Westfield Council, Residents and Officials Oppose Armory Tower by LAUREN S

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus

Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 14, 2010 OUR 120th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield Council, Residents and Officials Oppose Armory Tower By LAUREN S. BARR approval. Mr. Bramnick said he andMr. Kean Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Kean told the residents he has are “bringing all of the resources we WESTFIELD – More than 50 resi- been talking with the state’s Adjutant have to stop the cell tower.” dents, many wearing “no cell tower” General, Major General Glenn Reith, Mayor Andrew Skibitsky thanked stickers, attended Tuesday’s town to find a solution “that doesn’t in- the senator and assemblyman for at- council meeting to hear from the clude a cell tower at that location.” tending the meeting and said he hopes council and State Senator Tom Kean, He said that the Department of Envi- that with their help, the town will Jr. and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, ronmental Protection (DEP) is cur- prevent the construction of the cell both Westfield residents, regarding a rently reviewing the project and that tower at the Armory. proposed cell tower on the Westfield the review will take at least six months. Before the public-comment por- Armory property on Rahway Avenue. “I feel very good about the direction tion of the meeting, the council passed The 150-foot-high tower is being we’re going in,” Mr. Kean said, add- a resolution opposing the cell tower, proposed by T-Mobile. Because the ing that the Department of Military which Fourth Ward Councilman Armory property is state-owned, the and Veterans Affairs started this James Foerst read in full for the audi- project does not require the town’s project, but “We’re going to end it.” ence. The resolution says that, “the Town of Westfield strongly objects to the erection of a communications tower that would, in fact, be the tall- est structure in the entire town and, therefore, would permanently alter the landscape of this primarily residential community.” According to the resolution, “the Town Planner has forwarded the His- toric Preservation Element of the Town’s Master Plan to the consultant conducting the requisite investigation to determine compliance with Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader regulations set forth by the federal MAKING PROGRESS…Gary Michel, collection coordinator for the Rotary Club of Westfield’s Pedals for Progress, fixes government through the National a bike during the donation event held Saturday morning at the parking lot of the Westfield Board of Education Historic Trust.” The Armory is lo- administration building. The program rescues American bicycles and sends them to needy communities overseas. cated in the vicinity of the historic Stoneleigh Park neighborhood, which is listed with the National Register of County to Seek Competitive Historic Places. Ben Levin, who spoke on behalf of the residents opposed to the cell tower, thanked the council for speak- Bids on Solar Installations ing out against the project. He said By PAUL J. PEYTON gram is a direct-buy project whereby was all done prior to the improvement Lauren Barr for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader NOT ON MY WATCH...Regarding the proposed 150-foot-high cell tower on the that this is a “proposal that would the county would own the system and, authority’s project being born,” Mr. Westfield Armory property, Asm. Jon Bramnick of Westfield said at the town have a negative impact on housing ELIZABETH – The Union County thus, get back all the money it invests Graziano said. council meeting Tuesday night, they are “bringing all of the resources we have to prices.” Mr. Levin added that while Board of Chosen Freeholders is ex- for solar installations at the juvenile In other business, the county is ready stop the cell tower.” Senator Tom Kean, Jr., right, said that the Department of it is currently unknown what the pected to vote tonight on a resolution to detention center in Linden, the to move forward on its Green Skills Military and Veterans Affairs started this project, but “we’re going to end it.” health risks are in living next to a authorize seeking competitive contract- prosecutor’s office in Elizabeth and the Equals Green Jobs program. The pro- cell tower, there are special-needs ing for the installation of solar photo- Trailside Nature and Science Museum gram is funded through a $1-million children in the neighborhood sur- voltaic systems on county buildings. in Mountainside. grant from the United States Depart- Westfield Council Acts rounding the property who are pre- The county program is separate from a The second part of the solar program ment of Labor. The county is working disposed to cancer. program being offered to towns and concerns a power-purchase agreement, with the Utility Workers Union of Mr. Kean and Mr. Bramnick said school districts. which involves contracting with a third- America (UWUA-AFL-CIO) to train On Properties, Hears Public that they would update the mayor and According to Joseph Graziano, di- party solar developer who pays for the the unemployed and underemployed By LAUREN S. BARR process that could take months, and council regarding any news on the rector of engineering, public works total costs of the solar installations. for green-technology jobs, including Specially Written for The Westfield Leader prevented residents from being able issue. and facilities, the first part of the pro- County buildings to be included in this solar-energy installations such as the WESTFIELD – The town council to return home from the hospital, part of the program are Runnells Spe- panels to be installed on government passed two ordinances on second according to Fourth Ward Council- cialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights, buildings throughout the county. reading, at its Tuesday night meet- man James Foerst. Westfield Police Investigate the Vocational-Technical Schools and The first contract, to be awarded to ing, regulating the placement and The new ordinance allows for resi- the John Stamler Police Academy, both LCH Consulting of Hackettstown, length of time for use of portable dents to apply to the Zoning Official of which are located in Scotch Plains. would be for 20 hours of life-skills storage structures and an ordinance with proper documentation of medi- Report of Sexual Assault The Union County Improvement training in areas such as searching for on the installation of handicapped cal need for a fee of $50 with an By SUZETTE F. STALKER scribed as between 35 and 40 years Authority has offered a separate power- jobs, interviewing skills, résumé prepa- ramps. annual renewal cost of $25. The ordi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader old, and that the black male driver is purchase program to all municipalities ration, understanding proper work at- The ordinances regarding “mobile nance also sets forth certain land- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- described as about 50 years old. The and school districts in the county. Cur- tire, proper social skills in the work- storage structures” require that resi- scaping requirements on the prop- lice Department is currently investi- victim was unable to give any further rently, 46 installations are proposed in place and an introduction to the utility dents submit an application to the erty owner and that the ramp must be gating an incident that occurred in description on the clothing or fea- 17 of the county’s 21 municipalities, industry. town’s construction official and sub- removed within 60 days of the “ces- the early-morning hours Monday in tures of her attackers. She reported with the county bonding $45 million – The board will vote on a resolution to mit a non-refundable $10 registra- sation of medical need.” which a 20-year-old Cranford being followed by a white male while funds that will be repaid by the power award a contract to the Leominster, tion fee. Residents will only be per- The council also approved the woman reported being forced inside walking south on South Chestnut providers. Mass.-based Steven J. St. Laurent/ mitted to have one unit on their prop- demolition of houses and detached a vehicle and sexually assaulted. Street toward North Avenue from a Mr. Graziano said the solar program Bridges Safety Institute, to provide 10 erty for no more than 30 days and can garages at 24 South Wickom Drive According to Captain David friend’s house and was forced through is part of the county’s energy master hours of training per guidelines set forth only apply for a unit twice in a 12- and 818 Wallberg Avenue. Wayman, the victim said she was the rear door of a van. plan, presented to the state in 2009. by the federal government’s Occupa- month period. Violations of the ordi- During the public-comment por- walking alone in the area of South The chief described the incident as “This (county buildings solar program) CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 nance are subject to a $250 fine. tion of the meeting, residents spoke Chestnut Street near Gumbert Park “criminal sexual contact” and said The new ordinance regarding on several topics. in Westfield when a white male ap- that a rape test was not conducted. handicapped ramps changes the pro- Martin Robins encouraged the coun- proached her and physically forced The victim was robbed of two credit cess for residents who become ill and cil to pass a resolution to support a her into a waiting dark minivan oper- cards and $450 in cash. The van did require a ramp to gain access to their project to build a tunnel that would ated by a black male. The victim said not move during the incident and the homes. Prior to Tuesday night, any- connect the Raritan Valley rail line that, once inside the vehicle, she was victim was able to escape, at which one requiring a ramp had to apply to directly to New York Penn Station. The held at knifepoint while the suspects time she called her father, who took the zoning board of adjustment, a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 attempted to forcibly remove her her to police headquarters. clothing and sexually assault her. Chief Parizeau said, “I don’t recall Captain Wayman told The anything [sexual assaults or Westfield Leader Tuesday that the kidnappings] like this in years.” victim was inside the vehicle for “a ******* brief period of time” before manag- The Leader has learned that the ing to escape. According to Captain incident occurred at 4:20 a.m. that Wayman, the victim then contacted morning. police and subsequently received medical treatment. SP Nixes One Tower; The captain said the victim was unable to describe the make and model To Review Swim Club of the vehicle. He told The Leader that By FRED T. ROSSI the Westfield Police Department was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader waiting for the New Jersey State Police SCOTCH PLAINS — It’s one cell- to arrange a time to do composite tower application down – voted down sketches of the suspects. last week by the zoning board of REMEMBERING…Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, left, rings the bell as Scotch Plains Police Chief Brian Mahoney, second from left, reads the name of The Westfield Police Department’s adjustment – and one more applica- Cranford Police Officer Robert Hand, who was killed pursuing a suspect in 1975, Detective Bureau is handling the inves- tion, at Willow Grove Swim Club, to during the county Law Enforcement In The Line of Duty memorial service on tigation. Anyone witnessing this inci- go this year, as several months’ worth October 9 at the John H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains. Union County dent or having any information is asked of simultaneous hearings on the two Prosecutor Ted Romankow, second from right, presented Cranford Police Chief to contact the Westfield Police Depart- proposals draw to a close. Eric Mason, right, with a plaque in officer Hand’s honor. The 37 officers killed BUD BOOTHE…Former Westfield Mayor Garland “Bud” Boothe was honored in the line of duty in Union County since 1895 were remembered at the ceremony. on October 7 at the Union County Courthouse along with other Union County Bar ment at (908) 789-4000 or Detective The zoning board, on October 6, Association attorneys who died within the past year. Pictured are Gail Boothe, Barron Chambliss at (908) 789-6077. unanimously rejected an application PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 Bud’s wife, and two of his three children, along with Superior Court Judge James ******* by T. Mobile and Verizon Wireless to Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 Hely. Judge Hely, who served as a councilman when Mr. Boothe was mayor, spoke Police Chief John Parizeau told install a cellular-antenna tower in Editorial ...... 4-5, 19 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 19 about Mayor Boothe’s ability to balance his long public service to his community, Leader reporter Lauren Barr Tues- Hillside Cemetery, bringing to a close Community.. 6-7, 17-18 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 21-22 his productive career as an attorney and his gratifying family life. day night that the white male is de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Scotch Plains Cell Towers; Denied and Pending

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 an application that featured seven throughout the hearings was whether hearings stretching over the course of there was a significant enough gap in nearly seven months. Each of the cell-phone coverage, as maintained hearings was crowded with township by T. Mobile and Verizon Wireless, to residents along with residents from warrant construction of the mono- neighboring Edison and Plainfield, pole. which also border the 129-acre cem- A radio-frequency engineer testi- etery. When the seven-member board fied for an extended period early in voted to deny the application last the hearings and detailed what he week, the meeting room erupted, as said were “dead zones” in service for residents stood and applauded. both T. Mobile and Verizon in the Tom Fortunato for The Westfield Leader The proposed 125-foot-high mono- area, although several residents ques- GRANTED...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) announced that the Scotch Plains Police pole would have housed nine T. Mo- tioned the completeness of the data Department will receive a $39,500 federal community-oriented policing grant for bile antennas at the 118-foot level that was presented. Concerns were the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District. Pictured, from left to right, at Scotch and 12 Verizon antennas 10 feet lower. also aired about potential declines in Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) press conference are: Officer Ted Conley, HALLOWEEN IS COMING…Eric Morrell and his son, Jacob, paint a pumpkin Plans called for the pole to be situ- property values resulting from the at the Jewish Community Center in Scotch Plains on Sunday, October 10, during the grant-writer; Police Chief Brian Mahoney; Anthony Del Sordi, business ated at the end of Frank Street off administrator for the SP-F Board of Education; Mr. Lance; Frank Festa, Scotch monopole’s presence. the celebration marking the expansion of the JCC’s fitness center. Plains Tea Party co-organizer; Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool; Al Smith, Raritan Road, at the cemetery’s south- Board members sided with the resi- Scotch Plains Tea Party co-organizer, and David Heisey, SPFHS principal. ern end. The primary disagreement dents, citing the negative impact the pole would have on the neighbor- SP Board Turns Down Patel and Geeta Nisraiyya, 10 hood and on property values while Stoneleigh Drive, $740,000. also faulting the methods used to test Evangel Church LED Sign James T. and Joan D. Pate to Rich- for the purported gaps in coverage. Recent Home Sales Next week, the zoning board will By FRED T. ROSSI primarily broadcast, according to ard F. and Cindy M. Pitonzo, 15 Essex Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Road, $670,000. resume hearings on this year’s other Evangel’s attorney Bill Butler, infor- Fanwood: Lane, $590,000. Edward and Marian Schwartzbach cell-tower application, one by T-Mo- SCOTCH PLAINS — Concerns mation and church activities and pro- Laura L. Sabater to Julie D. Tucker to Wendy E. Alexander, 2683 Deer bile, which is seeking permission to over creating an additional distrac- grams. Mary A. Rey to Gonzalo and Jes- build a 117-foot monopole at the Wil- tion for drivers on Terrill Road led the Robert Persichetti, owner of a south sica Ramos, 5 Sun Valley Way, and Kenneth Danczewski, 7 Path, $609,000. Brandywine Court, $638,000. Ralph Hobson to 4 King James low Grove Swim Club on Roosevelt township zoning board of adjustment Jersey company that markets the type $355,000. Avenue. Three years ago, a similar to reject an application last week of sign the church planned to purchase, Sovereign Bank to Elite Properties Lawrence and Joanne Kinsella to Court, LLC, 4 King James Court, Frederick Schmitt and Reidun Ander- $125,000. application was made to the board, from Evangel Church to replace its said the lighted lettering on the mes- at Fanwood, 246 South Avenue, but T-Mobile eventually was forced sign with an LED sign in front of its sage board would be 10 to 15 inches $511,000. son, 5 Short Hills Lane, $888,000. David and Genine Schwartz to Azella O’Dwyer to Philip and Lise Daniel and Alison Harris, 1882 to withdraw it in late 2007 after the building. high, with the messages being con- Kenneth Terry to Eric and Neida board turned down repeated requests After a public hearing lasting nearly trolled by the church office. Christo- Rodrigue, 353 La Grande Avenue, Macari, 1736 Oakwood Terrace, Quimby Lane, $514,500. $500,000. Wayne B. and Deborah R. Hallard for extensions of that hearing. The three hours, the board voted 4-3 to pher Marinello, the church’s business $340,000. October 20 special meeting will be turn down the request after questions administrator, told the board that im- Dolores Welch, Executrix to Eric Augustine I. and Anna Riginos to to Justin Kaufman, 518 Jerusalem Thomas J. and Jessica Blake, 5 Trav- Road, $269,900. the third on the application since hear- were raised about whether a lighted proved signage would aid in informing M. Abrams, 144 Belvidere Avenue, ings began on July 1. sign with changing messages would the public of the church’s services and $335,000. eller Way, $749,000. David R. and Joanne M.F. Michael Mahoney LLC to Wilcomes to Lara Jackson, 31 Home- As with the Hillside cell-tower ap- distract drivers, especially during activities. Richard W. and Georgene Berg to plication, the primary reason cited by morning and afternoon drop-offs and He noted that the present sign, which Megan C. and Christopher W. Alexander and Stephanie Rainero, stead Terrace, $602,000. 1642 Frank Street, $710,000. Alexander F. Zissu to Daniel A. T. Mobile and its expert witness for pick-ups at Terrill Middle School next has lettering that requires changing by DiMaggio, 111 Willoughby Road, wanting to install a monopole at the to the church. hand, normally stays up for a week, $422,500. James L. and Marie L. Davis, Jr. to Gutierrez, 2029 Dogwood Drive, Richard F. and Jill C. Smith, 2081 $480,000. Willow Grove site is a perceived gap “Having a sign in that location has to while the new sign would allow fresh Michael D. and Claudia Z. Johnson in coverage for cell-phone users in change for the worse the safety of the messages to appear up to three times to Robert G. and Tracey C. Turner, 17 Prospect Avenue, $360,000. Rajeev and Sheila Kuchibhatla to Jeffrey H. and Julie A. Downing to Hetal Shah and Parth Purohit, 804 the area. Residents and a radio-fre- people there,” board member Chris per minute. The township’s police de- Byron Lane, $490,000. quency engineer retained by the board Abeel said at last Thursday’s meeting. partment had recommended that there David M. and Zorica M. Gooding Mahendra and Maneesh Jain, 1984 Donato Circle, $385,000. Wood Road, $750,000. Stephen Drozic to Nicole Nicdao, challenged T. Mobile’s data at earlier His comments came after board be no signage during the morning and to Matthew P. and Cori A. Juckes, 353 hearings, with residents also citing member Rich Duthie questioned traf- afternoon school drop-offs and pick- North Avenue, $492,000. Ryan Lynch to Shameer and Nazlia 1156 Martine Avenue, $420,000. O. Ramjohn, 2080 Mountain Avenue, concerns about the tower being situ- fic expert Hal Simoff, testifying on ups, but Mr. Marinello was hesitant to Brian D. Pagano, Executor to Westfield: ated close to McGinn Elementary behalf of the church, about the risks endorse the idea. Michael Brennan and Jillian A. $353,000. Nathaniel Boroff and Kristin B. Natalie Talker and Ilona Teran to School and Kramer Manor Park. posed to Terrill Road drivers “experi- Besides the safety aspect, board Conley, 366 South Avenue, $230,000. Christopher and Marie L. Desantis, Neighborhood residents opposed encing several distractions at once” as members were also skeptical about set- Ralph Froehllich, Sheriff to CCM Norley to Brian W. and Marjan F. Disler, 347 Acacia Road, $479,000. 360 Orenda Circle, $739,000. to the cell tower have organized them- they entered the vicinity of the church. ting a precedent for other entities along Fund I, LLC, 11 Robin Road, Grant and Michele Hunter to Rob- selves, with many sporting lapel but- Besides the new lighted sign itself, both Terrill Road and Martine Avenue, $268,100. Laura and Michael P. Lang to Irene T. Mc Gowan, 25 Yarmouth Village, ert M. and Caryn M. Mignemi, 846 tons reading “no cell tower” when which Mr. Duthie said would be ob- such as the YMCA, the JCC, other Anne Bires to Richard and Jamie Cedar Terrace, $929,000. they attend the hearings. Lawn signs scured by landscaping on church churches and private businesses, to seek Reinemann, 19 Birchwood Terrace, $355,000. Peter F. and Janelle Huefner to Susan Petras and Christophe Blaise with similar messages dot the neigh- grounds, he also cited weather condi- similar-type signs. Mr. Abeel pointed $393,000. to Jing Shen and Xin Chen, 210 North borhood not only in the vicinity of tions, parked cars, traffic, pedestrians to the potential of “having 35 to 40 of John C. Mazzilli to Michael P. and Paul Pearce, 2308 Coles Avenue, $449,900. Florence Avenue, $569,000. Willow Grove, but elsewhere in town and school crossing guards as potential these [signs] in town,” especially within Laura A. Lang, 61 Carsam Street, Colin E. and Margaret M. Shields as well. And a website, visibility hazards for drivers in the area. residential neighborhoods. He called it $580,000. Kenneth J. and Jacqueline S. Petersen to Barry Mitterhoff, 2228 to David J. and Jessica T. Good, 687 fightthetoweronline.com, includes Mr. Simoff maintained that the new an “encroachment on the residential Douglas R. and Vivian E. Marek to Dorian Road, $687,000. information about the proposed tower sign would be safe for drivers, adding character” of Scotch Plains. Margaret Botney, 57 Chetwood Ter- Rhoda Place, $437,500. Larhonda Lewis to Vinicius and Paul Dubitsky and Ann Shoshkes as well as an online petition. that it would be safer than the existing In the end, Mr. Duthie and Mr. Abeel race, $265,000. to Roger and Denise Barnes, 425 sign, given the larger size of the letters joined Tim Livolsi and Llewelyn Jones Kenneth M. Baranski, Trustee to Yvonne Rosin, 4 Village Park Court, $270,000. Tremont Avenue, $660,000. Correction on the new sign. He also cited a study in voting to deny the application, while Frank Kalata, 80 Willoughby Road, Richard G. and Ellen L. Dooley to Later this year, Cosimo’s Restau- that claimed that signs of the type pro- board chairman Ken Anderson, Susan $205,316. Madden Properties, LLC to Michael R. and Jessica L. Gromek, Tomas and Erzsebet Bazsa, 320 Sy- rant and Pizzeria will undergo reno- posed by Evangel Church do not pose Dinan and Brian Doyle voted in favor. The Rozanski Trust to Daniel Wasik camore Street, $480,000. vations as it expands. The restau- a distraction to drivers. Earlier, the board approved a three- and Mary Reilly, 57 Trenton Avenue, 1941 Inverness Drive, $625,000. 1111 Lenape Way, LLC to Tory CCM Fund I, LLC to Vikram rant will close for three weeks – not The proposed 34.6-square-foot sign year extension of a temporary operat- $283,000. Panjwani and Menaka Subramaniam, three months, as reported previously. would have included a three-foot by ing permit for Stone Art Design to store Lynne R. Schwartz, Executrix to and Deven Burgio, $665,000. Anthony M. and Clara T. Ferrao to 21 Sandy Hill Road, $540,000. We regret the error. eight-foot message board that would materials outside its Beryllium Road Kurtulus Timur, 356 La Grande Av- Charles F. Ebert to Grace Centu- facility. The board also approved a enue, $385,000. Konstruct Enterprises, Inc., 2234 Lyde Place, $460,000. rion and Fredy A. Rocha, 107 Ayliffe fence variance for Andre and Kelly- Scotch Plains: Michael A. and Kathleen D. Polito Avenue, $390,000. Westfield Council Lynn Poeschl of 2030 Wood Road and Samuel R. and Joan P. Minette to to Michael D. and Claaudia Z. Anthony M. Burton and Merlin a variance for Richard Maloney and Hong Ping Guan and Wu Yin, 2071 Johnson, 1530 King Street, $641,046. Gonzalez to Simon Shu Kei Lee and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Magali Felix to construct a 14-foot by Brookside Drive, $563,000. Peter T. and Elisabeth K. Loizeaux Chin-Yee Lai, 1316 Overhill Street, project is currently on hold by Gover- that the councilman’s 18- and 12- 24-foot pool house at their 2091 Raritan Tory D. and Deven Burgio to to Angelo and Maria Sarnelli, 16 $840,000. nor Chris Christie due to what is said to year-old sons distributed in the neigh- Road home. Santosh Nair and Nita Rawtani, 805 Unami Lane, $337,500. Frances and Donna Koepfler to be cost overruns of up to $5 billion. Mr. borhood before the project began. Donato Circle, $388,000. Andrew H. and Shawna Han West Ralph and Fiorella Giacobbe, 41 Robins said, “This is a matter of incred- Ms. Enculescu said she did not Brigid Marinaro to Dennis and to Robert A. and Sheila Trenery, 2239 Barchester Way, $867,000. ible importance” and that the “future of receive the flier but did receive a note Beth Blitzstein and Emerson this town” is at stake. from Councilman Ciarrocca when he Freeholders Jeanette Natale, 314 William Street, Old Farm Road, $474,900. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $225,000. James and Michele H. Toto to Keith Amador to Susan E. Baker, 123 Resident John Mancini spoke to the was campaigning for office. Todd C. and Mary Davis to Scott C. M. and Relenie P. Cormier, 376 Fawn Stanmore Place, $705,000. council regarding a historic house on “When you wanted my vote, I was tional Safety and Health Administration and Christine V. Lowder, 2002 Ridge Drive, $509,000. James G. and Karen E. Mortenson East Broad Street that dates back to ‘Dear Adina.’ Now, I am nobody,” (OSHA). In addition, the Tri-County Parkwood Drive, $1,100,000. Mary Hollinger to Christine A. to Alexander Shalayev and Natalia 1785 and was moved, following plan- she told him. Red Cross is to provide eight hours of Anne E. Reilly and Sean K. Farrell Giamella, 514 Beverly Avenue, Schalaeva, 232 Sinclair Place, ning-board approval in 2000, with the Westfield resident and former po- training in cardiopulmonary resuscita- to Carl M. and Laura A. D’Angelo, $325,000. $889,000. intention of subdividing the property lice officer Greg Kasko said an “injus- tion, use of automated external 2378 Bryant Avenue, $640,000. Anna G. Socha to Ziga Homes, Jose A. and Anne P. Aguinaldo to and restoring the house. He tice I think was done to Adina’s prop- defibrillators and first aid, which will Maria Grabowski to Michael Inc., 1551 Wright Street, $375,000. D. Villane Construction, 836 Grant complimented planning-board mem- erty” and that the light would be better allow participants to be certified in CPR Avenoso and Stephen Grabowski, Joseph and Patricia Badala to Avenue, $527,000. bers Robert Newell and Councilman placed at an intersection. He said there and first aid. All three contracts cost 2676 Mountain Avenue, $530,000. Rosario Guarascione, 2092 Coles Av- Garry G. Yee and Lorraine L. Foerst, as they “really questioned the is also concern that people unfamiliar $75,500 in total and are being 100- John Caulfield, Executor to Needle- enue, $490,000. Tosiello to Christopher and Lauren man (developer Michael Mahoney)” at with the area may think that Ms. percent funded through the federal grant. Point Homes, LLC, 32 Highlander Jessalyn M. Brodie to Richard and Parliman, 123 Woodland Avenue, the planning-board meeting the previ- Enculescu’s driveway is a street. The program will serve 220 individuals. Drive, $465,000. Linda Rozycki, 1533 Martine Av- $732,350. ous week. Mr. Mancini said he feels it Mr. Kasko also spoke to the council The board will vote on a resolution to David and Jennifer Figueroa to enue, $325,000. Estrella I. Rodriguez to Anthony is “time to retire some of the planning- regarding confidential analyses that establish a homelessness trust fund. Robert Bird and Venessa Perez, 2070 Matthew Kelly and Nataly Veras to Burton and Merlin Gonzalez, 762 board members and replace [them] with were conducted during the vetting of This follows establishment of a $3 Westfield Avenue, $387,000. Ann Tilyou, 513 Donato Circle, $395,000. Kimball Avenue, $1,400,000. people who care about the town’s his- candidates for the position of police charge on all recording fees in the Joseph C. Vincenzino and Laurie Peter and Margaret Botney to Jeanne d. Ammermuller to Bruce tory.” He said the council should force chief in 2005. He said because mul- Union County Clerk’s Office per the A. Kutoroff to Sean A. Nelson, 1982 Michael and Michelle Plotnick, 2057 C. Marro and Paola Briones-Marro, Mr. Mahoney to take steps to protect tiple grievances have been filed in the New Jersey’s County Homelessness West Broad Street, $510,000. Elizabeth Avenue, $557,000. 238 Hyslip Avenue, $535,000. the house because, “once the house is police department, the council mem- Trust Fund Act, signed by former Gov- Busrolilhawa and Sugiarti Suleman Henry T. and Cynthia A. Williams Dorothy P. Oldfield to Michael R. gone, it’s gone forever.” bers should review the reports to “find ernor Jon Corzine in 2009. and to Karen Pedersen, 575 Forest to Dennis and Johanna O’Connor, and Eleanor Mroz, 713 Shadowlawn Central Avenue residents Adina out why we are where we are now.” County Human Services Director Road, $275,000. 826 Ternay Avenue, $317,500. Drive, $701,000. Enculescu and Maria Carluccio again Mayor Andrew Skibitsky said the Frank Guzzo told the board that County Peter T. Loizeaux to Kurt and Nadia Estate of John P. Hillard to Jason Donna and Steven Spencer to Jose voiced their opposition to the recently “chief (John Parizeau) has my full sup- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will be at tonight’s Hartman, 14 Unami Lane, $680,000. M. and Caitlin Ficke, 215 Byrd Av- A. and Annie A. Aguinaldo, 54 constructed pedestrian-activated traf- port” and added, “I think he’s doing a meeting to provide an update on how Frederick and Andrea Hayek to enue, $290,000. Nomahegan Drive, $663,000. fic light and crosswalk in front of wonderful job.” much funding has been collected to Debbie Li Ang, 1667 Frank Street, Catherine T. Burton to Gary Ander- Desiree J. Denourie and William Mrs. Enculescu’s home. When asked by the mayor, Mr. Kasko date from the surcharge. The goal of the $650,000. son and Gail Camuco, 233 Westfield Hoke to Massimo and Dominique C. Mrs. Enculescu and Third Ward said he has not read the reports and that fund is to move the homeless and for- Laurie Suslow Barnett to Mark A. Avenue, $350,000. D’Angelo, 1315 Central Avenue, Councilman Mark Ciarrocca dis- he is “questioning the process in which merly homeless into permanent afford- and Colleen M. Greco, 1423 Sylvan Edwin and Sandra Hernandez to $387,600. cussed a flier regarding the project this police chief was chosen.” able housing. Looking to Buy, Sell, or Lease? Call Saul Drittel!

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USPS 485200 Thursday, October 14, 2010 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 51st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-2010 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Fanwood Driveway Ordinance Now Before Planning Board By TED RITTER curb cuts should be required even when easier for residents to get into and out of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times double-wide driveways are permitted. their driveways. FANWOOD — The borough coun- During public comments, Planning “This is a solution in search of a cil, at its regular monthly meeting Tues- Board member Jack Molenaar, a former problem,” Mr. Molenaar said. “I dis- day night, approved on first reading an Fanwood councilman, said the govern- agree with this [ordinance]; if you don’t ordinance related to residential drive- ing body has not explained what prob- identify the problem right…you could way widths. The ordinance now goes lem the revised ordinance is intended create more problems.” back to the planning board for further to solve. Mr. Molenaar suggested that wider action. Borough Attorney Dennis Estis re- driveways could result in people pull- The governing body and the plan- sponded, “There’s a feeling that ing into their driveways at a faster ning board have been going back and homeowners in Fanwood should be speed, creating a potential safety prob- forth on the measure for the past several allowed to have wider driveways lem for pedestrians. months, with the key issue being and…curb cuts if they choose to do so.” “I don’t think it makes much differ- whether to allow so-called double-wide Councilman Mike Szuch, who ence,” responded Councilman Anthony driveways of 18 feet to have matching helped prepare the revised ordinance, Parenti, the borough’s former police curb cuts or whether standard 10-foot said wider curb cuts would make it chief, to Mr. Molenaar’s question of whether cars drive faster on wider driveways. Poplar Place resident Mike DelCorsano, who has been waiting to complete the driveway at his home, spoke in support of the measure, as he has at several recent meetings. “There is an issue of visibility,” he Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said, suggesting that narrow driveways HALLOWEEN IS COMING…Eric Morrell and his son, Jacob, paint a pumpkin at the Jewish Community Center in Scotch make it harder for drivers pulling in or Plains on Sunday, October 10. The event was part of the celebration marking the expansion of the JCC’s fitness center. out to spot pedestrians, especially when cars are parked along the street. “If you don’t see someone, there’s Union County to Seek Competitive going to be a problem,” Mr. DelCorsano said. “A lot of people in town have driveways that are wider; I don’t see a prob- Contracting on Solar Installations lem with it,” he added. By PAUL J. PEYTON for solar installations at the juvenile buildings throughout the county. Resident Harry McNally said both Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times detention center in Linden, the The first contract, to be awarded to 10- and 18-foot driveway widths “can ELIZABETH – The Union County prosecutor’s office in Elizabeth and LCH Consulting of Hackettstown, Tom Fortunato for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times GRANTED...Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) announced that the Scotch Plains be handled safely.” Board of Chosen Freeholders is ex- the Trailside Nature and Science Mu- would be for 20 hours of life-skills Police Department will receive a $39,500 federal community-oriented policing “My concern is paving…increasing pected to vote tonight on a resolution seum in Mountainside. training in areas such as searching for grant for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District. From left to right at Scotch the impervious surface of the land,” he to authorize seeking competitive con- The second part of the solar pro- jobs, interviewing skills, résumé prepa- Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) are Officer Ted Conley, the grant-writer; said. tracting for the installation of solar gram concerns a power-purchase ration, understanding proper work at- Police Chief Brian Mahoney; Anthony Del Sordi, business administrator for the The planning board now has 60 days photovoltaic systems on county build- agreement, which involves contract- tire, proper social skills in the work- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education; Mr. Lance; Frank Festa, Scotch to review the measure and make any ings. The county program is separate ing with a third-party solar developer place and an introduction to the utility Plains Tea Party co-organizer; Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool; Al Smith, final revisions before sending it back to from a program being offered to towns who pays for the total costs of the solar industry. Scotch Plains Tea Party co-organizer, and David Heisey, SPFHS Principal the borough council, which will then and school districts. installations. County buildings to be The board will vote on a resolution schedule it for a second reading. According to Joseph Graziano, di- included in this part of the program are to award a contract to the Leominster, In other business, the governing body rector of engineering, public works Runnells Specialized Hospital in Ber- Mass.-based Steven J. St. Laurent/ Zoning Board Turns Down approved on first reading an ordinance and facilities, the first part of the pro- keley Heights, the Vocational-Techni- Bridges Safety Institute, to provide 10 that restricts parking on Tower Place gram is a direct-buy project whereby cal Schools and the John Stamler Po- hours of training per guidelines set Evangel Church Sign Request and on Paterson Road between Mid- the county would own the system and, lice Academy, both of which are lo- forth by the federal government’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 thus, get back all the money it invests cated in Scotch Plains. Occupational Safety and Health Ad- By FRED T. ROSSI fic expert Hal Simoff, testifying on The Union County Improvement ministration (OSHA). In addition, the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times behalf of the church, about the risks Authority has offered a separate power- Tri-County Red Cross is to provide SCOTCH PLAINS — Concerns over posed to Terrill Road drivers “experi- Zoning Board Votes Down purchase program to all municipali- eight hours of training in cardiopul- creating an additional distraction for encing several distractions at once” as ties and school districts in the county. monary resuscitation, use of automated drivers on Terrill Road led the township they entered the vicinity of the church. Currently, 46 installations are pro- external defibrillators and first aid, zoning board of adjustment to reject an Besides the new lighted sign itself, Cell Tower At Cemetery posed in 17 of the county’s 21 munici- which will allow participants to be application last week from Evangel which Mr. Duthie said would be ob- By FRED T. ROSSI also aired about potential declines palities, with the county bonding $45 certified in CPR and first aid. All three Church to replace its sign with an LED scured by landscaping on church Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in property values resulting from the million – funds that will be repaid by contracts cost $75,500 in total and are sign in front of its building. grounds, he also cited weather condi- SCOTCH PLAINS — It’s one cell- monopole’s presence. the power providers. being 100-percent funded through the After a public hearing lasting nearly tions, parked cars, traffic, pedestrians tower application down – voted down Board members sided with the resi- Mr. Graziano said the solar pro- federal grant. The program will serve three hours, the board voted 4-3 to turn and school crossing guards as potential last week by the zoning board of dents, citing the negative impact the gram is part of the county’s energy 220 individuals. down the request after questions were visibility hazards for drivers in the area. adjustment – and one more applica- pole would have on the neighbor- master plan, presented to the state in The board will vote on a resolution raised about whether a lighted sign Mr. Simoff maintained that the new tion, at Willow Grove Swim Club, to hood and on property values while 2009. “This (county buildings solar to establish a homelessness trust fund. with changing messages would dis- sign would be safe for drivers, adding go this year, as several months’ worth also faulting the methods used to test program) was all done prior to the This follows establishment of a $3 tract drivers, especially during morn- that it would be safer than the existing of simultaneous hearings on the two for the purported gaps in coverage. improvement authority’s project be- charge on all recording fees in the ing and afternoon drop-offs and pick- sign, given the larger size of the letters proposals draw to a close. Next week, the zoning board will ing born,” Mr. Graziano said. Union County Clerk’s Office per the ups at Terrill Middle School next to the on the new sign. He also cited a study The zoning board, on October 6, resume hearings on this year’s other In other business, the county is ready New Jersey’s County Homelessness church. that claimed that signs of the type pro- unanimously rejected an application cell-tower application, one by T-Mo- to move forward on its Green Skills Trust Fund Act, signed by former Gov- “Having a sign in that location has to posed by Evangel Church do not pose by T. Mobile and Verizon Wireless bile, which is seeking permission to Equals Green Jobs program. The pro- ernor Jon Corzine in 2009. change for the worse the safety of the a distraction to drivers. to install a cellular-antenna tower in build a 117-foot monopole at the Wil- gram is funded through a $1-million County Human Services Director people there,” board member Chris The proposed 34.6-square-foot sign Hillside Cemetery, bringing to a low Grove Swim Club on Roosevelt grant from the United States Depart- Frank Guzzo told the board that County Abeel said at last Thursday’s meeting. would have included a three-foot by close an application that featured Avenue. Three years ago, a similar ment of Labor. The county is working Clerk Joanne Rajoppi will be at His comments came after board eight-foot message board that would seven hearings stretching over the application was made to the board, with the Utility Workers Union of tonight’s meeting to provide an up- member Rich Duthie questioned traf- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 course of nearly seven months. Each but T-Mobile eventually was forced America (UWUA-AFL-CIO) to train date on how much funding has been of the hearings was crowded with to withdraw it in late 2007 after the the unemployed and underemployed collected to date from the surcharge. township residents along with resi- board turned down repeated requests for green-technology jobs, including The goal of the fund is to move the dents from neighboring Edison and for extensions of that hearing. The solar-energy installations such as the homeless and formerly homeless into Plainfield, which also border the 129- October 20 special meeting will be panels to be installed on government permanent affordable housing. acre cemetery. When the seven- the third on the application since hear- member board voted to deny the ings began on July 1. application last week, the meeting As with the Hillside cell-tower ap- room erupted, as residents stood and plication, the primary reason cited by applauded. T. Mobile and its expert witness for The proposed 125-foot-high wanting to install a monopole at the monopole would have housed nine Willow Grove site is a perceived gap T. Mobile antennas at the 118-foot in coverage for cell-phone users in level and 12 Verizon antennas 10 the area. Residents and a radio-fre- feet lower. Plans called for the pole quency engineer retained by the board to be situated at the end of Frank challenged T. Mobile’s data at earlier Street off Raritan Road, at the hearings, with residents also citing cemetery’s southern end. The pri- concerns about the tower being situ- mary disagreement throughout the ated close to McGinn Elementary hearings was whether there was a School and Kramer Manor Park. significant enough gap in cell-phone Neighborhood residents opposed coverage, as maintained by T. Mo- to the cell tower have organized bile and Verizon Wireless, to war- themselves, with many sporting la- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times rant construction of the monopole. pel buttons reading “no cell tower” FARM-FRESH...Late-season shoppers flocked to the Scotch Plains Farmers A radio-frequency engineer testi- when they attend the hearings. Lawn Market last Saturday to scoop up the last of this summer’s crop of fresh corn, Tom Fortunato for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times fied for an extended period early in signs with similar messages dot the tomatoes and other vegetables, as well as more seasonal items like pumpkins and STATE OF THE ARTS...Members of the Union County Freeholder Board gourds. The market runs through November 6. joined Kean University President Dawood Farahi in a ribbon-cutting ceremony the hearings and detailed what he neighborhood not only in the vicin- to officially open the new Academy of Performing Arts High School at the Union said were “dead zones” in service ity of Willow Grove, but elsewhere PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 County Vo-Tech Schools campus in Scotch Plains, last week. The new facility for both T. Mobile and Verizon in the in town as well. And a website, Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 12-17 features classrooms, a theatre and studios for dance, acting and recording. area, although several residents ques- fightthetoweronline.com, includes Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9, 20 Classifieds .... 19 Above, Freeholders Rayland Van Blake, Angel Estrada, and Bette Jane Kowalski tioned the completeness of the data information about the proposed Community...6-7,17-18 Sports ...... 11-16 A&E ...... 19-22 applaud a student performance. that was presented. Concerns were tower as well as an online petition.

