Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 19, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 47-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield to Pay More Than $1 Mil. To Settle 2009 False Arrest Case HappyHappy ThanksgivingThanksgiving By MEGAN K. SCOTT set to go to trial on December 15. clients feel they are finally completely Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The $1-million settlement releases vindicated because they can allow the WESTFIELD — The Town of Westfield, the Westfield Police Depart- world to know that this should not have Westfield will pay more than $1.1 mil- ment, and the named police officers happened.” lion to settle a lawsuit stemming from from any and all claims, “relating to Westfield Town Administrator James a 2009 incident between the Westfield unlawful entry into the Rolnicks’ home, Gildea told The Westfield Leader in an Police Department and primarily Aus- false arrest, maliciously making com- e-mail that the municipality had no tin Rolnick and his parents, Kimberly ments to the press, which caused sig- comment. Sorrentino and Lawrence Rolnick. nificant damage to their reputation and The settlement stems from an inci- Westfield will pay $1 million to Kim- good name, among others,” the attor- dent two days before Christmas when berly Sorrentino and Lawrence ney for Ms. Sorrentino and Lawrence Westfield police responded to the 500 Rolnick; $100,000 to Austin Rolnick Rolnick, Donald DiGioia of Moun- block of Boulevard on a report of pos- and $55,000 to Austin Rolnick’s friend, tainside, wrote in an e-mail. sibly intoxicated young adults exiting a Ramon Martinez. The claims of Austin “It was a hard long fight for our chartered bus from a holiday party in Rolnick and Mr. Martinez were settled clients to pursue their constitutional New York City. in mediation on October 19. Ms. rights,” Mr. DiGioia said. “They were When officers arrived and demanded Sorrentino’s and Lawrence Rolnick’s vigilant. They pursued this. I pursued the crowd disperse, Austin Rolnick, case was settled last week before U.S. this and here we are. then 20, shouted obscenities and said, Magistrate Leda Wettre. Their case was “So now with this settlement, our “This is my (expletive) house,” an of- ficer previously testified. His mother came up to the property’s gate and encouraged her son to come inside. Austin Rolnick went inside but Courtesy of the Westfield Historical Society allegedly continued to verbally assault GIVING THANKS...More than a century ago, this Westfield family gathered to share their joy in being together and to give the officers, according to the report. He thanks for their many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone from the staff of The Westfield Leader. was told he was being placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. Officers then pushed the door open. Austin Rolnick continued to evade Four-Story, 300-Unit Project police and had to be physically re- moved from the property. His mother had to be “restrained from interfering” and was seriously injured, tearing the Proposed For Casale-Petro Site meniscus in her knee, when an officer fell on her. She was later charged with By MEGAN K. SCOTT input. The move was the latest step in square feet, and takes into account “af- hindering arrest. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the town’s long-sought redevelopment fordable housing”, designating between Lawrence Rolnick, who was awak- GARWOOD — Planning board of the hulking obsolete eyesore. 10 and 15 percent of the units. ened by the ruckus and allegedly joined members got a glimpse of a prelimi- “We kind of mimic the Pointe but Garwood officials have estimated in, was arrested at the police station nary vision for the largely abandoned even better,” said Mr. Vinegra, refer- that the town is deficient about 60 units while inquiring about his son. Casale/Petro properties on South Av- ring to the mixed-use development on and combined with The Villages senior Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Mr. Martinez was arrested for alleg- enue, a four-story, 300-plus residen- North Avenue across from the ShopRite development on Second Avenue, would A FULL FORCE…New recruits to the Westfield Fire Department were sworn in edly trying to interfere with his friend’s tial-unit mixed-use development, com- supermarket. “We’re picking up the suffice for the borough’s requirement during a ceremony at the Westfield Council meeting last Tuesday. This brings the arrest. plete with a parking deck, pool and game. in the latest Mount Laurel housing Fire Department back to its full force. The charges against the defendants putting green. “We just don’t want apartments. We mandate, Mr. Vinegra said. included interfering or obstructing law Board planner Victor Vinegra on want some retail, and we want a civic Mr. Vinegra said that the apartments enforcement, engaging in tumultuous November 12 unveiled the conceptual component (open space) and we want will be “the premium apartments in all GW BOE Affirms Election behavior, causing injury to police, fail- design by Russo Development of affordability.” of Union County,” with common areas, ure to disperse, among others. Carlstadt, N.J., which has purchased The 5.3-acre redevelopment area club rooms with pool tables and fitness Results, Mum on Open Seat In 2011, the judge dismissed all the Petro property. It is based on a consists of five properties along the rooms. Besides a pool, the site includes CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 board subcommittee’s suggestions and north side of South Avenue and the a putting green atop a parking garage. western side of Center Street. Those The renderings come six months By BRIAN TRUSDELL Stoffer and Ms. Patterson received the include Petro Plastics at the western after the board voted to recommend Specially Written for The Westfield Leader highest number of votes as eligible Twisted Mustache to Roam end of the proposed development site; that borough council declare a 7.1-acre GARWOOD – The board of educa- write-in candidates for Mrs. Lewis’ two Casale properties including both area on both sides of South Avenue “in tion confirmed Amanda Langston’s re- and Mrs. Greet’s seats, but Mr. Stoffer the industrial manufacturing plant and need of redevelopment.” election to the board for another three- declined the position, saying it would Westfield During Holidays an office building; Personal Best Fit- The action was the first step in trans- year term on Tuesday and also ac- conflict with his duties as the police ness and a small parcel of municipally- forming the area. The second step is to knowledged write-in candidate Kat department’s second-highest ranking By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Highlanders Bagpipe Band on Satur- owned land near the railroad tracks devise a plan of what the town would Patterson as the winner of one of two official, borough clerk Christina Specially Written for The Westfield Leader days; we do the New Jersey Workshop along Center Street. like to see in the area followed by the open seats. Ariemma informed Ms. Quigley in an WESTFIELD — The barbershop for the Arts Alphorns on Saturdays; the A 37-page transit-oriented “South selection of a developer to execute it. But schools superintendent Teresa email. quartet “Twisted Mustache” will roam New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Brass Avenue Redevelopment Plan” submit- Mr. Vinegra stressed that the designs Quigley, who consulted with board Ms. Patterson and the yet-to-be an- the downtown as an addition to this Quintet on Sundays, and this year we’ve ted along with architectural renderings put forth based on the subcommittee’s members last week, would not identify nounced board member-elect will be year’s holiday festivities sponsored by added the Twisted Mustache.” suggests a pedestrian friendly “main recommendation does not mean the the names nor the number of candi- seated on Monday, January 4, the date the Downtown Westfield Corporation A full schedule with times and loca- street” environment along South Av- board is obligated to select Russo De- dates she already has submitted to fill set by the school board on Tuesday as (DWC). tions for all the events can be found at enue with a 9,000-square foot pedes- velopment or its concept as a partner the remaining seat. Ms. Quigley sent the date of its annual reorganization The singers will join Santa Claus, the DWC’s website: trian plaza and sufficient parking for for transforming the site. the list to Interim Executive (Union) meeting. carolers, a bagpipe band, and other WestfieldToday.com. residents and retail customers. The plan The proposal will be examined fur- County Superintendent Roger Jinks, Tuesday’s meeting was delayed 13 entertainment as part of the effort to Ms. Cronin reported that the Miracle is expected to be the basis of a recom- ther by the board at a special meeting who will choose the person. minutes because only four members, “fuel the Westfield economy,” DWC on Elm Street Shopping Spree promo- mendation to council for an ordinance on Tuesday, December 1. Ms. Quigley said she expected to one short of a quorum, were present. Executive Director Sherry Cronin on tion also will begin that week. The that will govern the development of the In other matters: The board went hear from Mr. Jinks within a week and Board member Brendan McDermott Monday told the board of directors of promotion is a raffle contest where area. into executive session to discuss Supe- would have the name by the time of the finally arrived, enabling board presi- the management entity of the Special winners will receive either gift cards to It proposes specialty retail and res- rior Court Judge Karen Cassidy’s rul- board’s next meeting on Tuesday, De- dent Christine Guerriero to call the Improvement District (SID). be used at any business or restaurant in taurants, prohibiting businesses such ing overturning an approved variance cember 15. meeting to order. Ms. Cronin said Small Business Sat- the downtown area or a parking card to as hair and nail salons, pharmacies and for nine townhomes at the corner of Ms. Patterson and the person se- With a short agenda, the board heard urday on November 28 will kick off the be used in one of the municipal parking hardware stores, no larger than 10,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 lected by Mr. Jinks will be replacing from Ms. Langston, who attended the DWC’s holiday events. lots. retiring board members Adele Lewis New Jersey School Board Association’s “We do this every year,” Ms. Cronin Contestants may obtain the raffle and Barbara Greet, both of whom chose annual convention in Atlantic City in said. “This year, because we didn’t do ticket in most businesses in town dur- not to run for another term. late October. She reported on the vari- (a second) Girls Night Out event, we’ve ing the holiday season. Garwood Police Capt. Douglas CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ramped up our entertainment for Small Ms. Cronin also announced that there Business Saturday. would be complimentary holiday park- “So we have Santa and Mrs. Claus, ing in metered spots on streets and in of course. The Yuletide Carolers, mem- public parking lots in the downtown bers from the New Jersey Workshop area beginning Wednesday, December for the Arts and the Harmonics all will 16, and lasting until Sunday, Decem- be there on that day.” ber 27. In addition, she described the The groups are featured each year by need for volunteers during the holiday the DWC during the holidays. season and requested that any inter- Ms. Cronin stated that the town also ested individuals contact her office. is granting free parking for all shoppers In other news, Ms. Cronin reported on Saturday, November 28, in an effort the budgetary process was underway to further encourage business. for 2016. The board currently is dis- “That weekend is our marathon cussing “goals and objectives” for next Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader weekend of the holiday kickoff,” Ms. year and requested input from the FIRST LOOK...An architectural concept of a four-story, 300-plus residential Cronin said. Santa will be available for Westfield Town Council. unit mixed-use development for the Casale-Petro properties on South Avenue in photographs on Friday from 1 to 7 During the liaison reports portion of Garwood was unveiled to the borough planning board at its November 12 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. and the meeting, Greater Westfield Area meeting, replete with a parking deck, pool and putting green. Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. On Sunday, Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) the tree lighting will be held at 5:30 Executive Director Gene Jannotti an- PAGE INDEX p.m. nounced that his organization’s holi- Regional ...... 2, 17 Education ...... 9 Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader “And then beyond that for the holi- day party is scheduled for Thursday, Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 A DOG’S DAY…The Acosta family with “Kiki, Regis, Nelly, Shea and Oliver” day season, we have the Harmonics December 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 enjoy the Greyhound Friends of New Jersey's 19th Annual Pet & Craft Expo held who roam around town on Thursday Mr. Jannotti stated that all interested Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 this past weekend at the Westfield Armory. The show also presents an educa- nights singing; we do the Yuletide Car- persons are welcome to attend the net- Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 tional program about retired greyhounds and an application to adopt them. olers on Saturdays; we do the Watson CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Westfield Leader only Page 10 Thursday, November 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication “Local Service at Highway Prices”
APPLIANCE 70 Years in Westfield Elm Kitchen and Laundry Appliances, TV’s, Grills and A/C’s 908-233-0400 220 ELMER STREET Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford Zoning Bd. OKs Freeholders Okay Projects Mixed-Use Construction For Cart Paths, Jail Food
By DELL SIMEONE 50 feet wide by 138 feet deep, is small By BRIAN TRUSDELL ing Department Director Joseph Specially Written for The Westfield Leader for such a large building, said board Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Graziano noted a week earlier that the CRANFORD — The zoning board members. It also is slightly elevated ELIZABETH – The Union County area is suspected to contain storage met on Monday night and approved the and would have to have at least five Board of Chosen Freeholders autho- tanks. construction, on the corner of Centen- steps up from the sidewalk on Centen- rized several million-dollar-plus spend- The most costly item approved at the nial Avenue and Cranford Terrace, of a nial to the front door of the showroom. ing initiatives at its November 12 meet- meeting was a $3.2-million contract commercial building with four resi- There is a 16-foot front- and side-yard ing, including more than a $1 million to with Pravco Inc. of Rahway for roof dential apartments. The meeting went setback of the building. The architect’s repave seven miles of cart paths at the and elevator replacement at the Union on until after midnight. rendering of the building shows the Galloping Hill Golf Course in County justice complex, part of its The applicant, Emmanuel Nimrud, front and sides of the showroom to Kenilworth. phase three renovations of the site. 469 Centennial Avenue, wishes to con- have large commercial windows. County Parks and Recreation Direc- Another million-dollar item was the struct a tile showroom with a one- Neighbors Patrick and Christine tor Ron Zuber explained that the $1.4 million for food services at the Dominic Lagano for The Westfield Leader bedroom apartment behind it on the Daly, who live right behind the pro- HOLIDAY PLANNING…The Downtown Westfield Corporation discusses holi- $1,090,400 for the cart paths included Union County Jail in Elizabeth with first floor and three apartments on the posed parking lot, objected to lights, day promotion plans for the town at its meeting this week. a subbase and was needed since the Aramark Correctional Services of At- second floor on what is now a vacant which would be needed for the parking county leases golf carts that run on the lanta. lot. place. paths. The board also gave its okay to the The proposed brick building will be Project planner Roger DiNicia said, Westfield BOE Explains “This isn’t just a skim coat,” Mr. Union County Improvement Author- 3,216 square feet. It will have a tile “It’s the best use of the property, which Zuber said. ity to issue $2.2 million in bonds for the showroom on the first floor with a 703- is now vacant.” Zoning Board Vice- Several other projects involving construction of “affordable” housing square-foot mezzanine on a higher level, Chairman Bob Bovasso said, “I’ve been Reasons for $12 Mil. in Bonds county parks also were approved, in- units in the Oakwood Plaza in Eliza- on which there will be a space for on the board for eight years and this is cluding a $1.6-million contract with beth. storage of samples, said Mr. Nimrud. the most problematic application I’ve By DELL SIMEONE forward as expected, the election would Applied Landscape Technologies of A smaller project that would be paid Proposed, at the rear of the first floor, seen.” The application was approved Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be held Tuesday, January 26. If ap- Montville, N.J., for an artificial turf for out of forfeiture funds calls for under the mezzanine, is a one-bed- by a 4-to-3 vote, which had stipula- WESTFIELD – Finance Committee proved, construction would begin next field at Mattano Park in Elizabeth. $325,000 for the prosecutor’s office to room apartment to be deemed afford- tions. The applicant agreed to install a Chairman Mark Friedman on Tuesday summer. The board also awarded a $453,500 purchase and install software from SHI able housing which, he said, his 75- fence, shave two feet off the back of the laid out the school board’s rationale “Utilizing a vehicle such as a long- contract to T.R. Weniger Inc. of of Somerset that would streamline pa- year-old father would occupy. On the parking lot to plant arborvitae to soften that will ask voters in January to ap- term, low-interest rate bond makes good Piscataway to replace pedestrian perwork for criminal prosecutions. First second floor will be three apartments, the look of the fence, and to have seven- prove two separate bond ordinances financial sense for capital projects,” bridges in Green Brook Park in Plain- Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Isenhour two of which will be two-bedroom or eight-foot poles with shielded light- totaling $12.6 million. Mr. Friedman said. “The timing of the field and Rahway River Park in Rahway. explained at the board’s November 5 apartments and the other a one-bed- ing in the parking area. Additionally, An $8.6-million bond will be for bond referendum, January 26, 2016, Another $347,789 contract was ap- agenda meeting that the software would room apartment, he said. Low shrub- cars will not be allowed to idle, and “priority one” safety projects, with a takes advantage of the 40-percent fi- proved with Dimilia Inc. of Montclair save countless hours of work required bery will surround the front and sides there will be a trash area, surrounded second $4 million proposed by a citi- nancial assistance from the state.” to rehabilitate the clay tennis courts in to input arrest reports from the various of the building. Heating and air condi- by a privacy fence, on the side of the zens advisory group for needed up- Annual school budgets are restricted Warinanco Park in Elizabeth and municipalities and the hours required tioning units will be on the roof and parking lot. grades to the intermediate schools’ au- by state law to 2-percent increases on Roselle. for research with the current system. hidden. “A water detention basin will The next meeting of the board will ditoriums. the tax levy, and no adjustments are Two contracts were awarded in rela- The software will allow the be installed on the property to decrease be Monday, December 7, at 8:15 p.m., Mr. Friedman said the advantage of allowed for facilities projects. As a tion to the horse stables at Watchung prosecutor’s office to outfit each mu- the rate of runoff,” said the applicant’s at the municipal building, located at 8 bonding for the money at this time result, across the state, school districts Reservation: a two-year agreement for nicipal police department in the county engineer, Adnan Khan. The area is Springfield Avenue. includes low-interest rates and con- have funded capital projects through $150,000 with Brosh Goldgraber of to enter the required information into a designated as NC, which means neigh- struction costs and the fact that the bonds, Mr. Friedman said. Elizabeth and his Professional Farrier computer and the prosecutor’s office to borhood/commercial, according to the district can recover 40 percent of eli- The bond referendum would be split Services Inc. of Elizabeth for hoof care build and maintain a case file through- board. gible projects through state reimburse- into two questions. and horseshoeing of the animals and out, thus eliminating countless hours There were many challenges with DWC ment programs. The first would ask for money to another $89,600 with Country Feed of work duplication. this application, including the small CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The proposed referendum is being replace fire alarms and public-address and Grain LLC of Haskell, N.J., for Mr. Isenhour said it would require an lot, the building size, its proximity to working event, which will be held at reviewed by the state Department of systems in 10 buildings; WiFi upgrades horse feed. estimated $40,000 per year to main- homes on Cranford Terrace, and its the Shackamaxon Country Club in Education. The board must notify the in all elementary schools; replacement Two soil remediation contracts for tain, which also would come from for- proposed mixed use with a parking lot Scotch Plains. Union County Board of Elections by of multi-purpose room floors at three county properties also were approved. feiture funds. in the rear with 11 spaces. Questions The next board of directors meeting Thursday, November 26, of its intent to schools; replacement of boilers at The board okayed $350,275 for a In all, the board approved 68 resolu- were raised about it conforming with open to the public is scheduled for hold an election. Jefferson, Roosevelt and Wilson schools contract with Matrix New World Engi- tions, including various congratulations the zoning ordinances and the master Monday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. The The school board is to approve the as well as Westfield High School; and neering of Florham Park for continued and condolences to several individuals plan. DWC office is located at 105 Elm questions to appear on the ballot by the installation of barrier-free access at work at numerous facilities, including and groups, in 45 minutes, voting unani- The property itself, which measures Street. Tuesday, December 8. If all moves McKinley and Roosevelt Schools. the Ashbrook Country Club and the mously 8-to-0 with Freeholder Sergio It also will ask if the bond — at an Union County maintenance yard in Granados absent, on all but one item, estimated 2.5- to 3-percent interest rate Scotch Plains, Watchung Reservation on which Freeholder Alexander for the $8.6 million — should be spread in Mountainside, Houdaille Quarry in Mirabella abstained. over 10 years with the average increase Springfield and Galloping Hill Golf
WE WE WE per household of $62.83, or over 20 Course. The new funds would bring the years with the average increase of contract with Matrix to $746,470. GW BOE CARE. BUILD. SAVE. $36.60 per household. Similarly, an additional $157,740 The other will address the intermedi- was approved for CME Associates of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ate-school auditoriums, which the board Monmouth Junction, which has been ous workshops she attended, including
says require news seats, including bar- determining the level of contamination one on a project-based learning semi- rier-free seats; replacement of sound at the closed Lenape Park Trap and nar with Google chrome books – which systems; installation of acoustical treat- Skeet range. Besides lead pellets from are used in Lincoln School, another on Participate in Federation’s ments; barrier-free stage access; elec- the expelled shotgun shells, Engineer- cooperation and shared services be- largest Community day and Phonathon trical and lighting upgrades; replace- tween municipal governments and m ment of flooring and installation of air school boards and the state Depart- conditioning. ment of Education’s assessment of the The cost portion will ask if the money GW Devel. first year of PARCC testing. — at a 2.5- to 3-percent interest rate for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Partnership for Assessment of the $4 million — should be borrowed Fourth Avenue and Walnut on the prop- Readiness for College and Careers over 10 years with the average increase erty formerly known as Hidi’s. The (PARCC) is a consortium of states that of $29.39 per household or 20 years decision issued November 4 followed have developed a standardized testing with the average increase of $16.88 per a lawsuit filed by planning board mem- criteria, including tests that are taken SUPER household. ber Bruce Paterson, then-alternate completely on a computer, tablet or member and councilwoman-elect Ileen other digital device. Cuccaro, Westfield Publisher Horace In a lone contentious moment, Fourth Holiday Schedules Corbin and his brother David Corbin, Avenue resident Peter Froden rebuked Due to Thanksgiving, the Thurs- contending that the property owners the board for its decision to reject his day, November 26, edition of The did not show undue hardship. proposal to honor eighth-grade ath- Westfield Leader will be delivered Ms. Cassidy reversed the approval letes with a banner in the Lincoln School SUNDAY on Friday, November 27. Produc- on the grounds that notice of the hear- gymnasium. tion of the paper will remain the ing provided to public and the affected Mr. Froden appeared before the board same and submissions should be sent property owners was “legally deficient.” at its May 19 meeting and proposed a according to normal deadlines. Mr. Paterson was barred from the vertical four-foot-by-six-foot banner NOVEMBER 22, 2015 Christmas and New Year’s Day fall executive session but peppered board with the names of the athletes and their on Fridays this year. attorney Don Fraser with questions teams. He said the banner would cost The Westfield Leader will be de- before the motion was made to enter between $220 and $260, for which he livered on the Thursdays beforehand the closed meeting, including the op- had begun raising money. (December 24 and 31). Production tions the board could take. However, the board emailed Mr. It’s all about Thanks and Giving of the paper will remain the same With board secretary Adele Lewis Froden earlier Tuesday saying his idea and submissions should be sent ac- absent and board member Robert was rejected for a number of reasons. cording to normal deadlines. Please Scherer acting in her place, Mr. Pater- Among those were that some students <7C?BO79J?L?J?;IIE9?7B79J?ED8BEE::H?L; do not be late with submissions in all son asked if the executive session would participate in sixth and seventh grades cases due to vacations expected with be recorded, to which Chairman Steve but drop out in the eighth and likewise personnel. Greet said not “by device”. some only participate in eighth grade; 2 New Jersey locations: The Westfield Leader Mr. Scherer had been using a digital while students in other extracurricular voice recorder for the open portions of activities are honored, they do not get a Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus, Whippany the meeting. “memorial”; there was finite space in Mr. Fraser said a device recording the gym and eventually that would be Wilf Jewish Community Center, Scotch Plains Lawsuit was not required under state law, but filled; and that while banners are dis- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Paterson insisted it was under the played for teams that win over 10 games 3 sessions: charges against Lawrence Rolnick and Open Public Records Act. in a season, the board did not agree with Ms. Sorrentino and most of the charges The board did not take any action the “philosophy of everything getting 9 a.m. - noon noon - 3 p.m. against Austin Rolnick and Mr. following the executive session. ‘permanent’ recognition participation.” Martinez. The two pleaded guilty to a Also, the owner of a two-family home Mr. Froden called the reasons “frivo- 5-8 p.m. (Geared to teens and college students) town ordinance violation and paid a on Third Avenue opted to seek more lous” and “absurd”, stating that the $1,000 fine. documentation that her home was at athletics was the only extracurricular
Judge Antonio Inacio ruled then that, one time legal in order to get a certifi- activity that requires academic perfor- “entry by the cops was unlawful and cate of non-conformity. The board spent mance standards, that the board was violated the Fourth Amendment of the an hour and a half discussing the mat- missing an opportunity to create an TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Constitution. ter, frustrating the homeowner, Irena “atmosphere of community”, and that “Under the Fourth Amendment, you Wisneski, and the listing agent, Ms. the 10-game requirement was unat- visit: www.jfedgmw.org/supersunday need probable cause. In this instance, Cuccaro. At issue was that certificates tainable since some teams don’t play no warrant was sought...The home must of non-conformity are only for proper- that many games in a season. email: [email protected] be given the highest degree of protec- ties that were at one time legal. The Ms. Guerriero explained that Mr. call: (973) 929-3010 tion under the law.” zone has been single family since 1922, Froden’s proposal was reviewed by Vincent J. LaPaglia of Hoboken, who according to board member Craig two of the board’s three committees represented Austin Rolnick and Mr. McCarrick. and that a consensus was to reject the Martinez, said his clients are “very Ms. Wisneski was unable to show suggestion for the reasons stated in the pleased” with the settlement. that the property, which was built in letter. “This is something where the police 1924 and has separate utilities, was Eighth-grade English teacher Tamara response to whatever they thought they ever legal. While there are several other Benc reported that Lincoln School stu- were responding to was way out of W E multi-family homes on the block, the dents had collected approximately 800 V E A C S proportion to what was going on,” Mr. issue had not been raised before. pounds of non-perishable food that A R E E W www.jfedgmw.org LaPaglia said. “I know the police are D In the end, Mr. Fraser said Ms. would be distributed to needy families WE BUIL under a lot of pressure. Sometimes they Wisneski could move forward with a in the Garwood area through the local have to step back and assess the situa- vote, find documentation that it was Knights of Columbus council next week a tion before they go hog-wild.” once legal or apply for a variance. for Thanksgiving. Serving the community since 1959
USPS 485200 Thursday, November 19, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 47-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Bd. HappyHappy ThanksgivingThanksgiving Awards Expansion Contract By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL cade of the addition will be a brick expected to begin Monday, Novem- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times veneer. ber 23, with the expectation that a SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch For the McGinn building, Mr. Pot- certificate of occupancy would be Plains-Fanwood school board has ter said two kindergarten classrooms awarded for both schools by Sep- awarded a $3.8-million contract to will be constructed in addition to a tember. Bennett Construction of Passaic to resource room. The board’s next meeting is sched- expand and renovate Evergreen and He said currently there are three uled for tonight, Thursday, Novem- McGinn schools. kindergarten classrooms. The area ber 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the Adminis- Bennett had the lowest bid, also will have a handicapped eleva- tration Building on Evergreen Av- $3,764,000, among eight received, tor accessible from both inside and enue and Cedar Street in Scotch district Business Administrator outside of the school. Plains. The meeting scheduled for Debra Saridaki told the board at its Like Evergreen, Mr. Potter had Thursday, December 10, will begin meeting on November 12. She also stated that the McGinn additions will at 7 p.m. for a special presentation to urged that the money for the project have brick veneer on the outside. the high school boys’ and girls’ soc- be transferred from the board’s capi- Mr. Potter said construction was cer teams. tal reserve fund, which the board approved unanimously. The board also unanimously ap- proved a $95,625 contract to Potter Architects LLC of Union to oversee the project. According to the resolution, Pot- Courtesy of the Westfield Historical Society ter Architects will prepare construc- GIVING THANKS...More than a century ago, this family gathered to share their joy in being together and to give thanks tion plans and submit them to the for their many blessings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone from the staff of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. state Department of Education. It will modify the district’s long-range facilities plan (LRFP) at the comple- tion of the projects. Fanwood Residents Ask Council Last month Thomas Potter gave an overview of the designs to upgrade and add to the two schools, allowing for a full-day kindergarten. For Referendum on Recycling According to Mr. Potter, Ever- green School will get four more kin- By CHRISTINA M. HINKE investigate what else it could do with property, an empty lot on the northern dergarten rooms, one expanded kin- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the property since it is barred by law to corner of Second Street and La Grande dergarten room and a resource room FANWOOD — Residents on Mon- lease it to a private company, Ms. Mahr Avenue. — each with a capacity of 25 stu- day told council to either abandon its said. In response to the Scotch Plains’ dents. consideration of curbside pickup of “The council has spent countless governing body comments on the park- Each new classroom will have its recycling or put the issue to a referen- hours to find a path for them to sur- ing rate hike at its recent meeting, Mr. Photo courtesy of Brian Horton own lavatory, cubby alcove and stor- THANK YOU…Joe Nagy thanks the Fanwood Council after he was honored as dum, a decision that could doom the vive,” she said. “We are obligated to Molenaar suggested that Scotch Plains age area and have its own heating the borough’s Volunteer-of-the-Month at the governing body’s meeting Mon- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Recycling As- look at our options.” subsidize part of the fee by buying the and air conditioning unit. day. Mayor Colleen Mahr holds the framed print of the borough’s historic north sociation (FSPRA). That didn’t appease some. permits from Fanwood and selling them It was noted that the outside fa- side train station, which was presented to Mr. Nagy. Byron Lane resident Marian Menzer, “Leave it alone,” La Grande Avenue to their residents at a lower price. 88, who has lived in town since 1962, resident Jim Grover said. “For 26 years, He said Rutgers University, where wrote a letter to the borough and spoke they have helped support us.” he is employed to manage parking, Monday, asking the council to let the FSPRA officials and others have ar- exercises that concept for its employee Scotch Plains Nears Decision residents decide the matter “instead of gued that the center accepts a wide permits. In regards to criticism of wait- arbitrarily by the council.” variety of material from residents of ing in line before dawn to purchase the “There is nothing that has been done Fanwood, as well as other communi- permits, he said Fanwood is “working that is arbitrary,” Mayor Colleen Mahr ties, that go beyond what a commercial on that next year” and “we will have On Downtown Planner said. curbside recycling hauler would. that done.” She explained the council began a “Our recycling center is superior (to Joseph Nagy of the Historic Preser- By FRED T. ROSSI events. rable” trip for them. He said it was conversation with the FSPRA about Millburn’s recycling center),” FSPRA vation Commission was named volun- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He also spoke about some of the important to give the downtown a two years ago when the recycling cen- employee and residnet Harry McNally teer of the month. Mr. Nagy was an SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- issues that central business districts “cosmetic upgrade” to establish its ter started to have financial trouble. said. original volunteer of TV-35 and was ship council is expected to reach a face, including competition from identity and brand—perhaps through The borough leases property to the Officials at the previous council part of the camera crew of Ms. Mahr’s consensus soon on whether to move online sales as well as neighboring better signage—while looking at a FSPRA and for over a year has subsi- meeting floated the idea of a public swearing-in ceremony in 2003, the forward with hiring a professional downtowns and shopping malls, park- longer-term plan to “fill in both sides dized its operations due to a downturn hearing on the issue for last week, but mayor noted in her address. planning firm to oversee downtown ing availability, constraints set out by of the street with retail.” in prices for commodities such as pa- that has been postponed to a later date, She called Mr. Nagy a “historian of business district redevelopment. local zoning and master plan regula- He pointed specifically to the town- per, aluminum and glass. Since its in- Councilman Jack Molenaar told The Fanwood” and a “fabric of the commu- Last week, the council listened to tions, a pleasing streetscape and ef- ship-owned hedge property on Park ception 1987, the FSPRA has sold the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. nity”. He is also a member of the Scotch presentations from two firms—after fective branding, marketing and eco- Avenue adjacent to the municipal recycled material to fund its opera- In other matter, the council desig- Plains Service League, Dollars for having heard from several others dur- nomic development. building as a site that could be devel- tions. nated Old South Avenue as an area in Scholars and the Scotch Plains-Fan- ing the summer—seeking to advise Mr. Burgis said involving the pub- oped into a commercial building. In addition, the FSPRA lost is tax- need of rehabilitation. wood Scholarship Association. the township on reviving the Park lic in the process as plans and ideas CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 exempt status, forcing the borough to The resolution provides “tools to “He is a voice we have come to listen Avenue-East Second Street corridors. are formulated would be an impor- incentivize” property improvements, to because…your heart is always in the Joseph Burgis of Burgis Associ- tant component to any revitalization such as a five-year tax abatement on right place,” Ms. Mahr said. ates, which has been involved in busi- effort. Scotch Plains Mulls Wider upgrades, attorney Dan McCarthy told “Fanwood is a special town of car- ness districts in nearly two dozen In the evening’s other presenta- The Times. ing, friendly people,” Mr. Nagy said. towns in New Jersey and New York, tion, Woo Kim from Wallace Roberts The council also voted to award a He said Fanwood will “give you more listed a number of factors that make and Todd told the council that Scotch Deer-Reduction Program $32,650 contract with CTM Engineer- than one can possibly give back to.” for a successful downtown, includ- Plains has “a great downtown” that is ing for remediation of the Dean Oil CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing an aesthetically pleasing envi- “not being optimized.” By FRED T. ROSSI conduct the hunts, since the bulk of ronment, a range of uses and activi- He noted the high volume of ve- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the property where the deer live is ties, ease of parking, easy pedestrian hicles that pass through town each SCOTCH PLAINS — Respond- on county land such as Ashbrook access and a community focus for day but said it’s not a “very memo- ing to residents’ complaints about and Oak Ridge. the deer population, especially on On another animal-control topic, the south side of Scotch Plains, the Mr. Mirabella informed the council township council may look into that he is seeking a change in the expanding its annual winter culling township’s animal-control contract. of the deer herd. Earlier this year, the council en- At the council’s conference meet- tered into a three-year shared ser- ing last week, Councilman vices contract with the Township of Llewellyn Jones noted the increase Edison to provide animal-control in deer sightings on private prop- services, but Mr. Mirabella—with- erty and local streets as well as the out providing specifics—said last frequency of vehicle accidents and week that Edison was “not living wondered whether the annual re- up to what Scotch Plains needs.” He duction efforts in the Ashbrook said he is consulting Westfield ad- Reservation, which usually takes ministrator Jim Gildea on what ser- place in mid-winter, could be ex- vice they are using. panded. In other business, Mr. Mirabella He raised the prospect of expand- says he expects the township’s new ing the area and times of the hunts senior citizens bus to be operational Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ROCK-N-ROLL…Pat DiNizio, frontman for The Smithereens rock and roll in the reservation as well as ex- by mid-to-late January. He also said band and a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School alumnus, was inducted into the panding those efforts elsewhere in he is waiting to hear from Fanwood school's hall of fame at a ceremony on Tuesday evening. town. Mr. Jones mentioned parks officials on sharing the cost of the and other multi-acre sites while bus and its maintenance. PAGE INDEX township manager Al Mirabella The manager also said last week Regional ...... 2, 17 Education ...... 9 mentioned the Ashbrook Country that development of the 2016 mu- Brian Horton for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 PROUD TO SERVE...Mayor Colleen Mahr, center, and Borough Council mem- Club as well as Oak Ridge Park in nicipal budget “is in full swing.” Police ...... 18 Real Estate .... 11-20 bers Kathy Mitchell and Tom Kranz, pose for a photo with VFW and American Clark. Department heads have submitted Community ... 6-8, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 Legion officials and family members of Fanwood residents now serving in the Mr. Mirabella told The Times the their spending requests for next Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 19-20 military during the Veterans' Day ceremony in Fanwood on November 11. township relies on Union County to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 10 Thursday, November 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication “Local Service at Highway Prices”
