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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 6, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS Bill Brennan Accuses Mayor Of ‘Campaigning’ in Tax Letter By MICHAEL J. POLLACK bit of a campaign piece.” After bemoaning the “lack of com- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Brennan used the public-com- munication” between he and the WESTFIELD – Westfield Demo- ment portion of Tuesday’s public mayor due to the incumbent not en- cratic Mayoral candidate Bill council meeting to voice his displea- gaging him in debates or at council Brennan, Tuesday, accused Mayor sure with the mailer, saying repeat- meetings, Mr. Brennan went on to Andy Skibitsky, a Republican, of edly that it was “not exactly fair and talk about his own door-to-door cam- “campaigning” in a letter that accom- balanced.” paigning. panied all Westfield tax bills. “I didn’t see anything in the letter Mr. Brennan said the mailer was He said the letter, which came di- to let the townspeople know how much “extremely confusing” about when rectly from the mayor – not the mayor their taxes were increasing on a mu- residents must pay their tax bills. and council – was “interesting.” nicipal level,” Mr. Brennan said. “I “A lot of elderly citizens were in a “Many people I talked to said it didn’t see it written that if the town panic because they thought their pay- sounded like a campaign piece from had not put millions of dollars of ments would be late,” said Mr. you (the mayor),” Mr. Brennan said. savings to help defray taxes, Westfield Brennan, who suggested that Mayor “You’re obviously running for elec- taxes would have more than doubled. Skibitsky include a payment dead- tion. You signed the piece ‘Andy, see I didn’t see [a mention of] the town line next time. you around town.’ It concerns me that giving [2-percent] raises to [non- Susan Noon, Westfield tax collec- the town spent 46 cents for each of unionized] town employees, while tor, on Wednesday, said her office has those letters, sending it to thousands many of the people I talk to are out of not experienced anything out of the of residences, and it smacked a little work.” ordinary. “It’s been normal,” she said. “It’s a busy time. We’re here late, and there’s no answering machine. We person- ally answer all the phone calls.” When asked if people had called or come in due to being confused with David Samsky for The Westfield Leader the mailing, she said, “No, and we’ve NEW JERSEY FIRST...Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, seeks talked to thousands of people in the to be the first person to hold the new office in New Jersey if elected in November with her running mate for governor of New last few days. We sent out 10,000 Jersey, Chris Christie. The candidates talked about their education initiatives, July 30, at Westfield High School. bills. Normally, people will say some- thing [if they are confused].” Third Ward Councilman Mark Freeholders Discuss EMS, Ciarrocca, responding to Mr. Brennan during the meeting, said comments he has heard during the mayor’s ten- Land Purchases and Dog Park ure regarding the tax letter have been “positive.” By PAUL J. PEYTON county-wide level.” new center would replace an aging “Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader In other business, the freeholder facility on Westfield Avenue in Eliza- in the years you’ve sent that letter RAHWAY – Residents asked the board introduced an ordinance last beth. Plans call for a 10,000-square- home with the tax bill – not in a Union County Board of Chosen Free- week to purchase land, located at foot facility in Elizabeth to replace separate mailer – this is the first time holders last Thursday to facilitate the West Jersey and Murray Streets in the current 2,400-square-foot facil- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader someone has come out to complain,” process of getting area Emergency Elizabeth, for $2.4 million for a new ity, which has served 4,000 sexually SPLENDID PRODUCE...The tables are full for resident shoppers of fresh fruit, Mr. Ciarrocca said. “It may be a coin- Medical Services (EMS) units to to and expanded child advocacy center and physically abused children since vegetables and baked goods on Saturday at the Westfield Farmers’ Market at the cidence that that person’s also run- assist Plainfield because the surround- for the county prosecutor’s office. it opened in 1994. He said the new train station parking lot on South Avenue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ing towns’ rescue squads are no longer Prosecutor Ted Romankow said the CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 willing or able to provide mutual aid since Muhlenberg Regional Medical Christie Favors Charter Schools, Center closed last year. WFPB Discusses Land Use Nancy Piwowar of Plainfield said media reports have indicated that the Element Amendments Fanwood Rescue Squad will not re- Lower State College Tuitions By CHRISTINA M. HINKE James Foerst, a town councilman who spond to mutual aid calls that would serves as liaison to the planning board, By PAUL J. PEYTON on New Jersey. To have those young right direction.” He said, however, have the squad go west of Park Av- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader told The Leader part of the reason for people leaving here is not only bad for that there are significant disparities enue and that Green Brook will not WESTFIELD – Town planner Bill this change was “to reduce the num- WESTFIELD — Chris Christie, our economy, but it’s also bad for New in how funding is distributed to school come into Plainfield at all. Drew laid out the amendments to the ber of people who have to come be- Republican candidate for governor, Jersey families,” Mr. Christie said. districts. He said that decision is Ms. Piwowar said the Plainfield Land Use Element at Monday’s plan- fore the board of adjustment.” The told a group of parents gathered in the He said he would create a New “driven in part by the Abbott deci- squad responds to 6,000 EMS calls a ning board meeting. The full amend- board of adjustment meetings can Westfield High School library last Jersey Partnership for Action to focus sion” concerning funding for the year, which breaks down to 500 calls ments are found online at have approximately 15 applications Thursday that if elected, he would on retraining unemployed workers to state’s poorest school districts. per month. She said the Watchung westfieldnj.gov. in one meeting, which can last over work to keep New Jersey college stu- place them in businesses looking for Mr. Christie said the governor cur- squad, according to a report in the The town council will vote on the four hours. dents in state by working to improve a specific skill set. Two college presi- rently “sends piles of money to urban Echoes-Sentinel, has responded to 43 land use ordinance for first and sec- Mr. Foerst said many of the appli- funding that would lower tuitions. He dents would sit on the panel, along districts,” but that money is having mutual aid calls this year, more than ond readings at two upcoming meet- cations in this zone were for families also said he would significantly in- with business representatives. little impact on children who are not all of last year with most of the calls ings to be determined. The effective who wanted to add a bathroom or a crease approvals of charter schools in Kim Guadagno, Mr. Christie’s run- learning in the poor districts. to Plainfield. date for the new Land Use Element, small addition that would not change urban areas to bring education op- ning mate for lieutenant governor who He favors charter schools in failing The Watchung squad is looking for which is part of the master plan, is the character of the neighborhood or tions to inner city kids. serves as Monmouth County sheriff, urban districts, saying these students a better agreement with the city, say- scheduled for December 1. cause a situation in which the house Mr. Christie blamed Governor Jon said Governor Corzine put a 3 per- need to have options. The candidate ing Plainfield has not provided any The zoning map changed and may would be torn down to build a larger Corzine and past administrations for cent cap on college tuition hikes for said Mr. Corzine only approved one mutual aid to the Somerset County result in a change of zones for some one in its place. cutting state funding to colleges by 2 this year. out of 22 charter school applications town this year. properties. He also said much of the changes in percent. New Jersey has ranked 50th “It’s a day late and a dollar short. It’s last year. “It is a de facto freeze on “If I get sick on my own property, “The intention was to make non- the Land Use Element were to “con- in the nation the past two years in the clearly an election-year gimmick,” she charter schools in New Jersey,” he in my own house, I am not sure that a conforming properties conforming” trol overdevelopment.” percentage of aid it gives to state said. “There are so many loopholes in said, charging that Mr. Corzine’s de- rescue squad will be there, and I will to the zone’s requirements, Mr. Drew Westfield had seen many universities, he said. He said tuitions that 3 percent cap for higher education cision was likely influenced by his die in my house,” said Ms. Piwowar, explained to The Westfield Leader “McMansions” built, and the Land went up 3 percent this year. that you could drive a bus through it.” endorsement from the New Jersey noting she lives on a street that is not after the meeting. Use Task Force had made many rec- N.J. state colleges must be more com- For instance, she said Ramapo Col- Education Association (NJEA). within an area covered by city’s EMS Also, as proposed by the Land Use ommendations to inhibit overdevel- petitive in tuition costs, he said, noting lege instituted a $1,000 tuition hike for Mr. Christie said per-pupil spending dispatch. She said she is prepared to Task Force, a governing body that opment, including single-family- that the State University of New York is capital expenses outside of the 3 per- equates to $24,000 in urban public dis- drive to a neighboring community, was formed to recommend the home height restrictions from three less expensive to New Jersey students cent cap that essentially drives the aver- tricts versus $15,000 for charter schools where she would be able to be treated changes to the Land Use Element, the stories to two-and-a-half stories and than Rutgers University. Mr. Christie age tuition rate hike up to 12 percent. in cities. The candidate also supports by a rescue squad. “We need help, we Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculation massing in the side yard. plans to reinstate the Higher Education Mr. Christie said he would meet with vouchers in urban districts. Citing sta- need it now, we need it wherever we was amended to make it easier for Article 18 Section II title Residen- Incentive Endowment Program, a pri- New Jersey college and university presi- tistics, he said only one out of 10 public can get it,” she said. property owners to calculate. With tial Cluster Developments, such as vate, state matching funding program, dents each semester to discuss issues school first-graders in Camden goes on She said Muhlenberg had provided the amendment, the calculation would garden apartments, was repealed. Mr. to stabilize tuitions, offer scholarships, such as research and job initiatives. The to graduate high school. EMS services to three counties and be length multiplied by width multi- Drew explained to The Leader that recruit faculty and increase capital candidate also wants to re-establish a “It’s disgraceful,” he said. “And we’re 13 municipalities. “It’s now gone, plied by the number of stories. the only zone permitted for this use projects such as new classrooms and point person in the governor’s office to paying $23,000 per pupil in Camden.” and people are suffering. We’ve had FAR of property in the RS6 zone was the RS-40 zone. Mr. Foerst said research facilities. deal directly with college presidents. “If I am elected and Kim is elected, deaths. We have had births (in cars).” was increased from 35 to 37 feet. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Last year, 35,000 students left New The executive director of the state’s in January you are going to see a Freeholder Al Mirabella told Ms. Jersey to attend out-of-state colleges, Commission on Higher Education growth of charter schools in urban Piwowar that he would have County “the highest number of any state in would serve in that capacity. districts in this state that you have Manager George Devanney contact America,” he said. Mr. Christie said When asked by a mother of three never seen before…then you are go- Plainfield officials to look into the most students who attend schools out of from Summit about the state’s new ing to see competition begin to oc- situation. state do not return to the Garden State. education funding formula, Mr. cur,” Mr. Christie said. Deborah Dow of Plainfield said the “That is an extraordinary brain drain Christie called it “a small step in the “What I am trying to do in our plan added miles have put a strain on res- is to broaden choice…until we can cue squads serving Plainfield in that fix the failed (urban) public schools. patients must now be taken to Robert Because it’s going to take years to fix Wood Johnson, Overlook and Trinitas that,” he said. hospitals, the latter of which handles Prior to Mr. Christie’s arrival, state maternity cases. Democratic Chairman, Assemblyman “More than one baby has been born Joseph Cryan (LD-20, Union), held a on South Avenue. Three babies have press conference to both promote Mr. been born in the satellite emergency Corzine’s education initiatives while room (at Muhlenberg) in the last also criticizing Mr. Christie’s plans. month, maybe because no one has He said the governor’s main educa- done any advertising in Spanish to let tion priority has been the expansion people know that the hospital is of the state’s preschool program. Mr. closed,” Ms. Dowd told the board. Cryan said it is important that kids Freeholder Rayland Van Blake, a learn how to read early. “If you can Plainfield resident, said the city only read at grade level in third grade you has one ambulance at this time. “Ob- are 90 percent more likely to gradu- viously that is not going to be sustain- ate high school,” he said. able,” he said. Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader “By contrast, Chris CELEBRATING THE TAX INCREASE...Lisa and Bob DeFelice of Scotch “I don’t understand why there Plains hold a wine tasting and dinner party at their home Sunday night to Christie…thinks pre-school is a baby- hasn’t been more support from the celebrate the tax increase on wine and liquor imposed by the State of New Jersey. sitting service,” Mr. Cryan said. surrounding counties that have cer- Pictured, left to right, are: seated, Jack Smith, Ann Marie Petriano, Amanda Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times He also criticized Mr. Christie for tainly relied on the services of Beelitz and Rossalina Walter; standing, Mrs. and Mr. DeFelice, Brian Walter, CAR CRASH…A car crashed into the Forest Road side of the Scotch Plains his comments that as governor he Muhlenberg for a very, very long Mike and Lynne Kutchler, along with Warren Bobrow. See story on page 5. Library on Thursday evening, causing structural damage to the children’s would not accept federal stimulus period of time,” Mr. Van Blake said. reading room. Police are investigating why the vehicle turned from Bartle Avenue dollars for colleges. Mr. Cryan said He said the county’s emergency PAGE INDEX onto Forest Road before hitting the library, which was open at the time. The car’s Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9-14 tires left no skid marks on either the road or the lawn surrounding the building, Governor Corzine accepted $2 bil- management services coordinator is lion in stimulus funds for the state. “looking into possible solutions of Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 15-16 Classifieds .... 14 police said. No one inside the library was injured. Township workers spent hours Community ... 6-7, 14 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 shoring up the damaged wall. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ways we may be able to help on a Page 8 Thursday, August 6, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication Freeholders Discuss EMS, POLICE BLOTTER

Land Purchases and Dog Park Westfield and the evening hours of August 2. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Monday, July 27, the owner/opera- Monday, August 3, Qasim Allen, facility would offer sufficient park- claimed it to be. tor of a business located on the 200 18, of Roselle was arrested on an ing, which the current center has not Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski block of West North Avenue reported outstanding Piscataway traffic war- had. responded later in the meeting that the theft of approximately $650 in rant for $190 after a motor vehicle “We anticipate that we will be ser- the county would have lost a $426,000 cash. The missing money represents stop on South Avenue near Central vicing many more children and their New Jersey Historic Trust grant from sales totals from July 25. Avenue. He was transported to parents,” Mr. Romankow said. He 1995 if it did not move on the barn Monday, July 27, Kiara Y. Shabazz, Westfield police headquarters, pro- 29, of Elizabeth was arrested after a cessed and released on bail. said his office has received a $500,000 restoration this year. The county is Fanwood grant from the state to be used to funding $344,000 for the project motor vehicle stop on the 400 block of renovate the new building. through its Open Space, Recreation West North Avenue on a Hillside traffic Wednesday, July 29, William J. Mr. Mirabella said the new center and Historic Trust Fund. warrant for $81. She was transported to Wright, Jr., 53, of Plainfield was ar- would be one “we can be proud of.” “The people who put properties on Westfield police headquarters, pro- rested for an outstanding Union The board also announced that work the state and federal historic registers cessed and released after posting bail. County Sheriff’s Department warrant has begun on some $200,000 in im- agreed that there is value in preserv- Monday, July 27, a resident of the after a motor vehicle stop in the 200 provements to the county’s dog park ing the Deserted Village,” Ms. Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader 1200 block of Boulevard reported the block of South Avenue. He was pro- WE FOUND IT…The N.J. Department of Transportation has contracted Rich- theft of a navigational system from his cessed and turned over to the Union at Echo Lake Park on the Westfield/ Kowalski said. She said the 1800s ard Grubb & Associates, cultural resource consultants, for an archaeological data Mountainside border. mill town is a “great historic area.” unlocked motor vehicle, which was County Sheriff’s Department for fail- recovery project at the corner of Park Avenue and Route 22 in Scotch Plains. This parked in the driveway of his home. ure to make bail. Several residents thanked the board “We’re doing what we can. We are project is in advance of construction associated with the Park Avenue and U.S. for working with them to develop a not overspending,” she said. Route 22 intersection improvement project. The site is known as the Stites The missing property is valued at $200. Wednesday, July 29, sometime be- less-expensive plan than the original On another matter, Cranford resi- Farmstead and Prehistoric site. Over the next several weeks, they hope to find Wednesday, July 29, two women tween 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. someone many artifacts. Already found are arrowheads, as well as pottery from the Native were arrested and charged with shop- broke the side window of a vehicle $600,000 proposal. The new plan, dent Jim Buettner questioned the $1 th according to a county spokesman, purchase of the Oakwood Park prop- American Prehistoric site and the 18-19 century Farmstead associated with the lifting items from a store in the 600 parked in the 100 block of Midway includes new fencing, a covered area, erty in New Providence by the county, Stites family. For more photos, see goleader.com/photos. block of North Avenue. Danielle Avenue and removed a GPS system benches, a dumpster enclosure and stating that it was really a $3.5-mil- Lodato, 44, of Kenilworth and Dana and a Dell laptop. concrete flooring in sections on the lion acquisition since this was the Bamber, 43, of Roselle Park alleg- Thursday, July 30, Carlos Triyillo, park. In addition, handicapped park- amount of money the county will edly shoplifted merchandise in the 38, of Basking Ridge, 38, was ar- ing and accessibility will be improved. spend to rehabilitate the property. Brennan Accuses Mayor of amounts of $671.95 and $381.49, re- rested for an outstanding warrant out The improvements do not include a Mr. Devanney said the county looks spectively. After being transported to of West Orange after a motor vehicle water tap or lighting. for land that connects to the county’s Westfield police headquarters and stop on Martine Avenue. He was pro- The board also adopted on second parks system. He said New Provi- ‘Campaigning’ in Letter processed, each of the women was cessed and released after posting bail. released on her own recognizance Thursday, July 30, Jamiallah L. reading a $43.4-million bond ordinance dence has land along the Passaic River, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for the county’s annual capital budget. which connects to county land in with a summons. Young, 34, of Piscataway was ar- ning for public office in town.” ondly, Mr. Brennan asked to be placed Thursday, July 30, Raymond Gigl, rested for outstanding warrants out of Mr. Devanney said projects funded in- Berkeley Heights and Summit. The When Mr. Brennan received his on the team. clude renovations to the county jail, fire county manager said riverfront prop- 3rd, 18, of Bridgewater was arrested North Plainfield, Scotch Plains, letter, he said he “could not possibly “I’d like to volunteer,” he said to and charged with possession of less Springfield and Newark after a motor code-required improvements at the erty was included along with imagine how your (the mayor’s) tout- the mayor. “I think you know my county courthouse, and improvements Oakwood Park in the acquisition. than 50 grams of suspected mari- vehicle stop on La Grande Avenue. ing of Sustainable Jersey [a program qualifications, and I ask that you ac- juana after a motor vehicle stop at She was processed and turned over to to the service yard at the Galloping Hill that promotes environmentally con- cept my offer to serve.” Golf Course in Union, which he said is West North Avenue and Clark Street. the North Plainfield Police Depart- Local Election Polls scious initiatives en route to a mu- Following the meeting, Mayor Gigl was released on his own recog- ment for failure to make bail. in “extreme disrepair and [is] nearly a nicipality becoming “green”] has any- Skibitsky referred to Mr. Brennan’s fire hazard.” Also included is $4 million nizance with summonses. Friday, July 31, Craig A. Eddy, 26, Online at Goleader.com thing to do with our tax bill. I can see words and actions as “inappropriate Thursday, July 30, Patricia of Plainfield was arrested for an out- for the county’s annual road resurfac- AREA – The Westfield Leader and The how it helps your campaign, but how and unprecedented.” ing program. Henderson, 39, of Irvington was ar- standing warrant out of Scotch Plains Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will be does it explain our tax bill?” “It’s not the role of the council rested on an outstanding Newark traf- after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill The county manager said the $43 conducting election polls online at After talking about taxes, the letter meeting,” the mayor said. “Imagine if million ordinance is $11 million less fic warrant for $300 after a motor Road. He was processed and released goleader.com for the public starting in reads: “Before closing, I would like all eight or nine people [running for vehicle stop on the 100 block of Elm after posting bail. than what was requested by depart- mid-August and continuing through Elec- to announce two new initiatives that municipal office in a given election Street. She was processed by the Friday, July 31, sometime between ment heads. tion Day, Tuesday, November 3. will enhance communication and fur- cycle] did this.” During the public portion of the The polls and voter information will Westfield Police Department and re- 2 and 2:30 a.m. someone entered a ther our actions in protecting the en- The mayor would only categorize leased on her own recognizance by business on Martine Avenue by meeting, Nicole Cole of Fanwood, a focus on races for governor, Assembly vironment.” Mr. Brennan’s remarks as “political Republican candidate for freeholder, districts 21 and 22, Union County Board of the Newark Police Department with a smashing the glass front door of the Chosen Freeholders, plus municipal con- The mayor goes on to speak of rhetoric” that takes place during the court date pending. business and fled with approximately questioned why the county was spend- tests in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield, Westfield Instant Alert Plus – a ser- “silly season” of election years. ing $1.5 million to restore the Thursday, July 30, Michael DeFazio, $5,000 worth of cigarettes and cigars. Garwood and Mountainside. vice that can inform residents, through “I’ve heard nothing but praise,” he 24, of Westfield was arrested in the area The incident is under investigation. Masker’s Barn in the Deserted Vil- Polls regarding issues important to the a multitude of communication meth- said about the tax letter, adding that lage of Feltville, an historic facility of Dorian Road and Westfield Avenue Saturday, August 1, David T. Huff, citizens will also be conducted. ods, of emergencies – and Sustain- no one has called up confused due to and charged with possession of less 52, of Westfield was arrested and that receives 30,000 visitors annu- Candidates are invited to meet with the able Jersey. language in the piece. “People appre- than 50 grams of suspected marijuana charged with driving while intoxicated ally, instead of using the money to editors of the newspaper for interviews, Mr. Brennan said the mayor, if he ciate the letter; they appreciate know- keep the Oak Ridge Golf Course open, which will be taped and videos will be and possession of drug paraphernalia. (DWI) after a motor vehicle stop on wishes to tout his and the town’s role ing when to pay their taxes by.” He was transported to Westfield police Martine Avenue. He was processed which she said “probably has hun- placed on the Internet at goleader.com. in advancing an environmental pro- He said that the letter marks “one dreds of thousands of golfers”? Candidate information including photo- headquarters, processed, issued sum- and released to a responsible adult. graphs, biographies, e-mail and websites gram, should spend his own cam- of the few opportunities” he has to monses and released. Saturday, August 1, Alkreem Tho- Anthony Sytko of Garwood, one of will also be posted. paign dollars to do so. “address all citizens;” therefore, he Ms. Cole’s running mates, called the Thursday, July 30, after being mas, 19, of Newark was arrested for Some candidates have not yet provided “You’re going to raise a lot of uses it to “promote new initiatives,” stopped for a motor vehicle violation, numerous warrants out of Irvington, expenditure “frivolous.” He said ex- complete information. They are urged to money,” he said of the mayor. “You such as Sustainable Jersey, which he tensive improvements actually make Silvia Saa, 27, of Piscataway was Scotch Plains and Newark after a do so as soon as possible. raised $80,000 four years ago to run said he is “proud to do.” arrested on the 600 block of West motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. it a new structure rather than a resto- The Internet site also will include a search for what amounts to a volunteer posi- Responding to requests about plac- ration project that the county has feature for visitors to read past articles of the South Avenue on an outstanding He was processed and released after tion; your campaign can certainly ing his opponent and fellow Demo- Piscataway traffic warrant for $135. posting bail. candidates that were published in the news- afford to send out press releases,” Mr. crat Ms. Siegel on the Green Team, paper. Visitors to the site will be able to Saa posted bail and was released. Scotch Plains Brennan said. the mayor said he, Town Administra- Saturday, August 1, during a police Monday, July 27, a resident of provide comments to be posted on the re- Mr. Brennan also had suggestions Plan. Board spective web pages about the candidates tor Jim Gildea and Town Planner Bill investigation of a report of a suspi- Martine Avenue reported that someone and their positions on issues. about how to populate the “Green Drew are meeting to discuss which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cious person, Lamia Sharnell Varner, damaged her mailbox valued at $75. From time to time, the newspaper will Team,” which reviews the town’s envi- subgroups – PTO, faith-based groups, 22, of Hazel Crest, Ill. was arrested Tuesday, July 28, a resident of Park he thought the only area in Westfield publish the results for the readers. Read- ronmental policies and makes recom- board of adjustment, planning board, on an outstanding Point Pleasant Avenue reported that someone with- that is labeled an RS-40 zone is the ers are invited to submit their comments mendations to the town council on new tree preservation commission, etc. – Beach warrant for $250 at Birch Place drew $900 from her bank account Echo Lake Country Club. He said if and suggestions to [email protected]. environmental initiatives to explore. should be represented on the squad; and Highland Avenue. Varner was without her authorization. this was to ever be developed for First, he recommended Janice the town has 90 days from the processed and released on her own Wednesday, July 29, a resident of residential use, only single-family Siegel, chairman of the Citizens Com- resolution’s adoption to field the team. homes could be built on the 40,000- recognizance. Sterling Place reported that someone Christie mittee, to establish an environmental He would not comment on appoint- Sunday, August 2, Stanley Dort, punctured the two rear tires of his square-foot lots. He said there are no commission and a Democratic candi- ing specific individuals to the team at 37, of Roselle was arrested on two vehicle. plans for this type of development on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 date for the first ward, to serve; sec- this juncture. the club’s land. “We are taking it, and we are utiliz- outstanding criminal warrants from Thursday, July 30, a resident of ing it, which we think makes a lot of Roselle for $150 each after a motor Short Hills Lane reported that some- Article 11 of the ordinance has “the vehicle stop on North Avenue near one entered his vehicle while it was most extensive ordinance amend- sense in terms of investment for the See it all on the web in color . . . ments,” Mr. Drew told the board. It future…an investment in terms of www.goleader.com Central Avenue. Dort was processed parked in his driveway and removed whether it is for an infrastructure, and released after posting bail. an undisclosed amount of cash and a removes the O-3 Office Research Sunday, August 2, a telecommuni- pair of sunglasses. District zone. curriculum” or other programs, Mr. In the RS-40 zone, the minimum Cryan said. cations company employee reported Friday, July 31, Cari Rappaport, On college tuition, he said Gover- the theft of approximately $100 worth 31, of Scotch Plains was arrested and lot width was changed from 150 feet of equipment from his truck, which charged with DWI after being in- to 175 feet, while in the RS-12 zone, nor Corzine has dedicated nearly $800 the minimum side yard is 12 ½ feet, million for Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) was located at East Broad Street and volved in a motor vehicle accident. assistance for New Jersey’s low- and Central Avenue. She was transported to headquarters where previously it was 15 feet. Sunday, August 2, a resident of where she was processed and released. In the RS-10, 8 and 6 zones a one- middle-income students since 2006. car garage is required. In the RM-8 Mr. Cryan also said under Gover- Mohawk Trail reported the theft of Friday, July 31, Jeff Paul, 49, of nor Corzine, the NJ STARS scholar- $100 from her unlocked motor ve- Scotch Plains was arrested and charged zone for single- and two-family hicle, which was parked in the drive- with illegal possession of prescription homes, a one-car garage is also re- ship program expanded from 930 quired. participants in 2004 to nearly 6,400 way. The incident occurred between drugs after a motor vehicle stop. He this year, while Education Opportu- the evening of July 31 and the morn- was transported to headquarters where Garden apartments were amended ing hours of August 1. he was processed and released. to have a height restriction of 35 feet nity Fund (EOF) Supplemental Grants from 38 feet. were increased by $600,000. Sunday, August 2, a 17-year-old Friday, July 31, Steven Hart, 39, of male from Westfield was arrested and Scotch Plains was arrested and charged with possession of less than charged with burglary after an inves- 50 grams of suspected marijuana and tigation. According to police, Hart possession of drug paraphernalia af- was found to be in possession of ter a motor vehicle stop at Barchester stolen property at which time he was Way and Oaktree Pass. He was trans- transported to headquarters, where ported to Westfield police headquar- he was processed and turned over to ters, processed and released. the Union County jail after failing to Sunday, August 2, a resident of the post bail, which was set at $50,000. 200 block of Baker Avenue reported Friday, July 31, Neil Armstrong, 40, BROAD AND WALL...Jim Loughran, Horace Corbin and John Lepore of Westfield take a pecuniary diversion last Thursday from their yearlong quest of the theft of a Razor brand silver of Piscataway was arrested and charged visiting the 20 oldest pubs in lower Manhattan by being on the New York Stock scooter and a silver GT Pro series for criminal trespassing after police Exchange floor at the closing bell. They followed it with a libation at the executive bicycle. Both items were taken off the responded to a call of an individual in club as guests of Thomas Sloan. The gentlemen are more than halfway through front porch. The theft occurred be- a vacant house on Front Street at which their goal. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Loughran, Mr. Corbin and Mr. Lepore. tween the morning hours of August 1 time they encountered Armstrong who stated his friend used to live in the house and he wanted to visit him. He BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS! was transported to headquarters where he was processed and released. WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS OF ALL AGES Saturday, August 1, a resident of Ravenswood Lane reported that some- one broke the window of her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway and removed several undisclosed items. FW Aid Application You deserve the best possible ‘Put Off’ By State life insurance coverage for For Kids By TED RITTER your family. Call me today. Exam
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know what we’re doing.” David Samsky for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Mayor Mahr said the police de- NEW JERSEY FIRST...Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, seeks partment will notify Birchwood Ter- to be the first person to hold the new office in New Jersey if elected in November with her running mate for governor of New race residents. Jersey, Chris Christie. The candidates talked about their education initiatives last Thursday, July 30, at Westfield High Mr. Estis also said the borough School. should make sure that the no parking signs are removed as soon as the resolution expires. In other business, Borough Engi- Scotch Plains Management Corp. neer Joseph Pryor reported that the Helen Street reconstruction project, which began on July 24, will be com- To Decide on Manager in September pleted in approximately six more weeks. By FRED T. ROSSI fresh look” throughout the year. street between Park Avenue and Terrill Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “So far, so good,” Mr. Pryor said of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times The SPMC is also finalizing plans Road and allowing merchants, espe- WE FOUND IT…The New Jersey Department of Transportation has contracted Richard Grubb & Associates, cultural resource consultants, for an archaeological the project. He said a retaining wall SCOTCH PLAINS— The Scotch for a movie night to be held on Satur- cially from that neighborhood, to set data recovery project at the corner of Park Avenue and Route 22 in Scotch Plains. on Helen Street near King Street has Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) day evening, October. 3, on East Sec- up tables to sell their products to This project is in advance of construction associated with the Park Avenue and been replaced and the contractor is directors hope to complete the inter- ond Street as part of the township’s movie-goers while an as-yet undeter- U.S. Route 22 intersection improvement project. The site is known as the Stites now working on a storm sewer and viewing of candidates in the next few annual three day-long Scotch Plains mined film is being shown. Farmstead and Prehistoric site. Over the next several weeks they hope to find curbing. weeks. They intend to select the man- Weekend celebration. The event will The SPMC’s next board meeting is many artifacts. Already found are arrowheads, a well and pottery from the Mr. Pryor also said the contractor ager for the SPMC shortly after La- involve closing off a portion of the Wednesday, September 16. Native-American Prehistoric site and the 18-19th century Farmstead associated retained to clean up the former bor Day. with the Stites family. See goleader.com/photos. Livingston-Wilbor property on South Board chairman Jim Watson told Avenue and prepare it for eventual The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Downtown Business Program redevelopment has not yet begun that a four-member committee is cur- County Discusses Plainfield work. rently screening the candidates be- “We don’t have a schedule from the fore the finalists meet with the full To Debut On Scotch Plains TV contractor yet,” said Mr. Pryor, add- board prior to a final choice being By FRED T. ROSSI purveyors will come into the studio EMS Woes, Capitol Spending ing that a “soil conservation certifi- made. He said it’s likely the manager, Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times with some of their foods to sample By PAUL J. PEYTON drive to a neighboring community, cate and building permit are required who will start out as a part-time em- SCOTCH PLAINS — A weekly on the air.” Local businesses will Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times where she would be able to be treated before [the contractor] can even get ployee, will be housed in office space business news program, “This Week also be encouraged to participate in RAHWAY – Residents asked the by a rescue squad. “We need help, we on the site,” which was formerly home at Executive Suites on Front Street. In Scotch Plains,” is set to debut a “discounts and premiums” Union County Freeholders Board last need it now, we need it wherever we to a light-industrial business and is At its regular monthly meeting last next Monday on Scotch Plains Tele- promotion in which businesses will Thursday to facilitate the process of can get it,” she said. currently owned by the borough. Wednesday night at Bowcraft Amuse- vision, and it is hoped that the new offer discounts or special prices for getting area EMS units to assist She said Muhlenberg had provided Also at the meeting, Mayor Mahr ment Park, the board also approved program can help boost businesses viewers who come to their store and Plainfield because the surrounding EMS services to three counties and directed Councilman Parenti, who is expenditures for a new banner project and other activities in town. mention that they saw the offer on towns’ rescue squads are no longer 13 municipalities. “It’s now gone, the council’s health and senior citi- that, it is hoped, will allow the SPMC The 15-minute program, hosted the “This Week In Scotch Plains” willing or able to provide mutual aid and people are suffering. We’ve had zens liaison, to check with the county to develop several new promotional by Bill Mariani, director of Rossi newscast. “This will encourage since Muhlenberg Regional Medical deaths. We have had births (in cars).” regarding Swine Flu vaccinations. banners, beyond the blue ones that Funeral Home, will be “an people to watch the show and to Center closed last year. Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella The mayor said local boards of were hung throughout the special informative show about what’s patronize our businesses,” Mr. Nancy Piwowar of Plainfield said told Ms. Piwowar that he would have health will administer vaccination improvement district in the spring, going on in Scotch Plains,” said Goldberg said. media reports have indicated that the County Manager George Devanney programs and she wants to make sure that can be rotated throughout the Steve Goldberg, a board member of The program will debut on Fanwood Rescue Squad will not re- contact Plainfield officials to look they are “prepared.” Fanwood is part year and according to season. Mr. the Scotch Plains Management Monday evening at 6:30 p.m., with spond to mutual aid calls that would into the situation. of the regional health board based in Watson said changing the utility pole- Corp., the entity responsible for repeats at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., have the squad go west of Park Av- Deborah Dow of Plainfield said the Westfield. hung banners will “allow us to get a managing the downtown and other with the three showings repeated enue and that Green Brook will not added miles have put a strain on res- commercial areas and a backer of throughout the week until a new come into Plainfield at all. cue squads serving Plainfield in that the new program’s concept. program is aired each Monday. The Ms. Piwowar said the Plainfield patients must now be taken to Robert Christie Favors Charter He told The Scotch Plains- first show was taped last Wednesday squad responds to 6,000 EMS calls a Wood Johnson, Overlook and Trinitas Fanwood Times that the show’s at SPTV’s studios in the municipal year, which breaks down to 500 calls hospitals, the latter of which handles organizers envision a number of building, and Mr. Goldberg said the per month. She said the Watchung maternity cases. Schools, Lower Col. Tuitions features each week, including aim is to tape as much as possible as squad, according to a report in the “More than one baby has been born By PAUL J. PEYTON New Jersey families,” Mr. Christie interviews with members of the close to the air date in order to Echoes-Sentinel, responded to 43 on South Avenue. Three babies have Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times said. business community, possibly some “keep the material fresh.” mutual aid calls this year, more than been born in the satellite emergency WESTFIELD — Chris Christie, He said he would create a New high school sports reports, on- Speaking to The Times, Mayor all of last year, with most of the calls room (at Muhlenberg) in the last Republican candidate for governor, Jersey Partnership for Action to focus location filmed segments such as Nancy Malool called the new show to Plainfield. month, maybe because no one has told a group of parents gathered in the on retraining unemployed workers to the Saturday farmers market and “a great avenue not only for our The Watchung squad is looking for done any advertising in Spanish to let Westfield High School library last place them in businesses looking for information on other events in town. businesses — new and existing — a better agreement with the city, say- people know that the hospital is Thursday that if elected, he would a specific skill set. Two college presi- There are also plans for what Mr. to promote themselves, but also a ing Plainfield has not provided any closed,” Ms. Dowd told the board. work to keep New Jersey college stu- dents would sit on the panel along Goldberg called “semi-reviews” of great opportunity to bring attention mutual aid to the Somerset County Freeholder Rayland Van Blake, a dents in state by working to improve with business representatives. local restaurants where “food to events going on in town.” town this year. Plainfield resident, said the city only funding that would lower tuitions. He Kim Guadagno, Mr. Christie’s run- “If I get sick on my own property, has one ambulance at this time. “Ob- also said he would significantly in- ning mate for lieutenant governor who in my own house, I am not sure that a viously that is not going to be sustain- crease approvals of charter schools in serves as Monmouth County sheriff, rescue squad will be there, and I will able,” he said. urban areas to bring education op- said Governor Corzine put a 3 per- die in my house,” said Ms. Piwowar, “I don’t understand why there tions to inner city kids. cent cap on college tuition hikes for noting she lives on a street that is not hasn’t been more support from the Mr. Christie blamed Governor Jon this year. within an area covered by city’s EMS surrounding counties that have cer- Corzine and past administrations for “It’s a day late and a dollar short. dispatch. She said she is prepared to CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 cutting state funding to colleges by 2 It’s clearly an election-year gimmick,” percent. New Jersey has ranked 50th she said. “There are so many loop- in the nation the past two years in the holes in that 3 percent cap for higher percentage of aid it gives to state education that you could drive a bus universities, he said. He said tuitions through it.” went up 3 percent this year. For instance, she said Ramapo State colleges must be more com- College instituted a $1,000 tuition petitive in tuition costs, he said, not- hike for capital expenses outside of ing that the State University of New the 3 percent cap that essentially drives York is less expensive to New Jersey the average tuition rate hike up to 12 students than Rutgers University. Mr. percent. Christie plans to reinstate the Higher Mr. Christie said he would meet Education Incentive Endowment Pro- with New Jersey college and univer- gram, a private, state matching fund- sity presidents each semester to dis- ing program, to stabilize tuitions, of- cuss issues such as research and job fer scholarships, recruit faculty and initiatives. The candidate also wants increase capital projects such as new to re-establish a point person in the classrooms and research facilities. governor’s office to deal directly with Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Last year, 35,000 students left New college presidents. The executive di- CELEBRATING THE TAX INCREASE...Lisa and Bob DeFelice of Scotch Jersey to attend out-of-state colleges, rector of the state’s Commission on Plains hold a wine tasting and dinner party at their home Sunday night to “the highest number of any state in Higher Education would serve in that celebrate the tax increase imposed by the State of New Jersey on wine and liquor. America,” he said. Mr. Christie said capacity. Pictured, left to right, are: seated: Jack Smith, Ann Marie Petriano, Amanda Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times most students who attend schools out When asked by a mother of three Beelitz and Rossalina Walter; standing, Mrs. and Mr. DeFelice, Brian Walter, CAR CRASH…A car crashed into the Forest Road side of the Scotch Plains of state do not return to the Garden from Summit about the state’s new Mike and Lynne Kutchler along with Warren Bobrow. See story on page 5. Library on Thursday evening, causing structural damage to the children’s reading room. Police are investigating why the vehicle turned from Bartle Avenue State. education funding formula, Mr. “That is an extraordinary brain drain Christie called it “a small step in the PAGE INDEX onto Forest Road before hitting the library, which was open at the time. The car’s Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 9-14 tires left no skid marks on either the road or the lawn surrounding the building, on New Jersey. To have those young right direction.” He said, however, people leaving here is not only bad that there are significant disparities Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 15-16 Classifieds .... 14 police said. No one inside the library was injured. Township workers spent hours Community ... 6-7, 14 Sports ...... 9-13 A&E ...... 17-18 shoring up the damaged wall. for our economy, but it’s also bad for CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Page 8 Thursday, August 6, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders Discuss EMS And Land Purchases

