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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, October 25, 2007 OUR 117th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS RVSA Votes 6-5 to Reexamine Privatization Following Debate By WAYNE BAKER to pass the resolution. discussed and considered at great Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Commissioners Gregg David, the length during 2006. At that time, RAHWAY — At its meeting last mayor of Kenilworth; Clark Landale certain members insisted on press- Thursday, the Rahway Valley Sewer- of Mountainside, Attilio Venturo of ing ahead, despite the views of many age Authority voted 6-5 to begin the Roselle Park, Joan Papen of Scotch of the members and many of the process of reexamining privatizing Plains and Allen Chin of Westfield member municipalities that no one operations of the au- had presented any sound thority. reasons for such a radi- A resolution by cal change in the opera- Rahway Commis- tion of the RVSA, and sioner Peter Pelissier that the significant costs described the author- in time and money in ity as seeking “the as- even soliciting sistance of certain pro- privatization proposals fessionals to explore simply could not be jus- entering into a public/ tified,” he said. private partnership for Mr. Landale said, af- the operation of its ter listening to questions wastewater-treatment from mayors at a forum plant and all other fa- last November, “RVSA’s cilities.” own experts agreed that The resolution au- it was premature to de- Susan Cook for The Westfield Leader thorizes the publica- termine whether SCORING DONATIONS…Westfield neighbors gather to box up soccer equipment to donate to a community in Zambia, tion of a request for privatization might be a Africa. The efforts of local residents – including Billy Sickles and his family, Rebecca Sarkos and her family and the Westfield Soccer Association – inspired donations of hundreds of soccer cleats, shirts, shorts and balls. The Regenstreich family, whose proposals (RFP) from Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader sound and cost-effective legal, engineering FOR AND AGAINST… Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Commis- measure for RVSA.” son, Andrew, is in Africa working at a refugee camp, started the drive after Andrew sent a letter requesting “some” equipment. and financial profes- sioner Peter Pelissier, center, the leading proponent of a measure to re- “There was a good- sionals for their ser- examine privatizing the RVSA, sits next to Mountainside Commissioner faith consensus that we vices related to Clark Landale, right, the most vocal critic of Mr. Pelissier’s resolution. Joan would wait until the plant WF Democratic Candidates Promise privatization. Papen, Scotch Plains commissioner, looks on. The measure passed, 6-5. construction was com- Commissioners Frank Mazzarella voted against it. plete and then re-evaluate, in light of of Clark, James Murphy of Cranford, Mr. Landale, who read a prepared the newly upgraded plant and suffi- Charles Lombardo, a councilman in statement, was the most vocal in his cient experience with its operations, To Address Taxes, No-Bid Work Garwood; Mr. Pelissier of Rahway, opposition. what areas, if any, consideration of By MICHAEL J. POLLACK “In order to get matching grants, bullet points [is] to end no-bid con- Rosalie Berger of Springfield and “The idea of privatizing the RVSA some form of privatization might make Specially Written for The Westfield Leader you have to have an environmental tracting, and I think it’s rather interest- Robert Luban of Woodbridge voted or some portion of its operations was sense,” he said. WESTFIELD – During a video commission,” he said. ing that in his own hometown, the He questioned the motivations of interview at The Westfield Leader of- He added that the cost to the town Republican-controlled council is un- two of the RVSA commissioners. fices last Thursday, the Westfield would be “minimal,” referencing that willing to do that.” “Mr. Pelissier, who has spearheaded Democratic slate stated its intent to the Association of New Jersey Envi- this renewed effort to steamroll control taxes and end the practice of ronmental Commissions stated that a Bruce Regenstreich privatization through, is under investi- offering no-bid contracts for profes- typical commission has a $500 bud- Second Ward gation for collecting a state pension sional services. get. At the candidates’ forum, Mr. while serving as a consultant for Rahway Speaking on studies conducted by Regenstreich claimed that the munici- doing the same work that he was before Ross Katz the existing council, Mr. Katz said, pal portion of the town budget had his retirement,” Mr. Landale said. First Ward “After a period of time, you can study risen 40 percent over four years. His comments drew shouts and Mr. Katz takes part in Westfield’s something to death, but you have to Although no one rebutted Mr. hisses from the crowd of more than 40 “grass-roots” environ- Regenstreich’s assertions attendees, which included several mental issues committee at the forum, Mayor Andy members of the Rahway City Council. and said he would con- Skibitsky did so on Tues- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tinue to push for the town’s day. first environmental com- The mayor told The Cranford Tells RVSA mission. Westfield Leader, “At least He noted that more than two candidates said that the Rep. To Change Vote 350 New Jersey munici- budget has gone up by 40 By WAYNE BAKER palities have such com- percent in the last four years. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader missions and said, “It’s That’s wrong every time.” CRANFORD — The Cranford important to a town for Town Administrator Jim Township Committee on Monday many reasons.” Gildea told The Leader that Victoria McCabe for The Westfield Leader night requested that the town’s com- Mr. Katz said an envi- the “municipal portion of CRASH SCENE…A van and a Ford Taurus collided at the intersection of South missioner to the Rahway Valley ronmental commission the budget rose an aggre- Avenue and Boulevard October 18, sending the driver of the van and a pregnant Sewerage Authority change his vote could “prove a valuable gate of 28.68 percent over passenger in the Taurus to Overlook Hospital. The van was transporting two on a resolution passed last Thurs- children in wheelchairs and an aide, none of whom were injured. The pregnant resource during the mas- the past four years.” woman was released from the hospital the same day; the condition of the van day to begin a professional review ter-plan review process, Third Ward Councilman driver remained unknown earlier this week. Police pulled the woman from the of privatization. particularly [regarding] Dave Haas, however, noted Taurus just as it caught fire. Pictured above is the Taurus at the accident site. Eventually, James Murphy, the the land-use and/or con- that the tax levy during that commissioner, agreed to do what servation elements of the CHALLENGERS...Democratic Westfield Council candidates, period increased 39.8 per- he could to effectively change his plan.” He said Westfield left to right, Ross Katz (Ward 1), Bruce Regenstreich (Ward 2), cent. Residents Question Lombardo vote. Matt Sontz (Ward 3) and Lenore Scurry (Ward 4) sit down with might qualify for special Westfield Leader editor Michael Pollack (off camera) to discuss Mr. Regenstreich admit- Mr. Murphy described the vote incentive grants to facili- their campaign. Watch the full interview at goleader.com/video. ted there “may have been a as “incremental” and said the pro- tate this process. misstatement” on his part Re. RVSA Privatization Vote cess could be stopped at any time. He added that commissions “fur- put that plan into action.” but termed the Republicans’ reaction By KATHY MARQUES don’t affect you.” Deputy Mayor Robert Puhak dis- ther the goal of educating and in- Mr. Katz said he spoke to a Moun- “obfuscation.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Gencarelli replied, “You’re agreed, saying the vote begins a forming residents, including school tain Avenue resident who complained He questioned, “Why would the GARWOOD – The borough right, but I do have family and friends cascade of expenses. children, on ways to help protect the about speeding in the area. GOP even bother to make this an council’s Tuesday meeting turned into in many towns that the RVSA pro- At one point, Mayor Michael environment.” Mr. Katz said, as a solution, the issue? a debate with members of the public vides services to, and that is why I’m Plick asked Mr. Murphy, “Would He said having a commission also resident was told “[he would] be “Quite frankly, I think it’s even over the Rahway Valley Sewerage here, as a concerned resident.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 makes fiscal sense. trained on how to use a radar gun and worse to have a budget go up [28.68] Authority’s (RVSA) vote in favor of The councilman said the price of go out there and…get license plates percent and have a tax increase of reexamining privatization. privatization would be a “minimal cost” of cars going by.” almost 40 percent.” Anthony Gencarelli, an RVSA – he said the RVSA resolution was very Cable Franchise Fees Are Set Mr. Katz said, “That’s just not an He continued, “If the budget has only employee, addressed the council as a “bare bones” and that “we have to think efficient solution to an issue that can gone up [28.68] percent, and you’re private citizen in response to the outside the box. We (the RVSA board) be solved fairly easily.” proud of that, then why increase the RVSA’s possible privatization of the are exploring any opportunities and we To Double to 4 Percent An attorney by trade, Mr. Katz dis- taxes by 40 percent and still have short- operation, which is currently under- can stop the process at any point.” By MICHAEL J. POLLACK – to the municipality, Mr. Smith said. cussed the mayor and council’s deci- falls in so many areas in the town?” going a nearly $190-million upgrade. Resident Bruce Paterson said, “I Specially Written for The Westfield Leader However, a new law will cause fran- sion to raise the town attorney’s hourly Mr. Regenstreich, a trial attorney In a December 2006 letter to applaud someone who’s not even a WESTFIELD – Charles Smith, chise fees to rise to 4 percent “of the rate for extraordinary duties from $100 and litigator, served as a delegate at Michael Brinker, interim executive Garwood resident speaking up. After Comcast of Union’s area director of entire video spectrum,” including Pay to $150. Democrats claimed, during the 2004 Democratic Presidential director of the RVSA, Garwood Bor- the council said they would wait, Coun- government and community affairs, Per View and premium channels, ac- last Sunday’s candidates’ forum, that Convention. ough Administrator Christina cilman Lombardo went behind your discussed rising franchise fees with cording to the Comcast representative. the attorney didn’t ask for a raise. He said he would use all “re- Ariemma said the “borough didn’t backs and voted anyway, without any the town council Tuesday night. Mr. Smith said of that 4 percent, “I’m an attorney,” Mr. Katz said. sources,” including his friendships feel there was a sufficient amount of communication to the residents.” Comcast adds the fee to each 3.5 percent would go toward local “God bless him for getting an unso- with Governor Jon Corzine, former information to make a decision to Mr. Lombardo said he didn’t vote customer’s monthly bill. Current law property-tax relief. The remaining 0.5 licited raise. It’s something that I’m Governor Richard Codey and Assem- privatize the sewerage authority at on privatization but the “initiation of mandates that, at the end of the year, percent would enter a state fund to not accustomed to ever receiving.” blywoman Linda Stender (LD-22), to this time.” The council recommended a thought process that we are looking Comcast return the fees – equivalent give cable discounts to eligible senior He said, looking at campaign litera- help address local problems. the idea be revisited in about a year. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 to 2 percent of its basic-cable revenue citizens. ture from Assemblyman Jon Bramnick At the debate, Mr. Regenstreich At last week’s RVSA meeting, a The new increase will take effect (LD-21, Westfield), “one of his major CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 resolution looking into privatization on Monday, October 29. passed 6-5. Garwood Council Presi- After Third Ward Councilman dent Charles Lombardo, who also Mark Ciarrocca said the 0.5 percent serves as the borough’s commissioner would end up in an “illusory” state on the RVSA, voted in favor of the fund, Mr. Smith said that money is privatization motion. “supposed to come back to the eli- Mr. Gencarelli said he was “sur- gible residents of Westfield.” prised anyone would vote to pass the Mr. Smith said the franchise fee resolution. I’m shocked the council- pertains to video service, not Internet man voted yes.” or telephone. Mr. Lombardo, who has served as Mayor Andy Skibitsky said, “We’re a RVSA commissioner for 12 years, always looking for additional rev- said he “thinks it’s a personal agenda enue sources, so we appreciate it.” you have against me.” Fourth Ward Councilman Jim Mr. Gencarelli replied, “I’m a li- Foerst asked Mr. Smith to give an censed professional engineer and update on providing local-access planner, and I’m not concerned with channels to Verizon customers. my job at the RVSA, whether or not Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Mr. Smith said all cable companies it’s privatized. I’m speaking on be- CONCRETE BED…Bruce Kaufmann, Westfield recreation director, looks over must provide local-access channels Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader half of ratepayers. If it’s privatized, the concrete spray of the children’s pool at Memorial Pool on Monday as to municipalities. ALL GHOULS ON DECK...A Westfield residence on Westfield Avenue hosts a the rates the taxpayers pay will go up, contractors use a compressor spray of concrete to form the floor and walls of the group of Halloween-ready statues on its lawn. pool. By the end of the day, nine trucks-worth of concrete covered approximately “The issue before the BPU (board and I don’t want that to happen.” 80 percent of the pool. The layout of the main pool is set, and some stone has been of public utilities),” he said, “is how PAGE INDEX Mr. Lombardo said since Mr. placed to start a floor. Officials said that if the weather holds out for additional that interconnection [will] occur.” Regional ...... 2-3, 10-11 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 13-20 Gencarelli, an Edison resident, plumbing work and forms and steel re-enforcement, workers could spray con- Mr. Smith said the “simple way” Editorial ...... 4-5, 20 Education ...... 9, 21 Classifieds .... 21 doesn’t live in Garwood, “the rates crete in the main pool before the end of November. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 13-18 A&E ...... 22-24 Page 12 Thursday, October 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication RVSA Votes on Privatization Westfield School Board Calls CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Landale continued, “I am very similar conflict or appearance of con- For Equitable State Funding concerned that his position as a highly flict that arises from the fact that the By CARALINE KOELLHOFFER cause the students will only be at that paid employee of Rahway, serving Clark representative, Frank Specially Written for The Westfield Leader school for one year.” once again as its business administra- Mazzarella, was just recently ap- WESTFIELD — The town’s board The board also discussed options tor and as the director of its redevel- pointed to be the director of the De- of education passed a resolution on regarding updates to communications opment agency, creates a conflict or partment of Public Works in Rahway.” Tuesday night calling for equitable strategies, including allowing parents the appearance of a conflict in his He questioned whether Mr. state funding of education. The board to receive text messages from the duties as a member of this authority.” Mazzarella could be counted on to also discussed the search for a perma- schools in the case of an emergency. Mr. Landale next turned his atten- vote Clark’s interests while employed nent principal at Westfield High Board member Anne Riegel said tion to Commissioner Frank by Rahway. School, the desire for a parents’ orga- “only about 300” parents registered Mazzarella of Clark. Mr. Pelissier responded to Mr. nization for Lincoln School and com- through the PTO recently to be in- “I am also concerned that with a Landale’s statement, saying that “to munication strategies in cases of cluded on an emergency-communi- wait years is not responsible.” He emergency. cations list. said Mr. Landale’s statement was The board’s resolution requests that Board member Richard Solomon Cranford “slanderous.” Governor Jon Corzine and the New said if the board implements the list, Mr. David questioned the wording PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE… More than 70 well-wishers attended a Jersey legislature “move forward with “it cannot be on a voluntary, sign-up- ground-breaking ceremony at Lincoln School in Westfield on October 20 and a new, equitable funding formula al- if-you-like basis. It will have to be of the resolution, noting that “the au- viewed the architectural drawings of the planned renovations, which will trans- Reacts thority interim executive director, sec- form the building into the district’s first Early Childhood Learning Center. lowing for community input in an mandatory.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 retary/treasurer and all of the appropriate process.” Board member and chairperson of you agree there is a cost?” authority’s other officials, employees A statewide proposal, soon to be the long-range planning committee Mr. Murphy replied, “Yes.” and professionals are authorized and released by Mr. Corzine, would amend Beth Cassie said, “In a perfect world, “What is it?” inquired Mr. Plick. directed to execute those documents Westfield Democrats funding methods for New Jersey we hope to have a high-school princi- “I have no idea,” began Mr. and perform those tasks that will af- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 schools. pal in place to start July 1,” noting Murphy’s reply. fect the purposes of this resolution,” noted that 300 teardowns have oc- 30-year-old attorney, said, “[The plan- The board’s resolution states, “All that the goal is to hire the principal by Mr. Plick said, “What I find even could be construed to require any and curred in the last four to five years and ning board chairman’s] project in districts [should] receive appropriate March or April. more troubling is that in light of com- all of the authority’s employees to said that the council passed no ordi- town is the vacant bank building at and stable state aid that supports all She also said the committee rec- munication against the resolution, you work on privatization, thus neglecting nance to “stem the tide” of teardown the corner of Central Avenue and children, no matter where they live.” ommended not using a consulting voted for it.” the work they were hired to perform. trends, eliciting a reaction from Third Myrtle Avenue in the third ward.” Board member Ann Cary said that, firm for the hiring process, which Mr. Plick said the vote “could be a Mr. Venturo said the key difference Ward Councilman Mark Ciarrocca. He added, “[The chairman] did have during a recent conversation, the was the case with the recent superin- very poor move for Cranford resi- between the current structure and a Mr. Regenstreich sought to “clarify” that project pending at the time he Governor told her he would “intro- tendent search. dents long-term.” privatized structure is that with his point and said Mr. Ciarrocca and was appointed. The mayor knew that. duce his new proposal in mid-No- Mr. Murphy replied, “That vote privatization, “they’re here to make a others “knew I meant…that there had The third-ward councilman, who is vember to early December and [said didn’t cost any money.” buck.” been no specifically effective ordi- my opponent, knew that and they there would] be a three-month period WF Council Mr. Puhak disagreed, saying, “A Speaking during the public-com- nances to control or abate [teardown appointed him anyway to be the chair after that for public debate.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 number of lawyers are going to make ment portion of the meeting, Cranford trends] to any great degree.” of the board that oversees his project, Regarding the September 2008 would be to build a return line from a nice big chunk of change.” Deputy Mayor Robert Puhak said, He equated Mr. Ciarrocca’s response and that’s just not right. The third opening of Lincoln School as the new the origination sites (the municipal A later exchange rose questions as “Although initial RFP costs may not to the old adage “[I’m drowning, and ward deserves better than that.” early-childhood learning center, building and Westfield High School). to why multiple area wastewater au- be costly, it sets off a series of events you’re describing the water].” Mr. Sontz has made controlling board member Gary McCready pro- The line would go from the sites to thorities had rejected the concept of that could ultimately sustain highly Mr. Regenstrich said, if on council, speeding in the third ward a focal posed forming a committee to wel- Verizon’s wire centers. privatization. substantial costs to the constituent he would push for ordinances that point of his campaign. come parents to the school since, at Second Ward Councilwoman RVSA Interim Executive Director communities.” “restricted the size of the houses in He said the issue results, for ex- present, no Lincoln PTO exists. JoAnn Neylan asked, “Why aren’t Michael Brinker, who attended the “Reports indicate that procurement terms of square footage and did not ample, from drivers who don’t wish Superintendent of Schools Marga- you allowing it?” Cranford meeting, said the Bergen costs are expected to cost up to and impede on other parties’ rights to en- to stop at lights on Central Avenue ret Dolan said the Parent-Teacher Mr. Smith responded, “It’s not a County Utilities Authority had con- perhaps exceed $500,000. That’s be- joy their homes.” and speed down Summit Avenue and Council discussed the idea of form- matter of us allowing it. We are cur- ducted a two-year study and decided fore any contract is executed,” he said. He said he “promised” that “when Boulevard, which run parallel. ing such an organization. “It will not rently in discussions with BPU and against privatization. He said the commissioners’ vote I’m on the town council…the Westfield He reiterated a statement made at be a regular PTO, so to speak, be- Verizon on how to make that happen. Mr. Puhak asked whether the RVSA was “highly distressing.” planning board chairman will not be a the forum that “designating one hotspot It’s one of the more unclear provi- had spoken formally with those au- Tina Renna, president of the Union developer by trade. That’s unaccept- every two years is simply not enough, sions in the law.” thorities that rejected privatization, County Watchdog Association, de- able, and that’s what exists today.” when there’s a hotspot at every major Town Administrator Jim Gildea said to which Mr. Brinker answered “no.” scribed the commissioner’s job as to intersection in the third ward.” the mayor and Assemblyman Jon Further questioning led Mr. Murphy “carry out the will of your towns” and Matt Sontz He said a “perception” problem Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) has spo- to say that the Bergen County study said she “[doesn’t] believe you are Third Ward exists in the ward whereby speeders ken with Verizon regarding the issue. on privatization had generated 55 doing that.” Speaking to that point, Mr. Sontz, a “don’t feel that there is a penalty.” He said while a “connection can be boxes of paper. Mr. Sontz proposed, as a way to made,” the issue lies in the “brand- Mr. Puhak asked why the RVSA change that perception, to “visibly ing” of TV-36 on Verizon’s network, had not requested an executive sum- Garwood Reacts to RVSA [have] police officers in our neigh- noting the channel may not be con- mary; Mr. Murphy concurred that borhood. If people see police regu- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Leader sidered TV-36 on Verizon. would be a good idea. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 larly – and not just be told that tickets HAUNTED HOUSE...The Caruana “We’re on the fast-track for FIOS The RVSA portion of the into. We are trying to cut costs.” understand what’s taking so long.” have been written – people’s percep- residence on Dudley Avenue shows off offering the cable-access [channels],” committee’s workshop meeting had Mr. Paterson said, “Initiation means Borough attorney Robert Renaud tions will start to change.” its annual Halloween spirit. he added. begun with Mr. Brinker giving the the ball is rolling, and you took it sent a letter to Mr. Madden’s attorney At the forum, Mr. Sontz promoted township committee an overview of upon yourself, with no public hear- with “codes and suggestions that we towns that sought Requests for Pro- the ongoing projects and challenges ing. I don’t think you should be up want followed. If you agree with them, posal [RFP] when going out to bid for POLICE BLOTTER the authority faces. The focus of the there seeking another term.” the council will think of releasing the legal services. questions Mr. Brinker and the Mayor Dennis McCarthy hit the restriction,” he said. He cited Millburn as one such town. authority’s secretary/treasurer, Rob- gavel and told Mr. Paterson “there Mr. Madden asked the council for Millburn, however, pays a higher Westfield access to a custom vehicle parked inside ert Materna, faced related to “steep” will be no verbal attacking.” “a decent answer to why you won’t hourly rate for attorneys than Monday, October 15, a Westfield resi- the storage area located behind the busi- growth in debt-service costs over the The RVSA serves Clark, Cranford, release it. I’ve showed up at numer- Westfield does. Responding to that dent reported the theft of a blue Schwinn ness. According to police, once inside the next few years as part the RVSA Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, ous meetings and keep getting no point, Mr. Sontz said, “I wasn’t sug- mountain bicycle from Franklin Elemen- storage area the individual cut a hole in tary School on Prospect Street. the vehicle’s convertible top to gain ac- court-mandated $139-million up- Rahway, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, answer. These codes and suggestions gesting we go out and use Millburn’s Monday, October 15, Beverly Cook, cess into the vehicle. grade of its treatment facility. A $24- Springfield, Westfield, Winfield Park don’t make any sense to what the attorneys. I wasn’t suggesting we pay 53, of Plainfield was arrested at Plainfield Taken from the vehicle were a radio, an million cogeneration/dry sludge fa- (a customer to Clark) and Woodbridge. zoning code requires. Why are my Millburn’s rates.” police headquarters on an outstanding exhaust temperature gauge, a custom turbo cility is also included, as well as an- The autonomous agency owns and op- conditions different than any others?” He said Westfield’s town attorney Westfield criminal warrant with bail set charger valued at $3,000, and a custom other $11 million in various facility erates a trunk sewer system and a waste- Mr. Renaud replied, “We didn’t “was more than willing to continue to at $830. She was released on her own intake manifold valued at $1,000, police improvements. water-treatment facility in Rahway. ask you to buy the property. You knew do the work for $100 an hour. The recognizance. said. Police stated that the suspect was Cranford faces a double hit on tax- Resident Joe Madden addressed there was a restriction before you council then raised his rate to $150 an Monday, October 15, Keith Jefferson, most likely familiar with the vehicles payers – the debt service on the facility the governing body regarding lifting bought it, and I think you’re just an- hour. That doesn’t make any sense.” 29, of Rahway was arrested at South location and custom auto parts. upgrade hits at the same time as a low a 60-year deed restriction on his noyed with the mayor and council.” He said the town should bid out all Avenue and Sussex Street on an outstand- Sunday, October 21, a resident of ing Westfield motor vehicle warrant. He Garrett Road reported that someone re- sewerage rating moves out of the single-family home so he can convert After about a 30-minute discus- its professional services. He said, “You was released after posting $500 bail. moved a 20-foot extension ladder from township’s five-year rolling average. it to a two-family residence. sion that involved Mayor McCarthy shouldn’t just award this work that we Monday, October 15, Joseph his back yard. The change would result in an esti- He purchased the home in 2006 and banging his gavel multiple times, the need done at no-bid to your political Annicchiarico, Jr., 41, of Westfield was Scotch Plains mated 12-percent rate rise before any “didn’t think there would be a problem mayor asked that Mr. Madden speak friends. We certainly won’t do that.” arrested on North Avenue near Elmer Wednesday, October 17, a resident of debt service is calculated, officials said. with expanding since there’s a four- to his attorney and said, “Nothing Street on an outstanding Scotch Plains Westfield Road reported that a former Commenting on the the rate raise family across from me and other two- will be voted on tonight.” Lenore Scurry traffic warrant. He was released after friend confronted her and yelled obsceni- impact, resident Jim O’Neill said, “I families on the block. I’ve been asking The mayor asked residents for their Fourth Ward posting $300 bail. ties at her because he thought she was can see my fixed budget going to hell you, the mayor and council, since March cooperation in adhering to the leaf Ms. Scurry has lived in the same Wednesday, October 17, Jermaine L. spreading rumors about him. very fast.” to lift the deed restriction, and I don’t policy, posted at garwood.org. fourth-ward house for more than 60 McDougald, 24, of Elizabeth was arrested Friday, October 19, Abdullahi Halliu, at an Elm Street grocery and charged with 47, of Staten Island, N.Y. was arrested for years. shoplifting and theft, with bail set at $250, criminal sexual contact after the victim “My father was instrumental in the as well as on a Newark traffic warrant reported that he touched her on a private building of 558 West Broad Street (the with bail of $300. McDougald was re- part. Halliu was transported to headquar- Westfield Community Center), and it’s leased after posting bail. ters where he was processed and released a viable building right now,” she said. Thursday, October 18, Patrick Stroup, after posting bail, police said. She remembers the circus coming 31, of Central Square, N.Y. was arrested Friday, October 19, a resident of Raritan NEW down West Broad Street every sum- during a motor vehicle stop at South Av- Road reported that someone damaged the mer, turning on North Scotch Plains enue and Drake Place. He was charged pool pump located in her back yard. ARRIVALS! Avenue, where fields once existed. with possession of less than 50 grams of Sunday, October 21, a vehicle parked She said Westfield “used to be a marijuana and possession of drug para- on Cedar Street sustained damage after New phernalia. Stroup was released on his someone spray-painted words on it. small, residential town known for its own recognizance with a summons. Pandora many banks and churches.” Thursday, October 18, Mark Monroe, Charms are in While aware that Westfield is a Jr., 20, of Plainfield was arrested on an PT REPORTERS NEEDED “growing, vibrant city,” she wants outstanding $550 Roselle motor vehicle warrant during a motor vehicle stop at Strong, community-minded, developers to consider the “harmony” detail-oriented writers with of the town when building. Clifton Street and Summit Avenue. He was committed to the Union County jail professional demeanor needed “My only concern,” Ms. Scurry to cover local government said, “is that when the developers and on default of bail. Friday, October 19, Joseph Catalano, evening meetings. Must be able contractors build that…once they 40, of Old Bridge was arrested on the 600 to meet deadlines, know how to come in and put up a building on a lot, block of North Avenue, West, for alleg- write a lead, and take an active they conform to the rest of the neigh- edly driving while intoxicated. He was interest in a regular beat in order borhood.” released to a responsible individual. to develop news stories. This She added, “Our town is a very Mountainside Wednesday, October 17, Jaime F. opportunity is perfect for stay- colonial town – I’d like to see it stay at-home moms, as a second the same way.” Aguirre, 36, of Newark was arrested after a field investigation for an outstanding income or just for those who Following up on her stated intent to love to write. Please e-mail serve as a liaison to the Union County warrant in the amount of $500. Thursday, October 18, a resident of Eliza- resume and clips to: Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ms. beth reported that while her car was parked Scurry said “there needs to be a [dia- on Sunny Slope Drive someone removed [email protected] logue] between the county freehold- the license plates from the vehicle. The Westfield Leader & ers and the town council.” Friday, October 19, an employee at a The Scotch Plains-Fanwood In Westfield’s budget, roughly 20 Summit Road business reported that some- TIMES cents on the dollar goes to Elizabeth. one cut a hole in a chain link fence to gain “I would sit down with them as a liaison, and we could go over every- thing inch-by-inch,” Ms. Scurry said. “I am retired. I have the time to put in 24 hours a day. I would be able to go down to the county, work with the freehold- ers, invite them here to Westfield to work out some sort of remedy.” Because of her 60 years of experi- ence as a Westfield citizen, she said she would like to serve on the histori- cal-preservation commission. “I know some of the members, and I would find it an honor to work with them,” she said. She also stated her interest in work- ing with south-side businesses to improve their signage. “I’d love to be given the opportu- nity to work with [the businesses] and the downtown area so that we can scale them all to look like Bovella’s. TOUCH A TRUCK…Westfield Councilwoman Vikki Kimmins, Boy Scout Troop 72 volunteer Dylan Burslem and Mayor Andy Skibitsky stop by the “Touch A They did an excellent job. Since I live Truck” event two weeks ago at the South Avenue Train Station. The Junior in that area, it would make me go to League of Elizabeth-Plainfield hosted the event to benefit Union County Families the restaurants much more.” in Crisis. More than 60 vehicles ranging from an army medical truck to a school See the full interview and read up bus to Westfield’s own fire, police, department of public works and rescue squad on all the candidates at goleader.com/ cars let children have a hands-on experience. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, October 25, 2007 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 48TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-2007 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] Fanwood Candidates Square Off On Taxes, Redevelopment, TDR By TED RITTER tures and shared-services opportuni- South Avenue traffic]; it’ll interrupt the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ties, in addition to selectively pursu- quiet and peace of the neighborhoods.” FANWOOD — The two Demo- ing state aid, to “make sure that we’re All four candidates were asked to cratic incumbents and two Republi- operating efficiently.” state their positions on TDR, a pro- can challengers vying for the two Pointing to municipal tax increases gram intended to spur economic de- three-year borough-council terms up of 7.3 and 4.7 percent in the past two velopment while preserving historic for grabs on Election Day squared off years, Mr. Stroz said, “We have to properties. in a public forum Mon- curtail expenditures,” adding that the “I’m still in the process of analyz- day night. ing the program,” said Co-sponsored by The Mr. Populus, who Scotch Plains-Fanwood suggested that the Re- Times and the League of publican candidates Women Voters, the one- have engaged in hour debate – carried live “scare tactics” to op- on local cable television pose TDR. by TV-35 – drew a crowd “We probably of more than 30 people won’t do it,” said Ms. to borough hall, where Mitchell regarding the mayor’s office and TDR, noting that the all six council seats are proposed program “is currently held by Demo- on hold for the mo- crats. ment.” Because she is run- Mr. Parenti said the Susan Cook for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ning uncontested for a TDR proposal D.A.R.E. TO SPIN...Local children give the wheel a spin to try to win prizes from the D.A.R.E. anti-drug program’s table second four-year term, “should have first at Scotch Plains Day on Sunday afternoon. The annual celebration spanned the weekend, starting with a bonfire and pep Mayor Colleen Mahr gone to the historic- rally on Friday night. Saturday festivities included the Lions Market and a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School football did not participate in the preservation commis- game and tailgate party; on Sunday, a ceremony recognized outstanding local residents before music events and festival forum, in accordance sion for a recommen- amusements. with the rules of the Ted Ritter for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dation” before the League of Women Vot- CANDIDATES DEBATE...Fanwood candidates square off on Monday council considered it. ers. She was in the au- night. GOP challengers Anthony Parenti and Joel Stroz, right, face Demo- Mr. Stroz said the RVSA Votes 6-5 to Reexamine dience, along with other cratic incumbents William Populus, left, and Kathy Mitchell (not pictured). TDR concept is likely current and former council members. borough would be better served by a to resurface after the “election cycle” Democrats Kathleen Mitchell and “two-party system.” is over. “The only thing placed on Privatization Option After Debate William Populus, both incumbents, and On the issue of downtown redevel- hold is discussion,” Mr. Stroz said. Republicans Anthony Parenti and Joel opment, Mr. Stroz suggested that In their closing statements, the can- By WAYNE BAKER ing into a public/private partnership for was before his retirement,” Mr. Stroz took alternating turns responding progress has been “too slow, and said didates noted their backgrounds and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the operation of its wastewater-treat- Landale said. to pre-selected questions concerning what has been accomplished so far is records of service as they summed up RAHWAY — At its meeting last ment plant and all other facilities.” His comments drew shouts and local issues ranging from downtown not what was originally envisioned. the focus of their campaigns. Thursday, the Rahway Valley Sewer- The resolution authorizes the pub- hisses from the crowd of more than 40 redevelopment and a proposed Trans- Mr. Populus responded that rede- Mr. Stroz said he would like to age Authority voted 6-5 to begin the lication of a request for proposals attendees, which included several fer of Development Rights (TDR) pro- velopment is something “you just bring a “fresh, alternative voice” to process of reexamining privatizing (RFP) from legal, engineering and members of the Rahway City Council. gram to property taxes and traffic. can’t force; you just have to take it the the council, saying that a “one-party for the authority. financial professionals for their ser- Mr. Landale continued, saying, “I Regarding the issue of “extraordi- way it comes.” government leads to limitation.” A resolution by Rahway Commis- vices related to privatization. am very concerned that his position nary municipal aid” from the state, Responding to a question of how to “I’ve spotted what I call a ‘group- sioner Peter Pelissier described the au- Commissioners Frank Mazzarella as a highly paid employee of Rahway, which Fanwood has relied on to re- manage traffic related to re-develop- think’ here with a one-party govern- thority as seeking “the assistance of of Clark, James Murphy of Cranford, serving once again as its business duce the property tax burden in the ment, Ms. Mitchell said the borough CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 certain professionals to explore enter- Charles Lombardo, a councilman in administrator and as the director of past few years, Mr. Parenti said the is working with the state Department Garwood, Mr. Pelissier of Rahway, its redevelopment agency, creates a borough should “take a cautious look” of Transportation and the Fanwood Rosalie Berger of Springfield and conflict or the appearance of a con- at such funding. Police Department to better synchro- Robert Luban of Woodbridge voted flict in his duties as a member of this “Don’t rely on it forever because it’s nize traffic signals. But, she said, to pass the resolution. authority.” not going to be there forever,” he said. “Most people coming through Commissioners Gregg David, the He next turned his attention to Com- Ms. Mitchell countered that ex- Fanwood are people coming from mayor of Kenilworth, Clark Landale missioner Frank Mazzarella of Clark. traordinary aid has allowed the bor- Clark and points south…the [traffic] of Mountainside, Attilio Venturo of “I am also concerned that with a ough to maintain services. “It’s direct problem is not only Fanwood’s; it’s Roselle Park, Joan Papen of Scotch CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 tax relief for the citizens of Fanwood, all along the line.” Plains and Allen Chin of Westfield and that’s our ultimate goal,” she said. Mr. Parenti, pointing to an impact of voted against it. Cranford Tells RVSA Mr. Populus spoke of the impor- redevelopment, said, “People are going Mr. Landale, who read a prepared tance of closely examining expendi- to cut through side streets [to avoid statement, was the most vocal in his Rep. To Change Vote opposition. By WAYNE BAKER “The idea of privatizing the RVSA Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SP Council OKs Bond Ord. or some portion of its operations was CRANFORD — The Cranford discussed and considered at great Township Committee on Monday length during 2006. At that time, cer- night requested that the town’s com- For New Southside Field tain members insisted on pressing missioner to the Rahway Valley By FRED T. ROSSI Mayor Martin Marks called Mr. ahead, despite the views of many of Sewerage Authority change his vote Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Wayne Baker for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Glover’s concerns about the field’s fi- FOR AND AGAINST...Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Commissioner Peter the members and many of the mem- on a resolution passed last Thurs- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- nancing “a red herring” and “another Pelissier, center, the leading proponent of a measure to re-examine privatizing the ber municipalities that no one had day to begin a professional review ship council on Tuesday approved a chance to be divisive.” The mayor said RVSA, sits next to Mountainside Commissioner Clark Landale, right, the most vocal presented any sound reasons for such of privatization. $1.99-million bond ordinance to fi- increasing the bond down payment from critic of Mr. Pelissier’s resolution. Joan Papen, Scotch Plains commissioner, looks on. a radical change in the operation of Eventually, James Murphy, the nance the development of a new arti- $95,000 to the $400,000 proposed by The measure to reexamine privitization passed, 6-5, at last Thursday’s meeting. the RVSA and that the significant commissioner, agreed to do what he ficial turf and lighted soccer field Mr. Glover “will hamstring” the coun- costs in time and money in even solic- could to effectively change his vote. behind the south-side firehouse. cil next year in its budget deliberations. iting privatization proposals simply Mr. Murphy described the vote A majority of the approximately When Mr. Glover announced his McConnell, Gatto Focus on could not be justified,” he said. as “incremental” and said the pro- 225 residents attending the council’s abstention, the mayor asked if he had Mr. Landale said, after listening to cess could be stopped at any time. meeting at Scotch Plains-Fanwood a conflict. questions from mayors at a forum last Deputy Mayor Robert Puhak dis- High School stood and applauded “You vote your way,” Mr. Glover Spending, Regional Districts November, “RVSA’s own experts agreed, saying the vote begins a after the vote, which followed more told him. “I vote mine.” By PAUL J. PEYTON is some mass exodus in New Jersey agreed that it was premature to deter- cascade of expenses. than an hour of resident comments in Twenty-eight residents, 15 of them Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times where people just can’t cut it any- mine whether privatization might be At one point, Mayor Michael favor of the project. school-age soccer players, spoke dur- WESTFIELD – High taxes, cor- more,” he said. “But I don’t want to a sound and cost-effective measure Plick asked Mr. Murphy, “Would The field should be completed and ing the public hearing, with nearly all ruption and leasing or selling state leave New Jersey. I’m not one of for RVSA.” you agree there is a cost?” ready for play by fall 2008, according voicing support for the new field. Many assets were among topics The Scotch these cut-and-run people.” “There was a good-faith consensus Mr. Murphy replied, “Yes.” to Councilman Jeffrey Strauss. players said they looked forward to Plains-Fanwood Times discussed last On services, Mr. Gatto said citizens that we would wait until the plant con- “What is it?” inquired Mr. Plick. Four council members voted to ap- being able to play on a field whose Wednesday with the District 22 Re- in other states “have services provided struction was complete and then re- “I have no idea,” began Mr. prove the ordinance, but Councilman playing surface will not be affected by publican State Senate and Assembly to them by good government.” evaluate, in light of the newly upgraded Murphy’s reply. Kevin Glover abstained, saying he wear-and-tear and weather conditions. candidates, Rose McConnell and “It’s just that [New Jersey] govern- plant and sufficient experience with its Mr. Plick said, “What I find even disagreed with how the project is Jim Fawcett, president of the local Robert Gatto, respectively. ment can’t get a handle on the cost for operations, what areas, if any, consider- more troubling is that in light of being funded. As he did last week soccer league, expressed his group’s Ms. McConnell, no stranger to poli- these services [that], it seems in New ation of some form of privatization communication against the resolu- during discussion of the ordinance at “gratitude” to the council and the tics, served as a North Plainfield coun- Jersey, equate to more government might make sense,” he said. tion, you voted for it.” the council’s conference meeting, Mr. township’s recreation commission, cilwoman and Somerset County free- jobs per capita than anywhere else in He questioned the motivations of Mr. Plick said the vote “could be Glover asked that the bond’s down saying a lighted field “extends our holder. She said she entered the race the United States,” he said. “Are these two of RVSA commissioners. a very poor move for Cranford resi- payment be significantly increased, playing time dramatically.” this year when she discovered her op- people really necessary in order to “Mr. Pelissier, who has spearheaded dents long-term.” using four times as much money from Township officials said they hope to ponent, Democratic Senator Nick drive these services, or is this driven this renewed effort to steamroll Mr. Murphy replied, “That vote the township’s open-space trust fund, request bids for the project next month, Scutari, had no opposition. Before by political patronage?” privatization through, is under inves- didn’t cost any money.” so that the new field is “less of a tax with the groundbreaking taking place entering politics, she taught business Ms. McConnell said, “It’s not the tigation for collecting a state pension Mr. Puhak disagreed, saying, “A burden” for residents. sometime during the winter months. and was a guidance counselor for 20 [political] while serving as a consultant for number of lawyers are going to years in Elizabeth. climate that is driving the people out Rahway doing the same work that he CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 “I enjoy public service. I am not a (as she said Governor Jon Corzine said politician, but you have to be in poli- it was), it is the expense of living here.” tics to make a difference,” she said. Mr. Gatto said the state has seen a Ms. McConnell and Mr. Gatto both net loss of 44,000 state residents while won positions on the November bal- it has added 50,000 state jobs. “That’s lot after waging a write-in campaign a real interesting figure.” after no candidates filed by the April The candidates also discussed Gov- 9 filing deadline. ernor Corzine’s monetization pro- Mr. Gatto previously ran for North posal, which includes the leasing or Plainfield council. As a blue-collar selling of state assets such as the New worker, he said he feels he has more Jersey Turnpike. Mr. Gatto said for of a connection to voters. those working class persons who drive “I am not wealthy. [State politics] the New JerseyTurnpike and Garden seems to be the realm of wealthy State Parkway daily like himself, individual politics. It seems to be a “This is the scariest thing I’ve ever hobby that they dabble in. They like it heard.” on their resume and they want to stay “We are going to take a non-ending in there as long as possible. And, revenue stream in the State of New unfortunately, it seems the position is Jersey and sell it off to some other Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ALL GHOULS ON DECK...A Fanwood residence on North Avenue lets pass- self-enriching,” he said. private entity outside of our state, ersby know which holiday approaches. He noted that New Jersey “has the outside of the country,” he said. “Am Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times SOMEBUNNY LOVES ME…The harvest festival at All Saints Episcopal Church highest property taxes in the United I going to be looking at toll increases PAGE INDEX in Scotch Plains last Saturday proved to be a hands-on experience for residents States,” which he said is especially every year by some people who really Regional ...... 2-3, 10-11 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 13-20 Victor and Aubrey Johnson, who got their faces painted and enjoyed the sheep, difficult for working families. don’t care what it takes for me to get Editorial ...... 4-5, 20 Education ...... 9, 21 Classifieds .... 21 goats, rooster, and especially the bunny, at the petting zoo. “It’s getting to the point where there CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 13-18 A&E ...... 22-24 Page 12 Thursday, October 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION District 22 GOP Candidates POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 back and forth to my job?” Ms. McConnell said she is opposed He said, “They are taxing us into to the so-called proposed “super” su- Scotch Plains on an outstanding $550 Roselle mo- the ground, and when we can’t gasp perintendent. “We don’t need a czar.” Wednesday, October 17, a resident tor-vehicle warrant during a motor- another breath, ‘Now what else can Mr. Gatto said he favors “stream- of Westfield Road reported that a vehicle stop at Clifton Street and Sum- we sell?” lining” government, including school former friend confronted her and mit Avenue. He was committed to the Ms. McConnell said, “Trenton is districts, to produce “less beaucracy, yelled obscenities at her because he Union County jail on default of bail. broken. Is [Senator Scutari] trying to less red tape” to reduce taxes. thought she was spreading rumors Friday, October 19, Joseph fix it? I have not seen one solution Regarding the potential privatization about him. Catalano, 40, of Old Bridge was ar- that has effected my quality of life of the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Friday, October 19, Abdullahi rested on the 600 block of North from my opponent.” thority (RVSA), Ms. McConnell said Halliu, 47, of Staten Island, N.Y. was Avenue, West, for allegedly driving Talking about the school portion of she favors public hearings in the 11 arrested for criminal sexual contact while intoxicated. He was released to property taxes, Mr. Gatto said the state member towns covered by the RVSA. after the victim reported that he a responsible individual. needs a “simple” school-aid formula. Mr. Gatto added, “The thing we touched her on a private part. Halliu Mountainside He questioned why the state hasn’t want to get away from is this was transported to headquarters where Wednesday, October 17, Jaime F. moved for a “regional model” to re- backroom politics, where a small he was processed and released after Aguirre, 36, of Newark was arrested duce the number of school districts in group of people under a cloak of Susan Cook for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times posting bail, police said. after a field investigation for an out- SCORING DONATIONS…Westfield neighbors gather to box up soccer equipment New Jersey, which currently stands at secrecy make some type of huge de- to donate to a community in Zambia, Africa. Efforts of local residents – including Billy Friday, October 19, a resident of standing warrant in the amount of 600. He proposed reducing the num- cision to impact a large area like this, Sickles and his family, Rebecca Sarkos and her family, and the Westfield Soccer Raritan Road reported that someone $500. ber of districts to 21 regional ones. and then we’re stuck with it.” Association – inspired donations of hundreds of soccer cleats, shirts, shorts and balls. damaged the pool pump located in Thursday, October 18, a resident of He said having 600 districts in- “I want the light to be shone as The Regenstreich family, whose son Andrew is in Africa working at a refugee camp, her backyard. Elizabeth reported that while her car creases administrative overhead, brightly on everything that is going started the drive after Andrew sent a letter requesting “some” equipment. Sunday, October 21, a vehicle was parked on Sunny Slope Drive, which he said amounts to 10 percent on right now,” he said. parked on Cedar Street sustained dam- someone removed the license plates of the total cost, compared to 3 to 4 On corruption, Mr. Gatto said some age after someone spray-painted from the vehicle. percent in some other states. politicians arrested and indicted “think SPF BOE Receives Positive words on the vehicle. Friday, October 19, an employee at “How many superintendents do you they are untouchable.” He said Demo- Westfield a Summit Road business reported that need?” Mr. Gatto asked. crats in Trenton are “treading so Monday, October 15, a Westfield someone cut a hole in a chain-link In terms of the 31 Abbott districts lightly” during election season on eth- District-Assessment Report resident reported the theft of a blue fence to gain access to a custom ve- in the state, “Sixty percent of the ics reform. He questioned whether the By JESSICA E. JASKULA scored advanced and 1.70 percent Schwinn mountain bicycle from hicle parked inside the storage area education dollars coming down from reforms put through after this year’s Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times scored partial. Franklin Elementary School on Pros- located behind the business. Accord- the state is distributed to 5 percent of election would “have any teeth.” SCOTCH PLAINS — Assistant Su- “We work very hard to get all stu- pect Street. ing to police, once inside the storage the students,” Mr. Gatto charged. He Ms. McConnell said she believes perintendent Madeline Meyer said the dents to pass,” Ms. Meyer said. “That Monday, October 15, Beverly area, the individual cut a hole in the said the money is not getting into “the people of New Jersey will wake results of Scotch-Plains-Fanwood’s certainly is a goal we work towards.” Cook, 53, of Plainfield was arrested vehicle’s convertible top to gain ac- Abbott districts classrooms. up one of these days and there will be 2006-2007 District Assessment Report Proficient and advanced proficient at Plainfield police headquarters on cess into the vehicle. “It just seems [the state is] throw- a revolution. I mean this cannot go were “a great cause for celebration.” sixth graders (NJ ASK 6) in language an outstanding Westfield criminal Taken from the vehicle were a ra- ing money at the problem and hoping on…It should be the will of the people She presented her report at Thursday’s arts were 95.3 percent, the same as warrant with bail set at $830. She was dio, an exhaust temperature gauge, a something happens,” he said. and the fact they are serving the people. board-of-education meeting last year, and 97.2 percent in math, a released on her own recognizance. custom turbo charger valued at The people are not serving them.” Ms. Meyer gave some factual infor- jump from 92.9 percent. Monday, October 15, Keith $3,000, and a custom intake manifold Mr. Gatto, noting the state is facing mation on the federal government’s No “We made great strides,” Ms. Meyer Jefferson, 29, of Rahway was arrested valued at $1,000, police said. Police a $4-billion debt, said he is “amazed Child Left Behind Act and said it would said. at South Avenue and Sussex Street on stated that the suspect was most likely FW Forum there aren’t more people screaming require all students, including every On the NJ ASK for grade 7, 96.1 an outstanding Westfield motor-ve- familiar with the vehicles location CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that ‘this has to stop’.” subgroup (subgroups must include 20 percent of students were proficient/ hicle warrant. He was released after and custom auto parts. ment,” he said. Both said they favor more access to or more students to be counted), to be advanced in language arts (95.8 per- posting $500 bail. Sunday, October 21, a resident of Mr. Populus framed his candidacy the public, such as televising munici- considered proficient or advanced pro- cent in 2006), but scores dropped Monday, October 15, Joseph Garrett Road reported that someone around “Fanwood’s long history of pal-government meetings in those ficient by 2013. Some examples of from 92.9 percent (2006) to 86.2 per- Annicchiarico, Jr., 41, of Westfield removed a 20-foot extension ladder civic involvement and volunteerism.” towns that don’t offer such a service. subgroups would be special-education, cent in mathematics. The drop, Ms. was arrested on North Avenue near from his back yard. He also advocated “the best possible Ms. McConnell, noting the Demo- and limited English. The special-edu- Meyer said, was a state-wide trend, Elmer Street on an outstanding Scotch use of each dollar the borough spends.” cratic majority in registration in Dis- cation subgroup in Ms. Meyer’s report but the schools have been looking Plains traffic warrant. He was re- Mr. Parenti, noting his record as a trict 22, said she hopes “the people totaled 35 students. into their curriculum and working leased after posting $300 bail. former borough police chief and spon- will say, ‘Hey, I’ve got a choice now. Assessments were based on a total with teachers to come up with ideas Wednesday, October 17, Jermaine sor of legislative bills, said, “I’m a I’m going to put the best person in, of 41 indicators. Grades 3 and 4 were to help students and improve scores. L. McDougald, 24, of Elizabeth was people person.” He added, “The not the party person. This is what grouped together, as were grades 6 On the Grade Eight Proficiency arrested at an Elm Street grocery and mayor and council are doing a good we’re really hoping for.” through 8. Grades 5 and 11 were Assesmnet(GEPA), middle-school charged with shoplifting and theft, job; I would like to join them.” “I feel very confident on what I assessed individually. scores rose in all three categories – with bail set at $250. He also was Ms. Mitchell said, “I will continue could offer the people of New Jersey According to Ms. Meyer, district language arts, math and science. Elev- arrested on a Newark traffic warrant to control costs while providing pub- because I certainly know that I would scores show that for 2007, all five enth-grade special-education students with bail of $300. McDougald was lic services; we need to keep expand- not do anything worse than what is elementary schools and both middle who did not meet the math indicator for released after posting bail. ing our tax base, and [downtown] being done right now,” she said. schools achieved all 41 indicators for the High School Placement Test (HSPT Thursday, October 18, Patrick redevelopment is key.” Mr. Gatto said, “There are going to their Adequate Yearly Progress. The ) testing have received new technology Stroup, 31, of Central Square, N.Y. Fanwood has nearly 5,000 regis- have be a lot of unpopular politicians high school met 40 out of 41 – the connections (so that they can use an was arrested during a motor vehicle tered voters; about three-fifths are in Trenton for the decisions that they special-education subgroup did not online study program). The math score stop at South Avenue and Drake Place. unaffiliated with a political party, with make for the future of New Jersey.” meet the math indicator. for 2006-2007 was 34.2 percent profi- He was charged with possession of the remainder nearly evenly split as Read up on these and other candi- Results for the NJ Assessment of cient, a drop from 60 percent in 2005- less than 50 grams of marijuana and registered Democrats or Republicans. dates at goleader.com/07election. Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) for 2006. Ms. Meyer said the district would possession of drug paraphernalia. Fred Rossi for The Times third graders showed 98.3 percent for continue to work toward improvement Stroup was released on his own re- FIELD DAY...Residents attend a hear- proficiency and advanced proficient and students’ needs. cognizance with a summons. ing on the Scotch Plains bond ordi- in math and 97.9 percent in language On the SAT reasoning test, Scotch Thursday, October 18, Mark Mon- nance for a new south-side field Tues- arts. Last year, general-education third Plains-Fanwood High School students roe, Jr., 20, of Plainfield was arrested day night. See story on page 1. graders scored 99.1 percent in math scored above New Jersey and national and 97.6 percent in Language Arts. averages in writing, critical reading School One scored 100 percent in and math. National math scores aver- both subject matters. aged 515; the SP-F average was 550. RVSA Votes on Privatization “That’s very impressive,” board In general education, “we’re keeping CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 member Betty Anne Woerner said. pace with our District Factor Groups similar conflict or appearance of con- and professionals are authorized and On the NJ ASK, general education (DFG),” Ms. Meyer said. “Our stu- flict that arises from the fact that the directed to execute those documents fourth graders for 2007 scored 98.8 dents are fairing very well.” Clark representative, Frank and perform those tasks that will af- percent in math (96.9 percent in 2006), She said standardized testing is “just Mazzarella, was just recently ap- fect the purposes of this resolution,” 95.5 percent in language arts (96.9 a small snapshot of what a child can pointed to be the director of the De- could be construed to require any and percent in 2006) and 96.0 percent in do. partment of Public Works in Rahway.” all of the authority’s employees to science (95.2 percent in 2006), above “You really have to look back at it He questioned whether Mr. work on privatization, thus neglecting state percentages for the district fac- as a small piece of the whole puzzle. Mazzarella could be counted on to the work they were hired to perform. tor group (DFG). In the NJ ASK 5 for A lot of variables can factor testing.” vote Clark’s interests while employed Mr. Venturo said the key difference mathematics, 43.90 percent scored BOE member Sasha Slocum by Rahway. between the current structure and a proficient, 52.80 percent scored ad- elaborated. “It’s remarkable what Mr. Pelissier responded to Mr. privatized structure is that with

Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times vanced proficient and 3.30 percent we do in the district beyond test- Landale’s statement, saying that “to privatization, “they’re here to make a BARGAIN HUNTING...Area residents flock Scotch Plains for the flea market, scored partial proficient. ing,” she said, noting sports, poetry wait years is not responsible.” He buck.” sponsored by the Lion’s Club as part of Scotch Plains Day festivities, on Saturday In language arts, 72.90 percent contests and science competitions said Mr. Landale’s statement was Speaking during the public-com- afternoon. scored proficient, 25.50 percent as some of the other activities in “slanderous.” ment portion of the meeting, Cranford which district students participate. Mr. David questioned the wording Deputy Mayor Robert Puhak said, “I’m always impressed,” she said. of the resolution, noting that it states, “Although initial RFP costs may not “The quality of what is happening “the authority interim executive direc- be costly, it sets off a series of events day-to-day is what we have to be tor, secretary/treasurer and all of the that could ultimately sustain highly proud of,” said BOE president Trip authority’s other officials, employees substantial costs to the constituent Whitehouse. communities.” NEW Superintendent of Schools Marga- “Reports indicate that procurement ret Hayes announced the October 15 Cranford costs are expected to cost up to and ARRIVALS! enrollment report. For 2007, 5,452 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 perhaps exceed $500,000. That’s be- students are currently enrolled in the make a nice big chunk of change.” fore any contract is executed,” he said. New SPF school district; enrollment in A later exchange rose questions as He said the commissioners’ vote Pandora 2006 was 5,456. The numbers “stayed to why multiple area wastewater au- was “highly distressing.” steady,” she said. thorities had rejected the concept of Tina Renna, president of the Union Charms are in The board unanimously approved privatization. County Watchdog Association, de- the non-public-school technology- RVSA interim executive director scribed the commissioner’s job as to initiative program entitlements for Michael Brinker, who attended the “carry out the will of your towns” and 2006-2007 to Union Catholic High Cranford meeting, noted that the said she “[doesn’t] believe you are School ($32,560), St. Bartholomew Bergen County Utilities Authority had doing that.” The Apostle Interparochial ($8,400) conducted a two-year study and de- and Christopher Academy ($1,080). cided against privatization. Fanwood Recreation Jodi Heinz, liaison to the SPF Music Mr. Puhak asked whether the RVSA Boosters Association, thanked the board had spoken formally with those au- prepares for Halloween for its work fixing pothole problems at thorities that rejected privatization, By MARIA WOEHR the high school and asked if it could to which Mr. Brinker answered “no.” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times correct a dip in the walkway leading up Further questioning led Mr. Murphy FANWOOD – The recreation com- to the football field, after a band mem- to say that the Bergen County study mission discussed plans for a Hallow- ber recently tripped and fell. on privatization had generated 55 een parade and party on October 31. Business Administrator Anthony boxes of paper. The commission will hold a jack-o’- Del Sordi said the “entire walkway Mr. Puhak asked why the RVSA lantern and costume contest at will be repaved,” referring to the turfing had not requested an executive sum- LaGrande Park; it will award 250 prizes. project taking place in the coming mary; Mr. Murphy concurred that Scotch Plains’ recreation commis- months. In the meantime, he said, he would be a good idea. sion tried to participate and subsidize would “take a look to make sure that it The RVSA portion of the part of the event, but the 45,000 flyers will be safe for the rest of the year.” committee’s workshop meeting had had already been printed. Mr. Whitehouse commended the begun with Mr. Brinker giving the “We are not exclusive to Fanwood marching band, stating “this particu- township committee an overview of and everyone is welcome to join in the lar group continues to make us proud.” the ongoing projects and challenges parade. Next year, if the Scotch Plains The BOE will meet November 15 for the authority faces. The focus of the Recreation Commission speaks with an open agenda meeting and on No- questions Mr. Brinker and the us earlier, we will be happy to include vember 29 for a regular public meeting. authority’s secretary/treasurer, Rob- them in the event,” said Bob Budiansky, ert Materna, faced related to “steep” the commission’s executive director. PT REPORTERS NEEDED growth in debt-service costs over the The commission discussed the holi- Strong, community-minded, next few years as part the RVSA court- day celebration it will hold December detail-oriented writers with mandated $139-million upgrade of its 2 outside of the North Avenue train professional demeanor needed treatment facility. A $24-million co- station. Due to the Fanwood museum’s to cover local government generation/dry sludge facility is also creation this year, the commission must evening meetings. Must be able included, as well as another $11 mil- rent a tent for Santa and crafts. “The to meet deadlines, know how to lion in various facility improvements. tent will cost about $1,200 with a write a lead, and take an active Cranford faces a double hit on tax- heater. I am going to put in a request interest in a regular beat in order payers, with the debt service on the for the cost to the council because to develop news stories. This facility upgrade hitting at the same there was no way we could have fore- opportunity is perfect for stay- time as a low sewerage rating moves seen this expense,” Mr. Budiansky said. at-home moms, as a second out of the township’s five-year roll- The commission will seek volun- income or just for those who ing average. The change would result teers, including a Mrs. Claus, for the love to write. Please e-mail in an estimated 12-percent rate rise celebration. resume and clips to: before any debt service is calculated, The commission discussed estab- officials said. lishing an AARP driving-safety class [email protected] Commenting on the impact of the for seniors in either December or The Westfield Leader & rate rise, resident Jim O’Neill said, “I April. “We are still looking into it, but The Scotch Plains-Fanwood can see my fixed budget going to hell it will cost about $10 per person,” Mr. Solid gold, sterling silver, and precious stones • U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507 • © • All rights reserved • visit www.pandora-jewelry.com TIMES very fast.” Budiansky said. Page 2 Thursday, October 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peyton's State Extraordinary Aid Peek at the Week Goes Mostly to Dem. Districts In Politics By FRED T. ROSSI Democrats. South Bound Brook re- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The Leader/Times ceived $400,000 this year, Dumont By Paul Peyton of SCOTCH PLAINS — Of the 80 received $500,000, Belvidere re- Hackett Pleads ‘Not Guilty,’ rigging investigation. The probe led to New Jersey municipalities that re- ceived $225,000 and Somerville re- Steele Pleads ‘Guilty’ to Bribery guilty pleas from former city council- ceived the nearly $18 million in state ceived $100,000. Former Assemblyman Mims man Joseph DeLisa and trucking ex- extraordinary aid this year, 56 towns The DCA awards extraordinary aid Hackett of Orange has become the ecutive Matthew Appolonia. are located in districts controlled by to municipalities that, “because of first of 11 officials to enter a “not Mr. Zambrano’s brother, John, a Democratic state legislators. And in extreme circumstances, would not be guilty” plea to bribery charges in con- former Long Branch councilman, was towns whose three legislative seats able to provide essential services to nection with a probe of roofing and scheduled to be sentenced yesterday are held by Republicans, more often the community without a substantial insurance contracts of the for accepting a $1,000 bribe. than not, Democrats control those increase in their property-tax rate,” Pleasantville Board of Education, Vitale to Unveil Plan towns’ governing bodies. according to DCA. The amount of the according to The Star-Ledger. For Mandatory Insurance An examination of the $17.7 mil- awards this year ranges from $40,000 Mr. Hackett, the mayor of Orange, State Senator Joseph Vitale (LD-19, lion in awards the state’s Department for Shrewsbury Township up to is scheduled for a hearing on Decem- Woodbridge) said he would soon an- Debbie Hoffman for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Community Affairs (DCA) an- $500,000 for 10 towns, including ber 17 before U.S. District Court nounce plans that would require all BEWARE OF SECURITY…Mountainside resident Avery Koehn, 4, enters the nounced in July shows that the 56 Bound Brook, New Brunswick, South Judge Jose Linares in Newark. He New Jerseyans to carry medical insur- borough’s library through new security gates to help prevent stolen materials. towns in districts in which Democrats Orange and West Orange. The aver- faces up to 20 years in jail if con- ance, according to an Associated Press hold at least two of the three legislative age award totals $221,150. victed, according to the report. report. Mr. Vitale, chairman of the seats received $12,315,000 in aid, In the State Legislature, Demo- The Star-Ledger reported that former Senate’s health committee, said the Mountainside Library while the 24 in predominantly Repub- cratic Senator Nicholas Scutari and assemblyman Alfred Steele of Pater- plan would cost the state $300 million. lican districts received $5,385,000. Of Democratic Assembly representatives son was the first official to plead guilty He said policies would be kept at the 70 municipalities in legislative dis- Linda Stender and Jerry Green repre- to charges in the case; he faces a prison affordable rates for low-wage earn- Installs Security System tricts that one party controls com- sent Fanwood, which will receive term between 37 and 46 months. ers. The AP said 1.4 million state By DEBBIE HOFFMAN checked in, but when they come to the pletely, the 51 in all-Democratic dis- $325,000 in extraordinary aid this Judge Sentences West Long residents lack health insurance. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times library, the item is actually missing, tricts received $11.74 million, while year; the borough has an all-Demo- Branch Mayor to Year in Jail Atlantic Health Buys Naming MOUNTAINSIDE – The borough’s that is a very disappointing and frus- the 19 located in all-Republican legis- cratic council at present. Of the 80 Former West Long Branch mayor Rights to Jets’ Training Facility public library recently installed a se- trating experience,” Mr. Banick said. lative districts received $4.29 million. towns receiving extraordinary aid, Paul Zambrano was sentenced Tues- Atlantic Health Systems has pur- curity system to prevent the theft of “Our hope is to reduce the number of Multiple aid-receiving towns, while Fanwood has the third-highest me- day to a year in federal prison after chased the naming rights to the New materials. missing items, preserve the library’s represented in Trenton by Republi- dian household income, according to his guilty plea in 2005 to soliciting York Jets’ new training facility in Michael Banick, the library’s di- collections and make a better experi- cans holding the State Senate and the U.S. Census Bureau figures that show $15,000 in bribes from a FBI witness Florham Park, according to nj.com. rector, said he was surprised that there ence for the members of our commu- two Assembly seats, have municipal Fanwood at $85,233. Glen Ridge, posing as a demolition contractor, Although the Jets did not disclose the wasn’t a system in place when he nity.” governments that are controlled by with a median household income of according to The Asbury Park Press. amount of the contract, officials said joined the library in February. $105,638, is receiving $75,000 in aid, The paper reported that Mr. it was a 12-year deal. “I thought it was customary to have while River Vale, with a median in- Zambrano accepted the bribes in an Atlantic’s health care system in- security,” he said. “Every library I Clerk Extends Office Hours come of $95,129, is getting $200,000. Atlantic City hotel suite the FBI wit- cludes Overlook Hospital in Summit had worked in had a system.” Comparing Fanwood’s population ness rented during the 2003 and 2004 and Morristown Memorial Hospital. Mr. Banick took his concerns to the of 7,211 as of July 2006, according to League of Municipalities’ conventions. Barack Obama Kicks Off N.J. library’s board of directors, and the For Absentee Ballots Census Bureau figures, with simi- His conviction was part of a FBI bid- Campaign at NJPAC in Newark new system was installed October 2. COUNTY – Union County Clerk clerk’s office. This option, initiated larly-populated towns garnering ex- U.S. Senator Barack Obama kicked “We were missing a few items, Joanne Rajoppi will open her office five years ago, allows voters to pick traordinary aid, Haddon Heights, with Klimek Joins Town off his New Jersey Presidential cam- particularly DVDs and reference on Saturday, November 3, from 9 up their ballots, vote in privacy and 7,365 residents, will also receive paign in Newark on Monday in front items,” he said. “Those items can be a.m. to 1 p.m. for voters seeking last- deposit them in a secured lockbox – $325,000; it has median household Bank As Consultant of 1,300 supporters at NJPAC, ac- expensive to replace. We didn’t want minute absentee ballots. The office all at the same office. income of $58,424, about a third less FANWOOD – The Town Bank has cording to politicsnj.com. to continually replace items that we will be open as a public service for “This option will make voting than Fanwood. Milltown, with a popu- announced that Randy Klimek of Attendees paid $25; student and already bought.” voters unable to vote at the polls in more accessible, particularly for se- lation of 7,038 and median income of Fanwood has joined the bank as its senior tickets cost $15. Supporters The system works like security the General Election on November 6. nior citizens and students,” Ms. $68,429, is getting $50,000 from Tren- residential-mortgage consultant. included Newark Mayor Cory Booker devices in stores – if someone walks “Every voter should have the op- Rajoppi said. ton. Glen Ridge, the wealthiest of the Robert W. Dowens Sr., president of and Rep. Steve Rothman (D-9). out of the library with an item that portunity to cast his or her ballot for Voters who need absentee ballots 80 towns receiving extraordinary aid, Town Bank, said the bank plans to Kennedy Has Surgery hasn’t been properly checked out, an state, county and municipal offices,” should apply as soon as possible to: has a population of 6,908 and will increase its residential lending and For Blocked Artery alarm will sound. Ms. Rajoppi said. “We want to ensure Office of the County Clerk, Union receive $75,000 in aid. River Vale, add new branches. U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, 75, had The installation of the new system that even those who have a last-minute County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, the second wealthiest, has a popula- Mr. Klimek has more than 30 years surgery October 12 for a 70 percent hasn’t gone unnoticed, but there hasn’t change of plans can have a chance to Room 113, Elizabeth, N.J. 07207. tion of 9,751 and is receiving of experience in residential lending blocked artery in his neck that was been any negative reaction to it, offi- vote.” Regular office hours are Monday $200,000. for mortgages and consumer lending. discovered by doctors during a back cials said. Mail-in absentee ballot applications through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Multiple other area towns applied He has served on the Fanwood Volun- examination, according to USA Today. Libraries in Westfield and Scotch legally cannot be accepted if they are p.m. To obtain an application, regis- for extraordinary aid this year; teer Fire Department, the Fanwood- Doctors said the surgery was nec- Plains have similar measures in place. postmarked after Tuesday, October tered voters may pick up the form at Kenilworth received $75,000, while Scotch Plains Jaycees and the essary to prevent a stroke. He was Garwood does not. 30. Walk-in applications are accepted their local municipal building, con- the DCA denied requests from Fanwood Lions Club. He is a member expected to return to work after a “It really comes down to providing up to 3 p.m. on the day before Elec- tact the clerk’s office at (908) 527- Garwood and Cranford. of the Fanwood Business and Profes- “brief recovery period,” according to better service for our patrons. 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The county would ap- 21-year-old bank teller who provided prior robberies. Until July 22, they COUNTY – The Union County propriate $1 million in addition to the the clue that caught the “Hat Bandit” had been methodically working their Board of Chosen Freeholders will vote $4-million federal grant. serial bank robber, received $10,000 way through the 28,000 similar black tonight to hire an architect to develop a At last week’s agenda meeting, in reward money last week. Mr. Altima’s registered in New Jersey. design for the reconstruction of the County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi re- Gomez was honored at a ceremony Within hours of Mr. Gomez’s call, county’s fire academy in Elizabeth. quested three resolutions to enter into held at the Union County Prosecutor’s James Madison was in custody, end- The board will vote to hire Netta contracts totaling $233,687 for the Office at which he received praise ing his yearlong spate of 19 bank Architects of Springfield at a cost of printing of ballots for the New Jersey and monetary rewards from five sepa- robberies in Union, Morris, Essex $18,500. Freeholder Al Mirabella said Presidential Primary, to be held on rate sources. and Middlesex counties. Thirteen of plans for an expanded academy, lo- February 5 of next year. Union County Prosecutor those robberies were of Commerce cated at 700 Lower Road in the The resolutions include a $19,687 WE WILL NEVER FORGET… Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, second from Theodore Romankow organized the Banks. Tremley Point section of Linden, in- contract to Oakland, Calif.