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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 28, 2006 OUR 116th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Legal Agreement Pulls $300 Car Purchase, Accepts $110,600 Bid By PAUL J. PEYTON Judge Malone, in a bench decision $300 after a second bidder declined Specially Written for The Westfield Leader issued last December, found Hillside to purchase the vehicles at the auc- HILLSIDE – The $300 purchase of Auto failed to disclose a defective tion. Hillside Auto appealed Judge three luxury autos by the stepson of radio in a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500 Malone’s original decision on June 6. Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich purchased by Christopher Coon, Sher- Henry Furst, Mr. Coon’s attorney, has been withdrawn and replaced with iff Froehlich’s stepson, from Hillside made the initial bid of $100 per auto, a $110,600 bid by a Hillside car deal- for $49,500 in July of 2004. according to court records. The ve- ership to purchase back its three cars Hillside Auto, through its attorney hicles were seized to satisfy a levy, as per a tentative agreement reached Patrick Toscano of Nutley, referred to initiated on Hillside Auto by Mr. Furst, by attorneys earlier this week and ob- the broken radio as a “very simple and ordered for auction to satisfy the tained by The Westfield Leader. defect” in its show cause order, which judgment. The cars were ordered auctioned to was withdrawn last week. Judge Malone found that Hillside’s satisfy a $142,628 judgment by State During an auction conducted Au- fraud regarding the lemon title (not a Superior Court Judge John Malone in gust 15 at Sevell’s Auto Body in failure to disclose a defect in the radio) February against Hillside Auto for vio- Westfield, Mr. Coon was awarded a caused $34,335 in damages,” Mr. Furst lating the state’s “lemon law” as per BMW E530i, a Porsche 911 and a said in a legal brief filed September 11. the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Volvo XC90 for the default cost of “The court added previously awarded damages of $1,404 for a total judgment of $104,411. Interest was also added.” According to this week’s agreement, the Sheriff’s Office will release the cars Michael Pollack for The Westfield Leader upon receipt of the $110,600 “in certi- NATIONAL NEWS...CBS Network News films a video clip featuring Tom Kean, Jr.’s run for U.S. Senate at the Westfield fied funds or cash” to Mr. Furst along fire station last Friday. Mr. Kean was interviewed at his Westfield home by news anchor Kate Couric earlier in the week, with $8,158 in fees as ordered on June and her production aired last Friday night on CBS national news. Pictured, left to right, are: Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly, 30. The payments are due within 48 Mr. Kean and Westfield Councilwomen Vicki Kimmins and Jo Ann Neylan. hours of the execution of the settle- ment, according to the agreement. Hill- side Auto has an additional seven days Council Introduces Second to pay the remaining bond of $32,028. The $110,600 bid by Hillside Auto’s president Raj Srivastava at the August Part to Fence Ordinance 15 auction was not permitted because Mr. Srivastava did not have a certified By MICHAEL J. POLLACK struction official is looking at every construction official] – and it is a pub- check as required by sheriff auction Specially Written for The Westfield Leader new application to determine if a lic health and safety test that is em- rules, according to court documents. WESTFIELD – During a 15-minute fence is needed.” ployed – is when it is less than a site.” In its show cause filing on August meeting Tuesday, the council intro- Also at last week’s meeting, Robert For example, he said, if there is a Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader RUN FOR IT...Westfield High School junior cornerback Eddie Simmons made 21, Hillside Auto said the sale of the duced a new fence ordinance and Nehring addressed the council con- need to dig into the ground to put up three interceptions in the Blue Devils’ football game against the Kearny Kardinals vehicles to Mr. Coon for $300 would granted an easement to PSE&G. cerning the fencing issue. Specifically a kitchen or addition, the decision of last Friday, tying a WHS record. Westfield beat the Kardinals, 23-6. have caused the dealership “irrepa- Fourth Ward Councilman Jim mentioning a project on Central Av- whether it is appropriate to erect a rable harm.” Foerst said in his Code Review and enue where the site is not fenced in but fence “is vested in the construction Mr. Furst, in his brief dated August Town Property Committee report that instead taped along the sidewalk pe- official on a case-by-case basis to Deputy Commissioner Rules 21, said Hillside “failed to show ir- the newest effort to protect construc- rimeter, he said, “My understanding determine if the nature of that site reparable harm.” tion sites is requiring a six-foot is that there is no set time for when that requires some sort of fencing. If “Harm is irreparable if it cannot be chainlink fence. fence needs to go up. there’s a complete demolition, there Hillcrest Lease Ends June ’07 redressed adequately by monetary Requiring fencing around sites co- “If it doesn’t go up before the demo- will be a fence.” By MEGHAN GILL “provide such assistance as neces- damages,” the brief stated. “A trial incides with the town’s “good-neigh- lition begins, then that puts at risk He said the decision to not require Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sary, including but not limited to guid- court must consider the adequacy of bor policy,” Mr. Foerst said. pedestrian safety, which is why we fencing on Central Avenue “goes to WESTFIELD — State Deputy ing the ESC’s navigation of Depart- money damages.” The ordinance “brings into confor- have the chainlink fence requirement. the circumstances of the logistics of Commissioner of Education Isaac ment approval processes, so as to He also referred to the statement as mity our land-use ordinance,” which The ordinance won’t mean anything the site and whether or not the actual Bryant decided last Tuesday that the facilitate transition of the ESC pro- “[a] bald, conclusory statement, un- restricts fence height to four feet in if when you put the fence up is a removal of the building can occur Union County Educational Services grams to a new location and avoid supported by any facts, [and it] is front yards, he said. variable,” he added. based upon the fact that you’re on that Commission (UCESC) must leave the needless delays.” inadequate to meet the burden of ir- At last week’s council conference Engineer Ken Marsh said the “base- road and getting the equipment in and Lincoln School facility at 728 The decision also “cautions” the reparable harm.” session, Mr. Foerst said, “The con- ment of the building is actually under out of the site. In that single instance, Westfield Avenue by June 30, 2007. UCESC – “and all boards and agen- the sidewalk, so some of the sidewalk he (Mr. Freedman) made a public The decision follows a ruling by cies providing public educational ser- has to come out. You can’t put the health and safety determination that State Administrative Law Judge vices – that a party acts at its peril in WF Board of Ed. to Form fence there until that’s all done. Con- it couldn’t occur.” Caridad Rigo, who ruled against the negotiating a lease based on ‘a hand- struction official Steve Freedman is In other business at Tuesday’s meet- Westfield Board of Education’s ef- shake and a gentleman’s agreement’ out there every day monitoring ing, the council granted an easement fort to terminate the lease effective rather than clear, written contractual Bond ‘Steering Committee’ progress. Getting the debris out is the to PSE&G. Robert Gibbs, PSE&G’s October 1. The BOE wanted to re- terms…” By TED RITTER First focusing on the $3.2-million main thing. As soon as that’s done, manager of corporate properties, pre- move Hillcrest following the arrests William Petrino, UCESC superin- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Roosevelt component, Mr. Foley said the fence will go up.” sented the council with a $75,000 of four Hillcrest students and other tendent, told The Westfield Leader, WESTFIELD — The board of edu- the bond would fund stairwell and Attorney Bob Cockren responded check, which is in addition to the instances in the surrounding neigh- “The outcome is what I thought it cation announced Tuesday night that corridor renovations, enclosing the that the idea of the town “subjec- $10,000 earmarked for tree replant- borhoods last spring. ought to have been.” He also said the a “bond steering committee” is being building’s “breezeway” for security, tively enforcing” its fencing ordi- ing. This “completes the second half According to the synopsis released UCESC is actively seeking alterna- formed to publicize the proposed $9.4- as well as “bumping out” to create nance is “not accurate.” of the transaction,” Westfield Town by the Bureau of Controversies and tive facilities “everywhere – even in million bond referendum that will go more library and cafeteria space. “It’s not in a state of flux. In circum- Administrator Jim Gildea said. Disputes, “Holding that the commis- Westfield, if possible.” before voters on January 23. “We’re dealing with a main build- stances of complete construction and In November 2005, the planning sioner did have jurisdiction over the As to whether the district will ap- School officials said the panel ing that’s 80 years old,” he said. “The demolition of sites, there shall be fenc- board granted PSE&G permission to matter, the deputy commissioner or- peal the decision to remove Hillcrest would promote the bond issue over problem is not getting any better.” ing, period. You’re going to enclose upgrade its existing substation by re- dered Westfield to renew the disputed from the facility sooner, Westfield the next four months and would em- He said “projected” enrollment in- the perimeter of the property,” he said. placing the electrical transformers lease for the 2006-07 school year.” Superintendent of Schools William phasize the importance of deciding creases and “cramped” quarters that He said, “Where the discretion of with two new high-capacity trans- “However, the deputy commis- Foley said, “I don’t think so. There its fate at the polls. have been “a constant source of com- [putting up] a fence is [vested in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 sioner also directed the County Su- should be no presumption that they “We want people to have access to plaint.” perintendent of Schools (Carmen (UCESC) will not be out (of the school the whole story,” said Board Presi- Regarding the $200,000 Edison Centuolo) to monitor and facilitate by June 30, 2007).” dent Anne Riegel. component, Mr. Foley said the idea is Garwood Gets Set for the (Union County) ESC’s efforts to Westfield Resident Sue Hopper, Superintendent of Schools Will- to replace about 75 second-floor win- find a new location for 2007-08, and who lives adjacent to the facility, told iam Foley conducted a presentation dows that date back to the late 1950s. (directed) the ESC to adopt and en- The Leader, “We would have liked to in which he outlined the referendum’s He said there wasn’t enough money Halloween Celebrations force policies to ensure adequate su- have seen the decision reversed and a main components. These include the left in the previous bond referendum By JESSICA E. JASKULA lot, as one resident explained that he pervision of its students during the firm termination date set however, creation of a central kindergarten fa- to replace these windows about eight Specially Written for The Westfield Leader often sees motorists turning into the remaining term of the 2006-07 lease,” she (the commissioner) did include cility at the district’s Lincoln School, years ago. GARWOOD — The borough coun- lot from the exit ramp, which could the document states. some of our exceptions in her deci- renovations and additions at Roosevelt Mr. Foley also discussed the “larger cil met Tuesday to discuss plans for cause a possible head-on collision. In the text of the decision, Mr. sion so we won a small victory.” Intermediate School and window re- portion” of the referendum – about autumn and asked residents for a pa- Police Chief William Legg said Bryant directs that the Union County “We are hoping that the UCESC placement at Edison Intermediate $6 million – to create an “early child- tience with current projects. this was the first time that the concern Superintendent of Schools shall also CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 School. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 As the borough prepares for fall was expressed to him and it will be events, the Celebrations Committee looked into. announced its Halloween house-deco- Dennis Clark expressed concern over Westfield Historical Society Begins Fundraising rating contest. Bruce Paterson, a resi- recent automobile thefts in town. Chief dent and member of the committee, Legg said that while the police depart- spoke on the group’s behalf and an- ment is aware of the stolen car inci- Campaign for Reeve House Preservation Project nounced that this year’s awards would dents, he could not go into further de- By JESSICA E. JASKULA Fundraising efforts are underway society found the previous goal was include a reception space and gift shop, be for the “scariest” house, “most tail, as it is an ongoing investigation. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader with drafted brochures and letters. “a little aggressive,” but she said that formal dining room and updated unique” house, “Festive Fall” and The council discussed the major WESTFIELD — The Westfield The historical society hopes to in- there is a possibility that the organi- kitchen. On the second floor the society “Honor-Boo” mention. renovation taking place on the 100 Historical Society discussed the be- volve businesses, contractors and zation will outdo its current goal, envisions a new oral history center that Yet not all attendants were in cel- block of 2nd Avenue. Borough Engi- ginning of a $1.8-million fundraising banks in the project, as well as mem- thanks to a “great leadership team” would provide a resource as to how one ebration spirits Tuesday night. Resi- neer Donald Guarriello addressed con- effort to preserve Mountain Avenue’s bers of the community. The goal of and enthusiasm for the project. would go about restoring his or her dent Kitty Madara brought up the cerns about the effects the curbing will Reeve House, the future home of the $1.8 million has been scaled back The small building adjacent to the home and would include archive pho- borough’s Senior Citizen Handyman have on the trees. Of his choice to plate society’s archives, last Thursday. from the $3.3-million goal that was house will be temperature and humid- tos so residents could catch a glimpse Repair Program, expressing distress them, he said that by doing so trees While the project is still in the proposed in December of 2004. ity controlled and will be a safe place to of the past by seeing what their houses over a lack of communication and her would have more room to grow with- beginning phase, design committee Sherry Cronin, society vice presi- store archives, society officials said. looked like in previous years. repair process that has received “little out causing damage to their roots. By chairman Karrie Hanson said upon dent of community relations, said the Features of the Reeve house should CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 results” and, as she described, “fewer doing this, “We can leave those 100- completion of the project the house answers.” The program provides low- year-old trees up there,” he said. should provide a home for the group income seniors with professional During the regular council meet- and its archives, become a history home repairs, such as a leaky faucet, ing, the governing body introduced a resource center and also become a electrical work or carpentry. $50,000 bond ordinance for repairs place for the community to work with Mayor Dennis McCarthy defended to be done to the gabion walls for schools and other organizations in the program, saying that these difficul- conservation and containment in the the greater Westfield area. ties are to be expected with the program Garwood Brook on Willow Avenue. Historic architect Margaret Westfield as they have just hired a new worker. Mayor McCarthy made proclama- said they plan “to take the preservation “It’s a new program for us; unfor- tions for Fire Prevention Week on approach, as opposed to restoration.” tunately we are in that transition pe- October 8 to 14 and Domestic Vio- Many of the late Edgar Reeve’s decora- riod,” the mayor said. “There may be lence Month for October. tions, such as the landscaping, will be a few kinks that we need to work out.” Garwood will participate in a Tie- maintained to keep with the appeal of Questions directed towards the po- a-Ribbons breast cancer awareness the house. The society plans to partner lice department included possible dan- campaign, in which participants tie with the Westfield Garden Club and ger at the King’s supermarket parking pink ribbons throughout the borough. Rake & Hoe to create new gardens that will entertain visitors before they enter PAGE INDEX the house and will encourage people to Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader Regional ...... 2-3, 8 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 14-21 PRESERVATION RENOVATION...The Westfield Historical Society has embarked on a fundraising effort to raise money to Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11, 20 Classifieds .... 22 walk to the site, as parking will be preserve the Reeve House on Mountain Avenue. It plans to use the house as a home for its archives and as a history resource center. limited. Community ... 6-9 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 23-24 Page 12 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication MS Math Test Scores Exceed POLICE BLOTTER District Expectations By GINA LEVINE-LEVY egory by 5 percent, but the jump was Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Saturday, September 16, Gregory J. ported being the victim of theft. She stated actually 50 percent. Seventy-five per- Kohlmeyer, 21, of Hopelawn was arrested that one or more unidentified individuals MOUNTAINSIDE — Chief cent of students placed in that highest and charged with possession of less than removed her Ipod from her unlocked School Administrator (CSA) Rich- category for math. 50 grams of suspected marijuana follow- locker. The iPod is valued at $250. ard O’Malley Tuesday night presented Mountainside, compared to four ing a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue Saturday, September 23, Nathaniel 2005-2006 standardized test results. neighboring towns including and Livingston Street. He was released on Bryant of East Orange was arrested and Overall, students showed the most Westfield, had the most “advanced his own recognizance with a summons charged with DWI after being stopped for a improvement, which Mr. O’Malley proficient” students in grade four math. pending an October 4 court date. motor vehicle violation. He was transported said “exceeded” district goals, in math. In language arts, students in the Saturday, September 16, Alexander to police headquarters where he was pro- He attributed the progress to the “advanced proficient” category Shopin, 23, of South River was arrested cessed and released with a summons. and charged with driving while intoxi- Fanwood new “Everyday” and “Connected” dropped from 14.5 percent to 11.1 cated (DWI) following a motor vehicle Tuesday, September 19, Marcelino math programs, as well as the collec- percent. Mr. O’Malley said language SIGNING OFF...After more than a year at its North Avenue location, Westfield’s stop at West South Avenue and West Analuisa, 38, of West New York, N.Y. tive effort of the teachers who imple- arts, specifically writing, is an area that Signature Moments has begun to vacate the store that had housed its sports Broad Street. He was released to a re- was arrested and charged with an out- mented the programs. needs to be addressed in grades three memorabilia and had welcomed sports greats like former Mets pitcher Tom Seaver. sponsible individual. standing warrant out of Lacey Township Second graders took the Terra Nova and four. Saturday, September 16, Ramon O. after a motor vehicle stop on Park Av- test for math, reading and language In grade 4 science, the number of Polanco-Martinez, 40, of Allentown, Pa. enue. He also was charged with providing arts. Ninety-eight percent of second advanced proficient students increased Ethics Commission Reviews was arrested at North Avenue and Tuttle false information to police. graders “were able to achieve mas- from 39.2 to 51.4 percent. Parkway and charged with possession of Tuesday, September 19, Robert tery on 12 of 14 indicators on the Fifth graders took the Terra Nova less than 50 grams of suspected marijuana. Moskal, 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested MVC Report on Estrada He later was released with a summons. after a motor vehicle stop on South Av- Terra Nova test taken in the 2006 and NJASK5 tests in math and lan- Saturday, September 16, Charles Pol- enue, which revealed an outstanding Sea- school year,” Mr. O’Malley said. guage arts. Students’ scores increased By PAUL J. PEYTON had not been contacted to reactivate Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lard, 43, of Elizabeth was arrested at the side Heights warrant. Average language arts scores in- in language 82.3 to 89 percent. Scores his license. Essex County jail on several outstanding Wednesday, September 20, Christian creased 87.1 percent to 90 percent. In dropped by .7 percent in math and by WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Mr. Williams questioned the action warrants, among them a Westfield crimi- Jerena, 27, of Plainfield was arrested and math, average scores jumped 93 to 98 4 percent in reading. Motor Vehicle Commission has turned of Mr. Estrada and Danielle Piccinetti nal warrant for $250 and four Westfield charged with providing false information percent. Overall reading scores On the NJASK5 test, 32 percent of over a report on whether any of its of suspension unit in activating Mr. motor vehicle warrants for $500 each. to police during an investigation that took dropped 91.2 to 77 percent. Mr. students scored “advanced proficient” employees broke policies by assist- Goore’s license over the phone be- He also was arrested on an Elizabeth place after a motor vehicle stop. Yoland O’Malley attributed the decline to in math. In language arts, 13.5 per- ing the boyfriend of former state At- fore he paid the required $137 reacti- criminal warrant for $295 and a Linden M. Dengelegi, 31, of Piscataway also was stronger emphasis on math. cent of students scored “advanced motor vehicle warrant for $275. Pollard arrested after the same motor vehicle stop torney General Zulima Farber to the vation fee at the MVC office. was committed on default of bail to the and charged with an outstanding warrant Mr. O’Malley said the Terra Nova proficient.” ethics commission. “Although Goore had neither signed Union County jail. from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s test may no longer challenge the stu- “Where we need to make strides is MVC Executive Director Sharon the certification on the application Saturday, September 16, Timothy office. dents enough. “Moving forward, I the advanced proficient level” in grade Harrington ordered the investigation nor provided payment for the $137 Capelle, 18, of Upper Black Eddy, Pa. Thursday, September 21, Emilia think we may need to do some bench five,Mr. O’Malley said. upon a report by Special Deputy At- fee, Estrada instructed Susan Brito of was arrested on charges of possession of Dippolito, 51, of Kearney was arrested marking and other tests.” Sixth graders took the Terra Nova torney General Richard Williams that his staff to renew the registration in less than 50 grams of suspected mari- and charged with providing false infor- Third-grade students took the and NJASK6 tests in math and lan- questioned actions by MVC employ- the MVC computer records,” Mr. juana and possession of drug parapherna- mation to police after a motor vehicle stop NJASK3 tests in math and language guage arts. While average scores in- ees in assisting Hamlet Goore, Ms. Williams’ report states. He said the lia. He was released with a summons. on Terrill Road. arts. To achieve “advanced proficient,” creased 9 percent to 87 on the Terra Farber’s boyfriend, who was stopped license was reactivated at 11:04 a.m. Sunday, September 17, Ryan Schafer, Friday, September 22, Kyle L. McNeill, the highest category, students must Nova math test, scores decreased by .5 22, of Westfield was arrested and charged 21, of Plainfield was arrested and charged by Fairfield police on May 26 and on May 26, although Mr. Goore did with disorderly conduct at Maryland Street with an active Roselle Park warrant after score between 250 and 300 points. percent in language to 82 and 1 per- found to be driving with an expired not arrive at the MVC Elizabeth of- and Grandview Avenue after police re- a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. The number of “advanced profi- cent in reading to an average of 79. vehicle registration and a suspended fice until 12:09 p.m., when he sub- sponded to a report of a male suspect ring- Friday, September 22, Jonathan J. cient” students in math increased from “Though I would say we need im- driver’s license. mitted the payment. ing doorbells and screaming in the street. Singhbaba, 23, of Westfield was arrested 54.9 to 64.3 percent. provement, most people would say Mr. Williams was authorized by “Mr. Estrada’s handling of this Schafer allegedly hid under a motor following a motor vehicle stop that re- In language arts, the number of these are tremendous scores,” Mr. Governor Jon Corzine to investigate matter before Hamlet Goore arrived vehicle and then attempted to flee the vealed an outstanding Westfield warrant. “proficient” students increased .7 O’Malley said. the actions of Ms. Farber after she at the MVC agency raises questions scene but was unable to because he was Friday, September 22, David D. Parker, percent, but the number of “advanced In grade 7, language arts and math went to the scene of the motor vehicle about the propriety of his practices intoxicated, according to police. He al- 42, of Plainfield was arrested and charged proficient” students decreased from scores increased. Reading scores de- stop of Mr. Goore. Ms. Farber re- and whether they were in compliance legedly then began yelling profanities with an outstanding Union County Sheriff’s 7 to 5 percent. creased from 87.8 to 81. and waving his arms in a menacing man- Department no-bail warrant after a motor signed after it was determined by Mr. with MVC procedures,” the report ner toward police, authorities said. He vehicle stop on LaGrande Avenue. “If we attack our writing, we can In eighth grade, Mr. O’Malley said Williams she violated the state’s eth- states. was released on his own recognizance Friday, September 22, between 8:30 move up really quickly,” Mr. there “was just a tremendous overall ics code. Jennifer Krist in the Ethics Com- when sober. p.m. and 8 a.m., one or more unidentified O’Malley said. performance level.” Eighth graders A number of MVC employees were mission office said she could not “con- Sunday, September 17, Joshua individuals attempted to gain entry to a Fourth graders took the NJASK4 took the GEPA proficiency assess- mentioned in Mr. Williams’ report as firm or deny” the report was received Newberg, 19, of Westfield was arrested South Avenue business. The perpetrators test in math, language arts and sci- ment in math, language arts and sci- assisting Mr. Goore, including Angel by the office. She said reports re- and charged with possession of less than were unsuccessful in entering the build- ence. Mr. O’Malley said, “It’s prob- ence, and the grade had its highest Estrada, a Union County freeholder viewed by the office usually take “at 50 grams of suspected marijuana follow- ing, police said. The incident is under ably the grade we made the most sig- number of “advanced proficient” stu- who manages the Elizabeth Motor least a few months” to complete. ing a motor vehicle stop at Hyslip Avenue investigation. nificant movement on,” along with the dents in eight years. In math, the Vehicle agency, which Mr. Goore and When contacted at press time yes- and Dorian Road. He was released on his Saturday, September 23, Kimberly D. eighth grade. number of “advanced proficient” stu- own recognizance with a summons pend- Knight, 36, of Plainfield was arrested on an Ms. Farber contacted. terday, MVC spokesman Dave ing an October 4 court date. active Union County Sheriff’s Department In math, grade 4 students had its dents increased 29.7 to 45.3 Mr. Goore’s license had been sus- Weinstein said, “It (MVC findings) Sunday, September 17, Michael J. no-bail warrant after a field investigation. highest percentage of “advanced pro- percent.In language arts, the num- pended for failure to pay a parking was turned over to the ethics commis- Jenkins, 41, of Irvington and Sabrina She also was charged with possession of a ficiency” scorers in five years. ber of “advanced proficient” students ticket on May 2, 2005. It was deter- sion by the Motor Vehicle Commis- Charles, 39, of East Orange were arrested controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and Mr. O’Malley said the school level increased 13.9 to 18.7 percent. In mined that the Mr. Goore had paid the sion to find out if they concur with and charged with shoplifting various items possession of drug paraphernalia. objective was to increase this cat- science, students scoring in the high- ticket, but the court’s suspension unit what our findings were.” from a South Avenue business. Charles also Sunday, September 24, one or more est category increased 43.2 to 54.7 was charged with hindering apprehension unidentified individuals unlawfully percent. for allegedly lying about her identity and gained entry into a South Avenue busi- Overall, 100 percent of the special possession of counterfeit vehicle documents. ness. According to police, it is unknown Reeve House Jenkins was additionally arrested on at this time what is missing. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 education students scored proficient. Westfield Board of Education three traffic warrants and Charles on one Sunday, September 24, it was discov- “We want to encourage the restora- “That’s a tremendous feat,” said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 criminal warrant. They were held on ered that one or more unidentified indi- tion of old homes,” Ms. Hanson said. Mr. O’Malley. “We sent a good class hood center” at Lincoln School, a westfieldnjk12.org) with questions or $2,500 bail each and committed to the viduals entered a construction site and Ms. Hanson described three phases of students up to Governor project he said represents almost a comments about the referendum. Of- Union County jail on default of bail. removed several power tools. The inci- of the project and placed the process Livingston.” year’s worth of work. ficials added that updated informa- Monday, September 18, Luisa Arias, dent took place sometime between Friday currently at phase zero, which is “sta- He said overall, math goals have “We looked at [the district’s entire] tion and frequently asked questions 26, of New Brunswick was arrested at at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It is bilization.” Phase one will include been achieved. “I’ve never seen such elementary program,” he said, “and will soon be posted on the district’s Westfield police headquarters on an out- unknown at this time the value of the the restoration of the house and relo- a cohesive implementation” in the by taking out kindergarten and the website. standing Westfield traffic warrant. She missing tools, police said. cation of the archives; in phase two new math programs, he said. primary-level autistic program [and The Westfield High School was released after posting $250 bail. Mountainside “If we had an implementation dip, Tuesday, September 19, after being Tuesday, September 19, Donna M. the society plans to link the two build- relocating to Lincoln], we would free cheerleading team asked the board to stopped for motor vehicle violations, Kosciolek, 41, of Newark was arrested and ings, work on parking plans and put it was in language arts,” he said. “I up a substantial amount of space in consider changing a policy currently Walter Velez, Jr., 39, of Fanwood was charged with outstanding warrants out of in elevators. don’t want to make an excuse. I think the elementary schools to handle ex- exempting only athletes and march- arrested at South Avenue and Hort Street Mountainside in the amount of $617. Questions that arose among group we can do better.” pected enrollment.” ing band members from gym class. and charged with DWI. He was later Tuesday, September 19, Fabio E. members included the possibility of a Test results are available on the dis- Mr. Foley said the board “looked at Cheerleader Alyssa Lund asked the released to a responsible individual. Moreira, 21, of Avenel was arrested and reception space, the color of the house trict website, mountainsideschools.net. a lot of alternatives” to the central board to “take into consideration our Tuesday, September 19, Edward A. charged with credit card theft. He also and safety precautions. While the use kindergarten idea, including the con- request for gym exemptions, giving Iddisah, 46, of Scotch Plains was placed was charged with outstanding warrants of reception space has yet to be de- Bd. of Health Oct. struction of two elementary school us the same treatment as other ath- under arrest in the 400 block of West out of Linden, Middletown and Newark. cided, officials said that steps have additions, which would have cost $2 letes [at WHS].” South Avenue pursuant to a contempt of Saturday, September 23, a resident of Meeting Rescheduled court warrant issued by the Elizabeth Forest Hill Way reported being the victim been taken to make sure that the phases million more. She spoke about the increasing Municipal Court. Iddisah was transported of criminal mischief. The victim stated of restoration would be compatible WESTFIELD — The October meet- Mr. Foley said the central kinder- amount of time cheerleaders spend to Westfield police headquarters, pro- that sometime overnight, one or more for that use, should it occur in the ing of the Westfield Board of Health garten would give the district an “op- practicing, working out and perform- cessed and released after posting $110 unidentified individuals smashed her future. has been re-scheduled. The meeting portunity to provide improved edu- ing. bail. A court date was to be set. mailbox, which was in her front yard. The Color swatches will be placed on will be held on Wednesday, October 4, cational services” at the Lincoln “These girls work very hard; their Tuesday, September 19, Todd Aurand, value of the mailbox was $50. According the house as a test, and the society 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the Administra- School site, which would be “a com- spirit is endless,” said parent Mark 28, of Cranford was arrested on a Westfield to police, there were several other similar welcomes opinions on the choices. tion Conference Room, located on the pletely renovated” and “really first- Rosenberg. criminal warrant during a motor vehicle incidents reported in that area. As part of phase zero, installation of first floor of the municipal building, class facility” to include new class- Mr. Foley said he would look into stop at South and Central Avenues. He Saturday, September 23, Darrin Branch, security is in works to prevent the 425 East Broad Street. rooms, bathrooms, heating and air any potential legal conflicts before was released after posting $250 bail. 39, of Newark was arrested following a Thursday, September 21, Justine motor vehicle stop on Route 22 and charged possibility of vandalism. Members of the public are wel- conditioning systems, a full gym, an making a recommendation to the Quartararo, 31, of Rahway was arrested with burglary and operating a stolen ve- A concern the society is addressing come to attend. elevator and space for speech, occu- board. “On the face of it, I don’t see on Central Avenue on an outstanding hicle. Witnesses at a local hospital watched is the size of the archive collections pational therapy and other uses, plus any problem,” he said, adding that $300 South Plainfield traffic warrant. She the suspect allegedly enter the vehicle and and whether there would be enough Chamber to Hold a complete makeover of the grounds. Ms. Lund “made a fairly persuasive was committed on default of bail. drive off, police said. surplus room to contain its natural School board officials said if the case.” Scotch Plains The witnesses followed the stolen ve- growth. According to the historical Annual Festifall Oct. 1 referendum wins approval in Janu- Also Tuesday night, the school Tuesday, September 19, a resident of hicle and called 911. Police were notified society’s curator, Stan Lipson, the WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area ary, construction at Lincoln would board announced that Douglas Deer Path reported being the victim of and tagged the vehicle as soon as it en- society estimates this change by Chamber of Commerce will hold its begin in late summer or early fall of Sanford has been appointed as WHS criminal mischief. She stated that one or tered borough limits. The vehicle was studying its growth in the past five annual ‘Festifall’ this Sunday, Octo- next year, with a potential opening in assistant principal. more unidentified individuals smashed recovered and Branch was taken to police the rear view window of her motor ve- headquarters. years. ber 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The September of 2008. Mr. Sanford, a 1996 WHS gradu- hicle while it was parked in the street. “We’re projecting very, very care- streets will be filled with crafters, live “We chose to look at options that ate, begins work next month. He was Thursday, September 21, a resident of fully,” he said. entertainment, a kid zone and food. solve our problems and also take fi- chosen from a field of 120 candi- Fairview Drive reported being the victim of Officials estimate that the project For more information, contact nancial needs into account,” Mr. Foley dates, narrowed down to three final- criminal mischief. He stated that one or WF Council will be completed in 2009. the chamber at (908) 233-3021. said. ists. more unidentified individuals smashed his CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “This is the only tax increase [that “I’m extremely excited to come mailbox. The value of the mailbox was $75. formers. Mr. Gibbs told The Westfield residents] have a chance to vote on,” back to [WHS] in the assistant princi- Friday, September 22, a resident of Leader that the substation was neces- All The Pumpkins You he continued. “This is [the proposal] pal capacity,” he said. Debra Court reported being the victim of sary because of a spike in usage, we came up with; now, it’s up to the He replaces Noah Tennant, who theft. She stated that one or more uniden- overloading the system. tified individuals took her cellular tele- public to tell us if we did it right.” left the district to accept a job as phone. The victim is uncertain where the During public comment, Ralph Can Carry for $30.00! Ms. Riegel encouraged residents principal of Haddonfield Middle incident occurred, police said. Steinhart of Dudley Avenue addressed (see store for details) to email the board (boe@ School in South Jersey. Friday, September 22, a student at the town’s “parking problem,” saying there is “no longer convenient park- For the month of October, starting October 7th... ing for our personal guests.” Saying Governor Nominates Zazzali that Elm Street and Dudley Avenue Parker’s Famous HAYRIDES Hillcrest “bear the traffic burden,” he suggested CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “sharing the parking burden equally” $3.50 per person To Head N.J. Supreme Court finds an alternative location and we between Maple, Walnut and Orchard By DEBORAH MADISON this path. This is the culmination of can move forward with converting Streets, while adding diagonal park- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader all of his hard work.” Lincoln School into an early child- ing on Orchard Street. Free Weekend Fun! SCOTCH PLAINS — Governor Tammy Kendig, a spokesperson hood center,” Ms. Hopper said. Mr. Steinhardt also said the town Jon Corzine last week officially nomi- from Justice Zazzali’s office, quoted “I have seen some previews of the should “consider purchasing the Lord nated New Jersey Associate Supreme the justice as saying, “The Governor’s plans and it would be an incredible & Taylor extra parking lot.” Haymaze Scavenger Hunt Court Justice James Zazzali to serve nomination is truly an honor. I will facility so we’ll all have to try and The mayor announced that on as the court’s Chief Justice. make the most of this opportunity to make sure that the bond referendum Wednesday, October 11, at 7 p.m., the Balloons Mr. Zazzali, a Democrat, is a serve the citizens of New Jersey.” passes,” she said. land-use taskforce would conduct its Face Painting former state attorney general and Justice Zazzali was appointed by Ms. Centuolo’s office is located at first public meeting to discuss the Every Sat. & Sun. from 11am to 3pm, face painting: 1-3pm would replace Chief Justice former Governor Christine Whitman 300 North Avenue, East, in Westfield. issue of overdevelopment. Deborah Poritz, a Republican, upon in 2000 and has written more than 100 IN STOCK: Hardy Mums, Cabbage & Kale, her retirement in October. Justice opinions as an associate justice. He Zazzali will serve less than one year served as attorney general from 1981 Pansies, Montauk Daisies, Asters, Hay Bales, before his mandatory retirement age to 1982 and as chairman of the State Corn Stalks, Pumpkins, Gourds, Scarecrows 70 next June. Commission of Investigation from Scotts Step 4 Fertilizer (5000 ft2) In a press release, Governor Corzine 1989 to 1993. 