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tainly relied on the services of disrepair and [is] nearly a fire haz- Muhlenberg for a very, very long ard.” Also included is $4 million for period of time,” Mr. Van Blake said. the county’s annual road resurfacing He said the county’s emergency program. management services coordinator is The county manager said the $43 “looking into possible solutions of million ordinance is $11 million less ways we may be able to help on a than what was requested by depart- county-wide level.” ment heads. In other business, the freeholder During the public portion of the board introduced an ordinance last meeting, Nicole Cole of Fanwood, a week to purchase land, located at Republican candidate for freeholder, West Jersey and Murray Streets in questioned why the county was spend- Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Elizabeth, for $2.4 million for a new ing $1.5 million to restore the Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times NIGHT OUT...The band “Goodman Brown” was the headliner at Tuesday’s and expanded child advocacy center Masker’s Barn in the Deserted Vil- NIGHT OUT DUNKIN...D.A.R.E. police officers are good sports as they provide National Night Out activities in downtown Scotch Plains at the Village Green on for the county prosecutor’s office. lage of Feltville, an historic facility opportunity for the public to dunk a cop Tuesday night in Scotch Plains. Park Avenue. Union County Prosecutor Ted that receives 30,000 visitors annu- Romankow said the new center would ally, instead of using the money to replace an aging facility on Westfield keep the Oak Ridge Golf Course open, POLICE BLOTTER Chris Christie Discusses Avenue in Elizabeth. Plans call for a which she said “probably has hun- 10,000-square-foot facility to replace dreds of thousands of golfers”? the existing 2,400 square-foot facil- Anthony Sytko of Garwood, one of State Education Issues ity, which has served 4,000 sexually Ms. Cole’s running mates, called the Fanwood 200 block of West North Avenue and physically abused children since expenditure “frivolous.” He said the Wednesday, July 29, William J. reported the theft of approximately CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 it opened in 1994. He said the new extensive improvements to the barn Wright, Jr., 53, of Plainfield was $650 in cash. The missing money in how funding is distributed to school schools in cities. The candidate also center would also offer sufficient park- actually make it a new structure arrested for an outstanding Union represents sales totals from July 25. districts. He said that decision is supports vouchers in urban districts. ing, which that the current center has rather than a restoration project that County Sheriff’s Department war- Monday, July 27, Kiara Y. Shabazz, “driven in part by the Abbott deci- Citing statistics, he said only one out of not had. the county has claimed it to be. rant after a motor vehicle stop in the 29, of Elizabeth was arrested after a sion” concerning funding for the 10 public school first-graders in Camden “We anticipate that we will be ser- Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski 200 block of South Avenue. He was motor vehicle stop on the 400 block state’s poorest school districts. goes on to graduate high school. vicing many more children and their responded later in the meeting that processed and turned over to the of West North Avenue on a Hillside Mr. Christie said the governor cur- “It’s disgraceful,” he said. “And we’re parents,” Mr. Romankow said. He the county would have lost a $426,000 Union County Sheriff’s Department traffic warrant for $81. She was trans- rently “sends piles of money to urban paying $23,000 per pupil in Camden.” said his office has received a $500,000 New Jersey Historic Trust grant from for failure to make bail. ported to Westfield police headquar- districts,” but that money is having “If I am elected and Kim is elected, grant from the state to be used to 1995 if it did not move on the barn Wednesday, July 29, sometime be- ters, processed and released after little impact on children who are not in January, you are going to see a renovate the new building. restoration this year. The county is tween 9 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. someone posting bail. learning in the poorer districts. growth of charter schools in urban Mr. Mirabella said the new center funding $344,000 for the project broke the side window of a vehicle Monday, July 27, a resident of the He favors charter schools in failing districts in this state that you have would be one “we can be proud of.” through its Open Space, Recreation parked in the 100 block of Midway 1200 block of Boulevard reported urban districts, saying these students never seen before…then, you are go- The board also announced that work and Historic Trust Fund. Avenue and removed a GPS system the theft of a navigational system need to have options. The candidate ing to see competition begin to oc- has begun on some $200,000 in im- “The people who put properties on and a Dell laptop. from his unlocked motor vehicle, said Mr. Corzine only approved one cur,” Mr. Christie said. provements to the county’s dog park the state and federal historic registers Thursday, July 30, Carlos Triyillo, which was parked in the driveway of out of 22 charter school applications “What I am trying to do in our plan at Echo Lake Park on the Westfield/ agreed that there is value in preserv- 38, of Basking Ridge, 38, was ar- his home. The missing property is last year. “It is a de facto freeze on is to broaden choice…until we can Mountainside border. ing the Deserted Village,” Ms. rested for an outstanding warrant valued at $200. charter schools in New Jersey,” he fix the failed (urban) public schools. Several residents thanked the board Kowalski said. She said the 1800s out of West Orange after a motor Wednesday, July 29, two women said, charging that Mr. Corzine’s de- Because it’s going to take years to fix for working with them to develop a mill town is a “great historic area.” vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. He were arrested and charged with shop- cision was likely influenced by his that,” he said. less-expensive plan than the original “We’re doing what we can. We are was processed and released after lifting items from a store in the 600 endorsement from the New Jersey Prior to Mr. Christie’s arrival, state $600,000 proposal. The new plan, not overspending,” she said. posting bail. block of North Avenue. Danielle Education Association (NJEA). Democratic Chairman, Assemblyman according to a county spokesman, On another matter, Cranford resi- Thursday, July 30, Jamiallah L. Lodato, 44, of Kenilworth and Dana Mr. Christie said per-pupil spend- Joseph Cryan (LD-20, Union), held a includes new fencing, a covered area, dent Jim Buettner questioned the $1 Young, 34, of Piscataway was ar- Bamber, 43, of Roselle Park alleg- ing equates to $24,000 in urban public press conference to both promote Mr. benches, a dumpster enclosure and purchase of the Oakwood Park prop- rested for outstanding warrants out edly shoplifted merchandise in the districts versus $15,000 for charter Corzine’s education initiatives while concrete flooring in sections on the erty in New Providence by the county, of North Plainfield, Scotch Plains, amounts of $671.95 and $381.49, also criticizing Mr. Christie’s plans. park. In addition, handicapped park- stating that it was really a $3.5-mil- Springfield and Newark after a mo- respectively. After being transported Newcomers Post Date He said the governor’s main educa- ing and accessibility will be improved. lion acquisition since this was the tor vehicle stop on La Grande Av- to Westfield police headquarters and tion priority has been the expansion The improvements do not include a amount of money the county will enue. She was processed and turned processed, each of the women was For Meet and Greet of the state’s preschool program. Mr. water tap or lighting. spend to rehabilitate the property. over to the North Plainfield Police released on her own recognizance FANWOOD – The Scotch Plains- Cryan said it is important that kids The board also adopted on second Mr. Devanney said the county looks Department for failure to make bail. with a summons. Fanwood Newcomers’ Club invites learn how to read early. “If you can reading a $43.4-million bond ordi- for land that connects to the county’s Friday, July 31, Craig A. Eddy, 26, Thursday, July 30, Raymond Gigl, new residents and those who have read at grade level in third grade you nance for the county’s annual capital parks system. He said New Provi- of Plainfield was arrested for an out- 3rd, 18, of Bridgewater was arrested been through a recent lifestyle change are 90 percent more likely to gradu- budget. Mr. Devanney said projects dence has land along the Passaic River, standing warrant out of Scotch Plains and charged with possession of less such as a marriage, new baby or ate high school,” he said. funded include renovations to the which connects to county land in after a motor vehicle stop on Terrill than 50 grams of suspected mari- change of employment to attend the “By contrast, Chris county jail, fire-code required im- Berkeley Heights and Summit. The Road. He was processed and released juana after a motor vehicle stop at club’s Fall Meet and Greet event. Christie…thinks pre-school is a baby- provements at the county courthouse county manager said riverfront prop- after posting bail. West North Avenue and Clark Street. It will be held on Tuesday, Septem- sitting service,” Mr. Cryan said. and improvements to the service yard erty was included along with Friday, July 31, sometime between Gigl was released on his own recog- ber 15, beginning at 8 p.m. at the He also criticized Mr. Christie for at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Oakwood Park in the acquisition. 2 and 2:30 a.m. someone entered a nizance with summonses. Forest Road Park Community Build- his comments that as governor he Union, which he said is in “extreme business on Martine Avenue by Thursday, July 30, Patricia ing in Fanwood. Current members would not accept federal stimulus smashing the glass front door of the Henderson, 39, of Irvington was ar- will highlight club activities such as dollars for colleges. Mr. Cryan said business and fled with approximately rested on an outstanding Newark traf- Playgroups, Community Outreach, Governor Corzine accepted $2 bil- $5,000 worth of cigarettes and ci- fic warrant for $300 after a motor Ladies Night Out, Toddler Adven- lion in stimulus funds for the state. gars. The incident is under investi- vehicle stop on the 100 block of Elm tures, Morning Coffee, Movie Night, “We are taking it, and we are utiliz- gation. Street. She was processed by the walking groups and book discussion. ing it, which we think makes a lot of Saturday, August 1, David T. Huff, Westfield Police Department and re- Gifts donated by local businesses will sense in terms of investment for the 52, of Westfield was arrested and leased on her own recognizance by be raffled off at the event. future…an investment in terms of charged with driving while intoxi- the Newark Police Department with Attendees are asked to bring non- whether it is for an infrastructure, cur- cated (DWI) after a motor vehicle a court date pending. perishable food items that will be riculum” or other programs, Mr. Cryan stop on Martine Avenue. He was Thursday, July 30, Michael donated to the local food pantry. Any- said. processed and released to a respon- DeFazio, 24, of Westfield was ar- one interested in attending this event On college tuition, he said Gover- sible adult. rested in the area of Dorian Road is asked to send an e-mail to nor Corzine has dedicated nearly $800 Saturday, August 1, Alkreem Tho- and Westfield Avenue and charged [email protected] or to million for Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) mas, 19, of Newark was arrested for with possession of less than 50 grams call Cheryl at (908) 889-7664. assistance for New Jersey’s low and numerous warrants out of Irvington, of suspected marijuana and posses- A non-profit social organization, middle-income students since 2006. Scotch Plains and Newark after a sion of drug paraphernalia. He was the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcom- Mr. Cryan also said under Gover- motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road. transported to Westfield police head- ers’ Club offers daytime and evening nor Corzine, the NJ STARS scholar- He was processed and released after quarters, processed, issued sum- activities for women, their spouses ship program expanded from 930 posting bail. monses and released. and children. For more information participants in 2004 to nearly 6,400 Scotch Plains Thursday, July 30, after being about the club or the upcoming Fall this year, while Education Opportu- Monday, July 27, a resident of stopped for a motor vehicle viola- Meet and Greet, visit the club website: nity Fund (EOF) Supplemental Grants Martine Avenue reported that some- tion, Silvia Saa, 27, of Piscataway scotchplains.com/newcomers/. were increased by $600,000. one damaged her mailbox valued at was arrested on the 600 block of PALS...Jim Loughran, Horace Corbin and John Lepore of Westfield take a $75. West South Avenue on an outstand- pecuniary diversion last Thursday from their yearlong quest of visiting the 20 Tuesday, July 28, a resident of ing Piscataway traffic warrant for oldest pubs in lower Manhattan by being on the floor during the closing bell of the Park Avenue reported that someone $135. Saa posted bail and was re- New York Stock Exchange followed by a libation at the executive club as guests withdrew $900 from her bank ac- leased. of Thomas Sloan. The gentlemen are more than half way through their goal. count without her authorization. Saturday, August 1, during a po- Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Loughran, Mr. Corbin and Mr. Lepore. Wednesday, July 29, a resident of lice investigation of a report of a Sterling Place reported that some- suspicious person, Lamia Sharnell one punctured the two rear tires of Varner, 22, of Hazel Crest, Ill. was Local Election Polls To Be his vehicle. arrested on an outstanding Point Thursday, July 30, a resident of Pleasant Beach warrant for $250 at Short Hills Lane reported that some- Birch Place and Highland Avenue. Online at Goleader.com one entered his vehicle while it was Varner was processed and released The Westfield Leader and The Mountainside. parked in his driveway and removed on her own recognizance. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times will Polls regarding issues important to an undisclosed amount of cash and a Sunday, August 2, Stanley Dort, be conducting election polls online at the citizens will also be conducted. pair of sunglasses. 37, of Roselle was arrested on two goleader.com for the public starting Candidates are invited to meet with Friday, July 31, Cari Rappaport, outstanding criminal warrants from in mid-August and continuing through the editors of the newspaper for inter- 31, of Scotch Plains was arrested Roselle for $150 each after a motor Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. views, which will be taped and vid- and charged with DWI after being vehicle stop on North Avenue near The polls and voter information eos will be placed on the Internet at involved in a motor vehicle acci- Central Avenue. Dort was processed will focus on races for Governor, As- goleader.com. Candidate information dent. She was transported to head- and released after posting bail. sembly Districts 21 and 22, Union including photographs, biographies, quarters where she was processed Sunday, August 2, a telecommu-

Fred Rossi for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times County Freeholders plus municipal e-mail and websites will also be and released. nications company employee re- LIBRARY DAMAGE...The wall is broken and books are tumbled after an contests in Scotch Plains, Fanwood, posted. Friday, July 31, Jeff Paul, 49, of ported the theft of approximately automobile crashed into the Scotch Plains Library last Thursday evening. Westfield, Garwood and Some candidates have not yet pro- Scotch Plains was arrested and $100 worth of equipment from his vided complete information. They are charged with illegal possession of truck, which was located at East urged to do so as soon as possible. prescription drugs after a motor ve- Broad Street and Central Avenue. BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS! The Internet site also will include a hicle stop. He was transported to Sunday, August 2, a resident of search feature for visitors to read past headquarters where he was processed Mohawk Trail reported the theft of WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS OF ALL AGES articles of the candidates that were and released. $100 from her unlocked motor ve- published in the newspaper. Visitors to Friday, July 31, Steven Hart, 39, hicle, which was parked in the drive- the site will be able to provide com- of Scotch Plains was arrested and way. The incident occurred between ments to be posted on the respective charged with burglary after an in- the evening of July 31 and the morn- web pages about the candidates and vestigation. According to police, ing hours of August 1. their positions on issues. Hart was found to be in possession Sunday, August 2, a 17-year-old From time to time, the newspaper of stolen property at which time he male from Westfield was arrested will publish the results for the read- was transported to headquarters, and charged with possession of less ers. Readers are invited to submit where he was processed and turned than 50 grams of suspected mari- For Kids their comments and suggestions to over to the Union County jail after juana and possession of drug para- Exam
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Reg. $220 Friday, July 31, Neil Armstrong, He was transported to Westfield po- expires 10/31/09 wl Sen. Tom Kean ‘Shocked’ 40, of Piscataway was arrested and lice headquarters, processed and re- By Gov. Statement on charged for criminal trespassing af- leased. ter police responded to a call of an Sunday, August 2, a resident of the Moody’s Credit Rating individual in a vacant house on Front 200 block of Baker Avenue reported For Adults STATE - Senate Republican Leader Street at which time they encoun- the theft of a Razor brand silver Exam
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Reg. $295 expires 10/31/09 WL ernor Corzine issued a press release wanted to visit him. He was trans- the front porch. The theft occurred claiming it was a good thing that ported to headquarters where he was between the morning hours of Au- Moody’s placed New Jersey’s credit processed and released. gust 1 and the evening hours of Au- Saturday, August 1, a resident of gust 2. Day
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According to the state Republi- Ravenswood Lane reported that Monday, August 3, Qasim Allen, MostInsurancePlansAccepted InterestFreeFinancing FlexiblePaymentsOptions cans, the Corzine Administration is someone broke the window of her 18, of Roselle was arrested on an Dr.RobertV.Scalera,Jr.,Director quoted as saying, “The affirmation of vehicle while it was parked in her outstanding Piscataway traffic war- New Jersey’s credit rating by the agen- driveway and removed several un- rant for $190 after a motor vehicle cies is a sign of confidence in Gover- disclosed items. stop on South Avenue near Central 908-322-7800 nor Corzine’s overall handling of fis- Westfield Avenue. He was transported to cal matters in these historically chal- Monday, July 27, the owner/op- Westfield police headquarters, pro- 567 Park Ave  Scotch Plains NJ lenging economic times.” erator of a business located on the cessed and released on bail. goleader online supplement We’ll Help Your Business The Westfield Leader www.goleader.com [email protected] (908) 232-4407

Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, August 6, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Veteran to Develop American Water Co. Seeks Strategic Public Safety Plan Automatic Hike on Rates BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Retired as its municipal coordinator of the NEWARK – New Jersey American challenges within the wastewater in- Berkeley Heights veteran Police Cap- Office of Emergency Management, Water Company has asked the state dustry. The DSIC mechanism would tain Andrew Moran has been appointed announced his retirement from the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to allow self-implementing quarterly as a public safety specialist to develop force effective August 1. In addition, allow it to automatically increase rates rate increases applied as a percentage a strategic plan for Union County’s he was employed for 20 years at every quarter to fund capital infra- of each customer’s bill up to 7.5 per- Public Safety Department, an analysis Rahway Hospital as a mobile inten- structure improvements, a new cent of the company’s gross revenues that will include a countywide shared- sive care paramedic. Mr. Moran will ratemaking mechanism known as a from the prior year DSIC. The com- services forum on public safety, the begin his new position on August 10. Distribution System Improvement pany was granted a 15.2 percent rate outline for a county courts system, as The position qualifies to be reim- Charge (DSIC). increase in 2008 and a 12.36 percent well as investigating the feasibility of bursed through the New Jersey Shared The company’s service area in- hike in 2007. both a consolidated 9-1-1 dispatch Services grant. cludes most of New Jersey including “It’s important to do a comprehen- system, and a shared police, fire and “I am excited and honored by the Union County. sive audit to provide a full picture of emergency services radio system. opportunity to serve Union County and New Jersey Public Advocate the company’s finances and opera- Mr. Moran, who has more than 25 to participate in the development of an Ronald Chen has criticized automatic tions before determining whether to years of experience on the Berkeley important plan that will help shape the rate hikes, while Republican Assem- allow the company such a dramatic Heights Police Department and served direction of our county’s Public Safety David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times blywoman Dawn Marie Addiego (LD- alternative ratemaking mechanism,” EDUCATION CLASH...State Assemblyman Joseph Cryan (LD-20, Union), who Department,” Mr. Moran said. serves as Democratic State Committee chairman, holds a press conference in 8th, Medford) and Assemblyman Rate Counsel Director Stefanie Brand Asm. Bramnick Wishes Freeholder Chairman Alexander front of Westfield High School last week prior to Republican Gubernatorial Scott Rudder (both LD-8th, Medford) said. “With water rates rising at the Mirabella said Mr. Moran’s qualifi- candidate Chris Christie’s discussion on his education plan. Please see page 1 have introduced legislation that would pace they have been, we need to make To Expand Auditor Role cations were “outstanding,” and that article and press release below. prohibit the practice. sure that no additional increases are WESTFIELD — Assembly Repub- the board was looking forward to “To implement a DSIC without first granted unless they are absolutely lican Whip Jon Bramnick (LD-21, finding ways to increase county rev- having fully assessed New Jersey necessary.” Westfield) said that Governor Jon enue and also providing cost-sharing Cryan: Christie’s Education Plan is American Water Company’s opera- The BPU said it would take up Corzine would not have to threaten a options to towns. tional, capital planning and construc- New Jersey American’s request at its state takeover of Ridgefield borough County Manager George Devanney ‘Long On Rhetoric, Short on Detail’ tion programs by way of an audit August 19 meeting. The rate counsel if legislation he sponsored in January, said Mr. Moran would be the “point WESTFIELD – Assemblyman He said Mr. Christie’s plan does would be unfair to ratepayers,” Mr. said she would continue to advocate 2008, which expands the duties of the man” in developing the plan, which and Democratic State Committee nothing to improve college Chen said. that the DSIC be rejected and that state auditor to conduct unannounced will be aimed at “ensuring high qual- Chairman Joseph Cryan (LD-20, affordability and offers nothing new The utility said it wants automatic the management audit be completed performance audits, were passed. ity service and maximum efficiency,” Union) teamed up with university in the way of real, concrete solutions. increases in order to recover costs before additional increases are al- Mr. Bramnick made his remarks as while addressing areas such as the and college students from across Mr. Cryan said Mr. Christie’s lack associated with major infrastructure lowed. the governor indicated over the week- proposed county courts system which New Jersey to criticize Republican of commitment to higher education end he would order the state comp- would could raise revenues. gubernatorial candidate Chris pushes New Jersey students back- troller to review Ridgefield’s finan- The report would address: the fea- Christie “for his refusal of $74 mil- wards and threatens to erode Gover- Turnpike Authority Seeks cial and administrative records. sibility of creating a county courts lion in higher-education funding nor Jon Corzine’s accomplishments “The legislation introduced at the system to adjudicate fines and sum- from President Barack Obama’s in making college more affordable, beginning of the current session that monses issued by county police that American Recovery and Reinvest- strengthening connections between To Dismiss Tri-State Suit would give the state auditor an oppor- would help raise revenues; the pos- ment Act (ARRA). higher education and grade school tunity to thoroughly examine the op- sible creation of a countywide shared Mr. Cryan said Mr. Christie’s re- and preparing students to compete in TRENTON — In a recent court Corzine plans to spend nearly $1 bil- eration of any entity that receives radio services system and/or expan- fusal of critical higher-education the modern workplace. filing, the New Jersey Turnpike Au- lion on a highway-widening project state funding has, like so many re- sion of police and fire emergency money was a “purely political calcu- “Christie’s policies would be dev- thority asked the state’s Appellate that is going to fill up with traffic form measures sponsored by Repub- radio frequencies; a consolidated 9- lation.” astating for New Jersey’s young Division for sanctions against the Tri- shortly after it’s finished, and that is licans, been stymied in the Legisla- 1-1 dispatch center, possibly cover- “All week, Christie has boasted to people, continuing students and in- State Transportation Campaign, going to increase sprawl development ture,” Mr. Bramnick said. “This bill ing the entire county or specific re- hand-picked audiences about his stitutions of higher education,” Mr. which is suing the authority and the and congestion throughout the corri- would provide for a thorough unan- gions; the creation of a countywide ‘plan’ for higher education; as usual, Christie said. New Jersey Department of Environ- dor,” said Kate Slevin, executive di- nounced examination of a town’s EMS system — and ideas on improv- he is heavy on rhetoric but light on mental Protection (DEP) after the rector of the campaign. operation. This process goes beyond ing response time, and police depart- substance,” said Mr. Cryan, chair- NJEA Endorses Local DEP gave the Turnpike permits to According to the Tri-State Cam- a financial audit, as a performance ment accreditation. According to a man of the Assembly Education Com- widen 50 miles of the Garden State paign, the NJTA has stated that one- inspection would assess the efficiency, county spokesman, the county may mittee. “Christie can talk all he wants State Legislators Parkway. third of the project area will be over effectiveness and economy of the unit consider pursuing various accredita- about increasing the availability of TRENTON — The 125-member The campaign claims that the DEP capacity by 2025 and that the wid- under review. tions, which would require an exami- grants, but he would not even be able political action committee of the should not have approved the project ened road will accommodate 52,200 “The legislation delivers to tax- nation of policies and procedures. to fund existing programs. His rejec- 200,000-member New Jersey Educa- because the NJTA had not made a cars per day. payers an accounting of how any state- Mr. Moran would also assist in tion of the President’s funding for tion Association (NJEA) has voted to case or followed public notice re- More information about the Park- supported program, including mu- planning a countywide shared-ser- higher education is simply uncon- endorse 71 candidates for election to quirements for the massive highway way widening project and Tri-State’s nicipalities, is functioning,” he said. vices seminar on public safety, as scionable. Christie continues to put the New Jersey State Assembly this expansion. The Tri-State Campaign suit can be found at blog.tstc.org. “It would not just apply to events that well as reviewing and updating the his party in front of the people of New November. The Senate is not on the is challenging three of six permits occur after the fact, but ensure that county’s emergency disaster plan. Jersey. If he would deny students ballot this year. gtanted: a Freshwater Wetlands per- County Matches $1 Mil. public officials maintain a keen aware- The county masnager said Mr. Moran much needed higher-education assis- Among them are: Assemblyman mit, a Waterfront Development per- To Kids Recreation Trust ness of how funds are spent which are would be responsible for completing tance, then how can he possibly mar- Jon Bramnick (LD-21, Westfield) and mit and a Coastal Wetlands permit. subject to review at any time.” the report outlining proposals and rec- ket himself as someone dedicated to Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (LD- The Turnpike Authority alleges that COUNTY — The Union County “Without this law, the governor now ommendations, and assisting in the de- New Jersey and its future?” 21, Summit), both Republicans, and Tri-State Transportation Campaign’s Board of Chosen Freeholders today has to threaten a takeover and ask his velopment of the shared services forum He was joined by Allen Gannett, Democratic Assembly members suit is “frivolous” and thus subject to announced the sixth round of “The general counsel to find a mechanism over the next several months. president of New Jersey Student Linda Stender (LD-22, Fanwood) and sanctions under state law, potentially Kids Recreation Trust Fund,” a grant for auditing Ridgefield’s operation,” Mr. Moran served since 2004 as the Democrats. Jerry Green (LD-22, Plainfield), as amounting to thousands of dollars in program that helps improve recre- Mr. Bramnick said. “It is time for the operations captain for the Berkeley “New Jersey students should know well as Democrats Joseph Cryan and legal fees. The Tri-State Campaign ation opportunities for children. The governor and the Democrat leaders in Heights Police Department. A gradu- that Christie would refuse millions of Annette Quijano (LD-20, Union). has countered that such claims are County will distribute $1 million in the Legislature to stop delaying, and ate of Rutgers University, he also dollars in federal higher-education “This is a critical election for pub- baseless and calculated only to delay matching funds to this year. Applica- consider the ethics and reform mea- graduated from the F.B.I. National aid that would help to support the lic education in New Jersey,” NJEA a hearing on the merits. The case, tions have been mailed out to Union sures demanded by the public.” Academy in Quantico, Va. educations of countless young people President Joyce Powell said. “NJEA which was originally filed in Febru- County’s municipalities this week. and continuing students,” Allen said. is pleased to support candidates from ary, is still in the pre-trial stages. The Kids Recreation Trust Fund Your Hometown Used Car Dealer Mr. Cryan called Christie’s plan both sides of the aisle who share a The state Attorney General’s Of- provides for scholarships, equipment, for higher education “long on rheto- common commitment to quality pub- fice has filed a motion to dismiss the and improvements to playgrounds, ric and short on detail.” lic education.” Tri-State Transportation Campaign’s athletic fields and other facilities. Westfield lawsuit against the DEP. That motion The Kids Recreation Trust Fund is is still pending, according to a report funded in part through the Union in The Record. County Open Space, Recreation, and “Experts In Special Order” “This attempt by Governor Corzine Historic Preservation Trust Fund, pri- to silence his critics,” said Kyle vate partners, foundations and other Need a special car? Wiswall, General Counsel at Tri-State government funds. It provides for three We’ll find it! 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These men shameful political culture, the arrest state — you, the voters of New Jer- Marks and Bo Vastine, candidates are alleged to have accepted cash of 44 individuals on corruption sey — can do this devoid of partisan In Politics for the General Assembly in New bribes in an attempt to peddle their charges last week is not only sadden- politics. As an independent, I do not By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Jersey’s 22nd legislative district, political influence, and that should ing, but it’s a national embarrassment have party favors to pay back. I do have called on Assemblywoman have no place here in the 22nd Dis- that should make everyone in New not have special interests to kowtow Goncalves, Monteiro Endorse salaries and benefits of Assembly- Linda Stender (D-22, Fanwood) to trict,” Mr. Marks said. Jersey angry. Our elected officials to. I do not have to hire some GOP Candidate Christie men L. Harvey Smith (D-Hudson), return campaign contributions she “The people of New Jersey deserve make the corrupt politicians in Illi- politician’s lamebrain cousin and put Elizabeth Board of Education Joseph Vas (D-Middlesex) and Daniel received from former Hoboken better, and the people of the 22nd nois look like Eagle Scouts. Once him in a featherbed government job Member and Democrat County Com- Van Pelt (R-Monmouth) following Mayor Peter Cammarano, former district should know that their As- again, they have made New Jersey a because he is a partisan party hack mitteeman, Tony Monteiro, and their arrest on charges of corruption. Assemblyman Lou Manzo and his semblywoman would not want cam- punch line, and it starts right at the top who can’t make a living in the pri- former Union County Freeholder and Asm. Smith and Van Pelt were among brother Ronald Manzo. All three paign funds from men of this nature,” and it involves both Republicans and vate sector. Elizabeth Board of Education Assis- those arrested in the July 23 FBI sting Stender donors were arrested in last Mr. Vastine said. “While we can all Democrats. “That’s what got us into this mess, tant Board Secretary, Donald dubbed “Operation Big Rig.” Asm. month’s corruption sting by the U.S. say we are happy that the corrupt “When are we, the voters of New and we shouldn’t stand for it any- Goncalves, have endorsed Republi- Vas, former mayor of Perth Amboy, Attorney’s office and charged with Hudson County Democrat political Jersey, going to say we’ve had more. can Gubernatorial candidate Chris was indicted on separate federal cor- extortion after accepting thousands machine took a major hit last week, enough? When we are going to wake Second, in the early months of my Christie. ruption charges. Mr. Smith and Mr. of dollars in bribes from a govern- we should also know that they are not up and realize — short of putting administration, I will visit every de- Van Pelt were charged with taking ment informant. funding campaigns here in the 22nd Mayor Healy Declines to Resign bribes. our elected officials in red or blue partment of New Jersey state govern- After Identified in Report “I spent nine years as the Mayor of District. Linda Stender should take prison jumpsuits — that today it ment. My message will be very Mr. Van Pelt resigned his post on Scotch Plains, and the thought of any the $3,930 in dirty money she re- makes no difference whether we simple: The old rules are gone. If you Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy Friday. elected official accepting a bribe ceived from these men and give it to put Republicans or Democrats in aren’t productive in your job, you said last week that he would not re- BPU OKs PSE&G Plan makes me sick. Linda Stender should charity. The fact that she hasn’t al- sign after he confirmed he was the office? The cancer of corruption, will be deemed unnecessary. If you For Solar Panels on Utility Poles immediately return the almost $4,000 ready done so speaks volumes about both outside the law and under the know how to do your job better, or to “JC Official 4” identified in the fed- in campaign contributions she re- what Linda Stender is willing to do to eral criminal complaint against Solar panels will be placed on more cover of law is so deeply embedded make your department function more than 200,000 utility poles across the ceived from Mayor Peter Cammarano continue being elected.” in our government that — unless we efficiently, or if you have ideas on Deputy Mayor Leona Beldini, Hudson County Affirmative Action state under a plan by PSE&G ap- are going to put the FBI on a monthly how we can serve the people of New proved July 29 by the state Board of GOP Candidates for Freeholders Release retainer to watch every meeting of Jersey more effectively, now is the Officer Ed Cheatam and political strat- egist Jack Shaw. Public Utilities (BPU), according to our politicians — only a truly big time to bring those ideas forward. If The Record. ‘Freeholders Failed to Keep change is going to make any differ- party politics were in the way before, They were among 44 officials and rabbis arrested July 23 by the FBI in The $515-million plan also includes ence. they’re not now. If what was holding rooftop installations and “solar gar- Muhlenberg Hospital Open’ “We, the people of New Jersey, you back before was making your a corruption and money-laundering probe. Mayor Healy also said he dens” at five PSE&G facilities. The PLAINFIELD — “The closure of said. need to take our government back. political-appointee-boss-who- utility pole effort is the largest in the Muhlenberg Hospital has left hun- Ms. Cole said area residents voiced We need to send a message to Trenton doesn’t understand-how-the-depart- would not suspend City Council Presi- dent Mariano Vega, who was also world. dreds of Plainfield residents without their disapproval and concerns at last by throwing out Jon Corzine and his ment-works looks bad, it isn’t any Senate Says ‘No’ to Giving Car emergency ambulance coverage. The week’s freeholder meeting in Rahway. inept administration and turning our longer. charged in the FBI sting. Meanwhile, Mr. Shaw was found Companies Stock to Taxpayers Union County Board of Chosen Free- “One Plainfield resident explained that backs on Chris Christie and the Re- “I don’t make these promises holders is responsible for failing to if she had a medical emergency at her publicans who simply represent more lightly. I know we are competing dead in his apartment five days after United States Senate lawmakers his arrest. have defeated a plan to give Ameri- do everything possible to protect its home, she feared she might die alone of the same. Because as we’ve seen against 100 years of party politics residents,” Republican candidates for because her home is not within an area time and time again, ‘different’ and the entrenched powers in the Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell and can taxpayers stock certificates for Hoboken Mayor Peter Cammarano their share of the federal Union County Freeholder, Anthony covered by ambulance dispatch. She doesn’t mean ‘better,’ and throwing Democratic and Republican parties. Sytko of Garwood and Nicole Cole of described her only option as driving everybody in jail isn’t going to solve But if we haven’t had enough by now resigned but Mayor Anthony Suarez government’s ownership stake in of Ridgefield said he would not quit. General Motors Co. and Chrysler Fanwood said this week in a joint herself to North Plainfield before dial- the problem. — if we are not going to do this, campaign statement. ing 9-1-1 in order to guarantee that she “Indeed, it is the corruption al- starting now — when will it ever Governor Jon Corzine has in- Group LLC., the Associated Press structed the state comptroller to be- has reported. The plan, proposed by “Plainfield residents deserve bet- would receive emergency care. The lowed under the cover of law that is a happen? ter from their elected officials. Union thought of this hypothetical becoming big factor in making New Jersey “We not only can win in this can- gin an immediate review of Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), Ridgefield’s procurement practices, was defeated 38-59. County residents deserve better from reality is extremely troubling.” unaffordable to its tax-burdened resi- cerous environment, we will win — their elected officials. The freehold- Mr. Sytko and Ms. Cole said this is dents and businesses. Dual office- with your help. My independent cam- development contracts and records Sen. Alexander’s bill would also for a possible takeover by the state if have stopped the federal govern- ers simply dropped the ball by failing “another instance of the current Board holding, double-dipping on pension paign is the first independent cam- to keep the hospital open. Unfortu- of Chosen Freeholders failing to prop- benefits and cutting sweetheart deals paign to qualify for matching funds Mayor Suarez does not resign, ac- ment from utilizing any more money cording to The Record. from last year’s Wall Street bailout to nately, their actions have put resi- erly protect and represent the people with union friends all contribute to and for all of the major debates. dents’ lives in jeopardy,” Mr. Sytko of Union County.” ever rising government spending. It “The only way to get real change in Speaker Roberts Suspends help out the car companies. has to stop. New Jersey this year is to elect an Salaries of Vas, Smith, Van Pelt “I have studiously avoided making independent governor. If you’ve had State Assembly Speaker Joseph any campaign promises to date, but I enough, if what’s happened in New Roberts (D-Camden) suspended the promise you two things: Jersey makes you as sick and angry as “First, if you elect an independent it has made me, please join our cam- Reading is Good For You governor, for the first time in New paign and send a message to the Re- 7REDFFR&HVVDWLRQ Jersey history, you will get your publicans and Democrats in Trenton. money’s worth from state govern- They have abused our trust for the last ment. A Daggett administration will time. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Trenton News Times Since 1959 Corzine Taxes ‘Cash — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood For Clunkers’ Stimulus DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. By Senator Thomas Kean, Jr., Westfield Members of: Senate Minority Leader, GOP, LD-21 Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association The administration of Governor Jon dealerships desperate for sales. Their The others are made up. Are you sharp Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Corzine will tax the vouchers that car purchases are boosting employ- enough to discern this deception of dic- P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 new car buyers receive under the so- ment and economic activity across tion? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 called “Cash for Clunkers” federal the nation. If you can guess one correctly – good stimulus program. Pennsylvania and Instead of allowing the vouchers to guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Connecticut reportedly are among the create the maximum amount of pri- you get all four – you must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at many states that will not tax federal vate sector employment in New Jer- P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 free time! vouchers. sey, the Corzine Administration has All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. Leave it to the Corzine Administra- ruled that the $3,500 or $4,500 vouch- come from the board game Diction Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman tion to penalize New Jersey residents ers paid to new car buyers are subject Deception. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER who gather the courage and the scarce to state sales tax. That could cost each Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo resources needed to buy a new car car buyer in New Jersey more than 1. Puceron – Plant louse during these uncertain times. It makes $200 each, if the vouchers are taxed 2. Jugal – The cheekbone COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 3. Puerilism – Childishness Michael Pollack Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly no sense to reduce the benefits of fully at the 7 percent state rate. stimulus aid when the economy is still This policy will particularly hurt 4. Jorum – A large bowl or vessel for EDUCATION & ARTS OFFICE MANAGER MARKETING & OPERATIONS drinking Ben Corbin ailing. The governor should overrule small businesses and middle class tax- SERVICES this new nuisance tax immediately. payers who must replace their worn- ILLAQUEATE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe Democratic leaders in Congress are out vehicles. It just makes no sense to One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 1. To crumble; scatter racing to provide more money for the make New Jersey less affordable dur- 2. To entrap or ensnare so-called Cash for Clunkers program ing a recession by taxing aid that 3. To wobble or walk in a swaying because it has turned out to be one of taxpayers are provided. It’s cynical manner the most powerful federal economic government policy and incredibly 4. To laugh loudly or too much Spirit Prices Jump From Another stimulus measures ever enacted. The short-sighted economic policy. I urge HOGMANAY program has helped lure thousands of Governor Corzine to reverse this de- 1. New Year’s Eve 2. An effort or endeavor cash-strapped buyers into local car cision today. 3. A harem slave NJ Tax; Beer Not Touched, Yet 4. A heated debate or dispute Govt. Should Issue Dealers MAZER The cost of buying a bottle of wine or liquor just going out as much, any jump in price is likely to 1. A battle ax became more expensive this past weekend with New further cut the number of patrons visiting their ‘Cash for Clunkers for Dummies’ 2. A tanner of pelts or animal skins Jersey’s increased tax now in effect. Governor Jon favorite tavern or restaurant. 3. A large drinking goblet or bowl By CHRISTINA M. HINKE according to fueleconomy.gov and is 4. Spanish strap with which a saddle Corzine proposed the new tax to generate $22 mil- The New Jersey Restaurant Association lobbied Commentary for The Westfield Leader and The Times only worth about $750 according to girth is adjusted lion in revenue to go towards this fiscal year’s state hard against the new tax, saying when liquor prices The federal government should kbb.com, and I am sure the dealer FRAISCHEUR budget. went up in the 1990s it resulted in lost jobs for drivers have published a “Cash for Clunkers would not even give me that as a 1. Concise; brief; to the point for Dummies” manual. Instead, it gave trade-in. Then, when July 24, the first 2. Coolness; freshness The tax on liquor to the distributor went up $1.10 delivering liquor products to retailers, a reduction in 3. A sermonizer; preacher car dealers a one-page printout de- day CARS went into effect, came 4. Savageness of manner; fierceness gallon from $4.40 to $5.50 – a 25 percent increase the amount of tips for waitresses and bartenders, and picting what one of the three steps along, I thought I was good to roll off while the tax on wine, vermouth and sparkling wines reduced consumption by patrons at restaurants and would look like on screen when they in my shiny new Jeep Patriot that gets To Reach Us jumped at the distributor level from 70 to 88 cents per sales at liquor stores. logged on to the government’s CARS five MPG better than my old Jeep and E-Mail - [email protected] (Car Allowance Rebate System) qualifies for the $4,500 rebate. But gallon. Why is every time the state budget faces a deficit, For more information, see Thus a 750 ml bottle of wine will have a tax the governor and lawmakers turn to taxes, which hurt website to input the multitude of in- instead, I received a call from the www.goleader.com/help formation necessary to apply each salesman saying I can’t pick up my increase to the distributor of about 5 cents. Wines businesses by driving consumers away? Why not car sale for the government-issued new car until the next day because the vary widely in price at the retail level. If you pur- reign in spending in Trenton? rebate. There was no explanation de- manager has to sift through the paper- Letters to chase a 1.5 liter bottle of Absolut Vodka, it will set Why should a family celebrating a special occa- fining each information box the deal- work given to him by the govern- the Editor you back perhaps $35 with the new 51-cent tax hike. sion such as an anniversary, job promotion, or wed- ers had to fill in. It took three people ment. However, when tomorrow came To figure everything out, one must know their con- ding engagement, etc., have to shell out 25 percent to determine that the buyer’s state ID I got a call with the same response number was actually the driver’s li- and continued to get this same call Put Healthcare Bill versions from Imperial units to metric. Still, what is more in taxes for a bottle of champagne? cense number. each day. Until a week later, when the to happen at the retail price level is everyone’s guess And of course on top of whatever restaurants and I was literally with my husband news reports stated that the billion On November Ballot since taxes get multiplied as they progress up the bars will charge for a glass of wine or liquor, all retail behind the desk with the sales man- dollars the government had allocated Now that the summer Congressional supply chain. sales of alcoholic beverages are subject to the state’s ager at a local dealership trying to for the program had been used up. recess has begun, I hope our representa- The new tax will not only be felt by consumers but 7 percent sales tax. cash in on the CARS rebate, known Now, I knew from reading analysts’ tives will take time to read the proposed more commonly as Cash for Clunkers, reports that the cash would be de- healthcare bill. Perhaps someone can pro- restaurants, bars, caterers and liquor stores as con- But there is some good news. The government the government program aimed at pleted much quicker than November vide us voters with the particulars in the sumers think twice about their purchases, especially didn’t have the nerve to subject beer (or tea) to the indefinitely pulling gas guzzlers off 1, the date the government had fig- bill so we can express our opinion to our given the current economy. With consumers not extra tax – yet. the road. The dealer was mystified ured on the money running out, and Congressional Representatives and Sena- tors. President Barack Obama is pushing with the process. that is why I acted as fast as I did. But this bill without having read it himself. Instead of experiencing the pure it did not matter how fast I acted; it ing to the federal debt or jeopardizing He is relying on Congress to do his job. joy of buying my first new car, my mattered how fast the dealer acted President Obama is running around the employer-provided health coverage. experience was more of an adventure and how fast the government Internet News From the Capitol The bill, known as the “Medical Rights country making speeches and acting like and Reform Act,” would mandate a fun- in government bungling. I spent six application processed. a used car salesman trying to sell you a damental principle – the government hours over two days at the dealership If dealers are serious about want- clunker, but not letting you look under the should not come between patients and trying to help get my application up- ing to cash in on car sales with this hood or driving it to see if the engine Healthcare Bill Is their doctors. loaded onto the government website government rebate, than why do they works. This act would protect all Americans’ before the weekend deadline. I even not have their act together? Some do, Healthcare affects everyone’s lives, we relationship with their doctors, the integ- should not be in a hurry to make massive Unaffordable went as far as trying to call the CARS it seems from news reports I have changes until we all have the opportunity rity of the medical profession and the IT helpline for dealers, only to wait read, but from first-hand experience, right of Americans to choose the care they to see what is being proposed and how it on hold and finally get hung up on. I some dealers are not prepared. will affect ourselves and our families. Rep. Leonard Lance deem appropriate without federal delay feel if I did not go to these lengths, Also, how were some dealers able 908-518-7733 or restriction. Since it affects everyone, why not put it To lower healthcare costs, the act would then my application would never have to make ‘Clunkers’ deals prior to the on the ballot in November as a referen- foster state innovation through insurance gone through because the dealer was July 24 start date? This seems dishon- dum and see what the American People Right now, there is great debate in It is no wonder that a broad coalition of actually think of it? Congress about how we go about dra- job-creating groups representing cham- market reforms, high-risk pools, commu- getting fed up with being frozen out est. Did they even put the buyer’s matically reforming healthcare in this bers of commerce, small businesses, home nity health networks and new association of the website. The sales manager application through the system? Thomas Lienhard country. Most congressional Democrats builders and manufacturers have come options for small businesses. had 10 other Cash for Clunker deals How many consumers are out there Westfield and Republicans agree — healthcare costs out strongly against the proposed The bill also includes: lawsuit reforms he had yet to process. We finally did driving a new car who will have to Cranford Has Many to have been skyrocketing for far too long, healthcare bill. to end the practice of defensive medicine get my application in the system, but give it back, or worse, pay back the overwhelming the middle class and busi- This type of mandated “public option” and ensure fair compensation for injured without an attachment containing $3,500 or $4,500 they thought the Thank for Learning patients; acceleration of health informa- nesses during these difficult economic is nothing more than Washington speak proof that I qualify for the rebate, government issued to the dealer but As the district’s manager of grants times. for a government-run healthcare where tion technology programs to improve the quality of care and reduce errors; strong because it was the last resort after was never put through or the govern- and special programs, I’d like to thank For my part, I have been traveling the federal government stands between numerous tries at uploading the docu- ment determined they did not qualify? the sponsors of a very special program: throughout New Jersey’s 7th Congres- doctors and patients and important life- standards and processes to target waste, fraud and abuse; targeted prevention and ment and the government website What happens if their clunker was the Cranford School District Academy sional District meeting with doctors, hos- saving treatments for patients are denied (CSDA) — a weekend remedial reading pitals, senior citizens, small businesses based solely on cost. wellness programs to address costly freezing. scrapped, as the bill requires? chronic diseases and promote healthy liv- I officially signed a deal with the Had the government thought this program in which students are tutored and working families alike as part of a Most concerning to me is the fact that utilizing the Orton-Gillingham multi- healthcare listening session. the Democrats’ healthcare bill would in- ing, and greater tax incentives for indi- car salesman the eve of the com- through? It seems government is act- viduals and small businesses to buy health sensory approach. The idea is to help The feedback has been almost univer- crease, not reduce, our nation’s burgeon- mencement of the rebate. Why could ing on a lot of bills today without due students at the point of need by extend- sally the same: we need real healthcare ing long-term health costs. insurance. the dealer not put my CARS applica- diligence. Our alternative plan expands access to ing the school day and providing one- reform to reduce costs for families and According to the non-partisan Con- tion through the next day? Why did it This is one bill that directly af- on-one tailored instruction. Our sixth small businesses in need while expanding gressional Budget Office (CBO), instead Americans without health insurance by providing greater incentives to small busi- take them nine days to get it in the fected the consumer but the consumer CSDA program commences in Septem- access and increasing the quality of care of saving the federal government from system? Why was the government’s may be the one on the hook being fed ber. in a way we can afford. fiscal catastrophe, the Democrats’ nesses to cover their employees; encour- aging state-centered insurance market online system not running to the sharks. The CSDA is a non-profit enterprise That’s why I was so disappointed when healthcare proposal would worsen an al- funded primarily through the beneficence last week the Democratic leadership re- ready bleak budget outlook, increasing reforms; giving low-income families the seamlessly? Yes, you guessed it! I am still put- option to use public funds to purchase I had waited months for Congress tering around town in my clunker, of individual and business sponsors, who leased its healthcare reform plan. deficit projections and driving the nation this past year helped us provide extra The measure is a $1.5-trillion govern- more deeply into debt. The CBO is the private health insurance plans; enhancing to pass the bill so I could trade in my with no word yet from the dealer or Health Savings Accounts; allowing young reading help to 28 Cranford students. On ment takeover of healthcare that will lead official arbiter of the costs of legislation 1990 Jeep Cherokee that gets 16 MPG from the government. behalf of our participating instructors, to fewer jobs, higher taxes and less health in Congress. adults to remain dependents on their par- ents’ plans; and expanding rural healthcare students, their parents, Superintendent Dr. coverage for New Jerseyeans. There is a better way. Gayle Carrick, and our board of educa- Under the plan, the federal govern- Earlier this summer, I joined members programs. Fanwood DEM Candidate Opinion I believe healthcare reform is too im- tion, I’d like to thank the following spon- ment would be responsible for ensuring of the Republican centrist “Tuesday sors for making a positive difference in that all people, regardless of income or Group” in the House of Representatives portant to get wrong, and Americans de- ‘Majority’ Of Government Leaders serve better solutions than those coming the lives of children: the state of their health, have access to an in offering a proposal to reduce healthcare Allen and Julie Barkin; Applebee’s; affordable insurance plan. Individuals and costs, protect and expand access to care out of Washington. Are ‘Honest, Ethical And Dedicated’ Democrats should put aside their $1.5 Cali Futures; Canon Business Solutions; employers would be mandated to get and increase the quality of care in a way Charles and Mary Goodfellow; College health coverage or face hefty penalties. Americans can afford – without new taxes, trillion healthcare tax hike plan and take a hard look at the affordable and effective By Donna Dolce, Fanwood Councilwoman Women’s Club of Cranford; Cranford To help pay for this mandate in cover- costly mandates or a government take- Gourmet Deli; Cranford High School age, the Democrats’ plan calls for raising over of healthcare. Medical Rights and Reform Act. Together we can find real solutions to Last month’s events of the 44 ar- we are a most altruistic society and PTA; Cranford Junior Women’s Club; taxes on many New Jersey individuals, The centrist alternative is a better way David and Deborah Walsh; Edward and families and small businesses to levels toward real reform without raising taxes make healthcare more affordable in a rests of some of New Jersey’s most that a large majority of our citizens fiscally responsible way. respected leaders is just another inci- serve their communities without an Claire O’Neill; Elizabeth PBA; Emma’s not seen since the 1980s. on New Jersey’s working families, add- Brick Oven Pizza; Fazio, Mannuzza, dent that continues to shake the core expectation of personal gain or ben- Roche, Tankel, Lapilusa; First State Bank; values of most Americans. Scandal is efit. Friends of the Cranford Public Library; not new to our society, but the last In fact, more recent news stories Hillside Avenue School PTA; Il Giardino decade we have been inundated by the reflect the growing number of elected Restaurant; perception that our most trusted reli- officials who were offered question- Infineum USA; Investors Savings gious, governmental and financial able contributions and walked away. Bank; Jaclo Industries; JEC Consultants; leaders are significantly corrupt, un- I want to urge everyone to take this Kiamie Agency; Killian and Salisbury; ethical and lack remorse over their opportunity to increase their contribu- Linden Cogeneration Plant; L’Oreal USA; actions. tions to solving the many challenges Lubiner and Schmidt Attorneys; MSPC; First, I believe that the media’s por- we now face by volunteering, getting New Jersey Plumbing and Heating; Phillip trayal that the majority of our society’s involved and giving back to their re- and Anne Newcomb; PNC Bank of leadership is morally bankrupted could spective local communities. Cranford; Redfield, Blonsky and Co.; Cranford Family Practice; Roselle Sav- not be more further from the truth. In Volunteerism is what made this ings Bank; Spencer Savings Bank; State fact, looking at the statistics, an over- country strong and will once again Farm Insurance; Baron’s Pharmacy of whelming majority of our leadership lead us down the road to success and Cranford; Birdsall Services; Cranford is in fact, honest, ethical and dedicated growth. To quote Edmund Burke, “all Jaycees; Rustic Mill Diner; United Way community servants who devote sig- that is necessary for the triumph of of Greater Union County; Verizon; Wal- nificant time, money and energy to evil is for good men to do nothing.” Mart North Plainfield, and Weeks Ma- make the world a better place. To learn more about volunteer op- rine. Secondly, the one most significant portunities, contact your local mayor, Stephen Izzo aspect of our American culture is that municipal clerk or call 2-1-1. Cranford School District Your State Legislators ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] 7th Congressional District Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2009 Page 5 HUNG UP!! Commentary on NJ’s Mother Worries if Son’s Behavior Is Appropriate Wine Tax Increase By HORACE CORBIN crease on wines and spirits, spirits of By Milt Faith, Executive Director Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the group were nevertheless high at Youth and Family Counseling Service SCOTCH PLAINS – Bob and Lisa the conclusion of the festive affair. DeFelice of Scotch Plains held an Epilogue: By WARREN BOBROW A Questioning Mother Writes: I unique performer. elegant dinner party with extensive There are three classic ingredients am wondering if my 19-year-old son’s A Doubtful Mother Writes: I have wine tasting for 10 friends and neigh- for an afternoon of wine tasting: behavior is appropriate. Following not talked to my daughter for 10 years. bors at their home on Sunday after- 1. The superb home of Lisa and Michael Jackson’s death, my son and She had been disrespectful, was in- noon, August 2. The guest list in- Bob DeFelice, set in a verdant and several good friends had a Michael volved with drugs, stayed in a bad cluded: Amanda Beeltiz, Lynne and idyllic surrounding in Scotch Plains. Jackson party on a Friday night. They relationship for years and had a Mike Kutchler, Ann Marie Petriano, 2. A well-chosen list of wines. dressed in flashy colored clothes, wore strained relationship with her father Rossalina and Brian Walter, Jack 3. Delicious “scratch” that has been black hats, white gloves and played and me. After she became verbally Smith and Horace Corbin. “prepared with love...” Appetizers and his music for hours. No real drinking abusive with us, I wanted nothing to The afternoon started with select entrees complemented the well- or drugs. He wasn’t a Michael Jack- do with her. hors d’oeuvres, including figs with matched wines utilizing the Cool son fan, so I don’t understand the In recent months, my husband has prosciutto and mozzarella cheese on Vines ethos of “clean and clear fla- David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times party. become ill with prostate cancer. Sud- basil toast drizzled with honey, lemon vors make for better tastes.” MAKING THE ROUNDS…Republican Candidate for Governor, Chris Christie, Answer: Michael Jackson was an denly, my daughter wants to see him and olive oil, and bruschetta with Folks dined on vegetables that were made his campaign rounds to Westfield last Thursday. He answered a number of homemade olive tapenade, roasted sliced thinly for the grill, mozzarella area residents’ questions at a speaking engagement held at the Westfield High extremely talented entertainer. He was and spend time with him. I should add School Library. Pictured, left to right, are: Summit councilwoman Kelly Hatfield, a superb singer, dancer and composer that my husband and I have a substan- peppers and mozzarella. sliced and melted on toasted Italian country bread, chopped tomato on Nancy Hartzell, Pat Seery, Eileen Fox, Westfield council person JoAnn Neelan, who cut across racial, cultural and tial amount of assets. We have a will With the flag of the City of New Chris Christie, Kim Guadagno, Mr. Christie’s running mate as lieutenant gender lines. He appealed to indi- leaving the bulk of our estate to our Orleans (Lisa’s hometown) hanging mini-toasts with olive oil, potatoes in governor, and Deirdre Malacrea. viduals of all ages. For the first time, other two children. I am positive that nearby , Warren Bobrow of Cool Vines a mock German potato salad with he was able to combine music, chore- “Debra” (disguised name) is here for in Westfield treated the group to a black truffle oil and celery confit, Long-Term Animal Shelter ography, themes of love and brother- the money. Although my husband generous selection of wines along cannellini beans with herbs tossed hood; he integrated MTV, which had (very much) wants to see her, we both with his in-depth narratives. ever so gently with olive oil and a history of only showing videos of agree we will not change the will. I As the evening progressed, the chicken sausages looking very hand- For Families Facing Crisis white performers. He introduced want to keep Debra away from my group sojourned from the patio to the some and handmade, as well as being JACKSON – A new nonprofit organi- becoming overwhelmed and in despera- dance steps (moon walk) never be- husband. She doesn’t deserve his dining room, where they were treated crisp on the outside. “Here, have some zation is offering a first-of-its-kind long- tion, some people are resulting to aban- fore known to anyone. He remained friendship now, and I will make sure to a scrumptious dinner, including more!” was an often-repeated edict term boarding option for families across donment of their pets.” an extraordinary talent. the will remains as is. Am I being too filet mignon dressed with horserad- heard throughout the afternoon. the state facing foreclosure, eviction or Seer Farms offers a sliding fee scale ish cream, potatoes with crispy pro- Filet mignon was being charred on other hardships that temporarily disrupt to accommodate pets for a contract term Many who took him for granted, or punitive? their ability to keep or care for pets. Seer up to six months. Families can reclaim may not have grown up with him, Answer: I understand why you are sciutto and truffle oil, in addition to the grill, smelling almost mineral from the flaming surface. Parma cheese Farms, located on three rural acres of- their animals as early as they wish; attempted to be part of his celebrity cautious, but let’s separate the two grilled vegetables with Parmesan fers a sanctuary to pets displaced due to otherwise they have the option of ex- by having parties (during the memo- issues. You are concerned Debra will cheese. was to be melted over freshly cut crisis such as foreclosure, eviction, mili- tending the contract period. If it is ap- rial period). I would not be concerned manipulate her father re the will. Your A rich chocolate cake topped with vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant tary deployment, domestic violence, parent that reclaiming a pet will be im- re your son’s celebration (and for husband and you agree that the will blackberries was served to cap the and sweet onions. A lovely Italian- catastrophic illness, flood or fire. possible, surrender for adoption is an those who remain critical of his al- will remain intact. Good; then why feast along with celebrating style alfresco meal amongst friends The organization, which received its option. leged “sick” or inappropriate behav- not have Debra and her father meet? Rossalina’s birthday. Mrs. Walter and with great wines was the scene this 501 (c)(3) designation in June, has taken Seer Farms gratefully accepts sup- ior and legal issues). Let us now con- Your husband wants to see her, and he her husband, Brian, are just a few afternoon in Scotch Plains. in 82 animals from 28 families since it port in the form of monetary donations centrate on celebrating the life of this is entitled to meet with his daughter. days away from expecting the birth of Many of the wine choices were began accepting pets in January. Al- and in-kind pet care items. Member- I would not deprive him of that. You their first child, Damian Patrick. organic; others were biodynamic/sus- ready, three families have been reunited ships are available for individuals and Medicine Help Set don’t need to see her, but let the two Although not officially dubbed as a tainable. All the wines were hand- with their pets. businesses eager to support this innova- communicate. I don’t think that you party denoting New Jersey’s tax in- chosen by the team at Cool Vines in “Most of our pets at Seer Farms are tive and loving option for people and Aug. 11 for Plainfield Westfield. here because their owners have lost their pets. For more information, call PLAINFIELD – The “Help is Here want to live with possible regrets of “I wish I should have …” Don’t control Educator and sommelier Warren homes to foreclosure or eviction,” said Seer Farms at (732) 928-1804, e-mail Express” bus tour will be in Plainfield at Bobrow acted as trail guide through a Rabbi Robin Nafshi, president of the [email protected], or visit the Neighborhood Health Center, 1700 this union. organization. “Traditional shelters are seerfarms.org. Myrtle Avenue, on Tuesday, August 11, A Distraught Mother Writes: My wine series that spanned old world/ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help uninsured son and his wife have been married traditional-style through new world/ and financially-struggling residents ac- for two years (they are 22 years old) modern-styled selections. All efforts STAHL FARELLA cess information on programs that pro- and have a year-old daughter. We were complemented by the radiant ATTORNEYS AT LAW vide prescription medicines for free or have a friendly relationship with my and enlightened home cooking of the nearly free. The bus tour is part of the daughter-in-law. She called and was hostess, Mrs. DeFelice. Partnership for Prescription Assistance All in all, it was a wonderful day Criminal Defense (PPA) – a nationwide effort sponsored by very agitated. She said that she and our son had had an argument over under a blue sky amongst friends. Robert G. Stahl, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney America’s pharmaceutical research com- Editor’s Note: This meeting of panies. To date nationally, the PPA has how to raise their daughter, and he and recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the field of helped more than 5 million patients since stormed out of the house and was friends took place to “celebrate” New its launch in April 2005. filled with anger. In general, I’ve been Jersey’s newest tax increase; the state, White Collar Criminal Defense For more information, see pparx.org under the impression that they had a as of August 1, has raised the tax per or call toll-free (888) 4PPA-NOW where good marriage. It became obvious gallon of wine and spirits by 25 per- Civil & Employment Litigation operators field calls in 150 languages. she wanted us to help them. We do cent. Customers will now pay $5.50 Christopher Farella recognized as “Super Lawyer” want to assist in any way we can. in tax per gallon of liquor and about for Employment Litigation (Defense) and Corporate Counsel Letters to Should we? $0.88 per gallon of wine. Beer, how- ever, did not incur a higher tax. Answer: You have several choices. DWI & Municipal Court the Editor Do nothing, or advise them to get DeFelice FEAST...Compliments to the Warren Bobrow is the executive some professional help, or visit and chef are widely deserved during the editor of the Wild River Review, lo- Appreciate Lobiondo be supportive of the family unit. In wine tasting and dinner party last Sun- cated in Stockton. He writes about 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Explaining His Position this situation, since you seem to have day in Scotch Plains by Bob and Lisa food, wine and culture issues for the 908 301 9001 . www.stahlesq.com DeFelice. publication. 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The Westfield Leader and The Times Page 6 Thursday, August 6, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CONTACT We Care Plans Free Jazz and Blues Concert Gala Benefit For October To Take Place at Echo Lake WESTFIELD – CONTACT We orees, who each have made such MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union erative Extension, to answer questions Care, the award-winning, 24-hour positive difference in the commu- County Summer Arts Festival 2009 and offer information about programs caring and crisis hotline, will cel- nity,” said David Owens, CON- concert series will continue on and services that are available to Union ebrate 34 years of providing hope TACT We Care executive director. Wednesday evening, August 12, with County residents. and saving lives at its gala “As a volunteer-staffed caring and music by the Ed Palermo Big Band Freeholder Chairman Mirabella en- fundraising event on Thursday, Oc- crisis hotline, we applaud their dedi- with Rob Paparozzi. courages area residents tober 29, at the Primavera Regency cated work advocating volunteerism, The Union County to “bring the entire fam- in Stirling. supporting the work of first respond- Board of Chosen Free- ily for an evening at The honorees will include Secre- ers and emergency workers, enhanc- holders, led by Chairman Echo Lake Park. Pack a tary of State Nina Mitchell Wells, ing the lives of individuals facing Alexander Mirabella, in- picnic basket, bring NFL star George Martin, Celgene serious and debilitating diseases, and vites the public to attend lawn chairs or blankets Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sol treating children, teens and their this free concert of jazz to sit on, and enjoy a Barer and Meri Barer, and Dr. families who are struggling with and blues music at Echo night of live jazz and Katherine Feingold of Bartky challenging diagnoses, disorders and Lake Park, located on the brassy blues in Union Healthcare. life situations,” he added. border of Mountainside County.” “We are thrilled to have the op- “This celebrity event will raise and Westfield, beginning The Summer Arts portunity to recognize and celebrate critical funding support for our cri- at 7:30 p.m. Festival concerts will sis hotline, which serves more than WHAT’S OLD IS NEW…Rotary Club of Westfield members help collect and the varied work of our stellar hon- deliver donated furniture to the charity Furniture Assist, Inc., where the items will The Ed Palermo Big continue throughout 12,000 callers each year through- become new furnishings for those in need. Pictured, from left to right, are: back Band, featuring the har- August on Wednesday out New Jersey,” stated Mr. Owens. row, Byron Miller and Reed Miller, and front row, Veronique Cordier, Dr. D. monica and vocals of Mr. Rob Paparozzi evenings beginning at Based in Westfield, CONTACT We Michael Hart and Ray Kostyack. Paparozzi, started their 7:30 p.m. The location Care is the primary responder in the partnership 10 years ago with a mutual of the concerts will alternate each week State of New Jersey, answering calls love for the Chicago blues music of between Echo Lake Park in to the National Suicide Prevention Local Rotary Club Members Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield. Mountainside and Oak Ridge Park in Lifeline at 1-(800) 273-TALK and 1- Recently they have added to their rep- Clark. Lawn chairs, blankets and pic- (800)-SUICIDE. The telephone lines ertoire the works of other artists such nic baskets are encouraged. Refresh- are staffed by highly trained volun- Help Furniture Assist, Inc. as Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Cream. ments and snacks will be available teers who provide the gift of listening WESTFIELD – Members of the Instead of used furniture winding up Ed Palermo is an alto saxophone from vendors. to callers who are lonely, depressed, Rotary Club of Westfield helped col- in a landfill, Furniture Assist, Inc. pro- player, arranger and big band leader The other free concerts in the Union stressed or suicidal. lect furniture for charity on July 18. vides an opportunity to recycle it while for 25 years. He has attracted audi- County Summer Arts Festival series “We are honored to have tremen- Senior citizens downsizing to a simultaneously helping people in need. ences to New York’s premier night- include: dous support for our gala from many smaller house or apartment and fami- Furniture Assist, Inc. has a limited clubs such as The Bottom Line and August 19 – The Nerds (Jersey dignitaries throughout the state, in- lies or individuals with extra furni- ability to pick up furniture, so the the Iridium Jazz Club. Rob Shore party band), at Oak Ridge Park, cluding Assemblyman Jon ture they wish to donate are invited to members of the Rotary Club of Paparozzi’s compositions, singing sponsored by the Union County Bramnick, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. contribute these items to a charity Westfield are helping to collect and and harmonica playing are familiar to Democratic Committee. and Union County Freeholder called Furniture Assist, Inc., a 401(c)3 deliver the items to the Furniture As- Broadway, television, radio and movie August 26 – The Sensational Soul Chairman Alexander Mirabella,” charitable corporation located in sist warehouse. The recipients must audiences. Together, they will guide Cruisers, at Echo Lake Park, spon- said Arlene Klemow, development Kenilworth. make arrangements to pick up the a 15-piece ensemble from swinging sored by the Union County Educa- director for CONTACT We Care. A consortium of churches advises furniture themselves. jazz to the blues and beyond. tion Association. “Our growing list of gala spon- Furniture Assist, Inc. which families The Rotary Club of Westfield is The Union County information van In the event of rain, concerts will be HEARTWARMING…Franklin El- sors currently includes Celgene, are eligible to receive the furniture. involved in multiple charitable causes will be at the concert site, along with held at 7:30 p.m. in the air-condi- ementary School in Westfield recently PSE&G, Schering-Plough and an Recipients typically are people who and also raises funds for college schol- representatives from Rutgers Coop- tioned auditorium at Cranford High participated in “Jump Rope for Heart,” anonymous foundation,” said Ms. are working poor, have lost their be- arships for Westfield residents. an educational fundraiser that teaches School, located on West End Place off students about heart-healthy living. Klemow. “CONTACT’s Gala Com- longings in a fire and have a hard time The club meets every Tuesday at Pet Adoptions on Tap of Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Children collected donations while mittee is hard at work planning the replacing the basics. Another class of noon at the Westfield Area “Y,” lo- Saturday and Sunday For rain information, call the Union pledging to carry out jump rope and October gala, soliciting additional people receiving help is refugees, who cated at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. County Department of Parks and Com- hurdle-jumping activities along with sponsorship support, selling ad often arrive in this country with only Guests are always welcome. For more WESTFIELD – Best Friend Dog munity Renewal at (908) 558-4079 or various other plyometrics during a space in the gala commemorative the clothes on their backs. information, visit westfieldrotary.com. and Animal Adoption will hold pet visit the Union County website: week of physical education classes. journal and gathering prizes for the adoption events this Saturday and ucnj.org/parks/summerarts.html. Franklin raised a total of $5,339 for the gala silent auction.” Sunday, August 8 and 9, from 1 to 4 American Heart Association. Pictured For more information about gala Focus Groups to Address p.m. at the Reigning Cats and Dogs Health Dept. to Offer is second grader Keeley Thompson sponsorship or advertising oppor- Salon, located at 759 Central Avenue jumping rope with her classmates. tunities, call Ms. Klemow at (908) in Westfield. Dogs will be available Pneumococcal Vaccine 301-1899. Library’s Future Direction on Sunday only. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Re- PSAT / SAT PREP WESTFIELD – In order to help participants discuss what kind of ser- Additionally, the Best Friend Thrift gional Health Department will offer Church to Sponsor the Westfield Memorial Library plan vices and programs they would like Shop will hold a 50-percent-off sale free Pneumococcal vaccine starting 800-762-8378 for the future, a series of focus groups to see the library offer, what current on everything in the store today, sometime in the fall to residents of rd Labyrinth Walk will be held over the next several services they like or dislike and what Thursday, August 6, through Satur- Fanwood, Garwood, Mountainside, 33 WESTFIELD – The Spiritual months. The first two sessions will direction the library should take in day, August 15. Located at 1750 East New Providence, Roselle Park, Life Committee of the First United take place on Thursday, September the future. Second Street in Scotch Plains, the Springfield, Summit and Westfield. SUMMIT Methodist Church will hold a laby- 10, and Tuesday, September 15. Space is limited. Not everyone shop is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 Interested persons are advised to call Westfield residents who do not who registers will be selected to at- p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ahead to schedule an appointment. NEW PROVIDENCE rinth walk in the church’s fellow- ship hall on Thursday, August 13, regularly use the library are encour- tend. Registration is by e-mail only. Best Friend has several emergency This vaccine protects individuals SCOTCH PLAINS at 7 p.m. The church is located at aged to register for the September 10 To register, e-mail cases. Among those pets needing against Streptococcus pneumoniae, KENILWORTH One East Broad Street in Westfield. meeting, which will begin at 7:30 [email protected]. In the sub- homes are Cindy, a one-year-old pe- a bacteria that can cause pneumonia, A labyrinth is an ancient sym- p.m. Those Westfield residents who ject line, individuals are asked to tite cat that is losing her foster home. bacteremia and meningitis. Pneumo- bol that represents wholeness. are at least 65 years old are encour- indicate either infrequent user or 65+, Three male, 12-week-old kittens also coccal vaccine is recommended for While it resembles a maze, a laby- aged to register for the September 15 depending upon which group they face the loss of their foster home individuals aged 2 through 64 who rinth has no dead ends and no meeting, which will begin at 10 a.m. wish to register for. They should because the owner is allergic. Other have chronic health problems such wrong turns. Walking the laby- Both sessions will take place in the include their name, address and tele- adult cats and kittens, plus puppies as asthma, heart or lung disease, rinth is designed to bring about library’s meeting room. Each ses- phone number in the body of the e- and dogs, are available as well. sickle cell disease, diabetes and any inner calmness and relaxation. To sion will last between 60 and 90 mail. Additional focus groups will The rescue group is accepting do- other condition that lowers the body’s register, call Susan in the church minutes. be announced shortly. The Westfield nations of much-needed cat food and ability to fight off infection. $)3#/6%2 office at (908) 233-4211. The focus groups will be led by an Memorial Library is located at 550 litter for its foster pets, which can be This vaccine also is recommended outside consultant, who will help East Broad Street. dropped off during the adoption event for individuals who smoke, are un- WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS or at the thrift shop. For more infor- dergoing steroid or radiation therapy TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO mation on pets available for adop- and for those who have undergone tion, call (908) 486-0230 or visit an organ transplant. 34!4%&!2- bestfriend.petfinder.org. Tax-deduct- For more information on the vac- DIVORCE MEDIATION ible donations are always welcome cine or to schedule an appointment to and may be mailed to: Best Friend, receive it, call the Westfield Regional “Problem Solving for Families in Transition” P.O. Box 335, Cranford, N.J. 07016. Health Department at (908) 789-4070. A FRACTION OF THE COST Losetwopoints.com

