What is a surprise, however, is the erybody on their toes. This year is high 104.95 in a meet with Watchung competition for second and third going to be a very interesting year.” Four strong returning seniors with Hills. The Raiders completed their picturesque yard with two patios. Presented for: $925,000. all-around capabilities, several tal- season in style by taking fifth in the ented freshmen also with all-around sectional tournament with a team to- capabilities and a squad of 14 girls tal of 102.125. could possibly stack up to one of the “We can definitely beat that this best Scotch Plains-Fanwood High year,” coach Cerchio said of her team’s School gymnastics teams in memory. career high score. “Beat our highest “We have a few upcoming fresh- score and maybe get into the top-20 men. Two gymnasts will definitely in the state. That’s one of our goals.” go all-around and then we have the Presently, freshmen Alex Peluso possibility of two more girls, who and Melissa Gara have refined all- will also go all-around. Then we have around skills and freshmen Zoe Stein all of our returning three, who did all- and Leya Quinones have three re- around, so we are starting off the fined skills but could work in the season on a very positive note,” Raider fourth skill later in the season. Head Coach Lisa Cerchio said. “It’s going to be a little bit of a Last year, Gina Pelosi, Lindsay challenge this year to get everybody in Robinson and Jessica Colineri, now so that they can qualify for sectionals. the Raider senior Tri-Captains, and We have so many girls, who can do so Victoria Stack, now a senior, com- many events. We are going to do the bined to help shatter several team best that we can to rotate through our records under coach Cerchio, while schedule and get everybody qualified,” Mountainside Center Hall Colonial with hardwood floors, finishing with a 10-4 record. Last coach Cerchio said. 2nd flr laundry, 1st flr bedroom suite & a family room off year, Robinson placed third in the The Raiders open their season at David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union County Tournament with an home against Piscataway tomorrow, the eat-in kitchen. There is a master bedroom with office & MORE INTENSE COMPETITION…Seniors Neha Pannuri, left, Alex Szczuka, all-around total of 35.575 and Pelosi September 11, at 4:30. Their first real bath, three more bedrooms, two zone heat/cac, 2-car ga- center, and Lyndsey Douglas hope to lead a competitive group of Raider girls to finished sixth with a 34.7. test will be at Cranford on Tuesday, a successful tennis season. The Raiders’ first very impressive September 22, and the prestigious rage & a full basement. Presented for $749,500. team total came against then sev- Cougar Invitational has been sched- St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s enth-ranked Westfield in a 109.775- uled for Thursday, October 1, in 102.675 defeat, but later they pre- Cranford. Softball Divisional Playoffs: WF Soccer Assn. to Raise ANGELS DIVISION: each had two hits. St. Stephen 10, St. Anthony 8 St. Jude 4, St. Luke 2 St. Stephen scored five runs in both The Judies scored three runs in the Money for Special Olympics the third and fourth innings. St. first inning. John Dietch was the only WESTFIELD – The Westfield Soc- The WSA operates one of the larg- Stephen had 13 hits and all but one St. Jude player with two hits. Lou cer Association (WSA) announced a est soccer clubs in New Jersey and batter had a hit. St. Anthony had 17 Messano and Brian Glod each had Fall Fundraising Campaign to ben- provides several different programs hits but left too many on base. St. two hits for the Lukes. efit Special Olympics of New Jersey for over 2,600 children, regardless of Anthony’s Craig Burfeindt had three St. David 15, St. Jude 2 and the WSA. The campaign will their skill level, to participate and hits and scored twice. St. David left no doubt that they officially kick off today, September enjoy the worlds most played sport. St. Patrick 11, St. Stephen 10 should be the team to represent the 10, and will conclude on October 3 at Special Olympics, NJ was formed Eight innings were played with a 9- Saints division in the Labor Day Kehler Stadium Field with the First to provide year-round sports training 9 score when darkness stopped the championship game. Scott Smith and Annual Special Olympics of NJ Soc- and athletic competition in a variety game. A few days later, it took two Marty Bernstein (3 hits each), and Al cer Festival. of Olympic-type sports for children innings for the Pats to win. Pat Enright, Betau, Jeff Friedlander, Tom Players from every division of the and adults with intellectual disabili- One block from downtown Westfield & commuter trans- Jerry Riepe, Kevin Spellman and Kevin Baldowski, Captain Dave Rothenberg WSA will join together to raise money ties, giving them continuing opportu- Marron each had three hits for St. Patty. and Mr. Ross (each with two hits) led for these two organizations. nities to develop physical fitness, dem- portation, this two bedroom, two bath town home features For St. Stephen, Joe DeRosa and Rick the Daves. Paul Newton was the only “Westfield has always been a very onstrate courage, experience joy and hardwood floors, a living room with fireplace, formal din- Reganthal had three hits apiece. St. Jude batter with two hits. generous community and we are sure participate in a sharing of gifts, skills ing room, an eat-in kitchen, laundry room, storage room, St. Matthew 14, St. Patrick 6 that the residents will help us make and friendship with their families, St. Matthew led throughout the WTA Open Masters this a very successful campaign, in other Special Olympics athletes and central air & a one car garage. Presented for: $499,000. contest. Offensive leaders for Tony’s addition to having our kids work the community. Tigers (St. Matthew) were Lou Singles Ladder Told: alongside the Special Olympic ath- For more information, please call Balestriere (3 hits, 3 runs), Tom At the end of the regular season, letes,” said David Fine, Chair of the David Fine at (908) 400-8530 or e- Straniero (3 hits, 2 RBI, 3 runs),Weichert Keith three-time defending champion John Event. mail [email protected] Weichert Gibbons (3 hits, 2 RBI), Gus Alvarez Mancini is back on top with an 8-4 (2 hits, 3 RBI, 2 runs) and Larry win over Janice Honymar, who won a Fleishman (3 hits, 2 RBI). tiebreaker over Mike McGlynn to OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 13th 1-4PM St. Matthew 7, St. Aloysius 1 maintain the two slot, while McGlynn Gus Alvarez (2 runs, 2 hits, 2 RBI), held off Don Dohm, 8-5. Pete Lee 118 Connecticut Street and Lou Balestriere, Larry Fleishman, stayed at No. 3 with a win over Dohm. Dan Margolis and James Barba with Honymar ended the longtime reign of two hits apiece led the Matt men. Chris Wendel as the most active player Captain Tony Radice’s pitching made with 17 matches. it tough on the St. Aloysius batters; Playoffs started September 8 with however, Marty Garcia, George Balint six qualifying with enough matches. and Steve Ferro each had a pair of hits. In the first round, Mancini and SAINTS DIVISION: Honymar earned a bye. Lee earned a St. Anne 9, St. Joseph 7 default against injured Wendel. St. Anne’s four runs in the top of McGlynn will play Donnolo for the the sixth inning proved to be too right to play Manici in the semis. much for St. Joseph to overcome. Honymar will play Lee in the other This spacious Westfield home features an updated eat-in Mike Walsh (3 hits, 3 runs), Damon semi. Please report matches to kitchen, family room, dining room & an enclosed porch. Roth (4 RBI), Scott Curtis (3 hits, 2 [email protected] runs), Chris Giordano (3 hits) and Joe 1. John Mancini (13)* The master bedroom with bath joins three more bedrooms Tilocca (3 hits) led St. Anne. Matt 2. Janice Honymar (17)* & an updated bath. A beautiful property & a splendid lo- Betau (2 hits, 2 runs), Peter Chemidlin 3. Peter Lee (10)* 4. Mike McGlynn (12)* cation add to this home’s allure. Presented for $769,000. (2 hits, 2 runs), Ed Marchelitis (2 hits, 5. Don Dohm (4)* Westfield...Picture perfect, stone front home situated on huge, park- 2 RBI) and pitcher Charlie Baier (2 6. Joe Donnolo (8) like lot (70'x240'). Gorgeous, new cherry, granite and marble kitchen. hits, 3 RBI) led the Joe boys. 7. Chris Wendel (11) St. Luke 4, St. Anne 1 8. Nancy Freundlich (2) 2 new baths. Sliders off dining room open to 20'x16' deck. $599,000. 9. Jim Oslislo 10. St. Anne managed only eight hits. 10. Willie Moyler (1) St. Luke tapped out 12 hits. For St. * Match played in period Luke, Steve Abrunzo and Mr. Clark ( ) Number of matches played

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Knights of Columbus To Hold Golf Outing WESTFIELD – The Knights of Columbus will hold its Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 28, at The Club at Mor- gan Hill in Easton, Pa. There will be a $150 fee per person and all golfers will receive a monogrammed golf shirt, sleeve of balls, tees and other goodies. Bus Transportation departs from the Council lot by 8:30 a.m. Check in begins at 7:15 am. Format will consist of a modi- fied scramble. All scores are re- corded. Callaway scoring will be used to determine the winning four- some. Please make checks payable to: K of C 1711. Checks can be left with the bartender on duty at The Columbian Club or mail to Rick Weber at 238 Maryland St., Westfield, NJ 07090 or phone (908) 591-1276. SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT…Max Archambault, who has been taking flying lessons over the summer at Somerset Airport, is being congratulated by his friends Colin Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times www.goleader.com Fitzhenry and Taylor Brand for his first solo flight in a fixed wing aircraft on FROM UNDERDOGS TO CHAMPS….St. Matthew finished with an 11-12 record in the Angels Division but knocked off September 6. top dog St. Aloysius, 7-1, to advance to the St. Bart’s Softball League championship game where they trounced mighty St. David, 15-2, on Labor Day at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Keith Gibbons, Bob Cihanowyz, Tom Straniero, Lou Balestriere, Gus Alvarez and Bob Cummo; back row, Rick Wustefeld, Mike Constantinou, Shackamaxon Drive, $700,000. Larry Fleishman, Tony Radice, Dan Margolis, Frank Litterio, Jim Barba and Dennis Hercel. See exclusive story in our Recent Home Sales Andrew S. and Mindy B. Cozewith September 17 edition. to Kenneth and Robin Abrams, 765 Norman Place, $735,000. Fanwood: Street, $440,000. to Wayne and Judith P. Wright, 20 Sal S. and Palma Vella and Phyllis Westfield Tennis Association Lillian T. Koster to William C. Geoffrey C. and Mary Ann Kent to Byron Court, $825,000. Basto to Andrew and Holly Ricci, 115 Woodland Avenue, Aashish K. Nangia and Tara A. Thomas and Cheryl Plonski to Gerstenfeld, 41 Azalea Trail, $350,000. Bonomo-Nangia, 526 Hillcrest Av- Anthony and Samantha Calandra. 