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Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times In another matter, Stan Slachetka Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Another million-dollar item was the FANWOOD — The planning board of the planning, architectural and en- ELIZABETH – The Union County $1.4 million for food services at the unanimously granted two exceptions gineering firm T&M Associates told Board of Chosen Freeholders autho- Union County Jail in Elizabeth with to lot coverage area limits, allowing a the board that a Superior Court should rized several million-dollar-plus spend- Aramark Correctional Services of At- pair of homeowners to install sheds review the borough’s affordable hous- ing initiatives at its November 12 meet- lanta. on their properties. ing plan by Tuesday, December 8. ing, including more than a $1 million to The board also gave its okay to the Dennis Dagounis of Oakwood Mr. Slachetka, a former chief of repave seven miles of cart paths at the Union County Improvement Author- Court was approved to build an 8-by- housing services and principle plan- Galloping Hill Golf Course in ity to issue $2.2 million in bonds for the 10-foot shed behind his home. ner for the New Jersey Council on Kenilworth. construction of “affordable” housing Zoning Officer Ray Sullivan said Affordable Housing (COAH), said County Parks and Recreation Direc- units in the Oakwood Plaza in Eliza- the shed put Mr. Dagounis 1 percent formal action by the borough would tor Ron Zuber explained that the beth. over the maximum coverage area. The occur in early 2016. $1,090,400 for the cart paths included A smaller project that would be paid home, in the northern corner of Fan- The Fair Share Housing Center in Photo courtesy of Brian Horton a subbase and was needed since the for out of forfeiture funds calls for wood, requires a minimum lot width Cherry Hill was the sole agency that THANK YOU…Councilman Dan Levine smiles as his council colleagues thank county leases golf carts that run on the $325,000 for the prosecutor’s office to of 75 feet. However, the property is did not accept the plan, Mr. Slachetka him for his service to the borough at the governing body meeting in Fanwood paths. purchase and install software from SHI about 10 feet narrower than that, board said. Monday. Mr. Levine is stepping down from council and this was his last regular “This isn’t just a skim coat,” Mr. of Somerset that would streamline pa- member David Blechinger said. “It is the primary antagonist for meeting with the group. Zuber said. perwork for criminal prosecutions. First “If the total width was 75 wide he most municipalities throughout the Several other projects involving Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Isenhour wouldn’t even be here,” he added state,” he said. “The borough has been county parks also were approved, in- explained at the board’s November 5 Bryan Minasian of 226 Tillotson proactive for providing for its obliga- Westfield to Pay $1 Mil. Plus cluding a $1.6-million contract with agenda meeting that the software would also was given the okay. Similar to tion under the Mount Laurel doctrine.” Applied Landscape Technologies of save countless hours of work required Mr Dagounis, the variance needed The New Jersey Supreme Court Montville, N.J., for an artificial turf to input arrest reports from the various was for exceeding the maximum by took jurisdiction from COAH in the To Settle False Arrest Case field at Mattano Park in Elizabeth. municipalities and the hours required less than 1 percent. This property was spring for approving the affordable By MEGAN K. SCOTT claims, “relating to unlawful entry The board also awarded a $453,500 for research with the current system. created by a minor subdivision ap- housing it mandated with its series of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times into the Rolnicks’ home, false ar- contract to T.R. Weniger Inc. of The software will allow the proved by the board over a decade decisions in 1975 and 1983 com- WESTFIELD — The Town of rest, maliciously making comments Piscataway to replace pedestrian prosecutor’s office to outfit each mu- ago, planning board member Jack monly known as the Mount Laurel Westfield will pay more than $1.1 to the press, which caused signifi- bridges in Green Brook Park in Plain- nicipal police department in the county Molenaar said. rulings. The New Jersey legislature million to settle a lawsuit stemming cant damage to their reputation and field and Rahway River Park in Rahway. to enter the required information into a He asked why the lot’s coverage created COAH in 1986 to enforce from a 2009 incident between the good name, among others,” the at- Another $347,789 contract was ap- computer from the beginning and the was at its maximum. affordable housing regulations. Westfield Police Department and torney for Ms. Sorrentino and proved with Dimilia Inc. of Montclair prosecutor’s office to build and main- Mr. Minasian said he moved there primarily Austin Rolnick and his Lawrence Rolnick, Donald DiGioia to rehabilitate the clay tennis courts in tain a case file throughout, thus elimi- in May 2014 and has not changed parents, Kimberly Sorrentino and of Mountainside, wrote in an e- Warinanco Park in Elizabeth and nating countless hours of work dupli- anything on the property. Lawrence Rolnick. mail. Roselle. cation. A patio that existed when Mr. Westfield will pay $1 million to “It was a hard long fight for our Two contracts were awarded in rela- Mr. Isenhour said it would require an Minasian purchased the property FW Recycle Kimberly Sorrentino and Lawrence clients to pursue their constitutional tion to the horse stables at Watchung estimated $40,000 per year to main- counts toward the lot coverage, Mr. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Rolnick; $100,000 to Austin rights,” Mr. DiGioia said. “They Reservation: a two-year agreement for tain, which also would come from for- Sullivan said, but it was never brought “When one is well into the ninth Rolnick and $55,000 to Austin were vigilant. They pursued this. I $150,000 with Brosh Goldgraber of feiture funds. before the board after the lot was decade of life, time gradually dimin- Rolnick’s friend, Ramon Martinez. pursued this and here we are. Elizabeth and his Professional Farrier In all, the board approved 68 resolu- subdivided. ishes, as one’s physical and mental The claims of Austin Rolnick and “So now with this settlement, our Services Inc. of Elizabeth for hoof care tions, including various congratulations T-Mobile and Sprint were given capabilities to continue to serve, but the Mr. Martinez were settled in me- clients feel they are finally com- and horseshoeing of the animals and and condolences to several individuals one-year extensions to remain on the desire to do so never declines nor the diation on October 19. Ms. pletely vindicated because they can another $89,600 with Country Feed and groups, in 45 minutes, voting unani- cell tower at 1 South Avenue. Greg pride and satisfaction you feel for be- Sorrentino’s and Lawrence allow the world to know that this and Grain LLC of Haskell, N.J., for mously 8-to-0 with Freeholder Sergio Meese, attorney for the applicants, ing one of the many dedicated Rolnick’s case was settled last week should not have happened.” horse feed. Granados absent, on all but one item, said the cellular companies are to people…,” he said. before U.S. Magistrate Leda Wettre. Westfield Town Administrator Two soil remediation contracts for on which Freeholder Alexander move to a cell tower at the PSE&G Following his speech, Mayor Mahr Their case was set to go to trial on James Gildea told The Scotch county properties, mostly for parks, Mirabella abstained. site on South Avenue, but there have was teary-eyed. Tuesday. December 15. Plains-Fanwood Times in an e-mail also were approved. been delays in the process. Councilman Dan Levine said his The $1-million settlement re- that the municipality had no com- The board okayed $350,275 for a He said the expectation is to move goodbyes to the council, as he sat at his leases Westfield, the Westfield Po- ment. contract with Matrix New World Engi- to the PSE&G site in the spring or fall last meeting, fulfilling his three-year lice Department, and the named The settlement stems from an in- neering of Florham Park for continued Downtown of next year, after the processes are term. He did not seek re-election. police officers from any and all cident two days before Christmas work at numerous facilities, including CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 when Westfield police responded the Ashbrook Country Club and the Mayor Kevin Glover said that the to the 500 block of Boulevard on a Union County maintenance yard in council sees the effort “as a multi- report of possibly intoxicated young Scotch Plains, Watchung Reservation phased project,” but added: “We need adults exiting a chartered bus from in Mountainside, Houdaille Quarry in to show some progress.”
WE WE WE a holiday party in New York City. Springfield and Galloping Hill Golf He said there were various “low- CARE. When officers arrived and de- Course. The new funds would bring the hanging fruit that we need to ad- BUILD. SAVE. manded the crowd disperse, Austin contract with Matrix to $746,470. dress,” such as parking and, perhaps, Rolnick, then 20, shouted obsceni- Similarly, an additional $157,740 some changes to local ordinances ties and said, “This is my (exple- was approved for CME Associates of affecting downtown businesses.
tive) house,” an officer previously Monmouth Junction, which has been Nando Micale from Wallace Rob- testified. determining the level of contamination erts and Todd encouraged an empha- Participate in Federation’s His mother came up to the at the closed Lenape Park Trap and sis on taking early action on what- property’s gate and encouraged her Skeet range. Besides lead pellets from ever can be accomplished quickly. largest Community day and Phonathon son to come inside. Austin Rolnick the expelled shotgun shells, Engineer- Otherwise, people may get “discour- m went inside but allegedly contin- ing Department Director Joseph aged” and the township “could lose ued to verbally assault the officers, Graziano noted a week earlier that the the momentum.” according to the report. He was told area is suspected to contain storage The mayor noted that Wallace Rob- he was being placed under arrest tanks. erts and Todd had conducted a study for disorderly conduct. The most costly item approved at the for the township on downtown revi- Officers then pushed the door meeting was a $3.2-million contract talization in 1996 and that “some open. Austin Rolnick continued to with Pravco Inc. of Rahway for roof good things” had resulted, including evade police and had to be physi- and elevator replacement at the Union new benches and decorative lighting SUPER cally removed from the property. County justice complex, part of its along Park Avenue and East Second His mother had to be “restrained Street. from interfering” and was seriously But he said a more cohesive plan is injured, tearing the meniscus in her needed so that when a new business knee, when an officer fell on her. Deer does open, there are rules and guide- She was later charged with hinder- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lines addressing such matters as aw- ing arrest. nings, lighting and signage. SUNDAY Lawrence Rolnick, who was year, and he said he hopes to have awakened by the ruckus and alleg- the budget ready to present to coun- edly joined in, was arrested at the cil members early next year. Holiday Schedules police station while inquiring about The township’s annual holiday NOVEMBER 22, 2015 his son. celebration will be held on Sunday, Due to Thanksgiving, the Thurs- Mr. Martinez was arrested for al- December 6, at the Alan Augustine day, November 26, edition of The legedly trying to interfere with his Village Green from 2-5 p.m. Ac- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will friend’s arrest. tivities will include horse-drawn be delivered on Friday, November The charges against the defen- carriage rides, face painting and 27. Production of the paper will re- It’s all about Thanks and Giving dants included interfering or ob- community tree decorating. For fur- main the same and submissions structing law enforcement, engag- ther information on the decorating should be sent according to normal ing in tumultuous behavior, caus- activity, residents can contact Mar- deadlines. Christmas and New Year’s <7C?BO79J?L?J?;IIE9?7B79J?ED8BEE::H?L; ing injury to police, failure to dis- garet Heisey at Day fall on Fridays this year. perse, among others. [email protected]. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2 New Jersey locations: In 2011, the judge dismissed all Children can visit with Santa Claus will be delivered on the Thursdays charges against Lawrence Rolnick from 3-5 p.m. in the gazebo, and beforehand (12/24 and 12/31). Pro- Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus, Whippany and Ms. Sorrentino and most of the the tree-lighting ceremony will be duction of the paper will remain the charges against Austin Rolnick and held at 5 p.m. same and submissions should be sent Wilf Jewish Community Center, Scotch Plains Mr. Martinez. The two pleaded The council’s final meeting of according to normal deadlines. Please guilty to a town ordinance violation the year will be held on Tuesday, don’t be late with submissions in all and paid a $1,000 fine. December 15. Its annual reorgani- cases due to vacations expected with 3 sessions: Judge Antonio Inacio ruled then zation meeting is scheduled for personnel. that, “entry by the cops was unlaw- Tuesday, January 5. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 9 a.m. - noon noon - 3 p.m. ful and violated the Fourth Amend- 5-8 p.m. (Geared to teens and college students) ment of the Constitution. “Under the Fourth Amendment, you need probable cause. In this instance, no warrant was sought...The home must be given the highest degree of protection un- TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER der the law.” visit: www.jfedgmw.org/supersunday Vincent J. LaPaglia of Hoboken, who represented Austin Rolnick and email: [email protected] Mr. Martinez, said his clients are “very pleased” with the settlement. call: (973) 929-3010 “This is something where the po- lice response to whatever they thought they were responding to was way out of proportion to what
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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, November 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION RVSA Hikes Assessments; GW, SP to See Biggest Jumps By WAYNE BAKER leaky pipe seals in areas with satu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and Times rated soil. Springfield is currently RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley working to minimize their I and I in Sewerage Authority approved a the face of penalties due to excessive $27,600 cut in its annual budget for flows. 2016 at its November 12 meeting but In other business, a contract with raised its assessments to member the law firm of Weiner Lesniak was municipalities by 0.98 percent due to cancelled and will be re-bid. a loss in revenue. It was discovered, after granting Garwood and Scotch Plains will the contract, that Weiner Lesniak was see the biggest jumps. Garwood will not eligible for New Jersey’s “non- rise 9.35 percent or $58,133 to a total fair and open” process because of of $679,927, while Scotch Plains will campaign contributions to involved climb 5.34 percent or $76,908 to parties in excess of the permitted limit. $1,520,956. Frank Mazzarella, Clark’s commis- Cranford also will climb, 2.08 per- sioner stated his objection to the use cent or $35,602 to $1,744,435, while of the non-fair and open process for ALL SMILES…Westfield Councilman-elect Doug Stokes, pictured second from Westfield will see a 0.41 percent bump professional service contracts. left, gathers with his family and friends at the James Ward Mansion to thank of $13,950 to $3,390,361. He stated his intent to always vote voters for their support on November 3. MILESTONE…The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (GWACC) Mountainside is one of four towns no when contracts are to be using the celebrates its 400th member, Debora Brody of Just For You Consulting Services, in the 11-municipality cooperative method. Runnells Opening ‘Sub Acute’ Unit Inc. located in Scotch Plains, at the Women to Women Networking Event, held that will see its assessment drop, cut Discussion resulting from his state- BERKELY HEIGHTS — Private rooms include a sofa that October 28, at the Westwood. Ms. Brody was awarded with a one-year free 7.64 percent or $70,097 to $846,474. membership to the GWACC. ment revealed that the bidder is still Runnells Center for Rehabilitation converts into a bed so that family Other towns that will see increases required to make the same disclo- and Healthcare was scheduled to members can comfortably stay with are Springfield (3.44 percent or sures as when the “fair and open” open its rehabilitation and “sub- the residents throughout their stay. Rahway River Flood Group to Begin $85,766), Rahway (2.94 percent or process is used. Some of the discus- acute” unit Thursday, the first phase In addition, the facility provides $115,892) and Woodbridge (1.69 sion centered on the terminology of a renovation of the facility since premier quality care for long term Lobby Effort for Construction Funds percent or $114,6990. “non-fair and open” which is used by it was sold by Union County to a residents, including memory care, and REGION — A group of local gov- had authorized $1 million in match- Besides Mountainside, towns the state, but seems to carry the impli- private management group two care for residents with dementia or ernment officials dedicated to flood ing funds. That study is near comple- whose assessments were cut were cation of “unfair.” years ago. Alzheimers. mitigation along the Rahway River tion. Roselle Park (7.7 percent or $42,366), This process may only be used for The new unit will have 30 private The next phase of renovation will will begin its lobbying effort to fund The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- Clark (5.53 percent or $127,375) and professional contracts, which often hotel-like rooms, each with a large include adding common areas for a the latest step in a proposed $68 mil- neers and DEP has been working at Kenilworth (3.4 percent or $20,112). require considerable background screen TV and WiFi, for residents full array of activities, including an lion project with a meeting in Rahway evaluating the hydrology, environ- The budget fell from $25,851,350 knowledge and the involved learning needing “post-acute” care. in-house theater, a library with a on Wednesday, November 25. mental impacts and optimal benefits to $25,823,750, but the assessments curve would need to be repeated, with Sub acute care is for those who working fireplace, a beautiful mod- The Mayors Council Rahway River of the project. climbed $241,000 primarily due a related costs, if the service supplier require care beyond an immediate ernized spa, and a bar that will serve Watershed Flood Control will gather The project is due for a milestone $450,000 loss in revenue from the were to change. hospital stay, such as surgery, but not specialty drinks, such as freshly at Rahway City Hall at 6:30 p.m. to in March, when officials are sched- Monmouth County Reclamation Additionally, two contracts for natu- long-term or rehabilitative care. squeezed juices and a variety of other discuss efforts to pay for the fourth uled to decide whether or not to sub- Center in Tinton Falls. Monmouth ral gas were approved. One for facil- Post-acute services can include juices. phase of the plan. mit the Tentatively Selected Plan County paid a fee for leachate from ity heat was awarded to Infinite En- orthopedic care, hip repair-joint re- The renovations and amenities are The efforts include increasing ca- (TSP) before Congress. the landfill processed through the ergy of Gainesville, Fla., at a rate of placement recovery, congestive heart all part of the revamping of the hos- pacity of the Orange Reservoir in The mayor’s council has said “the RVSA, but that money is not ex- $0.45 per therm. The other, and much failure/cardiac care, stroke care, car- pital under Center Management Millburn and drainage capabilities work thus far has indicated the pected next year. larger contract for the co-generation diac and pulmonary rehabilitation, Group, who purchased the money- before a major storm; increasing stor- projects would meet federal stan- The RVSA last year decreased by facility was awarded to Direct Energy and an amputee/prosthetic training losing Runnells for $26 million in age at the Lenape Park Detention dards and be eligible to be funded (by 1 percent its assessments from 2014. of Woodbridge at $0.302 per therm. program. 2014. Basin in Cranford including new the federal government.)” Assessments are allocated to the Also, the board discussed the Open dikes; channelization work in The efforts already planned by the towns based on a five-year moving Public Records Act (OPRA) regard- Fanwood Police Sergeant Honored Cranford to add river capacity; modi- council include: a January visit with average. Events such as the closing of ing sales information gathering. Sev- fication at the Clark reservoir; and U.S. Sens. Corey Booker (D-NJ) and the U.S. Gypsum plant in Clark result eral members felt OPRA put an un- With First Responder of Year Award channelization work in Rahway’s Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Reps. in long-term changes to charges. reasonable burden on the RVSA and portion of the Robinson Branch tribu- Leonard Lance (R-NJ7) and Donald Towns also can impact their charges other public entities. Dennis Estis, Fanwood police Sgt. Marc Gottlick his fingers between the umbilical cord tary. Payne (D-NJ10); urging resolutions by reducing inflows and infiltration the authority’s counsel, said nothing was honored as the Outstanding First and the child’s neck to prevent the The council was formed in the year on behalf of each of the affected (I and I) by making sure storm water could be done. Courts have tended to Responder award winner at the an- baby from being strangled. He then after Hurricane Irene to cooperate on communities be sent to the U.S. Con- does not enter the sanitary sewer broaden uses, he said, and the legisla- nual New Jersey Statewide EMS Con- pulled on the child’s shoulder to de- flood control. The seven communi- gress and New Jersey legislature to system through things like sump ture is unlikely to make any changes ference in Atlantic City on Friday. liver the baby safely. ties’ governing boards (Millburn, expedite the TSP. pumps emptying into utility sinks or to the law in thenear future. Mr. Gottlick was selected for his In August, Mr. Gottlick responded Maplewood, Union, Springfield, actions on two specific occasions: an to reports of an unresponsive man. Union, Cranford, Kenilworth and emergency delivery in October of After confirming the cause to be a Rahway) again have reached an in- Gov. Christie Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for ‘Swatting’ 2014 and a drug overdose in August. drug overdose, he administered ter-local agreement to work toward TRENTON – Penalties for calling or a fine of up to $150,000, or both. crats, said in a release that numerous The Fanwood Rescue Squad nomi- Narcan, which had been recently flood control in 2016. in a false report of an emergency to Those convicted also may be as- false alarms have been reported this nated Mr. Gottlick in an essay that added to the Fanwood police The council lobbied successfully authorities — otherwise known as sessed a civil penalty of $2,000 or the year, requiring in some cases the de- detailed both calls. department’s procedures. Within min- earlier this year to have the federal “swatting” — increased under a law actual costs incurred by law enforce- ployment of Special Weapons and His first was on October 23 of last utes the 25-year-old man regained government pay half of the $2 mil- signed by Gov. Chris Christie on ment and emergency services that Tactical Teams (SWAT). year. Mr. Gottlick arrived at a resi- consciousness and was transported lion needed to complete a flood miti- November 9. respond to the false alarm. “Emergency responders ...arrive at dence to find a woman in labor and to Overlook Hospital. gation feasibility study of the water- The crime was upgraded from a Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R- the scene prepared for any situation. the baby’s head visible. However, the www.goleader.com/ shed. The state Department of Envi- third to a second degree offense and 16, Somerville), who co-sponsored Swatting calls are occurring far too umbilical cord was wrapped around ronmental Protection (DEP) already with it a five- to 10-year prison term the legislation with Assembly Demo- often and are a threat to public safety.” the child’s neck. Mr. Gottlick placed subscribe BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PUT DOWN THE DRAIN! Black Friday is one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Scotch Plains Needs Input Before DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: ‘Fast Tracking’ Parking Changes Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The town council is all over the tion with maybe direct bus service. place on parking issues... why not Maybe NJ Transit/Scotch Plains/or rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey add the terrible traffic/parking condi- Union County should purchase the sharp enough to discern this deception of tions on Senaca and Crestwood Rd, property under contention behind the diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 where residents have long complained bus stop of North Ave. (next to Charlie guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 about the volume of parked cars in Browns) which would make for a vidual. If you get three – word expert. If front of their homes, too. Also, there good commuter parking lot but must POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of are probably other places in town that include garden plantings so as not to free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 have these issues that need to be offend the neighborhood across the All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. addressed in a systematic planned street. come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman way. This is why I again applaud coun- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER “Fast tracking” all issues is not cil persons Gialanella and Jones in Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo proper management. Didn’t NJ their attempts to slow the process to a 1. Spruit – A small stream or creek that COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION TRANSIT have a special bus stop at manageable level. There should be is often dry Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly the Sears parking lot for parking and further public (business, employees, 2. Pilum – A heavy javelin used by the Roman infantry EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS pickup service. Why not contact them residents and commuters) input into to see if that was a success. Maybe these matters and transparency should 3. Meed – Reward or merit having town input working with NJ be paramount at all times. 4. Rumal – A handkerchief SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe TRANSIT would improve this op- One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 Bob Fox TITAR eration such as signage on Mountain Scotch Plains 1. Trembling; shaking Ave. directing parking at that loca- 2. The gray partridge 3. Enormous; huge Resident Rebuts Councilman Kranz 4. A type of ocher or red clay used in Be Thankful for Our Community, marking sheep DARQUE On Fanwood Recycling Positions 1. Scottish for a day’s work Fanwood Councilman Kranz week) but it is not a burden to drive to 2. A type of dugout canoe Friends and Sharing with Family clearly stated his position last week some location determined by the 3. A scar or ulcer underneath the skin of sheep Next week, we celebrate Thanksgiving with our must remember that there are those who cannot and apparently engages with some county powers the three days per citizens regarding local issues. Where year that it is available. 