-based Se- left, thanks Joan Fiumefreddo of Manalapan and Don Palisay, second from right, of event in recognition of the role Mr. On September 11, Madison pled clude office space, classrooms and a quoia Voting Systems, Inc. for the the Sal Fiumefreddo Memorial Foundation for their $4,500 donation to be used to Gomez played in the apprehension guilty in federal court to six of the multi-faceted room. The facility cur- county to utilize its WinEds election- purchase a new dog for the Union County Sheriff’s K-9 Search and Rescue Unit. Ms. of James Madison, aka. the “Hat robberies and admitted to stealing rently uses portable classrooms for management software, $26,000 to B&B Fiumefreddo’s husband, Salvatore Fiumefreddo, was killed in the terrorist attack on Bandit.” Morris County Prosecutor almost $81,000. He faces up to 11 the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. She made the donation in his firefighter training courses. Press, Inc. of Somerville to print absen- memory. Mr. Palisay, a retired New York-New Jersey Port Authority police officer, Robert Bianchi, the Sheriffs of years in federal prison when he is “[The Netta contract] gets the ball tee ballots, $170,000 to West New York- is Mr. Fiumefreddo ’s brother. Also pictured are Sergeants Brian Howarth, left, and Union, Morris and Essex Counties, sentenced on December 18. rolling,” Mr. Mirabella said. based Royal Printing Services to print John Gillespie from the K-9 unit. representatives of the FBI, Com- Mr. Gomez is a student at Rutgers The board extended its lease on the election ballots and $18,000 to Full merce Bank and multi-county University studying business and fi- academy with the City of Linden last Service Mailers of Garfield to mail Crimestoppers organizations joined nance. December through 2030 after a com- ballots to county residents. Obama Sets Up New Jersey him. Mr. Gomez lives in Union County mittee of county officials and fire Ms. Rajoppi said the cost to print Answering questions from the news with his father, Luis Gomez, a truck chiefs, representing both paid and ballots has increased because 16 of media, Mr. Gomez said he didn’t con- driver, his step-mother, Gilda Gomez, volunteer fire departments in the the 21 towns in the county have vot- Campaign Operation sider himself a hero. “The people on a factory worker, and his sister, county, were unsuccessful in finding ing districts that now require bilin- By PAUL J. PEYTON Jersey is going to be a critical part of 9/11 were heroes,” he said. “I just did Alexandra, a graduate of Montclair another location for the academy. gual ballots printed in English and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the nomination scenario, and we are the right thing.” State University. He and his sister The academy includes a building Spanish under a new surname analy- AREA – U.S. Senator Barack committed to building a successful On July 22, the Hat Bandit walked grew up in Newark. used to simulate real-life fires as train- sis completed by the state. In addi- Obama’s (D-Ill.) Presidential campaign and winning campaign in New Jer- into the Bank of America in Union According to an October 16 article ing exercises for firefighters. tion, bilingual poll workers are re- representatives last week said they are sey,” Mr. Plouffe said. Township. He walked up to a teller on nj.com, Mr. Gomez said his em- “A lot of counties use gas for their quired at each of these districts. setting up operation in New Jersey. Mark Alexander of Montclair, the and demanded money, implying that ployer told him he had to forfeit the fires. We use hay [for a more] realistic The county clerk said in a phone David Plouffe, national campaign campaign’s New Jersey coordinator, someone could get hurt if his de- job if he took the money publicly. Mr. experience being in the fire and interview Friday that the county had manager for Mr. Obama, said during an said the campaign would open its head- mand wasn’t met. Mr. Gomez, the Gomez said he chose to leave the smoke,” Mr. Mirabella said. been printing bilingual ballots town- October 16 conference call with report- quarters in West Orange this week. teller who found himself facing the bank and portrayed his departure as a He said the academy might have to wide in Elizabeth, Plainfield, Union, ers, including The Westfield Leader/ He said, per a Montclair University robber, handed him $3,000 and forced resignation rather than being close for construction between the Hillside, Rahway, Roselle and Roselle Times, that the results of the early states student reporter’s question, the cam- watched him “power-walk” out the fired. spring and fall classes. Most of the 21 Park. Under the new state analysis, the – Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and paign would be “mobilizing and ener- door. He hopes to have a future in law towns in the county utilize the facil- county must add to that list 32 districts South Carolina – “will deeply impact gizing students all around the state” to When the bandit disappeared from enforcement. In recognition of his ity, with the exception of Elizabeth, covering parts of Berkeley Heights, what happens later in the calendar.” volunteer and support the campaign. view, Mr. Gomez followed him. He actions, he received five separate mon- which has its own training facility. Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, “New Jersey is clearly going to play When The Leader/Times asked about saw the robber walk down an alley etary rewards – $1,000 each from the The board will also vote tonight on Kenilworth, Scotch Plains, Summit a very important role,” Mr. Plouffe the Obama campaign’s chances, given toward the parking lot, so Mr. Gomez Union County, Morris County and a resolution to enter into an agreement and Westfield. Ms. Rajoppi said one said. “We’re taking the next step in the state’s proximity to rival Senator took a shortcut to the parking area Essex County Crimestoppers, $2,000 with the U.S. Department of the Inte- district each in Westfield and Fanwood New Jersey to put a formal staff and Hillary Clinton’s home state, New York, while taking off his red Bank of from Commerce Bank and $5,000 rior, division of U.S. Geological Sur- and three districts in Scotch Plains operation on the ground to help build Mr. Plouffe said the campaign has a America uniform shirt so that he was from the FBI. vey, for a flood-monitoring system in would require bilingual ballots. the campaign at the grass-roots level.” “terrific foundation” in New Jersey. less noticeable. The policy of all Crimestoppers the lower Rahway River basin, which “This is a federal law. It is not my Mr. Plouffe said Obama’s contin- “We as a campaign believe that He hid behind a car in the parking programs is to maintain strict confi- includes Rahway, Kenilworth and law,” Ms. Rajoppi said. gent will deploy staffers at the national polls are irrelevant,” he said, lot until the getaway car, a 2001 dentiality, only revealing the name of Springfield. The county would pay The county will enter into an inter- campaign’s Chicago headquarters to adding that voters in the early pri- black Nissan Altima, was close an individual with his or her permis- $12,440; the federal government would local agreement with Summit to pro- the states that will hold primaries on mary states “aren’t really engaged” at enough for him to see the license- sion, as Mr. Gomez gave. pay the remaining $10,000. vide information technology and sup- February 5, including California, this point in the campaign. plate number. To provide a crime tip in Union Thomas Mineo, the county engi- port services. Al Faella, director of Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota, Mr. Plouffe said Mrs. Clinton has Law-enforcement authorities had County, call (908) 654-TIPS. neer, told The Westfield Leader and economic development, said Summit Georgia, New Jersey and New York. received an early lead based on name The Times that county employees use would save $65,000 by having the The campaign held what he de- recognition as a former First Lady and the system to review the intensity of a county do the service, as opposed to scribed as a “low-dollar” $25-per- senator. But, he said, he expects Mr. elections are coming... storm or flood. continuing to outsource the contract. person fundraiser in Newark on Mon- Obama to pick up support as the early The freeholders will also vote to Kathy Villaggio, who heads the day hosted by Newark Mayor Cory states hold caucuses and primaries and candidate bios. accept a $4-million grant from the county’s bureau of data processing and Booker. Tickets for students and se- be “highly competitive” in New Jersey. major campaign issues. U.S. Department of Housing and telecommunications, said the city used niors were $15. He said the goal of “We certainly believe that New Jer- polling places. Urban Development (HUD) to con- to pay $1,500 per month for the service. these events is “to have a huge crowd sey is a place that we can succeed in,” tinue the county’s efforts to reduce “We agreed to host a specific applica- of people committed to the campaign.” he said. “Our plan here is to develop information is power, and it’s all available at goleader.com. health hazards from lead-based paint tion that the City of Summit is currently “We’re thrilled about our prospects and build a winning campaign…We look for our special election issue, hitting newsstands next week. in low-income residential properties. outsourcing and paying for. The county in New Jersey. We think that New feel very good about our prospects.” According to a county press re- is not charging them to host this applica- lease issued in September, the HUD tion, which is for asset-management. grant would expand the county’s ex- We are also providing Summit with isting $1-million program to include access to our system via a web inter- training for contractors and workers face,” Ms. Villaggio said in an e-mail. Page 4 Thursday, October 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION See more letters and candidate statements on pages 10, 11 and 20 ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Times Since 1959 Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Residents Says Scotch Plains Council Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Needs to Change its Spending Habits with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association I read with great interest Mayor Martin maybe the mayor and the majority coun- The others are made up. Are you sharp Marks’ “Accentuate the positive” col- cil should be more cautious and thought- enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey umn in the paper [last week]. It became ful about spending — like most of us who tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 clear to me that the mayor has started his are hard-working families that have to If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 re-election 2008 campaign, which would contend with higher heating, gas, food, guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 account for the recent spending spree of commuting, college, health care costs and, vidual. If you get three – word expert. If our township’s limited tax dollars. most likely, a hefty property-tax increase you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at The latest projects are $2 million for the after the 2008 election to pay for all the free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 southside artificial turf ball fields and $3.5 current spending. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. million for the senior-citizens center. This Chris Thompson come from the board game Diction is in line with the Bush administration’s Scotch Plains Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte borrow-and-spend policies extended to the Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR local level. In addition, the town hall re- 1. Keddah – An elephant trap Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo construction is over-budget and was not Restrictive Covenant 2. Mabble – To wrap COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION ready last June as promised. 3. Heuretic – A branch of logic dealing Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly As for a breakdown of harmony on the Can Stop Teardowns with discovery or invention EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS township’s council, I have watched the Like many residents of Westfield, I am 4. Pertussis – Whooping cough mayor treat citizens of the township and disheartened by the number of “teardowns” Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin PERRIER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Councilman Glover in a terse and disre- that are being done to homes in Westfield. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE spectful manner unbecoming an elected When it comes time for you to sell your 1. The head of a household in France One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 official and leader in our community, own home, there is a way to prevent your 2. A hat maker; haberdasher (that goes for Ms. Malool too, who has own home from being torn down. You are 3. An investigator or detective lost her temper on at least two occasions). legally allowed to place a restrictive cov- 4. A medieval catapult for hurling stones Yes, I would agree it is time for har- enant on the deed to your home that PONTACQ Halloween Holiday Traditions mony and communication and thinking would prohibit the next homebuyer or 1. A slingshot of how we can best serve our community contractor from tearing it down and re- 2. A river of southeast Michigan that without mortgaging the township’s fu- placing it with a “McMansion.” While empties into Lake Erie ture. Most of all, it’s time for fiscal re- this won’t stop other houses from being 3. A type of red wine Mix Folklore, Faith and Fads sponsibility. Why don’t we put these torn down, it can stop your house from 4. An engineer who specializes in build- ing temporary bridges Next Wednesday is Halloween, a holiday that Halloween traditions made their way to American multimillion-dollar projects up to a refer- being torn down. Down the road, if enough endum? Let’s hear what the senior citi- people placed restrictive covenants of HEMATEMESIS enlivens the imaginations of children and adults shores with the wave of European immigrants in the zens of our town want in a senior center. this type on their homes, there would be a 1. The passage or velosity of red blood alike each October 31 with its unique blend of the 19th century. The Irish brought with them the custom Let’s hear from all our citizens about lot less teardowns. cells 2. Verility; manliness bright and the dark, the festive and frightening, the of carving jack-’o-lanterns – originally made from what is important to them at this time. To place a restrictive covenant of this In addition, for six years, we have nature on your home, you would need to 3. The transformation of blood in the traditional and the trendy. such vegetables as turnips, rutabagas and gourds – to rarely heard another point of view since hire a real-estate attorney, and there is a lungs from venous blood to arterial blood The origins of Halloween date back to the ancient ward off evil spirits. the council has been exclusively under cost involved, of course. I think preserv- 4. To vomit blood SPIV religion of the Celtics of Ireland, who believed the It is fascinating to contemplate how many hall- this mayor’s control. The council is demo- ing the character of Westfield is well cratically elected, and I think the mayor worth the cost involved. Sometimes a 1. A person who lives by his wits, chasm between the earthly and spirit worlds nar- marks of Halloween – seen in a mostly lighthearted could better serve our community by be- solution so simple is all it takes to make a without doing any work rowed during the October 31 feast of Samhain, way today – have their roots in darkness, superstition ing more respectful and open to other viable difference and affect a change. 2. Speaking rapidly 3. An organ stop producing a thin, enabling ghosts and spirits to “cross over” and and myth. Today, the jack-’o-lantern is just as likely points of view whether he agrees with If you would like more information, them or not. please feel free to contact me at (908) reedy sound wander among the living. to sport a jolly expression as a scary one and often The future economic picture could not 654-5346 or [email protected]. 4. Wreathed; coiled; curly By 43 A.D., much of Celtic territory had been serves as the official doorstep greeter for jubilant be more uncertain at this time, and if the reigned-in spending habits of the average Christine Re Spera Calls Samuel’s conquered by the Romans, who, during four centu- groups of trick-or-treaters. American family are any indication, Westfield ries of rule, combined two festivals with the Celtic Likewise, black cats were once viewed as witches Letters ‘Astonishing’ celebration of Samhain. One of these was Feralia, a in disguise or purveyors of bad luck. Today, these Westfielder Appeals to Stop I was astonished to read the letters to day in late October honoring those who had died. felines have a much more benign reputation and are the editor in the past two editions of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. It is obvi- The second paid tribute to Pomona, the Roman among the most popular symbols of Halloween. Impending Tax of the Internet ous that people are genuinely fed up with goddess of fruit and trees and is believed to have While much of its origins are linked to the macabre It seems, from multiple sources, that a do is limit the accessibility of the internet, the constant, negative ramblings from the inspired the Halloween tradition of apple bobbing. – symbolized by ghosts and goblins, bats and haunted tax, fee or surcharge will be applied to not anything else. Congress should be Democratic Party chairman, Dick Samuel. Internet usage. This is to offset monies notified not to allow this to occur. The His malicious criticism of our mayor, In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV established houses – Halloween is today mostly associated with that states have not been entitled to in the information highway will continue and township council and administrative em- All Saints Day to commemorate saints and martyrs. fun and excitement. past, and with the recent needs for addi- grow, possibly changing many societal ployees was not enough to satisfy his Originally observed in the spring, it also was known as Children look forward to dressing up as their favor- tional sources of money, many state leg- elements. But, it does not need a tax. determination to undermine all that is islatures and Congress are considering For those of us who utilize feeds from good about our community. All-Hallows and eventually came to be celebrated on ite hero or villain, receiving candy and maybe win- taxing the Internet. Comcast, Verizon, AT&T and a host of He now feels compelled to attack our November 1. The night prior to this event, the tradi- ning a prize at their town’s local parade. Many adults For those of you who are unaware, Al others, we are already paying a tax – local volunteers who are the very backbone of tional date of the Celtics’ Samhain, came to be called also enjoy donning a disguise for a Halloween party or Gore did not create the Internet. It is a and federal. Why introduce additional taxes? our town. Did his arrogance blind him to technology built by the government with The federal government recently re- the fact that people would eventually see All-Hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween. dance. Costumes often depict the people of the mo- tax dollars. Following the demise of the pealed a little-known tax. This tax was through his political posturing and tire of Over the centuries, Halloween evolved as a mix of ment – politicians, celebrities or movie characters – cold war, it was enabled for public use as levied on all telecom and cable carriers it? If Mr. Samuel does not like any aspect pagan and Christian traditions. As example, the amid the timeless ghost, witch or monster attire. an information highway, not just for gov- for communication services on the Span- of our town, why doesn’t he do himself ernment or university use. It has enabled ish American War. Over 100 years later, and us a favor by moving to a community custom of trick-or-treating can be linked both to the Apple bobbing, pumpkin picking, scarecrow build- many wonderful things – connections to it was repealed. The companies (some of that would be more receptive to his politi- Celtic practice of leaving choice foods outside to ing, costume contests, fright flicks at the local cinema people, information and literally a library which didn’t exist when the tax was cal style. appease restless spirits and the European custom of and elaborate lawn displays are other time-honored reference in your home or workplace. enabled) and the government wanted to Some of the towns in Hudson County Many businesses are making money keep charging. For what? The informa- would suit him perfectly. In those com- “souling,” in which beggars would go from house to traditions surrounding this autumn holiday. from the Internet; e.g., the providers of tion about this tax was “blogged” via the munities, political hacks are treated like house seeking “soul cakes” made of bread with Our local communities will be getting into the the service, (AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Internet and eventually defeated. celebrities. Optonline) and others like Google, ASK, You don’t have to agree with me or the currents in exchange for saying prayers for the Halloween “spirit,” so to speak, starting this week- and many online businesses. Republican group that sent me this. How- Gabe Spera donor’s deceased loved ones. end. We wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween! If changes to the tax code would charge ever, new taxes are coming for a whole Scotch Plains for business use, that too will eventually host of issues and screw-up’s. But this trickle down to us, the user/consumer. one is unnecessary. What Good Are Laws if Letters to the Editor We would pay more. John Runta If we allow a tax for usage, then all we Powerful Subvert Them? Westfield Editor’s Note: This letter has been Don’t Let Anyone Say Local Taxes edited for brevity. Three Residents Say WF Dems ***** I wished to have read this to the Cranford In Westfield Cannot Be Lowered ‘Disparaged’ Chairman Vince Wilt Zoning Board on October 15 but was With town council elections two weeks attorney. These positions are well compen- a capable attorney willing to do our legal unable to due to time constraints. away, it seems like every member of town sated (courtesy of you, the taxpayer). In work without the unnecessary pension in- People eagerly move to Westfield be- the board of adjustment, including two My husband and I have lived in government – and those aspiring to become fact, the hourly rates for the Town Attorney’s ducement, do not bother forwarding the cause it is an attractive town with beauti- years as chairman. He has served and Westfield since 1965 and raised our five one – talks about taxes. Although it weighs “extra” work was increased by 25 percent in resume to town hall. ful homes, an excellent school system continues to serve the town dutifully and children here. We chose this area to enjoy heavily on the minds of all Westfield resi- 2004 and then again by another 20 percent What occurs in Westfield is local politics and much to offer its residents. effectively. the beauty of the woods, animals and dents, our current mayor and town council in 2005. These large raises were not even in its ugliest form. And please don’t think One of Westfield’s greatest assets is its In addition to his town volunteer posi- birds here. We belonged to the Cranford (of which I am a member, so I know) treats requested by the attorneys themselves but, this is partisan bickering, since at least two high level of volunteerism. That is why we tions, he is a member and past president of Swim Club for 25 years, and our children the problem of high property taxes like the rather, were completely unsolicited hand- prominent Westfield Republicans seem to are so disheartened that two town council the Westfield Boosters, former member worked there during summers. As our weather. Complain all you want, but don’t outs from town hall. agree. In his March 2006 letter to The candidates have made disparaging remarks and past president of the Westfield Jay- children left to pursue their lives, we expect us to actually do anything. Back in 2004, were you the taxpayer who Westfield Leader entitled “New Jersey about the chairman of the planning board, cees and currently serves on the board of resigned our membership. You have heard the mantra from town demanded that the town council increase Doesn’t Need More Taxes,” State Senator claiming he has a personal agenda in serv- directors for the Westfield “Y” and the We have been good citizens, paid our hall before and will no doubt hear it again part-time attorney compensation for two Tom Kean, Jr., called for an end to “pension ing on this volunteer board. board of the Westfield Area Red Cross. taxes and helped in the community. We and again: “the town keeps only about 20 consecutive years? I didn’t think so. abuse” in New Jersey. Moreover, in his Nothing could be further from the truth. While raising his three sons in town, Mr. counted on being treated fairly and expect cents of every dollar you pay for property Although each of these positions is campaign literature mailed out this past The chairman, Mr. Wilt, is a 23-year Wilt also served as a youth wrestling and to be protected by our government and its taxes, so take your complaints elsewhere.” part-time, all Westfield attorneys earn month, Republican Assemblyman Jon resident of Westfield, with a long and soccer coach. laws. We are in our seventies and hope to While the first part of this refrain is true, pension credits in the Public Employee Bramnick insists that the state must put an extensive record of volunteerism. He is For council candidates Matt Sontz and live here until illness or death. the notion that your town government Retirement System. You have probably end to “no-bid government contracts.” currently serving in his second year in this Bruce Regenstreich to suggest that it is On October 6, our peace was shattered cannot play a role in lowering your taxes read quite a bit recently about the state Respectfully, I call upon Mr. Kean and appointed position. Prior to that, he was somehow inappropriate for this outstand- when we received a certified letter in- is absolute nonsense. pension system; it’s about $25-billion Mr. Bramnick to communicate these prin- appointed to and served for nine years on ing member of our community to serve as forming us that Cranford Swim Club, This past spring, the town council passed under-funded, and this deficit jeopardizes ciples to local officials; if they are good a volunteer on a town board is simply whose property abuts our backyard, was the municipal budget by a 7-2 vote, straight the retirement security of thousands of ideas for Trenton, they are good ideas for Reader Praises Editorial engaging in the politics of personal de- proposing construction of a 130-foot cell along party lines. The reason why I and the full-time career state and local workers, Westfield. struction. Westfield deserves better from phone tower along with big electrical only other Democratic councilman voted like janitors, bus drivers, public-works Finally, I should point out that Westfield’s On Cell Phones its council candidates. storage buildings. At least four cell-phone companies are seeking to obtain vari- against the budget this year is the same employees, etc. So while a dedicated ca- part-time attorneys are capable profession- Loved your editorial about cell phones!! Daniel Sawicki, Jim Ramage, reason I also opposed the budget in 2006. reer schoolteacher frets about how he or als (and from what I have observed, they’re Where can I buy the Taiwanian gadget? ances to accomplish this. Bob Mroz When we saw their plans, we couldn’t In short, this town council uses your tax she can afford to retire at age 65, the part- nice people). It’s hard to blame the indi- Westfield dollars to provide local Republican super- time Westfield town attorneys (who have viduals for the way the mayor and town Janice Nelson believe that this ugly project would be so heroes with overly generous no-bid attor- the opportunity to work full-time “day” council use your taxes to compensate them. Westfield close to our homes. The massive tower ney contracts. As if that is not charitable jobs elsewhere) will also have their hands But I do blame the mayor and town council does not belong here due to its immense enough, the icing on the cake is that each out when the relatively sparse pension members who endorse these payment WF Mayor Responds to Questions size and ugly industrial appearance. It part-time attorney receives a state pension monies are eventually distributed. schemes and rubber-stamp our budget. would be plainly visible to people who to boot. Do you still believe nothing can be Had enough of this? Sorry, there’s more. I will not support a municipal budget run, walk, take photos or wish to spend done about local taxes? Unlike many neighboring towns – Cranford, that raises local taxes by offering unneces- On Salaries of Westfield Attorneys time with nature in adjoining Lenape Park. This is how the plan unfolds. At the Fanwood, Millburn, to name a few – sary inducements to our part-time town Perhaps the reason politicians gener- current hourly rate is consistent with the This monster should be, if anywhere, beginning of every year, the mayor, with the Westfield does not competitively-bid these attorneys. Local taxes can be lowered, ally rank low on trust and likeability polls average rate of $147. in an industrial area, a highway or iso- town council’s blessing, appoints various attorney contracts. Among the lucky recipi- don’t believe those who tell you otherwise. is because the public sees through their It was suggested during the Candidates lated area. It should not be located in a residential area or destroy the beauty of a individuals in the position of public de- ents is a former Westfield Republican coun- Thomas Bigosinski self-serving rhetoric. Unfortunately, at Forum that Westfield should go out to bid fender, prosecutor, town attorney, board of cilman and a former Republican Party chair- all levels of government, sound bytes and our legal services “like Millburn” as a placid park area. 4th Ward Councilman The swim club and the cell-phone com- adjustment attorney and planning board man. Others need not apply. So, if you know Westfield selective data recall seem to have taken cost-saving measure. The truth is Millburn the place of good old-fashioned analysis. is paying $195 for partners and $170 for panies would reap huge financial rewards Why review all the facts, if only a fraction associates, the optional bid process clearly while the people would incur losses. of the facts are politically expedient? not providing a blueprint for savings. Westfield recently shot down a pro- Unfortunately, Westfield is not im- Mr. Cockren has dutifully served posal for a smaller cell tower in this area. mune to intellectual gymnastics. At the Westfield for 21 years, beginning as the It was determined that adequate commu- recent Westfield Candidates Forum, there attorney to the board of adjustment and, nications existed here. were numerous untruths – too many to for the past six years, as the town attor- If this project were approved, it would tackle in this letter alone. However, for ney. be difficult to stay here because our qual- the benefit of the Westfield residents, I In all the debates, the critics never ity of life would be so diminished. The must address, once again, our town’s le- spoke of Mr. Cockren’s impeccable tower is so high. It would be located 14 gal representation. It was a common theme record, his professionalism, his legal quali- feet off our next-door neighbor’s prop- during the candidates’ debate to claim fications or his loyalty to and love of the erty. It would have illumination because that our town attorney is overpaid and town, which are all values that I, as your of its height and due to 24-hour operation. merely a political friend rewarded with mayor, demand from our legal team. It would be almost impossible to get a non-requested pay increases. Let me pose the following question to fair price for our home if we move. The Here are the facts: the chronic critics. What values and quali- equity built up over the years would be Our attorneys’ hourly rate had not been fications of a legal team do you think best destroyed and the neighborhood quality increased for approximately 10 years. serve the town? of our life would be severely impacted. In view of this fact, in 2003, our town And to you, the resident, on what basis The safety of towers is still in question. attorney asked the town administrator to would you select your personal attorney? What good are laws if powerful inter- review the hourly rates of the attorneys My sense is you would choose a highly ests can subvert them to their own ends? who serve Westfield. At least twice dur- educated, caring professional, with ex- Westfield and Cranford residents have to ing the Candidates Forum it was incor- pertise in the appropriate area of law at a be protected by their respective zoning rectly stated that fees were increased reasonable rate. That is exactly how the boards. If not, what good are the boards? “without even requests from our attor- town’s legal team is selected. You [zoning board] have our futures in neys.” In my five years of public service to your hands. Please consider well all that After long deliberation and committee Westfield, I have had the pleasure of I have stated. We want to thank everyone recommendation, the council agreed to working very closely with Mr. Cockren for attending and welcome any help in raise the hourly rates from $100 to $150 on numerous complex legal issues. I can stopping this massive mistake. over a two-year period (2004 and 2005). assure you that Mr. Cockren has served There will be an important meeting I agreed to this increase. I wanted to Westfield like the world-class attorney December 10 at the Cranford Municipal ensure that Westfield remained competi- that he is and like the top-notch profes- Building concerning the future of this tive so that we could retain our talented, sional who Westfield deserves. proposal. Call the Cranford Zoning Board at (908) 709-7216 for confirmation. trusted and tested attorneys. Andy Skibitsky The town’s 2006 survey of 14 other Mayor, Westfield Jenny Schuvart municipalities confirmed that Westfield’s Westfield A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2007 Page 5 OPEN Come See Our New Store SUNDAY and Visit Sunrise Cellars... the Wine Department at ShopRite Wines & Spirits of Westfield ® 333 South Avenue • 908-232-8700 Gift Baskets... Now is the perfect time to consider a gift Champagne basket of wines for everyone on your holiday list. 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Hardy Award WESTFIELD – The First Congre- creeds and nationalities; involvement gational Church of Westfield is seek- and leadership in organizations and ing nominations for the Marc Wesley activities committed to improving Hardy Human Rights Award for 2008. human relations; unusual personal Candidates must be between the dignity; the willingness to risk for ages of 16 and 22, who participate in what he or she believes is right; un- a Westfield-based organization and qualified acceptance of others; re- who have distinguished themselves spect for diversity; personal integ- in the area of human rights. rity; caring and willingness to listen The award will be offered to an and the ability to lead by example. individual who has shown openness Nominations should be type-writ- and friendliness to persons of all races, ten, no more than two pages in length and should indicate the names of ap- Blood Drive to Be Held plicable organizations in which the candidate is involved, responsibili- This Sunday at JCC ties and examples/stories that illus- MR. AND MRS. DYLAN A. DUPRE SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish trate the criteria listed above. (She is the former Miss Brooke Leigh Molloy) Miss Katie E. Mortenson and Ronald M. Schrader, Jr. Community Center (JCC) of Central Nominations should be mailed to: New Jersey, in conjunction with New First Congregational Church of Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), will Westfield, 125 Elmer Street, hold a blood drive on Sunday, Octo- Westfield, N.J. 07090 or e-mailed to Miss Brooke Leigh Molloy Miss Katie Mortenson ber 28, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will [email protected] no later than Fri- take place at the JCC, located at 1391 day, November 30. They should in- Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. clude the names, addresses and tele- No advance registration is required. phone numbers of two references. Marries Dylan A. Dupre To Wed Ronald Schrader, Jr. For more information about the do- Presentation of the award, consist- nation procedure or eligibility, call ing of a certificate and a monetary Miss Brooke Leigh Molloy, the men are formerly of Westfield. Mr. and Mrs. James Mortenson of ployed at McKinley Elementary NJBS at (800) 933-2566 or contact award, will be made in early 2008. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Ms. Meghan Hely and Bryan Gates Westfield have announced the en- School in the Westfield school dis- Karen Rosen at (908) 889-8800, ex- All nominees will be acknowledged. Molloy of Westfield, was married on did readings. gagement of their daughter, Miss trict as a fifth-grade teacher. tension no. 224, or by e-mail at Marc Hardy, a member of the First Sunday, May 27, to Dylan A. Dupre. A 1998 graduate of Westfield High Katie Elizabeth Mortenson, to Ronald The future bridegroom was raised [email protected]. Congregational Church, was a na- He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John School, the bride received her Bach- Michael Schrader, Jr. of Point Pleas- in Spring Lake and graduated from tional merit scholar, a singer and ac- Dupre of Hermosa Beach, Calif., for- elor of Arts degree with distinction in ant. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Saint Rose High School in Belmar Baptist Church Readies tor and was very interested in human merly of Westfield. French from the University of Cali- Ronald Schrader of Spring Lake. with the Class of 1999. He also gradu- rights. He was killed in an automo- The early evening ceremony and fornia at Berkeley. She currently is a The bride-to-be was raised in ated from Boston College in Chest- For ‘Grandma’s Attic’ bile accident in 1990, one month be- reception took place at the Park Sa- third year law student at the Univer- Westfield and graduated with the nut Hill, Mass. in 2003 with a Bach- SCOTCH PLAINS – On Saturday, fore he was to graduate from Westfield voy in Florham Park, with the Honor- sity of San Francisco Law School. Class of 1999 from Westfield High elor of Arts degree in History. November 3, the annual Grandma’s High School. For more information able Frank Ciuffani officiating at the The bridegroom, also a 1998 School. She went on to graduate from Mr. Schrader currently is enrolled at Attic Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. about the award or nominating a can- nuptials. Westfield High School graduate, Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Monmouth University in Monmouth to 3 p.m. at the Scotch Plains Baptist didate, call the church office at (908) Given in marriage by her father, the earned his Bachelor of Science de- Mass. in 2003 with a bachelor’s de- County, where he is pursuing his Mas- Church. Organized and run by the 233-2494 or Sharilyn Brown at (908) bride wore a Christos by Amsale ivory gree in Geography at the University gree in education. ter of Business Administration degree, American Baptist Women’s group and 233-5375. strapless silk organza gown with taf- of California at Berkeley. He is em- Miss Mortenson currently attends and is employed with Sitar Company congregation volunteers, it benefits feta ruching and Alençon lace over- ployed with SPG Solar, Inc., an orga- Rutgers University in New Oncor International of Iselin. church and local mission projects. Miller-Cory to Present lay. A custom made silk tulle finger nization that develops, designs and Brunswick, where she is working to- A wedding is planned in Spring Featured will be one-of-a-kind, tip veil with imported Alençon lace builds solar energy systems for home wards her master’s degree in Admin- Lake for September 2008. The couple brand-new and used items, Christmas ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sunday edging, accented by a headpiece of and commercial use. istration and Supervision. She is em- will reside in Point Pleasant. and gift selections, toys, jewelry, WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory crystals and seed pearls, was worn for The wedding weekend activities clothes for men, women and children, House Museum invites families for the ceremony. The bride carried an included an informal outdoor supper china, glassware, various household “Halloween Hocus Pocus” this Sun- arrangement of stephanotis, Friday evening for out-of-state guests wares and some antiques. Fresh baked day, October 28, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. ranunculas, ivory roses and peonies. at the Westfield home of the bride’s HERMANN & BATEMAN goods also will be on sale, plus hot and This program is described as ideal for Ms. Laura Osborne of Hoboken, parents. Echo Lake Country Club in ATTORNEYS AT LAW cold refreshments from the café. young children. Participants are en- formerly of Westfield, was the maid of Westfield was the site for a Saturday This year’s event will benefit Camp couraged to wear their costumes. honor. The bridal attendants included afternoon luncheon held in the bridal Lebanon and children of families af- Costumed docents will greet visi- Mrs. Mie Powell of Vero Beach, Fla. attendants’ honor and hosted by the fected by AIDS – an outreach pro- tors at the door of the 1740 farm- and Ms. Meghan Hely of Cambridge, bride’s mother, Mrs. Christina Federal & State Tax Employment gram of the University of Medicine house, located at 614 Mountain Av- Mass., both also formerly of Westfield, Molloy, while the father of the bride Disputes Law and Dentistry of New Jersey. enue in Westfield. Activities will in- and Mrs. Jennifer DeLuca of San Fran- hosted a men’s golf outing. The Tax Collection Matters Discrimination Additionally, volunteers from clude storytelling, play acting and cisco, Calif. Long-time friends of the bridegroom’s parents hosted a din- Failure to File Severance Agreements Muhlenberg Regional Medical face painting, as well as crafts for bride and bridegroom, the attendants ner at Fiorino’s Restaurant in Sum- Innocent Spouse Civil Service Center’s Stroke Prevention Outreach children to make at the museum and wore cornflower blue tea-length silk mit the evening before the wedding Sales & Employment Tax Employee Benefits Program will be on site for screen- take home. Festive refreshments will chiffon strapless dresses and carried for the bridal party and family. Audits Wrongful Termination ings and to answer questions. be served. The fee is $3 per child; bouquets of peonies, hydrangea, roses A bridal shower was held earlier in The Scotch Plains Baptist Church adults may attend for free. and delphinium. the year at the Westfield home of Mrs. 1108 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside, NJ 07092 is located at 333 Park Avenue, two Upcoming Sunday events at the Alexander Dupre of Hermosa Elizabeth Gillin, with Mrs. Lucy Banta, blocks south of Route 22, between museum include “History of the Beach, Calif., formerly of Westfield, Mrs. Marianne Flood, Mrs. Mildred 908-654-8484 FAX: 908-654-1347 Mountain and Grand Avenues. For Miller-Cory House Museum and 35th was his brother’s best man. Serving Orlando, Mrs. Marilyn Norton, Mrs. www.hermannandbateman.com more details and directions, call the Anniversary Celebration” on Novem- as groomsmen were Evan J. Molloy Petie Prybylski and Ms. Laura Osborne church office at (908) 322-5487. ber 4; “Jamestown 1607 – A First for of Philadelphia, Pa., the brother of co-hosting. Mrs. Jennifer DeLuca also America” on November 11 and “An- the bride, along with Andrew Cambria hosted a shower in San Francisco. nual Thanksgiving Dinner” on No- of San Francisco and Bryan Gates of Following a wedding trip to Maui vember 18. For more details, call the Berkeley, Calif., both longtime friends and Kauai, Hawaii, the couple re- museum office at (908) 232-1776. of the bridegroom. All the grooms- sides in Richmond, Calif. Thinking about locking-in your heating oil price? Talk to Petro first.