36 $817,500. Open Singles Ladder Told: Michael and Lisa Degaetano to enue, $695,000. Mohawk Trail, $465,000. Suzanne E. Green and Dawn M. Dennis P. and Suzanne M. Glynn, 15 John and Marie R. Castellano to Precision Realty Group, LLC to Spencer to Gregg Mistretta, 591 Ter- The eighth and final reporting pe- second bracket. Watson Road, $530,000. Cynthia M. Imperial, 610 Fourth Av- Peter Lombardo and Susan McGinn, race Place, $600,000. riod of the Westfield Tennis Associa- The results of the tournament will Richard L. and Lisa M. Fleissner to enue, $290,000. 621 Norwood Drive, $526,500. 4174 Development, LLC to Chris- tion Open Singles Ladder season has crown the 2009 overall champion and Edward and Tracy DeFrancesco, 99 Maureen M. and David P. Melodie Vincett to Peter A. topher and Margaret Barsa, 505 come to a close with players jockey- will be the basis for the starting posi- Hunter Avenue, $555,000. Handerhan to Jeffrey and Heather Wengerter and Melissa D. Karpa, 216 Woodland Avenue, $662,500. ing for playoff position. Stan Klaus tion for the 2010 season. Please re- Josephine Capparelli to Fernando Merklinger, 62 Michael Drive, Wyoming Street, $312,500. Rosegate Associates, LLC to captured the regular-season champi- port all results to Richard Pardo at and Michelle Messercola, 100 Wood- $545,000. Two River Community Bank to Umang and Shefali Shastri, 38 onship with wins over Tom Bauer (6- [email protected]. land Avenue, $415,000. Walter and Nancy Joyce to Sam J. Martin and Susan Gelinas, 168 Madi- Scuddler Road, $1,450,000. 3, 7-6) and Andrew Federbusch (7-6, Final Regular Season: Estate of William L. Zaumen to and Michelle J. Mangiamele, 758 son Avenue, West, $825,000. Audrey E. Pellicano to Daniel and 6-1). 1. Stan Klaus (15)* 31. Nate Weiss(10) Jennifer J. and Jorge Cabezudo, Jr., Westfield Avenue, $778,000. Matthew C. and Elizabeth S. Nilsen Jaclyn Eckert, 905 North Avenue, Robert Errazo finished second with 2. Rob Errazo(15)* 32. Olga Yee (8) 27 Shady Lane, $379,000. James F. and Linda Ahern, III to to Lloyd Marks and Janice Siegel, West, $375,000. 3. Federbusch(16)*33. E Bronander(4) wins over Bauer (6-4, 4-6, 6-3) and 4. A Marotta(13)* 34. Warren Friss(1) Westfield: Douglas C. and Kristin L. Williams, 956 Wyandotte Trail, $1,925,000. Tjerk and Eveline DeBruin to David Federbusch (6-3, 7-5). Federbusch 784 Knollwood Terrace, $770,000. 5. Tom Bauer(22)* 35. B Zweiback (5) Maryann and Dean Janeway and et Estelle Weiner and Joan Klein and and Kendra Broad, 300 Wells Street, locked up the third position with a 6- 6. Tuyen Diep(35)* 36. Mike Muroff (2) Robert and Julia Greifeld to An- als. to Evan and Dena Bloomberg, Brad Weiner to Paul and Clarissa $746,000. 1, 6-2 win over Joe Buda. Anthony 7. Joe Buda(23)* 37. Don Beal (2) drew H. Bauer and Deborah Landau, O’Hern, 809 Lenape Trail, James H. and Sandra M. Heffernan, 8. Mike Gonella(12)*38. Dave Tibbals(2) 906 Baily Court, $1,377,000. Marotta made a late charge for the 9. Weldon Chin(17)*39. Ben Chen (1) 812 Knollwood Terrace, $990,000. $1,325,000. III to Howard K. Surks and Joyce R. fourth position with wins over Francis Michael J. and Marie A. Meriton to Rose Williams to Jiang Zhu and 10. Rich Pardo(25)* 40. Hong Jiang (3) Chaohui Yang and Weiqian Dong, Peter Gialluisi to Christopher Talavera, 115 Wells Street, $760,000. Adriaens (10-6), Tuyen Diep (10-8), 11. F Adriaens(13)* 41. R-Lafemina(4) Shan Lan, 116 Greene Place, 310 Orenda Circle, $870,000. Zangari, 723 Glen Avenue, $965,000. Gordon J. Latter and Jane Maxwell Joshua Suri (8-2) and Bauer (8-6). 12. A Skalkin(16)* 42. Don Dohm (1) $305,000. Paul and Christina Newsome to to Weichert Relocation Resources, 13. Josh Suri(46)* 43. A Haddad (4) Henry S. and Karen S. Kao to Jen- Bauer rounds out the top five with 14. Daniel Ives(10)* 44. Mitch Mankin(1) Joseph and Kathleen A. Young, III George H. and Nadine Lusch, 224 Inc., 955 Summit Ave, $742,830. two wins over Buda (10-4 and 10-7). nifer Fecowycz, 500 Highland Av- 15. M Rappoport(8)*45. Steve Natko(1) enue, $999,999. Sinclair Place, $879,000. Weichert Relocation Resources, Suri was the most active member 16. Chris Miller(8) 46. Doug Walters(1)* Floraphile Club Sets Andrea Krest to Arnoud J. and Stephen P. and Kathleen D. Noonan Inc. to Diane Schaup, 955 Sumit Av- for the season with an incredible 46 17. S Emany(3) 47. Joe Donnolo to Leonidas N. and Mary O. enue, $742,830. 18. I Bouchouev(14)*48. Ethan Krell Asima S. Jansveld, 411 Harrison Av- ‘New Season’ Meeting matches played, 11 more than his 19. Mike Manders(3)* 49. Vin Camuto Carayannopoulos, 115 Chestnut Michael J. and Elaine M. Risko to nearest competitor and by far the most enue, $750,000. CRANFORD – On Monday, Sep- 20. D Loffredo (8)* 50. Manny Erlich Francis J. and Elsa Purcell to Daniel Street, North, $892,500. Diego and Isabel Amaya, 221 Roger matches played in recent memory. 21. Rich Stewart(2) 51. Zac Friss tember 21, the Floraphile Garden Club J. and Brooke F. Studer, 550 St. Marks David and Mirta Szaplaz and Avenue, $500,000. Now that the regular season is over, 22. Chris Bonn (8)* 52. Todd Krell of Cranford will introduce its “New Katherine Munoz and Jose Moncayo Judith A. Leitner to Justin Lubenow 23. Steven Lee (4) 53. Rich Boland Avenue, $840,000. Season” meeting at the historic the playoffs can begin. All members 24. T Bigosinski(8)* 54. Ernest Jacob to Gene Uziel and Frances R. Testini, and Vivian Suchy, 614 Kensington with eight or more matches played Patrizia Casaccia-Bonnefil to Paul Hanson House, located at 38 Spring- 25. Andy Ross(16)* 55. Peter Lyons and Daniela DeFilippis, 543 Hort 611 Downer Street, $403,000. Drive, $479,900. during the season are eligible to com- 26. David Ferio (9)* 56. Lane Maloney field Avenue in Cranford. Street, $850,000. Leo J. and Ruby J. McHugh, Jr. to Jonathan M. and Nadine D. Kaplan pete. The playoff format this year 27. Chris Wendel(7) 57. J Tannenbaum The “New Season” Tea Luncheon, Kenneth J. and Elizabeth Soriero, 808 to Jason and Carolyn O’Leary, 237 28. Chris Farella(8)* 58. Jackie Walters Veronica J. Beason to Andrea A. to be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., is follows previous seasons where the 29. Bill Wilhelm (4) 59. Pete Magierski Maryland Street, $595,000. top 16 players compete in a single Krest, 621 Shadowlawn Drive, open to new and existing members. It 30. Andy Cohen (8)* $672,000. Free Rabies Clinic elimination tournament in one bracket ( ) cumulative matches played will feature the club’s entire upcom- Junior Women Post and the remainder fight it out in a * match played in current period Thomas P. and Mara L. Cleary to ing monthly programs for the year, In Scotch Plains David and Chiara McLaren, 515 First the organization’s business report and Clothing Drive Date a special presentation on “Trends in SCOTCH PLAINS – A free ra- bies clinic to vaccinate dogs and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch the Garden” by Dreyer’s Farm and Plains Junior Woman’s Club will SEARCH: PrudentialNewJersey.com Nursery. cats will be held on Wednesday, September 23, between 6:30 and hold a clothing drive on Friday, To find out more about the October 2, from noon to 5 p.m. at SEARCH 80,000+ HOMES, UPDATED DAILY Floraphile Garden Club of Cranford, 8:30 p.m. at the North Side Fire House at 430 Senger Place. the Scotch Hills Country Club, how to become a member or to attend located on Jerusalem Road in • OPEN HOUSES • Neighborhood Profiles this meeting, call Debra Phipps- Scotch Plains. • SmartMap Property Search • School Reports Nicholls at (908) 276-2509 or visit See it all on the web in color . . . 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Items need to be in tied NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF plastic bags. meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjust- FANWOOD, after public hearing on July ment of the Township of Scotch Plains Anyone who donates will re- 13, 2009, granted subdivision approval Featured Properties Call OR enter MLS# ONLINE for complete property details and directions. held on September 3, 2009, the following ceive a voucher for one free game and variance approval from the require- decisions of the Board were memorial- ments of 184-110(A & B), 184-110 (E) of miniature golf at Scotch Hills ized: VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSES, SUNDAY, Sept. 13, 2009 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM (2&5), 184-110(E) (9) and 184-146 for Mini Golf Course on Jerusalem property owned by Recep Kaplan at 74 Approved, Andrew & Dale Heffler, for Road in Scotch Plains. Due to lack South Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, a rear setback variance to construct a of storage, the club requests that First-Time being Block 56 and Lots 11 & 9. deck at property located at 2216 New York Documents pertaining to this applica- Avenue, Block 08405, Lot 03. no early drop-offs be made. tion are available for public inspection at A local, non-profit organization, Homebuyers Seminar Denied, Michael Greany, a variance Borough Hall during normal business Cranford to convert a portion of the two-car garage the Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s hours. into living space at property located at Club supports charities in the Gary Maher, Esq. 1940 Inverness Drive, Block 10902, Lot 5. Maher & Maher LLC Scotch Plains-Fanwood area. The 106 Center Street The files pertaining to these applica- club meets at the Scotch Hills By PO Box 293 tions are in the Office of the Zoning Board Country Club every third Wednes- Appointment Gatwood, New Jersey 07027-0293 of Adjustment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, day from September to June. New for Scotch Plains and is available for public Only Recep Kaplan inspection during regular office hours. members are always welcome. In- 74 South Avenue Barbara Horev, Secretary terested persons can attend a meet- Must See! Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Zoning Board of Adjustment ing or visit spjwc.com. 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $22.95 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $22.44 Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod with full basement, one car garage and spacious yard. Get the Answers You Need! 