2 said, “With over four decades of legal Justice Zazzali also worked for the Scotts Winterizer Fertilizer (5000 ft ) experience, Justice Zazzali has shown Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the himself to be a first-rate jurist with a State Sports and Exposition Author- Scotts Lawn Soil (1ft3) mastery of the law. His integrity, wis- ity, Bloomfield College and the State SPECIAL: dom and unerring commitment to up- Commission of Investigation. He had (while supplies last, reg price $6.99) $5.00 holding the law make him the ideal law practices in Trenton and Newark. choice to lead the New Jersey Su- Brendan Gilfillan, a spokesman for preme Court.” the Governor, did not have a time Parker Gardens A Rumson resident, Justice Zazzali frame for when the nomination would 1325 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 is the first cousin of Ed Zazzali, chair- go before the Senate Judiciary Com- man of the Scotch Plains Recreation mittee. Also nominated as associate www.parkergardens.com 908.322.5555 Commission. Ed Zazzali told The justice was Appellate Court Judge David Samsky for The Westfield Leader FALL FEVER…Little Gianluca Rosato is mesmerized by New Jersey’s ‘String monday - saturday 7 - 5 sunday 10-5 Westfield Leader, “Our whole family Helen Hoens of Basking Ridge, a Fever’ blue grass music band at Union County’s Harvest Festival, held last Garden Center Greenhouses Landscape Services is very proud that Jimmy has taken Republican. Sunday afternoon at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. USPS 485200 Thursday, September 28, 2006 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 47TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 39-2006 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SP Council Expects Development Of New Soccer Fields by 2008 By FRED T. ROSSI develop the site into a children’s certificate by the soccer associa- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times zoo were scrapped after neighbor- tion. SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Mar- hood opposition. In other business, the council gave tin Marks said Tuesday night that the The mayor made his remarks at the final approval to a $362,000 bond township was “on the precipice” of beginning of the council’s regular ordinance that will finance the pur- securing two or three new soccer fields meeting, during which Jim Fawcett, chase of the western half of the Coo- at the county-owned Sevell Ponde- president of the Scotch Plains- per Road island, which will be re- rosa property on Cooper Road, with Fanwood Soccer Association, pre- zoned so that the entire two-acre par- development to take place next year sented a check for $1,550 to the town- cel in the middle of Cooper Road will so that the fields will be available for ship rescue squad. be off-limits to development of any play in 2008. In May, the league, as part of its kind. The township has negotiated with Golden Goal program, had pledged The $350,000 purchase is part of the county about using portions of to donate $5 per goal scored during the settlement of a lawsuit filed in the 22-acre property for recreational its four-week travel league season. March against the Zoning Board of purposes. During the summer, an Mr. Fawcett told the council that Adjustment by HUB Realty LLC, advisory committee recommended 155 goals had been scored by 92 whose application to build a single- developing ballfields and a senior- different players; combined with family home on the property was citizens center on the property, private donations, the per-goal unanimously denied by the board late which was purchased by the county pledge increased to about $10. Each last year. in 2003. The recreation options player who scored a goal during the The township decided to pur- arose after the county’s plans to pledge drive was presented with a chase the property after its legal advisors raised concerns that a judge could overturn the zoning board’s decision and allow a house to be built. The eastern half of the island is already owned by the township and is zoned as a conser- vation zone. SIGN OF GOOD TIMES...Frank Chupko of Scotch Plains, en route to a visit to his ancestral homeland in Slovakia with his The council also approved a set sister and brother John, holds up a copy of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times while standing on the Charles Bridge of ordinances required to bring overlooking Prague in the Czech Republic. In the background, musicians entertain passersby and tourists. Scotch Plains further into compli- ance with federal and state stormwater management regula- Legal Agreement Pulls $300 Car tions. The six proposed ordinances address litter control, the improper disposal of waste and the proper disposal of pet waste and container- Purchase, Accepts $110,600 Bid ized yard waste while also estab- By PAUL J. PEYTON Volvo XC90 for the default cost of of the execution of the settlement, lishing a yard-waste collection pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader $300 after a second bidder declined according to the agreement. Hill- gram and prohibiting illicit connec- HILLSIDE – The $300 purchase of to purchase the vehicles at the auc- side Auto has an additional seven tions to the municipal storm sewer three luxury autos by the stepson of tion. Hillside Auto appealed Judge days to pay the remaining bond of system. Union County Sheriff Ralph Malone’s original decision on June $32,028. The regulations are designed to curb Froehlich has been withdrawn and 6. The $110,600 bid by Hillside Auto’s David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times contamination of ground water, wa- replaced with a $110,600 bid by a Henry Furst, Mr. Coon’s attorney, president Raj Srivastava at the Au- RELAXING BEFORE THE MEET...The Raider gymnastics team relaxes before its meet with the Cougars in Cranford last Thursday, September 21. terways and the ocean that results Hillside car dealership to purchase made the initial bid of $100 per auto, gust 15 auction was not permitted from activities such as lawn fertiliz- back its three cars as per a tentative according to court records. The ve- because Mr. Srivastava did not have a ing, walking pets, changing motor oil agreement reached by attorneys ear- hicles were seized to satisfy a levy, certified check as required by sheriff and littering. lier this week and obtained by The initiated on Hillside Auto by Mr. Furst, auction rules, according to court docu- League of Women Voters, SP Councilwoman Paulette Coronato Westfield Leader. and ordered for auction to satisfy the ments. said the new regulations mean resi- The cars were ordered auctioned to judgment. In its show cause filing on August dents would not be able to place leaves satisfy a $142,628 judgment by State Judge Malone found that 21, Hillside Auto said the sale of the Times Plan Candidates Forum for pickup into the street more than Superior Court Judge John Malone in Hillside’s fraud regarding the vehicles to Mr. Coon for $300 would By FRED ROSSI attend. seven days prior to a scheduled February against Hillside Auto for lemon title (not a failure to dis- have caused the dealership “irrepa- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times They are to be moderated by Fred pickup. She also said leaves could not violating the state’s “lemon law” as close a defect in the radio) caused rable harm.” SCOTCH PLAINS – The League Rossi of The Times and follow pro- be placed less than 10 feet from a per the New Jersey Consumer Fraud $34,335 in damages,” Mr. Furst Mr. Furst, in his brief dated August of Women Voters (LOWV) and The cedures in accordance with the storm sewer. Act. Judge Malone, in a bench deci- said in a legal brief filed Septem- 21, said Hillside “failed to show ir- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times are LOWV, represented by Merry The council introduced an ordi- sion issued last December, found ber 11. “The court added previ- reparable harm.” working on details with TV34 and the Wisler. The public is invited to sub- nance to raise the fees it charges to Hillside Auto failed to disclose a de- ously awarded damages of $1,404 “Harm is irreparable if it cannot be local Democratic and Republican mit topics for discussion to the news- organizations wanting to hold fective radio in a 2003 Mercedes- for a total judgment of $104,411. redressed adequately by monetary party leaders to schedule the tradi- paper in advance for consideration raffles. The fee is presently $20, Benz E500 purchased by Christopher Interest was also added.” damages,” the brief stated. “A trial tional Candidates Forum. Three town- along with topics proposed by the with $10 going to the state and $10 Coon, Sheriff Froehlich’s stepson, According to this week’s agree- court must consider the adequacy of ship council seats in Scotch Plains candidates, the newspaper and staying in township coffers. On from Hillside for $49,500 in July of ment, the Sheriff’s Office will re- money damages.” are up for grabs in the November 7 LOWV. The public is asked submit October 1, the state is increasing 2004. lease the cars upon receipt of the He also referred to the statement as general election. their questions by e-mail to its share of the fee to $20, and Hillside Auto, through its attorney $110,600 “in certified funds or “[a] bald, conclusory statement, un- Similarly, discussions will begin [email protected]. Councilman Frank Rossi said it Patrick Toscano of Nutley, referred to cash” to Mr. Furst along with $8,158 supported by any facts, [and it] is this week for arranging a candidates The newspaper and the LOWV will has been “quite a while since there the broken radio as a “very simple in fees as ordered on June 30. The inadequate to meet the burden of ir- forum in Fanwood to air on TV35. compile the questions and organize has been any increase in the town’s defect” in its show cause order, which payments are due within 48 hours reparable harm.” Two borough council seats are up for the script details for the forum. The portion,” which will likewise rise was withdrawn last week. election in Fanwood. candidates are advised of the general to $20, making for a $40 overall During an auction conducted Au- Ken Lipstein is the chair of the topics in advance of the forum, al- charge. A public hearing on the gust 15 at Sevell’s Auto Body in Democratic Party of Scotch Plains though the specific questions are not ordinance will be held on Tuesday, Westfield, Mr. Coon was awarded a and William McClintock chairs the provided to them. October 10. BMW E530i, a Porsche 911 and a Scotch Plains Republican Party. As At stake in Scotch Plains are three of press time, negotiations have township council seats, each for four- stalled on a mutually acceptable year terms. Councilwoman Nancy Governor Nominates Zazzali date. Malool (R), Councilwoman Carolyn Democrats have proposed No- Sorge (R) and Rich Duthie (R) are vember 1 for the forum, but Repub- opposed by Neal LeStrange (D), To Head N.J. Supreme Court licans object, saying the date is too Kevin Glover (D) and Jeffrey Strauss By DEBORAH MADISON the justice as saying, “The late to appear in newspapers or air (D). Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Governor’s nomination is truly an on TV34. In Fanwood, two borough council SCOTCH PLAINS — Governor honor. I will make the most of this Both party leaders said the candi- seats, each for three-year terms, are Jon Corzine officially nominated opportunity to serve the citizens of dates have busy work schedules, to be chosen by the voters. Council- New Jersey Associate Supreme New Jersey.” which complicates the setting of a woman Donna Dolce (D) and David Court Justice James Zazzali to serve Justice Zazzali was appointed by mutually acceptable date for the fo- Valian (D) are opposed by Richard as the Chief Justice of the New former Governor Christine Todd rum. Alber (R) and Andrew MacDonald Jersey Supreme Court, the Whitman in 2000 and has written The forums for both Scotch Plains (R). Governor’s Office announced on more than 100 opinions as an associ- and Fanwood will be held in the eve- Detailed information on the candi- Thursday. ate justice on the New Jersey Su- nings at the respective municipal dates is available online at Mr. Zazzali, a Democrat, is a former preme Court. Prior to his service on buildings, and the public is invited to www.goleader.com/06election. state attorney general and would re- the bench, he served as attorney gen- BRIDGE GRANT...Fanwood receives $11,366 from Union County to remove old place Chief Justice Deborah Poritz, a eral from 1981 to 1982 and as chair- cable guide rails and install new fencing along the sidewalk on the Martine Avenue Republican, upon her retirement in man of the State Commission of In- Bridge in Fanwood. Pictured, from left to right, are Fanwood Councilwoman Donna Dolce, Union County Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella of Fanwood and October. Justice Zazzali will serve vestigation from 1989 to 1993. Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr. Ms. Dolce and Mr. Mirabella are candidates for less than one year before his manda- Justice Zazzali also worked for the reelection on November 7. tory retirement in June 2007. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, mandatory retirement age for justices the State Sports and Exposition Au- is 70. thority, Bloomfield College and the In a press release issued by the State Commission of Investigation. Governor’s Office, Governor Corzine He had law practices in Trenton and said, “With over four decades of legal Newark, after receiving a Bachelor of experience, Justice Zazzali has shown Science degree from Georgetown himself to be a first-rate jurist with a University in 1958 and a Juris Doc- mastery of the law. His integrity, wis- torate from Georgetown University dom and unerring commitment to Law Center in 1962. upholding the law make him the ideal Brendan Gilfillan, a spokesper- choice to lead the New Jersey Su- son for the Governor’s Office, told preme Court.” The Times that the nomination was A Rumson resident, Justice Zazzali made after a “careful and thorough is the first cousin of Ed Zazzali, review of the records of several can- chairman of the Scotch Plains Rec- didates.” reation Commission. Mr. Ed Zazzali Mr. Gilfillan said he did not have told The Scotch Plains-Fanwood a time frame for when the nomina- Times, “Our whole family is very tion would go before the Senate Ju- Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times proud that Jimmy has taken this path. diciary Committee, noting, “No date EMERGENCY RESPONSE...The Scotch Plains Police, firefighters and EMTs This is the culmination of all of his has been set due to Judge Poritz not respond to an injured pedestrian who was struck by a car off Martine Avenue last Michael Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Thursday. hard work.” having announced when she will step NATIONAL NEWS...CBS Network News films a video clip featuring Tom Kean, He said that at family gatherings, down.” Jr.’s run for U.S. Senate at the Westfield fire station last Friday. Mr. Kean was PAGE INDEX the justice is still referred to by family The Governor also nominated Ap- interviewed at his Westfield home by news anchor Kate Couric earlier in the week Regional ...... 2-3, 8 Obituary ...... 10 Real Estate .... 14-21 members as “Jimmy.” pellate Court Judge Helen Hoens of and her production aired last Friday night on CBS national news. Pictured, left Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 11, 20 Classifieds .... 22 Tammy Kendig, a spokesperson Basking Ridge, a Republican, to serve to right, are: Westfield Fire Chief Dan Kelly, Mr. Kean and Westfield Council- Community ... 6-9 Sports ...... 13-19 A&E ...... 23-24 from Justice Zazzali’s office, quoted as an associate justice. women Vicki Kimmins and Jo Ann Neylan. Page 12 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ethics Commission Reviews MVC Report on Estrada By PAUL J. PEYTON had not been contacted to reactivate Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times his license. WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Mr. Williams questioned the action Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) of Mr. Estrada and Danielle Piccinetti has turned over a report on whether of suspension unit in activating Mr. any of its employees broke policies Goore’s license over the phone be- by assisting the boyfriend of former fore he paid the required $137 reacti- state Attorney General Zulima Farber vation fee at the MVC office. to the ethics commission. “Although Goore had neither signed MVC Executive Director Sharon the certification on the application Harrington ordered the investigation nor provided payment for the $137 upon a report by Special Deputy At- fee, Estrada instructed Susan Brito of torney General Richard Williams that his staff to renew the registration in questioned actions by MVC employ- the MVC computer records,” Mr. RAFFLED…Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary members hold an enlargement of a ees in assisting Hamlet Goore, Ms. Williams’ report states. He said the community share raffle ticket. Pictured, from left to right, are committee members Farber’s boyfriend, who was stopped license was reactivated at 11:04 a.m. Janet Strunk, Joseph Qutub, Karen McNally, Tom Cusmano, Ray Pardon and David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times by Fairfield police on May 26 and on May 26, although Mr. Goore did Andy Calamaras. Tickets for the raffle cost $10 each; 2,000 will be sold. First prize FALL FEVER…Little Gianluca Rosato is mesmerized by New Jersey’s ‘String found to be driving with an expired not arrive at the MVC Elizabeth of- is $6,000. For more information, please call Richard Dobyns at (908) 322-5986. Fever’ blue grass music band at Union County’s Harvest Festival, held last Sunday afternoon at the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. vehicle registration and a suspended fice until 12:09 p.m., when he sub- driver’s license. mitted the payment. Mr. Williams was authorized by “Mr. Estrada’s handling of this Garwood Gets Set for Governor Jon Corzine to investigate matter before Hamlet Goore arrived POLICE BLOTTER the actions of Ms. Farber after she at the MVC agency raises questions went to the scene of the motor vehicle about the propriety of his practices Scotch Plains Saturday, September 16, Ramon O. Halloween Celebrations stop of Mr. Goore. Ms. Farber re- and whether they were in compliance Tuesday, September 19, a resident of Polanco-Martinez, 40, of Allentown, Pa. Deer Path reported being the victim of was arrested at North Avenue and Tuttle By JESSICA E. JASKULA ceived “little results” and, as she de- signed after it was determined by Mr. with MVC procedures,” the report Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Williams she violated the state’s eth- states. criminal mischief. She stated that one or Parkway and charged with possession of scribed, “fewer answers.” The program more unidentified individuals smashed less than 50 grams of suspected marijuana. GARWOOD — The borough coun- provides low-income seniors with pro- ics code. Jennifer Krist in the Ethics Com- the rear view window of her motor ve- He later was released with a summons. cil met Tuesday to discuss plans for fessional home repairs, such as a leaky A number of MVC employees were mission office said she could not “con- hicle while it was parked in the street. Saturday, September 16, Charles Pol- autumn and asked residents for pa- faucet, electrical work or carpentry. mentioned in Mr. Williams’ report as firm or deny” the report was received Thursday, September 21, a resident of lard, 43, of Elizabeth was arrested at the tience with current projects. Mayor Dennis McCarthy defended assisting Mr. Goore, including Angel by the office. She said reports re- Fairview Drive reported being the victim Essex County jail on several outstanding As the borough prepares for fall events, the program, saying that these difficul- Estrada, a Union County freeholder viewed by the office usually take “at of criminal mischief. He stated that one or warrants, among them a Westfield crimi- the Celebrations Committee announced ties are to be expected with the pro- who manages the Elizabeth Motor least a few months” to complete. more unidentified individuals smashed nal warrant for $250 and four Westfield Vehicle agency, which Mr. Goore and When contacted at press time yes- his mailbox. The value of the mailbox motor vehicle warrants for $500 each. its Halloween house-decorating contest. gram, as they have just hired a new was $75. He also was arrested on an Elizabeth Bruce Paterson, a resident and member worker. Ms. Farber contacted. terday, MVC spokesman Dave Mr. Goore’s license had been sus- Weinstein said, “It (MVC findings) Friday, September 22, a resident of criminal warrant for $295 and a Linden of the committee, spoke on the group’s “It’s a new program for us; unfor- Debra Court reported being the victim of motor vehicle warrant for $275. Pollard behalf and announced that this year’s tunately, we are in that transition pe- pended for failure to pay a parking was turned over to the ethics commis- theft. She stated that one or more uniden- was committed on default of bail to the awards would be for the “scariest” house, riod,” the mayor said. “There may be ticket on May 2, 2005. It was deter- sion by the Motor Vehicle Commis- tified individuals took her cellular tele- Union County jail. “most unique” house, “Festive Fall” and a few kinks that we need to work out.” mined that the Mr. Goore had paid the sion to find out if they concur with phone. The victim is uncertain where the Saturday, September 16, Timothy “Honor-Boo” mention. Questions directed towards the po- ticket, but the court’s suspension unit what our findings were.” incident occurred, police said. Capelle, 18, of Upper Black Eddy, Pa. Yet not all attendants were in cel- lice department included possible dan- Friday, September 22, a student at was arrested on charges of possession of ebration spirits Tuesday night. Resi- ger at the King’s supermarket parking Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School re- less than 50 grams of suspected mari- ported being the victim of theft. She stated juana and possession of drug parapherna- dent Kitty Madara brought up the lot, as one resident explained that he that one or more unidentified individuals lia. He was released with a summons. borough’s Senior Citizen Handyman often sees motorists turning into the removed her Ipod from her unlocked Sunday, September 17, Ryan Schafer, Repair Program, expressing concern lot from the exit ramp, which could locker. The iPod is valued at $250. 22, of Westfield was arrested and charged over an alleged lack of communication cause a possible head-on collision. Saturday, September 23, Nathaniel with disorderly conduct at Maryland Street about her repair process that has re- Police Chief William Legg said Bryant of East Orange was arrested and and Grandview Avenue after police re- this was the first time that the concern charged with driving while intoxicated sponded to a report of a male suspect Freeholders to Hold was expressed to him and it will be (DWI) after being stopped for a motor ringing doorbells and screaming in the looked into. vehicle violation. He was transported to street. Public Meeting in MS Dennis Clark expressed concern over police headquarters where he was pro- Schafer allegedly hid under a motor ve- cessed and released with a summons. hicle and then attempted to flee the scene MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union recent automobile thefts in town. Chief Fanwood but was unable to because he was intoxi- County Board of Chosen Freeholders Legg said that while the police depart- Tuesday, September 19, Marcelino cated, according to police. He allegedly will hold its next regular public meet- ment is aware of the stolen car inci- Analuisa, 38, of West New York, N.Y. then began yelling profanities and waving ing tonight at the Trailside Nature & dents, he could not go into further de- was arrested and charged with an out- his arms in a menacing manner toward Science Center as part of “Union tail, as it is an ongoing investigation. standing warrant out of Lacey Township police, authorities said. He was released on County Day” at the newly renovated The council discussed the major after a motor vehicle stop on Park Av- his own recognizance when sober. and expanded facility located at 452 renovation taking place on the 100 enue. He also was charged with providing Sunday, September 17, Joshua New Providence Road in block of 2nd Avenue. Borough Engi- false information to police. Newberg, 19, of Westfield was arrested Mountainside. neer Donald Guarriello addressed con- Tuesday, September 19, Robert and charged with possession of less than Moskal, 19, of Scotch Plains was arrested 50 grams of suspected marijuana follow- The meeting, which begins at 7 cerns about the effects the curbing will after a motor vehicle stop on South Av- ing a motor vehicle stop at Hyslip Avenue p.m., will be the third in a series of have on the trees. Of his choice to plate enue, which revealed an outstanding Sea- and Dorian Road. He was released on his “mobile meetings” scheduled by Free- them, he said that by doing so, trees side Heights warrant. own recognizance with a summons pend- holder Chairman Alexander Mirabella would have more room to grow with- Wednesday, September 20, Christian ing an October 4 court date. this year to invite greater public in- out causing damage to their roots. By Jerena, 27, of Plainfield was arrested and Sunday, September 17, Michael J. volvement in county government. doing this, “we can leave those 100- LIKE MAGIC… Matthew Sawchuk, a magician and Fanwood resident, per- charged with providing false information Jenkins, 41, of Irvington and Sabrina A ribbon-cutting ceremony is year-old trees up there,” he said. formed at Fanny Wood Day on September 18. He is pictured here presenting a T- to police during an investigation that took Charles, 39, of East Orange were arrested scheduled for this morning at 10 a.m. During the regular council meet- shirt to Nicholas Palazzolo, who was his “instant magician.” place after a motor vehicle stop. Yoland and charged with shoplifting various items to mark the reopening of the modern- ing, the governing body introduced a M. Dengelegi, 31, of Piscataway also was from a South Avenue business. Charles arrested after the same motor vehicle stop also was charged with hindering appre- ized Trailside visitors center. $50,000 bond ordinance for repairs WF Historical Society Begins and charged with an outstanding warrant hension for allegedly lying about her iden- “Union County Day” at Trailside is to be done to the gabion walls for from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s tity and possession of counterfeit vehicle scheduled to feature seminars on conservation and containment in the office. documents. county services throughout the after- Garwood Brook on Willow Avenue. Fundraising for Reeve House Thursday, September 21, Emilia Jenkins was additionally arrested on noon, conducted by the County’s Di- Mayor McCarthy made proclama- Dippolito, 51, of Kearney was arrested three traffic warrants and Charles on one vision of Consumer Affairs and the tions for Fire Prevention Week on By JESSICA E. JASKULA place to store archives, society offi- and charged with providing false infor- criminal warrant. They were held on Division on Aging. October 8 to 14 and Domestic Vio- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times cials said. Features of the Reeve house mation to police after a motor vehicle stop $2,500 bail each and committed to the Tours of the new Visitors Center lence Month for October. WESTFIELD — The Westfield should include a reception space and on Terrill Road. Union County jail on default of bail. and Trailside Museum, plus walking Garwood will participate in a Tie a Historical Society discussed the be- gift shop, formal dining room and Friday, September 22, Kyle L. McNeill, Monday, September 18, Luisa Arias, 21, of Plainfield was arrested and charged 26, of New Brunswick was arrested at tours of the Watchung Reservation, Ribbon breast-cancer awareness cam- ginning of a $1.8-million updated kitchen. On the second floor with an active Roselle Park warrant after Westfield police headquarters on an out- are scheduled to take place through- paign, in which participants tie pink fundraising effort to preserve Moun- the society envisions a new oral his- a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. standing Westfield traffic warrant. She out the day. ribbons throughout the borough. tain Avenue’s Reeve House, the fu- tory center that would provide a re- Friday, September 22, Jonathan J. was released after posting $250 bail. ture home of the society’s archives, source as to how one would go about Singhbaba, 23, of Westfield was arrested Tuesday, September 19, after being last Thursday. restoring his or her home and would following a motor vehicle stop that re- stopped for motor vehicle violations, While the project is still in the include archive photos so residents vealed an outstanding Westfield warrant. Walter Velez, Jr., 39, of Fanwood was beginning phase, design committee could catch a glimpse of the past by Friday, September 22, David D. Parker, arrested at South Avenue and Hort Street chairman Karrie Hanson said upon seeing what their houses looked like 42, of Plainfield was arrested and charged and charged with DWI. He was later completion of the project, the house in previous years. with an outstanding Union County Sheriff’s released to a responsible individual. Department no-bail warrant after a motor Tuesday, September 19, Edward A. should provide a home for the group “We want to encourage the restora- vehicle stop on LaGrande Avenue. Iddisah, 46, of Scotch Plains was placed and its archives, become a history tion of old homes,” Ms. Hanson said. Friday, September 22, between 8:30 under arrest in the 400 block of West resource center and also become a Ms. Hanson described three phases p.m. and 8 a.m., one or more unidentified South Avenue pursuant to a contempt of place for the community to work with of the project and placed the process individuals attempted to gain entry to a court warrant issued by the Elizabeth schools and other organizations in currently at phase zero, which is “sta- South Avenue business. The perpetrators Municipal Court. Iddisah was transported the greater Westfield area. bilization.” Phase one will include were unsuccessful in entering the build- to Westfield police headquarters, pro- Historic architect Margaret Westfield the restoration of the house and relo- ing, police said. The incident is under cessed and released after posting $110 said they plan “to take the preservation cation of the archives; in phase two, investigation. bail. A court date was to be set. approach, as opposed to restoration.” the society plans to link the two build- Saturday, September 23, Kimberly D. Tuesday, September 19, Todd Aurand, Knight, 36, of Plainfield was arrested on an 28, of Cranford was arrested on a Westfield Many of the late Edgar Reeve’s decora- ings, work on parking plans and put active Union County Sheriff’s Department criminal warrant during a motor vehicle tions, such as the landscaping, will be in elevators. no-bail warrant after a field investigation. stop at South and Central Avenues. He maintained to keep with the appeal of Questions that arose among group She also was charged with possession of a was released after posting $250 bail. David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the house. The society plans to partner members included the possibility of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and Thursday, September 21, Justine LORD (AND LADY) OF THE DANCE…Jeannie and Jerry ‘Thundercloud’ with the Westfield Garden Club and reception space, the color of the house possession of drug paraphernalia. Quartararo, 31, of Rahway was arrested McDonald performed traditional Iroquois Mohawk songs, dances and storytelling Rake & Hoe to create new gardens that and safety precautions. While the use Sunday, September 24, one or more in the 400 block of Central Avenue on an at last Sunday’s Harvest Festival at the Trailside Nature and Science Center. The will entertain visitors before they enter of reception space has yet to be de- unidentified individuals unlawfully outstanding $300 South Plainfield traffic event also featured a petting zoo, pony rides and colonial crafts and games. the house and will encourage people to cided, officials said that steps have gained entry into a South Avenue busi- warrant. She was committed on default of walk to the site, as parking will be been taken to make sure that the phases ness. According to police, it is unknown bail. at this time what is missing. Friday, September 22, Tanisha L. limited. of restoration would be compatible for Sunday, September 24, it was discov- Weaver, 25, of Newark was arrested at All The Pumpkins You Fundraising efforts are underway that use, should it occur in the future. ered that one or more unidentified indi- Westfield police headquarters pursuant to a with drafted brochures and letters. Color swatches will be placed on viduals entered a construction site and traffic warrant issued by the Westfield The historical society hopes to in- the house as a test, and the society removed several power tools. The inci- Municipal Court. She was released after Can Carry for $30.00! volve businesses, contractors and welcomes opinions on the choices. dent took place sometime between Friday posting $250 bail. A court date was to be set. (see store for details) banks in the project, as well as mem- As part of phase zero, installation of at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. It is Saturday, September 23, Brian Dolly, bers of the community. The goal of security is in the works to prevent the unknown at this time the value of the 43, of Linden was arrested during a motor For the month of October, starting October 7th... $1.8 million has been scaled back possibility of vandalism. missing tools, police said. vehicle stop in the 500 block of East from the $3.3-million goal that was An additional concern the society Westfield North Avenue and charged with hinder- Saturday, September 16, Gregory J. ing apprehension for allegedly giving Parker’s Famous HAYRIDES proposed in December 2004. is addressing is the size of the archive Kohlmeyer, 21, of Hopelawn was arrested police a false name. He also was arrested $3.50 per person Sherry Cronin, society vice presi- collections – whether there would be and charged with possession of less than on a North Hunterdon motor vehicle war- dent of community relations, said the enough surplus room to contain its 50 grams of suspected marijuana follow- rant for $95. He was committed on de- society found the previous goal was natural growth. According to the his- ing a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue fault of bail to the Union County jail. “a little aggressive,” but she said that torical society’s curator, Stan Lipson, and Livingston Street. He was released on Mountainside Free Weekend Fun! there is a possibility that the organi- the society estimates this change by his own recognizance with a summons Tuesday, September 19, Donna M. zation will outdo its current goal, studying its growth in the past five pending an October 4 court date. Kosciolek, 41, of Newark was arrested and thanks to a “great leadership team” years. Saturday, September 16, Alexander charged with outstanding warrants out of and enthusiasm for the project. “We’re projecting very, very care- Shopin, 23, of South River was arrested Mountainside in the amount of $617. Haymaze Scavenger Hunt and charged with DWI following a motor Tuesday, September 19, Fabio E. The small building adjacent to the fully,” he said. vehicle stop at West South Avenue and Moreira, 21, of Avenel was arrested and Balloons Face Painting house will be temperature and hu- Officials estimate that the project West Broad Street. He was released to a charged with credit card theft. He also midity controlled and will be a safe will be completed in 2009. responsible individual. was charged with outstanding warrants Every Sat. & Sun. from 11am to 3pm, face painting: 1-3pm out of Linden, Middletown and Newark. Saturday, September 23, a resident of IN STOCK: Hardy Mums, Cabbage & Kale, Forest Hill Way reported being the victim of criminal mischief. The victim stated Pansies, Montauk Daisies, Asters, Hay Bales, that sometime overnight, one or more Corn Stalks, Pumpkins, Gourds, Scarecrows unidentified individuals smashed her 2 mailbox, which was in her front yard. The Scotts Step 4 Fertilizer (5000 ft ) value of the mailbox was $50. According Scotts Winterizer Fertilizer (5000 ft2) to police, there were several other similar incidents reported in that area. 3 Saturday, September 23, Darrin Branch, Scotts Lawn Soil (1ft ) 39, of Newark was arrested following a SPECIAL: motor vehicle stop on Route 22 and charged (while supplies last, reg price $6.99) with burglary and operating a stolen ve- $5.00 hicle. Witnesses at a local hospital watched the suspect allegedly enter the vehicle and Parker Gardens drive off, police said. The witnesses followed the stolen ve- 1325 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 hicle and called 911. Police were notified and tagged the vehicle as soon as it en- www.parkergardens.com 908.322.5555 Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PRESERVATION RENOVATION...The Westfield Historical Society has embarked on a fundraising effort to raise money tered borough limits. The vehicle was monday - saturday 7 - 5 sunday 10-5 to preserve the Reeve House on Mountain Avenue. The society plans to use the house as a home for its archives and a history recovered and Branch was taken to police Garden Center Greenhouses Landscape Services resource center. headquarters. Page 2 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION By Tom Kean, Jr. Candidate for U.S. Senate Peyton's It Is Possible To Believe In New Jersey Peek at the Week Political Leadership Again Editor’s Note: Tom Kean Jr., deliv- cising their craft. The fact that the state In Politics ered this statement last Friday at the legislature has neglected to pass a true By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times “Good Government Breakfast.” ban on pay-to-play or dual office holding I begin with a simple question. Can is reason for serious concern. Bryant Steps Aside as Stender Notes Job New Jersey ever escape the clutch of I’ve proposed a plan to make Congress Budget Panel Chair Unpaid Leave Status corruption? more accountable and transparent. My Senator Wayne Bryant temporarily Michael Pagan, campaign aide for Asw. Much of our state’s corruption can be proposal would require lobbyists to dis- stepped down Monday as Appropriations Linda Stender, candidate for Congress in traced to May 15, 1917 — the day that close their clients and incomes more fre- and Budget Committee chairman as a the 7th Congressional District, said that Frank “I am the law” Hague began his 30- quently, slow the “revolving” door be- state investigation continues into an alle- an incorrect statement was written that year reign as the mayor of Jersey City. tween public service and lobbying, make gation that a no-show, $38,200 job with a Ms. Stender “has a full-time position with Hague was one of the state’s first po- it a federal crime for federal officials to state pension was created for him at the Union County’s Runnell’s hospital and is litical bosses, and at the time his influ- “steer” business to lobbyists, regulate con- University of Medicine and Dentistry of an assemblywoman.” That statement was ence was felt well beyond his native city. gressional travel and make “earmarks” FANNY WOOD CAMPAIGN…The Fanwood Democratic Club greets neigh- New Jersey (UMDNJ), according to a published on September 21 in a Glenn Because the illicit political machine he more transparent. Star-Ledger report. Mortimer column, GOP candidate for built was so formidable, Hague would Furthermore, my plan recognizes that bors at Fanny Wood Day on September 17. Pictured, from left to right, are Tom Plante, Vikki Cook, borough council candidates David Valian and Donna Dolce He was replaced by Senator Bernard Union County Freeholder, in The Leader/ not only dominate the political scene in Congress cannot police itself and estab- Kenny Jr. of Hudson County, the Senate’s Times. Mr. Pagan pointed out that Ms. Jersey City, but he would also leave his lishes an entirely independent entity to and Fanwood resident Al Mirabella, a candidate for reelection to the Union County Freeholder Board. For more information, see www.fanwooddems.com. majority leader, therefore bypassing the Stender has been on an unpaid leave of unmistakable signature of corruption on hear ethics complaints. panel’s vice chairman, Senator Sharp absence from Runnell’s Hospital since county, state and national politics as well. The second key to fighting corruption Candidates Release GOP for Scotch Plains Council James. Mr. James, the former Newark January 1, 2006. In 1947, Hague walked away from his is vigorous prosecution. Without the threat mayor, is under federal investigation him- Campaign Accused of $8,000-a-year post a multi-millionaire. of long-term jail sentences and stiff mon- self for trips he took as mayor and alleg- Bogus Blog Postings Historians believe that the criminal enter- etary fines, the taxpayer has little chance Montazzoli Daughter to be Honored edly billed to a city-issued credit card. The operator of a Democratic blog, prise Mayor Hague sat atop netted him up of defeating public corruption. While the On October 8, Scotch Plains Council- was a moving experience for me and Mr. Bryant’s decision comes amid the bluejersey.com, has accused the Tom to one-million dollars a year in illegal U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey has woman Carolyn Sorge will be honored by reinforced why this beautiful city and its release of a state monitor’s report on the Kean, Jr. for Senate Campaign of putting kickbacks. been extremely active, corruption inves- area Italian-Americans. Prominent citi- people have been such an important part operations of the University of Medicine bogus postings on the website that are And to the great disappointment of tigations on the state level have been zens who have roots in Scotch Plains’ of my life. It has been an honor to serve on and Dentistry in Newark. critical of Sen. Robert Mendendez. Cam- New Jersey residents everywhere, this appallingly dormant. I am encouraged sister city Montazzoli have arranged the the township council for the last four State Republican Chairman Tom Wil- paign Manager Jill Hazelbacker dismissed sad past would serve only as prologue. that Stu Rabner, our new Attorney Gen- event to honor Ms. Sorge, ‘A Daughter of years and to continue the tradition of son last week called on Senate President the report and said Friday, during a taping Over the next 60 years, scores of dis- eral, will not inherit the attitude and prac- Montazzoli.’ Ms. Sorge is a lifelong resi- those from the Montazzoli community Richard Codey to remove Mr. Bryant as for the CBS Evening News segment at the graced public officials from both politi- tices of his predecessors and will instead dent of Scotch Plains and along with who have been leaders in Scotch Plains committee chairman after the report found Westfield Fire Department with Mr. Kean, cal parties, serving on every level of investigate political crimes with vigor Mayor Martin Marks led a delegation of over the years.” Mr. Bryant had a no-show job at UMDNJ. that it “must have been a slow news day.” government, would be escorted out of and determination. area citizens in 2004 to Montazzoli, the The October 8 event will be held from Governor Jon Corzine also asked Mr. Juan Melli, the blog’s operator, said he courthouses with raincoats over their The third involves having a vigilant birthplace of her grandfather. The event 1 to 4 p.m. at the home of Robert and Bryant to step down. traced the postings to the 70.90.20.85 IP heads — Senators, Congressmen, State and reform-oriented electorate. I know was known as a “Gemellaggio” and was Laura Sorge on Kipling Lane. “Removing Wayne Bryant isn’t just address of the Kean campaign. Legislative leaders, cabinet members, big that voters are frustrated and believe there a reciprocal visit following the journey of The following week, on Sunday, Octo- the right thing to do but the smart thing to Stender Challenges city mayors and even judges. Corruption is little reason to trust the men and women Montazzoli Mayor Felice Novello and ber 15, another gala event will take place do politically,” Mr. Wilson said. Ferguson to Debates probes would come to define the political who stand for public office. I can’t really his delegation to Scotch Plains the previ- at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Mr. Bryant called the monitor’s report Linda Stender, Democratic candidate life and times in New Jersey. blame them. But without your vigilance ous year. Coronato. This reception will take place “inaccurate,” according to a CBS Radio for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional Dis- But even with these frequent and high- and commitment to reform, we simply The event will be headlined by former from 4 to 7 p.m. The honorees for this 880 report on Monday. trict, has challenged Rep. Mike Ferguson profile scandals, few in the Garden State can’t make a difference. Because even Governor Donald DiFrancesco, himself a event will be Ms. Sorge and her Republi- County Dems Should to four debates before Election Day. were prepared for what the new century with the strongest laws and most vigorous member of the Montazzoli community in can running mates for township council, Return Lynch’s Money Ms. Stender proposed that one debate would bring. The scandals that grace our law-enforcement activity, some public Scotch Plains. Members of the host com- Deputy Mayor Nancy Malool and Rich Union County Republican Chairman take place in each of the four counties that front pages on what seem to be a daily officials will stop at nothing in order to mittee for the event are Romano Del Duthie. Congressman Mike Ferguson is Phil Morin last week called on Union comprise the Seventh Congressional Dis- basis have brought us international shame. expand their political empire and enrich Roio, Amerigo Checchio, Peter DiNizo, the special invited guest at the Coronato Democrats to return the contribution it trict. They have forced some of our most se- their family and friends. Renzo DiCarlo, John Marquardt and home. received from party boss John Lynch’s “To allow the residents of the 7th Dis- nior, statewide officials to resign their Ultimately, the voter is the referee in Mauro Checchio. For further information on either event, Political Action Committee (PAC). Mr. trict to have a true airing of the issues, I office and placed many other prominent this all-important contest. It is you who Ms. Sorge said, “When I traveled to please call Bill McClintock at (908) 322- Lynch, former Senate president, pleaded propose that we debate these issues four leaders behind bars. will decide which candidates have the Montazzoli for the first time in 2004, it 8401. guilty earlier this month to corruption times – once in each of the counties that And what is most infuriating to the tax- character to represent New Jersey in this charges. encompass the 7th District,” Ms. Stender paying public at large is that these scandals tumultuous era. And as someone who has “Union County Democrats should re- said in a letter to Mr. Ferguson. have cost us billions of dollars. Whether made the decision to stand for high elected turn the $10,000 they have taken from She listed the Iraq war, the War on through no-show jobs, inflated or unnec- office, it is my intent to provide you with corrupt Democrat party boss John Lynch, Terrorism and emergency preparedness, essary contracts or the performance of a clear choice this November. who pled guilty to defrauding the public as well as federal budgetary issues, social shoddy work by entities with minimal or Make no mistake about it; I am running and tax evasion charges. What’s worth issues, education and foreign policy is- no qualifications, corruption has busted for the U.S. Senate to represent a new era more to the Union Democrats? Their in- sues as subjects that “need to be fully our public budgets and contributed to an in New Jersey politics. tegrity or $10,000 from a convicted party debated.” affordability crisis in New Jersey. I want the people of New Jersey, espe- boss? Union Democrats should immedi- U.S. Pres. Candidate But why? This is what I most often cially our youth, to know that it is possible ately return the money,” Mr. Morin said. Blasts Chavez Rhetoric hear from the people I meet across New to believe in political leadership again. Kean, Jr. No Show at Republican Presidential hopeful John Jersey. Why is it so hard for some elected As a father of young children I take this Event With Karl Rove Cox, 51, of Chicago, released a statement officials to simply do what’s right and in commitment very seriously and I ask that Republican U.S. Senate candidate on last week’s United States General the best interest of the state they live in? you place your faith in me so that together Tom Kean, Jr. was a no show at a Assembly meeting in New York: The answer is not complex. Good gov- we can write a proud new history for our fundraiser featuring White House politi- “In the last two days, the world has ernment does not begin on the floor of the beloved Garden State. cal advisor Karl Rove on September 19, witnessed speeches at the U.N. General state legislature or in the U.S. Senate. It according to a Star Ledger report. Mr. Assembly by Iranian President Mahmoud starts by electing to office people who care Trinitas Auxiliary Kean told the paper he had to attend Ahmadinejad and Venezuelan President about more than themselves – people who Invites Public to Tea Senate committee meetings in Trenton Hugo Chavez. Both used harsh rhetoric to actually care about making life better for that day. Earlier this year Mr. Kean ar- condemn the United Nations and the the people they were elected to serve. ELIZABETH — The Auxiliary of rived late at a fundraiser with Vice Presi- United States.” In short, too many public officials al- Trinitas Hospital will host an afternoon FROM 2004…Pictured, left to right, are: Montazzoli Mayor Felice Novello with dent Dick Cheney in Newark after Mr. “Calling America ‘the devil’ and ‘op- low themselves to believe that as elected Tea on Thursday, October 12 at 2 p.m. at Cheney had left; Mr. Kean said he was pressors’ is the mark of two insecure officials, they are entitled to a material Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Av- Scotch Plains Councilwoman Carolyn Sorge and Mayor Martin Marks during a visit to Scotch Plains’ sister city, Montazzoli, Italy. struck in Trenton on Route 1 on his way leaders, and only causes anger and divi- life better than the one they have. It’s