Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 6, 2015 OUR 125th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Garwood Council in Quandary Over Doubled Recycle Cost By BRIAN TRUSDELL he said he had heard had doubled in The matter sparked a terse ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cost per twice weekly collection. The change between Mr. Mathieu, Bor- GARWOOD – Acrimony flared matter had its roots in the March 24 ough Clerk Christina Ariemma and again at the Garwood Borough Coun- council meeting, when the governing fellow Councilman Lou Petruzzelli. cil meeting the evening of July 28, body voted to award a six-month con- During the July 28 meeting, Mr. with accusations and questions of in- tract, beginning July 1, to Equipment Bonfanti’s query raised the issue again competence, irresponsibility and cor- Rental Services to replace Waste since Equipment Rental had notified porate intimidation regarding the ven- Management. Ms. Ariemma on July 8, the day be- dors contracted to collect the Equipment Rental, which has been fore it was scheduled to make its first borough’s recycling refuse. responsible for collecting Garwood’s collection, that its truck was immo- “This has been mistake upon mis- semiannual bulk garbage, bid bile and it would not be able to fulfill take upon negligence upon reckless- $16,900, more than $11,000 below its obligation. That forced Ms. ness,” Councilman Jim Mathieu Waste Management’s offer at an av- Ariemma to find Regional Industries charged after Second Avenue resi- erage cost of $1,300 per collection. of Elizabeth, N.J., as a replacement dent Richard Bonfanti raised the mat- Mr. Mathieu expressed suspicion from July 23 to October 29 at a cost of ter in the open forum portion of the about the price but objected largely $20,800, or $2,600 per pickup. meeting. because of Equipment Rental’s af- “Now, come October 29, who’s Mr. Bonfanti approached the coun- filiation with the borough’s previous going to pick up your recycling?” Mr. cil about the recycling contract, which recycling agent, Great Northern. Mathieu said to Mr. Bonfanti. “I don’t know the answer to that. And neither does anyone else up here (on coun- cil). This is a disaster.” The revelation of the doubling in cost had Mr. Petruzzelli, Council- woman Sara Todisco and Council Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader President Bill Nierstedt explaining SWEET MUSIC…The Westfield Swing Band performs Thursday in the Community Room at the Westfield Municipal their March 24 vote. Building. “I’ll go on record in saying we had done work with this company be- fore,” Mr. Petruzzelli said. “We had no reason to think they would do this Rep. Lance Detects Growing because they did have a good track record with us. And again, we have no control over what happens in someone’s business if a truck breaks Sentiment Against Iran Deal down, if something else happens, if Waste Management got to these By BRIAN TRUSDELL agreement and believes there is enough State John Kerry’s admission that the people and said, ‘You’re infringing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader votes in the House of Representatives administration did not seek treaty on our stuff,’ who knows?” WESTFIELD – There is growing for a resolution condemning it. But he status for the agreement because it Courtesy of Sonia Owchariw NATIONAL COVERAGE….News vans are parked in front of the entrance to In other actions, the council tabled sentiment in the U.S. Congress against was less confident of overriding an did not think it could get it through Westfield’s Fairview Cemetery on East Broad Street Monday following the a vote on a $140,000 bond ordinance President Obama’s nuclear agreement expected presidential veto. the Senate “disquieting.” burial of Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston. Miss Brown for various street and sidewalk re- with Iran, U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance “If at the end of the process there Mr. Lance used the same word to passed away July 26, three years after the death of her mother. pairs after the three present Demo- (R-7th) told The Westfield Leader Tues- are not enough votes to override, describe several other moves by cratic council members were unable day, but it would need the election of then the agreement goes into force. A President Obama, particularly his to get a guarantee from Mr. Mathieu a Republican as president in 2016 to new president could change that, be- executive actions on immigration in the work session to vote for the undo it and several other controversial cause it’s not a treaty,” Mr. Lance said and regulations via the Environmen- O’Brian’s Pourhouse Evicted matter. measures enacted by the White House. in a wide-ranging discussion with the tal Protection Agency on coal-fired With council members Ann Mr. Lance, who has represented the Leader’s editorial staff. power plant emissions. From Downtown Fanwood Tarantino and Mike Martin absent, Seventh New Jersey Congressional “So this is not binding on a future “All presidents who are re-elected CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 District since 2009, opposes the Iran administration. And I, of course, hope look in the second terms, particularly By LAUREN S. BARR certificate of occupancy from the for the election of a Republican presi- in the second half of their second Specially Written for The Westfield Leader borough. dent next year,” he said. terms, to legacy issues,” Mr. Lance FANWOOD – O’Brian’s The court found that the burst pipe Mr. Lance also decried the Obama said. “Unfortunately, from my per- Pourhouse, the popular pub in down- was fixed within 24 hours of the administration’s decision not to con- spective, what he has done in several town Fanwood, known for its burgers break and that the remaining repair sider the agreement as a treaty, which areas is go beyond his authority con- crafted by chef-owner Brian Walter, work to bring the pub to code was the would have required a two-thirds ap- stitutionally.” is officially closed following months responsibility of Mr. Walter. The court proval of the U.S. Senate, and to take The congressman indicated he was of rumors. found that Mr. Walter owes Mr. the matter before the United Nations counting on federal courts to rectify According to the property owner, Flannery $11,986.48. Mr. Walter was Security Council before Congress was the issues, noting he has submitted an and Mr. Walter’s former business then given until July 16 to pay that able to review it. amicus brief with the Fifth Circuit in partner, Sean Flannery, after a pipe amount or be evicted. As the money “I’m very critical of the fact that the New Orleans against President burst in the building in February Mr. was not deposited with the court, Mr. president went to the U.N. before he Obama’s executive order regarding Walter ceased paying rent for the Walter was, in fact, evicted from the came to us in Congress, because the illegal immigrants and the testimony space. Failure to pay rent, taxes and space. Congress represents the American before Congress by liberal Harvard other fees forced Mr. Flannery to file Mr. Flannery also alleges that Mr. people,” Mr. Lance said. “And there- law professor Laurence Tribe, who eviction papers. The eviction was Walter subsequently entered the space fore he went to the U.N. before he likened the EPA’s actions to “burning granted by Superior Court Judge John and removed items from the prop- went to the American people. the Constitution.” Deitch on July 14. erty. He has filed a police report. “My title is ‘representative.’ I rep- “A way to proceed (against Presi- According to the court papers Mr. In a separate action, Mr. Flannery resent three-quarters of a million dent Obama) as well is through the Walter received approximately also sued Mr. Walter for an unpaid people here in North Central New judicial process, and that’s why I have $88,000 in insurance expense reim- personal loan and his share of the Jersey,” he explained. been involved in several of these court bursements, and while he claimed to liquor license and business. Accord- Moreover, he called Secretary of CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 the court that repairs had been made ing to Mr. Flannery, the judge has to the interior, he did admit to not ordered an accountant to examine the Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader paying the rent. Mr. Flannery also contracts and finances of the involved PICKING PICKLES….These youngters look for the perfect pickle at Sunday’s alleged that Mr. Walter continued to parties and to determine how much Cranford Farmers’ Market. run his catering business from the Mr. Flannery is owed. Until then, the Fanwood location despite a lack of CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Borough Council Focuses On State’s Best Practices By KATE BROWNE and procedures every three years as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader required by the borough’s insurers. MOUNTAINSIDE — Members of The council authorized several re- the borough council focused on revi- visions to the personnel manual. The sions to the borough’s personnel and changes included the inclusions of purchasing manuals at their work civil unions, modifications to terms meeting on Tuesday night. of the vision and dental insurance The New Jersey Department of plans, changes to the employee sick Community Affairs requires munici- leave policy, and revisions to reflect pal governments in the state to com- that a portion of the health insurance Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader ply with recommended best prac- premiums are now paid by the par- CONGRESSIONAL VISIT…Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) is interviewed by The tices and issues annual score cards ticipating employees. The council Westfield Leader editorial staff on Tuesday. Pictured, clockwise from left to right, for each community. Among the best also agreed to increase the employee are: Rep. Lance, assignment editor Paul Peyton, reporter Brian Trusdell, practices which the state recommends per diem allowance which had not summer intern Katharine Gillen, and Mr. Lance’s press secretary, John Byers. is to have the mayor and the council been changed since 1990. The new review the personnel and purchasing allowance will be $75. PAGE INDEX manuals every five years. Mayor Paul Only minor revisions to the pur- Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 15 N. Mirabelli noted that Mountain- chasing manual were required. It has Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 side already exceeds this recommen- been modified to reflect the terms Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-16 FRESH BREAD, ANYONE?….Caren Heller, of Cranford, makes a purchase dation since the borough’s attorney, and conditions of the Revised Gen- Community ... 6-7, 14 Classifieds ..... 14 from a baked goods supplier at the Cranford Farmers’ Market on Sunday John Post, conducts a review of the eral Purchasing Agreements and to Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 16 morning. manuals and other borough policies CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Homewatch CareGivers Professional Staff Raising the bar in homecare every day!

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While not identifying any your doctor and clearly that’s not the specific ruling by the Supreme Court, case. Mr. Lance noted the 2016 presidential “I have constituents come into the election is critical there as well. office on a regular basis, some of whom Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader “I believe the new president, who- are crying at the other end of the table, PLAY THAT MUSIC…The horn section of the Westfield Swing Band, named ever he or she is, will have several because they have not been able to keep the Nostalgia, The Big Band, performs Thursday during their concert in the appointments to the Supreme Court their doctor,” Mr. Lance said. Community Room at the Westfield Municipal Building. because several of our Supreme Court The congressman did express an Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader justices are no longer young,” he said. enthusiastic tone on the “21st Century JUICY TOMATOES….A woman checks out the tomatoes at the Cranford “And I’m not wishing ill health on Care Act,” a piece of legislation he Farmers’ Market on Sunday morning. any current member of the Supreme worked on as a member of the House Garwood Recycling Court, but I predict the next president Energy and Commerce Committee, that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the United States will have two or will modernize the Food and Drug Summit Kicks Off all four remaining votes were re- sewer pipe on Willow Avenue at Cen- three appointments to the Supreme Administration’s policies and proce- quired for the measure to pass, but all ter Street. Court of the United States. dures and enable new medicines to Mr. Mathieu would agree to was to It was discovered earlier this month “And I hope that we elect a Republi- reach the market more quickly. Green Star Program “vote his conscience” when the mat- that the eight-inch tile pipe had two can president, and therefore that that The measure, which was voted out ter came up. breaks, one 20 feet and another 65 Republican president will have the of committee unanimously and passed SUMMIT – The City of Summit the program recognizes businesses and Despite acknowledging that Mr. feet from the manhole, and at least opportunity to appoint justices who the full House 344 to 77, also increases Environmental Commission is an- community organizations that build Mathieu almost invariably votes for one piece of debris the size of a soft- view the Constitution as I view the funding for the National Institutes of nouncing the start of its new Summit sustainable practices into their busi- street spending projects, Ms. Todisco ball. The debris and the age of the Constitution.” Health by more than $8 billion over the Green Star Program. In its first three ness models. Participants register by was unwilling to risk the issue failing pipe, estimated to be at least 80 years The election of a Republican will be next decade. weeks, 14 Summit businesses and nine filling out a short online application. and motioned to delay the matter un- old, influenced the finance commit- essential to any substantive changes in “If you look at new medicines across community organizations have quali- Among the actions most applicants til the next meeting. tee to select the most expensive op- the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or the globe, since the end of World War fied for the program by documenting list as sustainable practices are recy- “I think it’s a real shame that this tion but one with the only guarantee. Obamacare, Mr. Lance said, but he was II, you will find that most of them were that they have adopted at least five cling print cartridges, saving energy by project is now delayed two weeks The issue will be formalized into hopeful for some daylight on the repeal developed here in the United States,” sustainable actions or practices. turning off all electronics at night, us- because there was not the transpar- an ordinance that will be introduced of its medical device tax. Mr. Lance said. “We are the world’s Co-sponsored with the Summit Re- ing CFL or LED lighting, supporting ency of what the vote may look like at the next meeting. “The medical device tax is poor pub- leader in this, and to me it’s important cycling Advisory Committee (RAC), the “Think Local First” initiative by tonight,” Ms. Todisco said. “Every- In another construction matter, Mr. lic policy,” he declared. “Overwhelm- because the district I serve is the medi- Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI), and collaborating with other businesses, one else was willing to share what Guarriello told council members that ingly it is opposed in the House, in a cine chest of this country.” the Suburban Chamber of Commerce, supporting local artists by displaying their vote would be.” road work financed largely by the bipartisan fashion, and it has signifi- their work, and supporting the commu- That drew a sarcastic response from state Department of Transportation cant opposition in the Senate. If that nity by helping to sponsor community Mr. Mathieu. involving four streets will begin on or were to reach the president’s desk, I events. Both Batavia Cafe and Box- “The bottom line is two people about Saturday, August 15, and last hope he might consider signing it,” the wood Coffee have qualified in part by decide not to show up to a council four to six weeks. Congressman said. using recyclable paper products in- meeting and I get browbeaten over Beech Street from Maple Street Mr. Lance said his congressional stead of Styrofoam. Other actions that what my vote is,” he said. west and Maple Street from Myrtle to district has more medical device and are not listed on the application but Additionally, the council agreed to Spruce will be repaved, while drain- pharmaceutical employees than any have been added in the “Other” cat- accept the recommendation of Bor- age work will be redone on Hickory other in the country, which is why he is egory include selling upcycled jewelry ough Engineer Don Guarriello and Street from Center to East Street as particularly interested in eradicating at (Femmebot), having an energy audit spend $35,000 to completely replace well as Third Avenue from Maple to least that portion. (Summit Free Public Library), plant- an approximately 90-foot section of Cedar. But he acknowledged it was only a ing a butterfly garden (Congregation glimmer of hope. Ohr Shalom), and using 20 percent “I don’t want it simply repealed, I renewable energy (Visual Arts Center). want it replaced. But as a practical Current participants include Sweet matter, this president, who is in office Nothings, Batavia Cafe, Femmebot, for another year and a half, would veto Brownie Points, exhale Summit, The any legislation we would (pass) regard- Fireplace Place, The Brass Elephant, ing amending the ACA, and I don’t 4a Realty LLC, Due 360, Frames for think we have the votes to override his You, Photo Summit, Wool and Grace, Boxwood Coffee, Summit Health Shoppe, Summit Free Public Library, Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader MR. LANCE VISITS LEADER…Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), center, meets Congregation Ohr Shalom (Summit MS Council with members of The Westfield Leader’s editorial staff on Tuesday. Pictured with Jewish Community Center), Summit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 him, from left to right, are: Assignment editor Paul Peyton, summer intern YMCA, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, note that Borough Clerk Martha Katharine Gillen and reporter Brian Trusdell. Summit Downtown, Inc., Suburban Lopez has been certified as a Quali- Chamber of Commerce, Visual Arts fied Purchasing Agent. Center of New Jersey, The Connection The council authorized a $500 do- for Women and Families, and the nation to the PTA Fall Festival and Menendez Applauds Clean Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre. approved raffle applications from Our “Any Summit business or commu- EXPLORE...At Union County College in Cranford this summer, more than a Lady of Lourdes and the Mountain- Power Plan Announcement nity organization can participate and hundred students from throughout Union County completed the three-week side PTA. It also approved several the online application can be com- program which offers teens in grades 9 through 12 opportunities to explore a liquor license renewals from dining WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sena- ture. I look forward to continuing to pleted in just a few minutes,” explains variety of career choices while experiencing life on a college campus. Union establishments in the community. tor Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has is- work to meet our growing environ- Summit Environmental Commission County Freeholders sponsor the free program for high-school students each Borough Administrator James J. sued the following statement after mental challenges head-on. Chairwoman Beth Lovejoy. “We are summer. Since College for Teens began in 2001, more than 1,000 students from Debbie updated council members and President Barack Obama and EPA “As the single largest emitter of pleased with the range of businesses all 21 municipalities in Union County have completed the program. the public on the status of the state’s Administrator Gina McCarthy un- greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., and community organizations that have review of the revised tax maps and veiled a Clean Power Plan to curb the making up approximately a third of applied so far. From small to large, all provided details on a request for a effects of climate change by setting total emissions, curbing carbon pollu- of them have been able to include some road opening permit for 596 Wood- strong standards to limit carbon pollu- tion from power plants is a vital piece sustainable practices in their opera- land Avenue which will permit the tion from power plants. of any plan to address climate change. tions, benefiting their bottom lines and installation of a monitoring well to “For too long partisan politics driven The Clean Power Plan sets achievable the Summit community as a whole.” monitor the groundwater at the nearby by bad science has gotten in the way of standards to reduce carbon dioxide Participation in the Green Star pro- gas station. taking bold, decisive action to address emissions by 32 percent from 2005 gram requires applicants to fill out a Councilman Keith C. Turner, who climate change. When the scientific levels by 2030. The northeast has seen one-page checklist application avail- serves as liaison with the Mountain- community agrees that man-made the largest increases in extreme pre- able on the City of Summit website side Police Department, advised the carbon pollution poses an existential cipitation in the United States, includ- under the Business and Environment group that the police department is in threat to lives and livelihoods not only ing dealing with Superstorm Sandy. tabs as well as links on the SDI and the process of preparing to use funds in the United States, but across the In addition to helping to slow climate Chamber of Commerce websites. Af- from the recently received Safe Cor- globe, we have a moral responsibility change, the Clean Power Plan will ter an application has been submitted, ridors Grant to purchase a second to act. Today’s rule not only represents result in significant public health ben- a Summit Green Star representative patrol car. The car will be pursuit an important first step in meeting that efits for New Jersey, particularly for will respond within a few days.           certified, which means it will have moral obligation, it pushes us on a the 9 percent of New Jerseyans who Questions about the program may  passed government safety standard path toward a renewable energy fu- suffer from asthma.” be directed to [email protected]. tests for acceleration, handling and With the Allstate® Auto/Life Discount, you can braking. save on auto insurance when you protect your The council’s next public meeting family with life insurance. I’ll make it easy to get will be on Tuesday, August 18. Among the quality coverage you need at an affordable the items on the agenda for the meet- price. So why wait? Call me today to put your ing are a second reading of the pro- family in Good Hands®. posed resolution regarding the ex- penditure of approximately $500,000 for sanitary and storm sewer projects.
    O’Brian’s 519 South Ave West CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Westfield liquor license is frozen. [email protected] Mr. Flannery told The Westfield Leader that they opened the business together and “we were successful.” Mr. Flannery added that Mr. Walter is “a great chef.” He also told The Leader that he intends to renovate the space and make the entire first floor into a pub and restaurant. “My goal is to do something really special there.” Mr. Walter is still operating The
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USPS 485200 Thursday, August 6, 2015 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 56th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2015 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Rep. Lance Detects Growing Sentiment Against Iran Deal By BRIAN TRUSDELL the Iran agreement and believes can president next year,” he said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times there is enough votes in the House Mr. Lance also decried the Obama WESTFIELD – There is growing of Representatives for a resolution administration’s decision not to con- sentiment in the U.S. Congress condemning it. But he was less con- sider the agreement as a treaty, against President Obama’s nuclear fident of overriding an expected which would have required a two- agreement with Iran, U.S. Rep. presidential veto. thirds approval of the U.S. Senate, Leonard Lance (R-7th) told The “If at the end of the process there and to take the matter before the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Tues- are not enough votes to override, United Nations Security Council day, but it would need the election then the agreement goes into force. before Congress was able to review of a Republican as president in 2016 A new president could change that, it. to undo it and several other contro- because it’s not a treaty,” Mr. Lance “I’m very critical of the fact that versial measures enacted by the said in a wide-ranging discussion the president went to the U.N. be- White House. with the Times’ editorial staff. fore he came to us in Congress, Mr. Lance, who has represented “So this is not binding on a future because the Congress represents the the Seventh New Jersey Congres- administration. And I, of course, American people,” Mr. Lance said. sional District since 2009, opposes hope for the election of a Republi- “And therefore he went to the U.N. before he went to the American people. “My title is ‘representative.’ I rep- resent three-quarters of a million people here in North Central New Photo courtesy of Brian Horton Jersey,” he explained. NIGHT OUT...Fanwood residents participate Tuesday in National Night Out, an opportunity for residents to interact with Moreover, he called Secretary of police, fire and rescue personnel. State John Kerry’s admission that the administration did not seek treaty status for the agreement be- cause it did not think it could get it Garwood Council in Quandary through the Senate “disquieting.” Mr. Lance used the same word to describe several other moves by President Obama, particularly his Over Doubled Recycle Cost executive actions on immigration and regulations via the Environ- By BRIAN TRUSDELL lessness,” Councilman Jim Mathieu make its first collection, that its mental Protection Agency on coal- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times charged after Second Avenue resi- truck was immobile and it would fired power plant emissions. GARWOOD – Acrimony flared dent Richard Bonfanti raised the not be able to fulfill its obligation. “All presidents who are re-elected again at the Garwood Borough matter in the open forum portion of That forced Ms. Ariemma to find look in the second terms, particu- Council meeting the evening of July the meeting. Regional Industries of Elizabeth, larly in the second half of their 28, with accusations and questions Mr. Bonfanti approached the N.J., as a replacement from July 23 second terms, to legacy issues,” Mr. of incompetence, irresponsibility council about the recycling con- to October 29 at a cost of $20,800, Horace R. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Lance said. “Unfortunately, from and corporate intimidation regard- tract, which he said he had heard or $2,600 per pickup. MR. LANCE VISITS TIMES….Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th), center, meets with my perspective, what he has done ing the vendors contracted to col- had doubled in cost per twice “Now, come October 29, who’s members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times’ editorial staff on Tuesday. in several areas is go beyond his lect the borough’s recycling refuse. weekly collection. The matter had going to pick up your recycling?” Pictured with him, from left to right, are: Assignment editor Paul Peyton, authority constitutionally.” “This has been mistake upon mis- its roots in the March 24 council Mr. Mathieu said to Mr. Bonfanti. summer intern Katharine Gillen and reporter Brian Trusdell. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 take upon negligence upon reck- meeting, when the governing body “I don’t know the answer to that. voted to award a six-month con- And neither does anyone else up tract, beginning July 1, to Equip- here (on council). This is a disas- O’Brian’s Pourhouse Evicted ment Rental Services to replace ter.” Waste Management. The revelation of the doubling in Equipment Rental, which has cost had Mr. Petruzzelli, Council- From Downtown Fanwood been responsible for collecting woman Sara Todisco and Council Garwood’s semiannual bulk gar- President Bill Nierstedt explaining By LAUREN S. BARR run his catering business from the bage, bid $16,900, more than their March 24 vote. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Fanwood location despite a lack of $11,000 below Waste “I’ll go on record in saying we FANWOOD – O’Brian’s certificate of occupancy from the Management’s offer at an average had done work with this company Pourhouse, the popular pub in down- borough. cost of $1,300 per collection. before,” Mr. Petruzzelli said. “We town Fanwood, known for its burgers The court found that the burst pipe Mr. Mathieu expressed suspicion had no reason to think they would crafted by chef-owner Brian Walter, was fixed within 24 hours of the about the price but objected largely do this because they did have a is officially closed following months break and that the remaining repair because of Equipment Rental’s af- good track record with us. And of rumors. work to bring the pub to code was the filiation with the borough’s previ- again, we have no control over what According to the property owner, responsibility of Mr. Walter. The ous recycling agent, Great North- happens in someone’s business if a and Mr. Walter’s former business Court found that Mr. Walter owes Mr. ern. truck breaks down, if something partner, Sean Flannery, after a pipe Flannery $11,986.48. Mr. Walter was The matter sparked a terse ex- else happens, if Waste Management burst in the building in February Mr. then given until July 16 to pay that change between Mr. Mathieu, Bor- got to these people and said, ‘You’re Walter ceased paying rent for the amount or be evicted. As the money ough Clerk Christina Ariemma and infringing on our stuff,’ who space. Failure to pay rent, taxes and was not deposited with the court, Mr. fellow Councilman Lou Petruzzelli. knows?” other fees forced Mr. Flannery to file Walter was, in fact, evicted from the Photo courtesy of Brian Horton During the July 28 meeting, Mr. In other actions, the council tabled eviction papers. The eviction was space. ICE CREAM PARTY... Fanwood Borough Administrator Eleanor McGovern, Bonfanti’s query raised the issue a vote on a $140,000 bond ordi- left, decorates her ice cream at The Chelsea at Fanwood's annual Senior Shindig granted by Superior Court Judge John Mr. Flannery also alleges that fol- ice cream party on Tuesday. Also pictured is Danielle Fisher, Chelsea's director again since Equipment Rental had nance for various street and side- Deitch on July 14. lowing the trial Mr. Walter entered of community relations. notified Ms. Ariemma on July 8, walk repairs after the three present According to the court papers Mr. the space and removed items from the day before it was scheduled to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Walter received approximately the property. He has filed a police $88,000 in insurance expense reim- report. bursements, and while he claimed to In a separate action, Mr. Flannery Borough Council Focuses the court that repairs had been made also sued Mr. Walter for an unpaid to the interior, he did admit to not personal loan and his share of the On State’s Best Practices paying the rent. Mr. Flannery also liquor license and business. Accord- alleged that Mr. Walter continued to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 By KATE BROWNE to terms of the vision and dental Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times insurance plans, changes to the MOUNTAINSIDE — Members employee sick leave policy, and of the borough council focused on revisions to reflect that a portion of revisions to the borough’s person- the health insurance premiums are nel and purchasing manuals at their now paid by the participating em- work meeting on Tuesday night. ployees. The council also agreed to The New Jersey Department of increase the employee per diem al- Community Affairs requires mu- lowance which had not been nicipal governments in the state to changed since 1990. The new al- comply with recommended best lowance will be $75. practices and issues annual score Only minor revisions to the pur- cards for each community. Among chasing manual were required. It the best practices which the state has been modified to reflect the recommends is to have the mayor terms and conditions of the Re- and the council review the person- vised General Purchasing Agree- nel and purchasing manuals every ments and to note that Borough Photo courtesy of Brian Horton five years. Mayor Paul N. Mirabelli Clerk Martha Lopez has been certi- TAKING A DIP...Patrolman Mike Rusin of the Fanwood Police Department noted that Mountainside already fied as a Qualified Purchasing wipes the water from his face after getting dunked by a youngster in the dunk tank exceeds this recommendation since Agent. at Fanwood’s National Night Out event Tuesday evening. It was the first year for the borough’s attorney, John Post, The council authorized a $500 the dunk tank at the event. conducts a review of the manuals donation to the PTA Fall Festival PAGE INDEX and other borough policies and pro- and approved raffle applications PAGE INDEX cedures every three years as re- from Our Lady of Lourdes and the Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 15 Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times quired by the borough’s insurers. Mountainside PTA. It also approved Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-12 TEST PRINT...National Night Out is an annual event held to bring together local The council authorized several several liquor license renewals from Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-16 police departments and other first responders and the communities they serve. At revisions to the personnel manual. dining establishments in the com- Community ... 6-7, 14 Classifieds ..... 14 Tuesday's celebration in Scotch Plains, children try out some of the apparatus The changes included the inclu- munity. Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 16 used by police, fire and rescue squads, and even had their fingerprints taken. sions of civil unions, modifications CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Homewatch CareGivers Professional Staff Raising the bar in homecare every day!