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Furniture, Tools like to do. 5 years exp,good prices. & Household Items and Bush H. at least) without such contro- One more is his centralizing of White (973) 583-8997 or (973) 878-2181 versy, there were never lesson plans pro- House power by surrounding himself with PRIZED BLOOMS…Clare Minick of the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield ROOM TO RENT-NETHERWOOD vided either. extremely liberal and in some cases radi- APARTMENT FOR RENT Therefore, this speech was a good idea cal and in one case, communist, advisors, shows the Children’s Sensory Garden of the Miller-Cory House Museum to judges Master BR on 2nd Floor of gone awry, and it because of mistrust of called czars. for the America in Bloom competition. The Rake and Hoe Club and the Master Westfield, Northside - Lovely Gardeners of Union County tend a variety of specialized gardens at the historic site. single family house w/large yard. this President, and I had/have a problem With all this in context, there is more 2 BR duplex near town and NYC 1 and ½ bath, full kitchen, W/D, with the concept of the speech and not reason to believe that this speech is more transp. Includes Garage, CAC, with its content for the following reasons: of an indoctrination attempt on our chil- central air, 5 minute walk from DW, W/D, Hardwood Flrs. Netherwood Station on Raritan 1) It is a centralized message delivered dren than an innocent motivational speech. Miller-Cory Qualifies $1760 per month. NO FEE. by the President directly to our children P.S., I requested a formal policy posi- Valley train line. $700 per month, while they are in school without parents tion on this speech from the Westfield Call (908) 568-1217 gas / electric / cable are split present, Board of Education on September 3, 2009, For America in Bloom w/roommate. Call Brian at 2) The hype and attention that that is with copy to The Westfield Leader, and HOUSE KEEPER PART TIME (732) 947-1458 being encouraged before, during and af- still no response. Can we possibly get WESTFIELD – The gardens at the club and its junior members also Part time house keeper in ter the broadcast by teachers in our class one? historic Miller-Cory House Museum maintain the peony and daffodil gar- Westfield 9am-1pm M-F. Clean- PHOTOGRAPHY rooms will create an imagery, particu- have qualified for the national dens, the fern garden, and the dye Richard Sauerwein ing, shopping, cooking, running Event and family photographer to larly in young children, that some thing Westfield “America in Bloom” competition, garden. errands, etc. Must speak, read, and someone very special will be speak- thanks to a partnership between the The vegetable, rose and herb gar- keep your Soiree alive forever. ing (is this on purpose? Does it have an and write English fluently, car req’d Professional references. Call Rake and Hoe Garden Club of dens are maintained by the Master must have great references from underlying idol worship/cult figure as- Westfield, the Master Gardeners of Gardeners of Union County, based Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 pect?), Eating Disorder past clients. Call (908) 233-0125 Email: [email protected] 3) The suggested menu letters, split by Union County, the Downtown on American Colonial practices. grade groups, with many questions that Support Groups Westfield Corporation and Williams The Miller-Cory House and gar- carry a message of Obama adulation and AREA – A morning of concur- Nursery. dens will hold an open house for tours encourage thoughts about him more than rent support groups for individuals Judges from America in Bloom by authentically costumed docents Bramnick Requests Special his message so much that a part of it was choosing to recover from an eating formally examined the gardens in July. on Sundays starting in September. actually illegal and had to be revised. Results of the competition will be For information, call (908) 232-1776. I realize and admit that I have this disorder is scheduled for the re- mainder of the year, with the first announced this fall. The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Session for Public Comment opinion because I do not trust this Presi- The Downtown Westfield Corpo- Westfield has a long history of serv- dent. That is sad, I admit. But he has meeting that was held on Saturday, earned it. It is a shame. September 5. The groups are held ration, guided by its director Sherry ing the community. They maintain WESTFIELD – Assembly Repub- unlimited access to state lawmakers He has mislead us too often already – on the first Saturday of the month, Cronin, co-sponsored the America in the Miller-Cory gardens, the Westfield lican Whip Jon Bramnick is calling so the public can raise any issues of he ran as a centrist and has actually gov- from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with on-site Bloom judges, along with Dave Wil- Northside Train Station garden, and for the New Jersey General Assem- concern. erned in a huge government, far left man- registration beginning at 9:15 a.m., liams of Williams Nursery in the Shadowlawn Road pocket gar- bly to meet in a special two-day ses- Last February, Mr. Bramnick in- ner so far. Examples are passing the Stimu- at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Westfield. den. Their membership spans all ages, sion so residents can bring their con- troduced a bill that for the first time lus Bill and Budget with virtually no bi- Care Center located at 200 South “On behalf of the Freeholder Board, interests and occupations. Members cerns to elected officials. would allow public comment before partisan support, his support of the Cap I’d like to thank the volunteers and feel that their diversity is one of their Mr. Bramnick (R-21), noting that the Legislature. The bill, A-3719, and Trade Bill, which passed the House Orange Avenue in Livingston, across from the Livingston Mall. A community partners who have worked greatest strengths and all share one the Legislature recessed in June and is would establish specific times when with minimal bi-partisan support and his to make the Miller-Cory gardens so thing in common: a love of flowers not expected to reconvene until No- the public could come forward, giv- support of health care reform through concurrent group is held for their government control of the system. family members and friends. This beautiful,” said Freeholder Chairman and gardening. For membership ques- vember, said it is important that mem- ing residents the same opportunity to He has often mislead us in speech words health event is held in Essex County Alexander Mirabella. tions, call Maryann Pietruszki, club bers of the Assembly hear directly speak to their elected representatives while at virtually the same moment in and is the only support group of its The Master Gardeners is a president, at (908) 789-9254. from the public on issues vital to them. as when they address their town coun- time, what is actually happening is not kind servicing the communities of countywide Rutgers Extension vol- The Master Gardeners of Union “It would be time well spent for the cil members, county freeholders or what he is saying. Examples are telling us Morris, Union and Essex counties. unteer program supported in part by County engages in community ser- Assembly to reconvene and listen to school board members. that the Stimulus Bill has no pork spend- Groups are professionally facili- the Freeholder Board. vice countywide and maintains an a cross-section of New Jerseyans dis- Recently, the public was invited to ing in it when we now know it had billions The Miller-Cory House Museum extensive demonstration garden in the cuss what is on their minds,” said Mr. speak on corruption before the As- of pork spending in it. tated. Adolescents are welcome. For more information, please call is a colonial home built in 1740. It Watchung Reservation, including Bramnick. “Public feedback directed sembly Republican Policy Commit- He announced with great fanfare his features extensive gardens that are fresh produce donated to local food at a gathering of elected state repre- tee, which is chaired by Mr. Bramnick. administration’s departure from the prior Barbara Reese at (973) 783-2292, administration practice of hiring industry extension no. 3; or go to anad.org. maintained by volunteer members of pantries. To volunteer, call (908) 654- sentatives would be beneficial. I am The forum explored the causes of lobbyists when at that very moment, nu- The groups are open to the public; the Rake and Hoe Garden Club of 9854 or visit mastergardeners-uc.org. sure people won’t hesitate about ex- corruption and ways to eliminate it. A merous major lobbyists were being and an optional $5 donation is appreci- Westfield and the Master Gardeners America in Bloom is a non-profit pressing their feelings.” second hearing is scheduled for Sep- have been hired. ated. of Union County. organization dedicated to promoting Mr. Bramnick urged Assembly tember 16 to examine the economic According to the President’s words, The next dates in 2009 are: Oc- In 2004, the Rake and Hoe Club nationwide beautification and educa- Speaker Joseph Roberts to schedule a impact of corruption on the state’s we will be withdrawing our combat troops established the Children’s Sensory tion programs. For information, visit special session within the next few taxpayers. Mr. Bramnick indicated from Iraq by August 2010 while actually tober 3, November 7, and Decem- ber 5. garden at Miller-Cory with a grant americainbloom.org or weeks. He said such a session of the that citizens are also invited to par- our plan calls for leaving around 50,000 from Principal Financial Group. The westfieldinbloom.org. General Assembly is needed to give ticipate in the second hearing.

