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Leiz, Walker, Slater Elected to BOE By WAYNE BAKER challenges of these times will continue, who value excellence in public edu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and the board of education will need to cation.” She said, “the board, staff WESTFIELD — Westfield voters on respond with even more belt-tighten- and I will redouble their efforts to do Tuesday passed an $81.4-million school ing. However, thanks to the support of a good job.” tax levy by a count of 3,461 (52.6 per- the budget, future cost-cutting consid- In an e-mail to The Leader and The cent) to 3,114 (47.4 percent). Voters also erations will get appropriate analysis Times, Wednesday, the superinten- elected newcomer Mitch Slater, 3,694, and thoughtful deliberation. I am proud dent offered congratulations to Mitch and re-elected incumbents Julia Walker, to live in a community that values edu- Slater on gaining a seat on the 3,428, and Ginny Leiz, 3,034, to the cation so highly. Thank you ,Westfield.” Westfield Board of Education and to board of education. Three-term incum- By virtue of the voters’ decision, Ms. Leiz and Ms. Walker on their re- bent Richard Solomon, who received the overall $89-million school bud- election. 2,860 tallies, was not re-elected. get will be 5 percent more than last She also thanked Mr. Solomon for Westfielders cast 6,575 budget votes year’s, including debt service, and his service to the board. from 21,076 registered voters, a turn- reflects a $4.2-million reduction in “I wish to thank Rich Solomon for out of 31.2 percent. state aid. The 5 percent is based on his nine years of dedicated service to Ms. Leiz, the president of the BOE, $84 million in taxes, which includes the students and families of Westfield said, “Westfield residents understand debt service previously approved by and his leadership of the Facilities, that their school system works, and voters through bond referendums. Finance and Policies Committees dur- they have proven it by s upporting the Superintendent of Schools Marga- ing his terms on the board,” the super- school budget. I am so proud of ret Dolan on Tuesday night com- intendent said. “I will continue to Westfield for continuing to speak up mented that passage of the budget is work to maintain the standards that and support our schools. The economic “a testament to the voters of Westfield, the people of Westfield expect and that our students deserve.” Ms. Leiz, the board’s president, said, “in these challenging economic times...you have come forward to de- clare your support for your town and our public schools.” She thanked Mr. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Solomon for his nine years of service POWER RANGERS...The Westfield Youth Baseball parade on Saturday featured the Texas Rangers squad. on the school board. Ms. Walker said she was “thrilled the budget passed” and “appreciates RVSA Agrees to Give Back the confidence voters placed in [her].” Mr. Slater said he was “overwhelmed by [Tuesday’s] vote.” He commented that in campaigning, he’d $1.1 Million to Municipalities made a lot of connections with people By WAYNE BAKER was not responsible for a sinkhole at Employees speculated that the ses- throughout town and hopes to bring Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the site. The RVSA plans to charge sion was spent primarily discussing their ideas to the board. RAHWAY — The board of the back the expense to the responsible litigation related to the facility’s co- Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority party once that is determined, offi- generation legal issues. (RVSA) decided last Thursday to re- cials said. Among those concerned Wayne Baker for The Westfield Leader GW School Budget WAITING FOR THE VOTERS...Westfield candidates for the Board of Educa- duce its budget by $1.1 million. The with the cause of the sinkhole were tion await results from the voters Tuesday night. The voters passed the budget and Defeated By Four Votes amount will be given back to member Clark Township, Union County and Corrections elected Mitch Slater, Julia Walker and Ginny Leiz to the board. Pictured, left to By RENNIE WOLTERS communities on a proportional basis. Elizabethtown Gas. A front-page story in the April 15 right, are: Mr. Slater, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Leiz and Richard Solomon. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader According to Robert Materna, the Michael Brinker’s retirement as ex- issue of The Westfield Leader regard- GARWOOD — Voters in Garwood authority’s secretary and treasurer, ecutive director has resulted in an ing the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA defeated the $6.5-million tax levy pro- RVSA’s return of user charges to the additional expense to the authority. and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Edu- SP-F School Budget posed at election polls Tuesday in a member communities will result in The authority issued a contract to cation Association should have stated close margin of 357 to 353, sending the the following savings to member com- Birdsall Services of Cranford for in the fourth paragraph that the letter 2011 school budget to borough council munities (based on preliminary esti- $18,420 for sampling services. The was signed by members of the SPFEA Defeated; Winkler Wins for evaluation, where a new figure will mates and subject to revision): Clark, board chose to use Birdsall’s services employed at School One, not the PTA, By SUZETTE F. STALKER Pflaum to continue representing be decided and reported back to the $176,000; Cranford, $70,000; rather than use services internally which was incorrectly reported. We Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fanwood on the board. Ms. Winkler Board of Education. Garwood, $31,000; Kenilworth, provided by Anthony Gencarelli, who apologize for the error. SCOTCH PLAINS – With a vote of garnered 616 votes, while Mr. Lewis The 62 percent state-aid cut announced $63,000; Mountainside, $43,000; is on staff. A front-page article in The Westfield 3,210 to 2,512, Scotch Plains- captured 289 and Mr. Pflaum drew by Governor Chris Christie in March Rahway, $138,000; Roselle Park, Mr. Gencarelli holds a C-3 license, Leader on the coverage of the Fanwood residents Tuesday defeated 185. required a district budget adjustment of $25,000; Scotch Plains, $75,000; and indicated a willingness to get a C- Garwood Borough Council meeting a $75-million tax levy to support an Incumbent Rob O’Connor, who ran $350,000 after initial projections, total- Springfield, $94,000; Westfield, 4 license, which is required by stat- last week should have reported the $81 million school budget. The spend- unopposed for the one year remaining $410,000 in decreased funding. $156,000, and Woodbridge, ute. Mr. Gencarelli had multiple other average increase in municipal taxes ing plan will now go before the gov- ing on the Fanwood seat of former Washington School will be closed in $249,000. requirements to fulfill this role, and is set to go up $118, not $200 as erning bodies of both Scotch Plains board vice-president Sasha Slocum, order to support the new budget. When sharing these numbers, Mr. the authority had said it believed the reported. The council’s finance com- and Fanwood to determine what ac- received 496 votes. Garwood is tagged to receive Materna stated that they were state would permit Mr. Gencarelli to mittee was able to make budget cuts tion should be taken on it. Scotch Plains incumbents Nancy $287,776 in state aid, down from rounded, so may not total precisely to perform the task while meeting the to bring down the projected increase The budget was turned down by Bauer and David Gorbunoff, who both $736,749 last year, raising taxes an the announced total, and were pre- higher licensing requirements. following a reduction of state aid of voters in both municipalities, with were unopposed in their reelection average of $128 per home assessed at liminary estimates. When asked after Once again, the board spent a long $126,000, not $160,000 as reported 2,234 no votes to 1,841 yes votes in bids, received 2,049 and 1,853 votes, $100,000. the meeting if the budget reduction period in closed executive session. last week. Scotch Plains and 976 no votes to 671 respectively. “We had four days to find $400,000,” would result in the authority taking yes votes in Fanwood. A crowd of some 30 to 40 people said Superintendent of Schools Teresa on additional debt, Mr. Materna stated In a three-person race for the Scotch gathered at the school board office in Quigley at the BOE meeting Monday that he was unsure. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Scotch Plains as election results were night. “Unfortunately, our budget is Mr. Materna also said that the mu- seat currently held by Amy Winkler, tabulated. While the defeat of the really tight.” nicipalities’ assessments for 2010 the incumbent overcame challenges budget created a somewhat somber BOE incumbents John Sullivan and would drop from $23.440 million to from Michael Lewis and Christopher CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Susan Groning secured their seats in $22.315 million. The change will re- the Garwood school district with votes sult in the “funds provided by unre- of 473 and 327, respectively, while served retained earnings” line in the newcomer Brendan McDermott earned budget rising to $4,355,500 from 387 votes, taking the seat left vacant by $3,730,500. Sandro Villaraut, who did not run for In other business, it was announced re-election. Write-in ballots accounted that new, permanent diesel genera- for 56 votes. tors were installed on Thursday. Test- “I feel like it’s going to be a tough ing had begun prior to the meeting, road ahead because we’re working with and according to Bob Valent, super- a clean slate,” Mr. McDermott said. He intendent of the facility, there was said it could be a “dangerous situation” “one little problem” in the first phase in the budget with more cuts possible. of testing. Residents outside polling sites ex- The plant’s return to external power pressed disapproval of the budget, say- had to be performed manually. ing they believed the board could have Westfield’s commissioner, Allen Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader A NICE FIT...New Superior Court Judge Robert Kirsch of Westfield is helped cut the budget differently rather than Chin, asked if the authority could with his judicial robe by his former college professor, United States District Judge put Washington School off-line. give Caterpillar back its temporary William J. Zloch of Florida. At right is Judge Kirsch’s sister, Jill Stone. He has “Voting ‘no’ doesn’t get Washington generators, and Mr. Valent replied been assigned to the family division. SPRING ‘TRAIN’ING...“Westfield Green-Up Crew’s” inaugural cleanup and School back,” Ms. Quigley said at the affirmatively. weeding of the area in and around the southside of the Westfield Rail Station took BOE meeting. “Voting ‘no’ doesn’t get The RVSA spent close to $1,000 to PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 place on Saturday, April 17. The crew is part of NJ Transit’s Adopt-A-Station the teachers’ positions back.” perform a video inspection of a trunk Regional ...... 3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 8-14 Program, which is a way for members of the community to enhance a highly visible Ms. Lewis said, “I think there were line under Walnut Avenue in Clark. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 15 area of our town. Pictured from left to right are: Sean Collins, Ross Katz, Daniel too many factors that were beyond our The unanticipated expense was used Community ... 7, 15-16 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 Moore and Stu Turner. A future event will be planned for late spring or early summer. control.” to determine that the authority’s line 2010 School Voting at a Glance, Union County Unofficial Results: Registered Voters (280,022) in County (21 towns) Berkeley Heights (9,223 registered; budget vote for 1,410, against 1,856) - Clark (10,335 registered; budget vote for 1,224, against 1,071) - Cranford (15,911 registered; budget vote for 2,593, against 2,240) - Elizabeth (46,407 registered; budget vote for 1,607, against 1,808) - Fanwood* (5,083 registered; budget vote for 671, against 976) - Garwood (2,736 registered; budget vote for 353, against 357) - Hillside (12,422 registered; budget vote for 637, against 532) - Kenilworth (5,001 registered; budget vote for 655, against 805) - Linden (21,807 registered; budget vote for 1,442, against 1,670) - Mountainside (4,834 registered; budget vote for 793, against 710) - New Providence (7,987 registered; budget vote for 1,223, against 1,358) - Plainfield (21,736 registered; budget vote for 945, against 988) - Rahway (15,988 registered; budget vote for 1,075, against 1,023) - Roselle (12,198 registered; budget vote for 704, against 513) - Roselle Park (7,733 registered; budget vote for 859, against 856) - Scotch Plains* (16,197 registered; budget vote for 1,841, against 2,234) - Springfield (10,250 registered; budget vote for 1,217, against 847) - Summit (13,523 registered; budget vote for N/A, against N/A) - Union (32,036 registered; budget vote for 2,224, against 1,855) - Westfield (21,076 registered; budget vote for 3,461, against 3,114) - Winfield (1,062 registered; budget vote for 170, against 61) - *Scotch Plains-Fanwood District budget vote for 2,512, against 3,210. : Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westﬁeld, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”

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The ington School was closed in the interest of board agreed by a 5-3 vote to rescind her balancing the budget. current contract, which was set to expire Resident Patricia Puentes said she was June 30, 2011, and to approve her new concerned that the full-day kindergarten term to begin immediately, and last until program may be cut to a half-day program June 30, 2014. in the interest of further cutting costs. She Board member Sandro Villaraut disap- also suggested that combining the posi- proved of the decision to vote the night tions of superintendent and principal at before the public election. The vote was Lincoln School would save the district six Courtesy of Mitch Aronson taking place prior to Tuesday’s school figures in salary. GIVEN A BOOST...Westfield Booster President John Fietkiewicz, center, and election, where voters defeated the “This budget assumes a full-day kin- Vice President Frank Fusaro present the final payment of the Booster’s $25,000 district’s school budget by four votes. He dergarten,” said Ms. Lewis. She also added Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader donation for the WHS turf field at Kehler Stadium and the stipend of $8,000 for said the board had decided not to vote, that Ms. Quigley is the only full-time YANKEES ON PARADE...The Westfield Youth Baseball parade on Saturday the WHS assistant trainer to Westfield BOE President Ginny Leiz. The Booster’s and yet voted anyway. administrator in the district. featured John Fuller’s Yankee Ford Mustang in lead position; no slight to the received generous support from the community. “She’s doing a great job,” Mr. Villaraut Board member Linda Koenig said that Mets was intended. said of Ms. Quigley, “but getting this at if Washington School were put back on- the 11th hour is the wrong thing.” line, an administrator would be necessary Susan Groning and John Sullivan, both in that building. SP Zoning Board to Resume SP-F BOE Budget Defeated of whom won re-election Tuesday, also Resident Gina Manning said she be- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 voted against the new contract. Mr. lieves that sending such young children to Villaraut had chosen not to run for re- Lincoln School among the older children Cell-Tower Hearing in May air amongst those gathered, school edented times,” said the superinten- election, even though his term has ex- would not be in their best interest. By FRED T. ROSSI warrant a tall monopole and, if so, district officials pledged to continue dent, adding that the board neverthe- pired. Christine Guerriero was not present “There’s no room in [Lincoln],” she Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times striving to maintain quality educa- less will “move forward” in working at the meeting. said. “It is not an environment for kids whether the cemetery site was the tion for Scotch Plains-Fanwood stu- with the two municipal governing Residents who were present said they like that. … If you sat and crunched the SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning ideal locale. dents. bodies on the budget, with the dual feel the vote was “hastily done” and that numbers, I’m sure you could have kept board of adjustment will hold a spe- Edison Councilman Robert Superintendent of Schools Marga- goals of striking a compromise and it should have waited until after the elec- Washington School open.” cial meeting next month to continue Karabinchak questioned how serious ret Hayes addressed attendees shortly “doing what is best for students.” tion Tuesday. A public discussion of the pre-K and its consideration of an application by the coverage gap is and asked Mr. after the results were tallied, noting During her remarks, she also con- They are also still angered at the an- kindergarten move, a tour of their new T. Mobile and Verizon Wireless to Pierson if he had collected data from nouncement of closing Washington classrooms and the future of Washington install a cellular antenna tower in the two carriers on the number of that the fate of the budget was “not gratulated the winners of the school School and anticipate the upcoming dis- School will be offered in May. Specific what we hoped.” She stated, how- board elections. Hillside Cemetery. dropped calls in the area where cov- cussion sessions to voice their concerns dates will be announced. About 40 residents, mainly from erage is supposed to be lacking. Mr. ever, that those who crafted and sup- “Education is a compact that we over the future of the pre-school, disabled The board’s organizational meeting ported the spending plan “did their have from one generation to the other,” pre-school and kindergarten students who of the new BOE will take place on April Scotch Plains and Edison, attended last Pierson said he did not collect that very, very best,” and she thanked them Superintendent Hayes said. “We will were slated to attend next school year. 27 at 8 p.m. in the cafeteria of Lincoln week’s hearing, which lasted nearly data because it is not as reliable as for their efforts. work very diligently to make this The pre-k and kindergarten programs will School. three-and-a-half hours — and nine data he collected by driving person- “We are clearly living in unprec- process work.” spoke publicly in opposition to the pro- ally through the area. “I think we tried very hard,” Busi- posed tower, while also questioning Noting that Mr. Pierson had said ness Administrator and Board Secre- MS Budget Passes; Venes, radio frequency engineer Glenn Pierson. the Verizon antennas would be situ- tary Anthony Del Sordi told The Mr. Pierson testified for an hour ated at the same levels as the treetops Westfield Leader and The Scotch before answering residents’ questions to the north, Mr. Karabinchak asked Plains-Fanwood Times. “We dealt Ruban, Minks Win Seats for nearly two more hours. The pro- if further tree growth in the next few with the loss in state aid the best way By ERIC D. WILDSTEIN for about 32 percent of the total vote. posed 125-foot-high monopole would years would hamper reception. But we could, and the economic times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Ruban commented, “I’m thankful house nine T. Mobile antennas at the Mr. Pierson said the trees are “mostly just caught up with us.” MOUNTAINSIDE — A tax increase the voters put their trust in me.” 118-foot level and 12 Verizon anten- mature” and that any further growth Board of Education President will stamp the 2010-2011 school year The Mountainside BOE will reorga- nas 10 feet lower. The pole would be would not be significant. Norman “Trip” Whitehouse, also after Mountainside voters narrowly passed nize at a regular meeting on Tuesday, situated at the end of Frank Street off King Street resident John Weiss the Board of Education’s (BOE) budget April 27. Raritan Road, at the southern end of asked if other communications tech- among those gathered, said, “in this on Tuesday. In addition, the BOE will climate, school boards are facing WF Council Addresses the 129-acre cemetery. nologies had been looked at as pos- also welcome two newcomers and a vet- Multiple variances are being re- many challenges, from the Governor eran incumbent to three-year terms. sible alternatives to providing cellu- Chris Christie’s stated opposition to The $14-million school tax levy passed Crossing-Guard Cuts quested, including a use variance, lar coverage, but Mr. Pierson said defeating school budgets if there isn’t with 793 “yes” votes compared to 710 By LAUREN S. BARR since cell towers are prohibited by wide-area coverage in that area would a wage freeze in place, to the vocal who polled “no,” a margin of 83 tallies. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times local ordinance; a height variance be best served by antennas. opposition of the radio stations. Borough households will see a school-tax WESTFIELD – Westfield resident Len and a fence-height variance. Mr. Prior to the residents’ questions, “Quite frankly, taxes are very high. increase averaging $171. The budget will Berman raised concern at Tuesday night’s Pierson cited a gap in service cover- board members also questioned Mr. freeze salaries of BOE employees, al- Westfield Council conference session age as a reason for needing the new Pierson, with Chairman Ken Ander- We will continue to work with our though the teachers, constituting the ma- about the safety of children walking to town leaders to come up with an structure, which he described in brief son asking if other sites had been jor portion of the budget, have not agreed and from school should crossing guards testimony at the start of the hearing considered. Mr. Pierson said he had acceptable reduction, with the expec- to a salary freeze (April 8, 2010 Letter to be eliminated. He asked, “Can I, or can tation that we will continue providing the Editor, Mountainside Education As- one, volunteer [as a crossing guard]?” last month as a “stealth tree mono- not seen any other possibilities in quality education,” Mr. Whitehouse sociation President Suzanne Jenks). Ne- Acting Mayor Mark Ciarrocca said pole,” similar to the green branch- previous efforts to site an antenna in added. gotiations with the teachers’ union are in that, despite recent reports, the cutting of covered monopole alongside the Gar- the vicinity, but told board members Reflecting on her school board win progress. crossing-guard positions is “not the case den State Parkway just south of Exit that if they had alternative locations on the same night the budget was de- Part of the budget funds payment for at all.” He said the council has asked the 135. He said space would also be in mind, “I’d be happy to look at it.” Mountainside high school children to at- police department if any of the crossing made available for Scotch Plains When board member Chris Abeel feated, Ms. Winkler said, “I have mixed guard positions could be “reduced feelings. It’s bittersweet. I’m grateful tend Governor Livingston High School in emergency services antennas. asked if it was necessary for all carriers Berkeley Heights, where voters there re- safely.” At the start of the hearing, the ap- to have optimal coverage, given that to those who supported me, but disap- jected their budget Tuesday night. He said the Public Safety Committee pointed the budget went down. We’ll plicants’ attorney, Frank Ferraro, said consumers can ultimately choose a car- A total of 1,541 voters showed up to would receive recommendations from the a balloon test would be conducted all have to work through it.” one of three polling locations Tuesday, police department and then plans to con- rier they feel provides better coverage about 31.8 percent of Mountainside’s sult with the board of education and the this weekend so that residents can see than the others, Mr. Ferraro said federal 4,834 registered voters. This is more than BRAKES Group (Bikers Runners And how high the proposed tower would regulators have ruled that one carrier TEA Party Schedules double the turnout in 2009, a trend seen at Kids are Entitled to Safety). Acting Mayor be. A small weather balloon will be meeting the needs of its customers does school elections across New Jersey. Ciarrocca added that, “volunteers are a floated 125 feet in the air at the pro- not preclude others from seeking to County Meeting Incumbent BOE candidate Carmine great idea,” but he said liability issues posed site from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on have similarly optimal coverage. UNION COUNTY - The first meet- Venes earned his third consecutive term, would need to be investigated. Saturday, April 24. If weather condi- Mr. Anderson said the application ing of the Union County T.E.A. Party netting 726 total votes behind victorious The council also agreed to a request tions prohibit the test, it will be held would continue to be heard at a spe- will be held on Saturday, April 24, newcomers James Ruban (907 votes) and from the Friends of Mindowaskin Park at the same time on May 1. cial May 12 meeting, at which time Christopher Minks (749 votes). Two of for a “Party in the Park” cleanup and Resident opposition last week cen- outside the front of the Scotch Plains the three BOE seats were vacated by fundraiser for Saturday, September 18, three other expert witnesses — a pro- Public Library by the big tree from 3 Gene Nagel and Raymond Haggar, who with a rain date of Sunday, September 19. tered mainly around the questions of fessional engineer, a professional to 4:30 p.m. For further information, chose not to run for re-election. Candi- The council went into closed session whether there is, indeed, a significant planner and a radio frequency emis- contact Frank at dates Lauren Elmblad, Mr. Venes’ daugh- regarding Sunnyside Senior Housing ver- enough gap in coverage in southern sions expert — will testify on behalf [email protected] ter, and Marilyn Atlas-Berney combined sus the Town of Westfield. Scotch Plains and northern Edison to of the two cellular phone companies. 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STALKER In a three-person race for the Scotch respectively. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Plains-Fanwood Board of Education A crowd of some 30 to 40 people SCOTCH PLAINS – With a vote of seat currently held by Amy Winkler, gathered at the school board office in 3,210 to 2,512, Scotch Plains- the incumbent overcame challenges Scotch Plains as election results were Fanwood residents Tuesday defeated from Michael Lewis and Christopher tabulated. While the defeat of the a $75-million tax levy to support an Pflaum to continue representing budget created a somewhat somber $81 million school budget. The spend- Fanwood on the board. Ms. Winkler air amongst those gathered, school ing plan will now go before the gov- garnered 616 votes, while Mr. Lewis district officials pledged to continue erning bodies of both Scotch Plains captured 289 and Mr. Pflaum drew 185. striving to maintain quality educa- and Fanwood to determine what ac- Incumbent Rob O’Connor, who ran tion for Scotch Plains-Fanwood stu- tion should be taken on it. unopposed for the one year remain- dents. The budget was turned down by ing on the Fanwood seat of former Superintendent of Schools Marga- voters in both municipalities, with board vice-president Sasha Slocum, ret Hayes addressed attendees shortly 2,234 no votes to 1,841 yes votes in received 496 votes. after the results were tallied, noting Scotch Plains and 976 no votes to 671 Scotch Plains incumbents Nancy that the fate of the budget was “not yes votes in Fanwood. There are Bauer and David Gorbunoff, who both what we hoped.” She stated, how- 16,197 registered voters in Scotch were unopposed in their reelection ever, that those who crafted and sup- Plains, and 5,083 in Fanwood. bids, received 2,049 and 1,853 votes, ported the spending plan “did their very, very best,” and she thanked them for their efforts. “We are clearly living in unprec- edented times,” said the superinten- Jessica E. Jaskula for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times dent, adding that the board neverthe- POINTS OF VIEW...Dozens of teachers and residents gather in Scotch Plains last Thursday to speak their minds and discuss less will “move forward” in working the proposed school budget at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education meeting. with the two municipal governing bodies on the budget, with the dual goals of striking a compromise and “doing what is best for students.” Scotch Plains Council Votes 4-1 During her remarks, she also con- gratulated the winners of the school board elections. To Establish 2010 Sewer Rates “Education is a compact that we By FRED T. ROSSI have from one generation to the other,” Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is $2.825 million, with $1.86 million sultant who guided the process that Superintendent Hayes said. “We will SCOTCH PLAINS – The township coming from the residential fees, led to the final report, to explain the work very diligently to make this council formally set this year’s sewer $673,207 from commercial proper- details of the report’s recommenda- process work.” fee rate under which all properties – ties and $290,739 from apartments. tion to council members and to the “I think we tried very hard,” Busi- commercial and residential – will be Assistant Township Engineer Joseph public. Mr. Mason had asked for an ness Administrator and Board Secre- charged in a similar manner. Timko estimated that the average resi- “implementation fee” to continue his tary Anthony Del Sordi told The At its regular meeting on Tuesday, dential bill this year would be about efforts through June, but council Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. “We the council voted 4-1, with Council- $254. It is expected bills will be sent members felt he should be able to dealt with the loss in state aid the best man Kevin Glover dissenting, to set out soon, with payments due on June explain the report as part of his origi- Courtesy of Debbie Dreher way we could, and the economic times 2010 rates for all properties at a flat 1 and October 1. nal $48,000 fee. DESERVING AWARD...Frank X. Caragher, executive director of The Arc of In other business, the council has The council also awarded a con- Union County for the past 20 years, was the 2010 honoree at the organization’s just caught up with us.” $175 level for the first 27,499 gallons annual Candlelight Ball held at L’Affaire in Mountainside last Saturday. Con- Board of Education President of water used. For 27,500 gallons and received copies of the final report of tract to Midco Waste Systems to gressman Leonard Lance, left, presents the award to Mr. Caragher. Norman “Trip” Whitehouse, also beyond, a $250 base rate will be the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Shared conduct the June residential cleanup among those gathered, said, “in this charged, along with a per-gallon Services Study Committee, which program. The firm will be paid climate, school boards are facing charge of $0.0090 for commercial spent much of 2009 examining pos- $93.98 for each permit purchased by Board to Resume Hearing many challenges, from the governor’s properties and $0.00037 for residen- sible shared service ventures between residents disposing of household stated opposition to defeating school tial properties and apartments. the two municipalities. Mayor Nancy waste. That fee breaks down to budgets if there isn’t a wage freeze in Township Manager Chris Marion Malool said council members would $59.48 for collection and transpor- digest the report and discuss its con- tation and $34.50 for tipping fees. On Cell Tower in May CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 said the sewer utility budget this year By FRED T. ROSSI antennas 10 feet lower. The pole would tents and recommendations in the Permits this year will cost $94, which Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times be situated at the end of Frank Street coming months. is substantially higher than last year’s SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning off Raritan Road, at the southern end RVSA Agrees to Give Back In addition, she said she expects a $65 fee, which was low because it board of adjustment will hold a spe- of the 129-acre cemetery. public meeting to be held sometime had been subsidized by a Clean Com- cial meeting next month to continue Multiple variances are being re- in early June to allow the public to munities grant that reduced what its consideration of an application by quested, including a use variance since $1.1 Mil. to Municipalities hear details of the report. would normally have been an $87 T. Mobile and Verizon Wireless to cell towers are prohibited by local By WAYNE BAKER the meeting if the budget reduction Earlier, at its conference meeting, permit fee. install a cellular antenna tower in ordinance, a height variance and a Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times would result in the authority taking the council decided to table a resolu- Mr. Marion reminded residents that Hillside Cemetery. fence-height variance. Mr. Pierson RAHWAY — The board of the on additional debt, Mr. Materna stated tion formally accepting the report the curbside yard waste collection About 40 residents, mainly from cited a gap in service coverage as a Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority that he was unsure. because council members felt it was program gets underway next Mon- Scotch Plains and Edison, attended reason for needing the new structure, (RVSA) decided last Thursday to re- Mr. Materna also said that the mu- an unnecessary exercise that might day. Additional information is avail- last week’s hearing, which lasted nearly which he described in brief testimony duce its budget by $1.1 million. The nicipalities’ assessments for 2010 have given an incorrect impression able on the township’s website, three-and-a-half hours — and nine at the start of the hearing last month amount will be given back to member would drop from $23.440 million to that the governing body’s acceptance scotchplainsnj.com. spoke publicly in opposition to the as a “stealth tree monopole,” similar communities on a proportional basis. $22.315 million. The change will re- of the report meant it was endorsing The council also passed resolu- proposed tower, while also question- to the green branch-covered mono- According to Robert Materna, the sult in the “funds provided by unre- all of its contents. tions congratulating Joseph Kaiser ing radio frequency engineer Glenn pole alongside the Garden State Park- authority’s secretary and treasurer, served retained earnings” line in the There also was some discussion and Peter Citera on achieving the Pierson. Mr. Pierson testified for an way just south of Exit 135. He said RVSA’s return of user charges to the budget rising to $4,355,500 from about asking Dan Mason of Jersey rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts hour before answering residents’ ques- space would also be made available member communities will result in $3,730,500. Professional Management, the con- of America. tions for nearly two more hours. The for Scotch Plains emergency services the following savings to member com- In other business, it was announced proposed 125-foot-high monopole antennas. munities (based on preliminary esti- that new, permanent diesel genera- would house nine T. Mobile antennas At the start of the hearing, the ap- mates and subject to revision): Clark, tors were installed on Thursday. Test- at the 118-foot level and 12 Verizon CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $176,000; Cranford, $70,000; ing had begun prior to the meeting, Garwood, $31,000; Kenilworth, and according to Bob Valent, super- $63,000; Mountainside, $43,000; intendent of the facility, there was Rahway, $138,000; Roselle Park, “one little problem” in the first phase $25,000; Scotch Plains, $75,000; of testing. The plant’s return to exter- Springfield, $94,000; Westfield, nal power had to be performed manu- $156,000; and Woodbridge, ally. Westfield’s commissioner, Allen $249,000. Chin, asked if the authority could When sharing these numbers, Mr. give Caterpillar back its temporary Materna stated that they were generators, and Mr. Valent replied rounded, so may not total precisely to affirmatively. the announced total, and were pre- The RVSA spent close to $1,000 to liminary estimates. When asked after perform a video inspection of a trunk line under Walnut Avenue in Clark. Correction The unanticipated expense was used A front-page story in the April 15 to determine that the authority’s line issue of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood was not responsible for a sinkhole at Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Times regarding the Scotch Plains- the site. The RVSA plans to charge GROOVY...Artists perform at Sound Station in Westfield to mark National Fanwood PTA and the Scotch Plains- back the expense to the responsible Record Store Day, supporting independently-owned music stores still in business. Fanwood Education Association should party once that is determined, offi- Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times PAGE INDEX Police Blotter...6 have stated in the fourth paragraph that cials said. Among those concerned A NICE FIT...New Superior Court Judge Robert Kirsch of Westfield is helped Regional ...... 3 Obituary ...... 16 Real Estate .... 8-14 with his judicial robe by his former college professor, United States District Judge the letter was signed by members of the with the cause of the sinkhole were William J. Zloch of Florida. At right is Judge Kirsch’s sister, Jill Stone. He has SPFEA employed at School One. We Clark Township, Union County and Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 15 Community ... 7, 15-16 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 been assigned to the family division. apologize for the error. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 2010 School Voting at a Glance, Union County Unofficial Results: Registered Voters (280,022) in County (21 towns) Berkeley Heights (9,223 registered; budget vote for 1,410, against 1,856) - Clark (10,335 registered; budget vote for 1,224, against 1,071) - Cranford (15,911 registered; budget vote for 2,593, against 2,240) - Elizabeth (46,407 registered; budget vote for 1,607, against 1,808) - Fanwood* (5,083 registered; budget vote for 671, against 976) - Garwood (2,736 registered; budget vote for 353, against 357) - Hillside (12,422 registered; budget vote for 637, against 532) - Kenilworth (5,001 registered; budget vote for 655, against 805) - Linden (21,807 registered; budget vote for 1,442, against 1,670) - Mountainside (4,834 registered; budget vote for 793, against 710) - New Providence (7,987 registered; budget vote for 1,223, against 1,358) - Plainfield (21,736 registered; budget vote for 945, against 988) - Rahway (15,988 registered; budget vote for 1,075, against 1,023) - Roselle (12,198 registered; budget vote for 704, against 513) - Roselle Park (7,733 registered; budget vote for 859, against 856) - Scotch Plains* (16,197 registered; budget vote for 1,841, against 2,234) - Springfield (10,250 registered; budget vote for 1,217, against 847) - Summit (13,523 registered; budget vote for N/A, against N/A) - Union (32,036 registered; budget vote for 2,224, against 1,855) - Westfield (21,076 registered; budget vote for 3,461, against 3,114) - Winfield (1,062 registered; budget vote for 170, against 61) - *Scotch Plains-Fanwood District budget vote for 2,512, against 3,210. : Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: The Market Leader for Westﬁeld, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Fanwood, and Cranford* “Leading Agents…Leading Your Marketplace”