this enue in Union. The museum is located back from Trenton. sion in the world, not peace and security,” sense of entitlement that enables most near the Kean University campus. The Meanwhile, his U.S. Senate opponent, Mr. Cox said. acts of public corruption. Some public event includes a tour of the museum that By DEM Candidates for Scotch Plains Council Democrat Robert Menendez, gave an anti- Judge Orders Redo of officials become convinced beyond a served as the Kean family residence for Iraq war speech at Rutgers University the Eliz. Dem Primary shadow of a doubt that his or her commit- generations. The public is invited to take Oct. 17 is Deadline to Register to Vote same day on which he called Mr. Kean a Elizabeth voters went back to the elec- ment to public service, long hours away a step back in time and to enjoy the “foot soldier” for the Bush administra- tion polls Tuesday after a judge threw out from family, postponement of private atmosphere and elegance of one of Union Better than breakfast at Tiffany’s, increased expenditures and higher taxes. brunch at the Beckermans on September Our opponents only put the blame else- tion, according to The Star-Ledger. election results after it was determined 40 sector rewards and good works on behalf County’s most renowned historic sites. A handful of hecklers disrupted Mr. registered Republican voters illegally cast of charity entitle them to use their posi- Liz Weishapl, event chairman, said, 17 was the place to be to catch up with the where and wait for someone else to fix the Democratic candidates for Scotch Plains problems. This Election Day, the resi- Menendez’s speech at Rutgers, shouting, ballots in the June Democratic primary. tion of authority to enrich themselves and “As guests enjoy refreshments, they’ll be “You’re going to jail!” and waving or- Incumbent Bob Jaspan had won the seat those who helped place them in office. partaking in a tradition that dates back to Township Council. Lou and Ann dents of Scotch Plains have the opportu- Beckerman hosted the Democrats at their nity to take a positive step forward and ange-and-black “For Rent” signs with over Joe Keenan, and newcomer George Let’s be very clear about this mindset. Anna, Duchess of Bedford, a lady-in- $300,000 written in the blank space dur- O’Grady won over Nelson Gonzalez. It is weak; it is wrong; it is illegal; and it waiting of Queen Victoria. The tea is a home, as Neal LeStrange, Kevin Glover effect the change we need locally and in and Jeff Strauss continue to bring their Washington.” ing the event, the article stated. New Providence Dems is destroying our public institutions in great way to connect with Victorian En- Mr. Menendez is under federal investi- Mayoral Candidate New Jersey. gland and enjoy our own local history.” campaign to the neighborhoods in Scotch Mr. LeStrange added, “People like to Plains. Linda Stender, Democratic candi- complain about government, but by reg- gation for allegedly collecting $300,000 Norman Samodovitz, the New Provi- So knowing what we know, where do The menu will feature assorted tea sand- in rent from a non-profit agency he helped dence recreation direction, has been we go from here? How can we take pro- wiches, scones and other traditional past- date for the United States Congress, joined istering to vote and voting, we can actu- the township council candidates. ally do something about it. Whether its to win millions in federal funding, The picked by Democrats to run for mayor. active steps to ensure that the leaders of ries accompanied by Black or Green tea. Ledger reported. According to The Star-Ledger, Mr. tomorrow will not commit the horren- Tickets are $50 per person. Reserva- Mr. LeStrange, Mr. Glover and Mr. national policy controlled by Washing- Strauss have made voter registration a ton, or spending by our local government Samodovitz has an active lawsuit against dous sins of our past? tions are available by calling (908) 994- Factoid the borough in which he claims he was the As I see it, there are three primary keys 8988 by October 4. Checks may be made key component of their campaign. “Mak- that adds to our property tax burden, ing your voice count by voting is one the making sure each eligible household Assemblyman Joseph Cryan of only one of 85 municipal employees who to fighting corruption that warrant the payable and mailed to: the Auxiliary of did not receive a raise this year. Accord- urgent attention of voters and elected Trinitas Hospital, PO Box 259, Eliza- most cherished rights and important obli- member is registered and votes is the only Union serves as chairman of the New gations of a democracy,” Mr. Strauss way to bring in new leadership to attack ing to The Ledger, he is suing for $275,000 officials alike. The first key is lawmak- beth, New Jersey 07207-0259. Jersey Democratic State Committee, – $200,000 in retroactive pay for a raise ing. We need to have the strictest laws For information about Trinitas Hospi- said. “Going to the polls on November 7 the problems that have plagued us far too Deputy Majority Leader of the New to effect change is equally important on long.” he did not receive in 2002 and $75,000 for possible that will deter even the most tal, see www.trinitas.org or call Kathy Jersey General Assembly, chairman to the increase he did not get this year. determined political criminals from exer- Salamone at (908) 994-5139. both the local and federal levels. That’s The three Democratic candidates agree why we ask the Scotch Plains voters to that if one wants to change government, of Assembly Human Services Com- Councilman John Thoms has been cho- support not only Neal, Kevin and I, but whether on the national level or locally, mittee and vice chairman of Assem- sen by Republicans to run for mayor. Linda Stender and the entire Democratic vote. Those who are not registered to bly Appropriations Committee. GOP Mayor Allen Morgan announced ticket as well.” vote have until October 17 to register. A over the summer he has decided not to “The difference between Neal, Jeff and voter registration form may be printed Les Marmitons Sets seek reelection due to his work schedule I, and our opponents, has already been from www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/ as a UPS driver. clearly drawn,” Mr. Glover said. “We voter-reg-form.pdf. For more informa- October Dinner Event Senators Push to Put feel that local government should take tion about the Democratic candidates, NJ Spinach on Shelves charge to address the issues that lead to visit spdems.com. MOUNTAINSIDE – Les U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Marmitons of Cranford, drawing Frank Lautenberg said federal officials members from across Union County have not implicated New Jersey-grown and beyond, will hold its October spinach in the outbreak of E. coli. They Dinner Event at Restaurant 89 in said government officials are working to ensure New Jersey-grown spinach can Mountainside on October 23. Chef return to store shelves as soon as possible. Olivier Muller, Chef de Cuisine at db Bistro Modern, will be the featured Bellville High 1971 chef and will guide the group through the preparation of a multi-course meal Reunion Set for Nov. 24 paired with wines. The restaurant is AREA – The Belleville High closed on Mondays and the event is School Class of 1971 will hold a class open to members and guests only. reunion on Friday, November 24, at Les Marmitons is an international Mayfair Farms in West Orange. For culinary and social club of gentlemen more information or to join their who share a common interest in prepa- mailing list, please contact: Annette ration and understanding of fine food, (973) 495-9336, wine and culinary arts. 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A mismatch can also arise if New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association name on their current license did not you have included your middle name Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association match their birth certificates. in some official documents but not with four definitions – only one is correct. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Even if you were able to get a others. The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey license in the past, a name change The Motor Vehicles Commission enough to discern this deception of dic- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 may be a stumbling block now. The website, www.njmvc.gov, offers an If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 requirements have been tightened to online walk-through that enables you guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 combat identity theft and fraud. To to make sure that you have the re- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at avoid last-minute delays, it is a good quired documents for license renewal. you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 idea to take a look at your birth cer- Detailed information is also avail- free time! tificate and make sure that you can able by calling the commission at 1- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. document any changes to your first, 888-486-3339. come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte last and middle names. If you have any additional ques- ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR Fortunately, the problem can usu- tions or need further assistance, please Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo ally be resolved quite easily by ob- feel free to contact my office by call- 1. Brose – A thick porridge made by mixing boiling water or liquid with meal COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION taining marriage licenses and other ing (908) 668-1900, or stopping by at official documents through your town 1801 East 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, in 2. Indaba – A conference among South Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly American tribes EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS or state records offices. downtown Scotch Plains, weekdays 3. Dermestes – A genus of insects Victoria McCabe Ben Corbin Last-name changes are of course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. whose larvae devour dead bodies TECHNOLOGY SUBSCRIPTION PRICE SERVICES common after marriage. Sometimes Linda Stender 4. Zel – A kind of Oriental cymbal One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 clerical errors are made in the origi- Assemblywoman, D-22 nal birth certificate and never cor- ZAPTIAH 1. A small globular vessel of polished brass A Tale of Two Towns: Westfield versus 2. A Turkish policeman Local, County and State Lawsuits 3. An Iranian liquid measure equal to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Fields 3.249 gallons If Charles Dickens was alive today and Saturday was packed with multiple ac- 4. An Arabian swordsman covering the local field situation in Scotch tivities scheduled to take place at the high APRAXIA Need to be Published and Curtailed 1. Loss or impairment of power to Plains and Westfield, he might succumb school. The original schedule of events at to the sequelitis epidemic in popular cul- the high school included a 9:30 a.m. fresh- perform purposeful movements It seems to be increasing in the past few years, employ- A second employee and applicant for the position, 2. Bending backwards ees and citizens suing county and local governments. The Joseph Freitas, also sued, claiming he was discriminated ture and title his next book, “A Tale of man football game and an 11 a.m.varsity Two Towns.” It would not be a stretch to boys soccer game against Ridge preceding 3. Inflammation of the oil glands of the costs have been substantial and the situation seems to be against due to his age. The county settled his lawsuit for start the novel with the same legendary the opening football game at 1:30 p.m. skin getting out of hand. It’s nearly impossible to tell the real $150,000 plus paid his legal fees in excess of $100,000. line “It was the best of times, it was the against Newark East Side. 4. Inflammation of the Adam’s Apple; cost, as much is kept under wraps and the major costs are Further, the same law firm, now Garrubbo and Capece, worst of times,” with the former describ- Despite the weather and the days’ fore- goiter lawyers’ fees. The Open Public Meeting and Open Public D’Arangelo & Millman of Westfield, represented the ing Westfield and the latter Scotch Plains. cast, the field was a quagmire with several ZANDER Records Acts have loopholes whereby this information is county in both lawsuits. Lawsuits over the Weights and For the first week of the new school inches of standing water in the poor drain- 1. An abalone shell; an ear shell shielded from public view. Measures promotion have cost the county at least $620,000 year tranquility seemed to pervade both age areas. At 7 a.m., the chief 2. A jewler’s gouging tool Regardless of how a case is decided, the judge always to date, with legal fees still mounting. towns, but behind the calm was the omi- groundskeeper and the board of education 3. Characterized by an ashy, white com- nous forecast of rain for the latter part of were in favor of canceling all activities, but plexion makes sure that the lawyers get paid – regardless of how The county is also being sued by the family of Edward 4. The European pike trivial the suit or how poorly the attorneys may have Sinclair, a 17-year-old who reportedly hung himself the second week. Like the insurance policy Scotch Plains’ Athletic Director decided that works fine as long as you don’t have that moving the football game to Sunday TATOUAY conducted matters. The public has little control over what inside the county’s juvenile detention center in 2003. The to use it, the fields in Scotch Plains func- had too many negative implications. 1. The magpie lawyers charge or what law firm is selected. The longer county has spent thousands of dollars already on this tioned perfectly as long as it stayed dry. The freshman football game was sacri- 2. A large South American armadillo the dispute, the higher the legal bills – no wonder matters case. According to resolutions passed this year by the But then came a steady rain and to use ficed and canceled. The varsity soccer 3. A ewe lamb or ewe mutton take such a long time to be concluded. county freeholders (and including one on tonight’s a bad metaphor, it was as if the dams game was moved to Basking Ridge, where 4. A slingshot In general, government administrators and officials agenda), the county has authorized at least $220,000 in broke. The chronology of the entire week they were able to play on Ridge’s turf claim the situation is a scourge, yet they say there’s legal fees to a half dozen law firms to date. of September 11 through Sunday, Sep- field. For anybody who watched the var- Letters to nothing they can do. Settling early just encourages more An interesting case at the moment involves the auction tember 17 was all too familiar for anyone sity football game, it was obvious that the lawsuits, regardless of merit. Fighting for justice just of three confiscated luxury autos for $300 to the stepson who lived through the disaster of fall field was difficult to play on due to the the Editor 2005, when unplayable football and soc- conditions, with players from both teams racks up enormous legal bills. In all cases, the taxpayer of County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, Christopher Coon, cer fields provided the springboard for having a difficult time getting traction. A pays. himself a sheriff’s officer. A settlement of litigation the emergence of a several groups that has fast moving Scotch Plains-Fanwood of- Ferguson Supporter Westfield has settled lawsuits in recent years with a brought against the sheriff’s office and buyer to prevent attempted to move field improvement fense was reduced to a crawl in an unap- police detective who sued over discrimination and with the sale has been reached out of court. A $110,600 bid by into the mainstream of discussion at town petizing 14-7 game. Disagrees with Letter an employee who charged the former parking director the owner was accepted. Details of the auction agreement council and board of education meetings. The marching band was forced to per- Chris Sdao’s latest hyper-partisan rant- with sexual harassment. The town is now being sued by were released Tuesday and an appeal has been entered While the bureaucratic machinations in form their half-time activities squeezed ing in the September 14 issue of The a police officer, who has charged he faced harassment and regarding the original judgment. The ultimate outcome of town continued to move at a snail’s pace in on the track as they were not able to go Westfield Leader deserves an answer. He dismissal over being a whistle blower. this litigation could have significant impact throughout the more established soccer association out on the field. Luckily for the PAL, their is once again wrong on many facts (start- and the fledgling Turfit Committee were teams played their games Sunday in ing with the price of gas, which he asserts The Township of Scotch Plains has settled a reverse the county on sheriff foreclosures and public auctions. reenergized by a week that can only be Millburn on their new turf fields. is “hovering near $3 a gallon” - where has discrimination lawsuit brought by four police officers for In New Providence, the recreation director, who is a looked at in amazement by their neighbor In just one week, the difference be- he been?) and is once again apologizing $25,000 each — $100,000. Legal fees are nearly $400,000. candidate for mayor, is suing the borough because he to the northeast. While Westfield had all tween the two neighboring towns could for the tax and spend policies of Assem- Even though insurance may cover the cost now, insurance feels he was discriminated against for not getting pay their events take place as scheduled, Scotch not be starker. Westfield’s soccer asso- blywoman Linda Stender. premiums will be raised, for which the taxpayer must pay. raises in 2002 and 2006. He is suing for $275,000, but that Plains’ week was anything but sedate. ciation and athletic department could The record of the United States It’s a racket. amount, of course, does not include legal fees. The week began with the PAL being make out their home schedules years in economy over the past five years has been The County of Union is constantly facing litigation. We confess to knowing only the tip of the iceberg, but told on Sunday, September 10, that the advance, knowing their games will be astonishing. Despite the attacks of 9/11, The county settled a case brought by Maria Todaro, a we know the problem is enormous. high school football field was too wet to played as scheduled. Conversely, Scotch corporate scandals in 2001-2002 and use. This was a bitter disappointment Plains officials have to nervously watch Katrina, the DOW today is near historic Westfield woman, over a promotion she did not get. She Lawsuits cost taxpayers millions of dollars every year, because they had been told for a week by The Weather Channel and hope for long highs, unemployment is at 4.7 percent sued after not receiving the position of director of the yet our elected officials keep these matters quiet. We the board of education that they would be dry periods. and 5.5 million new jobs have been cre- county’s Division of Weights and Measures. She claimed believe all settlements should be published as legal no- able to use the fields if it didn’t rain. If Dickens were here he might say that ated. Much of this can be credited to the she did not get the position because she was a Republican. tices and read aloud at public meetings. A total cost On Thursday, a home football game Westfield is living in an age of wisdom tax cuts voted for by our U.S. Congress- The job went to the son of the former Union mayor, a should be published with all details including legal fees for the sophomore team was rained out. and Scotch Plains in an age of foolish- man, Mike Ferguson. Democrat. and employee time. Also, it is imperative that the citizens Things quickly worsened as it rained Fri- ness. Westfield enjoys a season of light Today, the federal deficit is shrinking She was awarded $378,000 by a jury, then settled with know about these matters as soon as they are initiated, day, but as Saturday dawned, it looked and Scotch Plains a season of darkness (according to the Office of Management the county for $300,000 but is now appealing a second while they are in progress and upon conclusion. It is the like luck was on Scotch Plains’ side. David Lazarus and Budget, down to $296 billion in FY07 After two days of rain, the sun came out Fanwood from initial estimates of $423 billion) and part of her lawsuit that she was “entitled” to the position, only way to help bring an end to this travesty. and the weather was perfect. is now among the smallest deficits in 17 according to County Counsel Robert Barry. Total legal Citizens must be active and demand the information of the last 25 years as a percentage of fees are unknown, although we are aware of at least and pay attention; otherwise citizens become merely SNAC Looks to Educate Kids, GDP. Revenues are increasing at 11 per- $70,000 (including a resolution on tonight’s agenda). subjects of the system. cent. This continues despite Katrina, wars Community on Healthy Eating in Afghanistan and Iraq and new spend- Campaign Statement by Former Gov. Tom Kean ing for homeland and border security. We would like to commend the service provider, Chartwells, to improve Here in New Jersey, the economic story Westfield public school district for hav- the food offerings, encouraged a “What’s is much, much worse. New Jersey’s un- Protecting America and Its Citizens Is Highest Priority ing the foresight to address nutrition in Cookin” class at the middle schools, pro- employment rate is now 5.3 percent and This is a far different world than the one government, and my son, Tom Kean, Jr., appointed office, but they don’t want to our schools long before the state mandate vided SNAC tips on healthy eating in the rising. New Job growth is stagnant with in which I grew up. Our enemies are no understands that. He understands it well. run for office. It’s discouraging to lose by developing a nutritional awareness elementary newsletters and presented the exception of government jobs and longer nation states. We are not worried He is committed to the recommendations some of those bright young people at a task force, now known as SNAC. Given nutrition seminars at various schools. taxes are rising-fast! New Jersey was one about the unilateral threat of the Soviet of the 9/11 Commission, as well as to time when we need them the most. There the recent stories in the Star-Ledger high- Q. We don’t have a problem of obesity of only two states (Michigan was the Block or about the aggressions of Nazi getting those recommendations imple- is, however, one of those bright young lighting how districts are managing New in Westfield, so why do we need to follow other) not affected by Hurricane Katrina Germany or Japan. Today, we have a mented to make us all safer here at home. people who is willing to run for public Jersey’s new nutrition policy, it is impor- this policy? that last year had a structural deficit in its more subtle and difficult threat. Today, While homeland security is clearly our office, who is dedicated to public service, tant to note Westfield will comply with A. Westfield is not immune from this annual budget. Why? Could it be, Mr. we have the very real threat of terrorists most pressing concern, there are many my son, Tom Kean, Jr. the new nutrition guidelines a full year nationwide epidemic. The rates of over- Sdao, because Democrats have nearly gaining access to our country, and trying other issues that Congress has failed to I don’t know what qualifications you ahead of schedule with a strategic plan in weight at the high school reflect the na- doubled state debt in Trenton, spent New to hurt our citizens. address. This simply can’t continue to would want in a United States senator, but place rather than a knee-jerk reaction. tionwide numbers. The goal of SNAC, Jersey to the brink of disaster and in- Terrorists have shown that they are exist. We need new people in Congress I do know that Tom has the background, The new state regulation on school however, is not to make kids obsessive creased 67 taxes, all with the support of willing and able to take innocent lives desperately. the intelligence and the preparation to nutrition requires all schools to write a about their weight on either side, but Ms. Stender? Since 2002, Moody’s In- from anyone at any time. These terrorists The United States Congress must be- serve New Jersey and our country well. nutrition policy in their own words by rather to educate students about how to vestor Service has twice reduced New represent a threat that the great oceans can come pro-active in looking for solutions He was educated in one of the best foreign September 2006 and implement the policy eat a healthy diet and provide fast, fresh Jersey’s bond rating — the first decreases no longer protect us from and a threat that to America’s problems. The United States policy schools in the country. He’s worked consistent with the state’s guidelines by options for them to choose in the cafete- since 1992, the last time Democrats con- requires a solemn commitment if we are Congress has got to look across party in the Department of Environmental Pro- September 2007. The new nutrition policy ria. trolled Trenton. to defeat this enemy. lines to build coalitions so that we can get tection because Tom believes in protect- restricts sugar and fat content on foods Q. Why is SNAC taking away our Sixty-seven tax increases in Trenton, This will probably be a long war and we these problems solved. Tom is a coalition ing our environment. He has worked in and beverages served in the cafeteria or French fries? higher unemployment, higher debt and need to harness all the imagination and builder, he always has been. He can walk Congress and knows Capitol Hill well. vending machines. A. French fries do not fit into the state still we hear that more taxes are needed. dedication we can if we are to come out on across the aisle. He can bring people He has served as a volunteer firefighter As co-chairs of SNAC, we have had nutrition policy given their high fat and What does Ms. Stender propose to do if top. This new enemy of ours exists in together from both sides of the aisle to and Emergency Medical Technician and the pleasure of working with a diverse trans fat content. SNAC is working with elected to Congress? Yes, she wants to shadowy areas of the world, areas of the cultivate effective policy building. He is currently serving in the New Jersey group of interested parties from the com- Chartwells to offer healthier alternative raise our taxes. Not satisfied with raising world that are not governed at all. Places will support the President when the Presi- State Senate. munity including the board of education, baked French fries, roasted potatoes, etc. taxes on incomes in New Jersey, home like the border between Afghanistan and dent is right, and he will oppose the Presi- Tom is the type of independent leader Dr. Foley, Bob Berman, the PTC, par- Numerous studies have shown that kids sales, tires, cell phones, utility bills, prop- Pakistan, some of the wilder parts of Af- dent when the President is wrong. That that we need in the United States Senate ents, students, merchants, teachers, prin- will choose healthier choices if they are erty taxes, nursing homes, health insur- rica and Asia and the jungles of the Phil- kind of independence is what we need in during these trying times. I hope Tom can cipals, healthcare professionals, the food appealing and available. ance and cosmetic surgery (to name a few ippines. Their goal is simple – to elimi- Congress representing the people of New count on your support to help him become service providers and community mem- Q. Why is SNAC taking away our of the 67), she wants to go to Washington nate us. Jersey. New Jersey’s next U.S. Senator. bers. cupcakes; what’s the big deal if we want and raise our taxes in the hope that the This is a time in our nation’s history For the last 15 years I’ve been a teacher, Your support and your vote will truly Below are some frequently asked ques- to celebrate our kid’s birthdays at school? U.S. economy will soon mirror the New when we need leaders in Washington who a teacher of political science. One of the put our state and our country back on the tions about SNAC and Westfield’s nutri- A. Feedback from our initial survey Jersey economy. understand that the defense of the Ameri- things I’ve tried to do was to get good right track this November. tion policy. showed that parents would like to con- I will be voting for our U.S. Congress- can people must be given top priority. young people interested in politics. Un- Former New Jersey Governor Q. What is SNAC and what does SNAC tinue to bring cupcakes to school to cel- man, Mike Ferguson, in November be- Today, protecting America and its citi- fortunately, I have found that to be a Tom Kean do? ebrate their children’s birthdays. How- cause the record is clear that the national zens should be the highest priority of difficult task. Many of them will go into A. SNAC is a division of the PTC made ever, there are a lot of non-food related economy, fueled by lower taxes, is pref- up of parents, community members, stu- ways to celebrate and, if possible, why erable to the New Jersey economy fueled dents and the board of education. We not start teaching kids at an early age by Stender’s tax hikes. believe that education of students and the other ways to feel special. And Mr. Sdao was also wrong about community about healthy nutrition from SNAC has six sub-committees includ- Ferguson’s vote on a minimum wage an early age, combined with an environ- ing high school, middle school, elemen- increase. Ferguson voted to increase the ment where good choices can be made, tary, education, marketing and public re- minimum, in July. will instill good lifelong eating habits. lations. We will be sponsoring several Genevieve Mooers SNAC’s mission is “to foster a positive seminars for parents and kids throughout Westfield nutritional environment in the Westfield the year as well as continuing to work Public Schools, empowering students and with Chartwells to implement positive families to make healthy food choices.” change. If you’d like to get involved, Deadlines With the abundance of fast food and please contact Lisa Bleich or Nancy General News - Friday 4pm unhealthy food everywhere you turn, it’s Lessner at [email protected]. Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm imperative to provide students and fami- Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Lisa Bleich and Nancy Lessner Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm lies the tools they need to make healthy Co-Chairs SNAC, Westfield choices. SNAC has worked with our food Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm To Reach Us Stender Supporter Calls for Debates E-Mail - [email protected] Phone - (908) 232-4407 With Ferguson on Congress Race Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 I am a constituent in the seventh district pears to not want to debate, I think we Submittal Formats in New Jersey. I am writing this letter on voters get curious as to why not. Have you Email Photos in color September 20. My frustration level is challenged Linda Stender to a series of high. With a little over six weeks ‘til the debates Congressman Ferguson? Ms. Email Ads as pdf files in color voters get to exercise our right to elect the Stender, have you challenged Congress- For more information, see next Congressperson for our district, I man Ferguson to a series of debates? www.goleader.com wonder where are the debates? What is the truth? Where are the debates? www.goleader.com/help Consider this an open letter to both the How many will there be? We deserve to www.goleader.com/presskit incumbent Mike Ferguson and his chal- know. www.goleader.com/classifieds lenger Linda Stender: Do you both agree Speaking of challenges, I challenge my Upload and Feedback that we voters deserve and should de- fellow citizens in the Seventh district to For large files, multiple photographs mand and expect no less than a series of demand that these candidates debate no and assured delivery of items to our debates to take place? We want to hear less than three times before the election. newspapers, you can upload direct to and see the candidates discuss and debate Looking forward to hearing from the cam- our server at goleader.com/upload. Call the issues that are important to us and our paigns with the courtesy of a reply. (908) 232-4407 for username and pass- families. Adam Ginsburg word. When an incumbent does not or ap- Westfield You can provide text direct to us at A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 28, 2006 Page 5 By Pat Quattrocchi GOP Candidate for Freeholder Improvement Authority is too Powerful On September 15, Governor Jon because they can get low interest rates, Corzine rejected a bill that would have they also have the ability to operate well given county improvement authorities out of public view and steer lucrative new powers to issue tax-free bonds that construction deals to favored contractors, would have helped finance private eco- engineering firms and the like. Their abili- nomic development projects. Here in ties are quite far-reaching and include Union County, his action surely has saved relocating residents, industry and com- our children and grandchildren from be- merce from what are determined to be ing saddled with debt even more than they blighted areas designated for redevelop- are already looking forward to. ment by municipalities. However, who is Recently, Kenilworth officials handed to say what areas are blighted, and how over a major project to include land ac- far should the authorities be allowed to quisition for a new police building to the extend their reach? Union County Improvement Authority It is unclear by what ethical standards (UCIA) without public input. The action the authorities are governed, and review- should have the same impact on residents ing the minutes of the UCIA meetings as when the Authority obtained $25 mil- provides some interesting reading. Fa- lion for Linden to rebuild two firehouses miliar names appear and reappear such as and refurbish two others, adding about Joseph Jingoli and Sons, PMK Group, ALL’S FINE IN THAILAND…Joseph Urso, a 1988 graduate of Westfield High $68 to homeowner’s tax bills annually, Harbor Associates and of real interest — School, lives and works in Thailand for General Motors. Thai military mobilize all within the blink of an eye. Message and Media — the marketing HONORS…The USS Hancock CV-19 aircraft carrier WWII reunion was held in to ward off a counter-coupe. “It was definitely exhilarating as the only informa- The authorities were created by an act firm owned by Steve DiMico. Coinciden- Charleston, S.C. during the week of Aug. 27, 2006. Bud Haroski of Westfield tion available was via telephone. Television, radio and Internet were shut off. Most of the legislature ages ago as an answer to tally, DiMico’s organization was awarded served on the Hancock and is pictured with shipmate John Finn, the oldest living Thai are relieved and agree, everything is fine and things returned to normal in assist municipalities in the redevelop- a public relations contract from the au- medal-of-honor winner. The sailors served in 1945 in Admiral Halsey’s 3rd Fleet. one day,” said Mr. Urso. The nighttime photo shows tanks covered in garlands ment of surplus federal government prop- thority; the Freeholder board had them on and flowers, placed by the people. erty, the nature of the Plainfield Armory retainer for a number of years, as did the Fanwood Rain Garden Dedicated in By Glenn Mortimer GOP Candidate for Freeholder or large tracts as in the case of Camp Union County Democratic Committee, Kilmer in Edison. These parcels can be- chaired by the director of the Authority. come blighted or public hazards when The firms have been known to be major Memory of FW Resident Steven Clark Cty. Tax Increases Faster Than Local they could and should be producing tax financial supporters of the committee on FANWOOD – On Sunday, September missed by all who knew and loved him.” During this campaign I have had the the municipal taxes levied in Westfield ratables. The authorities have evolved a regular basis, according to records avail- 10, 2006, the Fanwood Rain Garden was The Fanwood Rain Garden was in- pleasure of meeting a large number of and Mountainside combined. into almost clandestine operations. able on the website of NJ ELEC. dedicated to the memory of Steven A. stalled in the fall of 2005 as a joint project Union County residents. Oftentimes the I have worked with local officials of Self-admittedly, the director of the Clipping the wings of the improve- Clark (1953 – 2005) and the Fanwood that included the borough and public conversation would turn to the subject of both parties through my involvement with UCIA conducts the organization’s busi- ment authorities is certainly a step in the library has placed information about the works department, Dave Schwartzberg taxes. Many residents are aware that the the Union County League of Municipali- ness from her dining room table while right direction, as the legislation would rain garden online at: of the Fanwood Environmental Commis- all-Democrat Union County Board of ties. Local officials have to make hard collecting a salary from the county to the have empowered them further to take full www.fanwoodlibrary.org/raingarden. sion, the Rahway River Association, the Freeholders has raised taxes by 51 per- choices and come up with innovative tune of $132,000. The authority’s official control of projects under the guise of Summer intern Amy Boyajian worked Master Gardeners and the Rutgers Coop- cent during this decade. ways to keep taxes and spending in check. offices are in an Elizabeth office building economic development. The residents with Madline DiNardo of the Rutgers erative Extension of Union County. The A question was then posed to me: How It is time for Union County government to sans air conditioning, and when I visited would have been at the mercy of the Cooperative Research & Extension of garden beautifies the library grounds, does this compare to the increase in my show restraint in tax increases. there recently to check it out, a handwrit- authorities with little or no recourse and Union County to create the website. The provides a quiet place to relax and serves municipal tax rate? I explained that My running mates Pat Quattrocchi, ten paper sign taped to the door indicated no voice in what would be going on in site includes maps, photographs, descrip- as a model to local residents. Mountainside, where I am a councilman, Diane Barabas and I pledge to bring fiscal that the office staff would be returning in their communities. This could be espe- tions and a list of native plants. A rain garden is a landscaped, shallow has experienced a 27.7-percent increase restraint to the Union County Board of 45 minutes. One could only speculate cially true if the dominant party’s finan- Mr. Clark was a Fanwood resident for depression, ideally planted with native over the same period of time. I also said I Freeholders. when the sign was posted. cial success depends on to whom the 22 years who served the community in a species that allows rain runoff from roofs, would research the numbers for other Glenn Mortimer is a Republican can- While improvement authorities have contracts are awarded. myriad of ways, including service on the driveways and snow melt to be collected towns and provide that information. didate for Union County Freeholder. To efficiently handled some great building Patricia Quattrocchi is a GOP candidate Fanwood Memorial Library Board of and seep naturally into the ground. This I was able to get data for the years learn more, please visit the Union County projects by saving municipalities money for Union County Freeholder. To learn Trustees from 1992 to 2001 and service as helps recharge our groundwater supply 2001-2005. I used the total municipal and GOP website www.unioncountygop.org more, visit www.unioncountygop.org or president from 1995 to 2000. and aids in preserving the water quality. county tax burdens, including any local or call our county headquarters at (908) call (908) 789-0200. Library Director Dan Weiss said, “Dur- Rain gardens are an important way to open space or special improvement dis- 789-0200. Letters to the Editor ing that time, Steve’s innovative spirit, make communities more attractive places trict levies. During this four-year period, vision and inspirational leadership helped to live while enhancing ecological health county taxes increased 38.4 percent, while to shape the library into a valuable, ser- and reducing the water that ends up in the municipal taxes increased 31.7 percent. Daniel Berke Thanks Helpers of vice-oriented community resource. He local storm drains. This means that county taxes are growing initiated and oversaw a number of major For more information about rain gar- faster, in aggregate, than municipal taxes. changes and improvements that revital- dens and how you can build one at home, It can be argued that averages can be Charity Baseball Game ized the library. He displayed an excep- please go to the website or inquire at the misleading, so I broke the data down by On Sunday, September 17, I organized boys. Thanks to the parents and friends tional level of commitment and service to library. town. I compared the actual dollars sent a charity baseball game to benefit the who helped get the field ready, stayed to a library that was sorely in need of mod- to support county government by town Children’s Specialized Hospital as a watch the game and generously purchased ernization and renewal and continuously and the actual dollars to support that town’s mitzvah project for my upcoming Bar raffle tickets and bid on silent auction demonstrated his unique leadership abili- Ceremony Date Set for local government. In 19 of the 21 Union Mitzvah. items. We raised nearly $2,000 for the ties. He articulated the role of the library County municipalities, the percentage This event was very successful, thanks hospital and would never have been so in relation to the community and its pa- County Sheriff K9 increase in county taxes was greater than to the generosity of many people and successful without their generosity. trons, with an insistence on making cur- SUMMIT — Union County Sher- the percentage increase in local taxes. companies. Food and drinks were do- I would also like to thank the following rent technologies available to everyone iff Ralph Froehlich will host the Only Plainfield and Winfield experienced nated by Bagel Chateau, Costco, Dunkin friends who helped the day of the event: who uses the library. Steve championed a dedication ceremony of a monu- larger percentage increases for local taxes. Donuts, Manhattan Bagels, Shoprite and Jeff, Theresa and Jessica Harris, Phil, vision of cooperative relationship that ment honoring Union County Sher- The largest percentage increases in Stop & Shop. Diane and Dan Morse, Tom and TJ Lutz now exists and grows between the iff K9 Git Ander at 10 a.m. on Sat- county taxes were experienced by Eliza- In addition, raffle and auction items and Philip Edwards. Without them, I Fanwood and Scotch Plains libraries. beth and Kenilworth. In both towns, the were donated by Signature Moments, would have been so busy running the There is no doubt that the library would urday, September 30 at the Sheriff’s increase was greater than 50 percent for Boogies Tickets, Brick Oven of Westfield, event that I wouldn’t have been able to not be in the state it is today without Search and Rescue Unit located at four years. Ferraros, Rialto Theatre, Starbucks, Per- play in the game. IN CHARGE…On August 25, Capt. Steve’s devotion, persistence and com- 196 Glenside Avenue in Summit. The all-Democrat Union County Board sonal Trainer Julia Cerefice, The N.Y. And a special thanks to my sister, Kim, Mark Ginda, nephew of Bud and mitment to making it a better and more K9 Officer Git Ander was killed of Freeholders has been increasing taxes Mets, Huntley Taverne, Jacqueline Parkes and to my mom and dad for all their help Loretta Ginda Haroski of Westfield, viable resource for the citizens of Fanwood in the line of duty on September 26, faster than 19 of 21 towns. This means of MLB and professional photographers with the event (and with this letter!). The was made 48th Commanding Officer — a library [that] focuses its services and 2001, only weeks after returning that the relative share of county taxes has Nat Butler and Jen Pottheiser. Falcon game was fun, the weather was great and of the Naval Submarine Base New Lon- goals on the needs and wants of its users.” from rescue work at the World Trade increased relative to the municipal share. Printing and Stitch City generously pro- the White team beat the Blue team 10 to 5. don, CT. Capt. Ginda is a 1982 electri- Mr. Weiss continued, “Under his tenure Center. In 2005 in four towns, including vided the banner and t-shirts at cost. It feels good to have helped the chil- cal engineering graduate of the U.S. as board president, the Fanwood Memorial The ceremony will also recog- Westfield and Mountainside, the amount Most importantly, I would like to thank dren at the hospital and I am considering Naval Academy and had been Captain Library became a true source of community nize all of the deceased K9’s that of property taxes raised locally sent to friends and fellow Westfield residents for coordinating this event again next year. I of the USS Pasadena 752 nuclear at- and regional pride and a model for excel- Union County exceeded the entire amount their participation and support. Leo White am looking for volunteers to help and tack submarine based out of Pearl lence in small library service that other served the Union County Sheriff’s of municipal taxes. Westfield sent almost of the Westfield Baseball League helped suggestions for needy causes, individu- Harbor, Hawaii. libraries could well emulate. He is deeply Office. $5,000,000 more to support Union County with the scheduling of the event and prepa- als, etc. Please contact me at than the amount used to operate local ration of the field. [email protected] if you are interested. government. Westfield actually sends Coaches Joe McHugh and Harry Daniel Berke more money to Union County than all of Kalimtzis made the game fun for all the Westfield 2006 LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM TOWN OF WESTFIELD