4. To be or become dim family, neighbors and friends. Many travel to join us celebrate the holiday with loved ones or partake of PARTAN he does this and how he does so I have I have never participated in the 1. An exclamation of disgust or from afar. big meals. no idea, but at least he has stated his county event but I have to imagine comtempt True, it is a significant national holiday, immortal- It is an eventful time with Islamic terrorists caus- position. Let me offer a rebuttal. the lines are several orders of magni- 2. A large bowl in which fat is burned izing the journey, trials and triumphs of our country’s ing suffering for thousands around the world, and That the recycling center is no tude larger given the size and popula- by means of a wick first settlers and celebrating the beginning of a just this week with the ISIS murders in Paris – that longer self-sustaining is not in dis- tion of the county. That seems like a 3. Scottish for crab pute. What was not mentioned is what bit of a burden to me. 4. A large basket; a wicker basket for melting pot, the American culture. Most of us feel which we experienced in the past and we recovered. steps, if any were taken to mitigate Certainly there are some opportu- carrying loads the holiday as a profoundly personal one, one that As we give thanks for our good fortune, provide a those costs. Are there efficiencies nities in the community for organiza- FRUMENTACEOUS 1. Occurring or growing in small, brings together the significant people in our indi- moment of thought for others. available that are not identified? Are tions to provide service but Mr. Kranz woolly or hairy tufts vidual lives. This year, please be extra thankful; pray for our there dollars available elsewhere in neglects to mention how those op- 2. Of or made of cereals Some families separated by distance will reunite; many police and soldiers who will be protecting us the Fanwood budget that can be portunities help those organizations 3. Producing smoke or soot shifted to this line item? Can the replace the money they earn while 4. Abundant; plentiful some will, unfortunately, feel the weight of familial in the war underway against radical Islamic rerrorists. individuals managing the center ad- working the center. strife a little more. For many in our community, As we seek peace in the world, remember that we just their expense expectations? How many more cookie and bake See more letters on page 5 Thanksgiving means an epic feast not to be rivaled have many reminders of how precious the gifts of Perhaps all of this has been dis- sales can the community support? by any other meal during the year; for some, it is a family, friends and community truly are. cussed somewhere, but for the sake What those organizations earn in ad- Letters to day to feel the weight of poverty a little more. The start of the holiday season is upon us. Many of those of us who do not know where dition to a fee for their service is the to look for this information, please opportunity to work together, engage the Editor As with many holidays, Thanksgiving can bring stores and advertisements are already reminding us share. with the community and leave with stress instead of comfort and joy. Not all of the chaos that Christmas is fast approaching. Enjoy Thanks- We have all heard the busy work- the satisfaction of a job well done. It Thank You For Making is necessarily bad – some of it can be downright giving and embrace the spirit of the upcoming Christ- ing families argument many times in certainly does not hurt that they walk entertaining – but hopefully everyone can look past mas season, regardless of your faith. the past 25 years. I bet if we look back away with a few dollars. Book Sale a Success a burnt turkey or a petty squabble and remember that Let’s remember the gifts we already have – thank- in the archives of the Scotch Plains- Finally, Mr. Kranz firmly states he The Friends of the Westfield Me- Fanwood Times you will find letters is opposed to a tax increase. Great, morial Library thank all who gener- everyone has something to be thankful for. ful for the community of people with whom we share to that effect along with a comment wonderful, but curbside pickup will ously donated and shopped for books And, thinking beyond our individual lives, we those gifts. from the town leaders supporting the certainly involve a fee for that ser- and related materials at the Children’s cause. vice. and Teens’ Book Sale. The donations The world did not end, folks ad- That it will not be paid to Fanwood exceeded 4,000 items. The sale gen- justed and amazingly Fanwood had in the form of a tax increase is an- erated $2,085 to benefit the library’s Paris Reminds Us Anew of Need one of the best if not the best compli- other example of political double many activities. Over 40 people do- ance percentage with re-cycling in speak. The end result will still be a nated their time to run the sale. Thank the state. A drop off at the center higher cost to the community only it you! For Global Response to Terror consumes all of 15 minutes door to will be paid to some other entity. You We look forward to seeing you at door once every three or four weeks. don’t get to hang your hat on the I our huge April Book Sale for both The world community was rocked anew last Friday by ground where terror groups operate. While targeting If one has to categorize that as bur- didn’t raise taxes hook, you have to adults and children. For more infor- the devastating attacks in Paris that left more than 150 individual countries, factions such as al-Qaeda and densome a bit of introspection is in own the increased cost no matter who mation on that sale or to volunteer, people dead and several hundred more wounded, and for ISIS seek to wreak havoc upon all who do not share order. collects. please contact [email protected]. which ISIS has claimed responsibility. Despite the ever- their ideology. When one country sustains an attack — Suggesting the Union County drop- I applaud you for stating your po- Again, a big thank you to all who present specter of terrorism, and even in the wake of so be it France, the United States, Great Britain, Spain, offs as an alternative to local drop-off sition however additional engage- made the Children’s and Teens’ Book many previous atrocities, the magnitude and brutality of India or Russia — all nations are, in essence, under for selected items appears to be a bit ment with the community is in order Sale a success. the slaughter — innocents executed while dining at a attack as well. of political double speak. before any decision, especially one Deborah Blum, Judith Tasoff restaurant or enjoying a concert — sent shock waves Terrorists have declared war on peoples throughout the Apparently it is a burden to drive a that will cost residents more, is made. across the globe. world — and the world needs to respond in kind. Marie Levy; Friends of the total of two miles round trip to the Henry Lubinski Westfield Memorial Library. The Paris attacks warrant a singular response: This Is Our country has joined those mourning with France Fanwood Center (open twice per War. It is a war the civilized world needs to win, against and in seeking justice for the victims of the attacks. We Fanwood AARP Urges Christie an enemy that has no regard for human life, and one which know, so painfully well, from the events of 9/11, what the continues to extend its reach across territories and cul- French are experiencing right now: the same shock, the It Is Hypocritical To Profit From A to Sign Secure Choice tures. Through aggressive recruitment tactics including same raw emotions, the same feelings of cataclysmic loss, In a recent Republican debate, the use of social media to radicalize internationally, the same sense of outrage — and the same determination Holiday You Refuse To Recognize Governor Christie spoke about the enhanced technology such as “dark apps,” which make to triumph over unspeakable evil. This empathy is one Starbucks has removed symbols of wishing family and friends Happy solar energy program in New Jersey. communications harder to monitor, and the potential to shared by nations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Christmas from its cups. Christmas is Thursday next week as opposed to He made the point that it is an ex- embed operatives among waves of refugees — the way Africa, which have been targets of terror as well. the second holiest day for Christians. Happy Thanksgiving – that is if ample of the approach he prefers: one of the Paris attack suspects is believed to have entered Immediately following the Paris attacks, the famed Christmas is also celebrated secu- Thanksgiving and its history does encouraging the private sector to solve the country — terror networks now pose a threat on a level City of Light was shrouded in darkness, before public larly and is one of 10 days designated not offend you. problems rather than relying on gov- not seen since the Second World War. routines gradually began to resume this week. As France Federal Holiday. If corporate executives are so of- ernment programs. The United States needs to remain at the helm of the continues to grieve and begins the extensive healing Christmas was probably designated fended by the Federal Holiday of The Secure Choice program cur- war on terror, but we need the sustained cooperation of process, let us and our allies continue to stand with her, a federal holiday to symbolize the Christmas – or any other Federal rently working its way through the other nations as well, and need to form effective part- and to strengthen our solidarity toward defeating terror- desire for freedom of religion which Holiday I suggest they lobby Federal state legislature takes the same ap- nerships both across diplomatic tables and on the ism on a worldwide scale. led to the founding of the USA. It officials to remove the designation proach. It enables New Jersey work- acknowledges the Christian prin- and refuse to use the religious or ers to save for their retirement through ciples that guided our founding fa- secular symbols of Christmas on their IRAs purchased from commercial Letters to the Editor thers as they created our great nation. merchandise or in their advertising. financial institutions. Neither employ- Christmas is our least recognized It is hypocritical to profit from a ers nor taxpayers fund these invest- federal holiday. Schools no longer holiday you refuse to recognize. ments; they are entirely paid for by The Hideous Attack On Humanity That Took Place In Paris allow Christmas on the school calen- Merry Christmas – celebrate the Fed- the employees themselves. In the aftermath of the hideous ardly acts that takes and maims inno- and bring justice to all those who dar or as part of the curriculum, po- eral Holiday! The Secure Choice program will attack on humanity that took place in cent lives, hold you in our prayers. would deny one’s God given inalien- litical leaders are loath to mention Tom Madaras enable many more New Jersey work- Paris, France, we stand united in soli- Let me say on behalf of all of us, to able rights. Christmas and Merry Christmas is Westfield ers to retire comfortably and securely, darity, reflection, and prayer for those those that seek to harm us, know this, May God bless the French people; replaced by Happy Holidays. Try potentially reducing the burden of lives that were tragically taken in a your continued senseless violent acts we stand with you. Together, we will paying for welfare programs by tax- senseless act of terrorism on the of evil against humanity, will only overcome. I Appreciate The Unique Beauty payers. It is an excellent example of people of France. We who know well serve to strengthen our resolve as a Mayor Kevin Glover the approach championed by the gov- the pain and lose felt from such cow- free Nation to liberate the oppressed Scotch Plains And Spirit That Is Westfield ernor last Wednesday evening. We in How humbled and thankful I am to pleasure of getting to know so many AARP urge Governor Christie to sign have been elected to serve another of these wonderful people- people I the Secure Choice legislation when it term on Westfield’s Town Council. now call friends, I thank all of you for arrives at his desk. Being a councilperson is a true privi- your support. Ken Lindhorst lege; I am honored that the voters Once again I want to express my Summit have entrusted me with their vote! I heartfelt gratitude and please know HAPPY THANKSGIVING gladly take this opportunity to renew that you can always contact me to my commitment to be responsive, share your concerns, thoughts or just attentive and dedicated to the needs to say hello. I look forward to another and concerns of people of the Second four years serving the residents of the Ward. Second Ward. I love Westfield - having lived here JoAnn Neylan for 24 years and having raised my Westfield Councilwoman family here, now more than ever do I appreciate the unique beauty and Union County Freeholders spirit that is Westfield. One of the Elizabeth, New Jersey things that makes this town so special (908) 527-4200 are the people who live here. Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] Westfielders are always willing to Mohamed Jalloh, chair volunteer their time and talents in so [email protected] many different ways. Over my years Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. on Council I have had the distinct [email protected] State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. 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LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] The Leader/Times website provides robust features to assist you. Do you want to find out if your honor roll has been Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] published? Do you want to view Recent Home Sales? Do you want to search past editions? Need help? Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 19, 2015 Page 5 Commentary 1863 President Lincoln Declared Westfield Places Delinquent Taxes Letters to the Editor Thanksgiving As a Formal Holiday In the middle of the American Civil when we care for, respect and help On the Internet to Auction Liens Among The Things I Love About War, on October 3, 1863 President each other. This Thanksgiving Day Using a pilot program statute ap- expressed our concern that anyone Lincoln declared and established and everyday let us reflect and give proved by the NJ Legislature in 2001, from Hong Kong venture capitalists Living In Fanwood Is... Thanksgiving Day as a formal holi- thanks as President Lincoln asked. Westfield has chosen to place delin- to ISIS could bid on liens on Westfield One of the important benefits of a contractor’s invoices will only ever day, proclaiming, in the midst of a Let us rekindle our national spirit and quent property taxes on the Internet properties, potentially leading to se- the Fanwood Recycling Center is that increase. Finally, the Recycling Cen- war of unequaled magnitude and se- give thanks to God for the blessings whereby an auction is held, available rious implications and encumbering the funds we put into it stay here in ter keeps our money here in town verity the following words, “I do of family, friends, community and to anyone in the world, whereby win- real estate sales. our town. Curbside recycling will rather than sending it to an outside therefore invite my fellow citizens in country. ning bidders place a lien on the prop- The Town collects over $160 mil- effectively take money out of our contractor. The funds available to every part of the United States, and As we dine in the comfort of our erties garnering interest rates as high lion in property taxes each year from town and send it to an outside con- support community groups may vary also those who are at sea and those homes with family and friends, let us as 18 percent. Town Administrator 10,000 homes and delinquencies are tractor. A town that prides itself on depending on market prices for who are sojourning in foreign lands, remember those in service to our Jim Gildea said 30 or so towns in very low. We obtained this year’s list being family-friendly and progres- recyclables but will stay available in to set apart and observe the last Thurs- Nation, our men and women of the New Jersey have joined in this pilot that includes about a hundred items sive should prefer to use its resources our towns rather than going into the day of November next, as a day of armed forces, serving at home and in program. There are over 560 munici- and most are for delinquent sewer to help ourselves rather than outside pockets of an outside corporation. Thanksgiving and Praise to our be- distant lands protecting our freedoms. palities in the state. taxes of less than $300. We will pub- entities. Perhaps a compromise solution neficent Father who dwelleth in the Let us pray for their safety and that Though the auction pilot program lish this list soon once a few items are Among the things I love about liv- would be to allow families who pre- Heavens.” they may be reunited with their fami- failed in 2001 as the company went verified on the spreadsheet. ing in Fanwood (and across the street fer curbside pickup to contract sepa- This Thanksgiving, some 152 years lies soon. bankrupt, the statute remained on the If you think you might be delin- from Scotch Plains) is our commu- rately with a contractor. Yes, they since his proclamation we will once Today as we give thanks let us be books and a new company has taken quent on your property taxes in nity volunteerism: scouts, church would still support the Recycling again come together as a Nation with reminded that it has been said, that if up the auction. The Internet site to Westfield, we suggest you go on the groups, sports leagues, service orga- Center with their taxes, just as fami- family and friends to reflect and ex- the only prayer you say in your whole bid on liens is Realauction.com based Internet to see if your property is nizations, town commissions, fire and lies who choose to send their children press our gratitude for our personal life is, “thank you,” that would suffice.” out of Plantation, FL. The auction for subject to the lien auction. For other rescue squads – the things that make to private schools also pay taxes sup- and collective blessings, sharing an From my family to yours, have a liens on these Westfield properties is questions, we suggest you call the our towns special are all propelled by porting the public schools. This ap- unbroken bond with our fellow Happy Thanksgiving. May God bless to begin in December. Town, Tax Collector or Ward Coun- volunteers. The Recycling Center proach would allow those who prefer Americans that America is a great you all, and may God always bless The Westfield Leader asked Mr. cilman. helps support those community or- convenience to pay for it, while those land filled with abundance, prosper- the United States of America. Gildea, Mayor Andy Skibitsky and In our opinion, this Internet auc- ganizations, allowing us to comply of us who prefer to keep our money ity, and hope. Mayor Kevin Glover Tax Collector Susan Noon why the tion pilot program entered into by with state law on recycling while here in town can continue to support In wishing you a Happy Thanks- Scotch Plains town is taking this unusual step. We Westfield and other towns is wrong. keeping resources here in town. the Recycling Center. giving, I am reminded of the spirit I did not receive a clear answer. We What do you think? A tax increase to temporarily fund We already enrich outside corpo- have seen and continue to see through- the Recycling Center would be less rations every month for our electric- out our town, and the heartfelt gener- New Jersey Ranks 50th in Nation per household than a new curbside ity, gas, phone service, garbage pick- osity of its citizens. contractor’s invoice sent to each ups, and more. Let’s keep some of I’ve said frequently that Scotch household. Moreover, the center’s our families’ money here in Fanwood. Plains is a great place to call home, On Tax Competitiveness need for tax support may decrease as richer for its ethnic diversity and fam- Washington, DC — New Jersey has other states. Julie Murphy commodity markets fluctuate, while Fanwood Volunteer ily values. A community that shares a the 50th most competitive tax code in the Since the last edition, many states have common belief, that we are better nation according to the 12th annual edi- experienced ranking changes largely be- tion of the State Business Tax Climate cause of the fundamental reforms made Councilman LoGrippo Honored and Index released this week by the nonparti- in a handful of states. Illinois improved san Tax Foundation. The report mea- its overall rank from 31st to 23rd due to sures how well-structured each state’s the sunset of its temporary corporate and Thankful for Westfield Voters tax code is by analyzing over 100 tax individual income tax increases that were I would like to take this opportu- est government, to control town variables in five different categories: cor- meant to address the state’s backlog of nity to thank the residents of the spending so that families and seniors porate, individual income, sales, prop- unpaid bills. In terms of downgrades, Third Ward for electing me to a sec- can afford to flourish in Westfield, erty, and unemployment insurance taxes. Nevada slipped in the rankings this year, ond term on the Westfield Town Coun- and to keep public safety a priority. I The breakdown of New Jersey ranking falling from 3rd to 5th place due to the this year is as follows (1st is best, 50th is implementation of an uncompetitive cil. I am honored and humbled by will ensure that you, the residents, worst): modified gross receipts tax on businesses. this opportunity and I am very ex- are actively engaged in the Town’s Overall Tax Climate: 50 Additionally, several other states saw cited to continue serving the commu- implementation of the best practices Corporate tax structure: 43 notable changes to their overall rank and nity. The support you have given me for all current and future projects. Individual income tax: 48 subcomponent scores. over the past four years has been Finally, as an active member of the Sales tax structure: 47 The goal of the State Business Tax remarkable, and I truly appreciate Raritan Valley Rail Coalition, I will Property tax structure: 50 Climate Index is to start a conversation the trust you have placed in me. I will continue to participate in Coalition Nabig Sakr Carmen Cascao Unemployment insurance tax: 31 between taxpayers and policymakers do my best to exceed your expecta- meetings on Westfield’s behalf in This year’s most competitive states about how their states fare against the rest tions. order to get peak direct train service include: Wyoming ( 1), South Dakota ( of the country. This report helps answer 2), Alaska ( 3), Florida ( 4), Nevada ( 5), the questions: How well is your tax code Westfield is a great town, a truly into and out of Manhattan. wonderful place to live and raise a Thank you again for placing your NC Montana ( 6), New Hampshire ( 7), Indi- structured? How competitive is your state & ana ( 8), Utah ( 9) and Texas ( 10). compared to the rest of the county? Are family. We are fortunate to be part of trust in me to represent Westfield and Jewelers This year’s least competitive states businesses in your state spending too a strong community and it is my goal the Third Ward. If you would like to include: New Jersey ( 50) New York ( much time complying with onerous tax to continue to build on its strengths reach me, I am available at (908) 908-233-3380 49), California ( 48), Minnesota ( 47), provisions? Are you double taxing things and lead in a manner that is both 232-0822 or at 102 Quimby Street Westfield, NJ Vermont ( 46), Rhode Island ( 45), Con- you shouldn’t? responsive and effective. One of the [email protected]. necticut ( 44), Wisconsin ( 43), Ohio and “Substantive state tax reform has many things I learned in my first term [email protected] D.C. ( 42), and Maryland ( 41). gained a lot of momentum over the past Mark LoGrippo is that Westfield residents are com- Third Ward Councilman Store hours - M T W F & Saturday: 10 to 5:30pm States are punished for overly com- few years,” said Tax Foundation Policy mitted to keeping the town prosper- plex, burdensome, and economically Analyst Jared Walczak. “The stagnation www.goleader.com/ Thursday: 10 to 7:30pm • Sunday: Closed harmful tax codes but are rewarded for of our federal tax code means that ous and strong. This is a true senti- transparent and neutral tax codes that do policymakers are turning to state codes to ment to Westfield’s long history of subscribe not distort business decisions. A state’s boost their national and global competi- dedicated leaders and civic servants. ranking can rise or fall significantly not tiveness. The state codes are ripe for I will continue to provide service only because of its own actions, but also reform and, it’s encouraging to see many to the residents of Westfield that is because of changes or reforms made in states taking action.” rooted in strong leadership and hon- TRIAL LAWYERS Est. 1984
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There are Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Tues- Society of Scotch Plains and community celebration, will take three scheduled sessions at the two day, November 24. Her talk was re- Fanwood, the Scotch Plains Republi- place this Sunday, November 22. MetroWest locations: 9 a.m. to noon, scheduled after the group’s opening can Club, the College Club of Events will be held at two noon to 3 p.m., and the teen/college meeting in September, at which she Fanwood-Scotch Plains and the MetroWest locations: in Whippany student session from 5 to 8 p.m. A was to speak, had to be cancelled. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School at the Alex Aidekman Family Jew- special evening off-site session for The meeting will take place at the Alumni Association. She was chosen ish Community Campus and in the Young Leadership Division will Scotch Hills Country Club, located at as the Scotch Plains 2015 Female Scotch Plains at the Jewish Com- take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Choco- Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Volunteer of the Year. munity Center (JCC) of Central New late Works in Livingston. Road in Scotch Plains, beginning at 8 In addition to speaking about local Jersey Wilf Campus. For the first This year’s Super Sunday chairs p.m. Mrs. Leppert will spotlight indi- history and her community, Mrs. time, the organization also will hold include Scotch Plains residents viduals from the Colonial era to the Leppert has written local historical a virtual Super Sunday campaign Stacie and Steve Weisbrot. present day who were born or lived in walking tours, a Docent’s Guide for where donors can make a gift online To find out more about Super Scotch Plains or Fanwood. Scotch Plains’ Osborn Cannonball at jfedgmw.org/super-sunday. Sunday, for a complete schedule of Born in Scotch Plains, Mrs. Leppert House Museum, a children’s “His- Funds raised during Super Sun- events, or to register to participate, attended Douglass College in New tory in Hats” skit and information for day support the Federation’s work visit jfedgmw.org/super-sunday. Jersey. She returned to her home- various websites, news releases and providing a safety net and much- Anyone wishing to make a gift town, where she and her husband, projects. needed services for people in need to the 2016 UJA campaign is in- John, raised their family. She has This meeting is free and open to THANK YOU...Barbara Hale, daughter of Anne and Lee Hale, accepts the locally, in Israel, and around the vited to visit jfedgmw.org or to worked locally as a district elemen- everyone. Refreshments and fellow- Kenneth S. Gaston Award from the Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library world. Community members are in- call (877) give2UJ. tary-school teacher and most recently ship will follow the program. in honor of her late parents, recognizing their service to and support of the library and the Friends group. The Anne and Lee Hale Speaker Series also pays tribute to their contributions. Ms. Hale is pictured with Friends’ Co-President David Machlowitz on November 4 at the library. Miller-Cory Welcomes All For Colonial Thanksgiving WESTFIELD — Visitors to the gerbread Sunday” on December 6, Miller-Cory House Museum will from 1:30 to 4 p.m., and “The Many experience the atmosphere of a tra- Faces of Santa Claus” the following ditional colonial-era Thanksgiving Sunday, December 13, from 2 to 4 this Sunday, November 22, from 2 p.m. “Gingerbread Sunday” will in- to 4 p.m. The museum is located at clude the making of a simple decora- 614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. tive gingerbread house, another craft, Members of the Cooking Commit- storytelling and refreshments. Ad- tee will demonstrate how an early mission is $5 per child. This program American Thanksgiving feast is pre- requires advance reservations for spe- pared over the museum’s open-hearth cific time slots. Requests will be ac- fire, using period recipes and sea- cepted no later than noon on Thurs- sonal ingredients. The program also day, December 3. will include a presentation on early The museum is listed on the State American manners, place settings and and National Registers of Historic STARS WARS IN FANWOOD...Pictured are two actors from Raconteur Radio, other interesting “table top traditions.” Places and as a site on the New Jersey which will perform “The Empire Strikes Back: A Staged Radio Play Parody” this Museum docents will be avail- Women’s Heritage Trail. For more Sunday, November 22, at 2 p.m., at the Fanwood Memorial Library. able to guide visitors through the information on museum programs and restored, fully-furnished farm- activities, or to make a reservation, house, built in 1740. Admission is interested persons may e-mail Fanwood Library to Host $4 for adults and children age 13 [email protected] or and older; $3 for children ages 3 to call (908) 232-1776. Information also 12, and free for those under age 3. is posted on Facebook. The museum’s Star Wars Radio Parody Upcoming programs include “Gin- website is millercoryhouse.org. HALLOWEEN FOR HEROES...Dr. Timothy McCabe displays the abundance FANWOOD — Raconteur Radio ning at 2 p.m., at the Fanwood Me- of Halloween candy that he and the staff at Westfield Pediatric Dental Group will perform “The Empire Strikes morial Library. This free program, have received from area children. Westfield Pediatric Dental Group has been Back: A Staged Radio Play Parody” sponsored by the Friends of the Li- NAMI Meeting to Address buying back candy from youngsters and sending it to troops serving abroad as this Sunday, November 22, begin- brary, is open to all ages. Attendees well as to the food pantry at Westfield’s Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, are welcome to come in Star Wars where it will be distributed to families in need. Mr. Messineo to Talk costume. The library is located at 5 Handling Holiday Stress Forest Road, Fanwood. About Short Films In this program, the battle between WESTFIELD — The holiday sea- Runnells Specialized Hospital Psy- Westfield Pediatric Dental, CRANFORD — The Friends of the cruel Galactic Empire and the son is seen as a festive time to share chiatric Unit, as well as in private the Cranford Public Library invite ragtag Rebel Resistance rages ever with friends and family but it can, practice in Westfield. Kids Send Candy to Troops members of the community to enjoy on. As Darth Vader chases the Alli- also, create significant stress. On Holiday stress can cause unrealis- “The Magic and Mystery of the Short ance across the galaxy, Luke Tuesday, November 24, the Union tic expectations and financial con- WESTFIELD — Dr. Timothy Each year more candy is collected Film” on Thursday, December 3. Skywalker studies the Force, jogging County chapter of NAMI (National cerns, and can trigger physical re- McCabe and the staff of Westfield than the year before, according to Presented by Chris Messineo, di- the bogs of Dagobah with a backpack Alliance on Mental Illness) will sponses to stress such as headaches, Pediatric Dental Group were joined Dr. McCabe. Westfield Pediatric rector of the New Jersey Film School, font of backward wisdom, otherwise have as its guest speaker Liz chronic illness, depression, difficulty by many local children in making Dental Group pays the children for the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in known as Yoda. But when the villain- Migneco of the St. Helen’s Coun- sleeping, overeating and anxiety. sure United States soldiers serving the amount of candy they bring in. the Cranford Community Center, lo- ous Vader captures Han and Leia, seling Project. The meeting will This program will provide an oppor- in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as The child who brings in the most cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. Luke must decide whether to com- begin at 7:30 p.m. at the American tunity to discuss, share and explore local families in need, have a very candy will win four tickets to see a Mr. Messineo will screen a selec- plete his training and become a full Legion Hall, located at 1003 North new ways to cope with the stress in Happy Halloween. movie of their choice. tion of award-winning short films and Jedi Knight or to boldly confront Avenue, West, Westfield, two doors order to enjoy the holidays. Westfield Pediatric Dental Group Additionally, the parents receive explain how they are created. This Vader and save his friends. east of Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill. All are welcome. The format is has been buying back Halloween some peace of mind that their chil- event will mark Mr. Messineo’s sixth Raconteur Radio stages theatrical A Licensed Clinical Social designed to be relaxed and audi- candy from children after Hallow- dren are not overloading on too visit to Cranford, where he also has presentations of vintage radio plays, Worker, Ms. Migneco will speak ence participation is welcome. een and sending it to the troops and much candy; the soldiers are given presented programs on Alfred classic works of literature, and pop on “How to Survive the Holidays.” Snacks and free literature are pro- to the Holy Trinity Food Pantry in a treat to show everyone’s appre- Hitchcock, Woody Allen, Steven culture parodies for live audiences Ms. Migneco has worked for more vided. For more information or in Westfield. Each box sent to the ciation for their hard work, dedi- Spielberg, film noir, and Charles throughout the tri-state area. 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He welcomes urday, November 21, beginning at sist commanders in maintaining celebration of his ordination and in- hearing from those in need in matters 7 p.m., at the Westfield Armory, readiness for service members and stallation took place on October 24 at of faith, family, personal relationships located at 500 Rahway Avenue, families by promoting self-suffi- the church, located at 1100 Boule- and other needful counseling matters. Westfield. The event will benefit ciency, resiliency and stability dur- vard, Westfield. At the age of 19, Pastor Ferguson Bonds of Courage and the Family ing peace and war. Among those in attendance were visited the Boardwalk Chapel in Wild- Readiness Groups of the 1st Squad- Tickets for the Casino Night and members of the New Jersey Presbytery wood, an outreach ministry of the NJ ron 102nd Cavalry Regiment, 50th Auction are $50 per person for gen- (NJP) of the Orthodox Presbyterian OPC Presbytery aimed at young Brigade Combat Team of the New eral admission, and $40 for senior Church (OPC). Leading the ceremo- adults, where he began his journey to Jersey National Guard. citizens and veterans. Tickets include nial proceedings was the Reverend a personal relationship with Jesus Bonds of Courage is an organiza- $60 in gaming chips for the casino, a Ross Graham, Moderator of the Christ as his Lord and Savior. tion that serves to support United buffet dinner, beer, wine and music. Presbytery. The Reverend Tom After graduating from law school, States troops, veterans and their Those interested in attending are Church, pastor at Immanuel OPC in he established his own successful law families. It assists to meet their needs asked to contact Danielle Bracco at Bellmawr, N.J., gave the main mes- practice over the next 20 years. involving jobs, health, families and (908) 273-4122 or sage, entitled “A Witness to the He was ordained a deacon at the finances. The organization serves as [email protected]. Fur- Church.” The Reverend Dr. Michael J. Immanuel Church in Bellmawr, N.J., a referral of resources, offers a ca- ther information also is available at Matossian, pastor of Emmanuel OPC then as a ruling elder at the Grace reer transition and mentoring pro- bondsofcourage.org. in Wilmington, Del., gave “The charge Church in Pennsville, N.J. to the Pastor,” while the Reverend Dr. Sensing a call to the pastoral min- Jeffrey Waddington of Knox OPC in istry and at the urging of his wife, Cranford Chamber Reveals Landsdowne, Pa. gave “The charge to Pastor Ferguson enrolled at the Re- the Congregation.” formed Theological Seminary in GIVING FROM THE HEART...Fair Trade gift items and opportunities for Anastasia Ferguson, 17, eldest of 2009. In 2010 he entered Westminster Holiday Event Schedule charitable donations will be offered at the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church the six children of Pastor Ferguson OPC Seminary in Glenside, Pa. He CRANFORD — The Cranford Ambassadors will decorate the tree Alternative Gift Fair on Sunday, November 29, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., as a and his wife, Leslie, served as the graduated in May 2015 and also com- Chamber of Commerce has an- located in Mayor’s Park at the cor- different way to give gifts for the holidays. The church is located at 1961 Raritan pianist and accompanist for her pleted an internship at the Emmanuel nounced its upcoming holiday ner of Springfield and North Union Road, Scotch Plains. father’s ordination and installation Church in Wilmington, Del. events for November, which in- Avenues. as pastor of Grace. Pastor Ferguson Pastor Ferguson was licensed to clude a full day of activities on Afternoon events will begin at 1 concluded the service with the bene- preach the Gospel by the NJP and Friday, November 27. Kicking off p.m. with a face painter, moon walk Willow Grove Church Plans diction. A luncheon for more than performed the duties of pulpit sup- the day’s festivities, beginning at and horse-drawn wagon rides 100 people followed in the church’s ply minister at various churches in 11 a.m., Girl Scout Daisies, Brown- which will be located in Parking Alternative Gift Fair Nov. 29 Fellowship Hall. New Jersey. ies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Lot No. 7 on Miln Street. These The Fergusons will reside at the Providentially, he came to Westfield events will run until 4 p.m. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Wil- and other offerings. Manse, adjacent to the church. Grace Church as a pulpit supply min- Rosary Altar Society Investors Bank and Arnold’s Pest low Grove Presbyterian Church in- For shoppers’ convenience, cash Pastor Ferguson and the Grace con- ister after the retirement of Pastor Control co-sponsor these events. vites the community to shop at its or credit cards will be accepted and gregation invite the residents of Stan Sutton, who served at Grace for Announces Party The Cranford Jaycees will provide Alternative Gift Fair on Sunday, gift wrapping will be available for Westfield and surrounding commu- 27 years and currently lives in SCOTCH PLAINS — The Rosary hot chocolate. November 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 fair trade gift items. Many levels of nities to visit the church. Sunday ser- Westfield with his wife, Maureen. Altar Society of St. Bartholomew the At 4 p.m. the Celebration Singers p.m. Alternative gifts prioritize purchases are offered, appropriate vices begin at 9:50 a.m. for Adult After a unanimous vote, Grace Apostle Roman Catholic Church will will perform on the stage located meaning over materials — they for family and friends, teachers’ Sunday School, followed by Sunday Church extended the call to Pastor host its Annual Christmas Party on by the decorated tree at North Union may include charitable donations, gifts, and stocking stuffers. Worship Service at 11 a.m. Ferguson, which he accepted. Monday, December 7, beginning at 7 and Springfield Avenues, followed fair trade gift items or favorite The Willow Grove Presbyterian p.m. It will take place in the St. by the High School Madrigals and homemade baked goods. Church is located at 1961 Raritan Bartholomew Auditorium, located at the Brass Ensemble at 5 p.m. Santa Charities represented will be lo- Road, Scotch Plains, near the south- 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains. will arrive for the lighting of the cal, national and global. The side soccer field and firehouse, off Attendees will have an opportu- township tree at 6 p.m., escorted by YWCA Center for the Prevention South Martine Avenue. For more nity to enjoy refreshments and be the Cranford Fire Department. of Domestic Violence provides information, call the church office entertained by the Joyful Sound Chamber personnel will be avail- shelter, legal services and emo- at (908) 232-5678 or visit Children’s Choir under the direction able to take photos of the children tional support for battered women. willowgrovechurch.org. of Joanne Gurske. There also will be with Santa for a price of $3, and Heifer International pairs impov- a 50/50 and raffle prizes. All women each child will receive a candy erished villages both in the United Library Invites Teens of the parish and their guests are cane from Santa. In addition, each States and abroad with animals to invited to attend. family will receive a “Small Busi- build sustainable economies. The For Cocoa Club ness Saturday” canvas bag filled Church World Service Jersey City CRANFORD — The Cranford Ketubah Unit Slates with information and coupons from office resettles Syrian refugee Public Library, located at 224 Walnut many local businesses in Cranford. families into local communities. Avenue, invites teenagers to attend Chanukah Party Santa’s mailbox will be located To add to charitable gift-giving, its “Teens’ Cocoa Club” on Tuesday, AREA — The B’nai B’rith Ketubah inside the Post Office from shoppers also can purchase a wide November 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Unit (55-plus) will hold its annual Wednesday, November 25, to Fri- variety of fair trade gift items from Participants are invited to bring a Chanukah Party on Sunday, Decem- day, December 18. Letters to Santa Ten Thousand Villages as well as fair favorite book to tell the group about, ber 13, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Fred and must have a return address, as Santa trade coffee, tea and chocolates from hear about some other great books, Susan Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times Murry’s Kosher Deli, located at 4345 replies to each letter received. Equal Exchange. There also will be a and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa. Teens A JOYFUL SOUND...The Presbyterian Church in Westfield Children’s Choir U.S. 9 North in the Pond Road Shop- bake sale featuring many holiday fa- also are welcome to bring their favor- sing “I Have the Joy” during a recent Sunday morning service, under the ping Center in Freehold. vorites such as sugar cut-out cookies ite mug. direction of their new choir director, Sandy Taylor. The cost is $32 per person. There Probitas Verus Honos with homemade buttercream frost- will be a full deli luncheon and enter- ing, pumpkin muffins, mini loaves, tainment. Those wishing to attend are asked to call Elaine at (908) 232-0062 DAVID no later than Tuesday, December 1. Eldercare Management— Talks Real Estate B’nai B’rith is a Jewish fraternal orga- Presented by nization that performs service through- Helping seniors stay at home out the world. Ketubah Unit is open to David Barbosa, Broker/Owner both single people and couples. Do your parents need caregiver assistance at home?