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He announced that there have the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education been 20 residency investigations of stu- Association (SPFEA) remarks she made dents in recent months. Out of these at a previous meeting concerning the investigations, it was determined that teachers contract and the school budget, four students were not residents and were spoke on the issue at Thursday’s Scotch withdrawn from the school system. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Eleven students were found to be appro- meeting. priate residents of the district and five The alleged intimidation came about other cases are still pending further in- after Ms. Savoca and Park’s PTA Vice- vestigation. Mr. Beese gave his last up- President Lisa Germano received a letter date at the end of January. signed by School One teachers as well a It was also announced at Thursday’s JESSICA E. JASKULA for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times letter from the SPFEA executive council meeting that Board Business Administra- Paul Lachenauer for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times APPLAUSE...Scotch Plains-Fanwood administrator Anthony Del Sordi receives addressed to Park’s PTA regarding their tor Anthony Del Sordi has been recog- GO YANKEES...The Westfield Youth Baseball parade on Saturday featured applause last Thursday for being recognized as “School Business Administrator comments made at a previous meeting. nized as “School Business Administrator John Fuller’s Yankee car, although no slight on the Mets was intended. of the Year” by the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials. Ms. Savoca said that when she spoke at of the Year” by the New Jersey Associa- a meeting regarding teachers’ negotia- tion of School Business Officials. Mr. tions, she was speaking only on behalf of Del Sordi said this honor enables him to MS Budget Passes; Venes, herself and that she never criticized the award a $2,000 scholarship in his name to Hillside Cemetery Cell Tower teachers. Ms. Savoca said she found the a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Ruban, Minks Win Seats letter signed by School One teachers in- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 student and to make a presentation to the By ERIC D. WILDSTEIN the voters put their trust in me.” timidating, and it makes her question New Jersey Board of Education at the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The Mountainside BOE will reorga- plicants’ attorney, Frank Ferraro, said warrant a tall monopole and, if so, whether the staff can educate her children association’s conference in October. a balloon test would be conducted MOUNTAINSIDE — A tax increase nize at a regular meeting on Tuesday, whether the cemetery site was the fairly. “We recognize [Mr. Del Sordi’s] hard April 27. this weekend so that residents can see ideal locale. Ms. Savoca said neither she nor Ms. work every day and I’m glad the state has will stamp the 2010-2011 school year how high the proposed tower would Germano has heard “a hint of an apology recognized it too,” Mr. Whitehouse said. after Mountainside voters narrowly passed Edison Councilman Robert the Board of Education’s (BOE) budget be. A small weather balloon will be Karabinchak questioned how serious from anyone who has signed the letter.” He noted Mr. Del Sordi’s “proactive ac- PUBLIC NOTICE “I understand your feelings are real and on Tuesday. In addition, the BOE will floated 125 feet in the air at the pro- the coverage gap is and asked Mr. tions with the budget.” TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS I don’t want to invalidate them,” BOE Supervisor of Instruction and Tech- also welcome two newcomers and a vet- posed site from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Pierson if he had collected data from eran incumbent to three-year terms. NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- Saturday, April 24. If weather condi- the two carriers on the number of President Norman “Trip” Whitehouse nology Joan Mast gave a presentation of said. He said, however, that in his experi- the district’s technology plan. She said a The $14-million school tax levy passed ing of the Township Council of the Town- tions prohibit the test, it will be held dropped calls in the area where cov- ence, his 13-year-old daughter has “been team reviewed what is required of stu- with 793 “yes” votes compared to 710 ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, at the same time on May 1. erage is supposed to be lacking. Mr. who polled “no,” a margin of 83 tallies. April 20, 2010 the following ordinances blind to the adult stuff going on in the dents from the New Jersey Core Cur- entitled: Resident opposition last week cen- Pierson said he did not collect that community.” He noted that even though riculum Standards and necessary 21st Borough households will see a school tax tered mainly around the questions of data because it is not as reliable as there may be differences, his daughter’s Century classroom skills. A needs as- increase averaging $171. The budget will AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- classroom time has not been impacted. freeze salaries of BOE employees al- MENTING AND AMENDING whether there is, indeed, a significant data he collected by driving person- sessment was done to determine tech- ORDINANCE #8-2009 WHICH Mr. Giordano is his daughter’s science nology benchmarks for the ends of grades though the teachers, constituting the ma- enough gap in coverage in southern ally through the area. jor portion of the budget, have not agreed SUPPLEMENTED AND Scotch Plains and northern Edison to Noting that Mr. Pierson had said teacher. 4, 5 and 12. AMENDED CHAPTER XII EN- “[Superintendent of School] Dr. [Mar- She discussed four district goals in the to a salary freeze (April 8, 2010 Letter to the Verizon antennas would be situ- the Editor, Mountainside Education As- TITLED “SEWER AND WA- garet] Hayes fully understands that every area of technology: 1, all students being TER” OF THE REVISED GEN- ated at the same levels as the treetops sociation (MEA) President Suzanne parent who sends their child to our schools prepared to excel in community, work ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE to the north, Mr. Karabinchak asked entrusts us,” Mr. Whitehouse said. He place and global society using 21st cen- Jenks). Negotiations with the teachers’ TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH if further tree growth in the next few said that the board continues to think tury skills; 2, all educators and adminis- union are ongoing. PLAINS, 1978, AND ESTAB- years would hamper reception. But about the best way to handle this from trators will attain the 21st century skills Part of the budget funds payment for LISHED THE SEWERAGE Mountainside high school children to at- UTILITY OF THE TOWNSHIP Mr. Pierson said the trees are “mostly both sides, and that the superintendent necessary to use technology to achieve OF SCOTCH PLAINS. has had conversations with all employees the goals of the core curriculum content tend Governor Livingston High School in mature” and that any further growth Berkeley Heights, where voters there re- would not be significant. about boundaries. standards; 3, having educational tech- AN ORDINACE AMENDING When asked if any disciplinary action jected their budget Tuesday night. CHAPTER II OF THE TOWN- King Street resident John Weiss nology accessible in all learning envi- SHIP CODE ENTITLED, “AD- would be taken against the teachers who ronments, and 4, the district will estab- A total of 1,541 voters showed up to asked if other communications tech- one of three polling locations Tuesday, MINISTRATION” BY (I) RE- nologies had been looked at as pos- signed the letter, Superintendent Hayes lish and maintain the technology infra- PLACING SUBSECTION 2-6.7 said that it is “inappropriate to discuss structure necessary for all students, ad- about 31.8 percent of Mountainside’s 4,834 registered voters. This is more than ENTITLED, “OTHER LAWS sible alternatives to providing cellu- any disciplinary actions in a public set- ministrators, and staff to safely access AND ORDINANCES” WITH A double the turnout in 2009, a trend seen at lar coverage, but Mr. Pierson said ting.” digital information on demand and to NEW SUBSECTION 2-6.7 EN- wide-area coverage in that area would “Does anyone on the board find it alarm- communicate virtually. school elections across New Jersey. TITLED, “ISSUANCE OF be best served by antennas. ing that 42 (School One) teachers (who Past board member Jane Costello said Incumbent BOE candidate Carmine RAFFLE AND BINGO TICK- Prior to the residents’ questions, signed a letter to Ms. Savoca and Ms. some students have access to Facebook Venes earned his third consecutive term, ETS” AND (II) RENUMBER- netting 726 total votes behind victorious ING CURRENT SUBSECTION board members also questioned Mr. Germano) do not get this [that there is a “on a regular basis” during the class time 2-6.7 ENTITLED, “OTHER right to free speech]?” Ms. Savoca asked. and asked if there was a reason that newcomers James Ruban (907 votes) and Pierson, with Chairman Ken Ander- Christopher Minks (749 votes). Two of LAWS ANDORDINANCES” AS son asking if other sites had been Mr. Whitehouse responded with a “yes.” social networking sites are not being SUBSECTION 2-6.8 “Maggie and I have never said that we blocked. Superintendent Hayes said that the three BOE seats were vacated by considered. Mr. Pierson said he had were adopted on second and final read- hated our teachers or that they don’t de- she would have that looked into, as those Gene Nagel and Raymond Haggar, who not seen any other possibilities in chose not to run for re-election. Candi- ing. serve raises,” Ms. Germano said. “We websites should be blocked. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS previous efforts to site an antenna in spoke as taxpayers and as parents, and dates Lauren Elmblad, Mr. Venes’ daughter, and Marilyn Atlas-Berney combined Barbara Riepe the vicinity, but told board members nothing else.” Township Clerk that if they had alternative locations Ms. Germano said the matter has di- for about 32 percent of the total vote. 1 T - 4/22/10, The Times Fee: $35.19 in mind, “I’d be happy to look at it.” vided the town between the parents and Mr. Ruban commented, “I’m thankful When board member Chris Abeel the teachers. “We are trying to say let’s BOE Vote asked if it was necessary for all carriers work together,” she said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to have optimal coverage, given that “This is all about our kids. I have one place, to the vocal opposition of the consumers can ultimately choose a car- more term and I’m not going anywhere,” radio stations. RSVA Sewer Charges Ms. Germano said, indicating she does CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rier they feel provides better coverage plan on resigning from her PTA position. “Quite frankly, taxes are very high. than the others, Mr. Ferraro said federal “I tell my kids if you start something, you We will continue to work with our Elizabethtown Gas. to get a C-4 license, which is re- regulators have ruled that one carrier finish it.” town leaders to come up with an Michael Brinker’s retirement as quired by statute. Mr. Gencarelli meeting the needs of its customers “Maybe the board needs to think about acceptable reduction, with the expec- executive director has resulted in an had multiple other requirements to doesn’t preclude others from seeking protocol to get the two sides together,” tation that we will continue providing additional expense to the authority. fulfill this role, and the authority to have similarly optimal coverage. said a Scotch Plains resident. “Maybe quality education,” Mr. Whitehouse The authority issued a contract to had said it believed the state would Mr. Anderson said the application the protocol should be that we get to- added. Birdsall Services of Cranford for permit Mr. Gencarelli to perform would continue to be heard at a spe- gether and meet instead of sending a Reflecting on her school board win $18,420 for sampling services. The the task while meeting the higher letter.” licensing requirements. cial May 12 meeting, at which time School One staff member Kerri Villane on the same night the budget was de- board chose to use Birdsall’s ser- three other expert witnesses — a pro- approached the microphone and seemed feated, Ms. Winkler said, “I have mixed vices rather than use services inter- The board went into closed execu- fessional engineer, a professional to speak directly to Ms. Savoca before she feelings. It’s bittersweet. I’m grateful nally provided by Anthony tive session. Employees speculated planner and a radio frequency emis- was reminded to direct comments to the to those who supported me, but disap- Gencarelli, who is on staff. that the session was spent discuss- sions expert — will testify on behalf board. “As a Park Middle School parent, pointed the budget went down. We’ll Mr. Gencarelli holds a C-3 li- ing litigation related to facility’s of the two cellular phone companies. 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For 2010, the WUF was set to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times The revised ordinance will include all of WESTFIELD – In a letter delivered to the allocate $103,550 to the organization, pend- By Paul Peyton of ELIZABETH — The Union County the above, along with the design and Westfield United Fund (WUF) and copied to ing steps taken to balance the budget. Board of Chosen Freeholders last construction of a learning center and The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- “We have money we have set aside; we Asm. Joseph Azzolina Mr. Hooks, Former NAACP Fanwood Times on Monday, the Westfield want to give it to them, but we really can’t,” Passes Away at 84 Leader, Dies at 85; Served on FCC Thursday signed off on resolutions various improvements to the golf course. Community Center (WCC) stated its inten- he said. Later, he said, “If they don’t want Former Assemblyman Joseph Benjamin Hooks, former execu- totaling $2.8 million for road improve- Mr. Caroselli said there would be no tion to sever ties with the funding agency our money, we’ll have to find somebody Azzolina, a retired United States Navy tive director of the NAACP and the ments. The projects are funded through change in the cost of the $3.9 million after more than 50 years as a member. else to serve the community because there captain, died last Thursday at Saint first African-American appointed to the American Recovery and Reinvest- project, which was bonded over 20 years. Aligned with the WUF since 1958, the are definitely needs out there.” Vincent’s Hospital in New York at the the Federal Communications Com- ment Act (ARRA). The board is ex- The board agenda meeting, which WCC has been the recipient of $3,240,347 The letter, signed by the WCC’s board age of 84. mission (FCC), died at 85, the Asso- pected to vote on the contracts at lasted 15 minutes, was followed by an during that time. The WCC cares for seniors members, also speaks of a “lack of confidence” tonight’s regular meeting. expected lengthy executive session. Dis- and children, and according to WUF’s ex- that the WCC had in the member agency. Mr. Azzolina was first elected to the ciated Press reported. President Ri- State Assembly in 1965, and re-elected chard Nixon nominated Mr. Hooks in The projects include improvements cussed were contract negotiations rela- ecutive director, Linda Maggio, “the most Mr. Foltz disputed that claim, saying, to the following Elizabeth intersections: tive to the Union County Utilities Au- important program of the Community Cen- “The only lack of confidence we had was in in 1967 and 1969. He was elected to 1972. He resigned after five years to ter was providing an after-school program their board actually committing to do some- the State Senate in 1971. After losing lead the NAACP. Summer Street and South Broad Street, thority, the Oakwood Plaza Redevelop- South Street at South Broad Street, and ment Project in Elizabeth, contract ne- for disabled children who attend Westfield thing. They’ve talked about a lot of things, his bid for a second term in 1973, Mr. Pennacchio Says State public schools.” but when it came to put up or shut up, they Azzolina returned to the Assembly in Pearl Street at Washington Avenue, gotiations with the New Jersey State When hearing news of the divorce, Ms. have never been willing to make a Must Address UI Fund $416,018; West Jersey and Clifton Golf Association, potential real estate 1985. After unsuccessful State Senate Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26, Maggio said she was “floored.” decision…We were not confident they were and Congressional runs in the late Streets, West Grand and Chilton Streets, acquisitions, attorney-client privileged “We had certain agency criteria that we operating as a unified group, and I think the Morris Plains), a member of the Sen- Orchard and Chilton Streets, and Or- communications, and contract negotia- 1980s, he was elected for a third tenure ate Budget and Appropriations Com- require all agencies to do…We had been letter is evidence that they’re not.” in the State Assembly in 1991, where chard and Cherry Streets, $741,000. tions with the Borough of Fanwood and working very closely with the Community Of course, Mr. Foltz said, the group is mittee, said he is concerned with the In Plainfield, Park Avenue corridor with the Berkeley Aquatic Club. Center because we were concerned about permitted to function completely indepen- he stayed until 2005. quickly approaching deadline to fin- A Middletown resident, he founded improvements will be completed at The board also considered extend- their finances and concerned about providing dently from WUF. ish reforming the state’s Unemploy- 9th Street, Randolph Road, and South ing a contract to James M. Davy Asso- adequate board supervision,” she said. “We’re When asked if and how the WCC will Food Circus Supermarkets, Inc., ment Insurance (UI) Fund. leaving the door open [for them] to come back. function without the WUF’s contributions, which operated 10 SuperFoodtown End Parkway/Park Drive, and 8th ciates, LLC of Pennington to provide “If we do nothing, the UI fund Street and Thornton Avenue, at a cost shared service consulting services from [We are] disappointed because we were trying Mr. Carr responded, “That’s a very good stores in Monmouth, Ocean and trigger will trip an automatic $484 so hard to get them to succeed.” question. We have to some real work. We Middlesex Counties. of $565,894. Another $270,099 will May 31 of this year through May 30, In the WCC’s letter, it states that due to have to really wake up and rebuild.” per-employee tax on businesses, July be used for improvements to traffic 2011. A former Westfield resident, He served as of chairman of the 1, 2010. Total cost to businesses is requirements placed on them by the WUF He said there may be some temporary state’s USS New Jersey Battleship signals and for equipment upgrades Mr. Davy previously served as com- and the “extraordinary time expended by suspensions of programs and that the WCC nearly $1 billion, according to the and improvements at Broad and King missioner of human services for Gov- the WCC to address these requirements board was meeting this past Tuesday night Commission. Acting Commissioner of Labor. This Funeral arrangements were pend- Streets in Elizabeth, and Lower Road ernor James McGreevey and was with little or no noticeable progress,” the to discuss the situation further and get a full tax increase would have a devastating in Elizabeth and Hillside. All of the Woodbridge business administrator WCC board of directors concluded that it handle on the financial situation. ing as of Friday. effect on the already-fragile business had “lost concentration” on its main pur- “With our relationship with the United above projects are to be awarded to when Mr. McGreevey was governor. Ten of 13 NJ House Members climate in New Jersey,” the senator Fai-Gon Electric, Inc. In addition, Tif- The board first hired him in 2007 pose – “to serve those who are particularly Fund, I felt we were listening more to them Face Prim. Election Challenges said. underserved in Westfield and surrounding than ourselves,” Mr. Carr said. “We need to fany Electric, Inc. of Fairfield is set to when it approved a $44,000, one-year communities.” accept responsibility for ourselves...We need Six incumbent Democrats and four Morris School Board Member receive a $376,693 contract for inter- contract. Board members extended the WUF board member Donnell Carr said to bite the bullet and move forward.” incumbent Republicans face Primary Wins $211 Mil. In Powerball section improvements at Springfield contract in 2008 through the spring of the relationship with WUF was becoming a WCC Board Member Lawrence challenges in their bids for reelection Morris School District Board of and Orange Avenues and Springfield 2009 at no added cost, and authorized “burden.” Mr. Carr, who has just returned Brown spoke to The Leader and The to Congress. Facing challenging are Education member Sandra McNeil and North Union Avenues in Cranford. another $42,000 contract last June. from a yearlong sabbatical, said it was time Times on Tuesday night. He said, “Truth- Democrats Rob Andrews, John Adler, of Morristown, who held the lone During Thursday’s meeting, Larry The board began Thursday’s meeting to “get the burden off our backs...Therefore, fully, we were not raising enough mon- Frank Pallone, Steve Rothman, winning ticket for a $211.7 million Caroselli, director of finance, noted with a moment of silence for former we decided to buckle down. We know it’s a ies on our own. A whole year after rais- Donald Payne and Albio Sires. Re- risk without a major funder...We have the ing money in 2008 [as part of a success- Powerball jackpot last month, has that the board would need to vote to Rep. Bob Franks, who died earlier this publicans being opposed are Frank claimed her prize, according the press amend a previously approved $3-mil- month of cancer at the age of 58. Free- utmost respect for the United Fund, but we ful auction at Temple Emanu-El], we ran LoBiondo, Chris Smith, Leonard felt we couldn’t comply with their require- into a $14,000 shortfall. We were urged accounts. lion ordinance regarding improve- holder Chairman Dan Sullivan said Mr. ments,” he said. “This is the first wave to get to request money from the United Fund, Lance and Rodney Frelinghuysen. She chose a lump-sum award of ments at the Galloping Hill Golf Course Franks served “with distinction and back on course.” and I refused to do that. I thought it was The three Congressmen not op- $101.6 million before federal and state in Kenilworth. The previous ordinance honor” in representing the 7th Congres- The requirements placed on WCC, ac- our responsibility, not for us to ask any- posed are Republican Scott Garrett withholding taxes are deducted. She included construction of the new club- sional District for eight years and, previ- cording to WUF President David Foltz, one for funds.” and Democrats William Pascrell and bought her ticket for the March 13 house at the golf course, and work- ously, state legislative districts covering were to combat WCC’s fragile finances. Mr. Brown said last year, multiple new Rush Holt. New Jersey’s Primary will drawing at a deli in Morris Plains. shop and storage buildings and open- parts of Union County for 13 years. Some steps encouraged by the WCC, ac- board members, whom he refused to name, be held Tuesday, June 8. cording to Mr. Foltz, included listing a discouraged the WCC from running the vacant lot across the street from the center same auction again in 2009 due to fears that Union County Offers History for sale and considering leasing a bus in- the event would not be successful with the Mobile Paper-Shredding Program stead of owning one. impending recession. “They had been concerned…[WCC These new members, who he said are no To Visit Plainfield and Cranford Grant Workshop, April 27 board member] Wally Brown came to us longer active, “were not serving in the best CRANFORD — Union County’s plastic binders and paperclips. Resi- and said, ‘Our budget isn’t balanced, and interests” of the WCC. When the proposal to mobile paper-shredding program for dents should continue to recycle non- WESTFIELD – Union County is dance, call (908) 436-2912 or e-mail we’ve for a second time tapped out our line have an auction was voted down, Mr. Brown personal documents will be available confidential papers and magazines sponsoring a free grant-writing work- [email protected]. of credit, and we need help,’” Mr. Foltz said. said that smacked of a “lack of confidence” shop for Union County-based non-profit “We jointly identified nine things that they in the WCC and was a “deliberate attempt to on Friday, April 23, at Cedar Brook with their municipal recycling pro- Park in Plainfield and on Saturday, gram. groups, including historical societies, Man Charged With can do as a business strategy to improve railroad us into a deficit problem.” historic house museums, libraries and operations, and they balked at committing “That doomed us,” Mr. Brown said. “We April 24, on the campus of Union Documents are put into containers Criminal Trespassing County College in Cranford. provided by the shredding company. similar organizations seeking funding to do these things.” had overcome that shortfall [similar in scope for a history program or project merit- Mr. Foltz said he was “dumbfounded” as to the $14,000] in the past.” The mobile document-shredding The items are then dumped onto a ROSELLE PARK — Union County to why WCC would sever a relationship With the decision to sever ties, Mr. Brown service helps residents eliminate clut- conveyor belt and put through the ing funding through the 2011 Union sheriff’s officers apprehended a Con- that spanned more than half a century. said the organization is effectively doing ter and assists with recycling efforts. shredder. Participants are welcome County History Grant Program. necticut man last week after he failed “I’m not sure why they want to fire us,” what the United Fund wants – “to stop The April 23 shredding event will to view the process via a closed- The workshop will be conducted from to appear in court to face charges Mr. Foltz said. “I’m not sure how it helps depending on them for funding.” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, stemming from an incident involving them…I certainly wasn’t looking to break “They’ve been very gracious to us,” Mr. take place in Cedar Brook Park, off circuit television. The shredded docu- Park Avenue in Plainfield. The April ments are then shipped to paper mills at the Union County Annex, located at criminal trespass and a samurai sword. up and wasn’t expecting it.” Brown said. “It hurts that this relationship has 300 North Avenue East in Westfield. Ramel Wood, 23, was arrested March Mr. Foltz said the WUF pays for pro- to end, but we are trying to protect our legacy.” 24 shredding event will take place at and used as pulp. Union County College, 1033 Spring- The next shredding event will take History grant program staff will 14 after he walked into a house in field Avenue, Cranford. Both events place on Wednesday, May 12, at Union present an overview of the grant pro- Roselle Park with his 5-year-old son will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Works, 1 Swanstrom Place, gram and a step-by-step approach to while carrying a foot-long samurai Helping Accident rain or shine — limited to the capac- Union, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. preparing the application budget. Par- sword, authorities said. The homeowner ity of the truck. For more information or direc- ticipants are encouraged to come pre- did not know Wood, who was charged All Union County residents are eli- tions, call the recycling hotline at pared to discuss their project or pro- with criminal trespassing, making ter- Victims Everyday gible to use the service. Documents (908) 654-9889 or see ucnj.org/re- gram ideas. Grant applications and roristic threats and possession of a should not be bound. Please remove cycle. guidelines will be available at the weapon for unlawful purposes. workshop. The grant period runs from Wood was released from the Union September 1, 2010, through August County jail on March 16 after posting 31, 2011. The maximum request for a $20,000 in bail but failed to appear for General Operating Support (GOS) his March 19 court date, authorities grant is $7,500. Other nonprofit said. groups may request a Special Project Sheriff’s officers arrested Wood on Grant of up to $5,000 to expand his- Seton Avenue in Roselle Park. 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The inspection gen- fraudulent individuals attempting to erally takes 30 to 40 minutes, during charge for an inspection. which the inspector will assess di- Inspectors contracted by the FEMA saster-related damage for both real are contacting New Jersey residents and personal property and may take applying for disaster assistance fol- photos of the interior and exterior of lowing the storms and flooding of the damaged dwelling. The inspec- mid-March. The FEMA inspection is tor will then enter damage-related free. Inspectors have approved FEMA information into a handheld com- identification badges that include the puter and send that data electroni- Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader and The Times Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader inspector’s name and photo, and the cally to FEMA. MEMORIES...Westfield Neighborhood Council (WNC) Vice Chairperson Mary CLOSED...Cheeburger Cheeburger at 251 North Avenue in Westfield was closed name of the company under contract The inspector does not determine Withers shows The Leader and The Times various WNC events through the years. on Friday afternoon, April 16, by court order. Landlord Bob Massa said it was for whether a registrant is eligible for non-payment of rent. Owner Charles Alario could not be reached for comment. ‘No Taxation Without assistance, or the amount of a FEMA grant the individual may receive. Scotch Plains Rec. Dept. Seeks Representation’ Union County residents who suf- ‘GOP Conservatives, Not Socialists, By Bruce Baker fered damage to their home or were Volunteer of Year Nominations Republican Candidate for Congress otherwise affected by the mid- SCOTCH PLAINS – Nominations teer and Organization of the Year. Need to Lead Tax-Reform Debate’ To Congressman Leonard Lance March storm and flooding may be for the 2010 Scotch Plains Volunteers Nomination forms can be picked up By Lon Hosford gress. They give candidates contribu- and U. S. Senators Frank Lautenberg eligible for assistance. of the Year and Volunteer Organiza- in the Scotch Plains Recreation De- Republican Candidate for Congress tions for their campaigns. The elected and Robert Menendez: To register for assistance, resi- tion of the Year are still being ac- partment, located in Town Hall, or We need a national debate on our official votes for tax benefit and gov- We the People, as your constitu- dents should call FEMA’s toll-free cepted at the Scotch Plains Recre- online at the township’s website, federal tax system, which is destroy- ernment contract legislation favor- ents, believe it urgent to express our number, (800) 621-3362 or TTY/ ation Department. scotchplainsnj.com. ing the country’s foundation. The able to lobby members who appor- disappointment with our elected rep- TDD (800) 462-7585 for speech and Members of the community are The Gala is a non-partisan event Republican conservatives must lead tion some of the gains into the resentatives who are enslaving us with hearing impaired. Residents may encouraged to nominate those indi- that serves to gather all segments of that debate for the 2010 November candidate’s next election. Call it the a debt burden that threatens our inde- also register online anytime at viduals and groups who have dis- the community for an evening full of election. We cannot do it by re-elect- incumbent-protection program. pendence. This is being done without disasterassistance.gov. played extraordinary community ser- dining, dancing and a silent auction. ing the incumbent, Leonard Lance, in Legislation containing mandates regard to the Constitutional limits FEMA has opened disaster-recov- vice. The recipients of these awards Proceeds support the Municipal Alli- the Tuesday, June 8 primary. benefit lobbyists. For example, Cap placed on Congress and without re- ery centers at the Cranford Municipal will be recognized at the 20th annual ance Committee and other local non- Conservatives believe America’s and Trade legislation forces you to gard to our best interests. Building as well as in 11 other coun- Mayor’s Charity Gala on Friday, De- profit organizations. For information foundation is based upon individual buy products from companies who We the People ask you to perform ties, including Essex, Middlesex and cember 3. about sponsoring or donating an item freedom and limited government. lobbied for it. 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Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association man. It was never about him, it was about more like his best friends than his parents. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey you. He cared passionately about our And speaking of friends, he was the best nation and doing what was right for his friend a person could ever have. He was tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 constituents. He was always on the move always there for you; he always had your If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 and moved at a fast pace. One had to run back. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 just to keep up with his stride. He had And finally, Bob was a devoted family vidual. If you get three – word expert. If POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at boundless energy, a passion for country- man and loved his daughters more than you get all four – You must have a lot of western music, loved his Indianapolis anything else in the world. My thoughts free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Colts and his collie, Saba. and prayers are with his family. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Bob was a mentor to many. Some of Be at peace my friend. Your work on come from the board game Diction today’s brightest, young political minds earth is complete. Yes, you led by ex- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman learned from Bob…they went on to run ample and taught us well….we will miss Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER presidential and gubernatorial campaigns; you. 1. Ampullaceous – Shaped like a bottle Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo they were elected to the New Jersey Leg- Pamela McClure or inflated bladder COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION islature. He taught them well! Barnegat, NJ 2. Simbil – A stork native to Africa Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly He was a loving son who had a special (former Westfield resident) 3. Holosericeous – Completely cov- EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS ered with minute silky hairs 4. Wurley – An Australian aboriginal Westfield Community Center Ends hut SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 CREPITACULUM Ties with Westfield United Fund 1. A rattle-like organ as of the rattle- Editor’s note: This letter was sent to dency and seek other funding sources and snake David B. Foltz, president of the Westfield enhance our fundraising efforts. 2. An indentation or loophole in the top Earth Day Recognizes Importance United Fund (WUF) Board of Directors Especially, we are aware of the lack of of a battlement or wall and copied to the newspaper. confidence of the WUF in the WCC. We 3. A burial vault ***** understand your need to execute the fidu- 4. A wicker basket for holding fish Attn: Ms Linda Maggio ciary responsibilities placed on your board BATTUE Of Trees and Our Environment Because of the requirements placed on to “ensure that its donors’ funds are being 1. Needless repetition of words in speak- the Westfield Community Center (WCC) spent in a prudent manner.” ing or writing Editor’s Note: The following is an updated editorial that in the spring of 1970, there would be a nationwide by the WUF and because of the extraordi- Furthermore, and perhaps more impor- 2. A hunt conducted by driving game from what we published on April 24, 2008. grassroots demonstration on the environment. Earth nary time expended by the WCC to ad- tant, the WCC board of directors are most from cover to a place near waiting hunters Arbor Day, celebrated in America on the last Friday Week originated in Philadelphia in 1970. U.S. Senator dress these requirements with little or no interested in maintaining amiable per- 3. To cry out loud; to howl noticeable progress, the WCC board of sonal and professional relationships with 4. Poor; weak; without strength in April, and Earth Day, which occurs April 25 world- Edmund Muskie, author of the Clean Air Act of 1970, directors conclude that in the process we the WUF. We have no desire to partici- PALAESTRIC wide, seem to have much in common – most people was one of the speakers during the festivities. have lost concentration on our main pur- pate in a process that stirs up bad feelings 1. Heroic, said of a knight in like trees and, presumably, most people like the Earth. On a side note, 1970 was also the year the draft for pose, our mission — to serve those who and feel that at this juncture, for the sake Charlemagne’s court The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska on the Vietnam War was reinstated for the first time since are particularly under-served in Westfield of the community-at-large, it is best that 2. Suitable for a palace; large and or- April 10, 1872. By 1920, 45 states celebrated Arbor World War II. and surrounding communities. we end our member agency status imme- nate Therefore, the undersigned members diately. 3. Pertaining to wrestling Day. Today, Arbor Day is observed in all 50 states and Today, Earth Day international network reaches 192 of the board of directors of the WCC have We wish the United Fund many more 4. Pertaining to a large area, including in many countries around the world. countries. by affirmative vote of the majority re- years of service to our town, and thank Europe, northern Asia, Arabia and Africa The Arbor Day Foundation fosters the Tree City Earth Day is the only event celebrated simulta- solved to voluntarily sever member you for the support we have received over CHTHONOPHAGIA USA program, in cooperation with the USDA Forest neously around the globe by people of all back- agency relationship with the Westfield the past many years. 1. Eating only green plant life Service and the National Association of State Forest- grounds, faiths and nationalities. More than a half United Fund. We have treasured our past Respectfully, 2. Subsisting entirely on fish relationship and with deep regret and 3. The eating of raw flesh ers. billion people participate. WCC Board Members some reluctance move for severance. Yet, s/Lawrence W Brown 4. An abnormal impulse to eat clay or According to the foundation, the program “creates There’s been considerable progress since 1969 – our we feel that in the long run it is better for s/ Christopher Beck soil a framework for action, education, a positive public water has been cleaned up, and much has been done both organizations. s/Robert Ogburn image and citizen pride.” about the air. There are several setbacks, whether one We have long realized that we cannot s/Donnell Carr Letters to There are more than 3,000 communities in Tree City believes global warming/climate change is real or not. continually depend on the WUF for sup- d/Ernest Davis port and that we need to break this depen- USA. New Jersey has 155 towns in the program out of It’s all about energy. the Editor 3,400 towns total. In Union County, the following Gasoline will be increasing again this summer; eight (of 21) towns are members: Berkeley Heights, consumption is higher than ever, and we have no real Thank You Friends for a Night Out Just This Year, No Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Linden, Rahway, Spring- energy plan. field and Summit. Whether a member of the program We’ve wasted nearly 40 years of engineering knowl- For Firefighter Danny Maglione School Tax Increase! or not, all towns in the county cherish our wonderful edge and time to do something about it in dealing with To all who planned, attended and do- mendous display of love and friendship Many Westfielders are out of work, trees. the energy crisis in the United States – going from 40 nated, it is with heartfelt thanks that we that left us overwhelmed and uplifted. being furloughed or in jobs that are tenu- write this letter and acknowledge the kind- You, more than 400 friends and relatives, ous at best; usually accompanied with a As a side note, Clean Communities Day events are percent foreign oil dependency to now more than 70 ness and generosity of so many. Danny’s greeted Danny. salary freeze or effective salary loss after a great opportunity for neighbors to gather to clean up percent foreign dependency. Our cars are bigger than life with cancer started in November when From the moment he walked through paying into higher health insurance pre- our parks and waterways of everything from old tires ever, and the world population is exploding. he found a lump on his neck. the door you offered him encouragement, miums. to trash and everything else others have discarded into We’re cutting down the rain forests at a record pace. That discovery was followed with a and you gave him hugs, blessings, good- For once, can we have a year when our our environment. We applaud their efforts. One might say that at least it’s encouraging that we whirlwind of tests, doctor’s appointments will and laughter. That night you gave school taxes don’t increase, much less at and chemotherapy. It has been a difficult Danny the motivation to continue his 4 plus percent? This time of the year, New Jersey trees are beautiful now recognize the problem. Unfortunately, we knew journey, but from the very start, you have fight and the means which to do it. Whatever activities we lose for the as spring has sprung.The state tree is the red oak, about it then and started cleaning up the water and air generously given of your time and spirit We feel truly blessed to be loved by so coming year, our children will survive! adopted in 1950. Its acorns were an important food for in the 1960s – started addressing the energy crisis in to support Danny during his recovery. many people, and we are honored by your Sara Strohecker the Lenape Indians. The tree has brilliant scarlet the 1970s. The energy progress all came to a sudden One, by one, you have all shown Danny presence in our life. Please accept our Westfield time and time again, that he is not alone in most sincere thanks, and please continue leaves, which turn in the fall. stop by the end of the 1970s. And now, we are energy his battle, and that he is remembered in all to keep Danny in your prayers. Very Trees contribute considerably to our wellbeing – hostages of foreign enemies – and the engineers to fix your prayers. gratefully yours, TEA Party Saturday and the Earth’s wellbeing, too. So, when celebrating the problem have dwindled. It does little good to be On March 27, you came together for Katie and Danny Maglione Will be at SP Tree Earth Day, remember the trees and what they do for us chasing windmills. “A Night Out For Danny.” It was a tre- Westfield Firefighter The first meeting of the Union County – both from a health standpoint as well as their beauty. We think it’s time, no matter how brazen, for our T.E.A. Party will be held on Saturday, Two months after man first landed on the moon leadership to inspire, to lead us, so we can again land Denied Party Slot, SP Councilman April 24 at the Scotch Plains Public Li- (Neil Armstrong – July 16, 1969), people in Septem- a man on the moon within the decade – all the while brary from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For further ber got together in Seattle with a new appreciation for reminding us how beautiful the Earth is. Bratti Considers Independent Run information, contact Frank at the Earth. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson announced [email protected]. It will be a short I would like to thank the people of term upon my promise that I would run meeting under the tree in front of the Scotch Plains for giving me the privilege for a full term this fall. Unfortunately, a Scotch Plains Library. We were not per- of serving on the township council and as small but vocal minority of the local Re- mitted inside. Letters to the Editor deputy mayor. publican Committee is not happy with the Frank Festa, Jr. Beginning with the election of Mayor reforms made by this council, and seeks Scotch Plains Nancy Malool, this council has made a to return to the partisan, wasteful and conscious effort to end the partisan “poli- divisive practices of the past. tics as usual” which previously marred As a result, I have been denied the TEA Meeting to Not It Took 12 hours for Man to Destroy our township. In short, each of us has opportunity to seek reelection as the offi- acted individually and as a unit based cial Republican candidate. A number of Be Held at Library What Took Nature 150 years to Create upon what we believed to be best for the you have already pledged to support me I am writing to request that your news- When I first saw Westfield, 30 years a neighbor’s yard. There it stands, majes- visibly older. Whether it is within 10, 15 town. Where we disagreed, we did so and have asked if I will run as an Indepen- paper check with us before running items ago, I was charmed by the blocks of tic and tall, with its long boughs waving in or 25 years, in the foreseeable future we because of legitimate differences of opin- dent candidate in November. that give the Scotch Plains Public Library colonial houses framed by gorgeous old the breeze. It has withstood this winter will no longer by able to care for our ion, not because of the political label we It is still too early for me to make that as a meeting location/venue, unless the oaks, huge evergreens and European and a hundred winters before. It has lived house. We will be gone, forever. Our wore. Consequently, we agreed more of- decision. However, I wanted to let you all items were sent from the library (Meg Beech. The beech have almost all suc- through hurricanes, ice storms, winds and lifespan will be over. A young couple ten than not, and were able to act in a know that I will continue to put the inter- Kolaya, Mary Clare Felegy, Michelle cumbed to age and disease. They are gone droughts. It will not live through this. with children will replace us. bipartisan way to make reforms, end gov- ests of Scotch Plains first for as long as I Willis, Jenny Lichtenwalner, or myself). now. Still remaining are the stately oaks, Aren’t our trees grand? This spring The driveway has bumps from tree ernment waste on the local level, and serve as your councilperson, and in what- The TEA Party event that is listed in pines and other large deciduous trees. they are covered in flowers. The summer roots. The sidewalks are uneven. The better prepare Scotch Plains for the tough ever way I may serve our community in [the April 15 edition, page 10] was not Our lawn has 90-foot oaks, a very large, brings leaves that shade us and clean the lawn never gets enough sun to look like a economic realities we currently face. the future. approved, scheduled or booked by us. It healthy maple and a spruce almost twice air. Come autumn, red, orange and yel- golf course. The foundation plantings are Last November, you voted by an over- Thank You. will not be held here. We would appreci- as tall as the house. low leaves will fly everywhere. In winter, scraggly. Bushels of leaves cover the whelming majority to allow me to serve Dominick Bratti ate it if you would print a correction. We bought our home 25 years ago. oaks draw black outlines against the snow grass in autumn. If a tree were to blow the remainder of Ms. Malool’s council Scotch Plains Councilman Pamela Brooks Since that time, hundreds of children go- while the conifers remain soft, green and over, it could take out the third floor. Sun- Head of Adult Services/Reference ing to nearby elementary and middle vibrant. loving flowers don’t grow here. Perhaps, Scotch Plains Library schools have walked under these trees. We live in the presence of these great one day, a truck with men and chainsaws Teachers Should Take Pay Freeze Thousands of cars have passed, with driv- beings. The elegant homes and streets of will come to this property. Once these Editor’s Note: For complete infor- ers dropping off children then heading to Westfield are dignified by these giant oaks are cut down, our grandchildren’s mation on library policies/procedures work. A hundred seasons have come and trees, are they not? They lend an air of children will not live long enough to see And Suck It Up Like The Rest of Us regarding booking of rooms for events, gone. If these trees are 150 years old, then stateliness and stability to the town. The their likes again. I have sat by idly as the unions have with it. It’s time for the unions to stop individuals may visit scotlib.org and our children’s great-great grandparents children here live with the trees as a Yesterday it took 12 hours for man to traded jabs with Governor Christie, the being concerned about how much money click on “About Us.” Among its poli- could easily have walked by them, as backdrop to their lives. It is part of their destroy what it took nature 150 years to parents, and everyone else. No more. A they can get, and start going back to what cies is the following: “Groups wherein well. The Red Oak is New Jersey’s State inheritance. create. If the towering oaks and ever- recent poll showed 61 percent of Jerseyans they’re supposed to be doing – teaching. the point of view is wholly partisan or Tree. They can grow to 140 feet and live Is beauty an important part of life? Is it greens of our town are to exist, they must support Christie’s budget cuts – includ- We are in dire economic straits, and it’s for 500 years. worth preserving? be valued by the people who own the land ing those in education. Teachers, it’s time time for you to understand that and accept sectarian may not use meeting rooms It’s happening again. It is early morn- For 25 years we have enjoyed, cher- on which they live. They are a gift to us to ask yourself an important question – that even if you deserve a raise, you’re not for meetings, nor may the meeting ing and the machinery arrives. Workers ished and cared for the tall trees on our from nature and past generations. Trea- are you for yourselves, or your students? going to get it – you should consider spaces be used for the benefit of pri- pile out of the trucks and the harsh sound property. They are a little higher now but sure our trees. Are you for yourselves, or your fellow yourself lucky that unions fight for you to vate individuals or for commercial of the chainsaws begins. Which one is it basically unchanged. On the other hand, Dolores Mc Dermott colleagues – teachers, administrators, and keep your jobs, unlike thousands of other purposes.” now? This time it is an 80-foot tall pine in my children are grown and gone. I am Westfield others? Take a pay freeze – get paid Americans who have lost their jobs in this exactly what you got this year – and suck recession. Of course, at the moment unions Thank You for WBL it up just like the rest of us have to. are more concerned with raises than keep- It’s time to stand up for the children – ing jobs. Grow up, stop with the petty Opening Day Parade the reason teachers exist in the first place. insults. Your smear campaign isn’t work- Governor Christie’s cuts will save our ing. The WBL [Westfield Baseball League] state. That is how dire this situation is. would like to thank the many people who Sean Gaynor volunteered their time in making this our With taxes increasingly going up, Chris Scotch Plains Christie has a plan to save our state, and 7 annual Opening Day parade and carni- you are only one group of casualties. Deal val a success. Charlie Bowman, Kathy Lamastra, Sandy White and Marie Glassman were great along with many County Tax Up 92 Percent In Decade, volunteers for putting this event together. Five girls from Roosevelt were spectacular in singing our National Anthem; Can Anyone Take Pride In This? namely Ellie Shepard, Maggie LaFemina, There are reasons why taxes for county motives. I’m not here to call anyone a Katie LaFemina, Kristin Mahler and Katie government have increased 92 percent bald-headed stooge nor do I seek to si- Eliades. (including the Open Space Trust Fund lence any responses. I simply want to Thank you Rescue Squad, mayor and assessment) over this decade. Sebastian understand what’s going on with my council, fire deptartment, especially Chief D’Elia, director of Union County com- county taxes and foster a dialogue. I think Dan Kelly, police deptartment, especially munications, provided the main one in his that was done with the report and the Scott and Jason Rodger, the field crew, letter to the editor (April 15) when he forum on the budget and I am proud of especially Tony Cuccarro. attacked your paper and anyone who might both. Outside of those summoned for Thank you to the many people that be watching out for the taxpayer. presentations or to give thanks for grants, make this event special to 1,400 children How dare anyone criticize $240,500 only three members of the public regu- of Westfield. spent on lobbying expenses or question larly attend freeholder meetings. Two Lastly, thank you to the Girls’ Softball the need for a Union County Directions attend budget hearings. The Westfield League, namely Ed Ronk, Gary Fox and mailer or recommend that the Open Space Leader is the only media outlet that cov- John Fietkewicz for joining our festivi- Trust Fund assessment be curtailed. How- ers freeholder meetings. ties this year. They were a welcomed ever, in his letter Mr. D’Elia does not No freeholder appears to have an in- addition. mention any of these points, which the kling that two sets of books are being kept Thank you to all the players and their UCWA [Union County Watchdog Asso- with appropriations overstated and $8 families who participated in this year’s ciation], after a thorough review of the million of revenue kept as “non budget” event. Enjoy the rest of your baseball budget, brought up in a detailed report so that it appears the surplus is being used season. presented at an open public forum. In- up each year. County taxes have gone up The WBL stead, he questioned the motives of who- 92 percent this decade. Can Mr. D’Elia, Leo White ever prepared, presented, or even ac- or any of us, take pride in [this]? To Reach Us knowledged the report. John Bury I can only speak for myself and my Kenilworth email: [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 22, 2010 Page 5 Letters to the Editor