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Painting Land- A brief business scapes in Water- meeting will be color, is free and followed by a pre- Thomas Valenti’s open to the public. PIANO PRODIGIES...The students of Westfield pianist Sondra Tammam, left, sentation on paint- All are invited to performed recently in Carnegie Hall. She is pictured with Dorothy Taubman, a ing landscapes in “Misty Mountain” come on Thursday, woman who has spent more than 45 years of study and research in the field of watercolor by September 17, from piano pedagogy. Thomas Valenti, incorporating his 7 to 9 p.m. at the Patricia M. Kuran tube consistency method. Cultural Arts Center, which is located ...AND BUTTERFLIES ARE A master of realistic urban land- on the grounds of Fanwood’s Borough FREE TO FLY...International Tammam’s Piano Students scapes in both oil and watercolor, Mr. Hall, facing Watson Road. soloists Hai-Ting Chinnn, top left, Valenti believes that “the artist has There is ample parking at the Car- Yunah Lee, top right, and Gaston within his or her power the ability to riage House Pocket Park directly across Rivero will be featured in the Perform at Carnegie Hall allow people to see and appreciate the street on Watson Road. For more WESTFIELD – Students of Sondra at the Morris Museum as a winner in those things normally taken for information, contact Paula Pearl at (908) Saturday, September 26, Tammam, pianist of Westfield, were the New Jersey Music Educators Asso- granted.” 322-2590. Westfield Symphony Orchestra awarded prizes in competitions in New ciation Honors Recital. Joshua Kao and New York Opera Society Jersey and New York. They performed and Jessica Xu performed in the Falling in Love with Arts collaboration of Madama at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall as win- Leschetizky Association Gifted Stu- Butterfly. The WSO’s season ners of the Piano Teachers Society of dent concert at Montclair State Univer- America Competition, The Talented sity. opening performance of Madama Young Musicians Competition and the All of Ms. Tammam’s students who This Autumn at NJWA Butterfly, the world-famous story Golden Key 2009 Music Festival Com- participated in the MEANJ Annual WESTFIELD – The New Jersey game board. of a Japanese Geisha betrayed by petition. Auditions received the highest score of Workshop for the Arts (NJWA), lo- The NJWA Music Studio also of- her American husband, will take The first prizewinners were Ben- Outstanding. The seven-year Annual cated at 150-152 East Broad Street in fers other group lessons, specifically place at Summit High School. jamin and Eddie Chang, Kristin Hauge, Auditions cash award went to Ben- Westfield, boasts a staff of more than designed for children ages 5 to 7. Christina Kang, Alexander Liu, Anne jamin Chang and Stefan Curcic. 30 professional music educators who These voice and guitar classes will be Marie Noronha, Peter Wang, Jessica In June, as co-director of the Taubman teach vocal and instrumental music les- held for 10 sessions on Fridays, be- Xu and Alice Yue. Each of the nine Seminars, Ms. Tammam and Professor sons for both children and adults. ginning October 9. students received a medal of distinc- Maria Taylor were presented by Temple Private instruction is given daily at Kids ‘n’ Arts, an art, music and Intl. Soloists to Join tion. University in a course on the Taubman The Music Studio, in a 30-, 45- or 60- theater craft experience for children, Stefan Curcic, 13, received the Approach with lectures and “hands- minute format. The fall session, which ages 3 to 5, will be held on Tuesdays Rosetta Goodkind Scholarship at the on” workshops. She also performed begins today, September 10, includes and Thursdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 WSO for Season Opener Manhattan School of Music Pre-Col- with the Alpha Centauri Trio at the lessons in voice, strings, guitar, wood- a.m. or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. In this 15- WESTFIELD – On Saturday, Sep- Cio-San’s maid, and internationally lege Division. Prizes in the MEANJ Noontime series at Congregation B’Nai winds, brass, percussion and piano. week drop-off course, which begins tember 26, at 8 p.m., at Summit High celebrated Argentinean baritone 39th Annual Competition were awarded Abraham in Livingston. Kids on Keys is a group program on October 13, children create arts School, Westfield Symphony Orches- Gustavo Ahualli is a handsome to Benjamin Chang and Eddie Chang Ms Tammam was presented by that helps children, ages 4 and older, and crafts, explore music and express tra (WSO) and New York Opera Soci- Sharpless, the United States Consul in the duet category. Steinway Piano Gallery of Paramus in learn the fundamentals of playing the themselves through acting, theater ety present Madama Butterfly, at Nagasaki. Kristin Hauge performed in a recital May in a demo/presentation on “Solv- piano. This unique class uses Musique games, creative movement, puppetry Puccini’s soaring tale of passion, honor, American tenor Brett Colby plays ing Problems for Beginner Students: Rapide, an easy-to-understand sys- and pantomime. betrayal and sacrifice, featuring a host Goro, with NY Opera Society’s own PUBLIC NOTICE Solutions for Tone and Velocity.” tem that provides students with a take- The NJWA fall line-up also includes of renowned international soloists. Jennifer Cho as Kate Pinkerton, Ms. Tammam serves on the Board home kit that includes a keyboard and the popular Westfield Fencing Club, WSO’s season opening Kyung Mook Yum as Prince TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PLANNING BOARD for the MEANJ and the NJMTA. She for beginner, intermediate and advanced performance of Madama Butterfly, Yamadori, and commanding bass Yon was awarded the Ginia Robinor Distin- students, ages 10 to adult. The classes the world-famous story of a Japanese Bok Kim as The Bonze. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Free County Musicfest Planning Board of the Township of Scotch guished Teacher award by the PTSA of in epée, foil and saber will be held on Geisha betrayed by her American Supporting the soloists is a tal- Plains will hold a PUBLIC HEARING, on America. She is listed in the 2000 Who’s Map Available Online Wednesday evenings and Saturday husband, captures the vulnerability ented chorus of senior students from MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009, at 7:30 Who of American Women. CLARK – Attendees at this year’s mornings beginning September 23. of innocence and immortalizes the Summit High School, directed by pm in Council Chambers, Municipal Build- Her CD’s are available at New this fall is Acting Essentials, a power of tradition. Music teacher Wayne Mallette. ing, 430 Park Avenue, to hear the Minor 12th annual Union County MusicFest Subdivision application for Linda Laird, TaubmanSeminar.com can get the most out of a weekend theater course designed for serious act- When American Lieutenant B.F. One of the most beloved operas of 2672 Crest Lane, Block 5001, Lot 17, R-2 packed with music and fun, by taking ing students, ages 13 to 18. Directed by Pinkerton marries the entrancing But- all time, Madama Butterfly premiered Zone, who proposes to subdivide the ex- PUBLIC NOTICE along a free full color map from the Liz McConahay Wanfried, a Broad- terfly on a whim, she abandons fam- at the turn of the century, but its isting lot into two lots. The following Vari- MusicFest website at way veteran who has extensive teach- ily, religion — everything — for his poignant tale still resonates with ances are requested: TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Lot 17.02: ucmusicfest.com/map. ing and performing experience, Acting sake. When Pinkerton returns three audiences today. This tragic clash of Section 23-3.4A, Para. C, Col. 4-Lot NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- The MusicFest website also has a Essentials is an ideal class for aspiring years later, it is with his “real” Ameri- cultures mixed with Puccini’s Width, Minimum Required: 90 feet, Pro- ing of the Township Council of the Town- complete schedule of events and per- actors who wish to build a solid acting can wife, who wants to take the child irresistible lyrical genius will not leave posed: 69 +/- By Scale ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, foundation. An audition will be re- back to America. Butterfly agrees to a dry eye in the house. Section 23-3.4A, Para. C, Col. 4a- September 1, 2009 the following ordinance formances, directions and other use- Street Frontage Width, Minimum Re- entitled: ful information such as an accepted/ quired to participate in this class. give up her child but, choosing to die This performance is part of the quired: 80 feet, Proposed: 69 +/- By Scale AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND prohibited list. In addition to its instructional courses, with honor rather than to live in dis- WSO SoundPartnerships © season Lot 17.01:-Existing Lot CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- MusicFest will be held on Septem- art gallery, music store and outreach grace, she commits suicide. initiative, which creates concert pro- Section 23-4.2a-Front Yard Setbacks, ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE ber 12 and 13 at Oak Ridge Park in programs, The Music Studio also of- WSO Music Director Maestro David grams through the cross-fertilization Average setback: 63.82 feet, Existing: 58 TOWNHIP OF SCOTCH fers many opportunities for area musi- Wroe and NY Opera Society Execu- of artists and mediums to generate +/- By Scale PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- Clark, a much larger venue than in The file pertaining to this application is in FIC” previous years. Along with the free cians to play in its performing en- tive Director Jennifer Cho blend inter- unprecedented artistic synergies. It the Office of the Planning Board, 2nd music, the event features activities sembles, bands and orchestras. national soloists to bring this opera to has been made possible in part by the Floor, Municipal Building and available for was adopted on second and final read- Among these are the NJWA Concert life and enable audiences to enjoy the generous support of the family of the public inspection during regular office ing for young children at the Kids King- hours. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS dom Traveling Jubilee, vendors and Band, the Training Chamber Orches- full majesty of Puccini’s score. late Joseph DeAlessandro of Barbara Horev Barbara Riepe other attractions. tra, the Rockin’ Jazz Band, the Interna- Heading the distinguished cast is Westfield. Secretary to the Planning Board Township Clerk tional Alphorn Society Ensemble, the Korean diva Yunah Lee, who has made A short lecture and pre-opera chat 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $17.34 A full-scale carnival called the 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $27.54 Union County Fair at MusicFest will Bravura Quintet, the Chamber Orches- Butterfly her signature role across designed to make your opera experi- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE also be at Oak Ridge Park from Sep- tra and the NJWA Summer Symphony. the globe. With her voice acting abil- ence more enjoyable will be con- tember 10 to 13. For more information, call (908) 789- ity, she aptly captures the tenderness, ducted prior to the concert at 7 p.m. SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION For all MusicFest information, visit 9696, visit the studios in Westfield or vivacity and inner strength of the Tickets ($25-$70) may be pur- SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2008 AUDIT REPORT OF ucmusicfest.com. log on to njworkshopforthearts.com. Puccini’s innocent Geisha. chased directly from the WSO office BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A:5-7 Young Uruguayan-American tenor (224 E. Broad Street) or by calling PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Gaston Rivero, who has already the box office at (908) 232-9400. COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS - STATUTORY BASIS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS established himself as a fast-rising Tickets are also available at Paperfolio DECEMBER DECEMBER SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBLICATION talent with a host of international in Summit, The