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Scotch Plains Zoning Board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 primarily broadcast, according to churches and private businesses, to seek Evangel’s attorney Bill Butler, infor- similar-type signs. Mr. Abeel pointed mation and church activities and pro- to the potential of “having 35 to 40 of grams. these [signs] in town,” especially within Robert Persichetti, owner of a south residential neighborhoods. He called it Jersey company that markets the type an “encroachment on the residential of sign the church planned to purchase, character” of Scotch Plains. said the lighted lettering on the mes- In the end, Mr. Duthie and Mr. Abeel sage board would be 10 to 15 inches joined Tim Livolsi and Llewelyn Jones high, with the messages being con- in voting to deny the application, while trolled by the church office. Christo- board chairman Ken Anderson, Susan pher Marinello, the church’s business Dinan and Brian Doyle voted in favor. administrator, told the board that im- Earlier, the board approved a three- proved signage would aid in informing year extension of a temporary operat- the public of the church’s services and ing permit for Stone Art Design to store activities. materials outside its Beryllium Road WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER…Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, He noted that the present sign, which facility. The board also approved a left, rings the bell as Scotch Plains Police Chief Brian Mahoney, second from left, has lettering that requires changing by fence variance for Andre and Kelly- reads the name of Cranford Police Officer Robert Hand, who was killed pursuing Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times a suspect in 1975, during the Union County Law Enforcement In The Line Of GETTING IN SHAPE…Personal trainers Tommy Zara and Vin Costantino try hand, normally stays up for a week, Lynn Poeschl of 2030 Wood Road and while the new sign would allow fresh a variance for Richard Maloney and Duty memorial service on October 9 at the John H. Stamler Police Academy in out the new treadmills in the newly renovated fitness center at the Jewish Scotch Plains. Union County Prosecutor Ted Romankow, second from right, Community Center in Scotch Plains on Sunday, October 10. messages to appear up to three times Magali Felix to construct a 14-foot by presented Cranford Police Chief Eric Mason, right, with a plaque in Officer per minute. The township’s police de- 24-foot pool house at their 2091 Raritan Hand’s honor. The 37 officers killed in the line of duty in Union County since 1895 partment had recommended that there Road home. were remembered at the ceremony. Westfield Police Investigate be no signage during the morning and afternoon school drop-offs and pick- Patel and Geeta Nisraiyya, 10 Report of Sexual Assault ups, but Mr. Marinello was hesitant to Stoneleigh Drive, $740,000. endorse the idea. Recent Home Sales James T. and Joan D. Pate to Rich- By SUZETTE F. STALKER Detective Bureau is handling the inves- Besides the safety aspect, board Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ard F. and Cindy M. Pitonzo, 15 Essex tigation. Anyone witnessing this inci- members were also skeptical about set- Road, $670,000. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- dent or having any information is asked ting a precedent for other entities along Fanwood: Laura L. Sabater to Julie D. Tucker Edward and Marian Schwartzbach lice Department is currently investi- to contact the Westfield Police Depart- both Terrill Road and Martine Avenue, Mary A. Rey to Gonzalo and Jes- and Kenneth Danczewski, 7 to Wendy E. Alexander, 2683 Deer gating an incident that occurred in ment at (908) 789-4000 or Detective such as the YMCA, the JCC, other Brandywine Court, $638,000. Path, $609,000. the early-morning hours Monday in Barron Chambliss at (908) 789-6077. sica Ramos, 5 Sun Valley Way, $355,000. Lawrence and Joanne Kinsella to Ralph Hobson to 4 King James which a 20-year-old Cranford ******* Frederick Schmitt and Reidun Ander- Court, LLC, 4 King James Court, woman reported being forced inside Police Chief John Parizeau told Sovereign Bank to Elite Properties Fanwood at Fanwood, 246 South Avenue, son, 5 Short Hills Lane, $888,000. $125,000. a vehicle and sexually assaulted. Times reporter Lauren Barr Tuesday Azella O’Dwyer to Philip and Lise David and Genine Schwartz to According to Captain David night that the white male is described CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $511,000. Kenneth Terry to Eric and Neida Macari, 1736 Oakwood Terrace, Daniel and Alison Harris, 1882 Wayman, the victim said she was as between 35 and 40 years old, and way and Hunter. $500,000. Quimby Lane, $514,500. walking alone in the area of South that the black male driver is described As written, the measure restricts park- Rodrigue, 353 La Grande Avenue, $340,000. Augustine I. and Anna Riginos to Wayne B. and Deborah R. Hallard Chestnut Street near Gumbert Park as about 50 years old. The victim was ing to two hours between 8 a.m. and 9 Thomas J. and Jessica Blake, 5 Trav- to Justin Kaufman, 518 Jerusalem in Westfield when a white male ap- unable to give any further description p.m. on the east side of Tower Place in Dolores Welch, Executrix to Eric M. Abrams, 144 Belvidere Avenue, eller Way, $749,000. Road, $269,900. proached her and physically forced on the clothing or features of her response to bus commuters parking Michael Mahoney LLC to David R. and Joanne M.F. her into a waiting dark minivan oper- attackers. She reported being fol- their cars there; on the west side of $335,000. Richard W. and Georgene Berg to Alexander and Stephanie Rainero, Wilcomes to Lara Jackson, 31 Home- ated by a black male. The victim said lowed by a white male while walking Tower, parking would be allowed by 1642 Frank Street, $710,000. stead Terrace, $602,000. that, once inside the vehicle, she was south on South Chestnut Street to- residential permit only. Megan C. and Christopher W. DiMaggio, 111 Willoughby Road, James L. and Marie L. Davis, Jr. to Alexander F. Zissu to Daniel A. held at knifepoint while the suspects ward North Avenue from a friend’s Parking on Paterson Road would Richard F. and Jill C. Smith, 2081 Gutierrez, 2029 Dogwood Drive, attempted to forcibly remove her house and was forced through the likely be prohibited on the north side of $422,500. Michael D. and Claudia Z. Johnson Prospect Avenue, $360,000. $480,000. clothing and sexually assault her. rear door of a van. the street and restricted on the other Jeffrey H. and Julie A. Downing to Rajeev and Sheila Kuchibhatla to Captain Wayman told The Scotch The chief described the incident as side because the road is narrow and to Robert G. and Tracey C. Turner, 17 Byron Lane, $490,000. Mahendra and Maneesh Jain, 1984 Hetal Shah and Parth Purohit, 804 Plains-Fanwood Times Tuesday that “criminal sexual contact” and said officials want to make sure that fire Wood Road, $750,000. Donato Circle, $385,000. the victim was inside the vehicle for that a rape test was not conducted. trucks can get through in an emer- David M. and Zorica M. Gooding to Matthew P. and Cori A. Juckes, 353 Ryan Lynch to Shameer and Nazlia Stephen Drozic to Nicole Nicdao, “a brief period of time” before man- The victim was robbed of two credit gency. O. Ramjohn, 2080 Mountain Avenue, 1156 Martine Avenue, $420,000. aging to escape. According to Cap- cards and $450 in cash. The van did However, during discussion, council North Avenue, $492,000. Brian D. Pagano, Executor to $353,000. tain Wayman, the victim then con- not move during the incident and the members indicated that further revi- Nathaniel Boroff and Kristin B. Westfield: tacted police and subsequently re- victim was able to escape, at which sions are likely before the measure Michael Brennan and Jillian A. Natalie Talker and Ilona Teran to Conley, 366 South Avenue, $230,000. Norley to Brian W. and Marjan F. ceived medical treatment. time she called her father, who took comes up for second reading next Disler, 347 Acacia Road, $479,000. Christopher and Marie L. Desantis, The captain said the victim was her to police headquarters. month. Ralph Froehllich, Sheriff to CCM 360 Orenda Circle, $739,000. Fund I, LLC, 11 Robin Road, 268,100. Laura and Michael P. Lang to Irene unable to describe the make and model Chief Parizeau said, “I don’t recall In addition, the police department T. Mc Gowan, 25 Yarmouth Village, Grant and Michele Hunter to Rob- of the vehicle. He told The Times that anything [sexual assaults or will work with county officials on po- Anne Bires to Richard and Jamie ert M. and Caryn M. Mignemi, 846 Reinemann, 19 Birchwood Terrace, $355,000. the Westfield Police Department was kidnappings] like this in years.” tential parking restrictions on Midway Peter F. and Janelle Huefner to Cedar Terrace, $929,000. waiting for the New Jersey State Police ******* Place between Terrill Road and Farley $393,000. Susan Petras and Christophe Blaise John C. Mazzilli to Michael P. and Paul Pearce, 2308 Coles Avenue, to arrange a time to do composite The Times has learned that the inci- Avenue, also in response to bus com- $449,900. to Jing Shen and Xin Chen, 210 N. sketches of the suspects. dent occurred at 4:20 a.m. that morn- muter parking there. Laura A. Lang, 61 Carsam Street, Florence Avenue, $569,000. $580,000. Kenneth J. and Jacqueline S. The Westfield Police Department’s ing. Regarding the former Rocco’s Tav- Petersen to Barry Mitterhoff, 2228 Colin E. and Margaret M. Shields ern property at the corner of Terrill Douglas R. and Vivian E. Marek to to David J. and Jessica T. Good, 687 Margaret Botney, 57 Chetwood Ter- Rhoda Place, $437,500. Road and Midway, the governing body Larhonda Lewis to Vinicius and Dorian Road, $687,000. approved three resolutions. race, $265,000. Paul Dubitsky and Ann Shoshkes Kenneth M. Baranski, Trustee to Yvonne Rosin, 4 Village Park Court, One is an “emergency appropria- $270,000. to Roger and Denise Barnes, 425 tion” that will finance the demolition of Frank Kalata, 80 Willoughby Road, Tremont Avenue, $660,000. $205,316. Madden Properties, LLC to the vacant and derelict property, which Michael R. and Jessica L. Gromek, Richard G. and Ellen L. Dooley to is in foreclosure by the bank that holds The Rozanski Trust to Daniel Wasik Tomas and Erzsebet Bazsa, 320 Sy- and Mary Reilly, 57 Trenton Avenue, 1941 Inverness Drive, $625,000. the mortgage. 1111 Lenape Way, LLC to Tory camore Street, $480,000. The borough gave the owner time to $283,000. CCM Fund I, LLC to Vikram Lynne R. Schwartz, Executrix to and Deven Burgio, $665,000. complete the demolition and held a Anthony M. and Clara T. Ferrao to Panjwani and Menaka Subramaniam, hearing over the summer, but borough Kurtulus Timur, 356 La Grande Av- 21 Sandy Hill Road, $540,000. enue, $385,000. Konstruct Enterprises, Inc., 2234 officials said the owner cannot afford Lyde Place, $460,000. Charles F. Ebert to Grace Centu- the demolition and the borough needs Scotch Plains: Michael A. and Kathleen D. Polito rion and Fredy A. Rocha, 107 Ayliffe to proceed for safety reasons. Samuel R. and Joan P. Minette to to Michael D. and Claaudia Z. Avenue, $390,000. In addition to the emergency appro- Hong Ping Guan and Wu Yin, 2071 Johnson, 1530 King Street, $641,046. Anthony M. Burton and Merlin priation, the two other approved reso- Brookside Drive, $563,000. Peter T. and Elisabeth K. Loizeaux Gonzalez to Simon Shu Kei Lee and lutions authorize the borough’s engi- Tory D. and Deven Burgio to to Angelo and Maria Sarnelli, 16 Chin-Yee Lai, 1316 Overhill Street, neering firm to draw up demolition Santosh Nair and Nita Rawtani, 805 Unami Lane, $337,500. $840,000. specifications and authorize a contract Donato Circle, $388,000. Andrew H. and Shawna Han West Frances and Donna Koepfler to with an asbestos-testing company. Brigid Marinaro to Dennis and to Robert A. and Sheila Trenery, 2239 Ralph and Fiorella Giacobbe, 41 Borough Attorney Dennis Estis said Jeanette Natale, 314 William Street, Old Farm Road, $474,900. Barchester Way, $867,000. a lien would be placed on the property $225,000. James and Michele H. Toto to Keith Beth Blitzstein and Emerson for whatever expenses the borough in- Todd C. and Mary Davis to Scott C. M. and Relenie P. Cormier, 376 Fawn Amador to Susan E. Baker, 123 curs related to the demolition. If the and Christine V. Lowder, 2002 Ridge Drive, $509,000. Stanmore Place, $705,000. property is finally sold, that lien and at Parkwood Drive, $1,100,000. Mary Hollinger to Christine A. James G. and Karen E. Mortenson least one other on the property would Anne E. Reilly and Sean K. Farrell Giamella, 514 Beverly Avenue, to Alexander Shalayev and Natalia have to be resolved in order for the sale to Carl M. and Laura A. D’Angelo, $325,000. Schalaeva, 232 Sinclair Place, to go through. 2378 Bryant Avenue, $640,000. Anna G. Socha to Ziga Homes, $889,000. Save even more than before with Allstate. Approved on second reading Tues- Maria Grabowski to Michael Inc., 1551 Wright Street, $375,000. Jose A. and Anne P. Aguinaldo to day night was an ordinance that regu- Avenoso and Stephen Grabowski, Joseph and Patricia Badala to D. Villane Construction, 836 Grant lates so-called “sandwich board” signs 2676 Mountain Avenue, $530,000. Rosario Guarascione, 2092 Coles Av- Avenue, $527,000. Drivers who switched to Allstate saved an to advertise businesses along South John Caulfield, Executor to Needle- enue, $490,000. Garry G. Yee and Lorraine L. average of $353 a year. So when you’re and Martine Avenues in the downtown. Point Homes, LLC, 32 Highlander Jessalyn M. Brodie to Richard and Tosiello to Christopher and Lauren Parliman, 123 Woodland Avenue, shopping for car insurance, call me first. You The signs may now be placed on the Drive, $465,000. Linda Rozycki, 1533 Martine Av- sidewalk, during business hours, as long David and Jennifer Figueroa to enue, $325,000. $732,350. could be surprised by how much you’ll save. as there’s still five feet of space left for Robert Bird and Venessa Perez, 2070 Matthew Kelly and Nataly Veras to Estrella I. Rodriguez to Anthony people to walk. Westfield Avenue, $387,000. Ann Tilyou, 513 Donato Circle, Burton and Merlin Gonzalez, 762 NELSON C. ESPELAND, LUTCF The signs are limited to 2 by 2 ½ feet Joseph C. Vincenzino and Laurie $395,000. Kimball Avenue, $1,400,000. (908) 233 6300 mounted to an A-frame support that is A. Kutoroff to Sean A. Nelson, 1982 Peter and Margaret Botney to Jeanne d. Ammermuller to Bruce no more than five feet high. West Broad Street, $510,000. Michael and Michelle Plotnick, 2057 C. 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Ms. Berger County Assistant Prosecutor in 1984, to New York City after meeting with Weinstein, Amtrak, the Port Author- has extensive criminal-justice, drug and in that role, she served as the drug U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray ity of New York and New Jersey, New court and pre-trial experience from court assistant prosecutor and super- LaHood on Friday. York City and New Jersey’s Con- her 26-year career in the Union visor of the pre-trial intervention pro- The governor had cancelled the gressional delegation to explore ap- County Prosecutor’s office. As an gram, the sexual-assault section of project a day earlier, saying that based proaches to modernize and expand assistant prosecutor, she headed the the Violent Crimes and Arson Units, on calculations by the Federal Tran- capacity for the Northeast Corridor if county’s drug court and pre-trial in- and was the assistant supervisor for sit Administration (FTA) and New the transit tunnel project does not go tervention programs, which served the child-abuse and juvenile units. Jersey Transit, the final budget was forward. more than 500 clients annually. Ms. Berger is a graduate of Pace expected to top $11 billion and could Among Democrats critical of the “CEC is happy to welcome Carol University School of Law and re- exceed $14 billion, substantially more Governor’s cancellation of the project to its team of experts. Her extensive ceived her undergraduate degree from than the project’s current budget of was Assemblyman Joseph Cryan experience and knowledge of crimi- the University of Scranton. $8.7 billion. (LD-20, Union). nal justice intervention programs, in- CEC is a provider of offender re- IN MEMORY OF MUNOZ...Governor Chris Christie speaks after signing legisla- “The fact that the ARC [Access to “One thing’s for sure; with the gov- cluding drug courts, will help CEC entry and in-prison treatment services, tion renaming the trauma center at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New the Region’s Core] project is not fi- ernor leaving $3 billion in federal aid expand its already-wide offering of operating in 18 states with approxi- Jersey (UMDNJ) after the late Assemblyman Eric Munoz, who had been a trauma nancially viable and is expected to on the table, I never want to hear him re-entry treatment services,” said Wil- mately 30,000 individuals in its daily surgeon at UMDNJ. Looking on are Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield), dramatically exceed its current bud- say New Jersey isn’t getting its fair liam Palatucci of Westfield, senior care. left, and Dr. Munoz’s widow, Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (LD-21, Summit). get remains unchanged. However, this share from the federal government,” afternoon (Friday, October 8) Secre- Mr. Cryan said. “It took 30 years to tary LaHood presented several op- get to this point with this project. It Lance Announces $39,500 Federal UMDNJ Trauma Center tions to potentially salvage a trans- took the governor 30 days to destroy Hudson tunnel project. At the it.” Security Grant for SP-F School Secretary’s request, I’ve agreed to Union County Freeholder Chair- SCOTCH PLAINS – Rep. Leonard Fanwood education and law- enforce- Named After Dr. Munoz have Executive Director of NJ Tran- man Dan Sullivan, who sits on the Lance (R-7th) has announced that the ment professionals extra resources to TRENTON — Governor Chris through his work as a surgeon and a sit Jim Weinstein and members from North Jersey Transportation and Plan- Scotch Plains Police Department will ensure that our kids are safe. I com- Christie has signed legislation re- lawmaker,” the Governor stated. his team work with U.S. Department ning Authority, called Governor receive a $39,500 federal community- mend the entire Scotch Plains-Fanwood naming the University of Medicine Also present at the bill-signing of Transportation staff to study those Christie’s cancellation of the tunnel oriented policing grant for the Scotch school district and community and law- and Dentistry of New Jersey’s ceremony were Assemblywoman options over the next two weeks.” “short-sighted and devastating to New Plains-Fanwood School District. enforcement officials for being proac- (UMDNJ) trauma center in memory Munoz, members of the Munoz fam- The New York-based Regional Plan Jersey’s economy.” He cited short- Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, tive and requesting these funds.” of Dr. Eric Munoz, a trauma surgeon ily and Senators Robert Gordon (LD- Association said that while a two- and long-term benefits if the project Police Chief Brian Mahoney and Scotch “We’re excited to receive this impor- at UMDNJ and a state lawmaker. 28, Fair Lawn), Tom Kean Jr., (LD- week extension “still seems like a proceeds, including 6,000 construc- Plains-Fanwood High School Princi- tant grant,” said Scotch Plains Police Dr. Munoz died at age 61 last year 21, Westfield), Teresa Ruiz (LD-29, short period of time, we’re heartened tion jobs, removal of 22,000 vehicles pal David Heisey joined Mr. Lance in Chief Mahoney. “This federal grant after being hospitalized for treat- Newark); and Assembly members to learn the project has been granted from roadways, $4 billion in personal making the announcement. will help us enhance our efforts to ment of a heart ailment. He had Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield), a temporary stay of execution,” said income that come to the area, higher The funds, administered from the protect our children and school prop- worked at UMDNJ since 1988. He Albert Coutinho (LD-29, Newark), Bob Yaro, president of the Regional real-estate values and the creation of Department of Justice’s Office of Com- erty on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week was also a professor of surgery at the Annette Quijano (LD-20, Union) Plan Association. “It is critical that jobs in New York and New Jersey. munity-Oriented Policing Services’ basis.” medical school. Frederick Scalera (LD-36, Nutley) all parties stay at the table to find a Secure Our Schools Program, are de- “The $39,500 will go far in helping The Republican from Summit had and Connie Wagner (LD-38, reasonable solution, [as] ARC is too Human-Trafficking signed to help local law enforcement to keep our schools safe for both stu- served in the state Assembly since Paramus). important. We believe a modest gap and schools with enhanced school- dent and faculty,” Mayor Malool said. 2001 and represented the 21st Leg- “Eric Munoz’s life was driven by exists and urge the state, Port Author- Bill Clears Committee safety resources and equipment. “The grant is well appreciated, and I islative District, which includes Ber- his desire to help people, and it ity and FTA to close the remaining TRENTON — The Senate Judi- In Scotch Plains, the funds will be would like to thank Representative keley Heights, Cranford, Garwood, showed in everything he did. This gap to get this project back on track.” ciary Committee has approved a bill, used to help underwrite phase two of Lance for all his efforts on behalf of Mountainside, New Providence and man had a five-page resume, but it Of the current $8.7-billion project, sponsored by Senate Republican security upgrades being made through- Scotch Plains.” Summit. His widow, Nancy, was was the countless lives he touched $6 billion was being split between Leader Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, out the school district, including in- According to the Secure Our Schools elected to assume his Assembly seat. and healed that reflect his true the Port Authority of New York and Westfield), that expands New Jersey’s stalling a digital video-surveillance Program, grants can be used to provide At the October 6 bill-signing cer- achievements,” Mr. Kean said in a New Jersey and the federal govern- human-trafficking law. system, an electronic visitor-login sys- law-enforcement agencies and schools emony at UMDNJ, the Governor prepared statement. ment, with the remaining $2.7 billion “Human trafficking is a form of tem and new laptop computers. with security-enhanced equipment. For called Dr. Munoz, “a dedicated pub- “Eric was a loyal friend, a dedi- plus any additional costs coming from modern-day slavery that has a devas- “We need to do everything we can to example, communities can use grant lic servant, a skilled and respected cated public servant and a wonder- New Jersey. tating impact on victims, their fami- make our children safe at schools,” Mr. funds to purchase metal detectors, locks, surgeon and teacher, and a friend ful father,” Mr. Kean added. “He was In a press release announcing the lies and society as a whole,” Mr. Lance said at a news conference with lighting, fencing, closed-circuit surveil- who is dearly missed to this day,” a gifted surgeon and medical profes- cancellation of the project last Thurs- Kean stated. “We have a responsibil- community leaders at Scotch Plains- lance systems and other security-re- according to politicsnj.com. sor who cared passionately about day, Mr. Weinstein was quoted as ity to help these victims who suffer in Fanwood High School. “These impor- lated equipment. Mr. Lance is seeking “I am honored to take this action his patients, his students and the saying, “While we recognize the im- despair waiting for anyone to take up tant funds will give Scotch Plains- a second term in the House. to honor and continue his memory in health of the people of our state. portance and value of a cross-Hudson their cause and demand justice.” a small, but significant, way. As any- When he entered a room, he filled it transportation-improvement project, Under Mr. Kean’s bill, the state’s one who was fortunate enough to with energy and joy. A man like Eric the current economic climate in New attorney general would be required to Ristorante cross paths with Eric knows, his can never be replaced. Renaming Jersey simply does not allow for this publicize and promote the state’s Hu- memory and legacy are best remem- the trauma center in his name is a project to continue, considering the man Trafficking Toll-Free Hotline, any bered through the work he dedicated way to honor his legacy and recog- substantial additional costs that are federal human-trafficking hotline, and himself to – the people he saved and nize all that he accomplished in his required. The ARC project is just not any local or county federally funded the countless lives he improved life.” a financially viable project that we human-trafficking hotline. 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Judges’ Ruling Invalidates appropriating Perth Amboy afford- ber 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Union County Department of Hu- Third-Round COAH Rules able-housing funds to close the real Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, lo- man Services Director Frank Guzzo A state appeals court has given the estate deal. cated at 1600 Rahway Avenue in and Department of Parks and Com- state five months to return to its old In all, Vas was found guilty on five Westfield. The event is free and open munity Renewal Director Alfred system for assigning municipalities of the nine charges including two to the public. Faella will share information on the specific numbers of affordable counts of mail fraud, misappropriat- The forum is designed to provide Union County Foreclosure Task homes they must provide, thus in- ing funds, accepting illegal cam- guidance to property owners fearing Force, which they co-chair. The Union validating much of COAH’s third- paign contributions and lying to fed- or facing foreclosure issues, and to County Board of Chosen Freehold- round rules, Gannett’s Statehouse eral authorities, according to pub- help tenants in properties with fore- ers created this Task Force in the fall Bureau has reported. lished reports. Vas still faces corrup- closure issues. On-site parking is of 2008 as the foreclosure crisis was The court ruled that growth-share tion charges from the state Attorney available, and the facility is wheel- beginning to intensify. methodology for determining future General’s office. chair accessible. The mission of the task force is to affordable-housing needs was un- High School to Receive $22 Mil. “Individuals and families in Union help stabilize Union County neigh- constitutional. The judges ruled that For Soundproofing From Airport County are being impacted by fore- borhoods by providing property own- zoning practices that ban townhouses Rep. Steve Rothman (D-9th), a closure on their houses. Some have ers and tenants with guidance on their TREE TIME...Matthew Schuman of Fanwood plants a Douglas-fir tree in and apartments are unconstitutional. member of the House Appropria- already lost them, or are in the media- legal rights and resources. Foreclo- Fanwood’s LaGrande Park as a community-service project for his Bar Mitzvah. They also held that COAH should tions Committee, joined local offi- tion process. Others may be experi- sure resource information will be The tree was donated by the Fanwood Shade Tree Commission, which also return to housing rules that were in cials at a press conference Tuesday supervised Matthew’s planting. The tree is four feet tall now, but a Douglas-fir can encing the fear and anxiety of not available at the forum. grow over 300 feet tall. Matthew also planted a second Douglas-fir in the park and place during the 1980s and 1990s. at Kearny High School to announce knowing whether or not they will be For more information regarding the was helped by his sister, Rachel. The judges rejected arguments that $22 million under the Federal facing foreclosure in the near future,” forum, contact the Union County raised by towns that COAH required Aviation Administration’s Airport- stated Peter McTienan, co-chairman Human Relations Commission at too many, rather than too few, homes Improvement Program has been al- of the Union County Human Rela- (908) 889-9028. Christie Vetoes Bill Calling and found for private-sector devel- located to soundproof the high school tions Commission. opers who argued that the regula- from aircraft from nearby Newark “We are trying to spread the word goleader.com/ tions were unlawful. Liberty International Airport. that there are free resources that are For Review of Teen Decals Reacting to the decision, Gover- The 87-year-old high school, with offered on a state and county level, 10election TRENTON – Governor Chris mance of new drivers be monitored, nor Christie stated: “[This] court a student body of approximately options that are available, and posi- Christie on Thursday vetoed a bill (A- the operation and effectiveness of the decision on COAH reinforces how 1,800 children, is located five miles tive actions that can be taken,” he FW Dems to Hold 2740) that required a six-month study graduated driver’s license law be evalu- imperative it is for the Legislature to from the airport, where there have said. of Kyleigh’s Law by the state attorney ated, and that these findings be re- immediately follow my recommen- been more than one-million flights “People in foreclosure wake up Wine Tasting, Oct. 20 general, saying his administration al- ported to the Governor and the Legis- dations and bring to an end this hope- since 2007. worried every day,” stated Caroline FANWOOD – Fanwood Mayor ready is tracking the impact of the lature by the Attorney General. lessly complex and outdated Lawmakers Introduce Bills Petrilla. “They do not know how to Colleen Mahr and Assemblywoman law’s controversial decal requirement. The Division of Highway and Traf- system…The State Assembly needs To End Spending Abuses save their homes or how to ask for Linda Stender, chairwoman of the Kyleigh’s Law, which took effect fic Safety within the Department of to take up and act now on legislation State Senator Donald Norcross (D- help. This conference is about reach- Fanwood Democratic Committee, May 1, has generated public opposi- Law and Public Safety is already work- to eliminate COAH.” 5, Camden) and Assemblyman Paul ing out. We want these homeowners have invited the community to a wine- tion from critics who claim the law - ing in cooperation with Rowan Uni- Ex-Perth Amboy Mayor Moriarty (LD-4, Turnersville) have to know that they are not alone. The tasting event on Wednesday, October which requires teen drivers with a versity and Virginia Tech University Convicted of Campaign Fraud introduced legislation aimed at pre- mediation program is designed to 20, in support of Councilwoman Graduated Drivers License to display to study the effects of the state’s gradu- Former Assemblyman and Perth venting spending and ethics abuses provide them with experienced ad- Kathy Mitchell and her running mate, detachable red decals on their license ated driver’s license law and the recent Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas was con- within all public bodies in New Jer- vocates and neutral mediators to make Kevin Boris, the Democratic candi- plates - unfairly targets young drivers. changes to it. This study will include victed last week of receiving illegal sey from the Governor's Office and sure that all possible ways of keeping dates for election to the Fanwood The law is named in memory of one year of data to provide a more campaign funds and lying to federal the Legislature on down to county their houses are explored with their Borough Council in the Tuesday, Kyleigh D’Alessio, a 16-year-old West reliable and meaningful evaluation of authorities, according to published and local governments, state and banks.” November 2 General Election. Morris Central High School student the law. reports. county colleges and universities, Ms. Petrilla is the assistant Direc- The wine tasting will be conducted killed in a 2006 car crash in which Vas, a former four-term Perth school districts, and all independent tor of the New Jersey Public by the Garden State Wine Club from another teen was driving. NJN Could Become Amboy mayor, was found guilty of state, county and local authorities. Defender’s Office of Dispute Settle- 6 to 8 p.m. at The Chelsea, located at “As a father, I understand the con- two counts of mail fraud involving a The reforms would eliminate or ment, and will be one of the key 295 South Avenue in Fanwood. The cerns raised over the placement of Non-Profit Entity 12-unit Perth Amboy apartment he curtail everything from luxury-car presenters. She will provide an over- suggested donation for this fund-rais- decals that could make them vulner- TRENTON — Legislation recently bought for $660,000, quickly sold stipends and housing allowances to view of the New Jersey Foreclosure ing event is $70. able to crime,” Governor Christie said. introduced in Trenton would trans- for $950,000 and then put part of the personal drivers and government-is- Mediation Program, and how to ap- A Fanwood resident for more than “In the light of these concerns, I have form The New Jersey Network (NJN) funds in a Congressional campaign sued credit cards, as well as banning ply for the program and its services. 50 years, Ms. Mitchell was first directed Attorney General Paula Dow from a publically-supported television account for his battle with then-As- officials from working with certain The program provides resources elected to the council in 1998. She to immediately conduct a survey and and radio network into an indepen- semblyman Albio Sires. private employers for two years after and referral information for distressed is a retired nurse, a founding mem- report to me within six months on any dent, not-for-profit, entity. Vas was also found guilty of mis- leaving their government jobs. homeowners, including free state- ber of the Fanwood Recycling As- instances where decals have been al- appointed legal representation in me- sociation and a former borough leged to have been involved in the diation, and housing counselors who council president. Mr. Boris and commission of crimes or targeting of can assist with budgeting, financing, his wife moved to Fanwood several individuals. viable loan modifications and mort- years ago with their daughter. He is “We must take potentially unin- Give yourself gage-assistance programs. an attorney serving as counsel to tended consequences of the law seri- “If you are in foreclosure now, or if the North Brunswick Planning ously and make any necessary changes you are concerned about your finances Board and has been a member of based on hard facts and evidence. a reason to smile. and want to avoid foreclosure, please the Fanwood Planning Board for While I applaud the goals and inten- come to the forum and learn about the past two years. tions of this bill and its sponsors in the Dr. Nina O’Connell offers personalized dentistry resources that can help you,” said For more information, contact the Legislature, it is unnecessary, given Union County Freeholder Chairman Committee to Elect Mitchell and the actions already underway by my to meet your individual needs. Dr. O’Connell will Dan Sullivan. Boris, P.O. Box 163, Fanwood, N.J. administration,” he said. 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Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association epidemic invading our society that is so cake. For not only were these cars left The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey pervasive it boggles the mind. According unlocked, but the keys were also left enough to discern this deception of dic- to some of the reports in the police blotter inside the vehicles. What a gift for a thief tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 column in the October 7 Scotch Plains- – and what were those people thinking? If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Fanwood Times, it has already reached Ah, they weren’t – they had been struck guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 our bucolic communities. Its name? 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Sensitivity to art and beauty; good service as a member of our state’s Gen- taste ‘Beam Me Up, Scotty’: Will Cell eral Assembly, or his volunteerism in the Anthony Attanasio 4. Bearing frankincense community in general, Eric was a man Branchburg PLEON 1. A roof prop used in a coal mine 2. A string of pearls Towers Blanket the Landscape? Freeholder Dan Sullivan Calls 3. The abdomen of any crustacean 4. Second-class; something of lesser It’s a 150-foot-high neighborhood dread. Cell tower It seems like there is a need for a breakthrough in ARC Decision ‘Shortsighted’ value construction proposals are popping up in almost this communication technology and planning. Or Editor’s Note: Union County Free- wiping out what would have been 6,000 INTAGLIATED every available land location in our area. Swim maybe this communication business is just being holder and member of New Jersey Trans- construction jobs, 22,000 vehicles that 1. Interlaced or linked portation Planning Authority Daniel would have been removed from the road, 2. Engraved or stamped in clubs, cemeteries, public lands and business roofs overdone, and it’s really not needed or desirable at Sullivan submitted the following state- $4 billion in personal income that would 3. Furrowed or grooved are popular potential locations. There’s consider- the saturation level being applied. Satellites are in ment concerning the ending of the ARC have come to the area, higher real-estate 4. Twining about; twisting able money involved for the landholder if a cell near collision circling the Earth while searching for Tunnel Project. values and additional job creation in New INSPISSATE ***** York and New Jersey. 