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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 29, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS RVSA Looks at Options for Emergency Backup Electric Power By PAUL J. PEYTON The Leader reported last week that January 15 meeting was that if the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the combustion engines in the cogen- utility were to fail, the Caterpillar RAHWAY – Rahway Valley Sew- eration facility, intended to back up combustion engines would not fire erage Authority (RVSA) Executive the sewerage treatment operation in up immediately, causing the poten- Director Michael Brinker, Jr. said this the event of a power failure, require tial for significant flooding at the week the authority is looking at op- five to 20 minutes to warm up, a delay facility. tions for emergency backup power of which could result in flooding the He said a number of options are for the wastewater treatment facility, plant. being considered to avoid having the which just underwent a $200-million When reached for comment on plant without an emergency backup upgrade. Monday, Mr. Brinker said the facility system, including purchasing two The executive director disagreed is operated by diesel engines and mobile diesel units of 2,000 kilowatts with a Westfield Leader headline that backed up by 300 kilowatts of power each, as well as a second feeder or stated “$200 Million RVSA Project generated through an agreement with power line. Allen Chin, the Westfield Built Without Emergency Backup PSE&G. RVSA representative and a registered Power,” stating the facility does have “It’s (the plant) designed to do what professional engineer in New York a backup, namely electricity gener- it’s supposed to do,” he said. and New Jersey, said the cost of the ated by Public Service Electric & Gas Mr. Brinker said the “scenario” he standby diesel generators would be Co. (PSE&G). laid out before the RVSA board at its around $1.5 million. Mr. Brinker said mobile diesel trail- ers also are being considered, follow- ing the backfire and exhaust breach of one of the four engines at the cogeneration facility. RVSA Chairman Joan Papen said if a Caterpillar employee had not David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader WITNESSING THE BIG EVENT…Fans packed Wallace Pool at the Westfield Y last Friday to witness the Westfield High mentioned the warm-up procedure School boys swim team defeat previously No. 1 Christian Brothers Academy, 89-81. The Blue Devil girls also gave No. 1 necessary for gas-driven combustion Immaculate Heart Academy a run for its money at the meet. See stories in the Sports Section. engines, “to this day, we wouldn’t have known that.” “We are looking at all the options,” Ms. Papen said. Dolan and Leiz Address Parents’ Mr. Chin responded, “We do have emergency backup.” Mr. Chin, a longtime RVSA board member, said the plant has four gas- Concerns Over WF Redistricting generated engines to power the waste- By PAUL PEYTON and a group of streets together was key to “It’s an angry group of people right water facility, with the PSE&G power CHRISTINA M. HINKE Specially Written for The Westfield Leader make this happen, she said. now,” he said. “It’s (Washington being the first emergency backup. He Mr. Siroty said parents are upset School) not the power base of the said the question is whether addi- WESTFIELD — Superintendent that the superintendent’s proposal will north side, and so it’s easy to pick on.” tional equipment needs to be pur- of Schools Margaret Dolan’s deci- split up friendships by dividing Wash- Michelle Alvarez, the mother of a Courtesy of Dona Teschner chased as a secondary backup. sion to redistrict 33 students from the ington neighborhoods between third grader at Washington School A DREAM…Westfield students consider Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of “We are looking at money,” he said. Washington School area to Edison Edison and Roosevelt. He said fifth and a sixth grader at Roosevelt, said America in a contest by submitting poetry, essays and artwork. Prizes were “You know how construction costs Intermediate School in the fall has graders have been “distraught” and she “believes this may impact my awarded as part of Westfield’s 22nd annual MLK Interfaith Service, which was are.” He said the board is questioning created an offensive by angry parents “can’t understand it (redistricting to third grader.” Ms. Alvarez said the held on January 19, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. See story on page 10. whether the additional costs are nec- to block the move. Edison).” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 essary. “We are looking out for the Ms. Dolan, along with Board of taxpayer,” Mr. Chin said. Education (BOE) President Ginny BOE Anticipates $3 Million Mr. Chin said the professional en- Leiz and district spokeswoman Lorre County Manager Proposes gineering firm Lewis & Zimmerman, Korecky, sat down with The Westfield In Special-Educ. Spending P.E. conducted a value engineering Leader on Monday to address the study on January 13, 2005, for parents’ concerns about the redistrict- $449.3-Million 2009 Budget By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH between a new hire and the retiring $86,831. By RAYNOR DENITZIO eliminating the $24-million budget Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ing of students, which the board will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader staff member] and turnover.” “It was done prior to construction, vote on first reading on Tuesday, Feb- gap. Among the proposed measures MOUNTAINSIDE – The Board President Mary Beth and Woodbridge (one of the RVSA ruary 3, and vote on second reading ELIZABETH — Taxes would in- is the “indefinite” closing of Oak Mountainside Board of Education Schaumberg said paying for teacher member towns) conducted its own on Tuesday, February 24. crease in all 21 municipalities under Ridge Golf Course in Clark. Accord- (BOE) on Tuesday night discussed workshops and graduate education is value engineering study,” Mr. Chin “It (the Washington School area) is the proposed $449.3 Union County ing to Mr. Devanney’s letter, although the proposed budget for the upcom- “advantageous” to students’ educa- said in an e-mail. Woodbridge used a close-knit community,” said David executive budget submitted to the all of the county courses operated at a ing year. According to Chief School tion. Richard Alaimo Engineering Co. Siroty, the father of a second grader at Board of Chosen Freeholders by loss in 2008, Oak Ridge accounted Administrator Jeannette Baubles, the For the spring semester, the board (P.E.) He said Hatch Mott & Washington Elementary School, add- County Manager George Devanney. for the largest hit, suffering an oper- Mountainside Board of Education is has approved transportation expenses McDonald also did a value engineer- ing that there currently is not a mem- This proposed budget represents an ating loss of $410,000 last year. anticipating spending $3,066,102, or for eight field trips. A ninth trip, which ing study on July 25, 2002, for $88,500 ber of the board of education from the increase of roughly $12 million over “The executive budget proposes the 22 percent of the annual budget, on involves taking students to Patriots for the RVSA. Washington School neighborhoods. last year’s approved budget of $437.8. indefinite closure of Oak Ridge Golf special education. Stadium through the D.A.R.E. pro- “This referred to the two diesel Ms. Dolan said the redistricting According to the Union County Course, and as a result, we would There are approximately 105 spe- gram, is being footed by the generator sets,” Mr. Chin said. proposal had considered the discus- Board of Taxation’s 2009 Tax Sum- anticipate a savings of $740,000 cial-education students in the Mountainside Police Department. Mr. Chin said the engineer of record sions made by the citizen advisory mary, county taxes would increase in through that closure,” Mr. Devanney Mountainside school district who re- When board member Carmine has been Michael Brinker, currently committee on enrollment, which is Westfield by more than $1 million to wrote. ceive services within the district and Venes asked the board if the buses the RVSA executive director. made up of 25 people, said Ms. $26,209,590. Scotch Plains would He said the course “would require 14 special-education students who were coach or school buses, Ms. “Mike Brinker is and has been the Korecky, including Washington face $14,413,306 in county taxes, up a minimum of $5 to $7 million to receive services outside of the dis- Baubles replied that “traditionally,” engineer in charge. However, the School parents, senior citizens, roughly $260,000 from last year. rebuild its antiquated club house and trict. they are coach. Board of Commissioners makes the realtors, three current board of edu- County taxes in Fanwood and ailing golf course, which also suffers The special-education funds will Ms. Baubles said coach buses were final decisions,” Mr. Chin said. Like- cation members, teachers, and par- Garwood would be $4,164,476 and from structural flooding.” go toward teachers’ salaries and ben- preferable due to their storage capac- wise, he said the plant’s upgrade did ents representing the other schools. $2,377,305, an increase of $267,228 Mr. Devanney also proposes “con- efits for those in the district, as well as ity, after Mr. Venes questioned the not fall under the value engineering In 2001 and 2006, the committee and $196,288, respectively. tracting out” club house operations at for out-of-district tuition, transporta- practice of utilizing them over school state law (A-2809), wherein the con- looked at the increased population Mountainside will see its taxes in- both Galloping Hill and Ash Brook. tion and extraordinary services. buses. tractor splits the savings. issues in the district and presented crease by more than $200,000 to He said the county would still main- Of the $3.1 million spent on spe- The board is paying $8,915 in trans- “The studies were paid by RVSA, solutions. $6,651,795. tain the courses, while a private com- cial education, the board anticipates portation costs for the spring term. and no one else split the savings,” Mr. “The citizen advisory committees The average household tax in pany “would be responsible for man- spending $1,432,214 on expenses for In another matter, Mr. Venes – ref- Chin said. were clear on they didn’t want to take Westfield would be $2,547, up $102 aging the construction, development the 14 students who receive out-of- erencing last week’s Westfield Leader Prior to becoming interim execu- a few kids from over here and a few from last year. In Scotch Plains, the of new revenue programs and day-to- district special education. editorial, “Mountainside BOE Needs tive director for the RVSA in 2006, from over there, and those kids number would be $1,778, an increase day operations for each club house.” The board plans on allocating to Make Agenda Attachments Pub- Mr. Brinker, a Clark resident, held wouldn’t know anybody,” Ms. Dolan of $39. Fanwood and Mountainside Mr. Devanney also proposes a pre- $6,729,071 for staffing costs for the lic” – agreed that such documents the position of chief engineer for the said. “That was one of the reasons would pay $1,542 and $2,238 in 2009, ferred tee time membership program 2009-2010 school year. This number should be provided to the newspaper. authority in February 2006. Mr. why we ended up choosing from one up from $1,456 and $2,165 in 2008. for county courses. The county also represents the amount spent on teacher Ms. Baubles said while certain in- Brinker replaced longtime executive school.” Keeping neighborhoods and Garwood’s average household tax anticipates the opening of a driving salaries, substitutes, teacher work- formation is kept private, most docu- director Richard Tokarski. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 would be $1,304, up from $1,207 in range and practice facility at Gallop- shops, travel expenses associated with mentation is public and provided to 2008. ing Hill by the end of the summer. the workshops and tuition for any The Leader. Citing increases in mandated costs “We look forward to that project graduate education a teacher may re- Business Administrator Roderic Garwood Council Tables and decreasing revenue sources, Mr. getting started,” Freeholder Chairman ceive. McLaughlin said the only documents Devanney wrote a letter to the free- Al Mirabella said of the Galloping The district specifies how much that cannot be disseminated are those Library Funding Resolution holders detailing an “action plan” Hill project. “We think it’s going to money the district is willing to spend that contain “personal information” designed to balance the budget by CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 on teachers’ graduate assistantships. such as private data written on By RAYNOR DENITZIO ing the workshop session of the coun- According to Ms. Baubles, the an- résumés. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cil meeting. Many cited the fact that ticipated staffing costs for the 2009- The board also anticipates spend- GARWOOD — After residents and the library provides services to both 2010 school year have remained flat ing money on new language arts text- members of the borough library’s the school and borough. Carolyn “due to breakage [difference in salary CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 board of trustees voiced opposition to Warchol, president of the board of the measure, the Garwood Borough trustees, said the library’s present Council voted on Tuesday to table a funding rates amounts to roughly $100 resolution asking the state to reexam- per taxpayer. ine its formula for municipal librar- “That’s not a great deal of money ies. when you consider the services we The council was considering a reso- provide to the schools and to the lution, originally drafted by the New residents,” Ms. Warchol said. Jersey League of Municipalities, The council said the measure was which would have asked the state to non-binding and was merely asking amend its law regarding mandatory the state to reconsider the formula. funding for municipal libraries. Cur- There is no legislation presently up rently, the law requires towns to fund for vote in the State Legislature re- their libraries at a rate of one third of garding library funding. Council one mill of equalized assessed prop- members also expressed their sup- erty values. The resolution would have port for the library and said the reso- asked the state to lower the minimum lution was more about giving control level of mandatory funding to one over municipal finances to local offi- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader sixth of one mill of equalized as- cials than the library itself. SUPER BOWL LOBBYING...Congressman Leonard Lance agrees to support sessed values. “The state is mandating that we the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl on Sunday after strong lobbying by PERFECTION…Eleven Westfield High School students scored a perfect 800 on A mill refers to one-tenth of a cent, give x amount of money to an entity Westfield Leader Sports Editor Dave Corbin. SAT1 or SAT2 tests in October 2008. Only 0.5 percent of 1.4 million students achieve this milestone. The students, pictured left to right, are: bottom row, amounting to $33 per $100,000 of in the town,” Council President Keith assessed valuation in a town. Sluka said. “It’s about the state man- PAGE INDEX Eriene-Heidi Sidhom, Physics; Vivek Sinanan, Math, and Yixiao Wang, Molecu- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-14 lar Biology; middle row: Kyle Hayden, Math; Sneha Seel Kakileti, Math; Ezra Members of the public as well as dating a formula to the municipality representatives from the library board not based on need. If the library came Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 16 Margolin, Math, and Joseph Martoglio, Math; and top row: Amy Brown, Math; Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 Charles Cary, Math 2; Zachary Friss, Math 2, and Tara Handza, Writing. advocated against the measure dur- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication WF Schools Redistricting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 superintendent’s proposal “splits our from school for students affected by tight-knit community in half.” the redistricting. The bus stop map Ms. Dolan looked at all three el- has yet to be realized, and Ms. Dolan ementary schools in considering her at this time is uncertain of the travel- options. Some neighborhoods, she ing time. said, “didn’t have enough young kids,” The redistricting proposal “would while with others, “there was no way optimize minimizing transportation we could transport them efficiently.” costs,” said Ms. Leiz. Ms. Leiz said the Washington area Currently, there are three buses at does have more “starter homes” and the intermediate level, and the dis- maybe that is why there are more, trict would not need to add another younger children in that area. bus with this proposal. Eva Rossi, the mother of a fifth Ms. Leiz said, “Many parents don’t grader, said the superintendent is even choose to allow their children to Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader “splitting up the community” through walk home.” ON THE PROWL...Tucker, an eight-week old resident of Scotch Plains, enjoys the redistricting plan. She said her Other options the citizens advisory his first romp in the snow. Tucker is an Old English Black Lab. research has shown that redistricting committee talked about were split usually involves 100 children or more, schedules at Roosevelt and having a not the 33 students as identified by magnet program only at Edison to Courtesy of Tom Kranz Lance Concerned About UNDER CONTROL…Firefighters were on the scene at a second-floor apartment the district. attract parents to opt to send their fire Sunday at 2544 Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. The apartment was Ms. Dolan also said moving all children there. “We offered to have a located over an architect’s office. There were no injuries reported, and the blaze Cost of Second Stimulus Pkg. fifth graders from Washington to Chinese program and pre-engineer- is believed to have started in a wall outlet. Scotch Plains, Plainfield and Westfield Edison would have meant an imme- ing program,” Ms. Dolan said, that fire departments were on the scene along with the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad. By PAUL J. PEYTON first year and maybe not in the first two Specially Written for The Westfield Leader diate increase in staffing and trans- would develop into the high school. Plainfield Avenue was shut down for an hour in mid afternoon. years.” portation, which was not possible There was a series of meetings for WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard Lance “If the purpose of the stimulus package (R-7th, Union) said this week that he is primarily to stimulate the economy given budget restraints. In the next parents “and people were not going wants to work with President Barack immediately, then the money should be two years, staff will not increase, but to go to Edison for Chinese or pre- POLICE BLOTTER Obama, noting that thus far, the stimulus targeted in ways that best does that,” he in the third year additional staffing engineering so the programs didn’t package presented has been “exclusively” said. “I think Congress wants to pass a would be needed, “regardless of where work,” she said. written by Democrats. second ($825 billion) stimulus package, the students went,” Ms. Dolan said. “We let parents of students of “I hope he (President Obama) seri- but I’m just concerned that everything She was unsure at this time the num- Franklin, Washington and Wilson Westfield tools valued at $400 were removed from ously reviews proposals that were put may be thrown into the package.” ber of additional teachers necessary. know that the classes were over- Sunday, January 25, Ryan Clark, 20, one vehicle and two DVD players and a forward by our side (Republicans) of the He said he believes the package should of Westfield was arrested at Westfield GPS system valued at $550 were re- “We did look at taking some stu- crowded in Roosevelt and were much police headquarters on an outstanding moved from the other. aisle,” Mr. Lance said. “I am very con- be “targeted to what most quickly stimu- dents from every school, but you higher than Edison, and had been for cerned about the cost.” lates the economy.” warrant from Point Pleasant Beach. Clark Friday, January 23, Derrion B. Aber- The new Congressman said the Con- Mr. Lance said there is “bipartisan would have only moved a few kids, several years, and we let the parents was processed and released after posting deen, 26, of Plainfield was arrested after gressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis cooperation in the fact that taxpayer money and it wasn’t fair to kids and it know they had an option of going to $403 bail. a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue on has reported that, “not much of the money has to be protected.” He noted that the wouldn’t help our transportation, ei- a school where they would have a Monday, January 26, Jasmine Gilchrist, an outstanding warrant out of Dunellen. for infrastructure will be utilized in the head of Merrill Lynch is leaving Bank of ther,” she said. lower class enrollment, and if they 29, of Plainfield was arrested and charged He was processed and released. America, which took over the financially “We did look at an area where chose that option, we would provide with driving while intoxicated after a Friday, January 23, Rochelle S. troubled financial services company late students could walk to Edison. There transportation for them to Edison,” motor vehicle stop at East Broad and Phillips, 25, of Fanwood was arrested on last year, and that the head of Merrill was one area that did work and when said Ms. Dolan. “We had a total of Prospect Streets. She was released to a outstanding warrants out of Fanwood, Garwood Lynch had spent over $1 million to reno- we brought it to Executive County five parents who chose that option. responsible individual. Rahway and Medford after a motor ve- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vate his office. Bank of America has Tuesday, January 27, Barry Evelyn, hicle stop on Farley Avenue. She was sought significant money from the stimu- Superintendent Carmen Centuolo, she So that didn’t work.” 39, of North Plainfield was arrested on processed and released. here and said ‘Keith, I don’t want the lus package in part because of the troubled was concerned with the safety of stu- Consolidating the gifted and tal- multiple outstanding traffic warrants af- Friday, January 23, a resident of the money,’ I’d [still] have to give it to Merrill Lynch acquisition. dents crossing some major streets, ented program at Edison was one of ter a motor vehicle stop at East Broad and 100 block of North Avenue reported that them.” The House, Mr. Lance said, voted last and she thought it was not a good the options that did work. Prospect Streets. someone tried to gain entry to his home Ultimately, library representatives week against the release of the second option,” Ms. Dolan said. Ms. Dolan Trailers were not an option at The warrants included two from by breaking a window. According to po- said they would be willing to work $350 billion of the original $700-billion would not disclose the area she sug- Roosevelt, one reason being costs, Plainfield, totaling $1,230; one from lice, an alarm was activated and access with the council to discuss a resolu- Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) gested to Ms. Centuolo. which add up to $100,000 per site. South Plainfield, for $1,000, and one was not gained. tion supporting other means to ad- approved during the Bush Administra- “The factors really are costs, num- “You can’t put a trailer in place as from Piscataway, for $500. He was held Sunday, January 25, a business on the dress the funding formula, including tion. The Senate, though, had already bers to make the overcrowded situa- a stop-gap,” said Ms. Leiz, because in lieu of bail pending pickup by Plainfield 100 block of South Avenue reported that a suggestion that the increases be narrowly approved the release of the tion un-crowded and then density of the state requires a remedy plan. authorities. someone removed $40 worth of meat within the state’s mandated 4 percent funds. Scotch Plains from the store without paying. Accord- “I voted for greater regulation of TARP population that works for the num- When asked whether or not the Thursday, January 22, Cindy Faria, ing to police, a witness was able to get the cap on property tax increases. money last week,” he said, in saying he bers you need to move in five years,” board had considered, prior to getting 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an out- license plate of the suspect’s vehicle and “Based upon the workshop and it voted against the release of the funds. Ms. Leiz said. the bonds, lessening cost areas, such standing warrant after a motor vehicle charges are pending. seems the willingness of the library “But there is wide concern in Congress This year’s fifth grade is “our first as choosing less expensive finishes, stop. She was processed and released. Monday, January 26, Christine M. to work with the borough, maybe we about how this money is being spent.” class of over 500 in 30 years. And associated with each recent improve- Thursday, January 22, a resident of Deandrade, 22, of Edison was arrested can come to some understanding with Mr. Lance described the nation’s fi- there are others behind them – our ment project in the district, from the Lake Avenue reported that someone did on an outstanding warrant out of regard to the funding and the increase,” nancial crisis as “very serious” but a “great third grade has 550, our first grade high school to Lincoln to Roosevelt’s approximately $75 worth of damage to Woodbridge after a motor vehicle stop on Councilwoman Kathleen Villaggio recession” not a depression. has 550. “We can fit tightly 250 stu- cafeteria and library improvements, her mailbox. Terrill Road. She was processed and re- said. The Congressman said he supports the dents in each grade in Roosevelt, but to set aside that potentially saved Thursday, January 22, police investi- leased. closing of Guantánamo Bay, but he said gated a hit-and-run accident on Westfield Monday, January 26, Nathaniel T. In other business, the council voted the Obama Administration must decide next year, if we do nothing, we will money for a separate improvement to reappoint Charles Lombardo to a Road. The car was legally parked when it Snyder, 25, of Plainfield was arrested where to place detainees as they await have 290 students in the sixth grade project to expand Roosevelt, Ms. Leiz was struck by an unknown vehicle, which after a motor vehicle stop on Martine five-year term on the Rahway Valley trial. and that doesn’t fit,” Ms. Dolan said. and Ms. Dolan each had their own caused damage to the rear of the vehicle. Avenue on an outstanding warrant out of Sewerage Authority by a five-to-one “We have to make sure the security of “We’re extremely lucky that we responses. Friday, January 23, Terrill Williams, Edison. He was processed and turned margin. The sole “no” vote was from the American nation is maintained,” Mr. have a school that is 1.4 miles away “The advisory committee did look 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an over to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s the lone Republican on the governing Lance said. “The burdens of office can be from Roosevelt that serves the same at an addition [at Roosevelt], and dis- outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle Department. body, Councilman Anthony Sytko. different from a political campaign.” grades, that has room, and there is cussed at length and decided no, there stop. Prior to the vote, resident Bruce In reference to the inauguration of Presi- room there, and offers the same pro- is room at Edison,” Ms. Dolan said. Friday, January 23, Eliseo Arellano- Support the Troops Paterson urged the council to recon- dent Obama, Rep. Lance (R-7th, Union) gram,” she said. Ms. Dolan said a cost estimate for Valladares, 23, of Mount Rainer, Md., said he does not expect to see a similar was arrested and charged with posses- sider its appointment of Mr. ceremony again in his lifetime. Under the proposal, Ms. Dolan es- expanding Roosevelt was established Casino Night Set Feb. 7 Lombardo. Mr. Paterson again cited timates every year between one third in 2006, but she did not know the sion of a fraudulent motor vehicle card “It was a sea of people,” he said. “My after a motor vehicle stop. He was pro- WESTFIELD - The 102nd Cav- the RVSA vote to explore impression was that everybody was get- to one half of Washington fifth grad- number. cessed and released. alry Family Readiness Group cor- privatization, as well as what he ting along with everyone else.” ers will attend Edison across the next “It’s compelling to taxpayers when Sunday, January 24, police and fire dially invites the public to attend a deemed as improprieties in the hiring “I felt the music was wonderful. And as five years. you have an alternate situation where department personnel responded to a Support the Troops Casino Night on of East Rutherford Mayor Jim a student of American history, I observed The plan does make available a you can for minimal costs put chil- house fire on Plainfield Avenue. Accord- Saturday, February 7, 2009 to be Cassella to a position within the au- all of the living participants of American grandfathering policy option to par- dren in available seats versus build ing to authorities, the fire was contained held at the NJ Army National Guard thority. He also expressed concern history,” noting that he was there to wit- ents to keep their children in the same more room for them where they live,” to the kitchen area. No injures were re- ness the entrance of former Presidents Armory, 500 Rahway Avenue, over the use of Weiner Lesniak, State school. It applies to those children said Ms. Leiz. ported. Westfield, NJ 07090. Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Sunday, January 25, a resident of Senator Ray Lesniak’s law firm, as Clinton and George W. Bush, their wives, entering the sixth grade from Wash- In a letter to the editor, parents Paul The event will be held from 5 until RVSA counsel. ington School in 2009-2013, and who Walden and Ginger Clarke-Walden Mountain Avenue reported that someone and former Vice Presidents Walter removed a cargo trailer from his drive- 11 p.m. Casino activity will be held “At this point hopefully [council Mondale, Dan Quayle, Al Gore and Dick have siblings attending Roosevelt called Ms. Dolan’s plan “discrimina- from 6 until 9 p.m. The cost is $60 members] recognize that all is not way, which contained personal belong- Cheney, as well as members of the Su- School when they enter sixth grade. tion” against Washington School kids, ings, per ticket (includes: $50 in chips, kosher,” Mr. Paterson said. “Things preme Court. Mr. Siroty voiced concerns about and Mr. Siroty described the redistrict- Sunday, January 25, a resident of buffet dinner, dancing, prizes). are not proper.” “I think it’s the one occasion where you the void in busing for after-school ing plan as a form of “segregation.” Westfield Avenue reported that someone Please pre-register and/or direct your Mr. Lombardo responded to Mr. see the coming together of the two politi- programs, and currently, the district “It’s troubling to me because dis- removed his Ipod, which was left outside questions to Nancy LaCorte at (732) Paterson’s claims, defending his cal parties,” Mr. Lance said. does not offer late busing for any crimination is an awful thing ,and while he was working. 991.1241 or email record and saying it was “unbeliev- school, including the high school. you can discriminate on a lot of dif- Mountainside [email protected]. able that I get attacked week after “Regardless of whether we wanted ferent levels, and there was no dis- Friday, January 23, a resident of Ever- Proceeds from this event go to sup- week for something I try to do pure County Tax to do it, I don’t even think we could,” crimination,” said Ms. Dolan. green Court reported that someone forced port the Family Readiness Groups of and simple for the good of Garwood.” Ms. Leiz said. “In this current finan- “The role of the board is to provide the front door of his home open breaking CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the deadbolt/locking mechanism out of the NJ Army National Guard, 102nd “I believe my 13 years experience cial market, we cannot even have some insight and some oversight and Cavalry. Please make checks payable at the RVSA have served the borough be a real revenue source for our county the frame. The victim also reported that those discussions.” to ask the questions,” said Ms. Leiz in the back door was open and lights were to: 102 CAV FRG HHT and mail to: well,” Mr. Lombardo said. and I’m glad we’re moving forward Transportation is provided to and response to parents asking to have on that were not on when he left, police PO Box 6344, Somerset, NJ 08875- The council also approved four or- aggressively.” had a role in the decision. “I support said. 6344. dinances on Tuesday and introduced Other proposed reductions include the fact that it is the superintendent’s A search of the home by authorities People with military ID and their two more. The approved ordinances hiring and salary freezes, layoffs and MS BOE decision.” revealed that three bedrooms were ran- families are free but must pre-regis- adopt requirements for fencing around the elimination of some vacant and “It sounds like this decision has sacked. It is unknown what is missing at ter. certain construction and demolition seasonal positions. Mr. Devanney said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 already been made. And that has this time, authorities reported. During a projects, modify parking regulations in his letter that pay increases for books for grades 6 to 8, health text- people very angry,” Mr. Siroty told perimeter check of the property, foot- MLK Contest on Walnut Street, set regulations re- employees earning more than $90,000 books for grades K to 8 and social The Leader. prints were found and photographed for garding certificates of compliance and and elected officials would be elimi- studies textbooks for grades 5 to 8. Ms. Rossi said Ms. Dolan also did evidence and turned over to the detective Winners Announced occupancy and establish a $6,000 nated. He also anticipates layoffs in Mountainside students will now get bureau. not present any statistics or studies at Sunday, January 24, L. Hernandez, 25, WESTFIELD – As part of this year’s waiver payment for employees to opt the Department of Parks and Com- Friday, February 12, off from school, last Wednesday’s special meeting for of Willingboro was arrested and charged Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebra- out of the borough’s health coverage. munity Renewal, Human Services and giving them a four-day vacation for Washington School parents to sup- with driving while intoxicated after she tion, elementary and intermediate school The borough also approved a $14,000 Engineering, eliminating funding for President’s Day Weekend. port her redistricting policy. Like- drove her vehicle off the roadway. students were asked to consider Dr. King’s contract for VFS Environmental to vacancies in the Prosecutor’s, According to Ms. Schaumberg, the wise, Sean Reilly, the father of a Hernandez was asked to perform field vision of an America free of segregation do soil sampling and well testing at Sheriff’s and Surrogate’s offices and change was made because it “aligns fourth grader, said he felt the superin- sobriety tests at the scene, which she and discrimination 45 years later. Stu- the proposed athletic field complex the elimination of 55 seasonal posi- better with the students in Berkeley failed, police said. She was transported to dents submitted poetry, essays and art- tendent was “ill prepared” to answer work to express their views. site. tions. Additional savings would be Heights, for any families with chil- parents’ questions at the meeting. He headquarters where she was processed and released. Prizes were awarded to the winners in Mayor Dennis McCarthy also ap- sought through retirements. dren in both districts.” felt the redistricting plan was “being Westfield’s 22nd annual MLK Interfaith pointed two special committees, nam- “Through all of these mechanisms, rammed through” by the school board. Sunday, January 24, Jose B. Liz-Pena, 19, of Paterson was arrested for an out- Commemoration Service, which was held ing Ms. Villaggio, Mr. Sluka and layoffs, retirements and the elimina- BOE Candidate’s “There just seemed to be an atti- on January 19, at St. Paul’s Episcopal tion of funding for vacancies, we will standing warrant out of West Orange in Councilman Stephen Napolitano to Deadline March 2 tude at Wednesday’s meeting that this the amount of $414 after a motor vehicle Church. the shared services committee and realize $4.6 million in annualized was a done deal,” Mr. Reilly said. stop. He was processed and released. Intermediate schools winners are: Ms. Villaggio, Mr. Napolitano and savings,” Mr. Devanny wrote. WESTFIELD – Westfield residents Ms. Dolan had told The Leader she Essays — First Place: Clark Burnett, interested in becoming a candidate for the Fanwood Sixth Grade, Holy Trinity; Second Place: Councilman Louis Petruzzelli to a The county will also seek addi- thought it would not be helpful for Thursday, January 22, Anthony Ber- committee to intervene in the nego- tional revenue sources though its de- Westfield Board of Education can obtain Hannah Clark, Eighth Grade, Holy Trinity; petitions at the Board Secretary’s office anyone to look at individual “pieces nard, 19, of Plainfield was arrested on an Third Place: Megan Bluffield, Sixth Grade, tiations between the library and Board tention centers. Among the proposals at 302 Elm Street. of paper.” (There are recommenda- outstanding Cranford warrant after a Roosevelt; Honorable Mention: Caroline of Education regarding the lease of are renting vacancy in the Juvenile Petitions need to be signed and deliv- tion reports from the citizens advi- motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. He Kelly, Seventh Grade, Holy Trinity. the library. The library and BOE share Detention Center in Linden to other ered to Board Secretary Robert Berman sory committee available on the posted bail and was released. Poetry — First Place: Aidan Hamilton, the Lincoln School building. The BOE counties and the possible “re-dedi- by 4 p.m. on Monday, March 2. Board of district’s website.) Thursday, January 22, LTD C. Hannah, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt, Layla Varkey, has sought additional funds from the cated use” of the old jail and juvenile education members are volunteers who 30, of Plainfield was arrested after a field Sixth Grade, Roosevelt; Honorable Men- “It is difficult. Parents don’t want investigation on outstanding warrants out library to offset the cost of utilities. detention center in Elizabeth. are elected by the public during the an- to hear their child’s zone has changed,” tion: Lauren Anzevino, Eighth Grade, nual school election, which will be held of Plainfield, Fanwood and the Union Roosevelt, Sophia Barry, Eighth Grade, Ms. Dolan said. “We pay attention to County Sheriff’s Department. He was this year on Tuesday, April 21. it and make sure the transition is a Edison, Kristie Elbert, Sixth Grade, The term for an elected board member processed and turned over to the Union Roosevelt, Zoe Federbusch, Sixth Grade, is three years. Each year, three positions good transition.” There are a number County jail. Roosevelt, Jack Lynch, Seventh Grade, become available as a result of expiring of activities and events planned to Thursday, January 22, a resident of the Edison, Colleen Power, Eighth Grade, terms. Those school board members help the kids feel more comfortable 400 block of South Avenue reported that Holy Trinity, Sherry Shenker, Seventh whose terms are expiring this year in- at Edison. sometime between 7:30 p.m. on Wednes- Grade, Edison. clude Beth Cassie, Anne Riegel and Jane Also, “Students from Washington day, January 21, and 7:30 a.m. on Janu- Art — First Place: Asher Horowitz, Clancy. will be on one team” at Edison, said ary 22 someone entered two of his un- Eighth Grade, Roosevelt; Honorable On January 13, Mrs. Clancy declared Ms. Dolan, unless a child is in a special locked motor vehicles while they were Mention: Alana Zepka, Eighth Grade, her intention to seek a second term on the parked in his driveway. According to Roosevelt, Mary Metzger, Eighth Grade, program. Edison divides children into police, a drill and various other power Board. Mrs. Cassie, who has served since two teams of about 125 children each Roosevelt, Emma Forstenhausler, Eighth 2002, and Mrs. Riegel, a board member Grade, Roosevelt. since 1999 who also served as president, per grade so each team moves along Elementary schools winners are: announced that they would not seek re- their school day together. On average, Tax Collector Hours Essays — First Place: Steven election to the Westfield BOE. there are 25 students per class. The Barmakian, Fifth Grade, Franklin; Sec- Prospective candidates can obtain a projected total for sixth grade is 33 Extended on Feb 2 ond Place: Hannah Prieto, Fourth Grade, “School Board Candidate Kit” at the board students from Washington School WESTFIELD — The office of the Jefferson; Third Place: Stella Billek, office at 302 Elm Street. The kit includes heading to Edison this fall.” Westfield tax collector will be open on Fourth Grade, Jefferson; Honorable Men- information about legal qualifications for Tuesday’s BOE meeting was can- Monday, February 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 tion: Jordan Hindes, Fifth Grade, candidacy, campaign procedures and the celled due to snow. Pat Seery said p.m. (note new closing time) for the pay- Jefferson. role of the school board member. parents are asking for an additional ment of property taxes. Residents are Poetry — First Place: Cassie Teschner, Information about the New Jersey BOE meeting for parents to comment encouraged to contact the office with any Fifth Grade, Franklin; Honorable Men- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader School Ethics Act, important dates in the questions at (908) 789-4051 or by e-mail tion: Skylar Migot, Fourth Grade, THE SPEED OF LIGHT...James Person of Verizon last week completes the fiber school election process, and briefing ses- given the “sensitivity of this.” at [email protected]. Interest Jefferson. optics connection for the newspaper phones and Internet service. The upgraded sions for school board candidates are also “This just wasn’t well thought out,” will be charged beginning on Friday, Feb- Art — Winner: Daniel Menares- business system is several multiples higher in capacity and speed. included in the kit. she said. ruary 6. Brown, Fourth Grade, Jefferson. USPS 485200 Thursday, January 29, 2009 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 SIXTY CENTS OUR 50TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] RVSA Looks at Options for Emergency Backup Electric Power By PAUL J. PEYTON headline that stated “$200 Million of which could result in flooding the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times RVSA Project Built Without Emer- plant. RAHWAY – Rahway Valley Sew- gency Backup Power,” stating the fa- When reached for comment on erage Authority (RVSA) Executive cility does have a backup, namely Monday, Mr. Brinker said the facility Director Michael Brinker, Jr. said this electricity generated by Public Ser- is operated by diesel engines and week the authority is looking at op- vice Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G). backed up by 300 kilowatts of power tions for emergency backup power The Times reported last week that generated through an agreement with for the wastewater treatment facility, the combustion engines in the cogen- PSE&G. which just underwent a $200-million eration facility, intended to back up “It’s (the plant) designed to do what upgrade. the sewerage treatment operation in it’s supposed to do,” he said. The executive director disagreed the event of a power failure, require Mr. Brinker said the “scenario” he with a Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times five to 20 minutes to warm up, a delay laid out before the RVSA board at its January 15 meeting was that if the utility were to fail, the Caterpillar combustion engines would not fire up immediately, causing the poten- tial for significant flooding at the facility. He said a number of options are being considered to avoid having the plant without an emergency backup system, including purchasing two mobile diesel units of 2,000 kilowatts Courtesy of Tom Kranz each, as well as a second feeder or UNDER CONTROL…Firefighters were on the scene at a second-floor apartment fire Sunday at 2544 Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. The apartment was located over an architect’s office. There were no injuries reported and the blaze is believed power line. Allen Chin, the Westfield to have started in a wall outlet. Scotch Plains, Plainfield and Westfield fire departments were on the scene along with the RVSA representative and a registered Scotch Plains Rescue Squad. Plainfield Avenue was shut down for an hour in mid afternoon. professional engineer in New York and New Jersey, said the cost of the standby diesel generators would be around $1.5 million. Mr. Brinker said mobile diesel trail- County Manager Proposes ers also are being considered, follow- ing the backfire and exhaust breach Fred T. Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of one of the four engines at the WINTER CRAWL...Winter snow brings the commute to work to a crawl on cogeneration facility. $449.3-Million ’09 Executive Budget Wednesday morning on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. School children were RVSA Chairman Joan Papen said By RAYNOR DENITZIO face $14,413,306 in county taxes, up Garwood’s average household tax delighted however as classes were canceled. if a Caterpillar employee had not Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood roughly $260,000 from last year. would be $1,304, up from $1,207 in mentioned the warm-up procedure ELIZABETH — Taxes would in- County taxes in Fanwood and 2008. necessary for gas-driven combustion crease in all 21 municipalities under Garwood would be $4,164,476 and Citing increases in mandated costs Fan. Redevelop. Agency engines, “to this day we wouldn’t the proposed $449.3 Union County $2,377,305, an increase of $267,228 and decreasing revenue sources, Mr. have known that.” executive budget submitted to the and $196,288, respectively. Devanney wrote a letter to the free- “We are looking at all the options,” Board of Chosen Freeholders by Mountainside will see its taxes in- holders detailing an “action plan” Gives Downtown Update Ms. Papen said. County Manager George Devanney. crease by more than $200,000 to designed to balance the budget by By DEBORAH MADISON for commercial and residential de- Mr. Chin responded, “We do have This proposed budget represents an $6,651,795. eliminating the $24-million budget Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times velopment. Currently, a building re- emergency backup.” increase of roughly $12 million over The average household tax in gap. Among the proposed measures FANWOOD — A special meeting mains toward the rear of the property, Mr. Chin, a longtime RVSA board last year’s approved budget of $437.8. Westfield would be $2,547, up $102 is the “indefinite” closing of Oak of the Fanwood Redevelopment and will be taken down. The borough member, said the plant has four gas- According to the Union County from last year. In Scotch Plains, the Ridge Golf Course in Clark. Accord- Agency heard an overview of the is seeking sources of state funding for generated engines to power the Board of Taxation’s 2009 Tax Sum- number would be $1,778, an increase ing to Mr. Devanney’s letter, although status of the Downtown Redevelop- that demolition and cleanup and gath- wastewater facility, with the PSE&G mary, county taxes would increase in of $39. Fanwood and Mountainside all of the county courses operated at a ment Project at a special meeting ering the estimated costs, Fanwood power being the first emergency Westfield by more than $1 million to would pay $1,542 and $2,238 in 2009, loss in 2008, Oak Ridge accounted held on January 21. Mayor Colleen Mahr stated. backup. He said the question is $26,209,590. Scotch Plains would up from $1,456 and $2,165 in 2008. for the largest hit, suffering an oper- Diane Dabulas, assistant to the Di- That demolition will go out to bid whether additional equipment needs ating loss of $410,000 last year. rector of Rogut and McCarthy, advi- in February or March, she added. The to be purchased as a secondary “The executive budget proposes the sors to the Redevelopment Agency, borough has already met with poten- backup. indefinite closure of Oak Ridge Golf summarized all of the current down- tial developers for that site, Mayor “We are looking at money,” he said. BOE Hears Proposal for Course, and as a result, we would town projects and their status, giving Mahr said. “You know how construction costs anticipate a savings of $740,000 estimated time lines for the next stages The new building at 230 South are.” He said the board is questioning through that closure,” Mr. Devanney of development. Avenue, owned by Helen Ling, has whether the additional costs are nec- Preschool Half-Day Program wrote. The property called Station been completed and is fully occu- essary. “We are looking out for the By JESSICA E. JASKULA mended was the merge of the Jump He said the course “would require Square, owned by Landmark Devel- pied. The lower floor has been rented taxpayer,” Mr. Chin said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Start program and Preschool Disabled a minimum of $5 to $7 million to opment, located at the corner of out to Ms. Ling’s Enchantments shop Mr. Chin said the professional en- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Programs, as well as merged classes rebuild its antiquated club house and LaGrande Avenue and Second Street and the upper floors of apartments gineering firm Lewis & Zimmerman, Plains-Fanwood Board of Education inclusive of non-classified tuition ailing golf course, which also suffers and the previous site of the former have been rented. The property at 222 P.E. conducted a value engineering (BOE) Supervisor of Specialized Pro- paying, at-risk and classified students. from structural flooding.” Dean Oil Company, has had numer- South Avenue, on the corner of South study on January 13, 2005, for grams of Study Hope Swarts and The goal, Ms. Swarts said, is to try Mr. Devanney also proposes “con- ous soil contamination problems, Avenue and Second Street, owned by $86,831. Supervisor of Elementary Special to “expose students to the least re- tracting out” club house operations at which caused delays in the removal the Marchovecchio’s, has not been “It was done prior to construction, Education Suzanne Flannery pre- strictive environment.” both Galloping Hill and Ash Brook. of soil from that property, Ms. occupied or rented as of yet. The and Woodbridge (one of the RVSA sented to the BOE Thursday a pro- There would be a teacher and aide He said the county would still main- Dabulas told the board. Marchovecchio’s are working with a member towns) conducted its own posal for a preschool-integrated half- in each classroom, Ms. Swarts said in tain the courses, while a private com- The developer, Ms. Dabulas said, new real estate agent to find occu- value engineering study,” Mr. Chin day program. her presentation, as well as develop- pany “would be responsible for man- has been waiting on the New Jersey pants. said in an e-mail. Woodbridge used It was recommended that the dis- mentally appropriate materials. aging the construction, development Department of Environmental Pro- It was also reported that the build- Richard Alaimo Engineering Co. trict charge tuition in order to expand She added that there would be a of new revenue programs and day-to- tection (DEP) to examine soil samples ing located at the corner of South and (P.E.) He said Hatch Mott & preschool opportunities for non-clas- maximum of 15 students in class. day operations for each club house.” in order to clear the property for de- Martine Avenues, previously occu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sified preschoolers. Also recom- Both 3- and 4-year-olds will be eli- Mr. Devanney also proposes a pre- velopment. Once those tests are com- pied by the Internet Café, has re- gible, but preference will be given to ferred tee time membership program pleted, the developer will then re- ceived preliminary and final site plan 4-year-olds. The program would be for county courses. The county also move numerous mounds of soil and approval for redevelopment, and is Mayor Malool Clarifies SID half-day and operate with the same anticipates the opening of a driving fill in the trenches on the perimeter, now owned by Fanwood Village In- hours as kindergarten. range and practice facility at Gallop- which he anticipated doing by the vestors. The building is slated for Ms. Swarts said high quality pre- ing Hill by the end of the summer. end of this month. The soil mounds demolition shortly and construction Home Business Assessment school has been shown to dramati- “We look forward to that project are not contaminated, Ms. Dabulas is expected by the spring. The new By FRED T. ROSSI well as committing local governments cally raise children’s abilities at school getting started,” Freeholder Chairman reported. plan allows for retail on the lower Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to similar actions. Earlier in the meet- entry, as well as increase early and Al Mirabella said of the Galloping The property located at 238 South level and office space on the upper SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor ing, Councilman Dominick Bratti said later achievement. It also increases Hill project. “We think it’s going to Avenue, which was once occupied by levels, which were previously slated Nancy Malool on Tuesday issued the township’s environmental com- the number of non-classified students be a real revenue source for our county the Livingston-Wilbur Company, has for 16 residential units. This corner some clarifications on how special mission, at its first meeting of the who participate with classified peers, and I’m glad we’re moving forward been purchased by the borough. The property is adjacent to the Downtown assessments for properties within the year on Monday, had begun looking she said. aggressively.” next stage will be for the DEP to Rehabilitation Area located on newly-created Special Improvement at a number of community projects As for tuition, there would be a $50 Other proposed reductions include inspect the property to insure it is Martine Avenue. District (SID) are being issued. In that could dovetail with the goals non-refundable application fee. It hiring and salary freezes, layoffs and cleared for transfer of property use Mayor Mahr recommended that response to a question from East Sec- included in the resolution. In her New would cost $3,000 a year for the half- the elimination of some vacant and from light industrial use to mixed use the Redevelopment Agency sched- ond Street resident Ted Ziolkowski, Year’s Day address, Mayor Malool day program, with a 10 percent dis- seasonal positions. Mr. Devanney said ule a meeting with local business who said he had received a $400 had pledged to puruse green initia- count for additional siblings. There in his letter that pay increases for Candidate Filings for owners and the Fanwood Business assessment bill for his residential tives, and Mr. Bratti said Tuesday that CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 and Professionals Association to property that lies within the SID it would be “a good project for the Board of Education give them an update on these de- boundaries, the mayor said township environmental commission.” velopments. They will be apprised officials had erroneously believed a The council also passed an ordi- Are Due March 2 of the most recent changes made to business was being operated from nance appropriating $200,000 from See article on page 10 the last redevelopment plan. Mr. Ziolkowski’s property. the state Department of Transporta- During their colloquy at Tuesday’s tion trust fund for resurfacing work council meeting, Mr. Ziolkowski told on Morse Avenue. the mayor that a business had oper- Mayor Malool thanked residents ated from his property, but had left who attended her first “Listening the premises three years ago. Post” last Saturday morning at The The mayor said the SID assess- Highlander restaurant. “I think it was ment, while not applicable to Mr. very successful,” she said, and added Ziolkowski’s property, will apply to a note of thanks to council members any home-based business located Mr. Bratti and Mary DePaola and within the SID borders. Mr. Deputy Mayor Jeff Strauss for stop- Ziolkowski, without being specific, ping by. Mrs. Malool said the next said, “I know an awful lot of people” such event is tentatively set for Feb- running businesses out of their ruary 28 at a site yet to be determined. homes. At the start of the meeting, the In a related matter, the council council approved a resolution con- passed an ordinance extending the gratulating John Domanski for achiev- interest-free grace period for which ing the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times this year’s $400 SID assessment can Scouts of America. Mayor Malool SUPER BOWL LOBBYING...Congressman Leonard Lance agrees to support be paid in full to May 11, 2009. also issued a proclamation declaring the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl on Sunday after strong lobbying by In other business, the council ap- February 6 as National Wear Red Times Sports Editor Dave Corbin. proved a non-binding resolution en- Day for Women in Scotch Plains in dorsing the U.S. Mayors Climate Pro- recognition of the importance of fight- PAGE INDEX tection Agreement, a pact urging the ing heart disease. Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 11-14 Courtesy of Tom Kranz Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 8-9 Classifieds .... 16 FANWOOD DIGS OUT...Snow blower has a heavy job with the wet snow on federal government to take a variety The council’s next meeting will be Wednesday morning on South Avenue in Fanwood. of steps to combat global warming, as on February 10. Community ... 6-8 Sports ...... 11-15 A&E ...... 17-18 Page 10 Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Lance Concerned About Cost of Second Stimulus Pkg. By PAUL J. PEYTON second $350 billion of the original $700- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times billion Troubled Asset Relief Program WESTFIELD — Rep. Leonard (TARP) approved during the Bush Ad- Lance (R-7th, Union) said this week ministration. The Senate, though, had that he wants to work with President already narrowly approved the release Barack Obama, noting that thus far, the of the funds. stimulus package presented has been “I voted for greater regulation of “exclusively” written by Democrats. TARP money last week,” he said, in “I hope he (President Obama) seri- saying he voted against the release of ously reviews proposals that were put the funds. “But there is wide concern in forward by our side (Republicans) of Congress about how this money is be- the aisle,” Mr. Lance said. “I am very ing spent.” concerned about the cost.” Mr. Lance described the nation’s fi- The new Congressman said the Con- nancial crisis as “very serious” but a gressional Budget Office (CBO) analy- “great recession” not a depression. Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times THE SPEED OF LIGHT...James Person of Verizon last week completes the fiber sis has reported that, “not much of the The Congressman said he supports ON THE PROWL...Tucker, an eight-week old resident of Scotch Plains, enjoys optics connection for the newspaper phones and Internet service. The upgraded money for infrastructure will be uti- the closing of Guantanamo Bay, but he his first romp in the snow. Tucker is an Old English Black Lab. business system is several multiples higher in capacity and speed. lized in the first year and maybe not in said the Obama Administration must the first two years.” decide where to place detainees as they “If the purpose of the stimulus pack- await trial. age is primarily to stimulate the “We have to make sure the security of POLICE BLOTTER SP-F Preschool economy immediately, then the money the American nation is maintained,” Mr. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 should be targeted in ways that best Lance said. “The burdens of office can would be no cost for at-risk students ition,” Mr. Parisi said. does that,” he said. “I think Congress be different from a political campaign.” Scotch Plains of Woodbridge after a motor vehicle or families that qualify for free or The board will vote on this issue at wants to pass a second ($825 billion) In reference to the inauguration of Thursday, January 22, Cindy Faria, stop on Terrill Road. She was pro- reduced lunches. its next meeting. stimulus package, but I’m just con- President Obama, Rep. Leonard Lance 22, of Plainfield was arrested on an cessed and released. Board member Rob O’Connor During committee reports, Mr. cerned that everything may be thrown (R-7th, Union) said he does not expect outstanding warrant after a motor ve- Monday, January 26, Nathaniel T. asked if they considered tuition on Parisi reported that the finance com- into the package.” to see a similar ceremony again in his hicle stop. She was processed and Snyder, 25, of Plainfield was arrested sliding scales. “It just seems that you’d mittee met to discuss budget matters. He said he believes the package lifetime. released. after a motor vehicle stop on Martine reach more diverse students,” he said. As for this year’s budget, “Mr. (Busi- should be “targeted to what most quickly “It was a sea of people,” he said. “My Thursday, January 22, a resident of Avenue on an outstanding warrant Director of Special Services Tho- ness Administrator Anthony) Del stimulates the economy.” impression was that everybody was Lake Avenue reported that someone out of Edison. He was processed and mas Beese said the district went for Sordi confirmed that [this year’s bud- Mr. Lance said there is “bipartisan getting along with everyone else.” did approximately $75 worth of dam- turned over to the Middlesex County the lowest price in the area, both get] will not be an issue. Our cash cooperation in the fact that taxpayer “I felt the music was wonderful. And age to her mailbox. Sheriff’s Department. public and private, for a flat fee. The position for this fiscal year is fine.” money has to be protected.” He noted as a student of American history, I Thursday, January 22, police in- Westfield tuition of non-classified students This year’s budget, though, will be that the head of Merrill Lynch is leav- observed all of the living participants of vestigated a hit-and-run accident on Sunday, January 25, Ryan Clark, would cover the costs of the expan- “extremely challenging,” Mr. Parisi ing Bank of America, which took over American history,” noting that he was Westfield Road. The car was legally 20, of Westfield was arrested at sion of additional students. said. “We will be meeting constantly the financially troubled financial ser- there to witness the entrance of former parked when it was struck by an un- Westfield police headquarters on an There would be a rolling admis- and are always open to suggestions,” vices company late last year, and that Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. known vehicle, which caused dam- outstanding warrant from Point Pleas- sion, with spaces given on a first- he said. the head of Merrill Lynch had spent Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, age to the rear of the vehicle. ant Beach. Clark was processed and come, first-served basis. Board member Jane Costello said over $1 million to renovate his office. their wives, and former Vice Presidents Friday, January 23, Terrill Will- released after posting $403 bail. “It is undeniable that this program the school/community relations com- Bank of America has sought significant Walter Mondale, Dan Quayle, Al Gore iams, 23, of Scotch Plains was ar- Monday, January 26, Jasmine will be long-term beneficial,” board mittee met to discuss budget presen- money from the stimulus package in and Dick Cheney, as well as members rested on an outstanding warrant af- Gilchrist, 29, of Plainfield was arrested member Donald Parisi said. tations and how they could be more part because of the troubled Merrill of the Supreme Court. ter a motor vehicle stop. and charged with driving while intoxi- Cindy Clancy Warren of Scotch effective. Lynch acquisition. “I think it’s the one occasion where Friday, January 23, Eliseo Arellano- cated after a motor vehicle stop at East Plains noted to the board that parents Board President Norman “Trip” The House, Mr. Lance said, voted you see the coming together of the two Valladares, 23, of Mount Rainer, Md., Broad and Prospect Streets. She was who had in the past used the lottery Whitehouse encouraged the public to last week against the release of the political parties,” Mr. Lance said. was arrested and charged with posses- released to a responsible individual. system might ask why they should attend the budget meetings. “You truly sion of a fraudulent motor vehicle card Tuesday, January 27, Barry Evelyn, pay for something now that was pre- do get to see the workings of the MS BOE Anticipates $3 Mil. after a motor vehicle stop. He was 39, of North Plainfield was arrested viously free. crafting of the budget,” he said. “An processed and released. on multiple outstanding traffic war- Mr. Beese reminded the public that informed voter is typically our friend.” Sunday, January 24, police and fire rants after a motor vehicle stop at the lottery is not a guarantee of en- Mr. Whitehouse, who represents In Special-Educ. Spending department personnel responded to a East Broad and Prospect Streets. trance into the program. the district on the Tri-County Boards By CAROLYN FREUNDLICH of utilizing them over school buses. house fire on Plainfield Avenue. Ac- The warrants included two from “We would never be able to expand for Quality Education, said the group’s Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The board is paying $8,915 in trans- cording to authorities, the fire was Plainfield, totaling $1,230; one from the program unless we charge tu- recent discussions were based around MOUNTAINSIDE – The portation costs for the spring term. contained to the kitchen area. No South Plainfield, for $1,000, and one budget challenges. Mountainside Board of Education In another matter, Mr. Venes – refer- injures were reported. from Piscataway, for $500. He was “They are all seeing the same pic- (BOE) on Tuesday night discussed the encing last week’s Westfield Leader Sunday, January 25, a resident of held in lieu of bail pending pickup by Cty. Budget ture that we are. For better or for proposed budget for the upcoming year. editorial, “Mountainside BOE Needs Mountain Avenue reported that some- Plainfield authorities. worse we are all in the same boat,” he one removed a cargo trailer from his Mountainside CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 According to Chief School Adminis- to Make Agenda Attachments Public” said. “We are in interesting times.” trator Jeannette Baubles, the BOE is – agreed that such documents should be driveway, which contained personal Friday, January 23, a resident of employees earning more than $90,000 Mr. Del Sordi said the district would anticipating spending $3,066,102, or provided to the newspaper. belongings, Evergreen Court reported that some- and elected officials would be elimi- be moving forward with an Instant 22 percent of the annual budget, on Ms. Baubles said while certain infor- Sunday, January 25, a resident of one forced the front door of his home nated. He also anticipates layoffs in Alert System from the Honeywell special education. mation is kept private, most documen- Westfield Avenue reported that some- open breaking the deadbolt/locking the Department of Parks and Com- Company. It will be able to make a There are approximately 105 spe- tation is public and provided to The one removed his Ipod, which was left mechanism out of the frame. The munity Renewal, Human Services and large amount of parental contacts in a cial-education students in the Leader. outside while he was working. victim also reported that the back Engineering, eliminating funding for short amount of time. Parents will be Mountainside school district who re- Business Administrator Roderic Fanwood door was open and lights were on that vacancies in the prosecutor’s, sheriff’s able to update their list of unlimited ceive services within the district and 14 McLaughlin said the only documents Thursday, January 22, Anthony Ber- were not on when he left, police said. and surrogate’s offices and the elimi- contacts at any time. There will be an special-education students who receive that cannot be disseminated are those nard, 19, of Plainfield was arrested on A search of the home by authorities nation of 55 seasonal positions. Ad- initial charge and annual charge for services outside of the district. that contain “personal information” an outstanding Cranford warrant after revealed that three bedrooms were ditional savings would be sought students. There will be no additional The special-education funds will go such as private data written on résumés. a motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. ransacked. It is unknown what is miss- through retirements. charge each time the system is used. toward teachers’ salaries and benefits The board also anticipates spending He posted bail and was released. ing at this time, authorities reported. “Through all of these mechanisms, During the “Good of the Order” for those in the district, as well as for money on new language arts textbooks Thursday, January 22, LTD C. During a perimeter check of the prop- layoffs, retirements and the elimina- portion of the meeting, Board Vice out-of-district tuition, transportation and for grades 6 to 8, health textbooks for Hannah, 30, of Plainfield was arrested erty, footprints were found and pho- tion of funding for vacancies, we will President Sasha Slocum commended extraordinary services. kindergarten to grade 8 and social after a field investigation on outstand- tographed for evidence and turned realize $4.6 million in annualized the district for all the inauguration Of the $3.1 million spent on special studies textbooks for grades 5 to 8. ing warrants out of Plainfield, over to the detective bureau. savings,” Mr. Devanny wrote. activities. education, the board anticipates spend- Mountainside students will now get Fanwood and the Union County Sunday, January 24, L. Hernandez, The county will also seek addi- “It was great to hear about all the ing $1,432,214 on expenses for the 14 Friday, February 12, off from school, Sheriff’s Department. He was pro- 25, of Willingboro was arrested and tional revenue sources though its de- ways the district celebrated the inau- students who receive out-of-district giving them a four-day vacation for cessed and turned over to the Union charged with driving while intoxi- tention centers. Among the proposals guration,” she said. special education. President’s Day weekend. County jail. cated after she drove her vehicle off are renting vacancy in the juvenile The next meeting of the Scotch The board plans on allocating According to Ms. Schaumberg, the Thursday, January 22, a resident of the roadway. Hernandez was asked to detention center in Linden to other Plains-Fanwood Board of Education $6,729,071 for staffing costs for the change was made because it “aligns the 400 block of South Avenue re- perform field sobriety tests at the counties and the possible “re-dedi- will be on tonight, January 29 at 8 2009-2010 school year. This number better with the (Governor Livingston ported that sometime between 7:30 scene, which she failed, police said. cated use” of the old jail and juvenile p.m. in the board meeting room at represents the amount spent on teacher High School) students in Berkeley p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, and She was transported to headquarters detention center in Elizabeth. Evergreen School. salaries, substitutes, teacher workshops, Heights, for any families with children 7:30 a.m. on January 22 someone where she was processed and released. travel expenses associated with the in both districts.” entered two of his unlocked motor Sunday, January 24, Jose B. Liz- workshops and tuition for any graduate vehicles while they were parked in Pena, 19, of Paterson was arrested for Information on Becoming his driveway. According to police, a an outstanding warrant out of West education a teacher may receive. Casino Night to Benefit The contract specifies how much drill and various other power tools Orange in the amount of $414 after a A School Board Member money the district is willing to spend on Nat. Guard Families valued at $400 were removed from motor vehicle stop. He was processed teachers’ graduate assistantships. WESTFIELD – The 102nd Cavalry one vehicle and two DVD players and and released. AREA – The filing deadline to the school district at the administra- According to Ms. Baubles, the an- Family Readiness Group will hold a a GPS system valued at $550 were become a candidate this year for the tive offices before 4 p.m., on Mon- ticipated staffing costs for the 2009- Support the Troops Casino Night on removed from the other. school board is March 2, 2009, at 4 day, March 2. 2010 school year have remained flat Saturday, February 7, at the New Jersey Friday, January 23, Derrion B. Aberdeen, 26, of Plainfield was ar- RVSA p.m. In Scotch Plains-Fanwood, An- “due to breakage [difference in salary Army National Guard Armory, located CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 According to the Scotch Plains- thony Del Sordi is the board secretary between a new hire and the retiring staff at 500 Rahway Avenue in Westfield. rested after a motor vehicle stop on Fanwood schools website: to be- and the administrative office is lo- member] and turnover.” Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the North Avenue on an outstanding war- McDonald also did a value engineer- come a member of a local board of cated at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Board President Mary Beth event lasting until 11 p.m. The casino rant out of Dunellen. He was pro- ing study on July 25, 2002, for $88,500 education in New Jersey, you must: Street, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. The Schaumberg said paying for teacher will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are cessed and released. for the RVSA. be able to read and write; hold citi- telephone number is (908) 232-6161. workshops and graduate education is $60 and include $50 in chips, a buffet Friday, January 23, Rochelle S. “This referred to the two diesel zenship and one year’s residency in In Westfield, the board secretary is “advantageous” to students’ education. dinner, dancing and prizes. Phillips, 25, of Fanwood was arrested generator sets,” Mr. Chin said. the school district; have no interest Robert Berman and the administra- For the spring semester, the board To pre-register or for further infor- on outstanding warrants out of Mr. Chin said the engineer of record in any contract with, or claim tive office is located at 302 Elm Street, has approved transportation expenses mation, contact Nancy LaCorte at (732) Fanwood, Rahway and Medford after has been Michael Brinker, currently against, the board; not hold office Westfield, N.J. 07090. The Telephone for eight field trips. A ninth trip, which 991-1241 or e-mail a motor vehicle stop on Farley Av- the RVSA executive director. as mayor or member of the munici- number is (908) 789-4401. involves taking students to Patriots Sta- [email protected]. Proceeds enue. She was processed and released. “Mike Brinker is and has been the pal governing body; be registered All candidates are required by law dium through the D.A.R.E. program, is from this event will go to support the Friday, January 23, a resident of the engineer in charge. However, the to vote in the district. to comply with the provisions of The being footed by the Mountainside Po- Family Readiness Groups of the New 100 block of North Avenue reported Board of Commissioners makes the Board members living in a school New Jersey Campaign Contributions lice Department. Jersey Army National Guard, 102nd that someone tried to gain entry to his final decisions,” Mr. Chin said. Like- district such as Scotch Plains- and Expenditures Reporting Act. For When board member Carmine Venes Cavalry. home by breaking a window. Accord- wise, he said the plant’s upgrade did Fanwood and Westfield are elected further information, call the Election asked the board if the buses were coach Checks should be made payable to ing to police, an alarm was activated not fall under the value engineering by the district’s voters at the annual Law Enforcement Commission at or school buses, Ms. Baubles replied 102 CAV FRG HHT and mailed to: and access was not gained. state law (A-2809), wherein the con- school election for terms of three (609) 292-8700, or visit that “traditionally,” they are coach. P.O. Box 6344, Somerset, N.J. 08875- Sunday, January 25, a business on tractor splits the savings. years. To be included on the ballot, elec.state.nj.us Ms. Baubles said coach buses were 6344. People with military identifica- the 100 block of South Avenue re- “The studies were paid by RVSA, you must: obtain the signatures of at As a member of the board of educa- preferable due to their storage capacity, tion and their families may attend for ported that someone removed $40 and no one else split the savings,” Mr. least 10 qualified voters living within tion, you will be expected to fulfill after Mr. Venes questioned the practice free but must pre-register. worth of meat from the store without Chin said. the district, one of which may be your certain responsibilities, including: paying. According to police, a wit- Prior to becoming interim execu- own; file a petition at least 50 days establishing goals for the public ness was able to get the license plate tive director for the RVSA in 2006, prior to the election in your district. schools based on student educational of the suspect’s vehicle and charges Mr. Brinker, a Clark resident, held Each candidate for election, includ- needs, parent and community aspira- MLK Interfaith Service are pending. the position of chief engineer for the ing an incumbent, must be nominated tions, state and federal standards and Monday, January 26, Christine M. authority in February 2006. Mr. directly by petition, signed by at least district financial resources; develop- Deandrade, 22, of Edison was ar- Brinker replaced longtime executive 10 persons (one of whom may be the ing a philosophy of education that Contest Winners Announced rested on an outstanding warrant out director Richard Tokarski. candidate). Each nominating petition, will become the basis for sound deci- WESTFIELD – As part of this year’s Sixth Grade, Roosevelt, Zoe addressed to the secretary of the board, sions that affect the governance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day cel- Federbusch, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt, must state the following: that the sign- your community’s schools; develop- ebration, elementary and intermediate Jack Lynch, Seventh Grade, Edison, ers are qualified district voters; the ing policies to guide the administra- school students were asked to consider Colleen Power, Eighth Grade, Holy name, residence and post office ad- tion in managing the schools; devel- Dr. King’s vision of an America free of Trinity, Sherry Shenker, Seventh Grade, dress of the candidate and the office oping bylaws to direct the board in segregation and discrimination 45 years Edison. for which the candidate is endorsed; carrying out its governance responsi- later. Students submitted poetry, essays Art — First Place: Asher Horowitz, that the signers endorse the candidate bilities; developing a community un- and artwork to express their views. Eighth Grade, Roosevelt; Honorable and ask that his or her name be printed derstanding of educational issues Prizes were awarded to the winners Mention: Alana Zepka, Eighth Grade, on the ballot; that the candidate is and school policies through the main- in Westfield’s 22nd annual MLK Inter- Roosevelt, Mary Metzger, Eighth legally qualified to be a school board tenance of effective communications faith Commemoration Service, which Grade, Roosevelt, Emma member systems; providing adequate financ- was held on January 19, at St. Paul’s Forstenhausler, Eighth Grade, One of the signers must make a ing for the district’s present and fu- Episcopal Church. Roosevelt. sworn statement that the petition is ture needs; ensuring quality educa- Intermediate schools winners are: Elementary schools winners are: prepared in good faith, that he or she tion by providing adequate facilities Essays — First Place: Clark Burnett, Essays — First Place: Steven saw all of the signatures included in and equipment; establishing condi- Sixth Grade, Holy Trinity; Second Barmakian, Fifth Grade, Franklin; Sec- the petition and that he or she be- tions that enable the administration Place: Hannah Clark, Eighth Grade, ond Place: Hannah Prieto, Fourth Grade, lieves that the signers are duly quali- to recruit and effectively evaluate pro- Holy Trinity; Third Place: Megan Jefferson; Third Place: Stella Billek, fied voters. fessional staff; engaging in board self- Bluffield, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt; Hon- Fourth Grade, Jefferson; Honorable With the nominating petition, the evaluation and inservice training pro- orable Mention: Caroline Kelly, Sev- Mention: Jordan Hindes, Fifth Grade, candidate must include a signed state- grams for the purpose of providing enth Grade, Holy Trinity. Jefferson. ment certifying that he or she is quali- well-informed leadership and sound Poetry — First Place: Aidan Poetry — First Place: Cassie fied to be a school board member, decision-making; establishing a pro- Hamilton, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt, Teschner, Fifth Grade, Franklin; Hon- Courtesy of Dona Teschner consents to be a candidate, and will cess for the board to negotiate in good Layla Varkey, Sixth Grade, Roosevelt; orable Mention: Skylar Migot, Fourth A DREAM…Westfield students consider Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of accept the office if elected. faith with its employees, while repre- Honorable Mention: Lauren Anzevino, Grade, Jefferson. America in a contest by submitting poetry, essays and artwork. Prizes were In 2009, nominating petitions must senting community educational goals Eighth Grade, Roosevelt, Sophia Barry, Art — Winner: Daniel Menares- awarded as part of Westfield’s 22nd annual MLK Interfaith Service, which was be filed with the board secretary of and financial interests. Eighth Grade, Edison, Kristie Elbert, Brown, Fourth Grade, Jefferson. held on January 19, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. See story on page 10. Page 2 Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Senate Passes Legislation Peyton's Customs Seizes Half Ton of To Give Women Equal Pay Peek at the Week Cocaine at Port Newark WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Sen- Sen. Menendez said, “Equal pay In Politics NEWARK – In the last few months, in Illinois. ate has approved legislation Senators for equal work should be an absolute The Leader/Times Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Upon opening the container, five Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert given under any circumstances, but it By Paul Peyton of field operations officers at Port New- duffel bags containing bricks of a Menendez (D-NJ) co-sponsored to is even more important with so many Karrow to Replace Star-Ledger. ark have seized nearly half a ton of white powdery substance were dis- give women and other victims of work- people struggling in this economy. Lance in State Senate Bramnick to Hold Fundraiser cocaine during two smuggling at- covered, which were tested positive place discrimination equal pay for Pay discrimination is a relic of an Assemblywoman Marcia Karrow For Christie on January 31 tempts, according to authorities. The for cocaine, according to authorities, equal work. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair outdated and unconscionable way of has been chosen by Republican com- Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (LD- most recent attempt occurred on who said the total street value for Pay Act of 2009, named after a woman thinking and should have been abol- mittee members in Hunterdon and 21, Westfield) will host a $3,400 per Monday, December 29, when CBP these two smuggling attempts is ap- who worked for Goodyear Tire Co. for ished long ago. This is a momentous Warren counties to fill the state Sen- person fundraiser this Saturday, Janu- field operations officers discovered proximately $42 million. two decades and sued her employer and long overdue step, and I am proud ate seat vacated by Rep. Leonard ary 31, for gubernatorial candidate over 525 pounds of cocaine bundled CBP officers frequently conduct after she discovered she was paid less to have strongly supported it.” Lance (R-7th, Union). Mr. Lance and former United States Attorney inside duffel bags in the back of a enforcement operations on contain- than her male counterparts for similar Ledbetter sued her employer in was elected to Congress in Novem- Chris Christie. Mr. Bramnick told container that originated in China ers arriving from foreign ports to en- work, would reverse a United States 1998 when she found out her em- ber. The Westfield Leader and The Scotch and transited through Panama. sure container security, according to Supreme Court decision that said ployer was engaging in pay discrimi- Ms. Karrow, a Hunterdon County Plains-Fanwood Times that he plans Authorities said the contents of the a press release submitted by the CBP. Ledbetter filed her suit too late. nation. But she did not learn of the resident, defeated Assemblyman to raise $50,000 for the candidate at container were manifested as silicon “There appears to be no involve- “A woman makes only 78 cents for discrimination until years later be- Mike Doherty of Warren County 195 the event. solar cable and connectors destined ment on behalf of the shipper or the every dollar a man makes and a recent cause Goodyear Tire Co. employees to 143 for the 23rd Legislative Dis- NJ Dept. of Labor Says for a company in California. During consignee with respect to either of study showed the pay gap widening were not allowed to discuss their sala- trict seat, at a special GOP conven- 15,200 Jobs Lost in Dec. routine enforcement operations, CBP these smuggling attempts. After the in New Jersey. In these times of re- ries. A jury awarded Ledbetter more tion in Clinton Township of Warren officers opened the container and dis- duffel bags were removed, the con- cession, with many families relying than $3 million in damages but the The state’s Department of Labor covered six duffel bags containing tainers were released to the consign- and Hunterdon county GOP commit- has reported that New Jersey’s job- solely on a mother’s income, this Supreme Court overruled that deci- tee members. If she wins the June bricks of a white powdery substance, ees in Illinois and California,” ac- persistent inequality is making things sion because it said she waited too less rate hit 7.1 percent in December, according to authorities. They said cording to the press release. Primary, she would run in a special its highest point in nearly 15 years. harder for families across the coun- long to file her case. The Lilly November election for the remaining the powder field tested positive for The narcotics were turned over to try. It is time women receive the same Ledbetter Fair Pay Act would give According to the Department of La- cocaine. Immigration and Customs Enforce- two years on Mr. Lance’s term, The bor, 15,200 jobs were lost during the pay as their male counterparts and women and other victims of pay dis- Star-Ledger reported. This seizure follows another smug- ment for further investigation. that we eradicate all pay discrimina- crimination 180 days after the last month. gling attempt that occurred on Octo- “These seizures demonstrate the Hackett Gets Five Years for Governor Jon Corzine said he tion,” Mr. Lautenberg said. discriminatory paycheck to file suit. Phony Telephone Receipts ber 24, when CBP officers in Newark continued vigilance of our CBP field hopes to be able to avoid increasing discovered over 330 pounds of co- operations officers on the ground Former State Assemblyman Mims payroll taxes to boost the state’s caine bundled in duffel bags in the and importance of their role in pro- Trailside to Hold Lottery Hackett (D-Essex), the ex-mayor of underfunded unemployment fund. back of a container which originated tecting our ports and maintaining Orange, has been sentenced to five Last year he added $260 million to from China and also transited through cargo security throughout the sup- years in jail for official misconduct the fund to avoid higher payroll Panama. Authorities said the con- ply chain,” stated Robert Perez, CBP For Summer Programs on charges that he submitted phony taxes, but that money has already tents of the container were manifested director of field operations in New phone receipts to the tune of $5,000 been used. as gummi candy bound to a company York. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union number is called, but within their to the City of Orange over a four-year GOP Preparing for Redrawing period, according to The Star Ledger. County Department of Parks and designated registration hour indicated Of State’s Legislative Districts Community Renewal have announced on the lottery ticket, they may regis- The sentence is concurrent with the Brammick to Perform for that the Trailside Nature and Science ter at the end of the one-hour time nine-month federal sentence he be- Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Center will offer a lottery system to block. If the registrant misses their gan serving Monday for his bribery Jr. (Ld-21, Westfield) and Senator determine placement in line for regis- one-hour block altogether, they may conviction. Kevin O’Toole (LD-40, said prepara- ‘New Eyes for the Needy’ tration for its summer programs. return at 4:30 p.m. to register. No Paterson Picks Gillibrand tions are underway for the redrawing Union County residents may visit exceptions will be made, officials said. To Serve Out Clinton Term of the state’s 40 legislative districts WESTFIELD — Assemblyman Have a Taste is coordinating the wine Trailside to draw a lottery number Summer camp sessions will be lim- following the 2010 United States Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) will tasting for the event. New York Governor David Pater- Census. beginning on Saturday, February 7, ited for the 2009 season. Children in son has named Rep. Kirsten perform comedy to raise money for Clelia Biamonti, president of the through Friday, February 20, from the pre-first grade camp programs Mr. O’Toole has received a de- “New Eyes for the Needy” in Febru- board at New Eyes, said she asked Gillibrand (D-NY) as the next United tailed memorandum from the non- noon to 5 p.m. daily. The number will be limited to two weeks of camp, States Senator in New York, replac- ary at the Beacon Hill Club in Sum- Asm. Bramnick to conduct the auc- drawn will indicate the registrant’s will not be permitted to repeat a camp partisan Office of Legislatives ser- mit. tion after being impressed by his tal- ing Hillary Clinton who resigned to vices that lays out the procedures position on line and time of arrival for in the 2009 season, and will not be become Secretary of State in the ad- Asm. Bramnick will be the auc- ents at other events. registration day on March 7. permitted to enroll in a morning and and restrictions that must be fol- tioneer at the “World Tour of Wine” “He’s sensitive and funny and ministration of President Barack lowed by the four partisan offices Proof of residency, such as a driver’s afternoon camp session during the Obama. While most Democrats sup- fund-raising event sponsored by New people feel good about what they’ve license, will be required to draw a same camp week. Children entering in the redistricting process. Redis- Eyes on February 7. The service or- donated because of his words, his ported the decision, Rep. Carolyn tricting is a constitutional require- number and only one number may be the first through ninth grade camps McCarthy (D-NY) criticized Ms. ganization is dedicated to buying new kindness and his humor,” Ms. drawn per family/address. Registrants will be limited to two weeks of full- ment that must occur every 10 eyeglasses for poor children and Biamonti said. Gillibrand over her pro-gun rights years. must pick their own lottery ticket for day combination camps or four weeks record and National Rifle Associa- adults throughout the United States For the past 25 years Asm. their family. The registrant’s name, of half-day camps and will not be tion backing, Fox News reported. Rep. Mapp Plans to Challenge and recycling donated glasses for dis- Bramnick has worked as a volunteer tribution to indigent people overseas. auctioneer using his wit and natural address, lottery number and arrival permitted to repeat the same camp McCarthy, whose husband was killed Robinson-Briggs for Plf. Mayor time will be recorded when the lot- session during the 2009 season. and son seriously wounded in the Since it was established in 1932, New comedic talents to help charities meet Plainfield City Councilman Eyes provided eyeglasses for more their fundraising goals. By profes- tery number is chosen. A total of 520 Families will be limited to a maxi- 1993 Long Island Railroad massacre, Adrian Mapp, a former Union numbers are included in the lottery mum of three Friday Family pro- said she might challenge Ms. than seven million people. sion, Mr. Bramnick is an attorney and County freeholder, formally an- Mr. Bramnick said he was hon- for three consecutive years he won system. The lottery will be conducted grams and three evening programs, Gillibrand in the Democratic Primary nounced his intention to challenge between February 7 and 20, or until which include Tuesday evening pro- in 2010. Caroline Kennedy, the daugh- ored to help the Short Hills-based the title of “New Jersey’s Funniest one-term Mayor Sharon Robinson- organization. “Raising money and Lawyer.” all the numbers have been drawn. grams, family campfires and begin- ter of President John F. Kennedy, Briggs, politickernj.com has re- Summer registration will take place ner family campouts. Registration for withdrew her name from consider- making people laugh for a good Ms. Biamonti said Mr. Bramnick is ported. cause, doesn’t get better,” Mr. perfect in the role of auctioneer. “He on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 8 out-of-county participants begins on ation for the open seat, news12.com Mr. Mapp won re-election to the a.m. for residents of Union County Monday, March 9, from noon to 5 has reported. Bramnick said. has an ability to excite the audience council last year on a ticket with The gala invites guests to enjoy an into spending money.” who have drawn a lottery ticket. Reg- p.m. Lottery tickets will not be re- Essex County Exec. Calls Annie McWIlliams, the daughter of istrants must bring their lottery ticket quired. Registration will continue assortment of wines pared with food This year’s New Eyes auction will To Eliminate 219 Jobs the late former Mayor Al McWilliams. selections. During the festivities, New include tickets to see “Saturday with them to registration and must be until all programs are filled. Essex County Executive Joseph Mr. Mapp lost re-election as an inde- present when their number is called or For more information, call Trailside Eyes will recognize Investors Sav- Night Live,” “Live with Regis and DiVincenzo, Jr. has introduced a pendent Democrat in 2007. ings Bank for its community service Kelly,” a cruise along the Hudson their position in line will be forfeited. at (908) 789-3670 or visit ucnj.org/ $675-million budget that includes the “I had planned as far back as 2007 A person may register only their tralside. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 29, 2009 Page 3 Jeff Vanderbeek Discusses NJDOT Plans $4.2-Million Devils, NHL and Economy Improvement on Route 22 By PAUL J. PEYTON He said he wants to improve the p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10 a.m. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRENTON — Commissioner team’s marketing efforts, noting the Stephen Dilts has announced that to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Shoulder clo- WOODBRIDGE — The financial team is building its fan base. Most the New Jersey Department of sures will be necessary. picture looks bright for the New Jer- hockey fans under 16 in the area are Transportation (NJDOT) will up- Construction will require overnight sey Devils, Warren’s Jeff Vanderbeek, Devils fans. However, 60 to 40 per- grade the drainage system on Route and weekend single-lane closures on chairman and managing partner of cent of older fans are loyal to long- 22 near Weequahic Park in Hillside, Route 22. Nighttime single-lane clo- the National Hockey League (NHL) standing hockey organizations. The Union County and Newark in Essex sures on Route 22 are allowed from franchise, said last Tuesday at a break- Devils came to New Jersey from Colo- County. 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday fast meeting of the New Jersey Chap- rado in the early 1980s. “NJDOT’s drainage-improve- through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. ter of the Association for Corporate Mr. Vanderbeek said the popularity ment project will reduce flood- on Fridays, 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. on Growth (ACG). of the team’s logo has made the Dev- ing and increase safety on Saturdays and 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on The lifelong New Jersey resident ils’ jersey the second-highest sold heavily-traveled Route 22 in Hill- Sundays. Weekend single-lane clo- said he took advantage of an opportu- jersey uniform in the NHL. side and Newark,” Governor Jon sures will take place from 7:30 p.m. nity he had five years ago, when he When asked about the New Jersey Corzine said in a DOT-issued on Friday through to 5:30 a.m. on was one of the Devils’ minority own- Nets, the National Basketball Asso- press release. Monday. ers, to take control of the franchise. ciation franchise that shared the On January 23, NJDOT will begin Access will be maintained to adja- Mr. Vanderbeek, a former Lehman Meadowlands arena with the Devils a $4.2-million drainage-improvement cent businesses during construction. Brothers employee, said taking over for many years, Mr. Vanderbeek said project along Route 22 between mile- No detours are anticipated during as managing partner of the Devils he believes the financial deals for the posts 58.12 and 58.82. NJDOT will this project.Real time travel and con- gave him the opportunity to “take Nets’ future home in Brooklyn is in improve the roadway’s drainage by struction information is available myself out of my comfort zone and question. upgrading the existing drainage sys- online at nj511.info emergency in- to, quite frankly, keep the Devils in “There are a lot of decisions that HAPPY BIRTHDAY... Two members of the Association for Corporate Growth tem through the installation of larger formation. New Jersey, because what most people have to be made…over the (next) six (ACG) celebrate the New Jersey chapter’s fifth birthday as its founder, Mark pipes, additional inlets and a deten- don’t know is they were gone (leav- months, including the court cases on Kuehn of Westfield, center, holds a birthday cake honoring the occasion. tion basin. NJDOT will increase mo- County GOP to Hold ing New Jersey).” eminent domain in Brooklyn. What torist safety by installing new guide He said that the team “could not people don’t know is that the people rail and curbing along the roadway To Lincoln Reception have survived in the Izod Center [Con- there are ready to file six more suits Merkt Vows to Reshape and by repaving Route 22, officials ROSELLE PARK — The Re- tinental] in Secaucus/East Rutherford just to be a nuisance because if there said. publican Committee of Union without a is not The project also includes minor County will celebrate Abraham new arena.” ground New Jersey Supreme Court improvements to Weequahic Park, Lincoln’s 200th birthday at the The Pru- broken which abuts Route 22. The pro- committee’s annual Lincoln Day dential on the TRENTON — Assemblyman Ri- the next election; moreover, any mis- posed drainage improvements are Buffet Dinner and Auction on Center of arena in chard Merkt (LD-25, Mendham), a takes they make in deciding public designed to eliminate flooding for Tuesday, February 17 at Solar do Newark Brook- candidate for Governor, vowed, if policy can be corrected by the next a 10-year storm event, officials Minho in Roselle Park. has 76 lyn be- elected, to reshape the New Jersey group of elected representatives. Nei- said. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th, luxury fore the Supreme Court into a body that de- ther remedy is available when courts The improvements will include Union) and candidates for gover- suites com- end of cides cases impartially under the law, take over deciding public policy.” new pipes and inlets along Route 22 nor will be in attendance. For more pared to 24 this rather than uses cases as an opening Mr. Merkt noted that the next Gov- eastbound and westbound as well as information, call GOP Headquar- at the year, all to change the law. ernor will have the opportunity to outfalls into the park. The project is ters at (908) 789-0200. Meadow- the fi- Mr. Merkt said New Jersey’s worst appoint at least four Justices to the scheduled for completion by the fall lands, and, nanc- public policy blunders of the last three seven-member New Jersey Supreme of this year. so far, 54 of ing decades – the Abbott school district Court. This will enable the Governor NJDOT will maintain two lanes of See it all on the Web! the luxury goes funding mandates and so-called af- “not only to name a majority of the traffic on Route 22 in each direction suites in away,” fordable housing mandates – “stem high court’s members, but also to from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday www.goleader.com Newark he said. directly from high court decisions select nominees who recognize and through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 have been Jeff Vanderbeek Also, that ventured well beyond the respect the distinct constitutional roles sold. the ar- judiciary’s proper role as guardian of of each branch of government.” “They chitect the state constitution.” “It is vital to New Jersey’s future could not stay in the Meadowlands. It for the Brooklyn arena fired 14 people “In a democratic republic,” ex- that all three branches of state gov- was not economically feasible, and [a and is cutting the estimated $1-bil- plained Mr. Merkt, “public policy ernment fulfill their proper roles,” he move to] Kansas City (Sprint Center) lion project in half. decisions belong to elected represen- said, “so that our state can move for- was a real sweetheart deal,” he said. “They (the Nets ownership) are go- tatives, who are accountable to the ward with public policies that both “But I wanted to try to keep the Dev- ing to pull out every last straw that they people for their actions. If the elected work and serve the public interest. ils in New Jersey. I wanted to try to do can over the next three to six months officials err, they can be replaced at The people of New Jersey must not be something that no one said could be [to salvage the Brooklyn deal],” he hobbled for decades with failed poli- done, which is build the arena in said. “At the same time, there are other ‘Great Decisions’ Series cies, simply because there is no way Newark.” groups that are interested in being part to undo them.” He said the Devils laid the ground of the Nets, if they should be for sale Offered in Westfield Mr. Merkt called upon his fellow rules early in the game that “this was and if they can stay in New Jersey. And WESTFIELD — The Great Deci- GOP candidates for Governor to ex- going to be our way or no way” by that would be in Newark.” sions discussion series is again being plain publicly how, if elected, they making sure former Newark Mayor On the international front, Mr. offered locally, co-sponsored by the will determine their appointments to Sharpe James was serious about bring- Vanderbeek sees the NHL becoming the Westfield Adult School and Westfield the New Jersey Supreme Court over ing the franchise to the state’s largest first pro league to expand to a European Memorial Library. Produced by the the next four years. city. Division, with teams likely in Stockholm, Foreign Policy Association, Great “This is truly a critical issue for “We’re at the point where we are Moscow, London and Berlin. Decisions has been a nationwide New Jersey’s future,” Mr. Merkt said. going into our second phase. The “USA Hockey has the highest grassroots world affairs education “The question of who decides public development around the arena is get- growth of any country in the world program since 1955. policy – elected officials or appointed ting done. A new hotel is being built… over the last five years,” he said, not- Ballots from the series are sent to judges – is central to being able to get Some of the [Newark City] parks are ing that two years ago, three of top the White House, Congress, Depart- rid of failed policies and return New going to get redone. About four new five NHL draft picks were from the ments of State and Defense and the Jersey to economic prosperity. And restaurants are going to open up in the United States including the top two national press. For the first time, two the next Governor will play the most next 12 months,” Mr. Vanderbeek said. picks, “which was the first time ever.” sessions will be offered, one at 1 p.m. crucial role in deciding whether New He said the final cost of the Pruden- On the economy, Mr. Vanderbeek and one at 7 p.m. on March 3, 10, 17, Jersey is governed by the people or tial Center was $403 million, with feels the market will return over the 24, 31, April 14, 21, and 28 at Westfield ruled by the courts. $210 million coming from the Port next 18 months starting in June. “I Memorial Library, located at 550 East Authority of New York and New Jer- know investors are sitting on a ton of Broad Street. sey settlement with the City of the money for the first time in my life.” The topics for 2009 are: The U.S. Newark. 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Are you sharp apparently isn’t to the current governor: rejected. enough to discern this deception of dic- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey The money in New Jersey’s state bud- The governor, claiming executive privi- tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 get belongs to the people — All the people. lege, dragged his feet in releasing infor- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 In this Internet Age, there is no legiti- mation about how more than $100 mil- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 mate reason that a citizen shouldn’t be lion controlled by Democratic legislative vidual. If you get three – word expert. If able to sit down at a computer and quickly leaders was unconstitutionally dispensed you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at research how any state agency, authority way back in 2004 and 2005. If one of free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 or commission is spending taxpayer those leaders hadn’t been on trial for All words and correct definitions money. corruption in 2008, forcing the governor Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. come from the board game Diction Unfortunately, Governor Corzine isn’t to act, taxpayers may never have learned Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte helping voters access information. To the about the indiscriminate and secretive contrary, he has spent an indefensible way their money was doled out. Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER MARKETING DIRECTOR 1. Thrall – To enslave Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo amount of time and money trying to keep The treasurer and governor ignored public information secret. written requests to explain how the state 2. Casse-tete – A bludgeon or club COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION having a stone fastened to a wooden handle Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly As a result, the public is not getting the lost more than $115 million in less than facts it needs to participate in governing four months by investing pension funds 3. Innitency – A resting upon; pressure EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER OPERATIONS & LEGALS as our Founding Fathers intended. in Lehman Brothers. The investment came 4. Howm – A lowland by a waterside Ben Corbin Recently, Republican senators asked just four months before the investment SERVICES DESIPIENT SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe for data that would show how the gover- bank went bankrupt. Senator Joseph 1. Easy going; carefree One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 nor is adjusting spending to cope with an Pennacchio, after receiving no answer to 2. Putrid; foul-smelling estimated $2.1-billion budget shortfall. three letters, filed an Open Records re- 3. To lack sense; foolish Making a polite inquiry to the Corzine quest. More than three months later, the 4. Apathetic; disinterested administration produced no results. So, treasurer has yet to release all but a few of URAEUS The Value of Value Engineering; the Republican Senate Caucus filed an the pertinent documents. 1. The figure of the cobra on the head- Open Public Records Act request. Other examples of secrecy by this ad- dress of ancient Egyptian rulers Incredibly, the Corzine administration ministration abound, so it comes as no 2. The fiery cross which formally interpreted the records as saying that 17 surprise that Republicans aren’t the only formed the rallying symbol in the High- A Call to Repeal A-2809? senators, representing more than 40 per- ones complaining. Members of the press lands cent of the voters in this state, have no say the Corzine administration is parsi- 3. Pertaining to the dawn of time We wrote last week on the front page, “$200 Million Executive Director Michael Brinker, P.E. is now left right to basic information about state monious at best in providing access to 4. An aura; halo RVSA Project Built Without Emergency Backup Power.” with retrofitting two (2,000 kw each) diesel generator spending. For senators who need these information, especially about the budget GECARCINIAN facts to make intelligent voting decisions, and borrowing. See the follow up story this week on the front page this sets at an equipment cost estimate of $1.5 million. The 1. Marine or sea-dwelling there was no choice but to sue. More Republicans aren’t just filing lawsuits. 2. A monstrosity or hideous creature week. Some Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority total cost has yet to be computed. importantly, the senators want the courts Senator Pennacchio has introduced, and I 3. A stamp collector (RVSA) officials (Commissioner Allen Chin of Value engineering can be a double-edged sword, even to affirm that voters have the right to all have co-sponsored, Senate Bill 445, which 4. Land crabs Westfield and Executive Director Michael Brinker of when performed in the highest professional manner, as the facts when deciding how well their would require all state financial data to be AMYCTIC Clark) say the headline last week was misleading. apparently was the case at RVSA. representatives dealt with a fiscal crisis, available on a complete and easy-to-use 1. Haughty; boastful not just those facts that the Corzine ad- website. 2. Abrasive; irritating RVSA chairman Joan Papen of Scotch Plains, said if a It reminds us of our concerns written about in 2005, ministration feels the public can handle. In his State of the State Speech on 3. Vast; unending Caterpillar employee had not mentioned the warm-up when value engineering may be left to those not of the The governor called Republicans par- January 13, Governor Corzine said he 4. Very sweet; tasty procedure necessary for gas-driven combustion en- profession, or those political. tisan when they objected to his unprec- would ask the state comptroller to study gines, “to this day, we wouldn’t have known that.” In the April 14, 2005, edition of The Westfield Leader, edented refusal to release public informa- the feasibility of S-445. tion about the budget. Respectively, the Given the governor’s unwillingness to More Letters In our view, when “value engineering” a couple of we reported “Last week, Acting Governor Richard governor doesn’t have a problem with embrace open government, we question years ago removed the standby diesel generators from Codey signed into law A-2809… The bill, labeled as partisanship – he has a deep misunder- whether he sincerely supports the Trans- On Page 16 the project (viewing them as unnecessary), the RVSA ‘value engineering,’ permits contractors to propose standing of how democracy and open parency in Government Act or has just facility expansion was inadvertently left without emer- substitutions of materials, methods and technology to government should work. undergone a temporary, election-year Cable Companies Here are a just a few examples of the conversion. gency backup power. It is unfortunate and will be government contracts after they are awarded, to save Corzine administration’s attempts to keep We urge him not to wait for the Fined By FCC expensive to correct. money – the government and the contractor split the information from the public over the last comptroller’s opinion. It’s common sense As most in Westfield know, Comcast The RVSA board is addressing the problem. Fortu- savings.” three years: that S-445 will pay dividends far in ex- moved C-SPAN’s coverage of the U.S. nately, it was caught in the nick of time. What would We were so stunned about that law that our editorial Until Republicans filed a lawsuit, the cess of the few thousand dollars it might Senate out of the basic lineup and into a have happened had the facility been brought on line and on April 14, 2005 – “Could Good Intentions Go Awry governor refused to release an $800,000 take to build the website. higher-tier service because they wanted taxpayer-financed study that explained The governor should renounce secrecy a power failure occurred? Flooding could have de- With ‘Value Engineering’ Bill?” – seriously questioned to free up bandwidth so they could broad- several scenarios for “monetizing” state and start working to get S-445 passed. cast more programming in high defini- stroyed millions of dollars of equipment or an accident the new law’s wisdom. highways and raising tolls. The people Maybe then, he’ll have more credibility tion. may have occurred. The editorial says, “Value engineering is supposed to paid for that study. They also, of course, when he claims he’s for open, honest Here are two articles on the fines against One has to peel the onion several layers deep to be part of the engineering and design phase – the results own the toll roads. The governor should government. cable companies who have done this: have released the study the minute he Senator Tom Kean, Jr. miamiherald.com/business/technol- understand the problem. The facility has two sources of of which are incorporated into specifications prepared made a concrete proposal to refinance electric power – the cogeneration plant and that sup- by professional engineers and architects. Contractors Senate Republican Leader ogy/story/86. Turnpike debt so that the public could see Westfield www1.pressdemocrat.com/article/ plied by PSE&G. The emergency diesel generators then build to specification to ensure integrity of the 20090121/BUSINESS... might seem redundant. work and safety of the public. The FCC said most of the cable compa- Wastewater treatment plants (and most other critical “If value engineering is required by contractors after nies it fined had provided incomplete or facilities such as power plants, refineries, hospitals, professional engineers and architects do the design, Letters to the Editor evasive answers or even refused to an- swer some questions. etc.) include standby emergency diesel generators with then are the professionals not doing their jobs? Is this Some, such as Comcast, said it needed specialized controls, programming and electric gear to what the bill implies? Or is there something else that School One Principal Thanked for more time to comply with the inquiry and avoid facility damage, accidents and human harm. could open up here – Pandora’s Box? questioned the legitimacy of the FCC’s These systems are designed to be completely indepen- “State politicians are holding meeting after meeting President Inauguration Broadcast inquiry. dent of all other factors – and to quickly come on line exclaiming their desire to end pay-to-play and to curtail And what restoration will be made for The School One community (Scotch there were no conflicts in the schedule. Comcast subscribers who have been de- when required. No dependencies are permitted for this corruption because so many of them are going to jail. Plains) wishes to publicly acknowledge On such a historic day, it was indeed nied this programming for almost two emergency equipment. But just think what this bill A-2809 could lead to…” and thank our principal, Jeff Grysko, for heartening and meaningful for our stu- years? It’s not an alternate source of power that is at issue – On April 21, 2005, a letter to the editor, entitled making the arrangements that enabled us dents to witness this event. They paid Barbara Briemer it’s the emergency equipment, a considerable differ- “Contractors Association Says Leader Editorial Lacks all to witness, first hand, the inauguration close attention and watched and listened Westfield ence in meaning and function. Fundamental Understanding of State Bidding Laws,” of President Barack Obama. carefully as history was made. The staff In the weeks leading up to the inaugu- was grateful as well, and it was made even Service League Gives When the RVSA combustion gas turbine/generators was written by Kevin Monaco, director of legislative ration, Mr. Grysko made arrangements more meaningful by sharing the day with (CGTs) in the expansion were designated to also serve affairs for the Utility and Transportation Contractors with our technology department to broad- the young students. Thanks for Support as emergency backup equipment, compromises unfor- Assoc. of NJ. cast the events such that our students and We are all indebted to Mr. Grysko, who The Westfield Service League would tunately resulted. CGTs require time to come on line. The editor’s note in response to Mr. Monaco’s letter staff would be able to see them on the continually does all he can to enrich the like to express its gratitude to the commu- large screen in our gymnasium. He con- lives of the students and staff. We cel- nity for its unwavering support and pa- Also, gas supply for the CGTs, such as from the back then: “The author of the editorial in question has tacted our food service provider and ebrated this special day in our nation’s digester, could be unstable. During testing of the CGTs, 30 years of Professional Engineering and construction tronage. Our Thrift and Consignment worked with them to serve lunch later history as it was happening. It will always Shop held its annual Holiday Sale on they exploded and damaged themselves, causing a six- experience in New Jersey and throughout the world on than usual, so we might see the inaugura- be a memorable day in each of our lives. December 6, and it was a wonderful suc- month project setback. some of the largest and most complex projects, with tion in “real time.” Our staff cooperated Thank you, Mr. Grysko. cess. It was a fun day for our customers, by taking a later lunch hour, and Mr. Marianna Clausen our employees and our volunteers. The project now correctly concludes that the CGTs both public and private financing.” See www.uswca.com. Grysko adjusted special subject areas so have dependencies rendering them questionable for The “Value Engineering Law,” A-2809, played no School One, Scotch Plains We received so many positive com- emergency duty. Similarly is the case for PSE&G, role in the RVSA circumstance as we understand. The ments that the good feelings warmed the Proposed County Budget is Insulting entire shop. Our volunteers work through- which can trip off line. immediate issue is to fix the emergency power problem. out the year to continually maintain and Conversely, it is acknowledged that diesel generators We are concerned though that the implications of A- refresh our Thrift and Consignment Shop will come on line regardless of all else when needed; 2809 are staged to bite us in the future. We call for A- To Our Collective Intelligence with clothes, shoes, books, toys and bric- they serve no other master. 2809 to be repealed. Union County Manager George ($40,000), and on December 20, 2008, a a-brac. We would like to thank our many Devanney has proposed a $449.3 million new “parking attendant” was hired for the consignors, all those who donate to the budget for 2009 that predicts cost reduc- sheriff’s department ($31,529). Thrift Shop, our employees and volun- tions through at least 28 layoffs. In a letter Union County accounts for approxi- teers. It is with this team effort that the to the freeholders, dated January 22, 2009, mately a quarter of our property tax bills. Westfield Service League has been able Commissioner Writes That RVSA Project Mr. Devanney writes: “We have imple- With this proposed budget, the freehold- to contribute our profits back to the com- mented a hiring freeze on all non-essen- ers will be spending $1,370,000 per day munity for the past 76 years. Our best Does Have Emergency Electric Backup Power tial positions.” (including Sunday) in 2009. That is up wishes for a healthy, happy New Year. Sound familiar? The hiring freeze was from $1,199,000 per day in 2008. The Westfield Leader article regarding ers and, to be on the very safe and conser- for additional emergency power and will Mary Newmark, President, implemented in January 2006 with much It’s long past due for every single citi- Westfield Service League the RVSA emergency back-up power, vative side, has asked the RVSA to con- make the best decision possible. fanfare; if it was called off, it was done so zen, including elected municipal officials which appeared in last week’s (January sider adding one or two more diesel gen- The Leader’s headline last week, “$200 very quietly. Since then, 493 employees no matter their party affiliation, to start 22, 2009) Leader, is incorrect and is mis- erators as an additional emergency source Million RVSA Project Built Without have been hired, including 112 in 2006. holding the freeholders accountable. A Nation Goes Digital leading. The RVSA project does have of power. This could be viewed as “belts Emergency Backup Power,” is incorrect, Four employees have been hired in proposed budget offering these gimmicks emergency backup power via the four gas and suspenders.” The RVSA is also in- and the Leader should issue a formal January alone. Seven employees were is insulting to our collective intelligence TV in February engines backing up PSE&G, or PSE&G vestigating use of oil preheaters to reduce correction. It is realized that the Leader’s hired in December; 17 employees were and is a direct result of the public’s apa- The gentleman who wrote last week to backing up the four gas engines. What the time for the engines to take the full reporter may not have a technical or engi- hired in November, nine in October. thy. We have the government we deserve. ask about the demise of The Leader might RVSA just recently learned from Cater- load. neering background and did not attend My favorite essential, can’t-do-with- Tina Renna have heard about the planned closing of pillar is that it could take between five and While the RVSA construction project several of the previous RVSA meetings out recent hires are: clerk typist ($31,000), The Leader Store and confused the two. 20 minutes for the gas engines to be put costs have escalated, the RVSA commis- where this was discussed at length and in Cranford, President data processor programmer “trainee” UC Watchdog Assoc. Also, may I ask if the lady photo- under full load. If this were the situation, sioners have continually made worthwhile detail. However, he should possibly check graphed on page 7, January 22 edition, the gensets could be loaded incremen- efforts to minimize increases in construc- with the RVSA before he publishes ar- (Star Volunteer) realizes that next month, tally in 200 kw steps until they warm up tion costs. Safety, reliability and ensuring ticles in his newspaper. Parents Disappointed by Proposal she will have to go digital as the rabbit sufficiently to take full load. The RVSA that the environment is protected are Allen Chin ears she is wearing will no longer be executive director has pointed out this RVSA’s primary concerns. We will be RVSA Commissioner operational? possible delay to the RVSA commission- reviewing the options and costs available To Redistrict Wash. Kids to Edison Westfield We are writing to express our deep cellent education at either Roosevelt or Christopher O’Toole frustration and disappointment in Dr. Edison. But our students should not be split. Westfield Dolan’s plan to split the Washington As parents and taxpayers, we have a right to School community by redistricting a small review the analysis and proposals that were Group Raises $2,200 number of students to Edison considered and provide meaningful com- [Intermeidate School]. Citizens Advisory ment. Instead, we have just three weeks For Kids with Cancer Boards have consistently opposed redis- from the time the proposal was unveiled The Penn State Theater Students were tricting plans as a means to address over- before the board of education votes. seven strong. Westfielders and residents crowding at Roosevelt because of the We have lived in the surrounding area of surrounding towns were strong, too. negative impact on students, families and for the past four years and chose to buy a The theater group would like to thank neighborhood communities. home in the Washington School district Central Avenue Exxon, Vicki’s Diner, Washington School is a close, tight- in 2007 in large part because of the close- Bagel Chateau, Stop and Shop, Drug Fair knit community, and the redistricting plan ness of the community. The redistricting and Manhattan Bagel for their support splits our students at what is already a plan has driven a wedge in this commu- allowing them to stand in front of their difficult transition time from elementary nity. We urge the board of education to business. to intermediate school. Students have been vote “no” on this proposal and to work The students were able to raise $2,200 cherry-picked in a numbers game to “mini- with Westfield parents and the Washing- for kids with cancer. mize” the impact on families, which for ton School community to develop a more The students would like to invite all to the current first grade class means eight palatable solution to overcrowding at watch online, February 20-22, 2009 — boys will be separated from the rest of Roosevelt. THON WEEKEND at thon.org. their friends and sent to Edison. We believe our children will get an ex- Mary and Francis Giglio Greg Ryan Westfield Westfield