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If that were to reach the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans against president’s desk, I hope he might President Obama’s executive order consider signing it,” the Congress- regarding illegal immigrants and man said. the testimony before Congress by Mr. Lance said his congressional liberal Harvard law professor district has more medical device Laurence Tribe, who likened the and pharmaceutical employees than EPA’s actions to “burning the Con- any other in the country, which is stitution.” why he is particularly interested in “A way to proceed (against Presi- eradicating at least that portion. dent Obama) as well is through the But he acknowledged it was the judicial process, and that’s why I only glimmer of hope. Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood CONGRESSIONAL VISIT….Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) is interviwed by The have been involved in several of these “I don’t want it simply repealed, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times editorial stff on Tuesday. Pictured clockwise from court cases,” said Mr. Lance, who I want it replaced. But as a practical left to right, are Rep. Lance, assignment editor Paul Peyton, reporter Brian seemed to rule out impeachment of matter, this president, who is in Trusdell, summer intern Katharine Gillen, and Mr. Lance’s press secretary John the President because it required a office for another year and a half, Byers. “super majority in the Senate.” would veto any legislation we would “I think the courts are going to (pass) regarding amending the Photo courtesy of Brian Horton FANWOOD’S FINEST...Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo, center, poses Menendez Applauds Clean rule in our favor on his overstepping ACA, and I don’t think we have the with Lt. Francisco Marrero, left, and Lt. Eugene Chin at the National Night Out his constitutional responsibilities re- votes to override his veto.” event in Fanwood on Tuesday evening. garding the immigration issue and However, he expressed hope that Power Plan Announcement potentially regarding environmen- some of what he considered its worst tal regulations as well,” he said. consequences will be eliminated. Summit Kicks Off WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. “As the single largest emitter of But placing faith in the courts has “Over time, it will at the very Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has greenhouse gas emissions in the its perils, too. While not identifying least be amended, because so much issued the following statement af- U.S., making up approximately a any specific ruling by the Supreme of it is not working well,” said Mr. Green Star Program ter President Barack Obama and third of total emissions, curbing Court, Mr. Lance noted the 2016 Lance, who noted countless con- EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy carbon pollution from power plants presidential election is critical there stituents who have told him of a unveiled a Clean Power Plan to curb is a vital piece of any plan to ad- as well. “dramatic” increase in costs. “The SUMMIT – The City of Summit munity organization can participate the effects of climate change by dress climate change. The Clean “I believe the new president, who- promise was made that if you liked Environmental Commission is an- and the online application can be setting strong standards to limit Power Plan sets achievable stan- ever he or she is, will have several your doctor you could keep your nouncing the start of its new Sum- completed in just a few minutes,” carbon pollution from power plants. dards to reduce carbon dioxide appointments to the Supreme Court doctor and clearly that’s not the mit Green Star Program. In its first explains Summit Environmental “For too long partisan politics emissions by 32 percent from 2005 because several of our Supreme case. three weeks, 14 Summit businesses Commission Chairwoman Beth driven by bad science has gotten in levels by 2030. The northeast has Court justices are no longer young,” “I have constituents come into and nine community organizations Lovejoy. “We are pleased with the the way of taking bold, decisive ac- seen the largest increases in ex- he said. the office on a regular basis, some have qualified for the program by range of businesses and commu- tion to address climate change. When treme precipitation in the United “And I’m not wishing ill health on of whom are crying at the other end documenting that they have adopted nity organizations that have applied the scientific community agrees that States, including dealing with any current member of the Supreme of the table, because they have not at least five sustainable actions or so far. From small to large, all of man-made carbon pollution poses Superstorm Sandy. In addition to Court, but I predict the next presi- been able to keep their doctor,” Mr. practices. them have been able to include some an existential threat to lives and live- helping to slow climate change, the dent of the United States will have Lance said. Co-sponsored with the Summit sustainable practices in their op- lihoods not only in the United States, Clean Power Plan will result in sig- two or three appointments to the The congressman did express an Recycling Advisory Committee erations, benefiting their bottom but across the globe, we have a moral nificant public health benefits for Supreme Court of the United States. enthusiastic tone on the “21st Cen- (RAC), Summit Downtown, Inc. lines and the Summit community as responsibility to act. Today’s rule New Jersey, particularly for the 9 “And I hope that we elect a Re- tury Care Act,” a piece of legisla- (SDI), and the Suburban Chamber a whole.” not only represents an important first percent of New Jerseyans who suf- publican president, and therefore tion he worked on as a member of of Commerce, the program recog- Participation in the Green Star step in meeting that moral obliga- fer from asthma.” that that Republican president will the House Energy and Commerce nizes businesses and community or- program requires applicants to fill tion, it pushes us on a path toward a have the opportunity to appoint jus- Committee, that will modernize the ganizations that build sustainable out a one-page checklist applica- renewable energy future. I look for- See it all on the Web! tices who view the Constitution as I Food and Drug Administration’s practices into their business mod- tion available on the City of Sum- ward to continuing to work to meet view the Constitution.” policies and procedures and enable els. Participants register by filling mit website under the Business and our growing environmental chal- www.goleader.com The election of a Republican will new medicines to reach the market out a short online application. Environment tabs as well as links lenges head-on. be essential to any substantive more quickly. Among the actions most appli- on the SDI and Chamber of Com- changes in the Affordable Care Act The measure, which was voted cants list as sustainable practices merce websites. After an applica- (ACA), or Obamacare, Mr. Lance out of committee unanimously and are recycling print cartridges, sav- tion has been submitted, a Summit said, but he was hopeful for some passed the full House 344 to 77, also ing energy by turning off all elec- Green Star representative will re- daylight on the repeal of its medical increases funding for the National tronics at night, using CFL or LED spond within a few days. device tax. Institutes of Health by more than $8 lighting, supporting the “Think Questions about the program may “The medical device tax is poor billion over the next decade. Local First” initiative by collabo- be directed to public policy,” he declared. “Over- “If you look at new medicines rating with other businesses, sup- [email protected]. across the globe, since the end of porting local artists by displaying World War II, you will find that their work, and supporting the com- most of them were developed here munity by helping to sponsor com- Garwood in the United States,” Mr. Lance munity events. Both Batavia Cafe CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 said. “We are the world’s leader in and Boxwood Coffee have quali- MS Council Democratic council members were this, and to me it’s important be- fied in part by using recyclable pa- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 unable to get a guarantee from Mr. cause the district I serve is the medi- per products instead of Styrofoam. Borough Administrator James J. Mathieu in the work session to vote cine chest of this country.” Other actions that are not listed on Debbie updated council members for the matter. the application but have been added and the public on the status of the With council members Ann in the “Other” category include sell- state’s review of the revised tax Tarantino and Mike Martin absent, ing upcycled jewelry (Femmebot), maps and provided details on a re- all four remaining votes were re- O’Brian’s having an energy audit (Summit quest for a road opening permit for quired for the measure to pass, but CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Free Public Library), planting a 596 Woodland Avenue which will all Mr. Mathieu would agree to was ing to Mr. Flannery, the judge has butterfly garden (Congregation Ohr permit the installation of a moni- to “vote his conscience” when the ordered an accountant to examine the Shalom), and using 20 percent re- toring well to monitor the ground- Courtesy of Sonia Owchariw matter came up. contracts and finances of the involved newable energy (Visual Arts Cen- water at the nearby gas station. NATIONAL COVERAGE….News vans are parked in front of the entrance to Despite acknowledging that Mr. parties and to determine how much ter). Councilman Keith C. Turner, who Westfield’s Fairview Cemetery on East Broad Street on Monday following the Mathieu almost invariably votes for Mr. Flannery is owed. Until then, the Current participants include serves as liaison with the Moun- burial of Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston. Ms. Brown street spending projects, Ms. liquor license is frozen. Sweet Nothings, Batavia Cafe, tainside Police Department, advised passed away on July 26, three years after the death of her mother. Todisco was unwilling to risk the Mr. Flannery told The Scotch Femmebot, Brownie Points, exhale the group that the police depart- issue failing and motioned to delay Plains-Fanwood Times that they Summit, The Fireplace Place, The ment is in the process of preparing the matter until the next meeting. opened the business together and “we Brass Elephant, 4a Realty LLC, Due to use funds from the recently re- “I think it’s a real shame that this were successful.” Mr. Flannery added 360, Frames for You, Photo Sum- ceived Safe Corridors Grant to pur- project is now delayed two weeks that Mr. Walter is “a great chef.” mit, Wool and Grace, Boxwood chase a second patrol car. The car because there was not the transpar- He also told The Times that he Coffee, Summit Health Shoppe, will be pursuit certified, which Protect your world ency of what the vote may look like intends to renovate the space and Summit Free Public Library, Con- means it will have passed govern- tonight,” Ms. Todisco said. “Every- make the entire first floor into a pub gregation Ohr Shalom (Summit ment safety standard tests for ac- one else was willing to share what and restaurant. “My goal is to do Jewish Community Center), Sum- celeration, handling and braking. Auto • Home • Life • Retirement their vote would be.” something really special there.” mit YMCA, Reeves-Reed Arbore- The council’s next public meet- That drew a sarcastic response Mr. Walter is still operating The tum, Summit Downtown, Inc., Sub- ing will be on Tuesday, August 18. from Mr. Mathieu. Seafare Chippery in Fanwood, but urban Chamber of Commerce, Vi- Among the items on the agenda for “The bottom line is two people phone calls to him were unreturned sual Arts Center of New Jersey, The the meeting are a second reading of decide not to show up to a council as of press time. He also had been a Connection for Women and Fami- the proposed resolution regarding meeting and I get browbeaten over partner in O’Brian’s On The Green in lies, and the Dreamcatcher Reper- the expenditure of approximately what my vote is,” he said. Clark, but ceased being part of that tory Theatre. $500,000 for sanitary and storm Additionally, the council agreed operation last year. “Any Summit business or com- sewer projects. to accept the recommendation of Borough Engineer Don Guarriello and spend $35,000 to completely replace an approximately 90-foot section of sewer pipe on Willow Avenue at Center Street. 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   an ordinance that will be introduced  at the next meeting. In another construction matter, Mr. Guarriello told council mem- 2284 South Avenue bers that road work financed largely Scotch Plains by the state Department of Trans- [email protected] portation involving four streets will begin on or about Saturday, August 15, and last four to six weeks. Beech Street from Maple Street
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The Westfield Leader & The Scotch Plains-Fanwood TIMES PO Box 250, 251 North Ave. West, Westfield, NJ 07091 Tel 908 232-4407; Fax 908 232-0473 Email [email protected] Page 2 Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Menendez: Transportation Bill Fails Peyton's County Wages Increase; To Address Aging Rail Tunnels Peek at the Week WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sena- safe and reliable, not a series of band- Ranks Among Top 20 in U.S. tor Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), rank- aids and a bill that falls painfully ing member of the Senate Mass Tran- short of achieving either.” In Politics COUNTY — For the second year tify 800 new jobs for county resi- sit Subcommittee, has issued the fol- The Senator pointed to the follow- By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times in a row, Union County experienced dents, and is in the process of provid- lowing statement following his no ing specific failures in the bill: Com- one of the highest wage increases of ing training and job placements. vote on a six-year Senate transporta- mits to a six-year authorization but Ray Lesniak Says He Won’t ests of adults ahead of students, any large county in America, ranking The Workforce Innovation Busi- tion bill: only provides three years of funding Seek Re-Election to Senate Seat nj.com has reported. within the top 20 nationally, and sec- ness Center just worked with Whole “This is a transportation bill that — creating a Highway Trust Fund Democratic State Senator Biden Considering Run for ond highest in the State of New Jer- Foods to train and hire approximately ignores the transportation crisis in cliff in the middle of the bill; creates Raymond Lesniak (D-20th, Eliza- President Against Hillary sey. 187 people for positions for their new this country. It does not provide a private-sector transit New Starts beth) said Thursday he is planning to Vice-President Joseph R. Biden has Union County realized a 4.5 per- store that is opening in Clark in Au- enough money to keep mass transit program that allows projects with run for governor in 2017 and will not begun to actively explore a possible cent average weekly wage percent gust, and other regional locations. running, let alone make substantial significant private sector involvement seek re-election to the state Senate presidential campaign, nytimes.com increase from 2013 to 2014, marking Whole Foods has committed to con- improvements to our aging infrastruc- in designing, building, operating, or seat his has held since 1983, accord- has reported. Former Secretary of the second year in a row of high tinuing to use the WIB Center at ture. This bill does not do enough to maintaining transit projects to jump ing to published reports. State Hillary Clinton is the current gains. From 2012 to 2013, Union Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth to advance Gateway and it disregards to the front of the line for federal Mr. Lesniak began his legislative front runner for the Democratic Party County averaged a 5.2 percent in- continue to identify county residents what we learned after the horrible money; provides a disproportionate career in the Assembly in 1978 be- nomination for president. crease, making it fourth highest for any jobs that may arise in the train crash in Philadelphia by delay- increase to transit programs that help fore moving to the Senate. He has Nytimes.com reports that Mr. among the nation’s most populous region. ing implementation of Positive Train rural states and smaller increases to said he will not run for the state Biden’s advisers have started to reach counties. Recently, the Union County Control, which we know would have transit programs that help New Jer- Senate in 2017 regardless of whether out to Democratic leaders and donors Atlantic County was the only Board of Chosen Freeholders ap- prevented the tragedy and saved lives. sey; contains a number of problem- he launches his candidacy for gover- who have not yet committed to Mrs. other county with a higher wage proved funding for United Way of “Our transportation infrastructure atic safety provisions including a pi- nor. He supports a millionaires’ tax in Clinton or who are concerned about increase, but economists of the U.S. Greater Union (UWGUC) to is literally crumbling. Our nation’s lot program to allow 18-year-olds to the state and raising New Jersey’s her increasingly visible vulnerabili- Bureau of Labor Statistics attrib- implement Freeholder Jalloh’s bridges are dilapidated, our roads drive commercial trucks, gasoline tax, according to reports. ties as a candidate. uted it to a 5 percent increase in Focus on Families initiative that falling apart, and Amtrak’s rail tun- underfunding Positive Train Control, ExxonMobil Lobbyist Summit Appoints New City that county’s unemployment rate will integrate economic develop- nels under the Hudson River are dan- and a repeal of new braking stan- Supports Christie Campaign Admin., Com. Services Dir. last year — the largest in the ment, workforce development (in gerously nearing the end of their life, dards for crude oil trains; contains a The International Business Times The City of Summit announced the America. conjunction with the WIB) and stranding commuters, and putting in number of problematic environmen- has reported that Public Strategies appointment of Michael Rogers as “Our investments in Union family services in a comprehen- peril the vitality of the northeast’s tal provisions, including allowing for Impact, the firm that represents city administrator and Paul Cascais as County’s workforce as a whole are sive effort to support families, par- regional economy. We have serious more road-building in Clean Air Act ExxonMobil’s interests in New Jer- director of community Services by assisting our residents to enjoy the ticularly those most in need. The problems that require serious solu- non-attainment areas. sey, has donated $50,000 to “America Common Council at its July 28 meet- higher wage increases as the initiative calls for the building of tions that adequately address our The bill is offset by a number of Leads,” a super PAC supporting Gov- ing. economy has improved,” Freeholder two new Family Success Centers pressing transportation infrastructure controversial non-transportation pay- ernor Chris Christie’s presidential The appointment of Mr. Rogers is Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh said. (Union and Rahway) and the needs. fors including a tax on mortgages, campaign. The Christie the result of a comprehensive search “The county has worked to foster a implementation of a Youth Em- “We can’t do this on the cheap. We aviation and Customs fees, and a sale administration’s proposed settlement, conducted following the retirement climate that encourages employment ployment Program to begin later need long-term, robust funding to of Strategic Petroleum Reserve as- announced in February, aims to re- of former City Administrator Chris- growth, productivity and in the year. ensure our transportation system is sets. duce levies against ExxonMobil from topher Cotter on June 30 and is con- sustainability.” Finally, as part of Mr. Jalloh’s ini- $8.9 billion to just $225 million for tingent upon the revision of an ordi- Freeholder Jalloh has initiated an tiatives, the county’s Economic De- widespread environmental damage nance requiring the city administra- expansion of the county’s Workforce velopment Department worked to at the company’s facilities in north- tor to reside in Summit. Mr. Rogers Innovation Business Center (WIB start an Economic Development re- ern New Jersey. joins the city after serving as busi- Center) as part of his initiatives on sponse team that has gone town-to- The agreement is being attacked ness administrator for Morristown behalf of county government for town to meet with elected officials to by environmental groups and Demo- for the past nine years. 2015. Over the past two years, the assess their needs, have an open dia- crats including State Senator Ray Mr. Cascais has served in a number Freeholder Board has invested well logue and determine what the county Lesniak (D-20th, Elizabeth). “If the of positions with the Summit Depart- over $2 million into job training, do to meet their means. judge approves Christie’s settlement, ment of Community Services for the placements, programs for entrepre- For more statistical information Exxon will walk out with a check,” past 35 years, beginning as a laborer neurs, and for businesses that hire on wage growth in NJ, go to: Sen. Lesniak told the publication. in the sewer unit in 1981 and eventu- county residents. To date this past www.bls.gov/regions/new-york- “The settlement’s that bad.” ally serving as superintendent of pub- year, the WIB Center has worked new-jersey/news-release/ Sweeney Proposes $1-Trillion lic works since 1999. with its private sector partners to iden- countyemploymentandwages_newjersey.htm Loan for Pension Liabilities State Senate President Steve Sweeney Watson-Coleman Joins Resolution (D-3rd, Gloucester) has proposed a $1- trillion federal loan program to relieve Condemning Anti-Semitism unfunded pension liabilities in any state that wants to take advantage of it, WASHINGTON, D.C. †Rep. Semitism is chaired by Reps. Chris politico.com has reported. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- Smith (N.J.-4th), Nita Lowey (NY), “This isn’t a handout — it’s a loan,” 12th) has announced her co-spon- Eliot Engel (NY), Ileana Ros- said Sen. Sweeney, who is consider- sorship of H.Res.130, a resolu- Lehtinen (Fla.), Kay Granger (Tex), ing running for governor in 2017. “I tion condemning the rise of anti- Steve Israel (NY), Peter Roskam (Ill.), think this is in the best interests of this Semitism in the European Union and Ted Deutch (Fla.), and is dedi- CAMPAIGN...Westfield Democratic Party First Ward Town Council candidate country, it’s in the best interests of this and encouraging greater coop- cated to ensuring that Congress de- Dan Ortolani kicked off his campaign last Thursday with a fundraiser at the state, and it’s fair to all the workers eration in combating anti-Semitic velops and implements policies that home of Clarissa Taylor. Pictured, from left to right, are: Mr. Ortolani, wife who are doing their parts.” He sees it trends. condemn anti-Semitism and promote Reyna Ortolani and First Ward residents Samantha Altieri, Mike and Melissa as a way to solve New Jersey’s $51 “With the alarming uptick in anti- tolerance around the world through Maher, Lisa Ostroff, Tom and Debbie Wragg, and Gina Lalla. billion unfunded pension liability. Michael Rogers Semitic violence and rhetoric seen education for Members of Congress, Illinois, Nevada, Colorado and recently in Europe, it’s critical that engagement with the executive Connecticut have a higher pension Crowd Funding for the U.S. use its position as a world branch and foreign leaders, and co- liability in proportion to their bud- leader to denounce such actions, operation with civil society organi- gets than New Jersey. New Jersey Small Businesses and push every one of our allies to zations. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1st, N.J.) address these trends. This legisla- The 12th Congressional District Discounts as has said he will sponsor the legisla- Clears NJ Senate tion is a part of that effort. I’m includes all of Fanwood and Plainfield tion. TRENTON – The Senate has ap- proud to join my colleagues in co- and most of Scotch Plains. big as a house. NJEA Head: Christie Should proved legislation to help new and sponsoring this resolution, and as a member of the Bipartisan Resign Over Comments expanding small businesses access REPORTERS NEEDED The head of the New Jersey Edu- funding. Taskforce on Anti-Semitism I will Or condo. continue to work to promote toler- Current openings for reporters cation Association called on Gov. A-2073/S-712, which passed the to cover town council, BOE, Chris Christie to resign Sunday after General Assembly in March, now ance, universal liberties, and basic human rights around the world,” and recreation commission Or apartment. the governor suggested the group's moves to the Governor’s desk to meetings. We seek community- national counterparts deserve a punch await action. Under the measure, she said. H.Res.130 has received endorse- minded, detail-oriented writers in the face. small businesses can utilize a pro- with professional demeanor Wendell Steinhauer, president of cess known as crowdfunding to ments from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the Jewish Federa- needed. Must be able to meet the New Jersey Education Associa- find investors to provide capital. deadlines, know how to write a tion, said this week that Governor In crowdfunding, a start-up ven- tion of North America (JFNA), HIAS, and B’nai B’rith International. Its lead, and take an active interest Christine Cosenza, Agent Chris Christie "should resign as gov- ture would publish information on in a regular beat in order to 2 Elm Street See just how big your ernor immediately" after the Repub- its proposed business and invite proposal comes at a time when recent studies have shown a growing trend develop news stories. 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24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 [email protected] richardjkaplow.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2015 Page 3 Linde Group Lends a Hand For Spruce Up in Historic Deserted Village COUNTY – The Deserted Village the property and converted it to a of Feltville is a historic jewel tucked summer resort that he called Glenside away in Union County’s Watchung Park. The resort was popular for more Reservation. Earlier this month it re- than three decades. It closed in 1916 ceived a polish from a hardworking after vacationers, enabled by the in- group of volunteers organized by the vention of the automobile, discov- Linde Group of Berkeley Heights. ered a new summer spot called the As participants in Union County’s Jersey Shore. Adopt-A-Park program, the Linde A new era for the Deserted Village Group volunteers came to the De- began in 1921, when the Union serted Village of Feltville on July 17. County Park Commission was estab- With the help of Union County staff, lished to form one of the first county they cleaned floors, roofs and gutters park systems in the entire nation. at the church/general store, planted a Glenside Park was purchased for in- wildflower meadow to control ero- clusion into the Watchung Reserva- sion, removed invasive plants, cleared tion, which became one of the first weeds, and installed split rail fencing. parks in the new Union County Park Located within Union County’s System. Watchung Reservation, the Deserted Today the Deserted Village is the Village still retains 10 of its 22 origi- scene of guided tours and other his- NATURE THRIVES...The wildflower meadow at Warinanco Park provides nal wood frame buildings, including tory programs, educational and cul- nectar, seeds and fruits that nourish birds, butterflies, moths, bees and other valuable pollinators. the church/store and a former car- tural activities, and the county’s an- CLEANING UP FELTVILLE... A group of volunteers organized by the Linde riage house called Masker’s Barn. nual “Haunted Hayride” event. Group of Berkeley Heights work to spruce up the Deserted Village of Feltville in Its origins have been traced to 1736, Several buildings have been re- Union County’s Watchung Reservation as part of the county’s Adopt-A-Park Nature Thrives at Wildflower when Peter Willcocks built a sawmill stored with the help of Union County program. along the Blue Brook to produce lum- and state historic preservation grants. ber for farmers settling the frontier in The church/store is open as a visitor Meadow in Warinanco the area of present-day Berkeley center from noon to 5 p.m. on most Vets Bills Sail Through House, Heights and New Providence. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. COUNTY – Nearly 10 years ago, ity in the lake. New York businessman David Felt Masker’s Barn was fully renovated Union County workers and volun- Volunteer groups work regularly bought the site in 1845 in order to in 2011. It is used for lectures, meet- Two Key Measures Pass teers began planting native wildflow- in the meadow to remove invasive expand his printing and book finish- ings and public programs, and is also ers around the lake at Warinanco Park plants such as mugwort, spotted knap- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. disabled veterans, and dependency ing business. He built a town for his available for private events such as Leonard Lance (R-7th) last week and indemnity compensation for sur- in Roselle. Today, what was once a weed and bindweed. Volunteers also workers and named it Feltville. birthday parties, bridal and baby tattered, goose-infested lawn has be- repair and replace fencing, and re- backed two major bills concerning viving spouses and children. Unlike By 1850, the population of Feltville showers, and weddings. the nation’s veterans. One measure Social Security recipients, the veter- come a colorful wildflower meadow move litter and debris. They have had grown to 175 people and busi- Directions and more historical de- and a thriving nature habitat. also planted thousands of trees, (H.R. 1994) holds the Veterans Ad- ans’ COLA requires Congressional ness was booming. But David Felt tails about the Deserted Village are ministration accountable for numer- action each year. The wildflower meadow provides shrubs, and aquatic plants along the retired in 1860 and sold his property. available on the Union County nectar, seeds and fruits that nourish shoreline to control erosion and to ous failures and the second (H.R. Mr. Lance continued, “Our nation Six other businesses were tried at the website at ucnj.org/dv. For informa- 675) boosts the cost-of-living adjust- counted on the service of veterans birds, butterflies, moths, bees and help filter out pollutants such as goose site over the next 20 years. As all of tion about booking an event at other valuable pollinators. The and dog waste. ment for compensation that count- and now they count on us to ensure them failed, the residents of Feltville Masker’s Barn, visit the Union less veterans rely on. the compensation promised to them. meadow and nearby trees also pro- Among the many Adopt-a-Park moved away and the former mill town County Department of Parks and vide nesting habitat and shelter for groups working at Warinanco Park are “Too little had been done to remove H.R. 675 provides for a boost in earned the title, “Deserted Village.” Recreation online at ucnj.org/dv or employees responsible for wrongdo- disability compensation, support for birds, along with cooling shade that the Green Team from Groundwork In 1882, Warren Ackerman bought call (908) 654-9805. helps to keep the lake healthy for fish. Elizabeth, the Haitian Flag Day Com- ing at the Veterans Administration and surviving spouses and families and The plantings are designed to tran- mittee, Jersey Cares, and CIT. Morgan taxpayers have been footing the bill additional funds to meet everyday sition through the growing season by Stanley and Phillips 66 also provided Menendez Applauds Action on Clean for poor care of our veterans. Termi- needs.” color, from white daisies and golden funding for wildflower seeds and new nations and accountability have been Both measures now head to the yellow “sneezeweed” in the spring to fencing, in addition to organizing em- Power Plan Announcement held up by red-tape and bureaucratic United States Senate. orange butterfly weed, blue vervain, ployee volunteers. County residents WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. only represents an important first step delays for far too long. H.R. 1994 is “I am pleased to see these impor- pink Joe-pye weed, purple New York and businesses are encouraged to in- Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) in meeting that moral obligation, it about improving care and ensuring tant pieces of legislation pass the ironweed, and pink and white rose troduce native species on their prop- has issued the following statement pushes us on a path toward a renewable the those who fail our nation’s veter- House overwhelmingly and I urge mallow throughout the summer. The erty, to help promote habitats for valu- after President Barack Obama and energy future. I look forward to con- ans face immediate dismissal,” Mr. their immediate consideration in the parade of colors continues in the fall, able pollinators while reducing or EPA Administrator Gina tinuing to work to meet our growing Lance said after the vote. U.S. Senate. Our nation’s veterans with pink asters. On recent visits, eliminating the cost of fertilizers, her- McCarthy unveiled a Clean Power environmental challenges head-on. H.R. 1994, the V.A. Accountabil- are waiting,” Mr. Lance concluded. butterflies spotted in the wildflower bicides and pesticides. Plan to curb the effects of climate “As the single largest emitter of ity Act, provides the secretary of vet- meadow included the Tiger Swallow- In addition to supporting the im- change by setting strong standards greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., erans affairs flexibility to remove V.A. tail, Black Swallowtail, Least Skip- proved habitat in Warinanco, the Free- to limit carbon pollution from making up approximately a third of employees for performance or mis- Reading is Good For You per, Pearl Crescent, Silver Spotted holder Board has also worked to up- power plants. total emissions, curbing carbon pollu- conduct, adds protections for Skipper and Buckeye. Possible grade the park’s recreation facilities. “For too long partisan politics tion from power plants is a vital piece whistleblowers and increases ac- sightings of Comma and Skipper but- Plans are also under way for an ex- driven by bad science has gotten in of any plan to address climate change. countability and performance mea- terflies were also noted. panded new Warinanco Ice Skating the way of taking bold, decisive ac- The Clean Power Plan sets achievable sures. The second measure Mr. Lance The wildflower meadow is part of Center in the park. For more informa- tion to address climate change. When standards to reduce carbon dioxide backed, H.R. 675, the Veterans’ Com- a broader shoreline restoration project tion on planting native species, down- the scientific community agrees that emissions by 32 percent from 2005 pensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment completed in 2006. The project, partly load the free Union County “Plant man-made carbon pollution poses an levels by 2030. 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D.Weltman Plumbing Lic. #6440 G. Nowicki Elec. #6808 Elec. Bus. Permit #6808-A HIC#13VH04948800 HVAC #1228 Page 4 Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the County of Union, New Jersey Area Swim Clubs Succeed In DDTM and for Westfield, Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Garwood Diction Deception Members of: Annual Food Drive for the Needy Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Our last meet of the season is al- ting to 745 pounds and 13 back- with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association ways amazing! So much food in two packs, setting weekly goals with dif- rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey days! It’s the Union County Outdoor ferent themes: breakfast foods, soups, sharp enough to discern this deception of Swim League. These six teams col- etc. Finally, although it would seem diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 lected 3,884 pounds of food and impossible, tiny Manor Park beat last enough money to purchase 84 back- year’s 1500 with 2,019 pounds! They guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If packs of food for kids during the also donated 50 Backpacks! Karen you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at school year! And the volunteers help and her team are relentless collectors free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 tremendously to boot! who enjoy this sport as much as swim- All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. All the teams got over 100 pounds, ming. come from the board game Diction with Nomahegan at 154 pounds and What an amazing league of gener- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman 10 backpacks, Cranford beating 200 ous swimmers. The food went to the Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER pounds worth 208, Highland topping was-empty, now-full Union County 1. Meconophagist – An opium eater Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 300 at 337 pounds plus a backpack, Food Pantry, who are so grateful! 2. Hepatolithiasis – Gallstones COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Westfield over 400 at 421 pounds and Thank you all! 3. Integument – An outer covering of a Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 10 backpacks. Willow Grove more body or plant EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS Terrine Joe than doubled last year’s count, get- 4. Pansophy – Universal wisdom or Fanwood knowledge SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe CINERACEOUS One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 Mountainside School District Answers 1. Having the color of ashes 2. Harsh; vulgar Questions on Send/Receive RFP 3. Balanced; stable 4. Disposed to agitation; violence We Look Back, 70 Years Later, The Mountainside Board of Edu- alternative send-receive relationships BOTHRENCHYMA cation is compelled to provide all which would commence as of the 1. Sticky, viscous or gooey texture of recipients of the Send/Receive RFP expiration of Mountainside's current certain plants the answers to questions posed by send-receive relationship, school year 2. Film or slippery substance on the any of the recipients. Below is the 2017-2018 ? surface of wet rocks, as moss At World War II’s Final Chapter question and response provided: Response: 3. In botany, furnished with branches Seventy years ago today, on August 6, 1945, the the globe, with 45 to 60 million lives lost, coupled Question: Is the stipulation in the The district is committed to ex- in pairs American Boeing B-29 bomber Enola Gay deto- with widespread devastation and displacement. The RFP that the tuition not be based on ploring alternative send-receive rela- 4. In botany, tissue composed of pitted the state formula in stone? tionships with districts that can pro- ducts nated the first of two newly-developed atomic bombs years following World War II saw reorganization of Answer: Items contained in our vide the best long-term educational LEUCOSIS over the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, the European landscape, the founding of the State of 1. An irregularly high amount of red RFP represent the desires of the dis- program for our students. Districts blood cells another B-29, the Bockscar, dropped a second bomb Israel and other pivotal events directly resulting trict. Due to uncertainties that create which may not be in a position in the 2. An overproduction of white blood over the Japanese city of Nagasaki. These dual from the historic conflict. tuition fluctuations associated with short term to accept our students for cells in the circulatory system events would precipitate the end of World War II. With the anniversary this month of the events that the reliance on the state funding for- our desired commencement date are 3. Vericose veins mula, the district is seeking a more nevertheless being considered and 4. Albinism With Americans who had been killed and injured brought World War II to a close, we continue to predictable and consistent tuition rate. are encouraged to continue in this CARRION during the recent battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa commemorate the lives of those instrumental in Nevertheless, we remain willing to process. We recognize that the estab- 1. Minced chicken or veal, mixed with in the Pacific Theatre numbering in the tens of achieving victory over tyranny. We honor those who consider alternative mutually benefi- lishment of a new send-receive rela- eggs and bread crumbs 2. The decaying flesh of a dead body thousands, and even greater casualties predicted in served, and who made the ultimate sacrifice at, Pearl cial arrangements that accomplish tionship requires the consideration 3. With great speed the event of a land invasion of Japan, President Harbor, Iwo Jima and Okinawa; at the Battle of the this goal. of many variables. 4. Turmoil Question: Mountainside School District Harry S. Truman authorized use of the bombs to Bulge, and on D-day, among so many others. Is the intent of the RFP limited to See more letters on page 5 compel Japan to surrender. The decision, which We also commemorate the 11 million lives lost Mountainside, N.J. brought moral complexities into play and repre- during the Holocaust in Europe, among them six Accountability Rules Should Also Interesting Buzz sented the dawn of the Atomic Age, remains a million Jews; those who lived to tell, and those who subject of debate today. risked everything to rescue or to hide those facing Apply to Retirement Advisors New Jersey Bee Bill Both Japanese cities experienced mass destruc- persecution and death under the Nazi regime. The In the hospital waiting room, we profit at their expense. They can rec- Signed into Law tion, with 80,000 killed immediately at Hiroshima humanity and courage of those lost to the Holocaust have peace of mind in the knowledge ommend plans, for their own finan- that doctors must recommend what cial benefit, that may include hidden TRENTON – Three bills designed to and 40,000 at Nagasaki. Many more would subse- years — those such as Father Maximilian Kolbe, protect the state’s commercial and rec- quently die from injuries from the blasts and from Anne Frank and Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as well they think is best for us. If a doctor fees or risky investments with low reational bee industry and heighten radiation sickness. Within a week of the second as those champions of the oppressed — burn brightly thinks surgery will leave you worse returns. Bad advice costs Americans public awareness about its importance off than just using crutches, they can- $17 billion a year in retirement sav- bombing, on August 15, 1945, Japan announced its in memory seven decades later. We likewise remem- to the food supply were signed into law not recommend surgery. If they do, ings. by Acting Gov. Kim Guadagno. intention to surrender. ber the countless others, including the civilians at you can sue them for malpractice. AARP supports a Department of According to the state Department of These culminating events of World War II were Hiroshima and Nagasaki, who died as the war wound The law holds every doctor account- Labor rule to close these legal loop- Agriculture, more than 80 percent of U.S. preceded by the surrender of Germany several months through Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and able for the advice they give. holes. We trust doctors with our food crops are pollinated by honeybees. earlier. Spanning 1939 to 1945, the war took an the Pacific, reaching American shores in 1941. May However, as things stand right now, health. The law holds them account- In New Jersey, pollination is crucial for its we do not have the same kind of able. We trust retirement advisors blueberry, cranberry, pumpkin, squash, unprecedented toll on populations and nations across none of them be forgotten. security when we save for retirement. with the rest of our lives. Why don’t strawberry, peach and apple crops. Millions of Americans trust retire- the same rules apply to them? “People have an inherent fear of bees ment advisors with their money, but Ryan Protter because they really know little about the loopholes in the law allow some to AARP Princeton various species of bees, their behavior First GOP Debate Should Help and their importance to agriculture,” stated Assemblyman Ron Dancer, R- Proud of Club’s Renaissance and Ocean. “These measures will educate the public about the importance of bees Identify Strongest Candidates Shackamaxon CC Is a Good Neighbor to our food chain, provide additional The first televised Republican debate at the Quicken nor Jim Gilmore, who just entered the race. I am writing to respond to the letter the end of the pool closest to our protections to commercial and hobbyist beekeepers and encourage residents to Loans Arena in Cleveland, to be aired tonight at 9 Fox News has said candidates will get 60 seconds that appeared in your paper recently property line. This was an additional from Vincent Augello. Mr. Augello cost of approximately $25,000. support beekeepers.” p.m. on the Fox News, ought to be entertaining at the to answer a question. If a candidate mentions an has made a number of accusations The live music he refers to – and “New Jersey’s $7-million honeybee very least and hopefully identify the stronger candi- opponent, that opponent will get 30 seconds to and statements that are misleading, admits to distracting the police over industry contributes to the production dates in the race. The top 10 contenders out of the respond. of nearly $200 million worth of fruits misrepresentative, and self-serving. and over from more important duties and vegetables annually,” stated As- total field of 17 hopefuls will take the stage for the Will this forum turn into candidates attacking I believe it is worthwhile to let read- in an effort to stop, even though we semblyman Parker Space, R-Sussex. two-hour debate. Fourteen candidates took part in a Trump in an effort to become relevant given Trump’s ers of your publication hear the facts. are not exceeding any decibel-level “These measures will provide additional forum on Monday night sponsored and hosted by the lead in the polls? If they do, won’t that take away The new pool complex at limits – is only on Saturdays, only in protections to the state’s 3,000 com- Shackamaxon Country Club is not July and August, and, with two ex- mercial and hobbyist beekeepers while New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper and tele- from them getting their positions across to voters on in Mr. Augello’s or anyone else’s ceptions, only until 7 p.m. ensuring they conform to safety stan- vised by C-SPAN. Fox News will host a 5 p.m. key issues such as immigration, the Iran agreement, “backyard.” It is on our property, in If Mr. Augello would like to invite dards.” debate tonight for the bottom seven candidates. national debt and federal spending? a location that formerly housed cart Scotch Plains residents to his home The following measures all received The top 10 candidates are Donald Trump, Wiscon- This is an important event as it gives voters an storage, caddy facilities, bag stor- one of the next few Saturdays to hear unanimous support in both houses: age and parking. first-hand whether there is a signifi- Bill A-1294/S-1328 extends “Right sin Governor Scott Walker, former Florida Governor opportunity to not only hear the answers but to see The complex was approved with a cant, legitimate issue worthy of his to Farm” protections to commercial Jeb Bush, neurosurgeon Ben Carson, former Arkan- the personalities of the candidates. Do they have a unanimous vote of the (Scotch Plains) protests and distractions of law en- beekeepers to protect them from nui- sas Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator Marco Rubio sense of humor? Do they respond with quick and town council, and with good reason – forcement, the club will supply the sance complaints. of Florida, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky and concise answers? How do they treat the other candi- it provides the only logical location hot dogs, chips and sodas for the The second bill, A-1295/S-1975, pro- Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. The bottom two spots are dates on the stage? for the amenity on our property, it event. (The club will also match up to tects hobbyist beekeepers by authoriz- allows for the development of 56 $500 any amount Mr. Augello would ing the state to regulate the keeping of likely to go to either Ohio Governor John Kasich, CNN will host the next GOP debate in September. age-restricted townhomes at the like to donate to our local PBA for beehives while at the same time giving former Texas Governor Rick Perry and New Jersey We also look forward to a Democrat debate, espe- club’s former pool site, it increases wasting their valuable time.) municipalities a role in managing this Governor Chris Christie. Those not making the Fox cially if Vice-President Joe Biden challenges Hillary the value of our asset and therefore Mr. Augello calls the owners’ be- growing hobby. The third bill, A-1296/S-2302, es- debate are Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, former Clinton for the nomination. The other candidates are our property taxes paid to the town, it havior “completely unacceptable” tablishes a fine of up to $500 for each Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, former Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), Rhode Island creates jobs, and it provides recre- and “madness.” The implication is offense when an individual intention- ation and a great experience for our that we are a bad neighbor. My part- ally destroys a man-made native bee business executive Carly Fiorina, former New York Governor Lincoln Chafee, Maryland Governor members and their guests. (Those ners and I saved the club and its open Governor George Pataki and former Virginia Gover- Martin O’Malley and Senator Jim Webb of Virginia. hive. A native bee is native to the state age-restricted homes, by the way, space in the form of a 100-year-old and, unlike a honeybee, does not pro- will provide hundreds of thousands Tillinghast golf course, which en- duce honey, but provides for the polli- of dollars in additional revenue to the hances local property values. We paid nation of crops and plants. people of Scotch Plains each year off a loan from the state that was through taxes and the economic ac- guaranteed by the town of Scotch tivity of its future residents, without Plains in excess of $300,000. We put IN 532.4 DAYS, creating an additional cost burden on together a plan that will enhance the the local school system.) economy of the town with new homes WE’LL HAVE Mr. Augello speaks of “screaming and a rejuvenated club. We are ben- ANOTHER POTUS children” at the pool, but attentive efiting Mr. Augello and his neighbors listening – and it must be attentive by moving the club’s entrance to because it is barely audible from Ar- Lamberts Mill Road and away from rowwood Drive — will cause one to his and our neighbors’ residential side realize it is mostly the sounds of streets. We built a pool complex that laughter and kids having a good time is not only a benefit to our members with their siblings, parents and and their families, but adds local jobs. friends. Mr. Augello neglects to men- We support our police and have do- tion that we installed a taller-than- nated a significant amount to the required, sound-absorption fence at municipality’s improvement fund. Union County Freeholders We are proud of the club’s renais- Elizabeth, New Jersey sance, and, despite Mr. Augello’s (908) 527-4200 opinion to the contrary, believe we Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] may just be one of the best neighbors Mohamed Jalloh, chair in town. [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. Christopher Schiavone (908) 527-4419 Managing Partner [email protected] Shackamaxon Country Club

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This is a false- Following the July 14 Garwood candidates. Without committed citi- critical of the Democratic Party. The hood. There are a majority of Repub- House Passes Advancements For New Borough Council meeting, we have zens willing to serve as elected repre- fact that the party tolerates no dissent licans that simply adore crony capi- been contacted by many of our neigh- sentatives, those who spread unsup- on issues, caters to far-left elements talism. That is, bestowing favors, tax Therapies, Treatments and Cures bors telling us that they support the ported fear and rumors about the sol- and accepts money and donations monies, and tax subsides, regulations Everyone knows someone af- Investing in the future of science: recent decision to save taxpayer dol- vency and future of the borough will from American-hating billionaires and more benefits on favored busi- flicted with a cancer, a challenging The bill provides an additional $8.5 lars through a shared-services agree- be in charge. These are the same such as George Soros, Peter Lewis nesses so that they will not face stiff health condition or a rare disease. billion to the National Institutes of ment with Fanwood. individuals who have, and are cur- and Tom Steyer would ultimately hurt competition by other businesses as The heartbreaking news of a diag- Health’s innovation fund, as well as Our neighbors simply refuse to rently, suing the borough for taking the Democratic Party in the long run, well as keep them afloat. Leading the nosis forever changes a person’s more resources for the Food and believe that some of their neighbors perfectly legal actions that they don’t I wrote at the time. Republicans also pack of these crony capitalists is none life and the lives of that person’s Drug Administration. This empow- can be so accepting of misrepresen- support. These frivolous lawsuits cost have problems as well and they are other than Tom Donohue of the U.S. friends and loved ones. ers tomorrow’s scientists and the tations and outright lies by the us taxpayers money to defend! plenty. The problems are the follow- Chamber of Commerce, who doles This month the House of Repre- next generation of innovators that Garwood Republican Party. They There is plenty that those who sup- ing: out monies to Republicans in leader- sentatives, in an overwhelmingly will help keep America and New have told us of many corporate port Garwood as a great community They are afraid of the mainstream ship positions who then in turn give bipartisan vote, advanced a major Jersey the “medicine chest of the downsizings and job reductions, even in which to live, work and play can press: It is no secret that the main- the money to politicians that will not legislative package that will open world.” in the public sector, that their family do. Contact Mayor Charles Lombardo stream press tilts overwhelmingly to challenge them. Just as I would ad- the innovation pipeline and spur Keeping funds directed to approv- members and friends have experi- at (908) 789-0508 or the far left. Surveys done by the L.A. vise the Democrats to cut ties with great advancements in new thera- ing new drugs and medical devices: enced. For our borough, they indi- [email protected], or Demo- Times, the Pew Research Center and the far-left billionaires and interests, pies, treatments and cures. The 21st I am pleased the legislation included cated their belief that this decision cratic Council members Ann others bear this reality out. If there is I would advise Republicans to cut Century Cures Act, a product of our language I authored exempting fu- made sense considering that our DPW Tarantino, Sara Todisco, Lou legislation or a proposal that goes ties with the U.S. Chamber of Com- year-long work on the House En- ture Food and Drug Administration consists of seven experienced work- Petruzzelli or Bill Nierstedt through contrary to what the press believes merce. ergy and Commerce Committee, user fees from sequestration. These ers and should not need a full-time the Garwood website www. (i.e. against gun control, for example), Republicans want to be liked: will bring to market solutions that fees are industry financed and are superintendent who by union law Garwood.org to get involved. the press will smear and degrade the Whenever the mainstream press and will save lives and has the potential directed to be put to use approving cannot do physical labor. They also Garwood has always been extremely Republicans and its members by lead- special interest groups attack and to be one of the most consequential the drugs and devices that millions understand that this shared-services proud and grateful for its volunteers ing a nationwide attack until they malign Republicans as “racists,” “sex- measures passed this year. depend on. Keeping these private agreement maintains our Garwood serving on our committees and back down. This is a classical Saul ists,” “homophobes,” “mean-spir- The human need was the driving funds in the coffers of the FDA DPW workforce and it is not being boards, and there is no better time to Alinsky tactic: pick the target, freeze ited,” or other when it comes to is- force behind this effort. Patients, helps ensure it is able to fulfill its combined with Fanwood’s employ- start than now! Please give us your e- it, personalize it and polarize it. Por- sues, a majority of Republicans will advocates and survivors have for public health mission by fostering ees. They believe that for our bor- mail addresses, phone numbers and tray the Republicans as “uncaring” quake in their boots. By using this years been dedicated to the cause of timely patient access to safe and ough, the prognosis of taking this addresses, and we will keep you in- and so forth. tactic (and it is a tactic), the press and finding better, faster cures. And the effective new medicines. action will be positive. formed of, and get you involved in, Republicans do not like messy: the interest groups hope not only to potential economic need is of added The measure is also fiscally con- They empathized with the tough the positive actions that the Garwood Say what you will about Democrats, shut off debate, but also shut down benefit – putting American innova- servative, making sensible, biparti- decision that the Democratic council Democratic Party takes to improve but at least they are willing to fight discussion. Republicans do not get tors ahead of global competitors san reforms to Medicare and put- members had to make, but expressed Garwood. for what they believe when it comes this, and when the name-calling hap- and offering a great boon to New ting those tax revenues to better use support for our ability to make a If Garwood residents do not take down to issues and legislation, even pens, you see them get on their knees Jersey’s significant life-science and in promising research. Research and tough decision for the long-term bet- action to ensure that the truth and if it is wrongheaded. They are willing and kiss behinds. They lack back- bio-pharmaceutical industry. innovation are always smart invest- terment of our borough. supporting rationale behind council to get down and dirty in the trenches bone. The numbers are staggering. ments – the human potential is para- All eligible Garwood residents can actions is communicated to our fel- and fight. Republicans, as House Say one thing and do another: There More than 40 percent of the United mount but the savings of public and register to vote, along with their low voters, then we fear for Speaker John Boehner stated once, are people who believe that the GOP States’ population lives with one or private funds spent on care and treat- friends, family and neighbors, and Garwood’s future as a fiscally re- “do not like messy.” There are times is in favor of limited government as more long-term disease or disabil- ments totals billions of dollars. vote for Ann Tarantino and Bill sponsible, stable and continually im- when voting and fighting for prin- outlined in the Constitution. This is ity and millions struggle every day Passage of the 21st Century Cures Nierstedt in November – two current proving community. ciples and policy becomes a messy an illusion. The GOP talks of limited with chronic and life-threatening Act is how Congress should work council members who had the guts Mayor Charles Lombardo proposition. Politics is not beanbag. government while at the same time conditions waiting for new medi- on issues that make a lasting and and understanding to realize that this Council members: It is at times blood sport. expanding it. For over 40 years this cines. For too many, there are lim- profound difference and in biparti- shared-service agreement is a posi- Ann Tarantino, Sara Todisco, Republicans like crony capitalism: has been the case. Richard Nixon ited treatment options. The 21st san fashion. Now that the House of tive action that will save the tax dol- Lou Petruzzelli, Bill Nierstedt There’s many that state often that the talked about limited government Century Cures Act will change that Representatives has acted the mea- lars of borough taxpayers, who are Republicans are advocates of free while giving the public the Environ- by: sure moves to the United States also facing tough economic times, mental Protection Agency and more. Cutting red tape: Today, it takes Senate for consideration. I hope to for the length of the agreement. No Councilman Jones To The same with Ronald Reagan, who 15 years for a new drug to move see the goal of spurring new inno- different than the savings already re- gave the public the Department of from the lab to your local phar- vation and cures pursued there with alized by the current shared-service Hold Office Hrs. Sat. Veterans Affairs, and George W. Bush, macy. The Cures Act modernizes the same sense of urgency and bi- agreements for the health and con- This Saturday, August 8, from 10 who gave the public the Department clinical trials to expedite the devel- partisanship that the 21st Century struction departments. to 11:30 a.m., Scotch Plains Council- of Homeland Security and so on and opment of new drugs and devices, Cures Act achieved in the House. The Garwood Democratic Party is man Llewellyn Jones will hold “mo- so forth. Words mean things and if removes regulatory uncertainty in Millions of Americans stand to ben- also actively recruiting candidates for bile office hours” at the Gazebo on you fail to be honest and keep your the development of new medical efit. Borough Council for November the township property next to the words, you cannot be trusted. apps and breaks down barriers to Rep. Leonard Lance 2016. Any registered Democrat can municipal building (Alan Augustine The Republican Party needs to clean facilitate increased research col- 7th Congressional District inquire and step forward as potential Village Green Park) at the corner of up its act, just like the Democrats must laboration. Park Avenue and Front Street (rain do. Because of the GOP leadership Focusing on personalized medi- location will be the Scotch Plains and because its members walk on egg- cine: The bill provides guidance for Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home Public Library, in the music room). shells constantly, that process will not a more collaborative effort among Recognizing that the public micro- occur right now. What are needed are patients, physicians, innovators, re- Think “Superior” For: phone at council meetings is not a men and women who have the cour- searchers, developers and regula- convenient time or venue for every- age to call a spade a spade, and while tors. 