Town Bookstore of ASSETS 31, 2008 31, 2007 credits and awards, portrays the Westfield and Martin Jewelers in SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2008 AUDIT REPORT OF Cash and Investments $ 2,910,582.49 $ 2,413,678.82 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AS REQUIRED BY N.J.S. 40A:5-7 American Naval Officer B. F. Cranford. Taxes, Assessments, Liens and Pinkerton, a role he sang recently to For further information call (908) COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS-STATUTORY BASIS Utility Charges Receivable 196,084.23 236,744.65 the highest critical acclaim at the 232-9400, e-mail Property Acquired for Taxes - DECEMBER DECEMBER Staatstheater Nürnberg, Germany. [email protected] or go Assessed Value 12,279.00 12,279.00 31, 2008 31, 2007 Accounts Receivable 1,635,780.23 1,856,616.21 ASSETS Poised American mezzo-soprano to westfieldsymphony.org or Deferred Charges to Future To Hai-Ting Chinn sings Suzuki, Cio- newyorkoperasociety.org. Cash and Investments $ 12,487,584.26 $ 14,163,671.53 Revenue of Future Years 2,201.79 327,201.79 Taxes, Assessments, Liens Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - and Utility Charges Receivable 1,181.531.59 1,035,499.27 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE General Capital 10,455,167.00 10,805,167.00 Property Acquired for Taxes - General Fixed Assets 9,206,587.44 7,487,562.64 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Assessed Value 284,900.00 284,900.00 COUNTY OF UNION TOTAL ASSETS $ 24,418,682.18 $ 23,139,250.11 Accounts Receivable 327,866.65 258,438.32 Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - TAKE NOTICE That pursuant to Resolution No. 128-09, adopted by the Township LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE General Capital 20,152,790.21 21,278,540.21 Council of the Township of Scotch Plains on September 1, 2009 that the undersigned will Deferred Charges to Revenues expose for sale at Public Auction, in accordance with Title 39:10A-1, at the times and Bonds and Notes Payable $ 6,070,000.00 $ 6,070,000.00 of Succeeding Years 90,000.00 locations specified below, the following motor vehicles which came into the possession Improvement Authorizations 6,198,285.49 6,198,285.49 Fixed Assets 36,922,482.77 35,411,784.02 of the Scotch Plains Police Department through abandonment or failure of owners to Other Liabilities and Special Funds 2,107,062.04 2,107,062.04 claim same. Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 348,575.87 348,575.87 TOTAL ASSETS $ 71,357,155.48 $ 72,522,833.35 All the vehicles on the following lists are offered in strictly “as is” condition, with no Fund Balances 927,764.07 927,764.07 representation as to condition or fitness for any particular purpose. Minimum bid for each Investment in General Fixed Assets 7,487,562.64 7,487,562.64 LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE vehicle will be all towing and storage fees due to the towing agency. TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES Bonds and Notes Payable $ 18,480,000.00 $ 16,700,000.00 Purchase must be made by cash or certified check. A 10% deposit must be given at AND FUND BALANCE $ 24,418,682.18 $ 23,139,250.11 Improvement Authorizations 1,915,381.98 4,294,625.55 time of auction. Balance must be paid by 4:00 p.m. the same day. Other Liabilities and Special Funds 9,531,093.43 10,816,957.80 The public auction shall be held on September 16, 2009 in accordance with the laws COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGE Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 1,494,608.47 1,338,064.41 of the State of New Jersey pertaining thereto. IN FUND BALANCE - CURRENT FUND-STATUTORY BASIS Fund Balance 3,013,588.83 3,961,401.57 The following vehicles may be examined at. Franks Auto Body, 56 Martine Ave, Investment in General Fixed Assets 36,922,482.77 35,411,784.02 Fanwood, NJ at 9:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 9:30 am. YEAR 2008 YEAR 2007 TOTAL LIABILITIES, RESERVES REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID AND FUND BALANCE $ 71,357,155.48 $ 72,522,833.35 Honda 1992 1HGCB7676NA226678 $5640.00 Fund Balance Utilized $ 440,000.00 $ 920,000.00 Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS The following vehicles may be examined at. Seville’s Auto Body, 320 Windsor Pl, Property Tax Levies 2,566,012.07 2,858,380.19 AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE Westfield , NJ at 10:15 am. Public Auction will commence at 10:30 am. Collection of Delinquent Taxes 219,208.89 189,788.29 CURRENT FUND-STATUTORY BASIS MAKE YEAR VIN NO. MINIMUM BID Collection of Current Tax Levy 24,466,463.61 23,062,201.53 YEAR 2008 YEAR 2007 Dodge 1993 2B3ED56T5PH641449 $3540.00 Total Income $ 27,691,684.57 $ 27,030,370.01 REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED Jeep 1997 1J4FX58S6VC728883 $5640.00 Chevy 1991 1GNDT13Z7M2169913 $6540.00 EXPENDITURES Fund Balance Utilized $ 2,900,000.00 $ 2,475,000.00 Ford 1997 1FMDU35P3VEA17645 $6540.00 Budget Expenditures: $ 8,067,306.40 $ 8,385,883.56 Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local Honda 1994 JHMEH9590RS014300 $5640.00 County Taxes 4,101,125.21 3,961,900.23 Property Tax Levies 7,398,709.18 8,208,497.36 Regional High School Taxes 14,906,930.11 14,437,478.32 Collection of Delinquent Taxes and Dated: Sept 1, 2009 Barbra Riepe, Township Clerk Miscellaneous 4,606.77 5,796.36 Tax Title Liens 893,816.08 874,816.51 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $54.06 Collection of Current Tax Levy 83,508,977.71 80,291,041.34 Total Expenditures $ 27,079,968.49 $ 26,791,058.47 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOTAL INCOME $ 94,701,502.97 $ 91,849,355.21 Excess in Revenue $ 0.00 $ 325,000.00 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Adjustment to Income Before Fund Balance: EXPENDITURES Expenditures Included above which are by Statute NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Deferred Charges to Budgets of Succeeding Years 325,000.00 Budget Expenditures: Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building of said Township Municipal Purposes $ 23,227,259.34 $ 22,810,055.80 on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 there was introduced, read for the first time, and passed Statutory Excess to Fund Balance $ 611,716.08 $ 564,311.54 County Taxes 14,841,488.00 14,403,186.01 on such first reading, the following ordinance: Fund Balance Regional School Taxes 54,184,143.61 51,971,796.62 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER VII OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES Balance, January 1 879,558.32 1,235,246.78 Open Space Trust Fund Taxes 199,632.04 199,748.32 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAFFIC” $ 1,491,274.40 $ 1,799,558.32 Other Expenditures 7,228.75 7,055.02 Purpose: No person shall stop or stand a vehicle between the hours specified upon any Decreased by: TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 92,459,751.74 $ 89,391,841.77 of the following described streets or parts of streets: Utilized as Anticipated Revenue 440,000.00 920,000.00 Excess in Revenue $ 2,241,751.23 $ 2,457,513.44 Street Side Hours Location Balance, December 31 $ 1,051,274.40 $ 879,558.32 Evergreen Avenue North 8 am-4 pm The northerly curb line between Fund Balance, January 1 3,657,523.45 3,585,010.01 Cedar Street and Sunrise Court RECOMMENDATIONS $ 5,899,274.68 $ 6,132,523.45 Sunrise Court Both 8 am- 4 pm From its intersection with That all vouchers contain the required signatures, support documentation and approv- Less: Utilization as Anticipated Revenue 2,900,000.00 2,475,000.00 Evergreen Avenue and running north als prior to their payments. 130 feet on the West side and 335 Fund Balance, December 31 $ 2,999,274.68 $ 3,657,523.45 * Unresolved 2007 audit recommendation feet on the East side of Sunrise Court A Corrective Action Plan, which outlines actions the Borough of Fanwood will take to RECOMMENDATIONS A public hearing for same will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. correct the findings listed above, will be prepared in accordance with federal and state in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any time and place to which a None requirements. A copy of it will be placed on file and made available for public inspection meeting for the further consideration of such ordinance shall from time to time be in the Office of the Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Fanwood. The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the adjourned, and all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the report of audit of the Borough Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, for the calendar year 2008. This report of such ordinance. of Fanwood, County of Union, for the calendar year 2008. This report of audit, submitted audit, submitted by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Registered Municipal Accountants and Certified Public and Certified Public Accountants, is on file at the Township Clerk’s office and may be Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Accountants, is on file at the Borough Clerk’s office and may be inspected by any inspected by any interested person. Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same interested person. Barbara Riepe without cost. Eleanor McGovern, Clerk Township Clerk BARBARA RIEPE, Township Clerk 1 T – 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $135.66 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $126.48 1 T - 9/10/09, The Times Fee: $49.98 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 10, 2009 Page 19 POPCORN™ ‘Four Centuries’ Offers Taking Woodstock: 2 Hours Of Love, Peace and Crazy Parents Time-Travel Weekend COUNTY – Eleanor Roosevelt, terpreter who will appear as Eleanor