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For More Information: 908-272-0200 www.dhplaw.net A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2007 Page 7 Bible Verses Offer Wisdom Joanne Goldblum Is Named To Help Us Deal With Fools Community Health Leader

By BRIAN NICKLAUS be wise in his own eyes. He needs to WESTFIELD – Former Westfield aging $100 a month for one child, a realize that he is being foolish. Is it the resident Joanne Goldblum was among poor family prioritizing its needs A paradox is something that seems to shock value? Is it that foolishness is the 10 individuals honored in Washing- might have to allow an infant or tod- be a contradiction. There are many only language he understands and that ton, D.C. October 3 as recipients of dler to remain in the same diaper for apparent contradictions in the Bible, reason is worthless? the Robert Wood Johnson an entire day, or try to wash and reuse most of which can be cleared up by The apostle Paul might be able to Foundation’s 2007 Community a disposable diaper. Bible study and carefully defining terms. help us understand this verse. In 2 Health Leaders Award. Resulting diaper rashes can turn But what about Proverbs 26:4-5? Corinthians chapters 10-12, Paul must A Westfield resident from 1968 to into staphylococcus infections, and Two verses, back to back, give op- defend himself and his ministry be- 1982, Ms. Goldblum is the crying of an uncom- posite instructions for the same situ- cause others were looking down on the daughter of Richard fortable baby places it at ation. So, how should we respond to him and attacking him. Paul “boasts” Samuel of Scotch Plains greater risk for abuse. a fool? Verse 4 says “do not answer a in his sufferings because he knows and Ellen Luger of New Children whose parents fool according to his folly,” while the his opponents are arrogant and boast- SCHOLASTIC EXPERIENCE…Mark Elsasser, vice president of the Westfield York City, formerly of fail to provide a supply of very next verse says, “Answer a fool ful. Paul recognizes that boasting is a Rotary Club and executive director of the Westfield Area “Y,” left, together with Westfield. Now living in diapers can be refused ad- according to his folly.” Rotarian and Westfield Downtown Corporation Executive Director Sherry foolish thing to do but realizes that is Cronin, welcome scholar Ben Schellack to the Rotary club’s October 9 meeting. New Haven, Conn., she mittance to daycare, and Verse 4 is easier to accept and under- what his opponents need to hear and Mr. Schellack described his experiences while studying in Rome for a year. has been recognized with without childcare, parents stand. Of course, we don’t want to realize. In a sense, Paul is giving a the award for her leader- are unable to remain in the stoop to someone’s level when they are practical illustration of Proverbs 26:5. ship in and advocacy for workforce. acting foolishly. Don’t play their game. In 12:11, Paul says, “I have made a Scholar Shares With Rotary maternal and child health. To stock the Diaper That seems more consistent with Bibli- fool of myself but you drove me to it.” Ms. Goldblum is Joanne Goldblum Bank, Ms. Goldblum held cal teaching on attitude and character. Of course, you and I need to be founder and president of the New a “Stroll-a-thon” last year and pro- The purpose of not responding accord- careful and not use this verse as an Experiences While In Rome Haven Diaper Bank, which distrib- motes diaper drives so corporate groups ing to his folly is so that we won’t be excuse to be rude, mean, foolish or utes free diapers to families through a and organizations can participate in like him. Don’t become a fool or be judgmental in dealing with people WESTFIELD – Ben Schellack ing in Rome for a year gave him a network of social service agencies, this philanthropy. This year, her orga- foolish in the way you deal with fools. who truly are foolish. spoke to the Rotary Club of Westfield greater understanding of other cul- churches and educational institutions nization raised more than $65,000 from Some people and some characteristics Definitely try verse 4 first. Don’t October 9 about his experiences af- tures and he expressed his gratitude throughout Greater New Haven. Be- an event called New Haven County bring out the worst in us. play their game. Don’t respond as ter being sent to study in Rome for a to the Rotary organization for giving gun in 2004, it provides more than Cutters Diaper Night Out, sponsored The next verse seems to give us per- that person would. Don’t be like them. year by the Rotary in Nashville, Tenn. him this opportunity. 40,000 free diapers every month to by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of mission to “fight foolishness with fool- But if you must, to make them realize Mr. Schellack’s topic was interre- The Rotary International Founda- families in need. Connecticut. ishness.” That is tempting. That is usu- it, be very careful in the way you do it, ligious studies, specifically the rela- tion sponsors one of the largest in- Ms. Goldblum, who as a social The Diaper Bank gained support ally our normal response when some- or you may become a fool yourself. tionship between Christians and Jews ternational scholarship programs in worker spent many years interacting from Connecticut State Senator Toni one is being immature, selfish, angry, * * * * * * * in the first five centuries after Christ. the world called the Ambassadorial with homeless and high-risk families, Harp and it is expected the project will sarcastic, etc. We like to throw things Mr. Nicklaus is the minister at the A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Scholarship. Scholars study in a dif- discovered these families could not use be expanded to two additional sites in back at people. The writer tells us to Echo Lake Church of Christ, located he plans to pursue a doctorate in ferent country, where they serve as food stamps or funds from other social the cities of Hartford and Bridgeport. respond this way so that the fool won’t at 419 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. theology and hopes to become a col- unofficial ambassadors of goodwill. programs for basic items like diapers, The Robert Wood Johnson Founda- lege professor. Since 1947, more than 47,000 schol- toilet paper or sanitary napkins. tion Community Health Leaders pro- Mr. Schellack studied at the ars from 110 countries have received Recognizing that no one was “con- gram awards $1.25 million each year Oriental Rug Sale on Tap Gregorian University in Rome, scholarships of more than $476 mil- necting the dots” for low-income to health leaders who have surmounted where the pope has studied and where lion through the Rotary Foundation. families, she decided to use diapers personal and other obstacles to im- many priests and nuns work on mas- as the way to begin a discussion and prove health and health care at the At Presbyterian Church ter and doctoral degrees. His room- Halloween Celebration to advocate for more comprehensive community level. WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian In addition to the rug sale, the mate was a Muslim from Turkey. approaches and systems. Each of the Community Health Lead- Church in Westfield will offer Ori- church will hold a silent auction fea- According to Mr. Schellack, liv- On Tap In Fanwood Ms. Goldblum has worked to ex- ers Award recipients honored this month ental rugs for sale in Assembly Hall turing various items and services. A FANWOOD – The annual Fanwood pand the understanding of the link received $105,000 to further the work on Friday, November 2, from 7 to 9 Thanksgiving hostess basket, games Screening to Address Halloween Parade and Costume Con- between such policies and the poten- of his or her program and a $20,000 p.m. and Saturday, November 3, from basket and baby basket, as well as a test will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on tial to prevent health problems and personal award. To submit a nomina- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. holiday gift wrapper, a band for one’s Abu Ghraib Scandal Wednesday, October 31, in the child abuse that can result from poor tion for Community Health Leaders Handmade in Pakistani homes by next party and a window decorator, WESTFIELD – The Union County Fanwood Memorial Library parking hygiene for infants. 2008, visit communityhealthleaders.org fairly paid adults and sold by Ten are among the offerings that will be Peace Council will host a special free lot at North Avenue and Forest Road. With typical costs for diapers aver- for more information. Thousand Villages, the rugs will be available for bid. There also will be screening of the HBO documentary A “trunk or treat” event will take available in a variety of sizes and a bake sale. Ghosts of Abu Ghraib on Wednesday, place, featuring surprise treats for colors. Home-based rug knotting The Presbyterian Church in October 31, at 7 p.m. at the First trick-or-treaters. Children and adults provides men and women in the vil- Westfield is located at 140 Mountain United Methodist Church. who want to join the parade are in- lages of Pakistan equal access to a Avenue. For more information, call Blending in-depth interviews with vited to assemble in front of the fair living wage. the church office at (908) 233-0301 witnesses, victims and military guards library at 6 p.m. The parade will Based in Lahore, Pakistan, Ten or visit westfieldpc.org. directly involved in the abuse of detain- depart for LaGrande Park at 6:15 Thousand Villages works exclusively ees at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison along p.m. and end at the skating rink near with JAKCISS Oriental Rugs. Be- Garwood to Conduct with other contextual footage, film- the tennis courts at the park. gun in the late 1960s by a Pakistani maker Rory Kennedy probes the psy- The costume contest will be held Baptist pastor, JAKCISS helps arti- Decorating Contest chological and political underpinnings there for children of all ages starting sans to work together and supports GARWOOD – The Celebrations behind the headlines of this scandal. at approximately 6:30 p.m. Addition- village development through build- Committee of Garwood has revealed Discussions and refreshments will ally, a Jack-’o-Lantern Contest will ing schools and helping to complete that the borough will hold its annual follow the screening. The church is be held outside the LaGrande Park roads and homes. Halloween House/Fall Decorating located at One East Broad Street in building. Participants are asked to Rug sales through Ten Thousand Contest. Judging will take place on Westfield. The parking lot for the bring their pumpkins there and fill Villages stores across Canada and the Saturday and Sunday evenings church is on Ferris Place, off of Pros- out an entry form by 6 p.m. the United States have helped to pro- before Halloween, October 27 and pect Street. Participants are asked to The Fanwood Recreation Commis- vide work for more than 750 fami- 28. Three prizes will be awarded, enter by the side door. For more infor- sion will present the celebration. Prizes lies in Pakistan, giving them income along with an honorable mention. mation, visit ucpeace.org, e-mail will be awarded for the best costumes for food, health care, education and Prizes for the winners will be pre- [email protected] and best jack-’o-lanterns. Free cider, improved housing. sented the following week. or call Diane at (908) 233-7344. doughnuts and coffee will be available.

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Albert Minzter, M.D., 80, of West Corps of the United States Army dur- passed away on Tuesday, October 16, He is survived by his wife of 57 Douglas Yearley, 71, Devoted to Family; Windsor, N.J. died at home on Mon- ing the Korean War and completed at Shorrock Gardens in Brick. years, Josephine (nee Falcoski) day, October 15, after a long illness. his service as a captain. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he grew Breen; his daughter, Nancy Hagle Was CEO of Phelps Dodge Corporation He lived in Newark, Elizabeth and He is survived by his wife of 50 up in Iselin. After being long-time and her husband, Joe, of Aubrey, Westfield before moving to West years, Leatrice (nee Friedman); his residents of Westfield, Ed- Tex.; his son, David Breen Douglas Yearley, a 43-year resi- Amax Minerals Company in 1999. Windsor six years ago. daughters, Beth Minzter, M.D. and ward and his wife, and his wife, Cyndi, of dent of Westfield, died on Sunday, Upon his retirement, Phelps Dodge Dr. Minzter had a private practice Susan Minzter; his son, Ronald Josephine, moved to Lake- Elkins, Pa.; his four grand- October 7, after a courageous battle was the largest publicly traded cop- of internal medicine and pulmonology Minzter, M.D.; his sister, Frances wood in 1997. sons, Robert, Patrick, with multiple myeloma. He was 71. per company in the world. At the time in Elizabeth and Roselle Park for 30 Wortzel, and two grandchildren, Edward served in the Stefan and Ryan; his sis- A native of Oak Park, Ill., Doug of his death, Doug also served on the years, after which he was medical Abigail and Daniel. United States Navy during ter, Elizabeth Ellis and her moved to Westfield in 1964 with his board of directors of Lockheed Mar- director of the Executive Health Services were held on Thursday, World War II and gradu- husband, Howard, of Can- wife, Anne, where they raised four tin Corporation, United States Steel Group in Morristown, N.J. for 10 October 18, 2007, at the Menorah ated from Fordham Uni- ton, Miss., and his nephew, children, Sandy, Doug, Pe- Corporation, Marathon Oil years. Chapels at Millburn in Union. Inter- versity in 1950. He had Michael Ellis, and his ter and Andy. Corporation and Heidrick He was politically active as a repre- ment followed at Mount Lebanon been employed as a spe- wife, Linda. Doug earned a Bachelor and Struggles International sentative in the Union County Medi- Cemetery in Iselin. cial agent for the FBI from A Funeral Mass was of- of Metallurgical Engineer- Inc. cal Society and was the founder, and October 25, 2007 1951 to 1979, during which fered on Monday, Octo- ing degree from Cornell He previously served on for 25 years the director, of the Union time he was stationed in ber 22, at St. Dominic’s University and also com- the board of JPMorgan. County Tuberculosis League. Josephine Manfra Los Angeles, Seattle, Bos- Edward L. Breen Roman Catholic Church pleted Harvard University’s Above all else Doug Dr. Minzter was past president of Josephine L. (Magnotti) Manfra, a ton and New York. in Brick. Burial followed Program for Management cherished his family, the New Jersey Chapter of the Ameri- long-time Westfield resident, died on After retiring from the FBI in 1979, at the Brigadier General William C. Development. which grew to include 15 can College of Chest Physicians, a Wednesday, October 17, at Overlook Edward worked as a corporate in- Doyle Memorial Cemetery in After working two years grandchildren ranging in former attending physician at the Hospital in Summit. vestigator for Intertel Inc. in New Arneytown. at the Electric Boat divi- age from 1 to 18. Nearly College of Physicians and Surgeons She was predeceased by her hus- York City. He remained active with Arrangements were by the D’Elia sion of General Dynamics 60 years ago, he began of Columbia University and a former band, Patrick A. Manfra, Sr., in 2004 the Society of Former Special Agents Funeral Home in Lakewood. Corporation, he joined Douglas Yearley traveling to Canada with member of the board of trustees at and by a daughter, Joanne Manfra, in of the FBI and with Alumnus of October 25, 2007 Phelps Dodge Copper his father to enjoy fishing. Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, N.J. 1989. Products Co. in Bayway, N.J. in 1960. As the years passed, this tradition He was a Phi Beta Kappa, cum Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Over his 40-year career at Phelps passed to his own sons, who would laude graduate of Princeton Univer- Berichon; two sons, John Manfra and Joseph S. Fiorino, 78, Insurance Agent; Dodge, Doug served the company in join him annually at Reindeer Lake in sity in 1946 at the age of 19 and Patrick Manfra; eight grandchildren a number of positions of increasing northern Saskatchewan. Doug spent earned a medical degree in 1950 from and two great-grandchildren. Active With Church and Organizations responsibility that gave him exten- his summers in Osterville, Mass. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, A Mass of Christian Burial was Joseph S. Fiorino, 78, of Westfield him in 1998. sive experience in international busi- A few years ago, Doug set up the where he was elected to the Alpha offered on Monday, October 22, at St. died on Monday, October 22, at Rob- Surviving are his wife of 54 years, ness, manufacturing and sales and Yearley Family Foundation, a charity Omega Alpha Honor Society. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in ert Wood Johnson Medical Center in Eleanor (Dorf) Fiorino; two daugh- marketing. dedicated to supporting underprivi- He became an Osler Intern at Johns Westfield. Burial took place at Saint New Brunswick. ters, Patricia Petersen and Joanne In 1989 Doug was named chair- leged youth through education. Doug, Hopkins and followed that with resi- Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Born and raised in New Brunswick, Hughes; a brother, Albert Fiorino of man and chief executive officer of together with Anne and his children, dencies in chest diseases at Yale-New Arrangements were by the Dooley he lived in Westfield since 1959. Edison; his twin sister, Virginia Phelps Dodge Corporation, a posi- actively managed the foundation. Haven and Bellevue/NYU Hospitals Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Mr. Fiorino was an insurance agent Mallace of South Brunswick, and tion he held for 11 years. He was A memorial service was held for in New York. enue in Westfield. and manager of the Metropolitan Life eight grandchildren. widely recognized as a leader in the Doug at The Presbyterian Church in Dr. Minzter served in the Medical October 25, 2007 Insurance Agency in Westfield for A Mass of Christian Burial will be mining industry, spearheading the Westfield on Friday, October 12. Doug over 20 years, retiring in 1993. offered at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Fri- company’s radical restructuring in the was laid to rest in the Revolutionary He was a United States Army vet- day, October 26, at the Holy Trinity 1980s and the acquisition of Cyprus Cemetery across the street. eran and received the Korean Service Church. Visitation will be from 2 to The family has requested that me- More Education Page 20 Medal with two Bronze Stars. 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, Margaret Sheffield, 95 morial donations be sent to the Yearley Family Foundation, in care of Anne A communicant and usher at the October 25, at the Dooley Colonial Margaret Sheffield, 95, died on Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Yearley, 418 Alden Avenue, Westfield, Friday, October 19, at Care One at N.J. 07090. S.A.R. Chapter to Welcome in Westfield, he also was a member Westfield. Burial will take place at Evesham in Marlton. October 25, 2007 of the American Legion in Plainfield Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Born in Newark, she had lived in and the Garwood VFW. He was an Memorial donations may be made Westfield for many years before mov- active member and past president of to the North Plainfield Italian Ameri- ing to Whiting in 1999. She later lived Thomas F. Cooke, 56 ‘Continental Soldier’ Nov. 5 the North Plainfield Italian Ameri- can Club, 403 Somerset Street, North in the Voorhees area until her death. Thomas Fred Cooke, 56, of Avenel WESTFIELD – The West Fields life during the Revolutionary War. can Club. Plainfield, N.J. 07060. Mrs. Sheffield began her working died on Friday, October 19, at his Chapter of the Sons of the American These stories are based on the mem- A son, John Fiorino, predeceased October 25, 2007 career at the age of 16 with the Pru- home. Formerly of Fanwood, he lived Revolution will meet on Monday, oirs of an actual soldier, Joseph P. dential Insurance Company. She re- in Avenel for the past 25 years. November 5, at 8 p.m. in the Commu- Martin, and other soldiers’ diaries. William A. Donald, 85, Had Been Pilot mained with the company for 47 years Tom was employed as an air condi- nity Room of the Westfield Munici- Mr. Olsen also opens the floor to and retired in 1976. tioning and heating technician with pal Building, located at 425 East audience questions, which he answers In Army Air Corps In World War II Her husband, Walter Sheffield, and Petro. In his spare time, he enjoyed Broad Street. in character up to the year 1780. her siblings, Pauline, Ann, John, collecting and restoring antique cars. Eric Olsen, a park ranger/historian Mr. Olsen has worked for the Na- William A. Donald, 85, formerly of than 50 missions in the European Albert and Daniel, predeceased her. Surviving are his sister, June Cooke with the Morristown National His- tional Park Service for 30 years and Cranford and Westfield, died on Tues- Theater. Surviving are a stepson, Albert Mahon and her husband, J.P., of torical Park in Morristown, will be for the Morristown National Histori- day, October 9, at St. Catherine of His wife, Mary Donald, prede- Sheffield; two nieces, Diane Lajoie Holmdel; three nieces, Devin, Casey the guest speaker. His topic will be cal Park for 25 years. He also has Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, ceased him. and Carol Meskill; a nephew, Robert and Elle, and one nephew, J.P. “Continental Soldier – Sergeant Jo- worked at Ellis Island, Federal Hall Long Island, N.Y. Surviving are two daughters, McQueen, and a great-nephew, Dan A graveside service was held on seph P. Martin.” and Edison National Historic Site. Born and raised in Cranford, he Sherrie Donald and Deborah Whelan; Murphy. Tuesday, October 23, at Fairview This program will be a first person The meeting is open to the public was a graduate of Cranford High a son, Rick Donald; a sister, Laura Funeral services were held on Cemetery in Westfield. interpretation in which Mr. Olsen and light refreshments will be served. School. He also lived in Westfield for Higbie, and three grandchildren. Monday, October 22, at the Gray Arrangements were under the di- takes on the character of Army vet- For more information, interested per- several years. In his later years, he Private funeral services were held Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street rection of the Memorial Funeral eran Joseph P. Martin, going on the sons may call Chapter President War- divided his time between Stony under the direction of the Gray Fu- in Westfield. Interment followed at Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. lecture circuit telling stories of his ren Fristensky at (908) 654-1731. Brook, N.Y. and Boca Raton, Fla. neral Home, 318 East Broad Street Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may He was a first lieutenant in the in Westfield. Memorial donations may be made be made to the Plainfield Area Hu- Junior Women Plan United States Army Air Corps dur- Memorial donations may be made to the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. mane Society, 75 Rock Avenue, Girl Scouts to Host ing World War II and was a first pilot to the Visiting Nurse Service and Box 356, Westfield, N.J. 07091. Plainfield, N.J. 07063. Charity Coat Drive of the B-24 Liberator Bomber with Hospice of Suffolk, 505 Main Street, October 25, 2007 October 25, 2007 Pet Costume Contest the 15th Army Air Corps stationed in Northport, N.Y. 11768. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch WESTFIELD – Westfield Girl Italy. Mr. Donald completed more October 25, 2007 Plains Junior Women’s Club will Scout Troop 824 will host a pet hold its annual charity coat drive St. Paul’s Seeks Donations costume contest on Sunday, Octo- from Monday through Friday, Octo- ber 28, at Tamaques Park on Lam- ber 29 to November 2. berts Mill Road in Westfield. Area residents are asked to donate For Upcoming Book Sale Registration will begin at 3 p.m., new or gently used infant, children’s with a parade of pets starting at 3:30 and adult coats. Items may be WESTFIELD – St. Paul’s Episco- computer software, compact discs, p.m. Signs will indicate the exact dropped off at the Scotch Plains Pub- pal Church in Westfield is seeking records, DVDs, puzzles and location for the event, which will be lic Library, located at 1927 Bartle book donations for its annual Friends children’s books. held rain or shine. Avenue, or the Jewish Community of Music Book Sale that will take The church is unable to accept There will be a $5 entrance fee, Center (JCC) of Central New Jersey, place from Sunday, November 4, donations of textbooks, magazines, with all proceeds to be directed to- located at 1391 Martine Avenue in beginning at noon through Tuesday, encyclopedias or Reader’s Digest ward buying pet supplies for pets in Scotch Plains. November 6. condensed books. If possible, con- shelters. There will be judges and Both facilities will accept dona- Especially needed are hardback tributors are asked to bag and label prizes awarded in several categories. tions during their normal business and paperback fiction, nonfiction, their donations by category. This program satisfies the 2B hours. Donations will be distributed cookbooks, audio books, videos, Donations may be dropped off Challenge Charm on troop mem- to local citizens who are in need and daily beginning tomorrow, Friday, bers’ way to earning their Girl Scout to Harmony House in Newark. For Shop Sales to Benefit October 26, through Saturday, No- Silver Award. An adult should ac- more information about this event, Pets Awaiting Homes vember 3. Individuals are asked to company all children and costumed interested persons may contact look for signs in the driveway and pets attending the event. For addi- [email protected]. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Best Parish Hall area. tional information, interested per- Friend Resale Shop, located at 1750 To reach St. Paul’s Parish Hall, sons are asked to contact Emily at East Second Street in Scotch Plains, use the Euclid Avenue driveway en- [email protected]. Youth Band Night Set will offer discounts of 10 to 50 per- trance. Donations will be accepted A WORD ABOUT DOGS…Raymond Swiderski of Scotch Plains, a retired Tomorrow at Church educator and licensed judge of dog shows, spoke to the Westfield Area Old Guard cent on merchandise now through between 3 and 9 p.m. weekdays and Saturday, November 3. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. Course to Help People WESTFIELD – The First Baptist October 4. Mr. Swiderski has bred seven champion Yorkshire Terriers and has Church will present a youth band 30 years judging experience in the United States. He also has judged dogs in Japan, Proceeds benefit pets awaiting a St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is lo- Afflicted With Arthritis New Zealand and Ireland. He discussed how to purchase a family pet dog and the permanent home. The shop is open cated at 414 East Broad Street (across night tomorrow, Friday, October 26, pre-requisites for becoming a dog judge. Open to retired men, the Old Guard from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mon- from the Westfield Municipal Build- WESTFIELD – The Westfield from 8 to 11 p.m. Doors will open at meets on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 days and from Wednesdays through ing). For further information about Area “Y” will offer a self-help course 7:30 p.m. Clark Street in Westfield. Saturdays. the book sale or donations, call (908) designed to assist arthritis sufferers The goal of this event is to provide Shop volunteers are needed. Inter- 232-8506, extension no. 10, or e-mail in making lifestyle changes that will local youth with a safe place to enjoy ested persons are invited to stop by [email protected]. help improve their quality of life. music with their peers. Admission the store for information. Shop dona- This two-week seminar will be will be granted to those under age 21 tions and pet food are accepted on held on Wednesdays, October 31 and and is $10 at the door. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To See it all on the Web! November 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at For youth wearing a Halloween view pets available for adoption, visit the main “Y” facility, located at 220 costume, prizes will be awarded for bestfriend.petfinder.org. www.goleader.com Clark Street in Westfield. best costume. Bands scheduled to Myriam Gabriel, an Arthritis appear include Westbound Train Foundation certified instructor, will from Boston, Mass. and New Jersey’s facilitate this program. She will own Bomb Town, Awful Waffle and cover topics such as pain manage- Ten Cents Short. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. ment strategies, communication Local high school students not nor- skills and problem-solving tech- mally affiliated with the church co- niques, as well as exercise. ordinate the event, with the Rever- Caring & Courteous Service to the This class will introduce partici- end Jeremy Montgomery, associate pants to steps they can take that can minister at First Baptist, overseeing Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 help them in living with limitations, the program. make appropriate behavioral changes Students involved include Alison and eventually improve their quality Donahue, Nick Murray, Arielle Westfield of life. Rodriguez, Caroline Sanchez and 556 Westfield Avenue Pre-registration for this course is Melissa Virzi. They chose to direct recommended and may be done at the evening’s proceeds to benefit a Begun in 1876 by William Gray and later Incorporated in 233-0255 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. the Welcome Center located at the local charity, Lung Cancer Research, John L. Dooley main “Y” facility. For more infor- in memory of Diane Pain. mation, interested individuals are The First Baptist Church is lo- Today, known by many simply as Gray’s, we continue to Manager asked to contact Janice Carthens at cated at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. provide the personal service that began with Mr. Gray, NJ License # 4100 the Westfield Area “Y” at (908) 233- For more details, visit myspace.com/ whether it be for burial or cremation. 2700, extension no. 227, or e-mail bandnite online or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Cranford Hillside Cemetery William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. 218 North Avenue Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 276-0255 908-233-0143 908-276-0092 Charles V. Dooley Scotch Plains Charles J. Tombs Manager 908.756.1729 NJ Lic. Number 4006 NJ License # 3703 Director www.hillsidecemetery.com www.grayfuneralhomes.com It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2007 Page 9 Westfield High School SP-F Board of Education Announces Merit Scholars Honors Newly Tenured Staff WESTFIELD – Five Westfield High liminary SAT/National Merit Schol- SCOTCH PLAINS – In what has achieved tenure included Athletic School (WHS) seniors – Tim Kuehn, arship Qualifying Test. become an annual event, the Scotch Director/Health and Physical Edu- Cindy Wang, Pratik Mehta, Emily The Westfield High School Com- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education cation Supervisor Robert Harmer and Cozzi and Jordana Confino – earned mended Students include Lauren recently held a “Celebration of Evergreen School Principal Colleen the distinction of National Merit Schol- Brachman, Caitlin Burke, Julie Daurio, Achievement” to honor the district’s Haubert. arship semi-finalists in the 2008 Na- Melvin Diep, William Eisenberg, newly tenured teachers and profes- As a memento of the occasion, the tional Merit Scholarship Program. Cornelius Fitzpatrick, Vincent sional staff members. honored teachers received a copy of The nationwide Fitzpatrick, An- At a reception for the honored guests the book “A Cup of Comfort for Teach- pool of semifinal- drew Foltz- and their families, friends and col- ers” by Colleen Sell, and a pen. ists represents less Morrison, Evan leagues, board members passed a reso- than 1 percent of Friedman, Rachel lution reaffirming the district’s com- More Education United States Gray, Britta mitment to hiring only the most quali- high-school se- Greene, Peter fied candidates, expecting exceptional on Page 21 niors and includes Griesmer, Ben- performance by staff and promoting the highest-scor- jamin Hiller, the maximum performance and Fourth-Grade Webelos ing entrants in each Lauren Huff, John FLOATING IN FLIGHT...Jeffrey Robbins, with camera, a science teacher at achievement at all times by every staff state. Levidy, Toni Ma, Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield, participates in a zero-gravity aircraft member and student. Hold Clothing Drive These seniors Benjamin flight, which creates temporary weightlessness similar to what humans experi- District teaching staff members WESTFIELD – Fourth-grade have an opportu- Maimon, Ravi ence during space travel. who achieved tenure in the district Webelos will host a clothing drive at nity to continue in Netravali, Jorie with the start of the 2007-08 school Holy Trinity Interparochial School the competition to NO SENIORITIS HERE…National Richlin-Zack, year included: on Saturday, November 10, from 9 become a finalist Merit Scholarship semi-finalists in the Katherine Roberts, Teacher Jeffrey Robbins Sarah Marion and Samantha a.m. to 1 p.m. for Merit Scholar- 2008 National Merit Scholarship Pro- Kevin Shallcross, Steinberg (Brunner School), Michelle Holy Trinity School is located at ship awards, which gram include Westfield High School Kelli Sullivan, Brink and Michele Mallozzi (Coles 336 First Street in Westfield. The will be offered next seniors, from left to right, Tim Kuehn, Danielle Tepper, Experiences ‘Space Walk’ School), Maureen Holler (Evergreen Webelos will collect donations at spring. Cindy Wang, Pratik Mehta, Emily Lindsay Tishberg, School), Ann Marie Koscica and the back entrance on Watterson Street In addition, 28 Cozzi and Jordana Confino. The na- Christine Tolias, WESTFIELD – Jeffrey Robbins, of the Year in Westfield. He began Annette Mellusi (McGinn School), (nearest the playground). tionwide pool of semifinalists repre- a science teacher at Roosevelt Inter- teaching in Westfield in 1996 and Items accepted include clean cloth- Westfield High sents less than 1 percent of United States Daniela Weiner, Kelli Miller (School One), Angela School students high-school seniors and includes the Tianyou Xu and mediate School in Westfield, gained has taught sixth, seventh and eighth Agosta, Lori Skoller, Adrienne Stack ing, blankets, linens, towels, shoes, became Com- highest-scoring entrants in each state. Xinyi Zhang. acceptance into the Northrop grades at Roosevelt. and Anne Guard (Park Middle School), boots, hats, belts, handbags and gen- mended Students A spokesperson Grummans Weightless Flight of Dis- The educator holds an Associate Joseph Franzone, Monique Gilbert- tly loved stuffed animals in good for their academic promise. Although for the 2008 National Merit Scholar- covery Program and began training in Science degree with a math option Hoffman, Christopher Hanas, Will- condition. Those who wish to donate they will not continue in the 2008 ship Program wrote in a letter to WHS in August, followed by an actual from County College of Morris, a iam McMeekan, Cynthia Pfirrmann, should place items in tied plastic competition for National Merit Schol- Principal Dennis Fyffe, “We hope flight experience in September. Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology Luke Piede, Amy Rutkowski, Eliza- bags. No hangers, toys, appliances arships, Commended Students placed that these recognitions will contrib- Mr. Robbins participated in a para- with a philosophy minor from beth Vroom and Alisa Zonis (SPFHS), or furniture can be accepted. Volun- among the top 5 percent of more than ute to their educational opportunities bolic, or zero-gravity, aircraft flight, Rutgers College and a master’s de- Jennifer Cino, Jason Cross, Doretta teers will be available to assist in 1.4 million students who entered the and encourage all students to strive to which creates temporary weightless- gree in science education from the Helfgott, Cezsarai Medley and Mildred getting bags out of cars. 2008 competition by taking the Pre- realize their potential.” ness similar to what humans experi- Graduate School of Education at Waale (Office of Special Services). For additional information, con- ence during space travel. Rutgers. District administrators who also tact Stacy Cole at (908) 233-1462. The experience simulates how astronauts train for space flight. Come See Our New Store and Visit Sunrise Cellars... 