Westfield BOE Approves Moving School Election to November by KIMBERLY A

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, February 9, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield BOE Approves Moving School Election to November By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL two weeks ago, where members dis- nouncement was sent to all school Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cussed at length the new law and newsletters requesting parent input. WESTFIELD – At the start of Tues- tabled their vote to first seek public Ms. Cary concluded by saying the day evening’s board of education opinion. board received 14 e-mails in total, of meeting, members of the board unani- Ms. Cary noted that board mem- which 10 were in favor of moving the mously voted to move the school bers have raised the topic at the election and four were opposed. She board election to November. This Jefferson and McKinley PTO meet- also noted that the Legislative Com- action was taken just weeks after ing, the PTC General meeting and mittee met on three different occa- Governor Chris Christie signed leg- the PTO President’s meeting. She sions to discuss the pros and cons of islation making it possible for dis- also stated that the topic was covered moving the election. She said that at tricts to have voters choose board of by The Westfield Leader, the Patch the present time, 228 other districts education members at polls in No- and the Alternative Press and that a have already passed resolutions to vember. letter to the editor on the subject move the election. Legislative Committee Chairper- appeared in last week’s Leader. It was noted that this new law es- son Ann Cary gave a synopsis of the She additionally noted that infor- tablishes procedures for districts, actions taken by board members since mation on the new law was posted on municipalities or voters to opt to move the last board of education meeting the district’s website and that an an- the annual school election to Novem- ber and eliminates the vote on school budgets for such districts. This is only if the school budget stayed within the 2-percent cap. As the law is written, the only way the election could be moved is by a school-board resolution, a town- Gene Jannotti for The Westfield Leader PACKED HOUSE…Governor Chris Christie held a Town Hall meeting at the Westfield Armory in Westfield on council resolution or by a public vote Wednesday morning. With approximately 600 in attendance, including Advanced Placement governemnt students from only if 15 percent of registered voters Westfield High School, the governor spoke for 90 minutes. who participated in the last Presiden- tial election sign a petition. The law also states that if a school election is moved to November, it must remain Christie Talks of ‘Comeback’ in November for a minimum of four years. Mrs. Cary stated, “the community will no longer have a vote on the At Armory Town Hall Meeting budget, but they will continue to have By PAUL J. PEYTON center of politics in New Jersey.” his wife, Mary Pat, once lived in a a voice. We urge the public to follow Specially Written for The Westfield Leader He noted that Senate Republican second-floor apartment at 247 Pros- our budget presentations and we wel- WESTFIELD – Governor Chris Leader Tom Kean, Jr. and Assem- pect Street. come your thoughts and opinions.” Christie followed up on his State of blyman Jon Bramnick live in town, Governor Christie said that Ms. Cary concluded by noting that the State speech in January with a as does his longtime friend and shortly after he took office, his trea- Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader KNOCKOUT…The Westfield College Men’s Club held its eighth annual boxing any members of the public who were Town Hall meeting yesterday morn- former law partner, Bill Palatucci, surer and Mr. Bagger told him that event last Friday at the Newark Airport Marriott to raise funds for college scholar- considering a potential run for the ing before some 600 attendees at and former Chief of Staff Richard without a $2-billion major cut in ships for seniors at Westfield High School. The event was a success, with 22 tables sold board would have until June to de- the National Guard Armory in Bagger. spending, the state would not be out for dinner and a standing-room-only crowd. The College Men’s Club, started in clare their candidacy and that the Westfield. “I am thrilled to be here,” the able to make payroll. “So we did 1922, has given out over $250,000 in scholarships in the past five years. public vote would be on November 6, The Governor spoke for nearly Governor said, noting that he and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 2012. She also stated, “all sitting 90 minutes, saying the “Jersey board members who are up for re- Comeback,” as he alluded to in his Rec. Commission Opts Not to election will serve until January, when State of the State, has started. Plainfield Teens Arrested In the new board will be organized.” As he entered the Armory 15 min- The next board of education meet- utes beyond the 10:30 a.m. sched- Increase Pool Member Fees ing will take place on February 28, uled start time, the Governor joked SP Armed Robbery, Shooting By DELL SIMEONE According to its website, fees are 2012 at 8 p.m. The agenda will in- that many news articles have re- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains The suspects then began to ransack Specially Written for The Westfield Leader as follows: individual member, resi- clude a presentation on technology. ported Westfield as being the “epi- police arrested two Plainfield resi- a part of the residence. After taking WESTFIELD — Loren dent $180 and non-resident $345; dents in connection with the robbery the phone and attempting to remove Weinstein, chairman of the pool one parent and one child, resident and shooting of a township man last other electronics, one of the suspects committee of the Westfield Recre- $270 and non-resident $520; hus- County Clerk Faces Challenge week, Scotch Plains Police Chief produced a handgun, pointed it at the ation Commission, told the com- band and wife or domestic/civil Brian Mahoney said. victim and fired one shot into his leg. missioners on Monday night that union partners, resident $270 and According to police, at approxi- Both actors then fled the scene, au- the pool fees for this year at the non-resident $520; family, husband To Reconfigure Ballots mately 10 a.m. on February 3, Scotch thorities reported. Westfield Municipal Pool would and/or wife or domestic partners By PAUL J. PEYTON towns with elections by wards as well Plains police received a 9-1-1 call Fanwood Rescue Squad personnel remain at the current prices. and children, resident $360 for four Specially Written for The Westfield Leader as those towns where bilingual bal- from a resident on Emil Place stating responded and transported the victim “There is no reason to raise them,” members or $450 for five members, COUNTY – Union County Clerk lots must be printed. that he was robbed at gunpoint inside to Overlook Medical Center in Sum- he said. “We’ll be moving forward and non-resident fees, $630 for four Joanne Rajoppi told the Union County She said current state law requires his residence and that during the rob- mit. He was treated and released. to make registration easier. There members and $720 for five mem- Freeholder Board last Thursday that an interpretative statement for each bery, he was shot. Upon arrival, offic- The Scotch Plains Police Detec- are about 1,500 people on the wait- bers. she does not know how the transfer of question on the ballot. Ms. Rajoppi ers from the Scotch Plains Police tive Bureau responded to the scene. ing list, and there is expected to be Other rates are: Family with indi- school elections to the date of the said officials in the New Jersey Divi- Department found the victim, a 19- After interviewing several people and about $400,000 in surplus after the vidual full-time childcare, resident General Election in November will sion of Elections are “looking at that year-old male, with a gunshot wound collecting evidence, arrest warrants budget process.” $540 (four members) and $630 (five impact her election costs. As of Thurs- right now” to see whether or not that to his leg. were issued for the suspects. Recreation Director Bruce members) or non-resident $975 day, Cranford, Elizabeth, Linden, requirement can be waived due to The victim stated that he was home Alquan Green, 18, of Plainfield Kaufmann said Thursday, April 12, (four members) and $1,065 (five Roselle Park and Winfield Park had space limitations on ballots. She said with a relative when two males was arrested in Plainfield on Febru- would be the cutoff date for mem- members). Senior citizen rates are switched from April to November the division might issue a rule or the knocked on the back door. When ary 5, at approximately 6:30 p.m. He bers to re-register. He said he would $90 for residents and $155 for non- per a new state law signed in January issue might have to go to the state they opened the door, the two sus- was identified as the shooter during send out e-mails and postcards to residents. by Governor Chris Christie. The dead- Legislature. pects entered the house and demanded the robbery, Chief Mahoney said. He remind members. “We keep very Mr. Kaufmann gave the commis- line to move school elections is Fri- At Thursday’s meeting, Ms. a phone, police said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 accurate records; the sooner regis- sion an update on Gumbert Park, day, February 17. Rajoppi sought several annual con- tration is complete, the sooner we stating the trees abutting the base- “From their (school boards) point tracts for election-related services can take care of the registration for ball field have all been removed of view, it makes a lot of sense (to totaling $1.5 million. They include camp and other programs,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 move the elections),” she told the Full Service Mailers, Inc. of Garfield freeholders. “When I conduct the to mail ballots for School Board, Pri- school-board elections, they (BOEs) mary and General Elections, at a cost reimburse me for most of the costs of $80,040, and B&B Press of Leba- we expend, like the printing costs non to print vote by mail and provi- and the mailing costs.” The county sional ballots, at a cost of $207,810. budgets in 2010 and 2011 included In addition, a contract was on the $700,000 each year for school board agenda for Royal Printing Services elections as money to be reimbursed of West New York, N.J., to provide for BOE elections. sample ballots, voting-machine bal- Ms. Rajoppi told the freeholders lots, emergency ballots and emer- her costs are likely to go up “depend- gency ballot tally sheets, at a cost of ing on how many state questions there $1.1 million, for 2012 and 2013. Bro- are on the ballot, (and) if there are any ken down, the contract includes municipal questions on the ballot.” $568,542 for 2012 and $549,520 for “It’s hard for me to answer that 2013. In addition, the county clerk right now because I don’t know what’s requested $30,000 for the current going to be on the ballot. It’s excit- election year for additional miscella- ing,” Ms. Rajoppi added. “You have neous election services and a $25,127, a set format of how many questions one-year contract with Dominion Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader you can fit on that ballot…A school Voting of Denver, Colo. to provide LOVE BUG...Irma’s Hallmark in Fanwood is stocked with heart-shaped boxes board election has to be delineated software licensing and maintenance full of chocolate and other goodies for romantics who come in search of Valentine’s from the General Election so it can’t for the WinEds system. Dominion Day gifts. be part of the General Election.” bought Sequoia Voting, the manufac- “It’s a challenge for us. We are turer of the county’s voting machines, PAGE INDEX looking forward to designing the bal- in 2010. Regional ...... 2-3, 17 Education ...... 8-9 Photo courtesy of John Fuller lots,” Ms. Rajoppi said. She said a In other business, the freeholders Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 WIN REPEAT…Kevin Lazer Fuller, a sixth grader at Edison Intermediate Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-16 School, and his brother, Johnny Fuller, a ninth grader at Westfield High School, Presidential Election usually requires considered a resolution for a $134,000 root the Giants to victory at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Sunday while between 60 and 80 different ballots architectural and engineering con- Community ... 6-7,18 Classifieds ..... 17 enjoying The Westfield Leader. throughout the county. These include CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 18 A&E ...... 19-20

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www.fa.smithbarney.com/marner © 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC SPMC Proposes $85K For Garwood BOE Passes Downtown Business Election Move to November By FRED T. ROSSI what has worked and not worked in By CHRISTINA M. HINKE puts a board member at a disadvan- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader recruiting businesses, consulting with Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tage,” Ms. Guerriero said. “They SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch the township government on any in- GARWOOD – Tuesday night the really lost a good amount of that Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) centives that may be offered to retail- Garwood Board of Education voted school year. They also missed a lot will seek approval from the township ers interested in relocating, creating a 5 to 2 in favor, with board members of that opportunity to go to the council of its 2012 budget, which marketing plan and, to cap off the Linda Koenig and Christine convention in October where a lot calls for assessments on property efforts, presenting the plan at a na- Guerriero dissenting, to move the of learning goes on.” owners to remain at $400 annually. It tional convention for retailers in the board of education election from “Having served on the board for proposes spending $85,400 on ac- spring. April to the November General nine years…it really is a lose-lose tivities that will focus more on busi- SPMC also will spend $7,200 to Election. This move would elimi- situation for everyone when a bud- ness recruitment and retention than hire a permanent part-time individual nate the public’s vote on the budget get is defeated,” Board President in prior years. as part of its ambassador program, if it were under the 2-percent cap. Adele Lewis said. At its meeting on February 1, the with that person charged with con- “While our main goal is to achieve Ms. Quigley said, “If we can save SPMC board of directors approved ducting membership communication higher performance academically, $5, if we can save $10, it always the budget, which the council will and being a presence on the street, we are looking to save money in the makes sense. We operate on a bare- Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader introduce at its Wednesday, February according to Mr. Biagini. Mayor DEJA BLUE(si.com)...Giants fans, inspired by quarterback Eli Manning, enjoy budget, and this effectively gives us bones budget for a very long time.” 21 meeting and vote on in March. Nancy Malool said that businesses the game at the Corbins’ Super Bowl party on Sunday. The crowd went crazy the ability to do that without drasti- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi was About three-fourths of the budget “want to see someone on the street.” when the Giants erased an eight-point third-quarter deficit to steal the victory cally changing the way we conduct in attendance, along with Borough will be financed by assessments on Mr. Biagini made a brief presenta- with a last-minute touchdown, just as they did in the 2008 Super Bowl (also ourselves,” board member Russell Councilmen Keith Sluka, Louis the 164 commercial properties within tion on the proposed budget at the against the Patriots). Graham said. Board member Bar- Petruzzelli and Jim Mathieu. the district, with the remaining com- council’s conference meeting on bara Greet and Board Vice-Presi- “I have been looking at this for a ing from $12,000 in unexpended Tuesday, and pointed out that the dent Susan Groning both agreed number of years personally, and funds from last year and $7,800 in added emphasis on recruitment and Mountainside BOE Votes that saving money was a main rea- thought that it was a good idea to revenue anticipated from selling ad- retention this year “will come at the son for their support of moving the piggy back the board of ed elec- vertising in its Simply Scotch Plains expense” of SPMC’s sponsorship of election. tions with the general elections magazine. SPMC plans to publish the summer concert series, which it To Move School Election Superintendent of Schools Teresa from the perspective as it would the magazine three times this year, at has done the past two years. That led Quigley said she did not know the give the people a little bit more a cost of $11,000 per edition. It will Councilman Kevin Glover to urge By DOMINIC A. LAGANO budget. However, these figures do savings the district would see by incentive to look at who they are be mailed to all residents and busi- the council “to put some skin in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader not yet include the state aid the dis- moving the election, but would have voting for and become more famil- nesses in Scotch Plains and to all game,” namely financing, to keep the MOUNTAINSIDE – The Board of trict will receive, the amount of which a figure by the next board meeting iar with the issues within their residents in Fanwood. concert series alive, if necessary. Education (BOE) voted Tuesday 6 to will be known on February 23. The on Tuesday, February 21, which is school elections. The turnout for a SPMC is earmarking $8,000 for In other business, the board ex- 1 in favor of moving the school elec- total amount to be raised in property four days after the decision dead- board of ed election is sad. And a recruitment and retention efforts, tended for another year its contract tion to the November General Elec- taxes proposed is $13.9 million, an line to the state. lot of people don’t know what is which will include an upgrade of the with Mr. Biagini and tion. This move eliminates the increase of $600,000 (4.5 percent) “I do support the move – it going on. From that perspective, group’s website, which will be op- FirsTEAManagement for $22,000, public’s vote on the budget if it is over last year’s property tax of $13.3 would have a better turnout in vot- to me, it is positive,” said Mayor erational by the end of the month, identical to last year’s fee. It is ex- under the 2-percent cap stipulated by million. The owner of a home as- ing,” resident Bruce Paterson said. Quattrocchi, who also was in favor according to David Biagini, presi- pected that SPMC’s board of direc- the state. Board President James sessed at $165,537, the average as- “This is giving you extra money to of the cost savings. dent of FirsTEAManagement, tors will make appointments to fill Ruban was the lone dissenter. Mr. sessment in the borough, would pay spend. I would like to see you strive “My only concern about this is SPMC’s manager. The revamped site several of the vacancies that opened Ruban stated he was not comfortable $4,735 in school taxes, compared to for less than the 2-percent cap.” that you are going to have political – prideinscotchplains.com – will in- two years ago when half the original taking any voting privileges away last year’s tax of $4,503, an increase “I don’t like the way this has been parties who are deciding who is clude a business directory, streaming board resigned during a dispute with from Mountainside residents. This of $232 and an increase of $381 from done. They gave us a month to act going to run for the board, and in of SPMC’s television commercial and the township council over financing measure can be rescinded in four two years ago. Mr. Saragnese pointed on this,” Ms. Koenig said. “They those towns that are more heavily a section that will answer questions a and operations. years by another vote at that time. out that “would be an increase in the are taking more local control away,” funded on both sides with political local business or prospective busi- The proposed school budget for tax rate of 14 cents.” she continued. money,” Mayor Quattrocchi said. ness might have, such as how to se- the upcoming year was discussed. The school budget will continue to With the election moved to No- Mr. Sluka said he supported mov- cure a permit or the rules for putting School Business Administrator be revised by the BOE until the final vember, newly elected board mem- ing the board of education elec- up a sign. Daniel Saragnese presented details budget is submitted to the Union bers would take over their posts on tions. He said taxpayers are look- The board also will pursue a multi- of the proposed budget, which may County executive superintendent of the board the following January. “It ing to save money. point recruitment effort that will in- be viewed at the district’s website, schools for approval. clude obtaining data relating to re- mountainsideschools.org. Mr. Saragnese and other members tailers willing to consider Scotch According to Mr. Saragnese, the of the board emphasized one item Plains as a locale, meeting with local budget at this point represents an where parents can positively affect Westfield Recreation Comm. real estate professionals to evaluate goleader.com increase of 4.2 percent over last year’s the budget – the cost of transporta- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion. The board approved a measure and the stumps are being removed First Baptist Church in Westfield Tuesday allowing for parents to waive now. “The players’ benches for called “Darkness into Light,” which student transportation for the next Memorial Field are here and wait- was sponsored by the Westfield Area school year. The purpose of this mea- ing to be installed for the season, “Y.” The program is for adults who sure is to promote carpooling to cut which starts in April,” he added. work with children, and focuses on There’s A New costs. Alan Kantz, program manager for how to recognize the signs of child According to Mr. Saragnese, if Global Advisors Smoke Free Policy abuse. The program cost was $350. the district could eliminate one or (GASP), gave a presentation to the “I got a lot out of it,” she said. two bus routes, it could potentially commission and urged members to Mr. Marvin asked about back- save over $100,000. Parents would support the Westfield Board of ground checks, and workshops for Woman in Town. be able to rescind the waiver should Health in recommending the coun- persons working with children be- the need arise. cil pass an ordinance which would fore their employment begins. Dee Mr. Ruban commented, “I would ban smoking in public parks and Kaufmann, assistant recreation di- like to reach out to the public and say other public recreation space. rector, asked about who would bear this is the one opportunity to affect Jim Marvin, commission chair- the cost of fingerprinting and back- change in our budgetary process.” man, asked, “How many signs ground checks. Mr. Kaufmann said The next BOE meeting is sched- would we need, and where would he was exploring cost-effective Dr. Sabina Cherian uled for Tuesday, February 28, at we put them?” Mr. Kaufmann asked methods of obtaining background 7:30 p.m. at the Beechwood School’s if GASP provided money for checks with a short turn around Joins the Clark Office. Media Center. signage that would be needed, and time for results. He said the recre- method of implementation. Mr. ation department is on the third tier Kantz said that GASP would be list when the Westfield Police De- Recognized for her clinical acumen and Gov. Christie able to help with the wording of the partment gets a notification of a sex CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 signage and methods of implemen- offender in the area. compassion, Dr. Cherian is committed to tation. The next commission meeting advancements in medicine and increasing what we needed to do…we had to Westfield residents Kevin Walsh will be held on Monday, March 12, stop spending so much,” the Gover- and Ed Orlando urged the commis- at 7:30 p.m. in the recreation com- awareness of disease prevention in women. nor said. sion to support this measure. Mr. mission meeting room in the mu- The following year, he faced an Orlando said, “I remember when nicipal building. $11-billion budget hole amounting they banned smoking in New York The Rubino OB/GYN Group consists of a team to a 37-percent funding deficit on a bars, they thought there would be a of highly credentialed OB/GYN specialists $29-billion spending plan. revolution, but there wasn’t.” Mr. He said the state has erased its Kantz suggested Westfield consider & is nationally known for non-invasive deficit without raising taxes and Freeholders becoming a smoke-free municipal- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 solutions for women’s healthcare. that unemployment in the state has ity as 100 other towns in New Jer- dropped from 10 percent prior to sey have done. tract to stabilize the Board of Elec- his taking office to 9 percent. “We (recreation commission) tions building, located at 271 North Looking at this year’s spending make policy, but don’t enact laws. Broad Street in Elizabeth, Joseph plan, the Governor reiterated his We’ll talk to the board of health,” Graziano, director of engineering, previous remarks that he wants to Mr. Kaufmann said. Mr. Kantz said public works and facilities, said the give all working New Jerseyans a GASP would provide follow-up county is looking to contract with 10-percent income tax cut over the support. Netta Architects of Springfield for next three years. He said that would Program Coordinator Tracy what was described as “emergency amount to $330 million each year, Kastner told the commission she building stabilization.” Netting was or around $1 billion in total. recently attended a program at the placed around the building a few He poked fun at the Democratic months ago, Mr. Graziano said, not- Majority in the state Legislature, ing that part of the building was “start- saying that when they want to spent ing to fall down.” $1 billion its called an investment SP Robbery “Things just started to deteriorate,” but when he wants to cut the same CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Graziano said, noting that work- amount in taxes he is called fiscally ers could pull out sections of the irresponsible. was transported to police headquar- stonework by hand. “So that’s how “Now this is an argument I love. ters, where he was processed and much of an emergency this is and that These (Democrats) are the people charged with robbery in the first de- this stuff didn’t start falling onto the that brought us the $13 billion in gree, aggravated assault in the sec- walking public in the area.” deficits. These are the people who ond degree and multiple weapons Mr. Graziano said he expects the raised our taxes and fees 115 times in offenses. He was transported to the project’s cost to range between $1.5 eight years,” the Governor said. “So Union County jail in lieu of bail that and $1.6 million. they overspent, they over borrowed, was set by the Scotch Plains Munici- On another matter, Public Safety they over taxed and now they are pal Court judge at $140,000. Green is Director Andrew Moran requested a lecturing after (he cut) the budget scheduled to appear in Union County resolution for a contract with Kiddie two years in a row about fiscal re- Superior Court tomorrow, Friday, Fire Fighting of Martinez, Calif. for a sponsibility.” February 10. suppression course for 27 Union Four NJ office locations in Clark, West Orange, Summit, The Governor also wants to raise Charles Darby, 18, of Plainfield County firefighters, at a cost of the New Jersey income tax credit for was arrested in Plainfield on Febru- $103,950, funds that are coming from Make an appointment today online: poor families 20 percent. ary 7 at approximately 12:30 a.m., the federal Department of Homeland & Bayonne. “If you are working, you are going Chief Mahoney reported. He was Security. He said the firefighters who to get a tax cut,” the Governor said. transported to police headquarters, will attend are from the Berkeley www.RubinoObGyn.com or call: 973-542-2016 He said the state has done away where he was processed and charged Heights, Elizabeth, Hillside, with the tax rebate programs, noting with robbery in the first degree and Kenilworth, Linden, Summit, Union that the state had to borrow money multiple weapons offenses. He was and Millburn fire departments. In and pay interest to give out checks, processed and then transported to the addition, county mutual aid coordi- which were mailed in October just Union County jail in lieu of bail set nators will attend the course, to be before the General Election. He said by the Scotch Plains Municipal Court held at Texas A&M University. Mr. the program was started by Governor judge at $100,000. Darby also is Moran said Millburn is part of the Brendan Byrne as a way to promote scheduled to appear in Union County Union County response to emergen- his administration. Superior Court tomorrow. cies. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, February 9, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 06-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Downtown, BOE Elections Among Fanwood Council Topics By TED RITTER The mayor explained that the county animal-control services to the City of Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times clerk would arrange school-board bal- Linden. The borough currently uses FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mahr lots in a “non-partisan” manner – it Newark Animal Services, at a cost of and the council Tuesday night held shares the same ballot as the General about $16,000 annually. discussions on several issues, ranging Election. Councilman Anthony Parenti said from downtown redevelopment and Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Linden “will provide the exact same shared services to school-board elec- Education President Norman “Trip” service” for “less than we pay now,” tions and possible drainage improve- Whitehouse said a public meeting is and added the “response time would be ments. scheduled for tonight on the issue, given a lot less.” Given the governor’s recent signing a Friday, February 17 deadline to have “I think it’s a natural home run,” said of a new law, the council talked about an election-moving resolution ap- Mayor Mahr. the option of moving school-board elec- proved, if that is the direction in which Borough Administrator Eleanor tions from April, when they currently Fanwood and Scotch Plains choose to McGovern asked to review the pro- are held, to the November General go. posed contract and said she plans to Election. While no position was taken, Mayor Mahr said Fanwood will “let “get a quote” from Edison, which just Mayor Mahr indicated November elec- the process play out.” Resident Michael made a deal with Scotch Plains for tions “could probably more than Lewis urged the mayor and council to shared animal-control services. double” school-board voter turnout, “make your views known.” Also Tuesday night, during the rede- which presently is less than 20 percent. The council talked about shifting its velopment agency meeting that pre- ceded the agenda meeting, the council designated Elite Properties as the de- veloper of the former Sovereign Bank property and the front of the old Livingston-Wilbor site. Both will be- Gene Jannotti for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times come “mixed-use” properties, with resi- PACKED HOUSE…Governor Chris Christie held a Town Hall meeting at the Westfield Armory in Westfield on dential units over retail businesses, and Wednesday morning. With approximately 600 in attendance, the governor spoke for 90 minutes. will tie in with the borough’s other redevelopment efforts. The borough’s redevelopment attorney, Diane Dabulas, said the new build- Christie Talks of ‘Comeback’ ing at the corner of South and Martine Avenues is “way ahead of schedule,” mainly due to the weather. Ms. Dabulas indicated construction could be com- At Armory Town Hall Meeting plete as soon as the end of July. She By PAUL J. PEYTON “I am thrilled to be here,” the Gov- state would not be able to make pay- added that “they have already had in- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ernor said, noting that he and his roll. “So we did what we needed to quiries” from potential residential and WESTFIELD – Governor Chris wife, Mary Pat, once lived in a sec- do…we had to stop spending so retail tenants. Christie followed up on his State of ond-floor apartment at 247 Prospect much,” the Governor said. Mayor Mahr emphasized the the State speech in January with a Street. The following year, he faced an borough’s intention to “get the apart- Town Hall meeting yesterday morn- Governor Christie said that shortly $11-billion budget hole amounting Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ments done and leased and be patient ing before some 600 attendees at the after he took office, his treasurer and to a 37-percent funding deficit on a LOVE BUG...Irma’s Hallmark in Fanwood is stocked with heart-shaped boxes on the retail” component. National Guard Armory in Westfield. Mr. Bagger told him that without a $29-billion spending plan. full of chocolate and other goodies for romantics who come in search of Valentine’s Councilman Mike Szuch said he has The Governor spoke for nearly 90 $2-billion major cut in spending, the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Day gifts. heard from several residents concerned minutes, saying the “Jersey Come- about the size of the building. “It’s not back,” as he alluded to in his State of the way I recall it [in the plans],” said the State, has started. RVSA Fees To Rise; No Hike the councilman. “It’s enormous.” As he entered the Armory 15 min- Plainfield Teens Arrested In Mr. Szuch explained he thought the utes beyond the 10:30 a.m. sched- fourth floor was going to be better uled start time, the Governor joked Seen in Sewer Utility Fees integrated with the roofline in order to that many news articles have reported SP Armed Robbery, Shooting By FRED T. ROSSI the future. He defended the two SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “minimize the appearance of the Westfield as being the “epicenter of The victim stated that he was home percent salary increases at the util- height.” politics in New Jersey.” He noted that police arrested two Plainfield resi- with a relative when two males SCOTCH PLAINS — Speaking ity, saying that the remaining “When it gets a façade put on it, it Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean, dents in connection with the robbery knocked on the back door. When to the township council on Tues- workforce was doing a great of work won’t look so big,” suggested Council- Jr. and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick and shooting of a township man last they opened the door, the two sus- day, top officials from the Rahway in the wake of the personnel reduc- man Kevin Boris. live in town, as does his longtime week, Scotch Plains Police Chief pects entered the house and demanded Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) tions. “I think when you see the final prod- friend and former law partner, Bill Brian Mahoney said. a phone, police said. defended their belt-tightening ef- Mayor Nancy Malool com- uct, it will be an impressive building,” Palatucci, and former Chief of Staff According to police, at approxi- The suspects then began to ransack forts, even as Scotch Plains faces a mended Mr. Meehan and Chief Fi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Richard Bagger. mately 10 a.m. on February 3, Scotch a part of the residence. After taking 3.3 percent increase in its RVSA nancial Officer Robert Materna, Plains police received a 9-1-1 call the phone and attempting to remove fees for 2012. who was also in attendance, for from a resident on Emil Place stating other electronics, one of the suspects RVSA Executive Director James their budget-cutting efforts, noting Clerk Faces Challenge to that he was robbed at gunpoint inside produced a handgun, pointed it at the Meehan, who took over the top spot that the 3.3-percent fee hike “was his residence and that during the rob- victim and fired one shot into his leg. at the utility a year ago, told the about half of what we had thought bery, he was shot. Upon arrival, offic- Both actors then fled the scene, au- council at its regular meeting that the increase was going to be.” Reconfigure Ballots ers from the Scotch Plains Police thorities reported. RVSA’s operating budget had been Mr. Meehan also told the council By PAUL J. PEYTON be part of the General Election.” Department found the victim, a 19- Fanwood Rescue Squad personnel reduced from $12.9 million last year he hopes to be able to sell the failed Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times “It’s a challenge for us. We are year-old male, with a gunshot wound responded and transported the victim to $12.1 million for 2012—a six $35 million co-generation facility, COUNTY – Union County Clerk looking forward to designing the bal- to his leg. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 percent reduction he said was saying it was important to have Joanne Rajoppi told the Union County lots,” Ms. Rajoppi said. She said a achieved chiefly through personnel RVSA recoup as much of the costs Freeholder Board last Thursday that Presidential Election usually requires cuts. But he said that RVSA’s sur- as possible. RVSA is currently en- she does not know how the transfer of between 60 and 80 different ballots plus also dropped last year, and will gaged in arbitration with various school elections to the date of the throughout the county. These include do so again this year, thus necessi- consultants and contractors. Coun- General Election in November will towns with elections by wards as well tating the need for fee increases for cilman Kevin Glover asked whether impact her election costs. As of Thurs- as those towns where bilingual bal- RVSA’s 14 member communities. it would be preferable to “just walk day, Cranford, Elizabeth, Linden, lots must be printed. “We did a good job” in reducing away” from the facility, “cut losses Roselle Park and Winfield Park had She said current state law requires the budget, Mr. Meehan said, and and get rid of it.” But Mr. Materna, switched from April to November an interpretative statement for each he promised more of the same in CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 per a new state law signed in January question on the ballot. Ms. Rajoppi by Governor Chris Christie. The dead- said officials in the New Jersey Divi- line to move school elections is Fri- sion of Elections are “looking at that day, February 17. right now” to see whether or not that “From their (school boards) point requirement can be waived due to of view, it makes a lot of sense (to space limitations on ballots. She said move the elections),” she told the the division might issue a rule or the freeholders. “When I conduct the issue might have to go to the state school-board elections, they (BOEs) Legislature. reimburse me for most of the costs At Thursday’s meeting, Ms. we expend, like the printing costs Rajoppi sought several annual con- and the mailing costs.” The county tracts for election-related services budgets in 2010 and 2011 included totaling $1.5 million. They include $700,000 each year for school board Full Service Mailers, Inc. of Garfield elections as money to be reimbursed to mail ballots for School Board, Pri- for BOE elections. mary and General Elections, at a cost SEEING THE SIGHTS…Charles and Maryann Laskowski of Scotch Plains Ms. Rajoppi told the freeholders of $80,040, and B&B Press of Leba- recently completed an eight-day trip covering 1,500 kilometers in Western her costs are likely to go up “depend- non to print vote by mail and provi- Turkey. They stop to enjoy the sights, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, in Perga, just outside of Antalya. They chose a winter trip to enjoy the sights of ing on how many state questions there sional ballots, at a cost of $207,810. Istanbul, Bursa, Ephaesus and Antalya without crowds and humid weather. The are on the ballot, (and) if there are any In addition, a contract was on the highlight of their trip was seeing Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. municipal questions on the ballot.” agenda for Royal Printing Services “It’s hard for me to answer that of West New York, N.J., to provide right now because I don’t know what’s sample ballots, voting-machine bal- PAGE INDEX going to be on the ballot. It’s excit- lots, emergency ballots and emer- Regional ...... 2-3, 17 Education ...... 8-9 ing,” Ms. Rajoppi added. “You have gency ballot tally sheets, at a cost of Photo courtesy of John Fuller Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-17 WIN REPEAT…Kevin Lazer Fuller, a sixth grader at Edison Intermediate a set format of how many questions $1.1 million, for 2012 and 2013. Bro- Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-16 School, and his brother Johnny Fuller, a ninth grader at Westfield High School, you can fit on that ballot…A school ken down, the contract includes Community ... 6-7, 18 Classifieds ..... 17 root the Giants to victory at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Sunday while board election has to be delineated $568,542 for 2012 and $549,520 for Obituary ...... 18 A&E ...... 19-20 enjoying The Westfield Leader. from the General Election so it can’t CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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www.fa.smithbarney.com/marner © 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC SPMC Proposes Spending Mountainside BOE Votes $85K For Downtown To Move School Election By FRED T. ROSSI with local real estate professionals By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Union County executive superin- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to evaluate what has worked and Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tendent of schools for approval. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch not worked in recruiting businesses, MOUNTAINSIDE – The Board of Mr. Saragnese and other mem- Plains Management Corp. (SPMC) consulting with the township gov- Education (BOE) voted Tuesday 6 to bers of the board emphasized one will seek approval from the town- ernment on any incentives that may 1 in favor of moving the school elec- item where parents can positively ship council of its 2012 budget, be offered to retailers interested in tion to the November General Elec- affect the budget – the cost of trans- which calls for assessments on prop- relocating, creating a marketing tion. This move eliminates the portation. The board approved a erty owners to remain at $400 an- plan and, to cap off the efforts, public’s vote on the budget if it is measure Tuesday allowing for par- nually. It proposes spending presenting the plan at a national under the 2-percent cap stipulated by ents to waive student transportation $85,400 on activities that will fo- convention for retailers in the the state. Board President James for the next school year. The pur- cus more on business recruitment spring. Ruban was the lone dissenter. Mr. pose of this measure is to promote and retention than in prior years. SPMC also will spend $7,200 to Ruban stated he was not comfortable carpooling to cut costs. At its meeting on February 1, the hire a permanent part-time indi- taking any voting privileges away According to Mr. Saragnese, if SPMC board of directors approved vidual as part of its ambassador from Mountainside residents. This the district could eliminate one or Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the budget, which the council will program, with that person charged measure can be rescinded in four two bus routes, it could potentially DEJA BLUE(si.com)...Giants fans, inspired by quarterback Eli Manning, enjoy introduce at its Wednesday, Febru- with conducting membership com- years by another vote at that time. save over $100,000. Parents would the game at the Corbins’ Super Bowl party on Sunday. The crowd went crazy ary 21 meeting and vote on in munication and being a presence The proposed school budget for be able to rescind the waiver should when the Giants erased an eight-point third-quarter deficit to steal the victory with a last-minute touchdown, just as they did in the 2008 Super Bowl (also March. on the street, according to Mr. the upcoming year was discussed. the need arise. against the Patriots). About three-fourths of the bud- Biagini. Mayor Nancy Malool said School Business Administrator Mr. Ruban commented, “I would get will be financed by assessments that businesses “want to see some- Daniel Saragnese presented details like to reach out to the public and on the 164 commercial properties one on the street.” of the proposed budget, which may say this is the one opportunity to within the district, with the remain- Mr. Biagini made a brief presen- be viewed at the district’s website, affect change in our budgetary pro- Home Values Have Dropped: ing coming from $12,000 in unex- tation on the proposed budget at the mountainsideschools.org. cess.” pended funds from last year and council’s conference meeting on According to Mr. Saragnese, the The next BOE meeting is sched- Shouldn’t Property Taxes? $7,800 in revenue anticipated from Tuesday, and pointed out that the budget at this point represents an uled for Tuesday, February 28, at selling advertising in its Simply added emphasis on recruitment and increase of 4.2 percent over last 7:30 p.m. at the Beechwood SCOTCH PLAINS – Is a property Spector Foerst & Associates and has Scotch Plains magazine. SPMC retention this year “will come at the year’s budget. However, these fig- School’s Media Center. tax appeal right for you? been assisting families with real es- plans to publish the magazine three expense” of SPMC’s sponsorship ures do not yet include the state aid In the last five years, home values tate and tax issues for more than a times this year, at a cost of $11,000 of the summer concert series, which the district will receive, the amount in Union County have dropped dra- decade in our local community. Mr. per edition. It will be mailed to all it has done the past two years. That of which will be known on Febru- goleader.com matically. As the real es- Foerst brings with him residents and businesses in Scotch led Councilman Kevin Glover to ary 23. The total amount to be raised tate market is depreciat- his experience with local Plains and to all residents in urge the council “to put some skin in property taxes proposed is $13.9 ing, your property taxes government and the mu- Fanwood. in the game,” namely financing, to million, an increase of $600,000 have been increasing. As nicipal budget process. SPMC is earmarking $8,000 for keep the concert series alive, if nec- (4.5 percent) over last year’s prop- SP Robbery a taxpayer, you have the Save money in this recruitment and retention efforts, essary. erty tax of $13.3 million. The owner CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 right to appeal your prop- economy. Make the sale which will include an upgrade of In other business, the board ex- of a home assessed at $165,537, the to Overlook Medical Center in Sum- erty-tax assessment as a of your home more at- the group’s website, which will be tended for another year its contract average assessment in the borough, mit. He was treated and released. means to reduce your real tractive. Reduce the long- operational by the end of the month, with Mr. Biagini and would pay $4,735 in school taxes, The Scotch Plains Police Detec- estate tax obligations. As term expenses associated according to David Biagini, presi- FirsTEAManagement for $22,000, compared to last year’s tax of tive Bureau responded to the scene. a taxpayer considering an with your home. Make it dent of FirsTEAManagement, identical to last year’s fee. It is $4,503, an increase of $232 and an After interviewing several people and appeal, you should un- more affordable to stay SPMC’s manager. The revamped expected that SPMC’s board of di- increase of $381 from two years collecting evidence, arrest warrants derstand that you must in your house. All with site – prideinscotchplains.com – rectors will make appointments to ago. Mr. Saragnese pointed out that were issued for the suspects. prove that your home’s lower property taxes. will include a business directory, fill several of the vacancies that “would be an increase in the tax Alquan Green, 18, of Plainfield assessed value is legally James M. Foerst Tax appeals must be streaming of SPMC’s television opened two years ago when half the rate of 14 cents.” was arrested in Plainfield on Febru- “unreasonable.” With a filed by April 1. For more commercial and a section that will original board resigned during a The school budget will continue ary 5, at approximately 6:30 p.m. He successful tax appeal, your lowered information about tax appeals, visit answer questions a local business dispute with the township council to be revised by the BOE until the was identified as the shooter during tax assessment will be set for three www.spectorfoerst.com and com- or prospective business might have, over financing and operations. final budget is submitted to the the robbery, Chief Mahoney said. He years, which can amount to consider- plete the complimentary assessment such as how to secure a permit or was transported to police headquar- able savings. The best way to suc- form to see if you can save money on the rules for putting up a sign. ters, where he was processed and ceed in appealing your taxes is to your taxes, or get started with a free The board also will pursue a charged with robbery in the first de- present your claim to the courts consultation by calling James M. multi-point recruitment effort that Governor Christie gree, aggravated assault in the sec- through expert tax and legal counsel Foerst at (908) 322-4886. will include obtaining data relating CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ond degree and multiple weapons with local knowledge. Paid Bulletin Board to retailers willing to consider He said the state has erased its get two years in a row about fiscal offenses. He was transported to the James M. Foerst is the principal of goleader.com/express Scotch Plains as a locale, meeting deficit without raising taxes and that responsibility.” Union County jail in lieu of bail that unemployment in the state has The Governor also wants to raise was set by the Scotch Plains Munici- dropped from 10 percent prior to his the New Jersey income tax credit for pal Court judge at $140,000. Green is taking office to 9 percent. poor families 20 percent. scheduled to appear in Union County Looking at this year’s spending “If you are working, you are go- Superior Court tomorrow, Friday, plan, the Governor reiterated his pre- ing to get a tax cut,” the Governor February 10. There’s A New said. vious remarks that he wants to give Charles Darby, 18, of Plainfield all working New Jerseyans a 10- He said the state has done away was arrested in Plainfield on Febru- percent income tax cut over the next with the tax rebate programs, noting ary 7 at approximately 12:30 a.m., three years. He said that would that the state had to borrow money Chief Mahoney reported. He was amount to $330 million each year, and pay interest to give out checks, transported to police headquarters, Woman in Town. or around $1 billion in total. which were mailed in October just where he was processed and charged He poked fun at the Democratic before the General Election. He said with robbery in the first degree and Majority in the state Legislature, the program was started by Gover- multiple weapons offenses. He was saying that when they want to spent nor Brendan Byrne as a way to pro- processed and then transported to the $1 billion its called an investment mote his administration. Union County jail in lieu of bail set but when he wants to cut the same by the Scotch Plains Municipal Court amount in taxes he is called fiscally judge at $100,000. Darby also is Dr. Sabina Cherian irresponsible. scheduled to appear in Union County “Now this is an argument I love. Freeholders Superior Court tomorrow. Joins the Clark Office. These (Democrats) are the people CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that brought us the $13 billion in 2013. In addition, the county clerk deficits. These are the people who Recognized for her clinical acumen and requested $30,000 for the current raised our taxes and fees 115 times election year for additional miscella- SP Council compassion, Dr. Cherian is committed to in eight years,” the Governor said. neous election services and a $25,127, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “So they overspent, they over bor- advancements in medicine and increasing one-year contract with Dominion the CFO, said RVSA still has $30 rowed, they over taxed and now they Voting of Denver, Colo. to provide million worth of debt while Mr. awareness of disease prevention in women. are lecturing after (he cut) the bud- software licensing and maintenance Meehan said he was committed to for the WinEds system. Dominion recovering the costs of building the bought Sequoia Voting, the manufac- troubled facility. The Rubino OB/GYN Group consists of a team turer of the county’s voting machines, In a related matter, the council FW Council in 2010. was told by its own finance person- of highly credentialed OB/GYN specialists CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In other business, the freeholders nel that residents and businesses & is nationally known for non-invasive agreed Borough Engineer Dominic considered a resolution for a $134,000 should not expect an increase in solutions for women’s healthcare. Carrino. architectural and engineering con- fees paid to the local sewer utility. Mr. Szuch also questioned whether tract to stabilize the Board of Elec- Lori Majeski, the township’s chief the borough was “neglecting” the stores tions building, located at 271 North financial officer, said the local util- on Martine Avenue between LaGrande Broad Street in Elizabeth, Joseph ity ended 2011 with a fund balance and South Avenues, which now look Graziano, director of engineering, of nearly $900,000, half of which small compared to the new building. public works and facilities, said the will be used to offset costs of oper- Mayor Mahr responded that those county is looking to contract with ating the sewer utility this year. businesses are individually owned and, Netta Architects of Springfield for Warren Korecky, the township’s “there’s no money. We had a hard time what was described as “emergency auditor, called the $899,000 figure getting [them] to spend a nickel on building stabilization.” Netting was “a good surplus” that should result awnings,” said Mayor Mahr. She sug- placed around the building a few in stable fee levels this year. gested that businesses wishing to im- months ago, Mr. Graziano said, not- As he did last year, Councilman prove the front of their shops could use ing that part of the building was “start- Glover called for some of the ex- or consult the borough’s façade im- ing to fall down.” cess fund balance to be used to provement guidelines, as a few already “Things just started to deteriorate,” offset shortfalls in the overall mu- have. Mr. Graziano said, noting that work- nicipal budget, saying that “we Councilman Boris said, “Maybe ers could pull out sections of the shouldn’t sit there building a sur- when these [small] businesses see the stonework by hand. “So that’s how plus.” But Ms. Majeski and Mr. foot traffic [resulting from the new much of an emergency this is and that Korecky both said the sewer utility, corner building], they’ll say, ‘You know this stuff didn’t start falling onto the which was established in 2009, will what, it’s time to do something.’” walking public in the area.” not regenerate as large a surplus Prior to the agenda and redevelop- Mr. Graziano said he expects the this year and reminded the council ment meetings, the council held a spe- project’s cost to range between $1.5 that RVSA fee increases next year cial meeting to discuss long-talked- and $1.6 million. will be larger than the 3.3 percent about drainage improvements for the On another matter, Public Safety rise this year. Councilman William Glenwood and Tillotson Road neigh- Director Andrew Moran requested a Vastine seemed to agree with them, borhoods. The borough has until Thurs- resolution for a contract with Kiddie saying it was better to keep more day, March 15, to apply to the state Fire Fighting of Martinez, Calif. for a surplus for offsetting purposes in Department of Environmental Protec- suppression course for 27 Union future years than to have to raise Four NJ office locations in Clark, West Orange, Summit, tion for a zero-interest loan to help County firefighters, at a cost of fees. finance flood-control improvements (it $103,950, funds that are coming from At the start of its two-hour meet- Make an appointment today online: can reapply in October if next month’s the federal Department of Homeland ing, the council was informed that & Bayonne. deadline is missed). Security. He said the firefighters who its latest bond sale resulted in an A key issue will be whether the bor- will attend are from the Berkeley interest rate of 1.94 percent, which www.RubinoObGyn.com or call: 973-542-2016 ough chooses to install drainage pipe- Heights, Elizabeth, Hillside, township bond counsel Steven lines or construct water retention “pits” Kenilworth, Linden, Summit, Union Rogut called “the lowest on any on private land that would likely have and Millburn fire departments. In bond issue I’ve ever been involved to be acquired. Fanwood Chief Finan- addition, county mutual aid coordi- with.” The $9.15 million sale was cial Officer Fred Tomkins asked for a nators will attend the course, to be completed last month, and Mr. cost comparison between the two op- held at Texas A&M University. Mr. Rogut told the council that Stan- tions. “It may very well be that the Moran said Millburn is part of the dard & Poor’s had assigned a piping is cheaper than acquiring the Union County response to emergen- double-AA rating and a “stable” land,” he said. cies. outlook to municipal debt. In Depth Coverage P Community News P Regional Sports P Editorial Commentary Arts & Entertainment P Education Matters P Breaking News Happening in Your Town The publishers of the LEADER/TIMES strive to bring you, our readers, the best weekly newspaper in the state. But to help us keep doing this … WE WANT YOU … AS A SUBSCRIBER !