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Their rec- Food” Day took place October 31 in offers temporary emergency assis- Educator and Advocate For Disabled and Union County Clerk Joanne ollections offer insights into every- Cranford, during which 100 Cub tance to qualified Cranford residents Hamilton Rajoppi will be the guest day life in New Jersey during the war, Scouts from Packs 103, 75 and 178 in need. Incorporated in 1936 by lo- Beatrice Wetscher, 95, a resident lessly led the Guild for Child Care, a speaker when the West Fields Chap- including New Brunswick’s factory delivered bags and picked up the cal houses of worship, concerned citi- of Westfield, N.J., died peacefully at not-for-profit advocacy and fund- ter of the Sons of the American system, education and medicine. food the morning of the drive. Boy zens and the Rotary Club of Cranford, her own home on Wednesday, No- raising group of caring women sup- Revolution meets tomorrow, Fri- These letters also reveal their struggles Scouts from Troop 75 and leaders it is nearing its 80th year of service to vember 11, 2015, surrounded by her porting the developmental needs of day, November 20. Beginning at 8 to survive amid battles and close en- sorted and shelved food at two areas the community. family. The cause of death was con- children with cerebral palsy. Her p.m., the meeting will be held in the counters with death that so many for the Cranford Family Care Asso- A donation can be made to Cranford gestive heart failure. inspiration was her daughter, Holly, Community Room of the Westfield soldiers faced, as well as their diffi- ciation. Family Care Association in honor or Beatrice was the loving wife of deceased in 2009, who was born Municipal Building, located at 425 cult transition back to civilian life. The collection of canned goods, in memory of someone special and Harold and had been widowed for with cerebral palsy and who also East Broad Street. This program is Ms. Rajoppi is the first female cereals, soups, tuna, pasta, sauce, the gift will help a family in need. over 30 years. She was a graduate of was a staunch activist, model and open to the public and light refresh- county clerk in the 154-year his- juices and snacks came to more than Cranford Family Care Association Weequahic High School, Newark, advocate for the rights and needs for ments will be served. tory of Union County. Elected in 7,000 pounds of food. On hand to expressed its appreciation to the Cub N.J. She returned to college after her physically challenged individuals to Ms. Rajoppi will present the sto- 1995, and re-elected in 2000, 2005, help the Scouts were board members Scouts, Boy Scouts and leaders, as children were grown and received have access to healthcare, public and ries of New Brunswick and the Civil 2010 and 2015, she previously of Cranford Family Care. This food well as all who donated to the recent her BA degree, Summa Cum Laude, private buildings, and workplaces. War, gleaned from the letters of those served as Union County Register drive will keep Cranford Family food drive, which will enable the from Kean University, dual certifi- Beatrice Wetscher is survived by who experienced it. Her book, “New of Deeds and Mortgages. Care’s food pantry stocked for many association to continue to serve the cation in Elementary Education and her daughter, Dr. Rosalind Dorlen, Brunswick and the Civil War: The She also served as the first woman months to come. community. Library Science, and was a teacher- and her husband, S. David Dorlen, Brunswick Boys in the Great Rebel- mayor of Springfield, as a Union librarian and media specialist at the of Mountainside, N.J.; her grand- lion,” tells this story. The book won County freeholder and as freeholder Bridgewater/Raritan School District, children, Steven Dorlen and his wife, Honorable Mention in the 2014 board chairwoman. Governor Needle Nite to Continue where she received much recogni- Deborah Dorlen, of New York City North Jersey Civil War Roundtable Brendan Byrne appointed her to tion as an outstanding educator and and Dr. Allison Dorlen Pastor and Book Contest. serve as New Jersey’s Assistant Sec- children’s librarian. Formerly, she her husband, Dr. Jonathan Pastor, of At the beginning of the Civil War, retary of State in 1981. In Fanwood December 4 was a media specialist at the Scotch Princeton; three great-grandchil- New Brunswick was positioned at She is a member of the Union Town- Plains-Fanwood High School. dren, Lucas and Joshua Pastor and The new pattern for the quilters is the transportation and manufactur- ship Historical Society and vice-presi- FANWOOD — The next Needle Mrs. Wetscher was an active mem- Molly Dorlen, and her many nieces ing hub of New Jersey. Many of the dent and trustee of the Union County Nite session at the Fanwood Pres- “Half Square Triangles.” It will be ber of Temple Emanu-El in and nephews whom she regarded as the project for this year. Knitters and city’s young men exchanged manu- Historical Society. Ms. Rajoppi also byterian Church is scheduled for Westfield, where she participated in her grandchildren. facturing equipment for rifles, and chaired the 150th Union County Friday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. It those who crochet will continue on the Friendship, Sisterhood and Re- A bright light has been extin- their projects for charity. those whom they left behind wit- Courthouse Anniversary Committee will be held in the church Dining naissance Groups. She received guished in the lives of her family, nessed the war through letters from and the Union County Civil War Ses- Room. Attendees are asked to enter All are welcome to come and see many awards for excellence and was friends, and colleagues who loved, what is being done and to join the their sons, brothers and husbands. quicentennial Committee. through the center door from Marian honored as a “Living Treasure” in a respected, and admired her as a per- Patriotism, a longing to earn more For further information, call War- Avenue. group. If fabric, batting or yarn is program sponsored by Temple son of valor and courage and hon- needed, Needle Niters may e-mail their money and adventure lured these ren Fristensky, West Fields Chapter The project for the evening will be Emanu-El in recognition of her wis- ored her contribution to the well- “Brunswick Boys” – close friends president, at (908) 654-1731. filling the gift bags that were made requests to dom, life experience and the role of being of children and adults through during previous meetings with small [email protected]. For more Judaism in her life. She was a Life her teaching, advocacy efforts and toiletries to be delivered to shut-ins information about these projects or Member of Hadassah, an organiza- inspirational disposition. in December. All are asked to bring directions to the church, call the office tion she was passionate about and in Beatrice and her daughter, Dr. some “finger food,” hors d’oeuvres at (908) 889-8891, e-mail which she served as Vice-President Rosalind Dorlen, established the or sweets, as well as more small [email protected] or check the of Education, Chairperson of Holly E. Wetscher Ma’Ayan Educa- toiletries. website at fanwoodpc.org. Hadassah tributes, Book Review tion Fund at Temple Emanu-El to Chair and enthusiastic lecturer on help developmentally disabled chil- contemporary issues of children with dren receive Jewish instruction and Willow Grove Reveals Dates developmental disability. In 2005 education. she was honored by the Westfield Donations in her name may be Chapter of Hadassah as the “Woman sent to the Holly E. Wetscher For Christian Yoga Classes of the Year” for her sustained contri- Ma’Ayan Education Fund at Temple SCOTCH PLAINS — Christian mat and a beach towel. A few extra butions to the organization. Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street, Yoga classes will be offered on mats are available. Those attending Beatrice was a lifelong advocate Westfield, N.J. 07090. Mondays, November 30 and De- a class may make a donation to and champion for children with ce- November 19, 2015 cember 14, at the Willow Grove offset costs. rebral palsy. She founded and tire- Presbyterian Church. Each one- Janna Sage Peterson will use vari- hour class will start promptly at 1 ous Biblical passages and The p.m., upstairs in the church’s Lord’s Prayer as the focus as she Alexander Hall. leads this yoga class. Ms. Peterson Cranford Library Has Passes Space is limited to the first 20 has taught more than 5,000 classes people, age 18 or older, who make and currently teaches yoga classes To MoMI and Storm King Photo courtesy of Patricia Faggins advance reservations by calling Au- at the Fanwood/Scotch Plains HIS DREAM LIVES ON...For the past 10 years, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gust Ruggiero at (908) 889-5948. YMCA and at her church. A Yoga CRANFORD — The Cranford Kean University, the Montclair Art Interfaith Service has begun with a march from the MLK Memorial Monument Everyone will need a yoga sticky Alliance Registered Yoga teacher Public Library recently added the Museum, the Morris Museum, the located at the South Avenue Circle in Westfield to the place of worship where the at the advanced level, she also is Museum of the Moving Image Museum of the City of New York, service is held. The monument, dedicated in 2005, is an expression of commitment Reading is Good For You certified in teaching Christian Yoga. (MoMI) and the Storm King Art the New-York Historical Society by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association and the Town of Westfield to the The Willow Grove Presbyterian Center to its museum pass program. Museum and the DiMenna dream of Dr. King. The 2016 service will be held at the First United Methodist Church is located at 1961 Raritan Children’s History Museum. Church on Monday, January 18. The Association is planning a community forum The library also lends passes to the in early spring. Road, Scotch Plains, across from Frick Collection, Grounds for Purchased for the library by the the southside firehouse and Sculpture, the Guggenheim Mu- Friends of the Cranford Public Li- southside soccer field, near the cor- seum, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space brary, the passes can be borrowed Public Is Given Opportunity ner of South Martine Avenue. All Museum, Liberty Hall Museum at by adult Cranford Public Library facilities are handicap-accessible. cardholders and adult members of For information about church pro- Holiday Market Set the Friends of the Cranford Public To Learn Cranford History grams and ministries, visit Library with MURAL borrowing goleader.com/subscribe willowgrovechurch.org or call the At Legion Post privileges. Passes circulate for two CRANFORD — Every year hun- Cranford Historical Society, will ad- church at (908) 232-5678. AREA — Dunellen American Le- days and are available on a first- dreds of Cranford third graders visit dress questions such as these for gion Post 119 has announced the come, first-served basis. They can- the Crane-Phillips House Museum, members of the community on Third Annual Holiday Market and not be reserved or renewed. Cranford’s own state- and nation- Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m., CHILL CRYOTHERAPY Vendor Event will take place this To see if a pass is available, search ally-designated historic site, located at the Cranford Community Center. Saturday and Sunday, November 21 the library catalog at at 124 North Union Avenue. They The Cranford Community Center THE PERFECT HOLIDAY PARTY and 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be catalog.cranfordlibrary.org/polaris learn about the township’s history is located at 220 Walnut Avenue. Ad- held at the post, located at 137 New using the museum name. More infor- from the days of the Lenni-Lenape to mission to the program is free and all Market Road, Dunellen. mation about the library pass pro- the present from costumed interpret- are welcome. The Cranford Histori- The event will feature three floors gram and about each museum can be ers, who strive to make local history cal Society and the Cranford Public of merchandise. Proceeds will ben- found at cranford.com/library/ meaningful and fun. Library will sponsor this event. efit Post 119’s veterans’ programs, friends/museumpass.asp. For ques- These students know the answers to community service assistance, col- tions about the program, call the li- questions like: “How did the town of St. James Seniors lege scholarships and Scouting pro- brary at (908) 709-7272 or e-mail the Cranford get its name?” “Who were gram. Ample parking is available. library at [email protected]. Josiah Crane and Henry Phillips?” To Hold Luncheon For more information and hall rent- The Cranford Public Library is lo- “Why do we have streets named Alan AREA — The St. James Seniors als, call (732) 968-9899. cated at 224 Walnut Avenue. Okell and Bargos?” “What Cranford will host their annual Christmas woman fought for pure food?” “Which Party Luncheon on Saturday, De- Cranford citizen was an internation- cember 5, at noon. It will take place ally recognized educator and friend of at L’Affaire, located at 1099 Route Martin Luther King?” 22 East, Mountainside. St. James Christine Glazer, Program/Mu- Church is located in Springfield. seum Education chairwoman of the The entertainment will be “A Touch of Sinatra: Sinatra, The Street VACNJ to Conduct Corner, and Doo Wop.” Frank Sinatra started out singing on the Mini Art Session street corner, and this live musical We offer rejuvenating whole The Chill Party Package SUMMIT — The Visual Arts Cen- show will feature the songs, the body cryotherapy and • Whole Body Cryotherapy or ter of New Jersey (VACNJ) will humor, and a recreation of the voice CryoFacial treatments. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 19, 2015 Page 9 Carly Bayroff To Study At The Louvre Museum SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Carly dents will study abroad during their Bayroff, of Scotch Plains, will travel time at the College. during Union College's winter break. Union College, founded in 1795 as Ms. Bayroff, a member of the Class the first college chartered by the New of 2019 majoring in Liberal Arts - York State Board of Regents, offers Humanities, will travel to Paris, programs in the liberal arts and engi- France, studying in the Louvre Mu- neering to 2,100 undergraduates of seum, analyzing its vast collection of high academic promise and strong art. personal motivation. Union, with its Union College offers a diverse ar- long history of blending disciplines, ray of study abroad programs for its is a leader in educating students to be students. Union is ranked number engaged, innovative and ethical con- seven in the country by the Princeton tributors to an increasingly diverse, Review for its study abroad program, global and technologically complex and about 60 percent of Union stu- society. LEARNING SERVICE...In celebration of Veterans Day, first graders at McKinley Elementary School in Westfield welcomed a group of veterans to speak with them about their service and share their stories and experiences. The veterans included SALUTE TO THE ARMED SERVICES...Against a banner reading “Thank You current and former military personnel from various branches of the armed for Your Service,” Army Veterans Robert Maver, second from left, and Nick Parent Workshop Tackles forces. At the end of the event, the children recited a poem of appreciation and Ricigliano, second from right, are greeted by Edison Principal Matt Bolton and presented the veterans with hearts. Pictured is Lance Corporal Joseph Hahn, also Acting Assistant Principal Kim Schumacher at the school’s annual assembly held McKinley’s head custodian, sharing with group of first graders what it was like on Veterans Day. Pros/Cons of Youth Sports to be in the Marine Corps. WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Interme- shown here welcoming parents to the Westfield Intermediate diate School (RIS) in Westfield held meeting alongside colleagues Jenni- Coffee with Counselors on November fer Montana (at left) and Cristina Westfield Gifted Ed PTC to 12, the first in a series of parent work- Caprara, added, “The goal of this Schools Honor Veterans shops planned for this school year. November’s “Coffee with the Counse- Coffee with Counselors was launched lors” was providing our parents with Host Book Fair in Clark WESTFIELD – During gymna- fields near public areas such as in 2014 for the purpose of dialoguing information about youth sports that sium-filled assemblies, Westfield in- schools, was when he was first in- with parents and providing resources will hopefully bring balance to the lives CLARK – A special Book Fair will Gifted Education Parent Teacher termediate schools payed tribute this spired to become a teacher. on topics of interest. of our children and their families.” be held at Barnes & Noble in Clark Committee (PTC). For online pur- week to US veterans. Fellow Social Studies teacher, John The November 12th session was After viewing a series of slides on Thursday and Friday, December 3 chases, contact Charlotte Lee at On Veterans Day, November 11, Stasi, who emceed the program, prompted by current websites and citing both statistical and anectodal and 4. The book fair runs all day, but [email protected] for voucher in- Edison Intermediate School (EIS) thanked the students for participat- surveys on youth sports and their information, RIS parents broke into each night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. formation. The mission of the Gifted opened its assembly with the presen- ing in the school’s theme of service, impact on overall development. Cit- small discussion groups to address children will be entertained with Ed PTC is to promote and support the tation of colors by the Color Guard in which extra lunches are brought in ing a recent university/athletic/me- key questions prompted by the coun- board games, a 3D printer demon- intellectual curiosity of all students Marine Unit from Fort Dix. Speeches for the needy every Wednesday, and dia survey, the RIS counselors stated selors. “The pressure of youth sports stration and there will be an origami in the Westfield school district. The and readings by the school’s principal for the Treats for Troops campaign that in the US, 35 million children certainly affects my family, so for me workshop on Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 committee also provides support to and students were punctuated by mu- held this month. age five to 18 play organized sports it was a topic well worth discussing,” p.m. the students and families that partici- sical offerings from the school’s con- Stasi led the school in a round of each year. stated Marty McDevitt, Co-President Personal shoppers will be on hand pate in Westfield’s Gifted Education cert band and eighth grade chorus. applause for EIS Principal Matt Counselor Christine Trottere, of the RIS PTSO. to help choose books, music, toys, Program. Against a backdrop of student-cre- Bolton, who received his Doctorate board games, cards, and wrapping For more information contact ated banners filled with words of in Education the previous day. In paper. Amisha Mehta thanks to the men and women in the turn, Dr. Bolton thanked the teachers A portion of each sale with a [email protected] or Char- military, guest speakers reminded stu- and students for coming together as a Human Rights Day voucher goes back to the Westfield lotte Lee [email protected]. dents to be grateful for the freedoms community in performing acts of citi- and way of life which can often be zenship. He also mentioned his par- taken for granted. ticular appreciation of vocal teacher, Panel Discussion Planned Westfield resident, Nick Ricigliano, Kristine Smith-Morasso, for spear- with a long military career -- includ- heading the annual Veterans Day WESTFIELD – The public is in- Committee; Dana Edell, New York ing his service in the U.S. Army in the event. Dr. Bolton praised the two vited to join young activists of the University and City University of first Gulf War – involving Saudi guest speakers who he noted, “volun- Girls Learn International chapter at New York Professor and founder of Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait – gave ex- tarily served our country.” Westfield High School in celebrating SPARK Movement (an organization amples of real life heroes who sacri- On Monday, November 9, a simi- International Human Rights Day on combating the sexualization of girls); ficed their lives to protect those free- lar assembly was held at Roosevelt Saturday, December 12. Girls Learn Fraidy Reiss, founder of Unchained doms. Intermediate School, complete with International, an organization that At Last (an organization that works EIS Social Studies teacher, Robert Color Guard, music, and speeches by mobilizes students in the movement to end child marriages in America); Maver, served in the Army in Bosnia students and Principal Stewart Carey. for universal girls’ education, will and a representative from the Arme- as a peacekeeper – an image and role Social Studies teacher, Brian Vieth, host “Why Human Rights Matter: A nian Relief Society (an organization he said he wished more people un- presented the school’s “Heroes Panel Discussion on the Impact of that provides educational and hu- derstood. During his service in Among Us Award” to Lieutenant Modern Human Rights Violations.” manitarian assistance to Armenians Bosnia, when he eliminated mine Edward Brown of the U.S. Navy. Panelists will make presentations on throughout the world). a variety of human rights issues, both The event will take place on Satur- in the United States and abroad. day, December 12 from 7 p.m. to Speakers include Greg Dempsey, 8:30 p.m. at Westfield High School, Canadian Mission to the United Na- 550 Dorian Road, Westfield, in Caf- tions and Vice-Chair of the UN Third eteria B. Nealis Earns Associates
Degree in Less Than a Year CANDY FOR A CAUSE...The Presbyterian Nursery School and Kindergarten (PNS&K) was delighted to join forces with 'Operation Gratitude' whose mission CRANFORD - When Ryan Nealis All of the classes were in a class- is to lift the spirits and offer thanks to our Active Duty and Veteran communities. puts his mind to something, you’ll go room—not online. “I actually The PNS&K children brought in their extra Halloween candy and made thank broke betting against him. bumped up my (grade point average) you cards, filling six cartons which will be sent to the brave men and women who Mr. Nealis first came to Union that semester,” Mr. Nealis recalls. have serveed or are currently serving in the armed forces. County College in the summer of “Of course, what complicated things 2014. He was 33 years old, a father of was having to schlep to classes while three, and a bar manager from Eliza- being on crutches for three months beth. Mr. Nealis figured that a col- with a ruptured Achilles tendon, and lege degree could launch him into the carrying around a 60-pound bag of BIG PLANS career he’d always envisioned for books.” himself—”I’ve always wanted to do Mr. Nealis earned 66 credits and an For Your Retirement something to help people.” associate degree in Criminal Justice. For Your Retirement He registered for three classes in His final grade-point average was a Union’s second summer session and stellar 3.5, which would qualify him four more in the fall of 2014. Through for entry in the national honor society. NEW Open Floor Plans! the College’s Assessment Center, he Mr. Nealis plans to attend Com- • Modern kitchens • Porches overlooking was also able to take tests to earn 12 mencement and receive his degree beautiful vistas credits in the NJ State’s College Level from President McMenamin during • Windows for Examination Program. As Coordina- the winter ceremony, which will take lots of light • Customizations available tor of Student Success Tinny Cheung place on Jan. 14 at the Union County says, “When a student comes to us Performing Arts Center in Rahway. with a plan like Ryan’s—to complete A week after that, Ryan expects to PORCH MASTER his degree in a year—then it’s our job begin taking classes for his bachelor’s DRESSING BEDROOM to do everything we can to help him degree Kean University. “I’d like to DINING ROOM succeed in achieving his goal.” finish in no more than three semes- CLOSET With Summer-term and Fall-se- ters,” he says. mester success under his belt, Mr. Mr. Nealis’s future plans may in- LIVING ROOM PARADING AROUND...The Lincoln School of Westfield proudly kicked off the Nealis was ready to make a big move clude service for Homeland Security, LAUNDRY Halloween season this year with the district’s first Halloween parade. Exactly in the spring of 2015. The College the Fire Department, Law Enforce- KITCHEN eight days before Halloween, preK and kindergarten students excitedly donned BEDROOM their costume for a day of Halloween fun. Students began the fun in their approved his request to take a whop- ment or Corrections. “I want to be in classrooms celebrating with crafts, snacks, and festivities of all kinds artfully ping 22 credits (seven classes) during a career where I can make a differ- STORAGE planned by parent volunteers. Then, they prepared themselves for a parade the 15-week semester. ence in people’s lives,” he says. around the exterior of the school, accompanied by speakers booming “The Monster Mash.” The costume varieties were endless: from superheroes to furry FOYER creatures to fantasy beings; even the faculty and staff donned their best, many of GARAGE whom were dressed as bright yellow minions. DEN
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By DAVID B. CORBIN yards, while Bakie grabbed four for with only 19 seconds off the clock. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 102 yards. Joe Norton snagged two “It was a lot of preparation through- Friday the 13th was no problem for receptions for 35 yards, Sean Leonard out the week. Our first encounter, we the top-seeded Cranford High School had two receptions for 23 yards and came out flat and coach emphasized football team but it definitely became Brian McGovern had eight carries for this week, ‘come out strong’. It’s a horror show for eighth-seeded 49 yards, including a 13-yard TD run. called ‘start on first play’. That’s what Voorhees in the first round of the Backup quarterback Dan Curren had we did,” Schetelich said. North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 play- four carries for 40 yards in the second The Cougars’ defense also started offs held at Memorial Field in half. right away forcing the Vikings to Cranford. Senior quarterback Jack “I think sometimes things go your three-and-out on their first series. Schetelich delivered two huge touch- way. It’s not a measure between the Cranford took over at its 35-yard line. down (TD) strikes and ran for an- two schools. We just steamrolled when Nine plays later, Schetelich scored other, while Ryan Bakie added a pair it went our way. But I do like the way from the four with 6:14 on the clock. of TD runs all in the first quarter to that we executed. I do like the way Then McGovern recovered a fumble lead the 10-0 Cougars to a 56-7 thrash- that we came out and got after them at the Cranford 37 on Voorhees’ next ing of the 5-4 Vikings. from the first play,” Cougar Head series. Bang! Schetelich connected Schetelich completed 11 of 13 Coach Erik Rosenmeier said. with Bakie while he was flying down passes for 256 yards, which included No time at all was wasted. Bakie the left side, good for a 63-yard TD. a 63-yard strike to Bakie and a pair to received the opening kickoff and Another three-and-out and a punt senior Will Budries for 65 yards and moved it to the 45. On the very first gave the Cougars possession at their David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SHATTERING A RECORD...Blue Devil senior running back Jack Curry, No. 27, broke Glen Kehler’s WHS all-time career 19 yards, respectively. Budries fin- play, Bakie hooked around the left 35. This time Schetelich spotted rushing record when he galloped 186 yards and scored five touchdowns in Westfield’s 49-14 win over Columbia. ished with three receptions for 96 side and galloped 55 yards for the TD CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 More photos at www.goleader.com RB CURRY SHATTERS WHS CAREER RUSHING RECORD Ballyhoo Sports Westfield Runs Over Cougars In Section Grid Playoff, 49-14
By DAVID B. CORBIN witnessed was Glen Kehler’s WHS yard sprint. After the game, Curry Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times all-time career rushing record being was awarded the game ball in a spe- Senior running back Jack Curry shattered by Curry, who galloped cial presentation. Multiple photos was being watched very closely by 186 yards and recorded five touch- followed, especially one of Curry with teammates, fans and opponents downs in the Blue Devils’ 49-14 his offensive line. throughout the Westfield High victory. (See Devils Den) “It’s awesome! But to be honest, I School football team’s North Jersey, Curry scored all four of the 9-0 think the first playoff win is much Section 2, Group 5 first round match- Blue Devils’ first-half touchdowns more important than the record,” up with the Columbia Cougars at (TD) with respective runs of 18 yards, Curry said. “It was a little much. I’m Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield one yard, 28 yards and three yards. not a big picture guy but it was all fun. on November 14. And what they all He then added his fifth TD on a six- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GETTING A GOOD BLOCK...Cougar Brian McGovern, No. 31, gets a good block from Ryan Bakie, No. 4, in the playoff game against Voorhees at Memorial Field in Cranford on November 13. The Cougars won big, 56-7. RAIDERS FINISH SEASON 21-2-2, UCT CHAMPIONSHIP Minutemen Stun Raiders, 2-0, In Boys Soccer Section Semis
By DAVID B. CORBIN Tournament championship game, and Antoine Gbamou slid a right-to-left Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times had a 16-game winning streak against cross into the middle where Kevin Streaks eventually get broken but it them. All three of the 17-3 Petino ripped the ball into the left happened at the wrong time for the Minutemen’s losses this season were lower corner of the net with 26:28 left second-seeded Scotch Plains- to the Raiders. in the first half. Petino, on an assist Fanwood High School boys soccer The No. 3 ranked Raiders had from Maximiliano Acosta, also scored team when the third-seeded Eliza- reached the semis with respective wins 10 minutes into the second half when beth Minutemen netted a goal in each over Millburn and Dickinson, while the Raider defense got out of position half to earn a 2-0 upset victory in the the No. 10 ranked Minutemen de- on the left side forcing junior goal- semifinal round of the North Jersey, feated Bridgewater-Raritan and keeper Sean Murray to make a deci- Section 2, Group 4 Tournament in Union. The Minutemen were to face sion to charge. Petino simply tapped Scotch Plains on November 10. fifth-seeded Newark East Side, 2-1, the ball into the open net. It was a double streak breaker as double overtime winners over top- “We shot ourselves in the foot. The the 21-2-2 Raiders had defeated the seeded Kearny on November 13 for first goal, the kid scored the goal. Minutemen in the previous three the title. Obviously it was a good goal but the showdowns this season, including an After a few shots on goal by the circumstances how the ball got there overtime victory in the Union County Minutemen earlier in the game, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 More photos at www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BATTLING FOR CONTROL...Raider co-captain Jake Longo, No. 4, and an Elizabeth Minuteman battle for control of the ball in the North Jersey, Sectiuon 2, Group 4 semifinal game in Scotch Plains. The Minutemen stunned the Raiders, 2-0. TheIsoldiCollection.com FRANK D. ISOLDI #1 Agent Westfield Office: 2006-2014 Office: 908-233-5555 x 202 • Direct: 908-301-2038 • email: [email protected] • Broker/Sales Associate © 2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 12 Thursday, November 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION
David B. Corbin (Thanksgiving Day 2014 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times REMEMBERING THE “SLOP BOWL” FROM BEGINNING TO END...The Blue Devils and Cardinals had relatively clean uniforms, on left, at the beginning of the Annual Thanksgiving Day football game at Hub Stein Field in Plainfield in 2014, but as the game progressed, the event turned into the “Slop Bowl” and neither team could get enough traction to score in regulation. The Blue Devils finally managed to score in overtime to scoop up a 6-0 victory. The 2002 season saw the Devils go D. Blair Corbin’s Devil’s Den a shocking 3-7, but they regrouped in time to again win the county champi- Gymnasts Developed onship. The next three seasons saw Raiders good dual-meet records and a Cougar Classic all-around title won by Claire Into a Bunch of 10s MacDonald. Blue Devils Since 2006 the gymnasts have been on an amazing run. Under Greenwald Cougars By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and the last two seasons under co- coaches Amanda Diaz (’07) and ELEVENTH IN A SERIES gymnasts just competed for their club on the pommel horse and parallel Laurie (Hogan) McCormack (’99) – Walk Down Memory Lane Gymnastics is another of those girls teams. The sports returned to varsity bars. Surgent was also third all-around that freshman in ’96, remember? – sports at WHS where there was a status in 1989 and, for the past 27 as a junior after transferring from St. girls like Jenna Rodrigues, Lacy From the archives of The Westfield first round of the North Jersey, Section history before Title IX came along in years, under Ellen Kovac, Greenwald Joseph’s of Metuchen. He currently Cummings (state champion in the Leader and The Scotch Plains- 2, Group 3 tournament. Cougar quar- 1972. In 1970 under coach Dagmar and current coaches Amanda Diaz operates his family’s Elite School of vault in 2007), Tina Chabrier, Kelly Fanwood Times — www.goleader.com terback John Oblachinski, who was a Finkle, the girls competed in dual and Laurie McCormack, WHS has Gymnastics, with locations in Bohlinger, Lindsay Ripperger, Abby November 27, 2014: Sloppy con- receiver in last year’s game, blended a meets against Ocean, Princeton and been competing at the very highest Westfield, Garwood and Roselle Park. Cook, Lyndsey Lee, Jenna Rizkalla, ditions on a very muddy field covered strong passing game with an effective Scotch Plains. On March 14 they levels. The won-lost record coming WHS had some outstanding boys Hannah Goldring, Megan Melillo, with wet snow, multitudes of sloppy running game to bewilder the 8-2 Ti- represented WHS in the state cham- into 1989 was 90-75, with no county gymnasts even before Surgent – Don Carlie Fasano and Hannah Prieto have penalties and unavoidable sloppy gers. As a matter of fact, the 7-3 Cou- pionships at Princeton University. or sectional titles. Since 1989, the Baumgartner (’68) and Reinhart helped produce a 10-year record of plays set the stage for an “All-Mad- gars totaled 196 yards passing and 196 Cathy Senters, Lynn MacDonald, record is 247-47, with 19 county and Struzyna (’69) were both N.J. Junior 91-7. Over that time, there have been den” style of Thanksgiving Day foot- yards rushing. Jeanne Bussiere, Mimi Ward, Jane eight sectional titles. Olympic champions on bars, and ’75’s 10 county titles and three sectional ball game between the Westfield High Oblachinski carried 25 times for Molocznik, Sarah Moss and Lauren Kovac’s first team was 9-1, but her Mark Tomalonis.) titles (with four seconds). School Blue Devils and the Plainfield 111 yards, including respective touch- Van Leuven were WHS’s gymnastics second season was the big break- Freshmen Julie Elmuccio and With Prieto, Nicole Dispenza, Sa- Cardinals at Hub Stein Field in down runs of five yards, one yard, five equivalent of Project Mercury, the through year. That 1990 team was 9- Allison Checchio joined the team in rah Fox, Holly Greenberg, Kaela Plainfield. yards and 23 yards. He also completed precursor to NASA’s Apollo space 2 and second at counties. But it de- 1996, and Laurie Hogan (more on her Azzaretto and Alex Fasano returning After all the slipping and sliding, nine of 13 attempts with touchdown program. feated Scotch Plains by .05 of a point later) came aboard in 1997. Elmuccio next fall, WHS’s gymnasts should the Blue Devils with junior Jack Curry passes of 59 yards and 15 yards to Over the next few years Lynn and freshman Dawn Verschilling cap- captured three all-around titles at remain a threat for many years to managed to score on their first series senior wide receiver Jack McCaffrey Schork, Emily LaCosta, Mary Hugger tured the all-around championship at counties, one at sectionals, and twice come. in overtime then halt the Cardinals on and 10 yards to junior running back and others proved that the sport was both counties and sectionals (and fin- placed top-10 at states. The ’98 sea- THIS AND THAT theirs to emerge with very muddy uni- Luke Christiano. worthy of varsity status, and it be- ished third at states). Like Schramm, son saw twins Lauren and Jessica Congratulations to senior Jack forms and a 6-0 victory to give November 24, 2010: Sleight of hand came official when Title IX became Verschilling was an extremely ac- Caravello join the team, and the fol- Curry, who had 186 yards and five Westfield a 58-45-7 series lead after seemed to be the theme for both sides the law of the land and provided equal complished gymnast and opted to lowing year freshmen Catherine TDs Saturday, to become the school’s the 110th meeting. in the annual Powder Puff game be- opportunity for girls in sports. compete for her club team the next Bonard, Ashley Flood and Rachel all-time leading rusher with 2,972 November 14, 2014: Co-captain tween the Blue Devil senior girls and The winter season of 1972-73 saw three years. Skolnick continued the procession of yards, passing Glen Kehler who had Tori Baliatico slipped the ball into co- junior girls at Gary Kehler Stadium, the sport’s debut at WHS under coach But the incoming freshman class talented gymnasts. 2,797 from 1972-74. Curry also be- captain Jodi Cornwell, who tapped it but in the end, the seniors prevailed, Randi Hartnett. There was modest came the ninth Blue Devil to score into the net with 3:49 remaining in the 26-6. Hannah Kronick sprinted for success but gymnastics was seem- five TDs in a game; the first being Lee second overtime to earn the top-seeded two first-half touchdowns. Seniors ingly on a never-ending search for a Waring in 1930, followed by Pump Raider girls soccer team the North Christina Martinez and Martina permanent coach. Hartnett coached Vella (twice in 1936), Doug Murphy Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 champion- Landeka each had a touchdown, and five years, but WHS then had five (1966), Kehler (1973), Butch ship with a 3-2 victory over second- junior Amanda Marcotullio had a coaches from 1977-85 – Nancy Woolfolk (1977), Paul Leifer (1981) seeded Ridge at Scotch Plains. touchdown. Janeczek, Janis Hergott, Brenda Lupo, and Eugene Rawles (2013). The Raiders scored first off a header November 7, 2009: Four blue uni- Lauren Anthony and Hiram Velez. The 2015 Blue Devils will play by Caroline Babis after a long free forms caught in a spill at the very The program’s first 14 seasons, under their second home playoff game this kick into the box by sophomore Chris- beginning of the race proved to make six coaches, produced a decent 90-75 Saturday at 1 p.m. against Union. At tina Rodgers. Eleven minutes into the the difference as No. 7 Ridge edged record, including 10-1 by Anthony in stake will be a spot in the North 2 second half, the strong foot of Rodgers the No. 6 Blue Devil boys’ cross-coun- her one year and 9-1 by Velez in his Group 5 championship game on Dec. banged another free kick from 50- try team, 65-67, for the North Jersey, single season. 4-5. The Farmers have won the last yards out, this time into sophomore Section 2, Group 3 sectional champi- One of the best gymnasts to ever two meetings, while WHS took the Alyssa DiFrancesco, who also headed onship at Warinanco Park in Roselle. walk the halls was Karen Schramm previous five. The last time – and the ball into the net to give the Raiders The battle for the individual champi- (’77), the younger sister of Westfield only other time – WHS had two home a seemingly comfortable, 2-0 lead onship came between Blue Devil se- Athletic Hall of Fame diver Steve football playoff games was 1976, November 15, 2013: Sweet revenge nior Ryan Scrudato and North Schramm. While attending WHS, she when only four teams qualified in from a shocking loss in last year’s Hunterdon’s Matt McDonald, who competed all four years strictly for each section. sectional semifinals became a reality crossed first with a time of 16:17.4, her club team, the Plainfield In 1976, WHS beat Livingston, 20- for the Cranford Cougar football team while Scrudato finished second at Bridgettes. In 1976 she won the state 8, in the first round and, nine days when the Cougars battered the hosting 16:23.1. Blue Devil sophomore Jack all-around title at the U.S. Associa- after beating Plainfield, 34-0, on Palisades Park Tigers, 47-21, in the Leahy finished sixth in 16:26. tion of Gymnastics championships. Thanksgiving Day, hosted “Uncle She also competed at the 1976 Olym- Miltie” Theodosatos’ club with the Westfield/Plainfield Rivalry pic Trials, where she missed making North 2, Group 4 title on the line. The the U.S. team by a few tenths of a sectional final on Dec. 4 was a brutal point. That helped get her a scholar- defensive battle, WHS winning 14-0. Westfield 58, Plainfield 45, Tie 7 ship to Duke. She still lives in Durham, All the scoring came in the second 1900 –– Westfield 26-0 1961 — Westfield 13-6 N.C., where her son Nolan was a state quarter – a 59-yard punt return by 1901 –– Westfield NA 1962 — Plainfield 27-7 diving championship. Owen Brand and a 1-yard run by Bob 1903 — Plainfield 15-0 1963 — Westfield 14-12 In the early 1980s Karen Bellew, McNally. Bret Schundler, McNally 1905 — Plainfield 24-0 1964 — Plainfield 13-7 1907 — Tie 6-6 1965 — Westfield 21-0 Julia Dillon, Amy Avis and Zoleta and Dennis Gibbons (interception, fumble recovery) led a defense that Westfield 11-0 1966 — Plainfield 33-12 Vernugopal became the first Blue Jill Smith was the 1995 all-around champion at the Union County and North 2, 1908 — Plainfield 12-6 1967 — Plainfield 12-7 Devils to qualify for the sectional Group 4 sectionals. limited Plainfield to 120 yards. Jun- Plainfield 5-0 1968 — Westfield 25-21 championships. Lupo’s 1982 team ior Frank Kelly had 128 yards to lead 1909 — Plainfield 35-6 1969 — Westfield 45-0 finished second at counties and fresh- included Alison Gorski, Brandi Kovac The 1999 season was the finale for the Devils. 