The changing color of leaves and the chill in the air remind us that leaves will begin to fall soon, and the Department of Public Works is busy making preparations for the Town’s annual leaf collection program. With cooperation from all residents, and Mother Nature, the Town can continue to provide efficient and timely service. LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE As indicated on the map on the reverse side, the Town is divided into ten leaf collection areas: Areas 1-6 on the North side and 7-10 on the South side.

Collection will begin simultaneously on the North and South sides on October 23 and continue through December 8, or longer based upon the need as determined by the DPW. During this timeframe two full passes of the Town will be made, with additional passes as necessary. No leaves will be permitted in the streets until Saturday, October 14.

Collection will begin in Area 1 on the North side, and Area 7 on the South side and proceed in numerical order. HOW RESIDENTS CAN HELP We emphasize that the success of any leaf collection program is due, in large part, to the cooperation of residents. Following are the ways in which you can help: Before raking leaves to the street, check the map to find out which area you are in and call the “Leaf Hotline” (908- 789-4120) to determine when the crews will be in your area. This will minimize the amount of time leaf piles are on the street. Residents employing landscapers are required to inform them of the collection schedule and must fill out the coupon on the back of this flyer so their landscapers can enter the Conservation Center. This permit can be used up until December 23. As mentioned above, No leaves will be permitted in the streets until Saturday, October 14.

Tree branches, grass or other debris are not accepted at theCounty compost facilities and piles containing anything other than leaves will not be picked up. Leaves should be placed in narrow rows along the street, leaving a space along the gutter for drainage. This will help minimize local flooding during rains. Do not pile leaves on or near drainage inlets, which can lead to local flooding. Note: Leaves cannot be placed closer then ten (10) feet from any inlet. Keep vehicles off the streets during collection days to avoid interference with leaf collection crews.

CAUTION! Do not park cars over leaf piles. Hot exhaust systems can ignite the leaves and cause a car fire. Also, leaves cannot be picked up if a car is in the way. RESIDENTS MUST HAVE ALL LEAVES OUT FOR FINAL PICK UP BEFORE DECEMBER 1. OTHER LEAF DISPOSAL OPTIONS In order to further maximize service, the Town offers residents two other leaf disposal options: On-Demand Pickup. Residents will be allowed to place their leaves in PAPER BAGS ONLY at the curb for on- demand pickup. Residents may obtain the bags (maximum of ten bags per day) at no charge, starting on Thursday, October 12, at the Town Conservation Center, (see below for hours of operation). Filled bags will be picked up at curbside by the Town DPW within 24 hours of request by the resident, either in person or through the Leaf Hotline (908-789-4120). Please leave your message after the recording. Conservation Center. From October 12 to December 23, (weather permitting) the Conservation Center will be open, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for any residents who want to dispose of their leaves directly. Landscapers serving Westfield residents may also haul leaves to the Center 7 during this period, provided they have the required coupon signed by the resident. The Town Conservation Center will be closed holidays (Columbus Day-October 9, Veterans Day-November 10, Thanksgiving-November 23 & 24). 
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On weekends, C-SPAN2’s Book Hosted locally by Comcast in part- TV focuses on non-fiction literature. nership with the Westfield Memorial During the week, C-SPAN2 airs the Library, the Book TV Bus will stop at United States Senate live, gavel-to- the library on Friday, October 6. gavel, as well as public affairs events. Members of the public are invited to Comcast of New Jersey airs C-SPAN2 tour the bus that day from noon to 2 on Channel 187. p.m. The library is located at 550 Every weekend from Saturday at 8 East Broad Street. a.m. to Monday at 8 a.m. Eastern Visitors will be given a tour of the Standard Time, Book TV airs 48 hours state-of-the-art studio set, an inter- of non-fiction book programming on a variety of topics including history, biographies, politics, current events Thrift Shop to Offer and the media. Halloween Items Book TV features author inter- views, readings and panels at book- Manny E. Veloza and Ms. Lauren D. Cafaro SCOTCH PLAINS – The stores, libraries and book festivals Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service across the United States. For more MR. AND MRS. COLIN WILLIAM BREIVOGEL League Thrift Shop, located at 1730 information, please visit the Book (She is the former Miss Sarah Elizabeth Chance) East Second Street in Scotch Plains, TV website at www.booktv.org. is gearing up for Halloween. Ms. Lauren D. Cafaro Starting Tuesday, October 3, the store will be decorated for the season. Visitors Invited Sunday Miss Sarah E. Chance Costumes for the entire family will be To Wed Manny E. Veloza available, as well as costume “possi- To Cannonball House bilities” and baskets of accessories. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Osborn Marries Colin W. Breivogel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cafaro of Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychol- Shoes, boots, masks, canes, hats, ties Cannonball House, located at 1840 Hauppauge, Long Island, N.Y., for- ogy in 2000. Ms. Cafaro is employed and purses will be among the featured Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be Miss Sarah Elizabeth Chance, the degree in Organizational Leadership merly of Westfield, have announced with a real estate investment firm in items. Additionally, clothes to dress a open to visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. this daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry E. and is employed as a publicist at the engagement of their daughter, Ms. Greenwich, Conn. scarecrow will be in stock, including Sunday, October 1. Docents will give Chance of Westfield, was married on Random House in New York City. Lauren D. Cafaro, to Manny E. Veloza Her fiancé was raised in Hamden and racks of flannel shirts and jeans in tours of the circa-1760 house and gar- Saturday, August 5, to Colin William The groom, a 1997 graduate of of Hamden, Conn. He is the son of attended Southern Connecticut State children and adult sizes. Shirts and dens. There will be no admission fee. Breivogel. He is the son of Mrs. Cornwall Central High School in Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Veloza, also of University in New Haven, Conn., where jeans sell for $3 and $4 each. An exhibit of Colonial costumes Sharon Leonard of Oneida, N.Y., for- Cornwall, N.Y., received a Bachelor Hamden. he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Thrift Shop hours are 10 a.m. to will be featured as a preview of the merly of Cornwall, N.Y., and the late of Science degree in Education from The bride-to-be was born and raised Finance. He is employed as an account 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday annual Union County “Four Centuries Frank Breivogel. Bucknell University in May 2001. in Westfield and graduated from manager with CDWG in Shelton, Conn. and Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on in a Weekend” celebration, which will The afternoon ceremony took place While attending the university, he was Westfield High School in 1996. She The couple will be married in May Friday and Saturday. For more infor- take place on Saturday, October 21, at the First Congregational Church in a member of the Chi Phi fraternity. Mr. then attended Quinnipiac College in 2007 in Long Island, N.Y. and will mation or directions to the store, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Westfield, where the bride and her Breivogel holds a Master’s degree in Hamden, Conn., graduating with a reside in Stratford, Conn. please call (908) 322-5420. October 22, from noon to 5 p.m. family have been members for more Teaching and Learning and is em- than 20 years. Officiating at the nup- ployed as a middle school mathemat- tials was the Reverend Dr. Mark ics teacher in Summit. Boyea. A reception followed at the The mother of the groom and her Madison Hotel in Morristown. husband hosted the rehearsal dinner Given in marriage by her father, the the evening before the wedding at bride wore a white strapless Maggie Acquaviva della fonti in Westfield. Sottero gown with Chantilly lace and The bridal party and the mother of carried a bouquet of white, peach and the bride hosted a bridal shower in purple roses, white Casablanca lilies April at the Westfield home of Ms. and green hydrangeas. Courtney Norton. Miss Megan Chance of Washing- Following a wedding trip to the ton, N.C., formerly of Westfield, was Greek Islands, the couple resides in the maid of honor for her sister. The Hoboken. bride’s best friend from college, Mrs. Elizabeth Lang of Carlsbad, Calif., Mothers and More TuitionTuition Vacation was the matron of honor. Vacation The bridal attendants included Ms. To Hold Open House Courtney Nemec and Ms. Courtney FANWOOD – On Wednesday, Norton, both of Westfield, and Ms. October 4, the Union County Chapter Colleen Ryan of Buffalo, N.Y., for- of Mothers and More will host a free merly of Westfield, all friends of the open house for prospective members bride since elementary and middle at 7:30 p.m. at the Fanwood Recre- school. ation Center, located at Forest Road Josh Rinesmith of New York City, Park in Fanwood. All area women are a college friend and fraternity brother invited without any obligation to join. of the groom, and Earl McGrath, Jr. This event will be held without of Orlando, Fla., the groom’s best children and will introduce attendees friend from high school, were the to the group’s many services and ac- best men. tivities. Refreshments will be pro- Serving as groomsmen were Eric vided. Door prizes will be included as Murphy of Bedminster, Zachary Jones part of the open house and all attend- of State College, Pa. and Anthony ees will be eligible to win a prize. Lukasavage of Pittsburgh, Pa., all The Union County chapter offers friends and fraternity brothers of the two evening meetings a month with groom from Bucknell University. topical discussions and/or guest speak- Readers at the ceremony included ers, as well as family outings, children’s the bride’s friend from high school, holiday parties, moms’ nights out, Mrs. Christine Carman of Hoboken, playgroups, a book club, a craft club formerly of Westfield; the couple’s and skill-building volunteer opportu- friend from Bucknell University, Mrs. nities, among other programs. 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PAUL KRITSCH It often surprises people to learn WESTFIELD – The Westfield munity. Christians are reminded by the that there are believers in Christ in Knights of Columbus, Monsignor “There has been a long and tradi- writer of the Letter to the Hebrews to various places in the world today Watterson Council held its annual tional bond between the Knights of “remember those in prison as if you who lose their jobs, their homes, Blue Mass September 10 at the Holy Columbus and first responders,” said were their fellow prisoners, and those their families and even their lives all Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Chris Beck, past Grand Knight. who are mistreated as if you your- because they believe that Jesus is Westfield to honor the Westfield and “Forty-five of the first responders who selves were suffering.” (Hebrews Lord. Unfortunately, such persecu- Mountainside police, fire and Emer- perished on 9/11 were Knights, in- 13:3). tion of Christians is a daily experi- gency Medical Services departments cluding Father Mychal Judge, For over 15 years, Redeemer ence in many countries. The family for service to the local communities. FDNY’s beloved chaplain, and their Lutheran Church and School has coming to Redeemer is just one such As part of the Mass, awards were names are listed on a Wall of Honor at joined other Christians in praying for example. presented to individuals who were se- the Knights of Columbus Museum in the persecuted church. While we went If you would like to help give them lected by their respective departments New Haven. This is our way of show- about our daily routine this past Au- a new start, please call Redeemer’s HOORAY FOR HALLOWEEN…The Westfield Service League will sell Hallow- for their contributions. Among the ing our appreciation and thanking gust, Redeemer’s prayers were an- church office. Perhaps you know of a een costumes and accessories beginning Tuesday, October 3, at its Thrift Shop. honorees were Westfield firefighter our local heroes.” swered by the sending of a refugee job for which they could apply, or you Fall and winter attire for the entire family, books, toys, jewelry, shoes and bric- Daniel Kelly, for 50 years as a volun- family from Burma, a mother and could direct them to English as a a-brac also are available. The league’s Thrift and Consignment Shops, both teer firefighter; Mountainside Deputy Welcome Club Reveals father and their three children who Second Language (ESL) classes, or located at 114 Elmer Street in Westfield, are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 Fire Chief Dean Paskow, for 30 years have been living in a Thai refugee you know someone who could serve a.m. to 4 p.m. Above, league members Elaine Junguenet, left, and Linda Thayer of service to the borough in various Wine and Cheese Event camp for almost 10 years. They are as a translator while they’re learning create unique looks. capacities, and Mountainside Emer- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Wel- fellow Christians who, by the end of English. gency Medical Technician (EMT) come Club will hold its New Member September, are coming to the United Offers to help would be appreci- Mary Paskow, for service above and Wine and Cheese Social on Wednes- States for a new beginning. ated. But especially remember this Willow Grove Invites Public beyond the call of duty. Also recog- day, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. It will Katrina Klettke Straker from the family in your prayers like the writer nized were Westfield Detective Jo- be held locally at a member’s home. Immigration and Refugee Services to the Hebrews encourages. If you do, seph Costanzo, for the discovery (in The club is open to women of division of Lutheran Social Minis- don’t be surprised by how God may To ‘Autumn Blessing’ Night conjunction with Detective Barron Westfield and surrounding commu- tries of New Jersey tells us that the answer your prayers. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow used for future community events for Chambliss) of the first methamphet- nities. Women who are new to the family is determined to make their * * * * * * * Grove Presbyterian Church, located adults and families. Individuals may amine lab in Union County, and area or who have experienced a opportunity work. “They are required Reverend Kritsch is in his 18th year at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, attend both the dinner and program or Westfield EMT George Johnson, for lifestyle change due to the birth or to become self-sufficient within 90 as senior pastor of the Redeemer will hold a dinner and multimedia come for just the presentation. All years of dedicated service to the com- adoption of a child or relocation are days,” she said. “What they need is a Lutheran Church and School, located event to celebrate autumn on Friday, facilities are handicap-accessible. especially invited to join. helping hand so they can have an at 229 Cowperthwaite Place in October 6. The evening will begin Interested persons are asked to call Holy Trinity to Begin Club offerings include new mem- independent life in America.” Westfield. with a covered dish dinner from 6 to the church office at (908) 232-5678 or ber events, monthly dinners, book 7:15 p.m. downstairs in Ryno Hall. At e-mail [email protected]. RAINBOWS Program clubs, play groups, couples’ activi- 7:30 p.m., the multimedia presenta- For more information about Willow WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity ties, a winter Progressive Dinner and tion entitled “Autumn Blessing” will Grove, please call the church office, e- Roman Catholic Church of Westfield a Spring Social. Anyone interested in Joseph Qutub to Recount take place in the sanctuary. mail [email protected] or will begin its third year of RAIN- learning more about the club or at- Created by Tim Eshelman, the pro- visit www.willowgrovechurch.org. BOWS next month. A free, six-week tending the New Member Social may gram is geared for all ages. It will program, it is offered to children ages contact Jennifer at Achieving American Dream include photography of autumn scenes, Lions Seek Vendors five to 18, with special exceptions for [email protected] or WESTFIELD – Joseph Y. Qutub, in 1952. He will discuss Middle East- music and narration. Mr. Eshelman four-year-olds based on maturity. Carol at [email protected]. chairman of the Public Relations ern culture and traditions and how he has spent many years showing multi- For Local Celebration RAINBOWS fosters emotional Committee and former president of and his four siblings achieved their media programs throughout the state of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch healing among children grieving a loss Singles Group Posts the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary dreams by becoming a part of Ameri- Pennsylvania for Eshelman Studios. Plains Lions Club is seeking vendors due to death, divorce, separation, ill- Club and founder of Arab Student can life, plus their involvement in He also has been part of the Sight and for Scotch Plains Day Weekend, ness, incarceration or other painful October Meetings Aid International (ASAI) will be the public activities and charitable and Sound Theaters productions in which will take place on Saturday family transitions. It is not counseling WESTFIELD – Widowed, divorced guest speaker at the Westfield His- cultural causes. Lancaster, Pa. with his father, Sight and Sunday, October 14 and 15. or therapy, but a chance for them to or never-married individuals are in- torical Society’s First Wednesday He has received the Paul Harris and Sound founder Glen Eshelman. The Saturday festivities will fea- share experiences and provide peer vited to join the singles group that Luncheon at noon October 4 at B.G. fellowship for special services to the The dinner and presentation are ture the Lions Market alongside the support to each other. Small groups meets each Sunday at the First Baptist Fields Restaurant, located at 560 Rotary Club and the community; a free, but donations are welcome to be usual Farmers Market in the Scotch meet to discuss topics ranging from Church of Westfield, located at 170 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. special resolution from the mayor Plains Municipal Building parking anger and guilt to forgiveness. Chil- Elm Street. Meetings will take place A Fanwood resident for 36 years, and council of Fanwood for contribu- Rosary Society to Hold lot, located at 430 Park Avenue. dren also play games, do art projects, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 9 a.m. Mr. Qutub emigrated from Palestine tions and service to ASAI and the Events for Sunday will include the sing and write in their journals. This non-denominational discus- community and recognition in “Who’s Breakfast on Sunday Lions Market on Park Avenue, as Children may attend the RAIN- sion group focuses on issues affect- Caregivers Meeting Who in Colleges and Universities.” SCOTCH PLAINS – St. well as rides and entertainment. Park BOWS program regardless of school ing singles, fostering friendships and He was the first recipient of the Spe- Bartholomew’s Rosary Altar Society Avenue will be closed to vehicular enrollment, religious affiliation or sharing experiences. All are welcome. On Tap For Monday cial Radio Award given by Indiana will hold its Annual Communion traffic on Sunday. town of residence. The anticipated Coffee, cake and bagels are served WESTFIELD – A support group State University’s Communications Breakfast on Sunday, October 1, at Besides the market, there will be a start date is Wednesday, October 11, and a $2 donation is requested. Group for those caring for elderly or chroni- Department and received the Distin- The Westwood in Garwood. It will limited number of food vendor op- and it will run through December 6. members also participate in winter cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- guished Service Award for himself take place following the 9 a.m. Mass portunities available. All vendors may Sessions will be held Wednesdays movie nights, picnics and holiday day, October 2, at 8 p.m. in the Parish and his wife, Annie, for 39 years of at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- set up on a “first come-first served” from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holy get-togethers. For more information, Center of St. Helen’s Roman Catho- service from the American-Arab Anti- man Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. basis after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Trinity Grammar School, located at please call Lil at (908) 889-4751 or lic Church on Lamberts Mill Road in Discrimination Committee of New Sister Margarite Maechione, au- 9 a.m. on Sunday using their own 336 First Street in Westfield. For more Ed at (908) 232-4159. Westfield. Meetings are held on the Jersey. thor of many books including “Pope tables and chairs. Anyone interested details, please visit www.rainbows.org first non-holiday Monday of each Regular luncheon attendees will be Pius XII: Architect for Peace,” will be in vendor spaces for either Saturday or call Deacon Tom Pluta at Holy month. These are information and contacted to verify their reservations. the guest speaker. Guests are wel- or Sunday, or both days, is asked to Trinity Parish at (908) 233-0484. Chil- See it all on the Web! sharing sessions. For more informa- Space permitting, others also may at- come. Tickets are available for $20 call Ron Kelly, vice president of the dren may be registered by calling Lee tion, please call Marilyn Ryan at (908) tend by calling (908) 233-2930 by and may be purchased by calling (908) Scotch Plains Lions Club, at (908) Taylor at (908) 654-6396 or e-mailing www.goleader.com 233-8757. noon on Monday, October 2. 322-8809. 753-8218. [email protected] .

Does God Exist? • Is Faith Foolish? • Can a scientist believe in God? John Clayton, a former atheist and retired science teacher, will be lecturing on the compatibility of Faith and Science. He came to believe in God while reading the Bible to refute it and by studying science. He believes that all men can rationally and logically believe in God. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from Indiana University in math and physics and a M.S. from Notre Dame University in Earth Science. Friday, October 6th • 7:30 p.m. —“Does God Exist?” - Followed by Q&A Session Saturday, October 7th • 6:30 p.m. —“The Nature of God and Man in His Image” • 8:00 p.m. — “Which God Should We Serve?” - Followed by Q&A Session The lectures will be held at the Edison Intermediate School 800 Rahway Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 Free Admission • Free materials will be available Mr. Clayton will also be speaking at the regular meeting times of the Echo Lake Church of Christ on Sunday, October 8th.