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Page 2 Thursday, February 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cranford Man Charged With Insurance Fraud Lance Favors Romney-Christie Ticket, Sees CRANFORD — A Cranford man has been charged in a state grand High Court Decision on Health Care as Close jury indictment for allegedly col- By PAUL J. PEYTON ing population, New Jersey has the Second World War, is that we lecting more than $22,000 in tempo- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times dropped out of the top 10 most popu- need a vibrant and growing middle rary disability insurance benefits to WESTFIELD – During a visit to lated states for the first time since class,” he stated. He said he also which he was not entitled, Attorney The Westfield Leader and The Scotch 1910. He said New Jersey had the favors reforming the federal income- General (AG) Jeffrey Chiesa an- Plains-Fanwood Times on January eighth-highest population and has tax code as well as the corporate tax. nounced last week. 30, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) spoke since slipped to 11th highest. The Congressman said he has been Louis L. Dubrel, 43, was charged about a wide range of issues, from the “And this is because people are supportive of extending the federal on January 30 with insurance fraud, recent redistricting impacting some moving to the south and the Rocky payroll tax cut through the end of the theft by deception and perjury, Mr. of the towns he represents to the Mountain west,” the Congressman year. The current tax cut was ex- Chiesa said. Republican Presidential Primary and said. tended through February 29. He said The state grand jury indictment the legal fight over the national health- The Congressman said New Jersey he is confident the tax cut will be alleges that between January 12 and care law now before the United States increased from 14 to 15 Congres- extended and does not believe a sur- September 7, 2007, Dubrel, who al- Supreme Court. sional representatives in 1962, went tax on millionaires will be included legedly sustained a work-related in- On the issue of redistricting, the back down to 14 seats in 1982, and in the legislation. jury while employed as an auto me- Congressman said the final map ap- went to 13 seats in 1992. “That might be their (Democrats) chanic for Maple Crest Auto Group proved by the 12-member bipartisan When asked about the GOP Presi- negotiating strategy, but I don’t think in Union Township, omitted and failed Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader New Jersey Congressional Redistrict- dential campaign, Rep. Lance said he it will be in the end product,” Rep. to provide significant information to PRESS CONFERENCE...The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood ing Commission was based on where is supportive of the 18 or so televised Lance said. New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Times editor Paul Peyton, left, listens as Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) speaks the state had not gained population, debates held thus far between the The Congressman voted against Company in order to obtain $22,569 about a wide range of issues at a January 30 meeting at the newspaper’s office. which was in the northeastern part of candidates, a field that has dwindled raising the nation’s debt ceiling two in temporary disability insurance the state. Two districts representing from nine to four. weeks ago, but said the Senate was benefits to which he was not entitled, Bergen and Passaic counties were “They have been engaged and have likely to raise it. Under the last agree- the AG’s office reported. combined as New Jersey will go from had relatively higher ratings,” Rep. ment to raising the debt limit, a Super The indictment also alleges that 13 to 12 Congressional districts be- Lance said. The Congressman has Committee of Congressional mem- Dubrel obtained the $22,569 from ginning in the current election cycle, followed the lead of Governor Chris bers of both parties failed to reach a New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance with the new district lines taking ef- Christie by also endorsing former deficit reduction deal. As a result, as Company by creating the false im- fect January of 2013. Massachusetts Governor Mitt Rom- part of the bill signed into law by pression that he was unable to com- “Each of [the districts] is required ney. “I hope he is our nominee and I President Barack Obama, under se- plete common household chores and to have precisely the same amount of will support whoever our nominee questration included in the measure, daily physical activities, when, in fact, people, down to the person,” the Con- is,” Rep. Lance said. He said he hopes automatic spending cuts totaling $1.2 he participated as a driver in several gressman said. Gov. Christie will be the vice-presi- trillion over the next 10 years will harness horse racing qualifying starts Sixteen towns in the state will be dential nominee, but if not, he would begin in 2013. Half of those cuts, and as a horse trainer during the pe- split into multiple districts, including favor Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), the $500 billion, will come from the de- riod that he received temporary dis- Scotch Plains, according to Mr. chairman of the House Budget Com- fense budget. ability benefits. Lance’s Chief of Staff, Todd Mitchell. mittee, for the vice-presidency. “They (cuts through sequestration) The indictment also alleges that while Each of the 12 districts will have at “I think we (Republicans) will be will be enacted on January 1, 2013 appearing at an official proceeding, least one split town. If reelected, Rep. competitive (in New Jersey) if we nomi- unless we do something in the alterna- namely in the matter of Louis Dubrel v. Lance will still represent a small sec- nate Mitt Romney,” Rep. Lance said. tive to change that,” he said. “Given Maple Crest Auto Group, and while tion of Scotch Plains north of Route “Now if Chris Christie is on the ticket the fact that it was very difficult to pass under oath, Dubrel made the false state- 22 as of 2013, while the rest of Scotch as the running mate, I think we will what was passed in August, I think it ment that, “I can’t ride [horses],”a state- Plains, all of Fanwood, Roselle Park carry New Jersey and I think we will would be even more difficult to pass ment that he knew was not true, accord- ANNUAL PIG ROAST…The Westfield Chapter of UNICO National held their and a section of Linden will be lo- annual winter pig roast fundraiser January 28 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in carry Pennsylvania. And I don’t see changes because those changes would ing the AG’s press release. cated in the 12th District currently how Barack Obama can be reelected have to have the approval of not only Dubrel faces a maximum sentence Garwood. This year’s event was attended by 200 persons. Members of Plainfields’, Union and Clark chapters of UNICO were in attendance. Pictured, from left to represented by Rep. Rush Holt (D). without carrying Pennsylvania.” the Republican House, but of the of five years in state prison and a fine right, are: Henry Varriano of Clark UNICO; Joe Almeida, president, Union Rep. Lance said constituents can “I think he (Gov. Christie) is the Democratically-controlled Senate and of $15,000. UNICO; Ann Walko, past president and candidate for third vice-president, and still use his office, located on North most visible New Jerseyan on the of the White House.” Michael Colucci, vice-president, Plainfields’ UNICO; Robert Tarte, past president, Avenue in Westfield, for everything national scene since Woodrow Wil- He said he thinks it would be www.goleader.com Westfield UNICO; Tony Valles, chairman, Westfield UNICO’s pig roast, and from getting tickets to visit the White son,” Rep. Lance said. “The excep- “highly unlikely that Congress would Anthony Bengivenga, immediate past president, Plainfields’ UNICO. House and U.S. Capitol in Washing- tion would probably be Bill Bradley, agree to amend the amount of money ton, D.C. to getting help navigating but he didn’t ultimately win any pri- we hope to cut.” through federal agencies. If he is maries (for President) against Al Gore CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 Interiors So Lovely, You’ll Want to Stay Home reelected, residents of towns redis- (in 2000).” tricted will have their requests re- The Congressman said he feels the College Begins Search ferred to their new Congressional rep- high unemployment rate is the “fun- Think “Superior” For: resentative. damental issue facing” Americans. For State Librarian Rep. Lance said he plans to keep “An unemployment rate of 8 1/2 is TRENTON – New Jersey State • Expert Consultation Services his Westfield office. The Congress- unacceptable in this country,” he said. Librarian Norma Blake has an- • Space Planning / Room Layouts man also has offices in Flemington “My view is there would be greater nounced that she plans to retire this and in Washington, D.C. As of Janu- private-sector employment if there July, closing the book on a 36-year • Remodeling Services ary, the Seventh District will include were greater certainty” from the fed- career, the last 10 years as the New parts of Essex (Millburn only), eral government on issues ranging Jersey State Librarian. • All Interior Related Products: Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Union from whether the Bush tax cuts will The State Library is an affiliate of Furniture Floor Coverings and Warren Counties. continue beyond the end of the year Thomas Edison State College, which is With an average of 732,000 per- and on whether businesses will be conducting a national search to find the Lighting Window Treatments sons, the Congressman said New Jer- required under federal law to provide next state librarian. A search committee Accessorizing & Finishing Touches sey would be among the highest popu- health-care insurance to employees, comprised of members of the New Jer- lations per Congressional district in he said. “The best way to lower defi- sey library community will work with the nation. He said Texas’ districts cits is to have more people working,” the search firm Bradbury Associates/ will average 702,000, with Minne- Rep. Lance said. “My reading of Gossage Sager Associates, based in sota in the high six hundred thou- American history, particularly mod- Kansas City, Mo., to conduct interviews sands. However, with overall declin- ern American history since the end of and recommend a list of finalists.