1. Thickened by evaporation tower construction can be approved – perhaps a cellular tower in your neighborhood. Reports today that the Governor [Chris We need to grow an economy that 2. Salty; saline $300,000 per year for the high-rise monolith variety. There are many arguments for more cellular tow- Christie] and the Republican Party are strengthens our state, our region and helps 3. Desolate; barren Most every property in our area is ers. The demand for connectivity “killing” the ARC project are both short- working-class families for the long run. 4. Soiled and wrinkled sighted and devastating to New Jersey’s The Governor and the Republican Party More letters on page 19 residential, not zoned to permit cell and bandwidth is rising dramati- economy. have no such plan, and his choices are to towers. Variances are required for cally. Nearly everyone now has a The immediate result for Union County cut, rather than grow, our economy at a cell towers, and civic battles occur cell phone – and they’re not just for Transit riders will be continued overtime when investment is most needed. Letters to between residents and the lawyers “texting while driving.” You can crowding and more incentives back to the Daniel Sullivan the Editor automobile. Union County Freeholder for phone companies at zoning check with your spouse while at the However, the decision deals a long- Candidate for Reelection board meetings – a process that can ShopRite in Garwood to make sure term blow to New Jersey’s economy by Westfield Must Stop take years. Even if defeated during you select the correct box of cereal. Union County Clerk Rajoppi Urges Cell Tower at Armory this lengthy process, the applica- If you are in a boring business meet- I am writing to express my fervent tion can pop up again, such as the ing, just ask someone to call (the People to Exercise Right and Vote opposition to the erection of a cell tower one near McGinn Elementary others in attendance don’t mind). on the Westfield Armory property, which Election and campaign pundits often while here in New Jersey, we have made is in the middle of a densely-populated School in Scotch Plains at the Wil- Cell phones are rapidly becom- bemoan mid-term elections, those step- the process the easiest it has ever been. neighborhood where families live and low Grove Swim Club. ing portable computers – Internet child elections held in November be- With the introduction of mail-in bal- children go to school. I understand that A lengthy battle resulting in a communication devices for video tween Presidential years that generally lots to New Jersey last year, there is no this property is state owned, but Westfield mean less voters going to the polls. reason not to vote in each and every citizens must do whatever we can to get rejection of the application was just transmissions, photographs and Here in Union County, we proudly election. I urge you to exercise your pa- this project stopped. concluded over a cell tower pro- Google. They are marvelous trin- boasted a 78-percent voter turnout for the triotism this November 2 and take the I am a biostatistician and an officer of posal at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch kets – how could we have lived Presidential race in 2008, compared to time to vote or request a mail-in ballot Columbia University. I am trained in the just 19 percent for this year’s board of and vote by mail. Our county and munici- design and analysis of research studies to Plains. The Cranford Swim Club without them? education races. Some say the issue is palities as well as our Congressional dis- assess the effects of various interventions cell tower proposal on the Westfield The experts will show you Venn how to make the mid-term elections, like tricts will have candidates and questions on human health. I have never been in- border was rejected a year or so Diagrams, perhaps with a pretty Presidential elections, trendy enough for on the ballot that will directly affect our volved in a study of the effects of RF people to come out to vote, but marketing lives. waves, but I have reviewed the literature ago. PowerPoint presentation display- elections like the latest skirt length seems Your vote, one vote, matters. I know about studies that have been conducted. The residents of the apartment ing a gap in their cell phone cover- trite and shopworn. because I conduct more and more re- There is simply not enough good quality complex at Cowperthwaite Place in age area – thus justifying the need It has often occurred to me that the counts each year where the difference information available to be able to say, nearness of Veterans Day to the General between winning and losing is a few with an acceptable level of certainty, that Westfield are complaining that their for your local cellular tower. Election date is more than a coincidence. votes. Voting keeps our democracy strong it is safe to live near a cell tower. roofs are being inundated with cel- Of added concern, the industry is It’s a reminder to me of the countless men and sound. I checked the World Health lular antennae – they say there is no proposing higher energy frequen- and women who served our country in It’s a beacon of hope for many people Organization’s (WH) website and found war and peace and who now serve in around the world who do not have a the following: “In response to public and policy in place to control the instal- cies as a way to increase band- faraway countries, like Afghanistan and voice. Do the right thing this year: vote! governmental concern, the WHO estab- lations. width. A serious concern, we be- Iraq, to keep us safe. Joanne Rajoppi, lished the International Electromagnetic Now, a cell tower proposal has lieve that should be stopped. In many of these countries, the concept Union County Clerk Fields (EMF) Project in 1996 to assess of “free elections” is a distant dream, Candidate for Reelection the scientific evidence of possible ad- surfaced to be located at the Na- The industry is at a crossroad and verse health effects from electromagnetic tional Guard Armory property in is in need of some Jules Verne imagi- fields. WHO will conduct a formal health Westfield – again in the midst of a nation and creativity. Perhaps ev- Councilman Foerst, Loughlin risk assessment of radiofrequency fields exposure by 2012. Meanwhile, the Inter- residential neighborhood. As it is erything should be switched over to Oppose Cell Tower at Armory national Agency for Research on Cancer New Jersey state property, the Town of Westfield has fiber optics and lasers. A few laser transceivers could (IARC), a WHO specialized agency, is Editor’s Note: The following letter was ately reached out to our State representa- no direct say on the Armory matter. But, of course, interconnect satellites to the fiber optic network for addressed to Westfield Fourth Ward resi- expected to review the carcinogenic po- tives, Senator Tom Kean, Jr., and Assem- tential of mobile phones in 2011.” the Armory is a good neighbor, and we expect those local interaction. We’ve never heard of anyone being dents and copied to the newspaper. blyman Jon Bramnick (both Westfield ***** (www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/ in charge will listen to the concerns of its neighbors. harmed by fiber optics, and the cables are incon- residents), to join us in opposition to the fs193/en) T-Mobile has requested that the State tower. At our request, Senator Kean is There are many arguments against cell towers, spicuous. If the WHO needs two more years to of New Jersey lease space on the property involved in on-going conversations with decide whether electromagnetic fields are such as that they are unsightly in residential neigh- Others are now thinking that the eventual solution of the National Guard Armory located in the leadership of the Armory in an at- safe, what is the State of New Jersey borhoods. Some say the microwave transmissions might be to have a microchip implanted in your the Town of Westfield for the installation tempt to persuade them to reject the T- doing building a tower in a densely-popu- of a 150-foot communications tower. We Mobile request. are unsafe to humans. Experts may say this is not so, brain. This is not really such a new idea. It was first lated Westfield neighborhood now? are strongly opposed to this proposal. We are also using whatever tools we Several recent studies (including one as the level is too low to be of significance. But why, proposed in the 1950s science fiction thriller Invad- As your representatives to the Westfield have at our disposal on a local level. As an by researchers at the prestigious Cleve- then, is one told that holding your cell phone next to ers From Mars. Town Council, we believe that the Ar- example, our Historic Preservation Com- land Clinic) have showed in vitro that mory is not an appropriate location for mission has determined that this project your brain could cause damage? “Beam me up, Scotty.” cell-phone radiation causes oxidative the proposed tower because of the nega- would be detrimental to the Armory as a stress in human cells. Note that the reason tive impacts on our neighborhood. We potential historic site, Stoneleigh Park they did their research in vitro was be- oppose this project because the Armory historic zone and other local historic cause it is unethical to expose human is in the heart of our ward and surrounded homes. We have brought this fact to the subjects to cell-phone radiation. “An in on three sides by residential homes. Fur- attention of the state and requested that vivo human exposure study to investigate ther, the town will receive no monetary they conduct the requisite investigation the effects of cell-phone radiation ... is benefit from the project but, instead, will to determine compliance with regula- not feasible, owing to ethical issues.” suffer the long-lasting effects that this tions set forth by the federal government (www.clevelandclinic.org/ tower would have on our quality of life. through the National Historic Trust. reproductiveresearchcenter/docs/ Finally, the site is located across the street We encourage you to contact us for agradoc301.pdf). from the Westfield High School and in updates on our progress to stop this project. And yet the State of New Jersey wants close proximity to McKinley Elementary Our e-mail addresses are to expose my children to cell phone radia- School and Holy Trinity School. [email protected] and tion 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It Unfortunately, because it is a state [email protected]. Jim can be is unethical to turn Westfield’s citizens property, the Armory is not subject to reached at (908) 233-3251, while Keith into unwitting test subjects in the search Westfield zoning restrictions and can can be reached at (908) 233-9000. Also, for answers about the safety of cell-phone construct the cell tower without the town’s we encourage you to contact our state radiation. approval. In fact, the town’s zoning ordi- representatives and our Governor to voice Let’s send the message to Governor nance actually prohibits this type of your opposition to this project. We re- Christie that the health of Westfield citi- project at this location. Although we are main committed to you, our constituents zens is not for sale! unable to enact any further legislation and neighbors, to continue to work for that would prohibit the Armory from you and with you on these important Alexandra Sanford constructing the tower, we are actively issues of our community. Westfield working to stop this project. Councilman James M. Foerst IF We Let ARC Tunnel Upon learning of the plan, we, along Councilman Keith Loughlin with Mayor Andy Skibitsky, immedi- Westfield Slip Away... Editor’s Note: The following letter was Leader/Times Commentary sent to Senator Tom Kean, Jr. Mr. Robins was the original project director of the About The Tunnel Access to the Region’s Core (ARC) study Most everyone from this area ment and others involved with the from 1994 to 1998 and is a trustee of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition. would like to see an additional tunnel project, Governor Christie will be Senator Kean, In your role as a Senator to Manhattan, and everyone agrees able to arrive at a workable arrange- representing Westfield and a number of on the positive economic impact of ment and be able to come up with this other Raritan Valley towns, I am writing its engineering and construction over state’s share of the funding. to plead with you to use all of your the next several years. Also, resi- It’s been called the “tunnel to no- influence with Governor Christie to ef- dents along the Raritan Valley Line where” because it emerges in Man- fectuate a result that keeps the ARC project such as Cranford, Westfield and hattan at 34th Street, 120 feet under intact. As I have written, the Governor’s Your State Legislators Fanwood hope someday for a direct ground, below Macy’s. Does it help statements about the size of the potential commuter train to New York City. the commute to end up there and not funding shortfall were greatly exagger- ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, ated. We can hope that Secretary LaHood, Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. So, was Governor Chris Christie be tied into Penn Station or Grand in his timely intervention, can put on the 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. correct in canceling the project? It’s Central Station? We don’t know. table solutions that would satisfy a rea- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, a red-hot debate. We think the Gov- Another factor not well publicized: sonable person. (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. ernor had no other choice. New Jer- Diesel engines such as on the Raritan ARC’s one-seat ride for the Raritan Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) sey has a bad deal, as the state must Line cannot go through the tunnel. Valley into midtown Manhattan is a 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail pick up all of the impending cost Only electric engines are permitted. uniquely valuable investment in the fu- Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] overruns — projected to be several Exactly what would the plan and cost ture economic well being of these towns. (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] billions of dollars. New York pays be to make the conversion for the After 16 years of work by your predeces- Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] sor, the late Bob Franks and others, please 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] nothing for the project and no one Raritan Valley Line? Hybrid train don’t let this opportunity slip away. If it Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] else except New Jersey is liable for engines have been discussed. We does, we will all greatly regret the conse- (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] the overruns. don’t know all the options. quences. 7th Congressional District Perhaps over the next two weeks in Given the issues, New Jersey can- Martin Robins Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 negotiating with the federal govern- not be on the hook for everything. Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 14, 2010 Page 5 SP GOP Candidates Call on Evergreen PTA Wants to Partner With Legislature to Pass Tool Kit Letters to the Editor Businesses While Fundraising in SP-F Tony Patti, Sal Trifiro, and William unions, reforming civil service laws, We want you, [Scotch Plains and The bottom line is we want to help, not “Bo” Vastine, Republican candidates for bringing the public employee benefit sys- Fanwood owners], to know that the Ever- hurt local businesses with our fundraising the Scotch Plains Township Council tem in line with that of the private sector, green PTA recognizes the important con- efforts. We feel it is the responsible ap- called on the Democrat-controlled New reducing unfunded mandates from state tribution you make to our community. proach to take during economic times Jersey State Legislature to take action on government, and applying spending caps You help offset the tax burden that would that are tough on everyone. We look Governor Christie’s proposed tool kit; a to state government budgets as well. In otherwise be carried solely by individual forward to hearing your thoughts, ques- series of bills that would give school light of the new 2-percent cap on spend- homeowners, provide convenient services tions and ideas. districts and local governments the abil- ing and property taxes, we are greatly for our families, and many of you have Marci Bowman, Scotch Plains ity to operate in a cost efficient manner concerned that if the provisions of the contributed generously to our school’s President, Evergreen PTA now that a 2-percent cap on yearly prop- Governor’s tool kit are not enacted in fundraising efforts through the years. erty tax increases is now in effect. time for the 2011 municipal budget pro- During these tough economic times, we Mr. Patti commented, “We have been cess, towns like Scotch Plains will be feel that it is important for us to show you UC Clerk Protects advocates for the property tax cap right looking at employee layoffs and a corre- our appreciation for all that you do and from the beginning. In fact, we would sponding reduction of services that our offer our support in return. This school Archive Documents have preferred if the voters of New Jersey residents need and deserve.” year, we commit to the following: After September 11, 2001, when Wall had the opportunity to support this initia- Mr.Vastine concluded by saying, “And 1. Whenever possible, we will pur- Street was closed for a week, we felt the tive by referendum so that a change to the while we are on record in favor of the 2- chase goods and services from businesses repercussions of a business standstill. My state’s constitution could have occurred percent tax property tax cap and the pro- within our school district and encourage office is an economic linchpin of the thereby preventing future legislatures visions in the tool kit, we are also on others to do the same. county. If people cannot conduct busi- from undoing this crucial measure. Un- record in stating that the Governor’s 2. We will not be asking for donations ness, and that includes the buying and fortunately, special interests and the agenda does not go far enough. For too from you this year. We know many re- selling of property, then the economy of Democrats in Trenton prevented the ref- long urban areas like Newark, Elizabeth, quests are made of you; we don’t wish to Union County would come to a halt. We erendum from reaching this November’s Camden, and Plainfield have received a add to that economic burden. want to do everything possible to avoid ballot and a compromise bill was enacted disproportionate share of state aid for That being said, we don’t want to de- that situation. instead. Governor Christie has put forth a municipal and school services and in PEDESTRIAN SAFETY...The crosswalk on Martine Avenue at Trenton Avenue prive you of promotional opportunities With that in mind, I have created a series of bills known as the tool kit that many cases these millions of taxpayer in Fanwood is an example of the need for drivers to be aware of pedestrians. that might make sense for your business. duplicate computer program, partly are essential if school districts and local dollars have been squandered. It is time Pictured, left to right, are Fanwoodians: Asw. Linda Stender; Laura DeGennaro Evergreen School has 400 students in funded by state grants, that stores prop- governments hope to operate efficiently, for the Governor and State Legislature to and her children, Christian and Tessa; Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell and pre-k through 4th grade. As a neighbor- erty records and other types of docu- if not survive with this new cap in place. stand up to activist state Supreme Court council candidate Kevin Boris. hood school, there is a strong sense of ments on a second computer at a secure Once again, the Democrats in the State decisions that have mandated this unfair loyalty to local businesses. We might be off-site location a distance from her of- Legislature are stonewalling and these and unwise funding system to go on for Mitchell And Boris Urge Drivers to able to help raise awareness about your fice at the Union County Courthouse in important bills cannot even get a hearing too long. If we are going to act within the business among our families. Here are a Elizabeth. let alone be put to a vote. This spells constraints of the property tax cap, Scotch couple of ways we might be able to help: This system is compliant with all New disaster for towns like Scotch Plains as Plains should receive its fair share of state Observe Pedestrian Safety Law 1. November 13 we will be holding our Jersey Division of Archives and Records we head into what will be a difficult aid to the municipality and the school With the school year in full swing, our Fanwood Council candidates Kathy annual Tricky Tray. Contributors have Management requirements and recom- budget year in 2011.” district. Then and only then will we be children are now protected by a law that Mitchell and Kevin Boris. their goods on display and their company mendations for disaster recovery. It al- Mr. Trifiro added, “Most if not all of able to provide necessary services to our makes crossing the street safer for every- “Our police now have clear guidelines names appear in the printed program. lows my office to be up and running the initiatives in the Governor’s tool kit residents and retain and attract the very one. This is the first full school year in for enforcement,” said Councilwoman 2. Our Mom’s Shopping Night is De- within hours in the event of a catastrophic have been needed for years in order to best of teachers for our children’s educa- which drivers in New Jersey are com- Mitchell, who is also Fanwood’s police cember 10. Vendors can rent table space event at our main office. allow local governments and school dis- tion.” pelled by law to come to a complete stop commissioner. “The idea is to put safety in order to display and sell their goods. It is my responsibility to protect the tricts to operate more efficiently and in Tony Patti, Sal Trifiro, and for pedestrians in crosswalks. The law, over speed and people over cars with a 3. Advertising in the playbill of our integrity and availability of homeowners’ the best interest of property taxpayers. William “Bo” Vastine sponsored by Assemblywoman Linda clear statute that carries significant pen- May variety show is affordable. records – in most cases, the most valuable Some of the initiatives include leveling Republican candidates for Stender, followed several years of ex- alties for violators.” We would love to partner with your asset our residents own. This system en- the playing field when it comes to nego- Scotch Plains Township Council haustive work by Mrs. Stender’s Assem- Drivers must now wait for pedestrians business to create an “Evergreen Spe- sures the continuity of operations and tiating contracts with public employee bly Transportation Committee and seeks to completely clear a marked crosswalk, cial.” Here’s a hypothetical example; accessibility to those records. I hope it to reduce the number of pedestrian inju- even after a light changes, before pro- Tuesday afternoons are slow at the Acme never has to be used, but we are prepared ries in New Jersey. It is supported by ceeding through that crosswalk. If they Pizza Place. Management creates a spe- if we do have to use it. GOP-led SP Council Has Posted Old don’t, they can face a $200 fine, two cial promotion: “Tuesdays from 4-7 bring The Office of the County Clerk main- points on their license and 15 days of in your Evergreen Special Flyer and sup- tains copies of all land documents since Budgets As A Perception of Openness Fanwood Candidates community service. port your PTA.” The PTA handles the 1857, when the County of Union was In the September 30 Scotch Plains- have been posted can only be taken as a “This brings New Jersey into line with publicity. Acme Pizza collects the flyers created. The documents stored on the Fanwood Times, I criticized the hypoc- desperate attempt by the Republican-led Forum Oct. 25 other states that have implemented simi- and at the end of the special gives the PTA back-up computer include deeds, mort- risy of a Republican platform centered on council to implement a cosmetic cover- The public is invited to the televised lar laws over the years,” Mr. Boris said. a small, agreed upon percentage of those gages, assignments, equity loans, liens, communication. Specifically, I was criti- up to their historic lack of openness. Fanwood Candidates Forum at Borough “It’s already had the effect of slowing sales. The upside for the business is in- federal tax liens, foreclosures, mortgage cal of the mayor and Republican-con- If the Mayor has changed her mind and Hall at 7:30 p.m. on October 25 spon- things down along our busiest streets. creased foot traffic, new customers and cancellations, notice of settlements, controlled council for their past failure to act is now serious about openness in public sored by The Fanwood-Scotch Plains While pedestrians still have to use com- heightened awareness. Evergreen gets a struction liens, trade name certificates on requests to publish town budgets as government, then she should publicly Times and aired by Fanwood TV. Please mon sense, the law will make crossing a boost in school spirit and some money for and UCC (Uniform Commercial Code). well as minutes and videos from impor- apologize to Councilman Kevin Glover. Send candidate questions to busy street a whole lot safer.” the PTA coffers. With a bit of creativity, Joanne Rajoppi tant town meetings. I should, perhaps, be Councilman Glover presided over the [email protected] Kathy Mitchell, Kevin Boris we feel that the “Evergreen Special” could Union County Clerk flattered that three days after my letter revitalization of the town’s web page and Fanwood Council Candidates (D) be tailored to fit many local businesses. Candidate for Reelection was published, the town hastily published has been a vocal proponent for publish- the town’s budgets from 2008-2010 on ing town meeting minutes and videos Oct. 26 Scotch Plains the town’s website. However, their ac- ever since he was first elected. Don’t hold tion actually demonstrates several prob- your breath. The Republican-led council Candidates Forum ATTEND A FREE SEMINAR lems. 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The meteorite specimens dent reported the theft of a bicycle Monday, October 11, Rose Ikinya, morrow, Friday, October 15, at 8 that were used for the lecture will while it was parked, secured with a 55, of Plainfield was arrested on an cable lock, on the 200 block of West outstanding Springfield warrant in the p.m. in the Main Lecture Hall in the be at the meeting for inspection. North Avenue. The bicycle was de- amount of $200. She was transported Nomehegan Building at Union Following the lecture, attendees scribed as a blue, 26-inch Beach Cruiser to police headquarters, processed and County College, located at 1033 will be invited to the William Miller valued at approximately $100. released. Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Sperry Observatory, located on the Friday, October 8, a 17-year-old male Monday, October 11, a resident of Immediately following the busi- campus, for refreshments and the from Westfield was arrested on the 100 Hunter Avenue reported that someone ness meeting at approximately 8:45 opportunity to speak with Mr. Yoost. block of Elm Street and charged with broke the driver’s side mirror of his p.m., the club will present the lec- If weather permits, celestial view- possession of a controlled dangerous motor vehicle while it was parked in ture “Formation of the Solar Sys- ing of Jupiter will be conducted substance (CDS), identified by police the street. tem,” given by Derek Yoost. Mr. using the club’s two large tele- as less than 50 grams of suspected Mountainside Yoost will look at some of the me- scopes. marijuana, and possession of drug para- Tuesday, October 5, a resident of teorites that show interesting struc- In addition to monthly meetings, phernalia. He was transported to Mary Allen Way reported that he wit- tures under magnification and how informal meetings are held on the Westfield police headquarters, pro- nessed a truck, described as a black they relate to the large-scale forma- remaining Fridays at Sperry Obser- cessed and turned over to a responsible dually style pick-up truck, pulling a tion of the sun and solar system of vatory. For more information about adult. trailer with a backhoe, back into a re- HAVING A BALL…The Osborn Cannonball House museum, located at 1840 Saturday, October 9, Jane Heath, 45, taining wall on his property, causing which Earth is a part. Most of these AAI, visit asterism.org or call (908) Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be open on Saturday, October 16, from 10 a.m. meteorites are about 4.5 billion 276-STAR. of Westfield was arrested and charged approximately $500 worth of damage. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 17, from noon to 5 p.m. as part of Union County’s with driving while intoxicated pursu- According to police, the victim stated Four Centuries in a Weekend tour. The museum’s theme this year will be ant to a motor vehicle stop on the 500 that the truck had writing on the side, “Ragtime to Jazz.” Musician Dave Bierman, shown second from left, will discuss and play period music on his 1910 Edison cylinder record player. Pictured with block of Boulevard. She was trans- but he could only observe the word him at last year’s event are Darlene Palombo, second from right; Renate ported to Westfield police headquar- “One” before the truck drove away. Maroney, right, and an unidentified colleague. Admission will be free. ters, processed and turned over to a Tuesday, October 5, a student at responsible adult. Governor Livingston High School re- Saturday, October 9, Rasheem ported that her iPhone was removed Moore, 31, of Westfield was arrested from her backpack on Friday, October Temple to Celebrate Rabbi’s on the 300 block of East South Avenue 1, while she was turning in a paper to a on a Newark warrant in the amount of teacher. According to police, the victim $1,000. He was processed and released stated that another student admitted to Ordination Anniversary on his own recognizance. taking the phone but did not give it WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- organizations, including terms as Moore was arrested again later that back. The phone was found in a locker El will celebrate the 50-year anni- president of the Association of Re- day on the 100 block of Quimby Street room on Monday and turned in to the versary of the ordination of its form Zionists of America and the and charged with robbery and shoplift- office, police said. When the victim Rabbi Emeritus, Charles A. Central Conference of American ing, according to police. He allegedly retrieved the phone from the office, all Kroloff, with a special afternoon Rabbis. assaulted an employee of a clothing the information had been removed and of study, prayer and song this Sat- Rabbi Kroloff also has been a store as he exited the store with mer- a password was now required to enter leader of the Westfield chandise for which he had not paid. No the phone, authorities reported. The urday, October 16. injuries were reported. Moore was pro- suspect who admitted to taking the More than a dozen community. He was cessed and held on $50,000 bail. phone was uncooperative when the vic- spiritual leaders – in- founder of the Inter- The following day, Moore addition- tim called him to discuss the incident, cluding rabbis who faith Council for the ally was charged with obstruction of police said. have worked with Homeless of Union the administration of law after he alleg- Thursday, October 7, a resident re- Rabbi Kroloff, and County, and most re- edly became combative as authorities ported being the victim of fraud after others who grew up in cently was president of attempted to transport him to the Union she was notified by her electric com- Dan Weiniger at his Westfield Video Studio his congregation – will the Westfield Founda- County jail in lieu of the $50,000 bail. pany of an account that was opened in take part in the event, tion. He was processed and ultimately trans- Flanders using her name and Social which will begin at 4 The clergy of ported to the jail, according to police. Security number. According to police, p.m. and will include a Temple Emanu-El, in- Saturday, October 9, Denny V. Abreu, the suspect had been making regular Home Video Studio Assists light dairy meal. cluding Senior Rabbi 35, and Yubelkis Alcantara-Moya, 26, payments on the account before the Rabbi Kroloff Douglas Sagal and As- both of Plainfield, were arrested and victim cancelled it. served as senior rabbi sistant Rabbi Erin charged with shoplifting and posses- Thursday, October 7, Tonja R. Hayes, Handicapped Riding Center of Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Charles Kroloff Glazer, will take part sion of burglary tools. The pair was 44, of Newark was arrested at the Essex for 36 years, from 1966 in Saturday’s event. arrested after exiting a business on the County jail on an outstanding warrant WESTFIELD – Jill Friedland While families pay around $75 per until his retirement in 2002 – a Others attending to teach and 600 block of West North Avenue, alleg- out of Mountainside in the amount of knows that for donors to open their half-hour session, the real cost is more period in which the synagogue share their reflections on Rabbi edly with $2,079.90 worth of merchan- $812. wallets, they need to understand what than $150. Therapy sessions, which Kroloff and his career include rab- dise that they concealed in a baby Thursday, October 7, Clifford A. grew to become one of the largest stroller. Both were transported to a charitable organization does. are often provided twice a week for and most noteworthy in the state bis Marcus Burstein, Marc Disick, Gordon, 42, of Newark was arrested Speeches, direct mail and photos are Westfield police headquarters, pro- and charged with driving with a sus- years, gets expensive, and is not cov- and nation. Arnie Gluck, Deborah Joselow, cessed and issued summonses. pended license and hindering appre- nice, but a riveting video makes a gut ered by insurance. As a registered A native of Atlanta, Ga., he Elisa Koppel, Ellen Lewis, Jill Saturday, October 9, a Cranford resi- hension after a motor vehicle stop on impact. Ms. Friedland, a board mem- charity, SHHRC holds fundraisers to graduated from Yale University and Maderer, Rex Perlmeter, Lennard dent reported a 2009 BMW 335 that Route 22. He was transported to police ber of Somerset Hills Handicapped defray the costs that families pay. the Hebrew Union College in Cin- Thal and Eric Yoffie, and noted was leased to his employer was stolen headquarters, processed and released. Riding Center (SHHRC), turned to Ms. Friedland knows the value cinnati, Ohio. Rabbi Kroloff came songleader Peri Smilow. from the parking lot of a Springfield Friday, October 8, Victor H. Westfield’s Home Video Studio to horse therapy provides. Her child has to Westfield after leading congre- Anyone interested in attending Avenue establishment. Chipantiza, 56, of Plainfield was ar- craft an educational video for the been a long-standing client at gations in Boston, Mass. and the celebration is asked to call Beth Sunday, October 10, Tyler Warren, rested for allegedly driving with a sus- center’s upcoming fund-raising SHHRC. “It’s been the single most Westbury, N.Y. Scher at (908) 232-6770, exten- 19, of Westfield was arrested during a pended license and on an outstanding brunch. beneficial therapy my child has got- In the course of his distinguished sion no. 117. Temple Emanu-El is traffic stop in the area of the 600 block warrant out of Bound Brook in the The SHHRC in Oldwick uses horse ten during the last five years,” she career, Rabbi Kroloff has been a located at 756 East Broad Street in of West South Avenue. He was charged amount of $230. therapies, including hippotherapy, to said. She contacted Home Video Stu- leader of major American Jewish Westfield. with possession of less than 50 grams Monday, October 11, a resident of help people with physical, develop- dio in Westfield to produce a video of suspected marijuana and possession Sunrise Parkway reported that she mental, emotional and medical chal- showing how SHHRC positively im- of drug paraphernalia. Warren was has observed a suspicious motor ve- lenges. With 12 horses on 12 acres, pacts kids’ lives. transported to Westfield police head- hicle parked for several hours across they serve more than 100 clients. Ms. Friedland brought 11 minutes quarters, processed and released with a the street from her home on numer- “It’s an extremely labor intensive of video footage to studio owner Dan summons. ous occasions. According to police, program,” said Ms. Friedland, noting Weiniger, which they edited down to Sunday, October 10, Martin Spector, when the reporting individual that at each session, a single child four minutes. “Dan had good cre- 58, of Westfield was arrested at knocked on the window and asked the needs a horse trainer, volunteer and ative input and was very patient,” Westfield police headquarters on war- suspect why he was parked there, he therapist. “You can imagine the ex- rants from Elmwood Park and responded that he was looking for a said Ms. Friedland. “He really made Bloomfield. He was processed and re- vitamin store and immediately drove pense involved in that.” the video much more professional. leased on $255 total bail. away. The suspect is described as a His equipment is completely up-to- Fanwood white male, approximately 40 to 45 date. It’s easy for a client to sit with Monday, October 4, an officer on years old, with salt-and-pepper col- him and participate in the vision.” routine patrol noticed an act of crimi- ored hair, police said. Ms. Friedland said that the video nal mischief after someone spray- Monday, October 11, a patron at a footage she brought was not cohe- painted multiple signs and a Verizon Route 22 theater reported that he lost sive, but that she knew what she box located on a telephone pole with his wallet sometime after buying his $)3#/6%2 wanted to achieve. “Dan helped me graffiti. The public works department movie ticket at the theater. According WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS edit, tighten and reorganize it, and was notified to remove it. to police, a search of the theater did not TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO now it represents the goal of this Tuesday, October 5, an employee at uncover the wallet, which contained fundraiser, which is to educate people the public works department notified $121 in cash and credit cards. 34!4%&!2- in the community on what the SHHRC headquarters that someone vandalized Garwood does.” a trailer by spray-painting it with graf- Saturday, October 9, four adults and Tickets are still available to the fiti. four juveniles were arrested and brunch at Neiman Marcus by calling Tuesday, October 5, John Palumbo, charged with consuming alcohol while (908) 439-9636, or donors can sup- RELAX…At Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Westfield. 44, of Holmdel was arrested following being underage after police responded port the organization by visiting a motor vehicle stop on Pleasant Av- to a report of a loud party at a private www.shhrc.org and contributing enue on an outstanding warrant out of residence on the 400 block of Union Utopia Salon and Day Spa Monroe Township in the amount of Street. Twenty young adults and juve- online. Home Video Studio was proud $125. He was transported to police niles were found at the scene, accord- to donate some of the editing time for headquarters, processed and released. ing to police. the fund-raising video. “Dan was Christine Cosenza, Agent Offers Crème de la Crème Wednesday, October 6, a resident of The adult suspects included 2 Elm Street generous to give us a very reasonable Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 Laurel Place reported that someone put Raymond Gigl, 19, of Bound Brook, Bus: 908-233-9100 rate so it could be done for this chari- WESTFIELD – Take advantage of hot stone! Great massage! Regular a wig in his tailpipe, which caught fire Yusue Esendemir, 20, of Cranford, Jo- www.christinecosenza.net table organization,” said Ms. this great invitation! price: $55, 20 percent off. Purchase a when he started his vehicle. According seph Owens, 18, of Clark and Louis Friedland. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 14, 2010 Page 7 St. Paul’s Seeks Donations For Upcoming Book Sale WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Episco- Participants may drop off their pal Church is seeking book dona- donations in the church’s parish hall tions for its annual Friends of Music daily beginning on Friday, October Book Sale. The sale will run from 22 (after 3 p.m.) through noon on Sunday, October 31 (noon to 5 p.m.) Saturday, October 30. They are asked through Tuesday, November 2 (9 a.m. to watch for signs in the driveway and to noon.) parish hall area. To reach St. Paul’s Especially needed are hardback and parish hall, use the Euclid Avenue paperback fiction, non-fiction, cook- driveway entrance. Donations will books, audio books, videos, com- be accepted between 3 and 9 p.m. puter software, compact discs, weekdays and from 9 a.m. until 9 records, DVDs, puzzles and p.m. weekends. children’s books. The church is un- St. Paul’s Church is located at 414 able to accept donations of textbooks, East Broad Street in Westfield (across magazines, encyclopedias or from the municipal building.) For Reader’s Digest condensed books. If further information, call (908) 232- possible, individuals are asked to bag 8506, extension no. 10, or e-mail and label their donations by category. [email protected]. Ms. Julie Gale Cleaves and Matthew William Moog