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Gallo, 78, Was Family Man; Henry “Hank” Connelly, 67, of father, and is survived by his loving WESTFIELD – Union County resi- “This is a great chance to get out- Carolina Trace, Sanford, N.C. passed and brave wife of 39 years, Peggy dents can become certified tree ex- doors, enjoy the beauty of nature, add Fanwood Resident and Businessman away at his home on Saturday, Au- Ann Connelly; three daughters, Jen- perts and share their knowledge with to your knowledge and bring it all gust 1, after a long and courageous nifer, Jaclyn and Kathryn; their hus- children by joining the Union County back to our local schools,” said Union Patrick (Pasquale) J. Gallo, 78, a Interment followed at Fairview Cem- battle with cancer, surrounded by his bands and two beautiful grandchil- Master Tree Steward training program. County Freeholder Chairman long-tenured resident of Fanwood, etery in Westfield. beloved family. dren, Vincent Joseph Ricotta and The free training includes guided Alexander Mirabella. “By teaching died on Tuesday, July 28, at the Cen- In lieu of flowers, donations may Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Febru- Julianna Marie Ricotta, and his walks in scenic nature areas such as about tree preservation, you help raise ter For Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. be made to the American Diabetes ary 12, 1942 to the late Daniel F. brother, Robert A. Connelly, and wife, the Hemlock Ravine at Hacklebarney a generation that keeps our commu- Born and raised in the Bronx, Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alex- Connelly and Giovanna “Jean” Mary Ann Connelly. A third grand- State Park, the Holly Forest at Sandy nities greener and healthier.” N.Y., he attended Sheet Metal Train- andria, Va. 22312 Federico Connelly, Hank lived his child is expected in late November. Hook, the White Cedar Bog at The Master Tree Steward training ing School and was a member of the (www.diabetes.org) or Center For life simply and selflessly; his greatest A Prayer Vigil was held on Tues- Cheesequake State Park and Helyar program is entirely free of charge. Vol- Sheet Metal Workers International Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Road, happiness was his love of family, his day, August 4, at the Miller-Boles Woods, which is a virgin forest ad- unteer applications currently are being Association Local Union No. 28 in Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. wife and his pride in his daughters. Funeral Home in Sanford. joining Rutgers Gardens. accepted for the upcoming school year. New York City. For additional information or to He was a graduate of Seton Hall Uni- A Funeral Mass was offered yes- Transportation to the nature walks The 13-week program runs every He also served in the United States express condolences, please visit versity in South Orange, N.J. and terday, Wednesday, August 5, at St. is by county van or carpools orga- Wednesday (except holidays) from Army as a sergeant first class dur- www.fanwoodmemorial.com. served in the United States Marines Stephen the First Martyr Roman nized through the Master Tree Stew- September 9 to December 2, from 10 ing the Korean Conflict and was August 6, 2009 as a reservist. He spent 10 years as a Catholic Church in Sanford, where ard program. The walks are brief and a.m. to 2 p.m. Along with the outdoor assigned to the Motor Pool. still photographer in New York City he was a parishioner, with Monsignor mainly on level ground. nature walks, sessions are held at the Mr. Gallo moved to Fanwood in Marie Grasso, 79 and his work was published in maga- Stephen Worsley presiding. Burial Union County Rutgers Extension of- 1961, and in 1967 he formed his Marie Grasso, 79, of Fanwood zines including LIFE, TIME and followed at Sandhills State Veterans Relay for Life to Host fices at 300 North Avenue in Westfield. own business, Metropolitan Metal died on Sunday, August 2, at her Sports Illustrated. Cemetery in Spring Lake, N.C. Previous teaching experience or Window Co., later changing it to daughter’s residence. After a dedicated career as a teacher Memorial contributions may be Pasta Sauce Cook-off knowledge of trees is not required. Metropolitan Metal Window Co. Born in Newark, she was a resi- and basketball and golf coach in Long made to St. Jude Children’s Research FANWOOD – The American Can- Rutgers experts train the tree stew- LLC. The company focused on dent of Fanwood since 1962. Marie Island, N.Y. and New Jersey, he re- Hospital in lieu of flowers at cer Society Relay for Life of Union ards on the importance of trees, how multi-million-dollar government, was a homemaker. tired in 2004 from Sayreville High www.stjude.org. County will host a Pasta Sauce Cook- to identify common trees and how to school and hospital restoration and Her husband, Joseph A. Grasso, School in Sayreville, N.J. Hank had a Online condolences may be made off fundraiser on Sunday, August 9, at present a fun interactive program to renovation projects in New Jersey. and two brothers, Bernie and Jo- lifelong passion for golf and chess at www.miller-boles.com. the Manor Park Swim Club in fourth-grade students. Mr. Gallo had a love for home seph Eglow, predeceased her. and was an avid collector of New The Miller-Boles Funeral Home of Fanwood. Once certified, Master Tree Stew- projects including furniture making, Surviving are her daughter, York Yankees baseball memorabilia. Sanford served the family. The cook-off will begin at 4 p.m. ards visit classrooms in Union County exploring the United States by motor MaryJo Myszka, and her husband, Hank was a devoted husband and August 6, 2009 with both amateur and professional to share the program. Classroom home and gambling in Atlantic City. Matt; her son, Anthony Grasso, and pasta competitions. All guests will be teachers remain in the room and su- His mother, Catherine “Kitty” his wife, Jamie; her grandchildren, James F. Rankin, 59, Avid Sports Fan; able to taste-test and vote for their pervise the students. To apply to the Vatore, and father, Dante Gallo, pre- Kelly and Kendall Myszka and favorite sauce. Three will serve as program or for more information, call deceased him. Allison, T.J., Hallie and Nick Was Teacher of the Handicapped Surviving are his wife, Mildred Grasso; a brother, Sonny Eglow, guest judges to decide who will win 4-H Agent James Nichnadowicz in particular the New York Yankees and each category. The event also will Westfield at (908) 654-9854, extension “Tootsie” Gallo; his daughter Bar- and two sisters, Phylis Benesko and James F. Rankin, 59, of Brick, bara Sangiuliano and her husband, Patti Fernandez. formerly of Westfield, passed away the New York Jets. include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, no. 2236, or e-mail Surviving are his two nieces, Jamie face painting, massages and music. [email protected]. The John W. Sangiuliano, and his daugh- A funeral service took place yes- on Wednesday, July 29. ter Patrice “Dede” Barletta, her hus- terday, Wednesday, August 5, from Born in Bayonne, he was raised and Shannon Lecour, and his great- Tickets cost $10 for entrance and Master Tree Steward and 4-H programs niece, Lily. He also will be deeply pasta, and $15 for entrance, pasta and are supported in part by the Union band, Michael Barletta, and their the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 and had lived in Westfield before three children, Patrick, Kimberly Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. moving recently to Brick. missed by his many friends and rela- swimming. Children under 5 will be County Board of Chosen Freeholders. tives. admitted for free. All the proceeds and Stephanie. A Funeral Mass followed at St. He graduated from Seton Hall Uni- Services were held on Saturday, Bartholomew the Apostle Roman versity in 1971 with a Bachelor of A Mass of Christian Burial was from this event will benefit the Ameri- Church Collects Items offered on Monday, August 3, at the can Cancer Society Relay for Life. August 1, at the Memorial Funeral Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Science degree in Marketing and For Rummage Sale Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. August 6, 2009 from New Jersey City University in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic For more information, or to attend Church of Westfield. Burial will be the event, contact Christina Andrasick AREA – The Church of the As- 2001 with a Master of Arts degree in sumption in Roselle Park is collect- Special Education. on Saturday, August 8, in the family at (973) 736-7771, extension no. 2008, Mary Ellen V. Mueller, 67, Served plot in Fairview Cemetery in or at [email protected]. ing items for its rummage and crafts Mr. Rankin had worked at Ameri- sale to be held on Saturday, October As St. Helen’s Music Coordinator can International Group (AIG) from Westfield. Cat Adoptions Are Set 10. Funds raised by the sale will help June of 1981 until 1995. After re- Arrangements are under the direc- needy parishioners of Assumption Mary Ellen Veronica Mueller North American Conference of Sepa- ceiving his master’s degree, he be- tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, For August 15 and 16 send their children to religious edu- (Schroeder), 67, of Westfield passed rated and Divorced Catholics. came a Teacher of the Handicapped 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. AREA – Lost Paws Animal Res- cation classes and purchase books away peacefully on Thursday, July She was the devoted mother of at the Regional Day School in Jersey Donations may be made in his cue, a non-profit animal welfare or- and materials. 30, at her home, surrounded by her Aileen A. Mueller, George W. Mueller City. memory to the Special Olympics of ganization serving New Jersey, will This first annual rummage and loving family. and Charles Mueller and the loving He was a member of American New Jersey, Attention: Web Gifts, 3 sponsor pet adoption events on Satur- crafts sale is being planned by the Born and raised in Chicago, Ill., she sister of William F. Schroeder. She Legion Post 3 of Westfield and the Princess Road, Lawrenceville, N.J. Knights of Columbus, Monsignor 08648. day and Sunday, August 15 and 16, newly formed Women of Assump- lived in Westfield for the past 30 years. also will be deeply missed by her August 6, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the tion Ministry, which seeks to inspire She was a legal assistant for Meyner grandson, George W. Mueller, 4th. Watterson Post 1711, also of PETsMART store in Bridgewater’s the entire congregation to establish a and Landis in Newark and also the A Funeral Mass was offered on Westfield. SHERIFF’S SALE Mr. Rankin loved sports and in Promenade Mall, located at the inter- closer relationship with each other music coordinator for St. Helen’s Monday, August 3, at St. Helen’s SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003931 sections of Route 28 and Route 287. and God. The event will feature food, Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Church in Westfield. Burial took place SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION Among the many cats and kittens items such as handcrafted jewelry for Mary Ellen graduated from Felician at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. UNION COUNTY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003564 DOCKET NO. F-16839-08 for adoption will be “Harlee,” a three- sale and live entertainment, among College in Lodi, N.J. with a certifi- Arrangements were by the Dooley SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Plaintiff: CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC month-old gray domestic short-hair other offerings. cate of Liturgical Studies. She was Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- CHANCERY DIVISION VS. UNION COUNTY Defendant: KAREN CARTER, MR. CARTER, kitten, and his sister, Hanna. The best Items may be dropped off every the Director of Liturgy and a CCD enue in Westfield. DOCKET NO. F-26662-08 HUSBAND OF KAREN CARTER, JPMORGAN Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL CHASE BANK, TARGET NATIONAL BANK, for the pair would be to be adopted Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. until teacher at St. Helen’s Church and a Donations in her name may be made TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION, LLC together. Harlee gets along well with October 3 in the church’s downstairs founding member of its Helping to Helping Hands and Hearts of St. ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION Sale Date: 09/02/2009 TRUST 2006-WMC1 Writ of Execution: 06/25/2009 other cats and dogs, and would be a parish hall, located at 113 Chiego Hands and Hearts charity program. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway Av- VS. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Defendant: NAVJOT NARANG to me directed I shall expose for sale by public good pet for a family. He is current Place. For information on whether an Additionally, she was a board mem- enue, Westfield, N.J. 07090. Sale Date: 08/19/2009 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- with his vaccinations and will be neu- item is acceptable, call Diane Burgos ber for the New Jersey Chapter of August 6, 2009 Writ of Execution: 06/10/2009 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on tered and tested negative for feline at (201) 522-8022 or Leona Seufert at to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% leukemia and FIV as soon as he is old (908) 241-5874. SHERIFF’S SALE TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of their bid available in cash or certified check at enough. To adopt, for more informa- SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003596 TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the conclusion of the sales. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003788 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred tion or to see pets available for adop- SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Twenty Seven Thousand One Hundred Fifty CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY of their bid available in cash or certified check at Two and 27/100*** $327,152.24. tion, visit lpar.petfinder.com. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003757 UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-16744-08 the conclusion of the sales. Property to be sold is located in the Township SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-637807B Plaintiff: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New CHANCERY DIVISION Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL VS. Sixty Four Thousand Five Hundred Fourteen Jersey. SHERIFF’S SALE UNION COUNTY TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE Defendant: EDWARD GARMAN; BETTY L. and 78/100*** $464,514.78. Premises commonly known as: 317 VICTOR DOCKET NO. F-26468-07 POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT GARMAN; JAMES E. GARMAN Property to be sold is located in the Borough of STREET, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09003947 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SERIES INDX 2006-AR27 Sale Date: 08/19/2009 Garwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey. 07076-0000 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF MASTR AS- VS. Writ of Execution: 06/16/2009 Premises commonly known as: 306 SPRUCE BENING KNOWN as LOT 8, BLOCK 4003, on CHANCERY DIVISION SET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005- Defendant: DIONYSOS L. CURRY; TYLISHA By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution AVENUE, GARWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07027. the official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch UNION COUNTY WMC1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CER- M. JONES to me directed I shall expose for sale by public BEING KNOWN as LOT 18, BLOCK 408, on Plains DOCKET NO. F-29085-08 TIFICATES Sale Date: 08/26/2009 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- the official Tax Map of the Borough of Garwood. Dimentions: 100.00 feet x 50.00 feet x 100.00 Plaintiff: INDYMAC BANK F.S.B. VS. Writ of Execution: 06/15/2009 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 40.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 50.00 feet VS. Defendant: STEVEN T. MARGARITONDO; By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on feet x 40.00 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Coles Avenue Defendant: JUAN GALLEGOS, JOHNNY ON STACY A. MARGARITONDO, HIS WIFE to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Nearest Cross Street: East Street Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or THE SPOT Sale Date: 08/26/2009 vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, Sale Date: 09/02/2009 Writ of Execution: 06/09/2009 TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of their bid available in cash or certified check at other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances Writ of Execution: 06/23/2009 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the conclusion of the sales. liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Forty Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety and parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- of their bid available in cash or certified check at 31/100*** $342,190.31. independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the conclusion of the sales. Property to be sold is located in the Township[ or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being fore- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred of Scotch Plains, County of Union, State of New and/or have priority over the lien being fore- closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Eighty Eight Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Four Jersey. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at and 31/100*** $388,684.31. Premises commonly known as: 205 If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the Town- KATHERINE STREET, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, JERSEY 07076-1411. return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Forty Nine Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen State of New Jersey. BEING KNOWN as LOT 1, BLOCK 3803, on have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagor’s attorney. Seventy Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Five and 53/100*** $249,418.53. Commonly known as: 1718 Front Street, Scotch the official Tax Map of the Township of Scotch the Mortgagor’s attorney. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred seventy Two and 46/100*** $278,805.46. The property to be sold is located in the Town- Plains, New Jersey 07076 Plains. Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Eleven Thou- Thousand Three Hundred Forty Three and 31/ The property to be sold is located in the Bor- ship of Scotch Plains in the County of Union, Tax Lot No.: 4 in Block 503 Dimensions: 75.00 feet x 100.00 feet x 75.00 sand Eight Hundred Two and 98/100*** 100*** $372,343.31 together with lawful interest ough of Fanwood, County of Union and State of State of New Jersey. Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 62.5 feet x feet x 100.00 feet. $511,802.98 together with lawful interest and and costs. New Jersey. Commonly known as: 515 Westfield Road, 125 feet Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Commonly known as: 295 TERRILL ROAD, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Nearest Cross Street: Willow Avenue Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023. Tax Lot No.: 9 in Block 3201 Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- other charges, and any such taxes, charges, tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Tax Lot No. 33 in Block No. 26 Dimentions of Lot: (Approximately) 173 feet x nicipal or tax liens that may be due. liens, insurance premiums or other advances expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Dimention of Lot Approximately: 60 x 125 50 feet Tax and prior lien info: Taxes, Sewer and made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Nearest Cross Street: STEWART PLACE Nearest Cross Street: Westfield Avenue Water maybe delinquent. You must check with parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Beginning at a point on the northeasterly line of Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- the tax collector for exact amounts due. independent investigation to ascertain whether or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Terrill Road distant 14.36 feet northwesterly from nicipal or tax liens that may be due. Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): The or not any outstanding interest remain of record Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for the corner formed by the intersection of the Tax and prior lien info: At the time of publica- plaintiff has obtained a letter of indemnification and/or have priority over the lien being fore- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. northeasterly line of Terrill Road with the north- tion taxes/sewer/water information was not avail- which will insure the successful bidder at sale in closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale westerly line of Stewart place and running thence. able - You must check with the tax collector for respect to: Mortgage recorded 07/14/1998, in the If the sale is set aside for any reason, the The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if Prior Liens/encumbrances exact amounts due. amount of $113,750.00, Judgment #J-226622- Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a will have information regarding the surplus, if any. Taxes: $1,826.44 Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if any): None 1994. return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall any. There is a full legal description on file in the Total as of July 7, 2009: $1,826.44 Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Seventy Seven Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Sixty Eight have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Eight Thou- Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Three and 21/100*** Thousand Three Hundred Forty Seven and 44/ the Mortgagor’s attorney. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sand Five Hundred Ninety Seven and 57/100*** $277,653.21 together with lawful interest and 100*** $468,347.44 together with lawful interest Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Ninety Six The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- $308,597.57 together with lawful interest and costs. and costs. Thousand One Hundred Forty Four and 31/ sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- 100*** $396,144.31 together with lawful interest tisement. Ralph Froehlich Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and and costs. Ralph Froehlich Sheriff tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Sheriff Attorney: expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Attorney: PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to money will be deposited into the Superior Court 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD SUITE 100 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, SUITE 100 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 (856) 813-5500 and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature 4 T - 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 4 T - 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and extent of that person’s claim and asking for & 8/13/09 Fee: $191.76 & 8/27/09 Fee: $201.96 The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further notice tisement. tisement. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this through publication. Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich sale for any length of time without further adver- Gray Funeral Homes Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff tisement. Sheriff Attorney: Attorney: Ralph Froehlich Attorney: ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, LLC Sheriff FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC 200 SHEFFIELD STREET 200 SHEFFIELD STREET Attorney: Since 1897 7 CENTURY DRIVE SUITE 301 SUITE 301 PHELAN HALLINAN & SCHMIEG, PC SUITE 201 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 400 FELLOWSHIP ROAD PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 (908) 233-8500 (908) 233-8500 SUITE 100 (973) 538-4700 File No.: XCZ-75572-R1 File No.: XCZ-84733 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 4 T - 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 4 T - 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 4 T - 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 4 T - 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 & 8/27/09 Fee: $173.40 & 8/20/09 Fee: $185.64 & 8/20/09 Fee: $193.80 & 8/13/09 Fee: $195.84