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Coming in May • Reserve your Ad space now • 908-232-4407 • [email protected] • Details are online: goleader.com/tiw County Clerk Rajoppi Reports Slight Gain Summit Man Named to Lead Division of Law TRENTON – Veteran litigator To $23 Mil. on Property Recordings Christopher Porrino of Summit has COUNTY — In her annual report lots called “Walk Sequence” which efforts including Passport Fairs will been named director of the Division released last month, Union County saved $10,000 in mailing expenses. be expanded to include area hospi- of Law within the New Jersey’s At- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said the eco- As in past years, the Clerk opened the tals, higher educational institutions, torney General’s office. nomic recession continued to impact offices on the Saturday preceding the area high schools and local fairs. He is expected to begin working in the housing market and foreclosure Primary and General Elections for EMS ID Cards will be a continued his new position by the end of Febru- rate in the county in 2011. the convenience of voters. service to volunteers in all munici- ary. Mr. Porrino, 44, currently is a For all property documents, there Business Office: The Clerk’s busi- palities. member of Lowenstein Sandler PC was nearly a 6 percent decrease in ness office in Westfield expanded its Elections: Expanded voting ser- law firm where he co-led the firm’s volume, from 72,705 to 68,511, how- services beginning in January 2011. vices will be conducted in the 100-attorney litigation department. ever. This number also reflects a de- The filing of inheritance tax waivers Westfield satellite office to assist vot- The Division of Law represents the crease in foreclosure recordings due is now available to residents in both ers with Vote-By-Mail applications state in all legal matters including to a court-ordered moratorium on fore- Westfield and Elizabeth along with for the School Board, Primary and actions to enforce the law, defend closures, Ms. Rajoppi reported. Pre- notary processing, trade name cer- General Elections. Due to the in- state statutes and protect state inter- foreclosures decreased to 601, a sig- tificates, photographs, Passport and creased voter participation in a Presi- ests in contractual matters. nificant decrease from 2010, while Pass Card processing. New U.S. State dential year, it is expected the de- Courtesy of Jim Lowney/County of Union Mr. Porrino received his under- MOVING UP...Nicole DiRado of Union is sworn in as Deputy Clerk of Union graduate degree from Lehigh Uni- there was a less noticeable drop in the Department regulations, effective mand for Vote-By Mail will increase County by state Superior Court Judge Karen Cassidy, the assignment judge for volume of new homes and commer- April 1, required birth certificates to significantly. With an increase in voter Union County, on February 1 at the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth. versity in 1989, and his law degree cial properties recorded. Revenue de- state the name of the parents. This registration, it is estimated that there Holding the Bible is her husband, Matthew, and their son, Matty. Mrs. Dirado has from Seton Hall University School of rived from property recordings, how- new regulation required outreach to will be an additional $8,000 savings worked for county 11 years, the last six as clerk to the Union County Board of Law in 1992. He is a member of the ever, increased slightly from 2010 to customers through press releases and in mailing sample ballots. Chosen Freeholders. She replaces Al Falcone who has retired. Board of Trustees of the Summit $23 million for 2011. the web. The County Clerk’s election func- Speech School, a non-profit educa- The county clerk’s electronic scan- Recording: Since its inception in tions will increase in 2012 with the WF’s Dr. Rock Named to Med. Examiners Bd. tional institution which serves deaf ning initiative, begun in 2007, grew May 2010, the Union County Home- passage of legislation permitting WESTFIELD — Dr. Joel J. Rock Medicine. He is an anesthesiologist and hard of hearing children. He is through the volume expansion of its less Trust Fund, initiated by the Union school boards to move their elections of Westfield has been appointed by at JFK Medical Center in Edison. also a member of the New Jersey e-filing customer base. Thirty per- County Board of Chosen Freehold- to November. The Clerk will now act Governor Chris Christie to the New He has been practicing medicine Supreme Court’s Committee on cent of all discharge recordings and ers, has collected a total of $282,267. as the filing agency for school candi- Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. since 1981 and completed his resi- Model Civil Jury Charges. 10 percent of all assignment record- The fund provides for the collection dates, conduct drawings, hear objec- Dr. Rock is a 1970 graduate of the dency and internship at U.S. Public Mr. Porrino and his wife, Christina ings are received through e-filing of a $3 surcharge for all recorded tions and design the ballot. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Service Hospital in Staten Island. Shenouda, have two children. which eliminates paper and adds to documents in the county clerk’s of- the greening of the county, according fice to be turned over to the county to the report. The county clerk’s prop- for assistance to the homeless. erty website, a search engine for re- A major project utilizing staff in- corded documents, saw more than house was the scanning of construc- 1.5 million customers accessing tion liens to be added to the website. records on line in 2011. This project was completed and will Elections: Three elections were held allow viewers to research liens from including the School Board Election in 1994, when they were initiated, to the April, the Primary Election in June and present. Inheritance tax waivers from the General Election in November. 1977 to present also were scanned by There was only one recount for the staff in-house. Notary information 20th Legislative District in Elizabeth was indexed and scanned for internal and Roselle for the Primary Election. use by staff, according to the report. One of the most significant trends 2012 Initiatives: in the 2010 elections was the decrease Recording: The in-house project to of the Vote-By-Mail General Election scan documents back to 1977 will permanent lists which declined from continue allowing these paper records 8,000 in 2010 to 5,000 in 2011 due to to be accessed via the website and also purge of voters who moved or died. permit paper records to be archived For the first time, applications for bal- and/or destroyed in the public record lots in the General Election were pro- room. The record room will be cessed at the Clerk’s satellite office at reconfigured to take into account the the Westfield Annex. removal of the books, which have Continuing a service started in 2011, been scanned making it more cus- the 438 Sample Ballots for School tomer friendly. Ms. Rajoppi said in Board, Primary and General Elections her report that a major map project were placed on the Clerk’s website. will be initiated during the year to This approach, in addition to the mailed place the indices of maps from 1977 to sample ballot to every voter, insured present on the website along with an that all voters could view their ballot order form for easier access for clients on line and locate their polling place, and title searchers. Ms. Rajoppi reported. Business Office: An index for in- The Clerk initiated a new mail pro- heritance tax waivers will be com- cedure for the mailing of sample bal- pleted and placed on-line. Outreach RAISE MONEY IN STYLE The Rotary Club of Westfield LOCAL NON-PROFIT GROUPS RAISED Helping Our Community For 86 Years A COMBINED TOTAL OF OVER $585,000 LAST YEAR Please Join Us For Lunch Every Tuesday, at the Westfield Area Y FIND OUT HOW 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm www.westfieldtoday.com/rotary AND APPLY TODAY! 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Members of: Officials to Attend Budget meetings Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce A recent Westfield Leader editorial county doesn’t like to be watched. with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association reported that the county was able to Historically the county doesn’t post rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey produce several budgets in a row their budget hearing schedule until sharp enough to discern this deception of where the county tax levy was either days before they are to begin. This diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 flat or reduced 10 years ago. Actually doesn’t leave busy professionals guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 this period began in 1995 when the much time to plan to attend. The vidual. If you get three – word expert. If state took over the operations of the county video records these hearings, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of Union County Courts and $17.2 mil- but unlike their fluff Freeholder Fo- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 lion was absorbed by the state, how- rum shows, they do not distribute All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. ever, this did not result in a tax de- these hearings to local cable stations come from the board game Diction crease for Union County taxpayers, for public viewing. The UCWA ob- Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman the savings were quickly absorbed tains these recordings through the Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER 1. Sifflement – A hissing or whistling Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo into the county budget and were spent OPRA and posts them on our website. elsewhere. Surely, the county could easily do at sound COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION 2. Cataphract – A horseman in com- Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly There should be at least 21 citizens least this much themselves if they plete armor EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS in attendance at freeholder meetings, wanted a more informed and engaged 3. Imputrescible – Not subject to cor- one from each municipality within public. They could also invite mu- ruption the county, not only letting the free- nicipal officials to attend their meet- 4. Urticaria – Hives SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe holders know that they are being ings, and accept and answer ques- One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 ORCUS watched, but aggressively offering tions from the public, etc., etc., etc. 1. An inflammation of the male repro- their advise and help in the budget Tina Renna, President ductive organ process in spite of the fact that the Union County Watchdog Association 2. A killer whale 3. The lower world; Hades A Few Words Scratched on Paper 4. An abalone shell; an ear shell On November 19, 1863, a homely, lanky man took who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It We Cannot Allow Anyone to Collect HIRUNDINE 1. Having a heavy, abnormal growth the train from Washington D.C. to a small town in is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task And Use ‘Files’ Against Our Citizens of hair southeastern Pennsylvania to deliver a speech. He remaining before us – that from these honored dead 2. Relating to the swallows (birds) Last Tuesday, a dangerous step was Mayor and the Town generally works wrote the short speech on scratch paper while the we take increased devotion to that cause for which 3. Of or like a leech taken at the Westfield Town Council. well. He does not have to stoop to the 4. Relating to pigs; swine engine chugged on the rail, a short distance north- they gave the last full measure of devotion – that we It undermines the constitutional right level of the disgraced former Chief SILLON ward. When he arrived to little fanfare, he delivered here highly resolve that these dead shall not have to protest and was a premeditated and should not do so. The Mayor is 1. Green fodder preserved in a silo the speech to a crowd that remained died in vain – that this nation, under attack on a Westfield resident. Greg the first to decry the lack of decorum 2. The long, narrow pod of plants of the mustard family silent upon its conclusion. Disap- God, shall have a new birth of free- Kasko is a critic of the Mayor and at the Council meetings. His stub- Council. Whether you agree with him bornness and inability to accept criti- 3. A beverage made of sweetened milk pointed, he re-boarded the train and dom – and that government of the or not, he has the absolute right to cism, even when valid, is a flaw he mixed with wine or cider returned to Washington. people, by the people, for the people, 4. A defense built in a wide ditch voice his opinion. should correct. His refusal to accept CHILIAD Here’s what he said: (The shall not perish from the earth.” Last Tuesday, the Mayor entered criticism and the steps he has taken to 1. The upper lip or muzzle of a quadru- Gettysburg Address) The man of course was President the Council room armed with a docu- stop it, has contributed heavily to the ped “Four score and seven years ago Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president ment he had to purposefully seek out. present situation. 2. A thousand of anything He investigated Mr. Kasko. The We cannot allow anyone, elected 3. A ewe lamb or ewe mutton our fathers brought forth on this con- of the United States. He was born on Mayor had a five-year-old opinion, official or not, to collect “files” on 4. Gout in the hand tinent, a new nation, conceived in February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, of dubious credibility, authored by a our citizens to be used against them. Liberty, and dedicated to the proposi- Kentucky. He was assassinated on hearing officer chosen by the Town No elected official has the right to Letters to tion that all men are created equal. April 15, 1865. after a disciplinary hearing that could investigate and make a personal at- the Editor Now we are engaged in a great civil From biography.com: “Abraham arguably be called a kangaroo court tack on a citizen. No citizen has the on charges that were later dismissed right to investigate and make a per- war, testing whether that nation, or Lincoln is one of America’s greatest by the Town. If the document came sonal attack on a member of the Coun- Thanks to All Who any nation so conceived and so dedi- heroes because of his unique appeal. from either Mr. Kasko’s personnel cil. It is objectively wrong. Donated to Toy Drive cated, can long endure. We are met on His is a remarkable story of the rise file or was an internal affair’s matter, If you don’t like what is factually On behalf of Sister Jacinta a great battlefield of that war. We from humble beginnings to achieve Mr. Gildea has already declared them said by a critic, listen to the facts and Fernandes of The St. Joseph’s Social have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a the highest office in the land; then, a sudden and to be confidential. try to correct the wrong. Stop “cir- Service Center in Elizabeth, the chil- The Mayor had no right to access cling the wagons” as soon as you find dren that received the toys, and The final resting place for those who here gave their lives tragic death at a time when his country needed him the file and less right to use it to yourself trapped in a stupid position. that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and most to complete the great task remaining before the Msgr. John M. Walsh Council Chap- attempt to insult a critic. No one is always right. Use the truth- ter 5437, Garwood Knights of Co- proper that we should do this. nation. His distinctively human and humane person- Years ago, WE CARE opposed the ful criticism, don’t dig up dirt on the lumbus, I’d like to thank everyone for But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate – we can ality and historical role as savior of the Union and grand plan for parking garages in critic. their generous monetary and toy do- not consecrate – we can not hallow – this ground. emancipator of the slaves creates a legacy that en- town. Chief Bernard Tracy called The The Mayor is usually above this nations to our annual toy drive. Our Westfield Leader to persuade it to lapse in conduct and should apolo- special thanks to The St. Anne’s The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, dures. His eloquence of democracy, and his insis- stop giving attention to the members gize to the Public. The Public has a have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add tence that the Union was worth saving embody the Church of Garwood’s Rosary Soci- of WE CARE because they were not right to speak and any official action ety members and their president, or detract. The world will little note, nor long ideals of self-government that all nations strive to nice people. As proof, the Chief had putting a “chill” on the exercise of Christine Guerriero, Catherine remember what we say here, but it can never forget achieve.” “files” on those people, which proved that right is to be avoided. Mooney and the employees of what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be Happy Birthday Mr. President. his point. A. John Blake Eastman Management Corp. of Mayor Skibitsky works hard as our dedicated here to the unfinished work which they May we heed your few words. Westfield Livingston and Veronika Yarleque and the employees of Bank of America in Westfield Foundation Thanks the Newark for their very generous amount of toys donated. A Model of Decorum and Tranquility Community for Support in 2011 The line of families waiting to receive the distribution of toys was a Who needs Jersey Shore when they have Westfield If it were any other citizen coming to the microphone The Westfield Foundation would ministers 62 private family, memo- few blocks long, with families wait- TV36. Every other week you can tune in to watch the we don’t believe the mayor would have lashed out like to thank you – our community – rial, and scholarship funds that sup- ing in line over night in inclement for your continued financial support port a variety of local charities. In weather, with family members tak- gavel banging drama unfold as the “Central Avenue the way he did last week, or that he would have been in 2011. The Foundation benefited 2011, the Foundation was the recipi- Gang” heads up to the microphone and shouts from as well armed with a history on the individual. ing turns in order to hold their spot in from nearly $36,000 in “unrestricted” ent of a generous donation of over line. the audience. Mr. Kasko retired from the police department donations in 2011 from both Westfield $650,000 from the estate of Lydia Seeing and hearing this, please For over a year and a half now residents Maria following a series of disciplinary hearings and a residents and our neighbors. Hoffart, a longtime resident of know how special your efforts and Carluccio, Adina Enculescu and Greg Kasko have lawsuit with the town, under Mayor Skibitsky’s Since 1975, the mission of the Mountainside. Income from the generosity were in making a child Westfield Foundation has been to Wagner-Hoffart Fund will benefit the smile on Christmas morning. attended almost every public Council session (and administration. Now he runs a blog where he often provide either ‘seed’ funding, or spe- Community Presbyterian Church in some conference meetings) to voice their objections makes caricatures of the Mayor and Council mem- In closing, thank you again, and cific project funding for local chari- Mountainside, the Center for Hope our best wishes for a very healthy and and safety concerns regarding the pedestrian cross- bers, as well as other town employees. Mr. Kasko ties in the areas of: support for the Hospice in Scotch Plains, and other Happy New Year. ing signal on Central Avenue. We applaud their opened up his job history for this newspaper and ran arts, health, aging, historic preserva- organizations serving the elderly in For information on St. Joseph’s commitment to their cause and their research has for public office. If he wanted to fade off into the tion, social services and civic projects. Union County. In addition to this visit their website Your generosity, combined with the bequest, the many private funds man- stjosephelizabeth.org and visit certainly been thorough on the issue. However, the sunset, he shouldn’t have opened up his own can. income from our unrestricted endow- aged by the Foundation received more behavior that is exhibited by them at times has We encourage residents in every town to go to their YouTube “Homeless in Elizabeth” ment, enabled the Foundation to sup- than $61,000 in donations in 2011. parts 1 and 2 for an in depth look at become unacceptable. council meetings. They should bring concerns report a wide range of local charitable Thank you for your generosity and their programs in helping the less Mayor Andy Skibitsky is criticized for not an- garding public safety, taxes and any other issues that organizations last year. In 2011, the for caring about the betterment of our fortunate. swering questions and berated when he does speak. they find to the attention of their mayors and council Foundation awarded $244,980 to 42 community and for those in need. area programs and projects. Since The Westfield Foundation is: For Keith M. Gallagher He’s screamed at from the microphone, shouted at members. 1975, the Foundation has given away good...forever...for Westfield. Knights of Columbus from the audience, called a “monster,” and is forced We also encourage our elected officials to con- $4,000,000 to more than 75 charities Thank you for helping us to achieve Garwood to repeatedly adjourn meetings in order to restore tinue to show patience and respect to all residents, no in our area. our mission. Union County Freeholders order. About a year ago an armed Westfield police matter how many times they come to meetings to In addition to these unrestricted Anthony J.R. Cook, President Elizabeth, New Jersey officer began standing at the back of the council repeat their complaints, and certainly regardless of funds, the Westfield Foundation also The Westfield Foundation (908) 527-4200 both manages the assets for, and ad- Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] chambers, a sight that hasn’t been seen since the their political affiliation. Al Mirabella, chair days of the parking deck meetings with crowds In 2009 Congressman Joe Wilson called President I call on Sen. Kean to Repeal His Vote [email protected] nearing capacity. Barack Obama a “liar” in the middle of the State of Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. (908) 527-4419 We give the Mayor and Council tremendous credit the Union. True or untrue, this type of behavior is For Removing New Jersey From RGGI [email protected] for exhibiting patience over all these months. But inappropriate at all levels of government and from I have called Westfield my home creased amount of pollutants, no even the most docile, well-trained family pet will both sides of the dais. Lets have a model of decorum for 10 years. I’ve always prided it for longer marveling Westfield for their NEW COUNTY DIVORCE bite you if you keep poking it in the eye with a stick. and tranquility, like a well-played game of chess. the beautiful parks, the fresh air and beautiful landscape and clean air, but COURT PROJECT MUST the overall beauty of the township. rather the increased pollutants be- HAVE GOOD MURIALS Lying on the grass in Tamaques Park, cause RGGI was no longer being smelling the fresh air has been a implemented. FOR $36 MILLION staple to my residency in Westfield, I call on Senator Tom Kean Jr., to but I am concerned that one day that repeal his vote for removing the State will all change. of New Jersey from RGGI. I ask him Being so close to the Co-Gen Plant to imagine that my story at Tamaques in Linden, air-pollution is not very Park is his story or have him think of far from the beautiful parks I marvel good times that he himself had at for the fresh air and beautiful scen- Tamaques Park. His father, former ery. Almost 10 percent of Union governor Tom Kean Sr., is looking County residents are diagnosed with out for the well-being of Sen. Kean’s asthma. children. What is he thinking about When New Jersey removes itself when he thinks of his children’s well from one of the most effective anti- being 10 years down the line? air pollution programs, the Regional Stephanie Quinton Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), it Westfield will allow the release of more toxins Editor’s Note: The writer is a se- and pollutants into the air we breathe. nior majoring in Sociology, Health I can only imagine myself, lying in and Environment Specialization at Tamaques Park, ingesting an in- the College of New Jersey. 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, February 9, 2012 Page 5