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Page 6 Thursday, August 6, 2015 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Richard M. Raba, 61, WHS Class of ’72; Longtime Specialist In Plant Research – Obituaries – Richard Michael Raba, 61, died at nician at Cornell University in the his home in Stafford, Va. on Sunday, Department of Horticulture. Dillard E. Bird, Jr. (Gene Dillard), 73, July 26, 2015. He was Survivors include his born on January 12, 1954 wife, Laurie Hanley Raba Was Broadcast Journalist Pioneer in Rahway, N.J. to of Stafford, Va.; son Ryan A memorial service honoring re- nalism from the Philadelphia Press Charles and Marguerite Douglas Raba, his wife, tired veteran broadcaster Dillard Association, the New Jersey Soci- Raba. Richard grew up in Ashley Elizabeth Raba, E. Bird, Jr., who passed away Fri- ety of Professional Journalists, the Westfield, graduating and their son, Julian Ryan day, July 24, will be held at 3 p.m., Council of Compulsive Gambling from Westfield High Raba, of Stafford, Va.; son Sunday, August 9, at the First Pres- of New Jersey and the Citizens School in 1972. Evan Michael Raba and byterian Church, 101 Bridgeboro Committee on Biomedical Ethics. After receiving a Bach- his wife, Christine Road, Moorestown, N.J. Following graduation from Ohio elor of Science degree in LaVonne Raba, of A product of Westfield schools, University in 1967, he began his Botany and Biology from Johnson City, Tenn.; Mr. Bird, who spent his broadcasting career in Utah State University, brother James Raba of childhood years in the Beloit, Wis., but moved Richard continued his Herndon, Va.; brother town, lost his battle to back to New Jersey — travels west and worked John Raba and his wife, kidney cancer at The Ev- his home state — 15 as a scientist for Northrop Richard M. Raba Barbara, of Delhi, N.Y., ergreens in Moorestown, months later, taking a Services, Environmental and brother Charles Raba N.J., after a brief illness. job as a reporter at Sciences Group, in Corvallis, Ore. and his wife, Beth, of Westfield, N.J. He was 73. WHWH in Princeton. REWARDS FOR SUCCESS...These students recently were recognized by the He later moved back to the northeast, In lieu of flowers, please consider During his many years After that he worked for College Women’s Club of Cranford for their academic and extracurricular landing in Ithaca, N.Y., where he a contribution to the research of Dr. as an on-air broadcast 10 years at WFIL Radio achievements. Pictured, from left to right, are: Bonnie Caldwell, Christopher spent the next 30 years working as a Nicholas John Maragakis at the ALS journalist, Mr. Bird — in Philadelphia as South Didzbalis, Austin Brogan, Ryan Shupp, Sarah Delicio, Olivia Dineen and Anna senior research specialist for the Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital in whose professional Jersey Bureau Chief May Fitch. Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Baltimore, Md. name was Gene Dillard from 1971 to 1981, fol- Research, and later as a research tech- August 6, 2015 — could be heard on sta- lowed by two years as tions in the Garden State morning news co-anchor College Women of Cranford Harold Judd, 88, Devoted Family Man; and New York Metro- at WPEN Radio in Phila- politan and the Greater Dillard E. Bird, Jr. delphia. Active In Jewish, Community Causes Philadelphia areas, In 1983, Dillard set up Fete Scholarship Recipients where he was affectionately ac- his own freelance news service out CRANFORD — The College chairperson in the Student Move- Harold Judd, 88, of Westfield, N.J. he was a member of Pi Lambda Phi claimed for his distinctive bari- of the New Jersey State House in Women’s Club (CWC) of Cranford ment Against Cancer and active with died on Saturday, August 1, 2015, fraternity. He was a well-respected tone delivery as the “Voice of New Trenton, working for WINS, WOR awarded more than $10,000 in schol- Relay for Life, as well as organizing after a long illness. He will be missed project leader and regional sales man- Jersey.” and WBBR Radio in New York and arships to graduating seniors at its meals for cancer survivors. He was dearly by his beloved wife of 65 years, ager for three chemical engineering Throughout most of his retire- WPEN, WHYY, WIP and KYW in annual awards banquet June 9 at The on the High Honor Roll all four Maxine Epstine Judd. He was a de- firms over the course of his career. ment and prior to his illness, he Philadelphia, as well as for vari- Westwood in Garwood, chaired by years of high school, Student of the voted son of the late Kate and Morris Harold was a long-time member of emceed “Across the Pond,” a radio ous stations throughout the Gar- Margaret Truche. Month, a member of the Spanish Judcovics, and the dear brother of the Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, and show starring Tony Campolo, an den State. He also filed regular Arline McCloskey, president, wel- Honor Society and a Relay for Life late Marvin Judd (Nancy) and the late participated in fund-raising for Jew- internationally known evangelist, reports for National Public Radio comed the award recipients, their par- guest speaker on both the state and Selma Shill. He was the loving father ish and community causes. His friends author and professor emeritus of and other networks around the ents and club members. In keeping regional levels. of Martin Judd (Christine Yovnello), and family loved his quick sense of sociology at Eastern University. country. with an annual tradition, she intro- Olivia Dineen was a member of the Amy Judd (William Paly) and Samuel humor and greatly admired his ethi- “This is a sad loss,” said Mr. During the 1990s, Mr. Bird hosted duced all past presidents and presented National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Judd (Renee Migdal). He adored his cal principles, intelligence and af- Campolo. “Gene was not only a television programs for the now- each with a rose in recognition of their Theta Math Honor Society and an AP grandchildren, Jonathan (Victoria) and fable nature. man of immense faith, but one of defunct Cable Television Network, many years of service to the club. Scholar with honors and distinction, Benjamin Paly, and Adam, Daniel and A funeral was held at Temple tremendous integrity. His facilita- including a weekly half-hour pub- The CWC awarded scholarships as well as a four-year participant in Elizabeth Judd. Emanu-El. Arrangements were by tion in the broadcast was a great lic affairs show, “State of the State,” to Austin Brogan, Bonnie Caldwell, Cranford High School’s University Harold was born in Luzerne, Pa., Menorah Chapels at Millburn, 2950 asset in expanding the audience to and a monthly call-in program, Christopher Didzbalis, Olivia Program. She plans to study medi- where his mother’s family (Dattner) Vauxhall Road, Union, N.J. listeners in Pennsylvania, New Jer- “Capitol Talk.” He also hosted pro- Dineen and Ryan Shupp. The award cine at Rutgers University. Olivia was and his father had a major influence Donations in Harold’s memory may sey and around the world.” grams for Garden State Cable of for the highest-ranking senior girl a volunteer at Trinitas Hospital in the on the vitality of the business and be directed to Congregation Achavas Former New Jersey Governor Cherry Hill — now Comcast — was presented to Anna May Fitch. pathology lab and was one of 10 religious communities, including es- Achim, c/o Dr. Richard Grossman, James J. Florio said, “Gene was a featuring local U.S. Congressmen The Tribute Award was presented to students selected to participate in the tablishing the local synagogue. He 489 Market Street, Kingston, Pa. remarkable professional and was entitled “Congressional Call-In” Sarah Delicio. Christopher Didzbalis Trinitas Regional Medical Center enlisted in the Army at age 16 and 18704 or to the Alzheimer’s Associa- highly regarded by those he cov- and local state lawmakers called is a graduate of the Union County Medical Mentoring Program. Olivia served in Germany. Harold earned a tion (www.alz.org). ered. His reporting was not only “Legislators on the Line.” Academy of Allied Health Sciences was a member of the Science Acad- degree in chemical engineering from August 6, 2015 professional, it was balanced, In addition to his broadcast ca- in Scotch Plains; all of the other emy, a tutoring coordinator for Pennsylvania State University, where genuine and timely until the end.” reer, during the 1970s Mr. Bird recipients are graduates of Cranford Cranford High School Teen Tutors “Gene was truly a decent guy. served as president of the High School. and a member of the YMCA Model He was a communications pioneer, Hightstown-East Windsor, N.J., Jay- Austin Brogan will pursue a de- United Nations. She also was a four- David T. Huff, 58, Westfield Resident; having been there at the very be- cees and the Evesham Township, gree in engineering at the Roches- year member of the Cranford High ginning of cable television. N.J., Jaycees, where he spearheaded ter Institute of Technology. While School Marching and Concert bands Remembered as Talented Musician Throughout his career, he worked a Walk for Mankind. He also was a at Cranford High School he was a and served as brass section leader. David T. Huff, 58, of Westfield, Jesse W. Huff; brother, Laurence A. hard to get information to his view- volunteer at senior homes in Penn- member of the National Honor So- Ryan Shupp plans to study engi- N.J. died at home on Wednesday, Huff, and sister, Karen Y. Huff. ers, communicating complex is- sylvania and Moorestown, N.J. Born ciety, an AP Scholar with honors, a neering at Penn State University. He July 29, 2015, after a long illness. David’s Life Celebration will begin sues in an understandable way. He in Washington, D.C., he was a long- member of the New Jersey State was a member of the Cranford High David was born January 26, 1957, at noon today, Thursday, August 6, always aggressively sought the time resident of Willingboro, N.J. Science League and recipient of the School University Program for all the son of Catherine B. Huff and 2015, at Gray Funeral Directors, 318 truth but did so with a gentle touch. After his 1959 graduation from Union County Performing Arts four years of high school. He was a Jesse W. Huff. East Broad Street, Westfield, where His life is an example to anyone Westfield High School, he spent three Award. He was a member of the member of the National Honor So- David was a unique soul and a his Service of Remembrance will fol- who cares about communications years in the U.S. Army and obtained Varsity cross-country and track and ciety, the Math Honor Society and talented musician. He is survived by low at 1 p.m. today. Burial will be at or public policy,” said former New his college degree from Ohio Uni- field teams. As a member of the the German Honor Society. Ryan his mother, Catherine B. Huff; sis- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. To Jersey Assembly Speaker Joseph versity in 1967. New Jersey Science League, Aus- was awarded the George Washing- ter, Debra Huff Evans; brother, Roger offer condolences, please go to J. Roberts, Jr. (D-Camden). Mr. Bird is survived by his sister, tin participated in statewide com- ton University Engineering Medal Randall Huff, and sister-in-law, www.grayfuneralhomes.com. During his long tenure as a re- Bonnie Bird, of Tucson, Ariz., and petitions in biology, chemistry and and the Johns Hopkins Center for Maricel Huff. August 6, 2015 porter, Mr. Bird covered numerous was predeceased by his mother, Mary physics. He was a volunteer for Talented Youth Award with high He was predeceased by his father, public and local officials and a Bird, and father, Dillard E. Bird, Sr. Imagine, a Center for Coping With honors. He was a finalist in the New variety of major news stories fea- Burial will be private. In lieu of Loss. Additionally, he was a mem- Jersey Scholars program, an AP turing presidents to popes, gover- flowers, donations can be made to ber of the Peer Leadership Group Scholar with distinction, and a New nors to legislators, hardened crimi- Red Letter Christians, P.O. Box as well as a Youth Ministry team Jersey Stars Program qualifier. Ad- nals to petty thieves, as well as an 7131, St. Davids, Pa. 19087 and to leader for the St. Michael’s-St. ditionally, he was the captain and assortment of events including the World Vision, 35 Collinswood Road, Theresa’s youth group. Athlete of the Week for the Varsity Vietnam POW homecomings. Prior Wilton, CN 06897. Bonnie Caldwell will attend Tufts Lacrosse team as well as the captain to retirement, he was the recipient August 6, 2015 University to study engineering. She of the Varsity Hockey team and a of awards for excellence in jour- was a member of the National Honor member of the Cranford Hockey Society, the National Latin Honor So- Club. Ryan was a volunteer coach ciety and the National High School for LAXKids, teaching first and sec- Mathematics Honor Society, and re- ond graders how to play lacrosse. Washington, the Businessman ceived a certificate of Honorable Merit, He was a Relay for Life team captain Maxima Cum Laude from the National and organized fundraisers for the To Be Topic of Old Guard Latin Exam. She was the winner of the American Cancer Society. National Society of the Daughters of The Tribute Award is presented to a SUMMIT — Rich Rosenthal, a ing and humor. Guest speakers be- the American Revolution annual his- senior who has been nominated by a founder of the American Revolution- gin their talk at 10:30 a.m. tory essay contest, placing first in Union faculty member for her dedication to ary Round Table of Morristown, will Old Guard members participate in County, and the eastern division of the service. Sarah Delicio has been in- speak to the Old Guard of Summit at sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, United States. She was a Varsity mem- volved in clubs that work with spe- its Tuesday, August 11 meeting. His concerts and other cultural events. ber of the softball and track and field cial-needs children, including those topic will be “George Washington — For more information, call Jim teams. Bonnie received the Girl Scouts with autism and cerebral palsy. She The Businessman Who Created the Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or log onto USA Gold Award, the highest award in has worked with the Shining Star pro- BLESSED OCCASION...A special Mass is set for Saturday, August 15, at 5:30 Executive Office of the United States.” the website summitoldguard.org. Girl Scouting. p.m., at the Church of the Assumption, 113 Chiego Place, Roselle Park, to celebrate gram, where members work with in- Mr. Rosenthal will explain how Bonnie’s community service ac- dividual children; the Quilting Club, the 60th anniversary of the dedication of the church and sanctuary. Archbishop the business skills of George Wash- Bernard Hebda, Coadjutor Archbishop of Newark, will be the main celebrant. Dean’s List Told for tivities included “Sandy Saturdays,” which makes “Blankets of Love” that ington, developed on his Mount assisting Jersey shore communities are donated to children with cancer, Blood Drive Set August 17 in Summit Vernon plantation, enabled him to William & Mary devastated by Superstorm Sandy, and and the Teacher Cadet Program, which organize and manage the army, to WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – The fol- the “Sunny Community Garden,” provides a college-level student teach- SUMMIT — The American Red Donors can visit redcrossblood.org lead his country in a break away lowing residents were recently which she developed to teach chil- ing experience. Her nominating Cross has announced that a blood or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- from its agricultural roots, to spur named to the Dean’s List at the Col- dren the importance of good nutri- teacher cited her personal qualities of drive will take place on Monday, 733-2767) to make an appointment or the creation of a new financial order lege of William & Mary for the spring tion and health. Bonnie also was the altruism, humanism, dedication, de- August 17, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the for more information. A blood donor and to define the Executive Branch 2015 semester: chairperson of “Blanket Bonanza,” pendability, kindness and compassion Red Cross facility located at 695 card or driver’s license or two other of government. Amanda Amaral Amezquita, of where volunteers made no-sew for others without judgment. Sarah Springfield Avenue, Summit. forms of identification are required at All active men age 50-plus are Mountainside; Erin Margaret Brown, fleece blankets for those in need. will attend Stockton College as an All blood types are needed, but the check-in. Those age 17 or older (16 invited to attend the Tuesday morn- of Scotch Plains; Isabel Jane She coordinated events, purchased education major. American Red Cross is facing a loom- with parental consent in some states), ing meetings of the Summit Area Docampo, of Westfield, and Sophia supplies and made and donated more Anna May Fitch, honored as the ing shortage of the most needed blood weighing at least 110 pounds and in Old Guard. Meetings are held at the Terese Palia, of Westfield. than 200 blankets. highest-ranking senior girl, will at- types, resulting in an urgent need for generally good health may be eligible New Providence Municipal Center, In order to achieve Dean’s List Christopher Didzbalis will pursue tend Williams College. eligible donors with O negative, B to donate blood. High-school students located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New status, a full-time degree seeking un- the study of medicine at the Univer- The College Women’s Club of negative and A negative blood. Plate- and other donors age 18 and younger Providence. A coffee hour starts at dergraduate student must take at least sity of Virginia. He was a member of Cranford holds multiple fundraisers let donors and type AB blood donors also have to meet certain height and 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality the National Honor Society, a four- during the year, including the Annual also are being asked to help. weight requirements. business meeting brightened by sing- Point Average during the semester. year member of Health Occupation Community Calendar Sale in Sep- Students of America, a New Jersey tember and a garage sale in April. All Department of Health certified EMT money raised is used to fund the MASTER and a volunteer with the Cranford scholarships awarded annually to First Aid Squad. Christopher was a Cranford seniors. MEMORIALS N ow Offering the New member of the Junior Varsity and The club meets on the second Mon- Varsity boys’ soccer teams and ten- 524 Central Avenue day of the month, October through Willow View Mausoleum, nis team. He was an Allied Health May, at 7 p.m., at the First Presbyte- Westfield, NJ (908) 233-2350 representative and survivor room rian Church on Springfield Avenue in www.mastermemorials.com A Unique Concept in Cranford. Refreshments are served VACNJ to Spotlight followed by a guest speaker. All meet- Memorial Properties. ings are open to the public. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2015 Page 7 Westfield Library Program FCC Invites All to Take Part To Salute ‘Fabulous Fifties’ In Bridges ‘Run’ Aug. 14-15 WESTFIELD — The Westfield als should visit the Westfield Memo- WESTFIELD — The First Con- On Saturday, the group will meet Memorial Library will present a rial Library website, wmlnj.org, and gregational Church of Westfield in- in the church’s parking lot at 9 a.m. to program entitled “Fabulous Fif- click on the “About Us” tab. To reg- vites visitors of all ages to join in a carpool to Edison Place in Newark, ties” on Wednesday, August 12, ister for the program, visit wmlnj.org community-wide “mini-mission” where participants will work with the beginning at 7 p.m. Dressed in ’50s and click on the Online Calendar, or event on Friday and Saturday, Au- Bridges staff to hand out bagged costumes, the cast will do skits, call (908) 789-4090, option 0. gust 14 and 15. This intergenerational lunches, soup, lemonade and other monologues and songs that evoke For more information on library program will offer a chance to par- supplies to the homeless. The group memories of this popular decade. programs and services, call (908) ticipate in the church’s work with will return to First Congregational Sketches will include a look at 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and sign Bridges Outreach of Summit, a non- Church by early afternoon. television shows of the time, such as up for the monthly e-newsletter, profit organization that provides food “The Bridges ‘runs’ during the school “I Love Lucy,” and snapshots of Elvis “Library Loop,” or stop by the li- and supplies to the homeless in New- year are some of our youth group’s Presley, Marilyn Monroe, American brary at 550 East Broad Street for a ark and New York City. most popular activities,” said the Rev- Bandstand, drive-in movies and other copy of its award-winning, quar- On Friday, beginning at 4 p.m., par- erend Joy Mounts, associate minister. icons of the era. Audience members terly newsletter, “Take Note.” ticipants will meet for a Bible story “We are looking forward to extending will be able to take part in a television and discussion over pizza dinner in our partnership with them into the sum- game show, jitterbug with the cast, or the church. Afterwards, the group will mer and we hope to introduce as many demonstrate their Hula-Hoop skills. Corbins Welcome assemble over 300 bag lunches for people as possible to this very impor- The program is free and open to distribution the next day. Interested tant — and very rewarding — service.” Westfield Memorial Library and Son, Jake Benjamin persons are asked to call the church The First Congregational Church, MURAL cardholders. MURAL Benjamin and Lauren Corbin of office in advance at (908) 233-2494 a member of the United Church of cardholders belong to libraries that Scotch Plains have announced the birth and sign up to donate provisions for Christ, is located at 125 Elmer Street, are part of the Middlesex Union Re- of their son, Jake Benjamin Corbin, the lunches, including bread, sand- Westfield. To register for the Bridges ciprocal Agreement Libraries. To see on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at 7:43 wich meat, chips, fruit cups, granola mini-mission event or for additional if their library participates, individu- p.m., at Overlook Medical Center in bars and bottled water. Donations also information on outreach opportuni- Summit. Timothy D. Looney and Ms. Kelly P. Dohm are welcome from those who wish to ties, call (908) 233-2494 or visit Kenilworth Seniors The baby weighed 8 pounds and help but cannot participate in the event. fccofwestfield.org. 2 ounces and measured 20½ inches Offer Casino Trip in length at birth. KENILWORTH — The He joins his big sister, Brooke, Ms. Kelly Patrice Dohm Kenilworth Seniors host a trip to age 3. the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City Jake’s parents are both graduates on the first Thursday of every of Westfield High School and were month. The cost is $30 per person longtime residents of Westfield. To Wed Timothy D. Looney and participants receive back $30 His maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dohm of by Orange County Public Schools in slot machine dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gruman of Westfield are pleased to announce the in Florida as a team leader of Ge- Games are played on the way Westfield. engagement of their daughter, Ms. ometry teachers and as the com- down and a movie and snack are The baby’s paternal grandpar- Kelly Patrice Dohm, to Timothy Daniel petitive dance team coach. featured on the return trip. ents are Horace Corbin of Garwood Looney. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Her fiancé graduated from Jupi- The bus departs from the 21st Street and Ms. Gail Miller of Westfield. William Looney of Jupiter, Fla. ter High School in 2007 and from parking lot at 9:30 a.m. For further Mrs. Eleanor Corbin of A 2007 graduate of Westfield the University of Central Florida information and reservations, call Fayetteville, Ga. is Jake’s paternal High School, the bride-to-be re- with a Bachelor of Science degree Emily Grimaldi at (908) 272-6329. great-grandmother. ceived a Bachelor of Science de- in Criminal Justice. The future gree in Mathematics Education bridegroom is employed as a fourth from the University of Central grade teacher by the Orange County Florida. She recently completed her Public Schools in Florida. Masters of Education in Educational The couple will be married in Leadership. Ms. Dohm is employed December of 2015. SERVICE WITH A SMILE...The First Congregational Church of Westfield will hold a community-wide Bridges “run” on Friday and Saturday, August 14 and Registration Underway For 15. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate. Those interested in donating provisions for, preparing and distributing more than 300 lunches to the homeless Literacy Volunteer Training in Newark are asked to call the church office at (908) 233-2494. CRANFORD — Literacy New Jer- takes about one year to complete. sey (LNJ), dedicated to providing LNJ provides ongoing supervi- NAMI Chapter Announces free, student-centered tutoring ser- sion and support to tutors in the vices to adults who struggle to read, form of free in-services on specific Family-to-Family Course write and speak English, presently topics such as Health Literacy, is holding registration for its Fall Learning Disabilities, Financial Lit- WESTFIELD AREA — The Union phrenia, bipolar disorder (manic de- 2015 Tutor Training classes. eracy and Developing ESL Conver- County Chapter of NAMI (National pression), clinical depression, panic This 12-and-a-half-hour, volun- sation and Small Group Instruction. Alliance on Mental Illness) will disorder, obsessive-compulsive dis- teer training will take place on Sep- To volunteer, individuals must be present its Family-to-Family Educa- order and other such conditions; the tember 24 and 29 and October 1, 5 at least 18 years old, able to speak tion Program beginning on Thursday clinical treatment of these illnesses, and 8. Classes will be held at the and read English and willing to tutor evening, September 10. Meetings will and how caregivers can learn to cope Cranford Community Center, lo- in Union County. Volunteers do not take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on more effectively. Attendees will learn WE MADE IT...Crew 714U1 from Scotch Plains Boy Scout Troop No. 104 returns need to have any teaching experi- about the biology of the brain, new from an 86-mile trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico last weekend. cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, from 7 Thursdays over a consecutive 12- to 9:30 p.m. The October 5 class will ence and do not need to speak a week period. This program is avail- research, medications, skills needed be observation, with the location to foreign language. During the train- able free-of-charge, with all neces- to successfully communicate with a be determined. ing, new volunteers will learn tech- sary materials furnished at no cost. relative and how to deal with critical Boy Scout Troop 104 Returns Attendance is required at all ses- niques and develop skills to tutor The course is offered specifically periods. Other topics include advo- sions to become a certified tutor of adult learners. to the parents, siblings, spouses, teen- cacy, fighting stigma and problem- both Basic Reading Skills and En- There is a $45 non-refundable reg- age and adult children, and signifi- solving. From Philmont Ranch Trek glish as a Second Language. istration fee to cover the cost of cant others, of individuals with se- Classes will be held at St. Agnes SCOTCH PLAINS — A crew from eventful and memorable experiences LNJ volunteer tutors will be materials distributed to new volun- vere and persistent mental illness. In Roman Catholic Church, located at Boy Scout Troop No. 104 of Scotch was their last day, when the crew hiked matched with a student or students teers. For more information, or to a confidential setting, loved ones will 332 Madison Hill Road, Clark. Reg- Plains recently returned from a two- up Tooth Ridge to the very top of the from the growing waiting list of adults register, call Literacy New Jersey at learn how to understand and support istration is required prior to the be- week-long trek at the Philmont Scout famous Tooth of Time — a distinct who have turned to LNJ for help (908) 486-1777 or e-mail Nancy their ill relative while maintaining ginning of the course. To register, e- Ranch in Cimarron, N.M. Troop 104’s geological feature — and back into reading, writing and speaking En- Lama at [email protected]. their own well-being. The program is mail [email protected] crew 714U1 is made up of 12 mem- camp. The view of base camp and the glish. Tutors meet with their students not appropriate for individuals who, or call (908) 233-1628. Those regis- bers, with four adult advisors assist- surrounding valleys was stunning, in a public location, usually a Union themselves, suffer from one of the tering by e-mail are asked to include ing eight Scouts. according to the crew, with visibility County public library, for one-and-a- See it all on the Web! major mental disorders. NAMI mem- in the subject line: F2F class. A Fam- The crew of 12 trained in prepara- for many miles in any direction. With half to two hours each week. New bers who have completed intensive ily-to-Family teacher will contact tion for their trek over 18 months, base camp in mind, the crew departed volunteers are asked to make a com- www.goleader.com training will teach the course. them with the details. Refreshments carrying their heavy packs every the peak to hike down into camp mitment of 50 hours, which usually Curriculum topics include schizo- will be served. month on practice hikes. The crew through the famous “You Made It” practiced hiking in many places, from sign on July 25. They returned to New Central Jersey's the Sierra trail in the Watchung Res- Jersey the following day. ervation to historic Gettysburg and Stokes State Forest. SHERIFF’S SALE Westfield Pediatric While at Philmont the crew hiked SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-15003372 more than 86 miles. One of their most SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION Dental Group UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-017562-13 Athleta Westfield Posts Plaintiff: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED Come Home to Comfort! SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC2, MORT- First-Year Festivities GAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE- With a great deal on Heating and WESTFIELD — Celebrate RIES 2006-WMC2 Air Conditioning or $ VS. 500 off A/C System Athleta Westfield’s One Year Anni- Defendant: AVA MARIA HENRY; LEROY Heating for your home! HENRY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 versary! 