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 29, 2009 Page 5 Westfield Middle School Redistricting Thank You, WSA, for Help With Why Wasn’t Dr. Dolan Prepared Proposal Is Fiscally Irresponsible Westfield Y’s Men’s Club Tree Sale To Answer Questions at Meeting? There is a recession and fiscal crisis months, and 23 students would be redis- The Westfield Soccer Association event and a Westfield area tradition. The I sit here writing this letter after attend- experience.” What in your mind consti- facing the State of New Jersey and tricted this fall under the original pro- (WSA) came out this holiday season and annual Christmas Tree Sale is our pri- ing our one (and only) meeting of the tutes this? Having children go to a middle Westfield. Given that, it is surprising that posed plan. Stopgap measures should be supported the Westfield Y’s Men’s Club mary fundraising method. We rely on the Washington School community with Dr. school with a minority of their class? the sole Westfield middle school redis- readied for the fall to accommodate these for a 2008/2009 fundraising – a Westfield strong commitment of numerous volun- Dolan to address the Washington School Having children needing to limit their tricting plan being proposed is fiscally students, such as trailers or split sched- area tradition, the Annual Y’s Men Christ- teers and club members to set up and community’s issues with the proposed after school extra-curricular activities be- irresponsible. This plan will increase bus- ules at Roosevelt, while all plans are fully mas Tree sale. The Y’s Men rely on the operate the tree sale. Middle School redistricting plan. As a cause they cannot safely get home from ing costs significantly over a five-year vetted by the community and school board. commitment of numerous volunteers and Both the Y’s Men’s Club and the WSA Washington School parent of a fifth grader them without transportation? (Those re- period and over a longer period if ex- If the school board approves the original club members in order to make this pos- wish to thank those young men and women and twin first graders, I would like to districted to Edison live over two miles tended. proposed plan, the decision surely will be sible. This year, the girls and boys from who participated in this effort by working address a few of the statements made by away from the school.) The superintendent of schools has stated appealed by concerned citizens, and the the WSA volunteered their time and ef- over 100 man hours hauling trees to cars, Dr. Dolan at this meeting. I came to that meeting hoping for some that she came up with the plan without unnecessary increased busing costs will be fort for our community. assisting shoppers and helping to set up First, she stated that it was her primary answers to questions asked. Well, how assistance of the school board and that she a key factor in the appeal. If every school The WSA operates one of the largest the lot for this year’s tree sale. Those goal to provide a “supportive environ- could that happen if Dr. Dolan came so analyzed in great detail both the proposed district in New Jersey bused unnecessarily, soccer clubs in New Jersey and provides volunteers include: ment” for the children of Westfield. In very unprepared with facts and data to original plan and various alternative plans the costs would increase exponentially. The programs for over 2,600 children, regard- Andrew Baker, Mariah Baker, Steven splitting the children of Washington give all of us present to help us under- from a student perspective and a financial state will surely take a dim view of unnec- less of their skill level, to participate and Bello, Jack Campbell, Mike Cash, Andres School (a minority going to one school, stand how this decision was reached? I perspective. The hard facts, data and fi- essary expenditures given the fiscal situa- enjoy the world’s most played sport. Chang, Dean Chapow, Pat Currie, Mike the majority to the other) are we provid- was looking for answers, not pacification nancial information on her original plan, tion, once all the facts come to light. Please The Y’s Men’s club’s primary mission Daly, Sean Doherty, Giana DiGiorgio, ing a “supportive environment”? How from a district psychologist. as well as the alternative plans (including contact our school board members and come is to provide services and funding to wor- Andrew Felix, Nick Ferry, Victoria “supported” would your child feel being I recognize that there is no easy solu- plans that will not increase busing costs), to the meeting/vote scheduled for February thy causes (while having some fun). Most Gagliano, Spencer Kerkoff, Val LaPorta, placed in a middle school (just consider tion to this problem. This has been out must be provided to the community and 3, and voice your dissatisfaction to this ill- of the organizations that receive grants Mike Larose, Max Marchiano, Kate Tow- how hard that transition can be under there for years — and maybe in the long school board. The community and school conceived plan before this goes any further from the club serve the youth in our local ers, Tony Valles, Mike Villarino. “normal” circumstances) with a signifi- run, all will be well. But to use two quotes board must then have adequate time to and more time and money is wasted on it. communities. Dominic Digiorgio cant minority of his/her classmates. Not that have been around for years — “It’s review and comment, before any vote is Lee Stoller Christmas Tree Sale is our signature Westfield Y’s Men’s Club to mention, what if that minority really not what you did, it’s how you did it” and taken. Westfield doesn’t constitute your child’s friends? “It’s not what you said, it’s how you said The next school year starts in seven Redistricting Decisions Have Rather than “supported,” I would have to it.” think that child is feeling “deserted.” Marie Guarnuccio Deserted at such a crucial time during Westfield Redistricting Plan Is Easy Way Out ‘Discriminated Against Individuals’ adolescence. Second, Dr. Dolan stated that the deci- At The Expense of Our Children The major reason that we decided to Dr. Dolan said that after considering sion to split the Washington School stu- Club Hears Lecture On move to Westfield from Manhattan was many alternatives, this was the only op- dents was done in a way that reflects a I am the parent of a first grade Wash- want to participate in extracurricular ac- the outstanding educational system and tion to deal with overcrowding, but she “density of students in the right grade.” Domestic-Abuse Cases ington School student and also have two tivities or in non-school activities, their superior quality of life that this dynamic, failed to present any “significant” data, in Funny, I certainly don’t feel that my fifth WESTFIELD – Members of the Lit- preschoolers who will soon enter the parents will have to drive across town to yet quaint, town offers our family. The our opinion, to support this conclusion. grader is in the “right grade” at this mo- erature Department of Woman’s Club of Westfield public school system. We live pick them up, often carting other children Washington School district was a perfect This discrimination — we are calling it ment. He gets to be the first class to go Westfield (WCW) met recently at the in Dr. Dolan’s “new attendance zone” and/or leaving work to do so. Children fit for us. Our daughter is happy and loves this, as no data has been presented to the through this – the “test class” (think of Masonic Lodge in Westfield. and are being redistricted from Roosevelt attending Roosevelt School are within school. She has wonderful friends and contrary — will affect our children’s lives some of the Lincoln School kinks that WCW member Mary Blanes presented to Edison. Our family moved to Westfield walking distance of their homes. And just teachers. We too have made many won- and our lives in many different ways for needed to be worked out). He does this a program on domestic violence. She told three years ago primarily because of the how long is this bus ride? Dr. Dolan said derful friends within the Washington years to come. Why should our children with what will most likely be the smallest that abused women come from all socio- excellent school system. In particular, the that she simply did not know. In fact, she School community, and we often get to- be made “sacrificial lambs” to suffer for percentage of classmates over the pro- economic groups. proximity of our home to Washington admitted that she hadn’t “thought through” gether for social occasions as well as the ill planning of the Westfield Board of posed five-year term. Heretofore, she said it was thought that School (we live just a few houses away) all of the busing needs. I ask you: how events involving our children. Education? Our children will feel the You may have picked out a boy/girl this abuse escaped the upper echelon, was attractive to us, and now, we thor- much longer is acceptable? This distance Having lived in many places in the social stigma of being the “un-chosen” mix that worked (to paraphrase Dr. Dolan), educated society; “this is not so,” she oughly enjoy walking to and from school is an unfair burden on a few families, and world, we can honestly say there is no ones. Why wasn’t Roosevelt Intermedi- but you didn’t know of the friendship mix said. “It can occur in any family. Unfor- each day, meeting neighbors on the way. it is not in keeping with Westfield’s tradi- place that feels more like home than the ate School expanded to accommodate the that exists among these children. My child tunately, domestic violence can be repeti- I am concerned about the proposal to tion of neighborhood schools. Washington School community. obviously increasing number of students? should be thought of as more than a num- tive and move from spouse on to the redistrict part of the Washington commu- Dr. Dolan was insistent that the solu- Just like us, many families moved into This is particularly hard to swallow given ber who is contributing to the “right den- children. nity. I think it is wrong to split students tion to the overcrowding at Roosevelt be this ideal town for the wonderful schools. that Westfield residents have a very high sity.” “There are laws now to protect women who have built friendships over the past a cost-neutral one. However, even if such The influx of new families and their chil- tax burden, and most of these taxes are Finally (I have many points - but must from abuse but the victim must come six years, particularly in such small num- a solution does exist, no decision should dren was embraced by Westfield in the supposedly used to support the school stop somewhere) — my favorite quote of forward, admit it, face it and, most of all, bers. I also think that it is wrong to send be based on economics alone. I hoped to form of new construction and growth. system. Dr. Dolan’s. She mentioned that she needs not feel at fault or guilty in any way,” Ms. Washington students who are farthest hear some creativity from Dr. Dolan as to Therefore, it is of no surprise to any of us Rest assured, Dr. Dolan and the to ensure a “great Intermediate School Blanes said “Help is a phone call away.” away to the new school because of the other areas from which funding for an that the schools would suffer overcrowd- Westfield Board of Education, we will logistical burdens that it places on fami- alternative solution could come. Perhaps ing. What is a surprise however is the fight this to the end. Your decisions have lies. Most have other children’s sched- there is another area in the overall BOE Westfield Board of Education’s lack of discriminated against individuals, but the ules and work schedules to consider. budget that can be cut or changed to save foresight and the repugnant manner in fight will be against the entire Washing- We’ll Help Your Business Dr. Dolan’s recommendation was made money so as to make splitting one com- which they are dealing with the over- ton School community who do not want on January 13, and the board of education munity unnecessary. We all have budget- crowding issue – targeting a small popu- their children divided. (BOE) will vote on February 3, only three ary considerations at home or in business, lation of students at a vulnerable age on Paul Walden and Ginger Clarke- weeks later, a time in which about 100 and we often have to make difficult certain streets in the Washington School Walden, Westfield Washington School parents are working choices. Dr. Dolan is trying to take the district. day and night on the school show, the easy way out at the expense of our chil- school’s biggest fundraiser. Although dren. This is not what we pay her to do. many other options have been discussed Overall, the presentation left me with in the past, this particular plan (with these the belief that Dr. Dolan did not consider Helping Accident specific streets) was never discussed. Fur- the long-term implications of this redis- thermore, Dr. Dolan did not consider the tricting. I don’t believe that she consid- recommendations of the 2006 Citizens ered how upsetting the split is to the Action Committee which recommended students, nor how disruptive the distance Victims Everyday not redistricting. Nor did she meet with is to the students and their families current members of Washington School’s In conclusion, I’d like to say that Dr. population for their views. I believe that Dolan and the BOE should consider other the proposal and the process is unfair. solutions to the overcrowding at Roosevelt I attended Dr. Dolan’s presentation at that do not involve dividing one commu- Washington School on the evening of nity. Dr. Dolan summed it up by saying, January 21, and my take on her remarks is “(I looked at) numbers and maps.” My as follows: The economy is poor. The response: Our children are not numbers. BOE has no money, and 20-plus 11-year- People of Westfield, please join the olds need to fix that. At the presentation, Washington School community in telling she was unprepared to explain the details Dr. Dolan and the BOE how unfair and of her proposal. She was not even pre- arbitrary you think this proposal is. It pared with exactly how many students could be your school, and your children, would be redistricted. She said that there next. Get Back On Track would be one bus to Edison before school Maria Constantinou and one bus at dismissal. So, if children Westfield [email protected] (908) 232-4407 The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com

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FANWOOD – In preparation for Participants will be invited back Association (RRA) invites the public The RRA is a non-profit conserva- the 12th Annual Great Backyard Bird to the Fanwood Nature Center to to attend a presentation tonight, Thurs- tion organization, the mission of Count (GBBC), the Fanwood Envi- explore independently and tally day, January 29, at 7 p.m. entitled which is to preserve open space, pro- ronmental Commission will host a birds for the GBBC. The Nature “Brightwood Park Habitat Restora- tect natural resources and improve local Bird Count Workshop on Sat- Center is located on Cray Terrace in tion Plan” at the Westfield Memorial the water quality of the Rahway River urday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to Fanwood, off of Terrill Road. Library, 550 East Broad Street. watershed. For more information, noon at the Fanwood Nature Center. Led by the Audubon Society and This program will explore the cur- visit rahwayriver.org. Participants will have an oppor- Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the rent state of Brightwood Park, where tunity to learn about the birds around GBBC is a citizen science project a combination of deer overbrowse Lions Club to Hold them and how to create their own spread across the North American and invasive plants has degraded the backyard bird habitat. Birding ex- continent, during which people 41-acre municipal nature preserve Pancake Breakfast pert Holly Hoffman will be avail- count birds in their backyards, parks located on Prospect Street. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch able to give advice. and communities and enter their “Brightwood Park was once a jewel Plains Lions Club will once again MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY MICHAEL BOCCIA Additionally, bird volunteers will tallies online at birdcount.org. of nature, given what was described in hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, (She is the former Ms. Pamela Anne Lygate) explain the simple steps involved in These reports create a real-time Noel A. Taylor’s 1981 publication February 8, from 8 a.m. to noon at the counting birds during the GBBC, picture of where the birds are and ‘Brightwood Park, Westfield,’ which Scotch Hills Country Club, located at which will take place during Presi- contribute information for science chronicled the over 80 species of birds Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Av- dents Day weekend, February 13 to and conservation. For more infor- and dozens of species of plants and enue in Scotch Plains. 16. There also will be a scavenger mation, visit birdsource.org/gbbc/. wildflowers that have disappeared This “all-you-can-eat” breakfast will Ms. Pamela A. Lygate hunt in the Nature Center, with a Individuals can earn a coupon for since then,” said RRA Executive Di- feature pancakes, eggs, ham and sau- surprise to be awarded when par- $5 towards birding-related pur- rector Dennis Miranda. The RRA’s sage, along with juice, coffee, tea and ticipants turn in their completed chases at Parker Gardens when they plan to improve the wildlife habitat milk. The cost for the breakfast is $6; Marries Jeffrey M. Boccia form. Children will be able to make turn in a copy of count tallies at will require funds, sweat equity and children under 6 may attend for free. and take home a biodegradable bird GBBC. community support. Tickets may be purchased at the Ms. Pamela Anne Lygate, the Serving as groomsmen were Ariy feeder. The Fanwood Environmental Brightwood Park was chosen by door or in advance from a Lions Club daughter of Thomas and Jacqueline Volfson of Manhasset, N.Y. and All ages and skill levels are wel- Commission expressed its appre- the RRA as an ideal candidate loca- member. Proceeds from Lions Club Lygate of Westfield, was married on Steven DeLuco of Los Angeles, Ca- come and there is no fee. Partici- ciation to its local sponsors – Wild tion for its Neighborhood Biodiversity fundraisers are distributed to local Saturday, July 26, to Jeffrey Michael lif., friends of the bridegroom; Steven pants are encouraged to bring bin- Birds Unlimited, Parker Gardens, Program. This program is designed charities and community activities, Boccia. He is the son of Michael and Bentivegna of Boston, Mass. and oculars. Refreshments will be Dunkin’ Donuts (South Avenue in to help underutilized or overlooked with a special emphasis on the many Paula Boccia of Poughquag, N.Y. Andrew Bentivegna of Brooklyn, served. Young participants will re- Fanwood), Wendy’s (Plainfield) and parks and nature preserves that could area organizations that serve the blind The afternoon ceremony took place N.Y., cousins of the bridegroom, and ceive a certificate and bird patch. A&P. For more information about benefit from private/public investment and visually impaired. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Joseph Boccia of Warwick, N.Y., Participation counts towards re- the event, visit fanwoodec.org or in improving habitats and reinvigo- For more information about the Roman Catholic Church in Scotch cousin of the bridegroom, who was a quirements of certain Girl Scout contact Kalpana Krishna Kumar at rating the immediate community to event or to reserve a place, call Pan- Plains, with the Reverend Gerald junior groomsman. badges and Boy Scout merit badges. [email protected]. use the park for passive recreation cake Breakfast Chairman Ron Kelly Buonapane officiating. A reception Mrs. Angela Pecoraro, aunt of the such as hiking, bird watching, nature at (908) 753-8218. followed at The Berkeley Plaza in bride, read the Prayer of the Faithful. Berkeley Heights. Mrs. Linda Hain, aunt of the bride, Asian Film Festival on Tap Given in marriage by her father, the and Mrs. Brenda Boccia, aunt of the Nature Club Reveals Dates bride wore an ivory Angelina Faccenda bridegroom, did scripture readings. strapless gown with a draped torso, an A 1998 graduate of Westfield High For February at Library asymmetrical cascading waterfall skirt School, the bride earned a Bachelor SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch The library is located at 1927 Bartle For Meeting and Bird Trip with a scalloped lace hemline and a of Arts degree in English in 2002 and Plains Public Library will welcome Avenue, one block from Park Avenue MOUNTAINSIDE – The Greater Liberty State Park and Golf Course chapel-length train. She carried a bou- an Ed.M in Secondary English Edu- cinema buffs for its Asian Film Fes- in the center of the township. Watchung Nature Club will meet on Pier Bird Walk. Interested persons quet of Anna roses, pink cymbidium cation in 2003, both from Rutgers tival on Tuesdays in February. All For further information, to register Tuesday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. at are asked to meet at 8 a.m. in the orchids and ivory calla lilies. University in New Brunswick. She films will be shown at noon. At- or to obtain directions, call the library the courthouse of the Mountainside Target parking lot on Central Avenue Ms. Alena Lygate and Ms. Mary currently is employed as a special tendees are invited to bring lunch at (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, Municipal Building, located on New in Clark to arrange for carpooling or Lygate, both of New York City, were education teacher at Millburn High and the library will provide coffee or e-mail [email protected]. Providence Road at the intersection to meet at Liberty State Park in Jersey the maids of honor for their sister. School in Millburn. and cookies. The films to be shown of Route 22, East. City at the end of the lot at the Visitor The bridal attendants included Ms. The bridegroom is a 1997 graduate are as follows: Knit-Crochet Group Julia Shaw, the New Jersey Field Center at 8:45 a.m. (restrooms will be Christine Pecoraro and Mrs. Carolyn of Arlington High School in February 3: Footsteps (2006) – Organizer for the Alaska Wilderness available). Mr. Budney may be Pecoraro Tomasello, both cousins of LaGrangeville, N.Y. and earned a This award-winning Bengali film Displays Baby Blankets League, will present a program on reached at (908) 687-2169. the bride from Westfield; Mrs. Jenni- Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in was inspired by the same F. Scott FANWOOD – For several weeks, Alaska and the Arctic Refuge. She The Greater Watchung Nature Club fer Dashio of Montague and Mrs. Anna Graphic Design in 2001 from the Fitzgerald short story as the current the Fanwood Memorial Library’s Knit will discuss the threats to the Arctic is dedicated to promoting fellowship Volfson of Wayne, friends of the bride, University of Hartford in West Hart- Brad Pitt film The Curious Case of and Crochet Group has been working Refuge, including oil and gas drill- among those who share an apprecia- and Miss Catherine Serratelli of ford, Conn. He has worked at ESPN Benjamin Button. on baby blankets, and the results of ing and exploration, and what con- tion of the natural world. Annual dues Westfield, cousin of the bride, who and Versus television networks in February 10: Jellyfish (2007) – A their labor are on display in the library’s servationists can do to protect this are $12 for an individual, $17 for a served as a junior bridesmaid. Connecticut as a graphic designer. Cannes Festival award winner, this Adult Department. The blankets may special place. couple/family and $4 for students. The maids of honor and bridal at- The parents of the bridegroom Israeli film about three women in be viewed during regular library hours. On Saturday, February 14, Frank The public is welcome to attend all tendants wore Jim Hjelm jasper satin- hosted the rehearsal dinner the contemporary Tel Aviv reveals much These items are slated to go to Budney will lead a bird trip at the club programs and trips. faced taffeta A-line gowns, featuring evening before the wedding at about everyday life in this bustling Children’s Specialized Hospital in a halter neckline with pleated bodice, Aliperti’s Ristorante in Clark. Israeli city. Mountainside and Gateway Pregnancy and carried bouquets similar to the The mother of the bride and the February 17: Osama (2003) – This Center in Plainfield. Last fall the group bride’s bouquet. bridal attendants hosted a bridal film tells the story of a young girl worked on afghans and lapghans which Celebrate Children’s Dental Chris Boccia of Newington, Conn. shower in May at L’Affaire Fine Ca- forced to disguise herself as a boy were donated to Kessler Rehabilita- and Eric Boccia of West Hartford, tering in Mountainside. to survive under Taliban rule. The tion Institute for injured veterans. Health Month Conn., brothers of the bridegroom, Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, first film made in Afghanistan after Hosted by Library Assistant Gloria were the best men. the couple resides in Springfield. the fall of the Taliban, it won a 2004 Rusnak, the group of 10 to 12 knitters Golden Globe Award. and crocheters meets at the library February 24: Sunflower (2005) – every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Westfield Pediatric This Chinese family saga explores to work on charity projects. Newcom- MARIO C. GURRIERI, ESQ. the tense relationship between a fa- ers are always welcome. Donations of Dental Group ther and son over three generations. yarn are appreciated. The library is Chair of the Family Law Department of Pre-registration for this program is located at North Avenue and Tillotson DUGHI & HEWIT recommended. All programs at the Road. For more information, call the library are free and open to everyone. library at (908) 322-6400. Timothy P. McCabe, D.M.D. 340 North Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry DIVORCE QUESTIONS? Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. Specializing in all aspects of Family Law “25 Years Experience” Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Philip P. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 29, 2009 Page 7 Dr. King’s Journey Reflects Rotary Makes Scholarships How Change Is Never Easy Available to College Bound By RABBI DOUGLAS SAGAL calm and serene. The other photo is of WESTFIELD – The Westfield Ro- nanced by proceeds from the club’s Dr. King’s arrest during the Mont- tary Club Foundation has begun its annual Pancake Breakfast, other Republican or Democrat or Inde- gomery bus boycott. He is bent over scholarship process for 2009 by call- fundraisers during the year and a pendent, religious or atheist, one could a desk, in obvious pain, his hat and tie ing for applications from senior high managed fund comprised of dona- not have helped but be moved by the askew. One arm is pinned behind him school students who live in Westfield tions and bequests by Rotarians, their inauguration of Barack Obama as our and he is trying to steady himself with and will graduate either from families and friends. The club’s foun- first African-American President. the other arm. Whites are smiling at Westfield High School or other ac- dation also administers several schol- Although I was raised right here in his distress. His face is troubled and credited high schools in June. arships on behalf of the community- Union County, my father grew up in anxious. The Westfield Rotary Club Founda- based Westfield Foundation.” a segregated city, and his descriptions I keep these two pictures to re- tion Scholarship Program is the oldest Students may apply for a Westfield of separate drinking fountains and mind myself that changing society and largest in the town, having awarded Rotary Club Foundation scholarship washrooms for white and black were for the better is never easy. There is nearly $2 million in scholarships to by contacting their guidance counselor part of the stories of my childhood. always struggle and sorrow, and those more than 1,500 students since its to obtain the appropriate forms and According to my father, more per- who attempt to bring about more HANDS-ON EFFORT…Temple Emanu-El member Daniel Sanders, 12, crawls inception in 1923, according to Eliza- instructions, or by contacting Mrs. nicious even than the separate facili- justice and goodness are often la- under a New Orleans house to remove debris left by floods that followed in the beth Ensslin, who chairs this year’s Ensslin directly at [email protected] ties was the constant demeaning of beled traitors and malcontents, as wake of Hurricane Katrina. Daniel was part of the temple’s New Orleans Mitzvah scholarship selection committee. or (908) 272-8090. African-Americans. A black man was Dr. King. Mission earlier this month. Other committee members include would never be called “Sir” or “Mr.,” If we are to create a better, a more just Roger Love, Mary Ellen O’Boyle, Caregivers to Meet a white man would never stand up or society, if we are to begin to eradicate Ronald Hutchinson, John Lazzarotti, give up a seat for a black woman, and disease, poverty and illiteracy, it will Shabbat Service Tomorrow Alison Brafman and Nancy Jackson. On Monday Evening African-Americans were expected to take effort and struggle. But I believe The criteria for consideration, ac- WESTFIELD – A support group step aside into the gutter when a white that God calls us to respond to the world To Highlight Mission Trip cording to Mrs. Ensslin, are academic for those caring for elderly or chroni- couple approached. with our love, our generosity, our kind- achievement, financial need and com- cally ill loved ones will meet on Mon- As members of Temple Emanu-El ness and our compassion. To do less WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu-El ment) on the occasion of becoming a munity service. “The Rotary motto is day, February 2, at 8 p.m. in the parish know, I keep two pictures of Dr. Mar- would be to ignore the Divine call. of Westfield’s New Orleans Mitzvah bar (boy) or bat (girl) mitzvah. ‘Service Above Self.’ Therefore, the center of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic tin Luther King, Jr. in my office. One Mission spent five days, January 14 Many congregations require com- service aspect of each applicant’s Church on Lamberts Mill Road in is a posed portrait of a Dr. King look- Rabbi Sagal is senior rabbi at to 18, helping people continue to re- munity service hours, or what is com- résumé is very important to the com- Westfield. ing off into the distance. He is dream- Temple Emanu-El, located at 756 East build their lives after the devastation monly called a “Mitzvah Project.” mittee,” she said. Meetings take place on the first ing, perhaps, of a better future. He is Broad Street in Westfield. of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. For Gabby Buckman, Lucas Darielle Walsh, who is chairman of non-holiday Monday of each month. Members of the community are DellaBella, Max Glazer, Madison the foundation board, stated, These are information and sharing invited to learn about the Mitzvah Goldman, Sophia Goldschmidt, Sadi “Rotary’s group of scholarships, none sessions. For more information, call Area Synagogue to Present Mission at a special Shabbat service Jezierski and Daniel Sanders, the of which is less than $1,500, are fi- Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. tomorrow, Friday, January 30, at 7:45 Mitzvah Mission to New Orleans p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, located at served as their “Mitzvah Project.” Defensive Driving Courses 756 East Broad Street. The Mitzvah Mission did most of Library Workshop to Offer CRANFORD – AARP Defensive members and $14 for non-members. Led by Rabbi Leah Doberne-Schor, its reconstruction work in the Holy Driving Courses will be offered at Checks or money orders should be the Mitzvah Mission Team was com- Cross neighborhood of the Ninth Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim on made payable to “AARP” and brought prised of 32 adults and youth. Team Ward. The group also worked with Advice to College Applicants Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 to the first session. The class size will members worked each day roofing, Beacon of Hope Resource Center in SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch available financial aid. and 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, be limited to 25 persons on a first- sanding, scraping, painting inside and the Lakeview neighborhood. During Plains Public Library will offer a spe- Lisa Bleich, a college advisor who and Tuesday and Wednesday, February come, first-served basis. out, removing bricks, staining fences their trip, they also sorted canned cial workshop for college applicants holds a Master of Business Adminis- 17 and 18, from 6 to 10 p.m. each day. For more information and/or to reg- and removing debris and mold left goods for the St. Vincent de Paul on Tuesday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. tration degree from Harvard Busi- This eight-hour refresher course is ister for either course, call Liela after rising water took its toll. The trip shelter, Osanam Inn. It will focus on finding the college ness School, will be the workshop designed to help adult drivers assess Bernstein at (908) 233-0058 Monday also provided opportunities to explore Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Mis- that best meets a student’s needs, facilitator. Participants will have the and refine their existing driving skills through Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. the city and to understand just how sion members hope to send more aid likelihood of acceptance and finding opportunity to discuss case studies of and learn about age-related changes or e-mail [email protected]. New Orleans became so devastated. and more volunteers down to New students who went through the pro- that may affect their driving. Seven 12-year-olds worked along- Orleans and also to work on social College Club Requests cess, and how they developed their list Graduates of the course will receive Library Lists Calendar side adults. Each came on the trip to justice projects in New Jersey. of “reach,” “possible,” “likely” and a “Certificate of Completion” that will fulfill requirements for their B’nai For more information, contact Scholarship Applicants “safety” schools. entitle them to a 5 percent discount on Of Children’s Events Mitzvah. Traditionally, Jewish chil- Communications Coordinator Jackie SCOTCH PLAINS – Application Ms. Bleich will discuss how to find the major portion of their automobile WESTFIELD – The Friends of the dren are called to read from the Torah Master at (908) 232-6770 or forms are now available in the guidance merit based aid and how to communi- insurance premiums for three con- Westfield Memorial Library will (the first five books of the Old Testa- [email protected], or visit tewnj.org. office of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High cate “match and fit” to colleges based secutive years. Two violation points present multiple programs for chil- School for the College Club of on students’ needs assessment. She also will be deducted from their Motor dren during February and March. Fanwood-Scotch Plains scholarships also will identify opportunities for Vehicle Record, if applicable. Bob Lisaius will share his love of St. Paul’s Forum to Offer for the academic year 2009-2010. In- students who do not have any finan- The course will be given in two dinosaurs in the program “Dinoman” structions and applications also are cial constraints. sessions. Each session will start on on Saturday, February 7, at 10 and available on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Registration for this program is time and last approximately four 11:30 a.m. and on Sunday, February Look at Julian of Norwich public schools website, spfk12.org. advised. All programs at the library hours. Participants must attend both 8, at 1:30 and 3 p.m. WESTFIELD – Professor teaches courses on spiritual autobi- Applicants must be female students are free and open to everyone. The days in order to be awarded a certifi- Pre-registration is required and Frederick S. Roden will speak on the ography, Christianity, Holocaust lit- in their senior year of high school who Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- cate. There will be no written tests space is limited. Attendees must be at 14th century medieval mystic Dame erature and women mystics. His com- are current residents of Fanwood or cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one block and AARP membership is not re- least 4 years old. To sign up, visit Julian of Norwich on Sunday, Febru- mentary on Julian of Norwich has Scotch Plains or female college stu- from Park Avenue in the center of the quired. The cost is $12 for AARP wmlnj.org and click on the Events ary 1, at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting just been published and will be avail- dents who presently are seeking an township. Calendar, or go to the circulation desk. room of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. able after the lecture-discussion. undergraduate degree and who were For further information, to register Senior Club to Host Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre will During the program, he will ex- Professor Roden’s lecture, a part of residents of either community when or to get directions, call the library at present “It’s the Wolf!” on Saturday, plore the life and writings of Julian, St. Paul’s Forum Series, is free and they graduated from high school. (908) 322-5007, extension no. 204, Valentine Luncheon February 21, at 10 and 11:30 a.m. the author of one of the first books in open to the public. St. Paul’s Church Criteria for awarding scholarships or e-mail [email protected]. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Senior Pre-registration is required for attend- English written by a woman. Her is located at 414 East Broad Street in include financial need, academic Citizen Club of Mountainside will ees, who must be at least 3 years old. “Sixteen Revelations of Divine Love” Westfield. achievement and character. The appli- Hiking Club Invites host a Valentine’s Day luncheon on On Saturday, March 7, at 10:30 is a vivid account of her insight into cation, along with a reference from a Friday, February 13, at 12:15 p.m. at a.m., award-winning songwriter and the Passion during her severe illness Suburban Vegetarians teacher, professor or counselor, tran- Public to Activities Mosaico Restaurant, located at 1072 singer Patricia Shih will present a at the age of 30. scripts of grades and SAT scores and a AREA – The Union County Hik- Route 22, West, in Mountainside. “One Family” concert. Pre-registra- Professor Roden will look at the Plan Valentine Dinner personal essay, must be postmarked no ing Club offers a regular and varied Lunch will include penne vodka tion is required for attendees, who relevance of Julian’s visions for AREA – Suburban Vegetarians will later than Sunday, March 1, 2009, and program of hiking and bicycling ac- and tri-color salad, with a choice of must be at least 3 years old. people today and will examine her hold its eighth annual Valentine’s Day addressed to: Mrs. Tish Isack, Scholar- tivities, most of which take place in chicken, sliced sirloin steak, salmon The Westfield Memorial Library is visions within the context of reli- dinner on Saturday, February 14, from ship Co-Chair, 77 Clydesdale Road, central and northern New Jersey. and veal. Coffee and tea also will be located at 550 East Broad Street. For gious thought: how contemporary 8 to 11 p.m. at the Winberie Restau- Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. All applica- Membership dues are $10 per year. served, along with tiramisu or choco- more information, call the library at Christianity can claim this reality in rant, located at the corner of Spring- tion materials must be mailed, and ad- Prospective members may try out the late cake. One glass of red or white (908) 789-4090 or visit wmlnj.org. making connections with the mysti- field Avenue and Kent Place Boule- ditional postage may be necessary. club by taking part in up to three wine also is included. cal aspects of other traditions. vard in Summit. All are welcome, and Since its first scholarship was outings before joining. For a compli- All are welcome. The cost is $30 for Needle Nites Program Professor Roden is a professor in individuals need not be vegetarians awarded in 1936, the club has given mentary schedule that includes a new members and $33 for non-members. the Department of English at the Uni- to attend. For more information, call just under $450,000 to approximately member application, call Union Checks should be made payable to the To Continue at Church versity of Connecticut, where he (908) 277-1833. 425 students. County Parks at (908) 527-4900. Senior Citizen Club of Mountainside FANWOOD – The Needle Nites and mailed to: Eve Vitale, 286 program at the Fanwood Presbyte- Ravenswood, Mountainside, N.J. rian Church will continue on Fri- 07092. For more information, call Eve days, February 6 and March 6, at Vitale at (908) 789-8568. 7:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall on Marian Avenue. Chelsea Offers Lesson Twenty-five quilts, along with multiple afghans, will be shown at On Cake Decorating the church on Sunday, March 15, at FANWOOD – A free lesson on 11:30 a.m. in the dining room. They cake decorating will take place on will then be on display at the Har- Thursday, February 12, at 7 p.m. at vest Quilters Show on Saturday, The Chelsea at Fanwood, located at March 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 295 South Avenue in Fanwood. the Willow Grove Presbyterian Barbara Merolla, formerly of Church in Scotch Plains. The quilts Barbara’s Decorating of North and afghans will then be donated to Plainfield, will present the workshop. Children’s Specialized Hospital. She will demonstrate her craft, then Materials, patterns and guidance give hands-on instruction on how in- will be available, and walk-ins are dividuals can decorate their own cakes. welcome. For more information, call A raffle with prizes will be held. To the church office at (908) 889-8891 respond, call (908) 654-5200. or e-mail [email protected].