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By Greg Ryan Media Should Focus Efforts on Those Union County News Who Flagrantly Violate Tax Rules Putting People First Is Top Letters to the Editor A week ago I wrote a letter to the in our tax code – and there is nothing editor about how I felt the media and wrong with it! Initiative for County in ‘12 Community Thanked for Supporting Choir politicians have misled us about taxes, What’s further misleading is that Al Mirabella, Chairman The Westfield High School Con- Palace. As the students diligently pre- specifically about how much tax is it’s not just rich people that benefit Union County Freeholder Board cert Choir and Bella Cora would like pare a 45-minute set to perform in paid on certain dividends. This week from this. While people in the 25 to 35 to thank the community for their sup- Europe, they would like to extend another reader wrote a letter that ex- percent brackets pay 15 percent on The national economy is gradually had the pleasure of announcing that in port and participation in the various their gratitude to the following busi- actly proves this point. qualified dividends, people in the 10 starting to improve, and now is the 2016 our own Galloping Hill Golf fundraisers that have been held since nesses and organizations for the gen- The media spends an enormous ef- to 15 percent brackets pay zero tax on time for Union County to act swiftly in Course in Kenilworth will be the first November. The Westfield Christmas erous contribution, support and as- fort on the overly politicized conflict them. A married couple with income order to keep those gains and build a public golf course in the 91-year his- tree disposal event on January 7 was sistance in raising funds to finance called carried interest. This code al- of $100,000 with a home and kids can better future. The 2012 Chairman’s tory of the New Jersey State Golf Asso- a huge success, thanks to 200 resi- the tour: The Gray Family Founda- lows an exception for Hedge Funds to pay no (second level of) tax at all on Initiatives, called “Putting People ciation to host the prestigious New Jer- dents who registered for the service. tion, Westfield Symphony Orches- classify the character of their income their qualified dividends. Retired First,” does just that, by helping Union sey State Open Golf Championship. The group of about 60 students and tra, Miele’s Greenhouse (Clark), differently than most others. Hedge couples with Social Security and a County residents and business owners We expect that the run-up to that event chaperones will travel throughout Shoprite, Stop & Shop, Casa di Pizza Funds typically work for a percentage pension can pay no (second level of) connect with the resources they need will generate a whole new level of Austria and Italy during spring break (Westfield), Five Guys Burgers and of the funds profits. If the fund makes tax on qualified dividends. Has this to do their best. interest in Union County. to perform in Vienna, Salzburg, Flo- Fries (Westfield), Swirl Whirl Yogurt a capital gain, the Hedge Fund re- ever been in the headlines? One key factor is the development of In that vein, we are going to continue rence, and Venice. They will also Buffet (Westfield), and Chili’s Grill ceives part of that gain and pays tax on Regarding taxes, the media and poli- a trained workforce that enables our to ensure that Union County is in the visit Mozart’s birthplace in Salzburg, and Bar Restaurant (Clark). it as a capital gain instead of earned ticians should instead focus their ef- local businesses to grow. Over the past vanguard of the global transition to take guided tours of Florence and Angela Ko income such as wages. As another forts on the real problem, the one issue few years we’ve made great progress in clean, renewable energy and new en- Venice, with a stop at the Doge’s letter explained, there are arguments that can actually save us: Our under- this area with the expansion of Union ergy-efficient technology. This is a Westfield for and against this. ground economy and people who rou- County College, Kean University, and growth sector and businesses are seek- The media makes this the out to be tinely and flagrantly violate the rules. the Vo-Tech high schools. ing out communities that are leading a broad-based egregious and dishon- If you define paying your “fair” share This year we will continue to expand the way. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. est scam by all rich people. And people as living within the law, then here is our partnership with Kean University, A good workforce is a healthy believe it. But in reality it is a tiny your enemy. There is mass which has just reached an agreement to workforce, and Union County has a establish a campus in Wenzhou, China. stellar tradition of promoting public “25 Years Experience” macrocosm in our economy and is not underreporting of income and over- Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer so financially relevant to the nation. stating deductions on tax returns. But We expect this relationship to result in health through recreation. This year in Ninety-nine point nine percent of it’s not enough to file your 1040 cor- new business and career opportunities particular we are focusing on innova- people that receive dividends prob- rectly. If a repairperson or someone for Union County. tive new programs, sports and social ably don’t even know what the carried selling you a product offers you a A new academy for digital media and activities for children and adults with FAMILY LAW rule is – let alone benefit from it! discount for cash, and you accept it, computer-aided design will be added to disabilities. By the way, many other professions you are a willing participant to the our Vo-Tech campus, called the Union We are also reaching out to Union · Divorce · Domestic Violence and groups have exceptions in the tax problem. Some industries are so ille- County Tech School of Design. Vo- County veterans of the wars in Af- · Custody · Child Support code: real estate brokers, teachers, life gitimate that honest business owners Tech has partnered with Kean Univer- ghanistan and Iraq with a small token of insurance salespeople, people work- can no longer compete, do things cor- sity to help ensure that the program appreciation, a complimentary use of ing abroad, farmers, homeowners, rectly, and stay in business at the same leads directly to college level career our fee-based recreation offerings such married couples with one earner. The time. The media and politicians should development. as small token of appreciation, a com- · DWI · Criminal Defense Another area that has shown progress plimentary use of our fee-based recre- list can go on forever, but the media focus on this instead of picking on · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation doesn’t accuse them of being unpatri- people playing by the rules. over the years is the work we’ve done ation offerings such as golf or swim- with major employers like Wakefern, ming, and we are going to use our free Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor otic. They are inflaming emotions with Finally, if Joe takes a group out to Whole Foods and Elizabethtown Gas. outdoor concert series as a platform for sensationalized extremes, and mislead- dinner the guests should say thank We’re going to build that out with the recognizing all Union County veterans. ing the public that this is the cure to all you. It should follow then that if Joe “Union County Means Business” ini- The month of February began with a our woes. pays so much income tax that the tiative. The program is designed to con- good jobs report from the federal gov- The reality remains that corporate same guests don’t have to pay any – he nect businesses of all sizes with the ernment, pointing the way to an opti- (908) 232-8787 profit gets taxed, then paid out in quali- deserves thanks. I remain committed resources offered by local and state mistic outlook. However, we will take fied dividends and taxed again. In to- that April 15 should be rich person agencies, such as loans, grants, and nothing for granted and we are more tal, the Government benefits more from appreciation day. I know I’ll be thank- workforce training. determined than ever to chart a course 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 qualified dividends than any other type ing people. We are also going to keep working to for long term economic stability by of income. This is the logical and Bob Saunders make Union County a great destination focusing on the people who live, work [email protected] richardjkaplow.com reasonable basis for the compromise Westfield for visitors and businesses. Last week I and do business in Union County. Page 6 Thursday, February 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Resident Bill Kane POLICE BLOTTER Is Named to NSRC Board WESTFIELD – Bill Kane of fairs for Sumitomo Corporation of Westfield cessed and released. Westfield recently was elected to serve America. He holds three master’s de- Tuesday, January 31, Markis Farrell, Saturday, February 4, Julian Perez, a three-year term as an Advisory grees and he has completed his course 36, of Allentown, Pa. was arrested on 27, and Alexander Alexis-Rios, 25, Board member to the National Sci- work toward his Ph.D. Additionally, an outstanding criminal no-bail com- both of Scotch Plains, were arrested ence Resources Center (NSRC) in he is an adjunct professor at Fairleigh plaint warrant from Westfield at the and charged with possession of sus- Washington, D.C. Dickinson University, and he guest Somerset County jail. He was trans- pected marijuana after a motor vehicle The NSRC is a partnership of the lectures at other local colleges. ported to police headquarters, processed stop on Grand Street. Both were trans- Smithsonian Institute and the Na- He is the author of “The Truth and held while awaiting bail to be set. ported to police headquarters, pro- Tuesday, January 31, Selena cessed and released. tional Academies that focuses upon About Thriving in Change,” published Gonzalez, 21, of Bronx, N.Y. was ar- Sunday, February 5, James Rodgers, strategically and systemically trans- by Prentice Hall (2008), which has rested on the 200 block of North Av- 24, of Irvington was arrested and forming science, technology, engi- been translated into several languages enue and charged with theft by decep- charged with possession of suspected neering and math education (STEM) – thrivinginchange.net. tion and false instrument for allegedly marijuana after a motor vehicle stop throughout the world using evidence- Mr. Kane also collaborated with attempting to pass a fraudulent check on Plainfield Avenue. He was trans- based learning methodologies and the late John Wooden of UCLA and in the amount of $4,965.48. She was ported to police headquarters, pro- the sharing of best practices for quan- Andy Hill to create and conduct man- transported to police headquarters for cessed and released. tifiable impact. agement-training seminars for cor- processing and was released on her Sunday, February 5, Jose Rivera, Mr. Kane’s background and qualifi- porate clients seeking to lead their own recognizance with a summons. 27, of West New York was arrested Tuesday, January 31, a Clark Street after a motor vehicle stop on Martine cations were reviewed and approved teams toward optimized performance facility reported an incident of theft. Avenue on an outstanding $750 war- by the respective offices of the Chief – woodenwayleadership.com. Two suspects removed two central air- rant issued by the Garfield Court. He Justice of the Supreme Court, as well as Mr. Kane resides in Westfield with conditioning units valued at $3,000. was transported to police headquar- the Vice President of the United States. his wife, Coleen, and their sons. He is Wednesday, February 1, Adrienne ters, processed and released. Mr. Kane is senior vice-president of a 1977 graduate of Westfield High POSTER BOY FOR PEACE…Roosevelt Intermediate School student Danny Hoerle’s Mascaro, 31, of Linden was arrested Fanwood Human Resources and General Af- School. poster was the Westfield Lions Club’s entry in the International Association of Lions on the 1000 block of West North Av- Monday, January 30, Jovan Reid, Clubs’ Peace Poster Contest. The theme of this year’s contest was “Children Know enue on a Roselle warrant in the amount 21, of Newark was arrested on an ac- Peace.” Danny’s poster was among more than 375,000 entries submitted worldwide. of $100. She was released after post- tive warrant out of Scotch Plains after At the district-level judging, Danny’s poster was among 26 entries from Lions Clubs ing bail. a motor vehicle stop at South Avenue Library Foundation Donates in Essex, Morris and Union counties, and his entry came in second. The Lions honored Wednesday, February 1, a resident and Terrill Road. He was processed, Danny January 19 with a plaque, a gift card for Barnes & Noble and a certificate of the 500 block of Summit Avenue posted bail and released. recognizing him as Roosevelt’s winner. Pictured, from left to right, are: Anne Cohen, reported the theft of baseball cards, Monday, January 30, Katherine Funds to Improve Furniture Danny’s art instructor; Danny; Jeff Broadwell, Westfield Lions Club president, and valued at $2,050, from his attic. Pierik-Page, 27, of Plainfield was ar- WESTFIELD – The Westfield very grateful to the Library Founda- Douglas Schembs, Jr., club secretary and Peace Poster chairman. Wednesday, February 1, an employee rested on an active warrant out of Memorial Library has announced that tion for this special gift, which serves of a business located on the 200 block Middlesex after a motor vehicle stop on to make our space so much more of East Broad Street turned over to the 15 block of South Avenue. She was the Westfield Memorial Library Foun- Westfield Eatery Reports police a gray-and-white flannel jacket processed, posted bail and released. dation recently donated the needed welcoming to all our families.” that someone had left on the front seat Monday, January 30, Omar Whitlock, funds to pay for the re-upholstery of The Westfield Memorial Library of his motor vehicle. The vehicle was 27, of Plainfield was arrested on an multiple pieces of furniture in the Foundation seeks to provide long- After-Hours Armed Robbery parked in a municipal lot off Central active warrant out of Fanwood after a Youth Services Department. term support for the library through a Avenue when the item was left there. motor vehicle stop at Midway Avenue By SUZETTE F. STALKER The suspect is described as a black Featuring jewel tones of sage green, variety of fund-raising strategies. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Thursday, February 2, Alberto and Shasta Pass. He was processed, mermaid blue, grape and coral, the These include individual and corpo- male, 20 to 30 years old, 6 feet tall Goncalves, 32, of Elizabeth was ar- posted bail and released. three love seats, two adult chairs and rate donations, fund-raising events, WESTFIELD – Authorities are in- with an athletic build, facial hair around rested on a warrant from Union County Thursday, February 2, Willie Pitts, four children’s chairs are covered in long-term capital campaigns and vestigating a report of an armed rob- his chin area and short hair. He was Superior Court after turning himself 45, of East Orange was arrested on an bery that took place at a restaurant on wearing a black “windbreaker” style in at police headquarters. He was pro- active warrant out of East Orange after a durable, easy-to-clean material that legacy giving. The Foundation stands cessed and held, awaiting bail. a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road coordinates with the carpet. ready to assist the library with large the 100 block of Central Avenue in jacket with no distinct markings, a Westfield last week after business hours. polo shirt and blue jeans, police said. Thursday, February 2, Roche and Kempshall Terrace. He was pro- “This project was on the library’s projects such as building or renova- Landolfe, 25, of Roselle was arrested at cessed and released by the East Or- wish list and our organization was tion campaigns, along with funding Police were told a lone male sus- A search of the area by Westfield pect came to the rear door of Turning the Essex County jail on an outstanding ange Municipal Court. thrilled to help fund this worthy for programs and services that may Police Department and Union County Westfield warrant in the amount of Friday, February 3, Kyle Wilner, project,” said Foundation President be jeopardized because of increased Point at approximately 5:40 p.m. on K-9 units did not lead authorities to $500. He was processed and held. 27, of Rahway was arrested and Roger Sullivan. “Seeing children en- pressure on local and state budgets. February 1 and knocked on the locked the suspect. The matter remains un- Thursday, February 2, Joseph charged with DWI after a motor ve- joy their time at the library is a very All donations to the Foundation door. The business, which serves der investigation, according to the Kabutu, 37, of Fords was arrested at the hicle stop on the 10 block of Kempshall rewarding experience, and our foun- are tax-deductible. For more infor- breakfast, brunch and lunch, oper- Westfield Police Department. Any- Monmouth County jail on an outstand- Terrace. According to police, the of- ates from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. one with information is asked to call ing Westfield warrant in the amount of ficer could detect a strong odor of an dation hopes to help fund other projects mation, visit wmlfoundation.org or $2,410. Kabutu also was wanted on alcoholic beverage coming from in- of this kind – as our funds allow.” call (908) 248-4542. An employee inside the premises Sergeant Joseph Costanzo at (908) admitted the suspect, believing he 789-6086. warrants from Woodbridge, in the side the vehicle, and after failing mul- He added that, “collaborations be- Library hours of operation are 9:30 amount of $432, and East Brunswick, tiple sobriety tests at the scene, Wilner tween public and private enterprises a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thurs- was interested in catering services, according to police. Authorities de- in the amount of $494. He was unable was arrested. He was processed and represent a very logical and effec- day; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and FUMC to Welcome to post bail and subsequently was com- released to a responsible person. tive model, especially during diffi- Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. clined to say whether anyone else mitted to the Union County jail. Friday, February 3, Manuel Araujo, cult economic times. Through our For more information on library was in the restaurant at the time, Peace Corps Speaker Thursday, February 2, Altereke 48, of Plainfield was arrested on an joint efforts, it is hoped that the programs and services, call (908) 789- citing the ongoing investigation. WESTFIELD – The First United Vaughn, 31, of Edison was arrested at active warrant out of Middlesex after a library can always maintain its spe- 4090, visit the library’s website, The suspect followed the em- Methodist Church (FUMC) will fo- the Middlesex County jail on an out- motor vehicle in which he was a pas- ployee to the register area as the cus on water issues during February standing Westfield warrant in the senger was stopped for a motor ve- cial role in the community – as a wmlnj.org, and sign up for the monthly amount of $150. He was transported to hicle violation at Terrill Road and Mary center of learning and enjoyment e-newsletter, “Library Loop,” or stop employee was going to get a cater- and March. As part of this theme, ing menu. When the employee turned FUMC will host a Peace Corps vol- police headquarters, where he was pro- Lane. He was processed, posted bail for residents of all ages.” by the library at 550 East Broad Street cessed and committed to the Union and released. Coordinator of Youth Services for a copy of its award-winning, quar- around to hand the suspect the menu, unteer on Sunday, February 26, from the suspect pointed a silver-and- County jail in lieu of bail. Friday, February 3, Clayton Dixon, Kathy Muhm said, “The library is terly newsletter, “Take Note.” 3 to 4:30 p.m. to discuss his experi- Friday, February 3, Joel I. Martinez, 53, of Irvington was arrested on an black handgun at the employee and ences with clean water in Africa. 24, of Cranford was arrested during a active warrant out of Burlington after The Chelsea at Fanwood invites you to demanded money. The employee Matthew Clemente, a Water and motor vehicle stop on Elm Street near a motor vehicle stop on East Second complied, turning over approxi- Sanitation Peace Corps volunteer in Quimby Street on an outstanding Street. He was processed, posted bail mately $1,180 in cash, police said. Mali, will be the guest speaker. The Cranford warrant in the amount of and released. Celebrate Chinese New Year! The suspect then ordered the em- church is located at 1 East Broad $165. He was transported to police Friday, February 3, officers re- ployee to the floor, after which he is Street in Westfield. For more infor- headquarters, processed and released sponded to the area of the 10 block of th believed to have fled through the rear mation, call (908) 233-4211 or visit after posting bail. Waldon Road on a report of people Wednesday, Feb. 15 door. Friday, February 3, a 12-year-old running through residents’ backyards. fumcwestfield.org. female was taken into custody for shop- According to police, officers located 7:00 PM lifting from a business on the 100 five juveniles, who stated that they block of East Broad Street. The juve- were the ones ringing doorbells at 2012: The Year of the Dragon nile was transported to police head- houses in the area and running away. quarters, processed and released to her All the juveniles, ranging in age from mother. The matter was to be forwarded 13 to 15 years old, were taken into Join to the juvenile bureau. The total value custody and released to a parent. CAROL MARTON of the theft was $25.50. Saturday, February 4, Shonda Cruse, Friday, February 3, Eric Greene, 24, of Plainfield was arrested on an Feng Shui Consultant 50, of New York City was arrested and active warrant out of Plainfield after a charged with driving while intoxicated motor vehicle stop at North and and Intuitive (DWI) pursuant to a motor vehicle Hetfield Avenues. She was processed, stop at Central Avenue and Starlite posted bail and released. tHow will the dragon affect us Court. He was transported to police Saturday, February 4, Gary Murphy, in 2012? THE CHELSEA headquarters, processed and turned 31, of Hazelton, Pa. was arrested on an What does your birth date say AT FANWOOD over to a responsible adult. active warrant out of the Atlantic t Scotch Plains County Sheriff’s Department follow- about you? 295 SOUTH AVENUE Monday, January 30, a resident of ing a motor vehicle stop on the 70 tFree refreshments! Plainfield Avenue reported that he re- block of North Martine Avenue for a FANWOOD, NJ 07023 ceived a check from a customer and motor vehicle violation. Murphy, a when he went to cash it, the bank passenger in the vehicle, was processed informed him that the account was and turned over to the Atlantic County th closed. Sheriff’s Department. Please RSVP by Feb. 13 908-654-5200 Monday, January 30, the manager Sunday, February 5, officers re- of an East Second Street store reported sponded to a car fire on the 100 block that sometime overnight, someone at- of Belvidere Avenue and located the tempted to enter his store but left when vehicle, which was fully engulfed in the alarm was activated. According to flames. The Fanwood Fire Department police, the suspect damaged the front responded to extinguish the fire. No window, which set off the alarm. injuries were reported. Welcome Monday, January 30, a resident of Sunday, February 5, a resident of Gamble Road reported that someone the 200 block of Coriell Avenue re- withdrew approximately $3,000 from ported that his unlocked bicycle, val- her bank account without her authori- ued at approximately $200, was taken to a zation. from his driveway. Thursday, February 2, a student at Mountainside the Union County Vocational-Techni- Wednesday, February 1, a resident cal Schools reported that he left his of Prospect Avenue reported that after phone, valued at approximately $200, an oil company truck backed down his different in his bag during class and when he driveway, he noticed fresh damage to returned, the phone was gone. his retaining wall. According to po- Thursday, February 2, a resident of lice, the oil company was notified of Canterbury Drive reported that a the damage. former employee calls him multiple Thursday, February 2, a resident of church. times a day and yells because the vic- Corrinne Terrace reported that at ap- tim fired him. proximately 4:30 a.m. he heard a noise, Thursday, February 2, a business and when he looked out of his front owner on Plainfield Avenue reported door, a man was in his yard with a that sometime overnight, someone en- flashlight and appeared to be looking tered his unlocked motor vehicle, for something. The man was described You’re invited to a special which was parked on his lot, and re- as white or Hispanic, in his 30s, wear- moved multiple pieces of equipment, ing a dark knit cap. According to po- Open House for visitors on worth approximately $4,000. lice, the victim told the suspect to 8000 Fellowship Road • Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Thursday, February 2, Desmond “beat it,” at which time the suspect Pratt, 24, of Plainfield was arrested fled in a sedan-style motor vehicle, Sunday, February 12th, at 10am. after a motor vehicle stop on Park which was parked in the street. Avenue on an outstanding $1,709 war- Friday, February 3, Gregory A. “Looking for a church that is democratically governed; where faith, reason rant issued by the Scotch Plains Court. James, 63, of Plainfield was arrested He was transported to police head- and charged with possession of sus- and science are in serious dialogue rather than opposition; where you will be quarters, processed and turned over to pected marijuana after a motor vehicle welcomed for who you are and where you are on your faith journey, but also the Union County jail. in which he was a passenger was encouraged and inspired to reach higher and grow deeper in your relationship Friday, February 3, Taj Wright, 22, stopped for a motor vehicle violation. of Piscataway was arrested after a mo- He was transported to police head- with God? First Congregational Church of Westfield may be just what you are tor vehicle stop on Route 22 on an quarters, processed and released. looking for. But don’t take my word for it. Come see for yourself.” outstanding $189 warrant issued by Saturday, February 4, Thomas M. — Rev. Dr. Mark Boyea the Woodbridge Court. He was trans- Donatelli, 56, of Mountainside was ported to police headquarters, pro- arrested and charged with resisting cessed and released. arrest after an incident that occurred Saturday, February 4, Calvin Ham- on Sunny Slope Drive. First Congregational Church of Westfield mock, 23, of Newark was arrested af- Saturday, February 4, a resident of ter a motor vehicle stop on Westfield Little Court reported that someone %LMER3TREETs7ESTlELD .*s Avenue on an outstanding $181 war- placed a Republic Service trash can in rant issued by the Irvington Court. He her driveway that did not belong to www.fccofwestfield.org A member of the United Church of Christ was transported to police headquar- her. According to police, the can was ters, processed and released. taken to police headquarters until the 7ORSHIP#ELEBRATIONAND#HURCH3CHOOL 3UNDAYAM Saturday, February 4, Alexis Carter, owner is identified. #HURCH3CHOOLISOFFEREDDURINGWORSHIPFORCHILDRENAGETHROUGH 19, of Plainfield was arrested after a Sunday, February 5, Malik A. senior high. Child care is available for infants and toddlers. motor vehicle stop on Terrill Road on Parham, 31, of East Orange was ar- an outstanding $1,114 warrant issued rested following a motor vehicle stop Parking in front and behind church. Wheelchair accessible and equipped with an infrared audio system. WL 02/09/12 by the Middlesex Court. She was trans- on Mill Lane for allegedly driving ported to police headquarters, pro- with a suspended license. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 9, 2012 Page 7 Author to Present Lecture Toastmasters of Westfield About Byzantine Empire Announce Club Contest WESTFIELD – Lars Brownworth, Art and architecture flourished, and WESTFIELD – Toastmasters of Toastmasters is a non-profit organi- an author, speaker and broadcaster, the largest church in Christendom, Westfield, a public-speaking club, zation which gives its members the will speak on Friday, February 17, at Agia Sofia, was built in the sixth will hold a club contest on Thurs- opportunity to develop and improve 7:30 p.m. in the Bouras Center of the century. To the classical world, the day, February 16, as the first step in their public-speaking abilities through Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Byzantine scribes transmitted some the 2012 International Speech Con- local club meetings, training seminars Church. He will lecture and discuss 40,000 ancient Greek texts that oth- test of Toastmasters International. and speech contests. Toastmasters In- his book “Lost to the West – The erwise may have been lost. Guests are welcome to attend to ternational includes more than 270,000 Forgotten Byzantine Empire That After the fall of Constantinople in watch. The contest will begin at 7:30 men and women in more than 13,000 Rescued Western Civilization.” 1453, many artists and intellectuals p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living, lo- clubs in over 113 countries. The Holy Trinity Greek Ortho- fled to the West, which contributed cated at 240 Springfield Avenue in The contest is a two-track compe- dox Church is located at 250 Gal- to the emerging Renaissance. Westfield. tition: lows Hill Road in Westfield. This Mr. Brownworth will provide in- The club contest is the first level of (1) International Speech Contest lecture will be free and open to the sight into this history, which spot- competition in the 2012 International – An inspirational speech or any public. Refreshments will be served. lights emperors, generals and religious Speech Contest. The winning speaker other type of speech is permitted. Mr. Brownworth is the creator of patriarchs, as well as the lives of ordi- and winning evaluator will progress Speeches must be five to seven min- one of the first genre-defining nary citizens, and will share his own to the next level; the competition utes in length. Anyone who has de- podcasts, “12 Byzantine Rulers.” The experiences in Constantinople. He is a eventually will culminate this sum- livered a minimum of six speeches New York Times has called him “an graduate of Houghton College, a resi- mer with the Toastmasters Interna- is eligible to compete. effective and engaging populizer.” dent assistant for the Smithsonian and tional conference in Orlando, Fla. (2) Evaluation Contest – Anyone His curiosity about antiquity aroused a reader at the Dumbarton Oaks Re- who has delivered a minimum of six his interest in this rather obtuse his- search Library. He currently is work- Daisy Girl Scouts speeches is eligible to compete. Con- tory and the success of the podcast ing on a biographical series about the testants provide constructive feedback inspired him to write the book. Macedonian Emperors of Byzantium. DANCE PARTNERS…Two Fanwood-Scotch Plains Daisy Girl Scouts and their Dance With Dads about the same target speech and, as in This Eastern Roman Empire, “special guys” enjoy the 2012 “Me and My Guy” dance on January 28 at St. SCOTCH PLAINS – Fanwood- regular meetings, evaluations will be founded by Constantine the Great in Best Friend to Begin Bartholomew School in Scotch Plains. The festivities included DJ music and Scotch Plains Daisy Girl Scouts and two to three minutes in length. 330 A.D., became the center of Chris- dancing, photographs, refreshments and special souvenirs. Tara Coffey and their fathers or other favorite male For more information about Toast- Caroline Ringel of Cadette Girl Scout Troop No. 40052 organized the event as a adults enjoyed a “Winter Wonder- tian civilization, which held fast Valentine’s Day Sale requirement for their Girl Scout Silver Award. Two similar “Me and My Guy” masters of Westfield, visit against the Muslim expansion, keep- SCOTCH PLAINS – Best Friend dances are planned. land” at the 2012 “Me and My Guy” toastmastersofwestfield.com, e-mail ing Christianity alive. Byzantine Dog and Animal Adoption will hold dance on January 28. [email protected] or call scholars continued the literacy that a 50-percent-off Valentine’s Day More than 350 attendees at St. (908) 358-6821. had almost vanished in the West by Sale at its thrift store this Saturday, Miller-Cory ‘School House’ Bartholomew School in Scotch educating and continuing the an- February 11, through the following Plains danced as a disc jockey Holy Trinity Seniors cient Greek models of academics. Saturday, February 18. Located at played popular tunes, had profes- 1750 East Second Street in Scotch To Honor Lincoln Sunday sional photographs taken, enjoyed To Gather Monday UNICO to Sponsor Plains, the store is open from 10:30 WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory the Centuries” on March 11, “Sil- snacks and went home with light- WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day except House Museum will celebrate houette Craft for Children” on March up leis and temporary “tattoos.” Senior Social Club will meet on Mon- Flea Market Saturday Sunday and Monday. America’s 16th president and his 18 and “A Spot of Tea” on March 25. Tara Coffey and Caroline Ringel day, February 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the CLARK – Clark UNICO will The Best Friend Rescue group is a love of learning in a program en- The Miller-Cory House Museum of Cadette Girl Scout Troop No. Holy Trinity Interparochial School sponsor an indoor/outdoor Flea not-for-profit organization run solely titled “Abraham Lincoln and the Old is a nationally recognized living mu- 40052 organized the event as a re- gymnasium, located at 336 First Street Market and Collectible Show this by volunteers. Merchandise featured School House” this Sunday, Febru- seum, listed on both the State and quirement for their Girl Scout Silver in Westfield. All are welcome. Donna Saturday, February 11, from 9 a.m. in the thrift store includes many one- ary 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. The museum National Registers of Historic Places Award. The girls made arrangements Farrow from the Division on Aging to 4 p.m. It will take place at Arthur of-a-kind items, small furniture, jew- is located at 614 Mountain Avenue and as a site on the New Jersey to obtain the snacks, photographer outreach programs will be the guest L. Johnson High School, located at elry, collectibles, books and knick- in Westfield. Women’s Heritage Trail. The mu- and DJ, and enlisted other girls from speaker. 365 Westfield Avenue in Clark. Ad- knacks. Donations of new items also Children will be able to pretend seum is available for tours for school their eighth-grade troop to make Father Matthew Looney has mission will be free. are being accepted. they are in Abraham Lincoln’s one- groups during the week as well as decorations and help at the event. planned a trip to Doolan’s in Spring Fifty-plus exhibitors are scheduled Volunteers are always needed in room frontier schoolhouse, re-cre- for scout troops after school on week- The event was the first of three Lake for Thursday, March 8. There to display an array of merchandise the resale store. Additionally, Best ated complete with hard wooden days. Special programs also may be “Me and My Guy” dances sched- are still openings available. Interested such as handbags, crafts, sports col- Friend is desperately in need of foster benches, slates and dunce caps. “Stu- arranged on site for schools and other uled by the Fanwood-Scotch Plains persons are asked to call Father lectibles, clothing, jewelry, gift items, homes for cats in its care. Proceeds dents” will learn fun facts about community groups. Girl Scouts. Brownie Girl Scouts Looney at (908) 232-8137. The price gloves and scarves, perfumes, antiques from the store enable Best Friend to Abraham Lincoln and his school- For more information, visit the and older Girl Scouts will enjoy is $60 and includes bus transporta- and collectibles, plus garage/tag sale continue its mission of rescuing and ing; for example, why did he only go museum’s Facebook page, call the similar events in upcoming months. tion, the luncheon and entertainment. items, among other merchandise. caring for homeless animals. to school in the winter? And why office weekday mornings at (908) Club members who have not yet Foods such as hot dogs, hamburg- For more information, call (732) was his school known as a “blab” 232-1776 or e-mail See it all on the Web! paid their dues are asked to do so at the ers, coffee, bagels, meatball sand- 388-8930 or view pets waiting for school? The program also will fea- [email protected]. next meeting. Members of the club wiches, wraps and other offerings permanent homes at ture storytelling. Admission will be The museum’s website is www.goleader.com also are encouraged to continue bring- also will be available. bestfriend.petfinder.com. Tax-deduct- $3 for adults, $1 for students and millercoryhouse.org. ing contributions to the food pantry. For information about exhibitor ible donations are urgently needed free for children under age 4. space reservations, call JC Promo- and much appreciated by the group. Upcoming Sunday programs at the tions, Inc. at (201) 998-1144 or con- They can be sent to: Best Friend, P.O. museum include “Maple Sugar Sun- tact [email protected]. Box 335, Cranford, N.J. 07016. day” on March 4, “Irish Dolls through