MR. AND MRS. DANIEL FRAM Ms. Julie G. Cleaves (She is the former Ms. Margaret Louise Diggory) To Wed Matthew W. Moog Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Cleaves of Markets Information Risk Manager at Ms. Margaret L. Diggory Westfield have announced the en- JP Morgan Chase in Manhattan. gagement of their daughter, Ms. Julie The future bridegroom graduated Gale Cleaves, to Matthew William from Towson High School in 1999 Marries Daniel Fram Moog. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ms. Margaret Louise Diggory of Leader and The Scotch Plains- William Moog of Towson, Md. in Troy, N.Y. in 2003 with a Bachelor Woodbridge, the daughter of Mr. and Fanwood Times, as well as an admin- A 2001 graduate of Westfield High of Science degree in Management In- Mrs. Gordon Diggory of Westfield, istrative assistant with an engineer- School, the bride-to-be received a formation Systems. He is employed was married on Saturday, August 21, ing management firm in Morristown. Bachelor of Science degree in Busi- as an IT Risk and Assurance Manager to Daniel Fram of Franklin Lakes. He The bridegroom is a graduate of ness and Economics from Lehigh Uni- at Ernst and Young in Manhattan. is the son of Marshall Fram of Indian Hills High School in Oak- versity in Bethlehem, Pa. in 2005. She A September 2011 wedding is Franklin Lakes and Mrs. Irene land, N.J., Class of 1990. He was is employed as a Global Emerging planned in Ocean Grove, N.J. Biancotti of Bradenton, Fla. awarded a Bachelor of Science de- The morning ceremony and the re- gree in Mechanical Engineering DOING EVERYTHING BY THE BOOK…Jeannie Lucas, left, Mary Lynne ception took place at the Basking Ridge from Rutgers College of Engineer- Nielsen, center, and Betty Webster of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield Country Club in Basking Ridge. The ing, Class of 1995, and a Master of are three of the many volunteers who receive and carefully sort the books donated Reverend Miche Maniguet presided Business Administration degree for the church’s annual Friends of Music Book Sale. over the ceremony, with the bride given from Montclair State University, in marriage by her father. Class of 1997. He currently is em- The bride wore a strapless Mori ployed with an engineering man- Annual SP-F CROP Walk Lee ivory luxe taffeta gown with lace agement firm in Morristown. appliqués, with a veil borrowed from Mrs. Virginia Michelin and Ms. a friend of the bride that the bride’s Kerry Duffy, friends of the bride and To Take Place on Sunday sister also wore on her wedding day. groom, hosted a bachelorette party on SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch been obtaining sponsors to support She carried yellow roses and wore June 26 in Philadelphia. A bachelor Plains-Fanwood Ministerium will their participation by contributing shoes dyed clover colored to match river rafting party was hosted by the sponsor its CROP Walk 2010 this Sun- money to Church World Service. her bridal attendants’ dresses. groomsmen on July 30 on the Dela- day, October 17, to raise funds for the The CROP Walk will start from The matron of honor, Mrs. Kate ware River. programs of Church World Service. the All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Dening of Scotch Plains, N.J., sister of Mrs. Susan McCartney, a friend of The goal of the annual CROP located at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch the bride, wore a tea-length, sleeve- the bride’s family, hosted a bridal Walks is to stamp out hunger wher- Plains (across from Park Middle less clover colored dress. The brides- shower on August 14 at her farm in ever it exists. CROP Walks take place School). Each group will have a rep- tastic maid, Ms. Kerry Duffy of Flemington, Annandale, N.J. all over the United States, helping resentative in the church’s parish A FantasticFan N.J., friend of the couple, also wore a The groom’s parents, Marshall people in need throughout the world. hall to check in their walkers, and vent! tea-length, sleeveless clover colored Fram and Irene and Peter Biancotti, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood com- the walk (about three miles) will FamilyFamily EEvent! dress. The bridal party and mothers hosted a rehearsal dinner on August munity will receive 25 percent of the officially start at 2 p.m. When they carried white calla lilies. 20 at Chimney Rock Restaurant in money raised through its walk to return to All Saints’ Church, walkers presented by The best man was Anthony Gillette, N.J. provide assistance on the local level. should again check in with their Mungiello of Wyckoff, N.J., a child- Following a honeymoon to Cen- Adults and young people from group’s representative. hood friend of the groom. Grooms- tral California, the couple resides in many of the member organizations of Parking is available behind All men were Dan Liaw of Chester, N.Y. Woodbridge. the ministerium plan to walk, along Saints’ Church, and is accessible via and Jerry Chan of Pine Brook, N.J., with various school groups. Others Church Avenue to School Place. Kelly classmates at Rutgers University. 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Shawcross, 90, Navy Veteran; Caroline Stephens Holt, 93, Teacher; Was Pingry Teacher and Administrator – Obituaries – Was Known For Her Varied Interests Ernest Charles Shawcross, 90, of ing master’s degrees in chemistry Caroline Stephens Holt, 93, of Kane, and her great-grandchildren, Wilder, Vt. passed away Tuesday, from Union College in Schenectady, Herman ‘Tex’ Brooks, 100, Veteran; Westfield passed away peacefully Caroline and William Deiley and October 5, with family by his side. N.Y. and in guidance and school ad- at her residence on Saturday, Octo- Alexander, Erik and Claire Iverson. He was born on October 30, 1919 in ministration from Seton Hall Univer- Active Member of All Saints’ Church ber 9, 2010. Mrs. Holt resided in Services will be held privately and Arlington, N.J. to Ernest Shawcross sity in South Orange, N.J. Herman Daniel “Tex” Brooks, Brooks, and his great-grandchil- Westfield her entire life. handled by the Memorial Funeral and Lillian Kuncken Shawcross. Ernie was preceded in death by his 100, died on Saturday, October 2, dren, Cassandra, Michael, Justin, She received her bachelor’s de- Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Ernie grew up in Hillside, N.J., eldest child, Jeffrey. 2010, at his home in Scotch Plains, Ture, Collin and Owen. His grand- gree from Hollins College in 1939 Donations in her memory to the where he graduated Surviving are his wife where he had resided son, David Mark and her Master’s in Music Educa- Musical Club of Westfield Scholar- from Hillside High of 65 years; his brother, for the past 27 years. Hunnicutt, prede- tion from the Teachers College at ship Program or the Marlborough School in 1937. He John, of Lexington, Ky.; Born in San Antonio, ceased him. Columbia University in 1940. Veterinary Clinic, 115 Main Street, went on to earn his his son, Steven, of Tex., he proudly served A memorial ser- Caroline worked as a teacher in Marlborough, N.H. 03455 would Bachelor of Science Alpharetta, Ga., and two in the United States vice will be held on Scotch Plains and at Holy Trinity be appreciated. To express condo- degree from Newark daughters, Susan Crane Army during World War Saturday, October 30, High School in Westfield. She was lences or sign the guestbook, please State Teachers College of Hanover, N.H. and a member of the Musical Club of visit www.fanwood memorial.com. II. He was employed in at 1 p.m. at the All October 14, 2010 (now Kean Univer- Nancy of Narberth, Pa. automotive sales for Saints’ Episcopal Westfield for over 60 years and also sity). He also is survived by his many years. Earlier, he Church. was a member of the Travelers Cen- In 1941, Ernie en- 16 grandchildren and 10 operated Brooks Subur- In lieu of flowers, tury Club, Le Petit Coin de France listed in the United great-grandchildren. ban Cab Company in donations may be and The Presbyterian Church in States Navy and was Ernie cared most East Orange. He also sent to: All Saints’ Westfield. on active duty from about his family, his stu- was a longtime active Episcopal Church, Her husband, William, and her 1943 to 1945, attain- dents and his gardening, member of the All 559 Park Avenue, son, Roger, predeceased her. Surviving are her daughter, Alice ing the rank of lieuten- and maintained a love- Saints’ Episcopal Herman Brooks Scotch Plains, N.J. ant jg. He volunteered Ernest C. Shawcross hate relationship with Church in Scotch Plains. 07076. Ryan of Vermont; her grandchil- for extra hazardous the game of bridge. He He is survived by his very special Arrangements are by the Memo- dren, Leslie Winkler and Jessica duty, serving in a Beach Jumpers unit was a communicant of St. Anthony’s friend and loving companion, Alice rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- that provided diversion for allied Church in White River Junction, Vt. Schiller; his daughter, Jo Ann enue in Fanwood. Sarah ‘Sally’ Edge, 74 forces in the Philippines. A Mass of Christian Burial was Hunnicutt; his grandchildren, C. For additional information or to Sarah Ann “Sally” Edge, 74, of Ernie married Rigmor Henriksen celebrated on Saturday, October 9, Michael Hunnicutt and his wife, express condolences, please visit Scotch Plains passed away peace- on April 28, 1945 and settled in at St. Anthony’s Church, with burial Ann, Karen Brooks Leahey and her www.fanwoodmemorial.com. fully on Saturday, October 9, 2010, Westfield, N.J., where they raised a following in the Mt. Olivet Cem- husband, Chip, and Ronald S. October 14, 2010 at the Center for Hope Hospice in family of two boys and two girls. He etery, both in White River Junction. Scotch Plains, surrounded by her devoted his energy and abilities to the Condolences may be expressed in Betty Jane Brandt, 89, Was Volunteer; loving family. Michael Verchick students of The Pingry School, first an online guestbook at Born and raised in Ashtabula, Ohio, in Elizabeth, N.J. and later in www.knightfuneralhomes.com. Active In Church and Community she lived in Fanwood from 1970 to Martinsville, N.J. Memorial contributions may be made 1985 and in Scotch Plains since 1985. Michael Verchick, 73 His inspired and memorable ca- to Pingry School Alumni Association, Betty Jane Wilcox Brandt, 89, died tional Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. on Sally received her nursing degree Michael Verchick, 73, of Clark reer at Pingry lasted from 1946 until Martinsville Road, P.O. Box 366, on Monday, October 4, 2010. Monday, October 25, 2010. in 1957 from St. Alexis Hospital in passed away on Thursday, October 7, his retirement in 1985, during which Martinsville, N.J. 08836 or to St. A resident of Waterman Village, In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Cleveland, Ohio, and worked as a 2010. time he taught a variety of courses Anthony’s Building Fund, 15 Church Mount Dora, Fla. and formerly of tributions may be made to Corner- registered nurse in Cleveland, New Born in Linden, he moved to Clark and served as an administrator in the Street, White River Junction, Vt. 05001. Roselle Park and Scotch Plains, N.J., stone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane York City and New Jersey. 47 years ago. Upper School. Ernie enriched his October 14, 2010 she was born January 23, 1921 in Park Road, Tavares, FL. 32778; She was the beloved wife of 48 Mr. Verchick was the owner of natural talent as an educator by earn- Niagara Falls, N.Y. to Albert H. and www.cshospice.org. years of George Edge, and the de- Plaza Florist and Gifts in Linden. Alice Young Wilcox. After graduat- Arrangements are by Roberts Bruce voted mother of George Edge, II and He served in the United States James Boyle, Jr., 82, Was Family Man; ing from Battin High School in Eliza- Funeral Homes of Ocala, Fla.; Samantha Edge. Sally also will be Marine Corps during peacetime. beth and attending Union Junior Col- www.robertsfuneralhomes.com. deeply missed by her three grand- Mr. Verchick was a member of the Financial Advisor, Sailor and Golfer lege and Packard Business School, October 14, 2010 sons, Steven, Clayton and Cooper Knights of Columbus and the Lions James F. Boyle, Jr., age 82, born and their six children and their spouses, Betty was a secretary for the Singer Kasich. Club, both of Linden. September 28, 1928, died peacefully Janis and Mark Blue of Toms River, Sewing Machine Company in New Priscilla Sockwell, 87 A Mass of Christian Burial was Surviving are his wife, Lorraine E. on Sunday, October 10, with his fam- N.J., Marilyn and Lee Thornton of York City for five years. Priscilla M. Sockwell, 87, of offered yesterday, Wednesday, Octo- (McLeanas) Verchick; his daughter, ily at his side at his home on Pelican Lebanon, N.J., Diane and Joe Pelosi While attending St. Paul’s Lutheran Watchung passed away peacefully at ber 13, at St. Bernard’s Church in Michele Cambria; his son, Glenn Island, N.J., where he has been a of Whitehouse Station, N.J., Nancy Church in Elizabeth, she met Alfred her beloved home on Tuesday, Octo- Plainfield. Interment will be tomor- Verchick, and his wife, Suzy, and resident for 70 years. Jim was a de- Wheeler and Ken Staiger of Toms Brandt. After several years of friend- ber 5, 2010. row, Friday, October 15, in the family four grandchildren, Lorraine Nicole, voted husband, father, grandfather River, N.J., Linda and Alan Stine of ship and a brief courtship, they mar- Born in Plainfield in 1922, she plot at Evergreen Cemetery in David Blaze, Christina Michele and and great-grandfather. Toms River, N.J. and James and Diane ried in 1943. Following World War II, grew up in Scotch Plains, graduating Geneva, Ohio. Benjamin Michael. Jim “Duke” was a longtime resi- Boyle of Wall, N.J. He also is survived they began a family and established from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Arrangements are by the Dooley A Mass of Christian Burial was dent of Westfield, N.J. for over 30 by 16 grandchildren and five great- themselves in their community and School. She worked as a bank teller Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- celebrated on Monday, October 11, years, where he and his wife, Doris grandchildren, and was predeceased church, wherever they lived. and a librarian before becoming a enue in Westfield. at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church H. Boyle, raised their family of six by his grandson, Michael Pelosi, and Betty volunteered for the Roselle homemaker. Please make memorial donations in Westfield. children. They later moved to Scotch his son-in-law, Ken Wheeler. Park and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Priscilla enjoyed sewing, knitting in her name to St. Bernard’s Church, Arrangements were by the Higgins Plains and eventually to Bluffton, Jim was the consummate family boards of education, PTA, Girl Scouts, and crocheting, and created a vast 368 Sumner Avenue, Plainfield, N.J. and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, S.C. He has been a summer resident man and will be remembered by all in various church committees and collection of beautiful treasures for 07062. 582 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. of Pelican Island since 1940. his family for his sharp wit, bright choirs, and various hospitals and nurs- her family and friends. She also en- October 14, 2010 October 14, 2010 An avid sailor, Yankee fan and smile, caring demeanor, and most of ing facilities – strongly believing that joyed singing in the choir with her golfer, Jim was a member of Echo all as a great husband and father. giving back is the right thing to do. husband and her friends at the HUNG UP!! Lake Country Club in Westfield for The family will receive friends Betty and Al spent their lives raising Everittstown Methodist Church. When over 30 years, and most recently a Thursday, October 14, 2010, from 2 their family, working hard, singing, the trip to Everittstown became too far member at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at The dancing, bridge playing, golfing and to travel, they were welcomed by the Man’s Discomfort With Kids Lakewood, N.J. He also was an ac- Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, traveling the world (including 33 Scotch Plains Baptist Church. tive golfer in their Sun City commu- 809 Central Avenue, Seaside Park, Elderhostels.) She was predeceased by her hus- Clouds Mother’s Relationship nity in South Carolina. N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial will Betty is survived by her beloved band, Wayne C. Sockwell; her sis- By Milt Faith, Executive Director children, son Richard A. (Mary) of ters, Betty (Mooney) Cartwright and Jim recently retired from his career be offered on Friday, October 15, Youth and Family Counseling Service as a Financial Advisor for Smith 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Catharine’s Fanwood, son Donald E. (Barbara) Marjorie (Mooney) Odell, and two Barney. Previously, he was with Legg Roman Catholic Church of Seaside of Bridgeville, Pa. and daughter Jane grandchildren. A. Bowers (Douglas) of Murrells In- Surviving are her sons, W. Fred, A Hesitant Woman Writes: After or events, we may repress them (push Mason, Wheat First Securities, Park, N.J. Burial will follow at St. an ugly divorce, I thought I would them out of our conscious level), so Mary of the Lake Cemetery in Lake- let, S.C.; six grandchildren; six great- Warren and William; eight grand- Butcher and Singer, and Fidelity never find a decent man whom I could that we don’t have to deal with the Union. Jim was raised in Teaneck, wood, N.J. In lieu of flowers, dona- grandchildren and many nieces and children and two great-grandchildren. nephews. She was predeceased by The funeral service was held on trust. Ryan (disguised name) came emotions – anxiety, fear, etc. – that N.J. He was a 1946 graduate of tions may be made to Save Barnegat into my life. We have grown very they may create. Sometimes they re- Bay, 906 B Grand Central Avenue, her beloved husband of 66 years, Saturday, October 9, at the Scotch Teaneck High and 1951 graduate from fond of each other, and I would con- main there unresolved, yet very much Yale University. Jim’s father, James Lavallette, N.J. 08735, or Granulosa Alfred R., and her brothers, Edward Plains Baptist Church. O. and Albert J. Wilcox. Arrangements were by the Rossi sider marrying him some day, except affecting our lives. Other times, a re- F. Boyle, Sr., was founder and presi- Cell Tumor Foundation, P.O. Box for his “discomfort” with children. cent incident may occur which will 722440, San Diego, CA. 92172. Con- A memorial service will be held at Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Av- dent of Air Cruisers, Inc., which is He has never been married (he is 42 release some of these anxiety-ridden still located in Wall Township, N.J. dolences may be sent by visiting the Garden of Life Fellowship Hall, enue in Scotch Plains. Messages of Waterman Village, Mount Dora, Fla. remembrance can be sent to: years old), and I notice he is impa- feelings. This seems to have happened Jim is survived by his wife of 59 www.ryanfuneralhome.com. tient with my two children, ages 7 regarding the sexual abuse movies years, Doris H. (née Holcombe) Boyle, October 14, 2010 on Saturday, October 23, 2010. Her www.therossifuneralhome.com. ashes will be inurned at Florida Na- October 14, 2010 and 5. He is very neat and so noise and early memories related to your and having toys all over (even though uncle. This would explain, greatly, Fanwood 5K and Fun Run Set Oct. 24 the children are taught to put them why you have maintained a distance away) bothers him, and he “directs” with men (via criticizing them, etc.), FANWOOD – The Fanwood 5K and ational programs for local residents. ‘Four Centuries’ Weekend Family Fun Run has been set for Sun- The Family Fun Run’s main sponsor the children to keep things in order. thereby avoiding further pain. Please day, October 24. Fanwood’s top run- is The Goddard School. Sponsors for We enjoy being together after a busy see a therapist. I am very hopeful that, ner, two-time USATF Grand Prix win- the 5K Run include the Balyasny Foun- To Feature 25 County Sites day, but he wants the children to go to finally, you will be free from those ner Michael Dixon, will represent his dation, Investors Savings Bank, The bed early so that we can relax. I have pains, self-blame and fears that have hometown in the race. Wonder Years Academy, Pinnacle In- COUNTY – Union County’s 13th gravesite of Abraham Clark, a signer told Ryan that I am uncomfortable kept you from engaging in healthy The Family Fun Run will begin at 9 stallations LLC, TD Bank, PNC Bank, Annual “Four Centuries in a Week- of the Declaration of Independence. with his tendency to want to get rid of relationships with men. Good luck. a.m. in LaGrande Park, with the 5K Race Joint Motion, Family Investors, The end: A Journey through Union Other tour sites will include the the children, and I told him anyone A Loyal Reader Writes: I receive following at 9:30 a.m. Music and refresh- Chelsea, the Rotary Club of Fanwood- County History” will take place this Deserted Village of Feltville- who gets me, gets my children. Ryan the weekly newspaper (in which your ments will await runners at the finish line Scotch Plains, The Oatis Family, MJB Saturday and Sunday, October 16 Glenside Park and Littell-Lord Farm- says, “I know, I know,” and yet he column is printed) from a friend who in LaGrande Park. The race is fully sanc- Creation, Fanwood Democratic Club, and 17, featuring free tours of 25 stead in Berkeley Heights; Boxwood frowns. Is this situation, as I describe lives in New Jersey; we’re happily tioned by United States of America Track K-9 Resorts and Fanwood Bagels. historic sites. The tours will be held Hall State Historic Site and the First and Field (USATF) and is part of the New The entry fee for the 5K is $20 ($18 for it, indicative of problems to come? living in Florida now. I’ve read your Jersey Grand Prix as a 500-point race. USATF members). The entry fee for the from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth in Answer: Probably. Your young chil- column for over 40 years, and I’ve All proceeds from the event will ben- Family Fun Run is $10 with a T-shirt and and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Elizabeth; Oswald J. Evergreen dren are an integral part of your life, never seen you clarify how you chose efit the Fanwood Recreation Depart- $5 without. Individuals may download a Tour sites will be grouped into Cemetery and Woodruff House/ and anyone who accepts you must “Hung Up” as its name. I love to ment, and will help to purchase new race application or register online at five historic themes highlighting Eaton Store Museum in Hillside; accept the children. Acceptance know origins of things. playground equipment, build new rec- Fanwood5K.org. For more information, periods of major changes from Co- Nitschke House in Kenilworth; Salt means enjoying being with them, Answer: I’m a great believer that reational facilities and expand recre- call Joe Valente at (201) 725-2032. lonial times until the early 1920s. Box Museum in New Providence; being involved with them (playing, no matter what problems we face in Visitors can select a cluster of sites Drake House Museum in Plainfield; communicating) and exhibiting a life, let’s not stay hung up on them to tour, or mix and match from all 25 Union County Performing Arts Cen- warm, friendly attitude. Ryan would but try to resolve them and move on. locations. The sites will include: ter in Rahway; Abraham Clark House prefer if they wouldn’t exist. You talk Life is too short; each day cannot be The Osborn Cannonball House in in Roselle; Roselle Park Museum in about his directing (controlling) them, repeated. So don’t be “hung up” for- Gray Funeral Homes Scotch Plains, presenting “Ragtime Roselle Park; Cannonball House in trying to send them to bed as soon as ever – and attempt to move on. to Jazz.” Edwardian-era fashions, Springfield, and Caldwell Parson- possible (I assume) and frowning A Reader Writes: I heard you talk Since 1897 and ragtime music recorded on wax age and Liberty Hall Museum in when discussing the issue. I highly about success, and you gave a one- cylinders played on an antique Union. recommend you both see a counselor sentence answer to: What is the defi- gramophone, will be featured. Free copies of the Historic Sites to clarify whether this relationship is nition of success? It was great; what The Miller-Cory House Museum Tour booklets, containing brief de- the right one for you, the one that will was it? in Westfield, offering 18th-century scriptions of the sites and illustrated bring you the happiness that eluded Answer: Success is to believe in folk music as costumed interpreters maps, can be obtained by contacting you in your first marriage! yourself! recreate the daily chores and sea- the Union County Office of Cultural A 28-Year-Old Confused Adult sonal farm work of rural life, circa and Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Writes: I had a wonderful childhood. Sisterhood Meeting 1740 to 1820. Street, Elizabeth, N.J. 07202; call- I grew up with loving parents and had The Deacon Andrew Hetfield ing (908) 558-2550 between 8:30 close relationships with my sisters. I On Tap October 19 House in Mountainside, which will a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays (NJ CRANFORD – The Sisterhood am a college graduate and enjoy my include a book signing and pie-bak- Relay Users can call 711), or e- teaching position. I have dated a lot, of Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim ing contest. mailing [email protected]. The but the relationships go nowhere. My has announced that its next meeting Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in The Crane-Phillips House Mu- contact information is the same for friends tell me I’m very fussy and will be held on Tuesday, October 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. seum in Cranford, featuring “A Civil schools and other groups requesting find fault with all of my dates. I think 19, at 8 p.m. It will take place in the Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the War Veteran’s Home: Peace at Last.” lesson plans and activity kits. they are right. Lately, after seeing Temple Youth Lounge, located at personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or Included will be guided tours, a cos- some movies with sexual abuse in the 338 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. cremation. tume display and a display of photo- Sisterhood to Conduct plots, I’ve become aware that I don’t Dr. Karen Ensle, Family and graphs, sketches and paintings of want to get close to any man. Sud- Community Health Sciences edu- Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home the museum over the years. Fall Rummage Sale denly, I’m recalling an incident with cator and department head for 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. The Dr. William Robinson Plan- CRANFORD – The Sisterhood of an uncle when I was in my early Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 tation of Clark, celebrating the Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim will tweens. He would have me sit on his Union County, will be featured dur- William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. heritage of Native Americans with hold its fall rummage sale on Sunday, lap and touched me all over. He once ing the program for the evening. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 teepees, clothing, drumming and October 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It scared me by wanting to kiss me on She will speak to the Sisterhood (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 dancing. will take place at the temple, located my lips. I never told anyone, and I on the topic “Supersize America: In Summit, the restored 1889 at 338 Walnut Avenue in Cranford. feel guilty about what happened. The Obesity Epidemic,” discussing John-Michael “J.M.” Jones Wisner House at the Reeves-Reed Jessica Hoff-Gottschalk, chairper- Could these issues with my uncle the problems created by eating too Arboretum and its scenic grounds, son for the event, has announced that have affected my discomfort with much and exercising too little. Her N.J. Lic. #4869 as well as the Carter House, Summit there will be available for sale men’s, men? Would therapy help? I don’t talk will address portion sizing, Director Playhouse and Twin Maples. women’s and children’s clothing, as want to end up alone. burning calories and the importance The Pumpkin Patch Harvest Fes- well as household items, bric-a-brac, Answer: Yes, these issues related to of healthy food choices. www.grayfuneralhomes.com tival at Rahway’s Merchants and toys and miscellaneous items. For your uncle could very well have influ- The gift shop will be open. For Drovers Tavern Museum, where visi- more information, call the temple at enced your comfort and trust level. further information, call the temple at tors also will be able to see the (908) 276-9231 during business hours. Often, when traumatized by an event (908) 276-9231 during office hours. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 14, 2010 Page 9 School Drama Productions To Be Held This Fall WESTFIELD – The Westfield its version of Shakespeare’s A Mid- Department of Fine Arts within the summer Night’s Dream at the Westfield Public School District an- Westfield High School Auditorium, nounced the upcoming performances located at 550 Dorian Road, on Thurs- of three fall productions taking place day, November 18, at 4 p.m. and at Westfield High School and both Friday and Saturday, November 19 Edison Intermediate School and and 20, at 7:30 p.m. Roosevelt Intermediate School. A Midsummer Night’s Dream fo- The Roosevelt Intermediate School cuses on young lovers with a twist of Drama Program will be performing supernatural and enchanting events. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow on Fri- With a cast and crew of more than 60, day and Saturday, October 22 and 23, Westfield High School’s production KEEPING TRACK...The PTO at Westfield’s Washington Elementary School at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 24, will be set in the 1960s rather than raised the money to build a seven-foot-wide running track for students and the at 2 p.m., in the school’s auditorium Shakespearean time. community. The building of the track was the final phase of a two-year project to at 301 Clark Street. upgrade the school’s playground. The school now has an enhanced track-and- field curriculum, and started a track club for students during recess. The funds Starring Ben Howell as Ichabod WF Teen at Oratory were raised primarily through Washington’s annual school production, put on by Crane and Courtney Ryan as Katrina Courtesy of Tanda Tucker its parents, now in its 63rd year. Van Tassel, the play follows a pictur- Earns Commendation RUNNING AND REMEMBERING...Members of the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team esque New York town and what hap- SUMMIT — Head of School Rob- from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in North Edison, are pictured at The pens when Crane becomes the center ert Costello of Oratory Prep School Firefighter Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run in New York City on September Rock, Mineral and Gem of a mystery. Directed by Annie in Summit has announced that three 26. Pictured, left to right, are: (front row) Anna Stuckey, Lian Cancryn, Skyla Brzozowski, the play promises to students from the Roman Catholic, Choi and Marisa Carlucci; (second row) Brianna Gutierrez, Stephanie Smyczek, Samantha Hart, Haley Needle of Scotch Plains, Danielle Coover, Kyla Houston, Show at Trailside, Oct. 16 entertain, thrill and intrigue audiences all-boys school were named as Com- Catherine Iszard and Girls’ Junior Varsity Soccer Coach Rachel Toporek; (third of all ages. mended Students in the 2011 Na- row) Nina Pangan, Valentina Margiottiello, Jessica Clarke of Scotch Plains, MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union be available to help you identify miner- The Edison Intermediate School tional Merit Scholarship Program. Janissa Delzo, Abigail Siegel, Samantha Barbeito and Girls’ Varsity Soccer County Board of Chosen Freeholders als, rocks and fossils from your own drama program is hard at work on Daniel Fitzpatrick, son of Sarah Coach Jackie MacLean of South Plainfield; (fourth row) Kelsey Hart, Saheela and the Department of Parks and Com- collection. their performance of Bridge to and Daniel Fitzpatrick of Westfield, Ibraheem, Mairead Forrest, Andrea Buitrago, Abigail Rogers, Catherine munity Renewal have invited the pub- Along with educational rock and Terabithia. Based on the popular Colin McReynolds, son of Christo- Badalamenti of Scotch Plains and Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach Kelly Karp. lic to explore the world of rocks, min- mineral displays, there will be free novel, the play is centered on two pher and Liz McReynolds of erals, fossils and gems at Trailside hands-on activities for children, includ- children who create a fantasyland to Morristown, and Kwame McCain, Nature and Science Center in ing a touch table, fossil rubbings and escape from reality. son of Maureen and Hugh McCain of Wardlaw Girls Reflect Mountainside on Saturday, October 16, face painting. Starring Biance Beucklers, Mike Bridgewater, have been recognized from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. An exciting feature presentation this Poyntz, Connor Wynne, Gabby by the NMS Corporation for their Geologists young and old will de- year is “Dinosaurs Rock,” a show that Brennan and Greg Gao, Bridge to “exceptional academic promise.” On Tunnel to Towers Run light in the variety of rocks, minerals, allows the audience to experience pre- Terabithia will be presented on Thurs- Commended Students placed EDISON – On Sunday, September Plains, a junior, said, “The Tunnel to fossils and gemstones on display. Ad- historic times like never before. The day, October 28, at 4 p.m. and Friday among the top 5 percent of more than 26, members of the Girls’ Varsity Soc- Towers Run was a truly great experi- mission is free. Dinosaurs Rock programs are interac- and Saturday, October 29 and 30, at 1.5 million students who entered the cer team at The Wardlaw-Hartridge ence. The atmosphere and energy given “This is an excellent opportunity to tive and hands-on, and the audience 7:30 p.m. in the Edison Intermediate 2011 competition by taking the 2009 School in North Edison participated off by all of the participants was unbe- discover the exciting world of geol- will be treated to a prehistoric paradise School Auditorium, located at 800 Preliminary SAT/National Merit in The Firefighter Stephen Siller Tun- lievable. When you run in the race, it ogy,” said Freeholder Chairman Daniel with museum pieces that they are al- Rahway Avenue. Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ nel to Towers Run in New York City. is almost as if you cannot feel your Sullivan. “Visitors will be able to watch lowed to touch. The Westfield High School The- NMSQT). For more information about The team donated $1,000 to the legs. You just keep running because gemstones being cut and polished, see Highlights include dinosaur eggs, atre Department will be presenting Oratory Prep, visit oratoryprep.org. cause through their participation. you know that there is a purpose.” unique specimens of rocks and miner- footprints, teeth and a life-size T-Rex Jackie MacLean, assistant Athletic als, explore the Watchung Reservation skull. Show times are 1:30 and 3:30 Director, coordinated the team’s trip Franklin to Hold on a geology hike and be dazzled by the p.m., and admission is $5 per person. to the fundraiser. ‘Dinosaurs Rock’ show. There is defi- The shows are recommended for ages Jessica Clarke of Scotch Plains, a Annual Pumpkin Fair nitely something for everyone at this 4 and older and tickets go on sale at junior, reflected, “Seeing all of the WESTFIELD – The Franklin El- event.” 12:30 p.m. Strollers are not permitted firefighters of the FDNY who line the ementary School Parent Teacher Or- Sponsored jointly with the New Jer- in the auditorium. streets while you run, holding pictures ganization (PTO) is gearing up for its sey Mineralogical Society, this show For an additional fee, the Dinosaurs with the faces of firefighters who gave annual Pumpkin Fair to be held Satur- will host more than 20 vendors selling Rock Mini-Museum will offer oppor- their lives for us on September 11, day, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry, sea- tunities to break a geode, pan for gem- 2001, is a truly exceptional experi- p.m. at the Franklin Elementary shells and fossils from around the world. stones and dig for fossils. ence. School, located at 700 Prospect Street There will be ongoing demonstrations The Rock, Mineral and Gem Show “While running through the tunnel in Westfield. of gemstone cutting and polishing will also include an Interpretive Geol- and to Ground Zero,” she added, “there This Franklin School tradition throughout the day and a specialist will ogy Hike. At 10 a.m. and noon, adults is no escaping an overwhelming feel- promises to feature a haunted house, a and children, ages 9 and up, are invited ing that you, and the thousands of musical cookie walk, funky face paint- PTA Fall Festival to hike a rocky trail with a Trailside people running alongside you, are part ing, creepy crafts, games, prizes, gift naturalist to see the deposits of sand- of something so much greater than basket raffles, live goldfish, food and On Tap Saturday stone, shale and glacial debris that il- yourself, honoring the heroes who baked goods galore, inflatable obstacle MOUNTAINSIDE – The lustrate the geologic history of the fought for the lives of the people in the course and the Fun Bus. The Pumpkin Mountainside Parent-Teacher Asso- Watchung Reservation. Twin Towers.” Fair takes place rain or shine, and ciation (PTA) will hold its annual There is no fee for this hike, but Catherine Badalamenti of Scotch proceeds benefit the Franklin PTO. Fall Festival this Saturday, October space is limited so participants must 16, from noon to 4 p.m. register at the Visitor Center Service This event will take place rain or Desk on the day of the event. St.B artho lome w A c adem y shine at Deerfield School, located at For additional information about the 302 Central Avenue in Mountainside. Rock, Mineral and Gem Show, or up- The Catholic Academy that makes a difference Rides, games, activities, food, music coming programs and special events at and crafts will be featured. Vendors Trailside, call (908) 789-3670 or visit in your child’s life. will sell home goods, jewelry, fash- the Union County website at ucnj.org/ ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT…Holy Trinity Interparochial School Pack 73 ion accessories and crafts. There also trailside. will be a Tricky Tray with prizes from Trailside Nature and Science Center recently held its annual Cub Scout kickoff pack meeting with a rain-gutter regatta and campfire at the Watchung Reservation in Mountainside. Pictured is Patrick local businesses. is located at 452 New Providence Road Bourke sailing his boat. Pack 73 registration for Cub Scouts at Holy Trinity For more information, call Gina at (at Coles Avenue) in Mountainside and Interparochial School is now going on, and all boys in grades 1 through 5 are (908) 654-3815, Lisa at (908) 232- is a service of the Union County Board welcome to join regardless of school or religious affiliation. For more information, 2994 or Jeanie at (908) 233-5838. of Chosen Freeholders. contact Denise Brezik at (908) 233-4990.

