SPFMBA golf outing was a fundraising success thanks to support

by Kate Reilly, Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Tuesday November 25, 2008, 12:57 PM

To the Editor:

The second annual SPFMBA golf outing was held on Oct. 6, and was again a very successful fundraiser for the Association. Thank you to all of the local sponsors for their generous support and to all of those who participated in this year's event at Shackamaxon Country Club.

Thank you to the generous Hole Sponsors: Schiller & Pittenger, Counselors at Law, Kevin Glover and Theresa Mullen, SPFHS Trombone Line, The Music Shop, The Danik Family, Mr. & Mrs. Lee Shulman, Dr. & Mrs. Frank Besson, Sr., Double D Printing, The Lettieri Family, The Bagdonas Family, V&V Landscaping, Fanwood Dental Group, Memorial Funeral Home, R.J. Michaels & Co., The Bertoldi Family, Nancy Malool, Elefante Music, Vokes Piano, Decker Tape, PNC Bank, Go Au Pair and Espo Tree Service.

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Girls Scouts to hold Mitten Tree collection drive

by Suburban News

Thursday November 20, 2008, 11:00 AM

WESTFIELD--The Girl Scouts of Westfield invite members of the community to assist them in their goal of providing warmth to the needy in this holiday season by donating new mittens, gloves, scarves, hats and socks to their Mitten Tree collection. In its 16th year, the Mitten Tree drive seeks to collect these items of warmth for needy men, women and children. This collection will then be distributed among four local organizations that care for the homeless.

The Girl Scouts will be present with their Mitten Tree collection box at Westfield's annual Tree Lighting ceremony to be held on Nov. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the North Avenue side of the train station. Look for the Mitten Tree collection box placed prominently near the tree and stage and surrounded by Girl Scouts and Mitten Tree signs.

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League of Women Voters of the Union area grateful for work of Nancy Erdman

by Joan Azzarello and Sydelle Hirsch, LWV co-presidents

Thursday November 20, 2008, 10:03 AM

To the Editor:

The League of Women Voters of the Union Area is very grateful for the work of Nancy Erdman, third vice-president of the P.T.A. at the Connecticut Farms School for organizing the Students Vote Project. Thanks also go to the PTAs and the teachers of Union Township. Over 1,300 children from pre-school through high school participated with the co-operation of Dr. Jakubpwske, the superintendent of the Union Schools, and Noreen Leshiak, director of second curriculum testing. Mr. Ballin and Mr. Erdman of the Union High School History Department also helped.

Barack Obama was the winner with 1,053 votes, whereas John McCain received 300 votes.

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Free concert series continues at CUMC in Roselle Park

by Suburban News

Thursday November 20, 2008, 9:14 AM

ROSELLE PARK--Community United Methodist Church, 301 Chestnut St., Roselle Park, continues itts free concert series by presenting a solo piano recital by Salvatore Mallimo on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. He will play works from Beethoven, Chopin, Bach, Ravel and Liebermann.

Salvatore holds a master of music degree in piano performance from Montclair State University and the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He also is the accompanist for the Wayne Harmony Singers and for the First Church of Christ Scientist in Ridgewood.

All are welcome to attend. A free will offering will be taken for the CUMC Piano Fund.

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Thanksgiving turkey drive at Temple Emanu-El of Westfield

by Suburban News

Wednesday November 19, 2008, 3:58 PM

WESTFIELD--Temple Emanu-El of Westfield is asking the community to bring frozen turkeys for the annual Thanksgiving turkey drive at 756 East Broad St.

Bring frozen turkeys in a tied plastic bag, and canned and packaged goods suitable for Thanksgiving (no glass) to the Temple parking lot during the following dates and times: Nov. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and Nov. 25 from 3:30 to 7:15 p.m.

The food will be distributed by Yes, We Care Soup Kitchen, The Mandy Reichman Feeding Program and members of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield.

Contact Jackie Master, communications coordinator, with any questions at 908-232-6770, jmaster@tewnj.org or visit the website at www.tewnj.org.

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Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Boys Black Swim Team falls to Red Bank

by Suburban News

Wednesday November 19, 2008, 12:53 PM

SCOTCH PLAINS--After last year's first place dual meet finish among New Jersey YMCAs top tier, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Boys "Black" swim team is finding out that it's hard to stay on top. In their second meet of the year, the boys had some outstanding performances but were outscored by the boys' team from Red Bank.

The Individual Medley races went back and forth with Greg Baliko securing the only first place finish for FSPY in the 13-14 200 yard IM. Yet the boys earned enough points in the other races to remain tied after the IM races.

The remaining individual races were also close. For the 8 & unders, Zach Arber posted two first place finishes, in the 25 Freestyle and 25 Breaststroke, while Kyle Foster posted a season's best time and third place in the 25 free.

For the 9-10s, first place was notched by Matthew Auda (50 Fly) and Nolan Kearns (50 Breast). Best times were posted by Josh Davidson (50 Free) Colin Sullivan & Jake Lessner (both 50 Back) and Brody Rash (50 Fly).

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Garwood gymnast makes the A team

by Suburban News

Wednesday November 19, 2008, 12:00 PM

GARWOOD--Alonza Klopfer, a nine year old Garwood resident, recently qualified for the 2008 USA TOPs national gymnastics team. TOPs (Talent Opportunity Program) is a talent search and educational program for female gymnasts ages 7-11 and their coaches. Every year, 20 girls in each age group are selected for Team A, from over three thousand hopefuls from around the nation, to participate in an all expenses paid, five day training at the Bela Karolyi Gymnastics Center in Houston, Texas. Two of Alonza's teammates, Guilia Arpino and Ashley Foss, received the honor of qualifying for TOPs national B team and are also invited to the camp.

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Find out how the Turnpike and Parkway got their tolls at Historical Society program

by Suburban News

Wednesday November 19, 2008, 11:05 AM

WESTFIELD--"How the Turnpike and Parkway Got Their Tolls" is the shorthand title for the next program o f the Westfield Historical Society, scheduled for Nov. 21. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and is in the community room in town hall on East Broad Street.

Presenting the history of New Jersey's half-century old toll rolls, with a passing reference to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as well, will be Garland "Bud" Boothe, former Westfield mayor and Trustee of the Society.

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