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Golf Course in Kenilworth will host County of Union signed a manage- ative idea for a partnership between Eligible applicants can include the 2016 New Jersey State Open Golf ment contract with KemperSports, a non-formal environmental education public, private and charter elemen- Championship. This will mark the golf course management company providers and K-5 pre-service or prac- tary schools; colleges and universi- first time in the tournament’s 91-year based in Northbrook, Ill., to manage ticing teachers? The PSEG Founda- ties with teacher education programs; history that the New Jersey State Open the county’s golf facilities. A new tion and the Alliance for New Jersey informal education facilities and in- will be played at a public facility. 45,000 square-foot clubhouse, Environmental Education (ANJEE) stitutions, such as museums, zoos, The New Jersey State Open, which TaylorMade Performance Lab, a 50- will be awarding a total of $45,000 in nature centers and parks; after-school was first played in 1921, is hosted by stall driving range and a 40,000 square- competitive grants to help increase and early childhood education pro- the New Jersey State Golf Associa- foot practice facility which features the sustainability of New Jersey com- grams; and consultants, businesses tion (NJSGA) and is open to both chipping greens, putting greens, prac- munities, through the “PSEG-ANJEE and corporations. professional and amateur golfers. tice bunkers and a 9-hole practice Learners in Sustainability (PALS)” Examples of projects that could be “The event brings great prominence course are being added to the course. grant program. funded are: teacher institutes spon- and attention to our golf operations, The driving range has been completed “We are pleased to be entering the sored by a nature center or museum; and will raise awareness and generate while the clubhouse and performance second year of our grant partnership programs introducing pre-service business,” Union County Manager Al lab are under construction. with PSEG,” said ANJEE President teachers to sustainability and envi- Faella said. In preparation for the The Union County Freeholder Dale Rosselet. “This is an excellent ronmental education and high qual- upcoming State Open, Union County Board has budgeted $14.9 million for SMILE…Washington School students pose with Dr. Scott Gersch in Westfield at opportunity for educators to work ity science education; or partnerships has contracted golf course architect the 43,700-square-foot clubhouse and a recent presentation in honor of Dental Health Month sponsored by the collaboratively to enhance science between non-formal institutions and Rees Jones to make minor adjust- 4,150-square-foot Taylor Made Learn- American Dental Association to promote dental education and awareness for all instruction and environmental literacy after-school programs, environmen- ments to the golf course design, in- ing Center. Another $1.7 million was children. in the Garden State.” tal or science clubs, or other school- cluding improvements to the greens, budgeted for the driving range, which The goal of the PALS grant pro- affiliated programs. Recipients of the bunkers and tee boxes. opened in 2009. The clubhouse will National Children’s Dental Health gram is to create partnerships be- 2011 PALS grants included Tenafly Galloping Hill’s 18-hole par 71 golf be the home of the New Jersey State tween non-formal environmental edu- Public Schools, Princeton Regional course spans 6,717 yards from its Golf Association in 2013. Month Focuses on Oral Hygiene cation providers and K-5 pre-service Schools and the Educational Infor- or practicing teachers. Successful mation and Resource Center in Coley Earns Gold Key Award for AREA – February is national we will provide the tools they need to partnerships will provide teachers Gloucester County. Children’s Dental Health Month maintain good oral health through- with the knowledge, skills, and cur- Grants of $5,000-$15,000 are avail- Painting ‘Crystal Lake’ (NCDHM), a month-long celebra- out their lives and to keep their smiles ricular materials to implement high- able in each of three New Jersey tion sponsored by the American Den- healthy and beautiful,” said Dr. Scott quality environmental education in regions. The request for proposals WESTFIELD - Sarah Coley of spent 27 hours reviewing the submis- tal Association to promote dental Gersch. their teaching year, using the 2009 NJ and application form are posted at Mountainside, a seventh grader at sions. education and awareness for all chil- In observance of NCDHM, Dr. Core Curriculum Content Standards www.anjee.net/PALS. Deadline for Holy Trinity Sarah’s works were se- dren. Gersch, and his dental team from (NJCCCS) in Science and authentic applications is Thursday, March 15. Interparochial School, lected as part of the top The annual celebration focuses on Gersch Orthodontics, is visiting a was awarded a first-place 10 percent in the region. oral hygiene care, nutritional con- number of local elementary schools Gold Key Award for her Her works will be on dis- cerns, prevention, and the importance in order to speak to grades 1-5 on Magnet HS to Hold Presentation Set to painting titled “Crystal play in the Montclair Art of regular dental visits. dental health and maintaining a beau- Lake” in a contest spon- Museum’s Education “By helping children develop a tiful smile! Silent Auction Help Children Become sored by the Montclair Art Gallery from Saturday, positive attitude and healthy habits, For more information, or to sched- SCOTCH PLAINS – On Fri- Museum. Sarah also re- February 11, through Fri- ule Dr. Gersch to visit your school or day, March 2, The Magnet High Better Writers ceived a second-place Sil- day, March 9. She will be organization, please contact Gersch School will host its annual Silent WESTFIELD - The Westfield Par- ver Award for her drawing recognized at the award Orthodontics at (908) 233-8668 or Auction held in the West Hall ent Teacher Special Education Com- titled “Bullying Attacks ceremony on opening [email protected]. Cafeteria located at 1776 Raritan mittee invites you to a presentation the Soul.” Sarah Coley night and her Gold Road, Scotch Plains from 7 to by Dr. Francine Matthews, Direc- More than 700 students Award-winning painting 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Pro- tor of Academic Success Associ- from across northern New Jersey sub- will be forwarded to the National Colgate Announces ceeds will support the Magnet ates, entitled “How to Help Your mitted 2,800 individual works of art Scholastics Art and Writing competi- Class of 2012 and the PSA. Child Become a Better Writer.” in the contest. A jury of professional tion for consideration for further rec- Dean’s List Student For more information or ques- Dr. Matthews presentation will artists, curators and art educators ognition. HAMILTON, NY - The follow- tions, email Christine Mahoney overview the diverse writing chal- ing student from Colgate Univer- Caldwell College at [email protected] lenges that second through eighth sity are recipients of the Dean’s or Victoria Lara-McGuckin at grade students encounter. She will Award for academic excellence Announces Dean’s List [email protected]. follow with a toolbox of strategies during the 2011 fall term at Colgate CALDWELL - Caldwell College to support a student’s writing de- University. announced the following students velopment and increase their confi- A member of the Colgate class of were named to the fall 2011 Dean’s dence. 2015, Evan Asaro Heroux, is the list. In order to achieve this honor, Methods to be discussed include son of Paul and Linda Heroux. Evan students must maintain a cumula- finding a focus, organizing is a graduate of Westfield High tive grade point average of 3.5 or thoughts, improving word choice School. higher and complete at least 12 cred- and crafting better sentences. The To be eligible for the Dean’s its during the semester. Clemson University presentation will be held on Award, a Colgate student must Bridget Guarisco of Cranford; Wednesday, February 15 from 7:30- achieve a 3.30 or higher average Anthony Guarisco of Cranford; Paul Announces Dean’s List 9 p.m. at Edison Intermediate while enrolled in four courses. Nyitray of Cranford and Kelly CLEMSON, SC - The following School at 800 Rahway Avenue, Greene of Garwood. local resident have been named to the Westfield. Pre-registration is not re- PUBLIC NOTICE Dean’s List at Clemson University quired. PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS for the fall 2011 semester: For more information please visit Briella Payami Kelly Lawrence Lily Helander ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Sarah Victoria Barry of Cranford, www.westfieldnjk12.org/ ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL YOUNG PERFORMERS…Local students from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the who is majoring in Undeclared. specialedparents. perform in a Lower School Cabaret on February 2. Briella Payami of Scotch Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- Take notice that application has been Plains danced a ballet routine to “Berceuse”; Kelly Lawrence of Scotch Plains ship of Scotch Plains will hold a public made to the Township of Scotch Plains to PUBLIC NOTICE provided a Taekwondo lesson; and Lily Helander of Westfield did a hip hop hearing on March 1, 2012, at 7:00 pm in transfer to NJ Golf Partners, LLC trading the Municipal Building, First Floor Council as Shackamaxon Country Club for pre- BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE dance to “Shake it Up.” Chambers, 430 Park Avenue to hear the mises located at 1607 Shackamaxon Drive, PLANNING BOARD following appeal: Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076, the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Plenary Retail Consumption License # David LaPierre, for a front-yard setback NOTICE OF DEFAULT APPROVAL 2016-33-013-002 heretofore issued to variance to construct a new garage addi- (N.J.S. 40:55D-104.) OWEN BRAND Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club, Inc., tion which will encompass a full bathroom trading as Shackamaxon Golf and Coun- TRIARSI, BETANCOURT & WUKOVITS, LLC ML# 222999 on the first floor and a guest bedroom on try Club for premises located at 1607 186 North Avenue East – PO Box 985 the second floor over the new garage at Shackamaxon Drive Scotch Plains, New Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Ohio Wesleyan Your Hometown the dwelling located at 30 Allenby Lane, Jersey 07076. Tel.: (908) 709-1700 Block 14901, Lot 22. The existing garage MORTGAGE BANKER The person(s) who will hold and interest Attorneys for Plaintiff Announces Dean’s List will be converted into a mudroom, laundry in this permit are: space, coat and utility closets contrary to IN RE: APPLICATION OF THE POND AT DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Christopher R. Schiavone, 7 Carton the following section of the Zoning Ordi- MOUNTAINSIDE, LLC FOR PRE- Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Wesleyan University is pleased to nance: LIMINARY AND FINAL SITE PLAN Matthew Galvin, 14 Boulder Brook Court, announce Katherine Zdenek of Section 23-3.4A, Para. A, Col. 7-Front APPROVAL, USE VARIANCE, Belle Mead, New Jersey 08502 Yard Setback, Minimum Required: 60 DENSITY VARIANCE, HEIGHT Westfield was named to the 2011 fall Warren Leeds, 608 Van Beuren Road, feet. Proposed: 50 +/- by scale. VARIANCE, AND BULK VARI- semester Dean’s List. Morristown, New Jersey 07960. ANCE APPROVAL, FOR AN AGE- To qualify for Dean’s List recogni- All interested persons may be present Objections, if any, should be made im- RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL DE- Residential – Construction and be heard. mediately in writing to: Bezena Lacina, VELOPMENT tion, Ohio Wesleyan students must The files pertaining to this application is Municipal Clerk, of The Township of Scotch achieve a grade point average of 3.5 in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- Plains 430, Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that The Pond Commercial – Bridge Loans at Mountainside, LLC claims approval of or better on a 4.0 scale in all appli- ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch New Jersey 07076. cable classes. 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MINIMUM BID email: [email protected] Volvo 1996 YV1LS5544T1281082 $1345.00 908-232-1231 web: cars.com/jtautosales Bozena Lacina, Township Clerk 1 T - 2/9/12, The Times Fee: $35.70 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 9, 2012 Page 9 Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Applications Due March 7 AREA - High school seniors Warren, Watchung, and Edison are wishing to apply for Adele eligible. Location of high school, DeLeeuw Scholarships should ob- not student’s residence, is the quali- tain applications now from their fying factor. The student must also school guidance office. The schol- be accepted by an accredited col- arships range from $1,000 to lege or university. $5,000. Deadline for submission of Applicants must plan to major in applications is Wednesday, March one of the following areas of study: 7. art, poetry, writing, journalism or Previous winners already in col- engineering. They must demon- lege are also eligible to apply. They strate the scholastic aptitude and must submit complete official tran- interest to pursue study in one of scripts of college grades with new these specified areas. They must applications. also prove financial need. This is the seventeenth year the Interested students should con- scholarships have been offered. To sult their guidance counselors to date, the Adele DeLeeuw Scholar- obtain the necessary application WELCOME ABOARD…Union County College has named three new members ship Fund, which is a fund of the form. Questions may be directed to to its Board of Governors. Pictured left to right are: Vic Richel, Richard Malcolm, CONGRATULATIONS…Three seniors from Union Catholic been nominated to Plainfield Foundation, has awarded Johanna Salvemini, Scholarship compete in the National Honor Society scholarship program for this school year. Gerald Glasser, Daniel Connolly and Union County College President Margaret Pictured, left to right, are: Adrianna DeGazon of South Orange, Annie Cierpial more than $954,500. The awards Administrator, at (908) 755-8098. McMenamin. of Linden, and Kimberly Esguerra of Union. are made in accordance with the terms of a bequest from Ms. DeLeeuw, author of 75 books, jour- UCC Names Three to the UC Seniors Nominated For nalist and arts activist. The Plainfield Rotary Scholar- ship Foundation, headed by Michael Board Of Governors Scholarship Program R. Townley, acts as selector for the CRANFORD - Union County Col- pal in a media-marketing research scholarships. Five area Rotary lege has named three new members company, Statistical Research, Inc., SCOTCH PLAINS — Union Catho- growth, academic achievement, char- Clubs assist in the process. Only to its Board of Governors, effective which had its offices in Westfield. He lic High School announced that Annie acter development, leadership devel- students from high schools in January 24. Board of Trustees Chair is President of a family charitable foun- Cierpial of Linden, Adrianna DeGazon opment, and physical well-being of Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Plainfield, Vic Richel and Board of Governors dation, The Thomas Glasser Founda- of South Orange, and Kimberly youth through its programs and stu- North Plainfield, South Plainfield, Chair Elizabeth Garcia presided over tion. Esguerra of Union have been nomi- dent leadership services. NASSP ad- the swearing-in ceremony during the Richard J. Malcolm, of Garwood is nated to compete in the National Honor ministers the National Honor Soci- public meeting on the College’s Eliza- a member of Ironworkers, Local 480 Society scholarship program for this ety, National Junior Honor Society, beth campus. – serving as Business Agent, Presi- school year. National Elementary Honor Society Daniel J. Connolly, CPA, of Clark dent, Vice-President, Trustee, Execu- This year the program will award and the National Association of Stu- is Managing Partner of Connolly and tive Board member and a member of more than $200,000 in college schol- dent Councils. For more informa- Connolly Co., P.C. Warren, New Jer- the Examining Committee. He is a arships. Special recognition and addition, visit www.nassp.org or sey. He is a graduate of Union County graduate of Union County College. tional awards will be presented to state www.nhs.us. Burgdorf Named College and received his B.S. in Ac- He has served as Foreman and/or Su- and regional winners. One national counting from Fairleigh Dickinson perintendent of various construction recipient will receive a $13,000 award. University, Madison, N.J. Connolly projects throughout Union County High school National Honor Soci- NSCAA Scholar ONE CRAZY WEEK…The Mountainside PTA sponsored is a member of the American Institute including the construction of the Eliza- ety chapters from across the country All-American of Certified Public Accountants, New beth I. Kellogg building on the Eliza- were eligible to nominate between “Children’s Appreciation Week” Tufts Announces LEWISBURG, Penn. – Brendan from January 30 through February Jersey Society of Certified Public beth campus of Union County Col- two and five senior NHS members to Burgdorf of Westfield, a junior at 3. There were many fun filled theme Accounts, Past President and Trea- lege. Other projects include Merck, compete. Nominees are selected on Bucknell University and a forward days planned - Twin Day, Crazy surer of the Watchung-Warren Ro- Linden Powerhouse, Conoco Phillips the basis of their leadership skills, Dean’s List MEDFORD, Mass. - Tufts Univer- on the men’s soccer team was re- Hair Day, Backwards Day, Hat Day, tary and Treasurer of the Warren and the Linden Cogeneration Facility. participation in service organizations cently named a Scholar All-Ameri- and School Spirit Day - with treats Business and Professional Associa- Board of Trustees Chair Richel is and clubs; achievements in the arts sity recently announced the Dean’s consisting of twin pops, crazy twisted List for the Fall 2011 semester. can by the NSCAA. Brendan is one tion. pleased with these new appointments. and sciences; and general academic of 68 Scholar All-Americans from all pretzels, coupons and a special laser Among these students are: Melissa assembly. The week ended with Bingo Gerald J. Glasser is a life-long resi- “In Dan, Jerry, and Richard, we have record. divisions of college soccer and was dent of Westfield. He earned a B.S. in three citizen leaders who will bring While at Union Catholic, Annie has Roberts of Cranford; Kathryn Galasso Festivities Friday. of Westfield and Eriene-Heidi Sidhom honored at the annual All-America Economics and Statistics, an M.B.A. fresh perspectives to the Governors in excelled academically, consistently re- Luncheon held in Kansas City on in Statistics and a Ph.D. in Math- their service as an advisory body to maining in the top 2 percent of her of Westfield. Dean’s List honors at Tufts Uni- January 14. ematics and Statistics from New York the Board of Trustees.” class, and is incredibly involved as a To be nominated, a student-athlete University. He was a member of the The Board of Governors elected all member of the Forensics team, Aca- versity require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. must have at least a 3.30 cumulative New York University faculty for 39 three members for three-year terms. demic Team, Student Ambassador, grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) years, attaining the rank of full Profes- The membership of the Board of Gov- Student Council, and a number of throughout his or her career; start sor, in the field of business statistics. ernors of Union County College cur- other clubs. Adrianna DeGazon is a more than 50 percent of all games He retired in 1992 and holds the rank rently consists of 27 members, includ- writer for The Prophet (student news- and be a significant contributor to the U of New Hampshire of Professor Emeritus of Business Sta- ing the President of the College and paper), Student Ambassador, Student team. tistics. In addition to his career at three Alumni Governors nominated Council, Project Haiti, and the Big Brendan recently earned NSCAA Announces Dean’s List NYU, he was a co-founder and princi- by the Alumni Association. Brother/Big Sister program for incom- All-Mid-Atlantic Region First Team DURHAM, N.H. – The following freshmen. Kimberly Esguerra plays DePaul University honors for his work on the field this ing student has been named to the For All Your Business, Tax Varsity Volleyball and is a member of Announces Dean’s List fall. In his first three seasons at Dean’s List at the University of Union Catholic’s Peer Ministry, Envi- Bucknell, he has 17 goals and 10 New Hampshire for the fall semes- & Financial Needs ronmental Club, Academic Team, CHICAGO, Ill. – The following assists for 44 points. ter of the 2011-2012 academic year. Health Club, and the Big Brother/Big local residents made the Dean’s List Brendan is a 2009 graduate of The Alanna Duffy of Cranford earned Sister program. at DePaul University for the fall quar- Pingry School majoring in physics. Highest Honors. NHS is a program of NASSP, the ter of 2011: nation’s preeminent school leader- Lara Barnes of Westfield and ship organization. NASSP serves as Laryssa Borkowsky of Westfield the national voice for middle level In order to qualify for the Dean’s and high school principals, assistant List at DePaul, students must earn principals, and aspiring school lead- above a 3.0 grade point average on a ers. NASSP promotes the intellectual four-point scale.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN The beginning of that ending for third, the two traded reversals, but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the 15-3 Blue Devils came at 106-lbs Morrison added a penalty point and Grit, guts and heart may explain when GL’s Joe Colder scored a pair an escape to earn a 12-3, majority how the Governor Livingston (GL) of takedowns and a reversal to defeat decision. High School Highlander wrestling John Fuller, 6-0. Next, GL’s Jon Mele, “They believed when Joe Colder team, ranked No. 1 in Union County, the UCT 113-lb champ, pinned Nick won, they had a shot. Even though managed to snatch victory out of Kalimtzis with a headlock in 32 sec- Ryne lost to him [Kalimtzis] in the what appeared to be the jaws of de- onds to make the score, 24-22, enter- county tournament, Ryne had to be feat against the No. 2 Westfield Blue ing the showdown bout between UCT the hero today, and he acted like a Devils in Westfield on February 1. champ Mike Kalimtzis and GL’s Ryne true captain. That’s what I look for. Trailing 24-13 with three bouts Morrison. That leadership! He worked ex- remaining, the 13-3 Highlanders A wild and furious first period en- tremely hard on his own to get to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times rolled off three straight wins, includ- sued, but Morrison managed a where he is,” Highlander Head Coach SWOOPING TOWARDS THE WALL…Blue Devil Erika Daniel swoops towards the finish in the 100-butterfly event ing the final bout between a Union takedown, then clamped Kalimtzis Rick Iacono said. against Immaculate Heart Academy. The No. 1 Blue Devils defeated No. 2 IHA, 87-83. County Tournament (UCT) cham- in a cradle to take a 5-0 lead. Morrison The match began at 126-lbs where pion at 120-lbs and the runner-up to added an escape and another Blue Devil Nick Valez took a 3-0 CRONIN, REINHARDT, SCHMEIDER, BALDWIN WIN 400-FR grab a 26-24 victory. takedown in the second period. In the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 No. 1 Lady Blue Devils Edge No. 2 IHA Swim Girls, 87-83

By DAVID B. CORBIN “We are still in shock. We have may have had some concern about a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times been waiting forever, like a lifetime possible letdown. Holding a slim 79-77 lead enter- to do this. All my best friends, and all “It could have been a possibility, ing the final event, Sarah Cronin, the girls who I love, I would not want but we came off of counties on a real Ellie Reinhardt, Lauren Schmeider to share this with anyone else. Shock, high. We broke four records. I think and anchor Caroline Baldwin saw to excitement, lots of tears! Lots of hard coming off counties, there’s always a it that the No. 1 ranked Westfield work, lots of dedication,” co-captain chance that you are just so excited High School (WHS) girls swim team Jess Cronin said. about one meet that you hope the remained No. 1 by touching first in Just two days after breaking four excitement carries over and it did. We the 400-freestyle relay to defeat, for meet records and four WHS records, had the momentum going, and we the first time ever, No. 2 Immaculate the 200-freestyle and 400-freestyle kept it going strong,” co-captain Heart Academy of Washington relays and Baldwin in the 50-free and Krysta Huber said. Township in Bergen County, 87-83, 100-backstroke, while easily winning “Counties was truly amazing. Our at Wallace pool in Westfield on Janu- their 20th straight Union County relays broke the record. It was so ary 31. Tournament, the Lady Blue Devils CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A WILD FIRST PERIOD…Blue Devil Mike Kalimtzis, front, and Highlander Ryne Morrison had a wild first period in their 120-lb bout. The Highlanders pulled out a 26-24 victory on February 1 in Westfield. BYERS SINKS 22; BONACUM GRABS 15 RBS, 7 STEALS Rahway Indian Cagers Sting Raider Boys in Dbl OT, 64-62

By DAVID B. CORBIN Additionally, he pulled down 15 re- back,” Byers said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bounds. Senior point guard Dom Thanks to several fine inside feeds Speed verses speed made for an Gonzalez (10 points, 2 assists) had a and Byers’ slam-dunk, the Raiders exciting evening and a wild finish pair of steals, and Ian Johnston (13 took an 18-13 lead after the first when Javon Allen rolled in a lay-up on points, 3 assists) also had two steals. quarter. Gonzalez netted five points, a fast break to give the 16-2 Rahway “All of our starting five are good while Byers and Johnston each had High School boys basketball team a defenders. We emphasize defense a four. Bonacum rolled in a lay-up, and 64-62, double-overtime victory over lot, and we get our helps out a lot, so Kevin Kota nailed the first of his two the hosting Scotch Plains-Fanwood that’s how we get our steals,” said 3-pointers. Raiders on February 2. Byers, who had nine rebounds. Bonacum emphasized the second Senior Anthony Byers led the 10-8 The Raider’s numerous acts of theft quarter with a slam-dunk, and Raiders with 22 points, including a helped to serve as a buffer to the Gonzalez bucketed his other five put-back at the buzzer that sent the Indians’ notorious habit of thievery, points as the Raiders stretched their game into overtime. He also had an especially that of senior guard lead to 31-21 by halftime. assist and a pair of steals. Hakeem Kornegay, who also led his Kornegay stepped up his agitation The game was also laden with busy team with 28 points. and scored 11 points in the third hands that accounted for numerous “Hakeem is a good player. I played quarter. Byers sank seven points, but steals by both teams. Junior Tom with him in football. I know what he the Indians won the quarter, 15-10, to Bonacum, who finished with seven is about. We tried to keep the ball out narrow the Raiders’ lead to five. points and three assists, became the of his hands as much as we could. It Less than a minute into the fourth Raiders’ chief thief with seven steals. was hard not letting him get the ball CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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We hadn’t re- 1:55.17, and touched first in the 100- the opening event, the 200-medley to split eight team points each with ally gotten there, but it all came to- free with a WHS record time of 52.22. relay at 1:54.14, while Allie IHA entering the final event. gether. I think that really helped us Ball touched fourth at 55.84, and McBrearty, Becky Zhang, Day and “Our girls put up plenty of best for this [meet]. We still had that feel- Schmeider touched fifth at 56.51. Ball touched third at 1:54.33. After times, whether it was our top swim- ing, that excitement. We got into it mer or our third swimmer, and that’s and swam our hardest,” Reinhardt why we really won today. We had the said. depth. Every single girl put their head “I could not be more proud of us down, got to the wall and did exactly after breaking relays. It just shows what she was told to do. I couldn’t be how extremely talented our team is. more proud of this team,” Huber said. We have been working so hard. Our Completing the closely contested relays, we just wanted it so badly, and meet against IHA was quite a relief it worked out. It was the best feeling for Sarah Cronin. I’ve ever had in my life breaking “In the big meets, we always project those records with Ellie, Caroline and what the score would be like worst Sarah,” co-captain Loren Ball said. case scenario. This is the first time, as “For me at counties, I was really the sophomore class, that we have unsure about how it was going to go, ever had such a close meet. Last night David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times because I was coming off an injury. I went home and I was shaking. I was CONTROLLING ON TOP…Blue Devil Nick Knepper, top, grabs Highlander So I didn’t have as much confidence so nervous. All through school today, Jay Luciani’s wrist in hopes of not becoming a victim of a potential Peterson roll. as everyone had, but my team was so I was so focused. We all were drink- pumped. Without them, I don’t know ing water, making sure we were hy- what would happen. Everyone was drated, so we were ready to go when putting up fast times. Caroline! Her we got here. It really paid off for us,” Govermor Livingston Jars 50-free, she went 23.2. It especially Sarah Cronin said. gave me that extra boost in my 100- free. In the free relay, everyone was 200 medley relay: I (Casey Fazio, Kayla Blue Devil Matmen, 26-24 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times McAvoy, Michelle Kim, Ashleigh so excited, because we didn’t want to A CLOSE VICTORY…Blue Devil Ellie Reinhardt takes a breath after touching Podhayny) 1:49.87 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 make it close. We wanted to show the first in the 500-freestyle event against IHA. 200 free: S. Cronin (W) 1:52.89 county, hey! This is what we can do, 200 IM: Fazio (I) 2:07.05 Blue Devil Kieran Cline bounced 50 free: Baldwin (W) 23.65 decision over Mike Bohrer. GL’s Ryan and this is how we are going to do it. Sarah Cronin, Reinhardt, the 200-individual relay, which Daniel 100 fly: Kim (I) 58.62 Hoy evened the team score with a 5-0 up to 195-lbs in hopes of bringing We went out there and went for it,” Schmeider and Baldwin also touched touched second at 2:14.72 and 100 free: S. Cronin (W) 52.22 WHS record decision over Brian Farrell at 132-lbs. home a victory, but Vince Bennett Sarah Cronin said. first in the 200-free relay in 1:39.48. McBrearty touched fifth at 2:14.99, 500 free: Reinhardt (W) 5:09.34 Blue Devil Matt Barber won a 12-2, had other ideas. Cline scored a Sarah Cronin, a sophomore, also 200 free relay: W (S. Cronin, Schmeider, takedown, but Bennett reversed then Ball Courtney Day, Julia IHA held a 25-21 team lead. Reinhardt, Baldwin) 1:39.48 majority decision over Bill O’Sullivan went for it against IHA. In addition to Diamantopolous and Courtney Han But the Blue Devils, led by Baldwin 100 back: Baldwin (W) 56.14 WHS at 138-lbs. Blue Devil Ellis Opoku added an escape in the second period being on the winning 400-free relay, touched third in 1:43.34. at 23.65, Ball at 25.3 and Schmeider record won big with a 17-3, majority decision to take a 3-2 lead. Bennett was in the she touched first in the 200-freestyle Jess Cronin, Kathleen Bond, Erika at 26.13, placed 1-2-5 in the 50-free 100 breast: McAvoy (I) 1:10.68 over Jeremy Klein at 145-lbs. top position in the third period and 400 free relay: W (S. Cronin, Reinhardt, stayed there with an effective display to take a 32-30 lead at the break. IHA, Schmeider, Baldwin) *Scoreboard did At 152-lbs, Blue Devil Colin Bar- however, took 1-2-4 in the 100-but- not record. ber faced Vic Orosco, who recently of leg riding control to tighten the terfly to regain the lead, 42-36. Daniel defeated Roselle Park’s Ryan Merkel, team score to 17-13. touched at 1:01.05 and Day touched Raider Cagers Beat the UCT runner-up, 5-3. Barber used According to Coach Iacono, “they fifth at 1:04.82. his takedown savvy to earn a 9-4 moved Cline away from Heissler. Reinhardt took top honors in the Lady Farmers, 50-47 decision. They figured he would beat my 95. Bennett is one of the most coachable 500-free at 5:09.34 and Audrey Bangs The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “The first period was scoreless. The took fifth at 5:29. After Westfield second period, he picked bottom and kids I have. He is very good on top. School girls basketball team chipped He put legs in and just ground the kid. took 1-3 in the 200-free relay to tie away at a 10-4, first-quarter deficit to got out. I picked it up from there. I the score at 62-62, Baldwin broke her took him down and let him up. He That was a big win for him.” defeat the Union Lady Farmers, 50- Blue Devil Nick Knepper defeated own WHS record in the 100-back- 47, on February 4. Junior Taylor took a bad shot, and I scored. I let him stroke by touching first in 56.14, just up again. I took him down. In the Jay Luciani, 7-0, at 220-lbs then heavy- Sebolao led the 9-10 Raiders with 25 weight Kyle Kania put in an extra a fingertip ahead of IHA’s Casey Fazio points, including five 3-pointers, and third period, I countered his move who touched in 56.16 and took him down again. I have been effort to turn Dan McHugh to his back Katie Harper sank 15 points, includ- and got the official’s hand slap on the “I broke my own 100 record. I was ing a pair of 3-pointers. Alyssa Riporti getting better at neutral, working out so tired after it I couldn’t even take it with Coach [Glen] Kurz, Ellis mat, but it was deemed to be just after and Tara Sweeney each sank four the buzzer. Kania did, however, earn a all in. Last year, we never lost. Our points. [Opoku] and Mike DeLouisa. They meet with them last year got snowed help me a lot,” Barber explained. 9-0, majority decision. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 4 14 16 16 50 Next, GL’s Shane Haddad defeated “I knew most of the matches that I out. The adrenalin of all the alumni to Union 10 10 14 13 47 beat them helped the whole team,” DeLouisa, 5-2, at 160-lbs then Brian am going to be wrestling from this Baldwin said. Bulger gave Westfield a 17-6 lead with point on are not going to be ones in Probitas Verus Honos the first and second [periods]. They David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times When Jess Cronin at 1:01.11 and a 7-3 decision over Ryan Dobbs at HEADING TO BUCKNELL…Flanked by his parents and backed by his sisters, McBrearty at 1:01.38 touched 4-5 in 170-lbs. UCT runner-up Zach Heissler will be in the third. Who has more gas Raider Matt Jegede signed a “Letter of Intent” to play football for Bucknell the event, the Blue Devils grabbed a See it all on the web in color . . . got a late three-point near-fall to win in the tank! I knew, if I stepped it up University in Lewisburg, Pa. Pictured, left to right, are: seated, Frankie, Matt and 71-69 lead. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Panthers, 22-18. When the Panthers maneuver to get back points. The ref Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times presented Brendon Leary on the mat signaled “potentially dangerous” and Strategy may have played a roll, at 138-lbs, the Raiders sent out Dom halted the process. Natale later but the Roselle Park High School Natale in hopes of winning what could worked it again, but the same call was Panthers came up with key victories have been a pivotal bout in determin- signaled. to pin a 35-24 loss on the 16-2 Scotch ing the outcome. “It was unfortunate. What are you Plains-Fanwood High School wres- “We wanted the even bouts. I didn’t going to do? Say it was a bad call? He tling team in Scotch Plains on Janu- think he [Coach John Ranieri] was was cranking on the kid’s arm. The ary 31. going to bump up his 82-pounder to kid would have gone, but the official The Panthers did some weight class 95. But for the most part, we got the felt that it was a potentially danger- juggling, and it began in the very first match-ups that we wanted. We wanted ous hold. He stopped it twice where bout of the evening when Vic Dominick Natale to wrestle Leary. he could have gone to his back,” Pozsonyi, ranked third in the state at It’s a great match for him,” Raider Coach Gavor said. 182-lbs, bumped up to 195-lbs and Head Coach TJ Gavor said. Raider Andrew Jacobs amassed a pinned Mike McFarlane in 1:18. With a pair of takedowns and a barrage of double-leg takedowns and The Raiders did some juggling of reversal, Leary carried a 6-2 lead into a pair of near-falls to claim a 17-2, their own midway through the match the third period, but Natale was put- tech fall in 5:34 over Marc Signorello with the team score in favor of the ting him in jeopardy with a guillotine CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO GUARD CLOSELY…Blue Devils Sean Elliott, left, Nate Mitchell, No. 23, and Ozan Yucetepe, No. 35, watch closely as Destroyer Dylan Haski picks up the ball. Dunellen came out on top, 60-55. YUCETEPE SINKS 15, HESS HITS 11, TORESCO GETS 10 Dunellen Shocks Blue Devils In Kowal Tournament, 60-55

By DAVID B. CORBIN ball of the year right now,” Destroyer of his team-leading 21 points in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Head Coach Bernie Buniak said. first quarter en route to a 14-6 lead. Ice cold shooting on the part of the The 12-7 Destroyers’ tenacious The Blue Devils rotated several Westfield High School boys until zone defense made it very difficult players in search of the most effec- midway through the second quarter for the Blue Devils to penetrate, es- tive combination and found it with forced them to play a game of catch pecially early on when even simple Ozan Yucetepe, who found the inside up, which never happened as the lay-ups were not finding their way of the net late in the second quarter spunky Dunellen Destroyers kept into the net. with four points which sparked an 8- chugging away to earn a 60-55 vic- “We knew they were going to come 0 run to cut the Destroyers’ lead to tory at the Butch Kowal Scholarship out in zone. We worked on it yester- 25-22 at the half. Yucetepe finished games in Rahway on February 4. day. We didn’t shoot the ball well, but with 15 points, including a 3-pointer, “Our team played very hard today. we got to be more aggressive against three assists and two rebounds. In- They were up for the challenge. We had a zone, and we weren’t. We started to side man Scott Toresco, who led a nice emotional win last night on the be more aggressive in the second quar- Westfield with nine rebounds, rolled road. We beat Timothy Christian, a ter and the second half,” Blue Devil in six of his 10 points in the quarter. team that came in with a 16-2 record. Head Coach Daryl Palmieri said. By game’s end, senior guard Nate David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times They were pumped up for this game to The Destroyers, on the other hand, Mitchell (steal), who finished with CONTROLLING FROM THE TOP…Raider Sean Cannon, top, controlled Panther Ryan Merkel the entire second period play a big school like Westfield. We were not ice cold, and point guard nine points (two 3-pointers) and his in his 152-lb bout. Merkel was awarded a takedown with 14 seconds left to grab a 2-1 victory. believe we are playing our best basket- Deon Brown burned the net with eight CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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© 2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westfield East Office Kimberley A. Haley [email protected] 209 Central Avenue Sales Associate Westfield, NJ 07090 908.301.2004 www.KimHaley.com 908.233.5555 Page 14 Thursday, February 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rahway Boy Cagers Sting Raiders in Dbl OT, 64-62 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 quarter, the Indians knotted the score, at the buzzer. 41-41, which became the beginning “It was going to be a double screen of a tradeoff of points until Allen and for Ian, but they denied him the ball, Matt Gregory sank back-to-back lay- so we got the ball into Tom. He gave ups to give Rahway a 52-48 lead with the cut back and then went for the lay- 2:19 remaining. With 20 seconds left, up. He missed it, and I followed the Johnston made a key rebound and fed shot and tipped it in,” Byers explained. Byers, who made the lay-up and was “Anthony just never stops. He fouled. He made the free throw to cut comes in and gets a nice tip-in,” Raider