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We will be having tons of TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- www.FCComfort.com 50 off Dehumidifier TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on a division of Iarrapino heating & cooling classes, events, raffles all weekend WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of FIRST CHOICE CRRT0401 long...Can’t wait to outfit you in said day. All successful bidders must have 20% 120 Liberty Street • Metuchen of their bid available in cash or certified check at our newest Fall Fashions! the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred More events and surprises can be Ninety-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen The Family Law Department of Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski found on our store calendar at and 59/100*** $499,514.59. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN of Presents stores.athleta.net/Westfield. WESTFIELD, County of UNION, State of New Jersey. Paid Bulletin Board Premises commonly known as: 617 STIRLING PLACE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090- goleader.com/form 1521. BEING KNOWN as LOT 18, BLOCK 4002 on Dentistry for Infants, Children the official Tax Map of the TOWN of WESTFIELD. Dimensions: 137.50 Feet x 75.00 Feet x 13750 LAX Academy Camp Feet x 75.00 Feet. Adolescents, and Special Needs Nearest Cross Street: North Park Street. On Tap In Cranford Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Nineteen Thou- sand Two Hundred Sixty-Five and 46/100*** CRANFORD — Registration cur- $519,265.46 together with lawful interest and costs. • New Patients Welcome rently is underway for an August Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or session of Cranford’s LAX Academy other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances • Laser Dentistry Lacrosse Camp. Open to boys and made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own girls in kindergarten through grade 4, independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record • In Office General Anesthesia this camp is designed for all levels of and/or have priority over the lien being fore- play. Participants will be taught throw- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the ing, catching, shooting and scooping Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. up ground balls. Mini games will be have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, conducted as well as daily contests. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Board Certified Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Cranford High School coaches and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and players will provide instruction. expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Back row: Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq., Jennifer L. Young, Esq. & Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair) Julie Jong, D.M.D. money will be deposited into the Superior Court Front row: Eva Uhrik, Esq. and Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq. The camp will meet Monday Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Board Certified or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to through Thursday, August 10 to 13, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 5 Lawyers, 5 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates Kelly Walk, D.D.S. from 9 a.m. to noon, at Cranford’s an order directing payment of the surplus money. Sherman Field at Lincoln Avenue East The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce including Board Certified will have information regarding the surplus, if and High Street. The cost is $105 and any. custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of assets, alimony, child There is a full legal description on file in the John Chang, D.D.S. registration may be done in person at Union County Sheriff’s Office. support, college costs, prenuptial agreements, mediation, domestic violence, the Cranford Community Center, lo- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this palimony, post-divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions Board Certified sale for any length of time without further adver- cated at 220 Walnut Avenue, or online tisement. Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference Joseph Cryan using one’s Community Pass account. Sheriff Registrants must bring their own Attorney: Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. 908-232-1231 PHELAN HALLINAN & DIAMOND, PC 340 North Avenue lacrosse sticks and must be a Cranford 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD resident. For more information, call SUITE 100 Cranford, New Jersey 07016 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (908) 272-0200 the recreation department at (908) (856) 813-5500 4 T - 08/06, 08/13, 08/20 www.dughihewit.com www.kidsandsmiles.com 709-7283. & 08/27/15 Fee: $218.28 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2015 Page 9 Vickie’s Diner Wins B Division Sports Section Story in August 13 Edition THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 SIMO 2 HRs; TUFARO, AUMENTA, D’ANNUNZIO 1 EACH More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports Stage House Horses Gallop To 20-13 Win over Netherwood

By DAVID B. CORBIN A Division at Brookside Park in Last year, Netherwood snatched Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains on August 3. The Stage the crown away from the Stage House Power personified prevailed and so House men exhausted their three- with a 15-14 thriller in Game 3. The did the second-seeded Stage House home run (over the fence) limit by the three home run rule also played a in its 20-13 victory over top-seeded fourth inning and had two more clear role, but that time it was the Netherwood in Game 1 of the best- the fence resulting in outs, while Netherwood men who suffered when of-three championship series of the Netherwood whacked two home runs Billy Aumenta hit what would have Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League over the fence. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 More photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times OUT AT THE PLATE...Westfield Blue catcher Charlie Beurer puts the tag on Chatham’s Cam Druhot in the second inning of the New Providence Green League championship at Gumbert 2 Field on July 28. MISEREK 2 RUNS, DBL; BARSA 2 RBI; HEFLIN 2 HITS Chatham Jumps WF Blue, 11-6 For NP Green League Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN the game tense. But in the end, the be an indication that both teams have Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times boys from Chatham hung tough to been, indeed, winners. Two very evenly matched teams earn an 11-6 victory and the title. “Westfield teams have fantastic came to play for the New Providence Both teams entered the showdown teams. We actually played two Green League 12U championship at with a 12-1-1 record. Interestingly, Westfield teams to get through this. Gumbert 2 Field in Westfield on July each teams’ tie happened to be against In the top four, we had Westfield David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 28. One, the Chatham Cougars, got each other during the regular season. White and Westfield Blue and they FIRST OUT OF THE EVENING...Stage House first baseman Doug Pilley gets the throw from short to get the putout on an early jump, while the other, the Just to make it to the championship were both great teams,” said Chatham Netherwood leadoff batter Jeff Bendix at Brookside Park. The Stage House won Game 1 of the three game series, 20-13. Westfield Blue, battled back to make game with such fine records would CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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STRATTON MOWS VINCENT DOWN, DEITH FOUR RBI More photos at goleader.com St. George Tops St. Vince, 17-5 Ballyhoo Sports In St. Bart’s Softball Action

By ALEX LOWE innings of work. full tilt and reached home well ahead Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times After scoring three runs in the top of the relay. Veteran Robert Stratton provided half of the first inning, St. George did Down 8-0, St. Vincent roared back the big bat for St. George with a heavy damage in the top half of the with five runs in the bottom of the second inning three-run in the park second. St. George would reach third inning. The big hit was a two- home run that fueled a 17-5 victory pitcher Frank Chupko for five runs in run single by Keith Karyczak. Russ over St. Vincent in a St. Bart’s the frame, including Stratton’s titanic LoMuscio also had an RBI single and Oldtimers Men’s Softball League three run round tripper. After Deitch Fred Wustefeld delivered a sacrifice game held on July 31 at Brookside delivered an RBI single to leftfield fly for an RBI. Deitch managed to Park in Scotch Plains. Stratton drove that made the score, 4-0, Stratton stem the uprising by recording the in five runs for the game, while team- stepped up to the plate with runners at final two outs of the inning via popup mate John Deitch had four more RBI first and third. Stratton then launched and fly ball, preserving an 8-5 lead. to lead the St. George attack. Deitch a high towering shot to deep right St. George delivered four more runs

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLOWING INTO SECOND...Five Guys’ Bill Hillyer slides into second base as Autoland second baseman Doug Delle Donne stretches for a tag. After losing the first game, 9-5, Autoland won the second game, 15-11, then won the third, 12-10. ADAMS UNUSUAL GRAND SLAM HR, GILSON 3-RUN HR Autoland Survives to Defeat Five Guys, 12-10, in Game 3

By DAVID B. CORBIN thrashed Red Diamond, 23-3 and 18- to score in the bottom of the ninth, so Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 12, in the other semifinal round. with a 15-11 victory, Game 3 got Like a Phoenix rising from the The humbling, 9-5 defeat came at underway. ashes, top-seeded Autoland experi- Jerseyland Field on July 27. The Game Some fine defensive plays were enced a humbling defeat in Game 1 2 situation, also at Jerseyland, dragged witnessed but none better than Five and were on the brink of extinction in out to an 8-8 tie when the contest was Guys leftfielder Chris Grenham, who Game 2 but survived and went on to called in the ninth inning. The game snared a lined shot off the bat of John defeat fifth-seeded Five Guys, 12-10, resumed from that point at Brookside Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lyp just an inch off the ground in the HAVING FUN...Members of St. Vincent are still having fun despite experiencing a 17-5 setback to St. George on July 31. in Game 3 at Brookside Park in Scotch just before Game 3, if necessary. As fifth inning. Five Guys shortstop Mark Pictured, left to right, are: Paul Leso, Matt Marino, Frank Chupko, Jeff DiStasi, Louis Messano and Elizabeth Messano. Plains on July 29 to advance to the the visiting team, Autoland definitely Panas initiated a 6-4-3 double play Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League geared up and left tire tracks all over and also robbed Josh Finkelstein of a would also pitch a complete game for centerfield. There was little question in the top of the fifth inning. Stratton B Division championships to face Brookside with a seven-run spinout. hit with a diving grab of a grounder St. George, holding St. Vincent off that Stratton’s shot would clear the once again provided the big hit with third-seeded Vickie’s Diner, who Only three of the Five Guys managed that he converted to a force out. Frank the scoreboard in six of his seven bases. Stratton rounded third base a two RBI single. Matt Brown also DiGiovanni made a nice running stab singled to drive home a run and Deitch in centerfield. Autoland shortstop helped his own cause with an RBI. Union County Senior 50+ Mike Kronert also initiated a 6-4-3 St. George delivered the knockout double play in the second inning. blow by plating five more runs in the Right fielder Dom Centanni and top of the sixth inning. Jim Sosinski Softball League Standings: centerfielder Brian Schiller both had an RBI double. Frank Samuelian chased down difficult fly balls. drove in another run on a sac fly. 50+ A DIVISION (August 2) Liberty Lighting 11, Top Line 1 TEAM W L Great defense, outstanding pitch- However, a mental lapse between Deitch doubled home two more runs Deegan Roofing 21 3 the Five Guys right fielder and right- and Brown added an RBI to finish off ing, and hitting from Jim Jimenez, Roselle American Legion 16 7 Steve Tansey, Tom Ulichny, Walt centerfielder with the bases loaded the scoring. Contact Lens & Vision 11 11 resulted in an unusual grand slam The win finished off a prosperous Liberty Lighting 10 12 Patrylo and Harry Semple highlighted LLG’s victory. The Top Liners were homer off the bat of Kyle Adams, week for St. George, which had de- 50+ B DIVISION who also tripled and scored. feated St. Anthony’s, 5-3, on July 28 in TEAM W L led by Bill McCormack and Neil Iccarino. Autoland’s Brandon Lorenz went 3- a game held at Farley Park. 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Camporeale (HR), Steve Lerner and 50+ C DIVISION Joe Adase (3 hits apiece) and Joe and Doug Delle Donne singled twice hardwood floors, two gas fireplaces, two zone heating & air St. Vincent meanwhile dropped to TEAM W L and scored once. conditioning, deluxe trim package, finished basement with theater room 4-11 and currently sits at the bottom Riverside Inn 10 12 Sarica, Mac Kowaleski, Brian Driftwood Bar & Grill II 8 14 Schaefer, Jeff Villani, Stu Lukowiak Pete Gilson was Five Guys’ ham- & rec room, master bedroom with trey ceiling, fireplace, double walk-in of the Angels Division. Both teams AJ Jersey 7 15 mer man with a three-run homer and have to look up a long way to see and Ron Martins (2 hits each) led closets & master bath, walk-up expansion attic & two car garage. D&K Associates 6 16 Linwood. Jose Cortes (3-for-3), a single. 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The team ap- sacrifice fly. chopped a single over second, stole proach, the camaraderie, the focus, Chatham caught Westfield Blue and second and scored on Gulati’s siz- the communication, it’s the best team Barsa, the starting pitcher, off-guard zling single to right. Sean Dutton I’ve ever worked with. They really and tagged him for five runs on five doubled to center and Gulati at- deserved it.” hits in the top of the first inning and tempted to score, but he was gunned “Today! It was their day. They are Gritz began it all with a hopping single down at the plate. a great team, you can tell. Today was past first. After Cam Druhot flew out Westfield Blue added two runs in a great day for our boys. They have to center, Jack Shuster, Keenan and the third to make the score 8-4. improved so much since the begin- Profaci followed with convincing RBI Miserek doubled to left and Pink beat ning of the season. They put a lot of doubles. Sachin Gulati drew a walk out an infield single. Thorburn tapped work in and they lost in the finals. then Andrew Spencer lined a two-run an RBI groundout to second and Barsa There’s got to be a winner or loser, single to left-centerfield. added an RBI groundout to first. With

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times STRETCHING FOR THE FORCE OUT...St. Joseph first baseman Ryan Peters stretches to get the putout on the charging Dave Eckert of St. Maximilian at Jerseyland Field in Scotch Plains on July 31. The Max men pulled out a 5-2 victory. ST. MAX’S HASTRUP, ST. JOE’S BLASI STRONG ON ‘D’ St. Max Scoots Past St. Joseph In St. Bart’s Men’s League, 5-2

By DAVID B. CORBIN Bart’s liberal two-run triple. Dave Mike Cunningham did beat out an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Eckert, who had two hits, caused some infield single, but Betau’s pitch selec- St. Maximilian demonstrated why confusion when he turned what would tion was just too crafty and the next it is literally perched securely on the have been a two-run home run into three Max men made outs. But in the top rung of the St. Bart’s Oldtimers and RBI triple and a putout when he fourth, Peters, Swales and Woodring Men’s Softball League after a 5-2 failed to figure out which home base poked respective singles to load the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times victory over St. Joseph at Jerseyland was the required base to scuff. Mike bases with no one out. After a EXCITED FANS...Several excited fans watch as Chatham’s Luke Profaci dives back to first base before Westfield Blue first Field in Scotch Plains on July 31. Surbrug also had a pair of hits, in- strikeout, Fernandez’s grounder to baseman John Thorburn can make a tag in the sixth inning of the championship game at Gumbert 2 Field. Errorless fielding and a strong per- cluding a two-run double. Harry second allowed Peters to score. Larry formance from pitcher Harold Hopler, Semple doubled and scored twice. Szenyi ripped a sizzling liner into the they made a great comeback, they “They have hit it hard all year. two outs, Jackson Jordan lined what along with some offensive good for- Mike Cunningham went 2-for-2. glove of the third baseman for the played really hard,” Westfield Blue They’ve hit a couple of coaches in the appeared to be a single to right, but he tune made the difference. Corey Woodring produced three third out. Head Coach Jack Thorburn said. bullpen and they left their marks dur- was thrown out before he reached Hopler yielded 13 hits but managed hits and an RBI for St. Joseph. Ryan The good fortune wandered its way Chatham was stinging the ball early, ing the year,” chuckled Coach Saluzzi. first. to spread them relatively evenly Peters (run scored), Tom Swales and to St. Max in the fourth. With Patrylo especially in the first three innings Miserek led off the bottom of the Thorburn retired Chatham 1-2-3 in throughout the seven innings and was Russo each rapped two singles, while on first, Semple slapped a soft double when they accumulated 11 of their 13 inning with a walk then stole second the fourth. Pink came to the mound in the beneficiary of two superb catches Blasi singled and scored once, Ed over third then Hopler launched his hits and eight runs, which included and third. Barsa drilled a two-out RBI the fifth and did the same. Westfield by centerfielder Erik Hastrup that kept Fernandez had a single and an RBI, fly ball that the right fielder mis- six doubles and a triple. Leading the double to left to make the score, 5-1, Blue answered with a pair of runs in the Joe boys from getting a breakout and Betau and Johnston each tapped judged. Patrylo and Semple scored pack of Cougars was Luke Profaci, but Chatham added two runs in the the fifth to narrow the score to 8-6. inning. Shortstop Walt Patrylo, who a single. and Hopler hopped to third. Eckert who went 3-for-3 with a double, two second. Michael Kolster hammered a Shinners reached first on an error was involved in five putouts, initiated Hastrup slashed a leadoff double in stepped to the plate and hammered a RBI and three runs scored. Nic Gritz ground rule double that hopped over then stole second and third. Colby all three of the putouts in the fifth the bottom of the first and advanced shot in the gap between center and whacked a triple and an RBI double the centerfield fence. Matt Saluzzi Shovlin drew a walk then stole sec- inning. First baseman Floyd Roberts to third on a groundout to second, but right. As he headed home, he was and scored twice. Sean Keenan rapped plopped a single over first but Trey ond. Miserek rolled an RBI groundout hauled in a difficult popup in foul terri- he failed to score when Betau got unsure of which plate was to be an RBI double, singled and scored Tully tapped a little popup back to the to second and Pink lofted an RBI sac tory as did Ed Villeverde in leftfield. Semple to line out to short and Hopler scuffed. He chose the incorrect one, twice. mound to Barsa, who quickly fired to fly to left. As good as Hopler was on the to fly out to Russo. Swales led off the resulting in an out. “We have been working since Feb- Pink at first for a double play. Gritz With good fortune on their side, mound, St. Joseph pitcher Al Betau St. Joe second with a single to third After Hastrup made an even more ruary. We started at the Strike Zone followed with an RBI to the leftfield Chatham added three insurance runs was just as effective, allowing just 10 and Woodring followed with a single dazzling but dangerous catch to end indoor cages, hitting the ball and fence then later scored on an error. in the sixth. Keenan singled to right, hits, while playing with just three in the same direction, but Hopler con- the St. Joe sixth inning, St. Max added bullpen sessions. We have been work- In the Westfield second, Robert took second when the throw was off- outfielders as opposed to the usual verted a grounder back to the mound to its 3-1 lead with two more runs. ing hard, batting practices every night McIntyre chopped a one-out single course then sped to third on a pitch four. Shortstop Anthony Blasi (The into a force out and caught an easy Semple reached on an error, Eckert since June,” Coach Saluzzi said. over second then stole second base. into the dirt. Profaci bounced an RBI Younger) was involved in six putouts, popup for the second out then Rob- singled and Surbrug laced a two-run Westfield Blue was making con- Charlie Beurer wiggled an infield single past short and stole second. which included three of stellar mag- erts grabbed the popup near first. double over first. In the seventh, Blasi tact with the ball also and recorded single. Matt Shinners struck out, but Gulati walked and both runners ad- nitude. Jerry Russo made a slick catch Hastrup highlighted the scoreless belted a leadoff single, Peters poked only two strikeouts. Enzo Miserek the ball was dropped. When the vanced and scored on passed balls. in centerfield and second baseman St. Joe third with a lunging, diving a one-out single then after a popup to doubled, walked and scored both catcher threw to first to get Shinners In the bottom of the sixth, Shuster, Chris Johnston made a brilliant scoop snag of Blasi’s drive then with the first, Woodring looped an RBI single times and added an RBI. Will Heflin out, McIntyre skipped in to score. the Chatham pitcher, retired three of that he converted to a putout. score still 0-0 as St. Max came in to into right. Johnston’s groundout to singled twice in his three at-bats and John Thorburn, who relieved Barsa the four batters he faced, allowing Hopler was also a bit of a plate bat, Villeverde suggested, “Alright short ended the game. only a single to Heflin. magician when he spun what could boys! Let’s wake up the bats! Get it St. Joseph 000 100 1 2 “This is the last game that they will have been a long fly out into a St. started Mike!” St. Maximilian 000 302 x 5 play at Gumbert. It’s a great way to go out. They move to the big field next year. We made it to the finals. We didn’t win this game, but it doesn’t make it a bad day,” Coach Thorburn said. Chatham 521 003 11 Westfield Blue 112 020 6 Reading is Good For You

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s TRYING FOR THE D.P....Netherwood shortstop Jeff Bendix gets the force out on Mike DiVisio of Stage House and attempts to complete a double play. Softball League Standings: The Netherwood outburst awak- STANDINGS (As of August 1:) ened the Stage House in the eighth. Vickie’s & Autoland TEAM W L Pct Pitchers got roughed up as the two With D’Annunzio, Brian Dayton and St. Maximilian 16 1 .941 teams put up 33 runs and 50 hits Pilley on base, Savarese slashed his Split in Title Series St. Francis 9 7 .563 combined in the battering. St. Fran three-run triple to the right field fence Vicki’s Diner and Autoland St. Joseph 8 8 .500 led 13-4 after three innings, but Nicho- played a doubleheader in the best- St. George 8 8 .500 and scored on Wargo’s slice to left, St. Nicholas 8 8 .500 las notched eight runs in the bottom making the score, 19-9. Alvarez and of-three series of the Scotch Plains St. Anthony 7 11 .389 of the fourth to make it a one run Woodring singled and scored respec- Men’s Softball League B Division St. John Paul II 6 12 .333 game. St. Nick rallied again in the tively on Aumenta’s double to center championship held at Jerseyland St. Vincent 4 11 .267 sixth, but came up one run short. and Parkhill’s sac fly to center. Field in Scotch Plains on August 3. For information about all games Karl Grossmann (4-for-4, 5 RBI), The ninth inning yielded one run The Automen got their engines and the league, please visit Nash Warfield (3-for-3, 3 RBI), Tom for the Stage House when Richards roaring early and won the first game, stbartssoftball.com. Fazio (4-for-4, 3R) and Neil Kaufman doubled and scored on DiVisio’s loop- 17-7, but Vickie’s Diner chowed HIGHLIGHTED GAMES: (2-for-3, 2RBI) led St. Francis. Joe ing double over third. Netherwood down and feasted heavily with a St. George5, St. Anthony4 Lobrace (4-for-4, 3 RBI), Bruce answered with its final two runs when 20-3 victory in Game 2 to force a St. George took the last of five lead Evans, Louie Balestriere, Ron Labin, Jeff Bendix singled and scored on deciding Game 3 at Brookside Park changes in a back-and-forth affair Tom Ulichny and Chris Paterak with David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tufaro’s two-run homer over the right on August 4. against St Anthony. St. Anthony seized three hits each led St. Nicholas. PREPARING TO TAKE A CUT...Stage House batter Eric Schmidt prepares to field fence. a 3-0 lead after the first two innings, It was the second nail biter of the give the ball a ride in the third inning against Netherwood on August 3. Stage House 600 502 241 20 Probitas Verus Honos with timely hits coming from Chris week for St. Francis, having defeated Netherwood 100 021 522 13 San Juan (2-for-3, triple) and Steve St. John Paul II 11-10 on Tuesday went 5-for-5 with two RBI and scored Wargo and Rausch singled then Mavrakes. St. George responded with evening. three times. Aaron Richards whacked Richards and DiVisio added RBI three runs in the third and tacked on St. Anthony11, St. John Paul II10 three doubles and two singles, scored singles. another in the fourth to take a 4-3 St. Anthony sent its entire lineup to three times and added a pair of RBI. Alvarez and Aumenta singled in lead. Rich Reich (4-for-4, 2 runs) and the plate in the fifth, stringing to- Mike DiVisio ripped three singles the bottom of the fifth then Parkhill John Dietch (3-for-4) led St. George’s gether seven hits and four runs to seal and a double, scored once and had and Kevin Spellman followed with offensive attack, while Ben Lobrace, the victory. Bobby Camisa (4-for-4) three RBI. Scotty Savarese slammed respective RBI singles to make the Dan Tichio and Tom Litterio contrib- and Joe Ursino, Don Rinaldo, Dennis a three-run triple, walked twice, score, 11-3. With Wargo and Richard uted with two hits apiece. St. Ants Reilly, Rich Polhamus, Nam June Joe scored three times and finished with on base, Schmidt sizzled a two-run managed tied the game in the sixth on and Mike Abram (at least two hits four RBI. single in the sixth. Brady Lau singled an RBI single by Steve Muratone, but apiece) led St. Anthony. Joe Tufaro held one of the ham- and scored on Damon Roth’s sac fly St. George responded with a run in John Junguenet (3-for-3, HR, mers for the Netherwood with a two- to right in the Netherwood sixth. the bottom of the inning and held on 2RBI), Andy Wilber (3-for-5, 2RBI) run homer, three singles and three In the seventh, Pilley singled and for the win. and Nate Mangiris (2-for-5, 3RBI) RBI. Aumenta hit a three-run homer, scored on Savarese’s sac fly then Simo St. Francis17, St. Nicholas16 led St. John Paul II. an RBI double and singled. Gus doubled and scored on Wargo’s single Alvarez had four singles and scored to up the House men’s lead to 15-4, twice. Kevin Woodring singled three but five Netherwooders immediately Union County Senior 60+ times and scored twice. Mike Parkhill answered. Woodring and Chris Sarno tapped two singles, had two RBI and poked back-to-back singles and scored once. Aumenta followed with his three-run Softball League Standings: The Stage House took full gallop homer. Parkhill and Spellman singled with six runs in the first inning and it and both scored off respective sac GOLD LEAGUE CHAMPS...The Westfield White 10s won the New Providence Kilkenny scored 12 runs in the last 60+ A DIVISION (August 2) began with Savarese drawing a harm- flies from Lau and Pence. Gold League Championship after defeating Summit, 14-8, on July 28. The team TEAM W L three innings. Al Feigenbaum, George consists of Noah Fischer, Theo Sica, Leo Mangiamele, Ben Kelly, Owen Callahan, Awnings Galore II 18 5 Manos and Tom Beninato (4 hits Jared Goldman, Anthony Buoscio, Brendan Percival, Connor Loggie, Matt Kilkenny House 16 5 each), Don Montefusco, George D. Blair Corbin’s Parrish, Kevin Halleran and Ethan Stack, along with coaches Brett Fischer, Ted Creative Industries I 14 7 Brokaw and Bob D’Meo (3 hits each) D. Blair Corbin’s Sica, Jason Goldman and Jim Halleran. Robin’s Nest 9 14 led Kilkenny. 