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Third baseman Mark Marciniak ab- pummeled a two-run triple and a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sorbed a bullet in the fourth and single and Ed Van Ness singled twice, Scott Giles lofted a long sacrifice Hodges hauled in another difficult fly while Frank Verducci (RBI, run fly to leftfield to score Joe Kornick in ball in the eighth. Giles solved a con- scored), Ollie Androski (run scored), the bottom of the 10th inning and fusing situation when he quickly Marciniak and Pete Ciriello each gave third-seeded Hocus Pocus a 9-8 snagged a fly ball that was about to singled. victory over sixth-seeded Neighbor- drop in for a hit between the leftfielder Peterpaul (run scored) led the Paint- hood Painting at Jerseyland Field in and shortstop in the first inning. ers with three hits, including a triple, Scotch Plains on August 3 to advance “I was waiting for him (Hodges) to and two RBI. Fazio tapped three to the semifinal round of the Scotch call it,” Giles said. “We were good singles and had an RBI. Mookie Plains Men’s Softball League B Divi- though.” Franzack singled twice and scored sion playoffs. But Neighborhood Painting had twice, Lenny Santolo scored twice That 10th inning would have never some slick plays of their own in a 1- and singled, and Pete Corvelli (RBI) occurred, however, if it were not for a 2-3 fashion in the third inning. After rapped a pair of singles. Jose Martinez fantastic, diving catch in leftfield in centerfielder Mickey Petrone made a singled twice and scored once. Petrone the seventh inning by Matt Hodges, running grab, second baseman Pat had a pair of RBI sacrifice flies, Jeff whose glove was just inches from the Peterpaul pulled off a fine putout, Gabriel doubled and scored, Tom David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ground, which prevented a pair of then shortstop Sal Fazio made a lung- Korzewski singled and scored, and COVERING SECOND WITH A BACKUP…Westfield White 12s shortstop Mike Tivenan covers second base, while Painters from scoring. His mesmer- ing grab to end the inning. John Gordon singled. Bridgewater’s Anthony Myrnyj steals the base and Westfield’s Jack Rose backs up the play. izing catch was followed up by a Hocus Pocus poked 22 hits and Hocus Pocus took a 3-0 lead in the tricky short (Brian Ciencin)-to-sec- Hodges, who scored twice, poked the CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 ond (Kornick)-to-first (Randy longest with a solo home run. Ciencin KALIMTZIS DOUBLES, SCORES; JOHNSON RBI SINGLE Tarnofsky) double play (DP) to end had a pair of doubles, a single and See photos of Sports: the inning. scored once, Tarnofsky ripped a pair Hocus Pocus also pulled a few more of singles and a two-run double, and on www.goleader.com great plays out of their “bag of tricks.” Kornick had three singles and scored BrH2O 12s Score 2 in Eighth Westfield White/Bridgewater Pitcher John Powers, who made a once. Javy Lackinya had three singles St. Patrick/St. Joseph Softball great putout in the third inning, initi- and an RBI. Giles finished with two Hocus Pocus/Neighborhood ated a second-to-first DP in the fourth. RBI and two runs scored. Powers To Edge Westfield White, 6-4

By DAVID B. CORBIN and Casey Haviland combined to al- hit a batter and allowed one single in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times low just one walk and five hits. In his three innings. Tom Spina relieved in A throwing error, followed by an three innings, Bunting fanned five the fourth and allowed three hits, a injury that turned out to be a benefit batters and allowed two hits. Kalimtzis walk and hit a batter before being on the base paths, a timely RBI single walked one and allowed three hits in relieved early in the fifth by fireballer and a balk that added another run put three innings and Haviland permitted JT Lawson, who struck out the side in the Bridgewater 12-year-old baseball no walks, while allowing two hits. the inning and added another strikeout team in the driver’s seat to an eight- “My team played a very hard to- in his three innings of no-hit, shutout inning, 6-4 victory over the Westfield day. Jack Bunting , Nick Kalimtzis ball. Matt Yuhas relieved in the eighth White in the semifinals of the Central and Casey Haviland combined to inning, fanned two and allowed two Jersey League at Gumbert 2 Field in allow only five hits over eight in- singles. Westfield on July 30. nings, which in 12-year-old base- “It was very good pitching by both Both teams presented fine pitchers ball is pretty remarkable. Our team sides. Very few walks and they kept that yielded nearly identical results. fought very hard all game but came the ball in the zone,” Bridgewater Co- Westfield starting pitcher Jack up a little short in the end,” Westfield Head Coach Phil Weissman said. Bunting and relievers Nick Kalimtzis White Head Coach Leo White said. “Hats off to all the kids. They did a Bridgewater starting pitcher Chris great job!” Probitas Verus Honus DeLuca struck out two, walked one, CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

“Our success is evidenced in our results.” Michael Scott, Manager

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Congratulations Agents of the Month! CROSSING HOME ON A CLOSE PLAY…Hocus Pocus pinch runner Javy Lackinya crosses home plate just before being tagged by Neighborhood Painting catcher Lenny Santolo. ULICHNY WHACKS HR, NEGLEY 4 HITS, LESO 3 RBI St. Patrick Erupts in Third,

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By FRED LECOMTE Marchelitis, Tom Litterio and Pat liners in left-center and Corey Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Luongo each singled. Woodring got a huge ovation when he Nine batters stepped to the plate in St. Patrick’s Paul Leso went 3-for- gunned down the runner attempting the third inning and another seven in 4 with three RBI. Kevin Marron (2 to score in the seventh. the fifth, scoring four and three runs RBI) thumped a single, a double and “Both teams had backup pitchers respectively, as St. Patrick knocked a triple. Jay Semple drilled two and both did a very good job. Louis off St. Joseph, 10-7, in St. Bart’s doubles, Pat Enright doubled and Blau, our regular pitcher, had an in- Oldtimers Men’s Softball League singled and Kevin Spellman doubled. jury, however, Pete (Chemidlin) has WESTFIELD $1,999,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $899,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $869,000 action at Brookside Park in Scotch Frank deFaria, Gary Cardinale and done a great job when he gets in there. One of Westfield’s finest custom built for Stately Colonial in mint condition, 4 bed- Spacious Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, new Plains on July 30. Ed Villaverde each had two singles They were only able to get 10 runs, so builder. 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, 1/2 acre, state rooms, 4 baths, private setting with pool. 3 car Each team amassed 18 hits. St. with an RBI and Ken Miller singled. that’s not bad,” said Joe captain Dean of the art kit, 2 story library. MLS 2696796 garage. MLS 2699049 kitchen. MLS 2699016 Joseph’s Tom Ulichny went 3-for-4, There were some brilliant defen- Talcott. including a home run, a pair of singles sive plays to compliment. St. Joe’s St. Pat shortstop Spellman absorbed and a run scored. Matt Betau poked Chemidlin helped his cause with a three sizzling liners and initiated a three singles and had two RBI. Walt timely pitcher-to-catcher putout play double play in the sixth. Jack Kennedy Patrylo rapped three RBI. Bill Negley in the first. Patrylo made a fine short- made two smooth catches at third was perfect, going 4-for-4, including to-second knockout play in the sec- base after receiving the throws from a double and a triple. Charlie Baier ond, followed up with a dirt grab of a Spellman. pummeled three singles and Pete grounder in the fourth and another in “One of the things I liked about Chemidlin rapped two singles. Eddie the sixth. Betau chased down two CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Page 10 Thursday, August 6, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 50+ St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Standings Softball League Standings: ANGELS DIVISION: RBI apiece, while Lou Messano had 50+ DIVISION A (As of July 31:) (As of July 31:) two hits and scored twice. Gus Alvarez TEAM W L Esoldo and Keith Gibbons. Ed TEAM W L Pct Buffy’s Tavern 13 3 Belford, Tony Williams (2 HRs), Dave St. Aloysius 13 4 .765 (3-for-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 runs scored) Awnings Galore 15 4 Lavelle and Billy Mirto had three hits St. Matthew 8 6 .571 and Bob Cihanowyz (3-for-3) led St. Babooshka 11 3 each. St. Stephen 6 8 .429 Matthew, while Dan Margolis, Jim American Legion/LLG 10 6 St. Patrick 6 8 .429 Barba, Rick Wustefeld, Larry S.M.C. 7 9 S.M.C. 13, Northwestern Mutual 12 St. Anthony 3 11 .214 D&K Associates 3 14 The Insurers took a 12-10 lead in Fleischman, Dennis Hercel and Frank the seventh inning, highlighted by Ed SAINTS DIVISION: Litterio all added two hits apiece. 50+ DIVISION B: TEAM W L Pct St. Patrick 10, St. Joseph 7 TEAM W L McColgan’s booming triple and a two- St. David 12 3 .800 Molly Maguire’s 12 4 run single from Rich Polonitza, the St. Luke 8 8 .500 Pat’s Pat Enright and Kevin Marron JTD Construction 9 7 third hit of the game for each. SMC St. Jude 7 8 .467 each blasted a double and triple, while Contact Lens & Vision 7 9 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times tied it in the bottom of the seventh. St. Anne 6 7 .462 either Paul Leso or Ed Villaverde Linda’s Driftwood Bar 6 11 NOT QUITE PULLING OFF A THEFT AT THIRD...St. Joe’s Matt Betau does St. Joseph 5 11 .313 Iceman’s Karaoke 4 12 Despite Lee Halinewski’s forth hit of not get to third base as St. Al’s Jack Kennedy slaps on the tag. Betau however got brought them home – each with two Northwestern Mutual 1 16 the game in the eighth inning for three singles and two RBI. St. David 10, St. Luke 5 hits and two RBI. St. Joe’s Matt Betau SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: Northwestern, SMC scored on Walt The Davies plated five runs in the and Joe Negley combined for three TEAM W L Serafyn’s line drive single and took fifth inning. St. David’s Dave doubles and a triple, two RBI and five Kilkenny House 18 1 the victory. Rothenberg, Nash Warfield and Marty runs scored. Walt Patrylo drove in Creative Industries 13 6 four runs without a single hit. TLC 13 7 Awnings Galore 4, Babooshka 1 St. Patrick Erupts in Third, Bernstein collected three hits apiece, LA Law 8 12 Tom Pasko shut out Babooshka for while Karl Grossmann was 3-for-3 St. Anne 6, St. Anthony 5, The Office 6 14 six innings, induced three double with a triple and four RBI. Luke men In the sixth inning, Captain Joe Associated Auto Parts 1 19 plays and knocked in two runs with Fifth; Holds Off St. Joe, 10-7 Matt Fugett and Marty Marks each McEvoy roped a single to right and Iceman’s Karaoke 14, Contact Lens two hits. Joe Penczak and Bruce CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 homered and combined for all five later scored what turned out to be the & Vision 11 Crawford each went 3-for-3 for Aw- RBI. game winner. Anthony captain Tony Contact Lens got three hits each nings. today’s game was the good consistent Marron’s, Leso’s and Villaverde’s RBI St. Aloysius 12, St. David 9 Perconte hurled another gem, allow- from Kerry Gelb and Gerard Contact Lens & Vision 11, Linda’s defensive plays. We scored a few runs singles. Al’s Harry Semple led the way ing two hits to only one batter, while McDermott. Driftwood Bar & Grill 8 in a couple of innings and we did not “Keep the line moving Frankie,” with a double, home run and four serving up “O’ Fers” to six more. Molly Maguire’s 15, Linda’s Drift- Led by the clutch hitting of Kerry give up any big innings. Our starting shouted Betau. RBI, while Kevin Woodring (HR), Annie’s Tom Rutkowski blanked the wood Bar 12 Gelb and Brian McDermott, and an pitcher, Joe Mutuska, could not make it DeFaria responded with a single to Billy Aumenta and George Balint each Anthonys over the final three frames. The Molly’s plated seven runs in outstanding circus catch by Bob today so deFaria’s pitching was a very right to put the Pats up, 6-2. The Joes had two hits apiece. The Davies scored Mike Surbrug had the only two-hit the top of the seventh. Leading the Beimer with two out in the bottom of nice surprise for us. He gets the team answered with a run on three hits. seven runs in the bottom of the sixth. performance for the Annies with two Molly’s were Jim Hardman (5-for-5, the seventh to end a barmen rally, the bouncing and in a good mood. He did a Negley singled and scored on Marty Bernstein, Dave Rothenberg, RBI and a run scored. Stan Lesniewski 5 RBI) and Glenn Zuhl and Dave Lensmen prevailed. For Linda’s, John great job. I’ll give Frankie the ball any Ulichny’s RBI single. DeFaria, how- Jeff Friedlander, Steve Pirella and added three RBI on a base-clearing Drechsel with three hits each. For Esposito, Keith McDede, Phil Fink, time,” said team captain Kennedy. ever, restored order by turning the Tom Maher each collected two hits hit that plated all three runs in the Linda’s, John Esposito, Keith Ron Martin and Rich Krov had multi- Patrick plated a run in the top of the next two batters to the bench. apiece. decisive fifth frame. For St. Anthony, McDede, Steve Adase, Phil Fink, Joe hit games. first when Semple whacked a leadoff “Frankie, that’s the way to stop a St. Luke 9, St. Matthew 8 Russ Voorhees and Chris Paterek Bakunas, Ron Martin and Rich Krov LA Law 10, Associated Auto Parts 8 single, Enright cranked a double to big inning,” blurted Enright. Luke’s Marty Marks, Bob Barone added two hits each, while Pete all had multi-hit games. LA Law scored two runs in the top left-center and Leso slapped an RBI “Joe, who? (Matuska)” hollered and Brian Glod had two hits and two Costello was 3-for-3 at the plate. Babooshka 24, D&K Associates 5 of the eighth inning to break an 8-8 single. The Joes barked back with Cardinale. “That’s one distracting Babooshka pounding out 34 hits tie. For Associated, Phil Fink, Robert got four-hit performances from Tom Maley, Pete Ierino and Jim Spitler D. Blair Corbin’s Straniero (HR), Joe Massimino, Larry had multi-hit games.

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Equal Housing Opportunity. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the developer. For correct representations, make reference to the offering plan which will be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. All dimensions are approximate, and all floor plans and developments are subject to change. BROKERS Owned and operated by NRT Incorporated Not an offer where prohibited by state statutes. This offering is made only by the prospectus for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the WELCOME prospectus. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2009 Page 11 WF Silver 11s Capture League Playoff Title In a true pitchers’ duel, the Westfield Silver 11s baseball team defeated Cranford, 3-0, to win the champion- ship in its New Providence Green League playoff bracket. The Silver defeated Montville, Long Hill and Cranford to clinch the playoff crown. Westfield pitchers Jesse Liu, Chris Cerrachio and Zack Kelly limited Cranford to three hits. Kelly pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth, striking out the side to close the game. Cerrachio and Liu also had big hits that produced runs. Throughout the playoffs, Westfield Silver’s defense was strong, with fine fielding plays from Sam Brown, The Westfield Silver 11s Baseball Team Dylan Scott, J. Mack Rembisz, Will Stern, Connor Russell, Matt Mulvey, Johnny Link and Cal Dwyer. Key WF 12U Girls Nip Mtside, 5-4, hitters early in the playoffs were Stern, Scott, Russell, Matt Busardo and Devin Zrebiec. The team was coached Win Pkwy Invt’l League Title by Jeff Rembisz, along with assistant coaches Joe Dwyer, Chris Cerrachio, The Westfield 12 and under girls followed with singles to load the Ping Liu and Mike Busardo. softball team nipped Long Hill and bases, then Mastrocola ripped a two- Mountainside, respectively, with run line drive up the middle. After David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times identical 5-4 scores to claim the Park- going down in order in the sixth, GETTING INTO SECOND JUST UNDER THE TAG…Westfield White 12s’ Brian Johnson slides under the tag of way Invitational Softball League title Mountainside began a two-out rally Bridgewater’s JT Lawson to steal second base. at the Brewer complex in Clark. in the seventh. With one run in and In the semifinals against Long Hill, runners on second and third, Westfield scored two runs in the bot- Mountainside’s no. 3 hitter stroked a tom of the seventh. Elena Scarano line drive to right center, but Allie Bridgewater 12s Edge Westfield White in 8th, 6-4 ended the game with a two-out RBI McBrearty made a fine catch to pre- double. Emily Mastrocola got credit serve the championship. Scarano CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 for the win, having relieved Lauren pitched a complete game, striking out Bridgewater’s DeLuca had an RBI by the pitcher. Noonan later scored Schmeider after a solid start. “It was a blessing in disguise. He three and yielding just five hits. single and scored twice – had a pinch on a passed ball. (DeLuca) is one of our better defen- Westfield fell behind in the final, 2-0, Westfield completed a perfect sea- runner, who scored in the eight. Tom Kalimtzis doubled and scored on in the first inning after a Mountainside sive players. We get on. We get a hit. son, finishing with a 12-0 record. Spina and Lawson both doubled and Tivenan’s groundout to up the lead to We run hard. We score,” Bridgewater walk, triple and a Westfield error. According to Head Coach Tara Pi- scored, Matt Lieberman hopped an 3-1 after four innings but Bridgewater Westfield responded with one run in the Co-Head Coach Tony DeLuca said. gnoli, “It is extremely rare for a team RBI single and scored once and Jer- took advantage of two Westfield mis- “(Lieberman) seemed to get his eye bottom half when Julia Criscuolo to manage to go undefeated for an emy Oliveira doubled. cues, a walk and a double to seize a 4- singled, stole second and scored on on the ball. He got a little more disci- entire season. Regardless of the level Melissa Endy Kalimtzis doubled and scored once 3 lead in the fifth. Sullivan walked and plined and it paid off today. It was the Chrissy Mosco’s single. Mountainside of play, it’s a remarkable accomplish- for Westfield and Brian Johnson scored on Johnson’s single to knot the scored once in the third on one hit but third time we played them. One game ment. I am most proud of this team WF’s Endy Gets 10th chopped an RBI single, walked, stole score in the bottom of the inning. was 11-10. One was 3-1 and tonight it Westfield tied the game in the bottom of because they showed a lot of mental a base and scored once. Chris Reilly After two silent innings, DeLuca the fourth. Mosco, Scarano and was extra innings.” toughness to battle back from behind At Jr. National Track and Will Chandler each singled and reached first on an error but injured “I give my team all the credit in Schmeider led off with three singles, in both the semifinal and final games Melissa Endy, of Westfield, com- stole a base, while Josh White and his thigh and was replaced by the scoring one run. Later, Michelle the world for their endurance in an to win the title and remain undefeated peted in the USATF National Junior Bunting both singled. Mike Tivenan speedy Lawson, who stole second eight-inning game, which was in the Kostyack hit a long RBI sacrifice fly. for the season.” Olympic Track and Field Champion- had an RBI, Ron Noonan scored once then advanced to third on a wild pitch. In the fifth, Ashley Abbott led off middle of a triple header,” coach Pignoli was assisted by Katie ships in Greensboro, N.C. on July 28. and Chris Sullivan, walked, scored Lieberman hopped his RBI single, White said. with a walk. Lizzie Fox and Criscuolo Abruzzo and Jessica Mondon. She is a first-year member of the and was hit-by-a-pitch. Jack Rose moved to third on Oliveira’s double BrH2O 010 030 02 6 Westfield Y Flyers track team, and is was hit-by-a-pitch and stole a base. and was awarded home on a balk. Westfield White 002 110 00 4 coached by Wayne Baker. Her event Jake Rabinowitz, Michael Friel, Rose was the 1500-meter race/walk and and Tivenan pulled off some fine de- she competed in the Bantam class fensive plays. (girls age 9 and 10). Coach White indicated that Earlier this summer, Melissa finished Kalimtzis, Johnson, White, Reilly, in the top three at both the state, held in Bunting and Chandler, “have pro- Cape May, and the regional, held in duced with their bats all season.” Jamestown, N.Y., levels of the USATF Bridgewater scored a run in the top Junior Olympics, which qualified her for of the second inning when Lawson the national championships. doubled to left and scored on Although she entered the race with DeLuca’s sharp single. Westfield took a 16th-place national ranking out of a 2-1 lead in the third. Johnson walked, 21, Melissa finished 10th with a time stole second, moved to third when of 10:55.07, a full 22 seconds below Noonan reached first on a fielder’s Need a Family Vacation for August? Then come visit - her previous best. choice and scored on a throwing error Willow Grove Swim Club

Memberships are now available. Come and spend a relaxing August LEAGUE CHAMPS…The Westfield Girls’ 12 and under softball team recently Joyce Taylor, Sales Associate among friends at “the Grove”. The pool features 5 acres of beautiful won the Parkway Invitational Softball League title and finished with a 12-0 grounds, a large “L” shaped pool with diving tank, a kiddy pool, plenty record. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Chrissy Mosco, Emily Mastrocola, of games and activities and a fully equipped picnic area - all with one of Julia Diamantopoulos, Julia Criscuolo, Elena Scarano and assistant coach Jessica 908-233-6417, Direct Dial the lowest bond and membership dues of any private club in the area. Mondon; back row, Head Coach, Tara Pignoli, Lauren Schmeider, Allie NJAR Circle of Excellence 1977—2008 McBrearty, Lizzie Fox, Michelle Kostyack, Ashley Abbott and Assistant Coach In addition – plans are underway to renovate the bathhouse Katie Abruzzo. and entry area as depicted below in the concept drawing by Cornerstone Architecture Group, LLC. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE  TOWN OF WESTFIELD Families who join before the season is over will receive a deferral BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY on the bond payment until year-end, and can enjoy the remainder The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally of the season for only $300. adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Union, State of  Please contact Denise at [email protected] New Jersey, on August 4, 2009, and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, -or- stop by any day to check out “the Grove”. action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available, at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $1,340,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- ANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PRO- VIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICI- PATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Willow Grove Swim Club / Evelyn Street / Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 / 908-232-2101 (off Martine Ave. ½ mile South of downtown Fanwood) The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS A. Resurfacing or reconstruction of various roads or sections thereof (including curb JAYNE BERNSTEIN installation or replacement and drainage improvements, where necessary), as set forth on a list prepared by the Town Engineer on file or to be placed on file with the Town Clerk, Sales Associate and hereby approved as if set forth herein in full. Depending upon the contract price and A sweeping front lawn, box beam ceilings & archways fill NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2008 Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Town Council, there may be this custom built Westfield home with innate beauty. There Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE additions to or deletions from the aforesaid list. It is hereby determined and stated that E-mail: [email protected] the roads being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section is a new (2008) gourmet granite accented kitchen with but- 22 of the Local Bond Law (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Bond Law”). ler’s pantry & two new baths. Other highlights include a Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 954,500 family room, exquisite formal rooms and rec room. The OPEN HOUSE: Down Payment Appropriated $ 45,500 Sunday, August 9th • 1-4PM Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 909,000 1.43 acres of well-manicured property boasts an in-ground Period of Usefulness 10 years pool & magnificent landscaping. Presented for $1,395,000. B. Undertaking of storm water drainage and sanitary sewer improvements at various locations. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 194,250 Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,250 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 185,000 Period of Usefulness 40 years C. Undertaking of various improvements to the Municipal Building and North Side Train Station, including, but not limited to, (i) HVAC improvements and replacement of the walkways at the Municipal Building and (ii) exterior improvements at the Train Station. It is hereby determined and stated that the public buildings being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 68,250 Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,250 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 65,000 Period of Usefulness 15 years D. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of landscaping equipment for the use of the Department of Public Works. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 42,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 40,000 Period of Usefulness 15 years E. Undertaking of crosswalk striping on a Town-wide basis. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 52,650 Down Payment Appropriated $ 2,650 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 50,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years This Westfield Victorian charms you with a wrap-around 42 SANDY HILL ROAD, WESTFIELD $549,900 F. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting porch, high ceilings & parquet floors with in-laid borders. This pristine 8 room, 3-4 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath split-level home of a jaws-of-life extrication system for the use of the Fire Department. with freshly painted interior & refinished hardwood floors boasts Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 28,350 The fire lit living room & formal dining room with window Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,350 seat glow. There is a newer eat-in kitchen, family room, a great floor plan with: a large living room w/fireplace & bow Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 27,000 window; a formal dining room; an eat-in kitchen, a spacious Period of Usefulness 15 years five bedrooms & two full baths. A lovely yard, recent up- ——————————————————————————— family room plus basement & 2 car garage for storage. Loaded Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,340,000 dates & a convenient location enhance this home. Pre- with many recent major upgrades & improvements, this Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 64,000 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,276,000 sented for $775,000. noteworthy home is one that you won’t want to miss! DIR: South Ave. to Summit Ave. to Sandy Hill Rd. to #42. Grants (if any) Appropriated: -0- Section 20 Costs: $109,500 Useful Life: 14.67 years COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Claire J. Gray, Town Clerk, Town of Westfield WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 County of Union, State of New Jersey Westfield Office · 600 North Avenue, West · 908-233-0065 © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. 1 T - 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $138.72 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Page 12 Thursday, August 6, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Hocus Pocus Burns Neighborhood

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 bottom of the first when Powers time,” said Franzack, who had just whacked his two-run triple and scored. Petrone’s sac fly brought home Lackinya lashed his RBI single. The the second run of the inning to close Painters plated two in the second when the gap to 6-4. Gabriel doubled and scored on an Peterpaul’s RBI triple and an error error and Santolo scored on allowed the Painters to tie the score in Peterpaul’s single to center. the sixth but Hodges cracked his solo Concerned with the close score, blast to give Hocus Pocus a one-run Powers suggested, “Hey boys! What lead. Ciencin doubled and scored on do you say we hit a little bit? A little Giles’ single in the eighth but Paint- bit of bats guys!” ers Corvelli and Petrone each added Hocus Pocus then extended its lead an RBI in the ninth to knot the score. to 6-2 in the fourth. Verducci slapped In the 10th, Kornick tapped a leadoff an RBI single and Tarnofsky followed single and Ciencin doubled. Hodges with his two-run double. Neighbor- was intentionally walked and Giles hood Painting tapped four straight hit the game-winning sac fly to left. singles without an out in the fifth. Neighborhood 020 022 002 0 8 NPGL RUNNERS-UP…The Westfield Black 9s won their division and placed “One run at a time guys! One at a Hocus Pocus 300 301 010 1 9 second in the NPGL Playoffs. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Rory McGovern, Jack Cifelli, Ryan Toal, Chris Marner, Matt Feinberg and Matt The Westfield White 11s Baseball Team Meusel; second row, Casey Scheper, Matt Cetlin, Curtis Gilford, Matt Bromberg, Joe SanGiacomo and Ryan Palmer; back row, Coaches Keith Scheper, Ron Bromberg, David Ganz, Head Coach John Toal and Jamie Marner. WF White 11s Win District 12, WF Black 9’s Win Division; BrH2O, N. Edison Tourneys Get 2nd in NPGL Playoffs The Westfield White 11U baseball The team was comprised of Eric team completed a tremendous season Varakian, Christopher Rinaldi, The Westfield Black 9-year-old drew a leadoff walk and Gilford by placing first in the Cal Ripken Dis- Vincent Difilippo, Nick Mele, Devin baseball team recently ended their smashed an RBI triple then scored on trict 12, Bridgewater and North Edison Anderson, Christopher Boutsikaris, regular season as division champs, a throwing error. SOM got a pair of 11U-50/70 tournaments and they com- Christopher Varano, Hopper Murray, won a 4-3 thriller against South Or- singles in the sixth. However, pitcher piled an overall record of 28-6-1. Scott Tupper, Michael Mobarakai, ange-Maplewood in the semifinals, Feinberg snagged a come-backer and The district title was a repeat cham- Brett Robertshaw and Tommy Sum- but came up just short against Bask- Matt Meusel made two great plays at pionship and they compiled an 18-3 mers. Joe Rinaldi, Glenn Anderson, ing Ridge, 13-12, in the New Provi- third base to seal the victory. record in tournament play. Five of the Rich Varakian, Vin Difilippo and Mike dence Green League title game on At Basking Ridge, Westfield tal- team’s losses were by a single run. Varano coached Westfield White. July 30. lied seven runs in the top of the first. The tie and all but one of the losses “The boys played very smart, ag- After a first-round bye, Westfield Feinberg started with a line drive up were avenged by defeating those same gressive, team baseball throughout was matched up against South Or- the middle and later scored. Matt opponents later in the season. the year and their focus and commit- Courtesy of Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ange-Maplewood (SOM) at Gumbert Cetlin (3 hits, 2 RBI), Toal (2 hits, 2 Westfield White also made a strong ment to the team and to one another A GIANT AMONG US…New York Giants professional educators and coaches, Field. Both teams displayed tremen- runs scored), Marner (double, RBI, run at the Cal Ripken Northern NJ as well as New York Giants Keith Elias, Billy Taylor and Carl Nelson taught dous pitching. Ryan Toal’s blazing really paid off. I’m extremely proud children ages 6 to 14 how to run, throw, catch, defend, form block, form tackle and run scored) and Meusel (single, walk, State title where they finished 4-1 in of the team, their collective and their explode out of stance with proper techniques and improved speed at The fastball shut down the opposition and 2 RBI) all had good nights at the pool play and received the top seed in individual accomplishments, but most Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison from July 27 to July 31. The New York held them scoreless for the first three plate. Bromberg (single, run scored), the playoff round. Westfield led importantly with how well they con- Giants players also offered autographs after motivational speeches and question innings. Westfield did surrender nine Cifelli (2 hits, run scored), Gilford Bridgewater, 2-0, going into the final ducted themselves throughout the and answer sessions in the school’s Plumeri Gymnasium. Pictured above, Billy hits, but stellar defense was the dif- (double), Rory McGovern (single, inning of the championship game but season,” coach Rinaldi said. “They Taylor (New York Giant from 1978 to 1981) gives the youngsters a pep talk on the ference-maker. In the third inning, HBP, run scored) and Scheper (single, lost 3-2. Westfield bounced back in gave 110 percent each time out and school’s front field after running drills. Chris Marner made a perfect throw to run scored) also contributed with solid its last game of the year with a come they always behaved as gentlemen. catcher Matt Bromberg to nail the hitting. from behind, walk-off, 7-6 victory in They did a truly great job of repre- runner at home plate. In the fifth, with Westfield pitchers (Bromberg, Toal the finals of the Bridgewater 50/70 senting the Town of Westfield.” the score tied 2-2, Casey Scheper, and Meusel) allowed just eight hits tournament, over a very strong The team maintained a blog cover- Matt Feinberg and Marner combined for the entire game. With some fortu- Flemington team that was previously ing their entire season at on relay throws from right field to itous bounces and timely hitting, undefeated in the tournament. westfield11white.blogspot.com. third base to tag out the potential go- Basking Ridge chipped away and ahead run. went ahead, 13-11, in the fourth in- Ironbound Fury Wins National Soccer Title The Blue Devils managed only ning. Meusel struck out the side in the three hits, but took advantage of walks fifth inning to keep things close. Joe The Ironbound SC Fury (Newark) (captain/center back), Leo (center and a few stolen bases. Bromberg and SanGiacomo (2 hits, 2 runs scored) won the U-13B Super Group U.S. midfield) and Joe (captain/goal- Feinberg scored the first two runs and blasted a double to right-center to Club National Championship, held keeper) have played for the Fury for the big blast came off Curtis Gilford’s start the sixth and scored on an RBI July 25 through 28 at the Hampton four years; Thomas (stopper) joined bat in the fifth. Down 3-2, Jack Cifelli single by Ryan Palmer. The game Roads Soccer Complex in Virginia the team this year. ended on a ground ball to first and Beach, Va. The National Champion- The Fury also completed an unde- Palmer was stranded on the bases Erratum: paths. ship was the culmination of three feated (14-0) Super Y League season In the July 30 edition of The months of competition on the state this spring, scoring 75 goals, while “It was truly a pleasure to see the Westfield Leader and The Times, an progress these players made this sea- and regional level. In the finals, the giving up only five. This qualified the article on page 13 titled, Westfield Fury went undefeated with 18 goals Fury for the Super Y League North son. I find it hard to believe I will ever White 10s Capture Basking Ridge be part of a finer group of kids and for and only five against, playing American Championships played in Tournament Title, it had indicated teams from Fla., Pa., Calif., Ill. November in Tampa, Fla. The Fury is parents alike,” head coach John Toal that Westfield beat Ridge, 22-18. said. “Everyone in attendance got Sam, Leo and Joe Ohaus and Tho- led by Coach Omid Namzi, Assistant Actually Ridge pulled out the vic- mas Randazzo, all of Westfield, are treated to a fantastic game.” Coach Manny Pinho and Manager The Ironbound SC Fury Boys Soccer Team tory, 22-18. We regret the error. members of the Ironbound Fury. Sam Zaida Santos.