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The town started a in Fanwood is enjoying its small town the rear that would limit the construc- County? A small residential town known process working with the railroad some 13 flavor. The historic train station, con- tion area. It is also part of the historic for its many mom and pop stores, churches years ago. If we had a responsive council venient parks and the Fanwood Me- district, which should be protected and banks. Let me share some things I this could have been resolved much ear- morial Library are some of the places from overdevelopment. Most people know and remember about Westfield and lier. that first leap to mind when you think in Fanwood should agree that a multi- how I can serve you as your local council The conservation site is new to town – of Fanwood. Tony Parenti and I are level building on North Martine Av- member. I have lived in Westfield since do you remember what we did with our running for Fanwood Borough Coun- enue would be out of place. In fact, the 1945 and have seen the rapid progress our trees? – Burned them in our backyards cil to preserve Fanwood’s small town town has made. (and the smell was wonderful) or they current Borough Hall facility was pur- For example, I would sit on the steps of were given to your sanitation truck. We character and protect it from high- posely constructed in a way that pre- my house every summer waiting and watch- now have people from other surrounding density projects and other ill-conceived served the look and surroundings that ing for guess what? The circus to come to towns dumping their stuff in Tamaques de. existed prior to construction. town – which it did. It would go by my Park and creating havoc. A thought might The idea of constructing a prospec- Finally, the idea that all the people home and up the street to North Scotch be to have the conservation site opened in tive joint Scotch Plains-Fanwood Li- from Scotch Plains, a town with three Plains Avenue, and they would spread out January on Saturdays for residents only. brary on the Fanwood Borough Hall times Fanwood’s population, should almost to the end of South Avenue. The We will have to be mindful that town site on Martine Avenue is just one come to Fanwood every time they circus would settle there for about four employees will be working overtime and such ill-conceived notion that should want to use a library invites a traffic MAKING NEW FRIENDS…Andy and Donna Wasserman hosted a “Friend- weeks and then move to Rock Avenue in we will need to carefully manage the costs be rejected. While I do not object to congestion nightmare. Many people raiser” for Frank Arena Saturday night at their home on Channing Avenue in Plainfield. That was a wonderful treat the if this is done. But this is something for studying a potential opportunity to already refer to the heavily traveled Westfield. Mr. Arena is seeking the first ward council seat November 6. Pictured, entire town eagerly awaited. consideration. share library services with Scotch Martine Avenue as the new Route 22. from left to right, are: Mr. Arena, Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Mr. and Mrs. But, that soon stopped with the con- Westfield has always been a very com- Wasserman, Lori Arena and Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (LD-21, Westfield) Over 35 struction of new homes. I watched as some munity-spirited town with emphases on Plains, placing a joint library at the Where would everyone park? Fanwood homes were demolished, while others, that sports, good living, friendships among Fanwood Borough Hall site makes no residents need to let the council know people were in attendance including Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) (not pictured). were saved, were moved on rollers to lots neighbors, and town events, among many sense at all. that this type of ill-conceived devel- on West Broad Street and Downer Street. other things. Do you know there is still the First of all, any plan that would opment is unacceptable. The trucks moved so slow – you could go annual Halloween parade sponsored by place the continued existence of the As I have stated in an earlier letter to MEET THE CANDIDATES in, have lunch, a nap and still the house the Y’s Men on Elm Street School grounds? Fanwood Memorial Library in jeop- the editor, the current all-Democrat would have moved only a little. The homes The former high school and jr. high school ardy must be cautiously studied. Only Fanwood Borough Council suffers Mark Ciarrocca for Reelection were fast leaving Spring Street, which is and shops in town would allow us to paint tangible and compelling benefits to from a group-think mentality and does now Watterson Street. Change. Tracts of Halloween scenes on all the windows and Fanwood residents would be worth not appear capable of grasping the Westfield Town Council, Ward 3 land were being gobbled up. prizes were given. We would roller skate considering when discussing the po- obvious problems with developing the In front of my home on West Broad, every Friday evening in the small parking tential loss of this town treasure. Cur- there was a small wooded area that every- lot and now gas station next to the train Borough Hall site. We need a Fanwood Four years ago I asked the voters of the On the issue of finances, our budgets one used to cut through to go to McKinley station – community fun. Winter could not rently, it is Scotch Plains that is seek- government that will consider alterna- third ward to give me the opportunity to are a challenge, particularly with state aid School. I believe there are now five new come fast enough for us so we could go ice ing a larger facility. The council must tive views and perspectives. I will represent them. It was an honor to be from Trenton flat and items over which homes in that area. As our population has skating at Mindowaskin Park. We could be sure that it is representing the best fight against the use of Borough Hall elected and a great privilege to serve. As we have no control, such as the Rahway increased, so has the need for more parking skate just about all winter – it was that cold. interests of Fanwood’s residents be- as a joint library site and will insist on someone who grew up in Westfield, the Valley Sewage Authority assessment, our spaces in town and at Westfield High With the global warming trend, we’re lucky fore passing a resolution to dissolve proof of compelling benefits to past four years have been a tremendous state pension contribution and health in- School. That was no problem for my class. to skate once a year. the Fanwood Memorial Library. Fanwood residents before any project opportunity for me to give back to a surance premiums, all rising rapidly. Having attended Westfield High, served Westfield still remains a lovely cloistered Second, the proposed Borough Hall moves forward. community that has given so much to me Serving on the finance committee, I on the schools strategic action planning town that draws people here to stay even after and my family. have lead the way to do more with less. committee and knowing the current con- their children have grown up and moved Four years ago I said we needed more That is to deliver improved municipal cerns, if elected, I would like to implement away. Let’s make it affordable for them to MEET THE CANDIDATES attention on traffic safety so that we could services while reducing full-time employ- some useful strategies and work with the stay. As an elected official, I will work with make Westfield a safer, more pedestrian- ees and relying more on shared services to board of education, superintendent of the local and state governing bodies to make friendly town. Working with residents, reduce costs. The increase for items in the schools, principal, high school students, the residents of my ward heard. We have Matthew Sontz, Candidate for groups like B.R.A.K.E.S. and town pro- town budget that the town council does parents and residents that border the high three legislators from the 21st District and we fessionals, we have enacted many initia- control has been only about 3 percent per school to come up with a viable solution. should all work together. I know I can be an Westfield Town Council, Ward 3 tives such as the Citizens’ Traffic Safety year over the last four years. We shouldn’t This has dragged on for several years. It asset to the 4th ward after living here most of Advisory Committee, radar speed signs, anticipate that Trenton will get its finan- has been too long. We need to resolve this my life with my family. In the past, a family would purchase raising of property levels that cause increased and targeted enforcement to cial house in order any time soon, so we issue. My father was an important part of this their dream home here in Westfield, flooding not previously experienced name only a few. Our efforts have paid off will have to continue to focus on keeping Whenever there was a fire in town the community as well. As director in 1945, he raise their children, than, sometime in by neighbors, or the building of new as accidents with injuries are down over our municipal budget in check. fire station would blow its whistle – (one was an instrumental part of the planning the distant future, sell their home to homes in a manner that maximizes the 40 percent this year. While we have made It has been an honor to serve the people blow) ward 1, (two) ward 2, (three) ward 3, and operating of the current site of the another young family looking to do new homes’ curb appeal but detract great progress, there is more work to do. of the third ward and the Town of (four) ward 4. The whistles signaled which Westfield Community Center for almost the same. At the same time, the elder from the neighborhood as a whole. In Over the next four years I want to see that Westfield. I have more work to do and ask ward the fire engines were going to. Now, 20 years. I would like to follow in his family would recoup the money they short, new homes are built that don’t the traffic improvements to the Central your support to continue our efforts to there is another kind of whistle – that of footsteps and give back to the community. Avenue corridor are completed, that we improve the quality of life for our resi- freight trains screeching in the middle of Since I am retired I will be able to serve you invested in their home over the many quite fit. enact a walking school bus and that we dents. the night until the early morning. I know fulltime and will uniquely be your eyes years. Buyers and sellers understood We all agree that a balance needs to initiate bike routes throughout town. and ears on the Westfield council. I would the challenges each other faced and be struck between an owners’ right to I also said that we would improve com- be honored to serve Westfield. placed as much value on the long-term recoup their investment in their homes, munication with town residents. To that MEET THE CANDIDATES I can be reached at needs of the home and community as the neighbors’ right to be free of ill- end, we have enhanced our town website [email protected]. they did on short-term needs. fated consequences of irresponsible (www.westfieldnj.gov) and increased the James Foerst for Reelection Not too long ago, this cycle changed. development, and everyone’s ability content on TV-36. I have endeavored to SP-F Library Decision Now, families don’t always sell to to grow in their own home. Unfortu- visit every new third ward resident. Also, Westfield Town Council, Ward 4 each other, but instead sell to builders. nately, no balance currently exists and I have attended meetings in every part of Will be by the Voters Builders, as temporary owners seek- we have all been waiting too long for the ward to address issues that matter to Property taxes continue to be a very ing to maximize their profit on a piece a solution. us, including: improving traffic safety For the past four years, I have been I plan to introduce to the town coun- important topic to our residents. While of property, do not value the long-term around Jefferson School, enhancing aes- a member of the town council’s code cil a set of environmental principles campaigning, the question I am most fre- The problem of irresponsible devel- thetics on Azalea Trail, removing school quently asked is, “What are you going to needs of the home and community. opment won’t go away on its own. The review and town property committee. that will guide town activities. While bus traffic on Doris Parkway, resolving In the three years that I have been Westfield already works to conserve, do about my taxes?” My answer is, for the That leads to the problem of irrespon- longer it takes us to develop and imple- the parking issue in Stoneleigh Park, 20 percent of the bill that we control, is to sible development in our residential ment a solution, the more of our neigh- chairman of this committee, we have by making small changes throughout changing the use of Lincoln School and changed local zoning laws to curtail tow,n we can greatly diminish our work hard to be innovative. neighborhoods. borhoods’ character is lost forever. We looking into the inappropriate commer- The completed construction of the down- Irresponsible development takes all know the problem, it is time to take cial use of a property on Myrtle Avenue. shoehorning and McMansions, ad- impact on the environment. town area will generate hundreds of thou- many forms. It may include: removal action. I welcome the opportunity to Making myself accessible to residents in dressed quality of life and worksite The new policies will promote de- sands of dollars in new tax ratables. We of healthy trees that have long pro- start implementing changes to our person, by phone and e-mail, and then safety issues, assisted in preserving sign of new construction to meet higher continue to seek all grant funding opportu- vided shade for neighbors, homes built land-use laws and building codes to working with residents, we have been historic landmarks and promoted fu- energy conservation and environmen- nities and look towards shared services to in a manner that deprive neighbors’ finally end the problem of irrespon- able to improve the quality of life in our ture opportunities for quality afford- tal standards. We will require our de- save tax dollars. long-existing gardens of sunlight, the sible development. neighborhoods. able housing. Shortly, we will enact partments to utilize green products A bi-partisan effort is currently under- the recommendations of the mayor’s such as biodegradable and non-toxic way, to explore if consolidation of the land use task force to protect forever cleaners, fertilizer, pesticides, and Scotch Plains and Fanwood’s libraries the character of our neighborhoods. other chemicals. We will attempt to could save money (help control taxes) and Enjoy a In my next term as councilman, I will reduce consumption of fossil fuels by improve library services. In 2007, Fanwood Efm\dY\iJg\Z`Xc

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2007 Page 11 MEET THE CANDIDATES County GOP Accuses Democrats Bill Populus, Candidate for Of Using Taxpayers Money COUNTY -- The Union County the freeholders to stage a dramatic Fanwood Borough Council Republican Committee said this week photo op.” that the Union County Democratic “For the incumbents to plead in- With the general election approach- Fanwood’s sanitary sewer system; and Committee has crossed the line by nocence that they were not willingly ing on Tuesday, November been asked the initiation of the Fanwood Com- shamelessly using taxpayers’ assets and knowingly involved in the dis- why I decided to run for borough munity Assessment which boosted to promote the re-election campaign tribution of these campaign pieces council again after having served civic involvement and resulted in the of incumbent Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, just doesn’t hold water,” Mrs. Fanwood for nearly seven years in creation of the borough’s quarterly Freeholders Dan Sullivan and Bette Quattrocchi said. “Freeholder Chair- the 1990’s. I was first elected in 1994, newsletter, The Fanwoodian. Jane Kowalski and freeholder candi- woman Kowalski hand delivered the and again in 1997, with a strong man- As an experienced legislator, pro- date, Rayland Van Blake, a council- literature herself to a candidates date from Fanwood voters. In recent prietor of a small business in man in Plainfield. brunch sponsored by the Union years, I cut back on my civic commit- Westfield, and Fanwood homeowner, Referring to the Democrats’ cam- County Women’s Political Caucus, ments to devote needed time and at- I believe the borough council has a paign literature featuring a photo- which I attended as well, so she tention to my health. But during that fiduciary responsibility to Fanwood graph of the foursome on the back cannot say she didn’t know the pic- time, I never stopped caring about taxpayers. I also believe that my deck of the county’s newly commis- ture was used.” Fanwood and its families. When asked proven track record of accomplish- sioned Homeland Security vessel, As for Mr. Van Blake, Mr. Russitano last summer to fill a vacant council ment and years of service to the com- RECEIVING ENDORSEMENT… Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich met purchased with federal funds; Re- said, “There is just no way that they seat, I considered it an honor and munity qualify me to serve. recently in his office with Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, second from left, publican freeholder candidate Patricia can justify the presence of Van Blake Borough Council President Kathy Mitchell, left, and Councilman Bill Populus, Quattrocchi said, “I was absolutely on the back deck unless of course the gladly accepted. In addition to my work on the right, to endorse the Democratic candidates for Fanwood municipal offices in the Serving on the borough council is borough council, I am a member of November 6 general election. Sheriff Froehlich commended Mayor Mahr and the stunned when I saw the photo with Green Brook now empties directly virtually a volunteer position but do- the Fanwood Planning Board, a past Fanwood Police Department for the 26-percent decrease in criminal activity in the the words Union County and Home- into the Kill Van Kull.” ing it well requires unique and varied chairperson and member of the borough last year, as reported in the annual Uniform Crime Report released last land Security clearly visible on the “If they were showing off the boat abilities not common to everyone. Plainfield Area Regional Sewer Au- week by the State Police. Pictured, from left to right, are: Council President Kathy watercrafts starboard side.” and it’s capabilities to local elected It’s our job to consider the best pos- thority, and vice president of the Mitchell, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, She said “for years the county officials, we would think that others sible use of each dollar the borough State of New Jersey Real Estate Com- and Councilman Bill Populus. Democrats have certainly abused the perhaps from Linden or Rahway spends. Every tax point we save, or mission. power of their incumbency by shame- would be there rather than a service we offer without tapping the In 1970, my wife Marilyn and I lessly promoting those up for re-elec- councilperson from a landlocked municipal budget, helps keep your moved to Fanwood where we raised MEET THE CANDIDATES tion in county-funded newsletters just municipality who just happens to be tax bill under control. three children, and are now proud days before the Primary and General a freeholder candidate,” he said. Using resources wisely and find- and devoted grandparents of three. Anthony Parenti, Candidate Elections, and clearly using taxpayer- Mrs. Quattrocchi and Mr. Russitano ing new opportunities to save requires Throughout my life, I’ve always been For Fanwood Borough Council owned equipment in campaign pic- said in their press release that they knowledge and skill in a broad range willing and eager to serve - includ- tures but they have never been quite would “pursue this misuse of county- of areas, including financial manage- ing nine years of combined service this brazen.” taxpayer assets for campaign pur- ment, budgeting, planning and com- in the United States Air Force and Fanwood taxpayers would serve we will not receive extraordinary aid “This time they have gone too far,” poses to the bitter end, especially munity development in addition to Navy. In fact, one of the things I love themselves well if they took some and build a budget accordingly. stated Mr. Quattrocchi’s running since their own request made to the understanding the multiple munici- most about Fanwood is its long his- time to compare the recently distrib- Fanwood government officials must mate, John Russitano of Westfield. “I county for equal time to be photo- pal functions of borough government tory of civic involvement and uted tax bills for 2007 with their tax also do an about face and take a doubt that the federal government graphed on the vessel has gone ig- and the relationships between local, volunteerism. I believe strongly in bills for 2006. Even though Fanwood serious look at the 2007 budget in- intended to provide the funding for nored.” county and state governments. citizen participation and teamwork is the recipient of extraordinary aid crease of 13 percent before aid, and Some of my proudest accomplish- and value the contributions of so from the state in 2007, the municipal 7.3 percent after the aid. This extraor- ments while serving Fanwood include many volunteers who are the back- taxes increased by 7.3 percent. It has dinarily high base must be reduced in MEET THE CANDIDATES projects I initiated by securing re- bone of this community. been more than a decade since we order to build a “taxpayer friendly” sources that saved taxpayer dollars, I look forward to continuing my have seen a municipal tax increase in budget for 2008. Kean, Monuz and Bramnick for improved local services, or accom- commitment to Fanwood and will this range. Also in 2007, county taxes Fanwood’s government must real- plished both at the same time. These contribute my experience to assuring increased by 4.6 percent and school ize that the economic stability in Reelection, Legislative District 21 include: assuring the maximum re- that every issue, question and deci- taxes increased by 3.3 percent. Fanwood, Union County, and the state turn on municipal bank deposits, pro- sion that comes before the borough Extraordinary aid is state-run pro- is very fragile. They should prepare a The 21st Legislative District team of businesses. They have also introduced moting competitive bidding for local council is made from a position of gram that is meant to serve as a tempo- budget that assumes we will not re- Senator Tom Kean, Jr., Assemblyman the “New Jersey Economic Develop- services, construction of the new rec- stewardship for our taxpayers, resi- rary fix for extreme or extraordinary ceive state aid, wean off the addiction Eric Munoz, and Assemblyman Jon ment Promotion Act,” which would reation building at La Grande Park, dents and businesses. Together we’ll circumstances. For example, Cranford of depending on the state for aid, and Bramnick were recently endorsed by streamline and reorganize the state’s infrastructure improvements to continue the important work of im- was hit with $1.3 million in documented return to fiscal stability. the National Federation of Indepen- economic development statutes in or- Fanwood’s historic cultural center, proving services, controlling spend- flood damages (a river flows through Fanwood taxpayers should be dent Business (NFIB) and PENPAC, der to promote administrative effi- municipal building and library, se- ing and finding alternative ways to the township) from the Nor’easter that thinking about when the council was which is affiliated with the Commerce ciency. curing valuable services that help protect the quality of small town life hit in April. Yet their application for not representative of one single po- and Industry Association of New Jer- “The upcoming election will be a maintain and limit the costs of we’ve all worked so hard to achieve. extraordinary aid was denied. litical party. For instance in 2004, sey, for their re-election on November pivotal day for the small business of When extraordinary aid is applied with only two Republicans on the 6 to the New Jersey State Legislature. New Jersey,” wrote Laurie Ehlbeck, for and received in three out of four council, the municipal portion of taxes “PENPAC is pleased to announce state director of the NFIB. “Based on years, as it has been in Fanwood, it can went up by a mere 1.1 percent and in its endorsement of Senator Kean, As- your steadfast support on issues of MEET THE CANDIDATES then become a dependency. In 2006, 2005, still with the same two Repub- semblyman Munoz and Assemblyman importance to small business own- when Fanwood received $350,000 in licans, the municipal portion went up Bramnick who represent the principles ers, NFIB is pleased to announce the Patricia Quattrocchi, Candidate for extraordinary aid, the municipal bud- 2.9 percent. of free enterprise, limited government, endorsement of your candidacies for Union CountyFreeholder get increased by 4.7 percent. In 2007 In 2006, with the council being all and job expansion through economic the New Jersey State Senate and New with $325,000 of extraordinary aid the Democrat, the municipal portion of development,” said PENPAC Chair- Jersey State Assembly.” budget increased to 7.3 percent. This the budget went up by 4.7 percent and man Richard Goldberg. “These candi- Previous endorsements of Senator The responsibility of county gov- contracts are awarded and just what is trend is frightening and should be set- in 2007, the same all-Democratic gov- dates are committed to creating jobs, Kean, Assemblyman Munoz and As- ernment is to look out for the health, the purpose of the Union County ting off alarm bells. ernment approved a municipal bud- reducing New Jersey’s regulatory bur- semblyman Bramnick include the New safety and welfare of the county’s Improvement Authority. But that If Fanwood had not received the get of 7.3 percent but only after re- den, and improving the overall eco- Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club, New residents. The assignment appears to would be encouraging the taxpayers extraordinary aid this year, the mu- ceiving $325,000 in extraordinary aid nomic climate of our state.” Jersey Environmental Federation, New be simple and straightforward requir- to inquire where their hard earned nicipal tax increase would have been from the state. The three incumbent legislators have Jersey Educational Association, New ing little explanation, however, here money actually does go, and the free- in the eye-popping area of 13 percent. We need to return to a two-party sponsored legislative initiatives that Jersey State Nurses Association, Fra- in Union County, our administration holders say that they don’t have to Unfortunately for Fanwood taxpay- government – our families simply deal with tax relief, tort reform and ternal Order of Police, and the with its 3,000 employees has morphed answer the residents’ questions. ers, extraordinary aid has the effect of cannot afford one-party control. health care coverage plans for small Policemen’s Benevolent Association. into something totally removed from The GOP espouses a smaller less directing the budget makers away the original intent. intrusive government with lower taxes from the basic problem — spending. Over the last 10 years the all-Demo- that is simple and straightforward as The spending side of the 2007 budget cratic Board of Chosen Freeholders well. We expect county government was built on the 13-percent increase ASK THE DENTIST ! has created a behemoth with a vora- to maintain the county roads and and that then becomes the base for the cious appetite for hard cold cash to bridges, be responsible for our home- 2008 budget. keep it from collapsing. In essence, it land security as Union County is in The recent statement made by Gov- has become a house of cards just the most dangerous two miles of the ernor Jon Corzine that New Jersey waiting for less than a gentle summer Eastern Seaboard, enforce the laws faces a $3-billion deficit in 2008 di- µMany patients are unaware that breeze to topple it. of the county, run and maintain our minishes the odds for Fanwood to Upon close examination, even a county’s correctional facilities and receive extraordinary aid. The state they are grinding because they novice can see that our county gov- provide for the financial welfare of has reduced the total amount of ex- do not have painful symptoms ernment has managed to insinuate the less fortunate. We have yet to traordinary aid distributed to munici- itself into the residents daily lives determine where floating pumpkins palities from $25.5 million in 2006 to and also because it commonly with the claim that they know what on a lake or the Union County Arts $17.7 million in 2007. the people want and need in the form Center fits into this scenario of look- When budget preparations in occurs when you are sleeping¶ of services. What services they really ing out for the health, safety and Fanwood get under way for 2008, we provide is debatable when one con- welfare of the people. should work on the assumption that siders that the freeholders tend to do things in a very showy way with the DEAR DR. MERRIMAN: pronouncement “we’re connected to you” attached to everything that they touch. My dentist just told me that I grind my teeth and has recommended that I One example are the public infor- mation vans which turn up at most get my bite adjusted and wear a plastic mouthguard DWQLJKW,GRQ¶WWKLQN, every county event or street fair bear- grind and no one has ever mentioned anything to me before. What should I ing framed portraits of each free- holder affixed to the exterior. About do? - Nancy P. 25 feet in length, the vehicles re- semble Winnebago’s complete with DEAR NANCY: roll out awnings to keep the atten- dants out of the sun as they distribute The fact is that bruxism or grinding can have many different effects on the brochures from the many racks of body from a toothache to sore facial muscles, pain radiating to the printed materials bearing the slogan “we’re connected to you.” shoulders, arms and neck region, headaches, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. Claiming to be informational In some patients, the Temporal Mandibular joint area which is directly in pieces, most of the leaflets are actu- ally thinly disguised campaign pieces front of the ear may be painful especially during opening and closing of the boasting about services such as: hay- rides, the Trailside Museum party mouth. Many patients, like yourself, are unaware that they are grinding room, Four Centuries in a Weekend because they do not have painful symptoms and also because it commonly and, earlier this year, MusicFest or movies-in-the-park. Noticeably ab- occurs when you are sleeping. sent from the selection of county pub- lications is a copy of the county oper- In the absence of such noticeable symptoms, only your dentist will be able ating budget, the freeholders by-laws or a brochure detailing how county to recognize evidence of grinding such as early attrition (wearing away the enamel of the tooth), as well as cracked, loose and broken down teeth. Bruxism can be caused by a variety of reasons. The most common we see are stress, a malformed bite, and missing teeth.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN The 4-2 Raiders totaled 126 yards and quarterback Deon Nesmith com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on the ground – 95 in the first half – pleted six of 15 attempts for 113 After a startling touchdown (TD) and quarterback Mike Chervenyak yards, including a 70-yard TD strike drive by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood completed three of 12 pass attempts to Isaiah Lee and an interception by High School football two minutes into for 95 yards, including an 81-yard TD Raider Kenny Azard. the game, fire got on the side of the strike to wide receiver J.J. D’Agostaro, Raider linebacker Marcus Green, visiting Union Farmers and stayed who finished with two receptions for who made nine tackles, recorded two there until they left the field with a 93 yards. Junior tailback Anthony Tay- devastating sacks and added a pair of stunning, 22-13 victory on October lor carried 19 times for 117 yards – 95 throws for losses. Additionally, he 20. The 2-4 Farmers capitalized on a yards in the first half, including an 11- made a saving tackle on a punt return. long pass play and two long runs in the yard TD run. “He’s a real good player. The coach first half to set up their TDs and added The Farmers put up 150 rushing said to me, ‘what year is he? He’s a a safety late in the fourth quarter. yards – 102 yards in the first half – CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HITTING MINUTEMEN WITH DEFENSIVE FURY…John Dugan, No. 80, and Scott Newman, No. 53, along with the entire defense and special teams earned the Blue Devils a 13-7 victory over Elizabeth. It was the first time since 1984 that the Blue Devils defeated Elizabeth. MRUZ, MILLS, READ, W. ‘JO’, DUGAN, NEWMAN ARISE Special Teams Deliver Devils A 13-7 Win over Minutemen

By DAVID B. CORBIN The power of Joe Vall-Llobera’s bottled up throughout the game and, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times punts and nine sacks or throws for with the steadfastness of the Blue Twenty-three years ago Doug losses by the defense kept the Devils’ defensive interior linemen Kehler, now a Blue Devil coach, played Minutemen’s offense in a sputter and linebackers, figured in the ma- on the last Westfield High School foot- mode, with only one exception, a jority of the throws for losses. ball team that defeated Elizabeth. With 59-yard breakaway touchdown (TD) “We went in there thinking that we spectacular displays from their spe- run from Jaheed Mayers in the first were going to win. We had an aggres- cial teams and swarming defense, the quarter. Despite Mayers’ early TD sive mentality. We read our assign- Blue Devils put their offense in the run, defensive ends, senior John ments, got physical. We did every- right position at the right time to seize Dugan and sophomore Willie thing we had to do to win. We decided a 13-7 victory at Williams Field in Johnson, kept Minuteman quarter- to forget about it, (Mayers’ TD run) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Elizabeth on October 19. back Bashir Greene and Mayer CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 LEAD UP TO A HUGE TOUCHDOWN…Raider wide receiver J.J. D’Agostaro, No. 1, grabs a pass from quarterback Mike

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PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Devils of the Week Home Game in Playoffs Alex Tarlow Is There For the Taking Aileen Grogan Cross country By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times After doing a couple of post-game Minutemen regroup to beat Linden ing WHS back from week two’s stun- Torok’s volleyballers, seeded No. 6, interviews, Jim DeSarno was looking and East Side the next two weeks. ning loss to Cranford. That game is so knocked off third-seed Union Catho- for the fastest way to the bus. WHS (4-2) is currently tied for far in the rear view mirror now that lic 25-22, 25-22 in a really tough “I want to get out of here before I fifth place for the eight-team field in it’s nearly impossible to remember it, quarterfinal. Paige Roudebush (13 wake up and find out this didn’t really North Section 2 Group 4, but the four especially after watching the defen- digs, 5 kills), Larryssa Borkowski happen,” the happy WHS football teams ahead of WHS have all already sive effort last Friday night. (16 digs, 2 aces) and Caroline Fallon coach said after Friday night’s monu- played seven games. You can watch all the offensive (12 digs, 3 kills) sent the defending mental 13-7 victory over Elizabeth at The current top eight in North 2 highlights on the 24-hour TV sports champion Devils into the semifinals Williams Field. Group 4 are: Piscataway (7-0, 75 shows, watch the Texas Techs and the (yesterday) against No. 2 seed Roselle It was a vintage, old-time defen- points), Hunterdon Central (7-0, 71), Boise States put up 50, 60 points, but Catholic (top-seeded Cranford faced sive struggle, with the Blue Devils Bayonne (6-1, 47), Woodbridge (4-3, at this point in the season it’s defense No. 4 Rahway in the other semifinal). David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times taking advantage of six turnovers and SEALING THE VICTORY…Quarterback Tony DiIorio takes a knee as time 40), Westfield (4-2, 39), Franklin (4- that keeps you playing. And while The final will be at WHS tomorrow runs out to give the Blue Devils a 13-7 victory. getting a pair of fourth-quarter touch- 2, 39), Phillipsburg (4-3, 36) and most people would prefer to watch a night. downs from Ricardo Johnson. The Elizabeth (3-3, 28). 35-33 shootout, The Den has always The Union County cross-country victory was WHS’s first over Eliza- If WHS takes care of business and much preferred a 7-0 or 13-7 slugfest. championships were yesterday at beth since a 16-6 victory in 1984, and wins games seven (vs. 3-3 Shabazz, Shabazz has wins over Plainfield, East Warinanco Park in Roselle, but the Special Teams Deliver Devils its first win at Williams Field since a Saturday at home) and eight (at 4-2 Side and Kearny, and losses to SP-F, never-ending WHS vs. SP-F rivalry 10-0 triumph in 1979. Scotch Plains), there will be a home Linden and Elizabeth. was in full bloom there a week earlier There were defensive heroes game in the first round of the play- At this writing, Saturday’s weather at the Watchung Conference champi- A 13-7 Win over Minutemen aplenty, but you’d have to start with offs. And with Bayonne facing un- forecast is for upper 60s with show- onships, where the Blue Devils cap- ends John Dugan and Willie Johnson, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 beaten St. Peter’s Prep this week and ers, i.e., perfect football weather. tured both titles, with SP-F second in tackles John DiIorio and Ryan Woodbridge in a toss-up game against SOCCER UPDATE both. because you can’t let plays like that yards. “I got to give credit to the Scanlon and inside linebackers Scott 4-3 South Brunswick, it’s not incon- The Union County Tournament The boys’ victory was not unex- bother you throughout the game or special teams because they got us Newman and T.J. Mruz. They were ceivable that WHS could even earn semifinals at A.L. Johnson’s new turf pected, although the first-place finish else you are not going to win. We gave inside the 10-yard line twice. We capi- seemingly everywhere. Outside the third seed. Franklin has winnable field in Clark will both feature a by senior Alex Tarlow was. Using his them the first punch. We came back. talized on that and won the game. I’m ’backers Joe Vall-Llobera and Mike games against 2-4 Watchung Hills Westfield team, the boys facing mid-distance sprinter’s final kick, That kind of shocked them a little,” speechless. When you play hard, the Wikander did their jobs, forcing wide Saturday and then 2-4 Ridge. archrival Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sat- Tarlow pulled away in the final quar- said Dugan who added, “We buckled bounces go your way. We got a couple stuff back to the middle of the field. But first things first, and that starts urday at 7:30 p.m., and the girls taking ter-mile to beat SP-F’s duo of Pat down a lot. We got fired up after the of bounces on special teams. It fired In the secondary, corners Danny Saturday against Shabazz. The two on Union Catholic Sunday at 4 p.m. Doliber and Martin Sweeney. special team played a big part. It was up our team.” Selert and Manny Mills basically had teams have played nine times, with George Kapner’s boys advanced to The girls, on the other hand, needed great seeing Willie (Johnson) do that. The 4-2 Blue Devils’ offense did, one-on-one coverage all night as WHS WHS holding a 5-4 lead. Malcolm the showdown with a 2-0 victory over someone to step up and sophomore We got a lot of pressure on the quarter- however, save the best to last when they played to stop the run. And safety Allen (who sat out Friday’s win with A.L. Johnson. Andy Flood and Matt Aileen Grogan did just that, passing back. We were using our hands well put together a seven-play, 49-yard TD Charlie Read came up with a fumble- an injury) ran for 204 yards in last Isabella had the goals. So now WHS, three or four runners near the finish to like we practiced all week and the drive that ended with Johnson pushing causing tackle and a game-clinching year’s 16-0 WHS victory. Remem- which already has two regular-sea- get the key second-place points that coaches said, ‘just read your assign- over from the one with 4:31 remaining. interception in the closing minutes. ber, folks, this week’s Shabazz game son wins over the Raiders, gets a shot gave WHS a narrow three-point vic- ments and things will happen’.” The point after was blocked. Aside from three plays — a 59- is every bit as important as last week’s at its first three-win season over SP- tory over SP-F. Linebacker TJ Mruz made a huge The 3-3 Minutemen’s last-ditch yard TD burst on a quick-hitter, one Elizabeth game and next week’s F, while the suddenly red-hot Raiders DEVIL OF THE WEEK contribution by delivering a crushing offensive effort was buried when Read 40-yard pass completion (on which Scotch Plains game. Why? Because it can basically make their season with This week’s free subs from Al the hit on an Elizabeth receiver, jarring the intercepted Greene’s pass at midfield. Selert recovered to cause a fumble) is THIS WEEK’s game. a win over the top-seeded Devils. Owner at Westfield Subs (261 South ball loose and recovering the fumble Blue Devil split end Jihad Billups and one short pass to elusive Ray The best thing about football is that Adding even more drama to the game Avenue East) go to harriers Alex late in the second quarter. Late in the finished with three receptions for 15 Graham that became a big-gainer — you only get so many chances. In is that WHS is 11-3-3, giving Kapner Tarlow and Aileen Grogan. Tarlow, third quarter, safety Charlie Read jolted yards. Wide receiver Chris Sheehan the WHS defense came up huge. some sports, you play 20, 25, 30 210 career wins, one behind Walt better known as a spring track half- the ball loose from Mayer and line- had two receptions for 19 yards and It was the type of defense that keeps games. Football is very limited. To- Leonow as the school’s all-time miler, added a semi-surprise distance backer Scott Newman recovered the Ricardo Johnson had a six-yard re- a team playing deep into November, morrow becomes yesterday really winningest boys soccer coach. championship to his trophy case at ball on the Westfield 40-yard line. ception. or maybe even early December. The quick. So there is no reason — and Corrine Parkinson’s goal was the the Watchung Conference meet. Early in the fourth quarter, Vall- With a win over Malcolm X. victory was worth at least 11 power really there is no time — to get really difference in the girls’ 1-0 quarterfinal Grogan came up huge (an unbeliev- Llobera’s punt bounced toward the Shabazz this Saturday, the Blue Dev- points (3-3 Elizabeth being a Group 4 high or really low about any one win over Cranford. Coach Katie able 69-second drop from her previ- Minutemen’s goal line. As soon as it ils could pretty much earn a spot in the school with three wins, so 2x4+3=11), game. DeSarno, his staff and his se- Wertheimer’s club seems to be peak- ous best time) to finish a surprising was picked up, special teams’ man upcoming playoffs. “We can’t have but it could become worth 13 if the niors have done a great job of bring- ing at the right time and could face SP- second, and helping the WHS girls to Jhakyse Williams knocked the ball any letdowns at all. A fifth win would F in the Nov. 3 final if they both take the conference championship. loose and Emanuel Mills recovered it pretty much guarantee us a spot. That’s their semifinal matches. There’s noth- The Devil’s Den appears Thursday on the three. From there, with 10:58 what we need,” said DiIorio. Raider Soccer Boys Leap Over ing like an extra WHS vs. SP-F meet- in The Westfield Leader during the remaining, running back Ricardo “Our defense was awesome! One ing to get everybody’s blood boiling. school year. Contact us with com- Johnson (23 carries, 69 yards) slipped play! Our ‘D’ line did a great job Hump, Defeat Farmers, 2-1 UCT UPDATE ments, complaints or suggestions at in for the TD and Michael Clark holding their big offensive line. Kenny The WHS gymnasts captured an- [email protected]. GO BLUE DEV- booted the point after. Miller, our defensive coordinator, put After forfeiting two victories due to then burned the Union Farmers, 2-1, other Union County championship last ILS! On the ensuing kickoff, Ricardo together a great plan,” said Blue Devil an NJSIAA violation and losing 2-1 to on October 17 to even their record to Friday, with sophomores Lacy Johnson banged into the Minuteman Head Coach Jim DeSarno. “I was Westfield on October 10, the Scotch 8-8. A rescheduled game with the Cummings and Jenna Rodrigues fin- High School UCT return man, causing a fumble, which very pleased with how aggressive we Plains-Fanwood High School boys Plainfield Cardinals on October 19 ishing 1-2 in the all-around to lead the Johnson recovered at the nine. After were. We knew we needed that for soccer team had its backs pushed to was postponed due to heavy rains. way. Cummings also won the vault, Boys Soccer Results: failing to move the ball, the Blue games like this. It was a total team the wall with a 5-8 record and found Against the Farmers, sophomore while Rodrigues — one of the school’s Devils attempted to kick a field goal. effort. Our special teams helped us. itself in a do-or-die situation to qualify Johann Hernandez took a feed from best all-around athletes — captured QUARTERFINALS: Twice, just as the ball was booted, the Our punting game worked. We got for the state playoff. Standing in the Tyler Stanek and ripped a shot into the floor exercise for the second straight Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3, Cranford 2 refs penalized the Minutemen for field position. When they got field Raiders’ way were scheduled games the netting late in the second half. The year. While the point total (109.425) Johann Hernandez, Tyler Stanek, offside violations. The third field goal position, we defended. Our defense with Roselle Park, Elizabeth and Union 12-4 Farmers took a 1-0 lead two was slightly less than WHS’s school- Adam Brous and Mike DeVizio net- attempt missed to the left. won this game flat out, with help before the cutoff date of October 19. minutes into the first half when Rob record effort (110.425) against Bishop ted goals in a shootout for the victory. “We still had the momentum. We from our special teams. That’s what The Raiders annihilated Roselle Barrera, on a feed from Brian Barrera, Ahr, it was another solid effort for Westfield 2, A. L. Johnson 0 knew once we got the ball we could you need to win ball games.” Park in the opening round of the Union scored. Late in the first half, Raider coach Melissa Bryan’s crew. Up next, See Story on page 15 score,” said quarterback Tony DiIorio, Westfield 0 0 0 13 13 County Tournament on October 13, Brian Hessemer scored on a penalty the sectional meet on Nov. 3. Elizabeth 3, Governor Livingston 2 who completed six passes for 40 Elizabeth 7 0 0 0 7 nipped Elizabeth 1-0 on October 15 kick to tie the score. Also on Friday night, coach Bev Union 1, Union Catholic 0