One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Abraham Lincoln and the smallest state Roosevelt of 1933 visiting Mayor park in New Jersey all play a role in Nitschke. The First Lady will deliver a By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ings-on within the pageant of time are Union Count’s 12th annual “Four Cen- message of goodwill and encourage- 2 and ½ popcorns Henry Goodman and Imelda Staunton turies in a Weekend: A Journey through ment to residents living through the Point of disclosure: On Woodstock as Elliot’s parents, Jake and Sonia Union County History.” challenging times of the Great Depres- eve, my friend Judy called and asked if Teichberg, respectively. To these Twenty-five historic sites will offer a sion. I were going. “Nah, it’s going to rain,” hardworking, pogrom-imbued folk, free weekend time-travel opportunity Other participants include: I said. So much for being sensible. But Woodstock is but a hopeful field in the on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. Mountainside, Deacon Andrew Hetfield although I no longer regret missing otherwise hard row they’ve had to to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 18, from House; Summit, Carter House Reeves- those momentous three days of peace hoe…a chance to reap a couple bucks. noon to 5 p.m. Reed Arboretum; Westfield, Miller- and music in August 1969, a very sweet The screenplay is unclear in dispel- The 25 sites open to the public free of Cory House Museum. nostalgia nonetheless engulfed me ling Elliot’s relationship with his brood- charge during “Four Centuries in a For more information, call (908) 558- whilst viewing Ang Lee’s Taking ing, often curmudgeonly Mom and Dad. Weekend” are grouped into five his- 2550 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Woodstock. The same goes for Demetri Martin’s toric themes that describe periods of or e-mail [email protected]. Don’t expect the familiar, iconic problematic portrayal of the accidental major changes from colonial times un- chords associated with the mother of all mover and shaker. It is either an exer- til the early 1920s. NYC Gallery Hosts love-ins. There are several good sources cise in subtlety or just a lack of experi- Visitors can select a cluster of sites to for that, mastered and re-mastered ad ence that luckily seems to work as often tour, or mix and match from all 25 Cranford Artist’s Work infinitum. Rather, this is the back-story, as it doesn’t. locations that include the grand homes CRANFORD – After a successful the whimsical and sentimentally naïve Tangential snippets about his gay- of the Early Aristocracy; the settings showing of her collage paintings in July narrative that dwells behind the water- ness, delivered in curious allusion, have for the dangerous Revolutionary War 2009, artist Theodosia A.G. Tamborlane shed event. Accepted as such, it is as- us wondering if the director is trying to years; modest examples of hard Farm of Cranford has been invited to return to tute, informative and smartly under- make a more complex statement. Still, Life; the successful undertakings of New Century Artists Gallery in New stated. because he is adequately representative Commerce and Industry, and the gran- York City to present her new series of Based on the coming-of-age memoir of innocent youth, Martin’s Elliot serves deur and comfort of the Victorian Re- oil paintings, “Fleurs Des Temps.” penned by Elliot Tiber with the help of the story’s purpose. That he’s an unin- sorts and Suburbs. New Century Artists Gallery is lo- Tom Monte, he is Elliot Teichberg be- tentional hero pleases a sense of seren- Among the special events and exhib- cated at 530 West 25th Street in New fore the name change, heir to the crum- dipity. But look elsewhere for standout FLEURS DES TEMPS...Pictured here is “Bouquet with Grandma’s Bowl,” one its planned at the historic sites around York (between 10th and 11th Avenues). bling, about-to-be-foreclosed El Mo- acting. of the “Fleurs Des Temps” paintings by Cranford artist Theodosia A. G. Union County on the weekend of Octo- This show is on now until Saturday, naco Motel in Bethel, N.Y. Weird and Credit in that department goes to Tamborlane. See release at right. ber 17 and 18 are the following activi- September 26, with an open public struggling Mom and Dad have recalled Liev Schreiber as Vilma, a former ties: reception on Saturday, September 12, their prodigal son to the shores of White Marine turned cross-dresser/security The Osborn Cannonball House in from 3 to 6 p.m. Lake to save the day. Ah, happenstance. guard who arrives on the scene and Poetry Series in Fanwood Scotch Plains will host “The Civil War This new series presents Ms. At approximately that same moment sells his/her protective services. Not Marches through Union County” with Tamborlane’s intricate vision of vari- in time, an odd synergy of suits, would- only does Schreiber manage to make a re-enactment of memorial services ous flowers and Dutch flower gardens, be concert promoters and Hippies are real this potentially over-the-top char- Will Resume on Sept. 15 for artist Julian Scott of Plainfield, re- drawn from her travels and personal rebuffed from staging a music festival acter, but in the same breath imparts FANWOOD – The Carriage House Department at the New Jersey Institute cipient of the Army Medal of Honor, gardens. Other paintings by Ms. in Wallkill, N.Y. Elliot, who has risen to some philosophical details about the Poetry Series invites the public to at- of Technology in Newark. A Brooklyn and William Perrine, the last Civil War Tamborlane are permanently displayed president of the ragtag Bethel Chamber cultural landscape. tend a free poetry reading on Tuesday, native now living in Maplewood, he veteran who is buried in Hillside Cem- at the Simply Gallery, located at 11 of Commerce, finds himself in a pow- Hard to figure, though, except per- September 15, at 8 p.m. in the Kuran has published five collections of poems etery; Walnut Street in Cranford, and Boule- erful position. Okaying a venue for the haps as a stark contrast to the peace and Arts Center on Watson Road, off North and a sixth volume, “As If Free,” is The Springfield First Presbyterian vard Bistro, located at 301 South Av- consortium merely requires his rubber love scenery that has been painted all Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood forthcoming this year. Church will exhibit artifacts from the enue in Westfield. stamp. around her, is Imelda Staunton’s (Mom) Borough Hall. He is the editor of “The Facts on File nearby Cannon Ball House, including In addition to being a member of Concertgoers enter stage right by neurotic battle-ax. While Elliot’s The monthly series resumes after a Companion to 20th Century Ameri- relics from the Battle of Springfield and New Century Artists, Ms. Tamborlane car and truck, and from the sky by money-grubbing Mom exhibits the summer break, and the featured read- can Poetry,” and for more than 10 an original Watts Hymnal. The statue of is a member of the Allied Artists of helicopter, all manner of being befit- usual symptoms of one who has sur- ers will be the distinguished poets years, he was senior editor of Poetry a Continental Soldier out front is lo- America, the Contemporary Art Group ting the era. True, on first blush some vived the Great Depression, there’s Edwin Romond and Burt Kimmelman. New York: A Journal of Poetry and cated on the smallest state park, mea- of New Jersey and Studio Montclair. characterizations seem excessive. Then something else very wrong here, irk- Mr. Romond is a poet, playwright, Translation. He was featured recently suring 10 square feet, in New Jersey; To contact her, e-mail to again, traveling in those times was more somely left unexplained. composer and educator. Born in at Seton Hall University’s Poetry-in- The Oswald J. Nitschke House in [email protected] or call (908) 276- apt than not to put you in touch with Not so off-putting are the equally Woodbridge and now residing in Wind the-Round and at the White House Kenilworth will feature an historic in- 4967. Her website is tamborlane.com. more than one person a day who was obscure motivations attributed to Henry Gap, Pa., he has written four books of Poetry Revival in Limerick, Ireland. “going through a lot of heavy changes, Goodman’s Jake Teichberg, the long poetry, two musical plays and was a The Carriage House Poetry Series man…if you can dig it.” suffering spouse who manages to have public-school teacher for 32 years in is in its 11th season at the Kuran Arts NJIO Receives Arts Award, The throng of idealists, music lovers a few joyful beers with the invading Wisconsin and New Jersey. Center, an historic Gothic Revival and just big kids looking to have a blast hordes. It thus comes to mind that while His poems have appeared in many structure that was once a 19th century are all represented here. Pausing in all this parental baggage is important to literary journals, college textbooks, carriage house, hence the name of the Holds Open Houses in Sept. this fantasy way station before facing the author, its value in telling the anthologies and on National Public series. The September 15 reading is BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The New Wharton Music Center, located at 60 the inevitable realities they subcon- Woodstock tale is questionable. Radio. His prose memoir, “The Ticket,” free and open to the public. Jersey State Council on the Arts has Locust Avenue in Berkeley Heights. sciously know cannot be denied. Tell- Happily, it doesn’t deter Ang Lee appears in Tim Russert’s book, “Wis- An open mic will follow the fea- presented a Citation of Excellence to Beginners should arrive by 5:45 p.m. ing it with wide-eyed perspective, Elliot from beautifully depicting, through su- dom of Our Fathers.” Mr. Romond has tured performance, so members of the the New Jersey Intergenerational Or- for a 75-minute session. Musicians is part macher (big shot), part breath- perbly re-created scenes and adeptly been awarded poetry fellowships from audience are encouraged to bring their chestra (NJIO). with some musical experience should less observer. spliced news footage, the wonderment the New Jersey and Pennsylvania State own poetry and join in the reading. For NJIO is one of 36 organizations in arrive by 7 p.m. for a separate 150- Director Ang Lee, working from of place, time and mood. Yes, there is Arts Councils and a prize from the more information, call (908) 889-7223 the state receiving outstanding evalu- minute session. writer/producer James Schamus’s little music. But for those who will most National Endowment for the Arts. or (908) 889-5298. For online direc- ations for exhibiting “the highest stan- For more information, contact Liz (Brokeback Mountain) script, chooses enjoy Taking Woodstock, odds are the Mr. Kimmelman is an English pro- tions and information, visit dards of excellence in its artistry, Nowik, NJIO’s administrator, at (908) a wise path in an itinerary fraught with tunes they’ll bring along in their hearts fessor and chairman of the Humanities carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com. operations, governance, public ben- 603-7691, or e-mail [email protected]. dilemmas. While he must in part shun have never really stopped playing. efit and fulfillment of areas of (Arts) the hyperbolic mottos of the period to * * * Council priority.” Cultural Arts Series avoid the pitfalls of cliché, fact is the Taking Woodstock, rated R, is a Fo- “We are honored that the State Coun- ’60’s was an epoch of verbiage, sym- cus Features release directed by Ang cil on the Arts has recognized NJIO’s Returns to Fanwood bols and meanings. He holds and folds Lee and stars Demetri Martin, Imelda artistic and organizational achieve- FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen nicely. Staunton and Henry Goodman. Run- ments,” said Len Avdey, president of Mahr and the Fanwood Arts Council Helping him anchor the exciting go- ning time: 110 minutes NJIO’s board of directors. “It is an will present The Fanwood Cultural acknowledgement that musical perfor- Arts Performance Series at the Car- mance continues to be a vital contribu- riage House at Fanwood Borough Union County Awards tor to community life in New Jersey.” Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, this In a presentation at the State House Saturday, September 12, from 7 to 10 Annex in Trenton, Mr. Avdey and p.m. 38 ‘HEART’ Grants musical director Joe Gluck accepted The event will feature Pure of Heart ELIZABETH – The Union County Union County HEART Grant re- the Citation of Excellence from the and Sandy Prager. Board of Chosen Freeholders has an- cipients include the following area State Arts Council leadership, joined Pure of Heart’s Brian Celardo, a nounced that 38 local groups and art- people and organizations: by members of the New Jersey State Fanwood resident, and Howard ists will receive a total of $75,000 Sandra Frank, Westfield, $980, pre- Legislature. Pecker of Westfield began their musi- through the 2009 Union County senting musical performance and edu- Beginning its 16th year, NJIO will cal journey several years ago. Their HEART Grant Program (History, Edu- cation at Cedar Brook senior resi- hold free open-house rehearsals on collaboration was based on Mr. cation, Arts Reaching Thousands). dence; Connie Pinkowski, Fanwood, Thursdays, September 17 and 24. Pecker’s James Taylor-like voice and Recognizing the importance of cul- $1,000, presenting an after-school Guests can bring an instrument and lyrical prose, matching well with Mr. ture and the arts to the economy, as photography program; Candace music stand and play along with the Celardo’s blues and jazz acoustic folk well as residents’ quality of life, the Waller, Fanwood, $700, presenting Union artist Olivia Funghini’s “Sunscape” is on display on Route 1 in Mercer County. orchestra. Sheet music will be pro- guitar style and harmonies. Union County Freeholders estab- an African-American dance workshop vided. Only classical instruments can Born in Brooklyn, composer Ms. lished the HEART Grant Program in and performance; Arts Guild of be accommodated such as strings, Prager is a seventh-generation musi- 1998. This program supports projects Rahway, $2,500, presenting an arts- Union Artist’s Work to Be woodwinds, brass and percussion. No cian who grew up in Latin-flavored related to history, the arts and hu- education program for pre-K students; pianos will be available. Miami. The jazz guitarist/composer’s manities, and demonstrates a com- Borough of Fanwood, $1,000, pre- The orchestra has a special need for five recordings reveal her improvisa- mitment to the artists and community senting the Fanwood Cultural Arts Featured on NJ Billboards more woodwind and brass players, tional mastery, which is evident in organizations of Union County. The performance series; Continuo Arts UNION – Olivia Funghini of lery is the state’s first-ever highway though the flute section is complete. live performances. total funding for 2009 is $75,000. Foundation, Westfield, $2,500, pre- Union, whose New Jersey-inspired art gallery, using prominent billboards Those guests without instruments The suggested donation to attend “The response to the HEART Grant senting choral master classes and landscape, entitled “Sunscape,” was to display the work of local artists are also invited. Information on where is $7 and $5 for seniors and stu- Program has been exciting since its performance for students and adults; announced as one of 13 winning throughout New Jersey. to obtain an instrument and how to dents. inception,” said Freeholder Chairman Early Childhood Advisory Council, pieces in the Palisades Highway Art Renowned New Jersey artists Tim get instruction will be available. To learn more, see Alexander Mirabella. “The recipients Scotch Plains, $2,500, assisting fami- Gallery competition. Daly of Hoboken and Gary Godbee The two open houses and all NJIO fanwoodperformanceseries.org and are a wonderful mix of creative indi- lies of young children to understand Her painting will be displayed on of Westfield officially launched the rehearsals will take place at the Judith sandypragermusic.com. viduals – composers and writers, his- cognitive development; New Jersey Route 1 at Olden Avenue in Mercer initiative on July 13 with the unveil- torians, painters, photographers, mu- Intergenerational Orchestra, Berke- County, making drivers smile when ing of two billboards. The contest sicians and dancers – plus arts, his- ley Heights, $2,000, presenting free they pass. inspired state artists to submit more 7PULKH*VUZLY]H[VY` tory and other cultural organizations Young People’s Concert; Reeves- “It’s such an honor to be chosen as than 940 original paintings, draw- and civic groups.” Reed Arboretum, Summit, $2,500, one of the winners of the Palisades ings, photography and mixed-media “These cultural assets are a vital digitize and store historic photos and Highway Art Gallery contest,” said interpretations of the state’s land- ...Where Dreams Take Center Stage part of community life, well being, documents; The Theater Project/ Ms. Funghini. “It’s incredible to see scapes to the Palisades Drive With a HUVUWYVMP[3VJH[LKPU:JV[JO7SHPUZ51 economic development and cultural UCC, Cranford, $2,250, presenting the artwork I created specifically for Smile website. heritage tourism in Union County,” “A Few Steps in a Stranger’s Shoes” this contest on a billboard. When I am Visitors to the site viewed the sub- he added. to promote understanding between stuck in traffic, I look at billboards. missions and voted for their favorite 4\ZPJHS;OLH[LY*SHZZLZ +HUJL students; Visual Arts Center of New Seeing original creations, including pieces over four weeks this summer. Offered on Thursdays & Lecture Focuses On Jersey, Summit, $2,500, presenting a my own, would definitely make me In the end, Ms. Funghini’s “Sunscape” Saturdays to students visual-arts program for older adults; happier as a driver.” was one of the public’s top favorites ages 8 to 18. Tax Planning for Artists Westfield Public School District, Ms. Funghini uses a variety of and was selected to be one of the AREA – The Contemporary Art $2,500, digitize and preserve 200 media, such as markers, pen and featured works of art of the Palisades Group invites members of the arts years of historic archives; Westfield ink, collage on canvas and wood Highway Art Gallery. 7YP]H[L=VPJL3LZZVUZ community to a free lecture on Sep- Symphony Orchestra, $2,500, pre- and paper, to create her art. The For more information, visit offered by appointment tember 16 at 7:30 p.m. by Richard senting “A Young Person’s Guide to majority of her work is abstract. palisades.com. Greenberg, of the firm of Greenberg the Orchestra” concert. She was born in Macau, China, and Monday - Saturday and Schulman, on “Estate and Tax Artists, educators, civic and his- immigrated to Brooklyn at the age of Planning Issues for Artists and their torical organizations that want infor- 4. From a very young age, her passion Families.” mation about next year’s HEART for creating art was inspired from her 7YVMLZZPVUHS:[HMM Mr. Greenberg specializes in estate Grant Program can contact the Union mother’s drawings. She was later in- 0UJS\KLZBroadway and tax matters, and will discuss the County Office of Cultural and Heri- spired by the graffiti throughout her consequences of both federal and state tage Affairs by mail at 633 Pearl Brooklyn neighborhood as well as by Performers, laws, as well as answer questions for Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. her Chinese and Portuguese ancestry. Choreographers, individual problems experienced or To call, dial (908) 558-2550. NJ Re- Her favorite subjects include animals and Specialized anticipated by artists regarding show- lay users dial 7-1-1, or send e-mail to and landscapes. Vocal Instructors: ing, selling, gifting and preserving [email protected]. The Palisades Highway Art Gal- their artwork. The lecture will be in Room 302 of +HUTHJL`HR the library at Union County College, *OYPZ1VOUZVU located at 1033 Springfield Avenue 1\HU7PULKH in Cranford. Following the lecture, -H\Z[V7PULKH there will be a time to meet with members of the Contemporary Art =HSLYPL7PULKH Group over a cup of coffee or soda, 7H[YPJPH7PULKH and to learn of the group’s 2009-2010 plans for additional free events and 9LNPZ[LY5V^-VYTVYLPUMVYTH[PVUJHSS! shows in Union, Morris, Somerset and Middlesex counties. For further information, contact    Theodosia A.G. Tamborlane at (908) VY]PZP[^^^WPULKHJVUZLY]H[VY`JVT 276-4967. *SHZZLZ/LSKPU:JV[JO7SHPUZ Page 20 Thursday, September 10, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Saxton’s Fairytales Combine Magical Words and Art By MARYLOU MORANO fect fit to complete the circle. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Dragons came to all our minds, WESTFIELD – Author and illus- and that was that! You don’t argue trator Patricia Saxton believes in with a dragon!” she said. mermaids, fairies and dragons. Ms. Saxton believes her interest in In fact, she is so taken with these mystical creatures can be credited, in magical creatures that the Summit part, to both her parents. Irony Rules in World Premiere resident, who also runs Saxton Stu- Her mother, a poet, taught her that dio, a graphic design, illustration and there is “always something ‘more’ in art studio, is writing a trilogy about life than meets the eye – even some- them. thing magical or poetic.” Of George Brant’s Any Other Name Summit publisher Shenanigan Her father showed her by example Books recently published the second “to care for and respect the earth well By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY He said he penned the asylum scene “This is not only for us,” he insists, madness that comes from being in the book in the trilogy, “A Book of Fair- before the concept became ‘popu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times from the fact-based historical event “but for honoring John Clark’s work.” insane asylum. ies.” lar.’” UNION – There is nothing more along with a figment of his 21st century And then he seduces her with a tantaliz- “Your madness is what lights the fire It follows the previously released For Ms. Saxton, the dual role of ironic than getting what you wished for imagination. ing notion: “You deserve to be married in the eyes of your public,” he tells him. “A Book of Mermaids” and precedes author and illustrator is the “perfect and then being sorry you got it. That The play revolves around Edward to a great poet.” The publisher, who suspects that Ed- the forthcoming, meshing of talent.” message is presented loud and clear at Ballard, a critic and mediocre poet in Brant’s plot unstops a powerful