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Want A Low Monthly Payment? Meet with a local Gold Services Manager or call 800-788-7338. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2009 Page 13 CRUZ, BARTOK 2 RBI, NEISWENTER 3 HITS WTA Open Singles Sees Westfield Blue 10s Capture Tennis Ladder Changes The sixth reporting period has come Chin (6-3, 7-5). Ladder veteran Mike C.J. League Championship to a close with 18 matches played and Gonella moved to the fifth position a new addition to the top five. Stan with a win over Diep (10-7). Joshua The Westfield Blue 10-year-old second basemen James Friel and Klaus continued to hold on to the top Suri, with 33 matches, an addition baseball team capped off a 16-0 regu- Rabinowitz and by outfielders Jack spot following victories over Andrew three this period, remained the most lar season by beating Berkeley Hall, Ian Mueller and Kobi Wolf kept Skalkin (6-0, 6-3) and Joe Buda (7-5, active member. Heights, 5-4, to win the Central Jer- Berkeley Heights off the scoreboard 6-2). Joe Buda followed up his with The next reporting period ends on sey Baseball League Championship. in the last two innings. Bartok struck wins over Richard Pardo (10-5), August 16. As a reminder each mem- Starter Zach Rabinowitz kept Ber- out the final out with the tying run on Weldon Chin (6-3, 6-4) and Tuyen ber needs eight matches played to keley Heights off balanced and left third to give the Westfield Blue 10s Diep (6-4, 6-4) to keep the number qualify for the end of season tourna- after three with the scored tied 3-3. the championship. two position. ment, which begins after Labor Day. Michael Ukrainskyj pitched two-and- The boys were led all year by the Robert Errazo assumed the third Please report all match activity to Ri- a-third innings, allowing only one big bats of Matt LaCorte, Cruz, Xaio, position with a win over Diep (10-9, chard Pardo at [email protected]. run and two hits. Ukrainskyj, Friel and Hall. 7-3 tiebreaker) coupled with an in- 1. Stan Klaus(11)* 30. Chris Farella(4) Westfield Blue scored three in the Neiswenter, Bartok and Mueller jury to former number three Chris 2. Joe Buda(17)* 31. E Bronander(4) first. Patrick Chirchella walked, Jack manned the infield. Wolf and Miller. Andrew Federbusch moved 3. Rob Errazo(9)* 32. Warren Friss(1) 4. Federbusch(12)*33. B Zweiback(5)* Neiswenter singled and Victor Cruz Chirchella manned the outfield. up to number four with a win over 5. Mike Gonella(7)* 34. D Loffredo(4) rapped a two-run single. Owen Bartok Rabinowitz, Ukrainskyj and LaCorte The Westfield Sophomore American Legion Baseball Team 6. Chris Miller(8) 35. Bill Wilhelm(3) laid down a perfect bunt to score led the pitching. 7. Tuyen Diep(28)* 36. Mike Muroff(2) Cruz. In the third inning, Neiswenter Manager Al Rabinowitz and assis- WTA Open Masters 8. Tom Bauer(15)* 37. Don Beal (2) 9. Srav Emany(3)* 38. Dave Tibbals(2) punched a single, Cruz walked and tants Fred Cruz, Paul Friel, Dave Hall Singles Ladder Told: 10. Rich Pardo(17)* 39. Ben Chen (1) Arthur Xiao cracked a hard RBI and Ron Neiswenter coached the WF Defeats Berkeley Heights 11. Fran Adriaens(9)* 40. R-Lafemina(4)* single. Bartok’s groundout scored boys. Westfield Blue’s motto that it is At the end of the sixth reporting 12. Tony Marotta(6)*41. Don Dohm (1) Xiao for the fifth run. not about one but about all 12 kids period on August 2, John Mancini 13. Weldon Chin(10)* 42. A Haddad (4) For UC So. A. Legion Title 14. Rich Stewart(2)* 43. Hong Jiang(2) Some terrific defensive plays by held true to form. moved to the top with an 8-5 win over 15. I Bouchouev(11)* 44. Mitch Mankin(1) Janice Honymar and with other play- Trailing 8-1 entering the bottom 16. Andy Skalkin(13)* 45. Steve Natko(1) Head Coach Brian Ciemniecki, mi- ers dropping due to inactivity. Mike 17. Josh Suri (33)* 46. Joe Donnolo of the sixth inning, the Westfield raculously avoided the catcher’s tag McGlynn beat Peter Lee, 8-6. Full 18. Mike Manders(2)* 47. Ethan Krell Sophomore American Legion Base- for a 9-8 lead. 19. M Rappoport (5)* 48. Vin Camuto match results are available at 20. Chris Wendel(7)* 49. Manny Erlich ball team scored eight runs to stun Ferry took the hill in the seventh www.westfieldnj.com/wta Berkeley Heights, 9-8, for the Union 21. T Bigosinski(7) 50. Zac Friss and after a single and a sacrifice bunt 1. John Mancini (11)* 22. Steven Lee (3) 51. Todd Krell County championship at Veterans moved Berkeley Heights within a hit 2. Janice Honymar (12)* 23. Chris Bonn (5) 52. Rich Boland Field in Rahway on July 27. of tying the score, David Soloman 3. Mike McGlynn (9)* 24. Daniel Ives (8)* 53. Ernest Jacob Blue Devil Noah Ganz earned a tracked down a line drive to deep 4. Joe Donnolo (6) 25. Nate Weiss(10)* 54. Peter Lyons nine-pitch walk against tiring Ber- 5. Chris Wendel (10) 26. Andy Ross(12)* 55. Lane Maloney centerfield for the second out. A rou- 6. Peter Lee (8)* 27. David Ferio (7) 56. J Tannenbaum keley Heights starter Reid Harrison tine infield grounder earned 7. Don Dohm (2) 28. Olga Yee (8)* 57. Doug Walters to lead off the sixth. After Ganz Westfield the title. Great contribu- 8. Nancy Freundlich (2) 29. Andy Cohen(6)* 58. Jackie Walters moved to second with one out, tions also came from Jake Greenberg, 9. Jim Oslislo (injured) 59. Pete Magierski Harrison proceeded to walk both 10. Willie Moyler (1) ( ) cumulative matches played Scott Thompson, Eric Demers, *Match played in the period *Denotes match played in current re- Drew Palumbo and Quinn Dursee to Jonathan Nanna and Max Bohar. (#) Number of matches played porting period load the bases. A pitching change proved no relief as Westfield’s Ryan Tormey walked to drive in a run. Another Fine Home from Coldwell Banker Mark Hartzell then cracked single and an ill-advised throw made the score 8-4. UNDEFEATED SEASON…The Westfield Blue 10s recently won the Central Nick Ferry walked to reloaded the Jersey League Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Kobi Wolf, James Friel, Zach Rabinowitz, Ian Mueller and Arthur Xiao; middle row, Jack bases and, after another pitching Neiswenter, Jack Hall, Victor Cruz, Patrick Chirachella and Owen Bartok; back change, Liam Devin ripped a double row, Dave Hall, Michael Ukrainskyj, Fred Cruz, Ronny Neiswenter, Matt Lacorte to right center, scoring a pair to make and Al Rabinowitz. Not pictured is Paul Friel. it 8-6. With two outs and runners on second and third, Jake Heroux singled over third base to tie the game. Brian Githens crushed a double to deep centerfield and Heroux, sent home by Westfield WTA Open Doubles Tennis Ladder Told: 1. Tom Brennan/Rich Stewart(6-1)* 2. Mike Gonnella/Bill Wilhelm(10-2)* 3. Weldon Chin/Rich Pardo (8-4) 4. Doug Loffredo/Pete Magierski(1-1) 5. Michael Muroff/Manny Erlich(1-1) 6. 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Salary 2007 Volvo S60, 16,000 miles, individuals from throughout Scotch volunteering there on a longer-term commensurate with experience. immaculate, 4 door, dark blue, To Benefit Historic Home Plains and Fanwood are organizing basis; 3) a make-and-take event, Please fax or email resume to: tan leather interior. a “day of service” for the Martin where families with younger chil- (908) 233-7250 or $18,000...dealer comp. $22,000. AREA – The Kenilworth Commu- Any proceeds after permit fees, ad- Luther King (MLK) holiday in 2010. dren come and complete a project [email protected] (908) 654-6352 nity-wide Garage Sale will take place vertising and other related costs are Sponsored by the Scotch Plains/ like planting a flower in a pot, then on Saturday and Sunday, September paid will benefit the historical society’s Fanwood Ministerium, the event will take it to a local nursing home and 12 and 13. This major annual event, project to restore the local 19th-cen- unite residents in discovering and visit with someone there; 4) an edu- sponsored by the Kenilworth Histori- tury Oswald J. Nitschke House and volunteering for local organizations. cation option where an organization cal Society, will be held rain or shine transform it into Kenilworth’s first “liv- The ministerium hopes the MLK Day runs a seminar to teach about what it from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. More ing history” museum and cultural arts of Service will become an annual does, and 5) drop-off sites for dona- than 170 residences took part in last center. A “Treasures from the Attic tradition. tions needed by local organizations. year’s event, and this year’s participa- Sale” will be held at the Nitschke Rabbi Joel Abraham, rabbi of In addition to these activities tion is expected to equal or exceed that House, located at 49 South 21st Street Temple Sholom in Fanwood and a throughout the day, there will be an of 2008. in Kenilworth, on September 12 from past president of the ministerium, and opening program where participants Residents who pay a $10 registration 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. his wife, Michelle Shapiro Abraham, will gather together to learn about fee to hold garage sales at their homes Communitywide Garage Sale reg- director of education at the temple, Dr. King and his dream of uniting anytime during the September 12-13 istration forms with instructions can were inspired by First Lady Michelle communities through service. weekend will receive the required bor- be obtained from the Kenilworth Bor- Obama’s call to America last year to “We are looking to local volunteer ough permits and will benefit from the ough Clerk’s Office at Borough Hall, make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth- and direct service organizations to Kenilworth Historical Society’s state- the Kenilworth Public Library and day a “day of service.” plan activities for the day. The com- wide advertising of the event via major Especially Yours Florist at 13 North An organizational meeting was mittee is creating the structure and newspapers, websites and prominently 20th Street. The registration deadline held in May. Representatives of advertising, but we are hoping to placed signage and fliers. is Friday, August 28. houses of worship, the local govern- bring in all different groups to make The addresses of registered partici- For further information, call (908) ing bodies, the schools, service or- the day a success,” said Michelle FRIENDLY SCHOLARS…Jane Stepanski, far left, scholarship chairman of the pating residences will be included in a 709-0434 or (908) 709-0391. ganizations and other private indi- Abraham. Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library, and Linnea Rhodes, far right, Kenilworth Communitywide Garage The Kenilworth Historical Society viduals came together to imagine In early September, the task force president, salute three winners of the organization’s Future Librarian Scholar- Sale map/listing that will be available is an independent, non-profit, tax-ex- what a Scotch Plains-Fanwood MLK will reach out to local organizations ships, including Rachel Bolavar, second from left; Dr. Deborah Blum, center, and in quantity, free of charge, at certain empt organization dedicated to the Day of Service might be. Michelle to ask them to plan activities. Groups Teresa Gibbons, all Westfield residents. Kate Trimble of Westfield also was central locations prior to and during research, preservation and interpreta- Abraham and Laura McQuaid vol- such as the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, named a winner for the second year. The recipients are current or future master’s the garage sale weekend. Details re- tion of the Oswald J. Nitschke House, unteered to be co-chairmen while school-based service groups and degree students in library science. garding the distribution of the map/ local history and culture. others filled in positions on the work- other volunteer organizations are listing will be announced. ing group. invited to participate. Virginia Tech Honors Area Residents PUBLIC NOTICE Scotch Plains-Fanwood will hold Direct service organizations such AREA – Several local students culture and Life Sciences. Colonia High School TOWN OF WESTFIELD its first annual Martin Luther King as food banks, counseling centers were honored at Virginia Tech’s spring Jessica Ruedisueli of Berkeley PLANNING BOARD Day of Service on January 18, 2010. and hospitals also are encouraged to commencement ceremony held May Heights received a Bachelor of Sci- Plans 40th Reunion Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Gathering inspiration from other use this day of service to help their Planning Board at its meeting on August 3, organizations. 15 in Lane Stadium. ence degree in Food Science and Tech- AREA – The Colonia High School 2009 adopted the following resolution. towns’ MLK Day of Service events Daniel Deegan of Scotch Plains nology from the College of Agricul- Class of 1969 will hold its 40th re- across the country, the working group Interested local volunteer groups #09-04(V) James Petersen, Galaxy or direct service organizations are received a Bachelor of Science de- ture and Life Sciences. union on Saturday, October 10, begin- Building Contractors, 312 South Av- has decided to organize the day into gree summa cum laude in biological Douglas Schlichting of Berkeley ning at 7 p.m. at LaGriglia Seafood enue, E., Block 4003, Lot 2, Applicant five types of activities: 1) a one-stop asked to contact Michelle Shapiro sciences from the College of Science. Heights received a Bachelor of Sci- Grill, located at 740 Boulevard in sought Preliminary and Final Major Site program, where volunteers come in Abraham at Jessica Gelsinon of Mountainside ence degree in Biological Sciences Kenilworth. The cost is $85 per per- Plan approval with variances to convert and do a specific activity like a mail- [email protected] to be the use of the premises from a single included in the early mailing. Indi- received a Bachelor of Science in from the College of Science. son. This event will feature a cash bar. family home to retail sales and business ing or painting; 2) a training model, Business degree magna cum laude in Retired U.S. Air Force General Payment and hotel arrangement de- office, Applicant sought variance relief from where a service organization pro- viduals interested in volunteering are Marketing Management from the Lance Smith delivered the univer- tails can be found on Facebook and Sections 11.28E1, 11.28E11 and 17.02C invited to contact her as well. Pamplin College of Business. sity commencement address. Busi- Classmates. The deadline for pay- of the Land Use Ordinance to allow 24.9 PUBLIC NOTICE foot front yard setback, 83.6% all improve- PUBLIC NOTICE Molly Schmidt of Mountainside nessman, philanthropist and states- ment is Tuesday, September 22. For ment coverage and five (5) parking spaces. TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD received a Bachelor of Science de- man Nicholas Taubman gave the key- more information, contact Elaine Application approved with conditions. Public Notice is hereby given that an PLANNING BOARD gree in Human Nutrition, Foods and note address at the graduate com- Weiss at [email protected] or Kris McAloon ordinance of which the following is a copy Exercise from the College of Agri- mencement ceremony. (908) 232-0062. Secretary, Planning Board was introduced, read and passed on first Please take notice that on August 26, 1 T - 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $19.38 reading by the Council of the Town of 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough Westfield at a meeting held August 4, Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, 2009, and that the said Council will further Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board consider the same for final passage on the will hold a hearing on the application of the 15th day of September, 2009 at 8:00 p.m., undersigned. The property in question is The Burgdorff name has been synonymous with personalized service or as soon thereafter as said matter can be located at: 315 North Avenue, Fanwood, reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- New Jersey, also known as Block 70 Lot and a commitment to excellence for more than 50 years. As part of nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, 20.01, as shown on the Fanwood Tax Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and Map, owned by George Mahr & Colleen NRT, Burgdorff and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage have always place any person who may be interested Yewaisis-Mahr. therein will be given an opportunity to be The applicant requests variance for shed heard concerning said ordinance. area which is in violation of: Section 184- shared the same business principles, exceptional level of professionalism Claire J. Gray 134B(2) of the Fanwood Land Use Code. Town Clerk Variance Requested: shed area; Permit- and integrity. As we transition to Coldwell Banker, our customers ted: 100 square feet; Present: 0; Pro- GENERAL ORDINANCE 1940 posed: 150 square feet. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING The applicant will also seek such other can expect the same extraordinary service. THE LAND USE ORDINANCE relief as may be determined necessary at OF THE TOWN OF the public hearing based upon review of WESTFIELDESTABLISHING the application or amendment(s) to the AN HISTORIC PRESERVA- application. TION COMMISSION AND The file pertaining to this application is PROVIDING FOR THE DES- available for public inspection during nor- IGNATION AND PRESERVA- mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday TION OF HISTORIC DIS- through Friday) from the Secretary of the TRICTS AND HISTORIC Planning Board at the Administration Of- LANDMARKS IN THE TOWN fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North OF WESTFIELD. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council Any interested party may appear at said of the Town of Westfield, Union County, hearing and participate therein in accor- New Jersey as follows: dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- SECTION I. ning Board. That the provision of Section 14 – “Des- Applicant: ignated Historic Landmarks” of the Land Colleen Mahr Use Ordinance shall be amended as 315 North Avenue follows: Fanwood, New Jersey, 07023 E. The private residence owned at the 1 T - 8/6/09, The Times Fee: $33.66 WESTFIELD $489,500 WESTFIELD $525,000 FANWOOD $749,000 WESTFIELD $769,000 time of its designation by Hugh Platt lo- Opportunity awaits the discerning Lovely, renovated 6 room Townhouse Exquisitely restored Victorian Eastlake Spacious Split Level includes 9 rooms and cated at 526 Wychwood Road, Westfield, PUBLIC NOTICE New Jersey, known as Lot 1.01, Block buyer! Four Bedroom, 2.1 bath Colo- in premier, downtown location. Close Historic home with 6+ Bedrooms, 4 fe4atures 4 Bedrooms, 2.1 baths, updated TOWN OF WESTFIELD Eat-In Kitchen with granite counters, 1410 on the tax maps, being also known nial, beautiful wood floors, fireplace to NYC transportation and park. Of- fireplaces and open front porch. In- as the Ball Platt house, the Joseph Ball Public Notice is hereby given that the flanked by bookcases, Eat-In Kitchen fers a Formal Dining Room, Eat-In credible attention to details returns updated half bath, Master Bedroom with house and the Amzi Ball house originally ordinance as follows was passed and full bath, hardwood floors, Living Room and Formal Dining Room. Walk-up Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and 2.1 baths. this home to its former splendor. Live built in 1741 and located in what is now adopted by the Town Council of the Town with fireplace, large Family Room, en- Maplewood, New Jersey. The Historic of Westfield at a meeting thereof held on attic with extra room. House needs Gleaming, new and refinished hard- in a piece of history. closed porch opens to beautiful yard. Preservation Commission shall be permit- August 4, 2009. some attention. Close to town, train wood floors throughout. Updates include CAC, furnace, HWH, ted to place an appropriate notation and Claire J. Gray roof & most windows. plaque on said property indicating its his- Town Clerk and Mindowaskin Park. toric landmark status. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2157 I. The Miller-Cory House museum owned AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING and operated at the time of its designation FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF by the Westfield Historic Society, located CURBING AND CONSTRUC- at 614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, New TION OF NEW CURBING ON Jersey, known as Lot 14 in Block 1203 on VARIOUS STREETS AND THE the Town Tax Map, built circa 1740 by APPROPRIATION OF MON- Samuel Miller, purchased by Joseph Cory IES NECESSARY THERE- in the 1780s and owned by the Cory family FOR. until 1921, an authentically restored 18th Century vernacular farmhouse. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2158 The Historic Preservation Commission AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING shall be permitted to place an appropriate FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF notation and plaque on said property indi- SIDEWALK AND CON- MOUNTAINSIDE $749,500 WESTFIELD $1,499,000 MOUNTAINSIDE $779,500 WESTFIELD $675,000 cating its historic landmark status. STRUCTION OF NEW SIDE- Newer center hall Colonial with 10 Picturesque Colonial with an abun- Spacious and gracious Ranch with Charming Colonial with many notable SECTION II. WALK AT VARIOUS LOCA- All ordinances or parts of ordinances in TIONS IN THE TOWN AND large rooms also offers a Family Room dance of charm. Beautifully renovated winter skyline views. Home is in won- details. Includes 9 rooms and offers 4 conflict or inconsistent with any part of the THE APPROPRIATION OF with fireplace and sliding glass door to and expanded with top quality crafts- derful condition. Freshly painted neu- Bedrooms, 1.2 baths, updated Eat-In terms of this ordinance are hereby re- MONIES NECESSARY yard that opens to Kitchen, spacious manship, exceptional detailing and tral décor. Refinished hardwood floors. Kitchen, 1st floor Family Room, gra- pealed to the extent that they are in such THEREFOR. conflict or inconsistent. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1938 Master Bedroom with walk-in closet, stylish décor. Features an open floor Very large lower level with full bath cious Living Room with wood burning SECTION III. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND nd In the event any section, part or provi- full bath and office, 2 floor laundry, plan and is filled with light. and kitchenette. Great Mother/ fireplace and Formal Dining Room. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF sion of this ordinance shall be held uncon- 5 nice-sized Bedrooms, Living Room Daughter home. WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13 stitutional or invalid by any court, such st (LOADING AND UNLOADING and Formal Dining Room. Bonus 1 holding shall not affect the validity of this ZONES) floor Bedroom with full bath. ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so held unconstitu- GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1939 tional or invalid. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ColdwellBankerMoves.com SECTION IV. ARTICLE 11.02 ZONING MAP This ordinance shall take effect after OF THE LAND USE ORDI- passage and publication, as soon as, and NANCE OF THE TOWN OF 7 -/  ʇ7 -/Ê" ÊUÊÈääÊ œÀÌ Ê
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Education News – Pages 15-16 Woman’s Club of Westfield Sponsors WHS Student WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club tailed career opportunities for women, of Westfield (WCW) sponsored sports activities and social time. The Aileen Nunez, who has just com- theme for the 2009 GCI was “Believe pleted her junior year at Westfield in Yourself,” a topic suitable for young High School (WHS), women of today look- to take part in a four- ing forward to college day Girls’ Career Insti- and future careers. tute (GCI) program Aileen, who will en- held recently at the ter her senior year at HELPING ‘35’ THRIVE…Recognizing the contribution that TV-35 makes to the Douglass College for WHS this September, people of Fanwood, Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club President Janet Strunk Women campus at reported that she found THEY’VE GOT TALENT…Internationally known a cappella group Ball in the addresses the July 14 Fanwood Borough Council meeting, as TV-35’s Jim Grover Rutgers University. the experience “inspi- House recently visited Westfield’s Franklin Elementary School. The group, which prepares to accept a $350 donation from the club toward a needed camera The students who at- rational” and that she has provided the voices of “Cool Whip” commercials for many years, performed upgrade. Also on hand that evening was TV-35’s George Weiss. a variety of contemporary pop, soul and hip-hop songs for the students. They also tended the program “very much enjoyed” provided informative step-by-step demonstrations on how they create their sound were chosen by their the planned activities without instruments. In May, Ball in the House won a talent competition on NBC’s individual schools on and benefited from “Today Show” and currently is appearing on the television show “America’s Got Evangel Ministry to Carry the basis of ability, ser- meeting students with Talent” this summer. vice and participation different likes and in- in school activities. terests. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Water For Africa Project WCW, along with other The New Jersey State UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ally, a free dinner will be held at the Woman’s Clubs Federation of Women’s ORDINANCE: NO. 689-2009 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Well FIRST READING: 7/30/2009 Ministry, the young adult ministry Evangel Church at 6:30 p.m. that throughout the state of Aileen Nunez Clubs (NJSFWC) evening, at which donations will be New Jersey, sponsor helped to found NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was introduced of the Evangel Church of Scotch and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Plains, will send out a team of 12 accepted. The Evangel Church is lo- students each year to attend this event. Douglass College in 1912 and has County of Union, State of New Jersey, held on the 30th day of July, 2009, and that said people to help build a well in Venda, cated at 1251 Terrill Road. This “mini college experience” in- sponsored the Girls’ Career Institute ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of said South Africa, between August 26 During the mission trip, the minis- cluded lectures and workshops, de- since 1947. Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at its meeting room in the County Administration try members will work alongside of Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the 20th day of August, 2009, and September 6. at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place The goal of the project is to provide the Africa Oasis Project, a subsid- all persons who may be interested there i will be given an opportunity to be heard safe drinking water to those who have iary of the Assemblies of God World concerning the same. need in Africa. Three hundred million Missions, a department of The As- A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public semblies of God denomination. notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy Africans (about half of the population is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general of Africa) do not have access to clean For more information about “Carry public of the County who shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board drinking water. This lack of clean water the Water” or for tickets to the din- in said County Administration Building. leads to a child dying every 15 seconds ner, call the Evangel Church at (908) Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders due to waterborne illnesses. 322-9300, extension no. 15, or ask AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDI- On Saturday, August 15, begin- for Tricia. NANCE SETTING FEES FOR UNION COUNTY PARK FACILITIES FOR ning at noon, the Well Ministry will THE YEAR 2009" conduct a fundraiser entitled “Carry Knights to Conduct BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union as the Water” to benefit the Africa follows: August Blood Drive 1. That the schedule of fees attached hereto is hereby adopted as the official fees for project. The purpose of the event is the Galloping Hill Golf Practice and Learning Center. to build awareness in the community WESTFIELD – The Westfield 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. of the issues surrounding lack of Knights of Columbus will hold a blood 3. That the Clerk of the Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish the drive on Monday, August 17, from 2 required notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing clean water in Africa and the solu- on August 20, 2009 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each tion the Well Ministry has reached of to 7 p.m. at their council hall, located Clerk of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. building wells in strategic areas at 2400 North Avenue on the 4. That the plans pertinent to this Ordinance are on file in the Clerk of the Board’s Office. across that continent. Westfield-Scotch Plains border. GALLOPING HILL GOLF PRACTICE AND LEARNING CENTER 2009 FEES As a part of the fundraiser, the team All donors will receive an AMC Small Bucket $5.00 will carry containers of water from Theatre movie ticket. Walk-ins will Medium Bucket $8.00 be welcome. For more information, THE MARCUS FAMILY…Christina Marcus of Westfield, center, recently Large Bucket $10.00 the Sears parking lot on Route 22 to Par Key (9 Small Buckets) Savings of $5.00 $40.00 the parking lot of the Evangel Church call (800) 933-2566 or visit graduated cum laude from Rowan University with a double major in public Birdie Key (18 Small Buckets) Savings of $10.00 $80.00 (a distance of two miles). Addition- nybloodcenter.org. relations and journalism and a minor in advertising. She is pictured here with her Eagle Key (27 Small Buckets) Savings of $15.00 $120.00 brother, Matthew, and sister, Marissa, after the ceremony at Rowan. 1 T - 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $68.34 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ments at various public buildings, (iv) ADA-compliance upgrades at various public Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,300 BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENT AND SUMMARY buildings, (v) upgrading mechanical systems at various public buildings, (vi) renovations Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 24,700 ORDINANCE: 687-2009 to locker rooms and jail pods at the Oriscello Correctional Facility, (vii) renovations and Period of Usefulness 5 years FINAL READING: 7/30/2009 improvements to the Elizabeth Complex Parking Garage and (viii) various improvements to the Westfield Complex. It is hereby determined and stated that said public buildings U. Department of Corrections - Acquisition of new communication and signal systems The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, has been finally being improved are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the equipment and new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, as set forth on adopted by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, State of New Jersey Local Bond Law. a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and on July 30, 2009 and the 20-day period of limitation within which a suit, action or incorporated herein by this reference thereto. proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided Appropriation and Estimated Cost $15,450,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 141,500 in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this Down Payment Appropriated $ 772,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 7,075 statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular Bonds and Notes Authorized $14,677,500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 134,425 business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ office for members of Period of Usefulness 15 years Period of Usefulness 10 years the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond J. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Facilities ordinance follows: Management - Upgrading fire alarm systems and controls in various public buildings. V. Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management – Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment and new additional or replacement TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 515,000 equipment and machinery consisting of (i) a HazMat mass identification system, (ii) radio PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL Down Payment Appropriated $ 25,750 equipment upgrade for HazMat and (iii) various equipment for the Fire Academy. OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW AUTOMO- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 489,250 TIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, Period of Usefulness 10 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 180,950 NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIG- Down Payment Appropriated $ 9,048 NAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT AND NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY K. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Facilities Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 171,902 AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN, BY AND FOR THE Management – Fire safety renovations and upgrades at the Union County Courthouse. Period of Usefulness 10 years COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE It is hereby determined and stated that said public building being improved is of “Class W. County Clerk’s Office – Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and SUM OF $43,371,808 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law. machinery and new information technology equipment, as set forth on a list on file with A STATE GRANT, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 5,150,000 the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO Down Payment Appropriated $ 257,500 herein by this reference thereto. PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 4,892,500 ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. Period of Usefulness 15 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 22,300 Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,115 The purposes, appropriations, bonds/notes authorized and grant appropriated in this L. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Engineering - Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 21,185 multipurpose bond ordinance are as follows: The undertaking of various park and recreation improvements consisting of (i) resurfac- Period of Usefulness 5 years SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS ing playgrounds at various locations, (ii) improvements to the Watchung Reservation Loop Area, (iii) replacement of various spray pools, (iv) installation of a prefabricated X. Sheriff’s Office – Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment A. Department of Parks and Community Renewal, Division of Information Technolo- restroom at Warinanco Park (track/tennis court area), (v) installation of a prefabricated consisting of radio equipment. gies - Acquisition of new information technology and telecommunications equipment for storage building at Houdaille Quarry and (vi) various improvements to Watchung Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 25,000 the use of various County departments, offices and agencies, as set forth on a list on file Stables. Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,250 with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorpo- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 23,750 rated herein by this reference thereto. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,442,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 72,101 Period of Usefulness 10 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 282,500 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,369,899 Y. Prosecutor’s Office - Acquisition of new information technology and telecommuni- Down Payment Appropriated $ 14,126 Period of Usefulness 15 years cations equipment, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 268,374 Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Period of Usefulness 5 years M. Department of Parks and Community Renewal, Division of Parks Administrative Support - The undertaking of various park and recreation improvements consisting of (i) Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 161,520 B. Department of Parks and Community Renewal, Division of Communications - preparation of preservation, architectural and engineering plans and specifications for Down Payment Appropriated $ 8,077 Acquisition of new communication and signal systems equipment for the use of various the restoration of House No. 7 at the Deserted Village of Feltville, (ii) design phase for Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 153,443 County departments, offices and agencies, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of lights and artificial turf fields at Rizzuto Park and Boulevard Soccer Field and (iii) stream Period of Usefulness 5 years the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this bank stabilization at Echo Lake Park. reference thereto. Z. Prosecutor’s Office - Acquisition of new communication and signal systems Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 400,500 equipment and new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, as set forth on Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 116,500 Down Payment Appropriated $ 20,025 a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and Down Payment Appropriated $ 5,825 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 380,475 incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 110,675 Period of Usefulness 15 years Period of Usefulness 10 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 228,220 N. Department of Parks and Community Renewal, Division of Parks Administrative Down Payment Appropriated $ 11,412 C. Runnells Specialized Hospital – Upgrade elevator control panels, acquisition and Support - Acquisition of new additional or replacement recreational equipment and Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 216,808 installation of handrails, HVAC units and a portable electric blast chiller, refurbishment recycling containers, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Period of Usefulness 10 years of dining rooms and day rooms and acquisition of new additional or replacement Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. equipment and machinery consisting of food preparation and delivery equipment. AA. Union County Vocational-Technical Schools -Undertaking various renovations Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 385,050 and improvements to facilities, including curbing and paving improvements, installation Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 699,200 Down Payment Appropriated $ 19,253 of a storage facility, HVAC and plumbing upgrade (District-wide), elevator upgrade at the Down Payment Appropriated $ 34,960 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 365,797 Magnet High School and interior renovations (District-wide) and acquisition of new Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 664,240 Period of Usefulness 10 years additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of instructional equip- Period of Usefulness 10 years O. Department of Parks and Community Renewal, Division of Parks Administrative ment and machinery for various educational programs. It is hereby determined and D. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Engineering - Support – (i) Design and construction of a new club house at Galloping Hill Golf Course stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board of Education of the Union County Undertaking of the County Traffic Signal Rehabilitation Program at various locations, as and (ii) construction of workshop and storage buildings and open air truck garages at Vocational-Technical Schools and the Board of School Estimate of Union County set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby Galloping Hill Service Yard. Vocational-Technical Schools in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. raise funds for the aforesaid purposes have been filed and (B) no down payment is Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 4,120,000 required for such purposes pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:54-31. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 3,407,240 Down Payment Appropriated $ 206,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 170,362 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 3,914,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,400,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 3,236,878 Period of Usefulness 20 years Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,400,000 Period of Usefulness 10 years Period of Usefulness 10 years P. Various Departments, Offices and Agencies - Acquisition of new automotive E. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Engineering - vehicles, including original apparatus and equipment, and new additional or replacement BB. Union County College - Acquisition of new information technology and telecom- The resurfacing of various County roads, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the equipment and machinery, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk of the Board of munications equipment consisting of college-wide technology upgrades. It is hereby Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this reference determined and stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board of Trustees of Union reference thereto. It is hereby determined and stated that said roads being improved are thereto. County College and the Board of School Estimate of Union County College in order to of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to raise funds for the aforesaid purpose have (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 2,121,367 been filed; (B) no down payment is required for such purpose pursuant to the provisions Bond Law”). Down Payment Appropriated $ 106,069 of N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-19(2)(b); (C) Union County College may apply for debt service aid Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 2,015,298 from the State of New Jersey pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1971 of New Jersey Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 4,120,000 Period of Usefulness 5 years (N.J.S. 18A:64A-22.1 et seq.) for any or all of the equipment described in the preceding State Grant Appropriated $ 3,500,000 sentence; and (D) if such Chapter 12 State Aid is received, it shall be applied to the Down Payment Appropriated $ 31,000 Q. Department of Human Services - Acquisition of new additional or replacement payment of principal and interest on bonds or notes issued by the County for such project. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 589,000 equipment and machinery and new additional furnishings consisting of (i) steam tables Period of Usefulness 10 years for meal programs and (ii) furnishings and furniture for the Elizabeth One-Stop Employ- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 660,000 ment Center. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 660,000 F. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Engineering – Period of Usefulness 5 years Inspection and rehabilitation of various dams. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 123,421 Down Payment Appropriated $ 6,171 CC. Union County College - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 35,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 117,250 and machinery consisting of instructional and non-instructional equipment for all cam- Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,750 Period of Usefulness 5 years puses. It is hereby determined and stated that (A) all resolutions to be filed by the Board Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 33,250 of Trustees of Union County College and the Board of School Estimate of Union County Period of Usefulness 15 years R. Department of Public Safety, Division of Police - Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery, new information technology equipment and new College in order to request the Board of Chosen Freeholders to raise funds for the G. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Engineering - communication and signal systems equipment, as set forth on a list on file with the Clerk aforesaid purpose have been filed; (B) no down payment is required for such purpose Undertaking of various engineering services in connection with various infrastructure of the Board of Chosen Freeholders and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:64A-19(2)(b); (C) Union County College may projects. reference thereto. apply for debt service aid from the State of New Jersey pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Laws of 1971 of New Jersey (N.J.S. 18A:64A-22.1 et seq.) for any or all of the equipment Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 1,200,000 Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 355,890 described in the preceding sentence; and (D) if such Chapter 12 State Aid is received, Down Payment Appropriated $ 60,000 Down Payment Appropriated $ 17,795 it shall be applied to the payment of principal and interest on bonds or notes issued by Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 1,140,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 338,095 the County for such project. Period of Usefulness 15 years Period of Usefulness 7 years Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 340,000 H. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Engineering – S. Department of Public Safety, Division of Police - Acquisition of new additional Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 340,000 Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting of furnishings consisting of furniture for the Ballistics Laboratory. Period of Usefulness 10 years various maintenance equipment. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 87,550 ——————————————————————————— Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 175,100 Down Payment Appropriated $ 4,378 Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $43,371,808 Down Payment Appropriated $ 8,755 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 83,172 State Grant Appropriated $ 3,500,000 Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 166,345 Period of Usefulness 5 years Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,873,597 Period of Usefulness 5 years Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $37,998,211 T. Department of Corrections – Acquisition of new additional furnishings and new I. Department of Engineering, Public Works and Facilities, Division of Facilities information technology equipment consisting of (i) furniture and (ii) computers and Section 20 Costs: $2,333,646 Management - The undertaking of various improvements to public buildings consisting printers. Useful Life: 13.50 years of (i) upgrading elevators at various public buildings, (ii) replacement of roofs at various Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders public buildings, (iii) plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, control systems and electrical improve- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 26,000 County of Union, State of New Jersey 1 T - 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $535.50 Page 16 Thursday, August 6, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Children Enjoy Wilson’s Roosevelt Intermediate School SP-F Foundation New Outdoor Play Area Honor Roll Remembers Loved Ones WESTFIELD – The Wilson El- the standards of other outdoor spaces SCOTCH PLAINS – Many Scotch Stacey Tanguy and Caleb ementary School in Westfield recently in the district. Fourth Marking Period Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- Zimmerman; and for the second time opened a newly renovated section of The committee hired Craig Stock, a dation scholarships were awarded in to: Ryan Bridge, Marc L’Heureux, its outdoor play area. landscape architect and Wilson School memory of loved ones and former Joanna Naugle, Cecilia Osterman and This new section, on the corner of parent, to design a contoured land- WESTFIELD – Roosevelt Inter- Namara, John Monihan, Lena Morello, Tho- teachers. Lindsay Traiman; and for the first Baker and Kimball Avenues, is now a scape that divides the space into three, mediate School Principal Stewart mas Mueller, Hunter Mulzoff, Michael Murray, William Murtishaw, Daniel Myers, Megan The Karen E. and Joseph Franzone time to: Steven Berger from Union terraced field that includes areas for roughly level, areas, separated by grass Carey announced that the following Newhard, Matthew Nuzzo, Jaclyn O’Connor, Memorial Scholarship was presented Catholic, Charles Ringel, Martin playing and socializing, as well as shrubs and bluestone steps. The Munz seventh and eighth grade Westfield Lauren Oates, Joseph OHaus, Sophia Palia, for the ninth time, in the amount of Sweeney, Linda Timko and Brittany tables for eating and Priscoe fami- students were named to the fourth Brianna Parkinson, Natasha Peregrim, $1,000, and the recipient was Laura Veeck. and reading. lies, who own the marking period honor roll for the Katherine Piscitelli, David Player, Rebecca Plotkin, Kristin Ragoza, Nicholas Retcho, Mary Ann Degnan. They have also honored the memory The renovated company Hydro- 2008-2009 school year. They are: Rippe, Calvin Robertshaw, Michael The fifth and last Thomas H. Gonch of David E. Ringle with a $750 award field marks the last Tek, and whose Seventh Grade Roggenburg, Deirdre Romer, Jill Rosenfeld, Memorial Scholarship, in the amount to the valedictorian, Karthik Kumar, phase of a two- children also at- Evan Rossi, Sarah Sarkos, Jonathan of $1,400, was presented to Kathryn and a $500 award to the salutatorian, year-long effort by tend Wilson Savorgiannakis, Lydia Anne Seaman, Distinguished Honor Roll Katherine Seery, Nicholas Serratelli, Conor Cockrell. The 15th Doris Koues Me- Michelle Conway. parents to develop School, donated Kaitlyn Abrams, Grace Aronds, Nora Sheridan, Andreia Silva, Tara Smith, Matthew morial Scholarship, for $400, was The Service League presented three and implement a installation of a Aronds, Robert Ball, Audrey Bangs, Aram Smoot, Gregory Stepaniouk, Andrew awarded to to Terry Bustos. $4,000 awards to college students plan to improve new sprinkler sys- Barmakian, Kathleen Bond, Natalie Brennan, Stockwell, Sanjay Sujanthakumar, Caitlin This was the third year that the Candace Barnes, Caroline the conditions of tem for the field. Anna Centrella, Benjamin Eisenberg, Catherine Sweeney, Caroline Tanis, Anna Tanji, Alyssa Eliades, Shea Fitzpatrick, Ethan Frisch, Eliza- Teese, Caitlyn Tierney, Sabrina Vanness, Jacob William and Ruth Linge Scholarships DeProspero and Melissa Koerner. Wilson’s outdoor The top two ar- beth Gonzalez, Melanie Grycan, Emma Kao, Wasserman, Amanda Womelsdorf, Charlotte for $3,000 were awarded, and they The SP-F Scholarship Foundation play areas. eas of the reno- Helen Forrest Keating, Suzanna Kozlowski, Zee were given to Diana Ferrante and remembers a former administrator and “The outdoor vated field are now Kyle Kristiansen, Daniel Kuhn, David Kushner, William Johnston. This was the 10th principal each year with the Perry H. play areas at our covered in grass, Mate Landeka, Brendan Law, Claire Lynch, Eighth Grade FIELD OF DREAMS…Where there Kelly Mazzucco, Thomas Mc Donald, Emily year that the Losavio family presented Tyson Memorial Scholarship for school were in very previously was a steep slope of hard- where children are Mc Lane, Nicholas Mennona, Elisabeth Neylan, Distinguished Honor Roll an award for $500 given in memory $1,500. This year it was presented for poor condition, so packed dirt and pebbles, Wilson School free to sit or run Shannon O’Brien, Kelly O’Connor, Thomas Jennifer Amador, Valentina Bonnefil, of both John and Marie Losavio, and the 31st time and given to Erin Finan. parents were eager and play. Three Pyle, Michael Reddy, Erica Ripperger, Claire Chloe Bryen, John Campbell, Kathryn students now enjoy grassy, tiered lev- Rothfelder, Sarah Russo, Kristen Ryan, Jo- the recipient is Michelle DeSantis. This was the sixth year that the to do whatever they els on the newly renovated field. sapling willow oak Capodanno, Riyad Carey, Andres Chang, seph Santry, Alex Schneider, Sophia Shiffman, Cassandra Clark, Samuel Cravo, Elizabeth This was the third year that the $1,000 Manya S. Ungar scholarship could to improve trees were planted Sean Tracey, Kristen Villane Cusick, Theresa Depalma, Giana Di Giorgio, Deborah Ann Mains Memorial Schol- was awarded through the foundation, the grounds,” said Principal Joseph to provide shade in the future. Hailey Dobosiewicz, Emma Forstenhausler, arship was presented, in the amount and it was presented to Allison Malanga. “The entire Wilson commu- The bottom area contains several Seventh Grade Honor Roll Angela Gallagher, Colleen Gallagher, Edmund of $2,000, and it was given to Kristen Killeen. This year, the Johanna Wilk nity generously contributed time and tables where first- and second-grade Julia Abbattista, Christopher Algarin, Wil- Han, Allison Hecht, Alexander Jeffery, Molly Sppirko. For the fourth year, the fam- Foundation presented two $2,500 money to make the play areas safe, teachers take children to eat lunch on liam Allen, Michael Androconis, Christopher Jennings, Jessica Kenny, Marina Kovalenko, Arena, Elena Arida, Jane Aronds, Christopher Alexander Laitamaki, Caitlin Lawrie, Jennifer ily of Stephen and Marion McAlinden scholarships, and the recipients are pleasant and useable.” warm days, and children use the tables Aslanian, Eun-Sol Baek, Caroline Baldwin, Mandelblatt, Jeffrey Marino, Catherine awarded a $1,000 scholarship, and it Patros Petridis and Gregory Cassidy, The field on the corner of Baker for conversation and reading during Kathleen Barry, Sean Beattie, Zachary Meixner, Eric Mikalauskas, Olivia Mobarakai, was presented to Laura Ann Degnan. who is a Union Catholic graduate. and Kimball Avenues had deterio- recess. Birkenthal, Tyler Bowman, Jacob Boyle, Harry Jessie Murray, Sophie Mushell, Michaela Nies, The Courtney E. Metzger Memo- This was the second year that the rated significantly over the years, so Fourth-grade teacher Richard Salls Brafman, Connor Brennan, Brittany Bryant, Eric Oberman, Molly Prybylski, Elinor Gabrielle Buckman, Russell Cain, Nicole Reinhardt, Brett Ripperger, Lindsay Ripperger, rial Scholarship was presented for Carl A. Swenson, Jr. Memorial Scout- that by the spring of 2007, it con- described the renovated field as an Carpetto, Virginie Caspard, Sandy Guerim Charlotte Russo Lillian Russo, Kyra Sagal, the ninth time, with one $2,500 award ing Scholarship, in the amount of sisted of a steep slope of eroding, “oasis.” “Children never used to play Choi, Douglas Clarkson, Kaitlyn Collett, Ellie Benjamin Schwartz, Anna Simon, Margaret being presented to Saxony Nielsen. $5,000, was awarded, and it was pre- hard-packed dirt and pebbles, render- here at all at recess. It was totally Cook, Julia Criscuolo, Michael Darchi, Chris- Tanji, Katherine Towers, Michaela Tropeano, This is the 14th and last year that the sented to Eric Williams. This was the ing it difficult and unpleasant for chil- unused,” Mr. Salls said, “but now topher Dattilo, Sarah Marie Davidson, Olivia Natalie Tupper, Kelly Vasel, Brianna Virzi, Dembiec, Alexa Derman, Nicole Deroux, Leia Garrett Williamson, Alana Zepka David J. Mills Memorial Scholarship first year that the Jim and Gail Will- dren to play on and creating over- they play tag, read, eat lunch and sit Descalzi, Sarah Drummond, Brandon Egert, is being given to a high school stu- iams Scholarship was presented by crowding on other outdoor spaces. with their friends, making the most of Noor El-Sherbeini, Vikranth Eleswarapu, Jared Eighth Grade Honor Roll dent, and the recipient of $1,500 is district staff in the amount of $500, Wilson has fewer square feet of the new space. It’s great!” Ellner, Gabrielle Eniclerico, Juliana Federico, Juliana Albano, Andrew Aldana, Anthony Catherine Felix, Jack Filipkowski, Conor Finn, Gabriella Napoli. and it is given to Christine Ruggieri. outdoor play areas per child than any Aldana, Jasmine Aldana, Oria Alexander, Delia This is the 14th year that the foun- The foundation administers the other school in the Westfield school Matthew Fitzgerald, Jack Foley, Mara Fried- Annitsakis, Lauren Anzevino, Mariah Baker, Literacy Volunteers man, Edwin Gee, Geneva Gleason, Alexander Sofia Beneroff, Lucas Bizzaro, Andrew Bogin, dation awarded the Jeffrey Spring scholarships presented by the PTAs district. Gold, Sophia Goldschmidt, Peter Greeley, Corentin Bonneau, Alexander Breakstone, Memorial Scholarship honoring a of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School In 2007, Mr. Malanga and a com- Offer Tutor Training Oona Harrigan, Patrick Harris, Austin Hatch, Madelyn Cannone, Colleen Caprario, Michael Lucas Helander, Justin Hertzberg, Casey former high school teacher. The award District. This year, they included two mittee of parents obtained permis- AREA – Literacy Volunteers of Cash, Grace Cerra, Katelizabeth Chin, Jack was given in the amount of $1,500 to $1,000 Manya Ungar PTA Council sion from the Westfield Board of Edu- Hewett, Sara Hoerrner, Belle Hutchins, Ian Colwell, David Cui, Liam Devin, Quinn Dursee, Union County will hold a 15-hour Hutchinson, David Kane, Alexis Kardias, Jake Mark Eisenhauer, Samuel Eliades, Ryan Austin Pfundheller. Scholarships given to Sarah Schiable cation to raise funds and restore the New Tutor Training Workshop series Katz, Madeline Katz, Rebecca Kaufman, Jack Esposito, Peter Fagan, Christian Fechter, Lisa The 11th James O’Hara Powers and Mangesh Tamhankar. grounds in order to bring them up to beginning this fall at the Plainfield Kessler, Caroline King, Samuel Krause, Julia Federico, Alyssa Fernandez, Benjamin Fine, Memorial Scholarships, for $1,500 This was the third year that the Dr. Public Library. The library is located Kuzman, Kenneth Lamar, Danielle Lamchek, Austin Fishman, Erin Fitzpatrick, Sarah Freer, PUBLIC NOTICE Matthew Latowsky, Christopher Lazzarotti, Mark Frega, Andrew Fromm, Daniel Gallagher, each, were given to Alyssa Riesenberg Carol B. Choye scholarship was pre- at 800 Park Avenue in Plainfield. Mark Lazzarotti, Matthew Lazzarotti, Olivia and Kevin Maroney; the Dr. Muriel sented to honor a former superinten- UNION COUNTY BOARD Kyla Gargiulo, Matthew Gates, Brett Glenn, A non-profit, volunteer-driven or- Le Warn, Bryon Lessner, Alexander Lopez, Jacob Greenberg, Adam Greene, Caroline H. Ramsden Memorial scholarship dent, and the award of $1,000 was OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Marc Luino, Kaitlyn Lutz, Hannah Mackenzie, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ganization, Literacy Volunteers is Greenspan, Elizabeth Griesmer, Matthew Haner, was presented for the fourth time in given to Christine Ruggieri. The high Kirsten Mahler, Shannon Malley, Daniel Christopher Harris, Mark Hartzell, Rachel Date Adopted: 07/30/09 dedicated to making a difference in Maran, Conor Martinson, Jake Mastronardi, the amount of $1,500 to Dana Krajcsik school PTA presented the Robert Public Notice is hereby given that the Hertzberg, Asher Horowitz, Aidan Hughes, the lives of adult learners by teaching Morgan Mc Alister, Kathleen Mc Cutcheon, Emily Hutchinson, Taylor Jackson, Miranda through a fund established by Dr. Adams $1,000 award to Caitlin Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- them basic reading skills, writing and Luke Mc Grory, Sarah Mc Intyre, Caroline Mc ers has awarded a contract without com- Jakubek, Carissa Jenkins, Matthew Kaveney, Ramsden, who was a former trustee Campbell, and the second $1,000 Dr. petitive bidding as a Professional Service English as a Second Language. Liam Keller, Barrie Knapp, Geoffrey Ko, Lauren of the foundation. Terry K. Riegel award was presented PUBLIC NOTICE Koenigsberg, Evan Komar, Shane Kronick, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This The first session of the workshop The George W. Voget Memorial to Katherine Cornacchia. contract and the resolution authorizing it is Valerie La Porta, Steven Lee, Francis Leong, series will take place on Saturday, UNION COUNTY BOARD Daniel Luzzi, Julia Mannino, Svetlana Marhefka, Scholarships, for $500, were given The Park Middle School McTB available for public inspection in the Office September 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Clerk of the Board. Cassandra Masciale, Hannah Mc Roberts, Liam for the 11th time and presented to awards for $1,000 each went to Alison NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD McElheny, Tyler Melofchik, Valerie Mennona, The remaining sessions will continue Date Adopted: 07/30/09 Allison Lasher and Brian Bonacum. Acevedo and to Blake VanBuskirk; RESOLUTION NO: 2009-708 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Justin Mitchell, Jack Mustard, Michael Paone, AWARDED TO: NMS Labs, Willow Public Notice is hereby given that the Victoria Parsloe, Grace Partridge, Elana The James Sochan Memorial the Terrill Middle School John C. Grove, Pennsylvania September 15, 17, 22 and 24, from Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Pascoguin, Scott Pass, Chelsea Peterson, John Scholarship was presented for the Foulks Scholarships, for $1,000, were SERVICE: to perform forensic toxicol- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ers has awarded a contract without com- Peterson, Elizabeth Pindilli, Henry Rackear, seventh time through a fund estab- given to Patrick Clancey, who is a ogy testing services petitive bidding as a Professional Service Kendall Reid, James Reynolds, Chandler Once the workshop is completed, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This lished from his estate, and it was graduate of Seton Hall Prep, and to PERIOD: July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 volunteers will be certified to teach Robertson, Samantha Rohwetter, Aaron Rubin, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed contract and the resolution authorizing it is Joseph Salmon, William Sanders, Alexander given in the amount of $500 to Mark Koransky. $45,000 both Basic Reading Skills and En- available for public inspection in the Office Schiffer, Tara Sciortino, Lilly Sisto, Amanda Michael Ferrara. School One PTA gave the James V. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk glish as a Second Language. Ongo- of the Clerk of the Board. Soldati, Kaila Starita, Elisabeth Sulmont, Connor The Ralph Sorrentino Memorial Cerasa Scholarship for $1,000 to of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ing support is provided to all tutors. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-672 Swingle, Emma Tabachnick, Annalyn Tanella, Wrestling Scholarship was presented Blake VanBuskirk. The Brunner PTA 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 One out of five adults in New Jer- AWARDED TO: Speech & Hearing Austen Thien, Ryan Tormey, Jennifer Tresnan, Associates, Westfield, New Jersey Kirsten Von Der Wroge, Matthew Webb, for the fifth time in the amount of award of $1,000 was presented to PUBLIC NOTICE sey has difficulty reading, writing or SERVICE: to provide audiology services Courtney Weisse, Reece Zakarin, Brian $1,000 to Michael Ferrara. The Emily Katz, and a second award for communicating in English. Tutoring for the residents/ patients at Runnells Spe- Zilberberg, Nicole Zimmermann Franklin Maine Spooner and Helen $1,000 was presented for the eighth UNION COUNTY BOARD sessions last one hour per week. cialized Hospital OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS In addition, the following eighth McConnell Spooner Scholarship was time in memory of Dr. Albert DeSousa For more information or to regis- PERIOD: August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD COSTS: in the amount of $10,000. grade students have received straight presented for the seventh time through to Karthik Kumar. Date Adopted: 07/30/09 ter, contact Susan at (908) 755-7998 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk a fund established by the late Helen The Coles PTA Carl M. Kumpf Public Notice is hereby given that the “A’s” for all three years at Roosevelt or by e-mail at [email protected]. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Intermediate School during 2006- Spooner, who was a former member award for $1000 was given to Kelly Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- There is a $40 registration fee to 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 ers has awarded a contract without com- 2009: Jennifer Amador, Andres of the foundation. It was given in the Dyckman, who is a graduate of Union cover the cost of training and materi- petitive bidding as a Professional Service PUBLIC NOTICE Chang, Colleen Gallagher, Edmund amount of $2,000 to Jenna McGarry. Catholic, and the Coles PTA award pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This als needed to complete the workshop. Two SMAC Robert Mattar Schol- was given in the amount of $1,000 to contract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD Han, Allison Hecht, Jessica Kenny, Jeffrey Marino, Eric Mikalauskas, arships were given for the fifth time Daniel Gore. available for public inspection in the Office PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of the Clerk of the Board. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Michaela Nies, Kyra Sagal, Anna in the amount of $1,000 each to Caitlin Evergreen PTA has established Date Adopted: 07/30/09 Campbell and Diana Ferrante. three scholarships, with a $1,000 Dr. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-671 UNION COUNTY BOARD Simon and Natalie Tupper. Public Notice is hereby given that the AWARDED TO: England Orthopedics, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Past Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Beverlee Kaminetzky Scholarship Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Inc., Avenel, New Jersey NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE School (SPFHS) Principal Terry Riegel being given to Matthew McQuoid, a ers has awarded a contract without com- SERVICE: to provide prosthetic and Date Adopted: 07/30/09 petitive bidding as a Professional Service sponsored a scholarship for the 11th $1,000 Kehs-Aakjer Memorial Schol- orthotic services for the patients at Runnells Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This time for a graduating senior from arship being given to Jordan Metsky Specialized Hospital Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS contract and the resolution authorizing it is PERIOD: August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010 ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SPFHS in the amount of $2,500, and it and the fifth Mary Giraud Memorial available for public inspection in the Office COSTS: in the amount of $10,000. petitive bidding as a Professional Service Date Adopted: 07/30/09 was given to Alexander Eberling. Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, of the Clerk of the Board. Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Public Notice is hereby given that the contract and the resolution authorizing it is Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- The Performing Arts Studio pre- given to Timothy Seeman. The of the Board of Chosen Freeholders RESOLUTION NO: 2009-669 sented two $300 scholarships for the McGinn PTA Mariana Cassidy Ex- 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 available for public inspection in the Office amending (Resolution No. 2008-745) ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Law Offices of Chris- petitive bidding as a Professional Service eighth time, and they were given to cellence Awards, in the amount of pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO: 2009-703 tina Strong, Esq, Belle Meade, New Jer- Michelle DeSantis and Allison $1,000, were given to Allison Lasher sey contract and the resolution authorizing it is SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY amending (Resolution No. 2007-486) Killeen. The Olga B. Ross Memorial and Daniel Lubranski SERVICE: due to the need for additional available for public inspection in the Office CHANCERY DIVISION AWARDED TO: Key Tech, Keyport, Scholarships were given for the fourth The annual meeting of the board of legal consults concerning several regula- of the Clerk of the Board. UNION COUNTY New Jersey tory & reimbursement issues to Runnells time, through a bequest from the es- trustees followed the annual recep- DOCKET NO. F-48383-08 SERVICE: a professional engineering RESOLUTION NO: 2009-673 Specialized Hospital FILE NO. 7645-161 on-call testing services AWARDED TO: Speech & Hearing tate of Mrs. Ross, and two $2,000 tion honoring scholarship recipients. COSTS: for additional funds in the COSTS: for an additional amount of Associates, Westfield, New Jersey scholarships were awarded to Tho- At that time, members elected five NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT amount of $20,000 for a new contract $2,500 for a new contract amount of SERVICE: to provide speech/language mas Cristiani and Kristen Barry. trustees to continue on the board, $17,500. STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: amount of $95,000 pathology services for the residents/ pa- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Among the many local organiza- serving three-year terms. These mem- PETER J. MOKES Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk tients at Runnells Specialized Hospital of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010 tions funding scholarships for Scotch bers include Susan Citrano, Roseann YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 COSTS: in the amount of $85,000. Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- Fleming, Ellie Kramps, Fred Ritter REQUIRED to serve upon Budd Larner, Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk dation is the Scotch Plains Rotary and Marian Tumolo. attorneys for plaintiff, whose address is PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, Garbe Foundation. The additional members of the UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 New Jersey 07078, an answer to the First UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The Rotary Foundation funded 22 board of trustees include Flossie Amended Complaint in Foreclosure filed OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD awards, including 20 $1,000 renew- Bostwick, Mary Ball Cappio, Patricia in a Civil Action, in which Emigrant Mort- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 07/30/09 gage Company is plaintiff, and Peter J. Date Adopted: 07/30/09 UNION COUNTY BOARD able awards, which were presented DiFrancesco, Jonathan Gardner, Public Notice is hereby given that the Mokes is defendant, pending in the Supe- Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS for the fourth time to: James Alfano, Myrna Gordon, David Hambleton, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- rior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Divi- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Andrew Goldberg, Daniel Ingram, Dr. Richard Lorber, Joseph Nagy, sion, Union County, under Docket No. F- ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 07/30/09 petitive bidding as a Professional Service Emily Wallden and Joshua Zinman; Vicki Parker, Lee Stein, and Janis 48383-08, within thirty-five (35) days after petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This August 6, 2009 exclusive of such date. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- for the third time to: Daisy Fung, Simberg. contract and the resolution authorizing it is Judgment by default may be rendered contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- Christopher Rau, Heather Rodriguez, David Heisey, principal, and Timo- available for public inspection in the Office against you for the relief demanded in the available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as a Professional Service of the Clerk of the Board. thy Donahue, assistant principal for Complaint if you do not file a responsive of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is PUBLIC NOTICE Counseling Services, have repre- pleading. You should file your Answer and RESOLUTION NO: 2009-702 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-675 available for public inspection in the Office sented Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk amending (Resolution No. 2009-226) AWARDED TO: Jacqueline Napper, UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Clerk of the Board. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, AWARDED TO: M. Disko Associates, PsyD, PsyPharm, Psychologist, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS School on the board of trustees. Hughes Justice Complex, P.O. Box 971, Kenilworth, New Jersey Plainfield, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2009-676 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Any member of the community who Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accor- SERVICE: to continue to provide engi- SERVICE: to provide psychological ser- AWARDED TO: Joann Duffy, Respi- Date Adopted: 07/30/09 has not had a recent opportunity to dance with the Rules of Civil Practice and neering services for channel improvements vices to the patients/residents of Runnells ratory Therapist, Springfield, New Jer- Public Notice is hereby given that the make a tax-deductible donation to the Procedure. for the Westbrook Flood Control Project, Specialized Hospital sey Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- This action has been commenced and is Phase IV, PERIOD: August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010 SERVICE: to provide respiratory therapy ers has awarded a contract without com- Dollars for Students Fund and who pending to foreclose a mortgage and re- COSTS: for additional funds in the COSTS: in the amount of $3,600.00 services to the patients/residents at petitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. would like to do so may send his or her cover possession of certain lands and amount of $151,000.For a new total con- Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Runnells Specialized Hospital 40A:11-5(M) and in accordance with the contribution to the Scotch Plains- premises, as follows: The mortgage being tract amount of $406,960. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PERIOD: August 1, 2009-July 31, 2010 requirements for extraordinary, Fanwood Scholarship Foundation, P.O. foreclosed is dated June 3, 2008 and Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 COSTS: in the amount of $13,200 unspecificable services. This contract and made by Peter J. Mokes to Emigrant Mort- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk the resolution authorizing it are available Box 123, Fanwood, N.J. 07023. gage Company, Inc., and recorded in the 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders for public inspection in the Office of the Union County Clerk’s Office on June 10, Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 2008 in Mortgage Book 12509 at Page PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD 0255, et seq. The lands and premises PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION No: 2009-696 UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS affected by this action and for which pos- AWARED TO: Life Insurance Com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 07/30/09 UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD session is sought are commonly known as pany of North America NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 07/30/09 648 Passaic Avenue, Kenilworth, County SERVICE: Accident and Health Insur- Date Adopted: 07/30/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the of Union, and State of New Jersey. ance for Watchung Stables Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: 07/30/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- If you are unable to obtain an attorney, PERIOD: July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as a Professional Service Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- you may contact the Lawyer Referral Ser- COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary vice of Union County by calling (908) 353- $11,539. (No increase in premium) petitive bidding as a Professional Service contract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, you pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as a Professional Service AWARED: Hartford Fire Insurance 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the may communicate with the Legal Services contract and the resolution authorizing it is of the Clerk of the Board. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This Company resolution authorizing it is available for Office of Union County by calling (908) available for public inspection in the Office contract and the resolution authorizing it is SERVICE: Public Officials Bond for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk 354-4340. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-698 of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office Lawrence Caroselli of the Board. YOU, PETER J. MOKES, are made AWARDED TO: Father Carlos Miguel of the Clerk of the Board. PERIOD: June 28, 2009-June 27, 2010 party defendants to this foreclosure action RESOLUTION NO: 2009-710 Viego, Archdiocese of Newark, New- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-713 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed because of a default of the above-refer- amending (Resolution No. 2008-1161) ark, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO: 2009-709 amending (Resolution No. 2008-1002) $1,644. (No increase in premium) enced mortgage on or about August 1, AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, SERVICE: to provide additional 10 hours amending (Resolution No. 2008-519) AWARED TO: Union County Perform- 2008. There remains due and owing Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey of religious service and counseling per AWARDED TO: Bauch, Zucker, AWARED TO: Hartford Fire Insurance ing Arts Center, Rahway, New Jersey $147,500.00 in principal, plus interest, SERVICE: special counsel in the matter month for the Catholic inmates at the Union Hatfield, LLC, Springfield, New Jersey Company SERVICES: for the purpose of talent costs, attorney fees and advances. entitled Catherine Alexander v. UC, et County Jail SERVICE: special counsel in the matter SERVICES: Public Official Bond for procurement services for the 2009 JENNIFER M. PEREZ als. PERIOD: July 1, 2009-December 31, entitled Tyrone Hamilton v. UC, et als. Arlene Verniero MusiFest Acting Clerk of the Superior Court COSTS: for an additional sum of $10,000 2009 COSTS: for an additional sum of $5,000 PERIOD: June 20, 2009-June 19, 2010 COSTS: in an additional amount of Budd Larner, P.C. for a new total contract amount not to COSTS: in the amount not to exceed for a new total contract amount not to COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (Not public funds) for a new 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway exceed $30,000 $742.80. exceed $15,000 $100.0 (No increase in premium) total contract amount of $325,000. Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk (973) 379-4800 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $55.08 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $34.17 1 T – 8/6/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, August 6, 2009 Page 17 POPCORN™ Complementary Therapy Harry Potter and the Half- Blood Prince: A Royal Pain Is Focus of Westfielder’s Book By MARYLOU MORANO in support of alternative treatments,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent she continued. WESTFIELD – Westfield resident While the book was written mostly By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Voldemort. 2 popcorns Enticed by the prospect of counting Ellen Anderson, an associate profes- for rehabilitation professionals, Ms. the famous Harry Potter among his sor in the Department of Rehabilita- Anderson believes that a slice of the It would have been Heaven to be legendary list of successful pupils, old tion and Movement Science at the patient population will also be inter- surprised…to find that Harry Potter Slughorn accedes. With that, Harry and University of Medicine and Den- ested in reading it. and the Half-Blood Prince wasn’t the his homies Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) tistry, New Jersey “A motivated lay person will find stultifying bore I expected. But it is and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) (UMDNJ)-School [that] the book provides a firm foot- forty-five minutes into the movie and I immediately sign up for the prof’s po- of Health-Related ing for the science behind comple- begin to fear the worst. In life I was tions class. Rushing to the bin to ac- dismissive if not unfair about the whole Professions, has mentary therapies,” she said. quire a used textbook, Harry makes his co-authored an “Complementary Therapies” gives Potter thing. This is my ironic comeup- big find. pance. I am in Hell and this film will award-winning an overview of the therapies and The book is inscribed, “Property of book for rehabili- includes examples of patient cases never end. the Half-Blood Prince,” and is anno- Happily, I overreacted. And so, tation profession- and suggestions for how a rehabili- tated throughout. Hmm, this Half Prince als, entitled tation professional might think about wrong about my fate and having lived was obviously quite a student. By us- to write another movie review, like an “Complementary incorporating them into a patient- ing his footnotes instead of the verba- Therapies for treatment plan,” she continued. ebullient Scrooge after his spiritual tim formulas therein, Harry’s concoc- enlightening I wish to be unbiased, to Physical Therapy: A Clinical Deci- Ms. Anderson holds a Bachelor of tions catapult him to the head of his sion-Making Approach.” Science degree in Physical Therapy inform that I have not had it up to here class. Slughorn awards Harry a luck with this franchise’s self-importance. Ms. Anderson’s co-author, Judith from West Virginia University and a potion. Ron and Hermione are skepti- Deutsch, of Millburn, is a professor But alas, I am human and, thankfully, cal. Masters of Arts degree in Motor Con- not yet the saint such forbearance would No matter. Avenging and vindicat- and director of UMDNJ’s Research trol from Columbia University. require. ing his murdered parents has always in Virtual Environments and Reha- She is a board-certified geriatric But let’s face it: To the dedicated been job 1 for the orphaned Mr. Potter. Rea Cauley of Westfield’s “Sea of Imagination” (Ink and Colored Pencils) bilitation Sciences (RIVERS) Lab clinical specialist, and she teaches Harry Potter adherent I am beside the And this might be a step in that direc- in the Department of Rehabilitation “Therapeutic Exercise and Devel- point — outside the fold and without tion. Cheater notes or not, his two best Swain Exhibit Features Several Local Artists and Movement Science. opment Across the Life Span” at knowledge of the secret handshake. friends remain steadfast in their sup- AREA – A multimedia showcase display. “Complementary Therapies” won UMDNJ. The truth is, my review is intended for port. Still, there’s also time for assorted of works by 21, young award-win- The following local artists will have a 2008 American Publishers Award She has also assisted with the the great unwashed. In the unexpected romances, dalliances, brainstorming ning artists selected from the Annual work featured at the exhibit: Connie for Professional and Scholarly Ex- physical therapy needs of the N.J. event that installment six were enter- roundtables and an occasional game of Juried Student Exhibit at the duCret Pinkowski, Fanwood; Liam Kaiser- cellence (PROSE) from the Profes- Special Olympics and served as the taining and could stand on its own Quidditch. School of Art will be featured at the Sheridan, Scotch Plains; Joe Knechtel, sional and Scholarly Publishing president of the Association for Re- merits, I’d be heralding the good news. To tell more might not only spill the summer exhibit through Saturday, Scotch Plains; Rea Cauley, Westfield. (PSP) Division of the Association of tarded Citizens (ARC) of Union Yet, while such is not the case, a few beans but also be downright painful. August l5, at Swain Galleries in Regular hours at Swain Galleries American Publishers. kind words are nonetheless in order. It is County. Plus, it would require an explanatory Plainfield, located on 703 Watchung are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. An approach that has been used She is currently a member of state not for lack of effort or talent that the tome of Potter lore and liturgy. Fact is, billion-dollar phenomenon isn’t very Avenue. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 for some time in the field of psychol- and county advisory committees for it all filters to the usual showdown Pastels, oils, stained glass, digital a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, call ogy, complementary therapy pairs Human Services. phenomenal. The art direction is great, between morality and evil. While re- almost each frame worthy of gallery place- photography and more will be on (908) 756-1707. traditional clinical methodology with “Complementary Therapies for gally cloaked in all manner of mystical treatments that typically fall outside Physical Therapy: A Clinical Deci- ment. But then, humming the scenery is nook and cranny, Harry Potter and the like telling someone his homely, poten- the boundaries of standard medi- sion–Making Approach” is published Half-Blood Prince is no crowning First Friday Music Series cine. by Elsevier, Inc., and is available tial blind date has a great personality. achievement. Another left-handed compliment According to Ms. Anderson, the from most online booksellers. goes to the cast for being able to keep a * * * Comes To Westfield August 7 National Center for Complementary straight face whilst acting out the most Harry Potter and the Half-Blood and Alternative Medicine pretentious of plot convolutions. Such Prince, rated PG, is a Warner Bros. WESTFIELD – TEATRO Sí pre- 3 New Jersey non-profit corpora- (NCCAM), a division of the Na- Teen Arts on Display gravity! Surely it must be hard for Pictures release directed by David Yates sents the new First Friday Music tion. tional Institutes of Health, supports Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter to sup- and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Series at Galeria West Art Gallery, research on therapies that involve At Cranford Library press a, “Who died and made you the Gambon and Emma Watson. Running located at 111 Quimby Street in PUBLIC NOTICE botanicals, tai chi, acupuncture and CRANFORD – The Union County time: 153 minutes. genius?” following any of Headmaster downtown Westfield. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD other nontraditional treatments. Board of Chosen Freeholders an- Albus Dumbledore’s prophetic pro- This live monthly music event PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE This endorsement is one of the nounced that the 2009 Teen Arts nouncements. provides an opportunity to enjoy, Please take notice that on October 28, many motivations that led Ms. Ander- Traveling Exhibit will be on display Beware, outsiders who intrepidly go SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD in concert, the diversity of music 2009 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough son and her co-author to write at the Cranford Public Library, lo- forth despite this critique’s poorly BOARD OF EDUCATION genres as performed by a selection Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, “Complementary Therapies.” cated at 224 Walnut Avenue in, scrawled sarcasms. You will wish you NOTICE TO BIDDERS of celebrated artists. Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board will hold a hearing on the application of the “We had the idea for the book a Cranford, through Friday, August 21, had a libretto, a legend and a map of this The School Business Administrator/ From a night of the Tango to the undersigned. The property in question is long time ago, but it really came during regular library hours. far-flung world. If it’s invented in time, Board Secretary of the Scotch Plains- allure of Latin jazz, from Flamenco located at: 36 Kempshall Terrace, about because there is currently so The exhibit consists of 55 pieces a headpiece that allows you to grok all Fanwood Board of Education, in the County to the romantic sounds of the Bossa Fanwood, New Jersey, also known as much talk about evidence–based of art selected from more than 600 the inside jokes and allusions that Steve of Union, State of New Jersey, by authority Nova, every first Friday event trans- Block 97 Lot 7, as shown on the Fanwood of said Board, solicits sealed bids for stu- Tax Map, owned by David and Barbara medicine and whether alternative visual art works shown at the 2009 Kloves’s screenplay randomly spews dent transportation. Bids to be received at ports listeners to faraway places. would also prove rather beneficial. Harris. treatments are safe and beneficial,” Union County Teen Arts Festival held the Business Office of the Scotch Plains- The debut of First Friday takes The applicant requests 1 story addi- Ms. Anderson said. in March at Union County College, All of which can’t help but make the Fanwood Board of Education, located at place tomorrow, Friday, August 7, tion to expand bedroom and bath, which is “Complementary therapies or al- Cranford. The Union County Office uninitiated spectator wonder why the Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, Scotch and features the Tango from Ar- in violation of Section 184-109E(5) of the adolescent target audience is so enam- Plains, New Jersey 07076 up to 11:00 Fanwood Land Use Code. Variance Re- ternative medicine can also be called of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in a.m. prevailing time on August 19, 2009. gentina with renowned musicians quested: minimum sideyard setback; Per- rehab integrative medicine because the Department of Parks & Commu- ored of the realm in and around the Tito Castro on bandoñeon and Fran- Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and STUDENT mitted: 10 feet/15 feet; Present: 9.82 feet/ it combines the best in standard medi- nity Renewal administers the annual TRANSPORTATION SERVICES cisco Pancho Navarro on acoustic 17.75 feet; Proposed: 9.82 feet/8.92 feet. Wizardry. If nothing else, there is a The applicant will also seek such other cine with the best available evidence event. 2009-2010 School Year guitar. Music sets are at 7 and 8 Local students exhibiting included sociology that begs study. Courtesy of Bid # 0910-1 p.m. relief as may be determined necessary at the film’s endless loop duration (really, the public hearing based upon review of PUBLIC NOTICE Isabelle Perrin, Mountainside, Specifications are available upon re- This duo has performed exten- the application or amendment(s) to the BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Deerfield School; Veronica just 153 minutes), you’ll have time to quest at the Business Office of the Scotch ponder it. sively throughout Europe, South application. PLANNING BOARD Tolentino, Scotch Plains, Union Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, lo- America, Japan and the United The file pertaining to this application But just in case you do care to have cated at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, is available for public inspection during Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- County Vo-Tech; Emily Aschenbach, a go at the storyline, note that following Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. States. They recently performed normal business hours (8 AM – 4 PM, NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Scotch Plains, Union County Vo- a little premonitory hocus-pocus, Harry All bids must be submitted on the bid with Placido Domingo at the Op- Monday through Friday) from the Secre- FANWOOD, after public hearing on July Tech; Brian Fischer, Scotch Plains, and chums arrive for their 6th year at form contained in the specifications. Bids era in Washington, D.C., and at the tary of the Planning Board at the Adminis- 13, 2009, granted variance approval from Union County Vo-Tech; Louis which are not submitted on such form may Opera House at Lincoln Center in tration Office of the Borough of Fanwood the requirements of 184-1 10 (e) for prop- Hogwarts. Yes, it occurs to ask why be rejected. at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, erty owned by Wayne & Angela Maggs at Rodriquez, Scotch Plains, Hillcrest these future wizards and sorceresses Bidders are required to comply with the New York City. New Jersey. 38 Shady Lane, Fanwood, New Jersey, Academy; Gabby Aragona, aren’t yet out making a living, casting requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 (N.J.A.C. There is a suggested donation of Any interested party may appear at being Block 116 and Lot 19. Westfield, Lamberts Mill Academy; spells or stirring cauldrons? Hopefully 17:27). Affirmative Action $10 per person. Space is limited. said hearing and participate therein in Documents pertaining to this applica- Julia Godbee, Westfield, Edison In- it’s the recession and not slothfulness. The Board of Education reserves the To make reservations, call (908) accordance with the rules of the Fanwood tion are available for public inspection at right to reject any or all bids. Planning Board. Borough Hall during normal business termediate. Naturally, the never-ending battle By order of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood 301-9496 or visit TeatroSi.com Applicant: hours. For more information, call (908) among good, bad and the totally in- Board of Education online. Proceeds from each First David and Barbara Harris Mr. Wayne Maggs 558-2550. NJ Relay service users comprehensible resumes. Taking Harry Anthony DelSordi School Business Friday event benefit theatrical pro- 36 Kempshall Terrace 38 Shady Lane Administrator/Board Secretary Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 should call 7-1-1 or e-mail ever closer under wing, patriarchal gramming at TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) [email protected]. Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) 1 T - 8/6/09, The Times Fee: $32.64 1 T - 8/6/09, The Times Fee: $35.70 1 T - 8/6/09, The Times Fee: $16.32 asks the lad to help him woo potions maven Professor Horace Slughorn (Jim Broadbent) back to Hogwarts. He might be the key to defeating wicked Lord PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE: 688-2009 FIRST READING: 7/30/2009 The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was intro- duced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Board of Chosen Freehold- ers of the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on July 30, 2009. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of said Board of Chosen Freeholders to be held at the County Administration Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey, on August 20, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. During the week prior to and up to and Kelly Carpentry llC including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no COMPLETE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Free- 5 Year Labor Guarantee On All Trades holders’ office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. Kitchens & Baths – New & Restored The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Custom Built-ins, Trim, Flooring TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE Finished Basements & Repairs TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUI- SITION OF REAL PROPERTY 908-209-0104 email: [email protected] IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH FOR USE AS THE Lic# 13VH03942000 Free Designs & Consultation PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- A & J PAINTING PRIATE THE SUM OF $2,400,000 TO PAY THE COST “The Painting Pros” THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AU- Interior & Exterior THORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF Painting & Staining BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO Deck Sealing & Staining PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- Complete Power Washing Services ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Free Estimates TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF 732-388-0717 SUCH BONDS. Purpose(s): Acquisition of real prop- Ask for John erty, including existing structures, located NJHIC#13VH00608200 Fully Insured on West Jersey and Murray Streets in the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey (the “City”), for use as the Prosecutor’s Office Child Advocacy Center. Said properties to be acquired have the street addresses and CLASSIC are designated on the Tax Assessment CONSTRUCTION Map of the City, as follows: 240-246 West s!DDITIONS s2ENOVATIONS