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Open House Fall Sunday, October 24, 1 – 3 PM

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Bumiller competing in the all-around. Cougars just three days before, said, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times We have Melissa Gara in three events. “I’m going to do a Tsuk pike on vault The Cougar Invitational gymnas- Those are the girls who have been instead of a Tsuk tuck. Hopefully, I tics meet has been the closest event to scoring highest during the season,” will get a higher score on vault. Form compare to the Union County meet Raider Head Coach Lisa Cerchio said is very important. I have to straighten for years. The outcome in Cranford prior to the meet. “We are still miss- my legs, and I have to stick it so I on October 8 would give competitors ing Sarah Robinson, who is out with don’t get any tenths off.” an even clearer insight on which indi- a concussion. Hopefully, we are put- Walch took top all-around honors viduals and which teams would rise ting in our strongest four so far this in that meet, so Bohlinger was quite to the top. season. We are hoping everybody aware of her competition. “Mary Kate is on my club team, so I definitely have to look out for her, also Sara Shields, Christana [Psyhojos] and Abby Cook, and Alex Peluso, who is also on my club team. I think she is going to score high today,” Bohlinger said. “I am definitely going to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times look out for some of the DRAWING FIRST BLOOD…Blue Devil running back AJ Murray, No. 9, barrels into the Farmers’ end zone for the first Westfield girls. I will look touchdown as teammate Nick Matthews, No. 59, raises his arms in joy. out for Kelly Bohlinger and my own teammate Sara O’ROURKE INT, 40-YD RETURN, ONDI 4 RECEPTIONS LoBue, Alex Peluso from Scotch Plains. There are a lot of girls on our team who I am close with, and I know Blue Devil Grid Men Ground their strengths. We are strong in everything. If I can put together a nice meet, I think I will be up with them,” Walch said. Union Farmer Gridders, 17-7 Walch had some higher degree of difficulty maneu- By DAVID B. CORBIN them, reading in the corner, taking “We are breaking in new receivers. vers in store for the Invita- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the outside release and turning around. Two receivers are brand new. It does tional. Junior wide receiver Peter Ondi’s He didn’t even know where I was,” take time. This is the best [we have “I am adding a one-and- crafty catches and junior James Ondi said. “It’s a comeback route. I been] all year throwing the football,” a-half on floor. It’s a back O’Rourke’s 40-yard punt return, run like 20 yards, get him to think I’m Blue Devil Head Coach Jim DeSarno full [somersault] with a half along with running back AJ Murray’s going straight down the field, then I said. twist, which I didn’t do at punishing rushes, played a key role in quickly cut it back, and I am wide Westfield’s defense, which limited the Westfield meet. Form is the Westfield High School football open every time.” Union’s potent ground game to 43 team’s 17-7 victory over Union in Murray finished with 112 rushing David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times everything. I have been yards in the first half, forced the Farm- UPSIDE DOWN WORLD…Raider Alex Peluso performs a back somersault on the balance cleaning it up, so I think it’s Union on October 8. yards on 23 carries. Quarterback ers to punt from deep in their own beam at the Cougar Invitational gymnastics meet. ready to go,” Walch said. Ondi, who had four receptions for Danny Kerr, who completed six of 10 territory on their second possession. By meet’s end, Westfield 62 yards, had a pair of slick recep- pass attempts for 74 yards, also hit O’Rourke grabbed the punt near On the top of the list for individual sticks their routines, and nobody gets won its fifth straight Cougar Invita- tions – one for 11 yards and one for wide receiver Ryan Hess for eight midfield and returned it to the Farmer honors from the top three teams would hurt.” tional with a team total of 105.5, 18 yards – on the Blue Devils’ first yards and O’Rourke for five yards. 12. be senior Kelly Bohlinger, junior Coach Cerchio added, “Alex will followed by Cranford at 104.325 and scoring drive, which consisted of 15 With Murray’s punishing running and “He’s so athletic. Teams may want Sarah Shields and freshman Abby be competing her giants [swings] on Scotch Plains-Fanwood at 99.0. plays covering 70 yards and ended Ondi’s crafty moves, the Blue Dev- to take advantage of his size, but he Cook from Westfield High School, [uneven] bars, which is the second Union took fourth at 95.6, Union with Murray’s three-yard bash into ils’ offense seems to have added, at does not play his size. He can hit. He junior Mary Kate Walch and fresh- time she will be doing it this season. Catholic took fifth at 94.3, A.L. the end zone with 9:14 left in the least, a double threat for future games. is physical, and he can get off the man Alex Puryear from Cranford, She is also Tsuking [Tsukahara dis- Johnson (Clark) took sixth at 78.6, second quarter. “They are going to start playing me ground. He is someone we are com- and sophomore Alex Peluso and fresh- mount] on vault too. We are hoping to and Dayton took seventh at 67.8. “I am getting good position on a little harder, but as long as our line fortable with, and the kids on the punt man Kacie Bumiller from Scotch get some good scores.” Walch did hit her routines on the is giving Dan time, I am going to get return team know that,” Coach Plains-Fanwood. Bohlinger, who took second in the floor exercises and the vault to win Probitas Verus Honos open, and we are going to make plays DeSarno said. “We have Alex Peluso and Kacie all-around in the meet against the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 all day,” Ondi said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 12 Thursday, October 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WALCH GETS 1ST, BOHLINGER 2ND IN ALL-AROUND Blue Devils Get Past Cougars In Gymnastics, 107.05-105.775 By DAVID B. CORBIN these hard mats. I’m thinking for was doing high skills, but we finished Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar [Invitational] I am going to off strong with a couple of nines.” Gearing up for the Cougar Invita- do a Tsuk pike [position] instead of a “A lot of the stuff I have been tional, which was held on October 8, Tsuk tuck, so I can raise my star value working on is just form, because I and the Union County Tournament, higher,” Bohlinger said. have the skills, but cleaning them up the Westfield High School and The Cougars edged a little closer in is going to be everything,” Walch Cranford High School gymnastics the team totals by outscoring the Blue said. teams recorded their highest team Devils 25.75-25.3 on the uneven bars. Five scores of 9.0 or above made totals of the season in a 107.05- Puryear performed a handstand on the floor exercise an exciting finale. 105.775 victory at Cranford High the low bar then added a pair of giant As she had in the vaulting, Bohlinger School on October 5. swings on the high bar before dis- mixed graceful leaps with tinsicas Cougar Mary Kate Walch edged mounting with a flyaway to take top (type of cartwheel walkover), fol- Blue Devil Kelly Bohlinger for all- honors with a 9.0. Walch, who placed lowed by an Arabian handspring and around top honors with respective second with an 8.85, flicked a giant added high back tucks and a back totals of 36.275 to 36.2. A pairWeichert of swing on both bars and stuck her somersault with a full twist take top Weichert freshmen, Blue Devil Abby Cook and flyaway dismount. Cook, who placed honors on the floor with a 9.3. Cougar Alex Puryear, tied for third third at 8.75, performed a toe-on- “My first half, I do a round-off, with an all-around score of 36.1. Blue catch transfer, a pair a giant swings back handspring, back full [somer- Devil junior Sara Shields came next and a flyaway dismount. Bohlinger sault]. Then I do my cast double full with a 34.55 total, and Cougar Sara placed fourth with an 8.5, highlight- [twist], which is a bonus. That gives LoBue followed with a 32.975. ing her routine with a full-twisting me a high star value. I just go out David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The 6-0 Blue Devils and the Cou- flyaway. Blue Devil Lyndsay Lee fin- there, do my dance and show off, and BATTLING FOR BALL CONTROL…Blue Devil defensive back Kelly Gray, left, and Cougar midfielder Nicole Ravetier, gars were adding higher degrees of ished with an 8.05, Shields had an I ended up with a good score,” right, battle for ball control. Gray prevented some possible scores, and Ravetier got an assist on the winning goal. difficulty to their routines, and it was 8.0, and Cougar Casey Sciascia had a Bohlinger explained. apparent from the start in the vault- 7.95. Shields exhibited plenty of power ing. Blue Devils Shields, Cook and The balance beam event was bru- in her routine to grab second with a PURDY MAKES 4 KEY SAVES, GRAY REJECTS SHOTS Bohlinger all performed a difficult tally competitive with several girls 9.2. Walch and Puryear tied for third Tsukahara dismount, while Walch turning in very high scores. Puryear with a 9.1 score. Walch began her also hit her Tsukahara dismount. earned top honors with a 9.3. Her routine with a difficult front hand- Bohlinger won the event with a score routine featured a pair of back walk- spring to a front somersault, added Field Hockey Cougars Edge of 9.2, followed by Walch at 9.175 overs, high leaps and a full twisting several handstand pirouettes and fin- and Cook at 9.15. Puryear, who per- front tuck dismount. Despite falling ished with a full twisting back somer- formed a half-on-half-off maneuver, off the beam, Walch’s performance sault. In addition to her power moves, took fourth at 8.7, followed by Blue tied Bohlinger and Cook for second Puryear included graceful dancing Blue Devil Girls in OT, 1-0 Devil Christana Psyhojos at 8.55. with marks of 9.2. All three hit their moves, as did teammate Emily Grable, Shields recorded an 8.4, and LoBue back somersaults on the beam, and all who finished with an 8.85. Cook, notched an 8.05. three stuck their difficult dismounts. who scored a 9.0, featured a full twist- By DAVID B. CORBIN the second half where they out shot drives toward the goal. Gray made a “All girls can do Tsuks, and we did Shields scored an 8.95, and Cougar ing back somersault. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Blue Devils 7-1. crucial save with one minute remain- well, because the star value is really Erin McAuliffe scored an 8.55. “I have been working on my rou- Pressuring offense finally over- “We have been working a lot about ing in the first half. high. Especially it’s hard because of “My back tuck, I took a couple of tine a lot, and it’s going good, became a very strong defensive effort our forwards stepping up, putting “Our defense played a really nice steps, but I brought it back with my cause it’s a new routine for me. It’s when center midfielder Maria more pressure and passing well to- game today. The three of them back Westfield/Cranford meet also dance, and I ended up with my cart- only the third time I competed with it. Guarisco took a pass from left gether and with speed. Erica Farone there! We just changed our system on Cranford Online Exclusive. wheel full,” Bohlinger described. “It The score that I got, I’m really happy midfielder Nicole Ravetier, who re- had a lot of speed today. You could from a sweeper system to a three- was really neck and neck. Everyone with,” Walch said. ceived a corner pass, and found the see the hunger in her eyes. When she back system. Today was our first test net three minutes into the overtime gets that ball, you know she’s going of that, and it worked out,” Coach ® “She did [get a good score], be- MEET YOUR WEICHERT, REALTORS NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIALIST cause her execution is very good. It’s period to give the Cranford High for it,” Coach Berkowitz said. MacDonald said. “They were cutting how you do something, it’s not so School field hockey team a 1-0 vic- The 3-6-2 Blue Devils’ defense, to the ball, clearing it out of the circle, much what you do, but how well you tory over Westfield at Gary Kehler however, was up to the challenge. and Kelly Gray did make one goal Claudia Carmo do with what you have,” Cougar Head Stadium in Westfield on October 7. Purdy, who finished with seven stops, line save with her stick.” • Top Sales Month of September Coach Michele Charney-Hulse said. Ravetier received the pass but was made two spectacular smothers in Coach MacDonald, however, was immediately covered by a Blue Devil the first half, diving to her right twice a bit disappointed with her team’s • Union County Area Specialist “This was a fabulous meet for us. It was our highest score of the season. defender. Seeing an open teammate, to prevent shots on goal. In the sec- offense. • Residential . . . 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You go The most prolonged attack took trends or prices, please contact me. real stepping stone into doing what beat seven, it’s just about using the get the girl with the ball. She knows place near the 12-minute remaining we are capable of doing.” Blue Devil space and adjusting. That wasn’t nec- when she can be aggressive and when mark when the 7-2-1 Cougars were Head Coach Michelle Bryan said. essarily the call, but she [Ravetier] she can’t. Her game plan is to go get it. swarming the box and taking shots Claudia Carmo “It was good competition. We have was able to recognize about passing She is not going to wait for you to that were being rejected by the Blue been waiting for some good scores over,” Cougar Head Coach Jesse dribble in. She is going to go get it Devil backs, but one rejection got to of the Weichert Westfield Office and a good team,” Walch said. Berkowitz explained. “That was great from you. Those dives, she didn’t even the stick of Cougar Emily Pipaia, “We definitely made some improve- adjustment on her part, and then again give them a chance to play offense on whose lift shot just missed penetrat- Put her neighborhood knowledge and professional ments from our last meet. We upped a great finish by Maria, who was her,” Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlyn ing the goal. doing a phenomenal job today drib- expertise to work for you. our difficulty and our tumbling on the MacDonald said of Purdy. Throughout the game, Coach floor. We had girls do some combina- bling around everybody.” “We all were hoping that we would Berkowitz stressed the importance of Invite Claudia in, and she’ll bring results! tions to increase their value on beam. In addition to Guarisco and be able to get in the key a few more sticking to the fundamentals. 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By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN just get a quick reaction save,” an underclassmen dominated team. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Zagoursky said of the key block. We are probably the best 2-5-3 team In a game where offense was at a The lone goal of the game was not in the state.” premium, the strong play of Blue the type of goal you expect from a While Zagorsky recorded the shut- Devil goalkeeper Zach Zagorsky was Westfield/Scotch Plains grudge out, he received a lot of support from critical to helping the 18th-ranked match. The goal came off an error by his defense. Phillip Mendel played Westfield High School boys soccer the Raiders’ defense that wound up in great in the back for the Blue Devils, team defeat their conference rivals, the back of the net. It was credited to even keeping a Raider shot out of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 1-0, in Blue Devil defender Mike Jones, who net with a header when Zagoursky Scotch Plains on October 8. played the cross into the middle that broke off his line to try and pick off a “We’re happy. It wasn’t our best led to the goal. cross. game, but we played well and toughed The Raiders really did an excellent Blue Devil Head Coach George

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ATTEMPTING TO MAKE AN INTERCEPTION…Raider linebacker Andrew Miller, No. 21, attempts to make an interception against Somerville on October 9. Somerville won, 22-7. BLACKWELL RUSHES 147 YDS, DABOUB 11-YD TD GRAB Football Raiders ‘Turnover’ Game to Somerville, 22-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN the ground and 68 yards in the air, who completed five of 13 attempts Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times while limiting the Pioneers to 24 rush- for 63 yards, including an intercep- Six turnovers and 65 yards in pen- ing yards and four yards passing. tion. Wide receiver Moussa alties transformed a fine start for the Raider senior running back Quentin Channaoui had three receptions for Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Blackwell accounted for 121 of those 45 yards, and wide receiver Sean football team into a disaster in a 22-7 first half rushing yards on 13 carries Coloney had three receptions for 48 loss to 2-3 Somerville in Scotch Plains and added 26 rushing yards and a 28- yards. Fullback Neville Hall had three on October 9. yard reception in the second half. receptions for 17 yards. Two interceptions and a fumble Junior quarter back Steve Alleman Before the disaster, the 0-5 Raid- Joseph Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times prevented what could have been a completed five of 10 passes in the ers took the opening kickoff and RIPPING A SHOT ACROSS THE FIELD…Raider junior Zach Lenoff, No. 17, rips a shot across the field as Blue Devil Mike three-touchdown Raider lead at half- first half, but was intercepted twice. soared 65 yards on five plays to Jones, No. 9, closes in. Westfield won, 1-0. time. Instead, the Raiders would walk He completed two more passes in the pay dirt, which included a 32-yard into the locker room with a meager 7- second half for 18 yards before he pass play from Alleman to wide it out and were happy to come out of job of limiting Westfield’s ever-dan- Kapner said after the game, “I thought 6 lead despite amassing 139 yards on was replaced by Connor Thompson, CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 here with a win,” Zagorsky, who fin- gerous midfielders, Shane Kronick we played two amazing games this ished the day with three saves to and Ryan Heine. The Raiders played week, we put together 160 minutes of record the shutout, said after the game. physical and tough in the middle, and the best soccer we played all year.” His biggest stop came early in the they did it without their best However there were moments when Kimberley Aslanian Haley second half. Raider Rory Szeto midfielder, Travis Cortes. As a result, Westfield did not look great, a num- muscled a Blue Devil defender off the 8-1-1 Blue Devils never looked ber of times coach Kapner had to the ball and ripped a shot at goal very comfortable on offense. shout and plead from the sidelines for #1 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER WESTFIELD OFFICES ~ OVERALL PRODUCTION YEAR-TO-DATE from the top of the box. Zagorsky “I thought the kids played very his team to “wake up!” #1 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ BUYER CONTROLLED SALES 2007 & 2008 was up to the challenge, however, well,” Scotch Plains-Fanwood Head But as he put it after the game, diving to his left and in full stretch, Coach Tom Breznitsky said after the “Great teams find ways to win when #2 REALTOR COLDWELL BANKER WESTFIELD OFFICE ~ OVERALL PRODUCTION 2007 & 2008 just got enough on the ball to deflect game. “I was pleased with the kids, I they are not playing great, and that is it wide of the net. thought they gave a great effort, and what this team did.” “I was trying to stay calm and not that the match was pretty even. They Westfield 0 1 1 be too aggressive, stay in my goal and are a senior dominated team. We are Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 0 0

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© 2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 420 Kimball Avenue, Westfield $1,089,000 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Turn of the century 4 Bedroom 3 ½ bath Victorian w/wrap around front porch has been lovingly restored and updated offering many modern-day amenities. First floor features new gourmet kitchen with separate eating area overlooking beautiful patio w/outdoor fireplace. The second floor boasts 3 bedrooms, including the master bedroom with newly renovated bath offering radiant heated floor and steam shower; and an additional recently enhanced bathroom and Coldwell Banker laundry room both with radiant heated floors. Retreat to the 3rd floor to find the 4th bedroom w/full bath and kitchenette. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Beautifully landscaped grounds with 2 car detached garage. Close to town and transportation. Come visit this wonderful ESTFIELD AST FFICE th W E O home on Sunday, October 17 from 1-4 pm. Sales Associate COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 908.301.2004 - Direct Line [email protected] WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 Business 908.233.5555 www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ © 2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 14 Thursday, October 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Gridders Ground Union Farmers, 17-7 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “He kicked it short and to the left. much time off the clock and not give loss. He also read a screenplay and I was just going to get what I could. I them a chance to come back,” Kerr threw the receiver for a loss. cut it back to the right where our said. “Pat played great the whole game. return was set up, and there was no Kerr sealed the 2-3 Farmers’ fate He’s a great outside linebacker. He one there,” O’Rourke explained. late in the fourth quarter when he saw read everything,” O’Rouke said. “Those kids can play big,” Coach an opening and sprinted 24 yards for “He really did step up. He was a DeSarno said of O’Rourke and Ondi. a first down. corner. We moved him to outside line- “They play bigger than their size. “We just needed to get a first down backer, and week-by-week, he’s pick- That’s for sure!” and then it was over. They didn’t have ing that up. He’s getting better and Two plays later, Kerr pulled an off- enough timeouts. I was looking to pass, better. He made a couple of big plays, tackle curl for a six-yard touchdown. but there was a wide open hole, so I just and he did a lot of little things. He was “That was a waggle [play], so Jesse ran to the first down,” Kerr said. forcing the running back to cut in- [DeMartino] and Ryan Elliott made Defensively, outside linebacker side. He was a presence,” Coach great blocks on the play side. It was John Lanzano read a pass play in the DeSarno said. open, so I figured I would run and see flats and nailed the receiver for a After a bye week, the Blue Devils what I could get,” said Kerr, who has three-yard loss in the third quarter. will host Rahway on Saturday, Octo- committed to play baseball at Brown Patrick Johnson cut a receiver in half ber 23, at 1 p.m. University next year. behind the line of scrimmage and Westfield 0 14 3 0 17 The Farmers drove from their own sacked the quarterback for a huge Union 0 0 7 0 7 27 to the Westfield 28 late in the second quarter, but O’Rourke read the quarterback’s eyes and made an interception at the 17-yard line. “They were running a wheel and a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COUGAR INVITATIONAL GYMNASTICS CHAMPS…The Westfield High School girls won its fifth straight Cougar post. The first time, I sat on the wheel, Invitational gymnastics meet on October 8. Members of the team are: Kelly Bohlinger, Sara Shields, Abbie Goldring, Kaitlyn and he threw the post, and the post was Johnson, Lindsay Ripperger, Kelly Vasel, Christana Psyhojos, Abby Cook, Lyndsey Lee, Anna Centrella and Morgan wide open. So the second time, I just McAlister. said I was going to read the quarterback’s eyes. He turned to the post, so I just jumped it,” O’Rourke explained. The 4-1 Blue Devils received the Blue Devils Grab Fifth Straight Cougar Invt’l kickoff to open the third quarter. Kerr completed passes of 14 yards CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and 18 yards to Ondi and one of both events with respective scores of fourth all-around with a 34.925 and unevens at 8.125. eight yards to Hess. With a fourth 9.25 and 9.4. Along with tying for took third on the floor at 8.9. Blue Devil Lyndsey Lee placed down at the Farmer five, Blue Devil second on the balance beam with Union Catholic’s Viking Nicole fourth on unevens with a mark of 8.4, Jon Gribbin booted a 22-yard field Bohlinger at 9.025 and placing third Pietrapertosa placed third all-around and Peluso took sixth at 8.025. goal to make the score 17-0. on the uneven bars at 8.55, she placed with a total of 35.0. She was second Psyhojas took fourth on beam with an Toward the end of the quarter, first with an all-around total of 36.225. on vault at 9.35 and floor at 8.925, 8.750, and Briana Briscese (A.L. Farmer running back Everett Johnson Cook finished second all-around and fifth on beam at 8.725. Puryear Johnson) took sixth at 8.575. Cougar burst forth with a 30-yard gain to the with a total of 35.55, took top honors took fifth all-around at 34.25 and Emily Grable took fifth on floor at Westfield nine. Two plays later, tight on beam with a 9.175 and tied for won the unevens with an 8.775. 8.750 followed by LoBue at 8.725. end Taylor Graves grabbed quarter- third on vault with Bohlinger at 9.175. Shields placed sixth with an all- Kim Scott (Union) placed fifth on back Chris Foreman’s pass in the end Cook also placed second on unevens around total of 33.950, placed fourth vault at 9.15, and Bumiller was sixth zone as the quarter ended. with a score of 8.65. Bohlinger took on floor at 8.775 and took fifth on at 8.95. From that point, the Blue Devils stuck to an all-running strategy to burn the clock. Lady Blue Devils Top David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devil V’ballers Fall “We were starting to run the clock FINDING A LUCRATIVE OPENING…Blue Devil quarterback Danny Kerr Elizabeth V’ballers down as fast as we could to take as eyes an opening and sprints in for the touchdown against the Farmers. To Vikings, Stop JP Stevens The Westfield High School girls volleyball team defeated the Eliza- The Westfield High School girls eight kills, three digs, six service beth Lady Minutemen, 25-14, 25-17, volleyball team suffered a 25-20, 25- points and an ace. Kim Esguerra had in Westfield on October 11. Raiders ‘Turnover’ Game to Somerville, 22-7 12, defeat at the hands of the Union three kills, a block and a dig. Co-Captain Jenelle Abbattista had Catholic Vikings but rebounded to Against JP Stevens, Abbattista had nine assists, two digs and one block CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 stop JP Stevens, 25-18, 25-18, this 17 assists and a service ace for the 4- for the 7-4 Blue Devils. Morgan receiver Moussa Channaoui and an Mercado intercepted Alleman’s pass was concluded with a three-yard past week. 3 Blue Devils. Partridge had five Bowen notched five kills and two 11-yard touchdown strike to tight on the Raiders’ eight-yard line. Three plunge by Ulassin. Against the 4-2 Vikings, Blue Devil kills, six digs and an ace. Scarano blocks. Grace Antonelli scooped 14 end Alex Daboub with 10:10 left in plays later, running back Nick Ulassin Trailing, 22-7, the Raiders took to Co-Captain Jenelle Abbattista had 12 had nine digs and two aces. Chris- digs and had two service aces. Co- the first quarter. banged in from the one at the end of the air and had one shining moment assists and five digs. Co-Captain tina Martinez had four digs, Morgan Captain Emma Partridge had a pair Good fortune continued on the en- the first quarter, but the point after when Blackwell grabbed a screen pass Emma Partridge notched three kills, Bowen had three kills and an ace, of kills. Christina Martinez had five suing kickoff when Raider Joe failed. and cut sharply to his left for a 28- two service aces and four digs. Elena and Earl had two kills and an ace. digs, Christine Pyo had two kills and Kostecki recovered a Pioneer fumble With the help of a breakaway, 60- yard gain. Scarano had seven digs, Amanda Earl Abby Flaherty notched three kills Courtney Weisse had three kills. near midfield after a hard hit deliv- yard run by Blackwell, the Raiders We worked on the screens all week, had three kills, and Courtney Weiss and had two digs, while Weisse had Jennifer Espinal had six kills and ered by Ahmed Channaoui. Unfortu- were sensing another score with a and the key was the linemen blocking had five kills. three kills. two blocks for the 8-8 Lady Minute- nately, the Raiders’ next offensive second and goal at the Pioneer five. downfield and making some room Viking Lisa Birritteri had 17 as- Ally Xing had 12 assists and six men. Sarah Regina had three blocks series was squashed by an unsports- “My lead blocker, Neville Hall, got for me to run,” Blackwell said. “Matt sists, three service points, two digs digs for 4-3 JP Stevens. Kripa Rajan and three kills. Daijiah Johnson had manlike conduct penalty. a good block, and my wide receiver Manns, Mike Tufaro, Ian Krieger, the and a kill. Annyssa Herlihy had seven had six service points with two aces, two assists, two aces and two blocks. The momentum shifted drastically service points, six digs, five kills and and added two digs. Lorraine Nicole Soriano had two aces and two on the Raiders’ third possession when a pair of blocks. Julie Monroy notched Mackiewicz had six kills and a block. kills. Pioneer defensive back Mark

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PROTECTING THE BALL…Raider quarterback Mike Alleman, No. 8, covers the ball when he sees a Somerville linebacker closing in.

had a good block, too. I just took the whole line did a good job.” corner and went,” Blackwell described. On the Raiders’ final series, Alleman, on a keeper, curled left Thompson’s pass was intercepted by but fumbled on the two, allowing the defensive back Steve Szilagi. Pioneers to dodge the bullet. Just “We are shooting ourselves in the before the half, another Raider drive foot. We have done it all year. We was interrupted with an interception. moved the ball. We had 200 yards of “We should have been up by three offense in the half, and had seven touchdowns, but all the penalties and points. You can’t do that,” said Raider turnovers killed us. We just need to Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. “We Westfield. Striking golf course views in the heart of prestigious Wychwood. 5 BR, 5 Bth classic Westfield...Elegant Southwest corner unit, “The Chelmsford” 2nd floor with colonial sits majestically on the 15th green at Echo Lake Country Club. Quality details include stop [and] cut the penalties out,” should have had 21 [points]. I have arched doorways, embellished millwork, accented ceilings, refinished floors, impeccable décor, 2 elevator. Pristine, sunny 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, condo with foyer, Living Room Blackwell said. been around football long enough to fireplaces, 3 new baths and uncompromising renovations. New kitchen (35x14) offers top of the with fireplace & sliders to balcony, formal Dining Room, newer Kitchen with The Pioneers received the kickoff know that that’s what happens if you line stainless appliances, custom raised panel maple cabinets w/dentil molding trim and adjacent dining area, large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet, full Bath, Guest and began their first series at their own don’t take advantage of it. I’ve sunny dining area and spectacular family/media room (30x14) Renovated library features pegged Bedroom & full Bath. Close to downtown and transportation. 1 car garage, oak floors, new bay window overlooking the golf course and custom cabinetry. Master BR w/ $499,000 34 to start the second half. Seven plays watched the Steelers get dominated luxury bath, private guest suite, 3rd floor getaway w/ bedroom, sitting room and bath, newly designed basement storage. . later, running back Ben Camacho in a game and win it, because they rec room and game room, and much more. $1,799,000. added a five-yard touchdown run to [opposition] turned the ball over. It’s take a 12-7 lead. The Raiders fumbled on every level. That’s a coach’s night- the kickoff at their own 22, and the mare. Ball protection is the most im- Pioneers capitalized when Brian portant thing. I thought we played Cabrera nailed a 33-yard field goal. well, especially in the first half. It’s The Raiders added another fumble frustrating to everybody involved. We on their next possession, then the have to find a way to get it done.” Pioneers rumbled 63 yards on five Somerville 6 0 16 0 22 plays for another touchdown, which Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 7 0 0 0 7

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Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 14, 2010 Page 15 WF PAL ‘A’ Blanks Milburn PAL, 30-0 The Westfield PAL “A” football team defeated Milburn, 30-0, on October 10. Westfield’s first score followed runs by Sean Elliott and Jack Simcox. The touchdown came on quarterback Danny Mitchell’s 17- yard pass to Eli Wirtshafter. Elliott converted the point-after. Follow- ing a 36-yard Mitchell-to-Simcox pass, and an eight-yard Mitchell- to-Thomas Dazzo pass, Nick Buontempo scored a touchdown behind the solid blocking of Jake Maher, Jeffrey Felter and Harry Williamson. Elliott converted the MAKING A NICE RETURN…Connor Scanlon scampers for nice punt return in point-after. Later, Luke Prybylski Westfield C-White’s victory over Parsipany on October 10. intercepted a pass and returned it 37 yards to the Milburn three- yard line. Matt Catanzaro banged Westfield C-White Blasts it in for the touchdown. Elliott converted the extra point. Colin Dursee completed passes Parsippany PAL, 33-6 to Maher and Simcox in the sec- The Westfield C-White, 12-year- ception, while Ben Kelly, Angus ond half. Charley Lloyd, Andrew old PAL football team used an explo- Applegarth and Kyle Shirk provided Malacrea and Catanzaro saw lots sive offense, stingy defense and ex- some fine tackling, but Parsippany of ground action to finish out the day. Jim Hunter, John Fuller, Nick Joseph Schackman for The Westfield Leader and The Times cellent special teams to blast finally broke through, and prevented SLIPPING PAST THE TACKLER…Cougar running back Sean Trotter, No. 24, slips past a Highlander as he heads Parsippany, 33-6, at Kehler Stadium the shutout, on a slashing 42-yard Costa and Jack Colleran added downfield. Trotter had touchdown receptions of 70 yards and 52 yards, as well as 94 rushing yards. in Westfield on October 10. touchdown run just before the game several big tackles. The defense Nick Gibson started the barrage on ended. Connor Scanlon contributed a scored the final touchdown when a nice 34-yard sweep around right nice punt return, and Nick Calcagno Sean Elliott intercepted a Milburn PAPANDREA SCORES 2 TDs, HITS TROTTER FOR 2 TDs end for a quick 7-0 lead. The defense and Ryan Moore provided good pass and raced 24 yards for the followed with a nifty interception by blocking on the outside. score. Jack Neiswenter, who then scored on the next offensive series, heading 12 Cougars Shift Momentum, Rip yards for the touchdown to expand the lead to 13-0. After the defense forced a turnover on downs and a punt, with terrific Highlander Footballers, 42-24 tackling by linebackers Michael Ukrainskyj, Dan Audino, Michael By JOSEPH SCHACKMAN allowing Governor Livingston to pass tum changer in the game in that it Gagliardi and Jack Miller, the of- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fense added two more scores. First, the ball at will. allowed us to then get back into it,” Neiswenter scampered around right Momentum can swing on a single But on their second offensive play Cougar Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier end for a 61-yard touchdown, then play as the Cranford High School of the second quarter, Cranford said after the game. Cam McLaughlin hauled in a beauti- football team found out against Gov- changed the game. Quarterback Joe Fired up, the defense came out and ful pass by quarterback Chad ernor Livingston in a 42-26 victory in Papandrea, who does most of his dam- made a huge play as defensive back Dembiec for a 19-yard score, making Berkeley Heights on October 9. age on the ground as the triggerman Eric Garguilo made a key intercep- it 27-0 at the half. Down 14-0 in the middle of the for the Cougar option attack, dropped tion, going up and snagging the ball Westfield reached the end zone first second quarter, the 4-1 Cougars were back to pass and found running back away from the Governor Livingston in the second half, turning a Redhawk struggling to find any type of rhythm Sean Trotter, who had beat his man. receiver. fumble at the nine-yard line into a on offense, as their first two drives Papandrea delivered a beautiful ball The offense went right back to short three-yard touchdown dive by stalled due to penalties. Their de- that Trotter caught in stride and work, giving the Highlanders a heavy Neiswenter. Offensive linemen Max fense was not doing much better, giv- sprinted to the end zone for a 70-yard dose of the ground game. Trotter had Schwetje, Jacob Kaplan, Brett Spass, GETTING SOME FINE BLOCKING…Westfield PAL “A” team’s Nick ing up two touchdowns on the High- touchdown, igniting the Cranford a huge 19-yard rush to set up a short J.P. Tyahla and Conor Root opened a Buontempo scores touchdown with blocking from J. Felter (75), Sean Elliott (86), landers’ first three dives, getting football team in the process. touchdown run by Papandrea. Trotter huge hole on the play. The defense, Andrew Malacrea (45) and Jake Maher (29). gashed up the middle by the run and “I thought that was a huge momen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 led by Cam Scalera, held Parsippany to 61 net yards in the second half. WF White PAL ‘B’ Falls Neiswenter added another inter- “Our success is evidenced in our results.” To Millburn Millers, 14-7 Michael Scott, Manager The Westfield White PAL “B” foot- made the score, 7-0. ball team lost to the Millburn Chiefs, In the second quarter, Nick Mueller, Congratulations Agents of the Month! 14-7, at Kehler Stadium in Westfield Mitchell Bryk, Hess, DiFilippo, on October 10. Based on their perfor- Murray and Colwell played tough mance in last week’s game, Brendan defense, forcing Millburn to turn the Collum, Justin Dudzinski, Parker ball over on downs. However in the Hess and Owen Colwell were chosen second half, the Chiefs quickly moved to represent Westfield at the pre-game the ball downfield for a touchdown. coin toss. Turnovers by both teams dominated Westfield grabbed the momentum the third quarter with Jack Cash, when Hess intercepted a Millburn Colwell, Bryk and Mueller on de- pass. In a later offensive sequence, fense making key plays. Blue Devil quarterback Chris With four minutes remaining, Experience, Naasa Sherbeini Lisa Stafford Frank D. Isoldi Sales Associate Sales Associate Broker Sales Associate Boutsikaris handed off to Jack Curry, Millburn got good field position. Trust, Reliability & Service Vin DiFilippo and Hopper Murray, Defensive tackles Liam Heinbokel who all took turns moving the ball and Hess delivered several big hits, downfield. Two long completions to but a first down conversion near the NEW COLORS…Former Westfield Chris Varano, including a 22-yard goal helped propel Millburn into the High School standout football player pass, brought Westfield to the 13- end zone for seven more points. Pat Gray is playing free safety for yard line. Tight end Murray caught Westfield’s pursuit of a tie ended Hargrave Military Academy in the ball in the end zone for the touch- when Millburn intercepted a pass with Chatham, VA. down, and a completed pass to Varano 30 seconds on the clock.