1910 –– Westfield 6-0 1970 — Westfield 49-6 man Chrissy Diaz became the school’s and Jill Smith. After a 1992 season Kovac, and the team presented her The second half featured just three 1911 — Plainfield 37-6 1971 — Westfield 12-6 first county champion, winning the that saw WHS come up frustratingly with quite a going-away season: a 13- possessions. WHS took the second- 1912 –– Westfield 19-7 1972 — Westfield 27-6 parallel bars and finishing second all- short against Scotch Plains at both 0 record, county and sectional cham- half kickoff and drove to the Plainfield 1913 — Westfield 20-6 1973 — Westfield 20-0 around. The next year the Devils were counties (0.75 of a point) and pions and a best-ever second place 3 before stalling. Plainfield then had Westfield 26-7 1974 — Westfield 31-14 1914 — Plainfield 19-0 1975 — Westfield 9-6 again second at counties, and a best- sectionals, and second to Bishop Ahr finish at states. She was The Star- a 24-play, 85-yard drive that was 1915 — Plainfield 7-0 1976 — Westfield 34-0 yet fourth at sectionals. Diaz won the at states, Westfield was ready to start- Ledger Coach of the Year. stopped at the Westfield 12. The Dev- Westfield 6-0 Westfield 14-0 county title at floor exercise. The ing bringing home some gold. Melissa Greenwald – remember, ils followed with an 18-play, 81-yard 1916 — Tie 0-0 1977 — Westfield 38-0 following year under Anthony, the The 1995 season saw Westfield step the freshman on the 1985 team? – march that ran out the clock. Plainfield 7-3 1978 — Westfield 6-2 team qualified for the state finals for into the gymnastics spotlight, as was the new coach, and her first two The cross-country team unveiled 1917 — Plainfield 39-0 1979 — Westfield 3-2 the first time. (A freshman named Gorski, Kovac and Smith led the team seasons saw nothing but W’s, two its throwback singlets at Saturday’s 1919 — Plainfield 6-0 1980 — Westfield 14-0 Melissa Greenwald was on that team, to its first county championship. Smith county and two sectional titles, and Group 4 championships and produced 1921 — Plainfield 28-0 1981 — Westfield 28-6 but more on her in a bit.) And in 1986 won the all-around title at both coun- two more runner-up finishes at states. a very solid fourth-place finish. The 1922 — Plainfield 19-0 1982 — Plainfield 21-3 under Velez, the squad finished sec- ties and sectionals. Lauren Caravello was three state titles, new shirts were designed by assistant 1923 — Westfield 3-0 1983 — Plainfield 14-6 1924 — Plainfield 18-0 1984 — Plainfield 14-0 ond at counties for the fourth straight (That year also saw WHS senior in three different years. She won on track coach Erik Anderson (’07) and 1925 — Plainfield 7-2 1985 — Tie 0-0 year. Dave Surgent capture the boys’ all- parallel bars as a freshman and sopho- are similar in appearance to those 1926 — Plainfield 20-0 1986 — Westfield 27-14 Then the sport was dropped. For around state championship in the more, and struck gold on the balance worn by Dave Coleman, Steve 1931 — Westfield 21-0 1987 — Westfield 35-6 the next three years some talented Advanced Division. He also was first beam as a senior. She also won the Atwood, Gerry McGowan, Ken 1932 — Westfield 13-6 1988 — Westfield 7-6 all-around title three times at coun- Robinson, Dave Calvert and Harry 1933 — Tie 0-0 1989 — Westfield 14-7 ties (losing to Elmuccio as a fresh- Graves in the 1960s. 1934 — Westfield 7-6 1990 — Westfield 21-6 man) and all four years at sectionals. Next week: Volleyball 1935 — Plainfield 7-0 1991 — Westfield 28-0 1936 — Tie 0-0 1992 — Plainfield 14-9 1937 — Tie 0-0 1993 — Tie 0-0 1938 — Plainfield 13-0 1994 — Westfield 20-7 Blue Devil Boys Place Fourth 1939 — Westfield 20-0 1995 — Westfield 28-20 1940 — Westfield 13-0 1996 — Plainfield 38-7 1941 — Westfield 1-0 1997 — Westfield 22-7 In Group 4 Cross-Country 1944 — Westfield 12-6 1998 –– Plainfield 21-7 1945 — Westfield 12-0 1999 –– Plainfield 20-14 The Westfield High School boys Ryan Siegel placed 68th at 17:16 and 1946 — Plainfield 6-0 2000 — Westfield 42-25 1947 — Westfield 32-12 2001 — Westfield 24-21 finished fourth in the Group 4 cross- Aditya Singh crossed 79th at 17:29. 1948 — Westfield 14-6 2002 –– Westfield 14-6 country championships held at The Westfield girls placed 14th in 1949 — Plainfield 19-6 2003 –– Plainfield 9-7 Holmdel Park on November 14. The their race and all recorded PR times 1950 — Plainfield 33-7 2004 –– Plainfield 40-0 Blue Devil boys had a total of 166 on the course with Noelle Blackford 1951 — Plainfield 14-6 2005 –– Plainfield 9-0 and were led by Gabe Givelber, who leading their pack with a time of 1952 — Plainfield 27-14 2006 –– Westfield 17-7 finished 31st with a personal record 20:38, which was good enough for 1953 — Plainfield 25-6 2007 –– Westfield 28-27 (PR) 16:52. 56th place. Mia Melao crossed 68th 1954 — Plainfield 6-0 2008 –– Westfield 21-19 As always, the Blue Devils kept in a at 20:48, Julia Gretsky took 71st at 1955 — Plainfield 21-0 2009 –– Westfield 26-6 relatively tight pack with Matt Meusel 20:51, Julia Myers finished 76th at 1956 — Plainfield 19-6 2010 –– Westfield 35-6 David B. Corbin (December 2, 2010 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times crossing 35th at 16:54, Jake Triarsi 1957 — Plainfield 19-12 2011 –– Plainfield 22-21 PLAYING WITH A LOT OF SPIRIT…The Blue Devil senior girls in black and 20:55, Emma Jackler was 80th at 1958 — Plainfield 21-0 2012 –– Westfield 30-16 the junior girls scramble to get possession of a pass during the annual Powder Puff finishing 39th at 17:00, Alex Hall tak- 20:59, Devyn Heinzerling placed 85th 1959 — Plainfield 7-0 2013 –– Westfield 34-0 game at Kehler Stadium on November 24, 2010. Both teams played with ing 46th at 17:03 (PR) and Alex at 21:03 and Brooke Schaeffer fin- 1960 — Westfield 13-7 2014 –– Westfield 6-0 enthusiasm, but the senior girls prevailed, 26-6. Campbell finishing 48th at 17:04. ished 88th at 21:05. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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By ALEX LOWE easy. But it feels really good to finish “I just knew it was going to be a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times up with a win and have everything good day from there,” said Taylor. Marquel Taylor and the Scotch come together today like it did.” “The blocking was great on that play Plains-Fanwood High School Raid- On this day, Scotch Plains- and it stayed that way the whole ers football team saved their best for Fanwood had everything clicking. game.” last in scoring a 40-21 win over West The offense in particular was sharp After West Windsor answered with Windsor-Plainsboro South on No- boasting a running game that racked a touchdown to tie the game at 7-7, vember 14 in Scotch Plains. The game up 381 yards overall. Junior Jumar Taylor continued building on what was an NJSIAA Regional Crossover Etkins, contributed 82 rushing yards would be a career day. Taylor capped match between previously winless on 11 carries, and scored a pair of a monster nine play, 72 yard scoring squads and it was the Raiders that touchdowns. drive with a six-yard touchdown run finally managed to put one in the “The morale on this team has al- around the right side giving the Raid- victory column. Taylor, a senior play- ways been high despite the record,” ers a 13-7 lead with 4:41 left in the ing in his final game, piled up 270 said Etkins. “Everybody always half. The march chewed up over nine minutes on the clock and demon- strated that the Raiders had firm con- trol of the line of scrimmage. The only blemish came in the form of a Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times missed extra point. BRINGING THE BALL AROUND...Raider Erica Muskus, No. 20, maneuvers around a Bridgewater-Raritan Panther in West Windsor-Plainsboro South the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament in Scotch Plains on November 8. The Panters won 2-1. would answer with a touchdown be- fore the half to briefly claim the lead McNEELY SCORES, RODGERS ASST., LEITNER 7 SAVES at 14-13. But Scotch Plains-Fanwood came right back by putting together a 65-yard scoring drive that culmi- nated in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Cooper Heisey to George SPF Soccer Girls Season Ends Leichtling with under a minute re- maining in the half. After a failed two-point conversion attempt, the Raiders would head to the halftime With 2-1 Loss to Bridgewater break with a 19-14 lead. Taylor, who had already amassed By ALEX LOWE goals all season. Leitner finished with Raider situation became more and 173 yards on the ground, would con- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times seven stops for Scotch Plains- more dire until finally they broke tinue his dominance in the second The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Fanwood on the day. through to tie it on McNeely’s kick half. Scotch Plains-Fanwood took School girls’ soccer team saw its sea- Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times It seemed as though the Panthers with under two minutes left. McNeely COMING OFF THE FIELD...Raider senior Jack DeFouw, No. 18 walks off the possession after the third quarter kick- son end in stunning and crushing would make the lead hold up as they received a cross from Rodgers. field in his final game at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. off at its 37-yard line. It would take fashion with a 2-1 loss against frustrated the Raiders throughout Caroline Babis had found Rodgers just two plays for Taylor to put them Bridgewater-Raritan in the North 2, much of the second half. The Raiders cutting through the right side and yards on 24 carries with three touch- stayed optimistic. We never split apart back in the end zone. On first down, Group IV sectional semifinal match began pressing as the clock ticked McNeely was able to get the ball past downs to lead the offensive explo- like a lot of teams do when things Taylor ran for 18 yards around the left held on November 8 in Scotch Plains. down. Christina Rodgers was denied keeper Barbagallo, sending the fans sion. Taylor scored on runs of 28, 45 start going bad.” side on a keeper. On the next play, For all too brief an instant, the Raid- on a shot in the 60th minute by Pan- and Scotch Plains-Fanwood players and six yards. Scotch Plains-Fanwood got on the Taylor kept the ball and headed around ers appeared to have rescued the sea- ther goalkeeper Alexa Barbagallo. In into celebration. “I mean, it has been a rough sea- board first when Taylor burst through the right side then cut inside of a son and escaped certain defeat when the 71st minute Sophie Brause Perhaps it was a hangover from the son,” said Taylor. “Going winless and the Pirate defense and raced 28 yards block and raced 45 yards virtually Kerri McNeely found the back of the launched a kick from the left side of joy of tying the game in such a pres- losing games the way we did is never for a score early in the first quarter. untouched through the Pirate defense, net to tie the game at 1-1 in the 79th the net that clanked off the crossbar sure packed moment but clearly the never stopping until he crossed the minute of play. But that moment of and rebounded away harmlessly. SPF girls were not ready on the other goal line. The touchdown gave the elation ended shockingly just 30 sec- With each passing minute the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Raiders a 26-14 lead and they would onds later when the Panthers advanced never look back from there. the ball down the field quickly and The Raiders scored again with 6:48 Jeslyn Jimenez converted a pass from to play in the third quarter, this time Abby Ouslijoglou in the 80th minute on an eight-yard run by Etkins that to provide Bridgewater-Raritan with ballooned the lead to 33-14. Etkins a breathtaking 2-1 win. swooped in around the right end for “We just lost the ball in midfield,” the score, which capped a six-play, said Scotch Plains-Fanwood Head 55-yard march. Coach Kevin Ewing. “We didn’t clear “The play is called 8 Jet and coach it out properly. We made a mistake told me to hit it outside,” said Etkins. and it cost us.” “There was a great block by Vinnie Prior to the offensive fireworks in Ruzek on the play that helped to the final minute, Scotch Plains- spring it.” Fanwood, the second seed overall, The Raiders shut down the last and third seeded Bridgewater-Raritan serious threat to victory when had engaged in a tight defensive Leichtling stepped in front of a pass struggle throughout the entire game intended for Nick Princiotta at the broken only when Bridgewater’s goal line and then returned it to Samantha Orrecchio scored in the Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times midfield. The Pirates had driven all 48th minute to give the Panthers a 1- TAKING A REST...Raider sophomore quarterback Cooper Heisey comes off the the way to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood 0 lead. The initial goal came off a pass field while the defense goes on in the game against West Windsor-Plainsboro 10-yard line before the bit of timely from Addison Reilly and represented South in Scotch Plains on November 14. Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times theft from Leichtling. a major break as Raider goaltender SCORING THE LONE RAIDER GOAL...Raider Kerri McNeely, No. 5, scored From there, the Raiders took ad- Andrea Leitner had given up just four Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s only goal against Bridgewater-Raritan. vantage once more, driving deep into Pirate territory before Etkins scooted into the end zone once more from 25 yards out. The Etkins score gave the Raiders an insurmountable 40-14 lead with 10:04 to play in the game. “The play was 9 Jet this time,” said Etkins. “We ran it left instead of right and once again I got great seal blocks from Spencer Vaughn and Isaiah Stewart. The blocking was everything today. It made it easy to run the ball.” The Raider defense got into the act as well. Giancarlo Lorusso had 10 tackles and Jaylen Bryant added eight tackles with two sacks. The victory gave Scotch Plains-Fanwood a 1-9 mark for the season. The Pirates of HEADING TO VILLANOVA...Six Hun School student-athletes signed National West Windsor- Plainsboro South sank Letters of Intent on November 11 and made official commitments to NCAA to 0-10 for the year. Division I institutions. Westfield’s Luke Prybylski ’16 (second from right) will W. Wind-Pl South 7 7 0 7 21 play lacrosse at Villanova University next year. Sc Pl-Fanwood 7 12 14 7 40 The Proven Professional
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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TAKING THEIR TALENTS TO A HIGHER LEVEL...Ten Westfield High School senior athletes have committed to test their talents at a higher level. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Gwyn Devin (Vanderbilt University – lacrosse), Emily Shields (USC – lacrosse), Claire Cassie (Penn State University – lacrosse) and Brooke Schaeffer (Lehigh – track); back row, Owen Colwell (Johns Hopkins University– lacrosse), Steve Barmakian (George Washington University – baseball), Tyler Roth (Villanova – tennis), James Bohlinger (St. Joseph’s University – lacrosse), Matt McIlroy (University of Denver – lacrosse) and Chris Rinaldi (Holy Cross – baseball)
Raider Girls Fall To Bridgewater CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 end to defend one last Panther attack. Bridgewater-Raritan got down the field and quickly managed to com- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CATCHING UP WITH A MINUTEMAN...Raider senior James Tenzer, No. 24, hustles to get to an Elizabeth Minuteman promise the Raider defense before in the North Jersey, Sectiuon 2, Group 4 semifinal game in Scotch Plains. The Minutemen stunned the Raiders, 2-0. Jimenez delivered the dagger. “Abby crossed the ball to the cen- ter,” said Jimenez of the winning goal. Murray was put to the test early as another leaping save off a header in Rowenzweig said. “That’s really what “Their goaltender looked like she was he made a great stop off a free kick six the box. soccer is, putting the ball in the back caught halfway. I think she hesitated minutes into the game then followed Rowenzweig, who has netted 26 of the net and we didn’t do that to- and wanted to back up thinking Abby up a few minutes later with a diving goals this season, was the Raiders’ day.” might go for the shot but it was too save. With less than two minutes re- most likely threat that the Minutemen “It’s the first time that they beat us late for her to do anything. I got the in 16 games. They are fighting every ball from Abby and it was there for time. They are a quality side. They me to put in the net. We just had to are ranked 10 in the state. Once they push through the adversity of giving got the second goal, it was a killer in BREAKING THROUGH FOR A TD…Colin Freer, No. 22, breaks through the up the lead and make one last push. defense for a touchdown in the Westfield PAL “A” team’s victory over Sparta. a respect that what happened was I’m so proud of these girls.” obviously now they could sit back While the joy and jubilation was and bang balls out of the back. That apparent for all to see on the Westfield PAL ‘A’ Defeats Sparta, 32-12 unfortunate mistake changed the Bridgewater-Raritan side of the field, The Westfield PAL “A” football touchdown on a five-yard run. In all, whole complexion,” Coach the agony of sudden defeat was on full Breznitsky said. team continued its winning ways in Westfield racked up over 275 yards display on the Raider sideline. Several the NJSYFL playoffs with a decisive, of total offense. “All 26 guys were amazing this Scotch Plains-Fanwood players, such year. We got a bunch of wins, had a lot 32-12 victory over Sparta on Novem- As well as the offense performed, as seniors like Caroline Babis were ber 15. the defense was also up to the task. of fun doing it but we came up a little inconsolable after the loss. It was a bit short. It was a great season with a Tim Alliegro started the scoring The Blue Devils stifled the Bears’ bitter ending for a talented team, which with a three-yard touchdown run in attack with a swarming defense that great group of guys,” said Raider co- finished the season 20-2-1. captain Jake Longo. the first quarter behind some great recorded many great sacks, pass de- “It feels terrible,” said Rodgers. blocking from the offensive line of fections, tackles for a loss and tack- “We are a second half team and we “We were really excited to have tied came out the past three times very flat Bryan Felter, Declan McCauley, les. Notable plays were by Nick Mar- it up and then to have them come back Jonny Bracco, Sean Link, Matt tini, Griffin Rooney, Joe Muselli, Jack at the start as opposed to them. They and get the winner so quickly, it is just come out very strong. Ever since we O’Connor and Colin Elliott. Alliegro Love, Victor Coustan, Brian Mikovits, a real big swing of emotions in the would tally three touchdowns in total and John Czarnecki. Next up for the knew we were playing them in this span of a few seconds. I know we FALL BALL 9U CHAMPS...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders round, we kept on saying that we got in also running 60 and 15 yards for team will be a trip to the NJSYFL were having trouble defending against scores. Colin Freer added another league Superbowl. to come out strong and we didn’t,” them on the outside all game. We had SPF Baseball Raiders Win co-captain Zack Halma said. “We a chance to stop them and we didn’t came out flat again and they punished get it done. The girl made a really us for it. It’s wet and it’s slippery and nice cross and that put us in trouble. Westfield 13U Baseball Wins Westfield 9U Fall Crown it’s easy to make mistakes and that’s No excuses. Bridgewater is a very what happened. Coming out flat re- good team. We were hoping to move The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- Luke Doyle, and a groundout by Evan ally set the tone. The best two teams on but we didn’t get it done.” Union Fall League Crown ers defeated Green Brook by a score Doyle. Doyle would later add two in Union County no doubt.” Bridgewater-Raritan was set to play of 8-6 to capture the Westfield Fall towering extra-base hits (2B, 3B) and “As for the season, I’m proud of The 13U Westfield baseball team fense throughout the Fall season. The top-seeded Ridge on November 12 won the Union Teener League Fall team finished the season with a 10-2 Baseball 9U Championship on No- score two runs for the Raiders. The everyone. It was a great senior sea- the in the sectional final. The Pan- vember 1. Raiders would never trail as Green son. I will remember it for the rest of Championship with a 14-2 victory record that included multiple wins thers (17-8) would go on to lose to over Mountainside on November 8 at over rivals Cranford and Union. The Raiders were led by their Brook was unable to overcome the my life. Everyone on the team, they’ve Ridge 3-1 in the championship match. starter, Matthew Capozzolo, who al- early deficit. gotten me everywhere. I couldn’t have Teener Field in Union. Westfield rode The 13U team had players from all lowed just one earned run in three Green Brook scored runs in the BrH2O-Raritan 0 2 2 done it without them,” Rowenzweig Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 1 1 innings to go along with four first, third, fourth and sixth innings, said. strikeouts. In the fourth inning with but despite its efforts, could not fin- Elizabeth 1 1 2 two outs and the bases loaded, ish the comeback. The Raiders fin- Sc Pl-Fanwood 0 0 0 WF Flyers Advance 19 Capozzolo also hit a bases-loaded ished the fall season with a 6-1 record. To Region Jr. Olympics triple to put the game out of reach, 7- “The parents and coaches are happy SHERIFF’S SALE Nineteen athletes from the Flyers 3. Chris Kennedy pitched three solid for and proud of every player on this SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15004500 innings in relief to earn the save. team” said manager, John Quinones. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Track Club were among the more CHANCERY DIVISION The Raiders offense would jump “We could not have achieved what UNION COUNTY than 550 athletes that competed at the DOCKET NO. F-67909 State Junior Olympics on November on Green Brook for four runs in the we did this fall without contributions Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- first inning on a two-run double by from everyone. Congratulations to a TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BAFC 2007-1 1 at Greystone Park in Morris Plains. VS. Anthony Veglia, an RBI single by terrific group of boys.” Defendant: JAMES C. FONTE; MRS. JAMES Two athletes finished in the Top-10 C. FONTE, HIS WIFE; MEUNDA FONTE; MR. for their Division and the 13-14 Boys SHERIFF’S SALE FONTE, HUSBAND OF MELINDA FONTE; SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION Team took seventh in the team com- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15004345 SYSTEMS INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15004357 BROKERS CONDUIT ITS SUCCESSORS AND petition. Athletes who advanced to CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ASSIGNS the Regional Junior Olympics will UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Sale Date: 12/09/2015 DOCKET NO. F-004113-15 UNION COUNTY Writ of Execution: 08/12/2015 compete in North Chili, NY on No- Plaintiff: PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCI- DOCKET NO. F-008953-15 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution ATES, L.P. Plaintiff: CONNECTONE BANK to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vember 22. VS. VS. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOP-10 FLYERS: Defendant: MICHAEL PARKHILL AND DANA Defendant: AIR CON, INC., THE STATE OF TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- PARKHILL, HUSBAND AND WIFE NEW JERSEY, AIRSIDE, INC., GRANT SUP- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Age 11-12 Boys: William McGlynn Sale Date: 12/02/2015 PLY COMPANY, INC., GENERAL PLUMBING WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Writ of Execution: 08/17/2015 SUPPLY INC., MENZA & BEISSEL COMMUNI- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% – 6th place By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TIES, INC., MILLER & CHITTY CO. INC., of their bid available in cash or certified check at Age 9-10 Boys: Eamon Mason – to me directed I shall expose for sale by public JOHNSTONE SUPPLY INC., NES EQUIPMENT the conclusion of the sales. vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- SERVICE AND BRUCE SUPPLY CORP. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred 6th place TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 12/02/2015 Forty-Four Thousand One Hundred Twenty and TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 08/07/2015 59/100*** $444,120.59. Athletes who finished 7th in the13- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- 14 Boys Division team competitions said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, TEENER LEAGUE CHAMPS...The Westfield 13U Fall Baseball Team, left to of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- State of New Jersey. included: Ronit Rao, Zachary Spergel, the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Premises commonly known as: 2309 LYDE right, are: front row; Jack Barsa, John Thorburn, Liam Henderson, Patrick The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on PLACE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY Tyree Worobetz, Kyle Tierney and Bass, Christopher Ho, Jake Holtzman, Adam Duniaf and James Bushell; back Seventy-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ninety- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of 07076. Declan LeWarn Six and 14/100*** $379,396.14. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% BEING KNOWN as LOT 32, BLOCK 3703 on row, Coach Jack Thorburn, Enzo Mizerek, Holden Grantz, Matt Melao, Chris- The property to be sold is located in the BOR- of their bid available in cash or certified check at the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of The Westfield Area Y Flyers Track topher Rizzi, Braden Stryker, Coach Dave Grantz, Thomas Clancy and Coach OUGH of GARWOOD in the County of UNION, the conclusion of the sales. SCOTCH PLAINS. and the State of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Two Million Eight Dimensions: 110 feet x 50.08 feet x 110 feet x Club is a USATF certified club that John Mizerek. Tax LOT 24 BLOCK 511 F/K/A LOT 18 BLOCK Hundred Ninety-Seven Thousand Three Hun- 50.08 feet. serves over 700 athletes throughout 13. dred Sixty-Three and 01/100*** $2,897,363.01. Nearest Cross Street: Parkview Drive COMMONLY KNOWN AS 236 LOCUST AV- SHORT DESCRIPTION Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Eighty-Eight the year. The club has spring and the pitching of Holden Grantz, Chris- four 2015 Westfield 12U travel teams ENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027 All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and Thousand Seven Hundred Forty and 83/100*** Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) being in the Borough of Mountainside, Union $588,740.83 together with lawful interest and summer track programs in Westfield topher Ho, Enzo Mizerek and Chris- and consisted of Patrick Bass, Jack 80.00 feet wide by 125.00 feet long. County, New Jersey. costs. and Cranford and offers winter con- topher Rizzi through the playoffs and Barsa, Jake Bencivenga, James Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the North- The property is a flag shaped parcel with Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or westerly side of Locust Street, 220.00 feet from approximately 250 feet of frontage on US Route other charges, and any such taxes, charges, ditioning at their Garwood location. season to earn the Championship. Bushell, Thomas Clancy, Adam the Easterly side of East Street. 22 westbound, containing approximately 8.28 liens, insurance premiums or other advances The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- acres. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested For more information, please visit The pitching was backed by hitting Duniaf, Holden Grantz, Liam sessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other The property is between Central Avenue on parties are to conduct and rely upon their own www.yflyerstrackclub.com. from the entire lineup and team de- Henderson, Christopher Ho, Jake municipal assessments. The amount due can be the east and Evergreen Court on the west, and is independent investigation to ascertain whether obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursu- designated as 1360 Route 22, Mountainside, or not any outstanding interest remain of record Holtzman, Matthew Melao, Enzo ant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be New Jersey. and/or have priority over the lien being fore- subject to the limited lien priority of any condo- Being known and designated as Block 15.1, closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Mizerek, Drew Pink, Christopher minium/homeowner association liens which may Lot 48.B as shown on the Borough of If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Rizzi, Braden Stryker and John exist. Mountainside Tax Map. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eighty-Seven Total Upset: ***Two Million Nine Hundred return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Thorburn. Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-Five and 55/ Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Twelve and have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, 100*** $387,485.55 together with lawful interest 58/100*** $2,935,112.58 together with lawful in- the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. “This Fall was the first time these and costs. terest and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- boys played on the Big Field, 60 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 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the feet mound and 90 feet bases, so expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, our primary goal was to get the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to boys exposed to the big field and or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for help them make the necessary ad- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale justments. The boys worked hard The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if and really improved throughout the will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the Fall season. The Teener League has 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. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this good competition and the coached The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- were pleased to see the boys make sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan the adjustment to the MLB field Joseph Cryan Joseph Cryan Sheriff Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: quickly and succeed at this level” Attorney: Attorney: PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC said Coach Dave Grantz. “The sea- SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS WINDELS, MARX LANE & MITTENDORF, LLP 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY, SUITE B 120 ALBANY STREET PLAZA SUITE 100 son was a real team effort and I was MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 NEW BRUNSWICK NEW JERSEY 08901 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (856) 793-3080 (732) 846-7600 (856) 813-5500 glad to see the boys win the Cham- 4 T - 11/05, 11/12, 11/19 4 T - 11/05, 11/12, 11/19 4 T - 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 The 19 Westfield Flyers who advanced to the Jr. Olympics pionship.” & 11/26/15 Fee: $183.60 & 11/26/15 Fee: $181.56 & 12/03/15 Fee: $212.16 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 19, 2015 Page 15 Cougars’ Quick Strikes Stun Vikings in Playoffs
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Budries all alone down the middle. Three more plays and another punt be going after the punt there. He’s a The hookup resulted in a 65-yard TD gave Cranford the ball at the Viking sophomore and he’s playing hard and with 2:34 still left in the first quarter. 31. On the fifth play of the 13th series a little overzealous there, but I’m sure Cranford’s defense got even of the game, McGovern slanted left he made things happen to make that meaner. Linebacker Niko Cappello for a 13-yard TD. Just before the half, play,” Coach Rosenmeier said. (3 tackles, two assisted) recorded a Cougar defensive lineman Dylan “The first time before the half, I five-yard sack of quarterback Charlie Budnik recorded a four-yard sack of was supposed to block it apparently, Rodenberger. Cappello’s continued Rodenberger. so I just tried to block it the next time. pressure forced another punt that In the first half, Voorhees was lim- When I blocked it, I didn’t know what came to a stop at the Cranford 44. ited to just 44 yards on the ground, to do, so I took the ball and ran,” Five plays later, Bakie bashed in from which did include a 35-yard run by Budnik explained. the one, making the score 35-0 with Rodenberger. They were 0-for-7 “I was on the sidelines then I real- 10 seconds left in the quarter. passing. ized that I had to go out for the field The second quarter was also no fun Mercy Rule came into effect im- goal. It’s nice when a non back scores. for the Vikings. Three-and-out again, mediately in the second half but the It was good,” Schetelich added. the Cougars took over at their 44 and Cougars’ defense had no mercy. Af- This time Coach Rosenmeier sent five plays later the score was 42-0 ter three meek running plays, in the reserves and the Vikings did when Schetelich connected with Voorhees set up to punt. This time the manage to score their only TD of the Budries for a 19-yard TD. charging Budnik blocked the punt, evening when Rodenberger hit Jack
Courtesy of Charles Mulrooney A VERY GOOD REASON FOR SUCCESS...Blue Devil senior running back Jack Curry, No. 27, stands with his offensive linemen Brett Spass, No. 75, Tim Norris, No. 71, Tom Morley, No. 77, Max Schwetie, No 63, and Brendan Collum, No. 30. after the playoff victory over the Columbia Cougars at Kehler Stadium on November 14. Westfield Runs Over Cougars in Grid Playoffs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 I want that photo [with offensive line]. age of defensive backs Brett a lot easier for me as a coach when I These guys do a great job all week Robertshaw, Ishmael Glasco and Sid know we are covering kicks and get- getting prepared and come out and Douglas, the Blue Devils’ first team ting quality returns,” Coach DeSarno getting a great push and really mak- limited the Cougars to minus two- said. ing my job 10 times easier.” yards rushing in the first half and plus The Blue Devils took the opening Curry did, however, break several one yard in the second half before the kick and began at their own 35 then tackles and turned them into big yard- reserves were brought in early in the proceeded to use 11 running plays age several times. third quarter. and one pass play to reach the end “I’m not the biggest player, I’m not “We have been saying in practice zone when Curry broke tackles and More photos at www.goleader.com the fastest but I try to run like I’m the all week, all year, ‘no weak link’. scooted 18 yards with 6:07 left in the Ballyhoo Sports biggest, I try to run like I’m the fast- That’s gone a long way for us. Today first quarter. Mike Moriarty kicked est. I always follow that motto that I our defense was well rounded. I think the first of his seven points after. am not going to let one guy take me there’s no spot where we lack,” After a three-and-out by the Cou- down. I’m going to keep up and it’s Robertshaw said. “Our front eight gars, Westfield had the ball on its 41. going to take two, three of you to have been incredible, so I haven’t had Great blocking from the offensive bring me down. I hope that keeps a lot of sweep action this year, be- line and eight plays later, Curry David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times passing down. We’ve had some great cause every single time Kessler is out slipped in from the one. Roughing BRINGING DOWN A VIKING...Cougar Dylan Budnik, No. 59, clamps a Viking as linebacker Niko Cappello closes in running backs come through this pro- there making a play before I can get the punter infractions allowed the during the playoff game against Voorhees at Memorial Field in Cranford on November 13. The Cougars won big, 56-7. gram and there’s a lot already on this outside.” Cougars to elongate their next two team, especially Matt.” “The second, third level played drives but the Blue Devils’ defense “Bud had a great game today. He saw the ball on the ground, scooped it McCabe for a 44-yard reception with Not over looked was the perfor- great today. They wanted to throw the continued to deliver the punishment. was three-for-three today. You can’t and barreled into the end zone, mak- 5:19 left in the third quarter. The mance of junior running back Matt ball because they couldn’t run the In between those two elongated ask for more from a wide out. I love ing the score, 56-0. Mercy Rule clock continued clicking Varano, who must have been study- ball on us. Those guys were stellar,” drives, however, the Blue Devils when he has a great game because he “That really wasn’t supposed to and no more scoring occurred. ing pages out of the Jack Curry book Coach DeSarno said. added a 72-yard TD drive. With the does everything right,” Schetelich happen. Other guys could get some While the first team defense was of running success. Varano carried Special teams also hammered the ball at the Columbia 28, Curry said. chuckles but we are not supposed to still on the field in the second half, the six times for 104 yards, including a Cougars after every kickoff. sprinted to his right only to be met by Vikings managed only 13 more yards 64-yard TD run in the third quarter. “We’ve talked about it all year. a host of Cougars. Instead of giving on the ground. “I have been watching Jack for We’ve always done well on special in, he reversed his field and hooked “We practice hard every day and about two years now. He carries the teams, game-in game-out. It makes it CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 we listen to the coaches. We have ball very hard. He’s a great mentor great coaches on this team and we for me to follow him. When I get my execute our plans,” Budnik said. chance, I can do a lot with the ball and “We did a great job in terms of how I got my chance today. I saw a hole they played but the fact that the de- and I took it through it,” Varano said. fensive staff really did a great job. “I see him. He always gets hit maybe Voorhees moved the ball on us last at the line of scrimmage then he breaks time. We were concerned about one, two or three tackles. He’s going Rodenberger and the stuff that they 40 yards. He just keeps his legs mov- can do offensively,” Coach ing. He’s made so many big runs this Rosenmeier said. “We spent a lot of year.” time on this game plan like we do “Matt would be a starting running every week but I would be lying if I back in a lot of places. He works hard told you I thought it was going to go in practice and makes the most of his this way. I thought our kids executed chances. You watch what Jack does a good defensive game plan. And I out there. You better watch because think that is the key to being success- there is a lot to learn,” Blue Devil ful in the playoffs.” Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. The Cougars will host Ridgefield Westfield’s defense has been doing Park, 33-12, winners over Orange, in what it had been doing all season. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the semifinal round tomorrow, Fri- SEMPER FI...Cranford Cougar football player Will Fries receives his game Shutting down the run. And how! jersey from Marine Captain Meek during a presentation at Cranford High day, November 20, at Memorial Field With a menacing pass rush by Jeff School on November 16. Fries, who will be playing for Penn State next fall, will at 7 p.m. Gagum and Owen Kessler, who both be playing in the Annual East/West Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Voorhees 0 0 7 0 7 recorded sacks of quarterback Bran- January 3 in California. Cranford 35 14 7 0 56 don Robinson, and multiple throws for losses by Nick Maher, Owen Colwell, Mike O’Connor, Jake Vall- Probitas Verus Honos Llobera, Jacob Kurtstedt and Steve Barmakian and the hounding cover- Goods & Services You Need
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The Blue Devils also contin- ball,” noted Gialluisi highlighting the Championship Game on November ued to hit the running game hard, play of Logan Howland, Mark 15 at Kehler Stadium in Westfield. with Simpson and RBs James Csorba Gialluisi, Nick Schoen, Nick Mase The win, the 21st consecutive for the and Justin Colby also gaining yard- and Jack Price. Blue Devils, earned them their sec- age. Csorba scored on Westfield’s On defense, lineman Nick Schoen ond straight conference title and a second drive with a nice cutback run had a standout performance with sev- trip to the NJSYFL Superbowl, where up the middle. eral tackles for losses, LB Sean they hope to defend their league crown “We are the healthiest we’ve been Czarnecki intercepted a pass, LB this Sunday vs. undefeated Chatham all season,” noted Gialluisi. “Having David Link had several big tackles, at Jonathan Dayton H.S. in Spring- three very good athletes at the tailback and CB Shapiro had shut down the field at 11 a.m. position with Jalen, Justin and James, passing game. Bloomfield, whose only loss was and another two hard-nose players at “Our boys have put in a lot of work to Westfield, was on five-game win- FB with Theo Shapiro and Stephen since August,” noted Gialluisi. “We ning streak. Harvey, our offensive coaches have a accomplished our first goal by going “Bloomfield’s roster is filled with lot of options to work with. After a undefeated during the regular season. big, athletic and aggressive players,” big run by one of our players, we are We now have accomplished our sec- noted head coach Peter Gialluisi. able to insert a fresh set of legs and ond goal of winning the American
David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BIG AFTERNOON ON THE FIELD...Blue Devil junior running back Matt Varano, No. 21, sprinted for a 64-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Columbia Cougars in the first round playoff game on November 14. Westfield Runs Over Cougars in Grid Playoffs CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 around the left side for the TD with Devils’ defense, the Cougars were play, Varano broke free and galloped 7:35 left in the half. forced to punt from their end zone and 64 yards for the TD and a 42-0 score. Westfield’s next TD drive began at the feeble punt made it just to the 22. The Blue Devils’ second-team defense its 18-yard line and took just six plays, On the fourth running play, Curry took to the field and the Cougars took beginning with Curry’s 55-yard run scored his fifth TD with a six-yard advantage with a 68-yard scoring drive, and ending with his three-yard un- slant. ending with tailback Kiambu Jones’ touched glide with 1:44 on the clock. A big 10-yard sack influenced an- two-yard slice. Early in the second half, due to other three-and-out and the Cougars Blue Devil junior Ishmael Glasco, unyielding pressure from the Blue punted to the Westfield 36. On the first however, put the icing on the cake
MARCHING TO VICTORY...Westfield PAL C Team storms the field for the NJSYFL American Conference Champion- ship game. Pictured are: Justin Colby (31), Carlos Emmanueli (60), Dylan Murphy (65), Mark Gialluisi (6), James Haley (42), Stephen Harvey (51), James Csorba (18), Matthew Fuccillo (Jets Hat), Aiden Scheper (3) and David Link (17).