60+ B DIVISION Creative Too 3, The Avengers 1 TEAM W L Raiders Nomahegan Braves Finish The Office 13 9 The defensive struggle went down DeBellis Associates 9 14 to the last out with the winning run at Creative Industries Too 8 14 the plate. Joe Brown (3-for-3), Rob- Blue Devils Strong at UCOSL Meet Avengers 2 21 ert Maley (2-for-2) and Doc Henley The Office 10, DeBellis 9 Black (two hits) led The Avengers, Cougars The Nomahegan Braves swim team Sherwood (2nd 13-14 50-breast); Gary Schaller’s two-run walk-off whose infield turned four double led by Head Coach Caroline Kupfer Alex Sherwood (3rd 13-14 50-breast); homer brought the Office its first lead plays. and Assistant Coaches Charlotte and Griff Morgan (2nd 15-18 50- of the game after DeBellis jumped Kilkenny 19, The Avengers 11 Milford, Tyler Lessner and Aidan back). out quickly with six runs in the top of Ron Kulik (3 hits, HR), and Al Walk Down Memory Lane Donadio recently capped off its win- Awards (4th through 9th) for indi- the first inning. The Office recorded Feigenbaum, George Manos and Gary ning season with a strong performance vidual events: Emma Crall (7th 6U four in the first, highlighted by con- Wiese (3 hits each) led Kilkenny. For From the archives of The Westfield offs, 14-3 at LaGrande Park to ad- at the Union County Outdoor Swim 25-free); Katie Friedman (6th age 7 secutive triples from Bill Early, Gerard the Avengers, Anthony Abbaleo, Leader and The Scotch Plains- vance in the championship series. League (UCOSL) Championships 25-free); Elyse McMeekan (9th 8U McDermott and Mike Volpe. Schaller Richie Krov and Pat Sarullo had a Fanwood Times —Brian Ciemniecki exercised the most held at Westfield’s Memorial Pool on 25-breast); Rafael Morin (6th age 8 also collected two singles and a triple. pair of hits each. www.goleader.com proficiency with his “thunder stick” July 24 and 25. 25-free); Ted Crall (7th age 8 25-free, Bill Early, Gerard McDermott and DeBellis 22, Creative Too 18 August 3, 2010: Superior fielding going 4-for-4, including a solo home Cameron Linenberg was a qua- 9th 8U 25-breast); Michael Fisher Bill Hinkle stroked two hits each for The Office 19, Robin’s Nest 6 overshadowed the powerful offense run and a double with two runs scored. druple winner taking first in the 10U (8th 8U 25-breast, 6th 8U 25-back); the winners. Led by Gerard McDermott’s two that would normally have seized the Chris Schwartzenbeck (3-for-3) 100-meter individual medley (IM), Devon Brickman (8th 8U 25-back); Creative I 13, Awnings II 7 home runs, The Office pounded out spotlight when the top-seeded Stage cracked an RBI triple. Doug Kolony 9-10 25-breaststroke, 9-10 25-but- Mariana Morin (7th 9-10 25-free); Winning pitcher Al Betau helped 25 hits. Pitcher Bill Hinkle’s strong House faced the young bloods of bashed a two-run double and had an terfly, and anchoring the winning 9- Caroline Heinze (8th 9-10 25-fly); his own cause defensively, and was game was supported by key defen- Clean Green/Alfonso’s in the Scotch RBI sacrifice fly. Jim McKeon 10 100-free relay with William Crall, Danny McGann (9th 9-10 25-breast, supported offensively by Jeff Polston, sive plays as every Office player Plains Men’s Softball League A Divi- smashed two doubles, singled and William Heinze and Danny McGann. 5th 9-10 25-back); William Heinze Joe DePierro and Dennis Watson. joined in the hit fest. Bill Early also Double winners included Ava (8th 9-10 25-fly); Andrea Morin (4th Kilkenny 18, Robin’s Nest 5 homered, while Chip Weiss, Hinkle Benson (age 8 25-freestyle, 8U 25- 11-12 50-free, 8th 11-12 50-breast); Kilkenny scored six in the first (5 hits) and Tom McNulty (4 hits) backstroke) and Griff Morgan (15-18 Spencer Linenberg (4th 11-12 50- inning and Robin’s Nest scored but laced triples. 50-free, 15-18 50-fly). free, 4th 11-12 50-back); Grace Single winners in an individual Friedberg (8th 13-14 50-free); Alex event included Ted Crall (8U 25-fly, Sherwood (4th 13-14 100IM, 5th 13- WF Flyers Claim Nat. Champ, Julia McGann (11-12 50-free), Spen- 14 50-free); Tim McGann (4th 13-14 cer Linenberg (11-12 50-breast) and 50-free); and David Sherwood (6th Tim McGann (13-14 50-back). 13-14 100IM, 6th 13-14 50-free). Four Named All-Americans Nomahegan swimmers placing sec- Four team records set this season: ond and third place: LJ Conlin (3rd Julia McGann (11-12 50-backstroke Eight athletes from the Westfield Area competed in the long jump. age 7 25-free); Catherine Ritter (2nd of 35.03 vs. 35.94 set by O. Alexander “Y” Flyers Track Club were among the Elizabeth Koizumi finished 12th in age 8 25-free); Ava Benson (2nd 8U in 2007), Aedan Collins (15-18 boys 10,000 athletes who competed at the the 1,500m Race/Walk, Girls 9-10 25-fly); Rafael Morin (2nd 8U 25- 50-freestyle of 25.45 vs. 25.67 set by USATF Track and Field National Jun- Division. Alexandra Bonn finished back, 2nd 8U 25-fly); Addie him in 2014), foursome of Tim ior Olympic Championships held July 12th in long jump and competed in Cummings (3rd 9-10 25-free, 3rd 9- McGann, Alex Sherwood, David 27 through August 2 in Jacksonville, the 200 and 100 dashes, Girls 9-10 10 25-back); Mariana Morin (3rd 9- Sherwood and Zach Youssef (broke Fla. Grace Endy was crowned National division. William McGlynn competed 10 50-back); William Crall (3rd 10U both 13-14 relay records: 2:00.16 in Champion and named an All-Ameri- in the 3,000-meter Run, Boys 11-12 100IM, 3rd 9-10 25-free, 3rd 9-10 the 200-free relay breaking the 38- can in the 1,500 meter Race/Walk, Girls division. Damian Scouloukas finished 25-breast); Julia McGann (2nd 11-12 year old record of 2:00.5 set by M. 11-12 division. 15th in the long jump, Boys 9-10 50-back, 2nd 11-12 50-fly); Andrea Schuyler, F. Ciccarino, F. Conlin and Melissa Endy won the silver medal division. Morin (3rd 11-12 50-fly); Floyd M. Holloway; and 2:14.80 in the 200- in the 3,000-meter Race/Walk and The Flyers Cross-Country season David B. Corbin (August 5, 2010 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Conlin (2nd 11-12 100IM, 2nd 11-12 medley relay vs. 2:17.18 set by R. was named an All-American, Girls CHUGGING HIS WAY TO FIRST BASE…Brew Crew player Gary Capaldo, starts September 9. The Westfield Area left, hustles toward first base as Awnings Galore first baseman Fred Amado 50-free, 2nd 11-12 50-breast); Tim Hobson, T. Lessner, M. Daniel, and 15-16 division. Paul Koizumi was “Y” Flyers Track Club is a USATF receives the throw for the putout. (Union County Senior 50+ League. McGann (3rd 13-14 100IM); David R. Lockatell in 2008). named an All-American and won the certified club that serves over 700 silver medal in 1,500-meter Race/ athletes throughout the year. For in- Walk, Boys 11-12 division. Emma quiries about the Flyers program, sion semifinal Game 3 at Jerseyland scored twice. Muir finished eighth and was named please call Paul Garwood at (908) Field in Scotch Plains. Right fielder August 3, 2007: Batting averages an All-American in the Turbo-Jav- 233-2700 or visit the Flyers website Eddie Zazzali made the most spec- soared for the St. Luke men, the top elin, Girls 8 and under division and at YFlyersTrackClub.com. tacular catch of the evening when he dogs in the Angels Division of the St. snared Joe Tufaro’s long drive just Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball one step shy of the basketball court. League, after they plated 11 runs in August 6, 2009: Babooshka, in a the fifth inning en route to a 20-8 three-way jostling match with Buffy’s trampling of St. Anthony at Jerseyland Tavern and Awnings Galore, got a Field. Kevin Spellman (2 RBI) fine pitching performance from Tom launched a solo home run, singled Lombardi and a devastating offen- twice and scored three runs. Joe sive attack across the board to secure Tilocca went 3-for-4 with two RBI the top seed in the Union County and two runs scored. Senior 50+ Softball League with a August 4, 2006: St. Luke found 15-0 shutout of S.M.C. at Jerseyland “The Force” and scored six runs in Field. Keith Gibbons was right in the the sixth inning to elude the sights of thick of things with a triple, an RBI the St. Mark men and to grab a 9-5 double and a single, while scoring victory in St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s twice. Brian Williams also went 3- Softball League action at Brookside for-3 and scored twice with a pair of Park. George Gracia went 2-for-3 with RBI singles and a double two runs scored and an RBI. Marty SUMMER SLAM CHAMPS...The Westfield 8U summer travel team recently August 6, 2008: The third-seeded Marks hit safely in all three at bats, won the Summer Slam USABL tournament this past weekend. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Brendan O’Connor, Toby Zippler, Brody Henderson, Watson “Glory Boys” from Westfield scored twice and had an RBI. Kevin Johnny Sica, Aaron Ives, Luke Bracco and Jake Alfano; middle row, Brendan Y FLYERS’ ALL-AMERICANS...Pictured, left to right, are: Paul Koizumi, won the second game of the Fanwood Woodring whacked an RBI triple and Kelly, Grant Como, Liam Garrett, Colin Coyle, Drew Pravlik; back row, Dan Melissa Endy, Grace Endy and Emma Muir. Old Men’s Softball Association play- a two-run single, and scored once. Ives, Kevin Zippler and Chris Bracco. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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PUBLICATION Recent Home Sales For more info see: CLASSIFIEDS http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex CUSTODIAL/MAINTENANCE HOME HEALTH AIDE Scotch Plains: 05/30/15 Cuccaro, 514 Sherwood Parkway, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Certified Aide seeks position to C. Marlowe and Bj Wagner to Scott $500,000. Westfield 30, of Westfield was arrested on an The Borough o Fanwood is care for sick or elderly. and Lauren Talbot, 42 Highlander Fraser and Petronella Teasdale to Sunday, July 26, Onelio outstanding Westfield criminal accepting applications for a full Live-in/out or hourly, nights or Drive, $575,000. Connor Finegan and Megan Ryan, Ramirez, 56, of Warren was ar- warrant, with bail of $1,782, and time Custodial/Maintenance weekends. Good References. William R. and Debra A. Mackey 631 Hort Street, $659,000. rested on two outstanding Westfield an outstanding Mountainside position in the Borough’s Public (973) 763-1438 or (201) 407-1903 to Benjamin and Justine Bottner, 1254 James D. and Jessica R. Gannaway parking warrants, totaling $170, criminal warrant, with bail of $400, Works Department. Applicants to Seth and Suzanne H. Epstein, 656 after turning himself in at police after being picked up from the CHILDCARE NEEDED Sleepy Hollow Lane, $722,500. must have a valid NJ Drivers Andrew and Robyn Stein to 20 Norman Place, $817,000. headquarters. Bail was posted and Mountain Lakes Police Depart- License with the ability to obtain a Nannies - Housekeepers Pheasant Lane LLC., 20 Pheasant Robert W. and Nancy R. Rich to a waiver signed. ment. Dyer was transported to po- Class B CDL within three (3) BabyNurses Needed Lane, $1,475,000. Prominent Properties LLC., 676 Monday, July 27, Marie Didato, lice headquarters, processed and months. Knowledge of building Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time Barry Bryant and John W. Dorian Road, $625,000. 60, of Hazlet was arrested and released, having posted the full maintenance, public works Solid References Required. McLendon III. to Diane Wong and Joseph F. and Patricia C. Peloso, charged with driving while intoxi- bail amounts for both warrants. functions and infrastructure CALL (732) 972-4090 Edward Ko, 1221 Woodland Avenue, Revocable Living Trust to Karen cated (DWI) subsequent to an in- Sunday, August 2, Christopher maintenance including the www.absolutebestcare.com $415,200. Norbert-Wolynez and Jack Wolynez, vestigation on the 500 block of Gibson, 23, of North Plainfield was operation of small equipment a 657 Shadowlawn Drive, $1,250,000. Lenox Avenue. She was transported arrested and charged with posses- DEYCI’S CLEANING SERVICES Roxanne Overton to 850 Raritan plus. Send resumes and salary LLC., 850 Raritan Road, $320,000. Mary Gionvinazzo to Brian J. and to police headquarters, processed sion of a controlled dangerous sub- Are you tired? Let me help you! Elizabeth P. Murphy, 511 South and released to a responsible adult. stance (CDS), described by police requirements to: Eleanor Experience & Excellent Work Donald J. and Ann Marie F. Rizzo McGovern, Administrator, 75 to Steven A. and Sarah C. Muhlstock, Chestnut Street, $642,500. Monday, July 27, a resident of as less than 50 grams of suspected Residential, Apartments, the 100 block of Boynton Avenue marijuana, pursuant to a motor ve- North Martine Avenue, Commercial, Offices 8 Unami Lane, $727,000. Bradley M. and Andrea Raybold to Fanwood, NJ 07023, Free Estimates 100% Guaranteed Andrzej and Joanna Belcik to Andrew and Ivelina Vanderbeck, 212 reported being the victim of credit hicle accident investigation in the [email protected]. References Available Emmanuel Kissi, 1881 Raritan road, Myrtle Avenue, $395,000. card fraud. An unknown suspect area of East South Avenue and The Borough is an EOE. (908) 510-2542 $670,000. Elyse Weber-Sacks and Steven purchased $640 worth of merchan- Cacciola Place. Gibson was trans- Responses must be received by John and Jessica Withrow to Faisal Sacks to Gregory S. and Zeynep dise but was unable to obtain the ported to police headquarters, Miller, 793 Knollwood Terrace, items. The suspect did not have the where he was processed, issued a August 14, 2015. FREELANCERS WANTED M. and Hinna E. Shah, 1857 North Gate Road, $1,100,000. $792,000. owner’s authorization. summons and released. FOR SALE Strong, detail-oriented writers Danny and Donna L. DiFrancesco Gregory and Jillian Janaczek to Tuesday, July 28, Luis Villacis, Sunday, August 2, Kevin G. Like New Sealy Premium Crib with professional demeanor to Joanna S. Hanham, 1945 Grenville Dory B. and Jennifer L. Altmann, 28, of Dunellen was arrested after Silva, 24, of Westfield was arrested Mattress PLUS Protective Cover; needed to cover local Road, $625,000. 827 Lamberts Mill Road, $1,240,000. turning himself in at police head- on an outstanding Newark crimi- 2 Crib Quilts & Pillow; 2 Crib government meetings. Must be Dolores T. Monaco to White Pines Kenneth Bigelwo and Susan quarters on a Westfield traffic war- nal warrant, with $50 bail, pursu- Blankets; 4 Fitted Sheets; 2 Mattress able to meet deadlines, know Homes LLC., 2030 Lamberts Mill Bigelwo to James D. and Jessica Rae rant with bail of $500. He was ant to an investigation in the area Pads; Crib Bumper Set. Use in how to write a lead, and take Road, $375,000. Gannaway, 1 Max Place, $1,255,000. processed and released after post- of Fourth and North Avenues. He Nursery, At Grandma’s or Shore. an active interest in their beats Michael Mahoney LLC. to Tho- ing full bail. was transported to police head- $30 For ALL! Call (908) 654-6091. in order to develop news Westfield: 07/06/15 mas D. and Justine R. Anderson, 231 Wednesday, July 29, an iPhone 4 quarters where he was processed stories. Please email Prominent Properties LLC. to Evan Elizabeth Avenue, $750,000. was located on Dorian Road near and released, having posted the resume and clips to: and Efrat Marks, 86 Fairhill Road, Richard C. and Diane Palmer to Rahway Avenue. The phone was full bail amount. Probitas Verus Honos $1,675,000. Eric and Rebekah Irion, 132 secured and held at police head- Cranford [email protected] Gerard S.E. Jr. and Carole A. Hardwick Avenue, $1,207,350. quarters for safekeeping. No owner Thursday, July 29, Michelle Vita, Heffernan to John and Suzanne Edward J. and Rita H. Schwahl to information was available at the 37, of Cranford was arrested and Schultz, 830 Prospect Street, Luis D. Basaldua, 1200 Central Av- time of the report. charged with fraudulently obtain- $1,575,000. enue, $499,900. Wednesday, July 29, a Cranford ing prescription medications. She Family Fun & Flix to Feature Access Capital Investment LLC. Adam Y. and Linda S. Chu to An- resident reported the theft of an surrendered in response to an ar- to Executive Realty Holdings LLC., drew and Christina Dengler, 1033 iPhone 5s at a business located on rest warrant issued earlier in the 367 Brightwood Avenue, $330,000. Tice Place, $999,000. the 400 block of East South Av- day. The arrest followed a three- Annie on Tuesday Evening Ergino and Dina M. Messercola to Henry and Janice Shannon to 120 enue. The phone was valued at week investigation in which detec- Anupam Orhi, 447 Whittier Avenue, North Cottage Place LLC., 120 North $700. No information on any sus- tives allege Vita telephonically AREA — Family Fun & Flix, a Fit Kids, a health initiative of the $830,000. Cottage Place, $395,000. pects was available at the time of filed multiple narcotic prescrip- free summer entertainment and film Union County Freeholder Board, will Thomas D. and Gail M. Sloan to Alexander L. and Jeaneen M. Bell the report. tions using the name and identifi- series presented by the Union County offer fitness fun for children before Yaoji Xiang and Hong Wang, 553 to Luke and Nicole Vaccaro, 34 Wednesday, July 29, Myesha cation of a local physician. The Board of Chosen Freeholders, will the movie, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Parkview Avenue, $999,999. Faulkner Drive, $788,000. Rodgers, 25, of Colonia was ar- physician was initially unaware of continue on Tuesday, August 11, with UC Fit Kids’ Yoga is presented by the Simon M. and Karlie Jessop to Daniel and Lisa K. Faitoute to rested on a Woodbridge traffic war- the fraud and cooperated fully in the presentation of Annie at Elizabeth Branch of the Gateway Nicholas Boniakowski and Caitlyn Westfield Developement Group rant, with bail of $175, pursuant to the investigation, authorities said. Warinanco Park, located on the bor- Family YMCA Kids Boot Camp. M. Brown, 450 Mountain Avenue, LLC., 1516 Boulevard, $406,000. a motor vehicle stop in the area of Vita was committed to the Union der of Elizabeth and Roselle. Inves- “This event gives families an op- $640,000. Monarch Homes Holdings LLC. North Avenue near Lenox Avenue. County jail pending an appearance tors Bank will sponsor this event. portunity to enjoy an entertaining Joseph Di Iorio, Elio and Agatha to Manish Mehta and Deepti Mehra Rodgers was transported to police in Superior Court. Bail was set at Free popcorn will be distributed for evening in our parks while picking Cuccaro to Mark C. and Kathryn L. 229 Virginia Street, $940,000. headquarters, where she was pro- $7,500. children in attendance. up some healthy living tips,” said cessed and released after posting Academy Award nominee Union County Freeholder Chairman full bail. CrowdFunding For Quvenzhane Wallis stars as Annie, a Mohamed S. Jalloh. N.J. Implementing Law Re: Thursday, July 30, Kingsley young, happy foster kid who also is All movies will begin at dusk, with Penianah, 55, of Irvington was ar- Small Businesses tough enough to make her way on the everyone encouraged to bring a blan- rested on a Westfield traffic war- TRENTON – The Senate has ap- streets of New York in 2014. ket or beach chair to claim their spot Birth Parents, Adoptees rant, with bail of $148. Westfield proved legislation sponsored by As- As part of the evening’s events, UC on the lawn. Bleacher seats also are TRENTON — The New Jersey ment continually met and commu- authorities picked Penianah up sembly Republicans Parker Space available. Health Department is beginning nicated with advocates and stake- from the Roselle Park Police De- and Alison Littell McHose to help PUBLIC NOTICE Following Annie there will be just implementing a law signed by Gov- holders on both sides of the issue, partment. He appeared before new and expanding small businesses TOWN OF WESTFIELD one more opportunity to enjoy a ernor Chris Christie in May 2014 including: NJ Catholic Conference, Westfield’s Municipal Court judge access funding. PLANNING BOARD movie in the park, with the resched- that is aimed at easing burdensome New Jersey Right to Life, The and was released on his own re- A-2073/S-712, which passed the SPECIAL MEETING uled Dolphin Tales 2 on Tuesday, hurdles for adult adoptees to ac- Children’s Home Society of New cognizance with a payment plan. General Assembly in March, now Jersey, Children’s Aid and Family Friday, July 31, Anthony Ber- moves to the Governor’s desk to In compliance with the provisions of the August 18. cess their original birth records New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, no- All movies will be shown, weather while also respecting privacy con- Services, Inc., New Jersey Coali- nard, 25, of Roselle was arrested await action. Under the measure, tice is hereby given that Sciaretta Enter- permitting. For more information, call cerns for birth parents. tion for Adoption Reform and Edu- on an outstanding Fanwood traffic small businesses can utilize a pro- prises, LLC (“Applicant”), shall apply to the the Union County Department of During the first phase of imple- cation, Family Options and NY warrant, with $165 bail, pursuant cess known as crowdfunding to find Town of Westfield Planning Board (“Board”) Parks and Recreation at (908) 527- mentation, birth parents of an Adoption Equality. to a motor vehicle stop in the area investors to provide capital. In at a special meeting of the Board at a crowdfunding, a start-up venture public hearing on Thursday, August 20, at 4900 or visit the Union County adopted person can notify the state The department has posted forms of East South and Windsor Av- 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Coun- website, ucnj.org. In the event of regarding their preference for con- to allow birth parents to make these enues. He was processed and re- would publish information on its cil Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, weather-related matters, call (908) tact with the adopted individual by requests on its website. Birth par- leased after posting the full bail proposed business and invite po- Westfield, New Jersey, to request prelimi- ents who choose to maintain their amount. tential small investors to offer capi- nary and final site plan approval along with 558-4079 after 3:30 p.m. on the day submitting a contact preference of the show. form. Contact preference forms of- privacy by having identifying in- Saturday, August 1, Salvatore tal. Once pledges for a project reach certain bulk variance relief and waivers to a predetermined threshold, the busi- construct a 70 unit luxury apartment build- fer options of direct contact, con- formation redacted must submit Fazio, 31, of Westfield was arrested ing which includes 9 affordable housing PUBLIC NOTICE tact through an intermediary, or no this request by December 31, 2016 following a motor vehicle stop at nesses would move forward. units. The project will include a leasing This legislation is a version of TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD contact at this time. In order for to ensure their privacy is main- Tuttle Parkway and North Avenue office, lobby, community room/lounge, the federal Jumpstart Our Business BOARD OF EDUCATION West on two Cranford warrants, yoga room, gym/fitness room, bicycle stor- contact preference forms to be ac- tained. Preferences can be changed Startups Act, commonly referred to age, roof terraces and private open space In accordance with the Open Public cepted by the State Registrar, all at any time. Those who may re- one traffic and one criminal, with a with 108 surface and underground parking Meetings Act P.L. 1975 c. 231, this notice as the JOBS Act. Parts of this law birth parents must submit completed quest copies of birth certificates total of $500 bail. Fazio was turned have yet to be implemented, lead- spaces. The property in question is lo- is to advise that the Cranford Board of beginning January 1, 2017 are adult over to the Cranford Police De- cated at 317 and 401 Central Avenue and Education Board Goals and Objectives family history information forms, ing to the introduction of the New 404 Elmer Street South, also known as meeting scheduled for Saturday, August including medical, cultural and so- adoptees; direct descendants, sib- partment. Jersey version. Block 3207, Lots 1 & 4, and Block 3208, Lot 22, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. at Lincoln School cial histories. And, for adoptions lings or spouses of adopted per- Saturday, August 1, Paul Dyer, State-sponsored crowdfunding 1.02, respectively on the Tax Map of the has been canceled. finalized before August 1, 2015, sons; adoptive parents, legal guard- initiatives have proven successful Township of Westfield as well as a portion By order of ians or other legal representatives of New Street to be vacated by the Town of Robert J. Carfagno the birth parents also may submit a Demo to Spotlight in several states, including Georgia Westfield and is located in the NS-AHMF Business Administrator/ request to the state to have their of adopted persons; or state or fed- and Kansas. Zone. Board Secretary names redacted from their biologi- eral government agencies for offi- Hot Car Dangers The Applicant seeks certain bulk vari- 1 T - 8/6/15, The Leader Fee: $13.26 cal children’s birth certificates be- cial purposes. Applicants will re- AREA — A program entitled Professor to Discuss ances in connection with the application: ceive uncertified copies of birth (1) Section 11.32G of the Land Use Ordi- PUBLIC NOTICE fore adult adoptees gain access to “Never Leave Your Child or Pet in the nance of the Town of Westfield (“LUO”) the records on January 1, 2017. certificates on file with the Car — Live Demo” will take place on Slave Narratives SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY requires that surface parking spaces shall Department’s Office of Vital Sta- CHANCERY DIVISION “As a result of a historic com- Tuesday, August 11, at 11:30 a.m. It SUMMIT — Sterling Bland, Pro- be screened by a solid, decorative wall, UNION COUNTY promise between Governor tistics and Registry. Copies are for will be held at the entrance of Goryeb maximum 4 feet in height, to block head- fessor of English and African- DOCKET NO. F-047782-14 informational purposes only and light glare onto adjacent properties. The Christie and state legislators last Children’s Hospital, located at 100 American Studies at Rutgers Uni- FILE NO. 19149-14 Applicant proposes that the existing 6 foot year, thousands of previously cannot be used for legal proof of Madison Avenue, Morristown. versity, will lead a lecture entitled solid fence along the side lot line of Lot 5 on NOTICE TO REDEEM sealed records will be made avail- identity or citizenship. Presented by Goryeb Children’s “Speaking for Themselves: Slave Elmer Street adequately serves the pur- PRO CAPITAL FUND I, LLC able, making the often burdensome New Jersey joins approximately Hospital and SafeKids NJ, this pro- pose of eliminating headlight glare onto Narratives as History and Litera- BY ITS CUSTODIAN, US a dozen states around the country adjoining properties. The Applicant further and costly process of obtaining a gram will feature a live demonstra- ture” at the Visual Arts Center of BANK; PLAINTIFF VS. proposes that a second fence can be in- court order no longer necessary,” in loosening restrictions on birth tion of how hot it can get inside a car TRUSTEE BOARDS OF LIN- New Jersey (VACNJ). stalled on the property line in the event the records to educate adoptees about COLN LODGE NO. 30, said Acting New Jersey Health via real-time temperature readings This program will take place on existing fence is removed from Lot 5. (2) KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AND Commissioner Cathleen D. their origins and secure birth par- from a van parked in the sun. Section 17.10C of the LUO requires that Wednesday, September 30, begin- CHESAPEAKE CO. NO 2 UNI- ents’ privacy with anonymity op- the level of illumination at ground level Bennett. The goal of this event, which will ning at 7 p.m. In his talk, Professor FORMED RANK; US BANK shall not exceed 0.5 of a footcandle at any In preparing for the implemen- tions. The forms are available on be open to the public, is to help re- CUSTODIAN FOR LLF1NJ; Bland will explore the themes and property line, and at the boundary be- the Department’s website at STATE OF NEW JERSEY; tation of the new law, the Depart- duce the number of deaths from heat- strategies employed by slave narra- tween the subject property and Block 3208, DEFENDANT(S) state.nj.us/health/vital/ stroke in children and animals. tive writers and their literary de- Lot 2; Block 3207, Lot 2; and Block 3207, PUBLIC NOTICE record.shtml. Lot 3; a greater level of illumination is TO: TRUSTEE BOARDS OF LINCOLN Administrators from Goryeb scendants. proposed. (3) Relief from sections 11.32D.2 LODGE NO. 30, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Children’s Hospital, Safe Kids NJ The VACNJ is located at 68 Elm and 11.32E of the LUO is also required as AND CHESAPEAKE CO. NO 2 UNI- PLANNING BOARD and Soothing Paws Pet Therapy, along Street, Summit. Interested persons the proposed street number sign does not FORMED RANK; NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING www.goleader.com with therapy dogs, are scheduled to meet the requirements of Section 16.04A.5 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order are asked to call (908) 273-9121 or and Article 16 does not contain provisions made on July 10, 2015, the Superior Court PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on be on hand during this event. to visit artcenternj.org. for other sign types within the NS-AMFH Fixed August 24, 2015 between the hours Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE Zone District. of nine o’clock in the forenoon and four in the Cranford Township Municipal Build- TOWN OF WESFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The Applicant also seeks the following o’clock in the afternoon, prevailing time, at ing, Room 107, 8 Springfield Avenue, PLANNING BOARD design waivers: (a) Section 10.05B1 of the the office of the Tax Collector of ELIZA- Cranford, New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEAR- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD LUO requires that the minimum width of a BETH , located at 50 WINFIELD SCOTT ING will be held by the Planning Board of The Planning Board of the Town of NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, minor street shall be 30 feet. The proposed PLAZA, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY the Township of Cranford for Minor Subdi- Westfield, New Jersey will hold a special ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS New Street to remain will be a width of 24 07201 as the time and place when and vision and Variance approvals (Section meeting on August 20, 2015 at 7:00pm feet. The existing New Street is 17 feet where you may pay to the plaintiff the 136-30 Sch. 1: lot width - 80 feet minimum, in Council Chambers in the Municipal Build- Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough wide. Street width conforms to the Resi- amount so found due for principal and 74.96 feet proposed Lot 26.02) and such ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st 2015, dential Site Improvement Standards interest on its certificate of tax sale as other variances, relief and/or waivers that Jersey to hear and decide upon the follow- in the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine (“RSIS”). (b) Minimum right-of-way width follows: may be required upon an analysis of the ing application. Formal action may be Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and of a minor street shall be 50 feet. Proposed LOT 893 BLOCK 12 on the tax duplicate plans and testimony at the PUBLIC HEAR- taken. place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land New Street to remain will be 40 feet and is of ELIZABETH. Total amount required to ING on the Application submitted by the assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective PB15-14 Sciaretta Enterprises, LLC, unchanged from the existing width. redeem tax sale certificate no. 11-00473 is Applicant, MD Developers, LLC, for the parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said 317 & 401 Central Avenue (Block 3207, Please take further notice that this appli- $43,029.90, together with interest from property located at 124 Spring Garden lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 21st Lots 1 & 4) and 404 Elmer Street, South cation includes a request for any and all June 15, 2015 and costs of $1,136.40. Street, Cranford, New Jersey, Block 173, day of August 2015. (Block 3208, Lot 1.02). Applicant is seek- necessary variances, design waivers and/ And that unless, at the same time and Lot 26 on the Tax Map of the Township of Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of ing preliminary and final major site plan or exceptions or other relief requested or place, you or one of you redeem by paying Cranford. The property is located in the R- municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, approval with bulk variance relief and de- required by the Board. the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, 1 Zone and is owned by the estate of Jorge together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest sign waivers to construct a 70 unit multi- Any person or persons affected by this then you, and each of you shall be de- Alejandro de Los Rios. The Applicant is rate of interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to family luxury apartment building which will application may have an opportunity to be barred and foreclosed of and from all right proposing to demolish all existing struc- the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other include 9 affordable housing units. Appli- heard at the public hearing in this matter at and equity of redemption of, in and to the tures and subdivide the property into two method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties cant is seeking bulk variance relief from which time you may appear either in per- lands and premises above set out and new lots for the construction of a new for which there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of zoning requirements regulating a four foot son, by agent or attorney and present described in the complaint and every part single-family home on each lot. Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. high decorative wall, ground level illumi- comments which you may have regarding thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with When the case is called you may appear At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with nation at the property line and allowable this application. an absolute and indefeasible estate of either in person or by agent or attorney and interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. signage and design waivers from the Resi- All documents relating to this application inheritance in fee simple in said lands and present any objections which you may Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act dential Site Improvement Standards for may be inspected by the public between premises. have to the granting of this Application. (N.J.S.A. 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-:10A-1 et street width and right-of-way width. the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Anything to the contrary notwithstand- The Board does, however, have the right seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the Office of Board Secretary, 959 North Av- ing, redemption shall be permitted up until to exclude repetitious testimony. All docu- Variances, waivers or exceptions from municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser enue West, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. the entry of final judgment including the ments relating to this Application are on file certain site plan details or relief from re- who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Dated: August 6, 2015 whole of the last date upon which judg- and available for PUBLIC INSPECTION in quirements may be sought as appropriate. In the event that the owner of the property is on Active Duty in the Military Service, the BY: Philip J. Morin III, Esq. ment is entered. the Planning/Zoning Office located at 8 The plans and application are on file in the Tax Collector should be notified immediately. Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, LLC Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jer- Engineer/Planning Office, 959 North Av- The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: 235 Broubalow Way Attorney for Plaintiff sey, during that Office’s normal business enue West, Westfield, New Jersey and BLK LOT OWNER NAME PROPERTY LOCATION TOTAL Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08865 PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. hours. may be view by the public Monday through 72 13 Burke, Patrick & Barbara 7 Rainier Road $ 9,714.60 (O) 908-454-8300 290 Route 46 West Joseph Paparo, Esq. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Attorneys for Applicant Denville, New Jersey 07834 HEHL & HEHL, PC Kathleen A. Nemeth Colleen M. Huehn Sciaretta Enterprises, LLC (973) 586-2300 Attorneys for the Applicant Administrative Secretary Collector of Taxes 1 T - 8/6/15, The Leader Fee: $81.60 1 T - 8/6/15, The Leader Fee: $53.04 1 T - 8/6/15, The Leader Fee: $37.74 1 T - 8/6/15, The Leader Fee: $32.64 4 T - 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13/15, The Times Fee: $252.96 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2015 Page 15 UCC Professor Heidary Received Excellence Award CRANFORD – Union County cess and their colleges’ mission is College’s Assistant Professor of something we look forward to doing Chemistry, Sherry Heidary, was a re- each year,” said Dr. Edward J. Leach, cipient of the annual 2015 National NISOD’s Executive Director. “The Institute for Staff and Organizational extraordinary work of these men and Development (NISOD) Excellence women includes not only what they Awards. Prof. Heidary received her do for their students and colleagues, award during NISOD’s annual Inter- but what they do for the communities national Conference on Teaching and in which they live and work. We’re Leadership Excellence, which was honored to be able to play a part in held in Austin, Texas from May 23 to celebrating their achievements.” 26. The awards were given out during Created in 1978, NISOD is a mem- the Excellence Awards Dinner and bership organization committed to Celebration that was held in conjunc- promoting and celebrating excellence tion with NISOD’s annual confer- in teaching, learning, and leadership SINGING FOR SENIORS...Wrapping up a year of song, the Westfield High ence. Each award recipient received at community and technical colleges. School (WHS) Chorale, a group of elite student singers, visited and sang for the a specially cast, pewter medallion NISOD supports its member colleges residents at the Westfield Senior Housing Center. They performed selections from PERFECT SCORES...Westfield High School has been notified that five more hung on a burnt orange ribbon. The by providing professional develop- their spring concert repertoire under the direction of John Brzozowski, WHS perfect scores have been achieved on the April 2015 ACT standardized tests names, titles, and colleges of all Ex- ment resources and learning experi- choral instructor who accompanied the students. This followed the students’ widely used for college admission criteria. Standing with Assistant Principal, cellence Award recipients are included ences, including practitioner publi- spring trip to Scotland and England, where members of the WHS Concert Choir, James DeSarno, are (from left to right) Felicia Mermer, who received perfect in a special booklet that features con- cations, webinars, the annual Interna- Bella Cora and Mixed Chorus spent nine days in the UK touring and singing. scores in Mathematics, Reading and Science; Anthony Pericolo, who achieved the Along the tour, the choirs performed at Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral and highest score in English; and Madeline Levy, who attained the maximum result in gratulatory ads from many of the re- tional Conference on Teaching and Bath Abbey, to name a few. The choirs also visited various historic sites such as Reading. This brings to 46, the total of perfect SAT and ACT scores achieved thus cipients’ colleges. Leadership Excellence, the NISOD Stonehenge and the Roman Baths. far this school year. Other end-of-year results will be published in September. NISOD’s Excellence Awards rec- Excellence Awards, and more. For Westfield High School Principal, Peter Renwick commended each student for ognize men and women each year more information about NISOD, visit outstanding achievement, stating “It speaks volumes about your abilities and your who have demonstrated an outstand- www.nisod.org. commitment to education.” ing commitment and contribution to For more information about Union Westfield School Employees their students and colleagues. In 1989, County College, visit www.ucc.edu. in connection with a University of Extended School Year Texas at Austin national study of Honored for Years of Service teaching excellence, NISOD hosted Tufts Univ. Announces its first ceremony honoring NISOD WESTFIELD – Seventeen – Resource Center Teacher, Edison Strengthens Academic Skills Excellence Award recipients. The re- Spring 2015 Dean's List Westfield Public School retiring staff Intermediate School; Josephine sponse to that ceremony was so posi- MEDFORD, Mass. – Tufts Uni- members were honored for 406 years “Dee” Macaluso – Executive Secre- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Pub- The program, which is in its 13th tive that NISOD began what has be- versity recently announced the Dean's of combined service by the Board of tary, Business Office; Margaret lic School District’s Extended School year in Westfield, runs Monday come the largest and most inspiring List for the Spring 2015 semester. Education, colleagues, and guests at Maffey – Math Teacher, Edison In- Year Program for pre-school through through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. gathering that recognizes the contri- Among these students are: Lindsey the 28th annual Gala for school em- termediate School; Susan McClelland high school students is coming to a through Friday, August 7. Specialists butions and achievements of commu- Jacobs and Alex Goldschmidt of ployees. The event was held in June at – Teacher, Washington Elementary close. The five-week program is de- are available in Speech, Occupational nity and technical college faculty, Westfield. Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch School; Joanne Saladino – Special signed for targeted students with spe- Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behav- administrators, and staff. Dean's List honors at Tufts Univer- Plains. Education Teacher, Edison Interme- cial needs. In addition to fulfilling a ior/Social Skills, along with special “Recognizing those individuals sity require a semester grade point The time-honored event also pays diate School; Dorothy Sarna – Secre- state mandate intended for all public education teachers, paraprofession- who have contributed to student suc- average of 3.4 or greater. tribute to employees with 25 years of tary, Jefferson Elementary School; schools, Westfield’s program focuses als, and a registered school nurse. service. Margaret Teitelbaum – Coordinator on maintaining and strengthening stu- Superintendent of Schools Marga- of Health Services; and Raymond dents’ academic skills to prepare them WHS Students Recognized ret Dolan and Westfield Education Wojcik – Music Teacher, Westfield for the new school year by providing Zambri Named to Association President Michael Seiler High School and Edison Intermedi- special education and related services addressed the honorees, thanking ate School. during the summer. Dean’s List at MCPHS For Spanish National Exam them for their dedication and service The nine honorees with 25 years of According to Michael Weissman, BOSTON, Mass. – Massachusettes to the Westfield Public Schools. service, with a combined total of 225 Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Per- College of Pharmacy and Health Sci- WESTFIELD – Students from Corinne Petersen; and Bronze Board of Education President Rich- years, included: Brenda Acanfora – sonnel Services, “For the most part, ences University is pleased to an- Westfield High School earned a to- Medal - Jason Alvarez, Aryeh Iosif, ard Mattessich and Vice President Special Education Teacher, Westfield our own faculty and related service nounce that James Zambri has been tal of 11 gold, 19 silver, and 16 Natalie Bond, Adriana Vergara, Gretchan Ohlig formally recognized High School; Barbara Barnansky – providers work with the children in the named to the Dean’s List for the Spring bronze medals along with 17 honor- Owen Monaghan, SooMin Chung, the retirees and 25-year employees. Secretary, Westfield High School; summer, resulting in consistency and 2015 semester. James is a native of able mentions on the 2015 National Kevin Reinhard, Paul Vernick, Sofia This year’s retirees include: Brenda Liza Boan – Teacher, Franklin El- efficiency all year round. The added Scotch Plains and is pursuing a Doc- Spanish Examinations. “Attaining Gonzalez-Nolde, Andrejs Benimeo – Social Worker, Special ementary School; Yaeko Knaus – benefit to the in-district program is tor of Pharmacy. James will graduate a medal or honorable mention for Rumpeters, Marina Decotiis, Erica Services; Barbara Bottini – Secre- Achieve Teacher, McKinley Elemen- that it continues to save us hundreds of from the Boston, Massachusetts cam- any student on the National Spanish Cheung, Hannah Siegel, Claudia tary, Edison Intermediate School; tary School; Nicoletta “Nickie” Leitch thousands of dollars, since we would pus in 2020. Examinations is very prestigious,” Dougherty, Camila Coelho, and Nancy Cunliffe – Secretary, McKinley – Secretary – Human Resources; Joy otherwise be required to find out-of- The Dean’s List recognizes those said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, Na- Brian Lawrence. Elementary School; Reginald Davis Nuzzo – Resource Center Teacher – district facilities for these students.” students with a full-time course load tional Director of the Exams, “be- Students from Westfield High – Head Custodian, Tamaques Elemen- Franklin Elementary School; Dorothy This summer the program enrolled who have achieved outstanding schol- cause the exams are the largest of School also attained placement in tary School; Katherine Haldeman – Sarna – Secretary – Jefferson Elemen- 137 students. Twelve classrooms are arship with a 3.5 GPA or higher for their kind in the United States with New Jersey. Westfield High School Nurse, Wilson Elementary School; tary School; Roseann Schliesske – utilized at Washington Elementary the academic term. over 157,000 students participating students received the following rec- Christine Hedden – Social Studies Paraprofessional, Lincoln School; and School for children in pre-school The mission of MCPHS Univer- in 2015.” ognition (The higher the level, the Teacher, Edison Intermediate School; Teresa Squillace – Science Teacher, through fifth grades. Westfield High sity is to prepare students for success- The results included: Gold Medal more advanced understanding of the Kathryn Hinman – Paraprofessional, Edison Intermediate School. School is the location for four classes ful careers in health care through ex- - Nicholas Bond, Andrew Dazzo, language, and generally the highest Washington Elementary School; of students in grades six or higher. cellence in teaching, scholarship, re- Rachel He, Sarah Ward, Lindsay is studied by seniors): Level Five: George Kapner – Math Teacher, “Students were selected to the pro- search, professional service, and com- Freidenrich, Timothy Mcauliffe, Honorable Mention- Johanna Westfield High School; Yaeko Knaus See it all on the Web! gram based on an established regres- munity engagement. Founded in Madison Pena, Josué Olivera, Mermer and Corinne Petersen; – Achieve Math Teacher, McKinley www.goleader.com sion-recoupment analysis which dem- 1823, MCPHS University is the old- Felicia Mermer, Albert Chen, and Level Four: 2nd Place- Maya Elementary School; Kathleen Kopec onstrates that a student experiences est institution of higher education in Maya Jonsson; Silver Medal - Chloe Jonsson and Anthony Pericolo; significant regression over breaks the City of Boston. In addition to the Brown, Ethan Manning, Eve Honorable Mention- Albert Chen from school,” explained Joanne Ryan, original Boston campus, the Univer- Crandall, Robert Faktor, Abby and Natalia Zeller MacLean; Level Supervisor of the Extended School sity has branch campuses in Worces- Rothenberg, Johanna Mermer, Three: 1st Place- Josué Olivera; 3rd Year. “The maintenance of academic ter, Massachusetts and Manchester, Marlo Avidon, Emma Cravo, Noah Place- Lukas Naeveke; and Honor- Fellowship Helping Hands skills is vital, as well as the social and New Hampshire. The University cur- Reich, Danielle Rinaldi, Lukas able Mention- Camila Coelho and therapeutic activities offered to our rently offers more than 68 unique Naeveke, Julia Simpson, Kelsey Erica Maldonado; Level Two: 2nd students.” Related and supplemental baccalaureate, masters and doctoral Swingle, Megan Troutman, Anthony Place- Madison Pena; and Honor- services are an integral part of the degree programs and certificates in a Pericolo, Erica Maldonado, Sarah able Mention- Andrew Dazzo. program that helps students advance variety of health-related disciplines Steiner, Natalia Zeller Maclean, and Students from Westfield High toward attaining their annual goals. and professions on its three campuses. School have a long history of Dependable Payami Earns achievement on these exams and were taught by Spanish teachers, Chandler Award Maria Garcia, Donna Higgins, Jill EDISON – Briella Payami of Mezzacappa, Liliana Pabon-Correa, Scotch Plains was presented the Chan- Cecilia Pedde, Elizabeth Schultz, Care at Home dler Award for earning the highest Brook Stites, and Bonnie overall average for the academic year Underwood. in 8th grade at the Wardlaw-Hartridge “Once again, we are extremely Mom was always School in Edison. proud of the dedication that our “ Briella has also been accepted into students have to the Spanish lan- there for me. the Union County Magnet High guage and to their overall linguistic School in Scotch Plains where she and cultural growth,” stated David Now it’s time plans to pursue her studies in engi- Greer, District Supervisor of World neering. Languages, K-12. “These well-earned results on the for me to be NSE are a testament to the hard work See it all on the Web! of our students and teachers, in addi- there for her. tion to the support of our language www.goleader.com program from the Westfield commu- That’s why nity,” added Mr. Greer. Fellowship AUGUST 2015 FROM WESTFIELD TO ITALY...Westfield Students Add Cultural Experience EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY to Learning the Italian Language Complementing their Westfield High School 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org Helping Hands studies in the Italian language, 14 students traveled to Italy this year with teacher Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Maria Santilli and chaperone Christina Cleaver. “The trip aimed to offer students Friday & Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Closed Sundays until September 20 is the right choice for our family. an opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the culture and language that they had been studying in school,” stated Santilli. The trip included three days in PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS (Check website for sign up information) ” Florence, including a viewing of Michelangelo’s David; walks along the Ponte Medical/Non-medical Care and Care Coordination Including: Vecchio and the Arno River, and spectacular views of the city from the bell tower 8/5 7:00 pm “Two Gentlemen of Verona” of the Duomo. Students also took a day trip to Pisa where they visited the famous • Personal care 8/7 1:30 pm TGIF! Stolen—Gardner Museum Theft leaning tower. Heading to Rome, they stopped for a visit in Assisi, before visiting • Medication oversight the Roman Coliseum, Sistene Chapel, and the many squares and fountains 8/10 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film: “Wild Tales” Spanish representative of the Italian capital city. • Transportation to appointments and shopping 8/12 7:00 pm “Fabulous Fifties” Music and Skits • Meal prep and light housekeeping 8/14 1:30 pm TGIF! 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By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER the title pugilist’s soul. a genre unto itself. Besides, a focus, film critic This proves tailor made for Mr. let us say, on the anxieties of the The stark realism of director Gyllenhaal’s star turn in a very ambi- boxer’s tax accountant, Mort, unless Antoine Fuqua’s emotionally charged tious, noteworthy portrayal that reaf- brilliantly written, would hardly gar- Southpaw belies the fact that you’ve firms his thespic excellence. If the ner our interest. seen this classic boxing saga at least brass ring proves out of his reach Thus, the only uniqueness one can a couple dozen times before, if not come Oscar time, it can only mean hope for in virtually any prizefighting more. Oh, they get changed up a little we’re going to witness some truly opera is the quality of the character- MISS NEW JERSEYS...On August 1 Yulemni Morel of Plainfield, far right, was crowned Miss Union County 2016 for bit, depending on the era from whence great male performances this year. izations and the realism of the fight the Miss New Jersey Pageant of Miss America. She will continue her volunteer work this year as an ambassador for the they emerge, but the plot is inevitably Otherwise, this is the turning point, scenes. Here, making up for those Children’s Miracle Network. Congratulating her, from left, are former Miss Union County winners Susan Dougherty, Miss familiar. The protagonist, usually of the crucible from which he transi- rounds lost to hackneyed story con- NJ Field Director; Sherri Ryan, Pageant Director; Tiffany Williams, one of the pageant judges and Nicole Washington, tions to the Mt. Olympus of his cho- ventions, Southpaw scores major emcee for the event. Ms. Dougherty is also a reporter/theater reviewer for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains- little intelligence and bereft of an Fanwood Times. upbringing that might have prepared sen career. With just a nudge and bit points. The ballyhoo regarding Jake him for a more traditional occupa- of indulgence, we believe that Billy Gyllenhaal’s extensive and punish- tion, grapples his way to varying Hope is indeed a product of “The ing preparation for the role vies in measures of success the only way he System” and a full-fledged member glove game lore with Robert De Niro’s Plainfield Symphony Announces knows: with his fists. And it appears of the brutal environment in which he storied weight gain for Raging Bull to be going along well, until… lives. (1980). He’s quite the pugilistic ex- Yep, it seemed like a dream too Populating this world is a fine sup- ample and, when in one grueling good to be true for Jake Gyllenhaal’s porting cast headed by Forest moment he bleats to Tick that he’s Line Up for 96th Season Billy “The Great” Hope, light heavy- Whitaker as Tick Wills, the enig- tired, the honesty is chilling. weight champion of the world. Never matic, immediately likable former Furthermore, only 3D-spewed PLAINFIELD – The Plainfield ing baubles that are the Viennese The 96th Season will close on May mind that his face is a roadmap detail- pug-turned-gym owner/trainer and sweat and blood could have made the Symphony Orchestra will continue to waltzes and polkas of Johann Strauss. 7, 2016 with “Rule Britannia!” show- ing each of the heretofore undefeated community activist who our man turns actual brawling any more believable. thrill audiences with a spectacular The annual free Afternoon Fam- casing England’s most celebrated champ’s title defenses. He’s married to in his hour of need. Whitaker is the Yet, amidst all the bellicosity and and diverse 96th Season, led by its ily Concert entitled “Musical He- composer in an all-Elgar program. to the pretty woman (Rachel two in the one-two punch he and angst, what’s most remarkable is how acclaimed conductor Charles Prince. roes” will take place on February From the stirring military march of McAdams) that grew up with him in Gyllenhaal bestow the film. Shades Mr. Gyllenhaal, playing a man of near Riding the wave of excitement from 20, 2016 at 3 p.m. Experience the Pomp and Circumstance to the fa- a Hell’s Kitchen orphanage, has a of Beery and Cooper in The Champ Neanderthal sensibilities and intel- last season, this season will bring brilliant and entertaining music of mous vignettes comprising the great little daughter, enjoys a stable (1931), the tale’s devastating blow to lect, manages to stay within that nar- concertgoers to Vienna and Britain Dave Rimelis, an internationally Enigma Variations, Elgar’s love of of Bentleys and Ferraris, and lives in the gut comes in the form of Oona row band of characterization. and also reunite us with world re- acclaimed composer, as he tells the nature, family and friends shines a mansion overlooking everything. Laurence as the precocious, loving Stunning and winning us with the nowned composer and former PSO story of Phil Harmonic, who travels through his music. His intricate In- Still, it was always there threatening, daughter, Leila, who suffers her own bare bones humanness he unaffect- conductor (1967-73), José Serebrier. the world and saves people with his troduction and Allegro, Op. 47 will the indelibility of his ill-starred ori- trial of adversity when things go edly manifests, it’s as if we’ve The season opens on Saturday, orchestral sounds in “Phil Harmonic feature the renowned Madison Quar- gins. kablooey for dad. stumbled upon a survivor of an ear- October 3 with the powerful and time- and his Fabulous Orchestra.” tet, who will play in collaboration Although Billy prompts the ensu- Truth is, Mr. Fuqua, working from lier time, before he took a chomp of less symphonies of Gustav Mahler Grammy award-winner, conduc- with the PSO’s strings. ing fall by virtue of his tragic flaw— a script by Kurt Sutter, has no com- that apple, now displaced and tossed and Franz Shubert in a concert en- tor and composer José Serebrier, The Plainfield Symphony is New a rage that doubtless made him so punction about borrowing liberally into a world of necessary cautions. titled “Songs from the Earth”. Over- one of most recorded classical art- Jersey’s oldest community symphony effective in the ring— it’s all the fates from the library of boxing movies’ All of which, aside from gaining our whelmed by personal grief, Mahler ists in history, will be with us on and the third oldest in the country. needed to intervene with a vengeance, numerous clichés. The tipping point empathy and seat-edged attention, turned to poetry for solace and ex- April 2, 2016. The evocative melo- Season tickets for the 2015-2016 as if angry that this lowborn mortal where Billy loses his temper and sends makes us wish we could fend off the pression, and the result is the tran- dies of his Violin Concerto will be concerts are now on sale and can be was able to escape from his originally things crashing is almost an exact predatory blows of inequity foisted scendent The Song of the Earth (Das performed by former Metropolitan purchased on our website, designated circumstances. If he’s truly stencil of the scene in Cinderella Man upon the metaphor Southpaw repre- Lied von der Erde). This profoundly Opera Concertmaster Elmira www.plainfieldsymphony.org. Tick- worthy, unlike Sisyphus he’ll be able (2005) where Max Baer goads Jim sents. personal work is presented along with Darvarova along with his colorful ets may also be purchased at the con- to roll the boulder up the hill once Braddock, except without the restraint *** Schubert’s sublime Symphony No. 8 and dramatic Tango in Blue, the cert. For a brochure, please call (908) again, without it rolling back this the latter was able to muster. Southpaw, rated R, is a Weinstein in B Minor (The Unfinished). contemplative Symphony No. 1 and 561-5140. Subscription concerts are time. In punch fest parlance, such But the cross pollination of slugfest Co. release directed by Antoine Fuqua On Saturday, December 12 come the achingly beautiful Adagio for held at the Crescent Avenue Presby- trials and tribulations are called a DNA works, iterating the fact that, and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Forest celebrate an early New Year with the Strings. A movement from Sym- terian Church located at 716 comeback. Dramatically, the seeking not only are there very few variations Whitaker and Oona Laurence. Run- “Happy New Year from Vienna” con- phony No. 4 by Charles Ives will Watchung Avenue, Plainfield and of redemption opens a window into on the theme, but that it’s practically ning time: 124 minutes cert and enjoy the timeless, intoxicat- also be presented. begin at 7 p.m.