Part Five The Enterprise County Watchdog Org. Defends www.goleader.com/planet Budget Forum Held in Cranford By HORACE CORBIN The UCWA is a nonpartisan nonprofit nity to thank Paul Peyton and The SAL CARUANA and PETER ECHAUSSE 501(c)3 organization working on behalf Westfield Leader for moderating our Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the residents and taxpayers of Union citizen’s panel discussion on the budget. County monitoring the activity of county They are the only newspaper to consis- government and advocating change to tently attend freeholder meetings and of- What About The Children? eliminate waste, corruption and incom- fer in-depth and unbiased reports. By SAL CARUANA years of employment backed by a slow, petence. Approximately 100 citizens attended In our education system we encourage expensive and intricate removal process We act as a vehicle for the public to the event, and the panel was interrupted our children to compete in the classroom, that makes job loss both costly and very make their voices heard in the political by applause several times — and con- on varsity athletic teams and clubs, in difficult for the employer. How difficult? forum, and to participate in the legislative cluded to a standing ovation. I attend most other extracurricular activities and New York City currently employs almost process, holding elected officials account- almost every freeholder meeting. I have in a rigorous national contest for precious 77,000 public school teachers. In the last able. We strive to make county govern- never witnessed a crowd applaud the seats in America’s best colleges. How two years it has been able to successfully ment more transparent by gaining access county’s work, or give them a standing rigorous? Just ask any Westfield High terminate only three for incompetence to public records and being a public re- ovation. School senior this week (Decision Day is (source: New York Times, April 16). Think source for information. Shame on Union County for trying to May 1) and find out for yourself. about that for a minute and it’s implica- Under the UCWA’s umbrella, several malign citizens for questioning their gov- As one of many roads to personal tions. Tom Fortunato for The Westfield Leader and The Times citizens took it upon themselves to study ernment. The New Jersey ACLU threat- growth we ask our students to come to LADIES AT THE BALL...Organizers have a good time as The ARC of Union Of course the overwhelming number County held their annual ball on Saturday at L’Affaire in Mountainside. Pic- the 2010 Union County budget and pre- ened them with a lawsuit this past sum- school and compete every day, as their of our public school teachers are dedi- pare a report. On March 31, a town hall mer for stifling free speech. They haven’t parents do daily in the work force. Yet we tured, from left to right, are: Diann Gropp-Roth, Debbie Drehler, Natalie cated professionals who approach their Krauser-McCarthy, and Justine DeMeola. forum on the budget was held at the learned their lesson. It’s not only a citizen’s do not ask our teachers to do the same. jobs with great passion, energy, enthusi- Cranford Municipal Building council right to question their government; it is Does this double standard sound right? asm and success. As such, I’ll bet my high chambers. For this, Cranford municipal our responsibility to do so, especially in More specifically, is job tenure no longer school ring that in their private moments Tea Party – Happy to Be Part of staff were harassed by the county’s spokes- the face of oppression. in the best interests of public education? many, if not most of them, have grave person. Tina Renna, President Apparently, President Barack Obama has concerns about a system that protects the The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Union County Watchdog Association his doubts as do many education reform- apathetic, ineffective and incompetents The Spirit For Change Plains-Fanwood Times moderated the ers who are desperately seeking better in their profession and their own work I attended a “tea party” rally on Tax we want and need. panel discussion — for this their editor tools to improve teacher performance and place. It must be very frustrating for our Day last week in Morristown. The speak- People who want change need to vote Paul Peyton was attacked in a letter writ- American Legion Post student outcomes in our neediest schools. successful teachers, for they have the best ers at the rally and the people there (based in the June 8 primary election and not ten by the county’s spokesperson. If popular culture is a reflection of a seat in the house to see poor teaching on the signs they carried) all seemed to be wait until November. By then it will be The county refused our invitation to Seeks New Members society’s values, what do three of the where it does exist and, as caring profes- concerned about the welfare of the middle too late. participate. SCOTCH PLAINS — American Le- highest rated TV shows (Super Bowl, sionals, feel the pain of a lost opportunity class, the working people of America. I Have you noticed any publicity about In the same letter, the county stated that gion Post 209 has launched its 2010 mem- American Idol and Dancing With The for the children. was happy to be part of that kind of spirit. the June 8th Primary Election? The bosses the UCWA personally gains from our bership drive. The American Legion is Stars) tell us about the American people? During the school budget crisis cries of The “tea party” people were rallying who run the political parties don’t want us work. We are all volunteers making per- the largest organization of American mili- They tell us that we totally embrace the “what about the children?” could be heard about ideas, which would empower the to know about the Primary Election; they’d sonal sacrifices of our time and resources tary veterans. It is founded on four pillars: concept of competition, which in a demo- from teacher union leaders across the middle class and raise hopes that things prefer that we not vote in the Primary. to carry out our mission to shine a light on Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation; Na- cratic and capitalist system is a powerful state, in addition to one incredibly shame- will start to get better for everyone. They That way their hand-picked people can Union County government. Outside of tional Security; Americanism; Children force for individual, collective and na- ful prayer for Governor Christie’s health. want the federal government to cut its run in November for Congress as well as gratification for a job well done, we gain and Youth. For additional information, tional achievement. I say “what about tenure?” What about spending and to start to pay off its debt local (county and town) offices. Unfortu- nothing materially. see www.legion.org. In the private sector the average New the union’s resistance to test-based ac- now so our children don’t end up with a nately, any politician running in Novem- The county has stated that the UCWA With a post home at 237 Park Avenue Jersey worker understands the importance countability, which would discourage lower standard of living than we have ber who is hand-picked by party bosses, makes personal attacks on family. The in Scotch Plains, American Legion 209 of competition. He or she competes not teacher complacency? What about the because of higher taxes and exorbitant no matter whether a Democrat or a Re- only time family is mentioned is when we consists of 240 men and women. The post only to get employment, and but to keep union’s fierce opposition to merit pay payments on government debt. publican, will not be for the kind of change point out facts on nepotism. If these are is an integral member of communities, it. Competitors for your job can be found which would bring unwanted attention to They were also very concerned that the that working-class Americans say they perceived as personal attacks, then the involved in the following activities: ad- across the street, across the country and individual cases of teacher mediocrity, career politicians in office at the federal want – less spending, less government county agrees with us; nepotism is wrong. vocacy of veterans’ rights and benefits; across the Pacific. The American worker while providing a powerful new profes- level are completely out of touch with debt and less federal government intru- The county has stated we give mislead- assistance to disabled and needy veterans understands the importance of trying to sional incentive for everyone else? And working Americans and, for the most sion in our lives. ing information. Outside of complying and their families; visits to veterans’ hos- bring his best efforts to the job each day, what about an employment system (and part, care only about illegally expanding If you want to change what’s going on with the Open Public Records Act, the pitals; promotion of veterans’ memorials where in the private sector you are regu- union) that makes it next to impossible to government’s reach into the lives of the with government, please go and vote in county never cooperates in our attempts and observances; support of deployed larly held accountable to management’s remove an employee who is depriving middle class – to levels far beyond what the June 8 Primary Election and don’t to gain insight into county government. military service members; contribution expectations for quantitative and qualita- our kids in the classroom? In my mind the people at the rally felt is appropriate. vote for the person chosen for you by the We make good faith efforts to be accu- to local charities; patriotic and historical tive performance, which is often mea- these factors are far more detrimental to There was a lot of talk at the rally about party bosses. That’s the only way we’ll rate. If our information is wrong, the projects in schools; sponsorship of schol- sured against your peers. Personal pride, the health of public education than a 5 the November elections this year. Cries get the change we need. county should correct us. After all, they arship programs for high school students. professional commitment and job satis- percent budget cut in 2010. of “Let’s vote them all out!” and the like Richard Fortunato pay $400,751 in public information sala- Anyone who is interested in joining faction are values most Americans also At the turn of the century (1910 in New could be heard. But we need to remember Scotch Plains ries. should contact Kevin Burns, membership bring to work daily. And a special incen- Jersey) tenure and the civil service laws that in November we will likely have a In closing, I’d like to take this opportu- chairman, at (908) 322-9845. tive, too, into those many work places were important reforms to fight indis- choice only between the two people nomi- where there is an opportunity to earn an criminate, unjust and politically moti- nated by each political party. If the two annual bonus, or merit pay, tied to mea- vated firings that occurred with the change people running in November don’t present sures of individual or collective achieve- of each administration, and in the case of much of a change from the career politi- ment. women teachers who became married or cians who are in office now (or actually America is all about the competition pregnant. 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Sunday, April 11, Aleshia Wiseman, 31, vehicle traveling northbound on Russell Westfield Rotarians meet 50 weeks Karen Ensle of Rutgers Cooperative of Elizabeth was arrested on an outstanding Road collided with three parked vehicles Elizabeth warrant in the amount of $71 before crossing Midway Avenue and strik- per year on Tuesdays from 12:15 to Extension of Union County will dis- following a motor vehicle stop at South ing a tree. 1:30 p.m. for lunch and a program in cuss how individuals can maximize Avenue and Crossway Place. Wiseman was While officers were attending to the the second-floor Kellogg Room at physical and emotional health through released after posting bail. driver and passenger who were injured in the Westfield Area “Y,” located at 220 their food choices. Monday, April 12, after being stopped the crash, Felton, who was not involved in for a motor vehicle violation, Aaron Toboul, the accident, appeared at the scene and was Clark Street in Westfield. Guests are Part of Rotary International, the Ro- 22, of Springfield was arrested on Moun- seen allegedly removing two bottles from always welcome. tary Club of Westfield is a non-de- tain Avenue on an outstanding South the back of the vehicle and throwing them The Philhower Award will be fea- nominational service organization of Plainfield criminal warrant in the amount behind a tree on the 100 block of Midway tured on May 4, with the club’s an- professional women and men who live of $5,000. He was processed and turned Avenue, police said. over to South Plainfield authorities. When an officer questioned Felton, she nouncement of its 18th annual Charles or work in the Westfield area. In addi- Monday, April 12, Christopher was uncooperative and subsequently was Philhower Teaching Fellowship re- tion to providing scholarships to Mcfadzean, 26, of Linden was arrested on arrested, authorities reported. She was trans- cipient. Named for a former Rotarian Westfield students, the club is a major the 100 block of Livingston Street on two ported to police headquarters, processed and noted educator, the fellowship is contributor to community grants as Newark warrants totaling $475. The New- and released. The two individuals injured in well as multiple international projects. ark Municipal Court released him on his the accident were transported to Robert awarded to an outstanding elemen- REMEMBERING MELISSA…Melissa Lewis is pictured with her husband, Ian, own recognizance with a court date to be Wood Johnson Hospital, where they were tary school teacher. The recipient will Anyone interested in attending a and children, Wesley and Elana. determined. issued a summons for underage possession be honored at this luncheon and will program or learning more about Ro- Tuesday, April 13, a resident of North of alcohol, police said. receive a grant to further professional tary in Westfield may call Mark Cottage Place reported the theft of a bicycle Tuesday, April 6, a resident reported her from the Kehler Fieldhouse on Rahway locked bicycle, described as a women’s growth or to enhance classroom ac- Swingle, president, at (908) 379-2705, Training Fund For EMTs Avenue sometime between 3 and 7 p.m. white, Raleigh Passage valued at $375, was tivities for students. visit westfieldrotary.com or e-mail The bicycle was described as a Haro brand removed from the south side train station The Community Service Grants [email protected]. BMX chrome frame, with chrome pegs on sometime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. the rear wheel. Sunday, April 11, Amelia Bell, 39, of Awards Luncheon will be held on Is Melissa Lewis’ Legacy Wednesday, April 14, Nicholas May 11. In accordance with one of its Jersey City was arrested on an outstanding Program to Address FANWOOD – When Fanwood “This certainly will help close the Melchionne, 29, of Hoboken was arrested warrant out of Newark in the amount of goals of community service, the club at North Avenue and Chestnut Street and $445 after a motor vehicle stop on Martine will award grants to local non-profit College Preparation EMT Ian Lewis’ wife, Melissa, died funding gap.” charged with possession of a controlled Avenue. She was transported to police head- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Ameri- suddenly on March 15, his world As of April 1, the state stopped fund- dangerous substance, identified by police quarters, processed and released after post- agencies for programs and projects as less than 50 grams of suspected mari- that directly serve people in the com- can Education Foundation will hold a came to a halt. ing elective courses that account for ing bail. “I felt like someone ripped my heart half of the credits EMTs need to recer- juana. He was released on his own recogni- Tuesday, April 13, Lakesha Cole, 28, of munity. Recipients will be recognized presentation for high school students zance. East Orange was arrested following a motor and receive their grants at this lun- and their parents entitled “Everything and lungs out,” Mr. Lewis wrote tify every three years. The courses now Wednesday, April 14, a burglary to a vehicle stop on an outstanding warrant out You Need to Know to Better Prepare shortly after her death. “I have never have to be paid for either by volunteer residence was reported on the 700 block of of Scotch Plains in the amount of $89. She cheon. More information is available Girard Avenue. One or more unknown sus- on the club’s website. for College.” in my life been so unable to function.” squads or by the volunteers themselves. was transported to police headquarters, pro- The couple, both volunteer EMTs “This new fund will help us pro- pects removed a laptop computer, valued at cessed and released. Irayna Court: Ending Homelessness It will take place on Thursday, April $1,000, from the premises. Tuesday, April 13, Corea Pickering, 31, will be the focus on May 18. Irayna 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the for a number of years in Edison, vide training for our volunteers,” said Friday, April 16, Darris Martin, 18, of of Scotch Plains was arrested following a Mountainside Public Library, located moved to Fanwood in 2007. Soon Mr. Kranz. “We are counting on the Elizabeth was arrested at Windsor police motor vehicle stop on an outstanding Court is a housing program with sup- headquarters on a Westfield warrant in the port services for young women, ages on Constitution Plaza. after settling into their new neighbor- continued generosity of our commu- Garwood warrant. She was transported to hood, Mr. Lewis joined the rescue nity to keep the fund going through amount of $163. He was processed and police headquarters, processed and released 18 to 21, who have aged out of the This program will provide a compre- released after posting bail. after posting bail. state’s foster care system; young men hensive overview of the entire college squad, while Mrs. Lewis stayed home the coming months.” Friday, April 16, Richard Coulson, 39, Thursday, April 15, Ebony Nevins, 33, preparation process, including finan- with their two young children, Wesley, Those interested in donating to the of Westfield was arrested at Rahway Av- of Plainfield was arrested following a mo- being released from juvenile deten- enue and Summit Court and charged with tion; homeless veterans and homeless cial strategies that may save thousands 4, and Elana, 2. Melissa Lewis Training Fund may do tor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on a no-bail But her EMT roots ran deep, as she so either at the Fanwood squad’s driving while intoxicated. Union County Sheriff’s Department war- single women and children. Speaker of dollars even for those pursuing the Friday, April 16, Kyle D. Smith, 39, of rant. She was transported to police head- Reverend Seth Kaper-Dale, pastor of most expensive colleges. Registration remained a life member of Edison website, fanwoodrescue.com, or by Westfield was arrested during a traffic stop quarters, where she was processed and is free. To register, call the American First Aid and Rescue Squad 1, and was sending a check to: Fanwood Rescue in the area of West Grove Street and Central turned over to the Union County Sheriff’s the Reformed Church of Highland Avenue. Smith was wanted on an outstand- Park, along with his wife and co-pas- Education Foundation directly at 1- supportive of her husband’s continued Squad, Treasurer, 123 Watson Road, Department. volunteerism in Fanwood. She also Fanwood, N.J. 07023. ing Fanwood traffic warrant in the amount Thursday, April 15, Devilis Eamon, 41, tor, Stephanie Kaper-Dale, are the (877) 702-6333, extension no. 102. of $165. He was transported to Westfield of Plainfield was arrested following a mo- kept her hand in the EMS community police headquarters, processed and released tor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on an out- as a part-time safety instructor. So her Legion Post to Sponsor after posting bail. standing warrant out of Paterson. He was BootcampWF Starts May 3, Offering death, on the first day of her new job as Scotch Plains transported to police headquarters, pro- health and safety manager for a com- Boys State Students Monday, April 12, a resident of Nicholl cessed and released after posting bail. Evening and Weekend Sessions Avenue reported that someone used his Friday, April 16, Richard Kenyon, 61, of pany in Rahway, was a cruel irony. At WESTFIELD – The American Le- credit card without his authorization to pur- Westfield was arrested following a field WESTFIELD – BootCampWF is day and Thursday at 6:30 p.m., and age 33, she had no history of health gion Department of New Jersey will chase airline tickets. investigation on South Avenue on a no-bail the premiere, healthy-living outdoor Saturdays at 8 a.m., in Tamaques Park. issues, apparently suffering a pulmo- sponsor the Boys State Leadership Wednesday, April 14, the owner of a Union County Sheriff’s Department war- fitness training program right here in Ms. Taglieri has introduced a begin- nary embolism that shut down her Park Avenue business reported that some- rant. He was transported to police head- Conference from June 20 to June 25 one damaged the sign in front of his store, quarters, processed and turned over to the Westfield! Regardless of age, size, ner program, BootCampWF Lite, breathing and heart within minutes. at Rider University. which was valued at approximately $200. Union County Sheriff’s Department. gender or fitness level, if you’re in or which will meet twice a week, Tuesday In response to questions about how Martin Wallberg American Legion Wednesday, April 14, William James, Friday, April 16, Saleem White, 24, of around Westfield and looking to get in and Thursday, at 9:15 a.m. to best honor his wife’s memory, Mr. Post No. 3 in Westfield will sponsor 48, of Plainfield was arrested and charged Plainfield was arrested following a motor shape, drop those pounds, build that BootCampWF starts off with an as- Lewis and the family asked mourners with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after vehicle stop on the 200 block of South eight young men to attend this confer- a motor vehicle stop, at which time the Avenue and charged with providing false muscle, and have fun while doing it, sessment of all recruits. On the first to make donations to the Fanwood ence. They are Timothy Connell, officer smelled the strong odor of alcohol. information to a law enforcement officer it’s time to enlist in BootCampWF! (and last!) day, we see how many sit- Rescue Squad. And donate they did – Vincent LaRocca and Sean Sarra from According to police, James failed multiple and hindering apprehension. He was trans- The next session will run from May ups and pushups you can do, and how a total of $2,760 as of early April. Union Catholic High School and Bran- sobriety tests at the scene, after which he ported to police headquarters, processed 3 to June 14. BootCampWF is a spe- long it takes for you to walk/run a half Mr. Lewis suggested it would be a was transported to police headquarters, pro- and released. don Deger, Joseph Koomar, Daniel cessed and released. Sunday, April 18, Koreen McLaughlin, cially designed fitness program held mile. These measurements allow par- fitting legacy that the money be used Fitzpatrick, Christopher Kraft and Wednesday, April 14, Aaron Jackson, 39, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged for one hour three days a week for six ticipants and instructors to measure to help train EMTs at a time when Tobias Kraft from Oratory Prep School. 18, of Marlboro and Dustin Jenkins, 20, of with possession of a controlled dangerous weeks. Certified Personal Trainers, progress over the course of the session. state funding for volunteer EMT train- Chairmen Jack Ford and Pete Plainfield were arrested and charged with substance (CDS), possession of prescrip- Kathy Robb, Christine Taglieri and To enlist in BootCampWF or for ing has been cut because of the state’s possession of suspected marijuana. Accord- tion drugs without a prescription, posses- Hogaboom, along with their commit- ing to police, an officer stopped the motor sion of drug paraphernalia and multiple Nanette Loftus develop and lead all more information, please visit our budget crisis. Thus, the Melissa Lewis tee, did an extensive interview with vehicle in which the men were traveling for outstanding warrants out of Scotch Plains, workouts, which are held Monday, website @ www.BootCampWF.com. Training Fund was born at the each candidate and selected these stu- a motor vehicle violation, at which time he Plainfield and Bridgewater. Wednesday and Friday mornings at Paid Bulletin Board Fanwood Rescue Squad. dents to attend the Leadership Con- smelled the strong odor of marijuana. After The arrest occurred after police responded 5:45 and 9:15 a.m., Monday, Wednes- goleader.com/express “I can’t think of a better way to further investigation, the suspected mari- to a report of a suspicious person on the 60 ference. Post No. 3 extended special juana was discovered in the vehicle, police block of Martine Avenue. According to remember Melissa than by using thanks to guidance counselors Ann said. The suspects were transported to po- police, when an officer responded to the Your Hometown Used Car Dealer money donated in her name to help Geissler and Joanne Jakubik of Ora- lice headquarters, processed and released. scene, McLaughlin was seen wandering our EMTs earn the continuing educa- tory Prep and Union Catholic High Thursday, April 15, Linda Mcnamara, around, and a subsequent investigation de- tion credits they need to remain certi- School, respectively, for their assis- 58, of Scotch Plains was arrested and termined she was suspected to be under the Westfield charged with DWI after a motor vehicle influence of a CDS. McLaughlin was trans- fied,” said Tom Kranz, EMT and presi- tance in selecting these candidates stop, at which time the officer smelled the ported to police headquarters, where she dent of the Fanwood Rescue Squad. for Boys State. strong odor of alcohol. According to police, was processed and turned over to the Union “Experts In Special Order” after failing multiple sobriety tests at the County jail for failure to post bail, which scene, she was transported to police head- was set at $6,500. quarters, processed and released. Mountainside Need a special car? Cranford High School Sports Friday, April 16, an owner of a Forest Tuesday, April 13, an employee at a We’ll find it! Road business reported that someone Route 22 eldercare facility reported that slashed three tires on his truck, valued at someone removed $40 from her purse, which See it online at $150 each, while the vehicle was parked on was under her desk. his property. Tuesday, April 13, a resident of Upland www.goleader.com Saturday, April 17, a resident of Morse Road reported that she received a threaten- Avenue reported that someone threw two ing voice mail from an unidentified caller (link is at bottom of page) logs through the front window of his motor from California. According to police, an vehicle while it was parked in his driveway, officer listened to the message, stating it causing $300 worth of damage. was inaudible whispers, but he did hear the Sunday, April 18, Nicole Hills-Sylvester, word “shotgun” in the message. The victim Cranford Sports Archives 20, of Berkeley Heights was arrested and was told to call police headquarters if she From September 2009 are available. charged with possession of suspected mari- received another message, authorities said. juana after a motor vehicle stop, at which Wednesday, April 14, Marcos E. Leon, time the officer smelled the strong odor of 26, of Union was arrested for allegedly marijuana. According to police, during fur- driving without a license following a motor J.T. Auto Sales ther investigation, the suspected marijuana vehicle stop on Route 22. He was trans- was found in the vehicle. Hills-Sylvester ported to police headquarters, processed Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 was transported to police headquarters, pro- and released. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. cessed and released. Thursday, April 15, a patron of a Route Since 1976 Sunday, April 18, a patron of a Route 22 22 restaurant reported that while he was “25 Years Experience” restaurant reported that an individual she inside the establishment, someone broke email: [email protected] Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer had met at a New York City concert as- the passenger side front window of his motor web: cars.com/jtautosales saulted her. According to police, the victim vehicle and removed a laptop computer had asked the suspect to drop her off at the containing sensitive information for ap- restaurant, and he assaulted her in the park- proximately 14,000 clients, as well as a bag FAMILY LAW ing lot as she was attempting to get out of of clothes, a biking backpack containing the vehicle. The suspect fled the scene be- biking tools and a prescription bottle of a An Experienced Family Law Firm Divorce Domestic Violence fore police arrived, authorities reported. CDS. The approximate value of the damage · · Sunday, April 18, Kenneth Jackson, 47, and missing items is $1,150. · Custody · Child Support of Plainfield was arrested on an outstanding Thursday, April 15, Terry Bellinger, III, Specializing In warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He was 52, of Plainfield was arrested for allegedly transported to police headquarters, pro- driving with a suspended license. He was cessed and released. processed and released. Divorce · Alimony · Custody / Parenting Time DWI · Criminal Defense Fanwood Thursday, April 15, Darrick A. Brown, · Tuesday, April 6, Cara Felton, 19, of 25, of Newark was held in the Essex County Child Support · Domestic Violence · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation Scotch Plains was arrested and charged jail for contempt of court in Mountainside with tampering with evidence, disorderly for a warrant in the amount of $600. Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor conduct and public drunkenness, and was Friday, April 16, Kenah I. Kennedy, 18, Civil Union / Domestic Partnership Dissolution also issued a summons for littering, after of Newark was arrested for allegedly driv- police responded to a motor vehicle acci- ing with a suspended license after a motor Prenuptial Agreements · Adoptions dent at the corner of Midway Avenue and vehicle stop on Route 22. 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He finally curb with one hand behind his back. calmed down and officers were able Westfield Leader When the officer began speaking to process him. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with Hall, the suspect stated he was After processing, Hall was trans- Star Ledger sorry for what he was about to do ported to the Union County jail, NY Times (NJ Edition) before pulling a large, survival-type where he is being held on $75,000 Wall Street Journal knife from behind his back, which cash bail. Officer Citarella received Daily News he began to raise towards Officer minor injuries to his mouth. He NY Post and Many More... Citarella. was treated and released. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 22, 2010 Page 7 Miller-Cory Announces ‘Mr. G’ to Be Guest Speaker ‘Sheep to Shawl Festival’ At Senior Council Luncheon WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory gratitude to Kafka Farms of MOUNTAINSIDE – WPIX-TV attended.” House Museum will present its an- Watchung, which will provide the and CBS radio celebrity weatherman Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., nual “Sheep to Shawl Festival” this sheep for the festival. “Mr. G” will be the featured speaker with a continental breakfast served Sunday, April 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. The production of woven cloth from on Thursday, May 6, at the 39th An- until 10 a.m. Representatives from This event will take place rain or woolen fibers will continue with dem- nual Union County Senior Citizens multiple private companies, non- shine. The museum is located at 614 onstrations of carding, spinning and Council Awards Luncheon. The event profit organizations and government Mountain Avenue in Westfield. weaving. Museum volunteers also will take place at L’Affaire, located at agencies will be present to provide The entire process of sheep shear- will demonstrate other 18th-century 1099 Route 22, East, in Mountainside. information for older adults and their ing will be demonstrated by master skills such as butter churning, soap “The theme of this year’s luncheon families. There will be a complete sit- sheep shearer Jeremy Mills of making, penmanship, potpourri mak- is ‘Who can you trust?’” said Board down luncheon along with the formal Hamilton Square, using hand shears ing and planting. Children may make Chairwoman Ellen Steinberg. “And program. as was done in the 18th and 19th various crafts to take home. we all trust Mr. G.” The Mike Capobianco Trio will centuries. The museum has expressed A bake sale will be conducted Union County Consumer Affairs provide entertainment during the throughout the afternoon, featuring AMERICAN DREAM…Guest speaker Joseph Qutub, wearing traditional Middle Director Florence Peterson also will event. Special presentations and door Scotch Plains Baptist a variety of homemade cookies, Eastern attire, is joined by Rosemary Malpette, president of the Immaculate be on hand to give her thoughts on the prizes will complete the program. breads and cakes. Refreshments will Heart of Mary Rosary Altar Society, during his April 6 visit to the Society. He most important consumer issues of The 39th Annual Awards Luncheon To Screen Fireproof be available in the Frazee Building delivered a talk to the group on “America, the Land of Opportunity.” today. is open to the public. Tickets are $28 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch for a small fee. The museum’s gift The Awards Luncheon is dedicated and should be purchased in advance. Plains Baptist Church invites the com- shop also will be open. to senior volunteers. Nominated by For more information or to reserve a munity to attend a free screening of There will be no admission charge or Mr. Qutub Tells Rosarians their clubs for dedicated service, 10 ticket, call (908) 964-7555. The Se- the movie Fireproof, starring Kirk pre-registration for the Sheep to Shawl volunteers will be honored. “Each nior Citizens Council of Union Cameron. The film will be shown on Festival; however, any donations to the year our seniors look forward to this County is a not-for-profit, grassroots Friday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Free re- museum to support its educational pro- About ‘American Dream’ event,” said Executive Director Rich- organization devoted to the needs of freshments also will be provided. grams will be appreciated. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Rosary crown the statue of the Blessed ard Stone. “Last year, over 300 people older Americans and their families. The film follows one man’s desire Upcoming Sunday programs in- Altar Society of the Immaculate Heart Mother – its patron – and install its to transform his life and marriage clude “Cooking with Herbs and Herb of Mary Roman Catholic Church officers for the upcoming year, after through the healing power of faith and Plant Sale” on May 2; “18th Century heard Joseph Qutub deliver an inspi- which the group will hold its annual Kids’ Concert This Sunday to fully embrace the fireman’s code: Science and Inventions” on May 16, rational message April 6 entitled Communion Luncheon at the “Never Leave Your Partner Behind.” and “18th Century Folk Music” on “America, the Land of Opportunity.” Plainfield Country Club. The fea- The Scotch Plains Baptist Church May 23. For more information, call Mr. Qutub, a 40-year Fanwood resi- tured speaker will be Sister Judy To Feature Rocknoceros is located at 333 Park Avenue in the museum office weekday morn- dent, came over from the Middle East Mertz, director of Josephine’s Place WESTFIELD – The musical trio Mountainside. Scotch Plains, at the corner of Park ings at (908) 232-1776 or e-mail in 1952 with a scholarship and little of Elizabeth. For more information Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhi- Tickets may be purchased at and Grand Street. For more infor- [email protected]. else to earn undergraduate and gradu- on Josephine’s Place, visit noceros) will perform at the Second tewnj.org/lifelong_learning/ mation, call the church office at The museum website is ate degrees from Indiana State Uni- josephinesplace.org. Annual ECE Kids’ Concert this Sun- childhood.php?page=23948 or at the (908) 322-5487. millercoryhouse.org. versity. He went on to work for the The cost of the luncheon is $24. day, April 25, at Temple Emanu-El, Early Childhood Education office at YMCA for 20 years and head up Arab Reservations are requested to allow located at 756 East Broad Street in Temple Emanu-El. For more infor- Student Aid International for 30 years. adequate seating for all. To make a Westfield. mation, call the temple office at (908) Library Reveals Offerings A strong believer in the notion of reservation, call the parish office at Known for its mix of folk and 232-6770, extension no. 130. “paying it forward,” Mr. Qutub more (908) 889-2100. For information on rock music, Rocknoceros has been recently has been active in chari- these or other activities of Immacu- a presence on the Washington, D.C. Presbyterian Women For Foreign Film Festival table endeavors related to the late Heart of Mary’s Rosary Altar children’s music scene since 2005. WESTFIELD – The Westfield been determined, but the dates are Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club, Society, call (908) 889-2100 or see The event will kick off at 3:30 Set Mission Boutique Memorial Library Foreign Film Fes- June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, and including its scholarship program, the parish website, ihmparish.net. p.m. with pre-show activities in- WESTFIELD – On Saturday, May tival will continue on Wednesday, August 9 and 23. efforts to eliminate polio, a program cluding face painting, sand art, tat- 1, the Presbyterian Women will host April 28, with screenings at 2 and 6 The film festival is open to Westfield to fund Shelter Boxes for Haitian Friends’ Book Sale toos and nail polish (included in the a Mission Boutique Sale from 10 p.m. of the French film The Valet (La Memorial Library and MURAL relief and restoration of Scotch ticket price of $12). The concert a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Presbyterian Doublure). The library is located at cardholders. To register, access the Plains’ Frazee House. Currently Underway will begin at 5 p.m. and will be Church in Westfield’s Assembly Hall, 550 East Broad Street. library’s website, wmlnj.org, and click His talk to the Rosary Altar Society WESTFIELD – The annual book followed by an optional pizza din- located off the church’s parking lot. A 2006 comedy written and directed on the Online Calendar, or call (908) centered around the idea that America’s sale of The Friends of the Westfield ner at 6 p.m. for an additional fee. Proceeds will benefit mission projects by Francis Veber, The Valet focuses on 789-4090, extension no. 4140. freedoms of speech and association Memorial Library is now underway The pizzas have been donated by locally and worldwide. a parking valet who is enlisted to im- provide unparalleled opportunities to and will continue through Saturday. the following local pizzerias: Among the items for sale will be personate the lover of a famous fash- Thrift Shop to Hold succeed – singly, with the help of The sale, being held at the library at Buona, Cosimo’s, Ferraro’s, stationery gifts from Partners in Pa- ion model in order to deflect attention others and by helping one another. 550 East Broad Street, will take place Gennaro’s, La Casa, Mama’s, Roma, per, paintings by Norma Spatz, pot- from her relationship with a married Mother’s Day Sale Mr. Qutub interweaved his own today, Thursday, April 22, from 10 Sorrento’s and Tarantella’s. Drinks tery items by Laura Hanley’s Made businessman. Rated PG-13, it is 85 SCOTCH PLAINS –The Fanwood- story and that of four of his brothers a.m. to 8 p.m. Half-Price Day will be and paper goods have been donated with Clay, Bayhead Handbags and minutes in length. Scotch Plains Service League Thrift as they came over to the United States held tomorrow, Friday, April 23, also courtesy of Shop Rite of Clark, Shop specialty soaps. Additionally, repre- On Tuesday, May 25, Sunflower Shop, located at 1730 East Second in turn to be educated. He closed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Saturday, Rite of Garwood, Kings, Stop and sentatives will be on hand from South- will be shown at 2 and 6 p.m. Pro- Street in Scotch Plains, will hold its with a presentation of Middle East- April 24, a bag filled with books will Shop and Trader Joe’s. ern Living, Arbonne, Silpada, duced in China, the film is 129 min- Mother’s Day Sale starting this Sat- ern dress and took questions from be sold for $5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 Adults will have an opportunity Longaberger and Mary Kay, among utes in length and not rated. Sun- urday, April 24, at 10 a.m. It will the audience. p.m., when the book sale ends. to participate in a silent auction/ others. There also will be homemade flower is split into three segments continue until Saturday, May 8. Following Mr. Qutub’s presentation, Available will be scores of hard- tricky tray raffle. baked items, plants and Silent Auc- spanning 30 years. The first segment, Brand new items such as purses, the Rosary Altar Society announced back and paperback novels, non-fic- Proceeds will benefit the Temple tion crafts and baskets for sale. in 1976, begins with the return of an wallets, stationery, serving dishes and upcoming events that will be open to tion works, cooking books, children’s Emanu-El Early Childhood Educa- The Presbyterian Church in artist, Gengnian, to his wife, Xiuqing, decorative household gifts will be all. The Immaculate Heart of Mary books, CDs, audio-visual materials tion Program, accredited by the Na- Westfield is located at 140 Mountain and son after several years of re- among the selection offered for sale. Church is located at 1571 South and other items. Donations are tax- tional Association for the Educa- Avenue. For more information, call education during the Cultural Revo- Additionally, there will be coffee/tea Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. deductible, and all proceeds will ben- tion of the Young Child. A portion the church office at (908) 233-0301 lution. He returns, however, with in- mugs filled with assorted candies. As part of the 10:30 a.m. Mass on efit the library. For more information, of the proceeds will be donated to or visit the church website: jured hands and can no longer con- Each candy mug will have a gift tag Sunday, May 2, the Society will call the library at (908) 789-4090. Children’s Specialized Hospital of westfieldpc.org. tinue as an artist. He instead hopes to attached, which the gift giver will be cultivate artistic aspirations in his son, able to fill out and personalize. Xiangyang. Although he eventually The shop is open Tuesday, Wednes- follows in his father’s footsteps, day and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 The loan you want, Xiangyang resents his father’s pres- p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 sures and the two soon fall out. a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are always The next segments, in 1987, when welcome during the shop’s operating the service you deserve. Xiangyang is 19 years old, and 1999, hours, and a tax form is available upon when he is in his 30s, continue to request. All proceeds are donated to chart the course of the father and local charitable organizations. son’s tense relationship. Throughout For more information or directions, NEIL SULLIVAN the film, the sunflower plant appears call the shop at (908) 322-5420. 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Join us for our Religious School Open House Sunday, April 25th 10:30-noon At our Union Catholic site - 1600 Martine Ave. Scotch Plains RSVP to [email protected] (908)889-4900 Learn more at www.sholomnj.org Page 8 Thursday, April 22, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Jean Stone, Was Strong In Her Faith; Wilma Eaton, 92, Was WSL President; Loving Mother and Grandmother – Obituaries – Had Received Degree in Art History Jean Stone passed away on Tues- and sister to Peggy Dolomont and Martin Simon, 83, Served With Patton; Wilma Eaton, a former resident from Watchung to the Lincoln Cen- day, April 13, 2010. John Sorensen. She was predeceased of Westfield, died at the age of 92 ter campus of Fordham University, Jean loved others from deep within by her father, Edward Sorensen, and Was Executive and Business Leader on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in and graduated in 1987 with a her heart. Her compas- her brother, Jim. Newtown, Pa. bachelor’s degree in art history. sion and gentle spirit live She is survived by her Martin “Budd” Stanley Simon, 83, strength and warm compassion will Wilma Brosch was born in 1917 Her husband died in 2003. on in the lives of those daughters, Shannon and passed away suddenly on Sunday, be truly missed. in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to She is survived by her son, Dou- who she touched. She Cortney; her son-in-law, January 31, 2010, in Naples, Fla. Martin is survived by his daugh- Bloomfield, N.J. in 1931. From 1937 glas Eaton (Westfield High School was a devoted mother, Clayton Rickle, and Martin, affectionately called ter, Debby (Steve) Nicklas of San to 1942, she was secretary to the Class of ’59) and his wife, Joanne, of grandmother and friend. their father, David Buddy by his mother and later known Luis Obispo, Calif.; his son, Richard president of the Bank of New York. Manhattan; her son, Craig Eaton Her grandson, Clayton Stone. She also was as Budd, was born on September 6, (Ellen) Glickman-Simon of Sudbury, In 1939 she married Dwight (Westfield High School Class of ’64) David, was the light of loved and will be missed 1926 in St. Louis, Mo. to Mass.; his grandchil- Eaton. They lived in Westfield from and his wife, Alice, of Langhorne, her life and she cherished by Kenny Dannevig, Elmer and Bea Simon. dren, Danny and Jeff 1943 to 1966, then for 30 years in Pa.; her grandsons, Noah Eaton of him with every ounce of with whom she cur- His parents moved to Nicklas and Rebekah Watchung, and then at Pennswood East Stroudsburg, Pa. and John Eaton love she had. rently had been sharing New York City, where and Talia Glickman- Village in Newtown, Pa. of Philadelphia; her nephew, Jeffrey Her deep faith was a her life. he spent most of his Simon; his wife, Rita In Westfield, they were members Brosch of Novato, Calif., and her constant source of Her roles as a loyal youth. Simon of Wilmington, of the First Methodist Church and niece, Phyllis Brosch Anderson of strength, and she longed Jean Stone employee of the In 1944, Martin en- Mass.; his brother, Jerry Echo Lake Country Club. From Berkeley, Calif. for others to share in this Westfield Area “Y” and listed in the army and (Barbara) Simon of Las 1954 to 1955, Mrs. Eaton was presi- A memorial service will be held faith that brought her and her family gentle (mentor) touched many lives. served under General Vegas, Nev., and his dent of the Westfield Service on Saturday, June 19, at 10 a.m. in so much peace. She is now forever However, her biggest and proudest George S. Patton in nephew, Jordon Simon League. Penn Hall at Pennswood Village, with her Heavenly Father, but will role was that of a loving mother and World War II. He earned of New York City. He A lifelong painter, she studied in 1382 Newtown-Langhorne Road, never be forgotten by those whose grandmother, one that she played out an undergraduate degree was preceded in death the 1950s under Joseph Loeber of Newtown, Bucks County, Pa. lives she touched and changed for- beautifully. from City College and by his mother and fa- Westfield. In her 60s, she commuted April 22, 2010 ever. During this time of loss, she A memorial service was held on received a master’s de- ther. would want people to celebrate life Sunday, April 18, at the Dooley Colo- gree in economics from Martin ‘Budd’ Simon Burial was held on Judi Richards, 63, Had Business Career; and cherish all the blessings we have nial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in New York University. He Wednesday, February 3, been given. Westfield, followed by a service of married Rita Scheinhorn in 1950 and at Beit Olam Cemetery in Wayland, Enjoyed Cooking, the Beach and Movies Jean was the daughter of Patricia remembrance. moved to Washington, D.C. to take a Mass. Buckman and her husband, Wesley, April 22, 2010 job with the Department of Agricul- In lieu of flowers, please make Judi Richards, 63, of Toms River around the corner. She loved the sun, ture. donations in Martin’s memory to passed gracefully into the Lord’s the sand and a good book. Cloudy Russell Tandy, III, 66, Enjoyed People; In 1957, after the birth of his Temple Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Kingdom on Monday, April 5, 2010, weather and winter meant time for daughter, he moved his family to Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090; the after a courageous Judi to find a good old movie Owned Water Company in St. Thomas New Jersey to begin a long and dedi- Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 battle with multiple starring Cary Grant or Wil- cated career of over 40 years with Fourth Street, Santa Monica, Calif. forms of cancer. liam Powell and Myrna Loy. Russell Haviland Tandy, III, 66, of country, finally settling in Las Vegas The Connell Company, where he rose 90401, or a charity of one’s choice. Born to Andrew and Judi had a long career in North Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of for the last year and a half of his life. to senior vice-president. His son was April 22, 2010 Olga Korch in Perth the business world, shar- St. Thomas, United States Virgin Is- Russell enjoyed meeting new people born in 1960, and he moved his fam- Amboy, N.J., she was ing her knowledge of fash- lands, died on Thursday, and sharing his unique ily to Mountainside, N.J. in 1965, UCC Green Club Hosts a communicant of St. ion, decorating and food April 15, 2010, at 1:47 wisdom with all. He had where he and Rita raised their two Stephen’s Roman with all she met. She was p.m. at Hospice Solari a story and a joke for children. For many years, Martin Green Fair On April 29 Catholic Church in especially fond of the cus- in Las Vegas. everyone who had the had a passion for running, and suc- CRANFORD – On April 29, the Perth Amboy and tomers and family of He was born March opportunity to cross his cessfully finished the New York City graduated in 1965 Melone Bros. Bakery of 24, 1944 in New York Union County College (UCC) Green path. Marathon. Revolution Club, in conjunction with from Perth Amboy Staten Island. City, the firstborn son of Surviving are his In 1998, he retired from The High School. She had She leaves behind her the late Russell and the Cranford Township Green Team, daughters, Lisa Tandy Connell Company and, at age 72, he will host a Green Fair in the Victor lived for many years husband and best friend of Mildred (Ficken) Tandy, Schindler of and his business partner, Regina in Kenilworth and 35 years, Jerry Richards of II. Russell was an entre- M. Richel Commons at UCC’s Judi Richards Parkersburg, W.Va. and Gallagher, successfully founded their Cranford campus from 3 to 7 p.m. Westfield before mov- Toms River, N.J.; her step- preneur throughout his Angela Bedard of own consulting firm, The Rice Eco- ing to Toms River in 1996. daughter, Stephanie Rumphrey, and life. He started selling The college’s Cranford campus is Winnipeg, Manitoba, nomics Group. Martin was a well- located at 1033 Springfield Avenue. Judi wore her beautiful smile like her husband, Scott, of Hamilton magazines door-to-door Canada; two brothers, respected, highly regarded and ad- a beacon and offered a helping hand Township, N.J.; her brother, An- as a teenager and gradu- Vendors and corporations are being Russell Tandy, III Spencer Tandy of mired leader in the rice industry. His sought to host a table at the fair, to everyone she touched. drew Korch, and his wife, Lori, of ated to owning a suc- Fairfield, Conn. and leadership made a lasting impact and She was a marvelous cook and Dublin, Calif.; her sister, Maryanne cessful water company in St Thomas. along with musical entertainment David Tandy of Knoxville, Tenn.; shaped the way the industry is today. for the evening. For more informa- knew her way around a kitchen like Burkholtz of Dublin, Calif., and This water business earned him the three grandchildren, Julia Cottrell, Martin’s devotion to his family a master chef. Her home-made many loving uncles, aunts, cousins nickname “Watermon” to all who tion, or to participate in the fair, Cortney Cottrell and Stevie Cottrell and loyalty to his friends were ever contact Jennifer Ebert at (908) 889- pierogies, soups and cookies were and friends. knew him. of Parkersburg; three nieces, Katie, present. His gentle smile, quiet always a huge hit during the holiday A Funeral Mass was held on After retiring from the business, he 3800, extension 221, or e-mail her Corinne and Aphra Tandy, and three at [email protected]. season, and her shrimp, crab and Wednesday, April 14, at St. Joseph’s spent four years driving his cherished nephews, Napper, Peter and Goose lobster feasts were the highlight of Roman Catholic Church in Toms River. tricked-out PT cruiser around the Tandy. He was preceded in death by Prayer to the summer barbecue season. Her Donations can be made to one’s one grandchild, Simmone Cottrell. The Blessed Virgin Prayer to reward was the smile that came from local chapter of the American Can- SHERIFF’S SALE Donations may be made in his name a tummy full of her great cooking! cer Society in Judi’s name. Condo- (Never known to fail) The Blessed Virgin SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10002299 to the Hospice Solari, 5530 S. Jones Judi especially loved the ocean, lences can be sent to Stephanie SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Avenue, Las Vegas, Nev. 89118. Oh most beautiful Flower of (Never known to fail) and the beaches in Seaside Park, N.J. Rumphrey, 196 Carlisle Avenue, CHANCERY DIVISION Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, UNION COUNTY April 22, 2010 Oh most beautiful Flower of in particular. One of her most joyous Hamilton Township, N.J. 08620 or DOCKET NO. F-37494-08 Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Plaintiff: BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, SHERIFF’S SALE times of the year was the first day the via e-mail to F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SER- Mother of the Son of God, Im- Splendor of Heaven, Blessed annual beach badges went on sale, [email protected]. VICING, LP SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10001897 maculate Virgin, assist me in my VS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Mother of the Son of God, Im- since it meant that summer was only April 22, 2010 Defendant: FANNY JARAMILLO; BRIDGET CHANCERY DIVISION necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help maculate Virgin, assist me in my JARAMILLO; NELSON JARAMILLO, HER HUS- UNION COUNTY BAND AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REG- DOCKET NO. F-28598-08 me! Show me herein you are my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help ISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR Plaintiff: ONEWEST BANK, FSB mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Jody Read, 48, Was Devoted to Family; COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. VS. me! Show me herein you are my Sale Date: 05/19/2010 Defendant: JAMES M. SQUIER, HIS HEIRS God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Writ of Execution: 02/18/2010 DEVISEES, AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Known For Humor and Loving Ways By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF I humbly beseech you from the God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, to me directed I shall expose for sale by public THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND bottom of my heart to succor me in vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- INTEREST; STATE OF NEW JERSEY I humbly beseech you from the Jody Read, 48, of Westfield The funeral service was held on TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 05/05/2010 this necessity. There are none who bottom of my heart to succor me in TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 02/02/2010 passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 7, at the Higgins WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution can withstand your power. Show this necessity. There are none who Saturday, April 3, 2010. and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public me herein you are my mother. Oh of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- can withstand your power. Show Born in Kalamazoo, Mich., Jody Home, 582 Springfield Avenue in the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Mary, conceived without sin, pray me herein you are my mother. Oh The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on was truly a joy to be around and left a Westfield. Interment followed at Eighty Seven Thousand Forty Two and 76/100*** WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of for us who have recourse to thee. Mary, conceived without sin, pray lasting impression on those in her life. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. $387,042.76. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Holy Mother, I place this cause in April 22, 2010 The property to be sold is located in the Town- of their bid available in cash or certified check at for us who have recourse to thee. She met friends and strangers alike ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union and State the conclusion of the sales. your hands (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in with a beautiful smile, and was an of New Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Holy Spirit, You who solve all It is commonly known as 2311 Carol Place, Thirty Seven Thousand Four Hundred Eighty your hands (3x). inspiring member of her community. International Club Scotch Plains, New Jersey and 18/100*** $437,480.18. problems, light all roads so that I It is known and designated as Block 3402, Lot Property to be sold is located in: Township of Holy Spirit, You who solve all Her sense of humor was conta- 1. Scotch Plains, County of Union, in the State of may attain my goal. You who gave problems, light all roads so that I To Meet Saturday The dimensions are approximately 83 feet New Jersey. gious, and you could feel her fun- wide by 108 feet long (irregular). Premises Commonly Known As: 2204 Morse me the divine gift to forgive and may attain my goal. You who gave loving spirit as soon as she entered a GARWOOD – The International Nearest Cross Street: Cedar Street Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 forget all evil against me and that in Prior liens(s): Tax Lot # 1, Block # 7601 me the divine gift to forgive and room. Jody was an unbelievably lov- Club will hold its next meeting at the Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Thirty Six Thou- Approximate Dimensions: 000.319AC all instances in my life You are with forget all evil against me and that in Garwood Public Library this Satur- sand Six Hundred Eighty and 30/100*** Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Road ing woman who always jumped at $436,680.30 together with lawful interest and Taxes: Current through 1st Quarter 2010* me. I want in this short prayer to all instances in my life You are with the opportunity to help others. She day, April 24, at 10 a.m. Club mem- costs. Other: Sewer (Number Unknown) = $250.00 thank You as I confirm once again Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or (estimated)* me. I want in this short prayer to was a rock for those lucky enough to ber Maria Natale will discuss her other charges, and any such taxes, charges, PropertyMaintenance Lien (Number Unknown) that I never want to be separated thank You as I confirm once again country of origin, the Philippines. liens, insurance premiums or other advances = $150 (estimated)* call her a friend, and the glue that made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested * Plus interest on these figures through date of from You in eternal glory. Thank that I never want to be separated held together a loving family. The club also will welcome new parties are to conduct and rely upon their own payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water you for your mercy towards me independent investigation to ascertain whether and sewer amounts. from You in eternal glory. Thank She is survived by her husband of members and requests that interested or not any outstanding interest remain of record Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seventy Nine and mine. Amen. you for your mercy towards me individuals sign up in advance at the and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Four and 73/ 23 years, Daniel, who she loved un- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. 100*** $479,744.73 together with lawful interest Say this prayer on three con- and mine. Amen. conditionally, and also leaves be- information desk or call (908) 789- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. secutive days. Publish this prayer tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Say this prayer on three con- hind her three children, Kathryne 1670. Individuals also may register expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and after the favor is granted. secutive days. Publish this prayer online at the library’s interactive cal- money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the (22), Charles (20) and Margaret (10). Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court K.G. after the favor is granted. Her children were her life, and endar, available at its website, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to J.M.A. she raised them with the utmost youseemore.com/garwood. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature SHERIFF’S SALE At the club’s monthly meeting on an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for love and support. She took great The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10002198 SHERIFF’S SALE pride in her work as a wife and March 27, Jana Hermanova shared will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY information about the history and any. will have information regarding the surplus, if CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10001737 mother, and will forever live on in There is a full legal description on file in the any. UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY the hearts of her children and de- customs of her home country of Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the DOCKET NO. F-49376-08 CHANCERY DIVISION The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Plaintiff: INDYMAC FEDERAL BANK FSB UNION COUNTY voted husband. Slovakia. Mrs. Hermanova also sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this VS. DOCKET NO. F-4049-09 brought in babka with raisins. tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Defendant: JOSEPH CARREIRO; DELFINA Plaintiff: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Ralph Froehlich tisement. CARREIRO; HUSBAND AND WIFE; MORT- TION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET SHERIFF’S SALE The Garwood Public Library is lo- Sheriff Ralph Froehlich GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYS- BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC2 Attorney: Sheriff TEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB HOME VS. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10002193 cated at 411 Third Avenue. It is open STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG & Attorney: EQUITY, LLC; WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL Defendant: AVA MARIE HENRY; LEROY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Monday through Thursday from 9 NORGAARD, LLC PARKER MC CAY-ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION HENRY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- CHANCERY DIVISION 105 EISENHOWER PARKWAY 7001 KINCOLN DRIVE WEST Sale Date: 05/12/2010 TRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS A NOMINEE UNION COUNTY a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to SUITE 302 THREE GREENTREE CENTRE-PO BOX 974 Writ of Execution: 03/05/2010 FOR WMC MORTGAGE CORP. ITS SUCCES- DOCKET NO. F-17150-08 ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 MARLTON, NEW JERSEY 08053-0974 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SORS AND ASSIGNS Plaintiff: DEUTCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. (973) 797-1100 (856) 596-8900 to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Sale Date: 04/28/2010 COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI to 1 p.m. 4 T - 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 4 T - 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Writ of Execution: 01/08/2010 TRUST & 5/13/10 Fee: $197.88 & 4/29/10 Fee: $181.56 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: ALBERT VENEZIO; 113 CON- SHERIFF’S SALE WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- NECTICUT STREET TRUST said day. All successful bidders must have 20% TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Sale Date: 05/12/2010 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-10001899 of their bid available in cash or certified check at TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Writ of Execution: 03/03/2010 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY the conclusion of the sales. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution CHANCERY DIVISION The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred said day. All successful bidders must have 20% to me directed I shall expose for sale by public UNION COUNTY Gray Funeral Homes Twenty Four Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Eight of their bid available in cash or certified check at vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- DOCKET NO. F-000098-09 and 61/100*** $424,688.61. the conclusion of the sales. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Plaintiff: WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL AS- The property to be sold is located in the Bor- The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SOCIATION ough of Fanwood in the County of Union, State of Seventy Six Thousand Ninety Eight and 73/ WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of VS. New Jersey. 100*** $376,098.73. said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Defendant: CHARLES WINNEKER A/K/A Since 1897 Commonly known as: 62 Midway Avenue, Property to be sold is located in the Township of their bid available in cash or certified check at CHARLES H. WINNEKER Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 of Westfield, County of Union, State of New the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 05/05/2010 Tax Lot No.: 3 in Block 26 Jersey. The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred Writ of Execution: 01/29/2010 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 117 feet x Premises commonly known as: 617 Stirling Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fourteen and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution 54 feet x 100 feet x 51 feet Place, Town of Westfield, New Jersey 07090. 96/100*** $807,814.96. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Nearest Cross Street: Terrill Road Being Known as Lot 18, Block 4002, on the The property to be sold is located in the Town vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- official Tax Map of the Township of Westfield of Westfield in the County of Union, State of New TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Dimensions: 137.50 feet x 75.00 feet x 137.50 Jersey. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- feet x 75.00 feet. Commonly known as: 113 Connecticut Street, WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- Nearest Cross Street: Cacciola Place Westfield, New Jersey 07090 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% able - You must check with the tax collector for Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seventeen Thou- Tax Lot No.: 6 in Block 5714 of their bid available in cash or certified check at exact amounts due. sand Four Hundred Thirty Five and 12/100*** Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 134 feet x the conclusion of the sales. The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- $417,435.12 together with lawful interest and 66 feet The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred cation which will insure the successful bidder at costs. Nearest Cross Street: Central Avenue Thirty Four Thousand Two Hundred Eleven and sale in respect to: Judgement #CV-000283-1991 Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- 56/100*** $334,211.56. ATTN: The Plaintiff may let the bid go for less other charges, and any such taxes, charges, nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Property to be sold is located in the Borough of than the judgement amount consistent with the liens, insurance premiums or other advances Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- Fanwood, in the County of Union and the State of adjusted FMV of the property at the time of sale. made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- New Jersey. Plaintiff may also agree to a short sale. Please parties are to conduct and rely upon their own able - You must check with the tax collector for Premises commonly known as: 11 Robin Road address any inquiries to: independent investigation to ascertain whether exact amounts due. Lot 21, Block 105 Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in [email protected]. Please or not any outstanding interest remain of record The plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnifi- Dimensions of Lot (approximately): 75 feet x use our File No. and “3rd Party” or “Short Sale” in and/or have priority over the lien being fore- cation which will insure the successful bidder at 100 feet (Per Tax Office) 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. your subject line. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. sale in respect to: See prior lien Rider Nearest Cross Street: Unknown Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Seventy Three If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Total Upset: ***Nine Hundred Eight Thousand Subject to: Tax Lien $21,600.00 (11/10/09) Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty and 50/100*** Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a Eight Hundred Fifty Four and 71/100*** Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Sixty Seven personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or $473,930.50 together with lawful interest and return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall $908,854.71 together with lawful interest and Thousand Four Hundred Seventy One and 16/ costs. have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, costs. 100*** $367,471.16 together with lawful interest cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- the Mortgagor’s attorney. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- Charles J. Tombs Ralph Froehlich tisement. Ralph Froehlich tisement. Sheriff Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Ralph Froehlich NJ Lic. Number 4006 Attorney: Sheriff Attorney: Sheriff ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Attorney: Director 200 SHEFFIELD STREET PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET MC CABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. 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The competition will pit robots For Autism Month from around the world against each WESTFIELD – The Westfield Par- other at a three-day event in Dallas, ent Teacher Council Special-Educa- Tex. Though the robotics club has tion Committee, in recognition of existed for three years at SPFHS and Autism Awareness Month, will wel- has attended several regional compe- come Lisa Strata, founder and direc- titions scattered throughout New Jer- THE 800 CLUB…Peter Renwick, principal of Westfield High School, com- tor of Spectrum Consulting in sey, this marks the first time its mem- Westfield, on Wednesday, April 28. mended 10 students who have scored a perfect 800 on SAT1 or SAT2 tests bers have successfully qualified for a administered in October-December 2009. Approximately one-half of one percent SPELLCHECKED…Michael Hauge, a fifth-grade student at Franklin Elemen- Ms. Strata will present on the topic World Championship. of the more than 1.4 million students taking the SAT score a perfect 800. The tary School in Westfield, recently took home the Second-Place trophy in the New of Relationship Development Inter- Lack of school funding for robot- Westfield High School students include, pictured left to right, are: Bottom row, Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs State Spelling Bee, held in New vention, also known as RDI. RDI is ics has forced the Raiders to finance Mary Ajodah, Critical Reading and Writing; Michal Sagal, Writing; Alison Brunswick. Michael qualified to participate after winning the town-wide spelling an intervention for individuals on the the development of the robot and its Ricardo, Writing, and Danielle Fields, Critical Reading and Writing, and back bee in Westfield and then going on to win the Liberty District Spelling Bee in autism spectrum that targets social previous competitions entirely out of row, Kamil Lupicki, Writing; Darla Stabler, Writing; Kelly Sullivan, Critical Kearny. While Michael prepared for the events by studying word lists provided interaction and dynamic thinking their own pockets, and the club is Reading; Andrew Gates, Math 2, and Michael Oster, Writing. Missing from the by spelling bee organizers, he credits much of his success to being an avid reader skills. photo is Jessica Margolies, Critical Reading and Writing. first and foremost. currently searching for local spon- It is a home-based, parent-led pro- sors to subsidize its next undertak- gram in which parents are taught how ing: the World Championships. Rutgers Professor to Discuss Letters from Deerfield to re-establish the guided participa- The team needs to raise money tion with their child. The program for a hefty registration fee, trans- will take place between 7:30 and 9 portation and specialized parts for ‘War’ Between NJ and NYC Reach Library of Congress p.m. at the library of Edison Interme- its robot to enter the World Compe- diate School, located at 800 Rahway WESTFIELD – The Westfield His latest books are “Stones,” a MOUNTAINSIDE – Mountainside helps me to understand that it is not tition. With less than a month be- Memorial Library will present “The Avenue in Westfield. fore the event, Raiders Robotics will novel (Hansen Publishing Group), and School District Librarian/Media Spe- easy to live under someone else’s A parent support group will meet Long Continuing War Between New “The George Washington Bridge: cialist Sheila Silagyi has announced shadow and that compassion and face many challenges in preparing Jersey and New York City” on Thurs- prior to the presentation at 7 p.m. its team to compete against the Poetry in Steel” (Rutgers). that one of her students, empathy are just as Professional-development hours will day, April 29, at 7 p.m. The library is Professor Rockland has won five Fran Hisgen, a sixth- important as high IQ.” world’s best. located at 550 East Broad Street. be offered for educators and adminis- Contributions can be made to: major teaching/lecturing awards, in- grade pupil at Deerfield New Jersey sent in trators. The program is free, open to Professor Michael Aaron Rockland cluding the National Teaching Award School, was among the about 2,000 entries this SPFHS Robotics Club, c/o Asst. Prin- will offer a lecture in which he will the public, and no registration is re- cipal Braun, Scotch Plains-Fanwood in American Studies. He has lectured winners of the New Jer- year to the Library of quired. discuss how jobs, taxes, transporta- in some 21 countries. A regular con- sey Center of the Book Congress. The first and High School, 667 Westfield Road, tion and culture, among other topics, New Jersey Monthly The committee meets once a Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. tributor to maga- “Letters About Litera- second rounds of judg- month during the school year and remain sources of debate between zine, he also has worked in television ture” contest. ing are done at the na- acts as a resource and support group New Jersey and New York City. and film production, mostly for PBS. Fran’s award-win- tional level. The Li- for parents and teachers of regular Mr. Rockland is professor of Ameri- This program will be open to ning letter entry was brary of Congress then and special-education students. For See it all in color on: can Studies at Rutgers University. Westfield Memorial Library and written to Ally Carter, returned about 200 let- additional information, visit the His early career was in the United MURAL cardholders. To register, visit author of “I’d Tell You ters to New Jersey. website westfieldnjk12.org/ www.goleader.com States diplomatic service, during the library’s website, wmlnj.org, and I Love You, But Then A third round of specialedparents. which he served as a cultural attaché click on the Online Calendar, or call I’d Have to Kill You.” judging reduced the in both Argentina and Spain. (908) 789-4090, extension no. 4122. The judges found numbers to about 75. He is the author of 12 books, three Fran’s letter both The judges met for the Union Catholic to Honor of which have received special recog- Arbor Day Program “thought provoking” Fran Hisgen, Deerfield School fourth round of judg- nition. His first book, “Sarmiento’s and “sensitive to stu- ing and chose first- and Travels in the United States in 1847” On Tap In Fanwood dents who are gifted and talented.” second-place winners for all three Emmy Winner Del Giorno (Princeton), was chosen by “The FANWOOD – The Fanwood Shade To quote Fran’s letter, “Your book levels and about 20 honorable men- Washington Post’s Book World” as Tree Commission will hold its annual tions for each level. As an “honor- SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- fires of 1995, TWA Flight 800, Egypt one of the “Fifty Best Books of the Arbor Day Program at 4 p.m. on SP Residents Make able-mention winner,” Fran, her par- lic High School will honor Emmy Air 990, the search for JFK Jr., flood- Year.” His novel, “A Bliss Case” (Cof- Friday, April 30, in Carriage House ents and Ms. Silagyi are all invited to Award-winning airborne reporter ing from Tropical Storm Floyd and fee House) was a New York Times Park on Watson Road in Fanwood. Honor Roll at Wardlaw attend a statewide reception this John Del Giorno at the Union Catho- the Blackout of 2003. “Notable Book of the Year.” The program will feature the Park EDISON – Rhona Eserner, Upper spring, along with all first- and sec- lic Hall of Fame Dinner, scheduled In 2008, he received an Emmy A book he co-wrote, “Looking for Middle School Environmental Club, School Head at The Wardlaw- ond-place winners. for Saturday, April 24, at 7 p.m. Award for best on-camera talent: live America on the New Jersey Turn- which will give a demonstration on Hartridge School in North Edison, has This news coincides with “April is Mr. Del Giorno is a 1988 graduate reporter. He is the first helicopter pike” (Rutgers), was chosen by the the proper way to mulch a tree. There announced that four Scotch Plains stu- School Library Media Month.” of Union Catholic and is one of eight reporter ever to be recognized in this New Jersey State Library as one of also will be a free tree giveaway. The dents were named to the Honor Roll new inductees to the hall of fame. category. the “Ten Best Books Ever Written on public is invited and refreshments and four were named to the Honor The 2010 Hall of Fame honorees After Union Catholic, Mr. Del New Jersey or by a New Jerseyan.” will be served. Roll with Distinction. Union Catholic are John Del Giorno ’88 (alumni), Giorno attended Ithaca College and High Honor Roll students include: Jessica Ballweg Perkin ’01 (athlet- graduated with a Bachelor of Science Billy Buchbinder (a sophomore) and To Host Open House ics), William Sieben ’70, posthu- degree in Television-Radio. He re- Katie Buchbinder (a freshman). Billy SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- mously (athletics), Carol Ann Riester mains a resident of New Jersey and and Katie are the son and daughter lic High School, located at 1600 Martine Giardelli ’72 (community leader), resides here with his wife, traffic re- of Dr. Howard Buchbinder and Dr. Avenue in Scotch Plains, has scheduled Mildred and Stephen Ritter, posthu- porter Cristina Lang, and their three Mary Flanagan. an open house for Tuesday, April 27, at mously (parents) and Sister M. Eloise children. Also named to the roster were: 7 p.m. for families with children inter- Claire Kays, RSM, posthumously The Hall of Fame Dinner will be Catherine Badalamenti (a sophomore ested in attending the school. (Union Catholic hero). held in the gymnasium at Union and the daughter of Salvatore and Jean Union Catholic offers six academic Mr. Del Giorno has been an air- Catholic High School, located at 1600 Badalamenti) and Jessica Clarke (a learning levels, a laptop-learning pro- borne reporter for Metro Networks Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. All sophomore and the daughter of Rever- gram, coursework in fine arts, extra- and WABC-TV in New York City are welcome to attend. For additional end Sheelagh Clarke and Michael curricular opportunities and an ath- since 1995, specializing in live cov- information and reservations, call Clarke). letics program. The evening event erage of breaking news. (908) 889-1600, extension no. 309, Honor Roll students include: Liban will include a tour of the new state-of- As both airborne reporter and cam- or visit unioncatholic.org. Ahmed (a sophomore and the son of the-art track and turf field facility. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN also wrestled and played lacrosse. the football team. I ran into an old Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “He was my hero! He was the high teammate. He said ‘Eddie, I just got All good things must come to pass! school coach and the athletic direc- the head football job at Jonathan Day- Westfield High School Athletic Di- tor. He was the guy I idolized. My ton High School.’ I had no idea where rector Ed Tranchina officially an- whole family worshipped him,” that was,” Tranchina said. “He said nounced his retirement in a letter Tranchina expressed. they had an opening for a phys ed dated April 7 to be effective June 30. Tranchina played four years as an teacher and a football coach. One In his 25 years of service at Westfield, offensive tackle for the Central Con- thing led to another. I got married in he has served with dignity and class. necticut State University “Blue Dev- August of 1978. We moved to New Tranchina grew up in Long Island ils” and graduated with a Bachelor of Jersey, and I was an assistant football and entered H. Frank Carey High Science Degree in Health and Physi- coach.” School (Franklin Square) in 1964. cal Education. He finished his Mas- Tranchina also coached wrestling “We didn’t have all these programs ters Degree in Health Education at at Dayton, and in 1981 he became the that they have now. We played Little Adelphi University in Long Island. head football coach in Cranford until League baseball, and I was always Next, he taught a year at East 1984. too big to play Pop Warner football, Rockaway High School in Long Is- “My first year, I had seniors, who so I didn’t play football until ninth land, but his migration to New Jersey never won a football game. Ever! We David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times grade,” he said. was about to begin. built a nice program. The last year, PASSING THE BATON…Blue Devil Brian Henry passes the baton to Sam Tooley in the 4x400-meter relay. The Blue Devil Tranchina played his high school “I went back to Central Connecti- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 foursome placed fourth in the event. football under Marcus Martone. He cut State where we had a reunion of MELLANA TOSSES ‘PB’ 192’4” IN JAVELIN; FISHMAN, BUTLER WIN P.V. Blue Devil Boys, Girls; SPF Raider Girls Score Well at Blue Devil Classic Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN Although the Raider boys scored came in where I wanted to at the 800 The Westfield “B” team of Zach Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in only two events, wearing an espe- [mark]. I had to put it on the line. I am Lizmi, Nick Polak, Jack Leahy and Several local athletes turned in per- cially pointed Mohawk hairstyle, happy with my time.” Andrew Kirna placed fourth in the sonal-best performances despite en- Frank Mellana cut smoothly through “The 400 felt pretty good coming event at 10:43.2. David Carville, Alex during a chilling day at the Blue Devil the wind resistance to have the long- down the straightaway. Jon looked Hay, Kevin Ingram and John Kirna Classic Relays held at Gary Kehler est toss in the javelin, a personal-best good on his too then Kelley looked won the freshman/sophomore event Stadium in Westfield on April 17. 192’4” (third best in the state), and great also. Going against those top- at 11:21.97. The Westfield High School boys and teammate Sebastian Valdes had a toss flight guys, we would need a little bit Blue Devils Sam Tooley, Kelley, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times girls scored heavily in a number of of 115’ to win the event with a dis- more, but I’m satisfied with the job Ryan Scrudato and Tyler Cusick A CLASS ACT…Westfield High School Athletic Director Ed Tranchina has been events, as did the Scotch Plains- tance of 307’4”. At the beginning of we did,” said Williams. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 a class act since he became a Blue Devil in 1985. Fanwood High School girls. the season, Mellana’s personal best was 158’. Blue Devils Pat Gray and TJ Noonan took third with a distance ANDERSON FANS 9, GOES 3-FOR-4; SHEVLIN 2 HITS of 292’3”. “I put a little extra gel on it today,” Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate chuckled Mellana, who also had tosses of 187’ and 184’. “I was happy with 908-233-6417, Direct Baseball Blue Devils Snare the change of the runway, because it wasn’t so downhill this year. This is NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977-2009 the best series I’ve ever had. I have been training a lot and lifting a lot of Raiders in Stormy 7th, 4-3 weights. Hopefully, I can keep going.” Open House Sunday, April 25th 1:00 - 4:00 pm Blue Devils Dave Fishman, with a clearance of 13 feet, and Justin Butler By DAVID B. CORBIN Six of Anderson’s free passes went confidence,” Anderson explained. at 11’6”, tied Hunterdon Central for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to the top-4 in the Raiders’ batting “My biggest concern was the hit- first in the pole vault with a total height Selective pitching and a saving snare order. Additionally, while he was on ters behind our big two [Murray, Kerr], of 24’6”. Raiders Dan Pesin at 11 feet for a game-ending double play played the mound, he kept hitters one through and he is really starting to pounce on and Zach Carow at 10 feet placed a key role in the Westfield High School five hitless. the ball now. As the year goes on, third, followed by Cranford Cougars baseball team’s stormy, 4-3 victory “They have a lot of good hitters on that’s going to help us,” coach Jeff Sun (10’6”) and Tyler Ainge (10’). over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in Scotch their team. They are good hitters one Brewster said of Anderson. Blue Devils Tyler Cusick (1,200 Plains on April 16. through nine, so we had to be very Brett Johnson tapped Binkiewicz meters), Jhakyse Williams (400), Jon Blue Devil Robbie Anderson was careful in everything we do with them with a leadoff double in the third Henry (800) and Mike Kelley (1,600) locked in a pitchers’ duel with Raider and keeping them off-balance,” Blue inning, but the Blue Devils were un- crossed second in the distance med- Gary Binkiewicz for six innings, each Devil Head Coach Bob Brewster said. able to score until the fourth when ley relay (DMR) with a time of 10:36.5 yielding just one run and four hits “Gary is a great pitcher. He was an Kerr walked, Anderson drilled a behind Union Catholic at 10:31.6. during that stretch. Anderson pitched All-County last year, so I knew I had double to right-center and Matt Rivera The Blue Devils needed to give Kelley six and one-third innings and fin- to pitch well. My fastball was work- hopped an RBI groundout to second. a huge lead if he wanted to hold off ished with nine strikeouts, while walking, so I stuck with it and mixed with The Raiders had an opportunity in Viking super star DJ Thornton, but it ing six and hitting a batter before a curveball every once in a while,” the bottom of the inning when they was not quite enough. being relieved by Zach Archembault said Anderson, who improved to 2-1. runners on first and second with one “I tried to go out really fast the first in the seventh inning. Binkiewicz, “Every so often my fastball was get- out. Anderson threw a wild pitch, and lap to make him work. That was the who fanned four, walked four and ting high. I was dropping my elbow, Shevlin, who was on second, dashed plan,” Kelley said. “I tried my best. I yielded eight hits, was relieved by but I fixed it.” to third, but the runner on first failed Connor Thompson with one out in Raider Ricky Shevlin did have to run to second. 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Shapiro (136), Ron Viglianti (141), Beloved by his staff and players, but camp. It was a week before the season 10, 2002 archives. part series on WHS sports history; Football: Coach Les Zorge’s team John Anderson and Jay Benedetti misunderstood by many of the “ex- started. We had a great staff [very But as the fond memories mounted, Last week we looked at 1935, today went 5-4, beating A.L. Johnson, (148), Bob Mueller (157), Dick perts” who love to “Monday, Tuesday, notable area high school head so did the thought of retirement. it’s 1960, and next week will be 1985.) Roselle, Roselle Park, Bound Brook Morash (168), Bob Maltbie (178), Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Satur- coaches], and they all brought their “My wife [Susan] and I made the As Westfield headed into the 1960s, and Jonathan Dayton, while losing to Gene Barron (heavy). WHS was fourth day and Sunday quarterback,” teams,” Tranchina said. decision in the fall. I just knew that I it had almost doubled in size, from just Rahway, Columbia, North Plainfield at districts (Powers and Mueller won Tranchina brought a professional and Tranchina became a “Blue Devil” had been the A.D. for 17 years, and I under 16,000 in 1930 to over 31,000 in and Plainfield. WHS’s single-wing individual titles), while Powers be- classy touch to the often cut-throat once again when he accepted the po- need some time for myself. I need 1960. And it was like much of America attack consisted of Bob Mueller, Jerry came the school’s first state cham- world of high school sports. sition of football Head Coach/Assis- time to exercise and eat right. Often … seemingly peaceful, blissful, living Luebeck, Bob Duncan, Pete Braun, pion. He had some outstanding football tant to the Athletic Director job in times with this job, I don’t have the the “Happy Days” era of the ’50s. But Bob Maltbie, Scott Ellis and Dave Swimming: Coach Joe Kursar’s jug- teams (87-90-5 in 19 seasons), coached 1985. time to do that,” answered Tranchina. beneath that serene surface, there was Reitze across the front, with Bob gernaut went 16-0, moving its win some outstanding players and has “When this job opened up, Gary “I am excited about doing something. much simmering. Here are just some Wolfgang at tailback, Jim Kovacs and streak to 45 in a row. WHS won the maintained a staff of coaches that has [Kehler] asked me to apply for it. I Help with football. I have been out a of the goings-on of 1960: John Brownell at fullback, Ross county championship but was second kept WHS among the state’s elite pro- was obviously thrilled that he actu- couple of years. I still love it. That’s Adolph Coors, head of the famous Mannino and Dave Wilday at to Columbia at states. County winners grams in most sports. WHS has only ally asked me to apply,” Tranchina why I got into this profession. I’ve brewing company, is kidnapped and wingback and Dick Morash and Jack were: Bill Smart (100 back), Hank had four athletic directors in the past said. “It was probably the best job I had some offers to be an assistant later killed. … A Soviet missle shoots May at blocking back. Defensively, Marshall (100 breast), Dan Nichols 80 years: Bob Duncan (1930-1963), ever had. He had so much wisdom.” coach some place. I don’t want to be down an American spy plane, piloted Morash, Mueller and Ellis were the (100 free) and Rick Wells (diving), John Lay (1964-1983), Gary Kehler When Kehler retired, Tranchina a head coach.” by Francis Gary Powers. … “To Kill a ends, Maltbie, Larry Scanlon, Duncan along with the medley relay of Smart, (1984-1993), Tranchina (1994-2010). became Athletic Director in 1993, Tranchina added that he has a lot of Mockingbird,” a controversial book and Greg Weiss were the tackles, with Bruce Overbay, Rich Berkley and Jeff Among the all-state players “T” while still coaching. Jim Benedict work to do around his house and will by Harper Lee, is released. … Richard John Griner and Luebeck at middle Hitchings. Nichols (50 free) and Wells coached were: Paul Wampler, Dave became the head football coach the most likely help his sons, Nick and M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge are guard. Braun and Brownell, along with (diving) also won state titles. Brown, Clint Factor, Jim Mozoki, following two years. When Benedict Derrek, with some construction work the Republican president/vice presi- May and Bill Bryant shared the line- Baseball: Coach John Lay’s team Leroy Gallman, Lou Rettino, Tom left to coach at Rutgers University, around their houses. dent nominations. … The Beatles be- backer shores, with Kovacs, Reitze, went 6-9-1, with captain Smitty Norton, Brian Cheek, Maurice Barnett, Tranchina did double duty for nine “Nick and Derrek teach in the Long gin a 48-night run at a club in Ham- Mannino, Smitty Lanning, Wilday, Lanning and Pete Love doing most of Seth Coren, Ron Mammano, Rasheed years as football hCher, 98° head Branch system. They both are football burg, Germany. … Cassius Clay (later Dwight Winn and Ron Viglianti in the the pitching. The infield included John Hawks, Jason Osborne, Brandon coach/athletic director until Jim coaches, and Nick is also an assistant Muhammad Ali) wins the Olympic secondary. Loepsinger (1b), Jim Wilday (2b), Doerr, Tom Langton, Lamont Turner, DeSarno became head coach in 2006. wrestling coach. He’s also the head heavyweight gold medal in Rome. … Cross-country: Coach Lou Reccia’s Dave Wilday (3b) and Charles Hoppin Gabe Perez, Matt Daly and Jan During that second nine-year golf coach. I am a big wrestling fan. The first televised presidential debate final team went 8-2, losing to Colum- (ss), with Charlie Felter (left), Chuck Cocozziello. stretch, Tranchina, who was named I’ve always loved that. I go out to a lot between J.F. Kennedy and Nixon is bia and Union. WHS was fifth at coun- Getter (center) and Ron Viglianti DEVIL OF THE WEEK Coach of the Year in 1997 and later of Long Branch matches. I enjoy held. … Soviet leader Nikita ties and 19th at states. (right) in the outfield. Dick Myers was This week’s winner of a free sub named Athletic Director of the Year, watching my sons coach,” he said. Khrushchev pounds his shoe on a table Basketball: The team finished 14- the catcher. Art Garvin (infield) and from Westfield Subs (261 South Av- had many memorable experiences as Additionally, his daughter Marisa at the United Nations in protest. … 11, with wins over SP-F and Holy Ross Mannino (outfield) provided enue East) is Connor Hewett. The head coach. just graduated from Penn State Uni- The first successful kidney transplant Trinity. Jim Mowry (12.2 ppg) led the depth. The team had problems scoring senior attack had the last three goals “In ’98 when we went to the Mead- versity. “She’s a big Joe Paterno fan, is performed in England. … Kennedy balanced attack that included Phil Van runs, with Felter the leading hitter at of the game as the lacrosse team im- owlands to play, that was so much so I will enjoy spending time with becomes the youngest American presi- Kirk (9.6), Charles Hoppin (8.6), Gary .289. Future NBA star Rick Barry of proved to 6-1, rallying from a 3-0, fun. We had a great team, great par- her,” he said. dent, at age 43. … Wilt Chamberlain Harnett (8.2) and Lowell Higgins (6.0). Roselle Park threw a no-hitter at WHS halftime deficit to defeat Randolph ents. We lost that game but having the grabs 55 rebounds in one game. … WHS won two county tournament on Memorial Day; a year later, Barry’s 5-4. Tranchina also wanted to point out, The Supreme Court upholds a federal games before falling to Elizabeth’s St. two-out single in the seventh inning opportunity to be at Giants Stadium “The Westfield Leader has always The Devil’s Den appears Thursday court ruling that Louisiana’s segrega- in The Westfield Leader during the was a thrill,” Tranchina recalled. treated me exceptionally well, the tion laws are unconstitutional. … Two “How we got there was also a thrill. school year. Contact me with com- way you cover all of our kids. It really planes collide over Staten Island, kill- ments, complaints and suggestions at We were big underdogs against means a lot to me.” ing all 128 passengers and crew along [email protected]. Win or not, Parsippany Hills. I think like 21-point with six people on the ground. WHS4EVR! underdogs. We went out there an ab- SPORTS SHORTS: Births: Diver Greg Louganis, pro solutely hammered them [44-13 – wrestler Kerry Von Erich, tennis play- Blue Devil Bohlinger See The Westfield Leader, November ers Ivan Lendl and Yannick Noah, 26, 1998 archives]. Even the game Baseball Raiders Tap baseball’s Cal Ripken Jr. and Kirby Makes Lax Top-20 before that, West Morris Central! Puckett, football’s John Elway, Jim Westfield High School boys la- [Westfield won 30-6]. In between all Union City Nine, 4-1 Kelly, Howie Long, Marcus Allen, crosse team captain John Bohlinget of that, it was probably one of the best Mike Ridge ripped two hits and singers Bono, Joan Jett and Michael recently broke into the New Jersey Plainfield games ever, because had three RBI, and Marcus Rivera Stipe, actors David Duchovny, Sean top-20 in scoring. In seven games, Plainfield [ranked no. 3] was unde- had two hits and scored twice for the Penn, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Bohlinger netted 23 goals and 13 feated. They were playing in the state Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Branagh and Hugh Grant, and John F. assists. championships. We [ranked no. 18] baseball team in a 4-1 victory over Kennedy Jr. had one loss. We were playing in the host Union City on April 17. Deaths: Jesse Belvin, Eddie state championships, so you had two Cochran, Lord Buckley, Clark Gable. Westfield Netmen Fall state playoff teams playing on Thanks- Blue Devil Boys Rap Top movies: Psycho, Inherit the In Bennett Semifinals giving Day. It was actually postponed Wind, The Magnificent Seven, Exo- until Saturday, because they wanted Columbia Laxers, 8-6 dus, Elmer Gantry. The Westfield High School boys to rest the quarterback’s [Darryl Best music: Cathy’s Clown (Everly tennis team defeated Dwight- The Westfield High School boys Englewood, 3-2, in the first round Kennedy] shoulder. [December 3, lacrosse team got three goals and Brothers) was no. 1 on the Billboard GETTING TOGETHER AGAIN…Former WHS baseball players Joe Schurig, 1998 archives].” Top 100, and Stay, by Maurice Will- left, and Dave Kaplow get together prior to the recent three-game series between and Millburn, 4-1, in the two assists each from John Susquehanna and Drew. Schurig (WHS, ’07) has a 3-1 record as a relief pitcher quarterfinals of the Bryan Bennett Tranchina also recalled a 7-0 vic- Bohlinger and Sam Rosenburgh in iams and the Zodiacs, was no. 98. In tory over hosting Morristown under between, not much great. for 14-15 Susquehanna; Kaplow (’06) is hitting .250 as the designated hitter for Memorial Tournament at Delbarton an 8-6 victory over Columbia in 7-24 Drew. in Morris Township on April 17 peculiar circumstances on November Westfield on April 14. Jeff LaForge WHS had not been a very scary 11, 2001. The game was scheduled opponent in the 1950s. But the 1959- Mary, and also beat Thomas Jefferson cost Tony Reid a no-hitter. Lanning before falling, 3-2, by eventual tour- had seven saves for the 5-1 Blue nament champion Chatham in the for Saturday, November 10, but no Devils. 1960 school year saw the beginning of in its state opener, before Perth Amboy struck out a school record 21 in a 2-0 referees showed up, so the game was a renaissance that would soon see knocked them out. 10-inning win over Rahway and Tom semifinals on April 18. bumped to Sunday – November 15, Motown-Beard Stops Westfield become the state’s premier Wrestling: Coach Gary Kehler’s Hoagland in the county tournament. Westfield 3, Dwight-Englewood 2 2001 archives. sports town. second-year team went 10-2, losing to Golf: Coach Gary Kehler’s team First singles: Dan Shutov (D) d Justin Snyder, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 Another memorable game was a Softball Raiders, 6-4 The Blue Devils’ combined record Cranford (25-20) in the opener and was 15-0, won the county title at Ash Second singles: Scott Bernstein (W) 28-21 victory over Union after trail- Morristown-Beard plated five runs for 1959-1960 was 96 wins, 30 losses later Plainfield (24-21). A 20-19 win Brook and tied for fourth at states. The d Max Sacks, 6-4, 6-2 ing 21-0. Jan Cocozziello was the in the bottom of the first inning and and 1 tie (a 76.2 win percentage). And over Roselle Park on Jan. 22 “put us on lineup: Jim Grant, Barry Hardigan, Third singles: Tom Kowalski (W) d Blue Devil quarterback – November held on to defeat the Scotch Plains- 20 of the losses came in basketball and the (New Jersey wrestling) map,” Bob Michaels, Bob Daniels, Larry Jason Katz, 6-2, 6-1 baseball. There were two county cham- Kehler said. The lineup: Doug Wight MacBean and Tom Pearsall. First doubles: Francis Loh and Eric 14, 2002 archives. Fanwood High School softball team, Rosengart (D) d Graeme Stahl and “We were big underdogs up at 6-4, in Morris Township. Christine pionships (swimming, golf) but no (98), Barry Fritz and John Serijan Tennis: Coach Sam Bunting’s squad Alan Chu, 7-6 (7-4), 1-6, 6-2 Shabazz when they had Amir Pinnix. Monroy had a pair of hits and an RBI state team titles. (106), Skip Sims (115), Charles Wistar was 14-1, losing to Fair Lawn in the Second doubles: Josh Simmons and They were beating everybody, and for the Raiders. Here’s a look at each of the nine (123), Dennis Powers (130), Jeff second round of the state champion- Scott Thompson (W) d Luke Sherman ships. WHS won 63 sets and lost nine and John Enokida, 6-2, 6-2 the entire year. The lineup: Bill Gilson Westfield 4, Millburn 1 (first singles), Bob Durgan (second First singles: Snyder (W) d Rob Xie, singles), Dave Richardson and Jim 6-2, 6-1 Second singles: Bernstein (W) d Ted Thomas (third singles), Jim Moskowitz, 6-4, 6-1 McNamara, Henry Marshall, Bill Third singles: Kowalski (W) d Jared Shaffer and Malcolm Sargent at Wishnow, 6-3, 6-3 doubles. First doubles: Stahl and Chu (W) d Dan Feldman and Nikhil Vohra, 6-1, 6- Track: Coach Bob Duncan’s last 2 team was 8-1, losing in the season Second doubles: Nicky Chen- OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, 4/25 1-4PM 59 Helen Street finale to Bound Brook (60-57). 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 22, 2010 Page 13 PETERSON RIPS 3-RUN HR;BOERSIG, CROSSLAND HR Raiders Plate 7 in 7th, Rout Softball Blue Devils, 16-7