“They were the team that tested us the keep pounding.” Conference and reaching the most this season and we expected Gialluisi was quick to point out Superbowl. This was the toughest game that they only improved since our that while he has a stable of weapons we have played in two seasons. Hats off meeting in mid-October.” in the backfield, their success, in part, to a very solid Bloomfield team whom Bloomfield began by rushing for is due to the strength of the offensive I know will be right back in the thick of two consecutive first downs before line. “We were told coming into this it next season. Now we set our sights on Westfield forced a punt. “That first season that at the C level, with blitz- the ultimate goal, but we know Chatham series was big for us,” added defen- ing permitted, that our running backs will be equally as determined. We look sive coach Michael Price. “They and QB would be running for their forward to the challenge.” showed us a few new looks that we hadn’t seen in the previous meeting, See it all on the web in color . . . but our boys quickly recognized the new formations and adjusted.” www.goleader.com Westfield answered with RB Jalen Simpson thundering for 60 yards on six carries for the first touchdown. On Westfield’s next possession, with
Courtesy of Charles Mulrooney CLOSING IN ON A COUGAR...Blue Devils Owen Kessler, No. 64, and Kyle Dombrowski, No. 17, close in on Cougar PUBLIC NOTICE quarterback Brandon Robinson, No. 5, at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on November 14. UNION COUNTY BOARD when he returned a Cougar kickoff healthy,” Robertshaw said. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 75 yards for a TD with 41 seconds “They are both big physical teams Date Adopted: 11/12/15 left in the third quarter. with a lot of playoff experience, so UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the The Cougars scored their final TD we got to get back to work on Mon- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- on a seven-play, 67-yard drive when day,” Coach DeSarno said. Date Adopted: 11/12/15 petitive bidding as an Professional service Orterro Felton slipped in from the Columbia 0 0 7 7 14 Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This three with 7:36 remaining in the Westfield 14 14 21 0 49 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- contract and the resolution authorizing it is game. ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as an Professional service of the Clerk of the Board. The Blue Devils will host the Reading is Good For You pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i). This Union Farmers, 28-20 winners over contract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO: 2015-912 Piscataway, in the semifinals this available for public inspection in the Office amending (Resolution No. 2015-278) of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, Saturday, November 21, at 1.pm. Hatfield, LLC of Springfield, New Jer- “We are completely aware of that. 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RESOLUTION NO: 2015-911 AWARDED TO: Patricia Kane, New- Of Elizabeth, New Jersey amending (Resolution No. 2014-1093) RESOLUTION NO: 2015-896 ark, New Jersey SERVICES: for the purpose of Provid- AWARDED TO: Weber Law of Wood- AWARDED TO: T & M Associates, SERVICES: for the provision of religious ing Farrier Services for the Watchung land Park, New Jersey Middletown, New Jersey services and counseling for the Islamic Stable SERVICES: in the matter entitled SERVICES: for the provision of engi- female inmates in the Union County Jail PERIOD: December 1, 2015-November Shiquon Fowler v. UC, et als. neering services for the improvements to PERIOD: January 1, 2016- December 30, 2017 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed the Union County Pistol Ranges 31, 2016 COSTS: in the amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for a sum not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 ($ 75,000.00 per year) $50,000.00 $74,068.00 $3,218.80 James E. Pellettiere, Clerk James E. 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Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders of the Board Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $22.44 NIGHT OF HONOR...Westfield High School’s Ice Hockey team Captains Luke Hiltwein and Brendan Glenn recently were among 175 captains representing 71 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE high school teams honored at NJ Devils 10th Annual “Captains Night” UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 11/12/15 Date Adopted: 11/12/15 Date Adopted: 11/12/15 Date Adopted: 11/12/15 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 11/12/15 Date Adopted: 11/12/15 ers has awarded a contract through a ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the competitive contracting process pursuant petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- to N.J.S.A.40A:11-4.1 et seq. 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Please email resume to Board continues its efforts to im- tal Defense Fund (EDF) will be used. [email protected] prove the reliability and resiliency of PSE&G will also install a new pres- FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times natural gas infrastructure for the ben- sure system that enables the installa- Body By Jake FIRMFLEX Total WELDER ALWAYS REMEMBERING...Two members of the 177th Calvary Unit observe efit of residents, businesses and the tion of excess flow valves. These the ceremonies at the Monument to Veterans of World War I at 11 a.m. on Body Trainer. Complete Workout Welder. Alum & stainless November 11 in Westfield. environment. valves automatically shut off gas ser- Exercise Machine. Space Saving TIG & MIG. “Today’s action continues the vice if the line is damaged while also Design. Padded Bench. Good pay, full benefits. Board’s efforts to improve the reli- offering better support for new high- Adjustable Height and Resistence. (732) 662-5039 Lance Prods Congress ability and safety of natural gas infra- efficiency appliances. By replacing Perfect For Home or Dorm! structure to meet the needs of resi- this critical infrastructure, PSE&G Excellent Condition, $95. dents and businesses, and to improve should mitigate potential damage to Call (908) 654-6091 FREELANCERS WANTED To Thwart Syrian Influx the environment by reducing meth- the system and reduce methane emis- Strong, detail-oriented writers ane emissions,” said Richard S. Mroz, sions. The GSMP will also create 500 DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES Are you tired? Let me help you! with professional demeanor WASHINGTON — Rep. Leonard has acknowledged gaps remain in the President of the N.J. Board of Public jobs during the three-year period. needed to cover local Lance (R-NJ7) said Tuesday he will screening process for Syrian refugees Utilities. “The Gas System Modern- To protect ratepayers, the Board Experience & Excellent Work Residential, Apartments, government meetings. Must be support legislation to suspend Presi- attempting to relocate into the U.S.” ization Program investments, along ordered that no rate adjustments Commercial, Offices able to meet deadlines, know dent Obama’s plan to admit 10,000 Mr. Lance called on Congress act with similar other programs approved would be charged to customers until Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed how to write a lead, and take Syrian refugees to the United States. immediate to suspend the refugee by the Board show the Christie the improved facilities are placed in References Available an active interest in their beats “As elected officials in Congress resettlement program until an “effec- Administration’s commitment to in- service. By 2017 a typical residential (908) 510-2542 in order to develop news our first priority must be to protect tive vetting and monitoring process vesting a small portion of the savings gas customer who uses 1,010 therms stories. Please email our homeland and our citizens from is in place.” realized from low natural gas costs annually should see an increase of resume and clips to: harm,” Mr. Lance said in a release by He called on President Obama to into the State’s energy infrastructure about $0.50 on their average monthly Probitas Verus Honos his office. “The horrific attacks in immediately halt admissions of refu- to benefit ratepayers, the environ- bill. Upon the completion of the pro- [email protected] Paris warn us yet again that ISIS is gees from Syria and Iraq until a more ment and New Jersey’s economy for gram the same residential customer not contained as our president has comprehensive strategy to address many years to come.” will see a cumulative increase of $4.80 claimed. And with the current con- the Syrian refugee crisis and defeat on their average monthly bill. flict raging in the Middle East, we ISIS is developed. cannot be certain that all individuals Mr. Lance is a cosponsor of two seeking refuge from that region pose measures that would halt the Mr. City of Elizabeth Chosen for no threat to the American people. Obama’s refugee resettlement plan “Reliable intelligence is unavail- pending a comprehensive review by able about refugees from countries the Governmental Accountability Street Smart New Jersey like Syria attempting to enter the Office of the program’s costs and ELIZABETH — The City of Eliza- destrian crashes. The program is United States. In fact, the director of effectiveness of its screening, moni- beth was selected November 9 as one funded by the Federal Highway Ad- the Federal Bureau of Investigation toring and security procedures. of six sites for the next round of a ministration. pedestrian safety education campaign New Jersey is ranked 10th in the aimed at promoting safe travel be- nation in per capita pedestrian fatali- havior through education and en- ties. The state has been designated a forcement. “focus” state by the Federal High- North Jersey Transportation Plan- way Administration for the high inci- ning Authority Board (NJTPA) of dence of injury and fatal motor ve- Trustees coordinates the campaign, a hicle crashes involving pedestrians. collaborative effort between public, From 2011-2014, 591 pedestrians private and non-profit organizations were killed and more than 17,000 that urges motorists and pedestrians injured on New Jersey’s roadways, to obey New Jersey’s pedestrian safety which translates to one death every laws. 2.5 days and 11 injuries daily. “Safety on our streets is a vital To learn more about the campaign, Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times concern in Elizabeth because of the visit bestreetsmartnj.org. Sean Mullen of Carleton Road asks the council to amend its town code that limits high number of pedestrian crashes,” hours of operations for automobile garages, gas service stations and public garages to include other types of businesses. Mr. Mullen lives in the 3rd Ward said Union County Freeholder Angel Gov. Christie Signs neighborhood where the 7-Eleven is proposed and is being heard by the Westfield Estrada, second vice-chairman of the Planning Board, and is intending to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. NJTPA Board. “This campaign will Rumana Bill raise awareness and encourage driv- TRENTON – Legislation (ACR- ers and pedestrians alike to make 34) that encourages all homeowners smarter, safer decisions on the road.” and building owners to install carbon ‘Swatting’ Penalties Increased monoxide detectors was signed into David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The six pilot areas – Elizabeth, false alarms have been called into STIRRING TRIBUTE...Kerry Stubbs gives a stirring rendition of “America” Franklin Borough (Sussex County), law November 9 by Governor Chris TRENTON – Penalties for calling while Martin Walberg American Legion Post No. 3 commander Al Betau listens. Christie. Assembly Republican Whip in a false report of an emergency to law enforcement this year, resulting Metuchen, Passaic, Red Bank and a in the deployment of emergency re- joint campaign in Toms River and Scott Rumana (R-Passaic, Bergen, authorities — otherwise known as Dancer Bill Bans Sales Essex and Morris) is a primary spon- “swatting” — increased under a law sponders, including Special Weap- Green Bill Prohibits Lakewood – will undergo pedestrian ons and Tactics Teams (SWAT). safety evaluations prior to the cam- sor of the resolution. signed by Gov. Chris Christie on Pyramid Schemes Of Powdered Alcohol In April 2013, two visitors to a November 9. “Emergency responders must and paign launches in March. Following do respond to every potential threat TRENTON – A measure (A-3580/ the campaigns, which use advertis- hotel in North Carolina died from The crime was upgraded from a TRENTON – Legislation spon- S-2846) Assemblyman Ron Dancer third to a second degree offense and to public safety,” Mr. Ciattarelli said. sored by Assemblyman Jerry Green ing, grassroots public awareness ef- carbon monoxide poisoning. In June, sponsors that bans the sale of pow- an 11-year-old boy passed away at with it a five- to 10-year prison term “They arrive at the scene prepared to prohibit pyramid schemes was forts and targeted law enforcement, for any situation. Swatting calls are dered alcohol in New Jersey was there will be a second evaluation to the same hotel while his mother suf- or a fine of up to $150,000, or both. advanced by the Assembly Consumer signed into law by Governor Chris Those convicted also may be as- occurring far too often and are a Affairs Committee on November 9. determine whether drivers, cyclists fered serious injuries. Authorities Christie November 9. Powdered al- eventually discovered carbon mon- sessed a civil penalty of $2,000 or the threat to public safety. “Pyramid schemes make victims and pedestrians changed their behav- “Schools, malls and private resi- cohol, commonly known as Palcohol, iors. oxide seeping up from the hotel swim- actual costs incurred by law enforce- out of vulnerable people who often was approved for sale by the Federal ment and emergency services that dences are the targets of misguided are just looking for a way to make “The city is committed to keeping ming pool water heater into the hotel Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade room. In October 2012, two sisters, respond to the false alarm. people who think this is a harmless ends meet,” said Asm. Green (D- everyone who travels our streets safe, prank. Unnecessarily deploying Bureau in March. and this campaign will help us meet tragically died from carbon monox- Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli (R- Middlesex/Somerset/Union). “Indi- “This is not like mixing Kool Aid 16, Somerville), who co-sponsored emergency responders diverts criti- viduals who understand that an en- that goal,” said Elizabeth Mayor J. ide poisoning in a Newark apartment or iced tea,” said Assemblyman due to a gas-powered generator, used the legislation with Assembly Demo- cally important resources from re- terprise is a pyramid scheme and Christian Bollwage. sponding to a real emergency.” Dancer (R-Ocean, Monmouth, Street Smart NJ conducted first to light an apartment that had lost crats, said in a release that numerous still choose to participate ought to Burlington and Middlesex). “Mix- face serious consequences.” phase pilot programs in Newark, power during Hurricane Sandy. ing multiple packs can lead to an Hackettstown, Jersey City and “The dangers of carbon monoxide The bill (A-449) would make it a overdose or be fatal. The health risks crime of the third degree, punish- Woodbridge in 2013. The program poisoning are widespread and often from abuse at sporting events or in was also implemented in Long Beach go undetected until a tragedy oc- able by three to five years’ imprison- public far outweigh the convenience ment, for a person to promote or sell Island during summer 2014. Motor- curs,” said Mr. Rumana. “Everyone of carrying small packets that only ists and pedestrians were urged to who owns a home, place of business, a pyramid scheme. Knowingly par- need to be mixed with six ounces of ticipating in a pyramid scheme would “check your vital signs” – speed limit commercial enterprise or public water. and stop signs for drivers, and walk/ building should be aware of this po- be a crime of the fourth degree, “The opportunity to illegally ob- which carries a penalty of up to 18 don’t walk signals and crosswalks tential danger and seriously consider tain this product is a major concern, for pedestrians. Evaluations com- installing detectors for the protection months in jail. A case in which an especially for our youth. It poses individual’s contribution to the pyra- pleted as part of those efforts show of visitors, customers and their fami- another challenge in our colleges and that the Street Smart NJ campaign lies. They are an investment in pre- mid scheme is $100 or less would be schools,” explained Asm. Dancer. a disorderly persons offense. A dis- improves pedestrian and motorist venting misfortune and will save “The sale of this product is inviting behaviors, reducing the risk of pe- lives.” orderly persons offense carries a another form of addiction.” sentence of up to six months in a In addition to New Jersey, Alaska, PUBLIC NOTICE county jail. PUBLIC NOTICE Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Min- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD New Jersey is the only state in the nesota, New York, Ohio, South Caro- THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS country without a statute that specifi- BOARD OF EDUCATION lina, Utah and Vermont have already The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of cally outlaws pyramid schemes, Asm. has awarded a Fair and Open Contract for banned powdered alcohol or have Education meeting scheduled on Thurs- Green said. the following Professional. This Contract, legislation pending that would do so. day, December 10, 2015 will begin at 7:00 and the Resolution authorizing it, are avail- “Knowingly deceiving people and p.m. with a recognition ceremony for the able for public inspection in the Municipal convincing them to recruit others to PUBLIC NOTICE Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer Teams in Building. the Evergreen Multipurpose Room (old sell a nonexistent product isn’t a busi- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AWARDED TO: Weber Dowd Law gym), Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, ness model – it’s fraud,” said Asm. PLANNING BOARD LLC, 365 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains. Park, New Jersey 07424 Green. “By specifically prohibiting Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- 1 T - 11/19/15, The Times Fee: $11.22 Phil Lizzo, Life Scout of Troop 77, presents his Eagle Scout project to the SERVICES: Hearing Officer – Person- pyramid schemes, this bill will make NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Westfield Town Council Tuesday. His project would improve Megan's Play- nel Disciplinary Matter [Resolution No. FAN WOOD, after public hearing on Octo- PUBLIC NOTICE the severity of this matter clear in 2015-202] ground in Tamaques Park by weeding the playground, adding mulch, and ber 28, 2015 granted approval for a 3-foot New Jersey.” BOROUGH OF GARWOOD TIME PERIOD: 1 year installing two picnic benches and waste receptacles. His goal would be to raise side yard setback on property owned by PLANNING BOARD AMOUNT: $15,000 $2,500 for the project. Lynn Brown, at 203 Second Street, DATE: November 10, 2015 Fanwood, being Block 106 and Lot 5. Probitas Verus Honos PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That a public BOZENA LACINA Documents pertaining to this application hearing will be held by the Garwood Plan- Municipal Clerk See it all on the web in color . . . are available for public inspection at Bor- ning Board on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 1 T - 11/19/15, The Times Fee: $18.36 PUBLIC NOTICE ough Hall during normal business hours. at 7:30p.m. The public hearing will be held www.goleader.com Lynn Brown at the Garwood Municipal Building, 403 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 203 Second Street South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, on CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 the application of the undersigned for a TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $14.79 Certificate of Non-conformity pursuant to ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ORDINANCE NO. 2015-34 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD N.J.S. 40:55D-68 for a pre-existing non- TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE OF DECISION AN ORDINANCE TO MAN- PUBLIC NOTICE conforming two family house and any and PUBLIC HEARING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS DATE DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR all variances and waivers as deemed nec- On November 9, 2015, the Zoning Board NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED BY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2015 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES BY essary by the Board on the premises at of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield The Town of Westfield is requesting THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 6:00 PM THE TOWNSHIP OF 448 Third Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey adopted a Resolution granting preliminary proposals for an Insurance Risk Manage- ADMINISTRATION OFFICE CRANFORD AMENDING The TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 07027, which is designated as Block 104, and final site plan and variance approvals ment Consultant. 75 MARTINE AVENUE NORTH CHAPTER 15 OF THE TOWN- has awarded a Non Fair and Open Con- Lot 33 on the Tax Maps of the Borough of to the Applicant, Westfield Office Property, The proposal is due by 10:00am, Tues- FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY SHIP CODE OF THE TOWSHIP tract for the following Contract. This Con- Garwood. LLC, for the property located at 411 North day, December 15, 2015 at the Office of OF CRANFORD ENTITLED tract, and the Resolution authorizing it, are You may appear in person, by agent, or Avenue, Block 3103, Lot 5 on the Tax Map All interested citizens will be given an the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 425 East Broad CLAIMS; PAYROLL AC- available for public inspection in the Mu- attorney and may present any objections of the Town of Westfield. The approvals opportunity to present their opinion re- Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Five COUNT, MANDATING DI- nicipal Building. that you may have regarding the granting will permit the demolition of the existing garding which projects the Mayor and (5) copies of the proposals must be sub- RECT DEPOSIT FOR MUNICI- AWARDED TO: Mr. Robert Lynes, of this request. building and construction of a new three- Council should submit to the Union County mitted. PAL EMPLOYEES PURSU- Hatch Mott MacDonald, 111 Wood Av- All documents relating to this application story mixed-use building consisting of ap- Community Development Revenue Shar- Proposals will be rejected if not submit- ANT TO C. 52:14-15F ET. SEQ. enue South, Iselin, New Jersey 08830- may be inspected by the public between proximately 1,200 square feet of retail ing Committee for Year 42 at the above ted within time, date and place designated. 4112 the hours of 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. in the space on the first floor and a total of 20 time and place. Specifications can be obtained through STATEMENT SERVICES: Existing Conditions Map- office of Board Secretary, which is located residential units above. The Resolution is The Borough of Fanwood has benefitted the Town Clerk’s Office between the hours NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ping at Kramer Manor Park & Brookside in Garwood Municipal Building, 403 South on file and available for PUBLIC INSPEC- from Community Development funding of 8:30am and 4:30pm. Questions regard- foregoing ordinance was finally passed at Park (Resolution No. 2015-200) Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey, 07027. TION in the office of the Town Engineer, since the inception of the program and will ing the RFP should be made in writing a meeting of the Township Committee of TIME PERIOD: 1 year Applicant Name 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New offer its submissions this year. addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of the Township of Cranford, New Jersey on AMOUNT: nte $42,000 Irena Wisneski Jersey, during that office’s normal busi- For further information contact the Bor- Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, November 11, 2015. DATE: November 10, 2015 co-owners Orest and Oryslava Khomyak ness hours. ough Clerk at (908) 322-8236. New Jersey 07090 or faxed to (908) 233- Tara Rowley BOZENA LACINA 448 Third Avenue HEHL & HEHL, P.C. Eleanor McGovern 3077 at least 5 business days prior to the Municipal Clerk Municipal Clerk Garwood, New Jersey 07027 Attorneys for the Applicant Borough Clerk date of submittal. 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 11/19/15, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $29.58 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T - 11/19/15, The Times Fee: $21.42 1 T - 11/19/15, The Leader Fee: $20.91 Page 18 Thursday, November 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cranford DAR Volunteers At Lyons Veterans Center WESTFIELD damage to the property. At the time CRANFORD — The Volunteer Krause, Bonnie Turner and Betty Friday, November 6, a resident of the report, nothing was deter- Service to Veterans Committee of the Duckworth. With donations of gift of the 800 block of North Avenue mined to be missing. Crane’s Ford Daughters of the Ameri- cards from Costco, ShopRite, Stop West reported being the victim of a Monday, November 16, Khristian can Revolution (DAR) teamed up & Shop and Wegmans, the DAR burglary and theft. According to D. Walker, 25, of Linden was ar- with the CDC Community Theater of was able to purchase snacks and the victim, an unknown suspect rested on warrants from Woodbridge, Cranford and the Musical Club of drinks for the veterans. took a ladder, valued at $500, from with bail of $250, and Rahway, with Westfield November 7 to entertain The Crane’s Ford DAR has been outside the house. bail of $229, pursuant to a motor hospitalized veterans at the Veterans volunteering with annual parties for Tuesday, November 10, Tye L. vehicle stop on West North Avenue. Administration Lyons Medical Cen- the Lyons’ facility veterans for more Sheffield, 22, of Plainfield was ar- He was transported to police head- ter in Bernard Township. than 22 years. The CDC Outreach rested at the Elizabeth Police De- quarters, processed and picked up by Maureen Monroe from the Musi- Group has been collaborating for partment on an outstanding Westfield Woodbridge police in lieu of bail. cal Club of Westfield organized the the past 12 years. traffic warrant, with bail of $750. He FANWOOD singing of patriotic songs along with The DAR is a national service also was wanted on a Rahway traffic Wednesday, November 4, a resi- DAR member Barbara Krause and organization of women who have warrant, with bail of $750, and a dent of the 100 block of Woodland the CDC of Cranford. ancestry to participants of the Piscataway criminal warrant, with Avenue reported that an unknown DAR Veterans Committee Chair- American Revolution, both combat bail of $700. Sheffield was processed individual had entered her house THE GIFT OF ENTERTAINMENT...Cranford Rotary President Maureen woman and Chapter Regent Mary and those who provided goods and and held pending bail or commit- without permission and removed Strazdon, left, and Past President Joe Carney present more than 100 DVDs to Leonard planned and organized the services to the American cause. Pro- ment to the Union County jail. various pieces of jewelry. The value Johanna Thomas, Elder Life Intervention Clinician at Trinitas Regional Medical afternoon along with DAR mem- spective members may visit the Tuesday, November 10, Lamont is unknown at this time. Center in Elizabeth. The collection and donation of the DVDs was a community bers Carolyn Youngs, Barbara website dar.org to learn more. Jordan, 38, of North Plainfield was Tuesday, November 10, Deanna service project conducted by the club. arrested at the Middlesex County Bush, 30, of Plainfield was arrested on jail on an outstanding Westfield traf- outstanding warrants out of Plainfield fic warrant, with bail of $604. He and South Plainfield. She was pro- Cranford Rotary Project also had an outstanding North cessed, posted bail and released. Plainfield criminal warrant, with Between Tuesday, November 10, bail of $500. Jordan was transported and Sunday, November 15, a resident Benefits Trinitas Patients to police headquarters, processed of the 10 block of North Avenue CRANFORD — A community tary Club runs a different commu- and held pending bail or commit- reported that an unknown person had service project orchestrated by the nity service project designed to help ment to the Union County jail. removed his portable generator from Rotary Club of Cranford resulted in people close to home,” explained Wednesday, November 11, the his backyard without permission. The the donation of more than 100 movie Club President Maureen Strazdon. owner of a home on the 1000 block value of the generator is $760. DVDs to patients of all ages served “This project was easy – everyone of Rahway Avenue reported being SCOTCH PLAINS by Trinitas Regional Medical Cen- has old DVDs that are gathering the victim of a burglary and theft. Monday, November 9, Curtis ter in Elizabeth. dust,” noted Joseph Carney, chair- An unknown suspect forced open a Davis, 58, of Plainfield was arrested Approximately 125 DVDs will aug- man of the Cranford Rotary Service door to the residence and ripped out on charges of theft and resisting ar- ment the recreation program at Projects. “We placed a collection copper piping from the basement. rest after he was observed stealing a Trinitas’ Child/Adolescent Behavioral box in the Cranford Community Wednesday, November 11, a busi- bicycle on Front Street, after which Health inpatient and outpatient pro- Center and then put out the word. ness owner on the 500 block of West he proceeded into Plainfield, accord- gram, and the hospital’s Residential Soon, the box was full.” South Avenue reported being the vic- ing to police. Officers had located Treatment Center. In addition, senior Added Ms. Strazdon, “Rotary’s tim of theft of services. The suspect Davis on St. Mary Place in Plainfield, patients served by the Hospital Elder- motto is Service Above Self, and our reportedly took possession of prop- where they ordered him to stop. Davis, Life Program (HELP) at Trinitas will projects reflect that focus on ser- erty without paying an outstanding refusing the request of the officers, benefit from the DVDs. HELP works vice, particularly to our community. bill of $5,000 and then left the scene. began running from them and was to prevent the cognitive and memory We felt that Trinitas exemplifies that Wednesday, November 11, apprehended following a short foot decline often experienced by seniors same emphasis on service to our Michael Flores, 27, of Edison was pursuit. Davis was arrested, trans- during hospitalization. local area, to both young and old, arrested on the 1000 block of West ported to police headquarters, and “Each month, the Cranford Ro- and so they were a natural choice.” GENEROSITY...William Crandall of the Westfield Food Pantry, left, gra- North Avenue and charged with given bail of $12,500. He was turned ciously accepts a large donation from Hank Sharp of Adlers Jewelers in simple assault. He was issued a over to the Union County jail. Westfield. Adlers collected donations in exchange for free services provided summons and released. Wednesday, November 11, Raul to their clients. The funds will be used to provide Thanksgiving dinners to Thursday, November 12, police Isique-Hernandez, 19, of Plainfield needy families. received a report of a motor ve- was arrested and charged with posses- hicle theft on the 300 block of East sion of marijuana. Police had stopped North Avenue. The victim reported a motor vehicle in which Isique- Westfield Library Program the vehicle to be a 2015 Ford Fu- Hernandez was a passenger and had sion four-door, valued at $25,000. detected the odor of marijuana. The Thursday, November 12, the theft investigation led to the arrest of Isique- To Spotlight The Beatles of power landscaping tools was re- Hernandez, who was a rear-seat pas- ported from a residence on the 400 senger. He was transported to police WESTFIELD — The Westfield just the band’s legacy but to present block of Downer Street. The victim headquarters for processing and was Memorial Library will present a an entertaining, interactive and in- reported the items to be worth $199.97. released on a summons. program entitled “The Beatles: formative session for both the ca- Friday, November 13, an incident Friday, November 13, Eufemio From Liverpool to Abbey Road” sual listener as well as the hard- of fraud was reported on the 200 block Martinez, 32, of Paterson was ar- on Wednesday, December 2, be- core Beatles fan. of East Broad Street. According to the rested on an outstanding warrant. ginning at 6:30 p.m. The library is This program will be free and victim, an unknown suspect removed Police had stopped Martinez for a located at 550 East Broad Street, open to Westfield Memorial Li- a check from her checkbook, forged it motor vehicle violation and dis- Westfield. brary and MURAL cardholders. and cashed it in the amount of $700. covered he had an active warrant This two-hour lecture will ex- MURAL cardholders belong to the Saturday, November 14, a burglary out of the city of Passaic. Martinez amine the historic journey of The 43 libraries that are part of the Beatles, starting from their early and theft was reported on the 400 was transported to police head- DAY OF SUNSHINE...The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Middlesex Union Reciprocal block of Downer Street. An unknown quarters for processing. Properties ownership team is pictured with G.W. Bailey, far left, and New Jersey days in Liverpool and Hamburg, Agreement Libraries. To find out suspect gained entry to the residence Saturday, November 14, Tannya Sunshine Kid Ava Delforno, third from right. Team