ge- ward is not John Clark, blackmails “A Book of Drag- “As the author, Premiere Stages at Kean University in London who visits his literary idol nie in a bottle to offer a web of decep- Edward when he tells him, “You are ons.” you intimately un- the world premiere of George Brant’s (named John Clark) in an insane asy- tion, manipulation and cruelty that spins who we say you are…you need to be Ms. Saxton will derstand the tone play, Any Other Name, a fascinating lum. Ostensibly, Edward is there to pay out of control to give Edward the fame mad, a little foaming at the mouth.” be at The Town and mood, [and] as glimpse of human nature at its worst. homage to the famous nature poet – he desires. To what lengths will people go for Bookstore in the illustrator, you As the 2009 Premiere Stages Play who now believes he is William “People love a good story,” Edward fame? It is an age-old question that is Westfield on Sat- can match that tone Festival Winner at Kean University, Shakespeare – but in reality, he wants to tells Margaret, and that is what makes present in this 1840s setting yet one urday, September with vision,” she this two-act play, featuring professional uncover where Clark’s last book of this play work on a multitude of levels. In that plagues popular reality TV shows 19, to meet read- said. cast members, is referred to as “identity poems, reportedly his best work, is Mr. Brant’s good story are Shakespearean today. ers and autograph “Two chal- theft, 19th century style.” hidden. allusions, Faustian references and ironic Four dynamic actors – Paul Molnar books. lenges come to Mr. Brant’s play sprang from an ar- Once at the asylum, Edward con- turns to surprise and entertain. (John Clark), Audra Mariel Taliercio “A Book of mind though: one ticle in the New Yorker concerning John vinces John, now a raving lunatic, that The play has a great time taking jabs (Margaret Ballard), Carl Wallnau (An- Fairies” is so being time – Clare, a poet who was popular in the he is the real John Clark. In turn, the at a supposed creative genius and his drew Maddock) and Fletcher beautifully or- you’re doing both, 1840s but then dropped off the poetry once-esteemed writer reveals to Ed- publisher’s symbiotic relationship. Of- McTaggart (Edward Ballard) – jet the chestrated that it so it takes longer – scene for 10 years while he was com- ward where he has stowed the manu- ficious publisher Andrew Maddock toys audience back in time with a fast-paced, is difficult to dis- and the second be- The works of Patricia Saxton: “The mitted to an insane asylum. The play is script. Edward then goes home to per- with Edward, who brings him the col- professional production that one has cern what is more Book of Mermaids,” above, and “The ing objectivity, much more fiction than fact, playwright suade his wife Margaret that his du- lection of new poems proffering them come to expect from the talented direc- captivating – the Book of Fairies.” Ms. Saxton will which is why an Brant explained to the Sunday matinee plicitous grabbing of the famous im- as his own. tion of Mr. Wooten. text or the illus- appear at The Town Book Store in editor is so impor- audience in a “Talk Back” session with prisoned poet’s work and identity is Maddock tells Edward that his work Terrific lighting is provided by trations. Westfield next week. tant,” she said. the actors and director John Wooten. morally just. will sell better if his poems capture the Nadine Charlsen especially in the cin- While the au- Being both ematic-like close-ups of the victim in thor cannot com- writer and illustra- the cell waiting for anticipated sun- pletely discount tor allows Ms. light. Scenic director Patrick Shaw and the role of magic Saxton the liberty scenic designer Joseph Gourley have in creating the of uniquely ex- created an interesting intimate space of books, she gives pressing the per- three areas — the asylum cell, the credit to some- spective of her own Ballard drawing room and the thing more tan- text. publisher’s office. gible – her daugh- The illustrations When you enter the mesmerizing ter. for “A Book of Fairies” are done in world of Any Other Name at Kean’s “‘The Book of Mermaids’ was in- pen, pencil and collage. Premiere Stages, be prepared to be en- spired by my daughter, Carolyn, then- “Even before I started [illustrating tranced by superior acting and insightful 7 years old. She was at an age when a “The Book of Fairies”], I knew the direction of this ingenious new play. lot of young girls are fascinated by coloring would reflect…the rich Any Other Name runs weekends mermaids…we searched the library woodland colors – the greens, browns, through Sunday, September 20, at the for mermaid books and found…there golds and reds,” she said, adding that Zella Fry Theatre in the Vaughn Eames wasn’t a whole lot beyond Disney’s the style of the illustrations also Building of Kean University. For ticket Arial or Hans Christian Anderson,” evolved into more of a layered feel- information, call (908) 737-7469 or Ms. Saxton said. ing, because “fairies live in a world visit keanstage.edu/premierestages. Because they saw the literary world between layers.” was bereft of mermaid literature, the Ms. Saxton was raised in Warren WANTED: mother-and-daughter duo decided to and graduated from Watchung Hills create their own book. Regional High School. Female Singers “Rather than making it a story, the She also graduated from Wittenberg CRANFORD – Metro Rhythm book focuses on what mermaid life University in Springfield, Ohio, and Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines might really be like. What do they attended the School of Visual Arts, International, will be starting POP wear? How do they play? What is New York City. (Performance Opportunity Program) their language? Do they go to school? The September 19 book signing at on October 7. The chorus invites adult It was a fun project that worked out The Town Bookstore runs from 2 to 4 female singers interested in barber- well,” she continued. p.m. For more information, contact Courtesy of Mike Peters, Premiere Stages shop-style singing to join them in this The success of “A Book of Mer- the store at (908) 233-3535. For more A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME WOULD SMELL AS SWEET...Audra Mariel Taliercio as Margaret Ballard and Fletcher program. maids” led to “A Book of Fairies,” information on Ms. Saxton, log onto McTaggart as Edward Ballard star in the Premiere Stages production of Any Other Name by George Brandt. In the Metro Rhythm Chorus meets at the which, like its predecessor, was de- patriciasaxton.com. performance, Edward visits his literary idol in an insane asylum and convinces him to provide the location of his hidden works, First Presbyterian Church of Cranford signed “to provide ‘facts’ about fairy which Edward attempts to take as his own. on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. life.” The program will last for eight “[The subject of fairies] endures, WF Native Joins weeks. Holiday music will be pro- charms. And it intrigues even the most vided. Those who attend will be in- skeptical among us,” said the author. Femmes Photales vited to participate in the holiday show, When Ms. Saxton and her pub- AREA – “The Human Form, a Pho- “Sail-a-bration,” on December 5. lisher decided to write a trilogy of tographic Study” is the theme of an For more information, see what she describes as “mystical crea- exhibit by the art group Les Femmes metrorhythm.com. tures,” dragons seemed to be the per- Photales, to be shown at The Framing Mill, located at 411 Ridgewood Road 2009-2010 CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES ´ 30th SEASON ´ MAPLEWOOD ´ WESTFIELD in Maplewood, from now through October 1. A reception for the artists Exhibit Makes Connection will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Framing Mill Gallery. Between Environment, Health Photographs by Westfield native RAHWAY – Techtonics is the sci- and the exhibit is open to the public. Jody Pfeiffer will be in the show. An C C ence that is concerned with the move- Light refreshments will be served. art teacher at Governor Livingston C C C ments of the earth’s crust. These shifts Tek-Tanik features artworks in a High School in Berkeley Heights, can cause tremors or massive earth- wide range of styles, mediums and Ms. Pfeiffer has received numerous C quakes. They can create or destroy genres by the following artists: grants and awards. The Geraldine R. C whole mountain ranges or lead to the Kate Bonner, Tammy Renee Dodge Foundation’s Visual Arts Ini- C appearance of new islands in our Brackett, Kyle Coniglio, Lisa tiative recognized her in 2005. Most oceans. They change landscape by Elmaleh, Dahlia Elsayed, Michelle recently, she has exhibited in a group their movements, major and minor. Levante, Patrick Millard, Stephen show at the Brennan Gallery in Jersey Ani Kavafian and Carter Brey Tek-Tanik is an art exhibit devel- Mishol, Joan Pamboukes, K. Shelton, City. oped for the Arts Guild by Evonne Emma Wilcox, Jacob Galle, Dmitry Les Femmes Photales is an organi- invite you to experience the Davis, a co-founder of Aferro Gal- Strakovsky and Sue Zwick. zation of area women photographers lery in Newark, and currently the Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday devoted to the exploration of diverse joys of chamber music as it director of exhibits at the City With- and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The photographic topics and styles. Mem- out Walls Gallery in Newark. This exhibit can also be viewed during bers have exhibited widely and sev- was meant to be heard . . . good exhibit aims to shed light on how the regular office hours between 9 a.m. eral are award-winning photogra- friends playing together for environment can affect people’s men- and noon, as well as 1 to 4 p.m., phers. tal, emotional and physical life. Monday through Friday, through Other photographers participating the excitement and love of it . . . Tek-Tanik runs from Friday, Sep- October 6. Parking is available be- in this event are Gina Bellando, tember 11, to Tuesday, October 6, at hind the building on the Seminary Patricia A. Bender, Linda Kimler, sharing great music with you Arts Guild New Jersey (formerly Arts Avenue side. Kathy Rogers, Judith Snyder and Sue , violin in an intimate setting. , cello Guild of Rahway), located at 1670 To learn more, visit Zwick. Rick Hauser is curator of the ANI KAVAFIAN CARTER BREY Irving Street in Rahway. The opening rahwayartsguild.org, call (732) 381- show. reception is Sunday, September 13, 7511 or e-mail For more information, contact the MOSTLY MUSIC will present the first concert of its 30th Season on from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free, [email protected]. Framing Mill at (973) 761-4142. 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