Editor's Note: Week in Review (Oct. 5-9)

This week, Cranford Patch spotlights a rockabilly star, a woman's triumph over breast cancer, and an ice hockey skater's new hobby. Here's a look at the events and issues that made the news:

Monday, October 5:

• Officials hope improvements brought on by an energy audit would result in more energy savings in the long run.
• The Cranford Dramatic Club celebrates its 90-year birthday with a little bit of Shakespeare.
• Patch recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with this story of a brave Cranford woman who overcame her cancer.
• Students and residents collect plastic lids for a stained glass-like project slated for the community center atrium.
• Superintendent Carrick discusses concerns regarding road closures, class sizes, and the CHS principal search.

Tuesday, October 6:

• The Environmental Commission wants residents to and to put their backs into it.
• Non-violent offenders will get a chance to turn themselves in during the county-wide safe surrender program.
• Freeholder Kowalski, the Rahway River Assocation and Keep It Green N.J. turned out to support the Green Acres referendum.
• Cranford's boys soccer team stays true to their winning ways.
• The Lady Cougars nail down a win over Summit.
• The cross country results show, however, that you can't win all of them.

Wednesday, October 7:

• United Way gives yet another grant to Cranford schools.
• An interview with the Cranford king of rockabilly, power pop and surf rock.
• High winds trash roads, knock down trees and power lines, and stop trains.
• The Master Plan goes official.

Thursday, October 8:

• Sometimes a police officer's most powerful weapon is obtained in verbal judo classes.
• The police made a few drug arrests last week. We're not sure if wordsmith skills came into play.
• A local mom reminisces about a family fishing trip.
• Young Cranford gymnasts steal the show.

Friday, October 9:

• Eat your heart out, "Whip It" fans. Cranford's got its own roller derby star.
• Patch takes a look at the trials ahead for the Lady Cougars field hockey team.
• Seniors sound off on what activities and attitudes they use to keep fit and stress free.
• The Cougars lose a rollercoaster ride of a football game to Arthur L. Johnson.