• 9:30 a.m.— “God’s Finest Design—The Church” • 10:30 a.m.— “Why I left Atheism” • 6:00 p.m.— “The Problem of Human Suffering” Sponsored by the Echo Lake Church of Christ 419 Springfield Ave (908) 233-4946 www.echolakechurch.org Page 8 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County to Increase Fees Sam McCaulley, Jr. Recalled In Todaro, Sinclair Cases For Giving Time to Westfield By PAUL J. PEYTON hold tonight’s meeting at 7 p.m. at the By SUZETTE F. STALKER cies serve Westfielders.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader newly expanded Trailside Nature and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mrs. Maggio noted that, “while ELIZABETH Ð The county free- Science Center on New Providence WESTFIELD Ð Samuel A. Sam’s journey on earth has come to an holder board is set to approve several Road in Mountainside. McCaulley, Jr. was fondly remem- end, his proud legacies will long live resolutions tonight to increase legal “Union County Day” will be held bered this week as a man whose on and the memory of all he stood for fees for representation of county em- throughout the day in the borough. voice and generous spirit helped en- will endure. Sam will be deeply missed ployees in several ongoing lawsuits. Included are car seat inspections and a rich the lives of his neighbors and by all who knew him and he will The board will vote to increase fees D-Chips Program at AMC Lowes The- others for decades. forever make me smile when I think of to the Westfield law firm of Garrubbo, atres on Route 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A Westfield resident for more than him. I can’t say goodbye to Sam be- Capese, D’Arcangelo & Millman by At Trailside, Runnells Specialized half a century, Mr. McCaulley died cause I know all I have to do is close $5,000 to a total to date of $70,000 to Hospital staff will hold blood pres- on September 20 at Overlook Hospi- my eyes and that smiling face and represent the county in ongoing liti- sure screenings and grip strength test- tal in Summit at the age voice will be right there. gation brought by Maria Todaro of ing from 2:45 to 4 p.m. The county’s of 89. A memorial ser- Sam will always hold a Westfield, an employee within the Division on Aging will host a lecture vice was held last Satur- special place in my heart.” county’s Division of Weights and on prescription drugs from 3 to 3:30 THE PLAYERS…The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) commit- day at The Presbyterian Mr. McCaulley’s son, Measures. p.m., and the county’s Division of tee prepares for their golf outing on October 10 at Shackamaxon CC. Pictured, Church in Westfield. Samuel A. McCaulley, Ms. Todaro sued the county and was Consumer Affairs will host a lecture from left to right, are: Todd Gregory and Cathy Maier of JMK, Julianne Venezia, Mr. McCaulley, a 3rd of Andover, said a awarded $378,000 by a jury in 2005 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. The seniors’ Schol- Hans Winburg and Gary Pfitzenmayer representing WACC, John Weber of Ray Philadelphia native, had favorite expression of his after a jury found she was discrimi- ars Program will run from 4 to 4:30 Cantena, WACC Chairman Chris Kirkwood and Westfield Police Officer Gary lived in Westfield since father’s was, “what’s the nated against in not getting a promotion p.m., and there will be a tour of the Moore. Call (908) 233-3021 for reservations. 1952. He was the founder good word?” He de- because she was a Republican. The museum from 5 to 7 p.m. of a manufacturer’s rep- scribed how his father county settled the suit by awarding Ms. A delegation from the City of resentative agency lo- adopted the Town Crier Todaro $300,000 earlier this year. Wenzhou, People’s Republic of China, WACC to Host Premier Golf Outing cated in Westfield. A role through his involve- Ms. Todaro applied for the attended last week’s meeting. The longtime member of The ment with the Sons of the director’s position with the division county presented resolutions to the del- SCOTCH PLAINS Ð On Tuesday, a trip to Ireland and automobiles from Presbyterian Church in American Revolution. He in which she was the assistant direc- egation to express “sorrow” for loss of October 10, the Westfield Area Cham- JMK, Ray Catena and Warnock Westfield, he also played appeared as the character tor. Michael Florio, a Democrat and life and destruction caused by a recent ber of Commerce (WACC) is hosting dealerships. an active role within a at town Independence son of former Union Mayor Joseph typhoon that hit the Chinese city. their Premier Golf Outing at The cost of the outing is $295 per half dozen local organi- Day celebrations and Florio, got the job. Wenzhou and Union County signed a Shackamaxon Golf & Country Club person. Registration is at 10 a.m.; zations. schools, sharing a slice of County Counsel Robert Barry told “sister city” agreement a decade ago. in Scotch Plains. The outing includes brunch is 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; shot- He was a founding Samuel A. McCaulley, Jr. Westfield history with his The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Kean University will open a cam- 18 holes of golf, food, cocktails, many gun start is 11:30 a.m. and cocktails member of the Westfield audiences. Plains-Fanwood Times that Ms. pus in Wenzou; it will be the first prizes and fun. The public is invited. and dinner start at 5 p.m. To make Jaycees and a member of the Sons of “He always felt service to the com- Todaro has appealed a second part of United States university to be located The event will include several con- reservations, please call WACC at the American Revolution, the Westfield munity was one of the most impor- the court decision, which ruled she in China. The campus is to open in tests and prizes from a novel shootout, (908) 233-3021. Foundation, the Westfield United Way, tant ways to give back,” his son told was not “entitled” to the position. September of 2007. Hole-In-One contest and a putting For nearly 60 years, the Westfield the Westfield Lions Club, the 200 Club The Westfield Leader and The Scotch The board also will vote to increase Wenzou officials met with depart- contest. Citibank is sponsoring the Area Chamber of Commerce serves of Union County and the Echo Lake Plains-Fanwood Times this week. “He legal fees to the Union City firm of ment heads on Thursday and Friday. shootout. Hole-In-One prizes include the business community of Scotch Country Club in Westfield. Addition- was very community-minded over Brownstein, Booth and Associates by Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, ally, he was known for his portrayal of many years.” $25,000, bringing the total in fees to Garwood and Westfield by providing the “Town Crier,” for which he donned the firm to $95,000 to date, to repre- Calvary Lutheran to Hear opportunities to succeed through net- Colonial style attire and carried a bell. Miller-Cory to Present sent the county in a lawsuit brought by working. Please visit “Sam McCaulley was a trustee of the Estate of Edward Sinclair, Jr., a 17- www.westfieldareachamber.com for the Westfield United Way for 40 years. ‘Ghost Walk’ Sunday year-old who committed suicide in Talk On Hunger Efforts more information. He believed deeply in our mission WESTFIELD Ð The Miller-Cory May of 2003 while in the county’s CRANFORD Ð The Calvary for over eight years as the coordinator and was the best fundraiser we have House Museum, built in 1740 by juvenile detention center in Elizabeth. Lutheran Church will host a repre- for the Tools, Blanket and Kit Pro- St. John’s to Salute ever had or will ever have,” recalled Samuel Miller, will feature a “Ghost A review of resolutions approved sentative of Church World Service gram. As the New Jersey Regional Linda Maggio, executive director of Walk” on Sunday, October 1. Profes- by the county this year shows legal (CWS), sponsor of the annual fall Office program assistant, she also Rev. Porter Sunday the Westfield United Way. “He raised sional psychic Lorraine Moore of expenses incurred by the county to be CROP Hunger Walks held through- provides support services for the more SCOTCH PLAINS Ð The Rev- millions of dollars to help our agen- “Spirit Connections” in Port Colden, around $220,000 for the half-dozen out New Jersey, in a discussion of the than 100 annual CROP Hunger Walks erend Kelmo Porter, pastor of St. N.J. will conduct the walk. law firms assigned to represent county organization’s work. throughout the state. Representing John’s Baptist Church, will be Les Marmitons Sets During the candlelight tour, Ms. employees in the case. Phylis Tranotti of Metuchen, coor- CWS, she serves on the United States honored for 40 years of pastoring Moore will explore the Colonial era County Freeholder Chairman Al dinator of several Church World Ser- Board of Church Women United and at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, October Dinner Event farmhouse, located at 614 Mountain Mirabella told The Leader/Times that vice programs, will speak at Calvary’s has extensive volunteer experience. October 1. St. John’s Church is MOUNTAINSIDE Ð Les Avenue in Westfield, and share her he met with Westfield Mayor Andy Adult Forum this Sunday, October 1, She will talk about the located at 2387 Morse Avenue in Marmitons of Cranford, drawing psychic impressions of the dwelling’s Skibitsky last week to discuss a num- at 9:45 a.m. in the lounge of the organization’s efforts to fight hunger Scotch Plains. members from across Union County past inhabitants and visitors. Tours ber of issues including public safety, church’s Education Building. The and rebuild lives in the wake of the The Reverend Nathaniel Por- and beyond, will hold its October will be held at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. such as planned improvements along church is located at 108 Eastman hurricanes of 2005 and the recent ter, the pastor’s brother, from the Dinner Event at Restaurant 89 in There are still a few openings avail- Central Avenue, and helping the town Street in Cranford, at the intersection flooding in New Jersey and Pennsyl- Memorial Church of God in Mountainside on October 23. Chef able. The fee is $8 per person. Compli- with recreation grants. of Eastman and Holly Streets. vania, as well as its continuing aid to Christ in Haverford, Pa. will be Olivier Muller, Chef de Cuisine at db mentary refreshments will be served. In other business, the county will Ms. Tranotti has worked for CWS survivors of the World Trade Center the guest speaker. Bistro Modern, will be the featured This program is recommended for disaster. On Sunday, October 8, Rev- chef and guide the group through the middle-school age children to adults. Funding for these and other CWS erend Porter will be recognized preparation of a multi-course meal Pre-registration is required. For res- programs, both domestic and inter- at an anniversary dinner start- paired with wines. The restaurant is ervations, please call the museum at national, comes in part from the ing at 5 p.m. at L’Affaire in closed on Mondays and the event is (908) 232-1776. The museum will CROP Hunger Walks, such as Mountainside. Bishop Donald open to members and guests only. not be open during its regular Sunday Cranford’s 32nd annual walk that Hilliard of the Cathedral Inter- Les Marmitons is an international hours of 2 to 4 p.m. that day. will take place on Sunday, October national of Perth Amboy will be culinary and social club of gentlemen Upcoming events at the house in- 22. The Cranford walks have raised the guest speaker. The cost of who share a common interest in prepa- clude “Crazy Colors Ð Natural Dyes,” a total of $258,000 over the past 31 the dinner is $100. ration and understanding of fine food, described as ideal for children, on years. The community is invited to wine and culinary arts. Sunday, October 15, and participation Further information about Sunday’s participate in honoring Reverend For more information on Les in the annual “Four Centuries in a hunger program or the October 22 Porter. For more information and Marmitons of Cranford please see Weekend” on October 21 and 22. For CROP Walk is available by calling tickets to the dinner, please call www.lesmarmitons.org or email information about the museum, vol- the church at (908) 276-2418. the church at (908) 232-6972. Bob Rial, president, at unteer opportunities or other planned [email protected]. fall events, please call (908) 232-1776. Richard J. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 28, 2006 Page 9 WF, County United Ways Partner to Serve Community WESTFIELD Ð The boards of di- and support programs that make a rectors of two local United Ways measurable impact. The bottom line have announced that a cooperative is that more support will be gener- agreement has been established to ated to assist our neighbors in need.” ensure that United Way better serves James W. Horne, Jr., chief execu- the residents of Westfield. tive officer of UWGUC, said he is For the first time, Westfield United “extremely pleased” that this coop- Way (WUW) and United Way of erative agreement has been estab- Greater United County (UWGUC) lished. Mr. Horne, who was appointed will work together to raise funds to CEO last year, recognized the oppor- support critical programs that im- tunities to develop a strong partner- prove the lives of local children and ship that could increase resources to OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS…Union County Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, second from left, presents certificates to Amy McHugh of Cranford, left, Helen youth, seniors, people with disabili- support local residents in need. Martin of Linden, center, and John Italia of Linden, right, honoring them as ties and families in crisis. The two “As United Ways, our primary outstanding volunteers at the Community Access Unlimited 2006 Retired and COMMUTER KICKOFF…Westfield United Way trustees and agency represen- independent non-profit organiza- purpose is to be trusted and effec- Senior Volunteer Program recognition luncheon on September 21 in Mountainside. tatives greet morning commuters at the Westfield train station recently, where tions will solicit major employers tive stewards of donor contribu- They are joined by Debra Hykes, second from right, director of volunteer services they distributed information on how to give to WUW. Pictured, from left to right, in Westfield for donations to sup- tions,” he said. “I am confident that for Community Access Unlimited. are: Steve Petruccelli, Milt Faith, Margie Lewis, Christine Alger, Maureen port both United Ways. we now have an effective system in Kaufmann, Susie Schwarz, Joe Palmer, Linda Maggio, Scott Cassie, David Foltz, United Way of Greater United place to allow everyone the oppor- Linda Kaplan, Martine Cohen, Jet Taylor, Scott Bond and Chris Loder. County works to support more than tunity to give generously and make A TTORNEY AT LAW 100 programs and services at 56 a positive difference in our commu- AARP Chapter to Gather certified non-profit agencies nity.” Thomas C. Jardim, Esq. throughout Union County, North Linda Maggio, chief executive of- Ramsey Berman, P.C. Plainfield and South Plainfield. ficer of WUW for the past 32 years, On Monday In Westfield Westfield United Way focuses do- noted, “Westfield has a commend- nations to 19 non-profit agencies able history of stepping up to ad- WESTFIELD Ð Westfield Area for patients at Runnells Hospital. that support 60 programs that assist dress the needs of our neighbors. Specializing in: Chapter No. 4137 of the American The first day trip of the season will Westfield residents. Through partnering with UWGUC EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES & Association of Retired Persons take place on Friday, November 3, to Donors will now have the option we can address major business em- SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS (AARP) will meet on Monday, Octo- the Tides Restaurant in Haledon. A of contributing to United Way pro- ployers. Utilizing the resources of REAL ESTATE & LAND USE ber 2, in Assembly Hall of The Pres- one-hour free open bar will kick off grams that support Westfield resi- UWGUC, we hope to engage more byterian Church in Westfield. the festivities, which will include a dents or choosing to support both donors in supporting the tremen- ESTATE PLANNING & ELDER LAW The social period with refreshments sit-down luncheon and show. The Westfield residents and those of the dous work provided by our member will begin at 1 p.m. and will be fol- show, a “Carnival in Rio,” will fea- entire Greater Union County area. agencies.” 222 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07962 lowed by a brief business meeting at ture a revue of Latin American sing- Through this agreement UWGUC, For more information or to sup- 973.267.9600 FAX: 973.984.1632 1:30 p.m. Afterward, guest speaker ers and dancers to celebrate the Bra- with the assistance of WUW, will port these United Ways, please call Kate Leonard of the Hillside Food zilian Mardi Gras. solicit major employers in Westfield the WUW at (908) 233-2113 or the [email protected] www.hrb-nj.com Distribution Terminal will explain the The $60 cost includes the bus ride, for donations to WUW and UWGUC at (908) 353-7171. procedures to aid needy and home- luncheon, show and gratuities. Res- UWGUC. Workplace donors will less persons. ervations may be made at the October have the ability to pledge their gen- Prices effective: 9/27 thru 10/10//06 Members are asked to bring dona- 2 meeting or by calling (908) 232- erous support through payroll de- Sept. / Oct. 2006 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT tions of canned and boxed grocery 1362. The bus will leave at 10 a.m. duction. 27 28 29 30 items for disadvantaged individuals. from the far end of the Lord & Taylor “Simply put, the residents of ShopRite 1234567 Used costume jewelry also is re- parking lot on North Avenue in Westfield are the biggest winners in 8910 quested for use as prizes for bingo Westfield. this partnership,” said Larry J. games with patients at Runnells Spe- Potential members and guests are Lockhart, board president of cialized Hospital of Union County in invited. 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Page 10 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Shirley Brown, 82, Rutgers Administrator; Justin H. Byrnes, 88, Texaco Retiree; Was Mediator and Medicare Counselor – Obituaries – Active In Choral and Veterans Groups Shirley M. Mark Brown, 82, of Mrs. Brown was a member of the Justin H. Byrnes, 88, of Basking Byrnes, and seven grandchildren. Westfield died on Saturday, Septem- board of volunteers at the Zimmerli Samuel A. McCaulley, Jr., 89, Veteran; Ridge died on Tuesday, September ber 23, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial was Museum at Rutgers. 19, at home. offered on Friday, September 22, at Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she relo- Surviving are her husband, Beau Born in Jersey City, he had lived in cated to Westfield in 1959. Active In Many Local Organizations the Holy Trinity Church. Entomb- Brown; a daughter, Aimee, and son, Westfield for 45 years before moving ment took place at Saint Gertrude Mrs. Brown had been an adminis- Eric Brown, both of San Francisco, Samuel Armour McCaulley, Jr., 89, member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. to Basking Ridge three years ago. trator at Rutgers University in New Cemetery in Colonia. Calif., and two grandchildren. of Westfield died on Wednesday, Sep- Mr. McCaulley was a founding mem- Mr. Byrnes had been a division Arrangements were by the Dooley Brunswick for 19 years before retir- Private services were arranged by tember 20, at Overlook Hospital in ber of the Westfield Jaycees and a mem- marketing representative with Texaco ing in 1994. Earlier, she was a chem- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Summit. ber of the Sons of the American Revo- for over 40 years, retiring in 1979. enue in Westfield. istry and mathematics teacher at Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., he had lution, the Westfield Foundation, the He earned a Bachelor of Arts de- September 28, 2006 Upsala College for 15 years. Memorial donations may be made lived in Cleveland, Ohio Westfield United Way, the gree in Business from Rutgers Uni- She also was a volunteer Medicare to the Southern Poverty Law Center, before moving to Westfield Lions Club, the versity in 1956. Rosario Tosto, 91 counselor with Union County and a 400 Washington Avenue, Montgom- Westfield in 1952. 200 Club of Union County A United States Army veteran of mediator in the Union County Court Rosario Tosto, 91, of Westfield died ery, Ala. 36104. A manufacturer’s rep- and the Echo Lake Coun- World War II and the Korean Con- on Thursday, September 21, at Rob- system. September 28, 2006 resentative for the steel try Club of Westfield. He flict, he served in the battle for ert Wood Johnson University Hospi- industry for 35 years, Mr. also was a 49-year mem- Okinawa. tal in Rahway. Jean ‘Lee’ Annese, Loved Nantucket; McCaulley was the ber of The Presbyterian Mr. Byrnes sang lead for more than Born in Italy, he lived in Westfield founder of a Westfield Church in Westfield. 20 years with the Rahway Valley for many years and had been a clerk at Enjoyed Cooking, Painting, Gardening agency specializing in He was predeceased by Jerseyaires and was a member of the the Westfield Post Office. stainless steel tubing and his wife, Marjorie Siebert in the early 1960s. It wasn’t long be- Ecumenical Choir for five years. A brother, Salvatore Tosto, prede- Jean “Lee” Annese of New Jersey metal stampings. He re- McCaulley, in 1999. He was a member of American and a longtime summer resident of fore they knew they would put down ceased him. tired in 1995. Surviving are a son, Legion Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 Surviving is a sister, Rosaria Nantucket died on Monday, Septem- roots, building a home on Hither Creek. Mr. McCaulley was a Samuel A. McCaulley, With Rocco working in New York and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Magnotti of Colts Neck. ber 18, at The Chelsea at Fanwood. United States Navy vet- 3rd of Andover; a daugh- No. 11467, both of Westfield, and a Lee and her husband, Rocco, brought City, winters were spent in Westfield, Samuel A. McCaulley, Jr. Funeral services were held on Sat- eran of World War II and ter, Jane M. Limonciello parishioner at the Holy Trinity Ro- urday, September 23, at the Mauso- their young boys to Nantucket island N.J., but Lee always longed for spring, a retired commander with of Chicago, Ill., and three when she packed the family for sum- man Catholic Church in Westfield. leum of Saint Gertrude Cemetery in 25 years of service in the United grandchildren, Daron Elizabeth His wife, Catherine Byrnes, prede- Colonia. Marie Rieck, 89 mers on Nantucket. States Naval Reserves. McCaulley, Samantha Limonciello Lee was an accomplished cook with ceased him in 1997. Arrangements were completed by Marie Pauls Rieck, 89, of He graduated in 1939 from Lehigh and Milan Limonciello. Surviving are two daughters, Mary the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Bridgewater, formerly of Westfield, incredible hospitality and enjoyed University with a Bachelor of Sci- A memorial service was held on putting on a feast at a moment’s notice Ellen Parziale and Patrice Byrnes; Westfield Avenue in Westfield. died on Tuesday, September 19, at the ence degree in Business and was a Saturday, September 23, at The Pres- two sons, Kevin Byrnes and Justin September 28, 2006 Eastern Star Home in Bridgewater. for friends and family. She also was byterian Church in Westfield. Born in Bayonne, she had lived in creative in other ways, such as paint- PUBLIC NOTICE Arrangements were by the Higgins Garwood for six years and in Westfield ing, needlework and gardening. With TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home her close group of friends, she helped for 72 years before moving to NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- of Westfield. More Education News Bridgewater in 2002. establish and had great fun with The ing of the Township Council of the Town- September 28, 2006 Mrs. Rieck was the owner of Marie Madaket Ladies Association. ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Rieck Interior Design in Garwood for After the passing of her husband, Chambers in the Municipal Building of PUBLIC NOTICE Rocco, Lee spent extended time on said Township on Tuesday, September WHS Librarian Is Elected many years. She also was a member of 26, 2006 there was introduced, read for TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Atlas EOS Chapter 99 of Westfield, Nantucket and was often seen out in her the first time, and passed on such first NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- boat fishing, scalloping or just enjoying reading, the following ordinance: the Christian and Missionary Alliance ing of the Township Council of the Town- INFOLINK Board President of the Cranford Alliance Churchand a ride. Whenever she was not on the AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council island, she was planning her return. the Yak Yak Club of Garwood. SECTION IV OF THE REVISED Chambers in the Municipal Building of WESTFIELD – Emily Snitow, li- Lee is survived by her son James GENERAL ORDINANCES OF said Township on Tuesday, September the regional library cooperative. She was predeceased by her hus- brary coordinator at Westfield High A non-profit corporation, band, Arnett Rieck, in 1996 and by a and his wife, Carla, and son Mark and THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 12, 2006 there was introduced, read for his wife, Vicki, and six grandchildren. PLAINS TO ESTABLISH FEES the first time, and passed on such first School, has been elected president of INFOLINK draws its members from stepson, John Rieck, in 2005. FOR AMUSEMENT GAMES reading, the following ordinance: the executive board of INFOLINK, school, public, academic and special A private ceremony will be held on WITH REGARD TO SUCH LI- Surviving are a son, Gary Tranor; a AN ORDINANCE TO SUPPLE- Nantucket. CENSING THEREOF libraries and library-related agencies stepson, Tom Rieck; a sister, Flo- MENT CHAPTER XXIV PUBLIC NOTICE located in Essex, Hudson, Middlesex rence Middleton; two half-sisters, Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- Purpose: To raise fees for bingo and “HEALTH” OF THE TOWN- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and Union counties. Frances Akinson and Sarah Rutz; six neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in raffles games due to newly adopted regu- SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS latory changes by Legalized Games of BOND ORDINANCE Ms. Snitow will continue her posi- Westfield. Purpose: To prohibit spilling, dumping, grandchildren, Stephen, Judi, John, Chance. A public hearing for same will be STATEMENT AND SUMMARY or disposal of materials other than tion in the Westfield public schools, Debi, Neo and Trinity; a niece, Joy Donations in lieu of flowers may be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at stormwater to the municipal separate storm The bond ordinance, the summary terms where she has served students for 21 made to the Fanwood Rescue Squad, 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Ann Scott and her husband, David. sewer system (MS4) operated by the of which are included herein, has been Municipal Building, or any time and place years. In her volunteer role as presi- A funeral service was held on Fri- 218 Forest Road, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. Township, so as to protect public health, finally adopted by the Township Council of September 28, 2006 to which a meeting for the further consid- dent at INFOLINK, she will work safety and welfare and to prescribe penal- the Township of Scotch Plains, in the day, September 22, at the Dooley eration of such ordinance shall from time ties for failure to comply. To the extent that County of Union, State of New Jersey on with committees to provide services Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue, to time be adjourned, and all persons the provisions of this Ordinance shall con- September 26, 2006 and the 20-day pe- to member libraries, to preside over interested will be given an opportunity to West, in Cranford. Burial took place flict with the provisions of Section 24-7, the riod of limitation within which a suit, action be heard concerning such ordinance. the executive board meetings once a at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Legal Advertising terms hereof shall apply. This Ordinance or proceeding questioning the validity of A copy of same may be obtained from month, to help make decisions on September 28, 2006 MORE IN BACK SECTION shall have the designation of Section 24- such ordinance can be commenced, as the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park 7.9 of the Ordinances of the Township provided in the Local Bond Law, has be- how state funds can be best used to Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Prayer to yard waste in the Township so as to pro- gun to run from the date of the first publi- meet the mission of INFOLINK and PUBLIC NOTICE tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. tect public health, safety and welfare and cation of this statement. Copies of the full Monday through Friday by any member of to serve the needs of all member The Blessed Virgin TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS to prescribe penalties for failure to comply. ordinance are available at no cost and the general public who wants a copy of libraries. A public hearing for same will be held on during regular business hours, at the PRAYER TO THE BLESSED NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- same without cost. Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 8:00 Clerk’s office for members of the general With the executive board, she will ing of the Township Council of the Town- BARBARA RIEPE VIRGIN: (Never known to fail) p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Mu- public who request the same. The sum- approve a budget, oversee the ex- ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Township Clerk Oh most beautiful flower of Mount nicipal Building, or any time and place to mary of the terms of such bond ordinance Chambers in the Municipal Building of 1 T - 9/28/06, The Times Fee: $34.17 penditures and also approve and fund which a meeting for the further consider- follows: Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of said Township on Tuesday, September committee recommendations and in- ation of such ordinance shall from time to heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son 12, 2006 there was introduced, read for PUBLIC NOTICE TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE time be adjourned, and all persons inter- cubator projects to help member li- the first time, and passed on such first TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist ested will be given an opportunity to be braries get started with new services reading, the following ordinance: TOWN OF WESTFIELD SITION OF REAL PROPERTY me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the heard concerning such ordinance. INVITATION TO RE-BID FOR OPEN SPACE PUR- and products. Sea, help me show me herein, you AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A copy of same may be obtained from POSES IN, BY AND FOR THE Some of the many services pro- are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, AND SUPPLEMENTING OR- Sealed proposals will be received by the the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH vided by INFOLINK include interli- Mother of God, Queen of Heaven DINANCE 30-03 OF THE OR- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF DINANCES OF THE TOWN- bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- brary loans with courier pick-ups and and Earth! I humbly beseech you SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TO Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at Monday through Friday by any member of SEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE deliveries to and from all libraries from the bottom of my heart to FURTHER REGULATE THE 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, the general public who wants a copy of SUM OF $362,000 TO PAY throughout the region that includes succor me in this necessity. There YARD WASTE COLLECTION October 16, 2006, for the same without cost. THE COST THEREOF, TO more than 900 libraries and 3.2 mil- PROGRAM OF THE TOWN- BARBARA RIEPE MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, are none that can withstand your SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS IN “2006 VINYL FENCE INSTAL- Township Clerk lion people, or one-third of New LATION ON AZALEA TRAIL TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- power. Oh, show me herein you are ACCORDANCE WITH REGU- 1 T - 9/28/06, The Times Fee: $40.29 ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- Jersey’s population. LATIONS OF THE STATE OF IN THE TOWN OF my mother. Oh Mary, conceived WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- INFOLINK also provides techni- without sin, pray for us who have NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR Proposals shall be in writing on the forms cal guidance to member libraries and Purpose: To establish yard waste col- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS THE ISSUANCE OF BOND recourse to thee. Holy Mother, I furnished and must be delivered at the continuing education workshops use- place this cause in your hands (3X). lection and disposal program in the Town- ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ship, so as to protect public health, safety place and before the hour above men- NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSU- ful for library professionals at mini- Holy Spirit, you who solve all prob- and welfare, and to prescribe penalties for tioned, and must be accompanied by a ing of the Township Council of the Town- ANCE OF SUCH BONDS. mal or no cost. certified check or bid bond payable to the ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council lems, light all roads so that I can the failure to comply. Purpose(s): Acquisition of real prop- A public hearing for same will be held on Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at Chambers in the Municipal Building of attain my goal. You who gave me least ten percent (10%) of the base amount said Township on Tuesday, September erty, including an existing structure, in, by Wardlaw-Hartridge the divine gift to forgive and forget Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 8:00 and for the Township for open space pur- p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Mu- of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor 12, 2006 there was introduced, read for all evil against me and that in all more than $20,000.00. Each bid must the first time, and passed on such first poses. The property to be acquired has a Seeks Fall Fair Vendors nicipal Building, or any time and place to street address of 1300 Cooper Road and instances in my life you are with which a meeting for the further consider- also be accompanied by a Surety Com- reading, the following ordinance: EDISON – The Wardlaw-Hartridge pany Certificate stating that said Surety is designated as Block 14702, Lot 1 on the ation of such ordinance shall from time to AN ORDINANCE TO ESTAB- me. I want in this short prayer to company will provide the bidder with the Tax Assessment Map of the Township. School, located on Inman Avenue in time be adjourned, and all persons inter- LISH REQUIREMENTS FOR thank you for the things as you required Performance bond in the full Edison, is seeking vendors to present ested will be given an opportunity to be THE PROPER HANDLING OF Appropriation: $362,000 amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collu- confirm once again that I never heard concerning such ordinance. YARD WASTE IN THE TOWN- Bonds/Notes Authorized: $344,000 their quality merchandise, crafts and sion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualifica- want to be separated from you in A copy of same may be obtained from SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- goods at the school’s annual fall fair. the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park tion Statement, Statement of Ownership, Section 20 Costs: $12,000 eternal glory. Thank you for your on the forms included in and explained in Purpose: Establishing requirements for The event will be held on Saturday, mercy towards me and mine. The Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Useful Life: 40 years October 14. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. the contract documents. the proper handling of yard waste in the Barbara Riepe person must say this prayer three Monday through Friday by any member of All bidders must submit with their bid a Township, so as to protect public health, Township Clerk Applications and further informa- consecutive days. After three days, the general public who wants a copy of copy of their New Jersey Business Regis- safety and welfare and to prescribe penal- Township of Scotch Plains tion about the fair may be obtained by same without cost. tration Certificate. Failure to submit proof ties for failure to comply. County of Union the request will be granted. This of registration will disqualify the bid. A public hearing for same will be held on calling the school at (908) 754-1882, prayer must be published after the BARBARA RIEPE State of New Jersey extension no. 425. Township Clerk Bidders are required to comply with the Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 8:00 1 T - 9/28/06, The Times Fee: $50.49 favor is granted. B.U. 1 T - 9/28/06, The Times Fee: $38.76 requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Mu- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 (Affirmative Action), nicipal Building, or any time and place to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE and must pay workmen the prevailing wage which a meeting for the further consider- rates promulgated by the New Jersey State ation of such ordinance shall from time to TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Department of Labor and Industry for this time be adjourned, and all persons inter- NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, Hillside Cemetery project. ested will be given an opportunity to be ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS Specifications may be seen or procured heard concerning such ordinance. Public notice is hereby given that I, Lori Majeski, Collector of Taxes of the Township at the office of the Town Engineer, Public A copy of same may be obtained from of Scotch Plains, County of Union will sell at public auction on TUESDAY, OCTOBER Regarded as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the East Works Center, 959 North Avenue West, the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park 17th, 2006 in the Municipal Court, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 9:30 Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor and Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be Scotch Plains Council reserve the right to reject any bid, tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons and to waive any informality in any bid, if in Monday through Friday by any member of whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total the interest of the Town, it is deemed the general public who wants a copy of amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with 908.756.1729 advisable to do so. same without cost. N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 17th day of October 2006. Kenneth B. Marsh BARBARA RIEPE Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of www.hillsidecemetery.com Town Engineer Township Clerk municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, 1 T - 9/28/06, The Leader Fee: $44.88 1 T - 9/28/06, The Times Fee: $33.15 together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest It is far easier for your family if you plan ahead rate of interest bid, but in no case in excess of 18%. Payments for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Township of Scotch Plains at an interest rate of 18%. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. with interest and costs. Payment must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et Caring & Courteous Service to the seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.), In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner of the site. Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: Westfield BLK/LOT QUAL OWNER LOCATION TOTAL DUE 00101/06 Lopez, Bernadette & George 1514 Gables Street $ 513.21 556 Westfield Avenue 00602/19 Hammond, Sharon 370 Jackson Avenue $ 1,839.98 00705/20 Dallah, Dorothy 228 Haven Avenue $ 783.55 233-0255 00903.01/26 CKJ04 Hobson, Ralph 4 King James Court $ 6,145.15 01103/27 Johnson, Frederick Estate Of 446 Flanders Avenue $ 1,290.62 John L. Dooley 02101/01.02 Di Nizo, Romano & Juanita 351 Montague Avenue $ 8,129.24 Manager 02303/28 Baratucci, Antonio 1965 Portland Avenue $ 7,886.60 02502/07 Fela, Kim 2105 Portland Avenue $ 35.00 NJ License # 4100 02601/01 DiNizo, Frank & Eileen 2053 Westfield Avenue $ 4,312.90 03201/09 Margaritonodo, Steven & Stacy 515 Westfield Road $ 7,067.30 05501/12 Goines, Michelle 30 Copperfield Road $ 4,835.32 05801/18 Heller, John & Ellen 2588 Mountain Avenue $ 1,890.73 06503/07 Di Nizo, Romano & Juanita 2504 Plainfield Avenue $ 18,984.04 06503/08 Di Nizo, Romano & Juanita 2508 Plainfield Avenue $ 4,588.07 06503/09 Di Nizo, Romano & Juanita 2385 Waldheim Avenue $ 2,709.73 07302/05 Campbell, John 834 Sims Avenue $ 1,875.00 Cranford 08502/18 Hickey, Robert & Christina 2134 Princeton Avenue $ 6,017.81 08702/08 Witter, Kevin/Garner, Delores 1126 Jefferson Avenue $ 1,485.94 218 North Avenue 11901/09 Williams, Roy & Emma 1220 Meadow Lark Lane $ 947.06 276-0255 11902/06 Murphy, Sean & Barbara 6 Gaycroft Drive $ 13,417.54 12001/02 Grabania, George & Lydia 1311 Terrill Road $ 3,928.69 Charles V. Dooley 12201/25.20 Sorkin, Charles & Saundra 21 Rambling Drive $ 7,289.16 12701/05 Rappa, Leonard F. 1908 Lake Avenue $ 10,206.68 Manager 15601/12 Hernandez, Ligia 1011 Locust Avenue $ 213.70 NJ License # 3703 15901/13 Currie, Craig 14 Wedgewood Way $ 21,412.28 Lori Majeski Collector of Taxes 4 T - 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 & 10/12/06, The Times Fee: $399.84 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 28, 2006 Page 11 MS PTA Kicks Off New Year With ‘Hospitali-Tea’ By LINDA B. CONDRILLO last year. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Sometimes, you don’t get a chance MOUNTAINSIDE – When most to hear what’s going on in the schools people think of the Parent-Teacher when you are new, and you don’t Association (PTA), the first thing that have a sense of exactly what they are comes to mind is a bake sale. But talking about, until you actually ex- parents of children in the perience it.” Mountainside school district know For stay-at-home moms wonder- there’s a whole lot more to the PTA ing “what’s a mother to do?” Marianne than selling cupcakes. Jennings introduced a relatively new At the annual “New Parent Tea” program to the district called “Re- REUNITED…Last weekend, Westfield’s Holy Trinity High School Class of 1956 held recently at the Beechwood flections.” Mrs. Jennings, a former held its 50th year reunion during a three-day event at Hawley, Pa.’s Woodlock School, the new slate of executive Resort. Pictured above, the class celebrates its 40th reunion 10 years ago. PTA president who majored in art in officers welcomed parents new to the college, told the newspaper that she school system that has now reached learned about the Reflections pro- an astonishing 700 students in grades gram only last year while thumbing THE STUDENT VIEW Pre-K to eight. through one of the PTA periodicals. The early morning gathering of She remarked, “As soon as I saw about 30 mothers and one father in- that (program), I wanted to jump right The weekly column written by local high school students cluded presentations from chairper- in.” Similar to the Union County Teen sons of major fundraisers and ap- Arts program where students can en- pealed to the audience for volunteer ter works mainly in the visual arts Seniors Forget to Enjoy positions. category, Mrs. Jennings noted, “Re- Also present were Deerfield flections is PTA sponsored and is open School’s Principal Robert Burkhardt to any child in grades PreK to eight. P-TEA-A…A new slate of Mountainside Parent Teachers Association officers get Last High School Days and Beechwood School’s new Vice “This year’s theme is ‘My Favorite ready to dish out tea, pastries and volunteer opportunities to new parents at the By KATE McGEE We are so stressed that we can’t wait Principal Tom Conroy. Co-president Place’ and entries are due by the end Beechwood School cafeteria. Shown, from left to right, are: Donna Klein, Monica Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Boenning, Maria Briggs and Carolyn Williams. to just go to college and leave all of this for the Mountainside PTA Donna of November,” she added. “The win- It seems like yesterday that I was high school anxiety behind. We are Klein told the audience, “Our schools ning students’ pieces are displayed at boarding the bus for my first day of forgetting the good parts of high school. are very fortunate to have a dedicated the Teachers Convention in Atlantic high school. Now in nine months, I’ll All we remember is the stress. core group of volunteers who wel- City and children can compete all the Holy Trinity Commences be graduating. Yet, how can you blame us? Today, come new faces into the PTA.” way to the national level where the Even though it seemed like a life- everything that a high school student She also noted, “This year we have winners’ works are selected for inclu- time, looking back, high school flew does is to boost an application or to give more than 40 committees and I’m sion in the national PTA calendar. Another School Year by. I remember freshman orientation, the applicant an edge they need to be thrilled to say we have a chairperson “We’ve had tremendous support my first high school dance, and my accepted into the college of their dreams. for every one of them” but also from our art teacher, Mrs. Lynn WESTFIELD –Dorothy Szot, prin- Brezik, who will teach music. first year of final exams. The boundary between normalcy and stressed, “many more volunteers are Slotkin, and last year one student cipal of Holy Trinity Interparochial Principal Szot said physical plant Next year, I’ll be going off to col- insanity has been bridged so many times still needed.” made it all the way to the state com- School in Westfield, announced that upkeep this summer included the re- lege, making new friends and leaving its hard to see when to stop. It’s now The group of primarily stay-at-home petition.” several additions have been made to finishing and painting of the gym everything and everyone I have ever normal to study until 3 a.m. in the morn- mothers had a chance to meet and In between sales of fancy wrap- the faculty and administration of the floor in Westfield and upgrades to the known. This is the last year I will be ing, take SAT prep classes starting in network, as well as become familiar ping paper and Market Day promo- school. playground in Mountainside. A vol- in class with all of my high school sophomore year, or to attend three hour with new programs the PTA has in tions, next up is the ever-popular Angelo Castucci has been hired as leyball team has been formed and the friends, the last year of “hand hold- sports practices six days a week. store for their children this year. Fall Festival to be held at the vice-principal. He taught for many school website (www.htisnj.com) has ing,” the last year living at home. Parents and students place so much Annual events such as the PTA Fall Deerfield School on Saturday, Octo- years in the public schools in Newark been enhanced and expanded. Everyone says to live it up your se- emphasis on being accepted into their Festival and the Spring Fashion Show ber 7, from noon to 4 p.m. The entire and recently served as vice-principal The cross-country team kickesd off nior year. Let your hair down. Relax. school’s Cum Laude society, or tak- which, in one form or another, have community is invited to attend. And of St. Benedict’s Elementary School its season on September 22 and the Have fun with your friends. Yet, what is ing as many AP’s as possible or scor- been taking place for decades, are the no worries, there’s sure to be a bake in Newark. He is also an adjunct school will once again compete in the everyone focusing on? College. ing the highest on the SATs that they two biggest endeavors the PTA spon- sale too. professor of education at Caldwell Scholastic Olympics at Roselle Everyone, myself included, con- miss the bigger picture. sors; and according to co-president College and Seton Hall University. Catholic Regional High School. centrates all their time pulling strings While it’s important to work hard Carolyn Williams, “There are even Principal Szot said, “I am confi- As the new year began, Principal so they’ll be accepted into top-notch in high school, it is also important to more programs springing up and many Library Offers Help dent that the families and students of Szot said, “We look forward to wel- schools. Yet, they forget to enjoy the be happy. I think that students, and opportunities for parents to utilize With College Essays Holy Trinity will make Angelo coming in to our school the youngest last year they have in high school. parents, have become so enraptured their talents.” Castucci welcome. I look forward to group in Mountainside to our eighth I understand the inevitable pressure in the college process that everyone Mrs. Williams, who has been chair- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- collaborating with him in this great graders in Westfield, and all those in which college applications place on the has forgotten how to relax. ing the annual pancake breakfast for morial Library will host “College mission of Catholic education here at between. Many exciting events are shoulders of high school students, but Although kids dream of attending the past two years added, “We need Essay Emergency Assistance!” for Holy Trinity.” planned this year and our faith-based as I see my classmates stressing over the best schools in the nation, with dads to volunteer, too.” high school seniors on consecutive Rejoining the faculty this year is education continues to bind our com- college essays, constantly worrying enough determination, anyone can suc- Maureen Hess, a busy mom of a Tuesdays, October 3 and 10, from 7 Mary Ann Harmer, who is teaching munity together in common purpose.” about their first semester grades and ceed, whether they go to Harvard or preschooler and two boys in to 9 p.m. fourth grade; she last taught special fighting with friends in the process, I not. It doesn’t necessarily matter what Beechwood remarked that even Educational consultant Melissa education at Holy Trinity. Tom Zinno SP Resident Attends can’t help but wonder is all of this stress college one goes to, it matters how though she had come to the new par- Jurist, who has experience on admis- is teaching physical education and American University even worth it? When will it stop? When much drive one has once they get there. ent tea last year, she “wanted to get a sion committees and with writing, Nancy Doyle has joined as part of a can we finally say enough is enough? So, as my senior year begins, I want refresher” and also because “the food will offer a free session of college pilot program in seventh-and eighth- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains Now I’m not saying I’m not excited to finally relax, and spend the year was so good.” essay assistance at the library. grade language arts and reading. resident Kristen Kersey, a 2006 gradu- for college. I can’t wait for all the new having fun with the friends I’ve made Mrs. Hess told the Westfield Leader Participants will receive individu- Leslie Lewis, director of the Holy ate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High experiences and friendships that col- throughout my high school years. Be- and The Times, “I love to volunteer alized attention in preparation for Trinity Mountainside Campus, wel- School, has been accepted to Ameri- lege will bring. But I also don’t want to cause when I’m older, I’m not going to because I like to be involved with writing their essays. They should bring comed two new members of the fac- can University. forget all the experiences and friend- look back and remember who got the what the kids are doing. It’s also a their drafts and applications. ulty to serve children in pre-kinder- Kristen will be one of 1,449 stu- ships I’ve made in high school. highest grade on the AP history test. good way to meet people since we are Registration is required and seat- garten (age 2 ½) through kindergar- dents in the freshman class of 2010 Yes, high school is stressful. It is four I’m going to look back and remem- relatively new to town, moving in just ing is limited. Students can register ten. They are Cynthia Boyle, who who began college studies late last years of sleepless nights, and hectic days. ber the good times I had and whom I for one night of the program. The will teach three-year-olds, and Denise month. Classes began on August 28. But high school also brought unforget- shared them with. In the end, that’s library is located at North Avenue and table memories. I’ve made some of the what really matters. More Education Tillotson Road. For more informa- greatest friends with whom I’ve shared Kate, from Cranford, is a senior at on Page 20 tion and to register, please call Nancy many laughs and many experiences. Mount Saint Mary Academy. at the library at (908) 322-6400. Oak Knoll Ferio Participates School of the Holy Child In Project SUPER CAMP RIVERBEND WESTFIELD – Kathleen Ferio of OPEN HOUSE Fall Open House Information Sessions Westfield will participate as a mem- October 11 & 25 Kindergarten ber of a select group of students cho- FOR PROSPECTIVE Wednesdays - 9 - 11 a.m. November 8 Kindergarten & Grade 1 sen for Project Super, “Science for CAMPERS November 15 Grades 2- 6 Undergraduates: A Program for Ex- Call to reserve your spot today! (908) 522-8109 cellence in Research.” Sunday, October 15, 2006 Offered exclusively at Douglass 11:00 am to 2:00 pm College, the all-women’s college at Respectful (Rain date Saturday, October 28 Rutgers University, Project SUPER Call in case of inclement weather) encourages women to explore fields Confident of study in which they have been Arts & Crafts....Hay Ride.... Enthusiastic Joyful traditionally underrepresented. Such Pumpkin Painting....Canoeing.... Reverent fields include math, science, technol- BBQ Lunch....Moon Bounce....Games.... ogy and engineering. Miniature Golf....Gaga....and more.... Eager Curious Once accepted into the program, A day camp for boys and girls Playful undergraduate women at Douglass ages 4 - 14 College begin their studies with a five- A Catholic independent school educating 116 Hillcrest Road, Warren, NJ 07059 boys and girls grades K – 6 offering a day summer orientation designed to challenging academic program in a nurturing introduce them to majors in sciences, 908-647-0664 / 888-THE-CAMP and safe environment. Oak Knoll educates the mathematics, engineering and technol- [email protected] whole child beginning with world language and ogy. They also have an opportunity to www.campriverbend.com technology instruction in full-day kindergarten visit university labs, conduct “hands- and encourages participation in community Please RSVP by October 12th on” experiments, attend workshops and service, the arts, and team athletics. Financial talk with faculty and upper-class aid and after-care services are available. Douglass College students. Because actions October 2006 Events at the Westfield Memorial Library speak louder than words. KEN@• PLACE• SCHOOL 44 Blackburn Road, Summit, NJ 07901 • 908-522-8109 • www.oakknoll.org Closed Monday, October 9