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The Westfield Leader and The Times Page 8 Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Patricia Kontra, 72, Was Head Nurse; Edith O’Hara, 100, Had Been Teacher; Served As Treasurer of Family Business – Obituaries – Excelled in Speech, Acting and Debate Patricia Meluski Kontra, 72, of brother, Leonard Meluski, and three Joan Boylan, 77, Nurse-Office Manager Edith Irene (Edie) O’Hara Carmelite Order, Oklahoma City, and Mountainside died on Friday, Janu- grandsons. (Greene) of Mountainside died a beloved granddaughter, Lauren ary 23. A Mass of Christian Burial was of- For Pediatric Practice In Westfield peacefully on Wednesday, January Anne Boiteau, also predeceased her. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she was fered on Tuesday, January 27, at the 21, at her residence. Surviving are four children, Anne raised in New Jersey, graduating from Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Joan R.M. Boylan, 77, of Edison children, Joseph A. Boylan of At- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daugh- Marie Incalicchio of Westfield, N.J., Roselle Park High School in 1954. Church of Mountainside. Burial took died on Thursday, January 22, at home lanta, Ga., Jeffrey D. Boylan and his ter of John and Maude Greene, Edie Maude Hughes of Stamford, Conn., She resided in Mountainside since place at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. surrounded by her family. wife, Margaret Ann, of resided in New Dorp, Staten Island, Emmett Patrick O’Hara of Fanwood, 1971. Arrangements were by the Dooley Born in Waterbury, Nevada City, Calif., N.Y. for 30 years. She also had lived N.J. and Ruth Boiteau of Hartsville, Mrs. Kontra graduated from Eliza- Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Conn., Joan was raised in Jerilyn Campbell and for many years in Montclair, N.J. S.C.; her three sons-in-law, Mario beth General School of Nursing in enue in Westfield. Naugatuck, Conn. and had her husband, Jeffrey S., and in Stamford, Conn. before mov- Incalicchio, Paul Hughes and Rich- 1957 and received an Associate De- Memorial donations in her name resided in Westfield for 36 of Scotch Plains and ing to the Brighton Gardens assisted ard Boiteau; seven grandchildren, gree from Union County College. may be made to the Michael Kontra years before settling in Jane Pedinoff and her living facility in Mountainside. Christopher O’Hara, Brendan She had worked as a nurse at Eliza- Scholarship Fund, Oratory Prep Edison in 1995. husband, Andrew J., She was a graduate of St. James O’Hara, David Hughes, Margaret beth General Hospital for 10 years School, 1 Beverly Road, Summit N.J. She had been the office M.D., of Belle Mead. Academy in Brooklyn and the Col- Hughes, Catherine Hughes, Matthew and at Rahway Hospital as the head 07901. manager and nurse for the Also surviving are a lege of New Rochelle in New Roch- Boiteau and Timothy Boiteau; two nurse of many departments for 35 January 29, 2009 pediatric practice of her brother, Robert J. elle, N.Y., of which her father was great-grandchildren, Camryn and years, retiring in 2002. In addition, Maureen Wielgus, 70 husband, Dr. Joseph I. Mazaika of Oxford, one of the founders. Edie excelled in Madeline O’Hara, and many beloved she served as treasurer of the family Boylan, Jr. The practice, Conn., and eight grand- speech, acting and debate. She taught nieces and nephews. business, United Die Co. in Kearny. Maureen Brennan Wielgus, 70, located in Westfield, oper- children. first and second grades at Our Lady A Funeral Mass was offered on A son, Michael Kontra, prede- of Scotch Plains died on Saturday, ated for 36 years before A memorial service Queen of Peace School in New Dorp, Monday, January 26, at the Holy ceased her in 1999. January 24, at Overlook Hospital in Joan and Dr. Boylan both will be held on Saturday, Staten Island from 1957 to 1974. At Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Surviving are her husband of 48 Summit. retired in 1995. Joan Boylan January 31, at 3 p.m. at Brighton Gardens, Edie organized Westfield. Interment will take place years, John Kontra; two sons, James Born and raised in Elizabeth, she Previously, she was an the McCriskin- and led the Rosary Society. on Tuesday, March 10, at Arlington Kontra and Richard Kontra; two sis- had lived in Cranford before moving assistant professor at Yale Medical Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 In October 2008, Edie celebrated National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., ters, Nadia Sekel and Judy Walker; a to Scotch Plains in 1983. Center in the Pediatric Nursing De- Plainfield Avenue in South Plainfield her 100th birthday surrounded by with a Mass and burial beginning at She graduated from St. Mary’s High partment. (www.mccriskinfuneralhome.com). her family and friends. 2:45 p.m. School in Elizabeth, the Jersey City Joan was a 1953 graduate of Family and friends are invited to attend She was predeceased in 1957 by Arrangements were by the Dooley Egon Gorsky, 81 Medical Center School of Nursing Fitchburg State University in the memorial gathering from 1 until 3 her husband, Commander Emmett Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Egon Gorsky, 81, of Westfield died and Seton Hall University. Fitchburg, Mass. She earned a p.m. on Saturday, prior to the service. Patrick O’Hara, USCG, who at the enue in Westfield. on Friday, January 23, at his home. Prior to starting her family, Mrs. B.S.E.D. degree and a Registered In lieu of flowers, donations in her time of his death was Commander of Wife, mother, grandmother, great- Born in Czechoslovakia on July 4, Wielgus had been the public health Nursing degree. memory may be made to the Devel- Port Security for New York City. grandmother, loving aunt, she will 1927, he came to the United States in coordinator for the Visiting Nurse During her lifetime, she and her opment Office of the VNA of Central Her four brothers, Jonathan, Rob- be sorely missed by all who knew 1952 and settled in New York. He Association of Union County. husband were active with Cub Scouts Jersey Hospice Program, 176 River- ert, Walter and Roland, her sister, and loved her. moved to Westfield in 1969. She was a parishioner of the Im- and Boy Scouts. side Avenue, Red Bank, N.J. 07701 Sister Ignatius of the Discalced January 29, 2009 For the last 37 years, Mr. Gorsky maculate Heart of Mary Roman Catho- Surviving are her husband, Joseph (www.VNACJ.org). was the owner of E. Gorsky Inc., a lic Church in Scotch Plains, as well as I. Boylan, Jr., M.D., and her four January 29, 2009 Marion Williams, 87, Lived In Westfield; tool and die company in Fanwood. a member of its Rosary Society. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Her husband, Stanley Wielgus, pre- Harry ‘Bob’ Perley, Jr., 80, Was Veteran; Garwood Presbyterian Church Member Elizabeth Gorsky; two daughters, deceased her in 1995. Marion E. Williams, 87, of St. Au- grandchildren in St. Augustine, North Madeleine Poe and Yvonne Eisen; Surviving are a daughter, Ann Had Worked 20 Years For ExxonMobil gustine, Fla. died on Thursday, Janu- Carolina and New Jersey. two sons, William Gorsky and Witmer; two sons, Matthew Wielgus ary 22, at Flagler Hospital in A memorial service will Stanley Gorsky; a brother, Tibor and James Wielgus, and four grand- Harry Robeson “Bob” Perley, Jr., at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, January St. Augustine. be held at 2 p.m. today, Thurs- Gorsky; four grandchildren and three children. 80, of Westfield passed away on 29, at the First United Methodist Born in Bayonne, N.J., she day, January 29, at the Me- great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday morning, January 26, 2009. Church of Westfield, located at One was a longtime resident of morial Presbyterian Church Funeral services were held on offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Born in New York City on March East Broad Street. A reception will Westfield, N.J. before mov- in St. Augustine. Monday, January 26, at the Gray Fu- January 29, at the Immaculate Heart 28, 1928, Bob graduated from immediately follow the service. ing to St. Augustine in 1986. St. Johns Family Funeral neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in of Mary Church. Burial will take Princeton University in 1950 and Arrangements are by the Higgins She was a former member Home in St. Augustine is in Westfield. Interment followed at place at Saint Gertrude Cemetery in served as a second lieutenant in the and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral of the Garwood Presbyte- charge of the arrangements. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Colonia. United States Army during the Ko- Home, 582 Springfield Avenue in rian Church in Garwood, In lieu of flowers, dona- Donations in his memory may be Arrangements are under the direc- rean Conflict. Westfield. N.J. tions in her memory can be made to Atlantic Hospice, 33 Bleeker tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, He moved to Westfield in 1967 In lieu of flowers, donations may Surviving are her daugh- Marion Williams made to: Alpha-Omega Street, Millburn, N.J. 07041. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. and enjoyed golfing and tennis at be made to the Center For Hope Miracle Home, 1835 U.S. 1 January 29, 2009 January 29, 2009 ters, Mona Drainer and her the Echo Lake Golf Club and Hospice and Palliative Care, 1900 husband, Jim, of St. Augustine and South, Ste. 119-235, St. Augustine, Westfield Tennis Club. After work- Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. Patricia Bisci of Phillipsburg, N.J., Fla. 32084. James Kernan, 84, Electrical Engineer; ing at ExxonMobil for 20 years, 07076 or to the Memorial Sloan- and many grandchildren and great- January 29, 2009 including an assignment in Saudi Kettering Cancer Center in New Army Air Corps Veteran and Coach Arabia, Bob retired in 1987. York City. James Francis Kernan, 84, died on in 1950. He was preceded in death by his Bob (Grampy) will be loved and Saturday, January 24, at his home in He served on the Rahway Board of parents, Harry R. Perley and Chris- greatly missed by his family and Library Events to Address Cranford. Education and also coached youth tine Mayer Perley. friends. Among his friends, he has Born in Clearfield, Pa., he had lived basketball and baseball. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, his high school friends who have Taxes, Children’s Interests in Philadelphia, Pa., Roselle, Rahway Twin sons, William and John, and a Eileen Gerard; his children, Beth stayed in touch all these years; his Princeton University Class of 1950 and Clark before moving to Cranford brother, Joseph, predeceased him. Kroncke, Dave Perley and his wife, GARWOOD – The Garwood Pub- On Saturday, February 21, the Pearl five years ago. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Yami, and Doug Perley and his wife, friends who had their reunions ev- ery year, and his friends in Westfield, lic Library has revealed the dates for Observatory of Gillette will present a An electrical engineer, Mr. Kernan Joan Kernan; four children, Mary Eileen Campbell, and his grand- various programs to be offered at the Skylab demonstration of the constel- had been employed by the Austin Joan, Rita, Kathleen and Brian; three children, Lauren Kroncke and her where he had lived for 41 years. Thanks for the great times and lov- library during February. lations and planets with the use of an Company, the Lummus Company and brothers, John, William and Edward; fiancé, Chris Hayes, Neil Kroncke, A program on the economic stimu- inflatable planetarium at 11 a.m. and Meghan and Kathleen Perley. ing memories. the Joslyn Company. He later worked a sister, Rita Marie; three grandchil- January 29, 2009 lus package and how it may affect Registration is required and is lim- for Grand Union Co. and the Great dren and three step-grandchildren. A funeral service will be celebrated individuals’ taxes will take place on ited to 25 children in grades 2 and Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Mr. Kernan A Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, February 5, at 7 p.m. On up. Individuals may call the library founded his own consulting firm, held on Tuesday, January 27, at St. Thursday, February 19, at 7 p.m., a or register in person at the circula- Kernan Consultants, in 1980. He be- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Scholarship Foundation second program will be held on changes tion desk. Priority will be given to gan a résumé service in 1984. Westfield. Entombment followed at to the tax laws for 2008. Both programs Garwood residents. Registration for He was a United States Army Air Saint Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. will feature local tax experts. this event will begin on Monday, Corps veteran of World War II. Arrangements were by the Gray Announces New Awards Registration is required for either February 2. Mr. Kernan received a Bachelor of Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street or both of these events. Individuals For further information about any Electrical Engineering degree from in Westfield. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch At the present time, it manages may sign up directly at the library or of these or other programs, visit the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and January 29, 2009 Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- scholarships from 24 established register by calling (908) 789-1670. Garwood Public Library website, his professional engineer’s license dation announced that scholarship funds and 21 individuals and organi- On Friday, February 13, there will youseemore.com/garwood. booklets and applications are now zations, which give them money on be a snow globe craft activity for The library is located at the corner William L. Zaumen, 92, Accountant; available for all Scotch Plains and an annual basis. As of this time, the children in grades 2 and up at 2 p.m. of Walnut Street and Third Avenue, at Fanwood residents who will gradu- total planned to be awarded by the All materials will be supplied to make the back of the Lincoln School. Hours Army Veteran and Local Volunteer ate from high school in 2009 or who foundation for the 2009-2010 aca- a snow globe. Registration may be of operation are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. demic year will be $159,000. William L. Zaumen, 92, of “Dolly” Zaumen, predeceased him will be undergraduate students in done in person or by telephone. This Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. college during the 2009–2010 aca- If any members of the community program is limited to 20 children. to 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Fanwood died on Friday, January in 1995. would like to contribute to the Dol- 23, at his home. Surviving are his daughter, Susan demic year. The booklets and applications are lars for Students Fund, they may do Born in Newark, he lived in Winkler; his son, Dr. William T. so by sending their gift to the SPF Fanwood since 1954. Zaumen, and two grandsons, available to be picked up from the Counseling Services Office at Scotch Scholarship Foundation at P.O. Box Mr. Zaumen had been employed Jonathan and his wife, Larissa, and 123, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. Any ques- as an accountant with Jack Trebour Matthew and his wife, Megan. Plains-Fanwood High School. In ac- cordance with the instructions to be tions may be directed to the president Ford in Dover before retiring. Funeral services were held on of the foundation at (908) 322-2337. He received his bachelor’s de- Monday, January 26, at the All found in the booklet, by March 1, the gree in accounting from New York Saints’ Episcopal Church. Interment foundation president, Ellie Kramps, University in 1940. A veteran of followed at Fairview Cemetery in must receive all applications. World War II, he served as a first Westfield. Many of the scholarships are not lieutenant in the United States Army Arrangements were under the di- based on financial need but are avail- from 1941 to 1946. rection of the Memorial Funeral able to students who demonstrate high Mr. Zaumen was a longtime mem- Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. moral character, have a strong desire ber and former treasurer of the All Memorial donations may be made to succeed academically and who are Saints’ Episcopal Church in Scotch to the All Saints Book of Remem- motivated by self help. Plains, a member of the Old Guard brance, 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Applicants should follow the in- of the Plainfields and a former mem- Plains, N.J. 07076 or to the Center structions presented in the scholar- ber and past president of the Scotch For Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan ship booklet and submit their appli- Plains Kiwanis Club. He also vol- Road, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. cation as well as accompanying ma- unteered at Grace Kitchen in For additional information or to terials by the requested deadline and Plainfield, where he served and express condolences, please visit to the address as indicated. played piano. www.fanwoodmemorial.com. Over the past 41 years, the board of trustees of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood His wife of 50 years, Susan January 29, 2009 Scholarship Foundation has admin- istered scholarships through the gifts A SERIOUS MUSIC STUDENT…Mary Barber, a ninth grade student at Westfield given by current and former mem- High School and graduate of Edison Intermediate School, has been accepted into the Regional Women’s Chorus, representing central New Jersey. The soprano II bers of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. freshman auditioned on December 13 among approximately 500 male and female Gray Funeral Homes students. She won a spot in the women’s ensemble, which will perform with the mixed chorus on Sunday, February 1, at Monroe Township High School at 2 p.m. A member of Westfield High School’s mixed chorus, Mary has been described by Since 1897 her vocal music teacher, Sharon Reynolds, as “a serious music student with a Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. wonderful work ethic.” Caring & Courteous Service to the Cranford / Westfield Area Since 1913 Westfield 556 Westfield Avenue 233-0255 Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. John L. Dooley Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Manager personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or NJ License # 4100 cremation.

Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Cranford NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 218 North Avenue 276-0255 SEASON OF GIVING…The Union Catholic High School Health Club, moder- Charles J. Tombs Charles V. Dooley ated by school nurse of 17 years, JoAnn Ball, along with the New Jersey Blood Services, hosted a blood drive on December 16. Led by the Health Club’s executive NJ Lic. Number 4006 Manager officers, Jessica Gomez and Marina Saint Val, pictured left to right, the club Director NJ License # 3703 successfully surpassed its goal of 40 donors, which included outside members of the community as well. The Health Club will host its second and final blood drive www.grayfuneralhomes.com of the school year on Tuesday, March 10. All eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to participate. To learn more, call Mrs. Ball at (908) 889-1600, extension no. 311. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 29, 2009 Page 9 Scotch Plains Alumni Offer Advice, Share Experiences EDISON – Wardlaw-Hartridge ing the summer between their junior alumni returned to their alma mater and senior year, they should “get work in early January to impart some wis- experience, decide who you would dom and knowledge regarding their like to write your college recommen- college experiences during “Alumni dations and follow deadlines.” College Day.” Will recom- The event, held mended that, for juniors and se- somewhere in niors, featured an their homes, stu- alumni/ae panel dents should set up with Mark an “application Badalamenti of station,” where Scotch Plains (Mi- they can remain FIRST AND TEN…Students from Cranford High School’s Introduction to ami University of organized and fo- Business and Marketing I classes, pictured at the 50-yard line of Giants Stadium, Ohio), Andrew cused on the ap- toured the Meadowlands complex this past November to learn more about the Bellisari of Scotch plication process. operations of the racetrack, stadium and Izod Center. The trip, arranged by high Plains (Rutgers Seniors at- CELEBRATING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK…Westfield Mayor Andy school business teachers Richard Goldstein and Donna Cathcart, featured a Skibitsky signs the declaration proclaiming Catholic Schools Week from January University – cur- SAGE ADVICE...Juniors at The tended the second guided tour of the field, locker rooms and press boxes facilitated by an Izod Center rently studying at half of the presen- 25 through January 31. Holy Trinity Interparochial School is celebrating its 93rd spokesperson. Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison year of service to the community. the Sorbonne in listen to advice offered by a five-person tation, during France), Latisha alumni/ae panel regarding college is- which alumni/ae New Grants Support DiVenuto of sues during Alumni College Day. Pic- discussed topics Plainfield (Wake tured, left to right, are: Will Vogt of such as Westfield High School Forest Univer- Plainfield, Latisha DiVenuto of transitioning into Plainfield, Mark Badalamenti of Scotch Cranford Public Schools sity), Mwende Plains, Mwende Muindi of Elizabeth college, the myths Reveals 38 Bloustein Scholars CRANFORD – New grants and grams donations enabled Brookside Muindi of Eliza- and Andrew Bellisari of Scotch Plains. and realities of col- donations to the Cranford Public Place School (BPS) to purchase a beth (Johns lege life, time WESTFIELD – A total of 38 Jersey, administers the Garden State School District since June, solicited much-needed double bass for its or- Hopkins University) and Will Vogt of management, de- Westfield High School seniors have Scholarship Program, which includes by its manager of grants, Stephen chestra, which is led by strings teacher Plainfield (Georgetown University: veloping a healthy social life, been selected as Edward Bloustein the Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Izzo, with the support of district teach- Jeannine Mongeon. Students raised School of Foreign Service). Facebook, roommates and money Distinguished Scholars by the State Scholar award. ers, are supporting literacy, health, more than $400 of the needed funds Juniors attended the first half of the management, among others. of New Jersey. The award grants up to $1,000 avail- music, technology and enrichment through a pretzel sale held prior to presentation, during which alumni/ Regarding time management, An- To be eligible, students must rank able annually to the selected students programs and purchases: BPS’s Holiday Concert. ae weighed in on issues such as prepa- drew advised that, while students may in the top 10 percent of their graduat- toward attendance to a New Jersey Literacy — A $15,000 Check into Technology — A host of grants are ration for the admission process, SAT/ find themselves with a lot of “free ing class at the end of junior year, college or university. Literacy Grant from the Verizon Foun- easing the strain on school budgets ACT prep courses, the importance of time” in the beginning of their fresh- with combined critical reading and Westfield High School Principal dation will strengthen the Cranford for key technology purchases, which visiting and interviewing at a univer- man year, free time should not be mathematics SAT scores of 1,260 or Peter Renwick said, “Regardless of School District Academy (CSDA), include: $25,000 in Learn and Serve sity, the difference between “early abused but organized and prioritized. higher. where these talented students decide an intensive, weekend remedial read- America grant funds, supporting the action” and “early decision” and how He added that students should not The distinguished scholars from to attend college, I am certain they ing program guided by Lead Instruc- purchase of SmartBoards and ser- juniors should prepare during the sum- become “stuck behind the fifth wall Westfield High School are: Kathryn will have continued success as they tor Lorraine Madden. vice-learning materials at Brookside mer between their junior and senior (the Internet),” which would prevent Abruzzo, Stephanie Albright, Hanna pursue their educational goals.” The grant will fund added technol- Place, Livingston Avenue, Walnut year. them from getting their work done Berman, Sara Birkenthal, Julia Burns, ogy, professional development, and Avenue, and Cranford High Schools Mark advised the students that, dur- efficiently. Charles Cary, Amanda Chang, James WF’S Verdone Makes program measurement tools. Wal- and $11,000 in new monies funding Chu, Devin Cline, Alexis Constantine, Daniel Dickstein, Jennifer Dilzell, Muhlenberg Dean’s List Mart ($3,500), The United Way the district’s use this year of Educational Services Helps ($3,500), Investors Savings Bank Honeywell’s Emergency Messaging Amanda Garfinkel, Sophia Geskin, WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Bailey ($2,500), The Cranford Jaycees System. Eric Hagstrom, Tara Handza, Michael Verdone, a member of the class of ($1,875), and JACLO Industries Enrichment — Nearly $4,500 in Quell Behavioral Problems Irving, Jenna Leopold, Alice Li, Maria 2009 at Muhlenberg College, made ($1,875) are other recent supporters donated gift cards, gift certificates Lomaka, Moira Smith, Catherine the fall 2008 dean’s list. of literacy in Cranford. or goods are helping to fund field STATE – Teaching today has never school district personnel throughout Maguire, Ezra Margolin, Natalie An English major, she is the daugh- Health — $2,200 in special-pro- trips, assemblies and fundraising been more difficult. Failing to under- the state of New Jersey on February Morrison, Taylor Murtishaw, Tho- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Verdone grams donations is helping fund Hill- auctions, including: field trips to stand and respond appropriately to dis- 10, 11, and 12. mas Purcell, Casey Reimlinger, and is a graduate of Westfield Senior side Avenue School’s Magic Carpet the Brooklyn Aquarium, the Bronx ruptive student behavior interferes with The training is scheduled from 8:30 Samantha Ritter, Joshua Schwartz, High School. Health Program, envisioned and man- Zoo and to Sleeping Beauty at the instruction time, resulting in declining a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be con- Melissa Shulman, Eriene-Heidi Students must earn a minimum of a aged by physical education/health State Theater of New Jersey by stu- academic skills, poor test performance ducted in Saddle Brook, Newark and Sidhom, Amanda Simmons, Marisa 3.5 grade point average (4.0-scale) to teacher Lucy Diaz. dents attending Lincoln Avenue and wastes education dollars. Cherry Hill. The training will focus on Stotter, Ravi Tamboli, Jennifer attain dean’s list status. Using a 30-foot nylon multi-activ- School. Research suggests that disruptive using specific strategies for respond- Weidman, Amy Weiss, George ity carpet, students can play a number In addition, The Rocking Horse classroom behavior causes teacher ing to disruptive classroom behavior Wharam and Alan Workman. of games, including golf, bowling, toy store in Cranford is supporting burnout and indicates that there is a and is based on Dr. Fred Johnson’s The Higher Education Student As- SAT shuffleboard and skeet-ball while the LEAP for Toys Program, which direct link between student misbehav- highly acclaimed book, “Proactive sistance Authority (HESAA), an in- ior and placement into special educa- Discipline for Reactive Students.” dependent agency of the State of New 800-762-8378 learning rules, math skills, teamwork helps to motivate academic and be- nd and sportsmanship. havioral success by students at Lin- tion. For additional details, educators may 32 Music — $1,225 in special-pro- coln Avenue School. Educational Resource Services contact Educational Resource Services WF’s Zepka Makes works directly with federal and state at (800) 579-1085 or visit departments of education to provide EducationalResourceServices.com WHS Honor Roll SUMMIT professional-development training for WESTFIELD – The name of Alexa NEW PROVIDENCE Lack of Blood Donations school personnel in areas of prevent- Leader/Times Intern Zepka, an 11th grade student at SCOTCH PLAINS Westfield High School, was inadvert- ing school violence, managing disrup- KENILWORTH tive classroom behavior, using Re- Makes Fall Dean’s List ently omitted from the First Marking Proves Costly for Hospitals sponse to Intervention (RTI) strate- WESTFIELD – Westfield student Period Regular Honor Roll, published SUMMIT – For 15 years, the state used in transfusions. With participa- gies for struggling learners, teaching Katherine Vowell, on a path to earn- the week of January 15. has lagged behind the nation in the tion so low during good times, health students with autism spectrum disor- ing a Bachelor of Arts degree in “Writ- percentage of people giving blood. experts fear blood giving, which is der and school dropout prevention. ing-Intensive English,” made the New Jersey hospitals were forced to often done in the workplace or through Educational Resource Services has Marquette University fall dean’s list. spend an estimated $18 million to employer-sponsored drives, will signed an agreement to provide pro- Katherine served as a Westfield $24 million in 2007 to buy blood plummet with the economy worsen- fessional-development training for Leader/ Times intern last summer. supply from other states. ing. In anticipation of blood shortages, Celebrate NVBDM with Overlook January has been designated National Hospital’s Blood Donor Services this Volunteer Blood Donor Month month. Donors will be given comple- Basia’s Eyes st (NVBDM). Every day, our nation’s mentary T-shirts when they donate in Saturday, January 31 hospitals require approximately January. Pelican Ski Shop in Morris A Professional Contents 39,000 units of blood to help save the Plains is also offering a free ski-lift 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM lives of accident victims, patients with ticket to anyone donating in January. of Home/Estate Sale Service cancer and blood disorders, and or- Just ask the Overlook Hospital Blood We welcome both new families & alumni gan transplant recipients. Donor clinician to give you a letter to Basia Duris “A single donation can save up to present to the ski shop. RSVP (908) 561-5055 three lives,” Health and Senior Ser- Walk-ins are always welcome. The Visit our website @ www.thesundanceschool.com vices Commissioner Heather Howard Blood Donor Service is conveniently Over 25 Years Experience said. “Nine out of 10 people need located in a new department off of the 908-219-4161 blood at some point in their lives. Yet, main hospital lobby. For appoint- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE at most times of the year, the state has ments, please call the Overlook Hos- TOWN OF WESTFIELD 24%. Proposed is 29.8% less than a two-day supply of blood.” pital Blood Donor Service at (908) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 12.04E1 - Ordinance allows a maximum In 2007, New Jersey hospitals paid 522-3509. The Board of Adjustment of the Town of habitable floor area of 35%. Proposed is as much as $400 per unit to buy Overlook Hospital is a 504-bed not- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Febru- 41.4%. Legal Advertising ary 9, 2009 in the Council Chambers at the 12.04G - Ordinance allows a maximum 60,000 of the 500,000 units of blood for-profit community hospital. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, all improvement coverage of 50%. Pro- MORE IN BACK SECTION Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear posed is 56.6%. and consider the following appeal for use 13.02B1 - Ordinance requires a shed to PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE (d) and bulk (c) variance(s) from the re- be located in the rear yard. Proposed is the side yard. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE quirements of the Westfield Land Use 13.02H1 - Ordinance requires a mini- NOTICE OF MEETINGS Ordinance. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION mum set back for a patio of 5 feet. Pro- (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) NOTICE OF MEETINGS Faris Corporation (applicant/Auto posed is 0 feet and 2.5 feet. “ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS” (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Spa of Westfield), 215 South Avenue, List of new C.40:55D-70 c and d vari- TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting (Board In-Service) “ADDENDUM TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS* East, (Block 3204, Lot 7.01) an existing ances requested for Lot 9.02 nonconforming automatic car wash and 11.21E1 - Ordinance requires a mini- DATE OF MEETING: Thursday, February 5,2009 TYPE OF MEETING: Budget Review Meetings drive-through lubricating establishment mum lot area of 12,000 square feet. Pro- (originally scheduled January 21) DATE/TIME OF MEETING: Thursday, February 5, 2009 / 8:00 p.m. located in the GB-2 zone, is seeking per- posed is 2,064 square feet. LOCATION: Administration Building Thursday, February 12, 2009 / 7:30 p.m. mission to erect a freestanding sign con- 11.21E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street trary to the following section of the Land mum lot area within 120 feet of lot depth of LOCATION: Administration Building Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Use Ordinance: Section 16.04E.4 of the 12,000 square feet. Proposed is 2,064 Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street Land Use Ordinance permits one free- square feet. TIME: 5:30 p.m. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 standing sign as an alternative to any 11.21E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet with a representative of PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet to review the 2009- other permitted wall signs. Since there are mum lot width of 100 feet. Proposed is NJSBA who will conduct a Board In-Service. 2010 school budget. two existing wall signs previously granted 39.86 feet. by variance the proposed freestanding 11.21E3 - Ordinance requires a mini- ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. sign is not permitted and as such it re- mum lot frontage of 100 feet. Proposed is 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $32.64 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $29.58 quires a “d” variance. 39.86 feet. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE John & Patricia Bowen, 901 Union 11.21E4 - Ordinance requires a mini- Street, Applicant seeks permission to con- mum lot depth of 150 feet. Proposed is NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION struct a wrap around front porch contrary 51.42 feet. DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES to Sections 11.07E5 and 11.07E5(12.03C, 11.21E5 - Ordinance requires a mini- 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 D and E). Ordinance requires a street side mum front yard of 25 feet. Proposed is TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 yard setback of 20 feet. Present is 20 feet. 16.5 feet. Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Proposed is 14 feet. Ordinance requires a 11.21E6 - Ordinance requires a mini- A.M. on 2/24/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified A.M. on 2/10/09, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified front yard setback of 30 feet. Present is mum side yard setback of 12 feet. Pro- under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A 30.3 feet. Proposed is 25.4 feet. posed is 1 feet and 2.6 feet. Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, 11.21E7 - Ordinance requires a mini- New Jersey 08625; for: New Jersey 08625; for: Andrew Davlouros, 418 Westfield mum rear yard setback of 50 feet. Pro- Avenue, Applicant proposes to subdivide posed is 2.7 feet. 2009 - North Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract, Various locations 2009 North 78, 80, 280 & 287 Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract, Various the property creating two lots with one 12.04F1 - Ordinance allows a maximum including and North of Route 57, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, locations, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union and Warren dwelling on each lot. Applicant seeks ap- building coverage of 20%. Proposed is Sussex, Union and Warren Counties; 100% State; DP No: 08479 Counties; 100% State; DP No: 08483 proval of a minor subdivision with variance 43.1% Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127 N.J.A.C. relief from the following Sections of the 12.04E1 - Ordinance allows a maximum 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Land Use Ordinance: habitable floor area for a two-family resi- Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and List of New C.40:55 D-70 c and d dence of 40%. Proposed is 85.3%. Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Variances requested for lot 9.01 12.04G - Ordinance allows a maximum No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders 11.21E1- Ordinance requires a mini- all improvement coverage of 50%. Pro- must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, mum lot area of 12,000 square feet. Pro- posed is 72.2%. Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of posed is 3,798 square feet. 17.02C1 - Ordinance requires 3 parking valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the 11.21E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- spaces. Proposed is 1 parking space. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. mum lot area within 120 feet of lot depth of David & Sarann Wood, 250 Seneca 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 12,000 square feet. Proposed is 3,798 Place, Applicant seeks permission to con- Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof square feet. struct first and second floor additions con- of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. 11.21E2 - Ordinance requires a mini- trary to Section 11.09E6 of the Land Use The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 mum lot width of 100 feet. Proposed is 50 Ordinance. Ordinance requires a mini- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the feet. mum side yard setback of 10 feet. Pro- Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to 11.21E3 - Ordinance requires a mini- posed is 8.92 feet. submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on mum lot frontage of 100 feet. Proposed is the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. 50 feet. Variances, waivers or exceptions from Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at 11.21E4 - Ordinance requires a mini- certain site plan details or relief from re- Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To mum lot depth of 150 feet. Proposed is quirements may be sought as appropri- subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents 74.93 feet. ate. and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are 11.21E7 - Ordinance requires a mini- Plans and application are on file in the directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be mum rear yard setback of 50 feet. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN touched third at 1:43.51. Chris “He brings it every time he gets in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times DeLaFuente led a 1-3 finish in the the pool. He’s a great kid, a great Seven was a charm! After being on next event, the 200-freestyle, when student and a great swimmer! He’s the short side of the score in six he touched in 1:53.48 and Max Blum one of many that I have,” Blue Devil previous face-to-face meets, the No. touched in 1:54.46. Head Coach Jeff Knight said. 2 Westfield High School boys swim DeLaFuente continued to demon- CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 team knocked off No. 1 Christian strate his proficiency in freestyle Brothers Academy, 89-81, at Wallace events by winning the 500-free in Pool in Westfield on January 23. 4:50.64 followed by Blum at 5:01.65. See photos of Sports: The Blue Devils took top honors in “I didn’t want to take it out too fast on www.goleader.com six events and set the wheels of suc- because, for that long of a race, you cess in motion right away by placing don’t want to die early. With all the UCT Wrestling Tournament Westfield/CBA Swimming 1-3 in the 200-medley relay. Matt training I do at Berkeley (Swim Club), David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Meserole, Larry Zhang, Evan Paulan we train ourselves for the long dis- Westfield/IHA Swimming ABOUT TO WIN THE 145-LB CROWN…Raider Mike Ridge takes Cranford’s JP Christiano to the mat and later pins him and Jack Lorentzen touched first in tances there. So if I took it out mod- SPF/MXS Boys Basketball with a cradle in 3:55 to claim the 145-lb crown. 1:39.84 and John Taylor, Matt Mor- erately, I could bring it back really Click “photos” on right. gan, Nick Boyle and Mike Oster fast,” DeLaFuente explained. Click “photos” on left. Scroll FOUR BLUE DEVILS, 1 RAIDER CAPTURE 3RD PLACE Ridge Wins; Barnes, Ferrara Get Second at UCT Wrestling