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By GHOSTWRITER BLAIR 33. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys time so I knew I was on pace. If he Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished second with 53. (Doliber) stuck with me, great! I stuck Running strong in the 800, 1200 Tarlow, who finished seventh in the to my plan and went with it. Pat was and 1600-meter events during spring meet last year with a time of 17:38, in the lead with 600 left to go. I said, track really paid off for Blue Devil kept in the front pack with Doliber ‘you know, the coach said I was a senior Alex Tarlow when he put on a and Raider Martin Sweeney. Doliber, 1:55 half-miler and you should be strong kick in the final 600 meters to who finished fifth last year at 17:28, able to get these guys. I was like, yea pass Raider Pat Doliber to win the had a lead with 600 meters remaining you’re right.’ The pain will only last individual title on the 3.19-mile course but Tarlow exercised his middle-dis- for two minutes so I just went for it,” at the Watchung Conference boys tance kick to become the Alpha dog said Tarlow who added, “I’m really cross-country meet at Warinanco Park and finished first with a time of 16:49. excited for this coming spring track. in Roselle on October 18. With a Doliber crossed second at 16:54 fol- The 800, it’s not really my (best) strong across the board showing from lowed by Sweeney with a time of distance so I was excited with the all seven of their runners, the Westfield 17:04. results.” High School boys also captured their “I said to myself, ‘5:10, 10:30’. I “That’s the key thing. If you can third straight team title with a total of just about hit the two (mile mark) on stay with kids at that point and you Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times have that kind of speed, you are going RECORDING HIS SEVENTH SHUTOUT…Blue Devil goalkeeper Greg O’Brien leaps to make a save in the Union County to win,” said Blue Devil Head Coach game against A.L. Johnson. O’Brien recorded his seventh shutout of the season. Jack Martin. “I told him, ‘You don’t run that far to lose to a distance kid since you are an 800 kid, when he got FLOOD, ISABELLA SCORE; O’BRIEN, 7TH SHUTOUT to your territory’.” After Sweeney and Kearny’s Brian Mendez who finished fourth, Blue Devil Julian Applebaum crossed fifth Blue Devil Soccer Boys Blank with a time of 17:37 followed by Irvington’s Kashon Lopes at 17:45 and Elizabeth’s Daniel Montoya at 17:56. The clincher came when the ALJ Crusaders, 2-0 in UCT Blue Devils’ No. 3, 4 and 5 runners, Evan Friedman (18:02), Gus Gib- By FRED LECOMTE given up eight goals in 15 games. I’m put one in early in the second half.” bons (18:05) and Brendan Berkowitz Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times (18:07) finished 8-9-10 ahead of the very happy with the quality of our “We did exactly what we had to do. Raiders’ No. 3 man, Mike Ragan, Persistent pressure, crisp passing play and ecstatic with the team’s to- We came out slow in the first half; the who finished 11th at 18:08. Blue and aggressiveness earned the top- getherness and the intensity that they second half, we realized we had to Devils Ryan Scrudato (18:11) and seeded, 18th-ranked Westfield High are putting on the field. I look for- pick it up, scored and kept the ball out Tyler Cusic (18:19) added the icing School boys’ soccer team a 2-0 vic- ward to a great match on Saturday of the goal,” added O’Brien. “Defen- by finishing 14-15 ahead of the Raid- tory over A.L. Johnson (9-6) in the with whoever comes around.” sively, we work on keeping angles. We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times quarterfinals of the Union County The Blue Devils set out on a mis- never want to be flat in the back and BRINGING IT TO THE FINISH LINE…Blue Devil Alex Tarlow, top, crossed ers’ 4-5-6 and 7 runners. “Alex was tough and the rest of the Tournament at Gary Kehler Stadium sion of relentless physical pressure in whenever we pass it, we want it to be first with a time of 16:49 and Raider Martin Sweeney, below, finished third with in Westfield on October 20. Senior the second half. That mission proved on an angle so that way no forwards a time of 17:04. boys were pretty well packed in there. We had seven in front of their fourth keeper Gregory O’Brien needed to successful. Brandon Heroux tossed can run onto the ball. It gives us a lot man so that was the key to winning. In make only one save to record his the ball towards the top of the penalty more time and space and it makes their a meet like this, it’s really hard to run seventh shutout. area where Flood, on a rebound off a life a lot easier in the back.” away from anyone (team). That’s why The 11-3-2 Blue Devils controlled defender, found the net. The Blue Devils stingy defense held every kid counts,” said coach Martin. the ball in the Crusaders’ territory for “It came off of a throw-in by Bran- the Crusaders to just one shot. Coach “The Scotch Plains boys ran well. the majority of the first half and fired don Heroux. It hit off I’m not sure Kapner said, “That’s really come to- They push you right to the end.” off eight shots on goal, but had noth- whose head, and there was an inter- gether for us. The fact that we’re 11- “My team, throughout the season, ing to show for it. The Blue Devils esting spin on the ball. It went past the 3-2 is pretty cool because we did a lot always attacked. We just worked on finally hit the mark in the second half keeper and I just poked it in,” said of switching of lineups early in the each other’s energy,” said Tarlow. on two sweet plays that involved jun- Flood. year until we found one that we were “Today we came in with the mindset ior Andy Flood and Matt Isabella. As to his team’s stingy defense, happy with. There were games we to win. We all worked with each other “They did everything we told them Flood added, “Our team has never were winning, but we were not happy and we did it.” to do at the beginning of the game given up any good shots. Teams get with the way we were playing. We except score goals. The first 10 min- lucky if they score on us and today have Todd Saunders playing sweeper, TEAM TOTALS: utes, we had three great opportunities 1. Westfield (W) 33, 2. Scotch Plains- was just one of those days.” Chris Franks, one of our marking Fanwood (S) 53, 3. Irvington (I) 87, 4. and we needed to bury them, but Next, Dan Strauss got the ball in backs, Nick Brezza, the other mark- Kearny (K) 119, 5. Elizabeth (E) 132, 6. that’s coach speaking because you the corner and played it back to ing back and Patrick Tresnan, the Union (U) 141, 7. Linden (L) 153 want everything to be perfect. Very, Isabella, who converted with 19:53 stopper. The four of them have been TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS: very happy with them,” said Westfield remaining. playing amazingly. They shut out to- 1. Tarlow (W) 16:49, 2. Doliber (S) Head Coach George Kapner. “At half- “Our game plan was to get the ball to day, they shut out Elizabeth and most 16:54, 3. Sweeney (S) 17:04, 4. Mendez time, we altered tactics a little bit and (K) 17:29, 5. Applebaum (W) 17:37, 6. the corners, play the ball on the ground, of the opponents they have seen since Lopes (I) 17:45, 7. Montoya (E) 17:56, 8. they put two goals in. Another shut- keep possession and tire them out and we put them together.” Friedman (W) 18:02, 9. Gibbons (W) out! Between Greg O’Brien and Adam we did that,” said Isabella. “We set the AL Johnson 0 0 0 18:05, 10. Berkowitz (W) 18:07 Fine, our second string keeper, we’ve pace of the game and we were lucky to Westfield 0 2 2

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By FRED LECOMTE fourth on floor exercise with a 9.0. Devil Tina Chabrier placed second Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Rodrigues added plenty of diffi- on floor exercise with a 9.0. Allie A solid group of Westfield High culty to some of her routines and Barba snatched fifth on beam (9.125) School Blue Devil gymnasts, led by placed second in the all-around with and Kelsey Greenfield took sixth on Lacy Cummings and Jenna a 36.725 total. She wowed the crowd bars at 8.5. Rodrigues, captured its second con- with a wonderful floor exercise to Raider Gina Pelosi took sixth in the secutive Union County Gymnastics capture top honors with a 9.15. all-around with a 34.65 and in vault, Tournament title with a 109.425 total “For Jenna and I to come out on top she placed fourth with a 9.4. Adding in Westfield on October 19. Cranford together is really great. We wanted to a new mount on bars and finishing placed with a team total of 104.95 finish one, two and we did. I was with a fly away dismount, Pelosi tied and a very strong showing by Scotch proud of my performance but there is for sixth with Green on bars. Con- Plains-Fanwood, earned the team always room for improvement, no necting a front-handspring to a round third place with a 101.925 total. doubt about it,” said an exuberant off, she placed sixth on beam at 9.5. Cummings took all-around top hon- Cummings. “Vault was my second event and Describing her vault, she doing so well was motivation for bars said, “When I ran down the and beam,” said Pelosi. “My goal was vault, I knew it was going to to stick the beam and I was really be a good one. I knew what happy that I was able to do it.” I had to do and it showed. “This is what we’ve been working 9.8, is the highest score I so hard to achieve all season,” de- ever received. It felt really scribed Raider Head Coach Lisa great to come out on top, Cerchio. “Our goal was to break a especially at our own gym.” team score of 100. Beam was our last “It felt great to stand on event and our four girls, Pelosi, Jes- top, leading the team to the sica Colineri, Lindsay Robinson and win, with my best friend Ali Lasher, rallied and stuck their David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lacy, while personally, I routines. We not only broke 100, but LEADER OF THE PACK…Raider Brittney Veeck, center, ran at the front of the pack for the first mile and crossed first was so thrilled to win floor. had our second high season score.” with a time of 20:31. Blue Devils Aileen Grogan, left, and Rose Driscoll, right, keep up the pace. It’s my favorite event, “said Rodrigues. “This is the first time I have competed this year using my new music Union Farmer Gridders Stun and things couldn’t have Lady Blue Devils Nip Raiders gone any better. I have a lot of fun with this routine and SP-F Football Raiders, 22-13 For WC X-C Championship I feel like I can really ex- press my personality. With CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times a well-exemplified dance real good player.’ But you got to have four tackles. Defensive back Mike It helps me pace myself. If I ran out in Head Coach Thom Hornish. “We UPSIDE-DOWN WORLD…Blue Devil Lacy and execution, I scored just 11 guys playing,” said Raider Head Ferrara made five tackles. front like Brittney, my race would be knew going in that we needed to Cummings performs a back somersault on the as expected and I look to Coach Steve Ciccotelli. “We didn’t Things looked bright for the Raid- done,” said Valdes. break up Scotch Plains’ number 3 balance beam. Cummings won the all-around improve with more supe- play as good as we can play. It’s ers when they marched 75 yards to Blue Devil Rose Driscoll finished with a total of 36.85. and 4 runners. The other task was to rior tumbling at the sec- something that we have to evaluate pay dirt on five plays to take a 6-0 fifth with a time of 21:05 followed by split number 1 and 2, as well as 2 and tional and state meets. My on film. I give Union credit because lead. On the second play, Taylor broke Union’s Stephanie Genna (21:16) and 3, which we were able to do. We had ors with a 36.85 total and shattered goal for the remaining meets is to they played well.” through the middle and hooked down Kearny’s Tania Bernardino (21:31). great races up front. Aileen Grogan, the state’s top score on vault, per- break my personal all-around score Senior Keith Baker led the Raiders the left sideline for a 61-yard gallop Raider Cathy Harley finished eighth Rose Driscoll and Bridget Grogan forming a front handspring, front tuck of a 37.6.” with 15 tackles and linebacker Tim to the Union 13-yard line. Three plays at 21:34 followed by Kearny’s Dariza did their job. But the real story is that earned her a 9.8. Cummings Rodrigues placed second on bars Green made seven tackles and blocked later, he dashed into the end zone Betances at 21:40 and Blue Devil what the 4-5-6 and 7 runners did. It placed third in both the uneven bars with a 9.05, fourth on beam at 9.25 an extra point. Defensive lineman Joe from the 11-yard line. Bridget Grogan at 21:44. What sealed was a tight race and it is a compli- (8.9) and beam, (9.35) and finished and sixth on vault at 9.275. Blue Blaes recorded two sacks and totaled Seven minutes later, with 4:03 left the deal was that the Blue Devils’ No. ment to Scotch Plains. It’s important in the first quarter, Nesmith tossed a 4-5-6 and seven runners (Rebecca to know that Scotch Plains ran six long bomb to Lee, who grabbed the Castaldo at 22:05), Tessa Schaaf at runners. They were hurting a little pass and sped down the right sideline 22:26, Allie Lowenstein at 22:39 and bit. They’ve been banged up. They Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate for the 70-yard TD. Tim Green Alexis Constantine at 22:39) finished gave one great race. Victory is nice blocked the point after. Early in the 11-12-13 and 14 ahead of the Raid- but compliments to the team that second quarter, Lee had a 31-yard run ers’ No. 5 runner. However, running came in second is nice.” 908-233-6417, Direct Dial to the Raider four-yard line where with six girls still made the contest as TEAM TOTALS: Nesmith ran it in to put the Farmers close as it could get. 1. Westfield (W) 42, 2. Scotch Plains- NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2006 ahead, 13-6. “We have a relatively strong team. Fanwood (S) 45, 3. Kearny (K) 79, 4. On the Raiders’ next series, after We lost our strong front from last Irvington (I) 104, 5. Union (U) 108, 6. a two-yard gain from Taylor, year but we all knew we could get it Linden (L) 145 Chervenyak hit D’Agostaro on a together,” said Valdes. TOP 10 INDIVIDUALS: crossing pattern. D’Agostaro turned 1. Veeck (S) 20:31, 2. A. Grogan (W) “Our team is small but our team is 20:39, 3. Valdes (S) 20:42, 4. Hyppolite on the burners and headed into the close. We are small but tough,” com- (U) 21:01, 5. Driscoll (W) 21:05, 6. end zone with 9:09 left in the half. mented Veeck. Stephanie Genna (U) 21:16, 7. Tania The Farmers, however, came back “The pack is the way Westfield Bernardino (K) 21:31, 8. Harley (S) 21:34, and took a 20-13 lead with 3:58 left has always run,” said Blue Devil 9. Dariza Betances (K) 21:40, 10. B. when Stephon Whitehead shed the Grogan (W) 21:44 Raider line and sprinted 49 yards for a TD. “I think we made a lot of mistakes today that we haven’t been making. Again, it’s not the kids’ fault. It’s my job to get them ready to play and make sure that that doesn’t happen. I have been doing this long enough that on any given Saturday or Friday any- thing can happen,” said coach Ciccotelli. “I know that. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2007 Page 17 LAW SAVES THE DAY, KRUPER NETS WINNING GOAL Blue Devil Soccer Girls Clock SPF Soccer Raiders Head Off Soccer Lady Minutemen, 6-1 Lady Farmers’ Late Rally, 1-0 By FRED LECOMTE Another shelling came from Maher, just going to continue. We’re espe- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times who rocketed a shot past the helpless cially looking forward to Cranford in Sometimes it’s hard for a team to keeper on an on an assist by Natalie the county tournament. That’s a big By DAVID B. CORBIN eight direct kicks. Her most danger- can do when she takes shots. She Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times come out pumped up for battle after Morrison at 16:59. The Blue Devils’ rival and we want a big win.” ous shot came from a direct kick literally breaks my wrists,” said Law. recently having knocked off a top- fifth goal came when Clark slipped When asked about goalie Bennett’s Goalkeeper Jackie Law brought the midway through the first half when The scenario in the second half was ranked state team like Kearny. The the ball to Morrison who outfoxed a performance, she said, “Claire is a adrenalin level of the spectators and she hooked a right-to-left shot that a different story with both teams fir- Westfield High School girls’ soccer defender and blasted the ball in the brick wall. She’s our brick wall!” participants to an all-time high with nailed the upper post and rebounded ing nine meaningful shots on goal team then turned its focus by dazing upper left netting. “We were on our game in Kearny; two brilliant saves in the final two back to Luciano. and Law was put to the test, making Elizabeth with a barrage of vicious “I really got a good pass from probably the best game we’ve played minutes to preserve a 1-0, Scotch “Her leg is so strong! She kicks like all nine of her saves. With 23 minutes shots and walked away with a 6-1, Meredith Clark and I just stayed over all season. We got our shots off, won Plains-Fanwood High School girls a guy would kick. She’s a smart remaining, Farmer Kiki Foushee conquest at Westfield’s Gary Kehler and put it in,” said Morrison. all of the fifty-fifty balls. It wasn’t soccer team victory over the visiting player,” said Raider Head Coach slipped into the center box and headed Stadium on October 17. With 5:09 on the clock, Clark set even like Kearny was dominating us Union Farmers on October 17. Raider Kevin Ewing. the ball into the net, but not before the “Kearny is an excellent team. I up Morrison, who drilled the ball past at all. We really connected and put Raychel Kruper buzzed in the win- The shelling finally paid off with ref blew the whistle for an offside think we were suffering from the keeper from just 13 feet away for them completely away,” added Ste- ning goal off a feed from Sarah 6:57 remaining in the first half when call. Stephanie Cortinhal being injured and her second goal. fanie Cortinhal. “In games like Eliza- The Farmers, who had no corner I was trying to figure out where we “I took it off the side and thought I beth, obviously it is not as intense kicks in the first half, took five in the were going to put people. The second can definitely take these girls on, however we do want to maintain our second half, the first was a bouncer time around, we really prepared for brought in through the defenders and momentum and keep playing hard. It that Law smothered. But the best was them, we knew what they had and the shot the ball in,” said Morrison. gave us an opportunity to work on our yet to come with less than two min- people we needed to mark. I just need “We’re really excited so it’s a big up passing game and get our shots off on utes left. A corner kick into the box to say that our girls played really after Kearny,” added Brittany net.” allowed a Farmer to head a shot that well,” said Westfield Head Coach Cortinhal. “We’re coming out strong, Elizabeth 0 1 1 forced Law to leap and tip it over the Katie Wertheimer. “On any given day, looking very good obviously and we’re Westfield 6 0 6 crossbar. The corner kick after Law’s anyone can step up and take on a top tip, was a good one and another dan- team and you can’t always go by gerous shot forced Law to take mat- records necessarily. It’s a game-by- ters into her own “hand” to make a game thing. We’re still struggling to diving, ball-tossing save. become more consistent.” “It’s part of the game. We played a “In the game with Kearny, they great game today. We had a little beat us pretty comfortably last time breakdown on those corner kicks and we played them, so going in we it happens. The first one, the girl got thought that we should leave it all on her head on it. It was just one of those the field and do our best since we had reaction things. The ball came right at nothing to lose,” added goalkeeper me. I was lucky I got my hand on it Claire Bennett. and tipped it over the crossbar. The After the Kearny conquest, the second one, I literally did not want it Westfield squad maintained their fo- to come in. I grabbed it and threw it cus and punished a lower-caliber David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times around the net. I couldn’t believe Elizabeth team, marching up field CLOSE TO HER WORK…Raider Allyson Straniero, No. 3, glares at the ball myself that I did that. I probably during the game with the Union Farmers. unchallenged and ultimately convert- should have gotten it with both hands ing six goals in the first half. but, with the adrenalin pumping, I’m Three minutes into the game, Canfield. Canfield slipped a pass into Kruper, just glad I got a hand on it,” explained Hannah Wharam ripped in the first The 9-7-1 Farmers had defeated who drilled a powerful, left-footed Law, who recorded her 11th shutout. Blue Devils’ goal. Brittany Cortinhal, the 10-2-3 Raiders, 2-1, early in the shot into the net. “She’s probably the best goalie in assisted by Corrine Parkinson, suc- season but the Raiders were set on “We have been telling Raychel to Union County. The last minute-and- cessfully penetrated the Minutemen revenge and showed it in a big way in shoot a lot more and she did. It was a thirty she proved it,” said coach defense and drilled a shot into the net Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times the first half with an unrelenting shell- nice shot,” said coach Ewing. Ewing. seven minutes later. Tara Handza, DAZZLING A MINUTEMEN…Blue Devil freshman Hannah Kronick, No. 13, ing of the Union goal. The Raiders “Canfield laid it back to me. I Union 0 0 0 assisted by Shannon Murray slid in got the opportunity to work her skills against Elizabeth. Westfield clocked the launched 12 shots on goal during that dribbled and I ripped it with my foot,” Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 1 0 1 the third goal at 16:31. Minutemen, 6-1. onslaught, while Law was virtually Kruper described. “We just had to on a holiday, with no need to make a play with all our heart. We knew we save. In the meantime, Farmer keeper could have taken it harder to them last Amanda Luciano, who finished with time but we didn’t play our game. 14 meaningful saves, was forced to Today, we settled it down, played our make seven of those in the first half. game and took a bunch of shots.” Raider Tina Carmarda unloaded the “It’s awesome that Raychel got a OLDWELL ANKER most ammunition, and the majority C B goal. I tell her every day. I don’t think of her 10 shots on goal came from anyone has ever seen what Raychel & E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE

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Belleville took over but Jake the ball, including a 25-yard run by Levine intercepted and returned the Thomas Anderson, but penalties pre- ball 11 yards, where Westfield’s of- vented them from getting the first fense ran 14 plays and scored a touch- downs necessary to sustain longer down early in the second quarter to drives. Belleville scored their final tie the game. Offensive linemen touchdown in the fourth quarter. The RUNNING FOR DAYLIGHT…Westfield PAL A White running back James Brennan Sumner, Jack Kessler, Chip extra point attempt failed. O’Rourke runs for daylight against New Providence. Mulrooney, Michael Carlino and Matt Nuzzo, Chris Sweeney, Dane HAULING IN A PASS…Westfield PAL B football team receiver Matt Webb Dillon Elliott came up with several Huber, Dillon Elliott, Andrew hauls in a pass for a big gain against Belleville. huge blocks during the drive. Holden Capuano, Noah Penders and David Westfield PAL A White Routs Ehrhart also caught a pass from Chris Kane made key tackles. Nick Velez Belleville Grid Kids Defeat Hogge for a 13-yard gain in this se- and Matt Barber made offensive con- New Providence PAL, 40-0 ries. The extra point attempt was de- tributions. Westfield PAL B Team, 12-7 The Westfield PAL A White foot- Bigelow, Kevin Anderson and Nick ball team defeated New Providence, Calello. The Westfield PAL B football team backfield to complete short passes to 40-0, on October 21 in New Provi- Westfield’s defense stopped New dropped a 12-7 thriller to visiting Brett Glenn, Githens and Matt Webb, dence. All-purpose player James Providence cold and forced a fumble Belleville on October 21. who ran it down to the one-yard line, O’Rourke continued with his great that was recovered by Ryan Elliott. With less than two minutes to go, where Burgdorf ran it in for the TD. play, contributing two, first-quarter Westfield capitalized on that turn- quarterback Christian Burgdorf con- Shakiyl Glasco took the handoff and touchdowns. over with Dyer finding Gribbin for a nected with a long pass to Divine scored on the conversion. O’Rourke’s first score was a 20- 55-yard touchdown. Prunty, who ran it in for a touchdown, Westfield defenders Mike Fitzhenry, yard romp on Westfield’s first pos- The Westfield defense held New only to have it called back on a pen- Liam Devin, Ryan Esposito, Githens session. The second score came on a Providence on all of its possessions alty. Westfield continued the drive and Jack Colwell all added some hard 70-yard punt return, which included by not allowing any scores. Defen- with Kevin Mikovits, Nick Rotundo, hits to help stop Belleville’s running a big block by John Lanzano to spring sive end Matt Trinkle, along with and Brian Githens pushing forward game. Frank Pinho blocked a punt, O’Rourke down the sideline. Place linebackers Bill Hedley and John for first downs. With just seconds came up with key tackles and squashed kicker Jonnie Gribbin nailed the first Dooley, swarmed to the ball all after- left, Burgdorf ran under pressure for some plays behind the line of scrim- of his five successful PAT’s to make noon. Safety Will Johnston and a few extra yards, putting Westfield at mage. John Macik and Jake Greenburg the score, 16-0. cornerback Kurt Kowalski broke up the 18-yard line when time ran out. made several tackles in the backfield. QB Pat Dyer completed long passes several long pass attempts. Offensively, Rotundo, forced his Tim Walsh forced and recovered a to Gribbin and Lanzano to begin the In the fourth quarter, running back way through the Belleville defense fumble early in the first half, and Joe BIG INTERCEPTION…Westfield PAL C player Jack Levine, No. 46, runs back on a number of plays to add extra Scaglione recovered an offensive second quarter. On the next play, Dyer Pat Johnson scampered for a 25-yard an interception. Chris Sweeney, No. 57, is there to block. scored on a QB sneak, behind great touchdown, behind the blocking of yardage. Burgdorf scrambled in the fumble for Westfield. offensive line blocking of Dan Alex McHugh. UCC Men’s Soccer Team Ends Season Undefeated at 17-0 CRANFORD – On October 16, the have combined for 48 goals and 44 Union County College (UCC) Men’s assists. Mathey is ranked first in Divi- Soccer team became the first team in sion III, leading in offensive points the college’s history to complete the with 49, Sommerville is second with regular season without a loss. The 48 points and Max is third with 43. Owls completed their regular season, The Owls received the top seed for 17-0, with an 11-0 record in the Gar- the Region XIX Tournament, which den State Athletic Conference. began on October 21. UCC was sched- In their final regular-season game, uled to host eighth-seeded Ocean they defeated the Gloucester Com- County College at Shane Walsh Field munity College Roadrunners, 7-0. in Cranford. The Owls had defeated This was the Owls’ third straight shut- the Vikings, 8-0, in Toms River on out and 10th shutout of the season, September 11. tying the 2002 season’s record of the With the hope that the Owls will most shutouts in one season. advance to the national champion- Westfield Girls Softball 10U Tournament Team BLASTING IN FOR THE TD…Raider Offensive line clears the way for Jacob UCC held their first place ranking ship tournament, the Final Four will Wusterfeld (43) as he runs into the end zone for a TD. Pictured are: Sean Duthie in the National Junior College Ath- be held in Herkimer, N.Y. on Novem- (20), Tyler Bowman (72), Ryan Kalkstein (55), Christian Lettieri (50),Owen WF Girls Get Second In 10U Softball Tourney Monahan (82), Dan Van Brunt (68), Brian Heath (40), Thomas Walker (86) and letic Association (NJCAA) Division ber 10 and 11. For more information Justin Giacona (81). III Men’s Soccer Poll for the third on athletics available at UCC, please consecutive week. Team members, The Westfield Girls Softball 10U one-hit shutout, while Chrissy Mosco call Jim McCue, Athletic Director, at Tournament Team captured second supplied the offensive force. In the Felix Mathey, Triston Sommerville (908) 709-7093 or visit www.ucc.edu and Louis Max are the top three scor- place in the Mount Olive Masquerade semifinal game, the Brewster Rock- SPF Raiders PAL C Defeat and fill out the Athletics Application Tournament held October 13 and 14. ets fell victim to Westfield, 14-0. ers in the division, according to the Form found under the “Prospective statistics on the NJCAA website. They Westfield topped the hosting Mount Emily Mastrocola tossed a one-hit Students/Athletics” link. Olive Marauders, 7-3, in Game 1. shutout, while Cali Chambliss blasted Perth Amboy PAL C, 27-0 Lauren Schmeider turned in an out- a grand slam. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raid- the end zone for a TD. Alex Montagna standing pitching performance. The championship game put ers PAL C team delivered a crushing, made the extra point. Chrissy Ferraro supplied much of the Westfield against the North Jersey 27-0 defeat on October 21 against The Raider defense kept Perth offence with a triple. In Game 2, Angles. Defensively Julia Criscuolo Perth Amboy to extend its record to Amboy in check throughout the game Westfield crushed the Randolph and Lizzie Fox had strong perfor- 5-0-2. The Raider offense received with credit shared among many. Tack- Rams, 13-0. Elena Scarano pitched a mances however, the girls lost 6-1. an outstanding performance from les were recorded by Dan Van Brunt James Lettieri, who rushed almost (four), Sam McQuiod (three), Grant Westfield PAL Wrestling Starts Registration 100 yards to average 8.5 yards per Brown (three), Justin Davidson carry. (three), Matt Ridge (two), WESTFIELD -- The Westfield PAL for competitive matches. After a fumble recovery by Will Rosenberger (two) and Gabe Wrestling program has begun its reg- Central Jersey League Blue (Grades Rosenberger on the Perth Amboy 33- Giovanello (three). istration for the fall/winter season 2-6) – Experienced wrestlers partici- yard line, the Raiders made four quick Raiders continued their offensive The programs focus on learning the pate in a competitive, 16 match sched- handoffs to Lettieri, who barreled in flurry with Walker and Natale moving fundamentals of wrestling, instilling ule. for the first TD. Thomas Walker car- the ball from their own 35-yard line to solid values and having fun. PAL NJGSL Traveling Team Grades 6- ried in the extra point to lift the score the Perth Amboy 18. A final sweep by sponsors the following programs: 8 – Wrestlers compete in the New to 7-0. Natale made it 20-0. In the final min- Beginning Wrestling K-Grade 2 – Jersey Grade School League, the pre- After going three and out, Perth utes, a 25-yard reverse by Justin Wrestlers are taught the basics of the mier league for competition in New sport with emphasis on skill develop- Jersey. Amboy’s punt was returned 50 yards Giacona led to a Lettieri drive setting CONFERENCE SOCCER CHAMPS…Union County College President, Dr. by Dominck Natale to the Perth the ball on the Perth Amboy one. Jacob ment and safety rather than competi- Avoid a late fee and register by Thomas H. Brown, center, poses with the Garden State Athletic Conference tion. Central Jersey League White October 26. To Obtain a registration Amboy 25. A quick pass from QB Joe Wusterfeld dove into the end zone. Champion Owls after delivering a pep talk and wishing them luck as they move Pagano to Brian Heath sent Heath to Giacona kicked the extra point. 