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HARD TO GUARD…Blue Devil Keegan Hess, No. 12, attempts to contain a very elusive Deon Brown during the Butch Kowal Scholarship Games in Rahway. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HOPING TO SEVER RELATIONS…Raider Dom Natale, top, has a single grape- vine and tries to set up a guillotine on Panther Brendan Leary in the 138-lb bout. Dunellen Tops Westfield, 60-55 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Roselle Park Panthers Top brother Dan (3-pointer, 2 steals) led a senior leader for us. He plays hard the Blue Devils with four assists each. every night. He doesn’t let his size be Unfortunately for Nate, he was in- a detriment. He has a very unique Raider Wrestlers, 35-24 jured in a head-on collision with an- ability to make big shots at the right CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 other player with 2:12 remaining and time, and he did that all night to- had to leave the game. night,” Coach Buniak said. at 220-lbs. Heavyweight Anthony Cannon had a 1-0 lead with 14 sec- Blue Devil junior Ryan Hess fin- “They made good shots. You got to Tufaro, ranked fifth in the state, bat- onds remaining, but Merkel took a ished with 11 points, including a 3- give them some credit. We didn’t do tered Avasar Patel with a takedown shot on the edge of the mat and was pointer, two assists, two steals and a a good enough job defensively. Our and a pair of near-falls before he awarded two points, which held up tipped pass, resulting in a steal. Sopho- help defense was not there. We gave pulled off an ankle-pick reversal and for the win. more Dylan Elliott netted two points up some wide-open looks for threes. pinned him in 2:23 to give the Raid- “We are fortunate to have a county and three rebounds. Sophomore They made the foul shots down the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ers an 11-6 lead. final rematch in our gym. It doesn’t David Kane had five rebounds and stretch. We didn’t. It’s very simple. A TOUGH JOB…Raider Dom Gonzalez, left, tries to slow down Rahway’s At 106-lbs, Panther John DeVito get much cooler than that. Packed two points, while sophomore Mike They wanted the game a little bit Hakeem Kornegay, No. 15. came out the back door and pinned JT house! If Cannon and Merkel wrestle Androconis had two points, two as- more than we did. We played Eliza- Beirne in 5:11 with a corkscrew. 10 times, one of them gets six wins sists, two steals and a tipped pass. beth and Linden down to the buzzer the Indians’ lead to one, but with 9.3 Head Coach Dan Doherty said. Raider Tom Cunningham recorded and the other one gets four. It was a Henry Smith sank a free throw, and this week, and we come out and basi- remaining, Allen was fouled and sank There was no give up in overtime an escape, a takedown and a reversal great match. The kids wrestled well,” Aswad Turner blocked a shot and cally lay an egg today. They com- one free throw. either. Johnston sank a free throw, but to a three-point near-fall to earn a 7- Coach Gavor said. added a tipped pass. pletely outplayed us. That’s the bot- With 4.4 seconds left, the Raiders Kornegay hit a lay-up, was fouled 3 decision over Hugo Perraga at 113- At 160-lbs, Raider Mike Steinfeld Brown continued to be quite elusive tom line,” Coach Palmieri said. called timeout. The inbound pass and sank the free throw. Raider Xavier lbs. The Panthers then took an 18-14, recorded two takedowns and a switch in the second half, but the Blue Devils Dunellen 14 11 18 17 60 made its way to Bonacum. A shot Noel-Brooks (3 rebounds, 2 assists) team lead when Andy Santamaria reversal to defeat Zach Fahoury, 6-1. also encountered another hazard with Westfield 6 16 17 16 55 missed, but Byers was there to tip it in hit a pair of free throws, and Byers used a half nelson to pin Sean Murphy At 170-lbs, Panther Phil Woods the outside shooting of senior Sean followed with a pair of free throws. in 3:15 at 120-lbs. claimed a 9-1, majority decision over Gibney, who sank 13 of his 15 points, Rahway got the ball with 5.5 seconds Raider Brian Lapham put on a show Luke Vuono, and at 182-lbs, Panther including three 3-pointers, in that time left and Gregory banged a 2-pointer of single and double-leg takedowns Steve Loevsky warded off a late at- frame. Every time the Blue Devils to add the second overtime. and converted a Peterson roll to a tack to top Matt Ridge, 4-3. scored, the Destroyers would match Kornegay opened the period with a four-point move to seize a 10-2, ma- “Roselle Park is extremely well them until the final buzzer. trick shot, but Johnston answered with jority decision over Brad Carle at coached. They are notorious for not “Deon is a terrific player. When he an under-and-up 2-pointer. With sec- 126-lbs. At 132-lbs, Panther Bob Vail giving up bonus points. That’s what it plays under control, he is very hard onds remaining, the Raiders had a scored an escape, a takedown and comes down to. They had three pins for anyone to handle. Sean Gibney is chance to take the lead, but missed two near-falls to gain a 12-4, majority tonight. We had one. No surprise! the shot. The Indians got the rebound, decision over Steve Carrion. That’s an 11-point match right there,” SPF Youth Baseball tossed down court to Allen, who rolled After his brother’s bout, Dion Coach Gavor said. in the winning lay-up. Natale recorded a duck-under BOUT SEQUENCE: Tryouts Scheduled “It was a hard-fought game. takedown and a two-point near-fall in 195: — Pozsonyi (R) p McFarlane, 1:18 Scotch Plains and Fanwood base- Rahway got more offensive rebounds. the first period, and added a reversal 220: — Jacobs (S) tf Signorello, 17-2, ball players can try out for the That’s what killed us,” Byers said. and converted a takedown to a five- 5:34 “Rahway is very athletic. They Hwt: — Tufaro (S) p Patel, 2:23 middle school teams this Saturday, point move to defeat Karn Patel, 11- 106: — DeVito (R) p Beirne, 5:11 February 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. hurt us on the boards, but we played 6, at 145-lbs. 113: — Cunningham (S) d Parraga, 7-3 at the Branchburg Sports Complex. as hard as we played all year. We The bout of the evening was next, 120: — Santamaria (R) p Murphy, 3:15 To register and for more infor- did a great job fighting. We lost the and the expected crowd excitement 126: — Lapham (S) md Carle, 10-2 lead. Got it back. It’s a tough one! 132: — Vail (R) md Carrion, 12-4 mation on the teams, go the Scotch was fueled by the intensity between 138: — Leary (R) d Natale, 6-2 They are 16-2 for a reason. It was a Raider Sean Cannon, the Union Plains Fanwood Youth Baseball David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 145: — Dion Natale (S) d Patel, 11-6 Association’s website: REACHING A MILESTONE…Rahway High School point guard Hakeem great night all around,” Coach County Tournament champ at 152- 152: — Merkel (R) d Cannon, 2-1 Doherty said. lbs, and Ryan Merkel, the runner-up. 160: — Steinfeld (S) d Woods, 6-1 www.spfyba.org and go to the Kornegay broke the 1,000 career-point mark early in the game against Union 170: — Woods (R) md Vuono, 9-1 Middle School Program. Catholic during the Butch Kowal Scholarship games in Rahway on February 4. Rahway 13 8 15 19 5 4 64 Although low scoring, the bout was 182: — Loevsky (R) d Ridge, 4-3 Pictured, left to right, are: Lakell Kornegay, Hakeem and Horace Jenkins. SPF Raiders 18 13 10 14 5 2 62 laden with shots and counter moves. View Thousands of Homes and Open Houses Online

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By DAVID B. CORBIN ior Reggie Green, who sank 11 points, made some big shots for us. Kurt Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and guard Tom Trotter (9 points) each Rutmayer is the kind of guy, who is An unselfish team approach, hustle contributed three assists, and junior never going to let you down,” Cougar under the boards and the hot hand of forward Stefan Fedorchak (7 points) Head Coach Ryan Huber said. senior center Kurt Rutmayer led the added two. The Cougars’ control of the boards Cranford High School boys basket- “We played a team game. Any- was mostly attributed to Green and ball team to a 58-44 toppling of the body driving through the defense can Rutmayer, but the pesky behavior of Summit Hilltoppers in Cranford on kick it out to any open shot. We try to Babos and Chris Wills (5 points) in- February 3. feed each other and just try to get sured that dominance. Green pulled The 8-11 Cougars’ unselfish ap- open looks on the outside or inside 11 rebounds and added two blocks

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ROARING TOWARDS THE WALL…Blue Devil John Lindros roars towards the wall in the 200-individual medley against Cranford. Lindros finished second behind Cougar Brian Woo. For more, go to www.goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports. HALEY, HUSCH, HAYS, DANIEL INDIVIDUAL WINNERS Blue Devil Swim Boys Defeat Cranford Cougars, 115-55

By DAVID B. CORBIN strong Cranford co-ed team, but the Brennan Haley touched first in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield High School boys, fresh 200-freestyle relay with a time of Perhaps overshadowed by the off a Union County Tournament 1:57.52, followed by Aram showdown meet between the No. 1 championship after stunning the No. Barmakian at 1:59.66 and Kevin ranked Blue Devil girls and No. 2 3 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders, Clauss at 2:06.88. Cougar Anthony Immaculate Heart Academy, not as defeated the Cougars, 115-55, in Kalafatis touched fourth at 2:07.56. much attention may have been fo- Westfield on January 31. Cougar Brian Woo took top honors cused on the boys’ meet against a The Blue Devils enjoyed the luxury in the 200-individual medley with a of mixing their lineup, while the Cou- time of 2:07.88, followed by Blue Lady Cougars Topple gars managed to touch first in four Devils John Lindros at 2:11.45, Nick individual events. Constantine at 2:20.84 and Ryan Highlanders, 49-44 Blue Devils Jack Rose, Alex Bond, Hobson at 2:23.28. Nick Kalafatis The Cranford High School girls Max Shin and Sean Beattie touched touched first in the 50-freestyle with a David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIRING THE BALL TOWARDS THE BASKET…Cougar Chris Wills, No. 24, fires the ball to a teammate near the basketball team caught fire in the first in the opening event, the 200- time of 23.9, followed by Blue Devils Hilltoppers’ basket in Cranford on February 3. The Cougars defeated Summit, 58-44. For more, go to Ballyhoo Sports. second quarter and held on to topple medley relay, at 1:46.7. Blue Devils Tyler Lessner at 24.15 and Rich the Governor Livingston Highland- Luke McGrory, Dan Myers, Noah O’Connor at 24.81. Cougar Andrew ers from the ranks of the unbeaten in Stiles and Alec Penn out-touched Cou- Schneider touched fourth at 24.82. proach yielded 16 assists, and senior with the penetration,” said Rutmayer, and a steal. Rytmayer pulled five Berkeley Heights on February 3. gars Julie Byrnes, Brian Leu, Nick Blue Devil Stephen Husch touched point guard Sean Babos, who scored who had two assists. boards and added two blocked shots Cougar senior Morgan Miller led Kalafatis and Andrew Schneider by a first in the 100-butterfly at 56.35, five points, led with six assists. Jun- Rutmayer led the Cougars with 19 and a tipped pass that led to a steal. all scorers with 25 points, including fingernail for second, 1:47.57-1:47.58. followed by Cougar Byrne at 59.18 points, including a pair of 3-pointers Babos, Wills and Fedorchak each had five 3-pointers. Mairead McKeary In a 1-2-3 sweep, Blue Devil CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Lady Blue Devils Rip late in the game that added a major three rebounds. scored nine points. Jess McCoy scored comfort zone for his team. “Reggie and I work as a team down six points, Jenna Goeller sank five N. Brunswick, 56-22 “Babos’ penetration into the de- low. Coach Loeffler and coach Huber and Kaitlyn McGovern added four Westfield Baseball League The Westfield High School girls fense got me wide open a couple of tell us that everyone has to rebound. points. Allysa Polimenti led the 17-1 basketball team defeated New times on the outside, and I hit them,” We had to keep them off the board Highlanders with 17 points. Spring Tryouts 2012 Rutmayer said. today, and we did a good job with Brunswick, 56-22, on February 3. Cranford 11 24 7 7 49 Freshman Jackie Knapp led the 7-10 “Starting the second half, we started CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Gov. Livingston 17 6 13 8 44 Major & Pony Leagues Only Blue Devils with 18 points. Megan looking for the open man, we were Mondon sank 15 points. Carolyn able to knock down some shots to- Majors: (5th & 6th grades) Maguire scored nine, Jamie Miller day. Kurt was a little upset, frustrated CALL TODAY AND scored eight and Sarah Seitz added that his shots were not falling. I told four points. him yesterday, ‘that’s OK! Just keep ASK ABOUT OUR Date Time Event Location shooting.’ He steps up. He’s a great Westfield 21 7 18 10 56 kid. He had some great reads. He 3/3 10-1 Fielding Sid Fey field N. Brunswick 7 4 8 3 22 CURRENT SPECIALS! 3/4 9-12 Hitting The Ballpark Raider Icemen Lose to ALJ, 3/10 10-1 Fielding Sid Fey field 3/11 9-12 Hitting The Ballpark Then Tie Crusaders, 3-3 Players (5th & 6th graders) who were on a Majors team last year do not need to tryout again. You will automatically be placed on a team. After suffering an 8-1 loss to the ing goal. Junior goalie Jason Breit A.L. Johnson Crusaders, the Scotch had another outstanding game, sav- Ponys: (7th thru 10th grades) Plains-Fanwood High School Raider ing several potential game-winning Icemen salvaged a point with another shots. comeback 3-3, tie against the Cru- The Raiders overall record stands Date Time Event Location saders. The back-to-back games, at 7-10-3 with only two more games played only two days apart, were a before the state playoff cutoff date of Elegantly appointed 1- & 2-bedroom apartments include full-size 3/3 11-1 Fielding Houlihan field microcosm of the Raiders’ season, February 15. The Raiders take on washer/dryer and free basic cable. Plus, clubhouse with heated pool, 3/4 12-1:30 Hitting The Ballpark battling bravely against a stronger Union County league-leading Sum- fitness center, cyber-library and activities director who plans foe, never quitting, but not yet find- mit this Friday, February 10, at 4:10 community events. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Eke, from Plainfield, broke the meet Jenna Helfand finished fifth in the 55- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIBBLING AROUND A HILLTOPPER…Cougar Reggie Green, No. 15, record in the 800 with a time of meters at 7.62. Danielle Grimes at WINNING THE 100-FLY…Cougar Julie Byrnes won the 100-butterfly in 52.56 dribbles around Hilltopper Rob Walsh, No. 41. 1:56.93, followed by Blue Devils 12:53.01 and Amanda Fischer at in the meet against Westfield on January 31. See Ballyhoo Sports. Kevin Ingram at 2:00.46 and Kevin 12:53.07 finished 6-7 in the 3,200. Smith at 2:00.59. Blue Devil Dan Sophia Devita took seventh in the high Luzzi crossed sixth at 2:02.68. Eke’s jump with a height of 4’6”. Cougars Defeat Summit, 58-44 winning time in the 1,600 was 4:23.56. On February 4, Eke shattered the Blue Devils Stop Cougars CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Blue Devil Jack Leahy crossed sec- Union County record in the 1,000 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 ond at 4:28.24. Blue Devils Matt meters at the New Balance Collegiate that,” Rutmayer said. half. But at the end of the third quar- Luppino at 4:30.1 and John Kirna at Games. Eke ran 2:26.87. The former and Blue Devil Alex Bond at 59.28. Blue Devil Connor Moore at 53.44, The Cougars won the first quarter, ter, Green rolled in a lay-up and 4:35.33 finished 4-6. In the 1,600, record was by John Marshall of Nick Kalafatis won the 100-freestyle Cougar Matt Kaczynski at 55.04 and 14-10, and the second quarter, 20-11, Rutmayer made good on his 3-pointer Eke Eke drafted off of Leahy until the Plainfield in 1981 (2:31). with a time of 52.56, followed by Blue Devil Penn at 55.4. Blue Devil to take a 34-21 lead at the half, even at the buzzer to give the Cougars a last lap where he exploded for a 28.2 Sam Hays won the 500-freestyle with though they did experience some comfortable 44-31 lead entering the last 200 meters. Eke, who teamed a time of 5:25.7, followed by Blue problems with turnovers. final quarter. with Jordan Jimerson, Darryl Costello Blue Devils Top New Prov., Devils Dan Myers at 5:34.1 and Jake “It was a good outing, but we need Throughout the game, the Cougars and Mike DeAngelis, also had a split Maher at 6:07.8. Cougar Owen to get better,” Rutmayer said. were a little inconsistent from the char- of 49.9 on the 4x400. Blue Devils Vaughn finished fourth at 6:19. Hilltopper junior guard Ba’Shawn ity line and managed to sink only four Jacob Vergara (55.7), Jason Isbit Win BrH20 Quad Mat Meet Haley, O’Connor, Tim York and Mickens was also a problem for the of 12 shots, until the final two minutes (53.9), Rob Ciardullo (54.2) and Bond touched first in the 200-freestyle The Westfield High School wres- 132 Valerio LaMOrte (B) d Farrell, 5-1 Cougars, especially in the first half when Trotter went to the line and hit Ingram (53.9) finished sixth at 3:38.2. 138 M. Barber (W) p Angelo Torromeo, relay at 1:36.84. Lindros, Bamakian, when he bucketed 11 of his 20 points. all four of his shots, and Rutmayer Eke recently signed a national let- tling team defeated New Providence, 5:06 Francis Wong and McGrory finished But Babos and Trotter applied more stepped forward and hit both of his. ter of intent to run at the University of 50-15, on February 3, then defeated 145 Pierce Gladfelter (B) d Opoku, 7-2 second at 1:37.28. pressure and each finished the game “Last time we played these guys, Oklahoma next year. Bridgewater-Raritan, 38-30, 152 C. Barber (W) md Rich Rowe, 13-0 Cougar Julie Byrne touched first in Carteret, 57-15, and Shore Regional, 160 Kerry O’Sullivan (B) p Oster, 4:37 with a pair of steals. we were 14-for-14 from the line. I “He is a terrific young man. Each 170 Bulger (W) md Matt Eichhorn, 11-0 the 100-backstroke with a time of “They did everything they needed would love to be in the mind of a high year Allen has gotten stronger and 66-6, at the Bridgewater-Raritan 182 Kieran Cline (W) p Tom Longo, 1:02 1:00.01, followed by Cougar Woo at to do. They deflected the ball in the school kid, and if I ever was, I would stronger because of his commitment Quad Meet on February 4 to up its 195 Nick Knepper (W) d Brian Faure, 1-0 1:02.13 and Blue Devils Beattie at post. They did a good job on Mickens. to training and racing hard. Also, record to 19-3. 220 Oral (W) p Jaleen Harrington, 3:48 1:03.07 and Wren Keating at 1:03.33. probably be a multi-millionaire, but 285 Kazier Archer (B) p Kania, 3:22 He scored 11 points early. They did a they stepped up and made some foul Allen’s willingness to race three times Blue Devil junior Colin Barber won Blue Devil Matt Daniel took first in pretty good job in shutting him down. demonstrates his ‘team first’ mental- all four of his bouts to elevate his WESTFIELD 57, CARTERET 15 the 100-breaststroke with a time of shots when they needed to,” Coach 106 Fuller (W) p Oanes Mahmood, 1:11 They didn’t let him get any space. Huber said. ity. We were very happy because the season record to 20-2. Mike Kalimtzis 1:07.39, followed by Jack Rose at upped his record to 27-2 to bring his 113 N. Kalimtzis (W) p Jim Halladay, 2:12 They made every shot difficult,” Summit 10 11 10 13 44 county win was a total team effort. 120 M. Kalimtzis (W) p Nestor Medina, 2:20 1:08.47 and Cougar Anthony Coach Huber said. Cranford 14 20 10 14 58 We scored in every event,” Viking career wins total to 104. 126 Velez (W) p Mike Nowak, :27 Kalafatis at 1:14.85. Blue Devil Will Hilltopper sophomore forward Head Coach Mike McCabe said. WESTFIELD 50, NEW PROVIDENCE 15 132 M. Barber (W) d Tyler Pitchford, 2-1 Murtishaw took fourth at 1:15.66. 106 Carmine Boccellari (N) p John 138 Farrell (W) d Jon Mortimer, 3-1 Ryan Sweeney became very difficult Viking Marty Davidson (Scotch 145 Opoku (W) p Javier Gonzalez, 4:34 Constantine, Kevin Oster, Hays and and scored all 14 of his points, in- St. Bart’s Softball Plains) took first in the shot put with Fuller, 3:59 Hobson won the 400-freestyle relay 113 Nick Kalimtzis (W) d Dan 152 C. Barber (W) p Dave Gonzalez, 1:33 cluding four 3-pointers in the second Player Fees Due a shove of 49’11.75. Blue Devil Mike Zimmerman, 10-9 160 Dakota Smith (C) d Oster, 8-5 in 3:42.99. York, O’Connor, Matt Depaolo placed third in the high jump 120 Peter Byrnes (N) won forfeit 170 Bulger (W) d Charles Faulkner, 11-5 Wornow and Tom Pyle touched sec- Raider Cagers Beat St. Bartholomew Oldtimers 126 Nick Velez (W) p Anthony Randazzo, 182 Arnold (W) won forfeit ond in 3:45.35. Softball League veterans should :33 195 Spurlock (W) won forfeit Lady Blue Devils Top 132 Dan Kourakas (N) d Brian Farrell, 9-4 220 Dan Valles (C) p Knepper, :58 200 medley relay: W (Bond, Rose, Viking Boys, 47-43 submit their application and $110 285 Kania (W) won forfeit Beattie, Husch) 1:46.7 fee for the 2012 season by Febru- 138 Matt Barber (W) d Dan Smith, 2-1 OT The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Ram Cagers, 61-37 145 Ellis Opoku (W) d Joe Joe Cirrocca, WESTFIELD 66, SHORE 6 200 free: Haley (W) 1:57.52 ary 25. After that date, available 200 IM: Woo (C) 2:07.88 School boys basketball team pulled The Westfield High School girls 3-1 106 Fuller (W) won forfeit out a 47-43, overtime victory over the spots may be filled from the wait- 152 Colin Barber (W) p Jacob Jankow, 113 N. Kalimtzis (W) p Kevin 50 free: Kalafatis (C) 23.9 basketball team recorded a 61-37 vic- 5:35 Newenhouse, 5:34 100 fly: Husch (W) 56.35 Union Catholic Vikings in Scotch ing list. An application can be 100 free: Kalafatis (C) 52.56 downloaded from the league tory over the Roselle Rams on Febru- 160 Brendan Oster (W) d Luke 120 M. Kalimtzis (W) won forfeit Plains on February 6. Tom Bonacum ary 4. Jackie Knapp led the Blue Sammarone, 5-2 126 Velez (W) tf Justin Citadino, 15-0 500 free: Hays (W) 5:25.7 website at 200 free relay: W (O’Connor, Haley, led the Raiders with 13 points. An- Devils with 19 points, including four 170 Brian Bulger (W) tf Ryan Dimler, 15-0 132 Derek Arnette (S) d M. Barber, 3-1 thony Byers sank nine points, Dom www.stbartssoftball.com. 182 Nick Arnold (W) won forfeit 138 Farrell (W) p Nick Nuvan, 4:57 Bond, York) 1:36.84 3-pointers. Lily Scott sank 12 points, 195 Ozan Oral (W) won forfeit 145 Opoku (W) d Sam Koenig, 7-3 100 back: Byrne (C) 1:00.01 Gonzales scored eight and Ian The league would like to an- 100 breast: Daniel (W) 1:07.39 nounce that Ron Labin will be a including two 3-pointers. Carly Fried- 220 Cotter Spurlock (W) p Pat Morris, 1:26 152 C. Barber (W) p Derek Joyce, 1:20 Johnston put in seven points. Dave man and Megan Mondon each had 285 Kyle Kania (W) d Steve Bremer, 3-2 160 Chris Graham (S) d Oster, 8-5 400 free relay: W (Oster, Constantine, Hawthorne led the Vikings with 12 new captain for the upcoming sea- 170 Bulger (W) md Dan Baillie, 13-3 Hobson, Hays) 3:42.99 son. The league would like to thank six points, while Carolyn Maguire WESTFIELD 38, BRH2O 30 points. and Jamie Miller each had four points. 106 Gianni Calo (B) p Fuller, 1:54 182 Cline (W) won forfeit out-going captain Jack Ley for his 113 Matt Noble (B) won forfeit 195 Arnold (W) p Austin Lucisano, 1:04 Sc-Pl-Fanwd 10 4 7 18 8 47 Westfield 13 23 20 5 61 220 Spurlock (W) p Dave Musselman, 2:17 Probitas Verus Honos Union Cath. 6 11 12 10 4 43 contributions. 120 Mike Kalimtzis (W) p Josh Hatoff, 1:40 Roselle 6 9 14 8 37 126 Velez (W) d Steve Gorski, 5-0 285 Kania (W) p Rob Fallon, 1:16