By DAVID B. CORBIN Other Bears, who claimed titles, champion in Mike Ridge, who clamped Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times were: Anthony Madonia (103), Dan Cranford’s (C) JP Christiano with a If ever a wrestling team dominated Reis (119), Allan Phillips (125), Joe cradle in 3:55 for the 145-lb crown. the Union County Tournament (UCT), Lospinoso (135), Devin Geoghegan “I wanted to take it to this kid. I it had to be the 10th-ranked Brearley (140), Umar Taramov (160 – OW wanted to show him what it’s all Bears, who claimed nine individual upper weights), Khusen Taramov about. I knew my conditioning was a champions and the team title on Janu- (171) and Travis Dilts (215). little off, so I had to stack up people ary 24 in Union. The Bears totaled Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed sev- early. I feel confident with the cradle. 270 and Roselle Park (RP) took sec- enth with 77 points and claimed one As soon as I lock it up, I think I can ond with 228.5 points, while Gover- put them to sleep,” Ridge said. nor Livingston (GL) and Westfield, Special Thank You Ridge also beat Linden’s (L) Travis with very fine showings, placed 3-4 Foster then flattened RP’s Nick Longo David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with respective totals of 141.5 and UC Wrestling Coaches in the semis with a lateral throw in 2:56. SECURING A BIG BLUE DEVIL VICTORY…Matt Meserole touched first in the 400-freestyle relay to secure a Blue Devil 139. Westfield Head Coach Glen Kurz Thank you to all the Union County “At one point, I thought I could set victory over previously No. 1 Christian Brothers Academy. received the UC Coach of the Year wrestling head coaches for allow- up a lateral drop and throw him, which award. ing me to receive the T. Ralph “Pug” I eventually hit and tossed him real Bear Kenny Knapp became only Williams Award. It is an honor! nice,” Ridge said. SOLOMON NETS 20 POINTS, 7 ASSISTS; BOYD HITS 19 the seventh wrestler in the history of But the real honor is my realiza- Raider Mike Ferrara defeated the UCT to win four titles. Knapp, tion of the year-in and year-out dedi- Union’s (U) John Sedillo, 15-4, then ranked fourth in the state at 130-lbs, cation of all the coaches from the advanced to the 152-lb finals with a defeated Blue Devil John Barnes, 9- high school level down to and in- 3-2 decision over Bear Brian Gilligan Raider Basketball Boys Bully 1, to earn the Outstanding Wrestler cluding the youth programs. Your after executing a step through (OW) Award (103 to 140 classes). guidance gives the young wrestlers takedown. Barnes, a state qualifier last year, the opportunity to realize their tal- “He was keeping his legs away pinned his first opponent then col- ents, hone their skills and become from me, so it was tough to score in No. 13 Shabazz Cagers, 73-47 lected four takedowns before pinning better citizens. And, of course, credit the first two periods, but I knew in the Matt Krynicki (RP), also a state quali- must also be given to the wrestlers, third, I had to shoot for the takedown who discipline themselves so well By DAVID B. CORBIN points, including a pair of 3-pointers, fense to stop their main players! We fier last year, in 4:39. no matter what. They are all good. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and baffled the Bulldogs late in the played very well. I’m proud of them.” After his bout with Krynicki, in such a sport that demands so They have a good coaching staff. They Tenacious defense made poor third quarter with successful drives to “We moved the ball very well. It Barnes said, “I was trying to relax, much across the board. You all are always going to be in good condi- shooters out of 13th-ranked Malcolm the basket for lay-ups. was a team effort. We have a lot of calm down so I could wrestle my should be proud! tion,” Ferrara said. X. Shabazz and the hosting Scotch “I was on in the second half. If they guys, who can play the game and they match. I used a half (nelson) and a Dave Corbin (The Leader and In his title bout with Carroll, Ferrara Plains-Fanwood High School boys didn’t come up, I just took it to the need each other to have these types of wrist and turned him right over.” The Times) CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 basketball team took full advantage basket,” explained Solomon, who performances. They shared the ball, with excellent inside passing and added, “We had to focus on what we rebounded the ball, played great team added eight 3-pointers to bully the had to do. Just keep playing our de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 WINTER SPECIAL! 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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times It was somewhere on Route 1 North, consumed with finishing first, being started to realize that there was more, at the very highest levels. Just think on the bus ride back from Trenton State the best, who’s No. 1, who makes more much more, to life that just winning. To back to last summer’s Olympics and College in Ewing following the 1997 money and has a bigger house and car. be sure, winning is better than losing, the spectacular finishes in the 100 but- state swimming championships. Two- We have sneaker companies whose ads and if they’re keeping score, you do terfly and 4x100 relay. time defending champion WHS had proclaim, “Second is nothing.” My own everything possible to win. But, if the Speaking of the Olympics, among been beaten by Shawnee and the back- father used to coach me and his phi- effort is there, and the attitude and those in attendance at the meet was of-the-bus meeting had been held. The losophy was, “You’re either first, or spirit and team camaraderie is all there, Tom Wilkens, who was on the first guys were singing their “Hey Laadee your last. There’s no in-between.” as a coach I should be fired if I expect CBA team in 1991 and swam in the first Laadees” or listening to music in their I thought long and hard about Kap’s anything more than that. WHS -CBA meet in 1994 (losing twice headphones. question as the malls and colorful fast I was thinking of Steve Kap last in the sprints to WHS’s Sean Schafer). That was when Steve Kapuscinski, a food restaurants whizzed by in the cold Friday evening, while enjoying some He won several state titles, went on to thinking man’s captain, came up and night. He’d come up with a great ques- “Vitamin Y” at the Jolly Trolley. I’d swim at Stanford and was a two-time sat next to me. He said, “I’ve got a tion and it deserved at least a pretty been in town for that afternoon’s unreal Olympian. question for you.” good answer. And this is what I told swimming doubleheader, when WHS “I was able to work my schedule so If you know Steve, and I’m pretty him. hosted the state’s No. 1-ranked boys that I had meetings in Springfield and sure I did, you knew this was gonna be “Here’s the deal Steve. Twenty years (Christian Brothers Academy) and girls Westfield in the morning, with the af- a dandy. That was an interesting mix of from now, when people look up who (Immaculate Heart Academy) teams in ternoon clear to be here,” Wilkens said. seniors, with Timmy Romano, Colin won the 1997 state championship, it’s a pair of meets that will forever be “It’s been a long time since I’ve been David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times McGee, Chris Panagos, Matt just gonna say Shawnee, and it’s not etched in the minds of everyone there, here, but I recognize a lot of those GOING UP FOR THE LAY-UP…Raider Kevin Maroney goes up for a lay-up in Hammond and Luis DaCosta. Any of going to mention how awesome you as both went down to the final relay names on the record boards from my the game against No. 13 Shabazz. The Raiders won, 73-47. those other guys, answering their ques- guys swam because you finished sec- before they were decided. era ... Darren (Hertell), Dave tion would’ve been easy. But, I take the ond,” I said. “So there’s that side of the To be honest, I was mostly there for (Schwartz), (Tom) Mann, (Sean) bait and say, “Sure, what’s up?” coin. On the other side, my side, and the boys meet, since WHS had a legiti- Schafer. It’s great to be back here, and “Well I was just wondering,” he my dad would turn over in his grave if mate shot at beating the Colts (for the this was a really great meet!” Raider Basketball Boys Bully started. he heard me say this, but to be totally first time, after six previous losses) and While no records were broken, a (Uh-oh, I thought.) honest, right now I would say I, person- taking over the No. 1 ranking in the couple were threatened as the Devils “As a coach, would you rather have ally, would rather have every swimmer state for the first time in 16 years. The took a 10-4 lead in the opening relay No. 13 Shabazz Cagers, 73-47 your team win a state championship, do best times … and if that’s not good girls, coming off a deflating loss to No. and then traded events back and forth CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 but not really swim all that well, or enough to win, well, so be it. It’s still 2 Mount St. Mary just eight days ear- with neither team being able to gain would you rather have every swimmer good enough for me, and if nobody else lier, didn’t seem to have much of a shot much of an advantage. When the 4x100 defense. We really frustrated them on and enjoy watching their subs play do a best time, even if the other team knows it, I know it.” against a juggernaut that loses about relay teams went to the blocks, WHS the defensive end. Our defense car- for the final three minutes. wins?” Understand that many years before, once every decade and which had beaten had a 79-77 lead, meaning a win in the ried over to our offense and we got a “We have to play that way all the (Oh, Jesus, just what I was afraid of.) there is NO WAY that I would’ve said WHS 99-71 a year earlier. relay gave them the meet; a relay win lot of easy opportunities,” Raider time now. Even harder! It’s going to “Well, Steve, that’s sure an interest- anything remotely close to that. In the (WHS and IHA had met four times by CBA would mean the meet would Head Coach Benny Martinez said. be more competitive because of the ing question … and it’s a very difficult 1960s and ’70s, being a WHS and in the state tournament, before it was be decided by the B relays. Melvin Hanciles (7 points, 3 re- states,” Raymond said. one to answer,” I said. Alabama fan, winning was just the way split into public and non-public divi- Chris DeLaFuente provided a quick bounds, 3 steals, 3 assists) began the “We knew every game that we play There is no easy answer to that ques- it was. It wasn’t even anything to think sions in 1995, with WHS winning the lead and, after Mike Oster and Evan game with a 2-pointer and Boyd is going to be a struggle in this confer- tion, if you’re really and truly a “coach.” about, because it just happened and first two in 1988 and ’89, then losing in Paulan (2:03.03 IM, No. 13 on Top 15 banged in the Raiders’ final 10 points ence. Everybody is just beating up on I mean, it was the late 20th century, and happened. Winning was everything. ’91 and ’94. In this decade, before List) maintained most of it, Matt of the first quarter. The Raiders rolled each other, so we knew that Shabazz we live in a society that is literally As midlife came and sorta went, I Friday, IHA had won all six meetings Meserole went in with a slight lead off seven-straight points toward the was a top team coming in and they by an average score of 113.5-56.5.) against CBA superstar Harrison Cefalo. end of the second quarter to take a 42- were the Group 3 favorites according But a funny thing happened. Yes, the Meserole split a 47.62 and the WHS 25, halftime lead. to some people,” coach Martinez said. boys meet lived up to its advance bill- boys had the huge win. Forward Kevin Maroney (7 points, “We knew we had a challenge. The D. Blair Corbin’s ing and was maybe the most exciting The thing is, when most people read 4 rebounds, steal, assist, blocked shot) kids took that challenge went out meet since WHS won the 1991 St. the paper the next day, it said the WHS got into the act early in the third today and played at their best. They Joseph meet by .04 of a second on boys won and the WHS girls lost. But Darren Hertell’s anchor leg. But the if they asked Steve Kapuscinski, hope- quarter with a 3-pointer and Solomon played with an intensity and an ag- other half of the twinbill proved every fully he would remember that bus ride bucketed the final five points of the gressiveness that, quite honestly, I Blue Devils Raiders bit as exciting, as second-year coach back in 1997 and say that the WHS quarter with his vicious driving to the haven’t seen all year. It just goes to Brooke Smith’s girls decided it was girls actually won, too. Because in the basket. Boyd, Solomon, Hanciles and show, if we play our ‘A’ game, we can time to step up and show their stuff. long run, they did! Maroney took turns scoring early in play with anybody.” The true measure of a team — and a THIS AND THAT the fourth quarter then all five Raider MX Shabazz 12 13 12 10 47 coach — is how they deal with adver- The bowling team finished a close starters got the opportunity to rest Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 23 19 13 18 73 sity, and things were a bit down follow- second at last weekend’s Woodbridge Walk Down Memory Lane ing that loss to Mount St. Mary. Tournament, a mere 10 pins behind Led by sophomore Becky Sayreville. Junior Josh Ettinger led the EXTRAORDINARY AGENTS DeLaFuente’s outrageous wins in the way with a 643, and was followed by From the archives of The Westfield Plains. Gutsy wrestling on the part of 200 IM (2:13.50, No. 6 o n the Top 15 tri-captains Matt Marcus (623), Brian Leader and The Scotch Plains- senior Mike Loewinger and a “must List) and 500-freestyle (5:12.15, No. Dunn (622) and Kevin Murphy (615), Fanwood Times – www.goleader.com get” pin from junior Gary Cousar also 6), the Blue Devils stayed right with the along with freshman Lucas Cruz (610) January 28, 1998: The Blue Devil proved to be crucial. Bergen County powerhouse. The 4x50 for a 3,113 pinfall. The Union County wrestling team caged the Cranford January 25, 2001: Mouths must relay of DeLaFuente, Maeve Maloney, Tournament was held earlier this week, Cougars, 62-24, in Westfield. Mike be wide open in Linden. The Linden Emily Budnick and Suzanne Lemberg but too late for deadline. Sawicki told the tale of doom by pull- boys basketball team is known as the went 1:42.23 (No. 7) for a huge win. It was a good-but showing for the ing off a shocking pin in 5:24 over Tigers. And, Tigers are supposed to Following a 1-2 in the 100 breaststroke WHS wrestlers at last weekend’s county Cougar Dan Genovese at 103-lbs. At roar. However, it was the Westfield by Catherine Maguire and Kate championships, finishing fourth (2.5 125, senior Dann Todd nailed Cougar boys who growled the loudest when Heffernan, WHS trailed 83-73 and points out of third), but not having a Florio Hawkins to record a 16-1 tech- they bewildered the Tigers, 67-59, in needed a near-impossible 1-2 finish in county champ. John Barnes was the nical fall in 5:11. Jeff Kivetz pinned Westfield to claim their first victory the 4x100 freestyle relay to get a tie. lone finalist, losing to Kenny Knapp of Mike Carbone in 2:40 at 130-lbs. over the Tigers since 1985. The Blue They got a 1-3 finish, but the winning Brearley, who was named the meet’s January 27, 1999: The Raider boys Devils riddled the Tigers with eight relay of DeLaFuente (54.71 leadoff, Outstanding Wrestler. totaled 34.5 points to place third be- 3-pointers. But that wasn’t all. When No. 4), McMahon, Meredith Smith and DEVIL OF THE WEEK hind Elizabeth with 57 and Plainfield the Tiger defense compensated by Lemberg clocked in at 3:39.46, the This week’s winners of free subs with 53 at the Union County Boys spreading out, Blue Devil junior for- second fastest time in school history. from Al the Owner at Westfield Subs Track and Field Championships held ward Dan Deserio penetrated under- During and after the meets, I noticed (261 South Avenue East) is the entire at Dunn Center in Elizabeth. Raider neath and finished with a team-lead- two interesting schools of thought. WHS boys swim team. While there senior Blair Woodward captured first ing 19 points. There were the “Vince Lombardi’s” in have been seven state championships in the 60-yard hurdles and first in the January 29, 2003: The defending the crowd, who played the “coulda, over the past 15 years, WHS had not shoulda, woulda” game, since there been ranked No. 1 in the state since high jump at 6’4”. Woodward also champion Raider boys placed second were several touchouts won by IHA 1993. That changed with last week’s placed third in the 440-yard run. with a 41 total behind Elizabeth who that coulda turned the loss into a win. intense 89-81 victory over top-ranked January 26, 2000: “Cardiac kids!” totaled 46 in the Union County Boys Then there were the WHS girls, who Christian Brothers Academy. bellowed Raider Assistant Coach Dave Indoor Track and Field Champion- walked around the deck with huge The Devil’s Den appears Thursday Bello after freshman heavyweight Matt ships at Dunn Center in Elizabeth. smiles on their faces, knowing they had in The Westfield Leader during the WESTFIELD OFFICE Loomis recorded a fall in the waning Senior Chris Feighner was the only gone after the big bad Blue Eagles of school year. Contact us with comments, seconds to give the Raider wrestling Raider to claim a first place when he IHA and battled them tooth and nail to complaints and suggestions at ÈääÊ œÀÌ Ê
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Lorentzen, Morgan, Boyle and depth, so I knew I had to swim the hard and we received the reward for DeLaFuente placed second in the 200- best I could in every race.” that hard work,” coach Knight said. free relay at 1:32.99. Then DeLaFuente Paulan and Zhang put it together in “We always get here right after joined Oster, Paulan and Meserole to the 100-butterfly by touching 1-2 with school, around 2:15, because we only put the finishing touch on the victory respective times of 55.29 and 55.52. have a short amount of time in the by placing first in the 400-free relay, Paulan and Morgan touched 2-3 in pool. We don’t waste a minute then while Boyle, Justin Lo, Taylor and the 200-Individual Medley with re- we swim straight through to 4 o’clock. Blum touched third at 3:27.29. spective times of 2:03.03 and 2:06.62. Every stroke counts,” DeLaFuente “I started out my freshman year as Lorentzen and Oster followed by plac- said. a butterflier and I slowly transitioned ing 2-3 in the 50-free with respective Ironically, throughout such an in- into a good freestyler,” said times of 23.15 and 23.25. Meserole tense meet, coach Knight appeared to DeLaFuente. “We kind of surprised took second in the 100-free at 48.82 remain calm and reserved. ourselves with all the great swims we and first in the 100-backstroke at “I have the utmost faith in my guys. did today. Going into the meet, we 55.79. Morgan took third in the 100- They are going to train their hardest might have not known everybody on breaststroke at 1:04.04. no matter what, so with that, it’s easy CBA. We knew they were very good “We have had a real good training to be calm,” answered coach Knight and they could put together a lot of season. They deserve it. They worked calmly. “It seems like he never shows any emotion. Maybe the Marines might Blue Devil Icemen Squash have helped him in that,” chuckled DeLaFuente. Summit Hilltoppers, 8-3 200 medley relay: W (Meserole, Zhang, Paulan, Lorentzen) 1:39.84 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 200 free: DeLaFuente (W) 1:53.48 FINISHING 1-2 IN THE 100-BREASTSTROKE…Blue Devils Catherine Maguire, upper left, and Kate Heffernan, The Westfield High School ice play, assisted by Meyer. Then Meyer, 200 IM: Harrison Cefalo (CBA) 2:01.69 foreground, finished 1-2 in the 100-breaststroke. hockey team improved to 6-4-2 with on an assist from Henry O’Brien, 50 free: Charlie Pataffi (CBA) 22.36 an 8-3 victory over Summit at 100 fly: Paulan (W) 55.29 scored to give Westfield a 2-0 lead. 100 free: Alex Fitton (CBA) 48.53 Warinanco Rink in Roselle on Janu- Midway through the second period, 500 free: DeLaFuente (W) 4:50.64 DeLaFUENTE WINS 200IM, 500-FREE; LEMBERG 50-FREE ary 21. CJ Meyer and Dylan Moran O’Brien found the net with the help 200 free relay: CBA (Pataffi, Sean Dunne, each netted two goals and two assists of assists from Mike Foley and Moran. Will Johnson, Fitton) 1:30.58 to lead the Blue Devils. 100 back: Meserole (W) 55.79 Both teams went on a scoring frenzy 100 breast: Cefalo (CBA) 1:02.42 At 10:30 on the clock in the first in the final period but the Blue Devils 400 free relay: W (DeLaFuente, Mike No. 1 IHA Girls Survive Scare period, Moran scored on a power outscored the Hilltoppers, 5-3. With Oster, Paulan, Meserole) 3:17.05 14:10 on the clock Joe Kramkowski SPF 5th, Blue Devils 7th scored a shorthanded goal unassisted. Lady Blue Devils Beat O’Brien scored his second goal on a In 87-83 Win Over Blue Devils At UCT Boys Track power play at 11:29. Kramkowski Union, Linden Cagers The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and Meyer got the assist. Meyer The Westfield High School girls School boys placed fifth with a total flicked in goal No. 6 with assists from basketball team defeated Union, 49- By DAVID B. CORBIN Meg Kaveney and Lauren Sullivan anymore today.” of 22 and the Westfield boys placed Kramkowski and Moran. Hilltopper Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times touched second with a time of 1:55.64 The Blue Devils had their best suc- 40, on January 20 then edged Linden, Right down to the very last event! seventh with 14 at the Union County Bobby Lawrence scored unassisted 44-43, two days later to up its record and Kylie Bangs, Catherine Maguire, cess in the 50-free with a 1-3-4 finish, track & field championships at the to make the score 6-1 but Blue Devil The fourth-ranked Westfield High Anna Fetter and Emily Budnick led by Lemberg at 24.64, with to 10-5. Tara Handza held the upper School girls swim team needed to Jersey City Amory on January 24. Nick Attanasio, assisted by Matt hand against the Union Farmers with touched third at 1:56.02. Meredith Kaveney third at 25.75 and Sullivan Rahway won the title with 66 points. Wronski, scored a few minutes later. finish 1-2 in the final event, the 400- Smith followed by taking second in fourth at 25.98. Maguire and 15 points and Diana Venezia became free relay, to tie top-ranked Immacu- Raider Martin Sweeney crossed Lawrence scored again unassisted the deciding factor against the Lin- the 200-freestyle at 2:02.95. Heffernan finished 1-2 in the 100- second in the 3,200-meter run with a then at 2:07 Summit’s Timmy Yager late Heart Academy (IHA) but fin- Swimming is part of the technique breaststroke with respective times of den Tigers. ished 1-3 as the Blue Eagles dodged time of 9:51.99 followed by Blue on an assist from Jeff Wycoff made Venezia bucketed 11 points against but getting maximum trusts from the 1:10.55 and 1:12.07. Lemberg took Devil Ryan Scrudato at 9:53.62. Blue the scored 7-3. Moran scored the fi- the bullet to squeak out an 87-83 push off in a turn and a streamlined second in the 100-butterfly at 1:00.48. the Farmers and pulled in 14 rebounds. victory at Wallace Pool in Westfield Devil Andrew Kirna finished sixth at nal goal with 57-seconds remaining. Katie Ponce scored eight points and flow in one’s entry into the water is Smith placed third in the 100-free at on January 23. also important. DeLaFuente’s thrust 56.53 and Bangs touched third in the 10:10.43. Sweeney also finished Westfield 2 1 5 8 had six assists and five rebounds. Gab fourth in the 1,600 with a time of Summit 0 0 3 3 Blue Devil Becky DeLaFuente cer- in her turns assisted her in winning 100-backstroke with a time of 1:04.72. Jakub had six points and Sara Nelson tainly did her part, as did the rest of 4:29.96. Blue Devils Josh Einbinder had four points. Handza had three the 500-freestyle in 5:12.15. “Last night, we had a long talk and and Joey Martoglio finished 5-6 in SPF Ice Hockey Sets her teammates, to acquire important “My turns are okay. I obviously we decided we needed to go after it rebounds, a steal and two assists, while power points as state tournament time the 800 with respective times of 2:05.2 Keri Pringle had three assists. have to improve but I think I’m get- for power points and we power- and 2:05.52. Raider Matt McQuoid Gala at Westwood nears. ting better,” DeLaFuente said. “My pointed 4,491, which is our best this Against the Tigers, Venezia hit a “We came in here with a lot more won the shot put with a shove of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ice 12-foot jump shot with 40 seconds entry is pretty good. You just need to year but our second best if we take in 46’6.5”. Westfield took fourth in the Hockey Association will hold its an- positive energy. Everyone was stand- get off those blocks fast, especially in consideration last year,” said coach left to put Westfield up 42-41. Linden ing up for each and every race. Every- 4x400 with a time of 3:38.02. nual Gala on February 6 at 7 p.m. at then missed and Westfield held the a short race.” Smith. “They swam out of their minds AL Johnson won the girls team the Westwood on North Avenue in one was cheering, so I think that DeLaFuente, Maeve Maloney, today and that’s exactly what we ball, forcing the Tigers to foul. Venezia helped a lot,” DeLaFuente said. title with 56 points, the Raiders took Garwood. went to line with 17 seconds left to Budnick and Suzanne Lemberg won needed.” 11th with seven points and the Blue The evening events will include a After the Blue Eagles won the first the 200-free relay in 1:42.23 and 200 medley relay: IHA (Danielle Romain, shoot one-and-one and sank both free two events, DeLaFuente gave her team Devils tied for 12th with six. Westfield delicious dinner, a DJ for dancing, an throws. Linden missed a 3-point at- Sullivan, Fetter, Smith and Kaveney Kyla McAvoy, Lia Kunnapas, Chloe a positive jolt by winning the 200- Conjares) 1:53.66 finished third in the 4x400 with a upscale ticket auction, a silent auction tempt and put in a rebound basket took third at 1:43.69. In the final individual medley with a time of 2:13.5. event, the 400-free relay, DeLaFuente, 200 free: Kim DiNapoli (IHA) 1:59.73 time of 4:22.65. Raiders Malonia and the drawing of the winners of the with one second left. Handza led with 200 IM: DeLaFuente (W) 2:13.5 Miles and Kim Wenson placed 5-6 in SPFIHA Raffle. There are great prizes “My best strokes are the butterfly Maloney, Smith and Lemberg touched 50 free: Lemberg (W) 24.64 17 points and Venezia, who had 10 and freestyle, and the two in between, the shot put with respective tosses of and theme baskets to be won, includ- rebounds, put in 14 points. Pringle first in 3:39.46, while Kelsey Wilson, 100 fly: Kunnapas (IHA) 59.78 the backstroke and breaststroke, are 100 free: Conjares (IHA) 54.41 32’10.75” and 32’5”. Sarah Canfield ing autographed sports memorabilia, had seven points and Ponce had seven Ball, Liz Steller and Budnick placed not as good. But I try not to hold third in 3:53.47. 500 free: DeLaFuente (W) 5:12.15 tied for fifth in the high jump with a Rangers tickets, spa packages, health assists. 200 free relay: W (DeLaFuente, Maloney, leap of 4’8”. Brittney Veeck finished club memberships, art, jewelry, and anything back on any of the strokes,” “Becky swam amazing today. She Budnick, Lemberg) 1:42.23 Westfield 23 16 5 5 49 DeLaFuente said. was on everything,” Blue Devil 100 back: Kunnapas (IHA) 58.73 fifth in the 800 at 2:29.96 and Kathleen much more. Tickets are $45 each and Union 9 8 10 13 40 Leeper finished sixth in the 3,200 can be reserved by calling Nancy In the opening event, the 200-med- Head Coach Brooke Smith said. “I 100 breast: McGuire (W) 1:10.55 Westfield 13 11 12 8 44 ley relay, Ally Rose, Kate Heffernan, couldn’t have asked any of them for 400 free relay: W DeLaFuente, Maloney, with a time of 12:10.75. Matern at (908) 226-0102. Linden 8 10 14 11 43 Smith, Lemberg) 3:39.46

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By DAVID B. CORBIN nese Whizzer and I had to sandbag Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times him,” commented Barnes. Prior to this season, only two Blue Devil Christian Barber fol- Westfield High School wrestling lowed with a pair of takedowns and a teams have managed to reach a 10-0 pair of 3-point tilts before pinning Pat record but on January 21, the 2-9 Rangel in 2:46 at 135-lbs. Joe Panarese Union Farmers came up on the short used a Turk ride to pin 140-lb Jake side of a 54-21 score at the hands of Cocchiaretta in 1:00. At 152-lbs, Brian the visiting Blue Devils, who upped Henry used a pullback maneuver to their record to 10-0. The 1967 team settle Farmer John Sedillo in 2:48 and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times finished 12-0 and the 1973 team fin- ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE…Blue Devil John Barnes attempts to escape the WAITING FOR THE WHISTLE…Raider Mike Ferrara, kneeling, and Panther Robbie Granstrand used a step over grasp of Brearley’s Kenny Knapp in the 130-lb title bout. Dennis Carroll await the command from the referee. ished 14-0 and featured state champ and Jacob’s Hook to half nelson to pin Chris Campbell, who also went on to Omar Shenaiber in 4:42. win two NCAA titles. The Farmers won the next two bouts With only a handful of seasoned via pin but Zach Frantz scored a wrestlers this year, Farmer Head takedown in overtime to beat Nick Ridge Wins; Barnes, Ferrara Get Second at UCT Wrestling Coach Ron Bubnowsky has been fac- Gaglione, 5-3, at 215-lbs. Farmer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ing the task of rebuilding the pro- heavyweight Kyle Crowley overcame gram. The good news for coach took a 3-0 lead with an escape and a attempt on RP’s Anthony Casselli to fourth after dropping a 4-2 decision (S) 77, 8. Union 58, 9. Johnson 55, 10. a 5-0 deficit to burn Joe Kania, 8-7. takedown but Carroll returned the advance to the 135-lb finals in a 4-3 Linden 53 Bubnowsky is that the youth wres- Blue Devils Austin Slifer (103-lbs), to Octavio Bent (R). Blue Devil Mike favor to knot the score entering the defeat. However, he used his great mat Kalimtzis (103) placed fifth, while CHAMPIONSHIPS: tling program has grown from as low Mike Kalimtzis (112-lbs) and Troy 103: — Madonia (B) p Anthony DeFranco as 25 participants to over 60, so a third period. Carroll then added an sense and balance to claim third with Rob Granstrand (160) and Zach Frantz Skibitsky (119-lbs) received forfeits. escape and a takedown to win, 6-3. (GL), 3:52 brighter future may be on the horizon BOUT SEQUENCE: an 8-1 win over Matt DiGiovanni (C). (215) placed sixth. Raider Josh Foote 112: — Joe Giaccio (C) d Dan Pisauro for the Farmers. 130: — Barnes (W) d Alvarez, 5-0 After dropping a decision to even- “I think I might have that kid again (140) placed fifth, while Dion Natale (RP), 5-1 135: — Barber (W) p Rangel, 2:46 tual champion Joe Giaccio (C), Blue in the districts. I wanted to go all out (112) and Wesley Morrison (130) 119: — Reis (B) d Stepien (GL), 5-1 One of the Farmers’ shining stars, 140: — Panarese (W) p Cocchiaretta, 1:00 125: — Phillips (B) d Alvarez (U), 5-4 Chris Alvarez, who had been unde- Devil freshman Troy Skibitsky placed to show that I want to win the dis- placed sixth. 145: — Ryan Jennings (W) won forfeit third at 112-lbs after blotting 130: — Knapp (B) md Barnes (W), 9-1 feated in dual meets, had a showdown 152: — Henry (W) p Sedillo, 2:48 135: — Lospinoso (B) d Casselli (RP), 3-1 with Blue Devil shining star, John 160: — Granstrand (W) Shenaiber, 4:42 Johnson’s (J) Tim Scherer, 9-0. 140: — Goeghegan (B) d Russ Benner 171: — Jeff Hommere (U) p Bill Kim, Skibitsky began with a takedown and (RP), 6-5 OT Barnes, at 130-lbs in the first bout of 5:59 145: — Ridge (S) p Christiano (C), 3:55 the evening. Alvarez was indeed dan- a pullback nearfall then added an 189: — Joe Advent (U) p Alan Workman, escape, a takedown and a nearfall. 152: — Carroll (RP) d Ferrara (S), 6-3 gerous on his feet but it was Barnes, 1:55 160: — U. Taramov (B) p Dawud Hicks who pulled off a spin-around 215: — Frantz (W) d Gaglione, 5-3 OT “I lost a tough match to Giaccio, I (Plainfield), 4:58 Hwt: — Crowley (U) d Kania, 8-7 was happy I battled back to get third. 171: — K. Taramov (B) md Alex Aravena takedown in the second period and 103: — Slifer (W) won forfeit (RP), 14-6 added an escape and another takedown I didn’t let up on my opponent,” 112: — Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit Skibitsky said. 189: — Frank Yuro (RP) d John to grab a 5-0 decision. 119: — Skibitsky (W) won forfeit Manganiello (GL), 7-2 “He was dangerous. He tried a Japa- 125: — Beve Julien (U) won forfeit After dropping a 6-2 decision to 215: — Dilts (B) d Gary Pyrus (R), 7-4 GL’s Mike Stepien in the 119-lb semis, Hwt: — Joe Brady (C) d Matt Tansey Raider Tristan Bundy roared back to (GL), 8-2 grab third with a 10-3 decision over THIRD PLACE BOUTS: Rahway’s (R) Rochelle Hinton. 103: — Jovanni Ramirez (RP) p Ian Henry “I was disappointed in the semifi- (C), 3:03 112: — Skibitsky (W) md Scherer (J), 9-0 nals. I should have wrestled a lot 119: — Bundy (S) d Hinton (R), 10-3 better. I had to come back in the 125: — DeFreitas (W) d Acosta (RP), 12-9 wrestlebacks. Domination was what 130: — Krynicki (RP) d Chris Roberts I was looking for,” said Bundy, who (J), 5-1 135: — Barber (W) d DiGiovanni (Cr), 8-1 looked ahead to the Region 3 Tourna- 140: — Bent (R) d Panarese (W), 4-2 ment. “I will be more than ready!” 145: — Dillon Geoghegan (B) d. Nick After winning his first bout then David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Longo (RP), 4-2 dropping a tight, 2-1 decision to Chris- PLACING THIRD AT 112-LBS…Blue Devil freshman Troy Skibitsky, top, uses 152: — Gilligan (B) d TJ Disney (R), 3-0 a pullback maneuver to add points in his 112-lb third-place bout with Johnson’s 160: — Frank Colder (GL) d Connor tian Alvarez (U), Blue Devil Nick Gabriel (RP), 9-3 DeFreitas took the long route to his Tim Scherer. Skibitsky won, 9-0. 171: — Jeff Homere (U) p Connor Leahy third-place consolation by pinning tricts,” Barber said. “I should have TOP 10 TEAM TOTALS: (C), 5:21 Raider Shawn Cannon in 2:25 and by 1. Brearley (B) 270, 2. Roselle Park 189: — Adas Aniukstis (L) d Khasan done better in my semifinal match Taramov (B), 5-1 using slick takedowns to top GL’s Joe where I lost by one. When regionals 228.5, 3. Governor Livingston 141.5, 4. Westfield (W) 139, 5. Rahway 124.5, 6. 215: — Zack Troutman (NP) p Julien Hoy, 9-3. DeFreitas then claimed third come, it’s preparation.” Cranford 119, 7. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Campo (C), 3:00 place with a wild, 12-9 decision over Blue Devil heavyweight Joe Kania Hwt: — Kania (W) d Carroll (NP), 4-0 Jon Acosta (RP). A very quick rever- recorded four victories on his journey sal in the second period shifted mo- to third place. He showed hustle on mentum into DeFreitas’ corner. Westfield ‘Y’ Devilfish Face Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times his feet and pulled off a rare arm drag PROUD MOMENT…Leader/Times Asst. Publisher/Sports Editor Dave Corbin “I hit the Granby on the right side. to avenge a previous loss to Kyle displays the 2009 Union County Coaches T. Ralph “Pug” Williams Award for his It worked! I lost a quarterfinal match Crowley (U). Kania also worked hard contribution to Union County wrestling. against a kid I should beat,” DeFreitas in his efforts to turn his opponents. In Somerset Hills Swim Boys PUBLIC NOTICE said. “Ever since my loss, I just turned his third-place bout, Kania recorded PUBLIC NOTICE it on and decided to do what I do best, a pair of takedowns to defeat Ben The Westfield “Y” Devilfish Boys 1-2. 100-free: 13-14s Anthony TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS which is takedowns. I got to take Carroll of New Providence (NP), 4-0. “A” team had a terrific showing in an Gurrieri and Max Shin tied for sec- PLANNING BOARD unscored meet against Somerset Hills ond; and 15-18 Jack Lorentzen fin- NOTICE IS hereby given that at a meet- 2009 REGULAR MEETINGS things seriously, learn from that and “I tried to open up a lot more. I gave ing of the Township Council of the Town- get ready for regions.” up a lot of points early in the year. I “Y” on January 10. ished third. ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, In compliance with the Open Public Blue Devil Christian Barber needed came out too cold in that one match I 100-IM: 10Us Griff Morgan and 25-breaststroke: 8U Matthew January 27, 2009 the following ordinance Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, Jack Naughton went 1-3; and 11-12s Barmakian finished second. In 50- entitled: Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of one more second on his takedown lost,” Kania said. the Township of Scotch Plains, Union Blue Devil Joe Panarese placed Stephen Husch and Francis Wong breast: 9-10 Stefan Crigler finished AN ORDINANCE County, NJ will be held in Council Cham- went 1-3. 200IM: 13-14s Connor first; and 11-12s Stephen Husch and APPROPRATING THE SUM PUBLIC NOTICE bers, First Floor, Municipal Building, 430 PUBLIC NOTICE Moore and Daniel Pesin went 1-2; Aidan Donadio went 1-2. 100-breast: OF $200,000.00 FROM THE Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ at 7:30 TOWN OF WESTFIELD and 15-18s Matt Meserole and Larry 13-14 Connor Moore finished first. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT p.m. on the following Mondays in 2009, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY OF TRANSPORTATION IN Zhang went 1-3. 200-breast: 15-18s Matt Morgan and unless otherwise indicated: The Board of Adjustment of the Town of CHANCERY DIVISION CONNECTION WITH THE UNION COUNTY 25-freestyle: 8U Eric Bebel fin- Larry Zhang went 1-3. January 12 Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Febru- PROJECT KNOWN AS DOCKET NO.: F-400-09 February 2 ary 4, 2009 in the Council Chambers in the ished third. 50-free: 9-10 Stefan 25-backstroke: 8U Matthew ‘‘MORSE AVENUE MILLING FILE NO.: 36.1960 Wednesday, February 18 Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Crigler finished third; and 11-12s Barmakian finished first. 50-back: 9- & TOP COURSE PAVING” NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS March 2 Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 pm to hear Luke McGrory and Ryan Daniel went 10 Jack Naughton finished third; and was adopted on second and final read- March 16 and consider the following appeal for pre- STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ing. 11-12 Luke McGrory finished first. April 6 liminary and final site plan approval and MARIA VERAS AND MR. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS April 20 variance relief from the requirements of VERAS, HUSBAND OF 100-back: 13-14s Ryan Hobson and Barbara Riepe May 4 the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: MARIA VERAS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Daniel Pesin went 1-2. 200-back: 15- Township Clerk May 18 You are hereby summoned and required CHANCERY DIVISION 18 Matt Meserole finished first. 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $19.89 C.F.G.R., L.L.C. (Applicant), 214 East June 1 Grove Street (Property), Applicant pro- to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., UNION COUNTY 50-butterfly: 9-10s Griff Morgan PUBLIC NOTICE June 15 poses expansion of an existing general Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 DOCKET NO.: F-47364-08 and Colin Daniel went 1-2; and 11-12 July 6 office use building located on the Property Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, FILE NO.: 36.1954 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT July 20 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil Francis Wong finished first. 100-fly: and conversion of the building to medical NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Wednesday, September 9 office use. Applicant seeks preliminary action in which NATIONAL CITY MORT- 13-14 Matthew Daniel finished first. THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD September 21 and final major site plan approval along GAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: 200-freestyle relay: 11-12s Ryan October 5 BANK is plaintiff and MIGUEL VERAS CACH OF NEW JERSEY LLC CONTRACTOR: RBA Group Inc., One with associated “c” (bulk) and “d” (use) October 19 AND MRS. MIGUEL VERAS, HIS WIFE; You are hereby summoned and required Daniel, Luke McGrory, Francis Wong Evergreen Place, Morristown, New Jer- variances. November 2 MARIA VERAS AND MR. VERAS, HUS- to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., and Stephen Husch; 13-14s Max Shin, sey 07962 Formal action may be taken at that meet- November 16 BAND OF MARIA VERAS; UNKNOWN Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 NATURE OF SERVICES: Retained to ing. Anthony Gurrieri, Kevin Oster and December 7 OCCUPANTS ONE THROUGH TEN, et Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, provide professional on call traffic safety Variances, waivers or exceptions from Matthew Daniel; and 15-18s Jack als. are defendants, pending in the Supe- 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil and engineering consultant services to In accordance with the Americans With certain site plan details or relief from re- rior Court of New Jersey within thirty-five action in which NATIONAL CITY MORT- Lorentzen, Matt Morgan, Max Blum assist the Town as necessary. Disabilities Act, any person that might quirements may be sought as appropri- (35) days after January 29, 2009 exclu- GAGE CO DBA COMMONWEALTH and Matt Meserole finished first. DURATION: January 1, 2009 through require special needs should be in touch ate. sive of said date. If you fail to do so, UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY N/K/A December 31, 2009 with the Board Office during normal busi- The application and plans are on file in judgment by default may be rendered NATIONAL CITY BANK is plaintiff and PUBLIC NOTICE AMOUNT: Not to exceed $14,000. ness hours so that their needs may be the office of the Secretary of the Board of against you for the relief demanded in the CYNTHIA R. DAWKINS AND MR. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT addressed (visually or hearing impaired, Adjustment, 959 North Avenue West, TOWN OF WESTFIELD complaint. You shall file your answer and DAWKINS, HUSBAND OF CYNTHIA R. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- wheelchair bound, etc.) All interested per- Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen INVITATION TO BID proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk DAWKINS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS FICE OF THE TOWN CLERK. sons may be present and be heard. Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, ONE THROUGH TEN; FORD MOTOR Sealed proposals will be received by the Claire J. Gray Barbara Horev Kathleen Nemeth Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Tren- CREDIT CO; CACH OF NEW JERSEY Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Town Clerk Secretary to the Planning Board Secretary, Board of Ajustment ton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance LLC, et als. are defendants, pending in the bers at the Municipal building, 425 East 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $17.34 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $37.23 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $29.58 with the rules governing the courts. Superior Court of New Jersey within thirty- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey on You are further advised that if you can- five (35) days after January 29, 2009 Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. not afford an attorney, you may call the exclusive of said date. If you fail to do so, COMPUTER AIDED DIS- Legal Services office in the county where judgment by default may be rendered PATCH/RECORDS MANAGE- you live. If you do not have an attorney and against you for the relief demanded in the

 
 
 
 


MENT SOFTWARE UP- are not eligible for free legal assistance, complaint. You shall file your answer and GRADE TO ARCHONIX C- you may obtain a referral to an attorney by proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk PLIMS CAD/RMS calling the Lawyer Referral Services. The of the Superior Court of New Jersey, names and telephone numbers of such Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Tren- The Westfield Police Department wishes agencies in the county of venue are as ton, New Jersey, 08625, in accordance to upgrade the existing Archonix C-PLIMS follows: Lawyer Referral Services: 908- with the rules governing the courts. CAD/RMS system, C-Mobile mobile data 353-4715. Legal Services: 908-354-4340. You are further advised that if you can- solution and associated interfaces to the This action has been instituted for the not afford an attorney, you may call the most current versions. purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and Legal Services office in the county where Proposals must be delivered at the place recovering possession of the lands and you live. If you do not have an attorney and and before the hour mentioned in a sealed premises described in a mortgage dated are not eligible for free legal assistance, envelope marked “ Computer Aided Dis- August 11, 2006, recorded on August 29, you may obtain a referral to an attorney by patch/Records Management Software 2008, in Book 11828, Page 0366, made by calling the Lawyer Referral Services. The Upgrade to Archonix C-PLIMS CAD/RMS MIGUEL VERAS, UNMARRIED AND names and telephone numbers of such for the Westfield Police Department” bear- MARIA VERAS, UNMARRIED, to the agencies in the county of venue are as ing the name and address of the bidder, plaintiff and covers real estate located at follows: Lawyer Referral Services: 908- addressed to the Town of Westfield, 425 343-45 NETHERWOOD AVENUE, 353-4715. Legal Services: 908-354-4340. East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07062. This action has been instituted for the and must be in the office of the Clerk ON Pursuant to R 4:4 4 AND 4:64-1(d), purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and OR BEFORE THE HOUR NAMED. mediation is available through the New recovering possession of the lands and Bids must be accompanied by a pro- Jersey Courts. Forms and instructions may premises described in a mortgage dated posal guarantee in the form of a certified be obtained on the Court’s Web site at July 2, 2002, recorded on July 22, 2002, in check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an www.njcourtsonline.com. Book 9400, Page 0311, made by CYNTHIA amount of 10% of the total bid, payable to You, MARIA VERAS, are made a defen- R. DAWKINS UNMARRIED, to the plain- the Town of Westfield. Each proposal must dant because you are the record owner(s) tiff and covers real estate located at 1985 be accompanied by a surety company of the mortgaged premises, because you BEACON STREET, RAHWAY, NEW JER- certification stating that the said Surety executed the Bond/Note and Mortgage SEY 07065. Company will provide the bidder with the being foreclosed herein and may be liable Pursuant to R 4:4 4 AND 4:64-1(d), required performance bond in the full for any deficiency thereon, and for any mediation is available through the New amount to be contracted. right, title, claim or interest you may have Jersey Courts. Forms and instructions may Bidders must be in compliance with all in, to or against the said mortgaged pre- be obtained on the Court’s Web site at provisions of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple-






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Bureau, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Direct: 908-301-2886 Dated: JANUARY 21, 2009 Dated: JANUARY 26, 2009 New Jersey 07090, Monday through Fri- Jennifer M. Perez Jennifer M. Perez day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and Cell: 908-447-1806 Acting Superior Court Clerk Temporary Acting Superior Court Clerk 4:30 p.m. E-Mail: [email protected] Frank J. Martone, P.C. Frank J. Martone, P.C. The Mayor and Council reserve the right 209 Central Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090 A Professional Corporation A Professional Corporation to reject any and all bids, also waive any Www.barbaracallahannj.com Bus.: (908) 233-5555 Fax: 908-233-1709 1455 Broad Street 1455 Broad Street informality if it is deemed advisable so to Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 do. 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $71.91 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $64.26 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $49.98 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 29, 2009 Page 15 League Applications Due For St. Bart’s Softball League Veterans, who wish to play in the clude an agreement by the player to St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball follow the leagues Code of Conduct. League in 2009, must submit their Year 2009 will mark the league’s 31st applications by February 18. Players year. The league started with four who did not play last year and wish to teams and has grown to 10 teams. return to the league, must submit a Much of the league’s success can be new player application. attributed to the fact that new teams Several new players are needed. are chosen each year during a draft Applications are available for men ala the NFL’s college draft. (minimum 30-years-old), who want For more information about the to join a great softball league. They league, please call Commissioner may be picked up in Scotch Plains at Dom Lawrence at (908) 322-1697. BASKETBALL CAHMPS…The Westfield 4th grade Blue boys basketball team won the Dunellen Clem Santy and the Colts Neck Derby tournaments recently. Pictured, Sideline Sports and in Fanwood at All games are played in the Scotch left to right, are: front row; Owen Bartok, Max Kaplan, Kevin Reinhard, Charlie Family Investors Company. For on- Plains/Fanwood area on weekday Baldwin, Philip Martini, Matt LaCorte, Michael Ukrainskyj, Jack Neiswenter, Kevin line applications and for more infor- nights. Children or adults, who are Brennan, Matt Varano and Timmy Day; second row, Head Coach Dave Brennan, mation, please visit interested in being paid scorekeep- Assistant Coaches Mark Martini, Jim LaCorte and Ron Neiswenter. www.stbartssoftball.com. ers, should call Dave Rothenberg at RAIDER PAL MATMEN…Sixth graders on the Raider PAL wrestling team are: JT Bierne, Tommy Cunningham, Joseph Galbraith, Tyler Kovacs, Brian Lapham, All applications to the league in- (908) 233-3678. Jeff Lieblich and Alex Mirabella. WF 4th Grade Boys Capture SPF PAL Wrestlers Defeat Two Hoops Tourney Titles Westfield, Ridge and Union The Westfield 4th Grade Blue boys Blue to a tie at the end of regulation. At a tri-match held on January 17 at 103: — Brian Lapham (S) won forfeit basketball team started the season With 20 seconds left in overtime, 111: — Tyler Kovacs (S) p John Fuller, with seven straight wins in the Gar- Max Kaplan stole and passed to Jack Basking Ridge High School, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) PAL 0:36 den State League, while capturing Neiswenter, who rolled in a lay-up to Hwt: — Alex Mirabella (S) p Cotter first in both the Dunellen Clem Santy secure a 25-21 victory. wrestlers recorded back-to-back wins Spurlock, 0:28 and Colts Neck Derby tournaments. Dave Brennan, Jim LaCorte, Mark over Westfield, 45-27, and Basking Justin Sidebottom, Alex Oslislo and Westfield Blue has been able to get Martini and Ron Neiswenter coached Ridge, 46-22. On January 20, SPF Tyler Kovacs recorded pins against off to an undefeated start to league the Westfield Blue. stopped Union, 60-24. The Raider Basking Ridge. Tommy Cunningham, play behind the on-court leadership upped their record to 4-4. JT Bierne and Brian Lapham recorded of Timmy Day and the crafty play of SPF/WESTFIELD SCORES: wins. Against Union, Alex Lipshitz Harlem Wizards Come IN THE MONEY…Blue Devil Lacrosse Club representatives present WHS 51: — Justin Sidebottom (S) p Zach (58 lbs) and Jack Cannon (71 lbs) lefty Jack Caherly. Girls’ Lacrosse a $500 check. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; WHS varsity Composto, 0:42 The Blue team swept the competi- 54: — Luke Ertman (W) won forfeit recorded pins to give SPF their first To WF for Benefit lax tri-team captains, Chelsea Bryk, Hannah Rubin and Liz McCarthy; back row, 58: — Walt Peregrim (W) d Alex Lipshitz, tion in the Dunellen Clem Santy tour- Brendan Hickey, George Cusick and Tom Weisse. points. Then the Raiders went on to 9-7 OT record six points in each of the last nament due to excellent pressure de- WESTFIELD – Edison Interme- 61: — Jack DiFilippo (W) d Mateo Valez, fense led by Matt Varano, Owen diate School teachers Michael 8-1 eight matches (5 pins, 3 forfeits). Bartok and Charlie Baldwin. In the Kozlowski and Maggie Gonzalez BDLC Donates $500 To WHS Girls Lax 64: — Alex Oslislo (S) d Zach championship game was against un- have planned a Charity Basketball Rabinowitz, 8-7 George Cusick and Tom Weisse of the Blue Devil Lacrosse Club (BDLC) 68: — Nick Palazzolo (S) d Anthony Reading is Good For You defeated North Plainfield, MVP game against the Harlem Wizards on presented a $500 donation to Brendan Hickey and the Westfield High School Pirrone, 6-5 Kevin Brennan sank 16 points and February 24 at 7 p.m. in the High varsity girls lacrosse team tri-captains, Chelsea Bryk, Hannah Rubin and Liz 71: — Brendan Curry (W) d Jack Can- All-Tournament team player Matt School gym. All the proceeds will be McCarthy on January 15. The BDLC wanted to recognize the players’ efforts non, 6-1 LaCorte led the defensel. going to the Wil Kehler Foundation. 74: — Steve Bonsall (W) p JJ in supporting the club’s recent clinics and hopes the donation will be used to Cunningham, 1:55 In the Colts Neck Derby, Blue ad- Teachers, policemen and some improve the girl’s high school program. 78: — Tom Cunningham (S) d Jack vanced to the championship game community members will be playing In the fall, more than 35 fifth to eighth grade girls attended weekly clinics Miller, 6-0 against Colts Neck with wins over in the game. There will be refresh- in which experienced college and WHS lacrosse players volunteered to teach 81: — Joseph Gilbraith (S) p Ishmael Howell, Fairhaven and Holmdel. The ments, souvenirs and an autograph Glasco, 0:47 the modern game of lacrosse. The younger girls really looked up to the varsity 86: — JT Bierne (S) d Nick Kalimtzis, 2- teams were tied at halftime and strong secession. Tickets can be purchased players and learned plenty over the seven-week stretch. 0 play from point guard Kevin Reinhard at Edison Intermediate School and The BDLC girls look forward to another successful spring season in which 91: — Vince DiFilippo (W) p Matt Oslislo, and the rebounding of Michael are $12 for students and $15 for adults their 5/6th grade and 7/8th grade girls teams plan to compete in a number of play 2:56 goleader.com/subscribe Ukrainskyj and Philip Martini led in advance. Gate tickets will be $15. 96: — Jeff Lieblich (S) d James dates and tournaments against competitive teams from NJ, NY, Pa. and Conn. Bohlinger, 5-0

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If weather permits, a celestial I will do it for you! New Jersey small-business owners cated they are willing to pay their fair conduct its monthly membership viewing focusing on M42, the Orion Brazilian lady is looking for want real health reform, are willing to share for a real healthcare solution, but houses, apartments, condos to Reliable, reasonable rates. contribute, and want the option of a pub- small businesses can’t go it alone. Token meeting at 8 p.m. in the Roy Smith Nebula, and the nebula’s multiple star, Good references. 5 years exp. Theater in the Campus Center Build- Trapezium, will be conducted using clean. Reliable, excellent lic health insurance plan. These are the gestures like tax credits that leave the references and free estimates. Call me! (973) 583-8997 or surprising findings of the report Taking current system essentially intact aren’t a ing at Union County College located the club’s two large telescopes. (973) 878-2181 Neide at 1033 Springfield Avenue in In addition to the monthly meet- Call Raquel. (201) 997-1474 the Pulse of Main Street: Small Busi- real solution. A real solution is going to nesses, Health Insurance, and Priorities require a stronger role for government; Cranford. ings held on the third Friday of each for Reform released by the NJ Main Street which should include the creation of a Immediately following the busi- month, September through May, more Redistricting Plan is Without Alliance. quality public health insurance option. ness meeting at approximately 9 p.m. informal meetings are held on the The report documents small business The report, based on a survey of 1,200 the club will present a lecture, “Dust remaining Fridays at Sperry Obser- owners’ experiences with private health small businesses in 12 states, including in the Interstellar Medium” given by vatory. A youth group program can Inclusion of Washington School insurance and perspectives on different NJ, includes breakout pages for NJ with reform proposals. Key survey results for state-specific survey results and profiles David Joiner. Mr. Joiner is an Assis- be arranged at 7:30 p.m. by contact- Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to bers of the Washington School commu- tant Professor of Computational ing Anthony Espinoza at NJ challenge the conventional wisdom in of impacted business owners from Superintendent of Schools Margaret nity. Plans for the redistricting were obvi- three arenas: Bloomfield, Elizabeth, Morris Plains and Mathematics and Physics in the New [email protected]. At 8:30 Dolan and copied to the newspaper. ously set in place prior to the notification Jersey Center for Science Technol- p.m. programs for the general public NJ small business owners preferred a Willingboro. I appreciate the hour you were able to of the community, and the vote by the proposal with a public alternative to pri- This healthcare mess we’re in is a ma- ogy and Mathematics Education at are presented. spend with the Washington School com- Board of Education (BOE) seems to be vate coverage over a proposal with ex- jor roadblock to economic recovery. The Kean University in Union. He will Topics for next month include “Di- munity explaining your rationale for the pro forma. panded private market option by a margin country is looking to small businesses to discuss interstellar dust composition lemmas of Daylight Savings Time” by redistricting proposal. I have children at- Additionally, while I appreciate your of nearly 3 to 1 (60 percent to 21 percent, create jobs and help revitalize our and the role it plays in our observa- Bonnie Witzgall on February 27; tending Westfield High School, Roosevelt good manners in listening to the concerns with 19 percent undecided). economy – but we need a real healthcare tions of the universe. “What’s Up, A Down to Earth Sky School and Washington School, (and live of members of the community, (emphasis NJ small business owners indicated fix to fulfill that promise. Following the lecture attendees will Guide” by Kathy Vaccari on March 3; on one of the streets marked for redistrict- must be placed on listening, however, and they are willing to pitch in to make The NJ Main Street Alliance is com- ing), so I do have a vested interest in your not facilitating dialogue to reach appro- healthcare work. Of small employers sur- mitted to ensuring that as the public de- be invited to the William Miller Sperry “Tape Measure to the Edge of the proposal. priate solutions), and while I appreciate Observatory that is located nearby on Universe” by John Sichel on March veyed, 71 percent indicated they would bate over health reform ramps up in 2009, Although you recounted your thought your invitation of various Board of Edu- pay 4-7 percent of payroll or more to members of NJ’s Congressional Delega- campus and will have the opportunity 13. If weather permits there will be a processes in reaching your decision, I cation members and the principal of celestial viewing throughout the guarantee quality, affordable coverage tion know that small businesses in NJ to speak with club members and tour must admit I was dismayed at the lack of Edison School to the meeting, our rela- for themselves and employees. want real health reform, are willing to evening. All meetings and lectures have transparency with the decision process tive powerlessness and lack of voice was no admission fee and are open to the NJ small business owners indicated a contribute to the solution, and are looking PUBLIC NOTICE and with the lack of firm details you were made quite obvious with the frequent strong preference for more public over- to government to play a proactive role public. Free parking is provided. For able to present at the meeting (e.g., num- mutterings, head shaking, and eye-roll- sight of the insurance industry (74 per- with creation of a quality public insur- TOWN OF WESTFIELD more information on AAI and direc- bers of students affected, length of time ing of various BOE members. COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY cent), and broad support for a stronger ance option. tions, visit asterism.org or call (908) students would be spending on buses, the The Washington School community government role in guaranteeing access Taking the Pulse of Main Street: Small REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 276-STAR. other district planned for redistricting and does have legitimate concerns with the to quality, affordable health coverage (78 Businesses, Health Insurance and Priori- WESTFIELD MEMORIAL POOL what the specific safety issues were that placement of a relative minority of our CONCESSION PUBLIC NOTICE percent). ties for Reform is available online for led to your recommendation for Wash- students to another school; of course This report indicates that small busi- download at mainstreetalliance.org/pub- FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, ington School’s redistricting). Edison School would provide a fine edu- RECREATION DEPARTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS nesses want a quality public option so lications. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT I have lived here for 15 years and am cation, but when considering the upheaval they can’t be held hostage by the insur- The Town of Westfield is requesting a Crystal Snedden RESOLUTION well aware of the problems with over- of busing some students, the education ance industry any more. At a time when proposal for the 2009 operation of the food WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Ad- crowding at Roosevelt School. I have can hardly be said to be “equal” to that of NJ Main Street Alliance, Newark concession at the Westfield Memorial Pool. justment of the Township of Scotch Plains health insurers are challenging President attended meetings with Dr. Foley, the their neighbors who will not be uprooted. Obama’s goal to create a public plan as an For a copy of the request for proposals, will require the services of an Engineer past superintendent, who had reiterated For those BOE members who would Roselle School Borough or questions, regarding the request for during the year 2009; and alternative to private insurance, small proposal, interested companies should the difficulties faced by the district with not at the very least validate those con- business support is likely to be critical to WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts enrollment issues and who suggested ideas cerns is the height of hubris. contact: Law, N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.), requires advancing healthcare reform in 2009. Is the Joke of the Day for introducing robotics and Mandarin Recreation Department that the Resolution authorizing the award Frances Ward NJ’s small business owners also indi- I find it mildly amusing that James 425 East Broad Street of a contract for professional services with- curricula at Edison School to facilitate Westfield Westfield, New Jersey 07090 increased enrollment. I am not surprised Moore is going on an all-expense paid, out competitive bids be publicly adver- district-funded trip to the Grand Hyatt (908) 789-4080 tised; and with the problems but admit to be sur- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Hotel in Washington, D.C. from Febru- Completed Requests for Proposals must NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS prised with the lack of inclusion of mem- cause you are the record owner of the HEREBY RESOLVED by the Zoning SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ary 1 through February 3. I find it grossly be received before 12:00 noon on Wednes- CHANCERY DIVISION property being foreclosed. day February 18, 2009 and the envelope Board of Adjustment of the Township of PUBLIC NOTICE YOU, HEIRS, DEVSIEES AND PER- pathetic that these injustices have been Scotch Plains, New Jersey, that Paul UNION COUNTY allowed to go on the way that they have submitting the proposal must be clearly DOCKET NO. F-24726-08 SONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ANNIE Ferriero, P.E. from the firm of Ferriero TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS designated as “Response to Request for FILE NO. 51333-62 L. HARRIS a/k/a ANNIE LOUISE HAR- been for so long. Proposal – “Memorial Pool Concession”. Engineering, Inc. Chester, New Jersey be NOTICE OF PENDING BOND RIS, WIDOW, AND THEIR OR ANY OF James Moore, in these tight times where 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 appointed Consulting Engineer to the Zon- ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE every organization is cutting back, is this ing Board of Adjustment for the period The bond ordinance, the summary terms AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are effective from January 1, 2009 to Decem- STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: trip really necessary? Would it not be PUBLIC NOTICE of which are included herein, was intro- made defendants in the above entitled ber 31, 2009. This contract is awarded ANNIE L. HARRIS A/K/A wiser to forfeit your trip this year? Could duced and passed upon first reading at a action because Annie Louise Harris died, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS without competitive bidding as a “profes- ANNIE LOUISE HARRIS, not the monies be used toward better meeting of the Township Council of the intestate, on May 23, 2005, a resident of PLANNING BOARD sional service” under the provisions of WIDOW, HER HEIRS, DEVI- things in the district like an up-to-date Township of Scotch Plains, in the County Union County, survived by her children, RESOLUTION said Local Public Contracts Law because SEES AND PERSONAL REP- computer in my daughter’s class or, bet- of Union, State of New Jersey, on January Kashia Harris, Latoya Harris, Tristine Har- WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the the services are of such a qualitative na- RESENTATIVES, AND THEIR 27, 2009. It will be further considered for ris, and George A. Harris, and her grand- ter yet, like administrative training for Township of Scotch Plains will require the ture as will not permit the receipt of com- OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- final passage, after public hearing thereon, children, Ariona A. Harris, Tivona Tho- Ernaldo Webster? I am sure that if he services of an Attorney during the year petitive bids due to the subjective differ- SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND at a meeting of the Township Council to be mas, Rionna Thomas and Alric Harris, were properly trained as an administrator 2009 and ence in the work product of such persons INTEREST; LATOYA HAR- held at its meeting room in the Township children of her deceased daughter, Lona WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts and the fact that the ethical requirements RIS; JOHN DOE, HUSBAND these gross injustices would not be al- Hall, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Harris. Inasmuch as Annie L. Harris a/k/a Law, N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.), requires of such professionals will not permit such OF LATOYA HARRIS, SAID lowed to happen. New Jersey, on February 10, 2009 at 8:00 Annie Louise Harris, widow, died intes- that the Resolution authorizing the award bidding. NAME JOHN DOE BEING FIC- Could the time that you are spending P.M. During the week prior to and up to tate, plaintiff joined her heirs, devisees of a contract for professional services with- Barbara Horev TITIOUS; TRISTINE HARRIS, preparing for this trip be used for some- and including the date of such meeting and personal representatives, and their or out competitive bids be publicly adver- Secretary to the Board of Adjustment UNMARRIED; GEORGE A. thing more wisely, like concentrating on copies of the full ordinance will be avail- any of their successors in right, title and tised; and 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $30.09 HARRIS A/K/A ANTHONY able at no cost and during regular busi- interest as party defendants. the teacher’s contract? Or is this trip just NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS THOMAS; MRS. GEORGE A. ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for the YOU, LATOYA HARRIS, are made a one of the many amenities that you obtain HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning PUBLIC NOTICE HARRIS A/K/A MRS. AN- members of the general public who shall defendant in the above entitled action be- for helping appoint Ernaldo Webster Su- Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, THONY THOMAS; ALRIC TOWN OF WESTFIELD request the same. The summary of the cause you are a surviving child of Annie L. New Jersey, that Jeffrey Lehrer, Esq., HARRIS; MRS. ALRIC HAR- perintendent without public approval? INVITATION TO BID terms of such bond ordinance follows: RIS; Harris a/k/a Annie Louise Harris, widow. My daughters will fall short in life if and the law firm of DiFrancesco, Bateman, YOU, JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer, Sealed proposals will be received by the TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and LATOYA HARRIS, SAID NAME JOHN they remain in the Roselle public school PC, in the State of New Jersey, be ap- Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 AND required to serve upon the Law Offices of DOE BEING FICTITIOUS are made a system the way that it is now. There must pointed Attorney to the Planning Board for bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East 3 OF THE BOND ORDINANCE Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, defendant in the above entitled action be- be drastic changes made and those changes the period effective from January 12, 2009 Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at (ORD. NO. 24-2005) EN- Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- cause plaintiff is uncertain whether Latoya must be made now. to December 31, 2009. 10:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday, TITLED: “BOND ORDINANCE poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, whose Harris is married, and if married, the name Michael Boyd This contract is awarded without com- February 10, 2009, to furnish and deliver OF THE TOWNSHIP OF address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, of her spouse. Therefore, plaintiff joined petitive bidding as a “professional service” to the Public Works Center, 959 North SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an answer John Doe, husband of Latoya Harris, said Roselle under the provisions of said Local Public Avenue, West: COUNTY OF UNION, NEW to the Amended Complaint filed in a civil name John Doe being fictitious as a party Contracts Law because the services are JERSEY, TO AUTHORIZE action in which Wachovia-as Custodian PUBLIC NOTICE 210,000 GALLONS, MORE OR defendant. of such a qualitative nature as will not THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN for Phoenix Funding is plaintiff and Annie LESS, OF UNLEADED GASO- YOU, TRISTINE HARRIS, are made a TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS permit the receipt of competitive bids due EQUIPMENT STORAGE FA- L. Harris a/k/a Annie Louise Harris, widow, LINE FROM MARCH 1, 2009 defendant in the above entitled action be- PLANNING BOARD to the subjective difference in the work CILITY AND THE MAKING OF her heirs, devisees and personal repre- THROUGH DECEMBER 31, cause you are a surviving child of Annie L. RESOLUTION product of such persons and the fact that RELATED IMPROVEMENTS sentatives, and their or any of their suc- 2011 Harris a/k/a Annie Louise Harris, widow. WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the the ethical requirements of such profes- AT THE SCOTCH PLAINS cessors in right, title and interest, et al. are YOU GEORGE A. HARRIS a/k/a AN- Township of Scotch Plains will require the sionals will not permit such bidding. 