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Timmy Day added the also caught the pass on the two-point numbers the others did, fullback defensive showing by blanking point after with a diving catch in the conversion to help the Cougars tie the Tyrone Avent was just as important to Millburn, 21-0, at Kehler Stadium in end zone, making the score 14-0. game 14-14 heading into halftime. Cranford’s success. He picked up the Westfield on October 10. Westfield finished off the scoring While the score was tied, Cranford tough yardage between the tackles to Millburn received possession first, on a Martini pass to wide out was in the driver’s seat, momentum help keep the offense in manageable but Owen Kessler, Jeff Hoens, Jake Michael Moriarty, who galloped 60 on their side and getting the ball to second and third down situations. Cullen and Nick Maher delivered yards to pay dirt. Matt LaCorte start the second half. The defense also had some big hard-hitting stops to force a punt. added the point after kick. The Cougars went right back to the plays. Garguilo had two picks, in- Kevin Brennan returned the punt for Safety Ian Humphrey broke up two ground game, getting Kasim Lewis cluding one late in the game that he a 65-yard touchdown. Brendan Glenn passes. Defensive backs Jack Hall, in on the action. Lewis, on his second returned for a touchdown. Bobby punched in the extra point giving Mark Daalman and Thomas Fuccillo, carry of the afternoon, broke through Anstatt was great on the defensive Westfield a 7-0. along with linebackers Ben Kwok the Highlander defense for a 30-yard line. He reeked havoc in the backfield, Offensively, Westfield relied on and Chandler Merz, all had bone- touchdown run, making a number of sniffing out two reverses and getting a mix of passing and running to crushing hits. Linemen Aaron nice moves to get into the end zone. a big sack early in the second half. move the ball downfield. Sean Coleman, Philip Zanfagna, Jack On the arm and legs of Papandrea, “The thing that we told our guys all Mikovits, Riley Kopser and Matt Newhard, Jack Meisleman, Josh Ebel the Cougars never let the Highland- week is that we needed to get off to a Varano made nice ground gains, and Matt Harris dominated the ers back in the game. He hooked up good start and we surely did not do and quarterback Phillip Martini trenches. Other highlights included a with Trotter again for a 52-yard touch- added accurate passing, including a spectacular one-handed catch by Jake that.” Coach Rosenmeier said. “Down PICTURE DESCRIPTION…Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL “A” team cornerback down pass and also had another short 14-0 it was the opposite of how we strike to wide receiver Kyle Cullen to keep a Westfield drive alive, Kendell Murkey, No. 29, blocks an Irvington pass. Also pictured are: linebacker Dombroski for a beautiful 50-yard as well as long runs by Glenn, Varano touchdown run finishing the day with wanted to start that game… I thought Kevin Maxwell, No. 50, and safety Jordan Jones, No. 10. 118 yards rushing, 122 passing and after that point that we really buckled gain to the three-yard line. On the and Kevin Brennan four total touchdowns. Trotter was down defensively and we really got also huge for the offense, catching after it offensively, and we overcame SPF Raider PAL ‘A’ Defeats those two touchdowns, as well as that adversity.” rushing for 94 yards. Cranford 0 14 14 14 42 While he did not put up the big Gov. Livingston 0 14 0 0 28 Irvington Grid Kids, 24-13 See Cranford Online Exclusive for more football photos. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jim Killeen made a key tackle in (SPF) PAL “A” eighth-grade foot- the third quarter. SPF Raider ball team upped its record to 3-2 Brendon Kelley recovered an with a 24-13 victory over Irvington Irvington fumble. Quarterback on October 10. McSherry slipped over the goal line Raider defensemen Jordan Jones on a quarterback sneak. He then and Alex Mirabella recorded key kicked the point after. tackles in the first quarter, but the In the fourth quarter, Kevin Max- Irvington Little Raiders later man- well delivered a key tackle and aged to score first. Jones blocked the Kendell Murkey blocked an extra point attempt. Irvington pass. Brian Robinson The SPF Raiders answered in the added another key tackle. Emendo second quarter with a touchdown by Thomas had a 40-yard run then Kobe White. Ryan McSherry booted scored a touchdown. McSherry the extra point to make the score 7-6. booted the point after. Later, Murkey Kevin Maxwell, Eric Manfra, threw an Irvington running back for Brendon Kelly, Chris Geissler, Elyjah a loss, and SPF Raider Andrew TURNING THE CORNER…Westfield PAL “C” Blue running back Matt Varano Edmond and Emendo Thomas deliv- Ciccarino, who ran the ball hard all turns the corner for a nice gain against Millburn in a 21-0 victory. ered key tackles during the quarter. day, made significant gains. SPF PAL ‘C’ Rocks Irvington PAL, 26-12 WF PAL Wrestling Gets New Website Three breakaway scoring runs by yard touchdown run in the second Jumar Williams-Etkins helped guide quarter to give SPF 12-0 lead at the John Mancini – WTA Masters Champion The Westfield PAL wrestling pro- Central Jersey League Blue the undefeated Scotch Plains-Fanwood half. gram has a new website for inter- Grades 2-6 – Experienced wrestlers (SPF) PAL “C” football team to its In the third quarter, Williams- ested individuals. The programs fo- participate in a competitive, 16 match Mancini Tops McGlynn for WTA Masters Title schedule. fifth victory of the season in the New Etkins ripped off another 70-yard cus on learning the fundamentals of Middle School PAL Team Jersey Suburban Youth Football scoring sprint to make the score 18-0. The Westfield Tennis Association seeded fifth, beat fourth-seeded Joe wrestling, instilling solid values and Grades 6-8 – This program is for wres- League with a 26-12 triumph over After Irviginton responded with a (WTA) Masters Singles group com- Donnolo, 8-3. Sixth-seeded Janice having fun. tlers in the Middle School program Irvington at Scotch Plains-Fanwood touchdown – just the third allowed pleted their playoffs for 2010 with Westfield PAL sponsors the fol- who want additional opportunities to Honymar stopped third-seeded Don practice and compete. 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See Cranford/GL football, Cranford/Westfield gymnastics, Cougar Invitational and Cranford/Westfield field hockey in the printed portion of The Westfield Leader PAPANDREA SCORES 2 TDs, HITS TROTTER FOR 2 TDs Cougars Shift Momentum, Rip Highlander Footballers, 42-24

By JOE SCHACKMAN allowed us to then get back into it,” touchdown run finishing the day with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cougar Head Coach Erik Rosenmeier 118 yards rushing, 122 passing and Momentum can swing on a single said after the game. four total touchdowns. Trotter was play as the Cranford High School Fired up, the defense came out and also huge for the offense, catching football team found out against Gov- made a huge play as defensive back those two touchdowns, as well as ernor Livingston in a 42-26 victory in Eric Garguilo made a key intercep- rushing for 94 yards. Berkeley Heights on October 9. tion, going up and snagging the ball While he did not put up the big Down 14-0 in the middle of the away from the Governor Livingston numbers the others did, fullback second quarter, the 4-1 Cougars were receiver. Tyrone Avent was just as important to struggling to find any type of rhythm The offense went right back to Cranford’s success. He picked up the on offense, as their first two drives work, giving the Highlanders a heavy tough yardage between the tackles to stalled due to penalties. Their de- dose of the ground game. Trotter had help keep the offense in manageable fense was not doing much better, a huge 19-yard rush to set up a short second and third down situations. giving up two touchdowns on the touchdown run by Papandrea. Trotter The defense also had some big Highlanders’ first three drives, get- also caught the pass on the two-point plays. Garguilo had two picks, in- ting gashed up the middle by the run conversion to help the Cougars tie the cluding one late in the game that he and allowing Governor Livingston to game 14-14 heading into halftime. returned for a touchdown. Bobby pass the ball at will. While the score was tied, Cranford Anstatt was great on the defensive But on their second offensive play was in the driver’s seat, momentum line. He reeked havoc in the backfield, of the second quarter, Cranford on their side and getting the ball to sniffing out two reverses and getting David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times changed the game. Quarterback Joe start the second half. a big sack early in the second half. RECEIVING “GIANT” SCORES…Cougar junior Mary Kate Walch, performing giant swings on the uneven bars, took Papandrea, who does most of his dam- The Cougars went right back to the “The thing that we told our guys all top honors at the Cougar Invitational with an all-around score of 36.225. She also won the floor exercise with a 9.25 and the age on the ground as the triggerman ground game, getting Kasim Lewis week is that we needed to get off to a vault with a 9.4. for the Cougar option attack, dropped in on the action. Lewis, on his second good start and we surely did not do back to pass and found running back carry of the afternoon, broke through that.” Coach Rosenmeier said. “Down COUGAR WALCH WINS ALL-AROUND, DEVIL COOK 2ND Sean Trotter, who had beat his man. the Highlander defense for a 30-yard 14-0 it was the opposite of how we Papandrea delivered a beautiful ball touchdown run, making a number of wanted to start that game… I thought that Trotter caught in stride and nice moves to get into the end zone. after that point that we really buckled sprinted to the end zone for a 70-yard On the arm and legs of Papandrea, down defensively and we really got Blue Devils Grab 5th Straight touchdown, igniting the Cranford foot- the Cougars never let the Highland- after it offensively, and we overcame ball team in the process. ers back in the game. He hooked up that adversity.” “I thought that was a huge momen- with Trotter again for a 52-yard touch- Cranford 0 14 14 14 42 tum changer in the game in that it down pass and also had another short Gov. Livingston 0 14 0 0 28 Cougar Invt’l Championship

By DAVID B. CORBIN man Kacie Bumiller from Scotch time she will be doing it this season. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains-Fanwood. She is also Tsuking [Tsukahara dis- The Cougar Invitational gymnas- “We have Alex Peluso and Kacie mount] on vault too. We are hoping to tics meet has been the closest event to Bumiller competing all-around. We get some good scores.” compare to the Union County meet have Melissa Gara in three events. Bohlinger, who took second in the for years. The outcome in Cranford Those are the girls who have been all-around in the meet against the on October 8 would give competitors scoring highest during the season,” Cougars just three days before, said, an even clearer insight on which indi- Raider Head Coach Lisa Cerchio said “I’m going to do a Tsuk pike on vault viduals and which teams would rise prior to the meet. “We are still miss- instead of a Tsuk tuck. Hopefully, I to the top. ing Sarah Robinson, who is out with will get a higher score on vault. Form On the top of the list for individual a concussion. Hopefully, we are put- is very important. I have to straighten honors from the top-three teams ting in our strongest four so far this my legs, and I have to stick it, so I would be senior Kelly Bohlinger, jun- season. We are hoping everybody don’t get any tenths off.” ior Sarah Shields and freshman Abby sticks their routines, and nobody gets Walch took top all-around honors Cook from Westfield High School, hurt.” in that meet, so Bohlinger was quite junior Mary Kate Walch and fresh- Coach Cerchio added, “Alex will aware of her competition. man Alex Puryear from Cranford, be competing her giants [swings] on “Mary Kate is on my club team, so and sophomore Alex Peluso and fresh- [uneven] bars, which is the second CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Berkowitz explained. “That was great a pair of breakaway attacks, one by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times adjustment on her part, and then again Guarisco and the other by Farone. Pressuring offense finally over- a great finish by Maria, who was “If they are on a breakaway, she came a very strong defensive effort doing a phenomenal job today drib- knows that if she is the only one back when center midfielder Maria bling around everybody.” there, do not let them play you. You Guarisco took a pass from left In addition to Guarisco and go get the girl with the ball. She midfielder Nicole Ravetier, who re- Ravetier, Cougar forwards Erica knows when she can be aggressive ceived a corner pass, and found the Farone, Emily Snyder, Julie Schott and when she can’t. Her game plan is net three minutes into the overtime and Mary Ushay were definitely ap- to go get it. She is not going to wait period to give the Cranford High plying pressure throughout the game, for you to dribble in. She is going to School field hockey team a 1-0 vic- especially in the second half where go get it from you. Those dives, she tory over Westfield at Gary Kehler they out-shot the Blue Devils 7-1. didn’t even give them a chance to Stadium in Westfield on October 7. “We have been working a lot about play offense on her,” Blue Devil Head Ravetier received the pass but was our forwards stepping up, putting Coach Caitlyn MacDonald said of immediately covered by a Blue Devil more pressure and passing well to- Purdy. defender. Seeing an open teammate, gether and with speed. Erica Farone “We all were hoping that we would Ravetier quickly skid the ball to her had a lot of speed today. You could be able to get in the key a few more right where Guarisco dribbled a few see the hunger in her eyes. When she times, but we knew that she was a steps forward and fired her shot out gets that ball, you know she’s going good goalie,” said Coach Berkowitz, of the reach of Blue Devil goalie for it,” Coach Berkowitz said. who added, “We still have a lot to Hannah Purdy. The 3-6-2 Blue Devils’ defense, work on in the next couple of days. “When it comes down to seven however, was up to the challenge. We really want to produce a good beat seven, it’s just about using the Purdy, who finished with seven stops, showing on Saturday [Union County space and adjusting. That wasn’t nec- made two spectacular smothers in Tournament game against Kent David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times essarily the call, but she [Ravetier] the first half, diving to her right twice Place].” LEAPING HIGH ON THE BEAM…Westfield Blue Devil Christana Psyhojos performs high leaps on the balance beam at was able to recognize about passing to prevent shots on goal. In the sec- Before the Cougars could really the Westfield/Cranford gymnastics meet on October 5. over,” Cougar Head Coach Jesse ond half, Purdy successfully charged CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 14, 2010 Page E-3 Field Hockey Cougars Edge Blue Devils, 1-0

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 penetrate the box, Blue Devil junior Coach MacDonald, however, was ing the goal. backs, Kelly Gray, Emily Fahey and a bit disappointed with her team’s Throughout the game, Coach Olivia Pecora kept rejecting their offense. Berkowitz stressed the importance of drives toward the goal. Gray made a “For some reason, we kept passing sticking to the fundamentals. crucial save with one minute remain- it to the other team. Our dodges “They know that I expect a lot out ing in the first half. weren’t there from the beginning of of them. I want them to be doing the “Our defense played a really nice the game. That makes a difference in simple things right. You don’t stop game today. The three of them back a very close game,” she said. working on the fundamentals when there! We just changed our system The most prolonged attack took you are a college player. When the from a sweeper system to a three- place near the 12-minute remaining national team is practicing, they don’t back system. Today was our first test mark when the 7-2-1 Cougars were stop practicing the fundamentals. You of that, and it worked out,” Coach swarming the box and taking shots have to have perfect fundamentals to MacDonald said. “They were cutting that were being rejected by the Blue be able to execute more complex to the ball, clearing it out of the circle, Devil backs, but one rejection got to plays,” she said. and Kelly Gray did make one goal the stick of Cougar Emily Pipaia, Cranford 0 0 1 1 line save with her stick.” whose lift shot just missed penetrat- Westfield 0 0 0 0

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLACING SECOND AT THE COUGAR CLASSIC…The Cranford High School gymnasts placed second at the Cougar Classic. The Cougars include Samantha Dooley, Mary Kate Walch, Emily Grable, Sara LoBue, Erin McAuliffe, Bryanna Grant, Ashley Savato, Alex Puryear, Casey Sciascia, Gabby Siano and Marissa Frank. Blue Devils Win Cougar Invitational Crown

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 I definitely have to look out for her, think it’s ready to go,” Walch said. fourth all-around with a 34.925 and also Sara Shields, Christana By meet’s end, Westfield won its took third on the floor at 8.9. [Psyhojos] and Abby Cook, and Alex fifth straight Cougar Invitational with Union Catholic Viking Nicole Peluso, who is also on my club team. a team total of 105.5, followed by Pietrapertosa placed third all-around I think she is going to score high Cranford at 104.325 and Scotch Plains- with a total of 35.0. She was second today,” Bohlinger said. Fanwood at 99.0. Union took fourth at on vault at 9.35 and floor at 8.925, “I am definitely going to look out 95.6, Union Catholic took fifth at 94.3, and fifth on beam at 8.725. Puryear for some of the Westfield girls. I will A.L. Johnson took sixth at 78.6, and took fifth all-around at 34.25 and look out for Kelly Bohlinger and my Dayton took seventh at 67.8. won the unevens with an 8.775. own teammate Sara LoBue, Alex Walch did hit her routines on the Shields placed sixth with an all- Peluso from Scotch Plains. There are floor exercises and the vault to win around total of 33.950, placed fourth a lot of girls on our team who I am both events with respective scores on floor at 8.775 and took fifth on David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times close with, and I know their strengths. of 9.25 and 9.4. Along with tying unevens at 8.125. SLIPPING PAST A BLUE DEVIL…Cougar forward Maria Guarisco, No. 4, slips past a Blue Devil defender as teammate We are strong in everything. If I can for second on the balance beam Blue Devil Lyndsey Lee placed Nicole Ravetier, No. 14, awaits to get into the action. put together a nice meet, I think I will with Bohlinger at 9.025 and plac- fourth on unevens with a mark of be up with them,” Walch said. ing third on the uneven bars at 8.55, 8.4, and Peluso took sixth at 8.025. Walch definitely had some higher she placed first with an all-around Psyhojas took fourth on beam with degree of difficulty maneuvers in store total of 36.225. an 8.750, and Briana Briscese (A.L. Blue Devils Get Past Cougars in Gymnastics for the Invitational. Cook finished second all-around Johnson) took sixth at 8.575. Cou- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I am adding a one-and-a-half on with a total of 35.55, took top honors gar Emily Grable took fifth on floor was really neck-and-neck. Everyone Five scores of 9.0 or above made somersault with a full twist take top floor. It’s a back full [somersault] on beam with a 9.175 and tied for at 8.750 followed by LoBue at was doing high skills, but we finished the floor exercise an exciting finale. honors on the floor with a 9.3. with a half twist, which I didn’t do at third on vault with Bohlinger at 9.175. 8.725. Kim Scott (Union) placed off strong with a couple of nines.” As she had in the vaulting, Bohlinger “My first half, I do a round-off, the Westfield meet. Form is every- Cook also placed second on unevens fifth on vault at 9.15, and Bumiller “A lot of the stuff I have been work- mixed graceful leaps with tinsicas back handspring, back full [somer- thing. I have been cleaning it up, so I with a score of 8.65. Bohlinger took was sixth at 8.95. ing on is just form, because I have the (type of cartwheel walkover), fol- sault]. Then I do my cast double full skills, but cleaning them up is going to lowed by an Arabian handspring and [twist], which is a bonus. That gives be everything,” Walch said. added high back tucks and a back me a high star value. I just go out there, do my dance and show off, and I ended up with a good score,” Cranford Cougar Snacks: Bohlinger explained. Shields exhibited plenty of power in her routine to grab second with a Cougars V’ballers Sink Soccer Cougars Stop 9.2. Walch and Puryear tied for third with a 9.1 score. Walch began her BrH2O-Raritan Girls Minutemen Boys, 2-0 routine with a difficult front hand- The Cranford High School girls spring to a front somersault, added volleyball team defeated The Cranford High School boys soccer team took another step up- several handstand pirouettes and fin- Bridgewater-Raritan in three games, ished with a full twisting back somer- 25-11, 22-25 and 25-13, on October wards with a 2-0 shutout of 5-5 Eliza- beth in Cranford on October 6. After sault. In addition to her power moves, 7 in Cranford. Puryear included graceful dancing Sarah Barry had 24 assists and 10 a scoreless first half, Connor DeMars crossed to Brian Petrucci, who rippled moves, as did teammate Emily service points with two aces. Alex Grable, who finished with an 8.85. Bizub notched 12 kills, a block, three the net with 26:00 on the clock. Next, Ray El-Khoury converted a penalty Cook, who scored a 9.0, featured a digs and nine service points with two full twisting back somersault. aces. Alexis Inselberg amassed 11 kick. Mark Osofsky made five saves for the 3-6 Cougars. “I have been working on my rou- kills, four service points with four tine a lot, and it’s going good, be- aces, two digs and a block. Katie cause it’s a new routine for me. It’s Knorr had 11 kills, a service point, a Soccer Cougars Beat only the third time I competed with it. dig and a block. Izzy Acton had 10 Mt. Olive Boys, 1-0 The score that I got, I’m really happy service points with three aces, two The Cranford High School boys with,” Walch said. kills and a dig. Kathryn Ahern had 10 soccer team put its gears in motion to “She did [get a good score], be- service points, an ace, five kills and win its third straight with a 1-0 vic- cause her execution is very good. It’s two digs. Paulina Przydzial had three tory over host Mt. Olive on October how you do something, it’s not so assists. 8. Sophomore Matt Aquiles, on an much what you do, but how well you assist from James Sands, ripped in do with what you have,” Cougar Head F. Hockey Cougars Top the goal for the 4-6 Cougars. Goal- Coach Michele Charney-Hulse said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kent Place in UCT, 3-1 keeper Mark Osofsky mad three “This was a fabulous meet for us. It PLACING THIRD AT THE COUGAR CLASSIC…Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed third at the Cougar Classic. The listed saves. was our highest score of the season. Raider competitors were: Melissa Gara, Alex Peluso, Megan Phelan, Zoe Stein, Ashley Martinez, Kacie Bumiller, Marissa The fifth-seeded Cranford High The girls were powerhouses on the DiBella, Dariana Devore, Heather Mullen, Samantha Rego, Sarah Robinson and Meghan Yessman. School field Hockey team stunned Lady Cougars Blank beam and floor today. We have been fourth-seeded Kent Place, 3-1, in the working hard on vault, and we came first round of the Union County Tour- Vikings in Tennis, 5-0 out strong, which pumped the girls up. This score will give them a little nament at Kent Place in Summit on The Cranford High School girls October 9. motivation. Today is going to be the Give yourself tennis team shutout the Union Catho- real stepping stone into doing what Dylan Blanchard scored a first- lic Lady Vikings, 5-0, on October 8. half goal for 5-5 Kent Place, but Maria we are capable of doing.” Blue Devil Guarisco, Erica Faraone and Julie First singles: Marianna Dzunova d Head Coach Michelle Bryan said. a reason to smile. Amina Dickson, 6-3, 6-1 Schott fired in second-half goals for Second singles: Maggie Brown d Col- “It was good competition. We have the 7-2-1 Cougars. leen Cassidy, 6-0, 6-0 been waiting for some good scores Dr. Nina O’Connell offers personalized dentistry Third singles: Liz Berry d Kate Bagger, and a good team,” Walch said. Cougar Tennis Girls 6-0, 6-0 “We definitely made some improve- to meet your individual needs. Dr. O’Connell will First doubles: Kristy Daubert and Rachel Halek d Amanda Pietroniro and ments from our last meet. We upped listen to your dental concerns, allay your fears Top Nwk East Side Dominique Haywood, 6-0, 6-0 our difficulty and our tumbling on the The Cranford High School girls Second doubles: Lori Joseph and Col- floor. We had girls do some combina- and put together a custom designed treatment tennis team shut out Newark East leen Jones d Kara Reaney-Perrotti and tions to increase their value on beam. plan to give you the smile you deserve. Side, 5-0, in the first round of the Ghana Wijedasa, 6-0, 6-1 We are still in the process of finding North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tour- Chatham Tops Cougars our bar routine. The girls are doing Dr. O’Connell uses the most advanced dental nament in Cranford on October 7. what they are supposed to do,” Coach First singles: Marianna Dzunova d In Sectional Tennis Charney-Hulse said. technology to achieve a beautiful healthy smile. Maggie Tchorzewska, 6-0, 6-0 The Chatham High School girls Second singles: Maggie Brown d tennis team defeated the Cranford Cougars Rip Cardinals This includes anxiety free Waterlase dentistry, Carmen Cabrera, 6-0, 6-0 Third singles: Liz Berry d Christina Cougars, 4-1, in the North Jersey, porcelain veneers, in-office whitening and Seda, 6-0, 6-0 Section 2, Group 3 Tournament on In Girls Tennis, 5-0 First doubles: Kristy Daubert and October 12. Cranford Cougar sopho- The Cranford High School tennis tooth colored fillings. Rachel Halek d Kiara Ochoa and Maria more Marianna Dzunova defeated team grounded the Plainfield Cardi- Call today to take advantage of our Nunez, 6-1, 6-0 nals, 5-0, on October 6. Lori Joseph and Colleen Jones d Lucy Nicki Ross, 6-4, 6-0, at first singles. complimentary new patient examination Oreiro and Kim Gonzalez, 6-0, 6-2 First singles: Marianna Dzunova d Nicki First singles: Marianna Dzunova d Nina D. O’Connell, DMD and four bitewing check-up x-rays. 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Currently, there are This event, featuring attractions for books and other brand-new gifts for begin at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s United more than 130 chapters across North both children and adults, will take all ages. Hot dogs with trimmings also Church of Christ, located at 213 America. Local chapters host place rain or shine. will be available, along with treats Center Street in Garwood. monthly meetings where parents can Visitors will have an opportunity to from the bakeshop. Additionally, there Ms. Willey will show that the way meet, share their parenting experi- build a scarecrow, with all supplies will be a 50/50 raffle and a candy corn- individuals learn also dictates the ences and offer one another support. provided, including clothes, straw, counting contest for the chance to win way they best organize. She also If interested in attending the up- frame and face. Construction will take a gift card for a popular store. will share tips, tricks, techniques coming meeting or learning more BON APPETIT…The Cranford chapter of Les Marmitons meets to cook, sample place on the grass in front of the church. All Saints’ Church is located at 559 and tools to help participants get about the Union County chapter of and plan the menu of hand-crafted, passed hors’ d’oeuvres that will be served at Artistic advisors will be on hand to help Park Avenue, across from Park Middle started along the path to a more HMN, e-mail Amy at this year’s Wine and Cheese Tasting event hosted by The Arc of Union County. participants get started, and some com- School, in Scotch Plains. Parking is organized life. [email protected]. The event will take place on Saturday, October 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Visual pleted scarecrows will be available. available behind the church, accessed Ms. Willey is a member of the This meeting is free and open to the Arts Center of New Jersey in Summit. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rob There also will be games for chil- via School Place. For more informa- National Association of Professional public. Individuals also may visit Rosenbaum, John Stillman, John Darling, Richard Dreher and Bob Rial. dren, including Wii, plus face painting tion, call (908) 322-8047. Organizers and has achieved its the HMN national website: Golden Circle status. For more in- holisticmoms.org. John Aslanian