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Please email Call Joe Klingebiel challenged the implementation of the Lance said he believes that would resume and clips to: 908-322-1956 law he believes it would take a victory lead to a “single payer system” like FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES by Republicans in the Presidential Europe. “I think the European sys- [email protected] Election and GOP majorities in both tem rations care in a way that is the House and Senate come January certainly unacceptable to me and I Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 of 2013 to repeal the health care law. believe unacceptable to the Ameri- Probitas Verus Honos The GOP controls the House, with can people,” Rep. Lance said. email PDF Ad to [email protected] Page 18 Thursday, February 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION William J. MacRitchie, Active Locally; Kathryn Smith, 83, NYC Librarian; Chemical Engineer, Decorated Veteran – Obituaries – Was Active In Presbyterian Church William J. MacRitchie, a first-gen- married for over 61 years. They had Jean Sawtelle, Was Active With Civic, Kathryn Crandall Smith, 83, of C. Smith of Westfield; five grand- eration American, died peacefully at three children, a son, Kenneth, of Red Westfield died peacefully on Mon- children; one great-grandchild and a his home in Westfield on Saturday, Bank, who survives; a son, Ian, who day, February 6, at home, surrounded brother, David H. Crandall, and his February 4, after a long illness, sur- died in 1982, and a daughter, Andrea, Republican Organizations and CSH by her family. wife, Jane, of New Canaan, Conn. rounded by family and caregivers. of Worcester, Mass., who survives. Jean Ednie Sawtelle of Westfield, member of Saint Helen’s Roman Born in Oswego, N.Y. on August Relatives and friends are invited He was born on August 7, 1921 in He was predeceased by his sister, N.J. died after a brief illness on Wednes- Catholic Church, a member of Echo 27, 1928, she graduated from Pine to the visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Niagara Falls, N.Y., the son of Marjorie Coleman. He is survived by day, February 1, 2012, at Trinitas Re- Lake Country Club, where she en- Manor Junior College in Wellesley, this Sunday, February 12, at Gray Cleighton W. and Mary L. MacRitchie. a nephew, Robert Coleman, and a gional Medical Center in Elizabeth, joyed playing paddle tennis, and a Mass. in 1947, and received a Funeral Home, 318 East Broad He graduated from LaSalle (New niece, Dr. Jane Whittington. He also N.J., surrounded by her loving family. member of Bay Head Yacht Club, bachelor’s degree in history from Street in Westfield York) High School in 1939. He was is survived by five great-nephews Jean will be terribly where she enjoyed play- Randolph-Macon College in (www.grayfuneralhomes.com to of- an Eagle Scout and a member of the and one great-niece. missed and fondly remem- ing tennis and sailing. Lynchburg, Va. in 1949. fer condolences). Order of the Arrow. He was a member of Saint Paul’s bered as a warm and gener- Jean also was on the ex- Kathryn worked as a reference li- Funeral services will begin at 10 Mr. MacRitchie earned his Bach- Episcopal Church, the Westfield “Y”’s ous wife, mother, grand- ecutive board of the Gar- brarian for the City of New York. She a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, elor of Chemical Engineering degree Men’s Club (where he arranged Christ- mother, aunt, colleague and den Club of Westfield and was an active member of The Presby- in the chapel of The Presbyterian at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., in mas tree purchases for many years), true friend. Her compas- was an active member of terian Church in Westfield. Church in Westfield. Interment will 1944; he was awarded scholarships the Destroyer Escort Sailors Associa- sionate and gentle heart, the Wednesday Afternoon She was the beloved wife of the follow at Fairview Cemetery in by Cornell University and the State tion, the Lionel Collectors Club of combined with her savvy Book Club. late William Layton Smith, who died Westfield. of New York. While at Cornell, he America, the Steamship Historical and her organizational acu- Jean was predeceased in 2010. Memorial contributions may be was chapter president of the Alpha Society, the Niagara Falls (Ontario) men, left a lasting impres- by her children, Peter Don, Surviving are three children, Will- made in her memory to: Haven Hos- Chi Sigma chemical fraternity, which Tennis and Badminton C1ub, the sion on every life she Therese Marie and Ed- iam L. Smith, Jr. and his wife, pice, JFK Medical Center, 65 James is both a social and professional fra- Lookout Point Golf Club of Fonthill, touched. There is nothing ward Anthony; her par- Deborah, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Susan Street, Edison, N.J. 08820. ternity. As the son of immigrants, he Ontario and the Westfield Tennis Club. Jean wouldn’t do for her Jean Sawtelle ents, Catherine M. and S. Rooney of Venice, Fla. and Nancy February 9, 2012 was the first person in his family to He enjoyed playing the clarinet, family and friends, each of whom she Francis X. Ednie, and her brothers and attend college. and played the instrument in his high loved dearly. sisters, Rita, William, Elizabeth He was a U.S. Navy radio techni- school and college bands. He also Jean carried her Irish Catholic sense (Dwyer), Francis, Margaret (Collins), cian in 1945 and 1946, serving on enjoyed golf, bridge and opera. of humor and values with her all her Kathryn (Rovegno), Raymond, Mary Therapy Can Provide Help the USS Price (DE-332) and USS In their retirement, he and his wife life. She was born and raised in Floral (Cimino), Ann (Ehrlich) and Edward. Tills (DE-748). He participated in owned and operated Oval Antiques, Park, N.Y., where she graduated from She is survived by her devoted the Japanese surrender of Chichi which specialized in railroad antiques. Our Lady of Victory Elementary husband, Donald; her loving son, For Troubled Relationships Jima in the Bonin Islands; he was They also had time to travel exten- School and Sewanhaka High School. Mark Chase Sawtelle, and his wife, pleased that nobody got hurt on ei- sively in Great Britain and Northern She married her loving husband, Elaine; her loving daughter, Susan WESTFIELD – Difficult issues that they will mature and behave hu- ther side, because hostilities had pre- Europe. Don, in 1950 and moved to Westfield Denise Sawtelle; and her loving surface in every relation- manly. True love and pa- viously ended. He received the He and his wife established the Ian in 1956. grandchildren, Andrew James and ship, and how we resolve tience is what holds hearts American Theater Medal, the Asi- MacRitchie Memorial Scholarship at She was active in Republican poli- Elizabeth Jean Sawtelle. She was the them is important. Some together when minds dis- atic Pacific Medal and the Victory Union College and the Ian MacRitchie tics for many years, serving, among last surviving sibling of 11 Ednie people use weapons of agree. Medal. He was honorably dis- Technology Award at Roosevelt other things, as chairwoman of the children, and had 28 nieces and neph- emotional destruction, such Dr. Peter M. Kalellis, a charged. Middle School. Westfield Town Republican Commit- ews and five godchildren. as anger, blame, criticism, licensed therapist and au- Mr. MacRitchie was a chemical A memorial service will be held on tee for three terms, as Westfield Re- A Mass of Christian Burial was denial, guilt, rejection and thor of seven self-help engineer, specializing in metallurgi- Saturday, February 11, at 11 a.m. at publican committeewoman, and as a offered on Monday, February 6, at St. withdrawal, just to win an books, offers Individual, cal engineering. He worked for Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in member of the Westfield Women’s Helen’s Church in Westfield, followed argument. Relationships Marriage and Family duPont in Niagara Falls and Perth Westfield. Republican Club. She was elected as by interment at Fairview Cemetery, using such tactics hardly Therapy at his office, 232 Amboy, and then worked for In lieu of flowers, memorial con- a delegate to the Republican National also in Westfield. The family hosted a survive emotionally or end St. Paul Street in Westfield, Engelhard in Newark. tributions may be made to Saint Paul’s Convention in 1988. reception at the Beacon Hill Club in up in divorce. Turning a N.J. He was a resident of Westfield since Episcopal Church, 414 East Broad Jean additionally served with en- Summit. toxic relationship into a Peter M. Kalellis Phone: (908) 232-6118. 1953. He is survived by the light of his Street, Westfield, N.J. 07090. thusiasm on the Westfield Zoning In lieu of flowers, donations may healthy one requires a new vision. E-mail: [email protected] life, his wife, Evelyn, to whom he was February 9, 2012 Board of Adjustment for over a de- be made in her memory to Children’s When facing conflicts in your rela- Website: www.PeterKalellis.com cade and on the board of trustees of Specialized Hospital, 150 New Provi- tionship, an experienced therapist Individuals facing personal prob- Children’s Specialized Hospital, dence Road, Mountainside, N.J. might be of significant help. lems or couples in troubled relation- where she also volunteered for hun- 07092. We cannot change a situation if we ships experience VIP service, find Library Storytelling Event dreds of hours, and was co-chair- Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake fail to accept the other as who he or relief and supportive solutions in the woman of the Blue Star Memorial Funeral Home in Westfield handled she is. Hoping for that difficult per- office of Dr. Kalellis. Committee, honoring members of the the arrangements. son in your life to start doing things February 9, 2012 Paid Bulletin Board On Tap For February 15 U.S. Armed Forces. She was a faithful differently to make you happy, you goleader.com/express WESTFIELD – The Westfield Westfield Memorial Library and may be disappointed. Basically, Memorial Library will present a MURAL cardholders. MURAL people do not change. The hope is storytelling event called a Story cardholders belong to libraries that Civil War Historian to Give Slam on Wednesday, February 15, are part of the Middlesex Union at 7 p.m. The library is located at Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. To Settlements on Moon, Mars 550 East Broad Street. find out if a library participates, Talk to S.A.R. Tomorrow A Story Slam is an event in which access the Westfield Memorial people tell true, five-minute stories Library’s website, wmlnj.org. To WESTFIELD – The February meet- he was a contributor to “New Jersey’s To Be Focus of AAI Meeting based around a particular theme. register for the program, visit ing of the West Fields Chapter of the Civil War Odyssey,” a book about CRANFORD – The monthly Professor Benaroya received his All stories are told in front of an wmlnj.org and click on the Online Sons of the American Revolution will New Jersey’s involvement in the meeting of Amateur Astronomers, B.E. from Cooper Union in New audience, without notes, scripts or Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, be held tomorrow, Friday, February Civil War, the years before the war Inc. (AAI) will be held on Friday, York and his Master of Arts and cheat sheets. The theme for the up- extension no. 7951. 10, at 8 p.m. in the Community Room and up through the 1960s. February 17, at 8 p.m. in the Main Doctoral degrees from the Univer- coming program will be “Let’s Talk Library hours of operation are of the Westfield Municipal Building, Additionally, he was a senior con- Lecture Hall on the Cranford cam- sity of Pennsylvania. about Love.” 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through located at 425 East Broad Street. Guest tributor to “New Jersey Goes to War,” pus of Union County College, lo- Following the presentation, at- “This could be love for a spouse, Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri- speaker Tom Burke will discuss New which was named and awarded the cated at 1033 Springfield Avenue. tendees will be invited to join AAI child, pet, car, or even a cup of day and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Jersey’s role in the Civil War. best reference guide of 2011 by the Professor Hyam Benaroya of members at the William Miller coffee,” said Jen Schulze, the Sunday. A Civil War historian for 16 years, New Jersey Studies Academic Alli- Rutgers University, Mechanical and Sperry Observatory for refresh- library’s head of adult services. “I For more information about li- ance of Rutgers University. Aerospace Engineering Depart- ments and the chance to look hold Story Slams on a quarterly brary programs and services, call Open House at FCC Besides contributing to books on ment, will be the featured speaker. through the two largest amateur tele- basis because people really like to (908) 789-4090, visit wmlnj.org and the Civil War, Mr. Burke is the curator He recently completed a book en- scopes in the northeast (weather have a chance to talk about the sign up for the monthly e-newslet- Set For This Sunday for the “Gone for a Soldier:” Jerseymen titled “Turning Dust to Gold: Build- permitting). memorable events in their lives. ter, “Library Loop,” or stop by the WESTFIELD – The First Congre- in the Civil War exhibit currently at ing a Future on the Moon and Mars,” The Sperry Observatory is open We’re getting a good following of library for a copy of its award- gational Church will welcome visi- Macculloch Hall in Morristown. This on which his talk will be based. to the public every Friday evening, storytellers.” winning, quarterly newsletter, tors and prospective members to a exhibit will run through July 1. Professor Benaroya studies chal- rain or shine, between 7:30 and This program is free and open to “Take Note.” special open house event this Sunday, This meeting will be open to the lenging environments like off-shore 10:30 p.m. for an informal talk and February 12, at 10 a.m. All individuals public. For information, call Ira Jer- drilling, aircraft design and lunar observing. For more information, and families who are seeking a new sey, chapter president, at (908) 322- surface structures for manned habi- visit AAI’s website, asterism.org, faith community are invited to attend. 2143. tation. His talk will focus on lunar or call (908) 276-STAR. Admis- Networking Group to Hear The open house will be an opportu- and Martian settlements. sion and parking are free. nity for visitors to experience a tradi- Torah Center Offers tional Congregational worship cel- Tips on ‘Happy Landings’ ebration, led by the Reverend Mark Bat Mitzvah Club IN SESSION SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch right now to find success. Boyea, senior minister. Church school WESTFIELD – The Union County Plains Public Library’s Career Net- This program will be free and and childcare will be provided during Torah Center has announced the for- working Group will present open to all interested participants. the service for children of all ages. mation of a Bat Mitzvah Club for the Teenager Learns Strategies “Happy Landings” on Monday, To register, visit the library’s During coffee hour directly fol- purpose of developing leadership February 13, at 6:30 p.m. Three website, scotlib.org, then click on lowing the service, representatives skills and responsibility in young Jew- To Resist Dating Violence Career Networking Group alumni, Events; call (908) 322-5007, ex- from the church’s various boards will ish women by giving them a deeper who experienced three different tension no. 204, or e-mail be on hand to provide information Jewish perspective during this spe- journeys to land their new jobs, [email protected]. about opportunities for outreach, edu- cial time in their lives and providing By Carol Pedro, Exec. Dir. Youth & Family Counseling Service will discuss ways for job seekers Individuals may connect with the cation and fellowship. Visitors also unique and meaningful experiences. to spot their “landing pad.” library’s Career Networking Group will find a welcome table with infor- Club meetings are held at the Union mation packets and a special gift at County Torah Center every third Sun- Teen dating has always been a con- lence: Steven Esposito, Susan Best and on Linked In, Career Networking cern for parents. The idea of “letting Each year, approximately one in Martin Gonsky will share tips and Group at SPPL. the church entrance. day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Girls can join The First Congregational Church is anytime throughout the year. go” of your child to deal with the four adolescents reports verbal, physi- lessons learned, on long-term tran- The Scotch Plains Public Library mature and responsible issues involved cal, emotional or sexual abuse. sition survival, conversations that is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, located at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. The Torah Center is located at 509 It is wheelchair-accessible and infra- Central Avenue in Westfield. Anyone in an intimate relationship can be scary. Approximately one in five adoles- count and self-marketing. Their one block from Park Avenue, in We hope our sons will be respectful, cents reports being a victim of emo- stories encompass self-employ- the center of the township. red listening devices are available for interested in joining or needing fur- the hearing-impaired. For more infor- ther information is asked to e-mail kind and courteous to their dates. tional abuse. ment, non-profit and corporate op- Young girls are expected to respect Dating violence among their peers portunities. The panelists will tell mation, call (908) 233-2494 or visit the [email protected] or to call the www.goleader.com church website, fccofwestfield.org. Torah Center at (908) 789-5252. themselves enough to establish healthy is reported by 54 percent of high attendees what they need to do boundaries and be assertive in the school students. decisions they make involving the Eighty percent of teens believe dating process. Unfortunately, this is verbal abuse is a serious issue for Prayer to Prayer to difficult for some teens. Treading these their age group. The Blessed Virgin The Blessed Virgin unknown waters can be dangerous The majority of teen dating abuse Gray Funeral Homes (Never known to fail) (Never known to fail) due to inexperience, pressure from occurs in the home of one of the Oh most beautiful Flower of Oh most beautiful Flower of peers, and their own inner struggle for partners. Since 1897 Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, independence from parents. We make a plan that all agree to Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Dating violence is a reality and adhere to that includes regular check- Mother of the Son of God, Im- Mother of the Son of God, Im- studies have shown that teens ages 13 ins with mother. Lucy will make plans maculate Virgin, assist me in my maculate Virgin, assist me in my to 18 are at high risk. However, teen- with friends when she wants to. Lucy necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help agers can choose better relationships is reminded that no one deserves to me! Show me herein you are my me! Show me herein you are my when they are aware of the early be abused or threatened. You need to mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of warning signs of abuse. take care of yourself. You cannot God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Q: Lucy is 16 and began dating change him. Mother plans to meet I humbly beseech you from the I humbly beseech you from the Mark, who is 17, about three months with Mark’s parents to be sure they bottom of my heart to succor me in bottom of my heart to succor me in ago. She is sharing her frustration are supervised at both his home and with mom’s interference and setting at her own home. Lucy left the ses- this necessity. There are none who this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. Show can withstand your power. Show curfews, insisting on meeting Mark’s sion armed with facts, not fear, and me herein you are my mother. Oh me herein you are my mother. Oh parents and not allowing them to be told her mother that she wasn’t sure if Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in Mary, conceived without sin, pray Mary, conceived without sin, pray unsupervised in her home. she wanted to date Mark anymore. 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. for us who have recourse to thee. for us who have recourse to thee. Lucy and her mother come to me Mother felt supported, and both ap- Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Holy Mother, I place this cause in Holy Mother, I place this cause in for mediation. Mom is worried and peared relieved to have the truth out personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or your hands (3x). your hands (3x). shares, “I just don’t want her to be and to deal with the issue honestly. cremation. Holy Spirit, You who solve all Holy Spirit, You who solve all hurt….I know how some boys can We will continue to work together to problems, light all roads so that I problems, light all roads so that I be.” Lucy is love struck and sees Mark help strengthen and educate Lucy to Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home may attain my goal. You who gave may attain my goal. You who gave through distorted eyes, not picking up love and protect herself, as she will 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. me the divine gift to forgive and me the divine gift to forgive and on possible signs of potential abuse. continue to date and, hopefully, make Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 forget all evil against me and that in forget all evil against me and that in Mom has witnessed verbal abuse better, safer choices. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. all instances in my life You are with all instances in my life You are with by Mark raising his voice and pressur- Remember, we all have the right to NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 me. I want in this short prayer to me. I want in this short prayer to ing Lucy to do things she later regrets. be treated with respect and not to be (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 thank You as I confirm once again thank You as I confirm once again Lucy has been breaking curfew and hurt. 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Then, I begin to educate with 233 Prospect Street, Westfield, N.J., some facts around teen dating vio- (908) 233-2042. Website: yfcsnj.org. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, February 9, 2012 Page 19 Abraham Lincoln’s ‘Wit Aslin Named New Westfield And Wisdom’ at Trailside Summer Workshop Director MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union (UNESCO). Mr. Johnson is in great WESTIELD - The beginning of the that our camp has incredible potential County Board of Chosen Freeholders demand for events that combine enter- fifth decade of the Westfield Summer and I embrace the challenge of moving is pleased to announce a special pro- tainment and education. He is a favor- Workshop (WSW) will begin with the forward to keep our program viable in gram at Trailside Nature and Science ite performer at venues that include the naming of a new director. Ted this very competitive market. We ea- Center in Mountainside to celebrate White House Visitors Center, Indepen- Schlosberg, Founder and Executive gerly anticipate an exciting year with Presidents’ Day weekend. “The Wit dence Hall, National Archives, Free- Director of the New Jersey Workshop our re-energized camp program and and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln,” a doms Foundation of Valley Forge, and for the Arts, is pleased to announce the look forward towards a future of growth dramatization and lecture, will be pre- the Philadelphia Museum of Art. selection of Pamela Aslin as Director and expansion.” sented on Friday, February 17, at 7 p.m. Abraham Lincoln, our 16th Presi- of the Westfield Summer Workshop. Her vision for the summer camp for adults, 18 and older. This hour-long dent, was a revered leader and team Ms. Aslin began her association with includes new courses and new proce- program is made possible in part by a builder, who created a cabinet of rivals the organization in 1996, when she dures to celebrate the importance of the grant from the New Jersey Council for and then tested them. Christian Johnson joined the staff of the Music Studio as fine and performing arts in the lives of the Humanities. Admission is free; do- will bring the depth of Lincoln’s char- a piano teacher. A graduate of the students. Among these is a Fine nations are appreciated. Pre-registra- acter to light during this fascinating Westminster Choir College, with a Arts Program for students in grades 7 tion is preferred, but walk-ins are wel- program. with a B.M. in Piano Performance and and 8, which includes intensive work- come as space permits. For additional information about the Pedagogy and of the Catholic Univer- shops in Fashion Design, Oil Painting, Christian Johnson, a dramatist with lecture/dramatization: The Wit and sity of America with an M.M. in Piano Stained Glass and Stone Carving. She the American Historical Theater since Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, or other Chicken Pot Pie Accompanying and Chamber Music, credits the teachers with sharing their 1989, portrays Lincoln with impres- adult programs or upcoming events at Ms. Aslin became a staff member of the talents, dedication and enthusiasm in sive resonance, giving insight into his Trailside, call (908) 789-3670 or visit Westfield Summer Workshop in 1998, making the Workshop a success. strength of character. Mr. Johnson is a www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Na- teaching a class in Musical Theater The 2012 WSW begins its 41st sea- natural showman who trained as an ture and Science Center is located at Soothing Winter Recipes Chorus and Traveling Players. In suc- son on June 27 and will continue until actor with the prestigious Neighbor- 452 New Providence Road in By JAYNE BOOK SALOMON chicken soup on the stove; a perfect ceeding years, she added the position July 31 at Roosevelt Intermediate hood Playhouse of New York. In 2008, Mountainside and is a service of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times start to the perfect winter meal. of registrar for several programs of the School in Westfield. This year’s pro- he was chosen to portray Abraham Union County Board of Chosen Free- We have been enjoying unusually There is nothing unique or gour- NJWA and eventually became regis- gram will also include a production of Lincoln in Paris for the United Nations holders. warm weather here in Westfield but it met about chicken pot pie but this trar for the WSW. In 2008 she was the classic tale Willy Wonka, presented is inevitable that the harsh reality of oldie but goodie is one of my favorite named Coordinator of the summer pro- by students in grades 6-8. ‘Secrets of Magic’ Chansonettes Of WF winter will eventually rear its ugly comfort foods. It is as soothing to me gram. For more information on the WSW, head. When it does, what better way as a warm blanket and it is an ideal “When I was asked by Dr. Schlosberg please call (908) 518-1551. An on- Workshop Are Broadway Bound to make the best of the frigid tem- main course. to take over as Director of the Westfield line brochure, detailing all of the fac- MOUNTAINSIDE – The WESTFIELD - The Chansonettes peratures than to stay home and in- Of course if you want to take a Summer Workshop, I readily accepted ets of the program, will be available Union County Board of Chosen of Westfield spring concert tour dulge in a delicious home cooked short cut, Alan’s Orchard on Quimby the responsibility because I recognize soon. Freeholders is pleased to an- “Broadway Bound” will celebrate dinner? Street in Westfield does have an ex- nounce that Joe Fischer, magi- the music of The Great White Way. I often like to spend cold weekend traordinary pot pie for which they are cian extraordinaire, will conduct Concerts at several area locations afternoons in my kitchen mixing, dic- known. For me, however, the fun is in Showcase for Talented Young an after school workshop series, including Westfield Senior Housing ing and chopping. For me, there is no the journey. “The Secrets of Magic,” at and Runnells Specialized Hospital better therapy than to prepare a full- To complete a cold and/or snowy Artists to be Held Feb. 19 Trailside Nature and Science Cen- will take place in May. The choral course meal for my family or friends evening meal, there is nothing as ter in Mountainside on Wednes- program will feature music from The to enjoy. Yes, there are nights when it yummy as these chocolate brownies, PLAINFIELD - Five Central Jer- Toccata in E minor, Debussy’s Noc- day afternoons, beginning Feb- Sound of Music, The King and I and is nice to go out and let a local restau- a recipe from my grandmother that I sey musicians will be featured in Cres- turne in D flat major, and ruary 22. Oliver as well as songs from many rant do the work. But in the dead of have been making since I was a young cent Concerts’ thirteenth annual Moszkowski’s Caprice Espagnole, The after school “Secrets of other Broadway hits new and old. winter, particularly, there are times teen. They are what brownies should Showcase for Exceptionally Talented op. 37. She has won numerous prizes Magic” Workshop Series is for The Chansonettes are an all when it is just preferable to stay at be: moist, gooey and, melt-in-your- Young Artists on Sunday, February in piano competitions, including students in grades 1 through 5. It women’s choral group, which be- home, quiet music on, fireplace blaz- mouth. 19, at 3 p.m. at the Crescent Avenue Young Pianist Competition, the will run on six consecutive gan more than 60 years ago. Cur- ing and the smell of a delicious pot of Stay warm and bon appetite! Presbyterian Church, Watchung Av- Young People’s Music Program and Wednesdays, beginning on Feb- rently, the group, which performs a enue at East Seventh Street in the Music Educators Association of ruary 22 and ending on March holiday and spring concert series Traditional Chicken Soup Chicken Pot Pie Plainfield. New Jersey. 28. Each class will run from 3:45 each year, rehearses once a week at Ingredients Ingredients The five musicians, who were cho- Alyssa will perform Telemann’s – 4:45 p.m. and the cost for the The Presbyterian Church of 4 or 5 chicken parts 2 frozen 9 inch pie crusts sen by audition are Jasmine Chang of Sonata for Flute in F major and Rene six classes is $108 per child. Pre- Westfield located on Mountain Av- 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and 1 baking potato East Brunswick, Saer-heen Kim of de Boisdeffre’s “Orientale,” op. 31. registration is required. enue, under the direction of Jean whole 1 onion, diced Cresskill, Christina Qiu of Livingston, She was piccoloist in the CIMEA For information about this af- Schork and accompanied by Mel 2 large onions, peeled and whole 2 carrots, sliced Alyssa Webster of North Plainfield, Intermediate Regional Orchestra last ter school “Secrets of Magic” Freda. 6 stalks celery, cleaned 1 tablespoon olive oil and Angela Zhao of Morganville. year and is currently a member of the workshop series, or about any The group is always looking for 4 carrots, cleaned 1 cup chicken broth Jasmine, who will perform New Jersey Youth Symphony Flute other programs or upcoming new members who enjoy singing 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons flour Chopin’s Impromptu no. 1 and move- Forum. events at Trailside, please call and gathering with friends. Anyone 3 tablespoons salt, more if needed 1 cup cooked chicken, diced ment 1 of Beethoven’s Sonata no. 10 The final performer, Angela will (908) 789-3670 or visit us on the needing more information regard- Noodles, rice or matzah balls, op- ½ cup frozen or canned corn in G major, has received numerous perform movement 1 of Mozart’s web at www.ucnj.org/trailside. ing the upcoming concerts, inter- tional ½ cup frozen peas awards. These include first and sec- Sonata in B flat major, k. 219 and Trailside Nature & Science Cen- ested in joining the group or book- Procedure 2 cloves garlic, minced ond place of NJMTA Young Musi- American composer Robert ter is located at 452 New Provi- ing a future concert may call co- Fill a large soup pot about half- Procedure cians Competition, third place in the Muczynski’s “Desperate Measures dence Road in Mountainside and presidents, Amy Herrington at (908) way with cold water. Place all ingre- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Steinway Society Competition, first (Paganini Variations).” Zhao starred is a service of the Union County 317-5910 or Jackie Costello at (908) dients in the pot, cover and bring to a Remove the pie crusts from the freezer place in the Cecelian National League as a pianist last year on the television Board of Chosen Freeholders. 789-5819. boil. Turn the heat down and scrape about 30 to 40 minutes before ready of Performance Art and Golden Key series “Law and Order.” In 1909 she off the brown scum that forms on the to use. In a small pot, boil the potato Competition. won the title NJ Rock N’ Music Idol. POPCORN™ top. Cover and simmer for two hours. for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for five Violinist Saer-heen will perform Tickets at $20 ($15 for seniors and In a separate pot, boil the noodles, or minutes. Remove the potato, peel and the first movements of Mozart’s Con- $5 for students) may be purchased at rice, or matzah balls. Remove the chop it into one inch dice. While the certo no. 5 “Turkish” and the door. Handicap access and bath- “The Grey” chicken and the other ingredients. potato is boiling, sauté the onion and Kabalevsky’s Concerto in C major. rooms and large print programs are Store in a large bowl leaving just the the carrots in the olive oil in a large She began her study of violin when available. For more information call Shades of Horror broth. Serve the hot soup in bowls sauté pan and over a high heat for two she was nine, and at age ten had her (908) 756-2468. first performance at Weil Recital Hall Funding for this concert has been 2 and ½ popcorns adding diced chicken and/or carrots, to three minutes or until the onion is if desired. browned. Pour in the chicken broth. in New York. made possible by a grant from the One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Yield: approximately 10 bowls Add the flour to thicken. Add the Christina, who studies with Ms. Plainfield Cultural and Heritage Com- By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER breath, the wolves at our heels. Then potato, chicken, corn, peas and garlic Beatrice Long, will perform Bach’s mission. Film Critic comes our first butchering. Reality Luscious Brownies and let simmer for five minutes. Pour Death, the great unknown, haunts looms. Oh, Mommy, help! Ingredients into one pie crust. Lay the remaining at every instance in director Joe Threading through the horrors of 2/3 cup butter pie crust on top. If the dough breaks, Carnahan’s “The Grey,” a tale of sur- sheer survival, the subject of a greater 2/3 cup cocoa push back together and patch together. vival as exhausting as it is unsettling. power enters the dialogue. Half be- 2 cups sugar Don’t worry how it looks before it This is brutal, in-your-face stuff, a lieve, half don’t, and in their disparity 4 eggs bakes. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. big, icy metaphor set in Alaska that lies a chance to bond and learn toler- 1 cup flour (sifted) Yield: 4-6 servings won’t relent in its harsh fatalism. Yet, ance, no matter how short-lived. In 1 teaspoon baking powder just because it has some highfalutin Gunga Din’s India, we’d have our ½ teaspoon salt philosophy doesn’t earn it the right to ears perked for bagpipes. For now, no 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pawn off a copout ending. bagpipes, and no helicopters…only 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) Starring Liam Neeson in a sharp the angry snarl of wolves. Procedure turn as Ottway, the oil company-em- If it is the director’s aim to impress Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. ployed hunter who takes charge when what a slim line exists between life Grease a 9 ½ by 11 inch baking dish. a group of plane crash survivors are and death, he is unbearably success- Melt the butter in a sauce pan. Com- left stranded in the wolf-invested ful. But in accord with Woody Allen, bine the cocoa and sugar in a large freeze, the saga certainly has its mo- who said “I’m not afraid of death; I mixing bowl. Add the butter. Mix ments. Adapted by Ian McKenzie just don’t want to be there when it well. Add the eggs, one at a time, 7PULKH:\TTLY*VUZLY]H[VY` Jeffers and director Carnahan from happens,” I found “The Grey” more beating well after each one. Sift in the Luscious Brownies Mr. Jeffers’s short story, “Ghost wearing than profound. Two hours in flour. Add the baking powder, salt, Walker,” it’s actually quite literate. the shadow of Damocles’s sword is vanilla extract and walnuts, if using. Where Dreams Take Center Stage Channeling shades of bargain base- hardly entertaining. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Meet Author/Chef ment Coleridge and Jack London, Call me crazy. I’m just a film critic. Yield: 16 brownies tightly knit into a series of fairly well But if Mr. Carnahan wanted to tell us Note: Do not double this recipe Hendrickson at directed causes of high-tension anxi- something really reflective about sur- 2012 ety, it follows the usual pattern of its vival, the cruel balance of nature and genre. It’s up to us to guess who, if where we Homo sapiens fit into Town Book Store All Programs Held at Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre WESTFIELD - The Town Book any, will survive the seemingly im- Darwin’s deductions, he might have People’s STARLIGHT THEATRE possible odds. They have no weap- also told the wolves’ side of the story, Store will host author/chef Kim Grades 2-6 ons, little food, and it sure looks like taken us into their lair, given us a look Hendrickson on Saturday, February 11. June 25 - August 3 the wolves have their number. at their sociology. Whoa…I’m not Choice Awards Catch the Valentine’s Day spirit with (CLOSED JULY 4-8) And so, good-natured, caring soul saying take their side. Ms. Hendrickson who will serve a se- Mon - Fri 8:30 -12:30 Dance, voice and acting training. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 that you are, not knowing that a terri- But as it stands, through some OK lection of hors d’oeuvres from her Show: CINDERELLA KIDS bly disappointing, poor excuse of a special effects that make the wolves (NJPAC); Favorite Theater to See a award-winning “Tastefully Small” en- finale awaits, you invest in their seem as big as the toothy dude who Musical: Paper Mill Playhouse; Fa- tertaining cookbook series. plight. While only Neeson’s charac- dined on Red Riding Hood’s dear old vorite Theater to See a Play: From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., ter, the alpha male anguished by granny, this is a monster movie, and Shakespeare Theatre of New Jer- Ms. Hendrickson will also answer your life’s misgivings and regrets, earns not the fully dimensional treatise on sey; Favorite Art Museum: Newark questions on preparing food in ad- SPOTLIGHT THEATRE our full interest, an albeit familiar survival of the fittest it might have Museum; Favorite Art Gallery: Arts vance, substituting alternative ingredi- Grades 6-9 but engaging chemistry is established been. Still, despite its disconsolate Council of Princeton; Favorite Sym- ents, and producing just the right June 25-August 3 among the group. Some are just gon- madness, like a nightmare it leaves a phony/Orchestra: New Jersey Sym- amount of delectable morsels for your (CLOSED JULY 4-8) Mon - Fri 8:30-12:30 ers. lasting impression. phony Orchestra (NJSO); Favorite group of guests. Creating classic food Dance, voice and acting training Distinguished from the ragtag It pushes buttons. And because its Choral Group: Westminster Choir; flavors using simple hors d’oeuvres Show: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL motleys, fringe sorts who perceive often gratuitous nature is nonethe- Favorite Opera Company: Opera techniques are within everyone’s reach life in the outreaches as their answer less interspersed with some rather New Jersey; Favorite Dance Com- with the “Tastefully Small” series. Can’t to the French Foreign Legion, Dal- soulful and even intellectual insights pany: American Repertory Ballet; decide which of two dishes to prepare? las Roberts’s Hendrick seems a regu- about human strength and frailty, it Favorite Music Festival: Jersey When each is bite-sized and easy to lar enough guy…you know, family can sweep you up in its doom and Shore Jazz and Blues Festival; Fa- make, you can serve both! CENTER STAGE man. The same goes for Talget, gloom. Further ameliorating the vorite Film Festival: New Jersey Ms. Hendrickson is the winner of GRADES 9-12 Film Festival; Favorite Place to Take two Florida Publishers Association gold June 25-August 5 played by Dermot Mulroney. But film’s unremitting, take-no-prison- (CLOSED JULY 4-8) Ben Bray’s Hernandez proves there’s ers attitude, a mystery concerning an Adult Arts Class: Visual Arts medals. She has catered for the New Mon-Fri 12:30-5:30 always at least one troublemaker. Ottway’s own demons has its curi- Center of New Jersey; Favorite York Metropolitan Opera, the Penguin Dance, Voice, Acting, A couple of others are cause for osity. Place to Take a Kid’s Arts Class: Repertory Theatre, “The Bizarre Food & Audition Training consternation, but are a mere re- Pun shamefully intended, whether Paper Mill Playhouse Theatre Show,” and “Slangman’s World.” She hearsal for the big, lupine confron- or not to see this biting thriller is School; Favorite Downtown Arts is a regular presenter at the World Tea Two fully staged shows: tation. They’re out there. Just peer- truly a matter of taste. So unless you District: New Brunswick. Expo, John Campbell Folk School, and LEGALLY BLONDE & ing from the dark, only their eyes really need a feature length reminder Honorable Mention was granted at culinary events throughout the New visible, we sense their size, ferocity not to survive a plane crash where in recognition of excellent show- York area. She teaches that good food JUST GO TO THE MOVIES and pitiless resolve. An expert in their carnivorous species reside, or are ings and creativity amidst stiff com- is more than good taste; it’s the fun and Participation by Audition ways, Ottway outlines what measures simply willing to accept it for the petition in the People’s Choice joy of creating something beautiful Auditions March 3, 10, 17 & 18 must be taken if they are to outwit flesh-ripping fright fest it is, surely Awards: State Theatre located in and sharing it with others. by appointment their inbred survival instinct. you can find something less grisly to New Brunswick: First Runner-Up, Meet Kim Hendrickson at The Town Call (908) 731-1377 or e-mail The chase is on pell-mell, a decid- gnaw on than “The Grey.” Performing Arts Center; Princeton Book Store located at 270 East Broad pinedaconservatory@ edly non-stop affair through the fro- … Symphony Orchestra: First Run- Street in Westfield (corner of East Broad comcast.net zen wilds that rarely decelerates long “The Grey,” rated R, is an Open ner-Up, Symphony/Orchestra; Cape and Elmer Streets). If you are unable to enough to let you gather your Road Films release directed by Joe May Music Festival: First Runner- attend this event, feel free to call The or visit: thoughts. The slightest comedy re- Carnahan and stars Liam Neeson, Up, Music Festival Town Book Store at (908) 233-3535 to SUMMER www.pinedaconservatory.com lief, usually in the form of gallows Ben Bray and Dallas Roberts. Run- For more detailed results visit reserve autographed copies of her cook- www.PINEDACONSERVATORY.com 908-731-1377 humor, is treasured. We are out of ning time: 117 minutes JerseyArts.com. books. Page 20 Thursday, February 9, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Celebrate Spirit of Valentine’s Poetry Series Begins Season Day at A Taste Of Tango with Poet Michael T. Young SCOTCH PLAINS - Attention all musician Maestro Tito Castro on FANWOOD – The Carriage House City. lovers! Celebrate the spirit of bandoneon accompanied by vio- Poetry Series invites the public to Michael is the recipient of a fel- Valentine’s Day with a special and linist Franchinito Iwaki and bassist attend a free event on Tuesday, Feb- lowship in poetry from the New Jer- elegant music and dance experience Thomas Kirchmer. ruary 21, at 8 p.m. in the Kuran Arts sey State Council on the Arts, a Wil- at the popular A Taste Of Tango event. Enjoy the gifted dance interpre- Center on Watson liam Stafford Award, and This special romantic evening will tation demos by professional Tango Road, off North the Chaffin Poetry Award. be held on Saturday, February 18, dance couples during the evening Martine Avenue, adja- He was a semi-finalist for from 7 to 11 p.m. at the intimate as they meld with the sounds of the cent to Fanwood Bor- the Discovery/The Nation ballroom at the Knights of Colum- concert trio to recreate a passionate ough Hall. (GPS use contest and his work has bus of Westfield, located at 2400 evening in Buenos Aires for all in 75 N. Martine Avenue.) appeared or is forthcom- North Avenue, Scotch Plains. attendance. This reading will mark ing in The Adirondack Re- This special interactive music and The experience includes a Tango the beginning of the view, Barrow Street, The dance experience brings to you the dance lesson and practica for all 2012 season of the Fine Line, Iodine Poetry essence of Tango Argentino by of- that is perfect for beginners fol- Carriage House Poetry Journal, The Literary Bo- fering you a chance to mingle with lowed by an authentic milonga, or Series and will feature hemian, and Upstreet. His some of the best guest performers Tango dance party. Have fun learn- a book launch celebra- work also appears in the of this world acclaimed South ing the basics of Tango dance and tion for “Living in the anthologies “Phoenix Ris- American music and dance form. also enjoy an included selection of Jayne Book Salomon for The Westfield Leader and The Times Counterpoint” by Michael T. Young ing” and “Chance of a The presentation begins with a tapas style appetizers, desserts and COLD WEATHER RECIPES...If the inevitable harsh reality of winter eventu- Michael T. Young, who Ghost.” Tango classics music concert per- beverages. ally rears its ugly head, stay home and indulge in a delicious home cooked dinner. will read selections from his new The Carriage House Poetry Series formance by the Tito Castro Tango Dress to impress for this unique See recipes page 19. book. is in its fourteenth year at the Kuran Trio with legendary Argentinean event that transports you to a ro- Mr. Young was born in Reading, Arts Center, an historic Gothic Re- mantic evening in Buenos Aires. Pennsylvania and moved to New York vival structure that was once a 19th The experience is suited for both String Orchestra Program City in 1990. He has two previous century carriage house, hence the the novice as well as the more ad- collections of poetry: “Transcriptions name of the series. The February 21st Plainfield vanced aficionado of the Tango. of Daylight” and “Because the Wind reading is free and open to the public. Tickets are priced at $30 per per- Initiated for SPF Schools Has Questions.” His new chapbook, An open mic will follow the featured Symphony Salutes son. Advance tickets and informa- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - orchestras: Beginning, Elementary “Living in the Counterpoint,” was performance. tion are available online at With the assistance of the Scotch and Intermediate-Advanced. Stu- published last month, and his next For more information call (908) www.BrownPaperTickets.com (en- Plains-Fanwood Public Schools In- dents who play the violin, viola, cello full-length collection, “The Beauti- 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. Music from Spain ter A Taste Of Tango for event strumental Music Department, Ted or string bass will be eligible and will ful Moment of Being Lost,” will be For online directions and informa- PLAINFIELD – On Saturday, search) or for reservations and in- Schlosberg, Founder and Executive be interviewed to ensure proper place- published in 2013. He currently lives tion, visit March 10, the Plainfield Symphony formation call the TEATRO Sí box Director of the New Jersey Work- ment. Rehearsals for these orchestras with his wife and children in Jersey carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com/ will welcome soloist Pedro Javier office at (908) 301-9496. shop for the Arts, has initiated a string will be held on Saturday afternoons Gonzolez to its first Encounter Presented by TEATRO Sí, a not orchestra program for children who in the Scotch Plains – Fanwood High Español, a salute to Spanish music. for profit 501(c) 3 New Jersey cor- attend school in the district. School Band Room between the hours Mid-Day Musicales Concerts Begin The evening will feature Concierto poration. Plans include the formation of three of 1 and 2:45 p.m. de Aranjuez by Spanish composer This is a tuition free ensemble pro- Wednesday, February 22 Joaquin Rodrigo and Three Cor- gram that will follow the Scotch WESTFIELD - The First Congrega- Deubner, viola; Christopher Kenniff, nered hat Suite, composed by 2011 People’s Choice Awards Plains-Fanwood Public Schools cal- tional Church of Westfield, 125 Elmer guitar. Manual De Falla, also from Spain. endar and will include performances. Street, continues their acclaimed series March 7 – Barbara Thomson, organ. Tickets are $45 for reserved, $25 District music teachers will give of Mid-Day Musicales on Wednesday, March 14 – Westfield High School for general admission and $15 for Winners Announced interview forms to students interested February 22, under a new format. The Chamber Orchestra; Raymond Wojcik, seniors and students. Children 12 AREA - From December 1, 2011 Many organizations rallied their in participating in one of the en- concerts will continue to be half-hour conductor. and under are welcome to attend through January 18, audiences to vote and in total a sembles. Forms need to be returned programs presented by major artists March 21 – Arthur Woodley, bass- for free. Tickets can be purchased JerseyArts.com invited the public record number of over 6,800 people by February 20. All students will be from around the metropolitan region baritone; Sandor Szabo, piano. with a credit card online at to vote for their favorite nonprofit cast their ballot in this year’s awards. given an interview time. Interviews and abroad, but no luncheon will be Funding for these concerts has been www.plainfieldsymphony.org. arts groups in its fourth annual The winners were announced online will be held in the Scotch Plains- available following the concerts. Ad- made possible in part by the New Jer- The Crescent Avenue Presbyte- People’s Choice Awards. The cat- at JerseyArts.com. Fanwood High School Band Room mission will be $5. sey State Council on the Arts, Depart- rian Church is located at 716 egories ranged from theater and The following are the winners in on February 25 from 1 to 2:45 p.m. The Wednesday concerts for this sea- ment of State, a partner agency of the Watchung Avenue, Plainfield. For performing arts center, to museum each category: Additional information can be ob- son are: February 22 – Sarah Arneson, National Endowment of the Arts, more information, call (908) 561- and gallery, to symphony and dance Favorite Performing Arts Center: tained from Dr. Schlosberg at (908) coloratura soprano; William Shadel, through a grant administered by the 5140 or visit company (along with many more – New Jersey Performing Arts Center 789-9696 at ext. 17 or by emailing clarinet; George Kern, piano. Union County Office of Cultural and www.crescentonline.org. there were 14 in all). CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 him at [email protected]. February 29 – Duo Fresco, Brett Heritage Affairs.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN fense got me wide open a couple some shots today. Kurt was a Ryan Huber said. had three rebounds. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of times on the outside, and I hit little upset, frustrated that his The Cougars’ control of the “Reggie and I work as a team An unselfish team approach, them,” Rutmayer said. shots were not falling. I told him boards was mostly attributed to down low. Coach Loeffler and hustle under the boards and the “Starting the second half, we yesterday, ‘that’s OK! Just keep Green and Rutmayer, but the coach Huber tell us that every- hot hand of senior center Kurt started looking for the open man, shooting.’ He steps up. He’s a pesky behavior of Babos and Chris one has to rebound. We had to Rutmayer led the Cranford High we were able to knock down great kid. He had some great Wills (5 points) insured that domi- keep them off the board today, School boys basketball team to a and we did a good job with that,” 58-44 toppling of the Summit Rutmayer said. Hilltoppers in Cranford on Febru- The Cougars won the first quar- ary 3. ter, 14-10, and the second quar- The 8-11 Cougars’ unselfish ap- ter, 20-11, to take a 34-21 lead proach yielded 16 assists, and at the half, even though they did senior point guard Sean Babos, experience some problems with who scored five points, led with turnovers. six assists. Junior Reggie Green, “It was a good outing, but we who sank 11 points, and guard need to get better,” Rutmayer Tom Trotter (9 points) each con- said. tributed three assists, and junior Hilltopper junior guard forward Stefan Fedorchak (7 Ba’Shawn Mickens was also a points) added two. problem for the Cougars, espe- “We played a team game. Any- cially in the first half when he body driving through the defense bucketed 11 of his 20 points. But can kick it out to any open shot. Babos and Trotter applied more We try to feed each other and pressure and each finished the just try to get open looks on the game with a pair of steals. outside or inside with the pen- “They did everything they etration,” said Rutmayer, who needed to do. They deflected the had two assists. ball in the post. They did a good Rutmayer led the Cougars with job on Mickens. He scored 11 19 points, including a pair of 3- points early. They did a pretty pointers late in the game that good job in shutting him down. added a major comfort zone for They didn’t let him get any space. his team. They made every shot difficult,” “Babos’ penetration into the de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Cougar Cagers Beat Please Support St. Mary’s, 57-50 Cranford High School Read Complete Story David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sports Programs In Next Week’s Issue KEEPING CLOSE TABS…Cougar Sean Babos, right, keeps close tabs on Summit Hilltopper Levi Glick, No. 13, in Cranford on February 3. Babos contributed six assists and the Cougars defeated Summit, 58-44.