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‘Renaissance Woman’ and WF Resident Cavanagh is ‘In Vogue’ By CHRISTINA M. HINKE Women of 2009. Her name appears Her good friend, Sherl Brand of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times among a list of women of Irish descent Westfield, vouched for Ms. Cavanagh’s WESTFIELD – As thoughts of fall who have “worked their way up the “dynamic” nature and said she is a begin to preoccupy the minds of ev- corporate ladder,” Bernice Hughes, an “very caring person, and funny, too.” ery fashionista from here to Tokyo, editor at Irish Voice, said. “She is a great role model,” Ms. palms itch to hold open the Goddess Brand said, for her three girls, of all fashion – Vogue’s September Samantha, Michaela and Sabrina, who Fall Fashion Issue. are all enrolled in the Westfield Pub- Today, the fingertips of those same lic School system, of which Ms. fashion-forward women also burn to Cavanagh ascended, graduating from click on Vogue.TV, where they watch Westfield High School in 1975. an insider’s guide to those designers Not content with graduating summa featured in Vogue’s pages and the pho- cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts tographers who capture their work. degree from Ohio University in 1979, While the website receives world- she went on to move up the corporate wide interest, the brainchild of the ranks as a graphic designer before work- award-winning original programming Women from diverse professions ing with the most renowned fashion and content is none other than were chosen such as Secretary of State designers and business executives. Westfield’s Deborah Cavanagh, who Hillary Clinton’s successor in the U.S. “She is like a Renaissance woman was recently honored as one of the most Senate, Kirsten Gillibrand, Senior Vice for today’s world,” Ms. Brand said.