By FRED LECOMTE launched a three-run homer. The 2-4 Blue Devils “metal sticks” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “I had two strikes on me, so I knew sparked in the bottom of the fourth. Home runs seemed to be the fare of I had to hit it no matter what. I put it Leadoff hitter Katie Esler placed a the afternoon, but the Scotch Plains- in the right spot, because it brought perfect bunt single and advanced on Fanwood High School softball team home some runs. This is one of the Criscuolo’s sacrifice bunt. After scored seven runs in the seventh in- more important games that we are Schmeider cracked a long single to ning to secure a 16-7 victory over going to have. Fortunately, our bats left, Raider catcher Zyla gunned down rival Westfield in Westfield on April were hitting better than they have the runner attempting to steal second. 16. been,” said Peterson. Boersig then looped an RBI single, “I thought we did very well all the Three Blue Devil footprints stepped Aronson singled to centerfield and way around. We had a couple breaks on home plate in the bottom of the Crossland cracked a three-run home that really went our way. We hit the third. Tara Criscuolo received a free run to put the Blue Devils on top, 7-6. gaps. We stepped up and we hit the pass, advanced on Schmeider’s sacri- The Raiders scored three runs in ball real hard. Throughout the order, fice bunt and scored on Meg Boersig’s the fifth, highlighted by. Elizabeth almost every kid had one good solid two-run blast into deep centerfield. Gallo’s three-run double to center. hit,” Raider Head Coach Jessica Next, Nikki Aronson banged a double Ten Raiders went on a seven-run Hulnik said. to center and scooted home on Emma cruise in the seventh. Zyla tapped a Raider junior pitcher Amanda Crossland’s single. two-run single. Gallo spanked a two- White allowed 16 hits, recorded one The Raiders broke the 3-3, deadlock run single and Zito powered a three- strikeout and yielded only two walks. with three runs in the fourth. Christine run triple to right. Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Blue Devils Nicki Schmeider permit- Monroy and Peterson each singled, “I thought we played very well in A VERY DANGEROUS SCORING THREAT…Blue Devil tri-captain Val Hoffman, No. 12, scored three goals against the ted 18 hits, while striking out three Courtney Zyla poked an RBI single and the field. We were positioned in Morristown Colonials on April 15 in Westfield. the right spots at the right time. Westfield is a good team. It’s not ROSE FIRES IN 4; HOFFMAN, WEISSE NOTCH 3 EACH going to be like this the second time around. It can go either way on any given day; it just went our way today,” coach Hulnik said. Blue Devils Lax Girls Whip “Courtney Zyla, behind the plate, did a great job; she handled herself well, as did their catcher, (Rory Fitzpatrick) who did an excellent job as well. I’m very Morristown Colonials, 14-10 pleased and hope we keep it going.” By FRED LECOMTE break, and she really hit it hard right clearing it, then after a time out, we “We worked well as a team Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times off my right foot, so I’ll have that as a figured out how to get the ball out of today; we have not done that Gauging the progress of a very little trophy for a while. I had major our defensive end after a save and very often. We did a great job young team can be difficult when help from Taylor Anderson who had were successful doing so the rest of keeping the ball in play and hav- competing against a good experienced some great interceptions and Emma the game breaking their rides.” ing strong defense. The pitcher team. One thing, however, the Partridge and Monica D’Amico played After Rose found the net twice to (Amanda White) and I get along Westfield High School girls lacrosse very aggressive and that really helped give the Blue Devils a 2-0 lead, the tide great and we work well together. team found success penetrating the us on the clears. It was a team effort, changed abruptly when the Colonials, Offensively, recently I began Morristown inner defense with sud- everyone hustled, played great and the led by Beca Bednarz and Gross, retali- choking up on the last strike and den strikes, while succeeding with a defense was the major part of our win ated with goals. The Devils poured on focusing on putting the ball into stingy defense to earn a 14-10 victory I think,” said Chandler. a deluge of six goals on six assists later play,” Zyla commented. at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield The Blue Devils out-shot Motown, in the first half. The first came in front “Today we came out flat and on April 15. 29-21. Netkeeper Kai Murphy made of the goal as Gretsky assisted Weisse. we got beat. They just hammered Junior attacker Allison Rose led 13 saves. Emily Gross and Brenda The Weisse-to-Hoffman and Sharkey us. I don’t know if we took them the 4-2 Blue Devils with four goals Lade led the 3-3 Colonials with three combination netted the next two goals. too lightly or whether we could and senior middie Val Hoffman (two goals each and two assists. Rose then netted her third goal, assisted not execute or a combination of assists) and freshman Courtney “We really won because we con- by Hoffman. Two more goals scorched both, but they came out here and Weisse (two assists) each flicked in trolled our offense, took real long the Colonial net when Weisse, assisted they kicked our butt. We deserved three goals. Junior Katherine Frega possessions, did not force the ball by Sharkey, stuffed the net and Powell every second of it. Never once netted two goals and one assist. Jun- very much, and we wanted to settle flicked in a goal on an assist by Brennan did we feel comfortable in this ior Jenna Sharkey (five assists) and the ball, which we did and take our to give the Blue Devils an 8-4 lead at the Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times game, even when we had a little senior Anna Powell and each chipped time to score,” said Blue Devil Head half. Goss and Dakota Williamson ROUNDING THIRD AND HEADING HOME…Raider slugger Aysia Peterson rounds bit of a lead, because we knew in with one goal. Emily Gretsky, Kate Coach Brendan Hickey. “Today was added goals for the Colonials. third base en route to a three-run home run in the first inning against the Blue Devils. that they were coming back. Our Brennan and Elizabeth Cusick each an improvement against a quality The Colonials scored first early in defense was terrible, they kept had an assist. opponent, one of the toughest teams the second half. The Blue Devils, and allowing four walks. Kelly Lapham legged out a bunt single putting the ball in play and you know Blue Devil sophomore goalie Sa- that we have beaten, so it is definitely however, successfully set up an in- The 4-4 Raiders immediately set to load the bases. After a fine defensive what, that’s what’s going to happen,” rah Chandler had a banner day with a step in the right direction, but we side penetration-style offense with the course of the game in the top of play by third baseman Aronson and the said Blue Devil Head Coach Caitlin 10 excellent saves. still have room to improve. We had Sharkey assisting from behind the the first when leadoff hitter Andrea tag by catcher Rory Fitzpatrick, two Mc Donald. “There was one save that stuck in some really great play out of our net, while Hoffman slipped in a goal. Barone singled, Jen Kickenwicz took Raiders streaked across the plate on a Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 303 030 7 16 my mind and I have the bruise to prove defense. They actually began the game Two minutes later, Frega scooped up one for her team and Aysia Peterson fielder’s dropped ball. Westfield 003 400 0 7 it. It came in front of the goal on a fast with tricky rides. We had a hard time CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 crossed second in the 4x800 with a made three unsuccessful attempts at Edwards, Kelly Irving, Sophia Devita time of 8:11.69 behind Franklin at 10 feet. She teamed with Alex Kapadia and Ponce finished second in the 4x400 8:09.7. Cougars Jeff Sun, Bill to place third in the event with a at 4:01.79. Raiders Sara Canfield, Haussner, Paul Cassaro and Will height of 16 feet. Becca Kreyer, Erin Pierce and Isabel Smith finished fourth at 8:22.52. “You start telling yourself, ‘OK Crystal finished eighth at 4:25.05 and Tooley gave the Devils a good start this is the height you usually can’t Cougars Devon Cacchione, Kate with a 1:59.8 split. make.’ It totally messes up your mind,” Evans, Rebecca Shimonov and Natalie “We had two guys who weren’t Stevens-Haas said. “It has been so Englese placed ninth with a time of fresh. I am trying to recover from my long since I got 10 feet, before I hurt 4:26.03. Blue Devils Sarah Collins, illnesses. I have been making my comeback, but our training has been good, and we gave it our all today,” Scrudato said. “I was trying to get the legs moving again.” In the freshman/sophomore 4x800, Blue Devils Evan Tarlow, Jason Isbit, Kevin Smith and John Kirna crossed first at 8:54.95, followed by Blue Devils Andrew Felix, Eric Sokol, Ja- son Colasanti and Andrew Goldfard at 9:15.49. Blue Devils Andrew Gates, J. Henry, Kyle Star and Williams placed fourth in the 4x100 at 44.48. Gates, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LOOKING TO THE UMP FOR A CALL…Raider catcher Lou Mazzella looks to the ump for the call after tagging Blue Star, Connor Shields and Gray placed Devil Tim Younger. Raider Gary Binkiewicz, No. 40, and Blue Devil Dan Kerr, No. 24, watch. The call was – Out! fifth in the 4x200 at 1:34.25. Brendan Dugan, Aswad Turner, Hay and Rob Ciardullo won the freshman/sopho- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times more 4x200 at 1:36.25. J. Henry, Brian BEGINNING THE SECOND LEG…Blue Devil Ashley Edwards hands the baton Blue Devil Nine Snare Raiders in Stormy 7th, 4-3 Henry, Tooley and Williams crossed to Sophia Devita to start the second leg of the 4x400. fourth in the 4x400 with a time of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 3:26.69. Jacob Vergara, Ciardullo, my arm. I want to get 10 feet, but I like Caroline Greenspan, Veronica Murphy play, a grounder to second set up a single, and Anderson chopped a single our kids safety. We have a chance to Hay and Isbit placed second in the pole vaulting. Whatever I get, I get.” and Lily Burtress finished third in the double play and the Blue Devils es- to reload the bases. Thompson re- win. A groundball double play and freshman/sophomore race at 3:41.12. Blue Devils Ashley Edwards, freshman/sophomore 4x200 with a caped the inning. Two innings later, lieved Binkiewicz and doused the fire, we win the game! If they stop the Brian Henry and Polak placed fifth in Hannah Kronick, Alex Hawking and time of 1:57.2. Lauracella ripped an RBI single to tie but the Blue Devils had a 4-1 lead. game, we get a tie. That doesn’t bother the high jump with a height of 11’2”. Katie Ponce crossed second in the Blue Devils Lisa Nehring, Astrid the score, 1-1. After fanning one batter and walk- me in the least.” Cranford Cougar Kelly Burke fi- 4x200 at 1:47.86. The same foursome Adriens, Devita and Daniella Ciampa “That puts us up 2-1 going into the ing the next, Anderson, whose pitch The game was resumed and the nally overcame her nemesis of 12’1” took sixth in the 4x100 at 52.54. took second in the 4x800 with a time seventh. Who knows? Everything count was at 130, took a seat, and next batter drilled a line drive into the in the pole vault when head coach changes. We didn’t execute the best Archembault took to the mound. The glove of shortstop Younger, who Pete Kane had the bar raised to 12’2” way we know how. We can’t beat rain intensified. Raider John Max- flicked to second for the game-end- and she cleared it to record a personal good teams if we don’t execute,” well singled, Mike Ridge hopped an ing double play. best. Burke and Samantha Dooley coach Baylock said. RBI single and Binkiewicz bounced “We made some mistakes. We gave won the event with a height of 18’8”. The rain began in the top of the an RBI single to make the score 4-3 up some runs, an infield base hit, two “Yes, I might as well go for the seventh. Blue Devil Steve Forgash with one out. After Archembault hit bunts and a walk. We shot ourselves extra inch. Some go fractions of cen- dribbled a single down third. Johnson Shevlin on the back to load the bases, in the foot, making defensive mis- timeters to get world records, so I laid down a bunt. Binkiewicz picked Brewster pulled his team to the dug- takes, but we battled back,” coach may as well go for a personal best,” it up and threw the ball into centerfield. out. Baylock said. “We had them on the Burke said. Tim Younger bunted to load the bases, “Somebody is going to get hurt. ropes. It was unfortunate for us they In her mind, the moment she cleared and Max Fusaro received an RBI My guy never throws ball like that. called the game for a couple of min- the bar, she said, “Thank God! That walk. Murray ripped an RBI single to He hit a guy, and I don’t want any- utes and gave the pitcher time to was pretty much it. It’s been so long left, but D’Annunzio fired a rocket to body to get hurt. That’s the bottom regroup.” since I jumped over 12. I jumped home to nail Younger attempting to line,” coach Brewster said. “I am look- Westfield 000 100 3 4 12’1” at the place where I practice, score. Kerr followed with an RBI ing out for their safety as much as for Sc. 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Indians 7, Rays 7 quite gleeful after the judges told her After a parade through the streets of The Tribe got up early behind some that she had a personal-best leap of Westfield followed by a carnival with solid pitching by Cullen Birkel, but 15’6” in the long jump. Teammate 1051 Wychwood Road ~ Westfield fun food and activities at Gumbert the Rays came back nicely to tie the Kelly Burke had a leap of 15’1” to Fields, the fifth and sixth graders got game, behind some late-inning hit- give the pair third place with a dis- Classic Williamsburg Style Colonial. Wonderful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home located in down to some long-awaited action on ting highlighted by a run scoring triple tance of 30’7”. one of Westfield’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Price upon request. the diamond. from Matt Omberg. “There was a lot of wind. It was an Orioles 9, Mariners 4 White Sox 13, Braves 2 eight-inch PR. 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Devil Laxers Whip Morristown, 14-10 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the ball and slammed it home for a score. After Morristown returned the favor, Sharkey set up a score with Hoffman. Two minutes later, after the Colonials scored off a penalty shot, Frega and Weisse assisted by Sharkey, made the score 13-7. The Colonials scored the next three goals. With 30 seconds left, Rose answered for her fourth goal, assisted by Weisse to finish the scoring. “We wanted to make sure not to Retaining its original architectural flavor, this turn of the century Colonial paints a vibrant portrait of early American life mingled with modern conven- force anything. It was mainly just teamwork, passing, feeds from be- iences. Hand-hewn beams, wood floors, embellished moldings, period details, custom built-ins, two fireplaces and natural woodwork instill the interior with hind and all of the stuff we have been warmth. 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Burzynski, Greg Baliko, Mike Stephanie Baliko, age 17, swam Napolitano and Will Brown formed career-best times in her individual Courtesy of Tony Keobli for The Westfield Leader and The Times A CLASS ACT…U19 Mudturtle Amelia Morabito attempts to break downfield the 200- and 400-yard medley relay breaststroke events and in her with the ball against East Islip. teams, each finishing 14th, and set breaststroke leg of the 400-medley team records. Dan Napolitano relay. joined the latter three competitors Head Coach Chris Feinthel said, UCRFC U19 Boys Defeat to form the seventh-place and team “I am very proud of this year’s Na- The Rahway Rens 11U boys basketball team record-setting 800-freestyle relay. tional Team. The group increased Dan Napolitano joined Jack their effort and intensity as we Rahway Rens 11u Win Morris Magic Tourney Harvey School in Rugby, 44-7 Lorentzen, Burzynski and Brown shifted our focus from local meets in the 13th place 400-free relay. Joe to the national stage. To be able to The Rahway Rens 11U basketball team swept through pool play, going 3- The Union County Rugby Football feated Morris this weekend for the Dunn joined the trio in the 15th- score so many relays is a great dis- 0 and in a intense championship game beat Team CMEK out of Bergen Club (UCRFC) U19 boys traveled to top spot in the league. Union will also place 200-free relay. play of our team depth, and the County, 59-56, to win the Morris Magic Madness Tournament. Katonah, NY to play the Harvey play Liberty RFC, defending Wash- Brown scored ninth in the 200- versatility of our athletes. A top-20 The team includes Westfield boys, Max Budershevitz, Michael Ukrainskyj, School in a METNY U19 league ington State champions, this Friday freestyle, setting a new team record, ranking in the country is very re- Phillip Martini and Jack Neiswenter. The Rens will be competing in the match. The UCRFC A-side main- night, April 23, at 6 p.m. in Unami and placed 20th in the 50- and 24th warding.” upcoming New Jersey State Tournament. tained their unbeaten league record Park in Cranford. in the 100-freestyle events. as they dominated Harvey’s varsity In other rugby action, the UCRFC Breaststroker Greg Baliko placed 44-7. U15 boys dropped a close match to 11th in the 200 and 22nd in the 100. Joe Ondi led all scorers with three unbeaten Xavier (NYC) High School Jessica Colucci, Hannah Markey, tries. Pete Ondi added a solo try, as freshmen, 23-12. Alex Hay had two Sarah Cronin and Gabriele Levine did Jon Brucia, Joe Brady, Brandon tries in the losing cause and Matt placed 11th in the 200-free relay. PrudentialNewJersey.com Dietz and Brett DeNicola. Jorge Weissglass added one conversion. The Setting a new team record, Sarah Cuisana added two conversions to U19 Girls lost a tough match to East round out the scoring. Islip, 15-5. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN fourth inning when Ram leadoff bat- Cougar Head Coach Dennis Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ter Randle White plopped a double McCaffrey said. “He struck out nine Sophomore right-hander Kurt into shallow centerfield where Cou- in a row, and Nick Pace really went Rutmeyer sat down nine straight Rams gar Nick Pace made a valiant effort to after that ball, trying to save his per- and picked up his second win of the get to it before it dropped. The Cou- fect game.” season as the 7-1 Cranford High gars also got the opportunity to juggle “Coach Mac[McCaffrey] always School baseball team shutout Roselle, their lineup and play many of their says throw strikes, so I just threw 10-0, in five innings at Memorial reserve players. strikes, and it went my way,” Field on April 15. “It was a good effort by Kurt. He Rutmeyer said. Rutmeyer, who struck out 11 of the threw the ball well. We were able to Rutmeyer threw more than just 13 batters he faced, had his bid for a get everyone in, which was a good fastballs. The second batter he faced no-hitter snapped in the top of the thing for us to get some work in,” was expecting a fastball, but when