ADULT PROGRAMS Oct 3 10:30 AM Computer: Homework 911 Oct 3 2:00 PM Westfield Adult School: History of Museums Oct 3 2 PM & 7 PM Film: Murderball Morristown-Beard School Oct 6 Noon C-SPAN Book TV An Independent, College Preparatory Day School for Grades 6-12 Oct 6 1:30 PM TGIF: Liza Minelli Oct 10 2 PM & & PM Film: Lost Embrace Oct 13 1:30 PM TGIIF: Groucho Marx Oct 14 2:30 PM Performance: State Repertory Opera Oct 15 2:00 PM Trash, Treasure, and Trends™ OPEN HOUSE Oct 16 7:15 PM Westfield Adult School: Clutter Free Oct 17 2:00 PM Westfield Adult School: History of Museums Sunday, October 15 1 p.m. Oct 18 2 PM & 7 PM Film: Station Agent Oct 20 1:30 PM TGIF: Old Time Radio Saturday, November 11 9 a.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE • GRADES 6-8 Oct 21 2:00 PM Author: Bob McGee, The Greatest Ballpark Ever Oct 24 10:00 AM Computer: Business and Investment Online Oct 24 2:00 PM Westfield Adult School: History of Museums Oct 24 7:00 PM Computer: Microsoft Word for Beginners You’re invited to experience a Middle Oct 25 7:00 PM Performance: Meeting of the Macabre For more information, Oct 27 1:30 PM TGIF: Classic movie—Rear Window please call the School where every girl is recognized CHILDREN’S & TEEN PROGRAMS Admission Office at Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 10:00 AM Toddler Group and valued—and encouraged to excel. Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00 AM Tot Storytime (973) 539-3032 Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 1:30 PM Preschool Storytime OR Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00 AM Preschool Storytime Sunday, October 15, 1-3 p.m. Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 AM Baby Rhyme Time 70 Whippany Road, Sunday, November 12, 1-3 p.m. Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 AM Chess Morristown, NJ 07960 Oct 12 3:45 PM Art History Adventures Open House Program Oct 14, 21 10:00 AM Mother Goose Comes to the Library 1:00 - 1:30 | Refreshments & Registration October 16, 17 7:00 PM Book Discussions 1:30 - 2:00 | Information Session Oct 22 2:00 PM Spooky Stories with Kapila Love www.mobeard.org 2:00 - 3:00 | Tours Oct 23 7:00 PM Author: Dan Gutman

Restrictions regarding pre-registration or age may apply to some programs. Kent Place School • 42 Norwood Ave. • Summit, NJ 07902–0308 Call the library for further information. 908.273.0900 • www.kentplace.org 550 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 28, 2006 Page 13

See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 13-19 PENNELLA GETS 3-YARD TD; BRAND, BELFORD INT SP-F Raider Gridders Scare No. 10 Irvington in 7-6, Loss

By DAVID B. CORBIN the fourth quarter. receptions for 34 yards and wide re- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Although rushing only three times ceiver Jason Zelesnik had three re- Despite featuring seven players before suffering a knee injury, senior ceptions for 29 yards. over 300 pounds and an established running back Tom Pennella scored Irvington senior quarterback Osvaldo passing attack, the Irvington High the Raiders’ touchdown on a three- Berjulet attempted 22 passes and com- School football team nearly lost its yard blast. Running back Greg Brand pleted 10 for 125 yards, including a 30- No. 10 ranking in a narrow, 7-6 vic- carried 27 times for 91 yards and yard TD strike to Amir Morris, and was tory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in quarterback Mike Chervenyak (23 intercepted twice – one by Dave Belford Irvington on September 22. The 3-0 attempts, 7 completions, 63 yards, 2 in the first half and one by Brand in the Blue Knights dodged defeat when a interceptions) had 11 rushes for 17 second half. Running back Al-Tamar Raider field goal attempt from the yards, which included three sacks. Knighton carried 23 times for 106 yards. 15-yard line sailed wide right early in Junior tight end Keith Baker had four CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times OVER THE TOP….Blue Devil junior running back Marcus Allen, behind a solid blocking line, had no trouble going air born for a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Westfield handily defeated the Kearny Kardinals, 23-6, at Kearny. SIMMONS 3 INT.; CORNELL, FERRO, ALLEN GET TDs Blue Devil Footballers Down Kearny ‘Kardinals’, 23-6

By FRED LECOMTE tions in eight attempts for 55 yards, screen pass but, other than that, we Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times including a 21-yard touchdown (TD) shut them down,” said Blue Devil Interceptions, big gainers and de- to wide receiver Sean Ferro. Senior Head Coach James DeSarno. “Offen- termined attitude earned the Westfield halfback George Cornell chewed up sively, we moved the ball up and High School football team a 23-6 94 yards on 15 carries, including a down the field pretty well, but I’m a victory over the hosting Kearny three-yard (TD), and junior running little disappointed we didn’t push the Kardinals on September 22. Junior back Malcolm Allen rumbled 80 yards ball in a couple more times. We got defensive back Eddie Simmons tied a on nine carries, including a one-yard stopped on the goal line a couple of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times school record with three intercep- TD plunge. Senior tailback Ryan Yarusi times, so that’s something we’re re- HARD MAN TO BRING DOWN…Three Blue Knights attempt to bring down Raider junior tight end Keith Baker who had tions. punished the Kardinals with 34 yards ally going to have to work on. Offen- four receptions for 34 yards on September 22 in Irvington. Using a variety of plays, Westfield rushing on 12 carries. Wide receiver sively, we blocked well, we moved accumulated 259 yards of offense be- Peter Antonelli gained 20-yards on the ball and we broke a lot of tackles. hind quarterback Tom Bonard (9 car- three receptions and Ryan Brand All of our backs ran hard, including ASPELL HITS HEADER, MEREDITH DRILLS WINNER ries for 80 yards) who kicked a 32- picked up 10 yards on three carries. Allen, even Brand when he got in yard field goal and had five comple- “Defensively, I think we did a nice there, but, we need to do a better job job. We bent a little but we didn’t near the goal line. The kids played Raiders Rally in Second Half, See photos of Sports: break. They had the one drive off a CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 on www.goleader.com Westfield/Kearny Football Nip Cougar Soccer Boys, 2-1 Westfield/Randolph Soccer Westfield/SP-F Tennis SP-F/Irvington Football By DAVID B. CORBIN faster than the Raiders in the first half the first half. We didn’t come out too SP-F/Cranford Boy Soccer Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and reaped the benefits with eight well. We must have been a little tired SP-F/Cranford Girl Soccer Extreme disappointment with his shots on goal to the Raiders’ four. from the Westfield game but, luckily, team’s first-half performance was Sophomore Peter Lordan, off an as- we picked it up in the second half and quite evident on the face of Scotch sist from senior Co-Captain Joe got the win,” commented junior Evan Reading is Good For You Plains-Fanwood High School boys Touloumis, ripped in the Cougars’ Aspell who scored the 4-1 Raiders’ soccer Head Coach Tom Breznitsky goal inside the right post with 32:18 first goal. but his team shifted into another gear left in the half. Raiders Jeff Stuart, “I think the team was very slug- in the second half, to erase a 1-0, first Brian Hessemer, Michael DeVisio and gish. We weren’t playing soccer. We half deficit to win 2-1 in Cranford on Dave Gigiel each had one shot on weren’t playing to our potential,” September 20. goal in that half. added Raider senior goalie Bryan The Cougars hustled to the ball “We were playing a little slow in Meredith. “In the second half, we got real pumped up.” After a discussion during halftime, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 goleader.com/subscribe The area’s most comprehensive fitness and wellness center is under construction in Scotch Plains!

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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times For those who don’t think some with 63 Union County titles, 42 sec- Elliott, Sean Murphy and Jan Nikki Reich, Lane Maloney and modern-day coaches are in it for the tional crowns and nine state champi- Cocozziello.) Tara Criscuolo at singles, and Lind- long haul, like the legendary coaches onships. The numbers are staggering, Now it’s our bye week, and then the say Goldberg-Kim Morawski and back in the “good ol days,” here are and so is the list of outstanding young meat of the schedule arrives next Sat- Meredith Kender-Alannah Suchomel some arguments against that: Bob men and women who they have all urday when Union (a 14-0 loser to at doubles all won in straight sets. Brewster, Thom Hornish, George influenced. Elizabeth) comes to town on Oct. 7. For those keeping count, the over- Kapner, Jack Martin, Maggie It will be sad to see these coaches That’s followed by a trip to Irvington all record now stands at WHS 688 McFadden and Mike Tirone. retire and head off into the sunset, (which sneaked past Scotch Plains 7- wins, SPF 283 wins, with 29 ties. Those six coaches all came to joining such WHS legends as Kehler 6 last week), home against Elizabeth IN PASSING David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BEAMING…Raider Co-Captain Natalie Coppochia works on her leaps on the Westfield as teachers/coaches in the (golf 26 years; football and wres- and a Saturday morning game at One of the really nice guys in balance beam prior to a meet with Cranford. late 1970s, more than a quarter of a tling, 22 years each), Kathy Luckey Shabazz in a wildly interesting Octo- Westfield passed away two weeks century ago, and in 2006-07 they are (girls tennis, 22 years), Walter ber. A pessimist (and that includes ago, Bob Thomson, lawyer, former still out there every day working with Johnson (golf, 25 years), Sam Bunting way too many WHS fans) would look Hi-Y leader and grandfather of a quar- Westfield kids and continuing one of (tennis, 24 years) and Walt Clarkson at this as four probable losses, or at tet of outstanding WHS athletes in Injured Raider Gymnasts the proudest athletic traditions of any (cross country 23 years, 18 track, least three. The Den doesn’t see any the last 15 years. Rusty, Rob, Trudy high school, public, parochial or pri- swimming 3; and many winter track). unbeatable teams in that group (or and Libby Schundler. (On the other vate in New Jersey. And let’s not forget recently re- anywhere else on the schedule) and side of the family, there’s all-county Look to Improve Youth Hornish (girls cross country and tired, but still teaching, long-time would be upset to only come out of DT Mike Schundler and all-state DT, girls track), Kapner (girls soccer, later coaches like Greg Gorski (boys track, these games 2-2 split (making us 4-3 and future Jersey City mayor, Bret Schunder.) Bob had a law office on By DAVID B. CORBIN adding boys soccer, boys tennis, girls girls basketball; football assistant), into the Scotch Plains game). More In a scheduled meet with host on that in next week’s Den. Orchard Street, but I knew him from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford on September 21, both teams basketball and boys swimming) and Ron (Gunga Din) Barner (football Injuries have plagued the Scotch Tirone (bowling) all started coaching and lacrosse assistant), Shaun But it’s one game at a time, and all Hi-Y, where he was the adult leader were unable to compete on the un- focus must be on Union, which has of our group of basically 1500-plus Plains-Fanwood High School gym- even bars due to the mats not being varsity during the 1980-81 school Cherewich (boys lacrosse, 18 years; nastics team this season, so Head year, Brewster (baseball) in 1981-82, assistant football), Don MacDonald had our number for way too long. SAT, straight A (me, obviously, not regulation size, resulting in no All- Their quarterback (James Melody), included) geeks. My favorite memory Coach Lisa Cerchio has been seeking Around scores. and Martin (boys cross-country, later (wrestling, 17 years; soccer assis- adding boys track) and McFadden tant) and Ed Tranchina (football, 19 running back (Chris D’Andrea) and of those Hi-Y days was Bob taking us to improve the performances of her CRANFORD MEET – TOP-3 RESULTS: remaining healthy girls, which in- (field hockey, later adding softball) years; athletic director). some huge linemen (Dwayne down to his shore house (Spring Lake! VAULT: Belmar!) on a beautiful spring day in cludes several freshmen. With senior 1. Jenny Buontempo (Cr) 8.8, 2. Gina the following year. Kapner has But life, as always, will go on when Stapleton is the biggest and best) are Laurel Devlin, junior Annie Smith Pelosi (SPF) 8.75, 3. Lindsay Robinson coached varsity a total of 51 seasons these coaches head off to retirement. back from a team WHS should’ve 1963, listening to the Beach Boys, (SPF) 8.4 (second only to Hall of Famer Gary And, hopefully, the athletic tradition and could’ve beaten the last two years. Jan and Dean, the Four Seasons! Life and sophomore Kelly Cianciotta all BEAM: out for the season with injuries, se- Kehler’s 70 seasons). of the WHS Blue Devils will continue It’s a long way back to where every- was all in front of us at that time, and 1. Natalie Capoccia (SPF) 8.5, 2. Danielle it was all good. nior Co-Captain Natalie Coppochia McAuliffe (Cr) 8.3, 3. Buontempo (Cr) 7.6 Among them, these six coaches under the next generation of coaches. one would like WHS to be, football- is the only healthy veteran who has FLOOR: came into the 2006-07 season with a FOOTBALL UPDATE wise. But the corner is being turned. FULLA BALONEY 1. Buontempo (Cr) 8.6, 2. Robinson combined record of 2,649 wins, 1,006 There wasn’t much to not like about The band is rockin’ and the cheerlead- South Avenue in Westfield is be- remained. (SPF) 8.1, 3. Capoccia (SPF) 7.5 Coppochia, who will compete in all losses (that’s 72 percent victories), last Friday’s 23-6 win at Kearny, un- ers are rollin’. We’ve had way bigger coming the sub capital of the world. the events, is particularly strong on the less it was the two lengthy drives in fan turnouts than the opponents all Starting with Duke’s (with the huge balance beam and the uneven bars. the second half that produced no three weeks. Excitement is in the air. Go Blue Devils banner), there is also “She is looking great! She came Blue Devil Gymnasts Swing points. But that’s knit-picking. The And that makes it fun again. Hershey’s (with Ryan Mann behind back just as strong as she was last offense ran for nearly 260 yards, and My out-of-state teams split last the counter), then Subway, plus as- year. She is scoring really well. She’s the defense produced four intercep- week, Neshaminy (Pa.) edging sorted delis and pizza places. (And coming out with a bang for her senior Past Crusaders, 105.85-103.5 tions against the pass-happy Abington, 27-21, with a late score, don’t forget Nunzi Greco’s Jersey year,” said coach Cerchio. “She is Kardinals, including a record-tying while Massillon (Ohio) dropped a Mike’s Subs on East Broad Street) very solid on the beam. She sticks her The Westfield High School gym- Claire Macdonald took third in vault three by junior Eddie Simmons. (If 19-7 decision to 4-1 Mentor, whose A newcomer, Westfield Subs, skills. She has tremendous form. Also nastics team upped its record to 3-0 at 9.1 and fifth on beam at 8.625. Blue you’re wondering who he tied, it’s: only loss so far is to 5-0 St. Ignatius, opened up on Aug. 1 opened at 261 on bars! She really excels at bars.” and turned in its best performance of Devil Lacy Cummings placed third Jimmy Matino, Brad Brewster, Rick Massillon’s opponent this week in a South Ave., next door to where Freshmen Lindsay Robinson and the season with a 105.85-103.5 vic- on bars at 8.6 and Allie Barba was schedule that only a sadist (like me) Kehler’s Athletic Balance used to be Gina Pelosi brought enthusiasm and tory over a strong A. L. Johnson of third on beam at 9.05. WF V’ballers Defeat would love. and near the former site of the legend- talent to the Raider program. Both Clark squad on September 19 in STEWART UPDATE ary Charlie’s Italian Deli. One of the WESTFIELD 105.85, ALJ 103.5 specialty items on new owner Al have competed in all four events. Westfield. As she had in the previous VAULT: Shabazz, Raiders Word is that WHS graduate Cowles “They are two girls who came in two meets, Blue Devil freshman Jenna 1. Rodrigues (W) 9.2, 2. Ferdinandi The Westfield High School Stewart is having an excellent post- Gerges’s menu No. 9 on the wall, in Rodrigues took top honors in the All- (J) 9.15, 3. Macdonald (W) 9.1, 4. Rusin girls volleyball team, ranked sec- graduate season at Hargrave Military fact, is a sandwich called The Devil’s very eager to compete. They came in (J) 8.85, 5. Cummings (W) 8.8, 6. Natalie with routines scoring high. They quali- Around, this time with a total of 36.0. ond in Group 4 and eighth in the Academy in Virginia. The captain of Den. And, no, it is not full of baloney, Golikov (W) 8.65, 7. Jamie Bornstein although it does include baloney, fied in two events each for sectionals. Rodrigues placed first in the vault (W) 8.65 state, overwhelmed Malcolm X. last year’s WHS football team, the I couldn’t ask any more from them. and the floor exercises with respec- UNEVEN BARS: Shabazz, 25-5, 25-5, on Septem- massive Stewart is playing nose guard salami and yellow American cheese. tive scores of 9.2 and 8.9, and placed 1. Rusin (J) 9.05, 2. Rodrigues (W) ber 20 and topped Scotch Plains- at Hargrave, which has become a It’s highly recommended. Lindsay is very good on floor and 8.8, 3. Cummings (W) 8.6, 4. Kelsey Gina Pelosi excels at vault like you second on the balance beam and un- Fanwood, 25-12, 25-17, on Sep- spawning ground for future Division DEVIL OF THE WEEK Greenfield (W) 8.475, 5. Barba (W) 8.2, 6. This week we are starting some- wouldn’t believe,” said coach Cerchio. even bars with respective scores of Clair Stevens-Haas (W) 8.1 tember 25 to improve its record 1 college football players. Boston Also freshman Jessica Colineri and 9.1 and 8.8. Crusader Marissa Rusin BALANCE BEAM: to 7-0. College is reportedly among the teams thing new: The Den’s Devil of the Victoria Shack will add to the Raid- gave Rodrigues a run for her money, 1. Rucin (J) 9.125, 2. Rodrigues (W) closely following his progress. Week. We will select a WHS male or 9.1, 3. Barba (W) 9.05, 4. Ferdinandi (J) WESTFIELD OVER SHABAZZ: female athlete from the previous week ers’ depth. taking second All-Around with a to- WESTFIELD: Gabby Jakub 7 aces; GAME NO. M TO WHS 9.05, 5. Macdonald (W) 8.625, 6. who did something above and be- “Jessica! So far she is competing in tal of 35.825. Rusin grabbed first on Greenfield (W) 8.425, 7. Jen Glassen (J) Laryssa Borkowsky 7 aces; Cyndil The 1,000th athletic contest be- everything except floor,” commented the bars and beam with respective 8.275, 8. Natalie Golikov (W) 7.75 Matthew 6 aces tween WHS and Scotch Plains- yond. They will get their name in the scores of 9.05 and 9.125. She was FLOOR EXERCISE: WESTFIELD OVER SP-F: Fanwood took place eight days ago, upper right corner (above), and a free coach Cerchio. 1. Rodrigues (W) 8.9, 2. Rusin (J) 8.8, “We have been plagued by injuries. second on the floor at 8.8 and fourth WESTFIELD: Anna Koehler 10 digs; when the WHS girls tennis team Devil’s Den sub at Westfield Subs 3. Ferdinandi (J) 8.75, 4. Greenfield (W) Molly Williams 15 assists; Erin (awarded on Thursday evening). Our goal is to build up the team for on vault at 8.85. 8.725, 5. Stevens-Haas (W) 8.6, 6. posted a 5-0 victory. The tennis match Roudebush 8 kills; Paige Roudebush The Devil’s Den appears Thursday next year, try to get our injuries in Crusader Brie Ferdinandi placed Cummings (W) 8.325, 7. Sammie 5 kills. was originally scheduled to be the third All-Around with a total of Mazzucco (J) 7.775, 8. Julia Valentin SP-F: Izzy Blach 6 service points, 7 998th event, but it became No. 1,000 in The Westfield Leader during the check, get everybody healthy. We will (W) 7.625 miss Laurel and Natalie next year but, 34.975. She also placed second in the digs, 5 blocks; Morgan Finkel 5 ser- when it was rained out a week earlier, scholastic season. Contact us with ALL-AROUND: vice points, 5 digs; Liz Halpin 17 making the Sept. 18 soccer games comments, complaints and ideas at hopefully, we can build up our fresh- vault at 9.15, third on floor at 8.75 and 1. Rodrigues (W) 36.0, 2. Rusin (J) assists, 3 service points. men to take right over,” Cerchio said. fourth on beam at 9.05. Blue Devil 35.825, 3. Ferdinandi (J) 34.975 Nos. 998 and 999. [email protected]. GO DEVILS!

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By FRED LECOMTE second half, we picked up the inten- nally got in,” said Meehan. “I was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sity, played ball to feet, moved the there when the ball was out, stuck my Since that 1-0 loss to East ball a little better, the opportunities foot out, took the shot and it went in.” Brunswick, the Scotch Plains- arose and we took advantage of them.” After the game when asked about Fanwood High School Lady Raiders The 5-1 Raiders did tighten up their another defensive shutout effort, have been on a roll and barreled over offensive unit in the second half and Ewing explained, “Mains did not have Cranford, 3-0, in Scotch Plains on marched into Cougar territory where to make too many saves today, how- September 20. Senior Tri-Captain/ they triggered a multitude of shots. ever she did cut crosses and balls off keeper Lauren Mains recorded her The first goal came in the 58th minute coming in. She just eats them up and third shutout and stopped 11 shots from LaForge. does a great job. Along with her, Allie and Cougar keeper Erica Baumann “Allie Hambleton crossed the ball Zazzali did really well, Stephanie recorded eight saves. from the corner inside the box. It Glover and Bridget Cornwell played really well until a back problem side- lined her. In came Tina and Lisa Camarda and they did a great job. Cranford has a great player in Bridget McKinley but Raychel Kruper played her really tough and did a great job, so it was nice.” Tri-captain/midfielder Hambleton, noted for her leadership on and off the field, said, “We didn’t have that fire and Cranford got the best of us in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the first half. But, as you pointed out, MAKING MANY HAPPY RETURNS…Blue Devil senior Nikki Reich makes another return in WHS’ 1,000th meeting with it became a shooting gallery for us in the Raiders (all varsity sports). Reich, in her third year at first singles, played second singles her freshman season. the second half. We must be careful, however, coming out flat like the way we did because there are teams out DEVILS GOLDBERG, MORAWSKI REMAIN UNBEATEN there where it could be tough to pick things up.” Cranford 0 0 0 Blue Devil Net Girls Shut Out Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 3 3 Soccer Raiders Stun No. 3 Delbarton, 1-0 Improving Lady Raiders, 5-0 The No. 18 Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School boys soccer By DAVID B. CORBIN are tougher than they have been in UCT champion at third singles last team got a goal from Evan Aspell, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the past,” said Blue Devil Head year, defeated the hard-hitting se- after a corner kick from Jeff Stuart, The 1,000th varsity sports meeting Coach Ed Tirone. nior Kiara Thomas, 6-2, 6-0. near the end of the first half to stun between Westfield High School and That freshman, Tara Crisuolo, had “She’s getting adjusted to second No. 3 Delbarton, 1-0, in Scotch Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School a strong match against Raider senior singles. She is finding she’s playing Plains on September 25. came on the tennis courts at Tamaques Jaci Lopez and emerged with a 6-2, good players each and every day,” As they have in several games Park in Westfield on September 20 6-0, victory. said Tirone of Maloney. this season, the 5-1 Raiders stepped and the Blue Devil girls, last year’s “Jaci needs a little more consis- “Kiara played doubles with Jaci up their pace in the second half Union County Tournament (UCT) tency and a little more power. I’m (Lopez), They had a great year at Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times after being outgunned heavily by champs, defeated an improving hoping as the season progresses, that doubles and now they are struggling AERIAL CONFRONATION…Raider goalkeeper Lauren Mains launches her- the Green Wave in the first half. Raider squad, 5-0. she will get a little more match self at a Cougar to make a save. The tri-captain recorded her third shutout. at singles. Kiara loves to hit the ball The Blue Devils look, once again, tough,” said Raider Head Coach as hard as she can. I’m working on The offense-minded Raiders came bounced off of one of the girls and I Lady Blue Devils Nip to be the favored to win the UCT and Sandra Miller. her to be more consistent. If I could out flat in the first half but finished the placed it through the legs of their East Brunswick, 2-1 have a strong chance to place in the Blue Devil senior Nikki Reich, in combine Kathleen and Kiara, I would game with 19 shots on goals. Junior keeper,” said LaForge. NJSIAA top-5. The Blue Devils, her third year at first singles, defeated have a good player,” commented midfielder Colleen LaForge scorched Seven minutes later, La Forge The 4-2 Westfield High School ranked fourth in the state, lost to junior Kathleen Yam, 6-1, 6-2. Miller. the 2-1-1 Cougar cage with two goals torched the net once again to open up girls soccer team got a goal late in perennially strong Millburn, ranked “She played second singles her Goldberg and Kim Morawski, a and junior midfielder Molly Meehan a 2-0 Raider lead. the second half from Erica second, in the Millburn Challenge freshman year, so we are happy to UCT champ at second doubles in slammed the cage with one goal. “Lauren Weisbrod took the ball Ammermuller, assisted by Chris- and to No. 1 ranked East Brunswick have her,” commented Tirone. 2005, who have not lost a match this “After that intense rivalry game from the corner, crossed it to me in tina Cognetti, to nip 5-2 East this season. “The first time she picked up a season handled Raiders sophomore with Westfield, we came out flat. We the middle of the box and I ripped it to Brunswick, 2-1, in Westfield on “We have four girls back from tennis racket was three years ago,” Sahrula Kubic and freshman Alex were not winning the fifty-fifty balls the right corner of the net.” September 25. last year’s team, the three singles said coach Miller of Yam. “With her Szczuka, 6-2, 6-1, and stand a fine and were incapable of playing the Then, Molly Meehan hammered in Earlier in the half, Tara Handza players and, in addition to that, we consistency and mindset, she has chance to receive a strong seed for the game the game that we’re used to,” the ball into the high side of the net ripped in a goal after a corner kick have a freshman now playing third beaten everybody on our team. She state tournament. said Raider Head Coach Kevin Ewing. with 10 minutes remaining to seal the from Corrine Parkinson. Blue Devil singles, which has bumped Lindsay has to get match tough, this is a great “I think that they will be one of the “Cranford kind of got us out of our victory. keeper Claire Bennett recorded Goldberg – second singles in 2005 experience for her. Her goal is to better teams around,” said Tirone. game early, so you need to compli- “It felt great to score. I have been eight saves. Mariam Bestawros – to first doubles. So, we’re pretty learn to hit with power.” Coach Miller has a good feeling ment them on doing a good job. In the injured since the summer and I fi- scored for the Bears in the first half. strong. I think our singles players Blue Devil senior Lane Maloney, CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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Page 16 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Footballers Down SP-F Raider Gridders Scare Kearny ‘Kardinals’, 23-6 No. 10 Irvington in 7-6, Loss CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 four quarters of hard football and I’m half, Simmons stepped in front of the Morris finished with two receptions for been doing, backup kicker! That’s happy for them.” receiver for his second interception. 46 yards, Michael Galarce had four disappointing to me as a coach. We Defensive linemen Santo Nardi, JT In the third quarter, Bonard burned receptions for 38 yards, Wayne got to put that behind us,” said Raider Sheehan, Ryan Scanlon and Scott the turf for 30 yards, then nailed his 32- Gravesande had three for 28 yards and Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. Newman; linebackers Will Harbaugh yard field goal on the final play of the Giovanni Jackman had one for 13 yards. Berjulet had no pass completions and Joe Val-Ilobera; end John Dugan quarter, making the score 17-6. In the Raider Rob Scibek recorded six in the second half but the Blue Knights (sack), Simmons, Yarusi and Michael fourth quarter, Simmons snagged his tackles. Belford, Brand and Colin got good field possession midway Henry limited the Kardinal running third interception on the 30-yard line. Campbell, who had a fumble recov- through the fourth quarter when they game to minimal yards. Quarterback Later, Westfield got excellent field po- ery to preserve a Raider drive, all recovered a Raider fumble on the Dave Cassals completed 12 of 28 sition after a short punt then, two plays recorded five tackles. Raider sopho- Raider 33. Fortunately, Brand fol- pass attempts for 183 yards, includ- later, Allen blasted through for the (TD). more Marcus Green recovered an lowed with his interception. Unfortu- ing a 17-yard (TD). “We discussed how the offense was Irvington fumble in the Raiders’ end nately, Dominique Davis intercepted “We worked hard on zone and turn- creating huge holes for the backs and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times zone to prevent a score. Chervenyak’s pass three plays later. TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT…Raider Mike DeVisio, right, and a Cougar The Blue Knights took only one Fortunately, Green recovered overs during practice and we came it was all about our backs executing defender battle for possession of the ball near the Cougar goal. out and executed today,” said and they did,” explained Bonard. “I minute to score on the opening drive Knighton’s fumble that bounced into Simmons. “I stayed deep, made sure made some reads on plays and when of the game, using only three plays to the end zone. The Raiders’ final drive the receiver did not go behind me and I saw the defensive ends come up, cover 65 yards, ending with Berjulet’s stalled at midfield and the Irvington when the ball came within my reach, took it myself and tried to do my Raiders Rally in Second Half, 30-yard TD strike to Morris. Berjulet offense ran out the clock. I caught it.” thing. The backs played just great. Simmons leaped high and snatched When they got yards they broke the his first interception and returned it to tackles when we needed to. We just Nip Cougar Soccer Boys, 2-1 the Kearny 34 to set up Westfield’s got to keep on rolling. We have Union first (TD). Bonard and Cornell had next, which is a winnable game, so CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 back-to-back carries for huge gains our projections are high.” the Raiders brought an amped up sure Bryan Meredith got a flick off it then, three plays later, with the ball “Our line played great and I don’t attitude onto the field and drilled eight and I finished it off with a head,” resting on the three, Cornell danced in think they got any positive push any- meaningful shots at the Cougars’ goal. explained Aspell. for the TD. Bonard’s point after gave where. The final score certainly did However, before the Raiders got the On the Raiders’ third corner kick, Westfield a 7-0 first quarter lead. not reflect how well we played,” said upper hand, the Cougars ripped a free the ball sailed in to Jarek Cohen, who Yarusi’s interception at the Kardinal Yarusi. “Nardi and JT Sheehan were kick that was tipped by Meredith, deflected it toward the goal, but the 29 set up Westfield’s next (TD) in the pushing them five yards back on al- then deflected off the crossbar and Cougar goalie made the save. second quarter. On the fifth play, most every play. To have two regular fell to the ground in front of the goal. The winning goal came with 4:29 Bonard found Ferro, who despite be- season wins in the first three games of Meredith gathered the ball and booted remaining when Meredith got a free ing mugged by three Kardinals, hauled the season after two years is huge. it downfield. kick from 35-yards out and launched in the pass and bashed forward for the We’re getting the fans back behind Moments later, coach Breznitsky a shot above the goalie’s fingertips 21-yard TD with 9:45 left in the half. us, we’re getting everyone back into moved Meredith from his goalie posi- and below the cross bar. The point after was good. it and that’s helping the team even tion to forward to get some extra of- “It was about 35 (feet). It was knuck- The Kardinals’ aerial attack contin- more because everyone wants to play fensive punch and the remainder of the ling so I couldn’t quite see where it ued to flutter in the quarter until Cassals and do their best.” game belonged to the Raiders. On the was going. He was trying to tip it over hooked up with Steven Segala for a Westfield 7736 23 Raiders’ second of three corner kicks the bar but it was just too hard hit,” said 17-yard TD. On the final play of the Kearny 0600 6 in the second half, Jeff Stuart sent the Meredith. “Usually at closer range, I ball into the box, where the ball was try to put a curve on it but out there I try eventually headed into the net by Aspell to hit it as hard as I can on target.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with 20:30 remaining in the game. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 2 2 IN FOR THE TOUCHDOWN…Raider running back Tom Pennella bursts into the Irvington end zone on a three-yard bash. Coldwell Banker®, Since 1906, America's Premier Real Estate Company “Jeff Stuart crossed it. I’m pretty Cranford 1 0 1 kicked the point after. “We played great. Our kids are RAIDERS VEECH, VALDES GET 1ST The Raiders answered immediately. great! This is a great group,” said Congratulations Green received the kickoff at the 30 Ciccotelli. “We are going to be a good and returned it to the 39. Brand car- football team. It just didn’t work out. Blue Devil Girls Finish ried five of the seven plays to put the Extra point, field goal, we win it!” ball on the Irvington three where Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 6000 6 Pennella bashed in for the TD with Irvington 7000 7 7:51 left in the first quarter. Belford’s Second at Magee Invt’l point after attempt was blocked. The Blue Knights had success Raider Football The Westfield High School girls win an invitational cross-country title moving the ball on their next drive On SPTV34: cross-country team finished second by crossing first in the Sophomore but a series of penalties shared by overall at the 27th New Jersey Catho- Division with a time of 20:25. Cassy both teams kept the ball zig-zagging All Scotch Plains-Fanwood lic Track Conference Bernie Magee Valdes became the second Raider girl between the Raiders’ 45 and 14 yard High School varsity football Faith Maricic Maryalice Ryan Barbara Mulvee Championships at Warinanco Park in to do so by crossing first in the Junior line until Berjulet’s fourth down pass games (previous week’s game) will be aired on SPTV34 at the Coldwell Banker has been helping families buy and sell homes for nearly a century. Roselle on September 23. The Blue Division with a time of 20:27.7. Union attempt to Morris was batted to the Devil girls had a total of 195 while Catholic Viking Samantha Peters was ground. times listed below. Also, there Since 1986, the Westfield Office has been recognized as one of the best in the Ridge took top honors with a 163 total. fourth with a time of 20:46.7. After Irvington went three-and-out will be a pre-game discussion nation. These are three of our agents who exemplify our commitment to the highest The Blue Devil girls also took sec- Union Catholic placed eighth in the on their first possession of the third between Head Coach Steve standards of professionalism, integrity and service. ond in the Senior Division with a 33 boys Senior Division with a 101 total quarter, the Raiders took over on their Ciccotelli and The Scotch Plains- total to Ridge’s 8. Nicole DiBenedetto and Brian Guterl finished sixth with a own 15 and chewed up the remainder Fanwood Times and The Westfield crossed sixth on the 3.2-mile course time of 16:59.7. The Vikings also of the quarter and two minutes of the Leader Sports Editor/Assistant Westfield Office Coldwell Banker Home Loans with a time of 21:11. 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Westfield Office ••• 600 North Avenue West ••• (908) 233-0065 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 28, 2006 Page 17 Blue Devils Defeat Randolph Lady Rams Blank Raiders in Tennis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 about her first doubles players, “They Blue Devil Soccer Girls, 1-0 both have talent. Alex has taught the whole team the meaning of angles. She does short angles, which should By FRED LECOMTE tack, led by Gillian Kape with three, many chances but just got unlucky be great in doubles. I have been work- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Erica Ammermuller with two and finishing, while they finished with ing on them hitting to the net, helping In what was a very aggressively McCarthy and Parkinson with one the only chance they got. We took them to hit volleys. They are going to played soccer game, a very competi- each. However the Ram defenders great shots but maybe we need to step be a good team.” tive Randolph girls’ soccer team found played solidly and were successful in it up and be more offensive minded Blue Devil junior Alannah the right location at the right time keeping them pinched outside of the and then the goals will come.” Suchomel and senior Meredith when senior midfielder Rebecca box. On the attempts that the Rams “The first half obviously was really Kender topped junior Maya Lieberman delivered the ball into the had to imperil the Blue Devils’ terri- tough on us letting up that goal early Robinson and freshman Neha net to claim a 1-0 victory over tory, MaryKate Luker, Kape and in the game. We tried the best we Pannuri, 6-0, 6-2. Westfield High School, ranked 15th Stephanie Cortinhal simply herded could to come back and I think we “We are looking to see if we can in The Star-Ledger Top 20 in Westfield them toward the sidelines. gave it our best effort,” commented be solid at the second doubles posi- on September 21. “Defensively, we’re strong. Offen- McCarthy. “For our next game, we tion. Those two are new players for David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Once again we were a little sively, we just have to capitalize on just need to work on putting the ball us. We are looking for them to come LIKING THE POWER…Hard-hitting Raider senior Kiara Thomas puts some frazzled out there,” said Blue Devil our scoring opportunities,” said Kape. in the net early and remain focused.” “umph” into her returns in her second singles match with Blue Devil Lane senior Co-Captain Erin McCarthy. “We played an excellent possession through because last year our sec- Maloney. Randolph 1 0 1 ond doubles didn’t loose a point,” “We have the ability to have awe- game, kept the ball so well, had so Westfield 0 0 0 Tirone pointed out. some shots and put the ball in the “We have four girls who are com- back of the net every time we take peting. They are all about the same Netman Mancini Captures possession but I think our main prior- level,” commented Miller. ity needs to be about keeping our focus and right now we need to be- First singles: Reich d. Yam, 6-1, 6-2 Second singles: Maloney d. Thomas, 6- WTA Masters Singles Crown come consistent in doing that.” 2, 6-0 The 3-2 Blue Devils controlled the Third singles: Crisuolo d. Lopez, 6-2, John Mancini seized the 2006 reported) in the semifinal and runner- ball in Randolph territory essentially 6-0 for the entire first half with the excep- First doubles: Goldberg and Morawski Men’s Masters Singles Tennis Lad- up Jim Oslislo (6-2, 6-3) in the finals. d. Kubic and Szczuka, 6-2, 6-1 der crown with impressive victories Oslislo defeated Henry Williams, 8- tion of a few Ram attacks. That ex- Second doubles: Suchomel and Kender in the playoffs over Peter Lee (8-6) in 4, in the quarters and defending champ ception occurred with 27.52 left in d. Robinson and Pannuri, 6-0, 6-2. the first round, Chris Wendel (no score Mike McGlynn, 8-6, in the semis. With the half after a forward maneuvered 51 matches played, or about 9 per player, past a Blue Devil defender and tapped this has been the most active year in the ball across to Lieberman inside masters since 1997, a year that Robert the box. Moments later, Lieberman Errazo won the WTA Masters and the drilled a power shot from six yards open singles and when 58 total masters out that lodged inside the left side of matches were played. the goal. Chris Wendel easily outpaced the By halftime, the Blue Devils had others with the most active award for seven shots near goal and were led by the second year in a row with an junior Corrine Parkinson with three, impressive 22 matches played. McCarthy with two, senior Julie Shelman and sophomore Shannon PLAYOFFS RESULTS: 1ST ROUND: Murray, each with one, while Randolph #9 Peter Lee d. #8 Dewey Rainville finished with four. Blue Devil junior QUARTERFINALS: goalkeeper Claire Bennett made three Jim Oslislo d. Henry Williams, 8-4 of her 10 saves in the half. Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mike McGlynn d. Jeff Connolly, 8-0 PUTTING ON A SHOW…Blue Devil goalkeeper Claire Bennett continues to Chris Wendel d. Don Dohm, 8-5 In the second half, the Blue Devils impress with her acrobatic saves. Bennett recorded 10 saves against the Randolph John Mancini d. Peter Lee, 8-6 continued with their pressure type Rams, however Westfield went blank on the scoreboard and suffered a 1-0 setback SEMIFINALS: game and launched a seven-shot at- on September 21. Oslislo d. McGlynn, 8-6 Mancini d. Wendel (no report) FINALS: Mancini d. Oslislo, 6-2, 6-3 WINDSOR COLLECTION IN WESTFIELD, NJ Check complete results on www.westfieldnj.com/wta FINAL STANDINGS: DRIVE BY • CALL GRACE RAPPA 1. John Mancini (11) WTA MEN’S MASTERS SINGLES CHAMP…John Mancini, right, recently 2. Jim Oslislo (8) defeated Jim Oslislo, left, for the WTA Men’s Masters Singles playoffs champi- 3. Mike McGlynn (8) onship at Tamaques Park in Westfield. 4. Chris Wendel (22) 5. Don Dohm (9) 6. Jeff Connolly (8) Conroy Gets Shutout 7. Henry Williams (8) See it all on the Web! 8. Peter Lee (8) For Kings College 9. Dewey Rainville (9) WILKES BARRE – Mike Conroy www.goleader.com 10. Joe Donnollo (6) 11. Hank Koehler (4) of Westfield, a sophomore at Kings (#) total number of matches played College, got his first collegial start in goal for the Monarchs men’s soccer team and got the win and a shutout in a 3-0 victory over Neumann College. 706 Embree Crescent 523 Coleman Place 219 Harrison Avenue Conroy, a soccer and baseball standout at Oratory Prep in Summit, $1,475,000 $1,695,000 $1,749,000 played last year on the field for the Monarchs where he had an assist as a 5 bedrooms, 3+ bath Fabulous Victorian Homes striker. For more Listings of Homes visit my website: www.GraceRappa.com For more information about the builder, visit www.customservicebuilders.com.