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209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ • Owned & operated by NRT LLC. Page 18 Thursday, October 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Trinity Sets Service Tonight Library Features Exhibit Honoring Cranford Police Saluting Fire Department CRANFORD – Members of the to attend to help honor the service of WESTFIELD – In observance of play case featuring the rock and min- Cranford Police Department will be Cranford Police Department members. October as Fire Prevention Month, eral collection of Westfield youngster honored at an Evensong service to- The Cranford Police Department the Westfield Memorial Library is Drew Ferriss. Stones, crystals and night, Thursday, October 14, at 7 has been serving and protecting displaying an exhibit created by the minerals of assorted colors, shapes p.m. in the Trinity Episcopal Church’s Cranford residents since 1897. To- Westfield Historical Society that hon- and sizes line the shelves. Sherlock Hall, located at North and day, under the leadership of Chief ors the 135 years of dedication and Both exhibits will be on display Forest Avenues in Cranford. Eric Mason, it continues its mission service provided by the town’s paid through October. The Reverend Gina Walsh-Minor, with a staff of 50 sworn law enforce- and volunteer firefighters. The library Additionally, the paintings of rector, will conduct the service. As- ment officers, 10 civilian communi- is located at 550 East Broad Street. Westfield resident and artist Shari sisting will be Father John McGovern cations officers and additional civil- The display highlights such arti- Seltzer will be displayed throughout from St. Michael’s Roman Catholic ian personnel providing administra- facts as a leather fire bucket, typical November in the library’s Internet Church, chaplain for the Cranford tive, clerical and traffic maintenance of the ones that fire department mem- Lounge. They can be viewed at the Police Department. The service will support. The police headquarters is bers kept at their businesses in town; Westfield Memorial Library YouTube feature music performed by the Trin- located on Springfield Avenue. a red service helmet, and a navy Ex- channel, which is accessible through ity Church Choir. The Cranford EMS unit of the police empt Firemen’s Associates hat. The the library’s website, wmlnj.org. A reception, provided by the Trinity department provides first aid services COMMUNION BREAKFAST…The Rosary Society of Holy Trinity and St Exempt Firemen’s Associates were The exhibits and paintings can be Episcopal Church Women, will fol- from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday Helen’s Church, pictured above, will have a Communion Breakfast on Sunday, volunteers who were exempt from seen anytime the library is open. Li- low the service. The public is invited through Friday. For more information, October 24, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, following the 9 a.m. Mass at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. The certain civic responsibilities, such as brary hours are Monday through Thurs- visit cranford.com/police/. Reverend Tadeusz Pieniazek, parochial vicar of St Helen’s, will be the guest jury and military duty, and they re- day, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays, 9:30 ‘Smartsitter’ Course Trinity Episcopal Church has been speaker. His topic will be “Why Saint Faustina and the Divine Chaplet?” For ceived a certain amount of tax relief. a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to serving the community since 1872. A tickets, call Beverly Caldora at (908) 947-8070 or Betty Avis at (908) 233-6813. All Other highlights include the origi- 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Groups Available to Youth major renovation to the church build- are welcome. nal 1883 incorporation papers of the or individuals who would like to dis- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ing is underway and is due to be fire department, and photographs of play their collections or artwork at the Plains Recreation Department will completed in December. Sunday ser- the Casino, a turreted building on library are asked to call Jen Schulze, offer its “Smartsitter” course on vices are continuing throughout the S.A.R. Chapter Announces Elm Street that burned down in 1911. head of Adult Services, at (908) 789- Thursday, November 4, from 9 a.m. renovation in Sherlock Hall behind Just two years earlier, the fire depart- 4090, extension no. 4140. to 3 p.m. at the Towne House in the church. For more information ment had thrown its Second Grand Green Forest Park, located off of about Trinity or the Blessing of the War of Independence Tour Annual Ball there, and a program Church Thrift Shop Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. Cranford Police Department service, WESTFIELD – The West Fields House in Scotch Plains; the Caldwell from the ball states, “No dancing Open to both boys and girls ages 11 call (908) 276-4047. Chapter of the Sons of the American Parsonage in Union and the Spring- allowed with hats or overcoats on” Plans Special Sale to 16, the course will instruct students Revolution (S.A.R.), which received field Cannonball House in Spring- and “No rag-time dancing allowed.” FANWOOD – The Fanwood Pres- on how to become a successful Welcome Club Slates an operating support grant from the field. The library also has a second dis- byterian Church Thrift Shop will hold babysitter. Registered nurses will teach New Jersey Historical Commission, Mike Yesenko, Union Township a special sale of children’s items on participants childcare skills including Wine-Cheese Event a division of the Department of State, historian for the past 30 years and AARP Chapter Posts Wednesday, October 20, from 10 a.m. diapering, feeding, first aid and deal- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Wel- will sponsor a War of Independence former Union County historian, and to 4 p.m. Items will include child- ing with emergency situations, as well come Club invites all area newcomers Historical Bus Tour. Ira Jersey, a member of the S.A.R., Li Greci Date Change size furniture, toy chests, shelving as safety for the babysitter. to its semi-annual New Member Wine Free to the public, the event will will discuss the importance of the WESTFIELD – Westfield Area and a bicycle. There also will be the The cost of the course is $60, and and Cheese event on Tuesday, Octo- be held all day on Saturday, No- area during the fight for freedom, Chapter No. 4137 of the American usual selection of freshly donated upon completion, each participant ber 26, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. vember 6. The tour will depart from including the less famous, but highly Association of Retired Persons clothing in all sizes, as well as books. will receive a certificate outlining The club is a social organization Westfield. Reservations are re- important occurrences, during the (AARP) has announced that the date Additionally, there will be kitchen the instruction they have received. which provides a variety of activities quired, as space is limited. An op- skirmish of Ash Swamp/Short Hills, for the chapter’s trip to Li Greci’s supplies and dishes, jewelry and spe- Registration for the course can be for women and their families. To tional lunch will be available for the Battle of Bound Brook, the Staaten has been changed to Thurs- cial items for Halloween, including done online at scotchplainsnj.com, learn more about the club and the $25 at the Stage House Restaurant Middlebrook Encampment and the day, November 4. costumes. The church is located at by clicking on the Recreation Regis- wine and cheese event, visit in Scotch Plains. Battles of Connecticut Farms (now Seats are still available. The show Martine and LaGrande Avenues. The tration link. For further information, westfieldwelcomeclub.com. For Sites on the tour will include the Union) and Springfield. will be “Three Irish Tenors.” The $70 shop is on the McDermott Place side call the Scotch Plains Recreation more information or to respond, call Abraham Staats House in South For further information, call Mr. cost includes transportation, the show and ample parking is available. All Department at (908) 322-6700, ex- Val at (908) 723-3690 or e-mail Patty Bound Book; the Middlebrook En- Jersey at (908) 322-2143 or e-mail and luncheon. For more information, shop workers are volunteers, and pro- tension no. 1223. at [email protected]. campment; the Osborn Cannonball [email protected]. call Dominic at (732) 388-4367. ceeds benefit local charities. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR 04302 02 HOBSON, GREGORY 502 JERUSALEM RD S 283.67 NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS 04302 08 CAMPANARO, LUIS & ELIA 528 JERUSALEM RD T 1,084.01 Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public 04302 15 EGUES-DELGADO, MARIA 537 WARREN ST S 283.67 auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 , 2010 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in 04303 03 AGUILAR, AL & ANN 2412 MALCOLM PL S 283.67 the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed 04401 14 WEST, MARY E. 4 JOHNSON ST T 1,433.72 to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal 04501 25 PARDO, ANTHONY 505 JERUSALEM RD S 18.12 liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 26th day of October 04501 26 BRIDGEFORTH-HART, LAWREN 501 JERUSALEM RD S 283.67 2010. 04703 01 BOOTH, LANSING T & BETSY 2586 ROUTE 22 T 12,800.18 Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel 04703 02 BOOTH, LANSING T & BETSY 2590 ROUTE 22 T 29,095.87 of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate 04802 01 GRIG CORP 2435 ROUTE 22 TI 12,846.64 of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form 04802 03 SILLS, GREGORY E. 189 VICTOR ST S 283.67 of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. 04802 05 LARER, JAMES/SIGNORE, STACIE 181 VICTOR ST S 283.67 Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 04901.01 03 CO109 GUZMAN, SILVIA 109 DONATO CR S 208.44 18%. 04901.02 03 CO201 FRAZIER,FRED/AGBOLODO,AGNES 201 DONATO CR S 133.21 At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payment must be in the 04901.05 03 CO510 RAMOS, FRANCO & TRISTI 510 DONATO CR S 208.44 form of cash, certified check or money order. 05001 01 DICKSTEIN, GEOFFREY 2615 SKY TOP DR S 18.48 Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution 04901.08 03 CO812 MADAMBA, MARLON/MENDEZ/ARLENE 812 DONATO CR S 208.44 Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the municipality 05001 26 BRENNAN, STEPHEN & CHRISTINA 2645 SKY TOP DR S 283.67 is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner 05001 31 ROSS, PHILIP/ANANDA, VILAI 2677 SKY TOP DR S 283.67 of the site. 05502 14 BLINOVA, L & KALINCHAK, Y & O 28 CANTERBURY DR S 283.67 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. 05601 16 WURZBURGER, LYNNSUSAN 60 CANTERBURY DR TS 6,877.98 05601 18 RIGANO, FRANK & NANCY 56 CANTERBURY DR S 21.26 BLK LT OWNER ADDRESS TYPE AMOUNT 05601 28 CHO, CHUNG-JIN & OKKYUNG 36 CANTERBURY DR S 283.67 05802 08 BIRD, RONALD & FRANCINE 363 ROBERTS LN S 283.67 00102 11 BROWNE, JR, HARRIS, ET AL 1561 FRONT ST S 283.67 05901 22 PELOSI, PETER & SAMANTHA 3 GARY CT S 283.67 00102 19 MOORE, SHIRLEME 350 FARLEY AV S 283.67 06001 05 KILLIAN, JEANETTE 544 ROLLING PEAKS WY S 283.67 00201 10 COLE, ALISHA 1 MALANGA CT S 41.91 06001 29.04 ROGERS, RICHARD & NOELLA- EVAN 2573 MADISON AV S 283.67 00201 16 NGO, CHI VY & PHUNG, KIMBERLY 6 MALANGA CT S 283.67 06301 01 HOFFMAN, TIMOTHY & SYLVIA 793 JERUSALEM RD S 283.67 00301 07 HJL HOLDING,LLC%TRITON PLUMBIN 519 TERRILL RD T 478.80 06301 03 TURPIN, PAULINE LARK 2509 SMITH ST T 1,315.90 00301 11 RUDOLPH, HENRY AKA WILIAM 531 TERRILL RD S 283.67 06303 03 MATOS, DANIELA AND VICTOR 804 CLEVELAND AV S 283.67 00301 12 JONES, TIMOTHY & SUE 535 TERRILL RD S 373.72 06306 02 NELSON, PATRICIA 804 EVERTS AV S 234.21 00301 23 BERBERICH, KENNETH 526 CICILIA PL S 283.67 06503 07 DINIZO, ROMANO & JUANITA 2504 PLAINFIELD AV TS 13,612.12 00302 06 DAVIDSON, JEFFREY/GRECO, CAROL 512 FARLEY AV S 283.67 06503 09 DINIZO, ROMANO & JUANITA 2385 WALDHEIM AV T 2,390.31 00302 22 BARKER, RICHARD & DAVID & KARE 515 CICILIA PL TS 3,537.36 06701 13 HARMER, ROBERT & KIMBERLY 2267 OLD FARM RD S 19.14 00401 07 WILLIAMS, PHILIPPA 522 BEVERLY AV S 283.67 07201 05.12 HICKS, DONALD & SHARON 819 O’DONNELL AV S 283.67 00403 10 BOWLES, STEPHEN & MICHELLE 536 HUNTER AV S 283.67 07201 16 BRIGSS,F & OAKES, L, JR 2600 PLAINFIELD AV T 2,440.40 00501 09 GONZALEZ, JESUS & LISA 424 GRANT AV S 283.67 07201 18.01 SADOWSKI, PAMELA 2409 HAMLETTE PL S 283.67 00501 15.01 AINSWORTH, KIERON, & ELSIE 1595 E SECOND ST TI 28,663.85 07201 20.01 AZARD, OLDER & MARIE 2403 HAMLETTE PL T 6,002.62 00501 23 RICHARDS, ROXROY & ANGELITA 437 FARLEY AV S 283.67 07201 23 FUNES, JOSE 2398 HAMLETTE PL S 283.67 00502 03 RAMOS, CARLOS/KING, MICHAEL 1616 FRONT ST S 283.67 07201 32 LOESER, ERIC 2393 RICHMOND ST S 283.67 00502 14 BUONTEMPO, RICHARD 1635 E SECOND ST S 3,391.97 07302 01 BARROS, CLAUDINEI & REGINAE 827 TERNAY AV S 283.67 00503 16 CIOFFI, JOHN & ANN 1711 E SECOND ST TIS 18,317.77 07303 17 MUCCI, JOAN 2692 PLAINFIELD AV S 283.67 00503 17 CIOFFI, SR, JOHN 1707 E SECOND ST TS 3,835.97 07304 17.01 MELENDEZ, GRACE 405 B PARK PL S 283.67 00601 05 CASTLE, KEITH M & APRIL G 327 FARLEY AV S 283.67 07304 15 RIVIERE, NATASHA 2409 PARK PL S 283.67 00601 23 FEDERAL HOME MTG % ERA QUEEN C 352 HOE AV S 283.67 07401 08 RUSSO, MARLA 2293 STOCKER LN S 283.67 00601 26 OLAVARRIA, MANUEL 340 HOE AV S 283.67 07502 10.01 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 11 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 795.21 00602 03 MARTINEZ,V/MARTINEZ-BROWN,C 323 HOE AV S 283.67 07502 10.02 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 15 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,655.97 00602 04 DAVIS, ROBERT E & GAIL 327 HOE AV S 283.67 07502 10.03 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 19 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,785.46 00602 19 HAMMOND, SHARON 370 JACKSON AV S 283.67 07502 10.04 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 20 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,857.67 00603 24 SEPULVEDA, INES & LIBIA 340 HUNTER AV S 283.67 07502 10.05 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILD CO INC 16 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,641.07 00702 01 LYONS, WILLIAM & SILANCE, MARG 1703 MOUNTAIN AV S 283.67 07502 10.06 MESSERCOLA BROS BUILDING CO IN 12 HIDDEN MEADOW DR T 3,636.40 00704 02 TAYLOR-COX,DORIANNE/BARI,JOLEK 211 WILLOW AV S 283.67 07601 17 GRILL, ROBERT, SR. 905 WESTFIELD RD S 1,894.66 00705 19 COLON, JOSEPH/MENA, JENNY 232 HAVEN AV S 283.67 07701 11 HEWSON, MICHAEL 2293 HILL RD S 283.67 00705 20 DALLAH, DOROTHY 228 HAVEN AV TS 6,091.57 07703 04 SCHETELICH, TIMOTHY & LAURA 2426 HILL RD S 283.67 00801 19 SMITHWRICK, KEVIN & PAULETTE 215 HAVEN AV S 283.67 07704 05 BUCKRIDEE, WINSTON & PATRICIA 2286 HILL RD S 283.67 00901 16 SINGLETARY, TYRONE & STACEY 358 WILLOW AV S 283.67 08104 23 ADEYEMO, MARGARET 2361 NORTH AV T 652.21 00901 23 WILLIAMS, MARLENE & JOHN 365 HUNTER AV S 283.67 08105 06 DEUTSCH BANK NATL TRUSTEE FOR 2397 NORTH AV S 283.67 00902 21 BRISETT-ROMANS, LORNA 1729 FRONT ST S 32.58 08301 01 PEIST, EDWARD & DONNA 2308 NORTH AV S 283.67 00903 09 NIX, REGINA 329 MYRTLE AV S 283.67 08406 09 PRIESING, JR, JOHN & ERIN 2235 ELIZABETH AV S 16.50 00903 23 GENTY, RALPH & SHIRLEY 340 SYCAMORE AV S 283.67 08501 18 POLHAMUS, RICHARD & MICHELE 1050 HETFIELD AV S 15.77 00903.04 26 CKJ13 PINCUS, JULIE 13 KING JAMES CT S 208.44 08502 31 CUCCURULLO, MICHAEL & THERESA 2083 ALGONQUIN DR S 15.88 01001 28 TRANO-ROGERS,P/TRANO, B, SR 334 CEDAR GROVE TR S 283.67 08504 33 SENATORE, ALBERT & ROSICLER 2083 MAPLEVIEW CT S 283.67 01001 59 THOMPSON, PATRICK 1815 FRONT ST TS 3,007.40 08701 07 KANAREK, JONATHAN & ALLISON 1124 WASHINGTON AV S 283.67 01001.04 63 CVP25 DE CHELLIS, RICHARD 25 VILLAGE PARK CT TS 3,288.99 08702 01.02 GUY, WILLIAM / BLANDSHAW, JANI 1933 EVELYN ST S 283.67 01102 12 JACOBUS, STEVEN/JACOBUS, JOAN 411 MYRTLE AV S 283.67 08801 10 NEAL, WAYNE & ALICIA 1160 WASHINGTON AV S 283.67 01103 14 BAGLEY, JEFFREY & KAREN 415 SYCAMORE AV S 283.67 08902 03 CURRIE, PATRICIA 2050 JERSEY AV S 283.67 01103 16 SHOMADE, KOLA & AMAO, BOLADE 407 SYCAMORE AV S 27.63 08902 21 HOLLANDER, CHARLES & CLAUDIA 2119 ELIZABETH AV S 307.00 01103 21 NATALE, MICHAEL/PEARSON, STANL 412 FLANDERS AV T 734.82 09005 15 ESPINOZA, MANUEL E 2251 NEWARK AV S 15.82 01104 05 FULCHER, LINDA 447 FLANDERS AV S 283.67 09201 10 CURRIE, CRAIG T 2096 NEWARK AV S 283.67 01201 20 CAPPICCILLE, RAYMOND 1766 E SECOND ST S 283.67 09402 10 WUEST, DAVID & CLAUDIA 1933 W BROAD ST S 283.67 01201 35 C0111 TUCKER, LORA O 530 PARK AV TS 3,338.28 09701 12 MARRA, GIOVANNI & CHRISTINE 1228 HETFIELD AV S 17.77 01201 36 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 536 PARK AV S 20.68 09901 07 FLANNAGAN, KIM 1323 HETFIELD AV S 283.67 01401 11 STROGOV, KALOYAN 529 PARK AV S 4,413.20 10201 15 THEODORE, KATIA/THEODORE, HELL 1351 GRAYMILL DR S 283.67 01501 12 DI NIZO, JUANITA & ROMANO 1920 BARTLE AV T 1,291.08 10401 02 RODRIGUEZ, DENNIS 1407 MARTINE AV S 283.67 01503 03 HERCEL, DENNIS, M & KATHY H 425 UNION AV S 283.67 10801 03.03 MESSERCOLA BROS. BUILDING CO., 2 NORWEGIAN WOODS RD T 2,521.48 01803 17.01 POLLACK, M & ME/BROOKING, P & 1935 MOUNTAIN S 283.67 11501 12 KOCOT, WILLIAM & ELIZABETH 1642 KING ST S 283.67 01803 18.0201 RAUSO,G. TRUSTEE, DIFRANCESCO 1923 MOUNTAIN AV S 283.67 11603 08 MONGELLO, LOUIS & DEANNA 17 BRIARCLIFFE DR S 283.67 01902 17 PONZIO, CARMEN & PONZIO, NICHO 211 UNION AV S 989.31 11603 11.07 CIECURA, STEPHEN & PATRICIA 14 SHIREWOOD S 16.67 01904 05 TUCKER, JEANETTE 1996 PROSPECT AV TS 3,765.52 11701 01.01 ESTRIPLET, MARC & LUCINE 1521 RAMAPO WY S 283.67 01904 16 MARISI, SECONDINA 2005 MOUNTAIN AV T 3,040.03 11905 04 TESTA, A THOMAS & NANCY E 19 FENIMORE DR S 283.67 02101 27 BERMAN, RUTH L 397 MONTAGUE AV S 283.67 12001 03 GERUS, MARIE N 1321 TERRILL RD S 283.67 02201 20 VITALE, ANNA B 2011 BIRCH ST S 283.67 12101 17 PORCHETTA, MARIO & SUSAN 7 STONELEIGH DR T 12,931.08 02201 39 DI GUISEPPE, MAURO 1957 BIRCH ST TS 5,508.99 12201 26.14 ROCKMAN, SHARON 17 TRAVELLER WY S 283.67 02501 13 SPIEGEL, GARY & ANN 506 WESTFIELD RD S 283.67 12201 26.21 RICE, FABIAN & FLORENCE 31 TRAVELLER WY S 283.67 02501 30 ENARD,MARY FRANCES 2104 WESTFIELD RD CI S 283.67 12204 14 ROME, JEFFREY & JILL 19 FIELDS LN S 283.67 10801 03.02 MESSERCOLA BROS. BUILDING CO. 1 NORWEGIAN WOODS RD T 2,281.93 12205 09 MC DONALD, JOYCE 2 RAMBLING DR SO 327.00 02703 18 DENMAN,JAMES & LISA 2097 LYDE PL S 283.67 12301 03 ABEEL, CHRISTIAN & MICHELE 1641 TERRILL RD S 283.67 02803 28 SALVADORE, MANYA 2049 MOUNTAIN AV S 283.67 12302 06 GIBBS, JACQUELINE 16 MANITOU WY S 283.67 02803 31 IAIONE, RALPH 2031 MOUNTAIN AV TS 7,025.54 12401 28 MEEHAN, WILLIAM & KATHLEEN 1882 NORTH GATE RD S 283.67 02901 02 CEPPARULO, JOHN & ELLEN 2221 PAFF PL S 19.85 12401 46 PEDERSEN, STEVEN & SUSAN 1889 NORTH GATE RD S 283.67 03001 04 RUSSO, THOMAS & KENIA 2236 MOUNTAIN AV S 283.67 12502 24 DI FRANCESCO, DANNY & DONNA 1945 GRENVILLE RD S 283.67 03003 01 NOVELLO, FELIX & LYNN 335 WESTFIELD RD T 3,431.90 12701 05 RAPPA, LEONARD F 1908 LAKE AV TS 11,808.77 03003 11 CARR, FREDERIC & HODGE, PIERCE 324 EVERGREEN BL S 283.67 13301 17 CHARLES, MATTHEW & SHERRY 4 LINDEN LN S 283.67 03201 22.02 LEVENSON, HOWARD & MARJORIE 2280 WESTFIELD S 283.67 13701.04 03 CW026 DWYER, ROYAL 26 WAREHAM VI S 208.44 03501 06 RICHTER, PETER & MEGAN 2334 BELVEDERE DR S 283.67 13701.10 03 CM027 WHALEN, MARION 27 MADDAKET VI T 6,131.45 03603 08 KLUCKAS, CHRISTOPHER & JENNIFE 2274 COLES AV S 283.67 13701.43 04 CRE29 SANTOS, RUTH MIRIAM 1029 CELLAR AV S 208.44 03703 32 FONTE, JMAES & MELINDA 2309 LYDE PL S 283.67 14301 02 SANTANGELO,CHRISTOPHER & MARIA 4 OVERLOOK WY S 283.67 03704 10 MATTIELLI, ALEXANDER & TARA 2347 GALES CT S 139.34 14301 26 FEDORCZYK, SUZANNE 1410 RARITAN RD T 9,333.90 03802 08 DOLAN, ERIC 230 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S 283.67 14501 21 JEON, YOUNG & KYUNG 4 MICHAEL LN S 283.67 03803 01 GARMAN, EDWARD & BETTY/GARMAN, 205 KATHERINE ST S 283.67 14701 24 LEVY, RICHARD & MARA 4 WILSHIRE RN S 15.17 03803 10 TEVIS, PETER & KIM 240 BYRD AV S 283.67 14801 27 FEMIA, PAUL & DONNA 9 CLINTON LN T S 22,176.25 03803 11 DI FRANCESCO, PAUL 2285 MOUNTAIN AV S 283.67 14901 58 SPRAGUE, RICHARD & JOANNE 1280 TERRILL RD S 283.67 03804 23 VOYSEST, JESSE 209 HAWTHORNE ST S 283.67 14901 59 FERNANDEZ, MISAEL & LUZ 1270 TERRILL RD S 307.00 03901 04 BROWN, RICHARD & JEAN 179 MOUNTAINVIEW AV S 283.67 15003 11 THURSTON, DONALD & DEBORAH 6 HEATHER LN S 21.42 03902 03 SAFI, JUDY/SIMPSON, ALICIA 185 WATCHUNG TR S 283.67 15302 02 SHANNI, STEFAN 1310 CUSHING RD S 283.67 03904 03.01 PANTA, JOSE 186 WILLIAM ST S 283.67 15302 11 FLOOD, STEPHEN & MARCIA 6 KEVIN RD S 307.00 03906 07 AUSBON, RICKY & DEBRA 202 HARDING RD S 283.67 15303 07.02 HELLWIG, ANTHONY 5 JULIA CT T 7,144.08 03907 17 TUFARO, JOSEPH & CATHERINE 228 WATCHUNG TR S 283.67 15303 25 D’AMATO, MICHAEL & ROSE 5 KEVIN RD T 9,313.25 04001 01 VERRASTRO, THOMAS & CAROL 357 HENRY ST S 283.67 15304 02.01 IAIONE, RALPH 1250 TERRILL RD S 283.67 04001 03 CATRICALA, BARBARA/CATRICALA, M 351 HENRY ST S 283.67 15901 05 DIFABIO,ANSELMO 1470 RAHWAY RD S 283.67 04002 08 DI DARIO, MARGARET & NEWLON, T 313 WILLIAM ST S 283.67 16002 05 PATEL, NIKUL & MITA 43 WINCHESTER DR S 283.67 04002 10 BOWMAN, ROBERT M. & MARCIA S. 305 WILLIAM ST S 283.67 16202 01.01 DARKE, JOHN 840 RARITAN RD T 123.70 04004 01 SWEENEY, ROBERT, JR & JOANNE 2431 COLES AV S 283.67 ( CHARGE LEGEND: T=Taxes F=Fox-Lance, I=S.I.D., W=Water S=Sewer, O=Other Munic. ) 04102 05 WIERICK, ESTATE OF KATHERINE 425 WILLIAM ST TS 703.09 Lori Majeski, 04103 05 PATINO, FRANK & SUZANNE 425 VICTOR ST S 283.67 Tax Collector 04201 09 ROSELLO, LAWRENCE & ELISA 527 WILLIAM ST T 3,951.06 4 T - 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 & 10/21/10, The Times Fee: $2248.08 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 14, 2010 Page 19 ERRANDS & MORE TUTORING Helping Time for Seniors & Certified teacher in pre-k through Letters to the Editor Disabled, Light Housekeeping, CLASSIFIEDS 8th grade / Excellent private Shopping, Doctors Appointments. instruction. Friendly and caring Reliable, Excellent references. **CLEANING LADY** ESTATE & INDOOR YARD SALE with extensive experience. My Vote Is For Boris, Why Can’t My Kids (732) 855-9543 References available. Experienced cleaning lady is Beautiful items in every Call (908)656-2169 Mitchell in Fanwood Attend SP-F Schools? COMPANION FOR ELDERLY looking for houses, apartments, category. Scheduling by As a homeowner in Fanwood for over I have been an avid citizen of Scotch offices. MOVE-OUT and MOVE- appointment only running for 3 40 years, I am pleased to endorse the two Plains Township for three years. I cur- Have Experience, IN CLEANING. CALL-JOANNA weeks. Please call Barbara at PUBLIC NOTICE Democratic candidates for council, Kathy rently own a preschool there, and I also References and HHA (908) 327-1541 Free estimates. (908) 518-9349. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Mitchell and Kevin Boris. Kathy is a 12- am a property owner there. I currently Drive own car CHANCERY DIVISION year council veteran, bringing valuable pay $27,000 annually to the Township of (732) 648-5428 long-term insight to borough issues. Kevin Scotch Plains. After a year of my two kids CLEANING SERVICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TUTOR UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO.: F-34343-10 is the newcomer, full of enthusiasm and enrolling in the public schools there, they ELDERCARE Loyal, Honest, Hard Working Elementary teacher with over 30 FILE NO.: 41.0470 new ideas. Together, they will continue have told me to remove my kids from the woman willing to clean houses, the initiatives of the Mahr administration school system, stating residency laws. Employment wanted. CHHA, years experience offers skills and NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS offices and apartments. homework help to Westfield i.e., fiscal conservatism, continued down- I have no issue with removing my kids caring, honest, compassionate, STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: town redevelopment, shared services, rec- from the school system that I pay for, but 25 yrs cleaning exp. trans. & refs. elementary children. Contact MARINA L. FLORES AND MR. Native American, works well with reational programs, especially for our if so, I would like to know who will credit Have any questions? Pam Fisezi at (908) 233-4197 FLORES, HUSBAND OF MA- elderly, experienced, with RINA L. FLORES seniors and children, and town hall meet- me for the money I pay for the teachers Call her hotline (908) 342-2860 ings where all residents can share their and staff. If I can’t use it, but I still have references, flex hours, drives. You are hereby summoned and required Call Karen at (908) 868-5573 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TUTOR opinions and concerns. to pay for it, is this fair? The school HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., I look forward to voting for Kathy and An Experienced Teacher of 27 Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 district is very biased and racist. I’m sure Kevin on Tuesday, November 2. Fanwood if my kids were the right color, this CHILDCARE NEEDED I am a skilled woman, trustworthy, Years, Will Work After School on Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, honest, reliable house cleaning. 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil could not do better. wouldn’t be an issue. Skills and Homework. Will Travel action in which THE PROVIDENT BANK Nannies - Housekeepers Very hard working & detail ori- to Your Home in the Westfield Joan Feller Elise Konadu BabyNurses Needed is plaintiff and FREDDIE KLEE AND MRS. Fanwood ented. Take pleasure in what I like Area and Work Closely with Your FREDDIE KLEE, HIS WIFE; MARINA L. Scotch Plains Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time to do. 6 years exp, good prices. Child’s Teacher, Contact Nancy FLORES AND MR. FLORES, HUSBAND Solid References Required. (862) 307-3481 Smith at (908) 928-0183. OF MARINA L. FLORES; UNKNOWN CALL (732) 972-4090 OCCUPANTS ONE THROUGH TEN; www.absolutebestcare.com OLD REPUBLIC INSURED FINANCIAL REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, et als. FREELANCERS WANTED are defendants, pending in the Superior PHOTOGRAPHY SUNDAY ONLY Court of New Jersey within thirty-five (35) Noon-4 Strong, detail-oriented writers days after October 14, 2010 exclusive of Event and family photographer to 512 Maple Court with professional demeanor said date. If you fail to do so, judgment by keep your Soiree alive forever. Garwood NJ 07027 needed to cover local default may be rendered against you for Professional references. Call government meetings. Must the relief demanded in the complaint. You Spectacular FURNISHED model shall file your answer and proof of service Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 home! Move-in ready from top to be able to meet deadlines, in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Email: [email protected] bottom! Newly constructed 55+ know how to write a lead, and Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com- Westfield Community Center community in Garwood’s new take an active interest in their plex, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, beats in order to develop news in accordance with the rules governing the MEDICAL MASSAGE downtown now offers its decora- courts. th tor-finished, 2,343 sf home with 3 stories. Please email You are further advised that if you can- 75 Anniversary Dinner Dance Westfield - Do you have lower BR/3.5BA, gourmet kitchen with resume and clips to: not afford an attorney, you may call the Legal Services office in the county where back pain or does Sciatica granite countertops & hardwood [email protected] you live. If you do not have an attorney and bother you? Would you like 5 floors, finished lower level, along are not eligible for free legal assistance, years more in your life? w/ a private elevator and 2 car you may obtain a referral to an attorney by garage! Don’t miss this incredible PUBLIC NOTICE calling the Lawyer Referral Services. The Call Jason opportunity offered at $559,990! names and telephone numbers of such cell (908) 487-8375 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD agencies in the county of venue are as Millennium Homes PLANNING BOARD follows: Lawyer Referral Services: 908- (732) 648-1456 Please take notice that on October 27, 353-4715; Legal Services: 908-354-4340 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough This action has been instituted for the Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board recovering possession of the lands and Bramnick Announces Photo will hold a hearing on the application of the premises described in a mortgage dated undersigned. The property in question is May 17, 1990, recorded on May 24, 1990, located at: 16 Laurel Place, Fanwood, in Book 4069, Page 0403, made by New Jersey, also known as Block 91 Lot 2, FREDDIE KLEE AND MARINA L. With Honorary Chairs And Video Contest Winners as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, owned FLORES, BOTH SINGLE, to the plaintiff by Paula Cohen-Martin. and covers real estate located at 312-16 WESTFIELD – Assemblyman walks and the family fun,” the as- EMERSON AVE, PLAINFIELD, NEW Jon Bramnick has announced the semblyman said. The applicant requests Porch Addition which is in violation of: JERSEY 07062, Tax Lot 4 F/K/A LOTS 7, Thomas Kean, Jr. winners of the photography and The video contest winners are: Section 184-115R of the Fanwood Land 8 & 9, Block 412 F/K/A BLOCK N. , NJ State Senator video contests sponsored by his Patrick McManus, first place; Use Code. Variance Requested: Front Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), office and thanked all the partici- Sandra Levine, second place; Yard Setback; Permitted: 30 Feet; Present: mediation is available through the New 30 Feet; Proposed: 24 feet. Jersey Courts. Forms and instructions Jon Bramnick pants for capturing wonderful im- Christopher Annese, third place, Section 184-134A of the Fanwood Land may be obtained on the Court’s web site at , NJ State Assemblyman ages of New Jersey. and honorable mention, Kurt Use Code. Variance Requested: Side Yard www.njcourtsonline.com. “These pictures and videos tell a Schleck. Setback; Permitted: 3 feet; Present: 1.6 You, MARINA L. FLORES are made a great story about our state. They This year’s winners of the photo feet; Proposed: 1.6 feet. defendant because you are the record And Special Guest Section 184-114 of the Fanwood Land owner of the mortgaged premises, be- show the beauty that surrounds us contest are: Jersey Shore – First Use Code. Variance Requested: Side Yard cause you executed the Bond/Note and and the fun we can have here,” said place, Larkin Cohan; second place, Setback; Permitted: 10 feet; Present: 7.5 Mortgage being foreclosed herein and may Leonard Lance Assemblyman Bramnick, whose Fred and Palma Finati; third place, feet; Proposed: 7.5 feet. be liable for any deficiency thereon, and U.S. Congressman district includes parts of Essex, Emilio DiFabio, and honorable The applicant will also seek such other for any right, title, claim or interest you may relief as may be determined necessary at have in, to or against the said mortgaged Morris, Somerset and Union coun- mention, Mike McKenna and the public hearing based upon review of premises and your lien or encumbrance ties. Cecile Coranota; New Jersey State the application or amendment(s) to the on the mortgaged premises is subject to More than 200 photographs were Parks – First place, Peter Yuschak; application. plaintiff’s mortgage. submitted to this year’s third an- second place, Kristen Hom; third The file pertaining to this application is You, MR. FLORES, HUSBAND OF October 22, 2010 (7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) available for public inspection during nor- MARINA L. FLORES are the spouse of nual photo contest. They were place, George Bogatko, and hon- mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday MARINA L. FLORES, the mortgagor and judged in three categories – wild- orable mention, Dorothy Scarpelli through Friday) from the Secretary of the owner of the mortgaged premises and as The Westwood 438 North Avenue, Garwood life, state parks and Jersey Shore. and Emily Luppino; New Jersey Planning Board at the Administration Of- such may have a dower/curtesy or other The video contest was launched Wildlife – First place, Steve fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North interest in said premises and your lien or Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. encumbrance on the mortgaged premises over the summer. The purpose of Byland; second place, Vivian Any interested party may appear at said is subject to plaintiff’s mortgage. Advance Tickets $75; At the Door $100 the contest was to show a contrast Bedova; third place, Eric Stinson, hearing and participate therein in accor- Dated: OCTOBER 11, 2010 between what truly can be found in and honorable mention, Dennis dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- Jennifer M. Perez, Temporary Acting & & New Jersey and the image of the VonLinden and Lynne Dembner. ning Board. Superior Court Clerk Prizes Live Music Live & Silent Auctions Applicant: Frank J. 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HS Flute Choir WESTFIELD – Oria Alexander and said, “I love that we can come from Becky Zhang, of Westfield, and Katie all over the country and in five re- Buchbinder, of Scotch Plains, per- hearsals seem like we’ve been play- formed with the High School Flute ing together for eons.” Choir at the National Flute For the local three students, the Association’s (NFA) 38th Annual 2010 NFA Convention is now a Convention in Anaheim, Calif. on memory, and they are already work- August 15 ing on the audition pieces for next Selected from high-school flutists year’s High School Flute Choir com- from around the country, the three petition. high-school sophomores, all private The Music Studio, a division of the flute students of Jenny Cline at the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, is New Jersey Workshop for the Arts located at 150-152 East Broad Street Music Studio, submitted audition re- in Westfield. For more information cordings in February 2010 and then on the NJWA, call (908) 789-9696 or waited to find out if they had been log on to njworkshopforthearts.com. selected. IN-SESSION…During the In-Service Day in the Westfield Public Schools, the CALIFORNIA GIRLS...From left to right, Katie Buchbinder, John Bailey, Oria The repertoire required for the au- Edith Sobel to Address elementary Fine Arts teachers discussed the current curriculum in the face of Alexander and Becky Zhang are photographed at the National Flute Association dition represented some of the most drastic cuts to state aid. The teachers brainstormed about ideas to implement Convention in Anaheim, Calif. The three flute students were named to the 2010 demanding pieces in the flute reper- Hadassah Luncheon creative lessons while sustaining cuts to staff, supplies and programs. Meeting together were Vocal Music teachers, left to right in front, Theodore Hendricks, High School Flute Choir. See press release at right. toire, and the students prepared for WESTFIELD – The Westfield Chap- months before making their record- Amanda Samaha, Stephen Markowski, Suzanne Moore and Wendy Woodfield, ter of Hadassah will hold its annual paid- and in back, Fine Arts Supervisor Linda King, Brent Geyer and Debbie McCullam. See it all on the web in color . . . ings. up membership luncheon on Monday, www.goleader.com Crescent Concerts News of their acceptance arrived October 25, at noon at Temple Emanu- in mid-April, and the music for the El, located at 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. Westfield School District’s PUBLIC NOTICE Showcase Young Talent concert arrived shortly thereafter. They practiced their parts individu- The guest speaker will be Edith Sobel, TOWN OF WESTFIELD AREA – Crescent Concerts will a frequent critic, lecturer and discussant present its 12th annual Showcase for ally, in their lessons, and in “sec- In-Service Day a Success Public Notice is hereby given that the for National Hadassah, as well as many Exceptionally Talented Young Artists tional rehearsals” with their teacher other Jewish organizations. After many ordinance as follows was passed and on Sunday afternoon, October 24, at 3 WESTFIELD – With a little more Achieve teachers in grades 1 to 5 adopted by the Town Council of the Town so that they would be able to arrive in years as a full-time editor and free-lance than a month of the school year under- attended David Heller’s presentation of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on p.m. in the Crescent Avenue Presbyte- Anaheim prepared for the first re- critic, she has used her education and October 12, 2010. rian Church, located on Watchung Av- way, students and faculty are falling of “Analyzing NJASK Score and Clus- hearsal. experience to explore controversial is- into regular routines and adapting to ters” and “Developing PLC Goals for Claire J. Gray enue at East Seventh Street in Plainfield. The 24 members of the 2010 High sues and to enlighten and entertain her Town Clerk Five area musicians chosen by audi- audiences. their specific schedules. Things are run- 2010-2011.” tion will perform. They include Kevin School Flute Choir came from as ning smoothly in the Westfield school The elementary-level Physical Edu- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1964 close as California, and from as far Ms. Sobel earned a Master of Arts Jang, who will play works by Beethoven degree in English. Her thesis was entitled district, and one of the reasons behind cation Department reviewed new core AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND and Chopin; Sophia Bacelar, playing the away as New Jersey, and from many THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF “Holocaust Literature and the American this is the In-Service Day Training. standards and discussed the implemen- first movements of Dvorak’s Cello Con- states in between. They converged on Imagination.” She has served as chair- WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 10 certo in B minor and Franck’s Sonata in This year’s In-Service Day took place tation of developmental skills in the MOBILE STORAGE STRUC- Anaheim for their first rehearsal on a woman of Adult Jewish Education for the on August 31. All teachers, paraprofes- program. TURES A major, and Connie Wang, who will Wednesday, the day before the con- Northern New Jersey Region of Hadassah. present works by Bach and York Bowen. sionals, administrators, counselors, The staff at Edison Intermediate GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1965 vention began, having never played Ms. Sobel has made more than 40 trips to nurses and librarians met throughout School participated in team-building Audrey Luo, who will play composi- together or even met. Israel. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND tions by Beethoven and Chopin, and the various schools in Westfield for a exercises. CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF By Sunday, under the guidance of This event is free to all members who Anna Dugan of Cranford, singing art are current with their dues. Those who number of organized workshops. Ex- The faculty members of both inter- THE LAND USE ORDINANCE songs by Puccini, Mozart and Debussy, conductor and former NFA President OF THE TOWN OF plan to attend are asked to respond to Fran amples of these include: mediate schools took part in discus- will join them. John Bailey, they performed in con- Training on the new attendance and sions regarding conversation, commu- WESTFIELD cert as a cohesive ensemble, present- Burns at (908) 353-5766. For additional (Mobile Storage Structures) Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for seniors information about this and other Hadassah organizational database program, Gen- nication and listening between teach- and $5 for students), may be purchased ing a concert of challenging reper- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1966 functions, call Carole Thau at (908) 771- esis. ers and students and colleagues. at the door. Handicap access and bath- toire. As one member of the ensemble 9251. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND rooms, as well as large-print programs, Meetings for all general academic The Westfield High School staff at- THE LAND USE ORDINANCE will be available. For inquiries, call (908) departments – Mathematics, Social tended seminars specific to their de- OF THE TOWN OF 756-2468. Rutgers Professor to Speak Studies, Science and Language Arts – partments, as well as Special Services WESTFIELD IN ORDER TO of Lincoln Early Childhood Center and training meetings. ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLA- PUBLIC NOTICE TION OF HANDICAPPED all elementary schools in Westfield were With ample programs offered for RAMPS UNDER CERTAIN BOROUGH OF FANWOOD On ‘Ethnicity in America’ led by department Chairpersons Regina every faculty and support member in CIRCUMSTANCES Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE Kiczek, Andrea Brennan and David the district, the result of the In-Service 1 T - 10/14/10, The Leader Fee: $29.07 FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- cluding the National Teaching Award Stoneback in the Westfield High School Day was proven a success, according to NO. 10-14-R morial Library will present Michael in American Studies. He has lectured PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE APPROV- cafeteria. These curriculum discussions Anita O’Neal, assistant superintendent ING AND AUTHORIZING THE Rockland, a professor of American in some 21 countries. A regular con- were divided into grades K to 2 and of Curriculum and Program in the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TO Studies at Rutgers University, on tributor to New Jersey Monthly maga- grades 3 to 5. Westfield Public Schools. PLANNING BOARD EXECUTE A FINANCIAL Thursday, October 21, at 7 p.m. zine, he also has worked in television AGREEMENT WITH 250 Please take notice that on October 27, SOUTH AVENUE FANWOOD Professor Rockland will speak on and film production, mostly for PBS. 2010 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough URBAN RENEWAL, LLC “Ethnicity in America; the Bright He is regularly interviewed on Na- WHS Earns ShopRite Cup Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, was passed and adopted on the second Side and the Dark Side.” His talk tional Public Radio. Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor will be part of the library’s Ameri- He will appear at the library will hold a hearing on the application of the and Council of the Borough of Fanwood undersigned. The property in question is held on October 5, 2010. can Library Association (ALA) through the auspices of the New For Most State Wins located at: 86 Beech Avenue, Fanwood, This Ordinance shall take effect imme- Grant “Picturing America: Land of Jersey Council for the Humanities New Jersey, also known as Block 114 Lot diately after final passage and publication Opportunity” series. and the Friends of the Fanwood WESTFIELD – Westfield High in this school year and thank ShopRite 10, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Map, as required by law. The professor’s early career was in Memorial Library. The library is lo- School (WHS) was awarded the and the New Jersey Inter-Scholastic owned by Daniel & Donna Zucker. Eleanor McGovern The applicant requests driveway width the U.S. diplomatic service, during cated at North Avenue and Tillotson ShopRite/NJSIAA (New Jersey In- Athletic Association for recognizing Borough Clerk ter-Scholastic Athletic Association) our amazing student athletes,” Su- which is in violation of: 1 T - 10/14/10, The Times Fee: $17.85 which he was a cultural attaché in Road. Section 184-163 of the Fanwood Land both Argentina and Spain. He is the A discussion of the topic with the Cup on September 25 at Kehler Sta- perintendent Dolan added. Use Code. Variance Requested: Drive- PUBLIC NOTICE dium in Westfield. She asked all the athletes, coaches, way Width; Permitted: 10 feet; Present: 10 author of 12 books, three of which audience will follow Professor feet; Proposed: 18 feet. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD have received special recognition. Rockland’s talk. To register for this Westfield was one of six schools, parents and fans in the bleachers to Section 184-163 of the Fanwood Land BOARD OF HEALTH Professor Rockland has won five and other events at the library, call out of 425 in New Jersey, to claim the stand to be recognized for their part Use Code. Variance Requested: Sideyard NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF major teaching/lecturing awards, in- (908) 322-6400. trophy for most state titles and for in the success of WHS athletics. set back; Permitted: 3 feet; Present: 6 feet; ORDINANCE 10-09-01 good sportsmanship. It marked the Proposed: 1.5 feet. AND PUBLIC HEARING The applicant will also seek such other Ordinance 10-09-01 was introduced by first time in the seven-year history of Financial-Aid Night relief as may be determined necessary at the Board of Health of the Borough of Rainbows to Help Kids the award. the public hearing based upon review of Fanwood on September 2, 2010 and sub- The Blue Devils came in first in the Set Tonight at WHS the application or amendment(s) to the sequently amended on October 7, 2010. post-season in Group 4 schools and WESTFIELD – The Westfield High application. Copies of this ordinance can be obtained In Difficult Transitions School Counseling Services Depart- The file pertaining to this application is without cost at the Fanwood Borough Hall, earned six extra points for having no available for public inspection during nor- 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood New disqualifications in the winter and ment will present its 25th Annual WESTFIELD – Fall 2010 ses- This program is offered to all Financial Aid Information Program mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday Jersey between the hours of 7:30AM and sions of Rainbows, a program de- residents of Union County regard- spring seasons. through Friday) from the Secretary of the 4PM, Monday thru Thursday and Friday WHS teams that contributed to- tonight, Thursday, October 14, at 7 Planning Board at the Administration Of- between the hours of 7:30AM and 12 signed to help children cope with less of school enrollment, religious p.m. in the Westfield High School fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Noon. difficult transitions, will be held on affiliation or town of residence. ward the award include: (state Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. The purpose of this ordinance is: champs) Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Auditorium. Monday nights beginning October Rainbows is available free of charge The new guest speaker for this Any interested party may appear at said “AN ORDINANCE ESTAB- 25 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Sessions for children ages 5 to 12, teenagers Girls Swimming, Boys Cross Coun- hearing and participate therein in accor- LISHING A FEE FOR FLU try, (second place), Girls Soccer and year’s program will be a representa- dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- INNOCULATIONS PROVIDED will take place at the Holy Trinity and the adults who have youngsters tive from the New Jersey Higher Edu- ning Board. TO THE PUBLIC” Interparochial School in Westfield. registered in the program. (third place) Football. Applicant: Public hearing and adoption of this ordi- Following the presentation of the cation Student Assistance Authority Rainbows is an international non- To register for Rainbows, visit (HESAA), who will review the de- Daniel & Donna Zucker nance will be held on November 4, 2010. profit organization that fosters emo- westfieldrainbows.org and com- cup, Superintendent of Schools Mar- 86 Beech Avenue Colleen M. Huehn, Secretary tails and resources for financing a tional healing as a support group plete the online registration form. garet Dolan praised the athletes. Fanwood , New jersey, 07023 Fanwood Board of Health “It is a tribute to all our student college education. 