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MISEREK SCORES 2 RUNS, DRILLS DOUBLE; BARSA KNOCKS IN 2 RBI; HEFLIN RAPS 2 HITS Chatham Jumps WF Blue, 11-6 for NP Green League Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN terestingly, each teams’ tie hap- been coaching about eight years Chatham was stinging the ball Miserek doubled, walked and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pened to be against each other with two of my boys. This is the early, especially in the first three scored both times and added an Two very evenly matched teams during the regular season. Just best group of boys I’ve ever had. innings when they accumulated RBI. Will Heflin singled twice in came to play for the New Provi- to make it to the championship The team approach, the camara- 11 of their 13 hits and eight runs, his three at-bats and Jack Barsa dence Green League 12U cham- game with such fine records derie, the focus, the communi- which included six doubles and a bashed an RBI double and added pionship at Gumbert 2 Field in would be an indication that both cation, it’s the best team I’ve triple. Leading the pack of Cou- another RBI. Drew Pink singled Westfield on July 28. One, the teams have been, indeed, win- ever worked with. They really gars was Luke Profaci, who went and scored once and added an Chatham Cougars, got an early ners. deserved it.” 3-for-3 with a double, two RBI RBI sacrifice fly. jump, while the other, the “Westfield teams have fantas- “Today! It was their day. They and three runs scored. Nic Gritz Chatham caught Westfield Blue Westfield Blue, battled back to tic teams. We actually played are a great team, you can tell. whacked a triple and an RBI and Barsa, the starting pitcher, make the game tense. But in the two Westfield teams to get Today was a great day for our double and scored twice. Sean off-guard and tagged him for five end, the boys from Chatham hung through this. In the top four, we boys. They have improved so Keenan rapped an RBI double, runs on five hits in the top of the tough to earn an 11-6 victory had Westfield White and much since the beginning of the singled and scored twice. first inning and Gritz began it all and the title. Westfield Blue and they were season. They put a lot of work in “We have been working since with a hopping single past first. Both teams entered the show- both great teams,” said Chatham and they lost in the finals. There’s February. We started at the Strike After Cam Druhot flew out to down with a 12-1-1 record. In- Head Coach Joe Saluzzi. “I have got to be a winner or loser, they Zone indoor cages, hitting the center, Jack Shuster, Keenan and made a great comeback, they ball and bullpen sessions. We Profaci followed with convincing played really hard,” Westfield have been working hard, batting RBI doubles. Sachin Gulati drew See & Subscribe at Blue Head Coach Jack Thorburn practices every night since June,” a walk then Andrew Spencer lined BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo said. Coach Saluzzi said. a two-run single to left- Westfield Blue was making con- centerfield. Submit commentary and items for publishing. tact with the ball also and re- “They have hit it hard all year. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste corded only two strikeouts. Enzo CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, August 6, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

They’ve hit a couple of coaches in Barsa to get the third out in the Sean Dutton doubled to center 4. Miserek doubled to left and and stole second. Gulati walked the bullpen and they left their second inning, was on the mound and Gulati attempted to score, Pink beat out an infield single. and both runners advanced and marks during the year,” chuck- in the third and yielded just one but he was gunned down at the Thorburn tapped an RBI scored on passed balls. led Coach Saluzzi. run. Profaci chopped a single over plate. groundout to second and Barsa In the bottom of the sixth, Miserek led off the bottom of second, stole second and scored Westfield Blue added two runs added an RBI groundout to first. Shuster, the Chatham pitcher, the inning with a walk then stole on Gulati’s sizzling single to right. in the third to make the score 8- With two outs, Jackson Jordan retired three of the four batters second and third. Barsa drilled a lined what appeared to be a he faced, allowing only a single two-out RBI double to left to single to right, but he was to Heflin. make the score, 5-1, but thrown out before he reached “This is the last game that they Chatham added two runs in the first. will play at Gumbert. It’s a great second. Michael Kolster ham- Thorburn retired Chatham way to go out. They move to the mered a ground rule double that 1-2-3 in the fourth. Pink came big field next year. We made it to hopped over the centerfield to the mound in the fifth and the finals. We didn’t win this fence. Matt Saluzzi plopped a did the same. Westfield Blue game, but it doesn’t make it a single over first but Trey Tully answered with a pair of runs in bad day,” Coach Thorburn said. tapped a little popup back to the the fifth to narrow the score to Chatham 521 003 11 mound to Barsa, who quickly fired 8-6. Shinners reached first on Westfield Blue 112 020 6 to Pink at first for a double play. an error then stole second and Gritz followed with an RBI to the third. Colby Shovlin drew a leftfield fence then later scored walk then stole second. Reading is Good For You on an error. Miserek rolled an RBI In the Westfield second, Rob- groundout to second and Pink ert McIntyre chopped a one-out lofted an RBI sac fly to left. single over second then stole With good fortune on their second base. Charlie Beurer side, Chatham added three in- wiggled an infield single. Matt surance runs in the sixth. Shinners struck out, but the ball Keenan singled to right, took was dropped. When the catcher second when the throw was threw to first to get Shinners out, off-course then sped to third on McIntyre skipped in to score. a pitch into the dirt. Profaci John Thorburn, who relieved bounced an RBI single past short goleader.com/subscribe Page S-3 Thursday, August 6, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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St. Maximilian Edges St. Joseph, 5-2, in St. Bart’s Oltimers Men’s Softball League Page S-7 Thursday, August 6, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Garwood Council in Quandary Over Doubled Recycle Cost By BRIAN TRUSDELL its roots in the March 24 council Petruzzelli. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader meeting, when the governing During the July 28 meeting, Mr. GARWOOD – Acrimony flared body voted to award a six-month Bonfanti’s query raised the issue again at the Garwood Borough contract, beginning July 1, to again since Equipment Rental had Council meeting the evening of Equipment Rental Services to notified Ms. Ariemma on July 8, July 28, with accusations and replace Waste Management. the day before it was scheduled questions of incompetence, irre- Equipment Rental, which has to make its first collection, that sponsibility and corporate intimi- been responsible for collecting its truck was immobile and it dation regarding the vendors Garwood’s semiannual bulk gar- would not be able to fulfill its contracted to collect the bage, bid $16,900, more than obligation. That forced Ms. borough’s recycling refuse. $11,000 below Waste Ariemma to find Regional Indus- “This has been mistake upon Management’s offer at an aver- tries of Elizabeth, N.J., as a re- mistake upon negligence upon age cost of $1,300 per collection. placement from July 23 to Octo- recklessness,” Councilman Jim Mr. Mathieu expressed suspi- ber 29 at a cost of $20,800, or Mathieu charged after Second cion about the price but objected $2,600 per pickup. largely because of Equipment “Now, come October 29, who’s Avenue resident Richard Bonfanti Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader raised the matter in the open Rental’s affiliation with the going to pick up your recycling?” FRESH BREAD, ANYONE?….Caren Heller, of Cranford, makes a purchase forum portion of the meeting. borough’s previous recycling Mr. Mathieu said to Mr. Bonfanti. from a baked goods supplier at the Cranford Farmers’ Market on Sunday Mr. Bonfanti approached the agent, Great Northern. “I don’t know the answer to that. morning. council about the recycling con- The matter sparked a terse ex- And neither does anyone else up tract, which he said he had heard change between Mr. Mathieu, here (on council). This is a disas- had doubled in cost per twice Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma ter.” weekly collection. The matter had and fellow Councilman Lou The revelation of the doubling Local Letter to the Editor in cost had Mr. Petruzzelli, Coun- cilwoman Sara Todisco and Coun- cil President Bill Nierstedt ex- plaining their March 24 vote. Garwood Council DEMs Accuse “I’ll go on record in saying we had done work with this com- Council GOP of Outright Lies pany before,” Mr. Petruzzelli said. Following the July 14 Garwood belief that this decision made “We had no reason to think they Borough Council meeting, we sense considering that our DPW would do this because they did have been contacted by many of consists of seven experienced have a good track record with us. our neighbors telling us that they workers and should not need a And again, we have no control support the recent decision to full-time superintendent who by over what happens in someone’s save taxpayer dollars through a union law cannot do physical la- business if a truck breaks down, shared-services agreement with bor. They also understand that if something else happens, if Fanwood. this shared-services agreement Waste Management got to these Our neighbors simply refuse to maintains our Garwood DPW people and said, ‘You’re infring- believe that some of their neigh- workforce and it is not being ing on our stuff,’ who knows?” bors can be so accepting of mis- combined with Fanwood’s em- In other actions, the council representations and outright lies ployees. They believe that for tabled a vote on a $140,000 by the Garwood Republican Party. our borough, the prognosis of bond ordinance for various street They have told us of many corpo- taking this action will be positive. and sidewalk repairs after the rate downsizings and job reduc- They empathized with the tough three present Democratic coun- tions, even in the public sector, decision that the Democratic cil members were unable to get a that their family members and council members had to make, guarantee from Mr. Mathieu in friends have experienced. For our but expressed support for our the work session to vote for the borough, they indicated their ability to make a tough decision matter. Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader for the long-term betterment of PICKING PICKLES….These youngters look for the perfect pickle at Sunday’s With council members Ann Probitas Verus Honos our borough. Cranford Farmers’ Market. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-8 Thursday, August 6, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Kenilworth Seniors Garwood Council in Quandary Offer Casino Trip Tarantino and Mike Martin ab- ter, Mr. Guarriello told council KENILWORTH — The Kenilworth sent, all four remaining votes members that road work fi- Seniors host a trip to the Resorts were required for the measure nanced largely by the state De- Casino in Atlantic City on the first to pass, but all Mr. Mathieu would partment of Transportation in- Thursday of every month. The agree to was to “vote his con- volving four streets will begin cost is $30 per person and par- science” when the matter came on or about Saturday, August ticipants receive back $30 in slot up. 15, and last four to six weeks. machine dollars. Despite acknowledging that Mr. Beech Street from Maple Games are played on the way Mathieu almost invariably votes Street west and Maple Street down and a movie and snack are for street spending projects, Ms. from Myrtle to Spruce will be featured on the return trip. Todisco was unwilling to risk the repaved, while drainage work The bus departs from the 21st issue failing and motioned to will be redone on Hickory Street Street parking lot at 9:30 a.m. delay the matter until the next from Center to East Street as For further information and res- meeting. well as Third Avenue from Maple ervations, call Emily Grimaldi at “I think it’s a real shame that to Cedar. (908) 272-6329. this project is now delayed two weeks because there was not the transparency of what the Letter to the Editor (continued) vote may look like tonight,” Ms. Todisco said. “Everyone else was All eligible Garwood residents support Garwood as a great com- willing to share what their vote can register to vote, along with munity in which to live, work and would be.” their friends, family and neigh- play can do. Contact Mayor That drew a sarcastic response bors, and vote for Ann Tarantino Charles Lombardo at (908) 789- from Mr. Mathieu. and Bill Nierstedt in November – 0508 or Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader “The bottom line is two people two current council members who [email protected], or JUICY TOMATOES….A woman checks out the tomatoes at the Cranford decide not to show up to a coun- had the guts and understanding Democratic Council members Ann Farmers’ Market on Sunday morning. cil meeting and I get browbeaten to realize that this shared-ser- Tarantino, Sara Todisco, Lou over what my vote is,” he said. vice agreement is a positive ac- Petruzzelli or Bill Nierstedt Additionally, the council agreed tion that will save the tax dollars through the Garwood website Registration Underway For to accept the recommendation of borough taxpayers, who are www. Garwood.org to get in- of Borough Engineer Don also facing tough economic times, volved. Garwood has always been Guarriello and spend $35,000 to for the length of the agreement. extremely proud and grateful for completely replace an approxi- No different than the savings its volunteers serving on our com- Literacy Volunteer Training mately 90-foot section of sewer already realized by the current mittees and boards, and there is CRANFORD — Literacy New Jer- This 12-and-a-half-hour, vol- pipe on Willow Avenue at Center shared-service agreements for no better time to start than now! Street. sey (LNJ), dedicated to provid- unteer training will take place on the health and construction de- Please give us your e-mail ad- ing free, student-centered tutor- September 24 and 29 and Octo- It was discovered earlier this partments. dresses, phone numbers and month that the eight-inch tile ing services to adults who ber 1, 5 and 8. Classes will be The Garwood Democratic Party addresses, and we will keep you struggle to read, write and speak held at the Cranford Community pipe had two breaks, one 20 feet is also actively recruiting candi- informed of, and get you involved and another 65 feet from the English, presently is holding reg- Center, located at 220 Walnut dates for Borough Council for in, the positive actions that the istration for its Fall 2015 Tutor Avenue, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The manhole, and at least one piece November 2016. Any registered Garwood Democratic Party takes of debris the size of a softball. Training classes. October 5 class will be observa- Democrat can inquire and step to improve Garwood. tion, with the location to be de- The debris and the age of the forward as potential candidates. If Garwood residents do not pipe, estimated to be at least 80 termined. Without committed citizens will- take action to ensure that the Reading is Good For You Attendance is required at all years old, influenced the finance ing to serve as elected represen- truth and supporting rationale committee to select the most sessions to become a certified tatives, those who spread un- behind council actions is com- tutor of both Basic Reading Skills expensive option but one with supported fear and rumors about municated to our fellow voters, the only guarantee. and English as a Second Lan- the solvency and future of the then we fear for Garwood’s fu- guage. The issue will be formalized borough will be in charge. These ture as a fiscally responsible, into an ordinance that will be LNJ volunteer tutors will be are the same individuals who stable and continually improving matched with a student or stu- introduced at the next meeting. have, and are currently, suing community. In another construction mat- dents from the growing waiting the borough for taking perfectly Mayor Charles Lombardo list of adults who have turned to legal actions that they don’t sup- Council members: LNJ for help reading, writing and Probitas Verus Honos port. These frivolous lawsuits cost Ann Tarantino, Sara Todisco, speaking English. Tutors meet us taxpayers money to defend! Lou Petruzzelli, Bill Nierstedt goleader.com/subscribe There is plenty that those who CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-9 Thursday, August 6, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary UCC Professor Heidary Received Excellence Award CRANFORD – Union County colleagues, but what they do for College’s Assistant Professor of the communities in which they Chemistry, Sherry Heidary, was live and work. We’re honored to a recipient of the annual 2015 be able to play a part in celebrat- National Institute for Staff and ing their achievements.” Organizational Development Created in 1978, NISOD is a (NISOD) Excellence Awards. Prof. membership organization com- Heidary received her award dur- mitted to promoting and celebrat- ing NISOD’s annual International ing excellence in teaching, learn- Conference on Teaching and ing, and leadership at commu- Leadership Excellence, which was nity and technical colleges. held in Austin, Texas from May NISOD supports its member col- 23 to 26. The awards were given leges by providing professional out during the Excellence Awards development resources and Dinner and Celebration that was learning experiences, including held in conjunction with NISOD’s practitioner publications, annual conference. Each award webinars, the annual Interna- recipient received a specially cast, tional Conference on Teaching pewter medallion hung on a burnt and Leadership Excellence, the orange ribbon. The names, titles, NISOD Excellence Awards, and and colleges of all Excellence more. For more information about Award recipients are included in NISOD, visit www.nisod.org. a special booklet that features For more information, visit congratulatory ads from many of www.ucc.edu. the recipients’ colleges. EXPLORE...At Union County College in Cranford this summer, more than a hundred students from throughout Union NISOD’s Excellence Awards rec- LAX Camp on Tap County completed the three-week program which offers teens in grades 9 through 12 opportunities to explore a variety ognize men and women each of career choices while experiencing life on a college campus. Union County Freeholders sponsor the free program for high- year who have demonstrated an CRANFORD — Registration cur- school students each summer. Since College for Teens began in 2001, more than 1,000 students from all 21 municipalities outstanding commitment and in Union County have completed the program. rently is underway for an August contribution to their students and session of Cranford’s LAX Acad- colleagues. In 1989, in connec- emy Lacrosse Camp. Open to Registration Underway For tion with a University of Texas at boys and girls in kindergarten Austin national study of teaching through grade 4, this camp is excellence, NISOD hosted its first designed for all levels of play. Literacy Volunteer Training CRANFORD ceremony honoring NISOD Ex- Participants will be taught throw- Thursday, July 29, Michelle Vita, cellence Award recipients. The ing, catching, shooting and with their students in a public speak and read English and will- 37, of Cranford was arrested and response to that ceremony was scooping up ground balls. Mini location, usually a Union County ing to tutor in Union County. charged with fraudulently obtain- so positive that NISOD began games will be conducted as well public library, for one-and-a-half Volunteers do not need to have ing prescription medications. She what has become the largest and as daily contests. Cranford High to two hours each week. New any teaching experience and do surrendered in response to an most inspiring gathering that School coaches and players will volunteers are asked to make a not need to speak a foreign lan- arrest warrant issued earlier in recognizes the contributions and provide instruction. commitment of 50 hours, which guage. During the training, new the day. The arrest followed a achievements of community and The camp meets Monday usually takes about one year to volunteers will learn techniques three-week investigation in which technical college faculty, admin- through Thursday, August 10 to complete. and develop skills to tutor adult detectives allege Vita telephoni- istrators, and staff. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, at LNJ provides ongoing supervi- learners. cally filed multiple narcotic pre- “Recognizing those individuals Sherman Field at Lincoln Avenue sion and support to tutors in the There is a $45 non-refundable scriptions using the name and who have contributed to student East and High Street. The cost is form of free in-services on spe- registration fee to cover the cost identification of a local physi- success and their colleges’ mis- $105 and registration may be cific topics such as Health Lit- of materials distributed to new cian. The physician was initially sion is something we look for- done in person at the Cranford eracy, Learning Disabilities, Fi- volunteers. For more informa- unaware of the fraud and coop- ward to doing each year,” said Community Center, located at 220 nancial Literacy and Developing tion, or to register, call Literacy erated fully in the investigation, Dr. Edward J. Leach, NISOD’s Walnut Avenue, or online using ESL Conversation and Small New Jersey at (908) 486-1777 authorities said. Vita was com- Executive Director. “The extraor- one’s Community Pass account. Group Instruction. or e-mail Nancy Lama at mitted to the Union County jail dinary work of these men and For more information, call the To volunteer, individuals must [email protected]. pending an appearance in Supe- women includes not only what recreation department at (908) be at least 18 years old, able to rior Court. Bail was set at $7,500. they do for their students and 709-7283. Page S-10 Thursday, August 6, 2015 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary *** The College Women of Cranford Fete Scholarship Recipients *** CRANFORD — The College As a member of the New Jersey a volunteer with the Cranford 10 students selected to partici- an AP Scholar with distinction, Women’s Club (CWC) of Cranford Science League, Austin partici- First Aid Squad. Christopher was pate in the Trinitas Regional Medi- and a New Jersey Stars Program awarded more than $10,000 in pated in statewide competitions a member of the Junior Varsity cal Center Medical Mentoring Pro- qualifier. Additionally, he was the scholarships to graduating se- in biology, chemistry and phys- and Varsity boys’ soccer teams gram. Olivia was a member of captain and Athlete of the Week niors at its annual awards ban- ics. He was a volunteer for Imag- and tennis team. He was an Al- the Science Academy, a tutoring for the Varsity Lacrosse team as quet June 9 at The Westwood in ine, a Center for Coping With lied Health representative and coordinator for Cranford High well as the captain of the Varsity Garwood, chaired by Margaret Loss. Additionally, he was a mem- survivor room chairperson in the School Teen Tutors and a mem- Hockey team and a member of Truche. ber of the Peer Leadership Group Student Movement Against Can- ber of the YMCA Model United the Cranford Hockey Club. Ryan Arline McCloskey, president, as well as a Youth Ministry team cer and active with Relay for Life, Nations. She also was a four- was a volunteer coach for welcomed the award recipients, leader for the St. Michael’s-St. as well as organizing meals for year member of the Cranford LAXKids, teaching first and sec- their parents and club members. Theresa’s youth group. cancer survivors. He was on the High School Marching and Con- ond graders how to play lacrosse. In keeping with an annual tradi- Bonnie Caldwell will attend Tufts High Honor Roll all four years of cert bands and served as brass He was a Relay for Life team tion, she introduced all past presi- University to study engineering. high school, Student of the Month, section leader. captain and organized fundraisers dents and presented each with a She was a member of the Na- a member of the Spanish Honor Ryan Shupp plans to study en- for the American Cancer Society. rose in recognition of their many tional Honor Society, the Na- Society and a Relay for Life guest gineering at Penn State Univer- The Tribute Award is presented years of service to the club. tional Latin Honor Society and speaker on both the state and sity. He was a member of the to a senior who has been nomi- The CWC awarded scholarships the National High School Math- regional levels. Cranford High School University nated by a faculty member for to Austin Brogan, Bonnie ematics Honor Society, and re- Olivia Dineen was a member of Program for all four years of high her dedication to service. Sarah Caldwell, Christopher Didzbalis, ceived a certificate of Honorable the National Honor Society, Mu school. He was a member of the Delicio has been involved in clubs Olivia Dineen and Ryan Shupp. Merit, Maxima Cum Laude from Alpha Theta Math Honor Society National Honor Society, the Math that work with special-needs chil- The award for the highest-rank- the National Latin Exam. She and an AP Scholar with honors Honor Society and the German dren, including those with au- ing senior girl was presented to was the winner of the National and distinction, as well as a four- Honor Society. Ryan was awarded tism and cerebral palsy. She has Anna May Fitch. The Tribute Society of the Daughters of the year participant in Cranford High the George Washington Univer- worked with the Shining Star Award was presented to Sarah American Revolution annual his- School’s University Program. She sity Engineering Medal and the program, where members work Delicio. Christopher Didzbalis is tory essay contest, placing first plans to study medicine at Johns Hopkins Center for Tal- with individual children; the Quilt- a graduate of the Union County in Union County, and the eastern Rutgers University. Olivia was a ented Youth Award with high ing Club, which makes “Blankets Academy of Allied Health Sci- division of the United States. She volunteer at Trinitas Hospital in honors. He was a finalist in the of Love” that are donated to chil- ences in Scotch Plains; all of the was a Varsity member of the the pathology lab and was one of New Jersey Scholars program, dren with cancer, and the Teacher other recipients are graduates of softball and track and field teams. Cadet Program, which provides a Cranford High School. Bonnie received the Girl Scouts college-level student teaching ex- Austin Brogan will pursue a de- USA Gold Award, the highest perience. Her nominating teacher gree in engineering at the Roch- award in Girl Scouting. cited her personal qualities of ester Institute of Technology. Bonnie’s community service ac- altruism, humanism, dedication, While at Cranford High School he tivities included “Sandy Satur- dependability, kindness and com- was a member of the National days,” assisting Jersey shore passion for others without judg- Honor Society, an AP Scholar communities devastated by ment. Sarah will attend Stockton with honors, a member of the Superstorm Sandy, and the College as an education major. New Jersey State Science League “Sunny Community Garden,” Anna May Fitch, honored as the and recipient of the Union County which she developed to teach highest-ranking senior girl, will Performing Arts Award. He was a children the importance of good attend Williams College. member of the Varsity cross- nutrition and health. Bonnie also The College Women’s Club of country and track and field teams. was the chairperson of “Blanket Cranford holds multiple Bonanza,” where volunteers fundraisers during the year, in- Reading is Good For You made no-sew fleece blankets for cluding the Annual Community those in need. She coordinated Calendar Sale in September and events, purchased supplies and a garage sale in April. All money made and donated more than raised is used to fund the schol- 200 blankets. arships awarded annually to Christopher Didzbalis will pur- Cranford seniors. sue the study of medicine at the The club meets on the second University of Virginia. He was a Monday of the month, October member of the National Honor through May, at 7 p.m., at the Society, a four-year member of REWARDS FOR SUCCESS...These students recently were recognized by the First Presbyterian Church on Health Occupation Students of College Women’s Club of Cranford for their academic and extracurricular achieve- Springfield Avenue in Cranford. America, a New Jersey Depart- ments. Pictured, from left to right, are: Bonnie Caldwell, Christopher Didzbalis, Refreshments are served fol- goleader.com/subscribe ment of Health certified EMT and Austin Brogan, Ryan Shupp, Sarah Delicio, Olivia Dineen and Anna May Fitch. lowed by a guest speaker. All meetings are open to the public. 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