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League Thanks Volunteers, Sponsors man of the council’s finance committee As state-mandated expenses have in- A great French marshal (Louis- paced inflation, but also the increased we were distressed to hear the false and creased dramatically each year, state aid For Success of Touch-A-Truck misleading statements made by ward 2 to municipalities, sadly, has not. Conse- Hubert-Gonzalve) Lyautey once taxes haven’t resulted in increased council candidate Bruce Regenstreich quently, municipalities are forced to rely asked his gardener to plant a tree. The services for the residents of Westfield. Last Sunday, the Junior League of Cranford, and the surrounding area. As a regarding the town’s budget during last on property tax increases to fill the budget gardener objected that the tree was Just ask the people who use Memo- Elizabeth-Plainfield held its first Touch- member league in the Association of Jun- Sunday’s televised candidate’s debate gap. In the four-year period under discus- slow growing and would not reach rial Field, or whose streets haven’t A-Truck event at the Westfield train sta- ior Leagues International, Inc., our trained hosted by The Westfield Leader and The sion the municipal portion of your prop- maturity for 100 years. The marshal been paved in over four years, or the tion parking lot. On behalf of the Junior volunteers have been leaders in the League of Woman Voters. erty-tax bill increased 39.76 percent, as replied, “In that case, there’s no time commuters who complain about the League, I wanted to thank the Town of Westfield area for more than 80 years. In response to a question from the ward 4 candidate Lenore Scurry correctly to lose. Plant this afternoon.” trash at the train station. Westfield, our sponsors, the volunteers As an educational and charitable orga- moderator, Mr. Regenstreich stated, “the stated, and perhaps this statistic was the As a practicing attorney in New I choose to be positive. Unlike the and the community for making the event nization, our members are committed to budget in Westfield, as you know, and as source of Mr. Regenstreich’s confusion; such a success. improving this community and fulfilling many of you may not know, has increased however, neither Mrs. Scurry nor Mr. Jersey for almost two decades, I have present administration, I promise you, What was Touch-A-Truck? Touch- its mission — to help women and children by 40 percent over the last four years.” In Regenstreich bothered to explain a very visited hundreds of its municipali- if elected, I will oppose the appoint- A-Truck was a fundraiser in which the in crisis. Through our projects and partner- his closing statement, he made this erro- important point underlying the increase: ties, and I continue to be thankful that ment of patronage jobs to the entire family could participate. Volun- ships with other community agencies, we neous claim for a second time. 31.45 percent went to fund increases in Westfield is my hometown. I believe, Westfield Planning Board, whose teers brought trucks and cars of all shapes strive to positively impact the lives of area As a matter of public record, the town’s mandated health and sewer expenses, however, that I can make it an even chairman is a real-estate developer. I and sizes and kids could climb in and citizens. Our fundraising endeavors such total budget in 2007 was 28.68 percent while only 8.31 percent, or an average better place to live. will oppose no-bid contracts. I will look at them. Local authorities, includ- as “Touch-A-Truck” provide financial re- more than it was in 2003, not 40 percent 2.08 percent increase per year, went to Rather than focus on the job ahead, oppose raising the hourly payments ing police, firefighters, the bomb squad, sources for those worthwhile projects. as Mr. Regenstreich claimed. Perhaps he fund increases in discretionary spending. I understand that my opponents want for the attorneys we do hire (even the St. Barnabas fire safety house, and Elizabeth Ferguson misspoke, or was misinformed or, worse In fact, in two of the four years, the taxes to concentrate on the past. I under- though such raises were never re- emergency personnel all brought their JLEP President 2007-08 yet, was uninformed. The fact is the needed for discretionary spending went equipment. The Army Reserve was there Franklin Lakes candidate’s misrepresentation should not down as other town revenues increased, stand that they are “upset” that the quested). I will help to reform our with vehicles, as were local landscapers, go unchallenged, especially given the and we reduced the employee count where budget they have presided over for building code, beyond mere height construction companies, trash removal obvious political self-interest. possible, in pursuit of Mayor Skibitsky’s the past four years was characterized restrictions and fence proofing of companies, and the utilities, such as Reader Disagreed With Each year as part of the budget process, objective of “doing more with less.” in the recently held forum as 40 per- construction sites. I will work to avoid Comcast. Food vendors contributed to the State of New Jersey by law sets the With discretionary spending increas- cent larger over that time period. They excessive multi-year task forces and the festive affair, and there was a raffle, GOP on Redevelopment dollar amount of specific municipal ex- ing a total of 15.32 percent in four years, claim that was a falsehood and say “white papers” and take action to plus a kids’ area, with crafts and bouncy I am deeply troubled by the inconsis- penses, which the town is powerless to which also includes annual pay increases that it was only between 27 and 28 solve problems. houses. tent positions expressed in the local pa- dispute or reduce. These are called “man- required by our union agreements, the percent higher over that time period. As I stated during the recent forum/ The event could not have been a success pers by Republican candidates Joel Stroz dated expenses,” and they include items financial management record of the cur- They say that it was, in fact, the debate, I will work to make the mu- without our many volunteers. First, thanks and Anthony Parenti. Both criticize high such as pension contributions and library rent mayor, council, Town Administrator to the people who brought vehicles to the property taxes and the progress of down- expenses. Jim Gildea and municipal department municipal taxes that went up 40 per- nicipal court more effective while event and stayed all day. Second, thanks to town redevelopment by the Democrats If we added to these mandated ex- heads is one of outstanding success and cent over the last four years. reducing the expense. Most impor- the students from local schools, churches, currently in office. However, among the penses the annual increases in our health fiscal prudence, especially compared to I believe that they probably should tantly, I will work every day to antici- and girl-scout troops who worked at the cornerstone issues of the GOP’s slate is insurance premiums and sewer costs, neighboring communities. have left well enough alone. Not only pate the needs of the people of event helping the Junior League members. fighting to protect the residential charac- which are both driven by market forces However, municipal taxes are only has the “actual” budget increase out Westfield and make it not only a great Without the volunteers who made them- ter of Fanwood by opposing high-density (our suppliers), this group of non-discre- 17.11 percent of your total property-tax place to live but also the greatest selves available, and those who made them- housing and the location of a proposed tionary expenses increased 85.81 percent bill, and our municipal effort it is of little PUBLIC NOTICE place to live. selves and their vehicles available for the consolidated library [...] during the four-year period. By compari- solace to all of us who share a much larger Living in Westfield and having met day, there would have been no event. A I agree that high-density housing is not son, the rest of the budget – all the ex- and heavier tax burden with many resi- TOWN OF WESTFIELD special thanks to George Withers, Jr. of G- in line with Fanwood’s quaint character. PLANNING BOARD many people here, I realize how for- penses the town council does actively dents all across the state. Candidates for Wiz for his help in preparing for the event That is why I am so pleased that Mayor control- increased only 15.35 percent public office should take more time, prepa- The Westfield Planning Board will meet tunate I am to live here. I also realize and helping all day at the event. Mahr, Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell and during the same time frame. ration and care to understand municipal on November 8th at 7:30pm, in Council it takes hard work to keep Westfield The Junior League was lucky enough Councilman Bill Populus and their col- In simple and clear terms, while the finance, the burden of state mandated Chambers in the Westfield Municipal Build- strong and to make it stronger. We are to have several generous corporate spon- leagues, eliminated the high-density resi- ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, overall budget increased 28.68 percent expenses, the realities of the town’s bud- New Jersey to hear and consider the fol- entering a new time. We need new sors for the event: PSE&G, Comcast, dential district from the Republican rede- during the four-year period, the portion of get and the fiscal challenges facing the lowing application: ideas and people of action. We need Elizabethtown Gas, Mazzilli Masons, velopment plan. The new redevelopment the budget that the town council does holders of the office they aspire to. Charlotte Merritt (the “Applicant”) is seek- to think ahead, for sources of energy, United Crane of Kenilworth, Preferred seems to be progressing rapidly, with all control increased an average 3.83 percent They can begin by trading in political ing a Minor Subdivision Approval relative for positive ideas and the ability to Maintenance and Carting and M&R Land- the construction and acquisitions in the per year (15.35 percent in total). And, we rhetoric for the facts and fine print and to premises known as 703 and 707 Pros- scaping. Their donations offset our ex- downtown and even outside the redevel- have worked very hard to improve our better serve the residents and voters of pect Street, Westfield, New Jersey (the see things through. At the funeral for Robert Kennedy, penses and their vehicles added to the opment zone. health care expenses the best way we Westfield. “Property”), also known as Lots #12 and fleet of vehicles that the children enjoyed. So, logically, if Mr. Stroz and Mr. could: by negotiating health-plan options Peter Echausse #13 in Block #1001 on the Tax Map of the Senator Edward Kennedy, quoting We also want to thank the Town of Parenti are being truthful about their po- into our collective-bargaining agreements Town of Westfield to allow a boundary line George Bernard Shaw, said that his Sal Caruana adjustment. The back line of Lot #12 will Westfield, the members of the town coun- sition, they should be supportive of Mayor that were more cost favorable to the town. brother would say, “Some people see cil of Westfield and the Westfield DPW Mahr’s success in the redevelopment pro- First Ward Councilmen move in a northeasterly direction 111.67 As explained during the debate by ward 4 Westfield feet, reducing the lot depth to 133.33 feet. things as they are and say ‘why?’ I for providing the location and support for cess and grateful that the Republican plan As a result, Lot #13 will increase in size by dream things that never were and say the event. was thrown out after the public voiced From a Friend in Mitchell, Populus 6,700.2 square feet which Applicant will ‘why not?’” Finally, thanks to the families that at- their concerns. use as additional space in the back yard. tended the event. We appreciate your When the Republicans were in power, Southern California Deserve Re-Election In conjunction with said application for PUBLIC NOTICE support. The Junior League of Elizabeth- their platform was opposing the extraor- Minor Subdivision Approval, the Applicant The fires have been very bad in north I’m proud to say I’m among the sup- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Plainfield has a long and distinguished dinary aid applications. But thanks to is also seeking a variance for the Pro- county where I live. We are on advisory porters of Kathy Mitchell and Bill Populus FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY posed Lot #12 from the following provision history of volunteer service to Westfield, Mayor Mahr, hundreds of thousands of evacuation notice, but I believe we will not for election to the Fanwood Borough THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS of the Land Use Ordinance of the Town of MS Resident Thanks dollars in state and federal aid have helped have to go. Fires continue in south Escondido Council. When my wife, Phyllis, and I Westfield: CONTRACTOR: PMK Group; 65 Jack- to minimize our property tax increases. where thousands have evacuated and to the moved to Fanwood with our children Section 11.08.E.6: Ordinance requires son Drive, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Rescue Squad, Police Consolidation and shared services will do east where a number have evacuated. about five years ago, we saw a beautiful a minimum side yard of 10 feet. Lot cur- NATURE OF SERVICE: To perform the same, so it is no surprise that the The fires appear to be moving away but community with great people and a top- rently has a side yard of 6.1 feet. Proposed certain air quality testing in the Municipal On September 19, I was in the unfor- Republican candidates are complaining lot has a side yard of 6.1 feet. with winds gusting into the 30’s mph, notch school system. I have seen our town Building and take such action as may be tunate position of being in immediate about something that will save our tax- humidity at 6 percent and temperatures in grow so much over the past five years. Variances, waivers or exceptions from necessary within the purview of resolution need of ambulance services. The payers money. certain site plan details or relief from re- adopted 10/23/07 or as otherwise directed the 90’s and 100’s, we will have a rough Crime is down, municipal spending is Mountainside Rescue Squad and day today [Tuesday]. Over 300,000 have quirements may be sought as appropri- by Anthony Romano, Municipal Manager Mountainside Police Department’s Victoria Cook prudent and the downtown is beginning ate. Thomas E. Atkins or other Township per- been evacuated, over 300,000 acres rapid response times, as well as the Fanwood to rival those of our neighboring towns. Plans and applications are on file in the sonnel. burned and over 1,000 homes burned so Just in the past five years, the new office of the Town Engineer, 959 North DURATION: Completion of above. professionalism and concern they dem- PUBLIC NOTICE far. We still have a day-and-a-half of bad development done so far will bring in Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and AMOUNT: Not to exceed $7,000. onstrated, were truly exceptional. I conditions. Thank god very few killed about $400,000 yearly to Fanwood as may be seen Monday through Friday from THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT would like to acknowledge their fine TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 8:30am to 4:30pm. (one reported so far). Injuries are ap- permanent tax relief. We have the mayor, FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- efforts and express my heartfelt thanks BOND ORDINANCE proaching 40. Kathy Mitchell, Bill Populus and the other Charlotte B. Merritt FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. to them both. STATEMENT AND SUMMARY 703 Prospect Street Barbara Riepe The police, fire and emergency crews council members to thank for this vision. Westfield, New Jersey 07922 Township Clerk Sean Flannery The bond ordinance, the summary terms have done a great job getting people out Our town, under this administration’s 1 T - 10/25/07, The Leader Fee: $37.23 1 T - 10/25/07, The Times Fee: $18.87 Mountainside of which are included herein, has been when you consider many of the evacuated leadership, is getting better, but they have finally adopted by the Township Council of only had one or two roads to get out. The more work to do. We need individuals the Township of Scotch Plains, in the facilities for people evacuated are doing elected to council who have the experi- County of Union, State of New Jersey on October 23, 2007 and the 20-day period of great and there is food, shelter, cots, etc. ence to make the decisions necessary to limitation within which a suit, action or for the people. further improve Fanwood. proceeding questioning the validity of such The problem is this is a rural area and Kathy and Bill will continue the excel- ordinance can be commenced, as pro- there are thousands of large animals; this lent progress. Please join me in voting for vided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to is where we are running out of shelter. them on November 6. run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordi- Sent to Publisher Freeholder Al Mirabella nance are available at no cost and during Horace Corbin (D) Fanwood regular business hours, at the Clerk’s of- fice for members of the general public who PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE request the same. The summary of the NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION terms of such bond ordinance follows: DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 TO AUTHORIZE THE IM- TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 levated PROVEMENT OF Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 SOUTHSIDE FIELD IN, BY E A.M. on 11/8/07, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE Rise above the ordinary New Jersey 08625; for: OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- PRIATE THE SUM OF Maintenance Long-Life Pavement Marking Contract, North - 2008 Various locations with 3-level living and a $1,985,000 TO PAY THE COST in Sussex, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union and Warren Counties - THEREOF, TO MAKE A Including and North of Route 57; Region North; 100% STATE; DP NO: 07454 DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- private elevator. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF 17:27. Pursuant to P.L. 2005, C. 51 the awarded bidder must provide a completed BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH Contractor Certification and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) within APPROPRIATION AND TO MODEL fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must M PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- ove up to a spacious, be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of GRAND TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- comfortable 2-bedroom, valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. SUCH BONDS. 2.5-bath condominium. OPENING! 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Purpose(s): Improvement of Southside Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. 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PUBLICATION TAKE THE STAGE Friends Set Date for Summer of ‘42 Reminds – Pieces Of Our Past Make Us Who We Are ‘Meet the Maestro’ Coffee WESTFIELD – The Friends of the organization providing a calendar of By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY cent, sophomoric obsession with the Westfield Symphony Orchestra activities for its members, including Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times female breast while trying to man- (WSO) announced that its season an annual holiday dinner, outings and CRANFORD – A double-edged fa- handle Miriam (Corinne Chandler) kickoff party for members and pro- progressive dinner,” said Jane Kelly, miliarity with the 1971 coming-of- and Aggie (Ella Chamis), girls they spective members would feature founding president. “Its fundraising age film Summer of ’42, with Jennifer have picked up at the beach. Mel Leipzig’s “Paul Matthews” - Acrylic and “Fred Schwartz” – Acrylic on Canvas Maestro David Wroe, the orchestra’s is also critical to the orchestra,” agreed O’Neil, leads audience members who Those two female characters join music director and conductor, on Maestro Wroe. “We could not exist know the film through a disappointing with Gloria (Pamela Marks) during Sunday, October 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. without their support.” detour in the musical adaptation of the scene changes to become the musical Leipzig’s Exhibit Portrays Interested members of the commu- Currently celebrating its silver-an- same name, now playing at Cranford trio of Andrews Sisters-like gals who nity are invited to meet the maestro in niversary season, the symphony per- Dramatic Club’s Community Theater. croon boogie-woogie refrains while The Artists as Subjects an informal setting and learn more forms six concerts in and around Summer is chocked full of songs; dressed in different military outfits. about becoming involved in support- Westfield, as well as a host of re- By MARYLOU MORANO “The use of photography would ing the symphony as a member of the gional venues, including Carnegie too many, in fact, that stop the flow Their 1940s period-driven energetic Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and poignancy of the autobiographi- choreography by Ra-Sean Holloway dilute the intensity of feeling I am Friends organization. Hall, the Union County Arts Center, cal story originally penned by Herman requires much from the trio, and they CRANFORD– Usually an art ex- seeking,” he said. The event will the South Orange Raucher and redone by Hunter Foster deliver. hibit focuses on the work of an exhib- In addition, all of the paintings in showcase a recital Performing Arts with music and lyrics by David Sam Ogilvie’s sweet Hermie de- iting artist or artists. “Artists in their Studios” were cre- by Shuang Guo Center, Lincoln Kirshenbaum. velops heartbreaking puppy love for Not so with Mel Leipzig’s “Artists ated using just four colors – a dark Wroe, concert pia- Center and the That’s not to say there aren’t good Dorothy right before our eyes. in their Studios.” In this introspective red, a blue, a yellow and a white. nist and wife of PNC Arts Center. performances and magical moments The trio of teenage boys couldn’t study, Mr. Leipzig turns the tables, Since 1990, Mr. Leipzig has painted Maestro Wroe, It recently re- in this production. There are plenty of be cuter – great casting, good chem- and portrays the artist as subject. with these four colors only. performing a se- ceived the presti- both. istry and right-on-the-money timing More than 10 of Mr. Leipzig’s “Mel Leipzig’s paintings are ex- lection of musical gious “Citation of A lovely duet by husband and wife with Hermie, Oscy and Benjie (Kyle acrylic paintings of New York and traordinary not only for their beauti- favorites. Excellence” Pete (Matt Nazzaro) and Dorothy Aslin). New Jersey artists at work in their fully painted surfaces but also for the Maestro Wroe award from NJ (Wando Toro) suggest a marriage that The stationary sand dune set de- creative spaces are currently on dis- wonderful behind-the-scenes view has appeared with State Council on will surpass the trials of separation signed by John Menter and John play at Union County College’s that he shares with some of New York Opera Delaware, the Arts. through World War II. Hoppe is amplified by the duo’s func- Tomasulo Gallery. and New Jersey’s finest artists,” com- the New York City WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS…? The “Meet the The best song rises in the second tional use of the side thrust portions His series of oversized acrylics is mented Valeri Larko, Tomasulo Gal- Opera, New York Jane Kelly, center, founder of The Maestro” coffee act ballad “Promise of the Morning” of stage right and left. Dorothy’s cot- so lifelike and realistic that the viewer lery curator. City Ballet, Friends of Westfield Symphony Or- will be held at the sung and acted beautifully by Wanda tage and the drugstore have wonder- feels physically present in each artist’s Mr. Leipzig is a professor at Mer- L’Orchestre de chestra, discusses plans for the group’s home of a Friends Toro, the now lonely and despondent ful labor-intense details to suggest studio. cer County Community College Normandie, the 25th-anniversary year with Carol member in Step a little to the left, and you’ll be where he teaches painting and art Royal Scottish Na- Leone, left, and Myriam Gabriel, both Westfield. All per- wife. Nantucket Island. former presidents of The Friends. Juxtaposing the poignancy of those Bravo to the audio mix of voices face-to-face with bathrobe-clothed history. tional Orchestra, sons interested in two scenes with the coming-of-age and instruments that has finally pro- “Gerry Haggerty,” an art critic and He has taken part in more than 40 L’Orchestre National de Lille, activities related to the WSO are in- humor of the show is an uproarious duced balanced sound in this theater. artist from New York City. He’s seated one-man shows and was recently Shenzhen Symphony (China), Sym- vited to attend. For more details and scene in a drugstore in which main Musical director Warren Helms at his desk amid the clutter of his elected to the National Academy of phony Nova Scotia and Santa Fe Sym- to RSVP for this event, call the WSO character and high-school sophomore keeps the songs at a lively pace. One work. Design. phony, among others in the United office at (908) 232-9400. Hermie (Sam Ogilvie) tries to buy wishes the bass player’s head were If you turn to the right, you’ll en- Venues throughout New York, New States and abroad. The symphony’s next concert will contraceptives from Mr. Saunders not distractingly set above the sand counter “A Sculptor and her Mother,” Jersey, Pennsylvania and Utah dis- Prior to joining the WSO, Maestro be held on Saturday, November 17, at (Joe Vierno). dune line, however. an acrylic of sculptor Nora play his works. Wroe served as assistant conductor 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Mr. Saunders, the druggist/ Director Jeffery Fiorello along with Chavooshian and her mother, the “Artists in their Studios” will be on for the Boston Symphony. Westfield, featuring the world pre- storeowner/ ice cream cone scooper/ producer Elizabeth Howard designed watercolorist Marge Chavooshian, exhibit at the Tomasulo Gallery until The Friends organization supports miere of The Tempest by Matthew philosopher has a scream of a song in the costumes and, with vision, pulled standing side-by-side in Nora’s stu- November 1. the Westfield Symphony Orchestra Halper, Kean University’s distin- which Mr. Vierno serves up a perfor- the show together. Especially touch- dio. The pair is surrounded by sculp- The gallery is located in the Ken- through fundraising and outreach ef- guished professor of composition, mance that deserves a strawberry ing are the opening and closing scenes ture. neth Campbell MacKay Library forts, including the annual Tour of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and triple-dip cone with sprinkles on top. with all cast members in white. Walk straight ahead and you’ll en- Building of Union County College. Notable Homes. Brahms Symphony No. 3. For tickets Another memorable scene is the With that nostalgic, tender, visual ter the studio of architect, “Fred Gallery hours are: Monday to “The Friends is a vibrant social and information, call WSO. double date at the movie theater in full circle, Hermie’s character is re- Schwartz.” The subject sits in the Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday which Hermie and his friend Oscy minded “Pieces of our past make us background, surrounded by scrolls of to Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and (Chris Grimm) reveal their adoles- who we are.” architectural drawings. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ‘State of the Arts’ Features An artist for 38 years, Mr. Leipzig Union County College is located at is a realist who paints only from life. 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Yueh to Perform Chopin No photographs were used in the For more information, call (908) WF Symphony Orchestra “Artists in their Studios” series. 709-7155 or visit ucc.edu/go/TomArt WESTFIELD – Just in time for ductor of the Westfield Symphony With Plainfield Symphony Halloween, this week’s episode of Orchestra, saw an opportunity. “State of the Arts” explores the art of Mr. Wroe, a resident of Spring- AREA – Allen Yueh, the New Jer- Jewish Community Center in Lamas Transforms from the grotesque, the macabre and the field, arranged well-known scary sey 2005 Gold Prize Winner of the Bridgewater. spooky. music for orchestra and performed it Young Pianist Competition, will per- Born in Bridgewater in 1991, Allen The episode, entitled “Haunting”s, live during a screening of the original form Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.2 began his piano studies at the age of TV Heartthrob to Dracula features an orchestra playing live film. The evening includes music by in F minor with the Plainfield Sym- 5 under the guidance of Yelena music as a score to the 1931 classic Liszt, Prokofiev and Strauss. phony Orchestra. Ivanov, former professor at UNION – Lorenzo Lamas’ recent dreds of years that he’s been alive,” film Frankenstein, the craft of the “State of the Arts” producer Eric Allen gave his first public solo Gnesinsky Academy of Music in journey has taken him from action he added. “He sees various people as theatrical mask maker, a tour of cem- Schultz goes to the theater at Kean piano recital in 2003 at the age of Moscow. He is currently a junior at hero to cabaret performer to the King the salvation to his soul. There’s great eteries and tombstones, and the Jer- University in Union for a fright-filled 11at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum the Bridgewater-Raritan High of Siam and now the Prince of Dark- passion and incredible loneliness in sey Devil making an appearance in a Halloween evening performance. The School. ness. Dracula. He really is the ultimate PUBLIC NOTICE ballet. program includes interviews with Mr. The Plainfield Symphony has in- Lamas is known for his roles as the dangerously seductive bad boy.” The program airs tomorrow at 8:30 Wroe and clips from the film. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS vited the public to hear the concert at bad-boy heartthrob on television’s The production, as directed by Pre- p.m., with a rebroadcast next Wednes- “State of the Arts” – the award- INVITATION TO BIDDERS the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian nighttime soap opera “Falcon Crest,” miere Stages artistic director, John day, October 31, at 11:30 p.m. winning, half-hour arts magazine – Church in Plainfield on Saturday, the action hero in series such as “Air Wooten, will feature a naturalistic Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- The classic 1931 horror/monster airs every Friday, followed by an en- ders to bid for the following Project: November 3, at 8 p.m. America” and “Renegade” and re- approach to the classic tale. “This is film Frankenstein, starring Boris core presentation each Wednesday For more information, see cently portraying a single father on not another musical or comic revival SHADE TREE ASSISTANCE Karloff, unlike the later Karloff se- night. plainfieldsymphony.org. the CBS soap “The Bold and The that pokes fun at history’s darkest quels, did not have a musical score. The current episode of “State of the Bids will be accepted only by mail or in Beautiful.” character,” Mr. Wooten said. person to the office of the Township Clerk, PUBLIC NOTICE David Wroe, music director and con- Arts” can be viewed online at njn.net. Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park The road to live theater that began “Our aim is to transport the audi- TOWN OF WESTFIELD Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 at a dinner party at singer/pianist ence to 19th-Century England for a BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (attn: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Michael Feinstein’s home in Los heart-pounding ride that provides no 10:00 a.m. on November 8, 2007. FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL Angeles now brings him to Premiere escape from the ‘undead.’” The Township of Scotch Plains (herein- MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL after “Township”) shall not be responsible Stages at Kean University to interpret Dracula runs from this Saturday WITH FLOOR AREA RATIO AND for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or one of the great characters of all time, through November 3 at Kean OTHER BULK VARIANCES delivered late by the Postal Service. At the Dracula, just in time for Halloween. University’s Wilkins Theatre, located above time, the bids will be publicly opened In compliance with the New Jersey Mu- “Dracula is actually a very sympa- at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union, on and read aloud. All bids must be pre- nicipal Land Use Law, the land use ordi- sented in sealed envelopes, which are nances of the Town of Westfield, and the thetic character. He’s trapped in a Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m., Sun- clearly marked “Shade Tree Assistance rules and regulations of the Town’s Zoning cycle that’s a very lonely plight. When day at 3 p.m. and Wednesday and 2008-2009”. Board, NOTICE is hereby given that the he’s in Transylvania and starving to Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. After receipt of bids, no bid may be Westfield Zoning Board will conduct a death, he’s dying inside. The way he Tickets range from $15 to $25. withdrawn within (60) sixty days after the PUBLIC HEARING as follows: date of the bid opening except if provided 1. Applicant: Joseph A. Buontempo, satisfies his hunger is to kill the very Patrons with a valid blood-donor card for herein. The bid of any bidder who Applicant thing he loves and draw it into the receive “two-for-one” tickets. To or- consents to an extension may be held for 2. Property: 1016-1020 South Avenue world of darkness and eternal life,” der tickets, call the Wilkins Theatre consideration for a longer period of time as West, Westfield, New Jersey, Block 2606, Lamas said. Box Office at (908) 737-SHOW or may be agreed upon between bidder and Lots 10 and 11 the Township. 3. Zone: GB-3 “Think of all the people he’s cared visit Premiere Stages online at All bids must be on the bid forms pro- 4. Date of Hearing: Monday, November about that have died over the hun- kean.edu/premierestages. vided by the Township of Scotch Plains in 26, 2007 the bid package, specifications and bid 5. Time of Hearing: 7:00 P.M. forms may be obtained at the Office of the 6. Place of Hearing: Westfield Municipal Municipal Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Building, Council Chambers, 425 East More Arts on Pages 23-24 Plains, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 7. Application: Preliminary and Final Bid proposals and all required docu- Major Site Plan Approval with Floor Area PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ments must be completed and submitted Ratio and Other Bulk Variances by the date as set forth above. All docu- 8. Variances: Chapter Town Code BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE “Mount Laurel II” claiming that the mu- nicipality has used its zoning powers to ments in the enclosed bid package must D Variance FILING OF COMPLAINT IN accompany the bid proposal. Ordinance §11.28 G.8; Category: Maxi- exclude low and moderate income house- THE SUPERIOR COURT OF COMING FULL CIRCLE…As a child, Rosemary Topar played violin as a In addition to the above documents, a mum Floor Area Ratio; Maximum Al- holds in violation of the requirements of NEW JERSEY FOR DE- these judicial opinions, the New Jersey student at the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts Music Studio. Now, the Music certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond lowed: 50%, or 10,000 square feet; Pro- CLARATORY JUDGMENT issued by a responsible bank, trust com- posed: 57.53% equals 11,507 square feet. Fair Housing Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et. Studio has hired her as a violin instructor. pany or insurance company, payable to C Variances NOTICE is hereby given that the Bor- seq.), the regulations of the New Jersey the Township of Scotch Plains shall be Ordinance §11.28 G.11; Category: Maxi- ough of Mountainside, the Borough of Council on Affordable Housing (“COAH) PUBLIC NOTICE WF Alum Receives submitted with each bid as a guaranty that mum Impervious Coverage; Maximum Al- Mountainside Council and the Borough of and other applicable laws. TOWN OF WESTFIELD if a contract is awarded the bidder shall lowed: 70%; Proposed: 76.83% Mountainside Planning Board (collectively, For a more complete understanding of PLANNING BOARD Garden Club Award execute said contract. The bid security Ordinance §17.02 B.4; Category: Park- “Municipal Parties”) have filed a Com- the relief sought by the motion described PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING FOR WESTFIELD – Kimberly shall be in the amount often 10% percent ing Required by Zone: 38 spaces; Pro- plaint for Declaratory Judgment in the above, the public is invited to review the VARIANCE APPLICATION of the total amount of the bid or Twenty posed: 25 spaces. Superior Court, Union County, State of motion papers and supporting documen- O’Donnell-Pickert received an Award Thousand ($20,000) which ever is lower. Ordinance §17.10 G; Category: Light New Jersey, for the following relief: tation, which are available for public in- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on No- of Distinction from The Garden Club All bid security, except the bid security of Fixture Location from Curb; With concrete 1. Requesting that the Court, pursuant spection at the office of the Borough Clerk, vember 8, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at the Council of Westfield, Inc. early in the year. the three apparent lowest responsible bid- base permitted: minimum 3 feet; Proposed: to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-3 13, supervise ap- 1385 Route 22, Mountainside, New Jer- Chamber, Westfield Municipal Building, The award recognized the successful ders shall, if requested in writing, be re- With concrete base provided: 1.5 feet. proval of (a) a Round Three Plan after it is sey during regular business hours. If any 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New turned after ten days (10) from the open- An Application dated November 28, 2006 adopted following the establishment by member of the public wishes to be heard Jersey a hearing will be held before the completion of her Girl Scout Gold ing of the bids (Sundays and Holidays was filed by the Applicant. the Council on Affordable Housing concerning the Complaint described Town of Westfield Planning Board on the Award in energy conservation. excepted) and the bids of such bidders Variances, waivers or exceptions may (“COAH) of standards responsive to In the above, it should submit its comments to undersigned’s application for a variance The project evolved as an Energy shall be considered withdrawn. be sought for certain site plan details which Matter of the Adoption of N.J.A.C. 5:94 the Court and those listed below no later from the requirements of Land Use Ordi- Conservation Forum concerned with The Township also reserves the right to are set forth on the Application and such and 5:95 by the New Jersey Council on than November 30,2007. nances 17.02 off-street parking and load- reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are other site plan details or relief as may be Affordable Housing, 390 N.J. Super. 1 ing space, and 11.25E(2), minimum side what citizens can do to protect the Philip Caton, PP not available and/or appropriated. appropriate. (App. Div. 2007); and (b) any amended yard set back for the premises known as environement. Clarke, Caton, Hintz All Bidders are required to comply with A copy of the application and docu- Round Three Plan that may result from the 415 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, New Station Place She graduated from Westfield High the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 and ments are on file in the Administration response by the Borough and Planning Jersey and designated as Lot 52, Block 400 Sullivan Way School where she participated in bas- N.J.A.C. 17:27 et seq. dealing with Affir- Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Board to the concerns the Court or its 3003 on the tax map of the Town of Trenton, New Jersey 08628-3407 mative Action Compliance. Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey Special Master may express. Westfield. Specifically, the Applicant pro- ketball, cross-country and dancing. Each bid must be accompanied by a 07090, and may be inspected during nor- 2. Granting the Municipal Parties tem- Martha DeJesus, Clerk poses to operate to operate a retail food Over the past summer, she volun- State of New Jersey Business Registra- mal business hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 porary imrn~mity fiom Mount Laurel law- Borough of Mountainside establishment (tea room) wit a seating teered at Sister Pat’s Cancer Camp in tion Certificate for the Contractor, and any P.M.) by all interested parties at least 10 suits, whether directly or indirectly, to al- 1385 Route 22 capacity of 38. The Applicant also pro- Upstate New York, conducted by St. bid submitted without the aforesaid Busi- days prior to the hearing. In accordance low them (a) to adopt a Round Three Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 poses a small 9 feet 3 inches x 15 feet 2 ness Registration Certificate shall be re- with the Americans With Disabilities Act, Affordable Housing Plan following inches addition on the back of the existing Helens’ Church where Kimeberly John N. Post, Esq. jected. any person that might require special needs COAHYs establishment of standards re- structure. Under 17.02 this use requires served as a peer minister during her I Post, Polak, Goodsell, MacNeill & BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF should be in contact with the Zoning Board sponsive to In the Matter of the Adoption thirteen (13) off-street parking spaces. A Strauchler, P.A. high-school years. SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF office during normal business hours so of N.J.A.C. 5:94 and 5:95 by the New variance is required because the size and 425 Eagle Rock Avenue She has also spent considerable UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY that their needs may be addressed (visu- Jersey Council on Affoardable Hous- dimension of the lot prohibit the Applicant Roseland, New Jersey 07068 THOMAS E. ATKINS ally or hearing impaired, wheelchair bound, ing, 390 N.J. Super. 1 (App. Div. 2007); from providing any off-street parking. Ad- time volunteering in New Orleans. MUNICIPAL MANGER etc.) and (b) respond to any concerns the Court Vincent K. Loughlin, Esq. ditionally, 11.25E(2) requires a ten (10) In May, Kimberly received the Dor- BARBARA RIEPE LEIB, KRAUS, GRISPIN & ROTH or its Special Master may express with Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Lane foot side yard set-back. The applicant does othy Campbell Scholarship from The TOWNSHIP CLERK Attorneys for Applicant respect to the Round Three Plan. 324 East Broad Street not propose a change in the existing side Garden Club of Westfield, Inc. and has 1 T - 10/25/07, The Times Fee: $66.30 1 T - 10/25/07, The Leader Fee: $58.65 3. Providing for the appointment of a Westfield, New Jersey 07091 yard set-back, however, a variance is re- Special Master, Philip B. Caton. quired because the existing side yard set- also received a scholarship from Melissa Orsen, Esq. 4. Providing that said immunity shall back is 3 feet 6 inches and 4 feet 6 inches. Kiwanis International in Westfield. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Chief Counsel, New Jersey Council on commence from the date that the Munici- The application file, including the survey Affordable Housing SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION pal Parties file the Complaint, and extend and site plan, are on file at the Office of 101 South Broad Street NOTICE OF MEETINGS to whatever date COAH establishes for Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, P.O. Box 813 Reading is Good For You (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) submissions of amended affordable hous- Westfield, New Jersey for inspection dur- Trenton, New Jersey 08625 *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* ing plans responsive to any amended regu- ing regular business hours (M-F 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.). In accordance with the Ameri- TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting lations COAH may adopt in response to Elisa Sanaman, Director the aforementioned Appellate Division de- New Jersey Connect cans With Disabilities Act any person re- DATE OF MEETING: November 1, 2007 cision or any extension thereof the Court 936 Wyandotte Trail quiring special needs should contact the Planning Board during normal business LOCATION: Administration Building deems just and reasonable. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 The immunity sought as part of the relief hours so that their needs can be addresses Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street The comment shall set forth why the in the Complaint described above, if (visually or hearing impaired, wheel chair Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Court should or should not grant the relief granted, would protect the Municipal Par- bound, etc.) described above. TIME: 7:00 p.m. ties from any Mount Laurel lawsuits, Richard J. Brightman, Esq. Martha DeJesus, Clerk whether directly or indirectly, during the 6-12 North Union Avenue, Suite 10 PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet for a negotiations training Borough of Mountainside period of protection. A Mount Laurel law- Cranford, New Jersey 07016 session. 1385 Route 22 suit filed pursuant to cases commonly On behalf of the Applicant Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. referred to as “Mount Laurel I” and Ana Beal’s Tea Room, LLC goleader.com/subscribe 1 T - 10/25/07, The Times Fee: $30.60 10/25/07, The Leader Fee: $99.96 1 T - 10/25/07, The Leader Fee: $44.37 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, October 25, 2007 Page 23 WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT Rossi’s Review WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT Springsteen Plays MSG, Some Things Never Change Continues to Defy Age

By FRED T. ROSSI where “To the dead it don’t matter By JAYNE SALOMON Optional: 3-4 drops red food color Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood much ‘bout who’s wrong or right.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times PROCEDURE The past several times I’ve gone to But overall, this is a pop album, and They’re creepy and they’re kooky, see a Bruce Springsteen concert, I’ve a number of the songs sound like mysterious and spooky, they’re all Prepare the Jell-O according to wondered to myself, “Will this be it?” Springsteen circa 1973. And played together ooky, the Addams Family. the package directions. Let cool for “Will tonight’s show provide indis- live, they sound like Springsteen and And what a claim to fame that they five minutes. Carefully pour about putable evidence that the man is ag- the E Street Band at the top of their were conjured up right here in half into one glove. Twist closed with ing, is slowing down and is putting game. Westfield. a baggie tie. Pour more Jell-O into things into cruise control?” Big loud guitars — five of them at Karen Clarkson for The Westfield Leader and The Times Creator Charles Samuel Addams second glove and close with remain- I figured once he hit his 50th birth- times — were backed by the mad (GUIDING) LIGHT HOUSE...Clark resident Gloria Hanewald won the oppor- lived on Elm Street and visualized ing tie. Pour any remaining Jell-O tunity to have the 2007 Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series brought to her home. into a cup, chill and serve separately. day in 1999, things would start to pounding of Max Weinberg on drums, A fan of “Guiding Light” for years, she said she was “shaking all over” when this macabre family while walking to change, namely less flying around fan favorite Clarence Clemons on school. It is believed that his vision Chill in refrigerator for two hours. Frank Dicopolous (police chief Frank Cooper on the show and a Morganville Untie the gloves and insert one skewer the stage and more standing still at saxophone, Dan Federici on organ, resident) hand-delivered the prize to her door. grew from two particular houses he the microphone and simply going Roy Bittan on piano and Soozie Tyrell would pass on his daily jaunt. into each hand. Retie with the skewers through the motions. adding an extra dash of flavoring on Maybe that is one reason why this in place and place in the freezer until Besides no longer playing shows the violin. ‘Guiding Light’ Star town seems to have so much Hallow- ready to use. When ready to use, pour past the midnight hour (which he And for my 30th Springsteen show, een spirit. Why, we practically in- the soda and cranberry juice into a hasn’t done since the early 90s and, there was the thrill of hearing several vented the holiday. Well, not quite, punch bowl. Add the food color, if besides, his fan base is older now, and old songs for the very first time in Surprises Clark Resident but we are famous using. Stir well. Remove one hand we have jobs and kids and can’t sleep concert, like “Night” and “Meeting By CHRISTINA M. HINKE she said, as she stroked the statuette. for having a resi- from the freezer late anymore), things for Springsteen Across The River” from the 1975 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Bringing the Emmy inside the soap- dent who created and very carefully didn’t change during his E Street Band “Born to Run” classic. CLARK — For Clark resident opera fan’s home is a way of giving these legendary cut off the glove reunion tour in 1999-2000 or his 2002- Then there was “Thundercrack,” Gloria Hanewald, watching soap op- back to the viewers, Mr. Dicopolous spooky, creepy or wait until the 2003 tour with the band in support of written back in the very early 1970s eras is a family affair. The devotion to said. “People watch us every single characters. hand has melted a “The Rising.” but never included on any studio al- the daytime drama “Guiding Light” day, and it’s our way of bringing them Addams gained bit before remov- And, thankfully, it was the same bum. A few old favorites, of mine began with her mother, who used to closer to our show,” he said. “This is popularity in the ing the glove. Cut old Bruce, now 58 years old, and the anyway, cropped up as well, includ- listen to the soap on the radio. our prize. They rightfully deserve it.” 1930s as a cartoon- the skewer down E Streeters last week at the closing ing “Jungleland,” the third of five Ever since, Mrs. Hanewald has been After snapping some photos, she ist for the New if necessary. Re- show of their two-night stand at Madi- songs from the “Born To Run” album hooked, joining the fan club and enter- got to have her cake and eat it too. Mr. Yorker Magazine peat with second son Square Garden, where I and some that were played last week, and ing contests. This year, she got lucky. Dicopolous pulled out a chair for where, right from hand when needed. 20,000 other fans (including my now- “Tougher Than The Rest,” a great Chosen among seven winners to have Mrs. Hanewald and sat at her dining the beginning, he Punch Thing indoctrinated 11-year-old son) stood love song from the underappreciated the 2007 Emmy for Outstanding table to share some chocolate cake became known for *Since some and sang and danced and screamed 1988 “Tunnel of Love” album. Drama Series brought to their home, and rehash stories of working on his morbid sense of humor. people are highly allergic to latex, be ourselves hoarse for almost two-and- The band had me fooled early in Mrs. Hanewald, 64, along with her “Guiding Light” and how he landed Although the show hasn’t aired sure to use non-latex gloves, which a-half hours. the show when it began playing what son, Ed, and husband of more than 40 his first shot on the show 20 years since 1966, the characters Addams are easily available at supermarkets The band last Thursday played eight sounded like the opening chords to years, also Ed, waited last Wednesday ago. developed in “The Addams Family” in the cleaning aisle. songs from the new album, “Magic,” “Spirit in the Sky,” the 1970s Norman afternoon for the doorbell to ring. “I’m shaking all over,” Mrs. situation comedy still prowl the streets which was released earlier this month. Greenbaum hit, before launching into Little did she know that Frank Hanewald gushed. “To have some- on Halloween today. Finger Things A few of the songs, including the title a blues-boogie rendition of “Reason Dicopolous (police chief Frank Coo- one come in to my house is unreal. Though they may have only en- INGREDIENTS cut, take some shots at the current to Believe,” originally included on per on the show and a Morganville It’s exciting.” joyed a brief two-year stint on 1 cup butter, softened state of affairs in America. Springsteen’s 1982 solo acoustic “Ne- resident) would hand-deliver the prize. Mrs. Hanewald is used to rubbing primetime television, the lasting ap- 1 cup confectioners sugar Some talk radio and cable-news braska” album. “I was very surprised to see him. Here elbows with “Guiding Light” actors peal of Morticia, Gomez, 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract personalities, who are masters at The show ended with a tune I hadn’t he is standing in my yard. It was a great at fan-club luncheons in New York. Grandmama, Pugsley, Wednesday 1 teaspoon vanilla extract making mountains out of molehills, heard before. “American Land” is surprise for me,” she said. She said she doesn’t have a favorite (whose middle name was Friday), 2 2/3 cups flour have tried to string up Springsteen for from Springsteen’s 2006 “Seeger Casually dressed in jeans and a character but would like to meet Buzz Lurch, Uncle Fester and Thing lives 1 teaspoon salt some of his anti-war and anti-Bush- Sessions” project comprising Pete button-down striped shirt, Mr. Cooper, Frank Cooper’s dad, since he on each and every Halloween forever Whole blanched almonds Administration comments on the al- Seeger-popularized folk songs, and Dicopolous treaded softly in his worn- was absent at the fan-club events she after. PROCEDURE bum and in recent interviews. It’s last week’s show-ender was a shock in boots as he made his way around has attended. Thing was one of Addams’ more Beat together the butter, sugar egg, increasingly apparent these people and a thrill. Several musicians from the back of her house, holding a bou- For 48 years Mrs. Hanewald has unique characters. He was simply a almond extract and vanilla extract. have forgotten that dissent is still the Seeger recordings joined the band quet of flowers in his right hand and kept up with the show, which deals human hand in a box, whose role was Gradually beat in the flour. Cover and permitted in the good old U.S.A. on stage and the song, whose lyrics the golden Emmy in his left – a sce- with real-life family issues, such as that of Gomez’s friend. refrigerate for 30 minutes. Work with “Magic” isn’t about an illusionist were flashed on the video screens, nario he conjured to spice up the teen pregnancy, parenting and can- When it comes to being imagina- ¼ of the dough at a time and, keeping who entertains at a kid’s party but about made you feel like you were listening usual knocking-on-the-front door gig. cer. Before VCRs were invented, her tive, you gotta hand it to Addams. He the remainder refrigerated, roll tea- the ones running the country. “Trust to a bunch of people playing rollick- Always a gentleman, much like his mother would write down the day’s certainly was creative. In honor of spoonfuls of the dough into finger- none of what you heard/And less of ing music and enjoying themselves at character on TV, Mr. Dicopolous told scenarios, so her daughter could learn Thing, here are two Halloween reci- like shapes. Press an almond firmly what you see,” the title song warns us, a backyard party where it was impos- Mrs. Hanewald how beautiful she about the unfolding drama when she pes: Recipe 1 = Thing Punch and into the end of each cookie for the referring to the Bush Administration’s sible not to be having a great time. looked. The soaps fan was all smiles as got home. Mrs. Hanewald’s son, Ed, Recipe 2 = Finger Things. nail. Use a paring knife to make creation of its own reality. So the ageless prisoner of rock and Mr. Dicopolous gave her a hug and led a Union County prosecutor’s office Punch Thing slashes under the nail to resemble the In “Last To Die,” he asks, “Whose roll plows on, his energy and enthusi- her inside to present her with some detective and police academy trainer, creases in a finger. Squeeze the center blood will spill/Whose heart will break/ asm intact, and as he left the stage last “Guiding Light” souvenirs. Follow- amusingly boasts about her commit- INGREDIENTS of the dough of each cookie to form Who’ll be the last to die, for a mis- Thursday, he uttered four very wel- ing, they took pictures in front of the ment to “Guiding Light.” the knuckle. Place on ungreased take?” Then there’s “Gypsy Biker,” come words: “We will be back!” Emmy as it rested on its new tempo- “When I’m here, I can’t touch the 1 package (6ounces) strawberry Jell-O 2 non-latex gloves * parchment paper atop a cookie sheet rary home – on top of the family TV. television when the show is on,” he and put into a cold oven. Bake at 325 CONTINUED from 24 UNION COUNTY’S FOUR CENTURIES Mrs. Hanewald held the Emmy said. 2 baggie ties 2 wooden skewers degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. close to her for the remainder of the Her 40-year-old daughter, Beth, is 3 ½ cups Black Raspberry Soda or any red soda received the medal,” she said. “And for British soldiers at the time. hour. “It’s exciting. I thought ‘Guid- also a fan. “She really wanted to come 1 quart cranberry juice Yield: 12 to 15 fingers only 25 total were received in World The property additionally featured ing Light’ had been pushed aside, and couldn’t. When I tell her Frank War I.” a display of an actual cannon ball that and, as a fan, I always watch [the was here, she will be very disappointed A large, detailed diorama – featur- struck the home and was the inspira- Emmys] every year, and to have the she couldn’t share in this,” she said. Radiohead – “In Rainbows” ing houses and buildings among the tion for its name. show itself get the Emmy is great,” “As soon as I can, I am going to call hills and elevations of Summit, with a According to Elaine Auer of the my daughter first,” Mrs. Hanewald. glimpse of New York City in the dis- Springfield Historical Society, local POPCORN™ inrainbows.com tance – was also a highlight. grammar-school children constructed The Third New Jersey Regiment period furnishings and hand-painted (also known as The Jersey Blues) appropriate stenciling in the 1970s. Michael Clayton: Nothing military unit reenacted Revolution- The house was also repainted in his- ary War musket drills and discussed torical colors. Personal, It’s Just Business soldier life at the Cannon Ball House Margaret Bandrowski, also of the in Springfield. town’s historical society, was very One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent “One of the reasons we like support- pleased with the amount of visitors By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER from the brink of total meltdown be- ing this event is because our regiment during the Four Centuries event. 3 and 1/2 popcorns fore, can save the day. actually fought here during the Battle “We’ve had a fantastic turnout this After seeing Michael Clayton, writer- The word from head honcho Marty of Springfield,” said Private Mark year,” she said. “Much steadier than director Tony Gilroy’s nightmarish ex- Bach (Sydney Pollack) back at the firm Vic’s Picks Hurwitz of Springfield, “so it’s our usual.” cursion through the wiles of Big Busi- in New York is to commit the loose ancestors that we represent and honor.” Union County’s historical homes ness, the little things won’t bother you. cannon. But aha, good old Arthur is ‘Rainbow’ High – The circa-1740 dwelling was one were open to the public all day on Big deal if customer service repeatedly crazy like a fox. Ironically, no one in the of only four homes spared by the both Saturday and Sunday, providing transfers you to yet another disingenu- legal conglomerate knows more about Radiohead Raise the Bar British, who burned the rest of the a full weekend to take advantage of ously polite voice somewhere in Outer involuntary commitment than he. Flee- town in 1780. It served as a hospital the journey back in time. Slobovia. Consider yourself lucky. ing jurisdiction in Wisconsin, he holes By VICTORIA McCABE those words odd coming from the That’s small potatoes compared to up in a Manhattan loft. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times frontman of a band that has been the stuff George Clooney’s title charac- Not only has he discontinued his The biggest band in the world might anything but stagnant – each album First United to Show ter, the fixer extraordinaire for a major medication, but he’s been conducting a have just changed the music industry they’ve released has had an incred- law firm, encounters. It begins when clandestine phone relationship with forever. ibly different vibe. Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson), a bril- Anna (Merritt Wever), a comely young Shocking even their most rabid And “In Rainbows” is as much Jekyll & Hyde with Organ liant legal mind who’s been defending farm girl related to the lawsuit. And website-stalking fans, on October 1, about innovation as it is about com- WESTFIELD – On October 27 at the featured organist for the evening. an agricultural giant in a class-action there’s new trouble. We don’t immedi- Radiohead announced that they ing full circle. Clear, unfiltered vo- 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Westfield’s Mr. Johnson, a fan of silent films, suit, has a fit of conscience. To prove it, ately know who these two guys are, but he disrobes at a deposition. they’re bugging Arthur’s line. would release their first new album cals and rock guitars reach back into First United Methodist Church will provide almost 90 minutes of Whether or not their growth-enhanc- Michael jumps into the maelstrom in four years – wait for it – 10 days the band’s past, but more ambitious (FUMC), located at 1 East Broad Street, uninterrupted organ music as the film ing chemical is causing farmers to die of while also attempting to keep the world later. orchestrations, especially with the grand Aeolian-Skinner organ will rolls. In previous years, he has pro- cancer, U/North is embarrassed. Arthur from crashing down around him. This Oh, but not in stores or on iTunes. strings, add yet more layers to the slowly fill its bellows with air, the lights vided the improvised “theater” organ has kept the wolves away for 15 years includes a challenged but touching re- Only through the band’s own site. myriad aesthetics Radiohead can will dim and the music will begin in the accompaniment to silent films includ- and, suddenly, this. Their confidence in lationship with his contemplative son Oh yeah. One other thing. You get create. tradition of the old theaters of the early ing The Phantom of the Opera and Kenner, Bach and Ledeen is shaken, Henry (Austin Williams), keeping credi- to name your price. Supple string arrangements aug- The Hunchback of Notre Dame. their credibility perhaps compromised. tors at bay and trying to patch old Um, what? ment the album reckoning of A requested donation of $5 may be Clayton gets the call to put out the fire. grudges with siblings. “Reckoner,” which the band had pre- given at the door, with all proceeds to Starting his explosive muckrake near Then something happens. Can’t tell Radiohead have never released viously performed live with much benefit “Nothing But Nets,” a pro- the end and then flashing back, Gilroy you what. Just suffice it to note that Mr. an album that wasn’t extraordinary more of a straight-up guitar-rock vibe. gram that provides and distributes quickly informs that this latest assign- Clayton’s to-do list suddenly includes content-wise. So why not revolu- In its new incarnation, “Reckoner” is insecticide-treated bed nets to Afri- ment is initially the least of Michael staying alive. If matters were tense be- tionize the way they release their a dreamy wanderer of a song, with its can families to protect against the Clayton’s problems, because he’s a gam- fore, auteur Gilroy’s film is now cata- music too? gentle guitars, cymbals and layered transmission of malaria. bler, but also the result of other factors – pulted to full suspense-thriller status. His Add the “In Rainbows” download vocals. A family buffet dinner will precede he is divorced. We suspect a trusting fixer tossed into the character-defining to your basket at radiohead.com and “House of Cards” comes out of the the showing of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. heart was behind a failed restaurant ven- crucible, Clooney uses the opportunity to plunk down any amount you want to Sigur Rós school of thought – the Hyde at 6 p.m. in the church social ture which resulted in debt, etc., etc. show us yet another thespic wrinkle. spend. The 10-track album gets to background instrumentals paint an hall; the dinner will also benefit But for all his defects, we soon recog- Without relinquishing the swagger- you via an e-mail link that unzips the ambient soundscape as guitars blend “Nothing But Nets.” nize Michael Clayton as that great Ameri- ing boy-wonder charm, he adds just individual tracks in about 30 sec- into lush, string swells that some- can character…the imperfect hero. Sure, enough vulnerability to recall how Ferraro’s, Theresa’s, Westfield Sea- he’s tarnished…a casualty of his cul- Marcello Mastroianni might have in- onds. Or, vinyl lovers can pay the times morph with different bowing food and Bovella’s will sponsor the ture. Yet he reeks of talent, ability and terpreted the super intermediary. Sure, equivalent of about $80 for a deluxe techniques into zippy or low rum- dinner. spunk. It’d be a pity if one of those flaws he’s cool. Still, you can’t help but won- edition that includes the download bling outbursts. For reservations and dinner infor- turned out to be the proverbially tragic der if that furrowed forehead betrays and two records with bonus mate- A crisp drum beat takes front-and- mation, call the church office at (908) one. He’s an enigma, but we don’t mind. his confidence to navigate the crisis. rial. center to kick off “Weird Fishes/ 233-4211 daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Tilda Swinton’s Karen Crowder, the The frightening thing is, said doubt is For two reasons, I’m going to ad- Arpeggi,” a cut on which the weirdest p.m. Attendees can park in the church chief corporate counsel at U/North not not entirely a criticism of the protago- mit that I paid £1 for “In Rainbows.” element – for a modern Radiohead lot, adjacent lots and on nearby streets. especially impressed with this “miracle nist. Look at the size of this Goliath. First, because I love all things British song – is its lack of electronic en- worker” sent to smooth over matters in Even scarier, the divulgences don’t sur- and wanted to use the £ sign in my hancement. Thom Yorke’s voice floats Kean Stage Presents Milwaukee, is far easier to figure. Sim- prise us, for pretty much the same reason column. Second, because I’m going airily over waves of guitar arpeggios ply add one part Mary Astor’s Brigid we don’t yell crackpot whenever some- to run-not-walk to Vintage Vinyl to with only the slightest lingering echo. Cristina Branco O’Shaughnessy in The Maltese Falcon one retells the urban myth: “Yeah, this buy the hard copy as soon as the band It’s mellow but it moves, its effect UNION – Cristina Branco, who (1941) with two parts Dragon Lady, guy invented an engine that ran on water. gets around to getting a label and refreshing. any vintage. So they killed him and hid the motor.” SPLIT (PERSONALITY) preserves the best of fado music, a releasing it in stores, so I don’t feel So the album that most fans Portuguese bluesy singing style popu- As Sam Spade might remark, “Oh, Understandably, we’re skeptical. If guilty. thought was going to drop sometime SCREEN…An original 1920 Para- you’re good. You’re awful good.” She Big Business is so all-invasive, how come mount theater movie poster advertises lar in Europe, will visit Kean Univer- But enough about all that we- in the spring joins the viral Internet- sity on November 9 at 7:30 p.m. ought to be. Dig her rehearsing an as- they can’t prevent such indictments from didn’t-mean-to-be-revolutionary- buzz phenomenon. Early estimates the current attraction, the strange case seeing the light of silver screen? Which of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde The alto aims to merge original sortment of cutthroat speeches as she we-just-finished-the-album-and- from gigwise.com claim that the band assembles her makeup. It’s inspired. Like brings us to the First Amendment. It’s wanted-to-get-it-out-there-and-let- had sold 1.2-million copies of the lyrics and melodies with the fado her company, this gal plays hardball. big, too. And while occasionally tainted 1900s, when the theater organ provided style to make someone experiencing The question is, how far will she go to by misuse, it remains hard at work, as- people-choose-how-much-they- album in the first two days of its all the music as the soundtrack to the them hear them as inseparable. protect her and U/North’s interests? suring that important films like Michael want-to-pay-for-it stuff. On to the availability. film of the evening. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for At the center of the crisis, the cause Clayton get to have their say. music… It’s kind of ironic that the one al- For this third-annual “Halloween seniors and $20 for children. for all the hubbub, is poor, gifted and * * * bum music lovers can buy for basi- Mystery Night,” Paramount’s 1920 si- Kean University is located at 1000 sick-at-heart Arthur. He has come to Michael Clayton, rated R, is a Warner Electronic whizzing and a tight, cally nothing is one of the rare al- lent-film version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Morris Avenue in Union. Tickets are speak in parables and rhythms, like the Bros. Pictures release directed by Tony angular beat jump start album opener bums these days that would be worth Hyde, starring John Barrymore, will fill available at the Wilkins Theatre Box poet he might have been had he not sold Gilroy and stars George Clooney, Tilda “15 Step.” Thom Yorke’s distinctive every penny stores would charge for the screen. Trent Johnson, organist and Office by calling (908) 737-SHOW his prodigy to the highest bidder. Hope- Swinton and Sydney Pollack. Running voice asks, “How come I end up where it. music director of FUMC, will serve as or viewing keanstage.com. fully, Michael, who’s pulled him back time: 119 minutes. I started?” and the listener may find Your move, music industry. Page 24 Thursday, October 25, 2007 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

‘Patterns’ Adorn Walls of Rahway Arts Guild in Recent Exhibit By MARYLOU MORANO both the natural and the manmade. The show features the work of 24 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Weathersby contributed his Union County artists, including art- RAHWAY – “Patterns,” a five-art- acrylic and graphite mazes to the ex- ists from Westfield, Fanwood, Berke- A HORSE IS A HORSE...At the Dr. William Robinson Plantation, built in 1609, a young girl enjoys a horse ride courtesy ist exhibit displayed recently at the hibit. According to the artist, he has ley Heights and Cranford. of volunteer Jenny Black and her horse, Paisley. (Christie Storms for The Leader/Times). CANNON BALL RUN…The Osborn Cannonball House’s Open House on Front Street in Scotch Plains held a Victorian Christmas-themed event on Arts Guild of Rahway (AGR), con- worked with maze patterns for about For more information, contact AGR Saturday at which harpist Joanne Hansen serenaded visitors, mannequins and volunteer models Kay Buinis, right, and sisted of a vortex of swirls and shapes, 10 years. His work was presented as by phone at (908) 381-7511 or Renate Maroney, second from right. (Susan M. Dougherty for The Leader/Times) as well as geometric designs of vari- a series of black, white and silver rahwayartsguild.org. mazes in various sizes. Mr. Westheimer views his photog- raphy as “liberating what I see.” Union County’s Four Centuries His cibachrome prints mounted on archival museum board juxtaposed subjects as diverse as meat, jewels, electricity, pocket change and fish Provides Journey Back in Time into the pattern motif. By CHRISTIE STORMS homes on the tour – the Dr. William Linda Reiner-Cohen, president of Also a photographer, Mr. Yassin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Robinson Plantation, built in 1609. the Clark Historical Society, said that uses a “hybrid form of image-making AREA — In celebration of Union One of the few physicians of his the property had been closed for a presented as large-format inkjet County’s 150th anniversary, 25 of its time, Dr. Robinson used medicinal few years due to restructuring. prints, video and installation.” historic homes opened to the public herbs, many grown in his own gar- Scott McCabe, director of the plan- At five feet wide, his archival pig- this past weekend for the annual Four den, which has been similarly recre- tation, had brought in Cub Scouts Laurie Riccadonna ment prints dominated the exhibit. Aaron Yassin Centuries in a Weekend heritage fes- and Girl Scouts to help clean and ous colors and proportions. The AGR is a non-profit center for tival. prepare the property. The exhibit featured the works of the Arts located at 1670 Irving Street. Photographer Exhibits Visitors enjoyed period reenactors, “We’re really, really lucky they Sharon Libes, Laurie Riccadonna, In addition to presenting multiple storytellers, live musical perfor- came by,” Ms. Reiner-Cohen said. Ken Weathersby, Bill Westheimer and fine-art exhibitions each year, AGR Images from Japan mances and informative guides, all “This year, the house is alive again.” Aaron Yassin. also presents concerts, art classes, art SCOTCH PLAINS – Photographer inviting them to compare what life Violinist David Rimelis donned a Visitors could feel the vibrant en- workshops and a variety of other arts Sherman Feller will present his ex- was like in Union County throughout period costume to welcome visitors ergy exuding from “Patterns” right and cultural events and activities. hibit “People of Japan, 1955” in the different centuries. with 17th-century tunes on the front after walking through AGR’s door. It Scotch Plains Public Library from A sharp contrast of time periods lawn at the Salt Box Museum in New was difficult not to be swept away by November 3 to 30. was evident at the Littell-Lord Farm- Providence. the artworks’ colors and designs. This exhibit follows his first solo stead in Berkeley Heights just by Inside, John Bale, president of the As one might expect, each piece of exhibit at the library in June of this stepping from the sparse circa 1700s New Providence Historical Society, art in “Patterns” reflected the life year, “My Family: Touching Mo- front room to the lavishly decorated spoke in detail about the furnishings experience of the particular artist. ments.” His current exhibit shows circa-mid-19th-century parlor. of the time, including a rope bed. The Ms. Libes, educated in the sciences, digitally re-mastered photographs he “We always say, ‘Just step over the ropes often sagged under a hay mat- views each of her creations as an produced while serving and traveling threshold and travel 100 years,’” said tress, and a special tool would tighten experiment. According to the artist, in Japan while in the U.S. Army Medi- Kris Main of the Berkeley Heights them back up for comfort. her collages and canvases are depen- cal Corps in 1955. Historical Society, who served as a “That’s where the expression ‘sleep dent upon “the psychology of per- Mr. Feller, a retired chemist, is a guide. tight’ comes from,” Mr. Bale said. ception and cognition.” self-taught photographer who has Ms. Main provided insight about He explained the rich blue paint on Many of Ms. Libes’s works at AGR been involved with photography the home’s original pier table, which an antique pie chest that has withstood Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader consisted of large-scale acrylics on since the late 1940s, processing his had a lower mirror displayed from and The Times the test of time was derived from mix- canvas. own black-and-white negatives and the tabletop down to the floor, as ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN…The ing blueberries and buttermilk. President’s Men, an a cappella quartet The recent work of Ms. Bill Westheimer – “Power” prints, color transparencies and opposed to a mirror hung above, as is He also said the property’s prized Riccadonna, on the other hand, “ex- prints. often seen today. featuring Mike D’Andrea, Bill May, possession, an original Worth gown plores relationships between the natu- AGR is currently presenting the He received awards while in the “Back then, you might have come Bill Fox and Doug Brown sing “Sweet created in Paris, would have most Roses of Morn,” a song from the early ral landscape and pattern.” Her sev- Merck 2007 Juried Union County Art U.S. Army for his photography and home from a walk and gotten mud on 1920s, at the Roselle Park Museum at likely cost about $10,000 brand new eral works, all oil on canvas, reflected Show. It runs through November 4. has exhibited for five years in the your long dress or just wanted to the Four Centuries in a Weekend 2007 back in the 1860s. Unique Vision Workshop, a division check to see if your petticoat was Heritage Festival. At the circa-1741 Carter House in of the NJ Photography Forum. Mr. showing,” she explained. Summit, Lynn Forsell, president of Sherman has received favorable re- Outside, Keith Cooper of the Gar- ated in the rear yard. the Summit Historical Society, spoke views for his images from critics, deners of Watchung Hills spoke Period reenactor Joe Craig spoke about the property’s display of au- fellow photographers and the pub- about the “colonial sampler” gar- as a 17th-century doctor who per- thentic soldier uniforms, including a lic. den, planted to simulate what might formed “chirurgery” (surgery) and rare women’s uniform from World The public is invited to a reception have been grown there centuries used leeches to get rid of the “bad War I. to view the images and meet the pho- ago. blood” that caused illness. The house also displayed a Con- tographer on November 3 in the He pointed out prickly “teasel,” Numerous original items, such as gressional Medal of Honor that Cor- Scotch Plains Public Library between used to raise the nap on wool fabric, medicine bottles, instruments and poral Thomas O’Shea of Summit 1 and 4 p.m. (in the downstairs gal- the strongly scented “tansy,” used as other tools, were on display through- earned. lery). Directions to the library, lo- insecticide, and “soapwort,” still used out the modestly furnished house. “Only one in every 15,400 soldiers cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue in Scotch today in museums to clean delicate Young visitors could also enjoy a Plains, may be obtained by calling fabrics. horse ride courtesy of volunteer Jenny 23 FOUR CENTURIES (908) 322-5007. Clark featured one of the oldest Black and her horse, Paisley. Happy Thanksgiving

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