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLEARING A PERSONAL BEST…Cougar Kelly Burke clears a personal-best 12’2” in the pole vault at the Blue Devil Invitational Relays on April 17 in Westfield. SHIMONOV LEAPS PERSONAL BEST 15’6” IN LONG JUMP Cougar Burke Clears 12’2” In P.V. at Blue Devil Relays

By DAVID B. CORBIN timeters to get world records, so I this is the height you usually can’t Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times may as well go for a personal best,” make.’ It totally messes up your mind,” Several local athletes turned in per- Burke said. Stevens-Haas said. “It has been so sonal-best performances despite en- In her mind, the moment she cleared long since I got 10 feet, before I hurt during a chilling day at the Blue Devil the bar, she said, “Thank God! That my arm. I want to get 10 feet, but I like Classic Relays held at Gary Kehler was pretty much it. It’s been so long pole vaulting. Whatever I get, I get.” Stadium in Westfield on April 17. since I jumped over 12. I jumped Cougar Rebecca Shimonov was Two Cranford Cougar girls achieved 12’1” at the place where I practice, quite gleeful after the judges told her some impressive personal bests. which is Warwick Flying Circus that she had a personal-best leap of Cougar Kelly Burke finally over- [Warwick, N.Y.], which was about 15’6” in the long jump. Kelly Burke came her nemesis of 12’1” in the pole three and a half weeks ago. I haven’t had a leap of 15’1” to give the pair David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times vault when head coach Pete Kane had jumped that since, because my steps third place with a distance of 30’7”. THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR THE RAMS…Cougar Nick Pace scores the first run of the game in the third inning the bar raised to 12’2” and she cleared were off, but I figured out what I was “There was a lot of wind. It was an against the Roselle Rams. Pace scored again in the inning, and the Cougars went on to win 10-0 in five innings. it to record a personal best. Burke and doing wrong.” eight-inch PR. I was really surprised Samantha Dooley won the event with Westfield Blue Devil Claire Rutmeyer delivered an off-speed that it actually happened. Seeing Kelly a height of 18’8”. Stevens-Haas cleared 9’6” in the pole go really far makes me want to go pitch, he froze in his stance to take a “Yes, I might as well go for the vault and made three unsuccessful call of strike three. really far,” Shimonov said. Blue Devil extra inch. Some go fractions of cen- attempts at 10 feet. She teamed with Prior to the long jump, Scotch “Just give me the sign and I will Alex Kapadia to place third in the throw whatever pitch you want. I have Plains-Fanwood Raider Sara Canfield Fast Pitch Softball Camp Probitas Verus Honos event with a height of 16 feet. had concerns about the cool weather. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 “You start telling yourself, ‘OK CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 For girls entering grades 2-9 Cranford High School Sports June 28th – July 1st, 2010 Liz and Sam’s Beginners Tennis Clinic Ages 6-12 Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm May 23-June 23 See it online at Where: Westfield High School Sundays: 11-12 www.goleader.com Wednesdays: 3:30- 4:30 (link is at bottom of page) Camp Director: Maggie McFadden For More Information call: 732-873-5399 Email to get all the information! Cranford Sports Archives [email protected] Email: [email protected] From September 2009 are available.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I PR’s in our first dual meet. I got 86’2” and Sarah Mitchell at 56’10” some took sixth in the 4x100 at 52.54. a 17’6”. I would be happy with any- took sixth at 143’. Edwards, Kelly Irving, Sophia Devita thing near a 17 because of the weather, Blue Devils Ashley Edwards, and Ponce finished second in the but at the end of the season, I really Hannah Kronick, Alex Hawking and 4x400 at 4:01.79. Raiders Canfield, want to get to 18,” Canfield said. Katie Ponce crossed second in the Becca Kreyer, Erin Pierce and Isabel Canfield did not have her best 4x200 at 1:47.86. The same four- Crystal finished eighth at 4:25.05 and jumps, but Raiders Emily Becker Cougars Devon Cacchione, Kate (15’9”) and Erin Brown (14’6”) man- Evans, Shimonov and Natalie Englese aged to place fourth with a distance of See Cougar Baseball placed ninth with a time of 4:26.03. 30’3”. Raider Danielle Schweizer at Blue Devil Invt’l Track: Blue Devils Sarah Collins, Caroline 32’3.5” and Brown at 30’8” placed www. goleader.com Greenspan, Veronica Murphy and Lily third in the shot put with a distance of Burtress finished third in the fresh- 62’11.5”. Schweizer at 88’5” and Click “Photo Library” Click “All Services” man/sophomore 4x200 with a time of Brown at 78’3” took fourth in the 1:57.2. discus at 166’8”. Brown at 82’7” and Click “Photos” Scroll to: Blue Devils Lisa Nehring, Astrid Schweizer at 72’1” took fifth in the Adriens, Devita and Daniella Ciampa javelin with a distance of 154’8”. 10apr15-cr-roselle-base 10apr17-bl-dev-track took second in the 4x800 with a time Blue Devils Elizabeth Penczak at CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BECOMING A COUGAR DR. “K”…Cougar sophomore Kurt Rutmeyer struck out the first nine Roselle Rams that he faced and added another two. Only one Ram reached base in the five-inning, 10-0 Cranford victory.

Rutmeyer K’s 9 Straight Rams in Cougars’ Win

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 a four-seam fastball, a two-seam is a charm, and Galing’s luck ran out sacrifice fly to right field. Greg fastball, a circle change [up] and a in the bottom of the third. Because of Matlosz (2-for-2, run scored) and curveball,” Rutmeyer explained. Galing’s high leg kick, even with Mark Osofsky followed with singles. Cougar Assistant Coach Brian runners on base, and the modest arm Both stole a base and both scored on Chapman pointed out that Rutmeyer of the catcher, the Cougars literally passed balls. Chris Nicastro (1-for-2, is their first pitcher to get a second stole bases at will in the inning. run scored) walked. Marc Linger (1- win. Five others have one win. Pace, who finished 2-for-3 with for-3, run scored) reached on an in- Ram starting pitcher Mark Galing two runs scored and an RBI, led off field error. Nate Verrilli (2 runs scored) yielded a pair of singles in the first the inning with a bunt single and stole launched a fly to center that was and second innings but managed to second and third. Eric Walano (2-for- dropped, allowing two more Cougars dodge the bullet both times. But three 2, 2 RBI, run scored) lofted an RBI to trample the plate. Sean Trotter drilled an RBI double down the right David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times field line. Pace added an RBI single FINISHING FOURTH IN THE 4X800 RELAY…Cougar anchorman Will Smith, left, nears the finish line to finish fourth then Walano and Nick Cook whacked in the 4x800 relay at the Blue Devil Invitational Relays in Westfield on April 17. back-to-back RBI triples to make the score 9-0. Cougar Lax Boys Edge Cougar Justin Van Ostenbridge yanked a leadoff single in the score- Cougar Snacks: Crusaders in OT, 10-9 less fourth inning then he relieved Tom Fitzgerald, on an assist from Rutmeyer on the mound in the top of Mike Sheehan, fired in a goal in over- the fifth, striking out two and getting Jackson Nine Beats Baseball Cougars Rip time to give the 5-2 Cranford High the third to ground out. Verrilli and School boys lacrosse team a 10-9 Rob Ghiretti drew walks in the bot- Cougar Boys, 5-2 Wayne Hills, 10-0 victory over the AL Johnson Crusad- tom of the fifth, and Keith Powell Jackson got a two-run double from ers at Memorial Field in Cranford on ended the game with an RBI single to Andy Lopez in the seventh inning to Senior Pat Gilstrap fired a five- April 20. left field. secure a 5-2 victory over the Cranford inning one-hitter, while fanning two Steve DiGiovanni netted three “All the kids come and work hard High School baseball team in the and walking two, to lead the 8-1 goals, and John Ruban notched two every day, so we like to try and give Dad’s Club Invitational in Roselle Cranford High School baseball team for the Cougars. Fitzgerald finished everyone as much playing time as Park on April 18. Nick Cook thumped to a 10-0 victory over Wayne Hills in with two goals and two assists. possible,” coach McCaffrey said. an RBI triple in the second inning for the first round of the Watchung Hills The Cougars’ next encounters with the 8-2 Cougars. Tournament in Warren on April 17. Cougar Netmen Halt Wayne Hills on April 17 at the tough Gilstrap also had three RBI. Watchung Hills Tournament and, es- Cougar Netmen Stop Somerville Pioneers pecially, with Jackson on April 18 Cougar Netmen Nip may not allow coach McCaffrey the Park Panthers, 4-1 The Cranford High School boys Cardinal Boys, 3-2 tennis team defeated the Somerville luxury to juggle the lineup. The Cranford High School boys David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “They beat us up pretty good the The Cranford High School boys Pioneers, 3-2, on April 20. COUGAR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK…Freshman Christian Woo has a 4-2 tennis team defeated Roselle Park, 4- tennis team nipped Plainfield, 3-2, on record on the varsity tennis team at third singles. last time we played them last year,” 1, on April 14. First singles: Harsha Honasage (S) d coach McCaffrey said of Jackson. April 19. Alex Huecke, 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 First singles: Neil Patel (R) d Alex First singles: Emanuel Jallim (P) d Alex Second singles: Andrew Miller (C) d “They 10-runned us.” Huecke, 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 Heucke, 6-0, 6-0 Mike Finlan, 6-4, 0-6, 7-5 Roselle 000 00 0 Second singles: Andrew Miller (C) d Bill Second singles: Chris Long (P) d An- Third singles: Christian Wu (C) d Adam Westfield Baseball League Cranford 009 01 10 Alfano, 6-4, 6-0 drew Miller, 6-2, 7-5 Morris, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 Third singles: Christian Wu (C) d. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ACHIEVING A PERSONAL BEST IN THE LONG JUMP…Cougar Rebecca Shimonov soared a personal-best 15’6” in THE BEST HIGH JUMPER IN THE STATE…Summit Hilltopper junior Mark Jones cleared a state-best 6’10” in the high the long jump at the Blue Devil Invitational Relays on April 17. jump at the Blue Devil Invitational Relays in Westfield on April 17.