members include Chris into the excitement of Beatlemania, if their library participates, inter- and removed power tools. Iza, 25, of Elizabeth was arrested Brown, second from left; Steve Janett, third from left; Bill Keleher, second from through their ground-breaking stu- ested persons may visit the Saturday, November 14, a resi- on an outstanding warrant follow- right, and Nancy Litwin. dio albums, including “Rubber Westfield Memorial Library dent of the 100 block of Marlboro ing a motor vehicle stop. Police Soul,” “Revolver” and “Sgt. website, wmlnj.org, and click on Street reported an attempted bur- discovered she had an active war- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club the “About Us” tab. To register for glary had occurred at his home. An rant out of Bass River Township. Band,” to their final recordings at the program, visit wmlnj.org and unknown suspect attempted to gain Iza was transported to police head- Abbey Road. click on the Online Calendar or access to the residence, causing quarters for processing. Raises Over $52K For Sunshine Kids Speaker Vincent Bruno is a rock call (908) 789-4090, option 0. historian who focuses on The Westfield Memorial Library hours SOMERSET – Berkshire Delforno, and actor as well as ex- Beatles and the 1960s. Recently Hathaway HomeServices New Jer- are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday Township Library Invites ecutive director of The Sunshine retired as rector of First Year Pro- through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 sey Properties’ 11th Annual Golf Kids Foundation, G.W. Bailey, both grams at LaGuardia Community Invitational to benefit The Sun- p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 1 to of whom inspired all who partici- College (City University of New 5 p.m. on Sunday. shine Kids took place on Septem- pated in the event. “Thanks to you, York), he holds an MPA from Youngsters to ‘Act It Out’ ber 21. The golf outing and dinner For more information about li- we can make this happen,” said Baruch College. An adjunct profes- brary programs and services, call SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch Plains Public Library. The library is event raised more than $52,000 for Mr. Bailey. “With all of your love sor for the past 25 years, he has the non-profit organization dedi- (908) 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org Plains and Fanwood children ages located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. Ad- and support, the Sunshine Kids taught courses in multiple disci- and sign up for the monthly e- 8 to 12 are invited to participate in vance registration is required for this cated to kids with cancer. have been able to thrive for the plines including humanities, man- “Every year we strive to raise newsletter, “Library Loop,” or stop the Scotch Plains Public Library’s event. For registration and additional past 30 years.” agement and cooperative education. by the library for a copy of its newest monthly book lover’s pro- information about Books & Beyond, more money than the previous Berkshire Hathaway As a Beatles scholar/storyteller, years and we can proudly say we award-winning, quarterly newslet- gram, “Books & Beyond.” visit the library’s website, HomeServices New Jersey Prop- Mr. Bruno looks to embrace not ter, “Take Note.” Each month, this new program scotlib.org, or call (908) 322-5007. have done that once again,” said erties is ranked fourth among all encourages children to focus on Steve Janett, Chief Operating Of- Berkshire Hathaway fun and creative ways to promote ficer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Affiliates nation- reading and learning through a Mountainside Seniors HomeServices New Jersey Prop- wide for their fund-raising efforts variety of themes. The next pro- erties. “I am profoundly grateful to benefit The Sunshine Kids. In gram, entitled “Act It Out: From To Celebrate Holidays to our golf outing committee, of- addition to a variety of office-spon- Paper to Stage,” will focus on the- MOUNTAINSIDE — The Senior fices and agents, our very gener- sored events held locally through- ater. This two-part series will be- Citizen Club of Mountainside will ous sponsors and donors, the rest out the year, this year’s golf invita- gin on Wednesday, December 2, at host its annual Christmas party lun- of our ownership team, and our tional brings the company’s total 6:30 p.m., and continue on Wednes- cheon on Saturday, December 12, at event attendees who helped make contributions from golf events day, January 20, also at 6:30 p.m. noon, at L’Affaire, located at 1099 this golf outing outstanding!” alone to more than $450,000. New Jersey theater educator Route 22 East, Mountainside. The full day event was backed Since 2001, Berkshire Hathaway Aaron Ratzan will lead a discus- Entertainer Chris “Sinatra” Jago, by tremendous support from spon- HomeServices New Jersey Prop- sion to help children learn hands- who mirrors the voice and persona of sors, volunteers and Berkshire erties has raised more than $1 mil- on how to bring a play to life from Frank Sinatra, will perform favorite Hathaway HomeServices New Jer- lion for the non-profit organiza- paper to stage. Mr. Ratzan’s back- tunes for which Sinatra was famous sey Properties’ companywide tion through a variety of fund-rais- ground includes teaching during the 1940s through the 1980s. agents and employees. Major spon- ing events, including the annual children’s and adult theater pro- The cost is $38 for club members sors included: Home Capital Net- golf invitational. grams at Playhouse 22 and a nomi- and $42 for non-members. Checks work; Associated Title Agency; About The Sunshine Kids nation for an NJACT Perry award. should be made payable to the Senior MacLean Agency; Donald and The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit This program, which will con- Citizen Club of Mountainside. For Elaine Tourville, A-Norton Septic organization dedicated to children clude with a performance for par- further information, call Eve Vitale at Contracting, LLC; United Business with cancer. Established in 1982, ents, will take place at the Scotch (908) 789-8568. Systems, and J. Velocci and Asso- it is committed to providing posi- ciates. tive group activities and emotional Special guests included New support for young cancer patients. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Jersey’s Sunshine Kid, Ava BOOK BUDDIES...Young readers at the Cranford Public Library practice their The Sunshine Kids provides a va- skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center riety of programs and events, free the evening of November 10. The event is part of St. Hubert’s “Paws for People” Sierra Club to Hold of charge, for children who are program. receiving cancer treatments in hos- Holiday Gathering pitals across North America. Ad- AREA — The New Jersey Sierra ditional information on The Sun- Teen Dance to Take Place Club Loantaka Group’s annual shine Kids may be found at Meet and Greet Holiday Party will sunshinekids.com. take place on Wednesday, Decem- About Berkshire Hathaway For Cranford Students ber 9, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. It will be HomeServices New Jersey held at The Library of The Properties CRANFORD — The Cranford residency, either a parent’s driver’s Chathams, located at 214 Main Berkshire Hathaway Recreation and Parks Department license or a letter from the school Street, Chatham. HomeServices New Jersey Prop- will hold its Teen Dance for stating that the student is a Cranford Attendees will have an opportu- erties is an independently owned Cranford students in grades 6, 7 resident, is required. St. Michael nity to meet current, new and pro- and operated real estate company and 8 on Friday, December 4, from School students do not have to prove spective members and to enjoy and affiliate member of the Berk- 7 to 10 p.m. It will take place at the residency, as the Community Cen- holiday refreshments. There will shire Hathaway HomeServices net- Cranford Community Center, lo- ter has a current listing of Cranford be a short update on New Jersey work. Serving northern and cen- cated at 220 Walnut Avenue. students. Sierra Club activities during 2015 tral New Jersey with more than Students will be able to purchase Tickets will not be sold at the and dialogue on activities and pro- 650 sales associates in 20 offices, a ticket at the school they attend on door. Further questions may be di- grams for 2016. Admission is free. the full-service residential and Wednesday or Thursday, the week rected to the Recreation and Parks A variety of cheese, crackers and commercial brokerage perennially of the dance. The cost of a ticket is Department at (908) 709-7283. snacks will be provided. Partici- $5. Private-school students, resid- PATRIOTIC MOMENT...Pack 171 Cub Scouts help raise the flag at the flag ranks among the nation’s Top 100 dedication ceremony on Veterans Day, November 11, at the burial grounds of The pants also are welcome to bring brokerages for sales volume. For ing in Cranford, must purchase their Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The event, organized by Kenneth May, raised extra treats to share. Interested per- details, visit bhhsnj.com or con- tickets at the Community Center, See it all on the Web! community awareness of the significant and important role that Westfield and sons are asked to respond to tact the corporate office in either Wednesday or Thursday of surrounding communities played in the Revolutionary War. Boy Scout Troop [email protected]. For more Somerset, N.J., at 800-LIVE-IN- the week of the dance, between the www.goleader.com No. 72 folded and retired the old flag from service following the event. information, call (908) 233-2414. NJ (800-548-3466). hours of 3 and 4:30 p.m. Proof of A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 19, 2015 Page 19 Terrill Middle School Players Present Little Women
SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill the overall mechanics of the show. Middle School (TMS) Players will The cast has an amazing group of present a production of Little Women students, and their dedication to their on Friday, November 20 and Satur- roles really is evident throughout the day, November 21 both at 7 p.m. at performance" Terrill Middle School. The cast of eighth grade students is TMS Players was founded in 2013 as follows: Meg-Gabrielle Klausner, by Kale Thompson, Vocal Music Josephine-Maeve Robertson, Beth- Teacher at Terrill Middle School, and Kristen Chan, Amy-Tara Kenoff, is now in year three. The 2015/2016 Hannah-Kayla Jones, Marmee- season includes the second fall eighth Bridget Smith, Aunt March- grade play, Little Women and the third Antoinette Chango, Mrs. Gardener- musical, Beauty and the Beast which Cara Leegan, Sallie Gardener- will take place this spring. The show Lindsey Porchetta, Annie Moffat- is under the direction of Kale Thomp- Danielle Vuono, Belle Moffat-Carina SEASON FINALE....The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Marching Band son along with Amanda Salcedo, a Delcore, Theodore Lawrence-Billy wrapped up the 2015 season with a November 7 performance at the USBands fifth grade teacher in the school. Kasper, John Brooke-Alex Halpin, Open Class National Championships, held at MetLife Stadium in East Ruther- ford. MIXED UP FAIRY TALES...Marlo Avidon as Snow White and Raven Dunbar Little Women was originally set and Mr. March-Johnny Veglia. as Witch Winifred rehearse for the CDC’s production of Rapunzerella White. during the Civil War at a time a when For tickets visit Located at 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford, CDC Theatre is New Jersey’s oldest, it was commonplace for families to www.tmslittlewomen.brownpapertickets.com continuously producing, community theatre. Performances of Rapunzarella White have a parent at war. In addition, the or purchase them at the door. For SPFHS Marching Band will be Friday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5 at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 story focuses on friendship, love, questions, please contact Kale Th- p.m., 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 death in the family, and on a young ompson at [email protected]. and group discounts are also available. Visit www.cdctheatre.org for more woman not wanting to conform to Finishes Successful Season information and tickets. social norms. This inspired the TMS players to set the entire show with a Wardlaw to Stage Witness SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch pursuit of excellence. modern edge as they felt that these are Plains-Fanwood High School “This has been a phenomenal jour- POPCORN all common issues that families have For the Prosecution (SPFHS) Marching Band wrapped ney,” said SPFHS band director Spectre to contend with, proving that this EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge up the 2015 season with a November Durand Thomas. “It’s especially ful- timeless classic is till extremely rel- School in Edison will present Agatha 7 performance at the USBands Open filling to have the senior class lead as Keeps the Bond Spirit Alive evant in today's society. Christie's Witness for the Prosecu- Class National Championships, held they have – they create the magic.” 3 & ½ popcorns According to Mr. Thompson, tion. This year's fall play will be staged at MetLife Stadium in East Ruther- Student drum majors for 2015 were "Working with the eighth grade stu- on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. ford. The band achieved its highest Kaavya Krishna-Kumar, Mary One Popcorn, Poor — Two Popcorns, Fair — Three Popcorns, Good — Four Popcorns, Excellent dents has been a pleasure. In the small and Saturday, November 21 at 3 p.m. score of the season, 93.900. SPF faced Catherine Stovall and Melody Weigel. setting, their talents are really coming and 7:30 p.m. in the school’s All stiff competition in its category Band staff also includes assistant di- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER All these elements, spread across through and shining. The natural in- Purpose Room. against six bands from New Jersey, rector John Gillick and color guard film critic the travelogue-like landscape that is stinct and talent of the actors is tre- Leading players include Claude Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Vir- director Jackie Tumolo. Director Sam Mendes’s Spectre, the 007’s playground make for an opulent mendous. I am proud of how they Djan of Scotch Plains, Abe Golding ginia, five of which received higher The 2015 show was titled “Chance twenty-fourth James Bond film pro- eyeful. But our interest stretches be- have brought a 19th Century story to of North Plainfield, Antonia scores. The top score in the group Love - Tales Beneath a Persian Moon” duced by Eon Productions, is a snazzy, yond adventure and the mere saving of life in 2015." Santangelo of Rahway, De’yon Smith was 97.200 received by Norwin Se- and featured music from action-filled hoot…a nearly $300 mil- humanity. You see, while he’s our hero, Mrs. Salcedo indicated that "being of Edison, Steven Bessette of Scotch nior High School from North Scheherazade by Nikolai lion extravaganza that pays dutiful hom- Daniel Craig’s James is more than a part of Little Women offered a dif- Plains and CJ Stueck of Scotch Plains. Huntingdon, PA. Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov, age to the franchise’s past while pas- ever an enigma wrapped in a paradox. ferent level of appreciation for the Tickets are $10 for students and For the 2015 season the 180-mem- Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint- sionately bringing 007 into the techno- Surely slaying bad guys simply can’t blossoming theater program at TMS. adults and $5 for senior citizens. For ber SPFHS band was reassigned from Saëns, and Cleopatra by Alex North. charged present. It is a grand synthesis be enough for a man. It’d please our The students were eager to learn, and more information, call (908) 754- USBands Group 6A to the more com- Soloists were Shay Blechinger- of all things Bond…a blend of man, vicarious sense to know he’s found offer input into both their roles and 1882. petitive Group 6-Open. In its first Slocum on flute and Kevin Sonpar on machine and moral heroism again sub- fulfillment in something other than his season at this level, the band’s scores baritone horn. In addition to USBands limely evinced by Daniel Craig. license to kill. increased steadily over six competi- competitions the band performed at Perhaps a tad more anticipatory Okay, so he’s not Sean Connery. Methodist Church to Host tions. In the New Jersey State Cham- many SPFHS Raiders football games. than the two teen-aged boys to my Well, I’ll confide I’m still uncertain pionship on October 31 the SPFHS USBands, a program of Youth Edu- right, I was there not just to be enter- whether Taffy, the perfectly black-eyed band placed second in its group, re- cation in the Arts, is a competitive tained, but to see that right was done mutt of my childhood, or Muffin, the Irish, Celtic American Music ceived the award for Best Percussion, circuit for scholastic band programs by my man…the secret agent every family’s Yorkie of recent years, was and won the Cadets Award of Excel- nationwide and has a membership of guy wants to be, and every woman my favorite dog. Both were great. But WESTFIELD – Toe-tapping rhythms be provided by well-known fiddle play- lence, presented to the band that best more than 700 high school marching wishes to be romanced by, or so I’m it’s time we moved on and, truth be of spirited Celtic music, reminiscent of ers Matt Mancuso and impressive 13 reflects overall effect, creativity and bands. told. I mean, I was there for Goldfinger told, while Connery’s good looks and an evening of fun in an Irish public year old All Ireland Fiddle Champion, (1964), man. Thus I was gratified élan set the tone, orthodox Bond afi- house, return to the sanctuary of Haley Richardson. On viola will be when the absorbing excitement cionados will tell you that Mr. Craig Westfield's First United Methodist Mike Stewart along with Andy Lamy- quelled the kids’ chatter and brought more correctly embodies the cloak- Church, One East Broad Street, on whistle and clarinet, Seagda Coyle- Town Book Store Hosts Toal, them into the fold. The baton success- and-dagger fellow Ian Fleming con- Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. when button accordian, Greg Anderson-gui- fully passed, our future is safe. ceived. Possessing a rugged handsome- Chief O'Neill's Mixed Flock (Andy tar, Ida Hladky-vocals, and Trent Gosh knows there’s always work to ness, he’s a bit angry and, per the script Lamy and Friends) once again take Johnson at the console of the Aeolian- Author of Clark Revisited be done, what with evildoers forever here, we get a peek into why that is. center stage to present a pastime of Skinner pipe organ. popping up all over the planet, deter- Christoph Waltz’s villain reels, jigs, airs, hornpipes and Irish Sponsored by the Oratorio Singers WESTFIELD – The Town Book Jersey Monthly magazine has credited mined to strip us of our inalienable extraordinaire, in one of those self- traditional music. In the past, this event, of Westfield, this offering of Irish and Store will be hosting a Meet the Author Clark as one of the best places to live in rights. In this particular go-round, Max justifying soliloquies the classic bad featuring world class instrumentalists Celtic music has been found to be some- event for Clark councilman and mu- New Jersey. What was once rural farm- Denbigh, a.k.a. C, head of Joint Intel- guys inevitably feel a need to deliver, and vocalists, has met with wide popu- what of a rarity in area music circles. nicipal historian Brian P. Toal, author land has grown into a thriving, subur- ligence, seeks to close down the 00 explains his utter loathing for the sto- larity amidst audiences of all ages. The Oratorio Singers of Westfield of Clark Revisited on Sunday, Novem- ban community that continues to de- program and merge everything into ried champion of democracy. That the The rollicking music and tempos will will present a concert of music for ber 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. velop both socially and economically. “Nine Eyes,” an international infor- devil-may-care cause of Blofeld’s long- chorus, brass ensemble, organ, timpani Clark Revisited takes a second look Brian P. Toal is a lifelong Clarkite. mation sharing hub. You know: Big brewing ire couldn’t give a darn about WHS Marching Band and percussion at this church on at the past of a community whose He also serves as curator for the Clark Brother. It’s a metaphor for what threat- his hateful obsession only angers the Wednesday, March 13. Featured will humble beginnings can be traced back Museum archives and is the author of ens our sovereignty and ails us in the bum more. There’ll be no mercy. So, Competes in Allentown be works of Copland, Handel, Rutter, to the height of the Civil War. Located Clark’s 125th anniversary journal, pub- pocket, and as scary an example of it’s somewhat heartening to know that, WESTFIELD – On November 8 Wagner and a new work - "The Wis- in Central New Jersey, the township of lished in 1989. This is his second book outsourcing as our poor, travel-weary in traditional Bond fashion, there’ll be the Westfield High School (WHS) dom of Solomon" - by Trent Johnson. Clark began as a quiet agricultural com- in the Images of America series, the first chickens going back and forth to China a pretty love interest to help James Marching Band traveled to Allentown, General admission for this Irish event munity. But with the 20th century came being Clark, which was published in for processing. through some of the more difficult Pennsylvania to compete in the US- is $20, $15 for seniors and $10 for many changes, the development of the 2003 But don’t worry, at least not too patches. Bands A-Class National Champion- students 16 and under. Parking will be Garden State Parkway became a cata- Meet Brian Toal at The Town Book much, for our James is on the case, She is Dr. Madeleine Swann, sweetly ships. The Marching Blue Devils available in the church lot with an en- lyst for Clark’s transition into a com- Store located at 270 East Broad Street even if he’s once again under strict evoked by Léa Seydoux. Granted, she’s placed first out of ten competing bands trance on Ferris Place accessible from munity with housing developments, in Westfield (corner of East Broad and orders by the new M (Ralph Fiennes) the daughter of a former enemy. Still, in division 5-A from New Jersey, Mary- Elm Street. businesses, and a renewed image. New Elmer Streets). to stay put, stop leaving an expensive one imagines that James’s mom, may land, New York, Connecticut, and trail of destruction behind him and she rest in peace, would be happy to Massachusetts with a score of 96.738. quit meddling in world threats his sixth know that her son was seeing a nice WHS received awards for Best Music sense perennially foresees. Alas, 007 doctor. It also doesn’t hurt that the and Best Overall Effect. knows the drill. But first things first, psychologist is a quick study when it The performance capped off a very the methodic separating of the good comes to learning weaponry and other successful competitive season for the ladies from the treacherous ones. things that help a fellow plying a Blue Devils, which also included a Someone’s got to do it. That accom- hazardous occupation. third Place finish at NJ States and first plished, the noble mission is afoot. Equally stellar supporting players place at the Towson Music in Motion Added to the familiar template of extend across the thespic spectrum, Northeast Regional competitions. deceit, corruption and derring-do, from Ralph Fiennes as the steadfast The 2015 Marching Blue Devils are there’s a personal tie-in. For me to M, to Ben Whisaw as the appropri- under the leadership of Band Direc- know and you to figure out, supervillain ately quirky Q, to Naomie Harris’s tors Chris Vitale and Trevor Sindorf. Ernst Blofeld, architect of the global ever-loyal Eve Moneypenny, and right The student leaders for the 2015 sea- crime syndicate, Spectre, and James down to Dave Bautista as Blofeld’s son are Drum Majors Albert Chen and have history. Never mind that the ma- chief goon enforcer, Mr. Hinx. The Michael Hauge; Brass Section Lead- levolent archenemy diverges signifi- gang’s all here and in fine fettle, fully ers Benjamin Cook, Samantha cantly from previous appearances. credentialed to grant “Spectre” its Gargiulo, and Brian Lawrence; Wood- Portrayed with notable aplomb by license to entertain. wind Section Leaders Michael Christoph Waltz, he is the distilled *** Bergman, Danielle Gabuzda, Nova Qi, essence of evil, an unfathomable Spectre, rated PG-13, is a Colum- and Jack Ritter; Percussion Section scourge who, if he went to college, bia Pictures release directed by Sam Leaders Jake Barrow, Lauren doubtless majored in making people’s Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, Brumfield, Javier Lara, and Zachary skin crawl. Put him on the short list of Christoph Waltz and Léa Seydoux. Model; and Color Guard Captains great Bond adversaries. Running time: 148 minutes Ariana Alvarado and Kathleen Nogan. STOREWIDE SALE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S SHOP (High-end Merchandise) A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ! November 19th, 20th & 21st 2015 11:00am - 4:00pm One of a kind oil paintings, lamps, mirrors, throws & accessories SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM 170 Elm Street, Westfield NJ only at (The First Baptist Church of Westfield) The Pfaffenbach Collection Reception Follows the Concert $15 Suggested Donation to the Music Scholarship Fund 11:00am - 4:00pm Visit the Musical Club website at http://musicalclubofwestfield.org for more information
This arts program is made possible in part by a grant from the Westfield Foundatiion and by a HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) grant from the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. 225 Elmer Street, Westfield, NJ (908) 233-9178 The Musical Club of Westfield is a not-for-profit IRC Section 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of New Jersey August 13, 1935. Page 20 Thursday, November 19, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Acclaimed Broadway Composer To Perform at Centennial Concert WESTFIELD – Matthew Sklar, the rade. Awards include the ASCAP Ri- Claus” Matthew Sklar, music (from Tony®, Emmy®, and Drama Desk chard Rodgers New Horizons Award, the Broadway Musical ELF) Chad Playwrights Fearlessly Share Their Award-nominated composer of the the Gilman/Gonzalez-Falla Theatre Beg. Broadway musicals Elf and The Wed- Award, and the Jonathan Larson Per- The program will also feature other ding Singer (Tony Award Nomina- past and recent scholarship recipients tion for Best Original Score, Drama including Kathleen Bride, Voices in Union County PAC’s Loft Desk Award Nomination for Out- harp,Jordan Hendy, violin, Grace standing Music) will be joining other Hull, poet, Jacob Gelber, composer, By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY bers, including Adam’s wife Susan ored to be connected with such a past Musical Club of Westfield schol- Christopher Dellarso, clarinet and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times (Dawn Morvillo), Max’s widow passionate and dedicated group of arship winners in a special Centen- Nathanael Udell, French horn Cindy (played touchingly by Debra artists as those at Fearless,” he said. nial Concert on Sunday, November The concert is part of a yearlong RAHWAY – TV’s “Shark Tank” Lynch) and son Christian (Joe Mr. Kelner’s fascinating one act play 22 at 3 p.m. at the Baptist Church, celebration of the 100th anniversary gives entrepreneurs a chance to show- Lacerda) reveal secrets. Add to the explores the way one man’s crimes 170 Elm St. in Westfield. of the clubs founding and is a case their brainchild to investors and mix that the patriarch of the family, can affect others. Serial rapist Mr. Sklar received a 2015 fundraiser for the clubs annual schol- the TV audience. Fearless Produc- Sam (veteran Howard Smith), is suf- Malcolm (played marvelously by the Primetime Emmy® Award Nomina- arship awards. Scholarship recipi- tions theatre group based in Rahway fering from dementia and the chaos playwright himself), made national tion for Outstanding Music Direction ents are chosen through an audition gave a similar chance, maybe not begins. The work is credible and filled news when a revenge-enraged father for the critically-acclaimed NBC/ITV process and are eligible for up to four quite as grandiose, to two playwrights with a multitude of interesting sur- of a girl Malcolm was accused of stop-motion animated TV special Matthew Sklar years of awards. A donation of $15 is last weekend as they presented their prises. raping, crashed his car into “Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas”, suggested and a reception will follow original one-act plays in The Loft, a Horseshoes is the seventh play Mr. Malcolm’s, killing both the rapist and starring Jim Parsons. He adapted and the concert. This arts program is made black-box performance space in the Sockol has written in the past year. his wife. arranged the music of Marvin forming Arts Foundation Award. possible in part by a grant from the Union County Performing Arts Cen- He explained that this play fits into a As in real life, tragedy sparks con- Hamlisch for the Emmy Award win- He is scheduled to perform Dance Westfield Foundation and by a ter (UCPAC). trio of plays that are about the Schuster troversy. Specifically in Promise, a ning documentary film Marvin With You” Matthew Sklar, music HEART (History, Education, Arts Although the two plays have en- family. The prolific writer said that series of revelations entwines the lives Hamlisch: What He Did For Love, (from the new musical, PROM) Chad Reaching Thousands) grant from the tirely different takes on life, they both many aspects of the skeletal structure of Malcom’s 14 year-old daughter seen on PBS/American Masters. He Beguelin, lyrics “A Christmas Song” Union County Board of Chosen Free- speak about family, responsibilities of his play reflect real life. “My wife Mandy (Kayla Folz), his twin brother has contributed original songs/music Matthew Sklar, music (from the holders. Additional concert details and understanding oneself. is really into yoga [like the character Ben (Jared Kelner), a young mother to Sesame Street, Wonder Pets!, and Broadway Musical ELF) Chad can be found by visiting Mike Sockol’s intriguing play, Susan],” he said. And in the program Celia (Rachel Persenaire) and her The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa- Beguelin, lyrics “There Is A Santa www.musicalclubofwestfield.org Horseshoes, touches on the fact that notes he mentions that his own brother surly 15 year-old son Derek (Justin there might be nothing more terrify- started a horseshoe tournament in his Remo). With merely two tables, the ing for some families than a reunion. new home on Cape Cod. Mr. Sockol set is transformed into a classroom This particular Cape Cod get together was “happy for the chance through and a guidance counselor’s office. Maestro Wroe, NJFO Present is for their annual horseshoe tourna- Fearless Productions to have this pro- The fast-paced play, directed hand- ment. It is also the first time meeting duced locally,” he said. somely by Gerry Appel, shows not for brothers Adam Schuster (Mat- Jared Kelner, playwright of A Prom- only the talent of the playwright, but thew Gochman) and Josh (Michael ise to Your Mother, likewise gives his superior acting ability as well. As Concerts to Celebrate the Holidays Burdick) after the death of their praise to Brian Remo of Fearless Pro- Malcolm the rapist, Mr. Kelner puts brother Max. Each of the family mem- ductions. “I am humbled and hon- Hannibal Lecter on notice that he WESTFIELD – From traditional to students K to 12, making this event a musical theater favorites presented in doesn’t have the market on creepy. pops, choral favorites to musical the- perfect start to the holiday season for glorious symphonic splendor and will His sneering, leering manner spot- ater classics, this season of NJ Festival the whole family. be appreciated by young and not-so- lighted in red light and backgrounded Orchestra (NJFO) concerts will young alike. with eerie, nerve –racking music all fill the entire family with holi- The cabaret style New Year’s combine with a masterful command day cheer. Eve celebration has become a of a Southern drawl to produce a Kick of the holidays with a musical event eagerly anticipated spine-tingling effect. bang and plenty of bling on by much of central New Jersey. The play raises a myriad of ques- Saturday, December 5 at 7 p.m. This year’s line up reads like a tions as to the future of the characters. as Maestro David Wroe and Who's Who of the best of Ameri- Foreshadowing suggests that the two NJFO musicians present for can musical theater composers families might become inextricably Home for the Holidays, a fam- and again features renowned guest woven into a fabric of a new life ily festival of symphonic pops vocalists direct from the Broad- together. with traditional and contempo- way stage. Patrons are advised to What comes next for the play Prom- rary songs and music guaran- purchase tickets well in advance ise…? The playwright says, “Well, teed to make the season merry. as this concert has been a sell out it’s a play with social commentary, so This seasonal stroll of time- for the past five years. I am submitting it for consideration to less classics and sentimental The NYE concert will take theater companies across the U.S. holiday favorites, made possible place in the Westfield High School that are socially conscious, that look by Westfield Foundation and The New Jersey Festival Orchestra auditorium, 550 Dorian Road in for shows with deeper messages.” by a HEART (History, Educa- Westfield, and will finish at ap- Mr. Kelner continued, “I’d love to tion, Arts Reaching Thousands) proximately 9 p.m. Tickets in ad- set the play free and see how other Grant from the Union County Board of On Thursday, December 31, at 7 vance are $40, $55 or $70. Tickets for Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times FAMILY DYNAMIC...In Jared Kelner’s fascinating one-act play A Promise to directors and actors interpret the Chosen Freeholders, is sure to bring p.m., the NJFO presents one of New both concerts are available on line at Your Mother, Derrek (Justin Remo) confronts his mother Celia (Rachel Persenaire) meaning.” joy, smiles, and distinctive holiday Jersey’s most popular New Year’s Eve www.njfestivalorchestra.org. Tickets while Ben (playwright Jared Kelner) tries to comfort his niece Mandy (Kayla And just like “Shark Tank,” the memories to all. Tickets prices range musical celebrations. This year’s per- may also be purchased by calling (908) Folz). 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SCHETELICH FIRES TO BUDRIES FOR 2 TDs, BAKIE FOR 1 TD; BUDNIK TD PUNT BLOCK Cougars’ Quick Strike Stuns Vikings, 56-7, in Grid Playoff