influential women of 2009. President of MAC Cosmetics Nancy In Ms. Cavanagh’s five years at Linda B. Condrillo for The Westfield Leader and The Times Speaking by phone from the car as Mahon, restaurant/ bar entrepreneur Vogue, she has put the magazine on IN GOOD SPIRITS...Summit Wine & Food Festival Executive Director Ivan Ruiz, left, pauses for a moment with pal Philip she and her family drive up to New Denise Leonard and professional pho- the Web-surfing map with her launch Neuer of West Orange at the opening reception in the Grand Ballroom at the Summit Grand Hotel on July 24. A master of Vogue.TV. sommelier, Mr. Ruiz owns and operates the Wine List in Summit. More than 1,500 registrants participated in a three-day “The content of Vogue.TV provides weekend-long event, which included world-class wine, food, demonstrations and seminars, as well as a five-course dinner prepared by the chefs from the country’s leading restaurants. The event concluded with a grand finale of Mother Nature’s The Cavanagh Family access into the world of fashion with our entertainment series like “Behind own fireworks – a tremendous hail storm in middle of the first “Feedbag Burger Summit,” where top chefs competed for the Lens,” which allows you to watch the best hamburger on Sunday. the world’s greatest talent at work,” she explained. Advertisers pay to give their brands Participants ‘Hail’ Summit Wine a voice on the Internet site as a way of influencing the buying behavior of Vogue’s discerning audience. That online initiative was partly And Food Festival as a Success inspired by her formation of Vogue By LINDA B. CONDRILLO Westfield representative, Peter community events like this in the Studio, Vogue’s in-house advertising Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Alexander, assisted Mr. Ruiz. future.” agency. Vogue Studio produces 200 SUMMIT – You are standing in the Naomi McElynn, president of the Wine and food tastings, demon- advertising pages in Vogue magazine ballroom in the Summit Grand Hotel, WACC, told The Westfield Leader strations, and seminars took place each year signing onhighbrow names and 20 chefs from the country’s lead- and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood throughout the weekend. Big names such as Gwen Stefani, Via Spiga, ing restaurants are doling out samples Times that the City of Summit, at a in food circles, like Mr. Burke, who Valentino and even pegged lowbrow of their signature dishes. The choices special ceremony, would honor Mr. owns several restaurants Walmart to advertise. of wine are equally abundant. Ruiz with a certificate of apprecia- (davidburke.com), and Ingrid Those clients look to the studio to As you weave between the white tion for organizing the inaugural Hoffman from the Food Network held conjure up fresh ideas over an outside table-clothed smorgasbords, you rub book signings. Master sommeliers Photo and Article by Christina M. Hinke agency because of Vogue’s access to elbows with former Scotch Plains and culinary celebrities held classes the trendsetters, said Ms. Cavanagh. resident David Burke, a renowned in tasting and pairing wine with food. In addition to utilizing the research restaurateur, and hear that David Names like Denisse Oller, Chuck based on the habits of Vogue’s 11 mil- Waltuck of Chanterelle of New York Simeone, Dave Pasternack, Eddie England for a wedding, Ms. Cavanagh, tographer Karen Cunningham. lion readers, “we have a relationship City is in the house. Osterland and others filled the jam- associate publisher, creative services, “It meant a lot to me,” Ms. Cavanagh with the editors, who are out front of packed program. On Saturday night, for Vogue, said, “I was brought on to said of garnering the achievement. what is going on with trends; they are Next Course guests savored a five-course dinner reinvigorate the way we did business “What impressed me so much was meeting with designers, who are think- Next week, Linda Condrillo chats with with participating restaurants, includ- on the advertising side creatively.” the company I was in. These women, ing about their collections before they David Burke, former Scotch Plains ing Esca, New York City; Serenade, When Ms. Cavanagh added her name many of which were born in Ireland, design them,” she explained. resident and renowned restaurateur Chatham; Cuba Libre, Philadelphia; to the Vogue masthead five years ago, some of which like myself were first Closer to home, Ms. Cavanagh helped Chanterelle, New York City; and she was unaware that Vogue’s Septem- or second generation Americans, but with the Wil Kehler Fund auction, held You head over to the dessert room OLA, Miami.

ber 2007 issue would experience its all defined by a heritage that is rooted this past year to help Wil, grandson of the just to have a look. The aroma of freshly Photography by Linda B. Condrillo By the time Sunday afternoon rolled highest page count in its lifetime, and in a work ethic, in family, and culture late Gary Kehler. Wil was diagnosed brewed coffee lures you in further. In- “THIS IS A TASTY BURGER...” Rus- around, a tornado warning threatened she would be among those who made and an international approach to the with osteosarcoma in his left femur, a side, you are greeted by a pistachio tic Greek Cuisine never looked or tasted to take Summit off the map. For nearly that history. Concurrent with the re- way they live their lives.” rare and malignant form of bone cancer, cake as big as a Barbie dream house – so good. Chef Michael Psilakis’s (Kefi half an hour, a fearsome hailstorm lease of the record-breaking Fall Fash- That approach, she said, is grounded six days after his 5th birthday. beside a table of designer chocolates – – NYC) finishing touch was a big hit at pummeled the canopies set up in the ion issue, Ms. Cavanagh’s creation, in a joie de vivre outlook on life. In addition, working together with sculpted by one of Philadelphia’s finest a showdown of top chefs at the Summit parking lot on the hotel’s grounds, Vogue.TV, was born. “It essentially “[It’s] something that, I swear, must her family, she volunteered in a vari- pastry chefs from Miel Patisserie, and Wine and Food Festival on July 26 at where 20 of the country’s top chefs the Grand Summit Hotel. To whet your drove $40 million in profit tied to that be partly genetic. If you’re Irish, you ety of school activities, including you are reminded, once again, choco- appetite, go to kefirestaurant.com. manned their grills at the first September issue,” she said. like to have fun, you like to talk,” she Project ’79 and the school musical lates can be an art form. “Feedbag Burger Summit,” hosted This achievement is partially why remarked. Naturally, she said the en- revue, McKinley Kapers. You mosey on over to what looks WATER WORKS...Amanda Hoffman, by Josh Ozersky, restaurant editor of Ms. Cavanagh was voted as one of Irish ergy was “incredible” at the honorary “Mrs. Cavanagh has always been a like a bar and notice that it is actually an intern for Pangea Beverage Imports, Citysearch and the-feedbag.com. Voice newspaper’s 75 Most Influential reception for the women. positive, generous member of our a pouring of artesian mineral water pours a sampling of Lauguen Artesian Mr. Ozersky is the author of “Meat school community,” said McKinley from Patagonia. You quench your Mineral Water for Michael Mahle at Me in Manhattan, a Carnivore’s Guide School Principal Claudia Andreski, palate but face a dilemma – you can- the evening reception at the Summit to New York” and “The Hamburger: who has known her for the six years not decide which you like better: the Wine and Food Festival on July 24. Mr. The History.” Ms. Cavanagh’s three daughters were still or the sparkling. And the week- Mahle, a “big fan of water,” is public Top chefs at the barbecue included CAROLYN KLINGER-KUETER relations director for Knowles Restau- enrolled at the school. end has only just begun. rants. Ms. Hoffman studies food mar- Christophe Bellanca of Bistro Laurent Ms. Cavangh attended McKinley Such was the scene at the Friday keting at St. Joseph’s University in Pa. Tourondel (a.k.a. BLT Burger), Shane herself as a youngster. Born and raised evening reception at the Summit Wine McBride from Craftsteak, Harry Hawk MUSIC STUDIO in Westfield by her parents, Clement and Food Festival, held from July 24 of Water Taxi Beach, Franklin “FB” and Gertrude Nichols, Ms. Cavanagh to 26 at the Grand Summit Hotel. Becker of Abe and Arthur’s, Veselka, 424 St. Marks Avenue, Westfield recalled fondly the decade spent in her Brainchild Ivan Ruiz, master Minetta Tavern, Txikito, Wildwood parents’ candy store, Martha Lorton sommelier and owner of Summit’s Barbeque, The Little Owl, Boom and Tel: 908.233.9094 Candies on Elm Street. She credits her Wine List (winelistsummit.com), con- Burger Deluxe, to name a few. mother, a former editor of Fairchild cocted the three-day event. Mr. Ruiz, The burger showdown proved dif- E-mail: [email protected] publications and an Associated Press a staunch community supporter, or- ficult due to the conditions, but the writer covering the Brooklyn Dodgers ganized the event in only a matter of cooks were happy to participate de- during World War II, as the link to her months. A portion of the proceeds spite the freak, and short-lived, hail- Web Site: carolynmusic.com professional aspirations. benefited Sage Eldercare, American storm. After the sky cleared, Michael “She was my inspiration for my Red Cross, Susan G. Komen for the Psilakis of Kefi, New York, told the creative expression,” she said. Cure and Overlook Hospital Founda- event. newspaper, “it’s great when you can Although Ms. Cavanagh’s earlier tion. She said WACC members – both in get a lot of culinary minds working, STEVE SHEVLINO work in advertising and design on the According to Mr. Ruiz, his desire and around the Westfield area – were making hamburgers.” agency side sent her and her family to to “put Summit on the map” by host- represented as participants and spon- At Sunday’s barbecue, where chil- JANET FITTERER Austin, Tex., in 2000, her roots brought ing the event was elicited by the eco- sors at the event. dren of the guests were also wel- her back home, and back to publishing. nomic downturn and a desire to boost Hotels in the region and restau- comed, Mr. Ruiz said, “we wanted PHYLLIS TANTAWY She and her husband, John, chose foot traffic to the surrounding area’s rants sought to benefit from the in- the last day to be more intimate and to live in her hometown because, she retail market. flux of people as a result of the week- close with the top chefs…and Mother said, “Westfield is an incredible place With the help and support of end festival. Nature provided the fireworks.” to raise a family; the infrastructure, Summit’s mayor, Jordan Glatt, local “It’s good for us [Westfield area], The Kefi burger was garnished with • Piano Preparatory & General the schools, the recreation, the com- businesses, sponsors and chefs from good for them [Summit], good for the a traditional meze, a Greek spread munity is unlike anything else.” the country’s finest restaurants, more area,” Ms. McElynn said. “There are served with feta, roasted sweet red “Surprisingly,” she added, “for the than 1,500 people descended upon different ways for areas and busi- peppers, garlic and lemon juice. Not Music Classes for 4-6 yr olds better part of my career, while I the historic hotel. nesses to benefit. It’s all about out- your usual toppings, but then again, worked in other industries, I found Mr. Ruiz utilized the services of reach,” she said. neither was the hail. • Piano Lessons for 5 1/2 yr olds and up publishing the most dynamic and SCORE, an association of retired Ms. McElynn added, “We (the For more information and cover- where I could do it all,” she said. executives who assist in business Chamber) are appreciative of City age on this event, log onto • Adult piano lessons And that expression sums up why counseling and marketing strategies, Hall [of Summit] for taking the time summitwineandfood.com. To see por- Ms. Cavanagh is considered a mod- to promote the Wine Festival. The to recognize the initiative of local tions of the burger cook-off, includ- ern-day Renaissance woman, lauded Westfield Area Chamber of Com- business owners. Such an honor is ing the hailstorm, check out the- .....50 years, and STILL counting. for her career achievements and fam- merce (WACC) administers the very much appreciated and encour- feedbag.com, and scroll down to the ily values. SCORE program in this region, and a ages other businesses to participate in event.