1 T - 10/14/10, The Times Fee: $36.21 1 T - 10/14/10, The Times Fee: $22.44 program for children and their par- Alternatively, to register by tele- The speaker also will explain the ents grieving a loss from a life- phone or if in need of further infor- athletes who faced challenging SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE courses during the day and tough process of completing the Free Ap- altering crisis due to death, divorce, mation, call Westfield Rainbows plication for Federal Student Aid SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005786 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005831 separation, illness or other painful Coordinator Mike Meriton at (908) opponents after school. I am proud of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY (FAFSA) form. Additionally, a mem- CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION family transitions. 720-7044 or e-mail him at the state titles that they have won, and UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY I am especially pleased that their ber from the Westfield High School DOCKET NO. F-679-09 DOCKET NO. F-32070-07 [email protected]. Plaintiff: U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Plaintiff: LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSO- SHERIFF’S SALE good sportsmanship has been recog- Counseling Services team will dis- TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BAFC 2007-1 CIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REG- cuss additional resources for access- VS. ISTERED HOLDERS OF CREDIT SUISSE SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005944 SHERIFF’S SALE nized as part of the criteria in win- Defendant: JAMES C. FONTE; MRS JAMES FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ning this award,” she added. ing scholarship information. There C FONTE, HIS WIFE; MELINDA FONTE; MR CORP., CSFB TRUST 2003-CF14, CSFB MORT- CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005933 FONTE, HUSBAND OF MELINDA FONTE; GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY “I wish all our teams great success will be time for questions as well. MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION RIES 2003-CF14 DOCKET NO. F-49684-08 CHANCERY DIVISION Director of Counseling Services SYSTEMS INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN VS. Plaintiff: CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR UNION COUNTY BROKERS CONDUIT ITS SUCCESSORS AND Defendant: RICHARD H KRESS; CHERYL M AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT DOCKET NO. F-9025-09 SHERIFF’S SALE Richard Charwin explained, “We ASSIGNS KRESS; HIS WIFE; ANN G MCCORMICK; TRUST 2004-3 MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES, Plaintiff: HSBC BANK USA AS TRUSTEE Sale Date: 10/20/2010 RONALD MACCIA; LORAC FINANCIAL SER- SERIES 2004-3 FOR OMAC 2005-5 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10005896 believe this information will prove Writ of Execution: 08/12/2010 VICES OF NJ, INC.; ERIN CAPITAL MANAGE- VS. VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY helpful to parents and seniors who By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution MENT LLC; STATE OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: ANDREW T. KIEGEL, AN UN- Defendant: JOHN GILLESPIE, ALLISON CHANCERY DIVISION to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 10/27/2010 MARRIED PERSON; PATRICIA M. KEESHAN, GILLESPIE, ET ALS UNION COUNTY may soon be applying for financial vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 07/23/2010 AN UNMARRIED PERSON; GMAC MORTGAGE Sale Date: 11/10/2010 DOCKET NO. F-3018-09 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution LLC Writ of Execution: 08/18/2010 Plaintiff: CHEVY CHASE BANK, F.S.B. aid or scholarships. We encourage TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 11/10/2010 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. junior and sophomore parents to at- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 05/04/2010 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: ROBIN BROWN; DANNY BASS, said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- HUSBAND OF ROBIN BROWN; SUSZANNE tend for early-planning purposes.” of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- BROWN; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; TRUMP’S the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CASTLE ASSOCIATES D/B/A TRUMP MARINA The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of HOTEL CASINO; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE COR- Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty and 50/ of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on said day. All successful bidders must have 20% PORATION III; PALISADES FEDERAL CREDIT; Pajama Drive Begins 100*** $430,360.50. the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of of their bid available in cash or certified check at FORD MORTOR CREDIT CO.; STATEFARM Property to be sold is located in the Township The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% the conclusion of the sales. INDEMNITY COMPANY, SUBROGEE S For Children In Need of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New Fifty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty One of their bid available in cash or certified check at The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred SAUNDERS; STATE OF NEW JERSEY Jersey. and 10/100*** $358,751.10. the conclusion of the sales. Fifty Nine Thousand Fifty and 11/100*** Sale Date: 11/03/2010 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Students Premises commonly known as: 2309 Lyde The property to be sold is located in: The The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred $459,050.11. Writ of Execution: 07/06/2010 Place, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Borough of Mountainside, County of Union, State Eighty Three Thousand Nine Hundred Fourteen The property to be sold is located in the Town By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Concerned for the Needy (SCN) ser- Being known as Lot 32, Block 3703, on the of New Jersey and 48/100*** $383,914.48. of Westfield (Block 5706, Lot 3.01) and Township to me directed I shall expose for sale by public official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch Plains. Commonly known as: 1169 Ridge Drive, The property to be sold is located in the Town of Clark (Block 138, Lot 7), County of Union and vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vice group from Scotch Plains- Dimensions: 110.00 feet x 50.08 feet x 110.00 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 of Westfield, County of Union and State of New State of New Jersey. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Fanwood High School is once again feet x 50.08 feet. Tax Lot No: 13 in Block: 5.B Jersey. Commonly known as: 2011 Grandview Av- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Nearest Cross Street: Parkview Drive Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 164 feet x Commonly known as: 415 Mountain Avenue, enue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of collecting new pajamas on behalf of Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or 100 feet Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Tax Lot No. 3.01 & 7 in Block No. 5706 & 138 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Nearest Cross Street: Short Drive Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 1111 Dimension of Lot Approximately: Lot 3.01 Block of their bid available in cash or certified check at “The Pajama Program,” a 501(c)(3) liens, insurance premiums or other advances Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Dimension of Lot Approximately: 60 x 123 5706: 40 x 133; Lot 7 Block 138: 9 x 100 vacant the conclusion of the sales. charity that provides warm pajamas to made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Nearest Cross Street: Highland Avenue land The judgment amount is: ***One Million Seven parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Tax and prior lien info: Taxes/sewer/water Beginning at a point in the Northwesterly side- Nearest Cross Street: Virginia Street Hundred Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety children in need. independent investigation to ascertain whether may be delinquent - You must check with the tax line of Mountain Avenue which point is distant Beginning at a point in the former Northeast- Eight and 23/100*** $1,712,998.23. or not any outstanding interest remain of record collector for exact amounts due. therein along the same in a general Noutheasterly erly sideline of Grandview Avenue (now vacated Property to be sold is located in: Town of Collected pajamas will be distrib- and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Mortgages and Judgements (if any): direction a distance of 53.12 feet from its inter- portion) distant 100.00 feet Southeasterly from Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey. uted to local organizations and shel- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- section with the Northeasterly side line of High- the intersection of the said former Northeasterly Premises commonly known as: 1080 Lawrence If the sale is set aside for any reason, the cation which will insure the successful bidder at land Avenue, said beginning point also marking sideline of Grandview and Southeasterly side- Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 ters that care for homeless and vulner- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a sale in respect to: Federal Tax Lien, number the most Easterly corner of lands now or formerly line of Virginia Street running thence. Tax Lot #17, Block #264 return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall 229527003, recorded 02/04/2004, in the amount of Moffett, running. Prior Liens/Encumbrances Nearest cross street: Hiawatha Drive able children within Union County. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, of $3006.01. Prior Liens/Encumbrances Taxes open + penalty: $21.44 Approximate Dimensions: Community members may donate new the Mortgagor’s attorney. Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Two Thousand Total as of September 9, 2010: $0.00 Total as of September 9, 2010: $21.44 Total Upset: ***One Million Eight Hundred Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Ninety Six Thou- Nine Hundred Ninety Eight and 54/100*** Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty Five Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Six Thousand Ninety Thousand Two Hundred Ninety Three pajamas for a child, boy or girl, from sand Five Hundred Ten and 06/100*** $402,998.54 together with lawful interest and Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Three and 73/ Eight Hundred Forty Five and 53/100*** and 67/100*** $1,890,293.67 together with law- $496,510.06 together with lawful interest and costs. 100*** $435,253.73 together with lawful interest $506,845.53 together with lawful interest and ful interest and costs. infants through age 17. All tags should costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- be kept on the pajamas. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and 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 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the The Third Annual Pajama Drive expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court 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 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, began this week and will run through Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to 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 Wednesday, November 3. Pajamas or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 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 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 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 may be brought to the Athletic Office and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. 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. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if School, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the through Friday. The Athletic Office is There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 14, 2010 Page 21 Headless Horseman Visits RIS in Time for Halloween WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- author Washington Irving. The Leg- mediate School (RIS) in Westfield end of Sleepy Hollow turns a pictur- will present The Legend of Sleepy esque colonial New York village into Hollow. One of Halloween’s most a scene of macabre and mystery sur- terrifying and iconic figures – the rounding the meek and superstitious Headless Horseman – rides onto the schoolmaster Ichabod Crane, played stage of RIS on Friday, October 22. by Ben Howell. The show runs through the week- The heart-pounding story, set at end, with performances Friday at 7:30 the end of the 18th century, begins p.m., Saturday, October 23, at 7:30 with Crane’s affections for a young p.m., and Sunday, October 24, at 2 lady, Katrina Van Tassel, played by p.m. The school is located at 301 Courtney Ryan. It moves quickly to Clark Street in Westfield. terror when Crane is chased through This play, directed by Annie the fog-shrouded forest by the Head- Brzozowski, is a timeless classic from less Horseman. Viewers are left wondering if the Book Store Welcomes Headless Horseman is really “Brom DANCING WITH THE STAR...Scotch Plains resident Madhumita Parmar, a Bones” Van Brunt, played by Blake student at the Union County Academy for Allied Health Science (UCAAHC), ‘Sometimes Y’ Author Fallon, Katrina’s other suitor, or a performs in a fundraising concert for an agency that provides meals for under- Courtesy of Susan Cook privileged children in India. A MOUSE TRAP…Westfield residents play major roles in Cranford Dramatic WESTFIELD – The Town Book ghost. The audience must separate Club’s upcoming late fall production of Stuart Little. Pictured, from left to right, are: Store (270 East Broad Street) in legend from truth in this timeless Emmanuelle Nadeau, Duncan Cook, Jack Mustard and Madge Witter. Seated are Westfield will host a meet and greet Halloween tale. SP Resident Spends Her Birthday Jessica Zimmermann, left, and Nicole Sollazzo. See release at the bottom of this page. with Jason Elias, author of the children’s The Roosevelt performance prom- book “And Sometimes Y,” on Saturday, ises to entertain, thrill and intrigue all Dancing to Help the Underprivileged October 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. ages and crowds. By MARYLOU MORANO and [we] thought it would be a won- Publishing House Announces The question of whether Y is a con- “The talented students here at RIS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times derful idea to dedicate a program to sonant or a vowel has always baffled bring this wonderful Halloween tra- SCOTCH PLAINS – Township this cause,” said Madhumita. young minds. In “And Sometimes Y,” dition to life,” said Ms. Brzozowski, resident Madhumita Parmar, a stu- She stated that celebrating her birth- Book Signing Appearance the vowels and consonants battle over who is also a teacher at Jefferson dent at the Union County Academy day by performing for Akshaya Patra WESTFIELD – Norman Shabel, and independent, inspiring residents the rights to this prestigious letter. School. for Allied Health Science gives new meaning to the art that is so well-known legal thriller author, will of Miami. Mr. Elias is an English teacher by Ticket prices are $5 in advance and (UCAAHC), produced and per- dear to her. appear at the Town Book Store in Norman Shabel is a remarkable trade. “And Sometimes Y” is his first $7 at the door. To purchase tickets, e- formed in a Grand Bharatanatyam “It’s like celebrating my birthday not Westfield on Saturday, October 23, trial attorney, well-respected author children’s book. mail [email protected] or Fundraising Concert for the benefit only with my friends and family, but from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. He will be and true insider of law and politics. To learn more, call (908) 233-3535. call (908) 789-4560. of Akshaya Patra, an agency that pro- with [the] 1.2 million children who will selling and signing copies of his two Much like his novels, Norman pro- ™ vides meals for underprivileged chil- remember us for giving them a good latest novels, “The Burning Gavel” vides his broad-reading audience with POPCORN dren in India. meal and a good education. What a and “Four Women.” Norman Shabel a credible insight into courtroom pro- The event, performed at Terrill great birthday gift,” she said. is a foremost ex- ceedings and other The Social Network: Middle School in late September, co- Accompanied by musicians from pert on injustice in inner-workings of incided with Madhumita’s upcoming India, at the Akshaya Patra concert, the American legal American legal Oh, ya Gotta Have Friends 16th birthday. Ms. Parmar first sang a devotional song and political sys- and political sys- An accomplished dancer, singer in praise of Lord Ganesha, the remover tems. tems. He also en- and saxophonist, Madhumita has of- of all obstacles. The song is titled “Vande “The Burning joys speaking to a One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent ten used her talents to raise funds for Ganapatim.” Gavel” tells the variety of audi- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER celebrates the joy of inclusion. Which, nonprofit organizations like Austism She then danced for nearly two saga of a middle- ences about the joy 4 popcorns ironically, is what Mr. Zuckerberg could Speaks and Habitat for Humanity, hours in the bharatanatyam style. aged lawyer, Mel of writing in order Call it a character flaw. But aside never feel. It hurts even worse after his among other causes. The Akshaya Bharatanatyam is one of India’s old- Levine, fighting to offer aspiring from a cherished gaggle of relatives only true buddy, Eduardo Saverin (An- Patra concert has so far raised more est forms of classical dance. It incor- his way through authors tips and and friends, I don’t much care what drew Garfield), is wooed by an elite than $10,000 for the organization. porates intricate footwork and com- the gauntlet of the tricks on breaking folks are up to if it doesn’t affect me. social club. The benefit was inspired by a family plex gestures to tell stories, and vari- Halls of Injustice into the legal Thus my conspicuous absence from Some critics delight in broad strokes, trip to Jaipoor, India. ous facial expressions to portray in our American thriller and mys- Facebook. However, after seeing di- like suggesting The Social Network is “We toured the Akshaya Patra emotion. court system. tery genres. rector David Fincher’s The Social Net- to our current crop of 20-somethings Foundation, and it was just so amaz- Ms. Parmar is the recipient of the Fighting against a For more infor- work, about its wunderkind founder, what The Graduate (1968) was to the ing to actually see the beyond-com- Tamil Nadu Foundation USA Youth prejudicial judge Norman Shabel mation about this Mark Zuckerberg, I am rethinking my Baby Boomers in their salad days. While mendable efforts they were taking to Service Excellence award and also the and a quartet of event, visit The stance. perhaps a tad pretentious, such estima- feed and educate 1.2 million children Raoul Wallenberg Foundation’s award home-favored defense lawyers, Town Book Store at Enriching via its socio-historical tion does at least establish a reasonable every day,” said Madhumita. for Excellence in Community Service. Levine battles for his client’s rights townbookstore.com. Also, visit characterization of a generation and perspective. Very good movies tend to “I felt so inspired after this visit After graduating from UCAAHC in and justice in the civil trial of the chateaupub.com for more informa- the technological gizmos that have attract classical comparison. that I was determined to do some- 2012, Ms. Parmar hopes to attend century. Sex and money carve the tion about Norman Shabel and his helped shape their mores and folk- The long shot I’ll venture concerns thing [to] help this organization flour- Brown University, where she would path to the virtual destruction of life, entire catalog of titles. ways, the biopic transcends entertain- the content of Mr. Zuckerberg’s char- ish more than it already has,” she like to study to be a neurologist. limb, and incarceration of Levine and Founded in 2000 and located in ment. acter. While Jesse Eisenberg’s excel- said. “Through my dance, I am es- As such, she would like to promote a his battle for the rights of his client. Philadelphia, Chateau Publishing So let us venture back to those primi- lent portrayal has no compunction in sentially helping impoverished chil- holistic approach to health by integrat- “Four Women” is a novel focused House believes in new voices, qual- tive days of yesteryear at Harvard, circa pointing out the protective cad he can dren get food and an education.” ing arts and medicine. around four brave and very different ity writing, and strategic marketing. 2004, when not every mortal could be, his conceit, individualism and ge- Madhumita credits her parents’ Anyone wishing to donate to women battling a greedy real estate The publishing house provides na- boast potential access to 500 million nius suggest Ayn Rand’s Howard Roark sense of social responsibility for her Akshaya Patra can do so by logging on developer in Miami’s South Beach tionwide distribution to brick-and- friends. Mark Zuckerberg, sophomore in “The Fountainhead” (1949). Though commitment to charitable causes. to foodforeducation.org and mention- during the late 1960’s. Their only mortar stores as well as many online computer-science major and nerd certainly no Gary Cooper, the visions “I have grown up in a very commu- ing the September 26 event. More is defender is a young alcoholic lawyer retailers. Visit chateaupub.com for extraordinaire, bathes his inferiority are similar. nity-service-oriented, giving family, available on madhumitaparmar.com. caught in the midst of a controversial more information on how Chateau is complex born of social ineptness in the Both exude a rational selfishness trial ruled over by an unfeeling and revolutionizing the publishing indus- only solution he knows: acumen and that comes of believing the greatness is prejudicial judge. “Four Women” try by allowing young writers to re- arrogance. in the work itself...not how much money takes readers on a journey through claim their dreams of becoming a Out of this apparent mother of inven- it makes or how it may benefit society. Holocaust Germany and post-war published author. tion springs Facebook, a social net- If he is a hero in the process, so be it. New York City to reveal the troubled work for college kids to meet and greet, Take it a step further and we’re in truth- pasts of these remarkable four women Paid Bulletin Board at first only at Harvard, then at the other is-beauty territory. Yet unlike the hypo- and how they came to be close friends goleader.com/express ivies, and eventually anywhere there’s thetical, test tube Roark, Zuckerberg’s a computer. philosophy is challenged by real life. The rest, as they say, is history, and And, to be candid, his ethos is a Junior Musical Club thus inevitably fraught with pretty much complicated work still very much in the same claims and lawsuits that ac- progress. How to be a Bill Gates, if not company any new creation. an Edison? He knows their stories, Announces New Season It’s been the case ever since the first what promoted and confounded them, WESTFIELD – The Junior Musi- They come from Westfield and nearby wheel rolled. For every Henry Ford, and what relegated the incautious cal Club of Westfield announced its communities, united by their love of there is a George Selden (“road en- brainiacs like Tesla to die poor and in new slate officers: president, Brenda music. gine” patent holder) asserting propri- relative obscurity. Yet, even if one is etorship. Told in flashback, director vigilant, the inexperience of youth can Fincher’s chronicle adapted by Aaron lead to imprudence. Tom Fortunato for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sorkin from Ben Mezrich’s book fo- Enters stage left, Justin Timberlake’s MOVE TO THE MUSIC…Students show off their dance moves last week at the cuses on Zuckerberg’s quippish, charismatically realized Sean Parker, new Academy of Performing Arts High School at the Union County Vocational- haughty protection of his game-chang- fallen idol of Napster fame, who cap- Technical Schools campus in Scotch Plains. The new facility features class- ing bonanza. tures Mark’s ear and imagination. He rooms, a theatre and studios for dance, acting and recording. County and Kean But the legal battle, though not with- claims to have the roadmap, the pitfalls University officials marked the opening of the facility with a ribbon-cutting out its provocative points of conjecture to avoid in the Silicon Valley gold rush. ceremony on Thursday. and conclusion, is more importantly an This doesn’t please the emerging entrée to the complicated workings of a entrepreneur’s original coterie of sup- human being. We are transfixed by the porters. Alas, it is now also a tale of very mixed emotions Mr. Zuckerberg innocence lost. 7PULKH3`YPJ elicits in us. Sure, he’s amassed billions. Filmmaker Fincher gets it right by Opera Company But we suspect the emotional fortune he wisely forsaking the old template that sought remains elusive. cast way too many films about break- Accompanying that judgment and through and invention in the same, Officers of the Junior Musical Club (from left to right) David Mandala, Alex serving as intriguing subtext for those formulaic light. Set in the properly Goldschmidt, Brenda Li, Rachel Baron, Amanda Chen and Jahzeel Paguntalan of us not keeping up with our algorith- enigmatic, brave new time and place Li; vice-president of programs, Club meetings are held once a mic studies, there is the humbling awe- and worded in its cutting edge terms, Presents Rachel Baron; vice-president of au- month throughout the year. This someness engendered by the Harvard The Social Network’s telling of the ditions, David Mandala; treasurer, season’s first meeting of the Junior milieu. While sadly true that the great Facebook saga is sure to win many Rebecca Diaz; secretary, Amanda Musical Club will take place Sunday, unwashed can tell you what Miley moviegoing friends. Chen; hospitality, Deborah Wu; pub- October 17, at 7 p.m., at the Scotch Cyrus – but not Hillary Clinton – is * * * licity, Alex Goldschmidt; website Plains home of David Mandala, club doing, our really smart people are The Social Network, rated PG-13, is manager, Jahzeel Paguntalan. vice-president of auditions. smarter than ever. a Columbia Pictures release directed The Junior Musical Club, a divi- The Junior Musical Club will Although Harvard needs no such by David Fincher and stars Jesse Verdi’s sion of The Musical Club of Westfield, present an ensemble concert on Sat- advertisement, the peek into the unof- Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Rooney is a performing group of teenaged urday, March 26, 2011 and a senior ficial think tank that has spawned its Mara and Justin Timberlake. Running instrumentalists and vocalists from recital on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at lion’s share of discoveries ostensibly time: 120 minutes. the eighth grade through high school. the First Baptist Church, located at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. Both CDC Casts Westfield concerts are free and open to the Fanwood Hosts Carriage public. Actors in Stuart Little Auditions for membership in the WESTFIELD – Emmanuelle Junior Musical Club are open to indi- House Poetry Reading La Traviata Nadeau of Westfield has been cast as viduals in grades 8 to 12 who are FANWOOD – The Carriage House Wall Street Journal, New Jersey the title character in the Cranford studying music. Two pieces must be Poetry Series has invited the public Monthly and elsewhere. Conducted by Guerguan Tsenov Directed by Fausto Pineda Dramatic Club’s upcoming children’s performed for the audition – one piece to attend a free poetry reading on Ms. de Koninck’s first collection Produced by Valerie Pineda musical production of E.B. White’s from the period up to and including Tuesday, October 19, at 8 p.m. in the of poems, “Repairs,” was published Starring: Stuart Little – the story of a mouse Beethoven, and another piece from Patricia Kuran Arts Center on Watson by Finishing Line Press in 2006. Her born to a New York City family who the Romantic or Modern period. Road, off North Martine Avenue, poetry has appeared in numerous jour- Michelle Trovato as Violetta Juan Carlos franco as Alfred learns about friendship and indepen- The first audition of the season will adjacent to Fanwood Borough Hall. nals and anthologies, including Po- Gustavo Ahualli as Germont dence. be held on Sunday, November 14, at (GPS use 75 North Martine Avenue.) etry Magazine, The Ledge, the Pater- Jessica Renfro as Flora Matthew Knickman as the Marquis Featured in the production are 6 p.m. at the home of David Mandala, The featured readers will be distin- son Literary Review, US 1 Worksheets, John-Andrew Fernandez as Baron Ryan Allen as Dr. Grenvil Westfield residents Madge Witter as 558 Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. guished poets Anthony Buccino and The Edison Literary Review, Bridges, The Pineda Lyric Adult Ensemble & Pineda Lyric Young Artists the narrator and Duncan Cook as Other audition dates include Sunday, Jessica de Koninck. Literary Mama, Exit 13 Magazine Stuart’s brother, George. Also in the February 6, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Mr. Buccino is a financial-news and Earth’s Daughters. An attorney 8 PM Saturday, November 6, 2010 large cast, spanning generations, are home of Alex Goldschmidt, 26 editor by day but also finds time to and former councilwoman in 2 PM Sunday, November 7, 2010 Jack Mustard, Jessica Zimmermann Hawthorne Drive in Westfield, and write poetry, essays and amusing Montclair, she is working to com- and Nicole Sollazzo, playing various Sunday, June 26, 2011, at 6 p.m. at blogs. His books of essays, including plete her Master of Fine Arts degree Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre characters whom Stuart encounters the home of Beverly Thomson Shea, “American Boy: Pushing Sixty,” fo- at Stonecoast. 78 Winans Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 along his journey. 2121 Princeton Avenue in Scotch cus on life in North Jersey and his An open mic will follow the featured Stuart Little is a musical for the Plains. boyhood in Nutley and Belleville. poets, and audience members are in- (K\S[Z :LUPVYZ Z[\KLU[Z whole family and will be performed For more information about the Mr. Anthony published two collec- vited to read one of their own poems. at the Cranford Dramatic Club, lo- auditions, contact David Mandala, tions of poetry in 2008: “Voices on For more information, call (908) 889- *OHTWHNUL9LJLW[PVU ;PJRL[ cated at 78 Winans Avenue in vice-president of Auditions, at (908) the Bus” and “One Morning in Jersey 7223 or (908) 889-5298. Visit Cranford, on December 10 through 721-8311, or e-mail City.” His writing has appeared in the carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com -VY;PJRL[Z*HSS! 12. [email protected]. Journal of New Jersey Poets, The for online directions and information. VYW\YJOHZLVUSPULH[^^^705,+(3@90*JVT Page 22 Thursday, October 14, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Grease is the (Unfiltered) Word At CDC Community Theatre By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times WCP Sets Stage for its Own ‘War of the Roses’ CRANFORD — Grease is the mu- By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY let on that he and Rose Mary are any- monial match is a good one. The Catho- sical show that high school students Specially Written for The Westtfield Leader and The Times thing more than daters. Rose Mary lic priest hurriedly marries the couple across America pray their drama de- WESTFIELD – Critics aren’t al- reluctantly goes along with the im- in a side room, hopefully making the partment will produce. It’s the 1978 ways right. Case in point is Abie’s Irish promptu plan; the father takes the bait, third time a charm. mega hit movie starring John Travolta Rose by Anne Nichols, Westfield Com- becomes infatuated with the person he The last act takes place about a year and Olivia Newton-John that every teen- munity Players’ season opener. De- thinks is “Rosie Murpheski” and pushes later on Christmas Eve, where the dis- ager has seen repeatedly. It’s also a path spite being panned unanimously by for their hasty marriage. He calls in a owned young couple is content with a to jog down memory lane for the young- theater reviewers in 1922 when it first rabbi (Gregg Mele) and, in just one new addition to their family. In a rather est of Baby Boomers who might just opened, it survived on Broadway for week, prepares for a “proper” Jewish forced ending, reconciliations and re- remember the tail end of the ‘50s and five years and, for years, held the world’s wedding to take place in his apartment. unions occur to make everyone happy. the flavor of that era. record for the longest running touring Solomon’s neighbors, Mrs. Isaac What makes the audience happy is Cranford Dramatic Club Commu- play in Broadway history. Cohen (Joanne Lemenille) and her hen- Naomi Yablonsky’s vision and fine di- nity Theatre’s version of Grease, with This fast-moving three-act comedy pecked husband Isaac Cohen (Steven rection. “Intermarriage has been an is- book and music by Jim Jacobs and presents a story of stereotyped preju- Lemenille), meet Rosie and, right from sue for people since biblical times,” she Warren Casey, met an enthusiastic au- dices and how they might be overcome. the beginning, think she’s a real catch. said in the program notes. And because dience on opening night. They had THEY ARE SUPREME...Brian Hall as Danny, Michael Miguel as Doody, Brian The storyline revolves around a New Rosie’s father Patrick Murphy (Rick of great comic timing of the actors, the reason to do so. It’s a professionally Merrill as Kenickie, Chris Grimm as Roger, and Christopher Abbott as Sonny, York Orthodox Jewish man, Solomon Roberts), also a widower, lives in Cali- lines, although vaudevillian at times with produced and directed show. This ver- left to right, star in the CDC prouction of Grease. Levy (Maury Herman), a widower who fornia, but comes to New York for what slurs and verbal slaps, remain funny. sion – unlike milder, toned-down high done; kids and parents come to the Allison Acquafredda. Her rendition of owns his own business, running it with he thinks is the marriage of his only There’s nothing subtle about the preju- school versions of the musical – is, production expecting the softer ver- “There are Worse Things I Could Do” his only son Abraham (Brian Remo). In child to a supposed Irish-Catholic man. dices of the Jewish-American father and however, a show for adults. sion. delivers pathos, anger and frustration the past, son “Abie” has brought home Accompanied by family friend Catho- the Irish-Catholic American father, or In director Becky Randazzo’s notes The “raw” content aside, this is a in her strong belt. Doody, played by young women who have never met lic priest Father Whalen (James the pasted-on happy ending. in the program, she explains that in the well-executed show. Music by con- Michael Miguel, gets loads of laughs with Solomon’s approval because they Broderick), Murphy arrives at the house The fun of the show is in the outland- original Broadway version, Grease was ductor/keyboardist John Brzozowski but when decked out in a gold lamé are not Jewish. when the marriage is being celebrated, ish stereotypic characters. Joanne known for being a “raunchy, raw, vul- is spot-on, with especially mellow jacket, earns respect in “Those Magic When Act I begins, Abie has just but too late to prevent it. The two fa- Lemenille as Mrs. Isaac Cohen pre- gar show that in later versions, includ- saxophone and rich bass accompani- Changes.” Teen angel, Juan Pascual, is secretly married a young Irish-Catho- thers, each more aggravated than the sents a humorous bully who talks in- ing the film, was tamed down signifi- ment. The best part of the night, though, superior, utilizing his effortless tenor lic girl, Rose Mary Murphy (Ali other by the proposed union of his child cessantly about her operation and con- cantly.” She defends putting back the is the choreography, by Megan voice with pure falsetto notes at the end stantly makes deprecating remarks original Broadway lines “in an effort to Ferentinos, which is fresh and inven- of “Beauty School Dropout.” The fog Fathers Maury Herman, left, and Rick Roberts go about her husband Isaac. Her real-life infuse some of the true spirit and es- tive. The CDC stage is an intimate one machine that was used on opening night nose-to-nose husband, Steve Lemenille, plays sence from that original Broadway ver- – not very deep, but wide with two side in the “Dropout” number wasn’t very onstage husband Isaac as an old lecher sion.” CDC’s version has achieved true thrusts that act as the radio studio of effective in setting the mood of the ~Susan M. Dougherty for The Leader/Times who practically salivates when in the “raunchy, raw and vulgar” status. Station Waxx and the brick face build- dreamlike song and might well have company of young Rosie. Talented ac- Who would want a 6- or 7-year-old ing of Rydell High. So when the teens been dropped. tors Mr. Broderick and Mr. Roberts child to see simulated sexual content, a bop their way circuitously from center The red-robed gospel chorus was a present authentic Irish brogues and mar- “mooning” of the audience – complete stage to an alcove and back, it works. unique twist for that number that very velous comic timing. with bare bottom – and the metamor- Highlight numbers include often features beauty salon accouter- Mr. Remo and Ms. Giacona have an phosis of an innocent teen gal Sandy Sandy’s “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” ments instead. One of the character undeniable chemistry that makes the Dombroski (Lauren Dodono), who the Newton-John hit. To Ms. actors—Paul Rivers as radio announcer Giacona), before a Protestant minister. to a religious heretic, take to a shoving- audience root for their characters de- decides that being true to herself is not Dodono’s credit, she doesn’t try to Vince Fontaine—shows his snake oil Abie is convinced that his father will and-shouting match. Meanwhile, the spite their families’ objections. Mr. as important as getting the guy? The mimic the sound or the famous ar- charm throughout. love his bride once he gets to know her, priest and the rabbi become friendly, Herman is especially natural in his teens on stage smoke incessantly, drink rangement. Her naturally sweet voice His pre-show patter, complete with so he leads his father into thinking the exchange longwinded philosophies delivery of the character whose blatant with abandon, drop out of school, have floats effortlessly as the character’s an impromptu dance contest with audi- young beauty is a Jewess. Abie doesn’t about religion and agree that the matri- bigotry is so over the top that one has to sex indiscriminately and are pressured anguish resonates. ence members, is a hit. Brian Merrill as chuckle. to act in ways that they might not want. Brian Hall’s Danny is a good repre- Kenickie, Jennifer Kujawski as Marty, This is a period piece that, according In all fairness, there is a warning mes- sentation of the head of the T-Birds; the Raven Alexandrea Dunbar as Jan, Chris- Celebrate Halloween With to director Yablonsky, echoes a univer- sage in the program and in the lobby black leather-jacket-wearing greaser topher Harrison Parkhurst Abbott as sal theme: “There is always hope that that “language and content may not be needs to be “macho” in front of his Sonny, Lisa Poggi as Patty and Gira true love can run smoothly.” suitable for children.” The damage is friends but has a tender side when he’s Marie Derise as Frenchy all get their WSO and Monster Music alone with Sandy. Mr. Hall’s voice, well-deserved moment in the spotlight. WESTFIELD – On Saturday, Oc- dressed in their Halloween costumes. strong and enjoyable, leads many of the If “We Go Together” and “You’re tober 30, at 8 p.m., the Westfield Two separate contests – one for adults Westfield Art Association songs. the One that I Want” stir a longing for Symphony Orchestra (WSO) presents and one for kids 13 and under – will Rizzo, the Stockard Channing role the ‘50s, then “Grease is the Word” is Monster Music, a “spooktacular” be judged at intermission. Top prizes from the movie version and head of the for you. Catch a weekend performance Halloween celebration for the whole are $200 for adults and $100 for kids. Welcomes Paul Casale Pink Ladies, is played by talented through October 23. family, featuring scares, scores, spe- The evening will also feature a WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art As a realist artist, he combines a 19th cial discounts for students and two performance of Mozart’s famed Sym- Association had its first meeting on Century approach to painting with con- separate Halloween costume contests phony No. 40 in G minor which is September 26 and featured a demon- temporary subjects. While he has Westfield Wins Top Awards for kids and adults with large cash sure to appeal to young and old alike. stration by Danielle Mick. The second worked in many media, he is interested prizes for both. Mr. Wroe meeting is sched- in the whole, sur- The public is in- added, “Combin- uled for Sunday, face quality and im- In America in Bloom Contest vited to join WSO ing different me- October 24 from 2 age. WESTFIELD – Westfield received residential and commercial. at The Presbyterian dia is part of our to 4 p.m. in the The Westfield the top prize for towns their size in the Judges Bruce Riggs and Church in mission to make Community Room Art Association 2010 America in Bloom (AIB) compe- Marlborough Packard toured Westfield Westfield as it classical music at 425 East Broad welcomes any adult tition (locally known as “Westfield in from July 11 to 13 and met town offi- brings to life the appeal to the Street in Westfield. to join. The organi- Bloom”) and won the Landscaped Ar- cials, residents, volunteers and mem- original 1925 broadest possible This second zation started in eas Award for all entrants across the bers of the Westfield In Bloom com- movie The Phan- audience. This meeting will feature 1921 and is an in- country. Westfield competed in 2009 mittee. tom of the Opera, evening will fas- artist Paul Casale corporated and 2010 and is the only town in the The eight criteria awards only go to starring Lon cinate the whole doing a portrait of a 501(c)(3) non- State of New Jersey to compete both one community among all the AIB Chaney. WSO will family. Both youth model. A graduate profit group. The years. entrants across all population catego- present and adults will of the High School community room Of the 28 participating towns in the ries. Westfield won the Landscaped Hollywood’s first love the music as of Art and Design has a ramp for the United States, each town was judged Areas Award sponsored by OFA – The great horror epic Above, Lon Chaney as Frankenstein. The WSO is bringing well as the cos- in Manhattan, he disabled residents. on eight criteria: community involve- Association of Horticultural Profes- to life The Phantom of the Opera, also starring Chaney, complete with live (1925), in all its symphonic splendor. tume contest – and ran an early-morn- This year, there ment, floral displays, environmental sionals. symphonic we have reduced ing painting class in will be one more awareness, heritage, urban forestry, For more information, visit soundtrack by Gabriel Thibaudeau. ticket prices to $10 for all students K- oils, watercolor and meeting with a landscape, tidiness and turf and ground americainbloom.org or There will not be a single moment of 12.” pencil. Following demonstration. On covers across three sectors: municipal, westfieldinbloom.com. silence as more than 40 members of the Movie and music begin at 8 p.m. A that, he went to Pratt Sunday, December fully professional orchestra, under the free lecture and pre-concert Hallow- Institute in Brook- 5, Anne Kullaf, an baton of Maestro David Wroe, perform een chat, designed to enhance the lyn, where he ob- art teacher in the Thibaudeau’s orchestral soundtrack as Monster Music experience, will be tained a Bachelor of Somerset Art Asso- the original classic silent movie is pro- conducted by Dr. Shuang Goe Wroe Fine Arts degree in ciation and Visual jected above the orchestra and in full prior to the concert in the Sanctuary Fine Art and Illus- Arts Center, will view of the audience. at 7 p.m. Costume contestants should tration; he won demonstrate her oil- “This is a fabulously romantic, plan to register by 7:30 p.m. awards and grants painting technique. broad-stroked and beautiful score of Tickets are priced between $25 and from the Ford The WAA board symphonic proportion,” remarked $70. Student tickets are $10. Foundation and has decided to have WSO Music Director Wroe. “It Tickets may be purchased directly The Art Students a holiday party to closely mirrors the traumatic, yet pas- from the WSO office (224 East Broad Association. Paul Casale’s “In With The Tide” (Oil) allow members to sionate, events unfolding in the movie Street) or by calling the box office at He is a member meet and socialize and will give a whole new dimension (908) 232-9400. Tickets are also avail- of the Society of Illustrators and has with each other; this will be held on to surround sound.” able at The Town Book Store in produced work for Harper Collins, Tuesday, January 11, at Ferraro’s Res- All patrons, regardless of age, are Westfield and Martin Jewelers in Houghton Mifflin Penguin USA, Ran- taurant on Elm Street at 6:15 p.m. More encouraged to come to the concert Cranford. dom House Publications and others. 2011 event news will follow shortly.

CDC COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS October 8-23, 2010 Fri 10/8, 10/15, 10/22: 8p Sat 10/9, 10/16, 10/23: 8p Sun Mat 10/17: 2p Courtesy of David Williams IN FULL BLOOM…Westfield won two awards and a four-bloom rating at the New! Purchase tickets online at: recent America in Bloom Symposium and Awards Program. Pictured, left to www.cdctheatre.org right, are: Barbara Vincentsen, Westfield resident and 2011 America in Bloom judge; Sherry Cronin, co-leader of Westfield in Bloom and executive director of CDC Community Theatre Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC); Joe Lamp’l, executive producer and 78 Winans Avenue host of “Growing a Greener World” PBS series; Beth Brenner, assistant executive Cranford, NJ 07016 director of DWC; David Williams, co-leader of Westfield in Bloom, owner of 908.276.7611 Williams Nursery and president of Garden Centers of America, and Katy Moss Warner, Volunteer Board of Directors of America in Bloom and president emeritus, American Horticultural Society. “Where the Italian tradition is kept alive.”