By DAVID B. CORBIN first quarter to lead the 10-0 including a 13-yard TD run. seconds off the clock. started right away forcing the Cougars to a 56-7 thrashing of Backup quarterback Dan Curren “It was a lot of preparation Vikings to three-and-out on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the 5-4 Vikings. had four carries for 40 yards in throughout the week. Our first their first series. Cranford took Friday the 13th was no prob- Schetelich completed 11 of 13 the second half. encounter, we came out flat and over at its 35-yard line. Nine lem for the top-seeded Cranford passes for 256 yards, which in- “I think sometimes things go coach emphasized this week, plays later, Schetelich scored High School football team but it cluded a 63-yard strike to Bakie your way. It’s not a measure ‘come out strong’. It’s called ‘start from the four with 6:14 on the definitely became a horror show and a pair to senior Will Budries between the two schools. We on first play’. That’s what we clock. Then McGovern recov- for eighth-seeded Voorhees in for 65 yards and 19 yards, re- just steamrolled when it went did,” Schetelich said. ered a fumble at the Cranford the first round of the North Jer- spectively. Budries finished with our way. But I do like the way The Cougars’ defense also 37 on Voorhees’ next series. sey, Section 2, Group 3 playoffs three receptions for 96 yards, that we executed. I do like the Bang! Schetelich connected held at Memorial Field in Cranford. while Bakie grabbed four for 102 way that we came out and got with Bakie while he was flying Senior quarterback Jack yards. Joe Norton snagged two after them from the first play,” Reading is Good For You down the left side, good for a Schetelich delivered two huge receptions for 35 yards, Sean Cougar Head Coach Erik 63-yard TD. touchdown (TD) strikes and ran Leonard had two receptions for Rosenmeier said. Another three-and-out and a for another, while Ryan Bakie 23 yards and Brian McGovern No time at all was wasted. Bakie punt gave the Cougars posses- added a pair of TD runs all in the had eight carries for 49 yards, received the opening kickoff and sion at their 35. This time moved it to the 45. On the very Schetelich spotted Budries all first play, Bakie hooked around alone down the middle. The See & Subscribe at the left side and galloped 55 hookup resulted in a 65-yard BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo yards for the TD with only 19 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Submit commentary and items for publishing. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste goleader.com/subscribe Probitas Verus Honos Page S-2 Thursday, November 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
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TD with 2:34 still left in the first said. ground, which did include a 35- didn’t know what to do, so I took have great coaches on this team quarter. Three more plays and another yard run by Rodenberger. They the ball and ran,” Budnik ex- and we execute our plans,” Cranford’s defense got even punt gave Cranford the ball at were 0-for-7 passing. plained. Budnik said. meaner. Linebacker Niko the Viking 31. On the fifth play of Mercy Rule came into effect “I was on the sidelines then I “We did a great job in terms of Cappello (3 tackles, two assisted) the 13th series of the game, immediately in the second half realized that I had to go out for how they played but the fact that recorded a five-yard sack of quar- McGovern slanted left for a 13- but the Cougars’ defense had no the field goal. It’s nice when a the defensive staff really did a terback Charlie Rodenberger. yard TD. Just before the half, mercy. After three meek running non back scores. It was good,” great job. Voorhees moved the Cappello’s continued pressure Cougar defensive lineman Dylan plays, Voorhees set up to punt. Schetelich added. ball on us last time. We were forced another punt that came to Budnik recorded a four-yard sack This time the charging Budnik This time Coach Rosenmeier concerned about Rodenberger a stop at the Cranford 44. Five of Rodenberger. blocked the punt, saw the ball on sent in the reserves and the Vi- and the stuff that they can do plays later, Bakie bashed in from In the first half, Voorhees was the ground, scooped it and bar- kings did manage to score their offensively,” Coach Rosenmeier the one, making the score 35-0 limited to just 44 yards on the reled into the end zone, making only TD of the evening when said. “We spent a lot of time on with 10 seconds left in the quar- the score, 56-0. Rodenberger hit Jack McCabe for this game plan like we do every ter. “That really wasn’t supposed to a 44-yard reception with 5:19 week but I would be lying if I told The second quarter was also no Reading is Good For You happen. Other guys could get left in the third quarter. The Mercy you I thought it was going to go fun for the Vikings. Three-and- some chuckles but we are not Rule clock continued clicking and this way. I thought our kids ex- out again, the Cougars took over supposed to be going after the no more scoring occurred. ecuted a good defensive game at their 44 and five plays later punt there. He’s a sophomore While the first team defense plan. And I think that is the key the score was 42-0 when and he’s playing hard and a little was still on the field in the second to being successful in the play- Schetelich connected with overzealous there, but I’m sure half, the Vikings managed only offs.” Budries for a 19-yard TD. he made things happen to make 13 more yards on the ground. The Cougars will host Ridgefield “Bud had a great game today. that play,” Coach Rosenmeier “We practice hard every day Park, 33-12, winners over Or- He was three-for-three today. said. and we listen to the coaches. We ange, in the semifinal round to- You can’t ask for more from a “The first time before the half, morrow, Friday, November 20, wide out. I love when he has a I was supposed to block it appar- at Memorial Field at 7 p.m. great game because he does ently, so I just tried to block it the goleader.com/subscribe Probitas Verus Honos Voorhees 0 0 7 0 7 everything right,” Schetelich next time. When I blocked it, I Cranford 35 14 7 0 56 Page S-3 Thursday, November 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary
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Elizabeth Minutemen Stun SPF Soccer Raider Boys, 2-0, in North 2 Semifinals Page S-9 Thursday, November 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Four-Story, 300-Unit Project GW BOE Affirms Election Proposed For Casale-Petro Site Results, Mum on Open Seat By BRIAN TRUSDELL members, one short of a quo- rum, were present. Board mem- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader By MEGAN K. SCOTT chitectural renderings suggests mandate, Mr. Vinegra said. ber Brendan McDermott finally a pedestrian friendly “main Mr. Vinegra said that the apart- arrived, enabling board presi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader GARWOOD – The board of edu- street” environment along South ments will be “the premium apart- cation confirmed Amanda dent Christine Guerriero to call GARWOOD — Planning board Avenue with a 9,000-square foot ments in all of Union County,” Langston’s re-election to the the meeting to order. members got a glimpse of a pre- pedestrian plaza and sufficient with common areas, club rooms board for another three-year With a short agenda, the board liminary vision for the largely parking for residents and retail with pool tables and fitness term on Tuesday and also ac- heard from Ms. Langston, who abandoned Casale/Petro prop- customers. The plan is expected rooms. Besides a pool, the site knowledged write-in candidate attended the New Jersey School erties on South Avenue, a four- to be the basis of a recommen- includes a putting green atop a Kat Patterson as the winner of Board Association’s annual con- story, 300-plus residential-unit dation to council for an ordi- parking garage. one of two open seats. vention in Atlantic City in late mixed-use development, com- nance that will govern the devel- The renderings come six But schools superintendent October. She reported on the plete with a parking deck, pool opment of the area. months after the board voted to Teresa Quigley, who consulted with various workshops she attended, and putting green. It proposes specialty retail and recommend that borough coun- board members last week, would including one on a project-based Board planner Victor Vinegra restaurants, prohibiting busi- cil declare a 7.1-acre area on not identify the names nor the learning seminar with Google on November 12 unveiled the nesses such as hair and nail sa- both sides of South Avenue “in number of candidates she already chrome books – which are used conceptual design by Russo De- lons, pharmacies and hardware need of redevelopment.” has submitted to fill the remaining in Lincoln School, another on co- velopment of Carlstadt, N.J., stores, no larger than 10,000 The action was the first step in seat. Ms. Quigley sent the list to operation and shared services which has purchased the Petro square feet, and takes into ac- transforming the area. The sec- Interim Executive (Union) County between municipal governments property. It is based on a board count “affordable housing”, des- ond step is to devise a plan of Superintendent Roger Jinks, who and school boards and the state subcommittee’s suggestions and ignating between 10 and 15 per- what the town would like to see will choose the person. Department of Education’s as- input. The move was the latest cent of the units. in the area followed by the selec- Ms. Quigley said she expected to sessment of the first year of step in the town’s long-sought Garwood officials have esti- tion of a developer to execute it. hear from Mr. Jinks within a week PARCC testing. redevelopment of the hulking mated that the town is deficient Mr. Vinegra stressed that the and would have the name by the The Partnership for Assessment obsolete eyesore. about 60 units and combined with designs put forth based on the time of the board’s next meeting of Readiness for College and Ca- “We kind of mimic the Pointe The Villages senior development subcommittee’s recommenda- on Tuesday, December 15. reers (PARCC) is a consortium of but even better,” said Mr. on Second Avenue, would suffice tion does not mean the board is Ms. Patterson and the person states that have developed a Vinegra, referring to the mixed- for the borough’s requirement in obligated to select Russo Devel- selected by Mr. Jinks will be re- standardized testing criteria, in- use development on North Av- the latest Mount Laurel housing CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE placing retiring board members cluding tests that are taken com- enue across from the ShopRite Adele Lewis and Barbara Greet, pletely on a computer, tablet or supermarket. “We’re picking up both of whom chose not to run other digital device. the game. for another term. In a lone contentious moment, “We just don’t want apart- Garwood Police Capt. Douglas Fourth Avenue resident Peter ments. We want some retail, and Stoffer and Ms. Patterson re- Froden rebuked the board for its we want a civic component (open ceived the highest number of decision to reject his proposal to space) and we want affordability.” votes as eligible write-in candi- honor eighth-grade athletes with The 5.3-acre redevelopment dates for Mrs. Lewis’ and Mrs. a banner in the Lincoln School area consists of five properties Greet’s seats, but Mr. Stoffer gymnasium. along the north side of South declined the position, saying it Mr. Froden appeared before the Avenue and the western side of would conflict with his duties as board at its May 19 meeting and Center Street. Those include the police department’s second- proposed a vertical four-foot-by- Petro Plastics at the western end highest ranking official, borough six-foot banner with the names of the proposed development clerk Christina Ariemma informed of the athletes and their teams. site; two Casale properties in- Ms. Quigley in an email. He said the banner would cost cluding both the industrial manu- Ms. Patterson and the yet-to- between $220 and $260, for facturing plant and an office build- be announced board member- which he had begun raising ing; Personal Best Fitness and a elect will be seated on Monday, money. small parcel of municipally- January 4, the date set by the However, the board emailed owned land near the railroad Brian Trusdell for The Westfield Leader school board on Tuesday as the Mr. Froden earlier Tuesday say- tracks along Center Street. FIRST LOOK...An architectural concept of a four-story, 300-plus residential date of its annual reorganization ing his idea was rejected for a A 37-page transit-oriented unit mixed-use development for the Casale-Petro properties on South Avenue in meeting. number of reasons. Among those “South Avenue Redevelopment Garwood was unveiled to the borough planning board at its November 12 Tuesday’s meeting was delayed were that some students partici- Plan” submitted along with ar- meeting, replete with a parking deck, pool and putting green. 13 minutes because only four CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-10 Thursday, November 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Four-Story, 300-Unit Project GW Affirms Results pate in sixth and seventh grades opment or its concept as a part- of the hearing provided to public and the affected property own- but drop out in the eighth and ner for transforming the site. likewise some only participate in The proposal will be examined ers was “legally deficient.” Mr. Paterson was barred from eighth grade; while students in further by the board at a special other extracurricular activities meeting on Tuesday, December 1. the executive session but pep- pered board attorney Don Fraser are honored, they do not get a In other matters: The board “memorial”; there was finite went into executive session to with questions before the motion was made to enter the closed space in the gym and eventually discuss Superior Court Judge that would be filled; and that Karen Cassidy’s ruling overturn- meeting, including the options the board could take. while banners are displayed for ing an approved variance for nine teams that win over 10 games in townhomes at the corner of With board secretary Adele Lewis absent and board member a season, the board did not agree Fourth Avenue and Walnut on with the “philosophy of every- the property formerly known as Robert Scherer acting in her place, Mr. Paterson asked if the thing getting ‘permanent’ recog- Hidi’s. The decision issued No- nition participation.” vember 4 followed a lawsuit filed executive session would be re- corded, to which Chairman Steve Mr. Froden called the reasons by planning board member Bruce “frivolous” and “absurd”, stating Paterson, then-alternate mem- Greet said not “by device”. Mr. Scherer had been using a that the athletics was the only ber and councilwoman-elect Ileen extracurricular activity that re- Cuccaro, Westfield Publisher digital voice recorder for the open portions of the meeting. quires academic performance Horace Corbin and his brother standards, that the board was David Corbin, contending that Mr. Fraser said a device record- ing was not required under state missing an opportunity to create the property owners did not show Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times an “atmosphere of community”, undue hardship. law, but Mr. Paterson insisted it BOOK BUDDIES...Young readers at the Cranford Public Library practice was under the Open Public their skills by reading aloud to therapy dogs from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare and that the 10-game require- Ms. Cassidy reversed the ap- ment was unattainable since proval on the grounds that notice Records Act. Center the evening of November 10. The event is part of St. Hubert’s “Paws for The board did not take any People” program. some teams don’t play that many action following the executive games in a season. Probitas Verus Honos session. Ms. Guerriero explained that Mr. Also, the owner of a two-family Froden’s proposal was reviewed home on Third Avenue opted to Cranford Library Has Passes by two of the board’s three com- Mr. Messineo to Talk seek more documentation that mittees and that a consensus was her home was at one time legal in to reject the suggestion for the About Short Films order to get a certificate of non- To MoMI and Storm King reasons stated in the letter. Eighth-grade English teacher CRANFORD — The Friends of conformity. The board spent an members of the Friends of the hour and a half discussing the CRANFORD — The Cranford Tamara Benc reported that Lin- the Cranford Public Library invite Public Library recently added the Cranford Public Library with MU- coln School students had col- members of the community to matter, frustrating the home- RAL borrowing privileges. Passes owner, Irena Wisneski, and the Museum of the Moving Image lected approximately 800 pounds enjoy “The Magic and Mystery of (MoMI) and the Storm King Art circulate for two days and are of non-perishable food that would the Short Film” on Thursday, listing agent, Ms. Cuccaro. At available on a first-come, first- issue was that certificates of non- Center to its museum pass pro- be distributed to needy families December 3. gram. The library also lends served basis. They cannot be in the Garwood area through the Presented by Chris Messineo, conformity are only for proper- reserved or renewed. ties that were at one time legal. passes to the Frick Collection, local Knights of Columbus coun- director of the New Jersey Film Grounds for Sculpture, the To see if a pass is available, cil next week for Thanksgiving. School, the program will begin at The zone has been single family search the library catalog at since 1922, according to board Guggenheim Museum, the In- 7:30 p.m. in the Cranford Com- trepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, catalog.cranfordlibrary.org/ munity Center, located at 220 member Craig McCarrick. polaris using the museum name. Reading is Good For You Ms. Wisneski was unable to Liberty Hall Museum at Kean Uni- Walnut Avenue. versity, the Montclair Art Mu- More information about the li- Mr. Messineo will screen a se- show that the property, which brary pass program and about was built in 1924 and has sepa- seum, the Morris Museum, the lection of award-winning short Museum of the City of New York, each museum can be found at films and explain how they are rate utilities, was ever legal. While cranford.com/library/friends/ there are several other multi- the New-York Historical Society created. This event will mark Mr. Museum and the DiMenna museumpass.asp. For questions Messineo’s sixth visit to Cranford, family homes on the block, the about the program, call the li- issue had not been raised before. Children’s History Museum. where he also has presented pro- Purchased for the library by the brary at (908) 709-7272 or e- grams on Alfred Hitchcock, In the end, Mr. Fraser said Ms. mail the library at Wisneski could move forward with Friends of the Cranford Public Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Library, the passes can be bor- [email protected]. The film noir, and Charles Chaplin a vote, find documentation that Cranford Public Library is located it was once legal or apply for a rowed by adult Cranford Public and Buster Keaton. Admission is Library cardholders and adult at 224 Walnut Avenue. goleader.com/subscribe free and all are welcome. variance. Page S-11 Thursday, November 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Zoning Bd. OKs Probitas Verus Honos Nealis Earns Associates Mixed-Use Construction Holiday Schedules Degree in Less Than a Year Due to Thanksgiving, the Thurs- CRANFORD - When Ryan Nealis Level Examination Program. As By DELL SIMEONE Cranford Terrace, and its pro- day, November 26, edition of The Westfield Leader will be de- puts his mind to something, you’ll Coordinator of Student Success Specially Written for The Westfield Leader posed mixed use with a parking go broke betting against him. Tinny Cheung says, “When a lot in the rear with 11 spaces. livered on Friday, November 27. Production of the paper will re- Mr. Nealis first came to Union student comes to us with a plan CRANFORD — The zoning board Questions were raised about it County College in the summer of like Ryan’s—to complete his de- met on Monday night and ap- conforming with the zoning ordi- main the same and submissions should be sent according to nor- 2014. He was 33 years old, a gree in a year—then it’s our job proved the construction, on the nances and the master plan. father of three, and a bar man- to do everything we can to help corner of Centennial Avenue and The property itself, which mea- mal deadlines. Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Fridays ager from Elizabeth. Mr. Nealis him succeed in achieving his Cranford Terrace, of a commer- sures 50 feet wide by 138 feet figured that a college degree goal.” cial building with four residential deep, is small for such a large this year. The Westfield Leader will be de- could launch him into the career With Summer-term and Fall- apartments. The meeting went building, said board members. It he’d always envisioned for him- semester success under his belt, on until after midnight. also is slightly elevated and would livered on the Thursdays be- forehand (December 24 and 31). self—”I’ve always wanted to do Mr. Nealis was ready to make a The applicant, Emmanuel have to have at least five steps something to help people.” big move in the spring of 2015. Nimrud, 469 Centennial Avenue, up from the sidewalk on Centen- Production of the paper will re- main the same and submissions He registered for three classes The College approved his request wishes to construct a tile show- nial to the front door of the show- in Union’s second summer ses- to take a whopping 22 credits room with a one-bedroom apart- room. There is a 16-foot front- should be sent according to nor- mal deadlines. Please do not be sion and four more in the fall of (seven classes) during the 15- ment behind it on the first floor and side-yard setback of the 2014. Through the College’s As- week semester. and three apartments on the sec- building. The architect’s render- late with submissions in all cases due to vacations expected with sessment Center, he was also All of the classes were in a ond floor on what is now a vacant ing of the building shows the able to take tests to earn 12 classroom—not online. “I actu- lot. front and sides of the showroom personnel. The Westfield Leader credits in the NJ State’s College ally bumped up my (grade point The proposed brick building will to have large commercial win- average) that semester,” Mr. be 3,216 square feet. It will have dows. Nealis recalls. “Of course, what a tile showroom on the first floor Neighbors Patrick and Chris- complicated things was having with a 703-square-foot mezza- tine Daly, who live right behind Cranford Chamber Reveals to schlep to classes while being nine on a higher level, on which the proposed parking lot, ob- on crutches for three months there will be a space for storage jected to lights, which would be with a ruptured Achilles tendon, of samples, said Mr. Nimrud. Pro- needed for the parking place. Holiday Event Schedule and carrying around a 60-pound posed, at the rear of the first Project planner Roger DiNicia bag of books.” floor, under the mezzanine, is a said, “It’s the best use of the CRANFORD — The Cranford located by the decorated tree at Mr. Nealis earned 66 credits one-bedroom apartment to be property, which is now vacant.” Chamber of Commerce has an- North Union and Springfield Av- and an associate degree in Crimi- deemed affordable housing Zoning Board Vice-Chairman Bob nounced its upcoming holiday enues, followed by the High nal Justice. His final grade-point which, he said, his 75-year-old Bovasso said, “I’ve been on the events for November, which in- School Madrigals and the Brass average was a stellar 3.5, which father would occupy. On the sec- board for eight years and this is clude a full day of activities on Ensemble at 5 p.m. Santa will would qualify him for entry in the ond floor will be three apart- the most problematic applica- Friday, November 27. Kicking off arrive for the lighting of the town- national honor society. ments, two of which will be two- tion I’ve seen.” The application the day’s festivities, beginning ship tree at 6 p.m., escorted by Mr. Nealis plans to attend Com- bedroom apartments and the was approved by a 4-to-3 vote, at 11 a.m., Girl Scout Daisies, the Cranford Fire Department. mencement and receive his de- other a one-bedroom apartment, which had stipulations. The ap- Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Se- Chamber personnel will be gree from President McMenamin he said. Low shrubbery will sur- plicant agreed to install a fence, niors and Ambassadors will deco- available to take photos of the during the winter ceremony, round the front and sides of the shave two feet off the back of the rate the tree located in Mayor’s children with Santa for a price of which will take place on Jan. 14 building. Heating and air condi- parking lot to plant arborvitae to Park at the corner of Springfield $3, and each child will receive a at the Union County Performing tioning units will be on the roof soften the look of the fence, and and North Union Avenues. candy cane from Santa. In addi- Arts Center in Rahway. A week and hidden. “A water detention to have seven- or eight-foot poles Afternoon events will begin at 1 tion, each family will receive a after that, Ryan expects to begin basin will be installed on the with shielded lighting in the park- p.m. with a face painter, moon “Small Business Saturday” can- taking classes for his bachelor’s property to decrease the rate of ing area. Additionally, cars will walk and horse-drawn wagon vas bag filled with information degree Kean University. “I’d like runoff,” said the applicant’s en- not be allowed to idle, and there rides which will be located in and coupons from many local to finish in no more than three gineer, Adnan Khan. The area is will be a trash area, surrounded Parking Lot No. 7 on Miln Street. businesses in Cranford. semesters,” he says. designated as NC, which means by a privacy fence, on the side of These events will run until 4 p.m. Santa’s mailbox will be located Mr. Nealis’s future plans may neighborhood/commercial, ac- the parking lot. Investors Bank and Arnold’s inside the Post Office from include service for Homeland cording to the board. The next meeting of the board Pest Control co-sponsor these Wednesday, November 25, to Security, the Fire Department, There were many challenges will be Monday, December 7, at events. The Cranford Jaycees will Friday, December 18. Letters to Law Enforcement or Corrections. with this application, including 8:15 p.m., at the municipal build- provide hot chocolate. Santa must have a return ad- “I want to be in a career where I the small lot, the building size, ing, located at 8 Springfield Av- At 4 p.m. the Celebration Sing- dress, as Santa replies to each can make a difference in people’s its proximity to homes on enue. ers will perform on the stage letter received. lives,” he says. Page S-12 Thursday, November 19, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CF DAR Volunteers at Lyons Vets Center
CRANFORD — The Volunteer The Crane’s Ford DAR has been organization of women who have Service to Veterans Committee volunteering with annual parties ancestry to participants of the of the Crane’s Ford Daughters of for the Lyons’ facility veterans American Revolution, both combat the American Revolution (DAR) for more than 22 years. The CDC and those who provided goods and teamed up with the CDC Com- Outreach Group has been col- services to the American cause. munity Theater of Cranford and laborating for the past 12 years. Prospective members may visit the the Musical Club of Westfield No- The DAR is a national service website dar.org to learn more. vember 7 to entertain hospital- ized veterans at the Veterans Administration Lyons Medical Public Is Given Opportunity Center in Bernard Township. Maureen Monroe from the Mu- sical Club of Westfield organized the singing of patriotic songs To Learn Cranford History along with DAR member Barbara CRANFORD — Every year hun- the town of Cranford get its Krause and the CDC of Cranford. dreds of Cranford third graders name?” “Who were Josiah Crane DAR Veterans Committee visit the Crane-Phillips House and Henry Phillips?” “Why do we Chairwoman and Chapter Regent Museum, Cranford’s own state- have streets named Alan Okell Mary Leonard planned and orga- and nationally-designated his- and Bargos?” “What Cranford nized the afternoon along with toric site, located at 124 North woman fought for pure food?” DAR members Carolyn Youngs, Union Avenue. They learn about “Which Cranford citizen was an THE GIFT OF ENTERTAINMENT...Cranford Rotary President Maureen Barbara Krause, Bonnie Turner the township’s history from the internationally recognized edu- Strazdon, left, and Past President Joe Carney present more than 100 DVDs to and Betty Duckworth. With do- days of the Lenni-Lenape to the cator and friend of Martin Luther Johanna Thomas, Elder Life Intervention Clinician at Trinitas Regional Medi- nations of gift cards from Costco, present from costumed interpret- King?” cal Center in Elizabeth. The collection and donation of the DVDs was a ShopRite, Stop & Shop and ers, who strive to make local Christine Glazer, Program/Mu- community service project conducted by the club. Wegmans, the DAR was able to history meaningful and fun. seum Education chairwoman of purchase snacks and drinks for These students know the an- the Cranford Historical Society, the veterans. swers to questions like: “How did will address questions such as Cranford Rotary Project these for members of the com- munity on Wednesday, Decem- ‘Scouting For Food’ Aids ber 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Benefits Trinitas Patients Cranford Community Center. The Cranford Community Cen- CRANFORD — A community ser- during hospitalization. Cranford Family Care ter is located at 220 Walnut Av- vice project orchestrated by the “Each month, the Cranford Ro- enue. Admission to the program Rotary Club of Cranford resulted tary Club runs a different com- CRANFORD — “Scouting for Cranford Family Care Associa- is free and all are welcome. The in the donation of more than 100 munity service project designed Food” Day took place October 31 tion offers temporary emergency Cranford Historical Society and movie DVDs to patients of all to help people close to home,” in Cranford, during which 100 assistance to qualified Cranford the Cranford Public Library will ages served by Trinitas Regional explained Club President Cub Scouts from Packs 103, 75 residents in need. Incorporated sponsor this event. Medical Center in Elizabeth. Maureen Strazdon. and 178 delivered bags and in 1936 by local houses of wor- Approximately 125 DVDs will “This project was easy – every- picked up the food the morning ship, concerned citizens and the Library Invites Teens augment the recreation program one has old DVDs that are gather- of the drive. Boy Scouts from Rotary Club of Cranford, it is at Trinitas’ Child/Adolescent Be- ing dust,” noted Joseph Carney, Troop 75 and leaders sorted and nearing its 80th year of service For Cocoa Club havioral Health inpatient and out- chairman of the Cranford Rotary shelved food at two areas for the to the community. CRANFORD — The Cranford patient program, and the Service Projects. “We placed a Cranford Family Care Associa- A donation can be made to Public Library, located at 224 hospital’s Residential Treatment collection box in the Cranford Com- tion. Cranford Family Care Associa- Walnut Avenue, invites teenag- Center. In addition, senior pa- munity Center and then put out The collection of canned goods, tion in honor or in memory of ers to attend its “Teens’ Cocoa tients served by the Hospital El- the word. Soon, the box was full.” cereals, soups, tuna, pasta, someone special and the gift will Club” on Tuesday, November 24, der-Life Program (HELP) at Added Ms. Strazdon, “Rotary’s sauce, juices and snacks came to help a family in need. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Trinitas will benefit from the motto is Service Above Self, and more than 7,000 pounds of food. Cranford Family Care Associa- Participants are invited to bring DVDs. HELP works to prevent the our projects reflect that focus on On hand to help the Scouts were tion expressed its appreciation to a favorite book to tell the group cognitive and memory decline service, particularly to our com- board members of Cranford Fam- the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and about, hear about some other often experienced by seniors munity. We felt that Trinitas ex- ily Care. This food drive will keep leaders, as well as all who donated great books, and enjoy a warm emplifies that same emphasis on Cranford Family Care’s food pan- to the recent food drive, which will cup of cocoa. Teens also are service to our local area, to both try stocked for many months to enable the association to continue welcome to bring their favorite Probitas Verus Honos young and old, and so they were come. to serve the community. mug. a natural choice.” LEADER/TIMES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Are you enjoying the quality content you’re reading in the pages of this fine newspaper? If this is true... Our newspaper will be mailed to your home and/or place of business each week within the USA WE’RE ASKING YOU TOTO BECOMEBECOME AA SUBSCRIBER!SUBSCRIBER! By CC Online Click Here
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