TEAM CO-CAPTAIN…Tom Fitzpatrick of Westfield, a senior at Saint Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City, was named co-captain for the cross-country team. He is pictured with Cross Country and Track and Field Head Coach Mike Burgess. Fitzpatrick said, “The team is very strong this year and we look forward Mike Conroy to competing both in Hudson County and at the state level.” Kimberley Aslanian Haley Redefining Real Estate

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© 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. . Coldwell Banker Kimberley A. Haley RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE www.KimHaley.com Direct Line 908.301.2004 Business 908.233.5555 [email protected] 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 Page 18 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Deegan Roofing Whips Bar 9 WF PAL B-White Shuts Out In Linden Fall Softball League Cranford Grid Kids, 18-0 Deegan Roofing went to 4-0 and and Steve Brainard all added timely The Westfield B team advanced to offensive lineman John Gabriel, Nick continued pounding the ball in the hits adding to the run total. Brainard, 2-1 with an 18-0 shutout victory over Calello and Elliott to allow QB Pat Linden Fall Softball League, sweep- “2006 All-Corbin Team, first baseman” archrival Cranford on September 24 Dyer time to complete passes to tight ing two against Bar 9 of Elizabeth, was the tail end of three double plays, at Kehler Stadium in Westfield. ends Nick Knepper and Jonnie 21-9 and 17-11. Deegan has scored digging two balls out of the dirt. Westfield created a good mix of pass- Gribbin. Westfield rounded out its an impressive 80 runs in four games. ing and running against a stingy scoring with a 30-yard TD strike from Scott Smith of Westfield led FYO Baseball Sets Cranford defense. QB James O’Rourke to WR John Deegan’s offensive attack. Smith hit The first score came on a one-yard Lanzano. four home runs, including a grand 2007 Registration plunge over the middle by FB Brendan On several occasions, Cranford’s slam in eight trips to the plate. “I’ve The Fanwood Youth Organization Dugan who followed the strong block- defense pressured QB Dyer who could been playing here since the 70’s,” (FYO) Baseball League, in conjunc- ing of lineman Dan Bigelow, Ryan not get the ball to a wide-open Zach explained Deegan’s Manager Frank tion with Fanwood Recreation, will Elliott and Mike Mondon into the end Chodor in the end zone. Defensively, Pepe, “and this is one of the hardest be accepting registration forms for zone. The defense, led by linebackers Westfield had big tackles by line- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times John Dooley, John Stelmach and Ryan backers Alex Bond and Matt Huff parks I know of to hit them out of. It’s the 2007 spring baseball season. FYO VERY APPRECIATIVE…The notorious Hecklers show off their plaques given 320 feet to left-center and the wind is will once again be available to the Rittendale, stopped Cranford cold on who knocked a Cranford ball carrier by the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League prior to the start of the the next few series. usually in your face. Believe me; youth of Scotch Plains and Fanwood championship game at Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on September 10. “To out of bounds at the six-yard line, Scottie’s accomplishment tonight was in kindergarten through grade 8. commissioner, officers, sponsors and membership of St. Bart’s Oldtimers Softball Westfield again moved the ball preserving the shutout. Linemen An- impressive. All four were hit hard and There will be four divisions. TeeBall League – Thank you for the plaque!” The Hecklers, Bob, Walter and Andy downfield and halfback Paul Werner thony Amatucci and Alex McHugh far, and a fifth was just foul.” will be for those in kindergarten and scampered around the left end 20 and linebacker Joe Rinaldi had key Also, going yard was “Gee” Ro- grade 1. Minor League will be for yards behind the big blocking of Rob- tackles on third and fourth down plays man, Deegan’s youngest player at 25 those in grades 2 and 3. Coaches will Union County Senior 50+ ert Capaldo and Kevin Anderson to that stopped drives. who hit two out, one in each game. pitch in this division. Major League make the score 12-0 at halftime. Westfield will host Millburn on The Westfield duo of Kevin Woodring will be for those in grades 4 and 5. In the second half, Westfield went Sunday, October 1, at 3 p.m. at Kehler (4 hits) and Pepe, legging out a triple Coaches will not be pitching to the Softball League Final Results: to the air and got good blocking from Stadium. and a couple of singles, added to players in this division. Senior League Deegan’s offense. Woodring, the will be for those in grades 6, 7 and 8. 50+ A DIVISION: off-title for the fourth time in the past Champs: Lombardi & Greenkeepers (21-4) five years.) Roofer’s leftfielder, flashed serious All players will be eligible to pitch in Runnersup: Antone’s Pub & Grill (16-8) 50+ B DIVISION: leather, making circus catches, three this division including eighth graders. Playoff Champs: L & G (4-0) Division Champs: Promptcare (20-4) times to end Bar 9 rallies. All leagues, as in the past, will teach (Finals, Game 1) L&G 16, Antone’s 3 Second: Northwestern Mutual (13-12) The Scotch Plains trio of co-man- the fundamentals of baseball in a re- (Game 2) L&G 12, Antone’s 5 Playoff Champs: Northwestern (4-1) (L&G, formerly named COMCAST, has (Finals Game 1) NWM 8, Promptcare 6 ager Pat Nigro, Mayor Marty Marks laxed, fun atmosphere. now won the division-title and the play- (Game 2) Promptcare 21, NWM 3 (Game 3) NWM 10, Promptcare 7 Despite losing four of five games to the division-champion Promptcare Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI, SRES during the regular-season, NWM won two of the three playoff-games to NJAR Circle of Excellence Award claim the playoff championship. In the final game, pitchers Dennis Baker Gold Level: 1997-2004, Platinum: 2005 and Wayne Morse combined to sty- Direct Line: (908) 301-2052 mie the bats of the hard-hitting RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Promptcare team, limiting them to 12 Email: [email protected] 209 CENTRAL AVENUE hits. While Bob Bierman led his WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 team’s 20-hit attack with three hits, (908) 233-5555 EXT. 189 each member of the NWM 16-player roster contributed at least one hit. The rotating defense of NWM allowed all HEADING FOR THE END ZONE…Wide receiver John Lanzano of the Westfield of the players equal playing time. PAL B-White team scores on a 30-yard touchdown strike. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, 10/1 • 1-4PM 60+ DIVISION: Division Champs: Creative Industries (17-2) 945 St. Marks Avenue, Westfield Second: IL Giardino’s Ristorante (14-6) Playoff Champs: Creative (4-0) (Game 1) Creative 13, IL Giardino 4 (Game 2) Creative 12, IL Giardino 10 For the sixth consecutive year, Cre- ative Industries is the top 60+ team in Union County. Once again they have claimed the regular-season title and the playoffs. In the final playoff game, they were led by the timely hitting of Bob Berger, Ray Cozzarelli, Bob Failla, Karl Grossmann and Nick Lehotsky. During the 2006 season, two of the UCSSL players had the unique dis- tinction of playing on multiple cham- pionship teams: Karl Grossmann won B DIVISION CHAMPS…Northwestern Mutual won the Union County Senior titles with L&G (50+), Creative In- 50+ B Division Playoff Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; dustries (60+) and St. Luke (St. Bart’s Eddie Malko, George Gonzales, Dennis Baker, Rich Grossberg, Jim Price, Lee League). “Ageless” Ed Malko won Halinewski, Anthony Abbaleo; back row, Rich Polonitza, Wayne Morse, Tom titles with Northwestern Mutual (50+) Romanowicz, Ed McColgan, Tom Murray, John Malone, Bobby Bierman, Pete and Creative Industries (60+) Osborn and Steve Falco.

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RATTLING A COUGAR…A determined Thomas Anderson of the Westfield HEADING FOR PAY DIRT…Westfield PAL B Blue Team player Alex Williams, PAL D team puts the hit on the Cranford runner. No. 50, runs for a touchdown against Perth Amboy. NO GAIN...Westfield C team linebacker Christian Burgdorf, No. 51, stops a Cranford running back for no gain during a hard fought 0-0 tie in a home game Westfield PAL ‘D’ Defeats on September 24, at Kehler Stadium. Westfield PAL B Blue Bomb Cranford Grid Kids, 20-6 Perth Amboy Grid Kids, 33-0 In a well played and hard hitting Dolan. A big hit by Callahan resulted Westfield’s PAL Football B-Blue Pafumi ran in the extra point, mak- affair at Kehler Stadium, Westfield in a fumble recovery by Simcox. increased its record to 3-0 with a ing the score 27-0. PAL D team got on the scoreboard David Kane had a sack. Michael dominating, 33-0 win over Perth In the second half, Ondi ran for 68- first on the strength of an 85-yard Hughes, Michael Carlino and Barber Amboy on September 24. yards but was stopped on the two- pass from Eric Shor to Holden had tackles for losses. Westfield scored on its first posses- yard line. Pafumi then took the ball in Weichert Ehrhart, which led to a 20-6 victory Westfield PAL D will play at Kehler sion when quarterback Nathan for the touchdown. The extra point over Cranford on September 24. Stadium on Sunday, October 1, at 9 Mitchell flicked a 12-yard pass to conversion was no good. After a long touchdown (TD)Weichert run a.m. vs. Millburn. fullback Peter Ondi. Tony Pafumi B-Blue passed for over 170 yards by Cranford, Eugene Rawls answered scored the extra point. After and ran for more than 100 yards. Ondi by going around left end for an 85- Reading is Good For You Westfield’s defense stifled Perth led the offense with 130 all-purpose yard TD run. A Shor to Chris Hogge Amboy’s first possession, tailback yards. B-Blue’s defense completely pass converted the extra point. Late in Pafumi ran the ball 33 yards around shutdown the Perth Amboy squad for the game, upfront blocking from Noah the end for a touchdown. Ondi ran up negative yardage. Middle linebacker Penders, Chip Mulrooney, Jack the middle for the extra point conver- James McCrea led the defense in tack- Weichert Kessler, Alex D’Amato and Matt sion, making it 14-0. les. Sam Baldwin recovered a fumble, Charlton paved the way for Shor who In Westfield’s next series, while Chris Gerckens had his second ran three yards for a touchdown. Matt Mitchell hit tight end Alex Will- interception of the season. Barber ran in the extra point. iams for a 39-yard touchdown pass. Cornerbacks Mike Kalimtzis and The Westfield defense was led by The attempt for an extra point was Austin Slifer contributed defensively. stellar plays from linebackers Chris PULLING IN THE PASS…Westfield PAL A football wide receiver Ryan Hess, stopped. Before the end of the first B-Blue will host Richmond Boro Callahan, Thomas Anderson, Jack goleader.com/subscribe No. 80, pulls in one of many pass receptions, including a catch for a TD. Westfield half, Mitchell connected with Wil- (Staten Island) at Kehler Stadium on Simcox, Chris Sweeney and Neilan defeated Cranford, 26-6. liams for a 20-yard touchdown pass. October 1 at 10:30 a.m.

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Scotch Plains . . . Pristine Split-Colonial framed with perennial gardens front and back. First floor features living room with fireplace, spacious dining room, den and eat-in kitchen with center-island and access to large deck. There are three bedrooms with master bath and hall bath on the second floor. Third floor has a spacious bedroom with possibilities for expansion. Family room on ground level with oversized garages and powder room. Fully finished basement with storage and laundry room. $759,000.

For More Information, Contact: Barbara S. Rothman Sales Associate This charming 3 Bedroom, 2½ Bath Center Hall Colonial is situated in the heart of Wychwood just a short walk from Wilson School. Features include a lovely Living Room with a woodburning fireplace, Direct: 908-232-5664 a formal Dining Room, a first floor Family Room with a gas fireplace, a screened porch and a Master email: [email protected] Bedroom with a Full Bath and Office. Other highlights ~ new roof and central air, hardwood floors, an attached garage and a private backyard with a brick patio. Offered for $799,000. WSF0485

© 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 20 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Holy Trinity to Host High See it all on the web in color . . . Additional Education www.goleader.com School Information Night PUBLIC NOTICE Hrinewski Presented SP-F BOE to Honor TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS WESTFIELD – On Thursday, Oc- light refreshments will be served. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- With Fellowship tober 12, Holy Trinity Interparochial Holy Trinity Interparochial School is ing of the Township Council of the Town- WESTFIELD – To support stu- School in Westfield will host sixth-, located at 336 First Street in Westfield. Newly Tenured Staff Today ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council dents in their pursuit of a law de- seventh- and eighth- grade students For further information, call the Chambers in the Municipal Building of gree and their desire to work on and their families at their third annual school at (908) 233-0484 or visit the SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch Julianne Arnold, Gertrude Lopez- said Township on Tuesday, September Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Cohen, Paul Kobliska, Meina 26, 2006 there was introduced, read for behalf of the public interest, Seton High School Information Night. website at www.htisnj.com. the first time, and passed on such first Hall University School of Law this The event will be held in the school will hold a “Celebration of Achieve- Montalbano, Jennifer Silverman, and reading, the following ordinance: past summer awarded public inter- gymnasium at the Westfield campus Club FACT Holds ment” on Thursday, September 28, to Annemarie Stolting (Park Middle AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- est fellowships to 23 qualifying from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and students honor those district teachers and pro- School); Maryanne Bauer, Patrick TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON students to assist them while work- from public, private and parochial Roosevelt 5 K Run fessional staff members who attained Boyle, Jan Renée Frederick, Michael SUNDAY APRIL 22, 2007 IN ing in unpaid internships with non- schools are invited. Siblings and fami- WESTFIELD – The Club FACT tenure with the beginning of the cur- Picciottoli, and Donna Thomas THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH rent school year. (Terrill Middle School); and Francis PLAINS profit and governmental organiza- lies are welcome. (Fight Against Cancer Together)/ tions this summer. Each fellowship Students will have an opportunity Teddy Roosevelt Rough Runners At the reception, which is sched- Capron, Lauren Forlini, Stephanie Purpose: To allow any charitable orga- uled for 8 p.m. in the new multi- Garcia-Hanemann, Beth Polito- nization to conduct games of chance (raffle) is $4,000. to learn about campus life at local Ninth Annual 5K will be held on on Sunday, April 22, 2007 provided steps Michael Hrinewski of Westfield Catholic high schools including: Sunday, October 1, at Roosevelt In- purpose room at Evergreen Elemen- Hickey, Candace Kilmer, Amanda are taken to secure a license for the hold- was presented with a fellowship Delbarton Preparatory School, Im- termediate School, located on 301 tary School, the honored guests will Koscielecki, Jennifer Maynes, Tho- ing of same. from the American Friends Ser- maculate Conception High School Clark Street in Westfield. join with their families, friends, and mas Paterson, Robert Rafferty, Jeff A public hearing for same will be held on colleagues to mark there accomplish- Salter, Mary Kate Schiller, Nicole Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. in vice Committee of Newark. To (Montclair), Marist High School, Registration for the race has begun the Council Chambers of the Municipal qualify, students must obtain a Marylawn of the Oranges Academy, and will continue until 8:45 a.m. on ment, and the board of education will Sikoriak, and Matthew Tiedemann Building, or any time and place to which a qualifying placement and meet Mother Seton Regional High School, the day of the race. Start time is sched- pass formal resolutions noting their (SPFHS). meeting for the further consideration of application requirements. Mount Saint Mary Academy, Oak uled, rain or shine, at 9 a.m. Pre- professional milestone. Also receiving tenure this year are such ordinance shall from time to time be The board sponsors this special Thomas Beese, Jr., director of Spe- adjourned, and all persons interested will Knoll School of the Holy Child, registration (non-refundable) is $12 be given an opportunity to be heard con- Roselle Catholic Regional High and includes a newly designed t-shirt. annual event to reaffirm the district’s cial Services; Donna Witkowski, cerning such ordinance. AFS Seeks Host Homes School, St. Joseph High School, St. Same-day registration is $15 and t- commitment to hiring and retaining school psychologist in the Special A copy of same may be obtained from For Exchange Students Peter’s Preparatory School, Seton Hall shirts will be given while supplies last. “only the most qualified staff mem- Services Department; Lisa Rebimbas, the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park bers to serve in its schools,” accord- principal of Park Middle School; and Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- AREA – AFS currently is looking for Preparatory School and Union Catho- Make checks payable to Roosevelt tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. host families for foreign high school stu- lic Regional High Schools. School Fund. All proceeds from the race ing to a district spokesman. Kevin Holloway, principal of Terrill Monday through Friday by any member of dents. Anyone who would like more in- Admissions directors will be on will be donated to the American Cancer District teaching staff members Middle School. the general public who wants a copy of formation or who would be willing to host hand to discuss academic programs, Society at Relay for Life in Union. who achieved tenure in the district Members of the Scotch Plains- same without cost. this year are: Kimberlee Ciemniecki Fanwood community are invited to BARBARA RIEPE a student is asked to contact Plinio activities, sports, college admissions For more information, call (908) Township Clerk Benavides at [email protected] or (800) statistics and financial aid. 789-4560 and leave a message for and Deborah Mehl (Coles School); attend the “Celebration of Achieve- 1 T - 9/28/06, The Times Fee: $33.15 876-2377, extension no. 114. No pre-registration is necessary and Tina McIntosh. Gabriele Carll (Evergreen School); ment.”