75,000 GALLONS, MORE OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC defendants, pending in the Superior Court THONY THOMAS are made a defendant services of an Engineer during the year Barbara Horev LESS, OF NO. 2 DIESEL FUEL WORKS FACILITY TO BE of New Jersey, within 35 days after Janu- in the above entitled action because you 2009; and Secretary to the Planning Board FROM MARCH 1, 2009 UNDERTAKEN JOINTLY BY ary 29, 2009, exclusive of such date. If you are a surviving child of Annie L. Harris a/k/ WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $30.09 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, SCOTCH PLAINS, THE BOR- fail to do so, judgment by default may be a Annie Louise Harris, widow. Law, N.J.S.A. (40A-11-et sq.), requires 2011 OUGH OF FANWOOD AND rendered against you for the relief de- YOU, MRS. GEORGE A. HARRIS a/k/a that the Resolution authorizing the award PUBLIC NOTICE THE SCOTCH PLAINS- manded in the Amended Complaint. You Proposals shall be in writing on the forms MRS. ANTHONY THOMAS are made a of a contract for professional services with- FANWOOD BOARD OF EDU- shall file your answer and proof of service TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS furnished and must be delivered at the defendant in the above entitled action be- out competitive bids be publicly adver- CATION, TO APPROPRIATE in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT place and before the hour above men- cause plaintiff is uncertain whether George tised; and THE SUM OF $109,000 TO Court, P.O. Box 971, Trenton, New Jer- RESOLUTION tioned, and must be accompanied by a A. Harris a/k/a Anthony Thomas is mar- WHEREAS, the Planning Board wants PAY THE COST THEREOF, sey, 08625, in accordance with the rules of WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Ad- certified check or bid bond payable to the ried, and if married, the name of his spouse. to retain Civil Engineer Paul Ferriero, P.E. TO APPROPRIATE CONTRI- Civil Practice and Procedure. You are justment of the Township of Scotch Plains Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at Therefore, plaintiff joined Mrs. George A. of Ferriero Engineering, a respected and BUTIONS FROM THE BOR- further advised that if you are unable to will require the services of an Attorney least ten percent (10%) of the base amount Harris a/k/a Mrs. Anthony Thomas as a experienced municipal engineer, as the OUGH OF FANWOOD AND obtain an attorney you may communicate during the year 2009; and of the bid, but not less than $500.00 nor party defendant. Planning Board Engineer, providing he THE SCOTCH PLAINS- with the New Jersey State Bar Association WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts more than $20,000.00. (N.J.S.A. 40A:11- YOU, ALRIC HARRIS are made a de- can personally attend the Planning Board FANWOOD BOARD OF EDU- or Lawyer Referral Service of the county of Law, N.J.S.A. (40 A-11-1et seq.), requires 21) Each bid must also be accompanied fendant in the above entitled action be- meetings; and CATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE venue and that if you cannot afford an that the Resolution authorizing the award by a Surety Company Certificate stating cause you are a surviving grandchild of WHEREAS, Paul Ferriero, P.E. has ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO attorney, you may communicate with the of a contract for professional services with- that said Surety company will provide the Annie L. Harris a/k/a Annie Louise Harris, agreed to personally attend each of the FINANCE SUCH APPRO- Legal Services Office of the county of out competitive bids be publicly adver- bidder with the required Performance bond child of her deceased daughter, Lona Planning Board meetings which are shown PRIATION AND TO PROVIDE venue. The names and telephone num- tised; and in the full amount of the Contract (N.J.S.A. Harris. on the attached schedule, except for those FOR THE ISSUANCE OF bers of such agencies are as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- 40A:11-22), by a Non-Collusion Affidavit YOU, MRS. ALRIC HARRIS are made a occasions when he is either on vacation or BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES Lawyer Referral Service: (908) 353-4715. SOLVED by the Zoning Board of Adjust- and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, defendant in the above entitled action be- sick, in which case, he will send a qualified IN ANTICIPATION OF THE Legal Service: (908) 354-4340. ment of the Township of Scotch Plains, Statement of Ownership, on the forms cause plaintiff is uncertain whether Alric replacement. ISSUANCE OF SUCH THE ACTION has been instituted for the New Jersey, that VINCENT K. LOUGHLIN, included in and explained in the contract Harris is married, and if married, the name NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY BONDS,” ADOPTED ON SEP- purpose of foreclosing Tax Sale Certifi- an attorney of the State of New Jersey with documents. of his spouse. Therefore, plaintiff joined RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the TEMBER 27, 2005. cate #06-162 and recovering possession the law firm of Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin Bidders are required to comply with the Mrs. Alric Harris as a party defendant. Township of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, of the lands and premises described in & Lane, P.C., located at 324 East Broad requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. Purpose(s): To make the following The nature of which and the reason that that Paul Ferriero, P.E. of Ferriero Engi- said tax sale certificate dated May 3, 2006 Street, Westfield, New Jersey, be ap- and N.J.A.C. 17:27 and must pay work- amendments to Bond Ordinance No. 24- you and each of you are joined as defen- neering, be appointed Consulting Engi- made by David P. Marshall, Collector of pointed Attorney to the Zoning Board of men the prevailing wage rates promul- 2005 adopted on September 27, 2005: dants is set forth with particularity in the neer to the Planning Board for the period Taxes of the City of Plainfield, County of Adjustment for the period effective from gated by the New Jersey State Depart- 1. Amend Section 1 to add the Ponde- Amended Complaint, a copy of which will effective from January 1, 2009 to Decem- Union, and State of New Jersey, to January 8, 2009 to January 7, 2010. ment of Labor and Industry for this project, rosa Property as an alternate site for the be furnished you on request addressed to ber 31, 2009. Wachovia-as Custodian for Phoenix Fund- This contract is awarded without com- copies of which are on file in the Office of joint storage facility to be constructed. the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above This contract is awarded without com- ing and covers real estate located at 122 petitive bidding as a “professional service” the Town engineer. 2. Amend Section 3 to increase the mentioned address. petitive bidding as a “professional service” Hillcrest Avenue in the City of Plainfield, under the provisions of said Local Public Specifications may be seen or picked up amount of Section 20 expenses included DATED: January 29, 2009 under the provisions of said Local Public County of Union and State of New Jersey, Contracts Law because the services are at the office of the Town Engineer, Public in the cost of the purpose from $4,000 to JENNIFER M. PEREZ, Acting Clerk Contracts Law because the services are known as Lot 10, Block 429, as shown on of such a qualitative nature as will not Works Center, 959 North Avenue West, $80,000. Superior Court of New Jersey of such a qualitative nature as will not the Tax Assessment Map and Tax Map permit the receipt of competitive bids due Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor and This Notice is published pursuant to GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, permit the receipt of competitive bids due duplicate of City of Plainfield. Said tax sale to the subjective difference in the work Council reserve the right to reject any bid, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL to the subjective difference in the work certificate was recorded in the Union product of such persons and the fact that and to waive any informality in any bid, if in Barbara Riepe A Professional Corporation product of such persons and the fact that County Clerk’s Office on May 24, 2006, in the ethical requirements of such profes- the interest of the Town, it is deemed Township Clerk Attorneys At Law the ethical requirements of such profes- Book 11699, page 792. sionals will not permit such bidding. advisable to do so. Township of Scotch Plains 660 New Road, Suite 1-A sionals will not permit such bidding. YOU, ANNIE L. HARRIS a/k/a ANNIE Barbara Horev, Secretary Kris J. McAloon County of Union Northfield, New Jersey 08225 Barbara Horev LOUISE HARRIS, WIDOW, are made a Zoning Board of Adjustment Town Engineer State of New Jersey (609) 646-0222 Secretary to the Planning Board defendant in the above entitled action be- 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $30.60 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $49.47 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $66.30 1 T - 1/29/09, The Leader Fee: $136.68 1 T - 1/29/09, The Times Fee: $39.27 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 29, 2009 Page 17 WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT WESTFIELD FOOD 4 THOUGHT ‘Super’ Bowl Recipes

By JAYNE SALOMON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES What’s more American than base- INGREDIENTS ball, hot dogs and apple pie? Well 3 ½ to 4-pound roast beef that’s easy, it’s the Super Bowl. 2 cups ketchup Football should be included in this 1 onion, diced ¼ cup dark corn syrup question since Super Bowl Sunday is 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce practically a national holiday. It has 3 cloves garlic become the most widely watched tele- ½ teaspoon kosher salt FROGGER...Union resident and herpetologist Jonathan Kolby’s photographs will vision broadcast in the United States. ½ teaspoon pepper be on display at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside throughout ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Although football may be popular in ¼ the next several months. Mr. Kolby researches the disease Chytridiomycosis, which Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The Times teaspoon dried basil is rapidly pushing many amphibian species toward extinction. TAKING COMMAND...The Command Radio, described as Scott Weiland meets other countries, nobody seems to love 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard a horn section, evolved from a traditional rock band to offer something more it as much as we Americans. 6-8 sandwich buns eclectic. Below, the South Plainfield band takes to the stage at Crossroads. The Super Bowl marks the end of a Trailside Exhibits Photos five-month-long season of male bond- ing that takes place around big-screen South Plainfield’s Command televisions in family rooms, at sports Of Endangered Amphibians bars, at football stadiums and in the parking lots of those stadiums. MOUNTAINSIDE – Trailside Na- and amphibians from places as diverse Radio Lives Up to its Name As the mother of three sons who are ture and Science Center will exhibit as Australia, Hong Kong, Honduras By ERIC NIERSTEDT jumped and danced as best he could, Jets season ticket holders, I’ve had the photographs by noted herpetologist and Kenya, and captures the surround- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times never once seeming unhappy onstage. opportunity to visit Giants stadium Jonathan Kolby through the month of ings of these habitats. His photos GARWOOD — After leaving both The Command Radio also unveiled and witness the festivities that take March. chronicle the beauty of these creatures Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Re- an untitled new song, born of bluesy place in the parking lot before these Mr. Kolby is a Township of Union and their homes and the importance of volver, rock singer Scott Weiland re- guitar riffs and short sweet horn bursts, games. They call this tailgating. resident and a graduate of Rutgers Uni- saving them. versity. He spent his youth taking part “My interest in photography devel- leased what he and many others called before moving into the night’s two best A lot of effort goes into the prepa- Barbecue Beef Sandwich an experimental solo album that veered songs, “Black Train,” a hard-rocking ration for these pre-game parties that in field trips and programs at Trailside oped out of a desire to educate people from the music he had created with funk nugget with a solo from Mr. can start as early as 9 a.m. on a Sun- PROCEDURE Museum, and those experiences sparked about wildlife and the environment and both bands. Ejiochi, and “Feeling of Gold,” a hooky day morning. These are elaborate Cut the roast in half and place in a his love for the great outdoors. share my experiences with them through If any Weiland fans are still waiting piece of rock-funk that is arguably their gatherings. Hours are spent shopping, slow cooker. Add the ketchup, onion, Mr. Kolby now travels throughout the the images I take,” Mr. Kolby said. to hear his vocal stylings, mixed with best song to date. marinating and preparing the food. corn syrup, Worcestershire sauce, world researching the disease Trailside is located at 452 New Provi- funk-and-jazz horns, they would do Ironically, when The Command Ra- Then the car gets loaded up with garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Chytridiomycosis, which is rapidly push- dence Road in Mountainside. The cen- well to listen to South Plainfield’s The dio began two and a half years ago, they the coolers, the tables, the chairs and dried basil and Dijon mustard. Cover ing many amphibian species toward ter is open daily from noon to 5 p.m., Command Radio, who brought their were a self-described “generic hard the umbrellas and, of course, the grill and set on low. Cook for 8-10 hours. extinction. National Geographic pub- and admission is free. hard guitars and bouncy horns to the rock band.” to cook the meat. Sometimes they’ll Remove the roast and slice. Return lished his recent photograph of a frog For information about upcoming Crossroads earlier this month. “We just got bored with what we include side dishes, but this is rare. sliced meat to the slow cooker, stir species that was believed to be extinct. Trailside events, call (908) 789-3670 or Their opener, “Big Mouth Blues,” were doing and decided to bring in Potato chips and Doritos are about as meat with the sauce and cook on low Mr. Kolby’s exhibit shows reptiles visit ucnj.org/trailside. set the tone for the evening, with the some horns,” Mr. Marduski said. “We good as it gets. for an additional 30 minutes. Place slinky horns of trumpeter Taylor Mandel wanted to be able to do more Parlia- Everything says “Jets” on it, in- meat on a bun and top with sauce. and saxophonist Ike Ejiochi coupled ment or Stevie Wonder-type stuff, get cluding their clothing, and some guys WF Gunnery Sgt. Cuoco with the funk-laced guitar of Matt more colors into the mix.” even get the logo painted on their SOUTHERN-FRIED CHICKEN Madurski, who still managed to pull off “We don’t even play the stuff from faces. Then they spend three hours in a Zeppelin-esque solo. back then anymore,” Mr. Mandel added. the parking lot consuming large quan- INGREDIENTS Writes ‘Echoes from Mt.’ Their next song, “Questions,” brought That formula has, thus far, led the tities of food and drink before the 1 chicken, cut into eighths, (41/2 - 5 pounds) WESTFIELD – Gunnery Sergeant “Echos from the Mountain” is the both strong performances and techni- band to great success. They won a game begins. 1 cup flour John Cuoco, former Westfield resident story of one man’s service in WWII cal problems, as bassist Joe Scarpitto battle of the bands to open for Linkin Music plays, footballs are tossed, ½ teaspoon salt and Westfield High School alumni, told through the more than 100 letters ½ teaspoon pepper had difficulty with his amplifier. The Park and also opened for Third Eye and lots of pre-game cheering for the 3 eggs currently serving his second tour in he wrote home from 1940 to 1945. It is rest of the band was able to continue the Blind at Rutgersfest. The band has also home team takes place. Very often, 1 cup bread crumbs Iraq, announced the publication of his also the story of a famed military orga- song, thanks to the solid beat of drum- been seen on TV, playing on Fox-5’s they burn a jersey from the star player 1 cup Special K cereal (crushed) recent book, “Echoes From The Moun- mer Paul Brasi, without a hitch until “Fearless Music,” which highlights lo- of the opposing team. This is male ½ cup canola oil, more if needed tain, The Wartime Correspondence of Mr. Scarpitto plugged back into the cal talent. bonding at its finest. It seems to me PROCEDURE Staff Sergeant Joseph Cuoco.” groove, once again speeding up and “We’ve all known each other for a this parking lot party is almost as down the neck of his bass to create the long time and played together in differ- important as the game itself. ‘Silhouette Lady’ perfect low-end atmosphere. ent bands,” Mr. Marduski said. “Now, The Super Bowl game itself is the It was also on this song that singer we just want to see how far we can take culmination of this male-bonding ses- Returns to Juxtapose Ryan Egan shone, demonstrating a it together.” sion. When you think about it, it’s WESTFIELD – The lost art of sil- range that showed both the grit and More on the band, including its al- kind of sad that they have to wait houette cutting is headed for a revival, tenderness of Weiland in his prime. bum “Take Control,” can be found on another seven months to enjoy all this when Westfield’s Juxtapose Gallery And though Egan often seemed con- myspace.com/thecommandradio and hoopla again. hosts Ruth Grabner, one of the few fined by the small stage of Crossroads, on sonicbids.com/epk/ Today, they will watch the pre- professional silhouette cutters in the it never showed in his vocals, as he epk.aspx?epk_id=91902. game, drink beer, eat guy food and United States, on February 7. watch the most important game of the The silhouette – a profile of a person, POPCORN™ year. This is definitely not a day to animal or thing that is cut from black worry about calories. paper and placed against a white back- Some of the wives and girlfriends Southern-fried Chicken ground – dates back to the days before The Wrestler: will be welcomed to join the guys for Wash and pat dry the chicken. Put the the camera. this one last game. If your team is in flour in a large bowl and add the salt Silhouette cutting originated in Eu- No-Holds-Barred Storytelling the game, then of course it is the most and pepper. Dredge the chicken rope and became especially popular in exciting day of the year. If your team pieces, one at a time in the flour being France during the 18th and 19th centu- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent is not, then just pick your favorite, careful to thoroughly coat. Beat the ries. By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER a little girl. Cassidy, whose real name place your bet and hope to at least win eggs in a small bowl. Dip each piece Known as the “Silhouette Lady,” Mrs. 4 popcorns is Pam, suggests where he might pro- some money. of chicken into the egg. Combine the Grabner has been cutting silhouettes of You couldn’t tell my dad wrestling cure just the right peace offering. The This year’s menu consists of all- breadcrumbs and crushed Special K people and pets for 30 years. was fake. In his favorite chair, our shopping expedition leads to a American dishes because we’ve al- in a large bowl or on a large plate. After drawing a preliminary sketch nization, The Tenth Mountain Divi- little dog Tibble on his lap, he’d root friendly drink, some reminiscences, ready established that football is just Dredge each piece of chicken in this to assure herself that the dimensions sion, which won great honor on the with a fervor that we feared would and a bit of a dance. Boy they play as American as baseball and apple pie. mixture. Place some of the oil in a are correct, she cuts out the image on field of battle and continues to defend kill him. Here was a man who lost this scene well. Southern-fried chicken and barbe- frying pan and heat until hot. Fry black paper and glues it to a white the nation in the current war on terror. almost everything in the Holocaust, In fact, there’s nary a false step or cue beef sandwiches are two classic, chicken for 10-15 minutes, turn and background. Each silhouette takes ap- Mostly, it is a story about an immi- started all over in America and made emotion to be found in any of the satisfying, down-home dishes. They fry for an additional 10 minutes being proximately 15 minutes to complete. grant family who, like many others, a safe world for two children. But performances. Both Tomei and just go well with football. Serve them careful not to burn. Add more oil as came to the United States to find a wrestling was real. Like The Wres- Rourke manage not only to plumb the with potato chips, of course. And since needed. Remove chicken from the better life. tler, he got the metaphor. depths of their characters’ tragedy, we have learned that the guys are very pan and drain on brown paper bags. Gunnery Sergeant Cuoco is a gradu- Darren Aronofsky’s no-holds- but the darkly glib humor that lies capable of cooking, they can be in the Place chicken in a baking dish. Cover ate of the University of Arizona at barred character study starring therein as well. Randy’s part-time kitchen today. After all, these are not and bake at 325 degrees for 40 min- Tucson, with a degree in education. He Mickey Rourke as Randy “The Ram” deli counter segue is a hoot to behold. exactly our favorite delicacies, ladies. utes. is a veteran of the second battle of Robinson, a onetime headliner now Evan Rachel Wood as daughter Fallujah and is currently serving a sec- resigned to the faded glory of matches Stephanie keeps it real, to coin a ond tour of duty with 2nd Battalion, in Elks Clubs and high school gyms, phrase. Musique Rapide Experience 11th Marines in Al Ramadi, Iraq. has a Cassavetes-like starkness. It is It’s all made possible by Robert D. Gunnery Sergeant Cuoco, together truth artistically conveyed but with- Siegel’s doubtlessly inspiring script, with his wife, HM2 Navy Corpsman out artifice. If it holds that grace is wielded confidently by young Mr. Entices Young Pianists Laurie Cuoco, also a twice veteran of WESTFIELD – For parents seeking the notes on the stave and sight read on possible, it isn’t easily achieved. Aronofsky. Too enthusiastic to be self- Ruth Grabner is pictured with a Christmas tree at Morven Operation Iraqi Freedom, were invited That’s what Randy, née Robin conscious, the director breathes new an innovative way for their young chil- the mini piano. The tuition includes the Museum in Princeton. The Princeton Garden Club chose Ms. to march in the 2005 Westfield Memo- Ramzinsky, really wants, whether he life into the author’s splendidly re- dren to learn the fundamentals of read- cost of renting this kit during the dura- Grabner to cut the silhouette of the mansion to top the tree. rial Day Parade. knows it or not. Motivations and de- worked cliché: the fallen champion ing music and playing the piano, the tion of the lessons. Ms. Grabner will be at Juxtapose At that time, Gunnery Sergeant sires are difficult to see clearly from trying to piece together a conven- New Jersey Work- Instructors for Gallery to create children’s silhouettes Cuoco’s father, retired U.S. Army Ma- inside the tumultuous survival mode tional reality that never really existed shop for the Arts the course include from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 7. jor Salvatore Cuoco, served as Grand in which he’s become ensconced. Life for him. (NJWA) has the so- Founder of Kids on For appointments, call (908) 232- Marshall of the parade. is hopefully being recognized for what Mickey Rourke’s award-worthy lution to help jump- Keys and inventor 3278. Additional information regarding he once was, wooing a stripper and interpretation of Randy “The Ram” start that interest in of Musique Juxtapose Gallery is located at 58 Gunnery Sergeant Cuoco’s recent book regularly being locked out of his New Robinson defies you to separate the music. Rapide, Susannah Elm Street in Westfield. can be found at publishamerica.com. Jersey trailer camp digs. physical from the cerebral. His lum- Kids on Keys, a Marks. A graduate Yet, pumped full of steroids and bering, foot-dragging walk from the beginner piano ex- from the Trinity pain pills, with little more than expe- locker room to the arena dramati- perience for stu- College in London, Please Join us for rience holding him up, The Ram fights cally portends the arrival of contem- dents ages 4 and she taught classes off the sadness of his fate by pursuing porary society’s newest Franken- older, has become in Australia and his exploits in this underbelly of sport. stein, a patched and pieced-together popular over the last New Zealand be- GROOVING TO THE If he’s a loser, he’s the champ of combination of gladiator and mar- few years. MUSIQUE…Children can be part of fore bringing the losers…in locker rooms a swagger- tyr. Students may en- the fun of Musique Rapide, a group program to the ing, self-effacing warrior well liked That sexy Miss Tomei matches roll in this class on class held at the New Jersey Workshop United States seven by both neophyte and fellow has- creds and complements without draw- Tuesday and for the Arts that provides a quick start years ago. JUXTAPOSE GALLERY been. He makes no excuses. ing attention from Rourke’s troubled Wednesday after- to reading music and playing the piano. The 45-minute Even his illusions are delivered beast in this naturalistic voyage to the noons or Saturday classes are offered Saturday, February 7, 2009 tongue-in-cheek. So when there’s bottom of the soul only reaffirms the and Sunday mornings at the NJWA in 10-week sessions throughout the talk of a 20th anniversary rematch depths of her talent. A change in studios at 150-152 East Broad Street in year. The next session begins on Febru- 10 am to 5 pm with the Ayatollah, ’80s, it’s taken vector here or there and her Cassidy/ Westfield. ary 15, 17, 18 and 21. However, stu- with a grain of salt. Meanwhile, the Pam could very well become the film’s Students registered in Kids on Keys dents may enroll at any time and tuition plan is to keep on trucking. That is, central character. use a learning aid, “Musique Rapide,” will be pro-rated. until providence tosses our antihero The synergistic balance adds di- which acts as a game, comprising a For information on Kids on Keys, or Master Silhouettest something entirely unexpected to mension and makes for a dire little miniature piano keyboard, game board any program of the NJWA, call (908) wrestle. love story, a sort of New Jersey varia- and game pieces. 789-9696, visit the studios at 150-152 Ms. Ruth Grabner Maybe he should have seen it com- tion on the romance Streep and This helps students to quickly learn East Broad Street in Westfield or log on ing. But Mrs. Ramzinsky’s little boy Nicholson realized in Ironweed the note values, count the rhythms, find to njworkshopforthearts.com. will be at isn’t exactly known for his foresight (1987). Namely, love, or at least the or planning. Truth is, even his view of search for it, grows in back alleys, the past is kind of cloudy. All the along the Turnpike and in hootchie- (908) Juxtapose Gallery same, when destiny foists this new, kootchie bar parking lots. mortality-underscoring chapter on None of this is to suggest that red- 276-7611 to create a him, he rushes to make human con- blooded sorts who couldn’t give a nection. First stop is Cassidy, played sweet patootie about similes, allego- HORTON FOOTE’S silhouette by Marisa Tomei. ries or any of that other jazz won’t One of the ladies at the local exotic find favor with this broodingly po- THE TRIP TO dancing joint, Miss Tomei’s superbly etic, body-slamming paean to wres- of your child etched counterpart to Mr. Rourke’s tling. As with most finer works of art BOUNTIFUL damaged goods has her own rational- grappling for answers, The Wrestler izations to protect. Thus it may not be doesn’t pin its speculative hopes on just sexual politics at work when she just one level of insight. FEBRUARY 6-21, 2009 For Appointment: reminds her favorite customer of the * * * Fridays, February 6, 13, 20 - 8:00PM wall that must be maintained between The Wrestler, rated R, is a Fox Saturdays, February 7, 14, 21 - 8:00PM 908-232-3278 them. Still, she offers to help in an- Searchlight Pictures release directed Sunday, February 15 - 2:00PM other way. by Darren Aronofsky and stars Mickey CDC THEATRE Serving The Community for 32 Years The Ram wishes to reconcile with Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan 78 Winans Ave RECESSION SPECIAL: 2 for $22 58 Elm Street • Westfield Cranford, NJ (Valid on Pre-Ordered, Pre-Paid Tickets) his daughter (Evan Rachel Wood), Rachel Wood. Running time: 115 Adults $15, Seniors/Students $13 www.juxtaposegallery.com the one he abandoned when she was minutes. Page 18 Thursday, January 29, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘The Garden…’ Leads to Full Plate Of Interpretation at Arts Guild By MARYLOU MORANO responsible “eye candy,” then Mr. Those who do not see enough of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Wak has achieved it. Rachael Ray on television will get UCPAC’s A Few Good Men AREA – The many artistic rendi- “My work reflects our universal their fill watching Naomi Leibowitz’s tions of food form the subjects of consumerist ethos…and underscores “Tasting Rachael Ray,” a repetitive “From the Garden of Earthly De- lights,” an exhibit on display at the Places Conscience, Orders on Trial Arts Guild of Rahway (AGR) until By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY Corporal Howard Dawson (Brian Campbell) cleverly finagles a way to February 1. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Parks) and PFC Louden Downey get herself appointed to the defense With 16 artists providing 16 differ- RAHWAY – Should a soldier ever (Ryan Correll), who have confessed team, representing Downey. The third ent gastronomic interpretations, the disobey an order? That fascinating to murdering PFC William Santiago leg of the legal staff is Lt. Sam exhibit is a veritable artistic smorgas- question is raised in Aaron Sorkin’s (Claudio Venacio). Weinberg (Dan Wiener), who pro- bord. play A Few Good Men, performed When the audience first meets law- vides clever lighthearted humor. James McKeon’s huge oil portraits by Alliance Repertory Theatre Com- yer Kaffee, he’s wearing a backwards The back-story of the case is where of two food workers – “Ted,” the pany at the Union County Perform- baseball cap and baggy sweatshirt, the interest lies. Santiago, a dis- owner of the Rahway Grill, and ing Arts Center (UCPAC) in and he is yelling criticism to his soft- gruntled Marine at Gitmo, kept writ- “Alan,” the artist’s butcher friend – Rahway. ball team of soldiers. Kaffee is known ing complaint letters to his senators dominate the exhibit but do not eclipse This production, which has more for being a laidback, if not lazy, law- and higher ups, incurring the wrath the imagination and inventive use of than just a few good actors and boasts yer who has a record of plea-bargain- of the commanding officer Colonel media demonstrated by the other pre- high emotion, snippets of action and ing cases. Nathan Jessup (Chuck Wagner), who sentations. intriguing characterization, concludes Director Mark Driscoll engaged in wanted this soldier to be trained to One work that stands out is Joe this weekend. some “risky business” by not select- “think of the Corps before himself.” Wak’s “Birth Control,” a mixed-me- Santiago was given a “code red,” dia presentation of purple, pink and which the audience learns is an un- yellow marshmallow peeps bunnies, official Marine term for disciplinary machine screws, nuts and washers on action. Usually, the hazing is not particleboard. fatal, but this time, the “code red” If there is such a thing as socially goes horribly wrong and Santiago dies. Watchung Art Center The courtroom drama reveals the philosophical idiosyncrasies that Celebrates Change might not lead to an easy black or CRANFORD – The Contemporary white outcome in the world of “unit, Art Group will present a new exhibit, corps, God and country.” “Change is in the Air,” at the Watchung A number of performances shine Art Center. The exhibit opens on Feb- in the show. Captain Markinson, ruary 1, with a reception from 1 to 4 “Veggie Pizza” by Gina Minichino of Westfield played thoughtfully by John Correll, p.m., and will continue through the is especially moving while he deliv- month, featuring new expressions of my passion for politics and popular two-minute-and-45-second-long ers a letter he has written to the par- artistic ideas as the country celebrates culture,” he said. digital video of Ms. Ray tasting food. ents of Santiago. Chuck Wagner’s change. Marshmallow peeps were not the “This work is not just visual; one characterization of Colonel Jessup is For this exhibition, Cranford artist only unusual art media in “From the can actually hear Ms. Ray’s stomach- spot on with self-righteousness and Theodosia Tamborlane has developed Garden of Earthly Delights.” satisfying ‘ummm’ with each bite she indignation that anyone could ques- depictions of turbulent natural forces Erika Diamond utilized grape skins takes. I examine the way popular cul- tion an officer’s order. in three-dimensional oil collage paint- on polyester on silk panel to create ture makes essential experiences that YOU WANT THE TRUTH?...Col. Jessup (Chuck Wagner) makes a point to Lt. Kris Longwell mesmerizes as the ings. the human form in three pieces: are personal and sensory,” Ms. Kaffee (Scott Cagney) in Alliance Theater’s production of A Few Good Men. Bible-thumping Lt. Jonathan James “Torso,” “Skewed Back” and “Ribs.” Leibowitz said. Kendrick, who repeatedly uses the “The body is at once deliberate and “My work also deals with notions Set in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and ing a Tom Cruise look-alike and for phrase “God is watching” when de- instinctual, logical and emotional,” of female responsibility and expecta- several locations in Washington, D.C., casting Mr. Cagney in this role, play- manding unwavering adherence to Ms. Diamond said. tion,” she continued. the two-act play explores honor- ing against type. the Marine code. “I am intrigued by the threshold “From the Garden of Earthly De- bound Marines’ dilemma of whether The choice works because the au- All of the lawyers — defense and between the inside and the outside, lights” also included work by Jesse to follow orders or their consciences. dience sees Kaffee transform bril- prosecutors — execute their roles ad- between holding and letting go.” Farber, Gerry Heydt, Robert Kogge, In this dramatic thriller, Lt. J.G. liantly from an unkempt, uncaring mirably. The defendants themselves There is no avoiding the message Neal Korn, Len Merlo, Hiroshi Daniel Kaffee (Scott Cagney), a Na- lawyer into someone who, by the end are stoically solid. in Chanan Delivuk’s series of color Kumagai, Kevan Rupp Lunney, val lawyer who was fourth in his class of the play, not only commands re- Superior lighting design by Tom photographs showing wrapped meat, Monika Malewska, Gina Minichino, at Harvard Law but has yet to see the spect from the men he is defending Rowe and tension-inducing sound de- entitled “Flesh…It’s What’s for Din- Nao Matsumoto, Bet Ann Morrison inside of the courtroom, has been but the audience as well. sign by director Michael Driscoll and ner.” and Lauren Schiller. selected to defend two Marines, Lance Commander Jo Galloway (Amelia Bill Roome set the correct decorum “As a vegan and a minority in soci- AGR’s next exhibit, “Deception and for the production. A CHANGE COULD DO YOU ety, I feel art is one way to communi- Disguise In (some) Contemporary Art,” GOOD…“Mountains’ Morning,” a Do not expect the Jack Nicholson, three-dimensional oil painting collage cate to others what it means to be a will open on Friday, February 13. Demi Moore and Tom Cruise movie by Cranford artist Theodosia vegan and how it is a lifestyle and not The exhibit will debut with a recep- WSO, WACC Join Forces version. After all, this is live theater, Tamborlane, is part of “Change is in just a ‘diet,’” said the artist, who also tion on Sunday, February 15, which and people go to it to experience the the Air” at the Watchung Art Center. promotes veganism through paint- the public is invited to attend. actors’ energy and talent in the mo- ing, sculpture, printmaking, installa- For more information, log onto In Vegas-Style ‘Royale’ ment, something a giant-screened Ms. Tamborlane will present tion and fabric works. rahwayartsguild.org. WESTFIELD – New Jersey resi- what will be not only a phenomenal movie cannot rival. “Raven’s Roost,” “Mountains’ Morn- dents can experience the excitement party but also a critical fundraiser for ing” and “Cosmos” as her visions of of a real Las Vegas-style casino in our two not-for-profit organizations Rehearsals Continue nature for this New Year. downtown Westfield as the Westfield in today’s difficult economic climate,” Other Contemporary Art Group Pineda Theatre Announces Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) WSO Music Director David Wroe For Life is a Highway members will also show paintings and Westfield Symphony Orchestra said. WESTFIELD – Rehearsals continue and sculptures during this exhibition (WSO) join together to present “Ca- “I am proud to partner with the for Life Is a Highway, Washington and attend the reception February 1 Open Enrollment, Auditions sino Royale,” an evening of chari- WSO to organize this exciting School’s 61st Annual Show. The fam- to answer questions regarding their CRANFORD – The Pineda Sum- performances of Les Miserables and table gaming and entertainment on fundraiser,” said Naomi McElynn, ily-friendly production will be per- artistic presentations. mer Musical Theatre Conservatory an- Cinderella, this year offers programs Saturday, February 28, at 7 p.m. WACC president. “There are very formed onstage at Roosevelt Middle The reception and exhibition are nounced open enrollment for its 2009 for students in grades 2 to 12, with The stylish fundraising event will few suburban towns across America School, located at 301 Clark Street in free and open to the public. summer programs to be held at the opportunities to perform in three be hosted by Top Line Appliances, with an orchestra of the caliber of Westfield. To learn more, visit online at CDC Theatre in Cranford. shows. who will transform its North Avenue Westfield Symphony, and I am de- Tickets remain for two shows, Fri- tamborlane.com. After a 2008 season that included The Pineda Summer Musical The- showrooms into a luxury casino com- lighted to help ensure that our com- day, January 30, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, atre is held on Mondays through Fri- plete with roulette tables, swirling munity will have access to their fine January 31, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are days from June 29 to July 31. music, silver trays of elegant cock- music for many more years to come.” priced at $11. They can be purchased at For younger students in grades 2 tails, luxury food stations and profes- The proceeds from the evening will the door, 15 minutes prior to the show through 5, the Pineda Summer Con- sional croupiers dressed in sleek black be split between the WACC and the on Friday and 30 minutes prior on servatory offers an educational pro- eveningwear. WSO. Saturday. gram that culminates in performances Guests will enjoy an evening of Seating at “Casino Royale,” a Black Parents worked for close to a year, of a special musical version of Sleep- thrilling casino-style gaming (black- Tie optional event, is limited. Admis- preparing every aspect of the show. ing Beauty. jack, craps, roulette and more), con- sion is $100 per person ($125 at the Some parents have volunteered their This program offers students daily tinuous dining by Sunrise Kitchen door) and includes $1,000 gambling time to the show for years, and this will classes in dance, voice, audition prepa- and Cellars, as well as raffle prizes money with unlimited drinks and din- mark their final Washington perfor- ration and acting taught by a profes- donated by Westfield area businesses. ing. Some business sponsorships are mance. sional staff. There is no audition to “The Westfield Area Chamber of also available. 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