Cougar Burke Clears 12’2” in Pole Vault at Blue Devil Relays, Shimonov Gets PB in Long Jump

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of 10:23.43, and the Westfield “B” Crystal (400), Kreyer (800) and the wind resistance to have the long- Henry (800) and Mike Kelley (1,600) team of Becky Castaldo, Shannon Kathleen Leeper (1,600) to finish third est toss in the javelin, a personal-best crossed second in the distance med- Mooney, Tierny Cummings and with a time of 13:01.75. Cranford 192’4” (third best in the state), and ley relay (DMR) with a time of 10:36.5 Alyssa Hatch finished sixth at Cougars Bridget Miller, Englese, who teammate Sebastian Valdes had a toss behind Union Catholic at 10:31.6. 11:18.92. Cougars Erica Faraone, ran a superb 55.1 400 leg, Emily of 115’ to win the event with a dis- The Blue Devils needed to give Kelley Veronica Miller, Katia Oltmann and Lupin and Meg Byrnes finished fifth tance of 307’4”. At the beginning of a huge lead if he wanted to hold off Maggie Brown placed fourth in the with a time of 13.31.85. the season, Mellana’s personal best Viking super star DJ Thornton, but it freshman/sophomore 4x800 at Although the Raider boys scored was 158’. Blue Devils Pat Gray and was not quite enough. 11:13.8. in only two events, wearing an espe- TJ Noonan took third with a distance “I tried to go out really fast the first Raider Erin Pierce ran the 1,200 cially pointed Mohawk hairstyle, of 292’3”. lap to make him work. That was the leadoff leg in the DMR followed by Frank Mellana cut smoothly through “I put a little extra gel on it today,” plan,” Kelley said. “I tried my best. I chuckled Mellana, who also had tosses came in where I wanted to at the 800 of 187’ and 184’. “I was happy with [mark]. I had to put it on the line. I am the change of the runway, because it happy with my team.” wasn’t so downhill this year. This is “The 400 felt pretty good coming the best series I’ve ever had. I have down the straightaway. Jon looked been training a lot and lifting a lot of good on his too then Kelley looked weights. Hopefully, I can keep going.” great also. Going against those top- Blue Devils Dave Fishman, with a flight guys, we would need a little bit clearance of 13 feet, and Justin Butler more, but I’m satisfied with the job at 11’6”, tied Hunterdon Central for we did,” said Williams. first in the pole vault with a total The Westfield “B” team of Zach

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PROVIDING COMPETITION…A Mt. St. Mary runner keeps a few paces ahead of a Cougar in one of the relay events.

legs moving again.” Dugan, Aswad Turner, Hay and Rob In the freshman/sophomore 4x800, Ciardullo won the freshman/sopho- Blue Devils Evan Tarlow, Jason Isbit, more 4x200 at 1:36.25. J. Henry, Brian Kevin Smith and John Kirna crossed Henry, Gray and Williams crossed first at 8:54.95, followed by Blue fourth in the 4x400 with a time of Devils Andrew Felix, Eric Sokol, Ja- 3:26.69. Jacob Vergara, Ciardullo, son Colasanti and Andrew Goldfard Hay and Isbit placed second in the at 9:15.49. freshman/sophomore race at 3:41.12. Blue Devils Andrew Gates, J. Brian Henry and Polak placed fifth in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Henry, Kyle Star and Williams placed the high jump with a height of 11’2”. RUNNING THE LEADOFF LEG…Cougar Devon Cacchione ran the leadoff leg of the 4x400 event on April 17 fourth in the 4x100 at 44.48. Gates, Summit junior Mark Jones cleared Star, Connor Shields and Gray placed a 6’10 in the high jump. It was the fifth in the 4x200 at 1:34.25. Brendan best jump in the state this season.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times VERY STRONG IN THE DISTANCE EVENTS…The Summit girls placed very well in the distance relays in Westfield on April 17.

height of 24’6”. Raiders Dan Pesin at Lizmi, Nick Polak, Jack Leahy and 11 feet and Zach Carow at 10 feet Andrew Kirna placed fourth in the placed third, followed by Cranford event at 10:43.2. David Carville, Alex Cougars Jeff Sun (10’6”) and Tyler Hay, Kevin Ingram and John Kirna Ainge (10’). won the freshman/sophomore event Blue Devils Tyler Cusick (1,200 at 11:21.97. meters), Jhakyse Williams (400), Jon Blue Devils Sam Tooley, Kelley, Ryan Scrudato and Tyler Cusick crossed second in the 4x800 with a Reading is Good For You time of 8:11.69 behind Franklin at 8:09.7. Cougars Jeff Sun, Bill Haussner, Paul Cassaro and Will Smith finished fourth at 8:22.52. Tooley gave the Devils a good start with a 1:59.8 split. “We had two guys who weren’t fresh. I am trying to recover from my illnesses. I have been making my comeback, but our training has been David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times goleader.com/subscribe good, and we gave it our all today,” VERY STRONG IN THE SPRINTS…Westfield Blue Devil Ashley Edwards has Scrudato said. “I was trying to get the been very strong in the 100, 200 and 400 events. The Family Law Department of Dughi & Hewit Presents ®

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Carmichael, an Equity actress who Ms. Humphrey and her family lived Public Library has planned a full slate Families also will be able to explore has appeared on Broadway, will be until recently. of free programs to accompany the the library’s very own Lincoln story featured at the annual Spring As- A graduate of Plainfield High opening of “Abraham Lincoln: A Man time cabin and take pictures alongside sembly program of the five history School and Muhlenberg College, of His Time, a Man for All Times,” a a life-sized Lincoln, painted by Scotch societies of Westfield. It will take with a master’s degree from New national traveling exhibition. Plains-Fanwood High School students. place on Thursday, April 29, at 7:30 York University, Ms. Carmichael The exhibit will open on Sunday, “Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His p.m. in the Assembly Hall of The has done stand-up comedy at May 2, with a 2 p.m. performance of Time, a Man for All Times” has been Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Caroline’s, written five books and music and stories from Lincoln’s time organized by the Gilder Lehrman In- located at 140 Mountain Avenue. multiple magazine articles, worked by Silver Roots, comprised of flutist stitute of American History. It has Ms. Carmichael will present her on the financial desk of UPI and Shawn Wyckoff and violinist Maria been made possible in part by a major one-woman show entitled “You written and broadcast programs for Millar, both Juilliard-trained musicians. grant from the National Endowment Never Know,” the humorous and the NBC radio network for eight On Monday, May 3, at 7 p.m., Dr. for the Humanities. poignant story of her “be prepared years. She also has worked on-air David Starr will speak on “Abraham Additional funding has been re- for anything” Uncle Eddie, a life- for WNYC radio and television. or Moses? What Jews Thought About ceived from the New Jersey Histori- NEW ROTARIAN…During its March 7 luncheon, the Rotary Club of Fanwood- long resident of Westfield. Prior to the program, Jane Gross Lincoln.” Dr. Starr, who specializes cal Commission, a division of the Scotch Plains inducted new member Mary DePaola, a Scotch Plains council- The history societies include the of the DAR will play introductory in the fields of Jewish history and Department of State, through a grant woman and a structural engineer by training. A mother of six, she also acts as Miller Cory Museum Volunteers, the music, featuring songs of the 1940s education in America, will focus on administered by the Union County municipal representative to the Frazee House restoration project, with which the Westfield Historical Society, the Ge- and 1950s, including World War II the ways in which Jews understood Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- Rotary Club is substantially involved. She is pictured accepting a plaque of nealogical Society of the West Fields, songs. The words to the songs will themselves and America through their fairs; a grant from the Investors Sav- recognition following her induction from Club Secretary John Crisafulli. The the Sons of the American Revolution be distributed to audience members readings of Lincoln’s life and work. ings Bank Charitable Foundation, and club meets for lunch each Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. at the Stage House Restaurant (SAR) and the Daughters of the so they can participate and sing The centerpiece of the week’s ac- support from the Friends of the Scotch in Scotch Plains. Interested people may contact Michael Dietrich at (908) 789- American Revolution (DAR), this along with the music. tivities will be a lecture by Harold Plains Public Library. 3175 or [email protected]. year’s host organization for the pro- Entrance to the ground-floor As- Holzer, a Lincoln scholar and au- The library, located at 1927 Bartle gram. Admission will be free and sembly Hall is from the Mountain thor, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5. Avenue, currently is accepting registra- Nature Club Announces light refreshments will be served at Avenue parking lot on the side of His topic will be “Why Lincoln tion for all events. Early registration is the end of the program. the parish house. Matters – To History, To Our Presi- recommended, as space is limited, and Ms. Carmichael’s cousin, another dents, and Us.” Mr. Holzer will ex- events will be closed upon capacity Events For This Weekend of Uncle Eddie’s nieces, is Nancy Local Library Invites amine Lincoln’s unique impact on registration. Interested persons can reg- AREA – The Greater Watchung early Sunday walks during the height Humphrey, president-elect of the Public to ‘Frostiana’ his White House successors, with ister online by clicking the events tab at Nature Club has announced two up- of migration will take place. Clare Genealogical Society of the West particular attention to the man whose scotlib.org, by calling the library at coming activities. On Saturday, April Minick coordinates these local park Fields. Uncle Eddie – Edward Albert MOUNTAINSIDE – In celebra- election helped complete what Lin- (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, or 24, Pete Axelrod will lead a bird walk tours. Participants will meet at 7 a.m. at Julius Wentlandt – was the fourth of tion of National Poetry Month, the coln called America’s “unfinished by e-mail at [email protected]. through Duke Island Park, located in Echo Lake Park in Mountainside at the six children of Arthur and Cecelia Mountainside Public Library will work” – President Barack Obama. Bridgewater Township. Duke Island first parking lot on the left after entering Wentlandt. He lived most of his life present MadJazz in a performance of On Saturday, May 8, from 1 to 3 St. John’s Invites All Park is a sanctuary for many of the the park from Route 22 and Mountain “Frostiana,” seven poems by Robert p.m., families are invited to drop in plants and animals that are characteris- Avenue. These walks are geared for Bridal Fashion Show Frost set for mixed voices by Ameri- and participate in a surprise craft ac- To Weekend Events tic of the region. beginner and expert birders alike. At- can composer Randall Thompson. tivity related to Lincoln and the Civil SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s Interested persons will meet at 7:30 tendees will look at migrants at 7 a.m. Set For Saturday The program will be held on Mon- War. All library patrons also will have Baptist Church, located at 2387 Morse a.m. at The Visitors Center/main park- and coffee and doughnuts will be served day, April 26, beginning at 7 p.m. at WESTFIELD – The United Meth- the library, located on Constitution an opportunity to sit for a portrait Avenue in Scotch Plains, has invited ing area. The directions to the park are: at 9 a.m. There is a $1 participation fee. odist Women will host a wedding with the 16th president, in an artistic members of the community to two Route 22 to Routes 202/206 South. At For further information, call Clare at Plaza. Joseph W. Hill will serve as fashion show entitled “Here Come accompanist for the performance. events that will take place at the church the first traffic light, make a right onto (908) 518-0199. the Brides – 100 Years of Walking this weekend. Somerset Street toward Raritan. Fol- The Greater Watchung Nature Club Admission will be free. NAMI Meeting Set Down the Aisle.” It will take place For more information about the On Saturday, April 24, the Alpha low for about two miles (road name is dedicated to promoting fellowship this Saturday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in For Next Tuesday Kappa Alpha Sorority, in partnership will change to Old York Road). Duke among those who share an apprecia- Mountainside Library and its pro- the sanctuary of the First United grams and services, call the library at WESTFIELD – The Union County with the church, will sponsor a Health Island Park will be on the left. For tion of the natural world. Annual dues Methodist Church, located at One chapter of the National Alliance on and Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 more information, call Pete at (908) are $12 for an individual, $17 for a (908) 233-0115 or visit the library’s East Broad Street in Westfield. website, mountainsidelibrary.org. Mental Illness (NAMI) will present a p.m. Participants will include the Ameri- 347-2308. couple/family and $4 for students. The Women and older youth from the discussion on the latest medications on can Diabetes Association, Plainfield On Sunday, April 25, the first of four public is welcome to attend all club church will model more than 20 wed- Tuesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Ameri- Neighborhood Health Center, RWJ/ of the Greater Watchung Nature Club’s programs and trips. ding gowns, spanning the 1900s to Motet Choir to Give can Legion Post No. 3, located at 1003 Rahway Fitness and Wellness Center, the present. Moderator Molly Barber Free Concert Sunday North Avenue, West, in Westfield. Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation, will describe the gowns and their Dr. Eric Bartky, a Diplomat of the Scotch Plains Police Department- County Teens to Perform history, as models walk down the SUMMIT – “My Soul Doth Mag- American Board of Psychiatry and D.A.R.E. and UMDNJ/Dental Suite. nify the Lord” will be the theme of the aisle to traditional organ wedding annual spring concert by the Motet Neurology with sub-specialty train- Health screenings, workshops, testing In Rahway on April 28 music. Gowns for mothers of the bride ing in Child and Adolescent Psychia- and other health issues will be addressed. and groom, bridesmaids and flower Choir of the Central Presbyterian try at the New York Presbyterian On Sunday, April 25, St. John’s RAHWAY – Many teenagers day- visual arts, music, creative writing, Church. This free concert will take girls also will be featured. place this Sunday, April 25, at 3 p.m. Hospital, Columbia University Col- Church officers will host their An- dream about singing or dancing on theater, media arts and dance. Following the program, all guests lege of Physicians and Surgeons, will nual Day program at 4 p.m. Deacons, stage before a live audience. That The festival’s focus is not on com- will have an opportunity to socialize in the church sanctuary, located at 70 be the guest speaker. deaconesses and trustees from dream will become a reality for Union petition but on the opportunity for Maple Street in Summit. An orches- at a “formal” wedding reception that tra will accompany the choir. According to NAMI, the program throughout the state have been in- County middle and high school stu- students to develop perceptual, in- will include wedding cake, assorted will be held in an informal and support- vited. The Reverend Antonio Porter, dents on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 tellectual and technical skills; gain pastries and punch in The Fellowship Central Presbyterian Church Direc- ive setting. Attendees’ questions and pastor of Newark’s Hopewell Baptist p.m. when they take to the stage at the cultural awareness and understand- tor of Music Ministry Dr. Sándor Szabó Room. will conduct and play piano. The mu- participation will be welcome. For more Church, will be the guest speaker. His Union County Performing Arts Cen- ing; develop personal, aesthetic val- Tickets for this event are now on information, call (908) 233-1628 or e- officers, choir and congregation mem- ter, located at 1601 Irving Street, in ues, and learn self-discipline, criti- sale in the church office, which may sic will include works by Mozart, mail [email protected]. Infor- bers will accompany him. Rahway’s downtown arts district. cal thinking and problem solving Pergolesi and Vivaldi. Soloists will be be reached at (908) 233-4211. The Glen Boothby, baritone; Axel Ander- mation also is available at nami-nj- For more information on either of Jazz combos, vocal groups, pia- through analyzing, interpreting and cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the uc.org. these events, call (908) 232-6972. nists, dancers and speakers were making judgments. door. This fundraising event will be son and Theodore Chletsos, tenors; selected to perform from the 4,000 The historic Union County Per- Clare Maloney, mezzo-soprano, and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE part of the church’s 100th Anniver- Elizabeth Perryman, soprano. students who participated in the forming Arts Center, formerly known sary of its “Gray Stone Building.” SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION 2010 Teen Arts Festival last month as the Rahway Theatre, opened in PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETINGS at Union County College in 1928 as a classic vaudeville/movie PUBLIC NOTICE (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Cranford. showplace. In 1984, the theater was TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, *ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY An exhibit of students’ visual art- saved by a dedicated group of volun- PLANNING BOARD TYPE OF MEETING: Executive Session Meeting work from the festival will be on teers, and in 1985 it became the Union NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF DATE OF MEETING: April 28, 2010 display in the reception area at the County Arts Center. The theater, Planning Board of the Township of Scotch THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS LOCATION: Administration Building Arts Center. The annual Teen Arts which features live performances, Plains will hold a Public Hearing on May (IN COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street Festival is sponsored by the Union seats more than 1,300 people. 10, 2010, Municipal Building, 430 Park PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Avenue, Council Chambers at 7:30 pm to 231, P.L. 1975) County Board of Chosen Freehold- Teachers, fellow students, friends, hear the Preliminary Site Plan application TIME: 8:00 p.m. ers and coordinated by the Office of relatives and the general public are for Temple Shalom, 1925 Lake Avenue, NOTICE is hereby given by the Town- ship Council of the Township of Scotch PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet in executive session to review Cultural and Heritage Affairs in the invited to attend the Showcase free of Block 12902, Lot 14, R-1 Zone which Plains of the following meetings: and discuss the Superintendent Evaluation. Department of Parks and Commu- charge. proposes to construct a House of Wor- ship. The Application conforms to the 2010 COUNCIL BUDGET ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. nity Renewal. For more information, contact the Township’s Zoning Ordinance, Section 23- WORKSHOP SESSIONS 1 T - 4/22/10, THe Times Fee: $30.60 The Teen Arts Festival is a two-day Union County Office of Cultural and 3.5(c)3 and Section 23-5.2(b)1 whereby PROPOSED SCHEDULE celebration of the arts in which stu- Heritage Affairs, located at 633 Pearl Churches and similar places of worship PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SESSION 1 dents and a staff of 50 professional Street in Elizabeth, at (908) 558-2550. are a permitted use. The Applicant is requesting any vari- April 28, 2010 (Wednesday) @ 6:00 PM TOWN OF WESTFIELD artists participate in performances, NJ Relay users can dial 711. The General Government PLANNING BOARD ances/waivers deemed to be necessary at critiquing seminars, master classes office may be reached via e-mail at the time of the hearing to allow the Public Safety NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAJOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL and workshops in every discipline – [email protected]. Applicant’s proposed use of the property. Public Property In compliance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, the land use ordinances All interested persons may be present SESSION #2 of the Town of Westfield, and the rules and regulations of the Town’s Planning Board, and be heard. The file pertaining to this May 3, 2010 (Monday) @ 7:00 PM NOTICE is hereby given that the Westfield Planning Board will conduct a PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE application is in the Office of the Planning Parks and Recreation Board and is available for public inspec- HEARING as follows: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY GRAND STREET, ELIZABETH, New Jer- General (Including Free Public Library) 1. Applicant: Tatiana DeLaurentiis. sey. tion during regular office hours. Revenues CHANCERY DIVISION Barbara Horev 2. Property: 591 Westfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Block 3003, Lot 33. UNION COUNTY YOU, ENRIQUE SALERMO, are made SESSION #3 3. Zone: P-2. party defendant to the above foreclosure Secretary to the Planning Board DOCKET NO. F-56266-09 1 T - 4/22/10, The TImes Fee: $24.48 May 12, 2010 @ 7:00 PM 4. Date of Hearing: May 3, 2010. FILE NO. 11151-09 action because you are the owner of a (Only if Needed) 5. Time of Hearing: 7:30 P.M. property which is the subject of the above 6. Place of Hearing: Westfield Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 425 East Broad NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT entitled action. PUBLIC NOTICE Time: Above. Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 YOU, MRS. ENRIQUE SALERMO, (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: TOWN OF WESTFIELD Location: Upstairs Conference Room 7. Application: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with variances. Applicant WIFE OF ENRIQUE SALERMO, are made ENRIQUE SALERMO; MRS. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Municipal Building, proposes to change the use of the property which formerly held two apartments. ENRIQUE SALERMO, WIFE party defendant to the above foreclosure 430 Park Avenue Applicant proposes to use the first floor as a medical office with an apartment on the OF ENRIQUE SALERMO; action because plaintiff has been unable Notice is hereby given that Westfield Scotch Plains, New Jersey second and third floors. LIZETTE SALERMO; NORMA to determine whether defendant ENRIQUE Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions 8. Bulk Variance: Articles 11, 12 & 17, The Land Use Ordinance of the Town of V. SALERMO; CAROL SALERMO is married, and if married, the at its April 12, 2010 meeting for the follow- Type of Meeting: Meeting of the Town- Westfield. STRACK; INVESTORS RE- name of ENRIQUE SALERMO’s spouse. ing applications heard at its March 8, 2010 ship Council For Workshop If ENRIQUE SALERMO is married, the meeting. Sessions as above. The following variances are being requested by applicant: ALTY; plaintiff joins MRS. ENRIQUE SALERMO, ENC denotes “Existing Non-Conformity”” Vassil Mihaylov, 105 Connecticut Agenda: As above. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND WIFE OF ENRIQUE SALERMO as a de- Required Proposed Street, Applicant sought permission to REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO fendant for any possessory or marital rights Actions to be taken: No action to be taken. Sec. 11.21.E1 Minimum Gross Area 12,000 square feet 5,760 square feet ENC build a pergola in the backyard above the & FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attorneys, you may have. Sec. 11.21.E2 Minimum Area within existing patio and to retain a small shed on Date of Notification: April 20, 2010 whose address is 290 ROUTE 46 WEST, YOU, LIZETTE SALERMO, are made first 120 feet of depth 12,000 square feet 5,760 square feet ENC the property contrary to Sections 12.04F, 1 T - 4/22/10, The Times Fee: $37.74 DENVILLE NEW JERSEY 07054, an An- party defendant to the above foreclosure Sec. 11.21.E.2 Minimum Width 100 feet 50 feet ENC 11.09E7 and 13.01G1b of the Land Use swer to the Complaint filed in a Civil Ac- action because on December 5, 1995, a Sec. 11.21.E.2 Minimum Frontage 100 feet 50 feet ENC Ordinance to allow a building coverage of tion, in which PLYMOUTH PARK TAX child support judgment was entered in the PUBLIC NOTICE Sec. 11.21.E.4 Minimum Depth 150 feet 115.2 feet ENC 24.2% where 20% is allowed, to allow a SERVICES LLC is the plaintiff and Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Sec. 11.21E.5 Minimum Front Yard rear yard setback of 26 feet where 35 feet NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL ENRIQUE SALERMO, ET ALS; are de- County, by Lizette Salermo against Enrique per sections 12.03C & D &E 39.23 feet 39.38 feet ENC is required, and to allow shed setbacks of SERVICES AWARD BY THE fendants, pending in the Superior Court of Salermo disclosing a debt. Said judgment Sec. 11.21.E.6 Minimum Side Yard Equal to 3 feet and less than 1 feet where 5 feet is TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION was entered as Judgment No. J-319241- abutting residential property building height 3.96 feet required. Application approved with con- County and bearing Docket No. F-56266- 1995, Case Number 319241-95. Said judg- CONTRACTOR: Harry Haushalter, Sec. 11.21.E.7 Minimum Rear Yard 50 feet; 22.8 feet ENC ditions. 09 within thirty-five (35) days after April ment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. Esq.; 2119 Route 33, Suite A, Hamilton Sec. 12.04F.1 Max. Bldg. Coverage 22, 2010 exclusive of such date. If you fail YOU, NORMA V. SALERMO, are made Karen & Richard Furst, 777 Lenape Square, New Jersey 08690 without porch 20% 26.19% to answer or appear in accordance with party defendant to the above foreclosure Trail, Applicant sought permission to con- NATURE OF SERVICE: Special legal Sec. 12.04F.3 Max. Bldg Coverage Rule 4:4-6, Judgment by Default may be action because on March 3, 1998, a child struct a pool house and storage shed counsel for the Snuffy Pantagis Ent. vs with Deck 22% 27.41% rendered against you for relief demanded support judgment was entered in the Su- contrary to Sections 12.04F1, 12.04G and Township of Scotch Plains tax appeal. Sec. 12.04G Max. All Improvements in the Complaint. You shall file your An- perior Court of New Jersey, Union County, 13.01D of the Land Use Ordinance to DURATION: April 6, 2010 through De- Coverage 50% 62.76% swer and Proof of Service in duplicate with by Norma V. Salermo against Enrique allow a building coverage of 4,211 square cember 31, 2010. Sec. 11.21.E.12 No front yard paving None 1 Parking spot the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Salermo disclosing a debt. Said judgment feet where a maximum of 4,000 square AMOUNT: At a rate of $140,00 per hour Sec. 11.21G Screening from Resid. Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex - CN was entered as Judgment No. J-049103- feet is allowed, to allow a maximum area of in an amount not to exceed $2,000 without Prop. (Lot 34) Required None 971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in ac- 1998, Case Number 11964609B. Said accessory structures of 970 square feet the prior approval of the Mayor and the Sec. 12.04E.1 Max. Total FAR 37% 45.34% ENC cordance with the Rules of Civil Practice judgment is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s where a maximum of 750 square feet is Township Council. Sec. 17.02B2 No. of Parking Spaces (zone) 13 3 and Procedure. lien. allowed. Application approved with condi- THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Sec. 17.02C5.b No. of Parking Spaces (use) 9 3 You are further advised that if you are YOU, CAROL STRACK, are made party tions. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Sec. 17.03.B4 Yard Location of 1 space unable to obtain an attorney you may defendant to the above foreclosure action FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Parking Spaces Rear yard only in front yard ENC Edmund Mark & Jane Garretson, 917 communicate with the Lawyer Referral because on October 23, 2006, a judgment Barbara Riepe Sec. 17.03C3 Min. Setback for Morris Avenue, Applicant sought permis- Service of the County of Venue and that if was entered in the Superior Court of New Township Clerk parking area from Lots 34 and 30 10 feet approx. 2.5 feet sion to construct a two-story addition to the you cannot afford an attorney, you may Jersey, Union County, by Carol Strack 1 T - 4/22/10, The Times Fee: $18.87 Sec. 17.03C4 Min. Setback for rear of the house and a dormer on the front communicate with the Legal Services Of- against Enrique H. Salermo disclosing a parking area from Lot 32 5 feet approx. 4 feet of the house contrary to Sections 11.07E5, fice of the County of Venue. The tele- debt in the amount of $11,800.00, plus PUBLIC NOTICE Sec. 17.04A Min. parking space 11.07E6 and 12.04F1of the Land Use phone number of such agencies are as costs. Said judgment was entered as Judg- dimension parallel to aisle 8x23 8x18 Ordinance to allow a front yard setback of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD follows: Lawyer Referral Service 908-353- ment No. DJ-273928-2006. Said judgment Sec. 17.05B Min. driveway width 20.2 feet where 40 or 25 feet is required, to PLANNING BOARD 4715 - Legal Services Office 908-264- is subordinate to the Plaintiff’s lien. for two way traffic 24 feet 9.95 feet allow a side yard setback of 3.58 feet 4340. YOU, INVESTORS REALTY, are made Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- Sec. 17.05E Parking area access where 10 feet is required and to allow a THE ACTION has been instituted for the party defendant to the above foreclosure NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF to/from arterial streets Required None building coverage of 21.96% where a purpose of foreclosing the following tax action because on July 3, 2008, a judg- FANWOOD, after public hearing on Feb- Sec. 17.06 Curbing Required Partial maximum of 20% is allowed. Application sale certificate: ment was entered in the Superior Court of ruary 24, 2010, granted permission to con- Sec. 17.11 Screening of parking area approved with conditions. 1. A certain tax certificate no. 06-00188, New Jersey, Union County, by Investors struct an open front porch requiring vari- from Lot 34 and 30 Required None sold on 06/04/2007, dated 06/11/2007, Realty against Enrique Salermo disclos- Justin & Roseanne Shack, 735 Hyslip ance from 184-115(8), maximum building An Application dated April 9, 2010 was filed by the Applicants. and was recorded on 08/07/2007 in Book ing a debt in the amount of $6,600.00, plus Avenue, Applicant sought permission to coverage and 184-115(9), maximum im- Variances, waivers or exceptions may be sought for certain site plan details which are 12256 at Page 261, made by ROBERT A. costs and interest. Said judgment was construct a new home contrary to Sec- provement coverage, for property owned set forth on the Application and such other site plan details or relief as may be appropriate. MACK, Collector of Taxes of ELIZABETH, entered as Judgment No. DJ-154678- tions 12.03D, 11.07E6 and §12.04F of the by Michal and Maria Marko at 30 Montrose A copy of the application and documents are on file in the Administration Office of the and State of New Jersey to PLYMOUTH 2008. Said judgment is subordinate to the Land Use Ordinance to allow a front yard Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, being Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, and may be PARK TAX SERVICES LLC and subse- Plaintiff’s lien. setback of 34.16 feet where 39.69 feet is Block 19 and Lot 6. inspected during normal business hours (8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.) by all interested parties quently assigned to plaintiff, PLYMOUTH DATED: April 16, 2010 required, to allow a side yard setback of Documents pertaining to this applica- at least 10 days prior to the hearing. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities PARK TAX SERVICES LLC. This covers Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk 9.55 feet where 10 feet is required and to tion are available for public inspection at Act, any person that might require special needs should be in contact with the Planning real estate located in ELIZABETH, County of the Superior Court of New Jersey allow a building coverage of 20.8% where Borough Hall during normal business Board office during normal business hours so that their needs may be addressed (visually of UNION, and State of New Jersey, known PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. a maximum of 20% is allowed. Application hours. or hearing impaired, wheelchair bound, etc.) as LOT 1586 W6 BLOCK 6 as shown on Denville Law Center denied. Mr. and Mrs. Michal Marko SCHILLER & PITTENGER the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map 290 Route 46 West Kathleen Nemeth 30 Montrose Avenue Attorneys for Applicants duplicate of ELIZABETH and concerns Denville, New Jersey 07834 Secretary, Board of Adjustment Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 4/22/10, The Leader Fee: $123.42 premises commonly known as 53 WEST 1 T - 4/22/10, The Leader Fee: $111.69 1 T - 4/22/10, The Leader Fee: $50.49 1 T - 4/22/10, The Times Fee: $18.87 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, April 22, 2010 Page 17

PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMER CHILDCARE WANTED Contemporary Art Group TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Experienced & responsible col- PLANNING BOARD lege student/other with car needed CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the for M - F summer babysitting job Presents Eclectic Artwork Planning Board meeting of the Township in Westfield. References req’d. APARTMENT FOR RENT MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE By MARYLOU MORANO of Scotch Plains held on April 12, 2010, the Her association with CAG has Board adopted the following Resolutions: Call (908) 654-1911 Westfield. Clean, attractive, 2 BR Saturday, 4-24, 9am-2pm Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times opened up new venues for her work. duplex near town & transp. Rain or Shine Approved, Steven Costalos, t/a Beam CHILDCARE NEEDED AREA – The Artist Framer in “CAG is a very active group, and Reach Properties, for preliminary and final Updated granite kitchen. W/D, 622 Dorian Rd, Westfield Cranford is the venue for an eclectic as a member, I am given many op- site plan with variances for property lo- Nannies - Housekeepers HWd Flrs, CAC. Incl. garage. Outdoor/Indoor Furniture, Art, group of work by the Watchung- portunities to display my artwork,” cated at 2508 Plainfield Avenue, Block BabyNurses Needed $1800/mo. (908) 568-1217 Golf Clubs, Video games, Air based Contemporary Art Group she said. 6503, Lot 8, M-1 Zone. Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Hockey Tbl, Sports Eqpmt, Kid/ MOUNTAINSIDE APT (CAG). Ms. Rhodes, whose water colored Approved, Romano DiNizo, for minor Solid References Required. Adult Clthg, Housewares & more! The group, which began as an off- pens and ink are often inspired by subdivision/lot line adjustment for prop- CALL (732) 972-4090 One B/R, one bath apartment erty located at 2504 Plainfield Avenue, www.absolutebestcare.com GARAGE SALE shoot of the Westfield Arts Associa- her travels, also displayed three Block 6503, Lots 7 & 9. walk to NY bus tion, consists of pieces: “North Parking for two vehicles Sat, 4/24, 9am-2pm The files pertaining to these applica- CLEANING SERVICE members who re- Union Avenue tions are in the Office of the Planning (908) 654-1999 359 Park View Drive side in Middlesex, (Cranford),” Board, Municipal Building and available Loyal, Honest, Hard Working Scotch Plains Morris, Union and “Beach II” and for public inspection during regular office woman willing to clean houses, OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Childrens & womens clothes, Somerset Coun- “Santa Clara.” hours. offices and apartments. Prime office space for rent at shoes, H/H items, toys, Barbara Horev 25 yrs cleaning exp. trans. & refs. ties. As co-president Secretary to the Planning Board 189 Elm Street, Westfield PB sofa covers & more From portraits of CAG with Mr. 1 T - 4/22/10, The TImes Fee: $21.42 Have any questions? $800 per month. to sculpture, from Ioele, Ms Rhodes Call her hotline (908) 380-1721 Call Tammie at (201) 891-1130. FOR SALE encaustic to pho- has seen first hand PUBLIC NOTICE Leather sofa and matching HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! tography, the the growth of the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFICE loveseat with upholstered pillows. walls of the Artist organization. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- I am a skilled woman, trust wor- Attractive, Large, Professional $250 each. Call (908) 419-5223 Framer gallery “We now have ing of the Township Council of the Town- thy, honest, reliable house clean- Office in Westfield, NJ. ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council ing. Very hard working & detail FURNITURE FOR SALE were laden with almost 50 mem- Chambers in the Municipal Building of Sublet 3 1/2 Days $600 80 exquisite cre- bers. New artists said Township on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 oriented. 5 years exp, good prices. Contact Dr. Parsons Lg 3 dr armoir; day bed w/lg dr; ations of this di- come to us for the there was introduced, read for the first (862) 307-3481 (908) 233-2626 3 dr dresser or changing table w/ verse and multi- opportunity to time, and passed on such first reading, the cab; glider w/ ft stool. Good cond. following ordinance: APARTMENT FOR RENT Maple. P/U only. $700 for all. talented group. show at five or six MEDICAL MASSAGE “The Contem- venues each year, AN ORDINANCE OF THE WEEHAWKEN- 3 Bedroom in Call (908) 889-6004 porary Art Group a wonderful net- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Westfield - After you have tried 2 Family, off-st parking, laundry, PLAINS, COUNTY OF UNION, HELP WANTED has established a work of artists STATE OF NEW JERSEY (I) everything for your lower back minutes to NYC, No pets. $1750 great relationship who share their AMENDING SECTION 23-2.3 pain (especially Sciatica Pain) (201) 864-7024 leave message Busy medical office looking for with the Artist Marion Derrett’s “Glass of Wine” knowledge and ENTITLED, “REGULATIONS but still have pain, come see me. [email protected] part-time clerk / receptionist. Framer and pro- their expertise, APPLICABLETO ALL Please call Jason Wang for an 18-24 hrs/wk. Possible summer ZONES”; (II) AMENDING SEC- NORMANDY BEACH RENTAL prietor Stefanie Lalor,” said Dom and stimulating monthly meetings TION 23-3.16 ENTITLED, “SC- appointment at 37 Elm St. employment opportunity. Ioele of Cranford, co-president of with presentations on all facets of 1 SENIOR CITIZEN ZONE”; (908) 233-7790 or Ocean Block, Newer Home Fax resumes to (908) 598-0298 CAG. the art world,” she said. AND (III) AMENDING SEC- cell (908) 487-8375 Great for families, Sleeps 10 TION 23-4.2 ENTITLED, “PER- June, July, August F/T INSURANCE CSR Several of the 32 participating art- Ms. Uhr exhibited three pastels: MITTED AREA MODIFICA- ists were from the “Shining TIONS”; (IV) AMENDING SEC- PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 647-7525 INSURANCE LICENSE AND area. Through,” TION 23-3.4A ENTITLED TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS EXPERIENCE W/TAM “SCHEDULE OF YARD, AREA Scotch Plains “Goldie’s Pond” ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (908) 654-1999 residents Marion and “The Way AND BUILDING REGULA- TIONS”; AND (V) REZONING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on SALES PROS NEEDED Derrett and Cheri Through.” A PORTION OF LOT 5.0102 IN MAY 12, 2010, at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Rogowsky exhib- “[The CAG] is BLOCK 7201. Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, SALES Professionals needed the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a ited pastels and made up of a di- A public hearing for same was sched- for booming SOLAR industry. Special Meeting in the first floor Council photography, re- verse group of art- uled to be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Chambers for the continuation of the pub- Positions with unlimited at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of spectively, while ists who come to- lic hearing for T. Mobile Northeast, LLC/ income potential available for the Municipal Building, however the public New York SMSA d/b/a Verizon Wireless Surf City, LBI Brooke Gardener gether to share, to hearing had to be postponed until Tues- customer focused, energetic, for a Use Variance to install a 125 feet and Cynthia learn and to sup- day, May 4, 2010 or any time and place to Summer Rental motivated, sales professionals. Monopole at Hillside Cemetary, 1401-1545 Weiss, both of port each other in which a meeting for the further consider- Woodland Avenue, Block 16501, Lot 1. E-mail resume to [email protected] ation of such ordinance shall from time to Mountainside, ex- their artistic en- The Applicant also proposes Preliminary 4 BR, 3 Bath raised ranch. time be adjourned, and all persons inter- PHOTOGRAPHY Charles Miller’s “Burnished” and Final Site Plan approval and a fence hibited sculpture deavors,” she said. ested will be given an opportunity to be Sunset & MBR decks. 2 variance. and monotypes, Artist Framer heard concerning such ordinance. Event and family photographer to All interested persons may be present blks from SC 5th St. ocean respectively. proprietor Stefanie Lalor was as A copy of same may be obtained from keep your Soiree alive forever. and be heard. the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park beach & town. Central air Participating Westfield artists in- pleased to host the CAG exhibit as The file pertaining to this application is in Professional references. Call Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- on 2nd level. Wks in July cluded Gladys Reimers, sculpture; the group was to be there. tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Natalie Becker, oils; Millicent K. She was especially pleased that the Monday through Friday by any member of & Aug. Linens/towels in- Email: [email protected] Plains and is available for public inspec- Brady, photography; Laura Brown, exhibit included sculpture, which Art- the general public who wants a copy of tion during regular office hours. cluded. $2,600/wk. Email same without cost. oils; Joy Ann Cabanos, oils; John ist Framer had never before exhibited. Barbara Horev, Secretary FREELANCERS WANTED BARBARA RIEPE [email protected] Triarsi, oils; Linnea W. Rhodes, wa- “The CAG Exhibit is a fun show by Zoning Board of Adjustment Township Clerk [email protected] 1 T - 4/22/10, The Times Fee: $22.95 or call 908-358-8416 ter colored pens and ink; Dianne a fun and talented art group,” she 1 T - 4/22/10, The Times Fee: $42.84 Taliaferro, pastels, and Barbara Uhr, said. pastels. The CAG exhibit will be at the CONTINUED FROM AT LEFT Ms. Derrett, a fairly new CAG Artist Framer through May 1, 2010. WF’s Malinsky Infuses Work work is the recognition of, and remember, displayed three pastels, The Artist Framer is located at 17 spect for, her Jewish heritage. “Glass of Wine,” “White Water” and North Avenue. For more information, “My aspiration has been to influ- “Startled.” call (908) 931-1133. With Recognition of Heritage ence and contribute to Jewish lives and By MARYLOU MORANO ded within the larger context of her the world of opportunities,” she said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times work, and many of her paintings con- To this end, she recently partici- WSO Presents Unique WESTFIELD – Those who missed tain actual images of women. pated, along with 19 other artists, in Broadway’s Michele Ragusa Westfield resident Irit Malinsky’s One example is “Invisible Joy with an art sale at L & M Art Gallery, in exhibit, “Awakening My Unified G-d,” which contains two female which part of the sale proceeds were Season-Finale Celebration WSO Gala to Feature Field,” at the Westfield Memorial forms surrounded by words in He- donated to the food pantry of Jewish WESTFIELD – On Saturday, May nale will come to a fitting end with Library (WML) last month can still brew. Family Services of Central New Jer- 8, at 8 p.m., at the Presbyterian Beethoven’s colossal Ninth Sym- Broadway’s Ragusa view her work at L & M Art Gallery Likewise, her “Shekhinah Dwells sey. Church in Westfield, the Westfield phony complete with its magnificent WESTFIELD – Noted classical and in Elizabeth, where it will be on in the Realm of Queen Esther” em- Ms. Malinsky was born in Israel Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will Ode to Joy. popular artists will weave magical and display until May 1. phasizes the theme of feminine spiri- and has lived in the United States for join with more than 200 voices in a Arguably the most iconic work in musical spells on fortunate guests at The Elizabeth exhibit will be a tuality as creativity. 12 years. collaborative celebration. Western art, Beethoven’s “Choral” Echo Lake Country Club, on May 1, mix of new and old pieces, and like “Skekhinah is the Hebrew word for She holds a Bachelor of Arts de- “Our season finale concert will Symphony is a monumental master- during the Benefit Gala for the Westfield the WML exhibit, it will demon- the feminine aspect of the Divine,” gree in Media Arts from Wiz Col- reflect a unique cross-fertilization piece that occupies a treasured place Symphony Orchestra (WSO). strate Ms. Malinsky’s signature ar- the artist explained. lege of Design in Haifa, and a Mas- of artistic and cultural offerings,” in our hearts and minds, moving and Michele Ragusa, a classically trained tistic style of translating Biblical Ms. Malinsky’s work incorporates ter of Arts degree in Fine Arts Edu- remarked WSO Music Director inspiring us to experience joy and soprano with a long list of Broadway myth into artistic image. three elements that she describes as cation with an Option in Studio from David Wroe. “And it will present not realize nothing less than the brother- productions and accolades to her credit, Ms. Malinsky works primarily in “Biblical interpretation, myth as an Kean University. one, but two musical masterpieces hood of man. is ready to thrill Gala guests with her oil, which gives her paintings an aspect of culture, and the pursuit of She currently teaches art at Temple that have become international an- Four vocal soloists and the full voice, which spans three octaves. ethereal perspective while offering awareness.” Emanu-El in Westfield. thems for celebration with messages chorus of Bergen County’s Pro Arte This Barrymore Award winner has the viewer the predominant theme According to the artist, she relies L & M Art Gallery is located at of peace and unity that are more Chorale join the orchestra for this, played leading roles in Mel Brooks’ of feminine spirituality. on an emotional bonding with her 124 Elmora Avenue in Elizabeth. important and timely today than one the most groundbreaking works Broadway production of Young Fran- She uses mellow and subtle hues, painting to unleash her authentic and For gallery hours and more informa- ever.” in human history and one of kenstein and in such classics as Music including soft blues, to capture these creative force. tion on Ms. Malinsky’s exhibit, con- In a unique cross-cultural partner- humankind’s most awe-inspiring cre- Man and a Dallas production of Guys feminine elements that lie embed- Infused throughout Ms. Malinsky’s tact the gallery at (908) 351-2633. ship, Maestro Wroe is partnering ations. and Dolls. Ms. Ragusa recently ap- with Chinese choirs from Asian com- “Beethoven’s 9th with its Ode to peared at the Paper Mill Playhouse in munities throughout New York and Joy represents one of the pinnacles the title role of Kiss Me, Kate. New Jersey to form a grand 150- of symphonic music, and is a fitting Michael Lavine, a noted New York A JEWEL IN THE GARDENS piece chorus for a rare performance climax to our 2009-2010 program,” City-based musical director, pianist, of China’s most famed choral mas- continued Maestro Wroe. “Both mu- vocal coach and singer, will accom- terpiece: The Yellow River Cantata. sically and intellectually, I can hardly pany Ms. Ragusa. Xian Xinghai’s Yellow River Can- imagine a better way to round off Internationally-acclaimed WSO con- tata, which has not been performed what has been a magnificent WSO certmaster Byung-Kook Kwak will per- in New Jersey for over 10 years, may season.” form a viola/violin duet with his vir- be the work that most frequently A short informational lecture will tuoso daughter, Christine. Mr Kwak raises the passion of Chinese people be conducted by Shuang Guo prior enjoys a versatile career as a soloist, around the world. to the concert in the Westfield Pres- chamber musician and educator. It reflects Chinese patriotism byterian Church Chapel at 7 p.m. Following in her father’s footsteps, people during World War II and Tickets, which are priced between Christine Kwak also possesses a called compatriots to unite to re- $25 and $70, may be purchased di- master’s degree from Juilliard School cover the homeland from Japanese rectly from the WSO office, located of Music. occupation. Its dramatic music sym- at 224 East Broad Street, or by call- Rounding out the entertainment for bolized the struggle for liberty and ing the box office at (908) 232-9400. the Gala is the New Jersey dance band the piece soon gained widespread Tickets are also available at the Groove and the popular and local magi- popularity to become one of China’s Town Book Store in Westfield and cian Henry Carlyle of Cranford. greatest anthems to heroism and soli- Martin Jewelers in Cranford. With a national reputation as a per- darity and, ultimately, to peace and For further information, call (908) former specializing in magical and celebration. 232-9400 or go to mental entertainment with a comedic The concert and WSO season fi- westfieldsymphony.org. touch, Mr. Carlyle promises to enchant Gala guests. “We are indeed fortunate to have UCPAC Presents Beatbox talent of such superb caliber at our Gala,” said WSO Maestro David Wroe. Gala Chairwoman Mary-Beth Phillips With Ball in the House said, “The symphony’s reputation pre- PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE ~ SUNDAY APRIL 25TH ~ 1-4 RAHWAY – On Saturday, April 25, to participate in a hands-on educational cedes itself. WSO attracts only the 416 BIRCH AVENUE, WESTFIELD the Union County Performing Arts workshop with the artists of Ball in the best...you hear that for yourself in every Center (UCPAC) will present Boston’s House. concert. The Gala is only continuing JUST LISTED! This stunning and totally updated 5 bedroom Classic Tudor rests original beatbox vocal pop band, Ball The workshop will begin at 12:30 the tradition of excellence begun by gracefully in the heart of Westfield’s prestigious Gardens neighborhood. A in the House. The afternoon will begin p.m. Families are welcome to register Maestro Wroe.” at 12:30 p.m. with an interactive work- for the opportunity to familiarize and This year’s auctions will feature sumptuous haven from the pressures of everyday life, this home exudes shop for families (registration required), understand firsthand the unique sounds unique experiences for purchase, and a sophistication with modern luxuries and outstanding interior flow for formal followed by a public concert at 3 p.m. and techniques of an a cappella vocal surprise guest will draw the winning Ball in the House consists of five pop band. stub for the 50/50 raffle. entertaining and family living. Exceptional architectural details, hardwood guys using only their voices. This Bos- The presenting artists will demon- The public is invited and tickets for floors, a spectacular family room addition with dramatic floor to ceiling stone ton-based group takes a cappella to the strate the sounds of the “beatbox” mu- this fundraising event may be purchased fireplace, two additional fireplaces, designer kitchen and so much more make next stage, with vocal drums/beatbox sic style as well as introduce the partici- through April 24 by calling the sym- and vocal bass under their pop harmo- pating students to the technical vocabu- phony office at (908) 232-9400. Raffle this the perfect Westfield home. OUTSTANDING LOCATION – just blocks from nies to create a sound that is hard to lary of a cappella music composition. tickets are available until April 30. schools, town & NYC transportation. Please see VIRTUAL TOUR & FLOOR believe. Registration is required. To register, Opening for, and performing with, or for more information, call the UCPAC PLANS: www.416birchavenue.com. acts such as Cher, 98°, Jessica Simpson, Box Office at (732) 499-8226. Tickets For additional information or a private tour, please call: Blondie, Smokey Robinson, The Temp- for the public concert are just $15 gen- tations and numerous others. Ball in the eral admission. UCPAC is offering free Beth Sullivan or Barbara Lang House can even be heard on national admission to the currently unemployed 908-578-3812 908-403-6936 TV and radio as the voice behind the and up to four of their immediate fam- commercials for Cool Whip dessert ily members. Patrons may present proof 600 North Avenue West Westfield, NJ 07090 topping. of unemployment, such as an unem- Office: (908) 233-0065 Presented as part of the UCPAC’s ployment check stub, at the box office. education program Mentors in Music The offer ends on April 21 at 5 p.m. Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated and the Arts, the UCPAC invites local The box office is located at 1601 families, with children age 8 and older, Irving Street in Rahway. Concertmaster Byung-Kook Kwak Page 18 Thursday, April 22, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WF Celebrates Resurgence Of Vinyl at Record Store Day By ERIC NIERSTEDT dreamy sound to a series of folksy, and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sometime Springsteen-ian, songs. WESTFIELD — During an era in Later, a bus pulled up next to the Grellong Play Manuscript Poses which former giants Tower and Virgin Soundstation, bringing with it a group Records have fallen due to poor busi- of performers sponsored by NY radio ness, on Saturday, Westfield’s Sound station 101.9 RXP and led by station Station Records took part in a celebra- personality Rich Russo. Moral Dilemma at Theater Project tion of the independent record store. Each group gave a one-song acoustic By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Begun three years ago by the owner performance, beginning with the The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Bull Moose, an independent record Reveling, who brought to mind a CRANFORD – In Paul Grellong’s store in Maine and Hew Hampshire, stripped down New Found Glory with play, Manuscript, at The Theater Project, the day is designed to foster a celebra- their fast strumming and poppy vocals. Union County College’s professional tion of music and the music-store op- Following them was Christina La Roca, theater company, the audience is given erators who still play a vital role in a young guitarist blessed with vocals segments of a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle music distribution even in a digital age. that could range from smoky to strong in 90 minutes (without intermission) This year marked Sound Station’s as her song progressed. and needs to arrange them from what is first involvement in the day; the store Matt Witte, a longtime fixture on the revealed throughout the evening. received special shipments of vinyl Jersey music scene, stunned listeners Along the serpentine way, implau- records to sell to collectors. Ironi- with his vocals, a near dead ringer for sible coincidences and situations arise cally, this near-30-year-old music Jakob Dylan, the lead singer of the “I can assume that the younger to keep the audience involved, piecing form, which predates CDs and cas- Wallflowers (who recently release an together the picture. Because the plot is sette tapes, has undergone a major acoustic solo album). However, Witte generations will no longer know a mystery of sorts, it’s impossible to resurgence in the last few years. was far more upbeat and country-ish in what vinyl was. Maybe some kids give away much of the storyline with- “They just have a better sound then his song than the Wallflower frontman. will take their CD back to the out spoiling the audience’s fun of figur- CDs,” said one Sound Station patron. The last two artists to perform were shop, telling the shop owner they ing out just what is happening and why. “Most people don’t know this, but the Sarah Dolovay, only 16 years old, and have a faulty disc and if they The Theater Project is used to pre- CD actually doesn’t have the full au- The Seconds. senting thought-provoking plays, and dio capabilities of vinyl. They got Despite some thin vocals, Dolovay could please get a new one...” director Mark Spina’s choice and fi- Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader and The Times over because they were smaller and managed to put a blusey vibe into her Mike Rutherford nesse in producing this show doesn’t MUNCHING…While waiting for his friends David (Daniel Pietruszka) and easier to transport.” song, as well as powerfully singing her (of Genesis, Mike and the Mechanics) disappoint. Elizabeth (Rebecca Moore) to finish with David’s manuscript, Chris (Sean “Besides, I grew up with vinyl,” the chorus. Manuscript, billed as a mystery, McIntyre) relaxes. The Theater Project’s latest production, Manuscript by Paul “The four building blocks of the Grellong, is an intriguing tangle of jealousy, revenge and duplicity. The show runs universe are fire, water, gravel doesn’t involve the murder of a person, weekends at Union County College in Cranford. but the death of friendship. There are and vinyl.” layers of deceit around hidden agendas Eighteen-year-old Elizabeth published in the New York Times Maga- that bring three Ivy League characters (Rebecca Moore), snobbish and full of zine and has produced one critically- Dave Barry together for two evenings in a Brooklyn herself, has reason to be self-satisfied acclaimed novel. townhouse. since she has already had her work David (Daniel Pietruszka) wants his Newmark Schools to longtime friend Chris (Sean McIntyre) to bring around this famous writer/ Host Annual Art Show Community Band Presents girlfriend of his to take a peak at his first PLAINFIELD – Artwork created by novel to see if it has promise. With two students from two private special-needs 4th Annual Spring Concert ambitious, young authors in the room, schools will be on display at the sixth egos and jealousy abound. annual Art Show on April 23 in WESTFIELD – The Westfield Com- march was Barber’s first work scored Everything in playwright Grellong’s Plainfield. The event will showcase a munity Band, under the direction of exclusively for band and has since be- script, like every piece in an intricate range of artwork by students from the Thomas Connors, will present its fourth come a staple in band repertoire. Addi- puzzle, is meaningful. The dialogue — Newmark School, a K-8 facility in annual spring concert on Sunday, April tional selections for the afternoon in- often funny and filled with wit, at other Plainfield, and Newmark High School 25, at 2 p.m. clude “Mannin Veen” by times a bit long — is precise in detail. The Seconds perform at Sound Stage in Westfield. in Carteret. A special feature for the Haydn Wood, “Music for a Physical details on the set have patron added. “My first album was vi- Concluding the day, The Seconds “This year’s Art Show is poised to be afternoon includes “Porgy Festival” by Philip Sparke, profound meaning as well. David’s nyl; it was a ritual to go and listen to it all were the most energetic. Bringing to as successful as previous shows,” said and Bess Medley” featuring “Selection from The Sound collection of “action figures” of pro- the way through when you got it home. mind Bowling for Soup, the group Cynthia Allman, co-founder and co- music from the opera scored of Music” by Richard fessional wrestlers sits on a desk in That doesn’t really happen anymore.” treated the acoustic setting as just an- executive director of both schools. by George Gershwin. Origi- Rodgers and “The Seafar- his bedroom where the two evenings Besides Record Store Day’s appeal to other loud stage, as they danced about The event not only highlights the nally conceived as an Ameri- ers” by Michael play out. The figures are a mirror vinyl collectors, the day delivered a string and sang their hilarious rebellion song, creativity of the students but also serves can folk opera, “Porgy and McDermott. image of the story line. of in-store performances, beginning with “Garbageman.” as a major fundraiser for both schools. Bess” premiered in New York The concert will be held David tells Chris and Elizabeth, local band Montagna and the Mouth to More bands would come as the day “With the money raised, we are able in the fall of 1935 and high- at the Edison Intermediate “Wrestling is the only innovative form Mouth. The band gave a short acoustic progressed, and the prevailing feeling to provide students with the specialized lights popular favorites such School, located at 800 of modern dance we have left,” and the performance, with members Katie was that vinyl can succeed in a land of programming that make our schools as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Rahway Avenue in fact that it’s all a charade is what attracts Meeker, Anthony Ragazzo and Brian iPods and that independent record stores very special,” said Ms. Allman. Necessarily So” and “I Got Band Director Westfield; admission is free. him to wrestling. De Mello stripping down the band’s may have the last laugh. Both schools serve children with Plenty ‘Nuttin.’” Thomas Connors The band will next perform “The pretending makes it so real,” learning disabilities and behavioral dis- The opera is admired for in its upcoming summer David tells them. “Ticket buyers be- orders. Gershwin’s use of European orchestral concert series starting June 24, July 1, 8 lieve what they want to believe in that WHS Grad Returns to WF The event lasts from 6 to 9 p.m., and techniques combined with American and 15 in Mindowaskin Park. charade.” The interaction between the school is located on 365 Emerson jazz and folk music themes. The after- The Westfield Community Band is David, Chris and Elizabeth is itself a Avenue. For more information, contact noon will also include the popular sponsored by the Westfield Recreation charade that reveals loyalty, betrayal To Promote Illustrations Chris Bradshaw at (908) 753-0330. “Commando March” by Samuel Bar- Department. For further information, and unchecked ambition. By MARYLOU MORANO poetic words. ber. contact (908) 789-4080 or go to The play asks the characters, as well Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Together, the author and illustrator Italian + Jewish = Originally composed in 1943, this westfieldcommunityband.com. as the audience, to question where their WESTFIELD – The illustrations “played with various styles and media moral compass lies. of Sue Anderson Gioulis, formerly of until [we] agreed that the more classic Therapy at UCPAC A handsome set by Marisa Merrigan, Westfield, grace the pages of “You’re look [of the illustrations] fit the story,” RAHWAY – Steve Solomon’s long- NJN Selects Tamborlane lush gowns for the character Elizabeth Lovable to Me,” a children’s picture said Ms. Anderson. running Off Broadway hit, My by Daaimah Talley and authentic light- book written by New York author Kat Ms. Anderson, who currently lives in Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, ing by Tom Rowe form the visual puzzle Yeh. Ocean Grove, was raised in Westfield. and I’m in Therapy, takes the stage at Paintings for Art Show pieces. Mr. Spina’s insightful direction Mrs. Gioulis, who illustrates under She is the oldest of nine children and the Union County Performing Arts CRANFORD – NJN Public Tele- due to their colorful, unique geo- moves the psychological and emotional the name Sue Anderson, will be at The a graduate of Westfield High School. Center (UCPAC) at Rahway on Satur- vision and Radio (NJN) in Trenton metric presentations of spring flow- pieces of the play at breakneck speed. Town Bookstore this Saturday, April Early art memories include painting day, April 30, at 8 p.m. for one perfor- has selected Cranford artist ers. Ms. Moore’s cool, classy exterior 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. to meet readers and at an easel in Mrs. Ward’s Franklin mance onl. Tickets are $25 and $35. Theodosia Tamborlane to exhibit her In addition to being a member of belies the bubbling volcanic rage that is sign copies of “You’re Lovable to Me.” School Kindergarten class. Written by and starring Mr. series of paintings, “Fleurs Des New Century Artists in New York waiting to erupt. Mr. Pietruszka’s un- The book’s simple-yet-sweet mes- “Growing up in Westfield was very Solomon, he combines comic voices, Temps,” in the NJN Spring Art Show. City, Ms. Tamborlane is also a mem- kempt exterior is a façade for his con- sage employs a family of bunnies to all-American with well attended local sound effects and astounding charac- The public reception for this show ber of the Pen and Brush Gallery in trolling, calculating character of David. teach children about the unconditional patriotic parades, school plays and ex- terizations to tell stories of the wacky will be Friday, April 23, from 6 to 9 New York City, the Contemporary Mr. McIntyre’s tuxedoed Chris is the love a parent has for a child. citing Little League games,” she re- side of the human condition. p.m. at NJN Headquarters at 25 South Art Group of New Jersey, Studio perfect Ivy League stereotype of a The family in the story is called. “We walked to and from school To learn more, call (732) 499-8226 Stockton Street in Trenton. Montclair and the Woodbridge Arti- spoiled brat. intergenerational. Through Ms. Yeh’s in all types of weather.” or visit UCPAC.org. sans Guild. The time of this play is present day, words and Ms. Anderson’s illustra- Ms. Anderson is also a graduate of Ms. Tamborlane’s paintings are but the heart of the age-old situation of tions, children are shown that a par- Ringling College of Art and Design Rep Theatre Closes also on display at the Simply Gallery duplicity, jealousy and revenge is time- ent never stops loving a child, even in Sarasota, Fla., and has previously in Cranford, and she can be con- less. when that child becomes a grownup illustrated another children’s book, With Drunken City tacted at [email protected]. Her Catch the show that runs weekends with children of her own. “Off We Go.” RAHWAY – Alliance Repertory website is Tamborlane.com. through May 2. Several of Ms. Anderson’s classical Her drawings, paintings, and graphic Theatre closes its 11th season at the illustrations of bunnies in action – play- designs are displayed in galleries and Union County Performing Arts Center ing, eating, working in a garden and collections up and down the east coast. in Rahway with Adam Bock’s The Sylvia Wonders: Can a Dog sleeping – appear on each page. For more information about Drunken City, a theatrical take on the The drawings are an integral part of Saturday’s book signing, contact The mystique of marriage and the ever- the story and complement Ms. Yeh’s Town Bookstore at (908) 233-3535. shifting nature of love and identity. Be Considered a Human? Three 20-something brides-to-be SUMMIT – The Summit Playhouse becomes a major bone of contention go off on the bar crawl to end all will present Sylvia, directed by Chase between husband and wife. Book Store Welcomes crawls and find their lives going topsy- Newhart. Sylvia offers Greg escape from the turvy. During a night of revelry, they In Sylvia, Greg and Kate have moved frustrations of his job and the unknowns Westfield Illustrator meet and have their brittle concepts “Tulips with Pewter Bowl” to Manhattan after 22 years of child of middle age. To Kate, she becomes a of marriage, family and happiness raising in Summit. Greg’s career as a rival for affection. Sylvia asks: Can the WESTFIELD – The Town Book can be shared with all generations. The challenged by the dark truths that “Fleurs Des Temps” was first derivative trader has suddenly come to marriage be saved, and can a household Store in Westfield will host a meet and story begins with the repentant bunnies “the city that never sleeps” will tell. shown at the New Century Artist a halt, while Kate’s career as a public- pet actually be a person? greet with illustrator Sue Anderson for apologizing to their mama for the trouble Director Mike Driscoll’s talented cast Gallery in Chelsea, N.Y. in Septem- school English teacher is beginning to Performance dates are April 23, 24, her book “You’re Lovable to Me” on they have created throughout the day. includes Brooke Andrews, Kelly ber 2009. Ms. Tamborlane’s paint- offer her more opportunities. 29 and 30, as well as May 1, 2, 7 and 8. Saturday, April 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Ms. Anderson grew up in Westfield Maizenaski, Sistina Giordano, Matt ings present an intricate vision of Greg brings home a dog he found in There will be a signed performance on Through the eyes of a bunny family, and is the illustrator of the children’s McCarthy, Gus Ibrianyi and Rob Evans. various flowers and Dutch flower Central Park — or that has found him May 2; an assisted-listening system is author Kat Yeh and Ms. Anderson in- book “Off We Go.” Her drawings, Show dates are from April 30 through gardens, drawn from her travels and — bearing only the name “Sylvia” on available for all performances. Tickets troduce families to a tale appropriate paintings and graphic designs are dis- May 22. Friday and Saturday perfor- from her personal gardens. her nametag. are $20 for adults and $15 for students. for readers of all ages. “You’re Lovable played in states on the east coast. She mances start at 8 p.m., and there is one NJN curator Kathy Budd chose Street-smart and sassy, Sylvia is a For more information, call (908) 273- to Me” makes a great bedtime story, enjoys life with her family in Ocean Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on May 2. Ms. Tamborlane’s abstract paintings typical “Labradoodle,” and she quickly 2192 or visit summitplayhouse.org. bringing families together to learn about Grove. Audience and cast talk-back will the power and simplicity of uncondi- The Town Book Store is located at take place on Friday, May 14. Tickets tional love. 270 East Broad Street (corner of East are $22; students and seniors pay Through the use of rhyme and classic Broad and Elmer Streets). To learn $17. To learn more, call (732) 499- illustrations, this is a tale of love that more, call (908) 233-3535. 8226 or visit ucpac.org.