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908.301.2004 - Direct Line ©2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Corporation. [email protected] Business 908.233.5555 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated. www.KimHaley.com 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 WESTFIELD OFFICE 209 CENTRAL AVENUE 908-233-5555 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, September 28, 2006 Page 21 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPROVEMENT OF A POR- TION OF WOODSIDE ROAD, PARTLY AS A GENERAL IMPROVEMENT AND PARTLY AS A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $94,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO OLDWELL ANKER PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN C B ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the & County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE Section 1. The Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey (the “Township”) is hereby authorized to improve Woodside Road (from Meadowview Road to Hilltop Road) consisting of (a) reconstruction of the roadway, a general improvement (the “General Improvement”), and (b) installation of granite block curbing, a local improvement (the “Curb Improvement”). The following properties, as shown on the Tax Assessment Map of the Township, are in the vicinity of the Curb Improvement: Street Address Block Lot 2072 Meadowview Road 09202 09 1192 Woodside Road 09202 10 1196 Woodside Road 09202 11 1202 Woodside Road 09202 12 1212 Woodside Road 09202 13 1211 Woodside Road 09204 01 1205 Woodside Road 09204 02 1199 Woodside Road 09204 03 1193 Woodside Road 09204 04 1185 Woodside Road 09204 05 1181 Woodside Road 09204 06 Said improvements shall include all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor. It is hereby determined and stated that said road being reconstructed is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). 614 Cumberland Street,Westfield $495,000 114 Edgewood Road, Cranford $565,000 Section 2. The sum of $94,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 ½ bath Split Level on nice lot featuring making the improvements described in Section 1 hereof (hereinafter referred to as Meticulously maintained 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Colonial “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be met from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds with inviting front porch and foyer, Eat-in Kitchen with a Living Room; Formal Dining Room leading to deck; authorized and the down payment appropriated by this ordinance. The General Improve- ment shall be made as a general improvement and no part of the cost thereof shall be walk-in pantry, very close to park, pool and elementary Kitchen; grade level Family Room; Master Bedroom w/newer assessed against property specially benefited. The Curb Improvement shall be made as school. WSF0668 bath and walk in closet; 3rd floor 2 room Bedroom suite and a local improvement as hereinafter set forth. Section 3. The Curb Improvement shall be undertaken as a local improvement and the more. Great storage throughout. WSF0670 cost thereof not borne by the Township shall be assessed upon the lands and real estate upon the line and in the vicinity of said improvement which may be benefited by said improvement, as provided in Chapter 56 of Title 40 of the New Jersey Statutes, as amended. All assessments levied for said improvement shall in each case be as nearly as may be in proportion to and not in excess of the peculiar benefit, advantage or increase in value which the respective lots and parcels of real estate shall be deemed to receive by reason of such improvement. The total amount of the assessments so levied shall not exceed the cost of said improvement. The portion of such cost which shall not be so assessed shall be paid by the Township as in the case of a general improvement which is to be paid for by general taxation. Such portion of the cost shall be in addition to the contribution, if any, of the Township, hereinafter provided. Section 4. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) the Township will not contribute any money to the cost of the Curb Improvement, and (2) one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the Curb Improvement shall be assessed, and (3) the estimated maximum amount of the special assessments for the Curb Improvement is $16,000, and (4) no special assessments for such improvement have been levied or confirmed, and (5) such special assessments may be paid in ten annual installments. Section 5. It is hereby determined and stated that (1) said purpose is not a current expense of said Township, and (2) it is necessary to finance said purpose by the issuance of obligations of said Township pursuant to the Local Bond Law, and (3) the estimated cost of said purpose is $94,000, and (4) $4,500 of said sum is to be provided by the down payment hereinafter appropriated to finance said purpose, and (5) the estimated 10 Starlite Court, Westfield $569,900 17 No. Wickom Drive,Westfield $593,900 maximum amount of bonds or notes necessary to be issued for said purpose is $89,500, and (6) the cost of such purpose, as hereinbefore stated, includes the aggregate amount Immaculate 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Ranch on a deep, fan- Immaculate 3 Bedroom 2 Bath split level offering formal of $5,000 which is estimated to be necessary to finance the cost of such purpose, including architect’s fees, accounting, engineering and inspection costs, legal expenses shaped lot, nestled on a quaint, well-manicured street. This Living and Dining Rooms; large eat-in Kitchen, wonderful and other expenses, including interest on such obligations to the extent permitted by home features a Living Room; Formal Dining Room; EIK; expansive Family Room with fireplace; grade level Recreation Section 20 of the Local Bond Law. Section 6. It is hereby determined and stated that moneys exceeding $4,500, Family Room; Master Bedroom w/newer full bath; large Rec Room and 1-car attached garage. WSF0335 appropriated for down payments on capital improvements or for the capital improvement fund in budgets heretofore adopted for said Township, are now available to finance said Room in basement & 1 car Garage. WSF0522 purpose. The sum of $4,500 is hereby appropriated from such moneys to the payment of the cost of said purpose. Section 7. To finance said purpose, bonds of said Township of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $89,500 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law. All matters with respect to said bonds not determined by this ordinance shall be determined by resolutions to be hereafter adopted. Section 8. To finance said purpose, bond anticipation notes of said Township of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $89,500 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law in anticipation of the issuance of said bonds. In the event that bonds are issued pursuant to this ordinance, the aggregate amount of notes hereby authorized to be issued shall be reduced by an amount equal to the principal amount of the bonds so issued. If the aggregate amount of outstanding bonds and notes issued pursuant to this ordinance shall at any time exceed the sum first mentioned in this section, the moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall, to not less than the amount of such excess, be applied to the payment of such notes then outstanding. Section 9. Each bond anticipation note issued pursuant to this ordinance shall be dated on or about the date of its issuance and shall be payable not more than one year from its date, shall bear interest at a rate per annum as may be hereafter determined within the limitations prescribed by law and may be renewed from time to time pursuant to and within limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Each of said bond anticipation notes shall be signed by the Mayor and by a financial officer and shall be under the seal of said Township and attested by the Township Clerk or Deputy Township Clerk. Said officers are hereby authorized to execute said notes in such form as they may adopt in conformity 1078 Ledgewood Road, Mountainside $649,900 2138 Mapleview Court, Scotch Plains $799,900 with law. The power to determine any matters with respect to said notes not determined by this ordinance and also the power to sell said notes, is hereby delegated to the Chief Well-maintained 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Ranch at the end of a cul- 4 Bedroom 2 ½ bath Colonial built by Custom Construction Financial Officer who is hereby authorized to sell said notes either at one time or from time de-sac featuring formal Living and Dining Rooms, Family Room featuring an Entrance Foyer leading to Living Room; Formal Dining to time in the manner provided by law. Section 10. It is hereby determined and declared that the period of usefulness of said with beamed ceiling and fireplace, Sunny Eat-in Kitchen with Room; gourmet EIK w/center island open to large Family Room purpose, according to its reasonable life, is a period of ten years computed from the date newer appliances, hardwood floors in all Bedrooms, Master Suite, w/fireplace and sliders to yard. Wonderful Master Suite includes of said bonds. Section 11. It is hereby determined and stated that the Supplemental Debt Statement massive Basement with great finishing potential, and a rear a large walk-in closet and full bath w/whirlpool tub. Convenient required by the Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Township flagstone patio overlooking wooded area. WSF0255 to elementary school and Brookside Park. WSF0922 Clerk of said Township, and that such statement so filed shows that the gross debt of said Township, as defined in Section 43 of the Local Bond Law, is increased by this ordinance by $89,500 and that the issuance of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. Section 12. Any funds received from the County of Union, the State of New Jersey or any of their agencies or any funds received from the United States of America or any of its agencies in aid of such purpose, shall be applied to the payment of the cost of such purpose, or, if bond anticipation notes have been issued, to the payment of the bond anticipation notes, and the amount of bonds authorized for such purpose shall be reduced accordingly. Section 13. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the Township Clerk and is available for public inspection. Section 14. The Township intends to issue the bonds or notes to finance the cost of the improvements described in Section 1 of this bond ordinance. If the Township incurs such costs prior to the issuance of the bonds or notes, the Township hereby states its reasonable expectation to reimburse itself for such expenditures with the proceeds of such bonds or notes in the maximum principal amount of bonds or notes authorized by this bond ordinance. Section 15. The full faith and credit of the Township are hereby pledged to the punctual 791 Knollwood Terrace, Westfield $1,195,000 540 Topping Hill Road, Westfield $1,199,900 payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited and general obligations of the Twelve-room retreat situated on a half-acre of manicured Presenting this immaculate 4 Bedroom 2 ½ bath Center Hall Township, and the Township shall levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real grounds. Generously sized living rooms, hardwood floors, Colonial, built in the heart of Westfield’s desirable Wychwood property within the Township for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and notes, without limitation as to rate or amount. vaulted ceilings and handsome fireplaces. Beautifully section in 1994. This home features an Entry Foyer flanked by Section 16. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication updated Kitchen with sunny breakfast nook. Brick terrace formal Living and Dining Rooms, Master Suite with full bath and thereof after final passage. nd and private pool area accessible through French doors. 2 floor Laundry. Eat-in Kitchen w/island open to Family Room ATTEST: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk with sliders to a deck overlooking a beautifully landscaped private STATEMENT Endless amenities. WSF0618 The bond ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Township yard. Prime location, very close to Wilson Elementary School. WSF0758 Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, in the State of New Jersey, on the 26th day of September, 2006, and the twenty day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New Jersey 1 T - 9/28/06, The Times Fee: $241.74 TWO STELLAR AGENTS Representing the Burgdorff Philosophy of “Anticipating the needs of our clients and exceeding their expectations... every time.” 1 Max Place, Westfield $1,399,900 81 Fair Hill Drive, Westfield $2,375,000 New 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Colonial built by Michael Mahoney Villane Developers presents this 5 BR, 5.1 Bath custom home, featuring: formal Living and Dining Rooms, expansive gourmet Eat- less than 1 hour to Manhattan in desirable Westfield setting. in Kitchen with island, embellished with granite and premium brand Gourmet Kitchen w/Butler’s Pantry and Breakfast Room leading appliances. Sun-drenched Family Room with fireplace and sliders to a covered rear porch and terraced patio. Master Suite featuring to a fully landscaped yard. 9-foot ceilings on second floor. Master a Sitting Room, Dressing Room, balcony and endless walk-in suite with elegant bath and Sitting Room. Close proximity to top- closets. Superior craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail rated Westfield elementary, middle and high schools. WSF0397 complete this one-of-a-kind home. WSF0320 Victoria Gal Catherine Niemiera RANK SOLDI Sales Associate Sales Associate F D. I 908-233-2149 908-233-5602 Broker / Sales Associate #1 Listing Agent - Westfield Office 2004-2005 [email protected] [email protected] NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1993-2005 Platinum Level: 2003-2005 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Extraordinary Agents. Dramatic Results. Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 © 2006 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. WESTFIELD OFFICE An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. 600 North Ave. West • Westfield, NJ 07090 908-233-0065 Owned and Operated By NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 22 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HELP WANTED UNFURNISHED APARTMENT SPORTS INSTRUCTORS FREELANCERS WANTED Part-Time Receptionist for CRANFORD. English Village PT sports instructors & gym guides Westfield health facility. Strong, detail-oriented writers rental! Charming 1st floor unit, to teach kids classes. Hrs. & days with professional demeanor CLASSIFIEDS Greet patients, schedule appoint- updated Kitchen, 1 Bedroom, vary. Gym supvsr. hrs. 6-10 pm. ments, answer phones, clean needed to cover local move-in condition, immediate For details call Joanne @ treatment rooms. Some office & government meetings. Must HOUSEHOLD MOVING SALE LUXURY APARTMENT occupancy. Includes heat & water. (908) 889-8800 x208 or computer exp. 15-20 hrs wk. be able to meet deadlines, $1400 per month. e-mail [email protected] know how to write a lead, and Sale-Plfd home items: sofa, Westfield / Cranford Area Send cover letter & resume to: loveseat, kitchen set, swivel Convienient downtown location. BURGDORFF REALTORS Fax (908) 654-4633 or take an active interest in their Westfield Office PUBLIC NOTICE beats in order to develop news rocker, dresser, mirrors, pillows, Newly decorated. 2 bedrm, fp, [email protected] lamps, china, glassware, tools, balcony, hrdwd floors, CAC, (908) 233-0065 TOWN OF WESTFIELD stories. Please email Public Notice is hereby given that an HELP WANTED resume and clips to: good condition, fair prices. DW, W/D. $2200/mo. OFFICE FOR RENT (908) 756-8522 Please call Carole (908) 474-0011 ordinance of which the following is a copy Sales Clerk for [email protected] was introduced, read and passed on first Downtown Westfield reading by the Council of the Town of Thursday, Friday & Saturday. GARAGE SALE MATTRESS Bright, comfortable space in a Westfield at a meeting held September Excellent for college student. 26, 2006 and that the said Council will HELP WANTED Sat 9/30, 9 am - 3 pm $100 great location on Elm / East Call (908) 276-4270 Broad. Can be furnished. further consider the same for final pas- (rain date 10/1) Full size ortho firm sage on the 10th day of October, 2006, at LEGAL SECRETARY - (908) 451-8858 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PARALEGAL - FULL TIME FURNITURE, Dining Table, new in plastic 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said Hutch, Electronics, LOTS of matter can be reached, in the Council Westfield Adult School seeks self- Busy Springfield Matrimonial/ Call (732) 259-6690 REAL ESTATE Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Family law practice seeks Toys, Household Goods, Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at motivated, detail-oriented indi- BEDROOM SET NEWARK IRONBOUND OFFICE vidual with fluency in Microsoft individual w/2-3 yrs. Home Decor, Etc which time and place any person who may Access, Excel and Word. Flexible EXPERIENCE in FAMILY LAW. 670 SUMMIT AVENUE 6 pcs. Cherry wood sleigh bed, AGENTS WANTED, Excellent split be interested therein will be given an op- (off south avenue) portunity to be heard concerning said ordi- work from home position, 10 Excellent typing, dictaphone, dresser/mirror and nite stand. Residential & Commercial nance. months per year, averging 10-15 Microsoft Word, and client contact WESTFIELD New still in box. Sell $1075 Too many benefits to list Claire J. Gray hours per week. Must be avail- skills essential. Must be able to MOVING SALE Call (732) 259-6690 Call Frank or Lisa Town Clerk able to work Monday evenings handle a large volume of files, Peterpaul Real Estate Agency GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1885 while the Adult School is in ses- work independently and minimal Antique desk, side table, French DINETTE SET FOR SALE Office: (973) 589-0055 or AN ORDINANCE AMENDING sion. Responsibilities include cur- supervision, shift priorities as painted chest, Natuzzi leather Round table w/ leaf and email to [email protected] ARTICLE 12, SECTION 12.07 needed and work well with other recliner, Custom Fireplace screen, C OF THE LAND USE ORDI- riculum development, class reg- 4 upholstered chairs, like new. MATTRESS SET NANCE OF THE TOWN OF istration, catalogue preparation, staff. Salary commensurate w/ TV stand- cherry color, Glass top $550. WESTFIELD TO PERMIT SIX teacher recruitment and reporting experience. Please fax or e-mail entry table, GRANGE king size (908) 301-0335 $125 Queen pillow top (6) FOOT FENCES IN THE to and collaborating with the Board cover letter (w/salary history) and bed w/2 night tables, almost new. New in plastic w/warranty. FRONT YARD WHEN PROP- Persian rugs. THIS IS NOT A DINING ROOM ERTY IS UNDER CONSTRUC- of Directors. Please send resume resume to Gomperts & Braun, Can deliver TION AS DETERMINED BY to WASA Personnel, P.O.Box 606, LLC Attn: Erinn at: (973) 258-1556 or GARAGE SALE. Please call Table, 6 chairs and lighted (732) 259-6690 THE CONSTRUCTION OFFI- Westfield, NJ 07091 [email protected] (908) 233-6120 betwn 10 & 6pm. Hutch. Still in box. CIAL List $2000 sell $975 PUBLIC NOTICE NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED IN SALES TICKETS Call (732) 259-6690 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS by the Town of Westfield as follows: Looking for 4 or 5 motivated people DEVILS HOCKEY - 2 tickets, SECTION I: Prudential NJ Properties’ NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Article 12, General Zone Regulations, is Westfield Office is hiring full-time with their own computer to work center ice, row 5, with parking PUBLIC NOTICE ing of the Township Council of the Town- hereby amended by replacing Section from home. Great opportunity. pass. Many games available. ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council 12.07 C, with the following paragraph: agents, both new and exp- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Call (800) 344-6408, if interested. $200 per set. (848) 391-2120 Chambers in the Municipal Building of C. Fences and freestanding walls shall erienced. Corporate training said Township on Tuesday, September program/in-house training. Call NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- not exceed four (4) feet in height when CHILDCARE AVAILABLE ing of the Township Council of the Town- 12, 2006 there was introduced, read for located in the front yard or, in the case of Margie for confidential interview CUSTOM AUDIO & VIDEO ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council the first time, and passed on such first a corner lot, when located in the front yard, at (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. 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cut your losses and split. But it isn’t Johansson’s Kay Lake is Lee’s gal. Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times acted in an “un- “couldn’t be fur- until we are fully sucked into this over- But we’re not so sure. Something’s GLORIOUS LEADER...George Antrobus, (Gary Glor) as a skirt-chasing presi- professional” ther from the wrought mystery when we realize it is wrong here. Hence, best buddy/part- dent, makes an acceptance speech while his proud wife Gladys (Liz Zazzi) and manner, despite truth. There has the cinema equivalent of watching a car ner Bucky isn’t entirely out of the Atlantic City Host (Chess Lankford), left, anticipate his next words. Thornton asking permis- been no payoff. accident. For whatever primordial rea- question as a suitor. Otherwise, they Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Skin of Our Teeth, continues weekends sion. Some people son, we want to see. And sure as shootin,’ are a triumvirate of fast friends, pledged through October 8 at The Theater Project, Union County College’s professional The producer might have been it’s not going to be pretty. to somehow find truth, meaning and theater at the Cranford campus. mistakenly said paid for having Adding insult to injury, The Black hope despite the overstated, noirish the newspaper lights on their Dahlia, about the 1947 murder of an angst to which they’ve been doomed. TAKE THE STSTTHE AAAGEGEGE had printed a property, but it alluring film hopeful, seems com- These are moody folks, indeed. And front-page pic- wasn’t near that pelled to continually remind us how making their whys and wherefores Theater Project’s ture of the filming, which it had figure.” fascinated people are by the dark side even more difficult to comprehend, not. Upon speaking to another per- Mr. Caruana said he “stands by of human behavior. O.K., we they are poorly written and portrayed. ‘Teeth’ Are Pretty Sharp son involved with Gracie, the his previous statement” and “would know…all these people are horrible. No self-respecting film ever begged newspaper learned that the com- further the discussion should the Maybe even those who we think are for a libretto the way this one does. By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY Minimal albeit effective scenery pany took issue not with a photo, anonymous source choose to en- the good guys are corrupt, too. Case in point. Since Kay is forbid- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and sets by Jessica Parks and charac- but a quote in a front-page article gage in public dialogue. It’s the But get over it. Put the effort into den fruit, Bucky takes up with what CRANFORD –Thornton Wilder ters using the two aisles as entrance/ reporting on the Westfield Town policy of the Westfield council not the story. Skip the pregnant pauses, certainly appears to be a rotten apple. may have written it in 1942, but The exit ramps help to maintain the inti- Council (“After-Hours Filming to respond to anonymous com- the allusions to nothing and the over- She’s Madeleine Linscott, a spoiled Skin of Our Teeth could have been mate feel The Theater Project boasts. Sparks Debate Among WF Town plaints, or, in this case, anonymous kill on atmosphere. rich girl of rather liberal tastes played penned yesterday. That’s how appli- The three main characters—Gary Councilmembers,” Sept. 21, sources. While the period piece appurte- by Hilary Swank. P.S.-She looks like cable the message is in The Theater Glor (Mr. Antrobus), Harriet 2006). After speaking with the publicist, nances and the special fashion edi- the dead girl. Project’s latest production in Trangucci (Sabina) and Liz Zazzi Citing a quote from the front-page the company apologized for repri- tion gander at the great garb of the Now, maybe this adds a shade of Cranford. (Mrs. Antrobus) seemingly undergo story, First Ward Councilman Sal manding the newspaper and invited late 1940s might be lifted for a quick gray and a note of realism to the seedy According to Wilder, it’s only by major psychological changes Caruana said, “I understand a hand- The Leader back to have full access. dance sketch come Oscar time, exag- doings. But the arbitrary intermingling the skin of our teeth that the human throughout the two-and-a-half-hour gerated art direction can’t compen- of fact and fiction becomes wearying. race can overcome its own self-de- play that has two intermissions. sate for uncertain filmmaking. Besides, we already have enough struction. But we all know the more things WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHTTHOUGHTTHOUGHT Granted, art is art. In that vein, storylines to juggle without having to Now that may sound like a pretty change…well, you know. sometimes the ride can be more im- play shrink and analyze this tawdry if weighty premise, but this play, pro- Mr. Glor does amazing tricks with portant than the destination. But if not sizzling conflict of interest. duced by Union County College’s voice, body language and hair to de- Family Recipes that you are going to segue all over the In truth, the real Black Dahlia case Professional Theater Company and pict everything from a caveman who place in the name of suspense and has never been solved. More than 60 running weekends through October invents the wheel to the president of Coincide with Fall, Football adventure, for gosh sakes, at least people confessed to the crime; the 8, is billed as a lighthearted “cosmic mammals of the world and a return- take some interesting roads. Los Angeles D.A.’s office had 22 comedy.” ing soldier. Mr. Glor is deliriously By JAYNE SALOMON is a particularly appropriate dish for Expect your money’s worth only in “official” suspects, some of them Utilizing the dramatic technique of euphoric at times then crashes into Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times this time of the year. Serve it with a commotion and complications. To the patently absurd. And yet, unlike the “breaking the fourth wall” where the suicidal depression caused by his son Fall is in the air. The leaves are salad or any green vegetable. Warm film’s detriment, two competing philosophical way the far superior narrator talks to the audience directly, Cain’s evil ways. changing color, there’s crispness in pumpkin bread and hot apple cider storylines both refuse to either claim Hollywoodland chose to address its Sabina, the housemaid, confesses Bravo to the shapely, beautiful the autumn breeze that has us zipping are wonderful accompaniments to this primacy or accept subtext status. And equally unfathomable puzzle, this film early on that she doesn’t understand Harriett Trangucci, who is able to up our hoodies and pulling out the fall dish. each comes equipped with its own coughs up the killer. what’s going on in the play. play Sabina without stereotyping her clothes. ancillary undertones. It’s little consolation. Art may imi- “I won’t think about the play and I as just the sexy “other woman.” It’s football and apple-picking sea- HOT APPLE CIDER For starters, there’s the title tale, a tate life and vice versa. But as the advise you don’t think about it ei- Ms. Zazzi’s characterization of a son and time to enjoy hot apple cider fictionalized account of the real life bleak, brooding and synthetic sullen- ther,” she warns the audience. somewhat schizophrenic Mrs. while lighting up the fireplace for INGREDIENTS and mysterious death of would-be ness of The Black Dahlia proves, when After all, her employer George Antrobus is perfectly beleaguered and the first time. Soon pumpkins and movie star Elizabeth Short (Mia art imitates confusion, you’re destined Antrobus, dressed in Flintstone era haggard yet stalwart in her resolve to mums and autumn scenery will be- 2 quarts Apple Cider Kirshner). Amidst rumor, innuendo to wind up with artificial flowers. apparel in Act I, is living in contem- carry on no matter what. deck the neighborhoods, and the 1 orange peel and the usual kowtowing to the rich * * * * porary Cranford, yet is experiencing Unique costumes by Katharine downtown merchants are beginning 1 lemon peel and powerful for which the L.A. po- The Black Dahlia, rated R, is a the Ice Age in the month of August. Winter help to propel the characters to feature fall fare in their windows 3 cinnamon sticks lice in this genre are so famous, the Universal Pictures release directed Unlikely as it seems, George through eons: from the Ice Age to an and shops. 1 tablespoon cloves press dubs her “the Black Dahlia.” by Brian De Palma and stars Scarlett Antrobus – Adam/Everyman — ex- Atlantic City convention to a seven- Westfield is alive with activity from optional: dark rum Par for the course, young super Johansson, Josh Hartnett and Hilary periences problems similar to ours: year-long world war. the hayrides and pumpkin picking cops Dwight “Bucky” Bleichert (Josh Swank. Running time: 121 minutes dealing with errant children, working Matt McCarthy ably portrays Henry that continues throughout the month late on his anniversary and coping Antrobus, their troubled son Cain who of October at Williams Nursery to the PROCEDURE with the problems of the world in loves to throw rocks. football and soccer games on the new New Jersey Photography general. Wilder sprinkles in other Jenelle Sosa, as his kid sister turf field at Kehler Stadium. Pour the apple cider into a large catastrophes along the way like Gladys, is hilarious in her red tights This weekend, Williams is also pot. Add the peel from one orange Forum Invites Submittals Noah’s flood, book burnings and wars, and her flouncing mannerisms when sponsoring pony and one lemon. for good measure. she’s denied her way. rides and an apple- Add the cinnamon AREA – Photographers are invited meet the artists. Director Mark Spina has spun Fortune Teller Daaimah Talley hits tasting weekend on sticks and the to submit two photographs to be con- For information about the New Jer- around the stage set-up to the tradi- the target with an ethereal singsong October 14 and 15. cloves and cook on sidered for exhibition at the 12th An- sey Photography Forum visit tional proscenium stage with the au- voice. The Atlantic City Barbershop Sunday is low heat for 5 min- nual Juried Photography Exhibit for www.njphotoforum.com or call Ms. dience in the stationary, cushioned Quartet minus one blend nicely in Westfield’s much- utes. Reduce heat the New Jersey Photography Forum. Ori at (908) 790-8820, or Mr. Creem seats. It undoubtedly was a move to their humming and background tunes. loved Festifall, and simmer for at The exhibit is open to any photog- at (908) 273-1672. accommodate the large set pieces. At the heart of all comedy is a core of featuring more least 20 minutes. rapher able to hand deliver their work As usual, Mr. Spina has assembled truth. Wilder’s Skin of Our Teeth takes than 200 crafters, Remove the or- to the Watchung Arts Center on the Book Store Travels a talented group of actors and theater a big bite of that core and causes us to vendors, artists and ange and lemon Watchung Circle in Watchung on designers to their best advantage. wax philosophical amid the laughter. merchants. peel and strain the Saturday, October 28, from 1 to 4 ‘Trail of Vengeance’ The downtown cloves out before p.m. The cost for entry is $20. Entries WESTFIELD – The Town Book streets will be Apple Cider serving. For a little are limited in size to no larger than a Store of Westfield will host a meet Local Drama Director crowded with kick, add a shot of 30x40 inch piece and should be pro- and greet book signing this weekend. people from all over the state as they dark rum to each serving and serve fessionally presented and wired for On Saturday, September 30, from 2 to flock to this popular happening event. hot. hanging. Any entry over 16x20 inches 4 p.m., New Jersey author Peter James Delivers Musical Monster This year’s fair will debut an open-air must be framed with plexi-glass. Quirk will be in the store to promote his By SUSAN M. DOUGHERTY the-Park, Mr. Cohen is well known art gallery on Prospect Street where STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS The New Jersey Photography new novel, “Trail of Vengeance.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times throughout Middlesex County and artists will display their works. Forum’s annual show will be on dis- Lisa Rossi, a young Brooklyn po- AREA – Women who have experi- the surrounding area for his outstand- After a tiring day spent shopping, INGREDIENTS play from November 1 to 30 at the lice detective, is pitted against inter- enced childbirth tell me that you for- ing direction and productions. listening to the music and snacking at arts center, after which it will travel to national jewel thieves, who during get the pain after you see your little “Frankenstein was licensed for the fair, an easy-to-prepare fall din- 10 chicken cutlets the Children’s Specialized Hospital the course of a spectacular heist in bundle all cleaned up and put in your amateur productions at first,” Mr. ner will hit the spot. One of my 1 can (approximately 10-3/4 in Mountainside for two months. Manhattan, murder Lisa’s partner. arms. Cohen in a phone interview, “and family’s favorite dinners is stuffed ounces) chicken soup or broth Nancy Ori of Berkeley Heights and The trail begins in a New York strip Local playwrights/musical artists then we made a DVD.” chicken cutlets. All through the years 2 sleeves Ritz crackers (approxi- Michael Creem of Summit will cu- club and spans across Europe, intro- Gary Cohen, Mark Baron and Jeffrey Ironically, he said, the CD has sold it has been the dish that all three of my mately 72 crackers) rate the show. The three judges will ducing Lisa to a French ski instructor Jackson are about to feel like proud more than 1,000 copies without any children repeatedly request after be- 1 bottle (16 ounces) French dress- be Susan Hockaday, Bill Westheimer and a more sophisticated lifestyle, papas since their musical, Franken- promotion at all. ing away at camp or college. ing and David Wells. while she eliminates the gang one by stein, will run this weekend at the “Post 9/11, we were told people It is the “welcome home” meal and The public is invited to attend the one. “Trail of Vengeance” is a classic Victoria Theater in New Jersey Per- didn’t want to see this. Broadway although I prepare it all year long, it PROCEDURE opening reception on Sunday, No- tale of good and evil. forming Arts Center (NJPAC) in New- would rather have a feel good show vember 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., at which If unable to attend this event, call ark. like Mama Mia or Hairspray,” he Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash time, awards will be presented and The Town Book Store at (908) 233- Their little “monster,” based on the explained. cutlets and lay them flat. In a large everyone will have an opportunity to 3535 and reserve an autographed copy. Mary Shelley classic, was conceived But that was then, this is now, and bowl, crumble the crackers and add almost 10 years ago when Gary it is being billed as “Mary Shelley’s the soup or broth. Mix well. Spoon Cohen’s text and Mark Baron’s mu- classic novel reborn as a bold, new the cracker and soup mixture in the Kean University to Honor sic blended to form Frankenstein, the theatrical experience.” center of each cutlet and fold over. Musical. “NJPAC asked if they could do the Lay in a baking pan. Pour bottle of Some of you, like me, might have showcase, and hopefully it will tour in dressing over chicken generously Professor Estelle Ritchie been at the staged reading that was 2007,” Mr. Cohen, a multiple Paper covering every piece and bake un- UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean sity Foundation, with “Estelle presented at Plays-in-the-Park, in Mill Playhouse award winner, said. covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour or University partners with the Depart- Ritchie” written on the memo line, Edison way back then. The upcoming showcase, presented until browned. This dish is so simple ment of Theatre and the Kean Univer- and mail to Kean University Founda- This love child hasn’t been an easy in concert format, portrays the story to make and so delicious. sity Foundation to present select tion, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ delivery. After the reading, Mr. Cohen of the brilliant young scientist deter- works by the late Estelle Ritchie- 07083. Donations may also be made said that he collaborated with Jeffrey mined to master life and death. VANILLA PUMPKIN BREAD actress, playwright and Kean profes- by credit card by calling the Founda- Jackson, a singer/actor/lyricist from There’s even more to this special sor. tion office at (908) 737-3340. Far Hills to fine tune the piece. delivery. An NYC “Backers’ Audi- INGREDIENTS This free event will take place on To join the Premiere Stages mail- Then about eight years ago, Mr. tion,” which invites prospective in- Sunday, October 1, at 3 p.m. in the ing list and/or to request a season Cohen staged the musical in Cranford vestors to a showcase of the produc- 1-1/2 cups flour High School, where he has been a tion, is scheduled for the first week in ½ cup sugar University Center Little Theatre. It brochure, call Kean Stage at (908) Amanda Frank will include a reading of Ms. Ritchie’s 737-SHOW (7469). director of plays and musicals for the October. ½ teaspoon salt acclaimed adaptation of The Scarlet past 17 years. This little toddler may grow up to 1 teaspoon baking soda Letter, featuring a cast of Kean alumni, Swing a Partner at the As the artistic director of Plays-in- find its way to Broadway yet. Frank to Compete 1 package instant vanilla pudding as well as several of her one-act plays, powder performed by Kean theatre students. Annual Barn Dance For Miss New Jersey 1 cup pumpkin puree Memorabilia celebrating Ms. MOUNTAINSIDE –Next month, SCOTCH PLAINS – Amanda ½ cup vegetable oil Ritchie’s life and some of her achieve- the Union County Board of Chosen Frank, 20, formerly of Scotch Plains, 2 eggs ments will be displayed in the pre- Freeholders and the Department of will compete for the title of Miss New ¼ teaspoon cinnamon function lobby, adjacent to the theatre, Parks, Recreation and Facilities will Jersey USA 2007 on Friday through ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and a reception will follow the pro- present its annual barn dance for Sunday, October 13, 14 and 15, at the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract gram. Both the performance and the people with disabilities. Hilton Parsippany Hotel. 1 cup chopped walnuts display are being coordinated by pro- The event will take place on Sun- Amanda is the daughter of Kim fessor emeritus John Bauer, who, with day, October 8, at the Watchung and Geraldine Frank. She attends the PROCEDURE another friend of Ms. Ritchie, Janice Stable, 1160 Summit Lane in University of Connecticut (UConn) DeYoung, is developing an endowment Mountainside, from 4 to 7 p.m. and her activities include Kappa Al- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In to provide scholarship aid in her name In addition to square dancing, there pha Theta sorority, the Greek Honor a large bowl, sift the flour and add the for Kean University students. will be a barbecue dinner, a hayride, society, UConn Law and Society club sugar, salt, baking soda and vanilla Mr. Bauer, her literary executor, arts and crafts and other activities. and numerous amounts of under- pudding powder. Add the pumpkin will donate all Ms. Ritchie’s manu- Pre-registration is a must. The reg- graduate research involving autism puree, vegetable oil and eggs and scripts, performance and publication istration fee for each person attend- and perceptions of emotions. beat well. Stir in the cinnamon, nut- rights and royalties to the Kean Uni- ing is $10. Call (908) 527-4806 to Amanda’s ambitions are to attend meg, vanilla extract and nuts. Pour versity Foundation to augment the register or to obtain additional infor- law school and eventually work as a into 3 well-greased mini (approxi- new Estelle Ritchie Scholarship Fund. mation about this program and other child advocate attorney. The young mately 6 x 4 inch) loaf pans and bake To make a tax-deductible contribu- offerings for people with disabilities. woman chosen as Miss New Jersey for 20 to 25 minutes or until a tooth- tion to the Estelle Ritchie Scholar- To learn more about all programs, USA 2007 will go on to represent the pick comes out clean. Can be baked OPERATIC…Westfield High School seniors Gregory Boyle and Felicia Erlich, state of in the 2007 Miss USA pag- in a 9 x 5 x 3 well-greased loaf pan as ship Fund, send a check or money log onto www.ucnj.org for more in- members of the tuition-free Little Opera Company (LOC) Young Artist Program, order made out to the Kean Univer- formation. take a moment to pose at the LOC performance of La Traviata. eant as seen live on NBC television. well. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Page 24 Thursday, September 28, 2006 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Charity Baseball Game Raises Money for Children’s Specialized

By MICHAEL J POLLACK Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cheap Trick Still Going WESTFIELD – For 12-year-old Dan Berke, an overly gaudy Bar Mitzvah celebration wouldn’t carry enough weight. Neither, for that matter, would Strong at Music Fest ’06 a clichéd mitzvah project. Mitzvah, in Hebrew, corresponds to By CHRISTIE STORMS on his late-night talk show. for the Monday Night Football theme. “commandments” that relate to Jew- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Nielsen said he doesn’t feel Cheap “Little Steven from Bruce ish moral conduct. Synonymous with AREA— Long before MTV, way Trick has changed or really gotten Springsteen’s band likes Cheap Trick good deeds, mitzvot (plural) are asked back when albums were released on any better through the years. He in- a lot, and he was doing this thing with of those members of the temple who, vinyl records, there was a rock band stead heaped praise on his band mem- Hank Williams Jr. and wanted to know as they turn 13, become men (or from Illinois called Cheap Trick. bers’ maintenance of their original if I’d do it,” Nielsen said. women) in the eyes of the religion. Thirty-three years later, in a world inherent talents and abilities. He described being star-struck him- “I didn’t want to be like everyone where music is broadcast via satellite “People ask how we’ve progressed, self when he flew down to Orlando to else,” Dan, who will be Bar radio and downloaded to iPods and but I think we just started out pretty work on the piece with Joe Perry, Mitzvah’ed January 13, 2007, said. MP3 players, there is still Cheap Trick. good,” he said. “Robin (Zander) can sing Charlie Daniels, Clarence Clemens A baseball enthusiast, Dan arrived And last week, and Little Rich- at the idea for his mitzvah project as Cheap Trick took the ard, among oth- his mother drove him to a youth base- stage as headliners ers. ball game. before the large “When Little Initially, his mother, Meg, sug- crowd at Union Richard came gested collecting new or gently used County’s Music Fest into the room, I sports equipment and donating it to KIDS ON DECK...For his mitzvah project, 12-year-old Dan Berke, second from right, ’06 concert at was like, ‘This is inner-city youth, “but Dan wanted to front row, organized a charity baseball game to benefit Children’s Specialized Hospital. Nomahegan Park in the stuff!’” do something different,” she said. might donate. He said, however, ously and worked hard to contact Cranford. Nielsen said. “It That’s when Dan opted for a baseball counting the money raised “was the people. He did it on his own accord. Concertgoers of was really just a game, played with friends, which would most exciting thing.” He noted that He reached out to stores and organi- all ages were on one-minute ditty raise money for sick children in the area. the event was “well organized” and zations. He really did a wonderful their feet as the vet- that was fun to “I was impressed,” she added. “It “congratulated (Dan) for doing a great job. When he initially came up with erans of rock served play, and we did was a great idea. And it came from job.” the idea it wasn’t on as grand (of) a up a mix of classic a video for it. I’m him. A lot of parents guide their kids. TJ’s father, Tom, who assistant scheme as it ended up.” fan favorites such glad I got in- We are very proud of him.” coached, said the event was “awe- Saying “kids that age don’t have a as “I Want You to vited.” Soon after coming up with the con- some. I hope they do it annually. It lot of opportunity to do things for Want Me,” “Surren- In recent years, cept, Dan undertook the responsibility was a real tearjerker.” other people,” she noted how satisfy- der” and “Dream Cheap Trick has of collecting donations and was instantly Mr. Lutz added, “If you step back, ing it was to watch her son take on the Police” along with also reportedly successful, garnering contributions from when you see kids truly helping other challenge. new songs, includ- enjoyed the free- Signature Moments (in the form of a kids, it’s a real feeling of satisfaction. Mr. Berke added that Dan “raised a ing the well-re- dom of running Whitey Ford picture), Bagel Chateau, Everyone pulled together.” lot of money. It’s amazing when you ceived “Come On their own label, Dunkin’ Donuts, Manhattan Bagel, Fal- Dan’s team ended up losing 10-5. do nice things, how much support Come On Come Cheap Trick Un- con Printing, Boogies Tickets ($25 gift Teams were picked at random with you’ll find.” On” and “Welcome limited/Big 3 certificate), Starbucks, Rialto Theater, names drawn from a hat. “The score He also said the Berke family will to the World” from Records. Shop Rite, Stop ‘N Shop and Costco. was 2-1 after three innings, then the consider doing a charity game every their recently released Rockford CD. heavy stuff or beautiful ballads….And “We’ve been around long enough, Ferraro’s offered assistance and other guys just poured it on.” year but rotate the charity. “It’s a win- In a phone interview with The Tom (Petersson) invented the 12-string and now we don’t have anybody pres- Brick Oven offered a lunch special for All the proceeds Dan attained will win for everyone,” he said. Westfield Leader and The Times, char- bass…And then Bun E. (Carlos) is like suring us into doing something we two. “I even received pictures of Nets be directed to Children’s Specialized “When it comes from a 12-year- ismatic and quirky guitarist Rick a drum encyclopedia.” don’t want to do,” Nielsen said. “Good players and agility sessions offered by Hospital in Mountainside. He chose old (who approaches things) in a sin- Nielsen reflected on the band’s stay- “I’m the only real slouch in the or bad, we sink or swim with it rather a personal trainer,” Dan noted. the hospital because he thought “more cere way, people will sponsor and ing power and revealed that even after band,” Nielsen joked. “That’s why than saying, ‘Oh, that damn record At the event, held at Gumbert Field, people would (be apt to) donate to a give,” Mr. Berke said. “It’s a terrific three successful decades, he still they’ve got me doing interviews.” company!’” attendees won prizes from raffles and local charity and it would urge them learning experience and it was very doesn’t consider himself a rock star. Nielsen seems to be viewed as any- Watching Cheap Trick’s powerful a silent auction. Next to the conces- to donate more. I know a lot of people heartwarming for me.” “Rock stars are guys who think thing but a slouch by those in the music Music Fest performance, highlighted sion stands, people donated money in who go there. I was considering a they’re cool,” he said. “I’m recog- industry who have called upon his tal- by Nielsen’s frenetic energy and jars, and each player- 24 in total- gave leukemia fund but the fund I chose is Mount Saint Mary nized in the rock business. I’m inter- ents again and again. His songwriting singer Zander’s continued ability to $20 each. In total, Dan raised $1,750, focused on lots of different things.” esting, I think. I’m eccentric…But and guitar-playing prowess can currently hold a single note for a remarkable surprising even himself. He said the hospital typically puts Reveals Art Auction cool? You’ve got to be yourself. If you be heard on television themes from “That period of time, such as during “The “I was really excited about the turn- the money toward medical supplies, AREA – The Mount Saint Mary have to think about it all the time and 70’s Show” and “The Colbert Report,” Flame,” it can be hard to fathom that out,” he said. “It was better than I ex- but Dan will work to make sure the Academy Alumnae Association An- always look the ‘rock star,’ it’s like oh both performed by Cheap Trick, as well some band members are not only pected. Everyone was extremely gen- money is earmarked for “something nual Art Auction will take place on brother, that’s too much work.” as a collaborative effort with other artists parents, but grandparents now. erous. My grandma pledged $15 for child-based.” He envisions adorning Saturday, September 30. A preview Sporting one of his trademark base- on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football.” Nielsen believes it’s the band’s pas- every run and my aunt donated $500.” the waiting room with a TV, comfort- will begin at 7 p.m., with the auction ball caps during the concert, Nielsen, “If you know the character Steven sion for what they’re doing that keeps Dan, who plays on Westfield’s travel- able chairs, video games or toys. following at 8 p.m. 57, was constantly in motion, display- Colbert is on his show, it’s like ‘I them going strong. ing B team, asked his friends to play and Dan attends Temple Sha’arey Sha- Admission is $10. Proceeds from ing boundless energy whether execut- Want You to Want Me,’ the egotistical “I just like to play,” he said. “The make up the two teams. “They viewed it lom in Springfield and said “half” of the show, by Marlin Art of Deer Park, ing vigorous guitar solos or joking with crazy person that he is,” Nielsen ex- traveling I could do without, but since I as another chance to play baseball.” the project’s timing has to do with the N.Y., will benefit the Sister Mary the crowd between songs. He employed plained with a chuckle. “But he didn’t don’t get many requests to play in my A true family affair, when compli- High Holidays and the stress on char- Alphonsus Alumnae Scholarship several guitars from his extensive col- want to use that one and asked if we’d house, we have to go on the road to do it.” cations with scheduling arose, Dan’s ity. Fund. lection, including one created in his be interested in doing something. So If the thunderous applause and encore dad, Evan, agreed to umpire. “It was He cited his cantor, Amy Daniels, For more information, or tickets, own likeness and a five-neck model we put together a thing for him.” requests at Music Fest were any indica- great,” Mr. Berke said. “He’s a terrific as “the most enthusiastic person” at please call the Alumnae Office at that he recently shared with TV host Nielsen marveled at being asked to tion, it appears Cheap Trick fans new kid. I did the umpiring and I know all his temple. She helped point Dan in (908) 757-0108, extension no. 4535. Conan O’Brien during an appearance work with other renowned musicians and old are glad they still come around. the parents. I got some razzing from the right direction and indicated busi- Tickets also will be available at the them. A couple e-mailed me and said, nesses who’d be willing to help out. door. Mount Saint Mary Academy is ‘I don’t know about your eyesight, Mrs. Berke noted that her son “did located at 1645 U.S. Highway 22, Evan.’ It was all in good fun.” a tremendous job. He took it seri- West, in Watchung. At the insistence of his two travel coaches, Dan played left field, first base, third base and pitched through- out the game. A first baseman by trade, Dan, a Mets fan, said he models his game after New York’s Carlos Delgado. Furthering cementing his love for the Mets, the organization responded to several inquiries from the youngster by supplying six tickets. A friend since third grade and a current classmate, TJ Lutz played on Dan’s team and helped deliver paper- work to potential businesses that THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

THE COSMIC COMEDY Photo Courtesy of Jim Lowney FLAME ON…The band Roman Candle performs at Music Fest ’06, presented by by Thornton Wilder the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on September 16 in Nomahegan September 21st - October 8th Park in Cranford.

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