reads. He made some big shots nance. Green pulled 11 rebounds See & Subscribe at for us. Kurt Rutmayer is the kind and added two blocks and a steal. Go BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo of guy, who is never going to let Rytmayer pulled five boards and you down,” Cougar Head Coach added two blocked shots and a Cougars! Submit commentary and items for publishing. tipped pass that led to a steal. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Babos, Wills and Fedorchak each Go and See a Game! Page S-2 Thursday, February 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary NICK KALAFATIS 50-FREE, 100-FREE; WOO WINS 200IM, BYRNE TOUCHES 1ST IN 100-BACK Blue Devil Swim Boys Defeat Cranford Cougars, 115-55

By DAVID B. CORBIN ship after stunning the No. 3 Byrnes, Brian Leu, Nick Kalafatis 2:11.45, Nick Constantine at Connor Moore at 53.44, Cougar Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders, and Andrew Schneider by a fin- 2:20.84 and Ryan Hobson at Matt Kaczynski at 55.04 and Blue Perhaps overshadowed by the defeated the Cougars, 115-55, gernail for second, 1:47.57- 2:23.28. Nick Kalafatis touched Devil Penn at 55.4. Blue Devil showdown meet between the No. in Westfield on January 31. 1:47.58. first in the 50-freestyle with a Sam Hays won the 500-freestyle 1 ranked Blue Devil girls and No. The Blue Devils enjoyed the In a 1-2-3 sweep, Blue Devil time of 23.9, followed by Blue with a time of 5:25.7, followed 2 Immaculate Heart Academy, luxury of mixing their lineup, Brennan Haley touched first in Devils Tyler Lessner at 24.15 by Blue Devils Dan Myers at not as much attention may have while the Cougars managed to the 200-freestyle relay with a and Rich O’Connor at 24.81. Cou- 5:34.1 and Jake Maher at 6:07.8. been focused on the boys’ meet touch first in four individual time of 1:57.52, followed by Aram gar Andrew Schneider touched Cougar Owen Vaughn finished against a strong Cranford co-ed events. Barmakian at 1:59.66 and Kevin fourth at 24.82. fourth at 6:19. team, but the Westfield High Blue Devils Jack Rose, Alex Clauss at 2:06.88. Cougar An- Blue Devil Stephen Husch Haley, O’Connor, Tim York and School boys, fresh off a Union Bond, Max Shin and Sean Beattie thony Kalafatis touched fourth at touched first in the 100-butterfly Bond touched first in the 200- County Tournament champion- touched first in the opening event, 2:07.56. at 56.35, followed by Cougar freestyle relay at 1:36.84. the 200-medley relay, at 1:46.7. Cougar Brian Woo took top hon- Byrne at 59.18 and Blue Devil Lindros, Bamakian, Francis Wong Blue Devils Luke McGrory, Dan ors in the 200-individual medley Alex Bond at 59.28. Nick Kalafatis and McGrory finished second at Myers, Noah Stiles and Alec Penn with a time of 2:07.88, followed won the 100-freestyle with a time 1:37.28. Cougar Cagers Top out-touched Cougars Julie by Blue Devils John Lindros at of 52.56, followed by Blue Devil Cougar Julie Byrne touched first in the 100-backstroke with a time of 1:00.01, followed by Cougar Hilltoppers, 58-44 Woo at 1:02.13 and Blue Devils CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Beattie at 1:03.07 and Wren Keating at 1:03.33. Blue Devil Coach Huber said. Matt Daniel took first in the 100- Hilltopper sophomore forward breaststroke with a time of Ryan Sweeney became very dif- 1:07.39, followed by Jack Rose ficult and scored all 14 of his at 1:08.47 and Cougar Anthony points, including four 3-pointers Kalafatis at 1:14.85. Blue Devil in the second half. But at the end Will Murtishaw took fourth at of the third quarter, Green rolled 1:15.66. in a lay-up and Rutmayer made Constantine, Kevin Oster, Hays good on his 3-pointer at the and Hobson won the 400- buzzer to give the Cougars a freestyle relay in 3:42.99. York, comfortable 44-31 lead entering O’Connor, Matt Wornow and Tom the final quarter. Pyle touched second in 3:45.35. Throughout the game, the Cou- gars were a little inconsistent 200 medley relay: W (Bond, Rose, from the charity line and man- Beattie, Husch) 1:46.7 aged to sink only four of 12 shots, 200 free: Haley (W) 1:57.52 200 IM: Woo (C) 2:07.88 until the final two minutes when 50 free: Kalafatis (C) 23.9 Trotter went to the line and hit all 100 fly: Husch (W) 56.35 four of his shots, and Rutmayer 100 free: Kalafatis (C) 52.56 stepped forward and hit both of 500 free: Hays (W) 5:25.7 his. 200 free relay: W (O’Connor, Haley, “Last time we played these Bond, York) 1:36.84 guys, we were 14-for-14 from 100 back: Byrne (C) 1:00.01 the line. I would love to be in the 100 breast: Daniel (W) 1:07.39 400 free relay: W (Oster, Constantine, mind of a high school kid, and if Hobson, Hays) 3:42.99 I ever was, I would probably be a multi-millionaire, but they stepped up and made some foul See Swimming & Basketball shots when they needed to,” Stories in This Issue of Coach Huber said. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Summit 10 11 10 13 44 COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Cougar Julie Byrnes touched first in the 100-backstroke with a time of 1:00.01 The Westfield Leader Cranford 14 20 10 14 58 in the meet against the Westfield Blue Devil boys at Wallace Pool in Westfield. Page S-3 Thursday, February 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Cougar Boys/Girls Fare Well At UCT, Poreda Track Meets Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN “She is really clicking right now Foye and teammate TJ Nichols, Rebecca Shimonov PR’d with a which would have qualified them Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and she sits in second right now with a toss of 41-6, ranked sixth 9.0. Grant then tied her PR in for Penn Relays, Nationals and The Cranford High School girls going into the Sectional champi- and seventh going into the state the pole vault with a jump of 9- the Eastern State Championship, and boys indoor track teams onship,” Cougar Head Coach Pete sectional meet. 6, which tied her for third. Grant but they came up seven seconds placed ninth and sixth, respec- Kane said. “Coach Mike Dow has done a also placed second in the triple shy but ran a PR time of 8:22. tively, at the Union County (UC) In the UC meet, Megan Byrnes great job so far with the throwers jump with a distance of 37-9. “Our distance coaches of John Championships on January 29, placed sixth in the 1600 meters and he doesn’t plan on stopping Shimonov also long jumped 15- Schiano and Galen Johnson have and had several outstanding in- with a time of 5:42.44, and Katia now,” Coach Kane said. 9 to qualify for the Eastern State done a great job with them this dividual performances at the Ed Oltman placed fourth in the 3200 Tom Feeney at 10:02.11, Eli Championship later this month. season,” Coach Kane said. Poreda Invite at Lawrenceville with a time of 12:38.76. Bryanna Howard at 10:04.56 and Connor Gillian Burke had a jump of 33- At the Poreda Invite, sopho- Prep on February 1. Grant tied for seventh in the high McMahon at 10:32.96 placed 2- 11 in the triple jump to qualify more Pat Lynch cleared 12-6 to Kristen Van Benschoten won jump with a height of 4-6 and 3-8 in the 3,200 meters at the UC for Easterns. tie for third. He is currently he is the UC shot put title with a per- finished eighth in the 55 hurdles meet. George El-Khoury finished “Now we have three girls triple ranked first in the Cougars’ sec- sonal-record (PR) and school at 8.85. Laura Van Horn crossed eighth in the 1,600 at 4:39.84. jump qualifiers in Bry, Gillian and tion (North 2, Group 2) and first record of 34-6. She then placed seventh in the 400 at 1:03. At the Poreda Invite, Grant Regine Hunter for the Easterns,” in Union County. He is also ranked second at the Poreda Invite with In the boys shot put, JD Foye made the finals and ran a PR noted Coach Kane. first for all sophomores in New a CHS 35-9. had a PR of 41-5. With that throw, 8.85 in the 55 hurdles, and Seniors Mike Zanfardino, Jersey. Feeney, Chris Witwick, George El-Khoury, Carl Dan Van Ostenbridge and Howard Lieberman and Paul Cassaro had placed firth in the distance med- a goal of 8:15 in the 4x800, ley relay at 11:25.64. Cougar Matmen Fall to GL, Defeat Livingston, Kearny The Cranford High School wres- 285: Jon ElKhoury (C) d Joe Fede, 8-6 tling team lost, 49-18, to Gover- Governor Livingston 49, Cranford 18 nor Livingston on February 3 then 106 Joe Colder (G) p Quigley, 1:26 defeated Livingston, 49-16, and 113 Jon Mele (G) won forfeit Kearny, 45-34, on February 4. 120 Ryne Morrison (G) d Murray, 10-4 Senior JP Christiano won all three 126 John Bohrer (G) md Ayala, 11-2 of his bouts at 170-lbs. 132 Ryan Hoy (G) p Birch, 3:51 138 Nick Frediani (C) d Will O’Sullivan, 5-4 Cranford 49 Livingston 16 145 Jeremy Klein (G) d Dimartino, 7-3 106: Kevin Quigley (C) p Ryan Kendrick, 152 Markovitch (C) tf Vic Orozco, 17-2 2:31 160 Shane Haddad (G) p Cook, :59 120: Gavin Murray (C) won forfeit 170 Christiano (C) p Ryan Dobbs, 2:34 126: Jim Lax (L) d Dave Ayala, 8-4 182 Zach Heissler (G) p Kessler, 2:39 132: Jason Estevez (L) p Diego Castro, 195 Vin Bennett (G) p Diaz, 2:46 1:02 220 Weiss (C) md Jay Luciani, 13-3 138: Corey Birch (C) md Garrett Guisto, 285 Dan McHugh (G) d ElKhoury, 2-1 12-2 145: Matt Dimartino (C) p Dan Mazour, Cranford 45, Kearny 34 2:32 106 Quigley (C) d Angel Rodriguez, 1-0 152: Brad Krosser (L) md Corey 113 Mike Dominico (K) won forfeit Markovitch, 14-2 120 Murray (C) p Luis Torres, 2:41 160: Brett Ratner (L) d Glen Cook, 7-5 126 Steve Nash (K) p Ayala, 2:34 170: JP Christiano (C) p TJ Bent, 4:00 132 Birch (C) p Chris Vezos, 4:40 182: Nick Diaz (C) p Franz Rivero, :18 138 Frediani (C) p Nick Tenney, :29 195: Rob Kessler (C) p Matt Tamburri, 145 Marshall Everett (K) p Dimartino, 3:01 1:51 152 Markovitch (C) p Jhersson Solis, :41 220: Jeff Weiss (C) p Abel Amare, :56 160 Dave Bush (K) p Cook, 2:32 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 170 Christiano (C) p Mike Costa, 4:29 COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Kristin VanBenschoten, a senior on the varsity winter track team, recently 182 Tom Witt (K) p Diaz, 3:10 broke the school shot put record and also won the Union County title. Kristen is the first Union County Champion in 195 Mike Nee (K) p Kessler shot put in CHS history. Senior swimmer Brian Woo recently finished third in the Union County Meet in the 200-yard Probitas Verus Honos 220 Weiss (C) p Jose Garcia, :14 freestyle and 100-yard backstroke. He also qualified for the Meet of Champions. 285 ElKhoury (C) p Ryan Michaels, 2:40 Page S-4 Thursday, February 9, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Man Charged Garwood BOE Passes Election Move to November With Insurance Fraud CRANFORD — A Cranford man By CHRISTINA M. HINKE a good amount of that school has been charged in a state grand Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ough Councilmen Keith Sluka, know what is going on. From year. They also missed a lot of Louis Petruzzelli and Jim that perspective, to me, it is jury indictment for allegedly col- GARWOOD – Tuesday night that opportunity to go to the Mathieu. positive,” said Mayor lecting more than $22,000 in the Garwood Board of Educa- convention in October where a “I have been looking at this Quattrocchi, who also was in temporary disability insurance tion voted 5 to 2 in favor, with lot of learning goes on.” for a number of years person- favor of the cost savings. benefits to which he was not board members Linda Koenig “Having served on the board ally, and thought that it was a “My only concern about this is entitled, Attorney General (AG) and Christine Guerriero dissent- for nine years…it really is a lose- good idea to piggy back the that you are going to have po- Jeffrey Chiesa announced last ing, to move the board of edu- lose situation for everyone when board of ed elections with the litical parties who are deciding week. cation election from April to the a budget is defeated,” Board general elections from the per- who is going to run for the board, Louis L. Dubrel, 43, was charged November General Election. President Adele Lewis said. spective as it would give the and in those towns that are on January 30 with insurance This move would eliminate the Ms. Quigley said, “If we can people a little bit more incen- more heavily funded on both fraud, theft by deception and public’s vote on the budget if it save $5, if we can save $10, it tive to look at who they are sides with political money,” perjury, Mr. Chiesa said. were under the 2-percent cap. always makes sense. We oper- voting for and become more Mayor Quattrocchi said. The state grand jury indict- “While our main goal is to ate on a bare-bones budget for familiar with the issues within Mr. Sluka said he supported ment alleges that between Janu- achieve higher performance aca- a very long time.” their school elections. The turn- moving the board of education ary 12 and September 7, 2007, demically, we are looking to save Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi was out for a board of ed election is elections. He said taxpayers are Dubrel, who allegedly sustained money in the budget, and this in attendance, along with Bor- sad. And a lot of people don’t looking to save money. a work-related injury while em- effectively gives us the ability to ployed as an auto mechanic for do that without drastically chang- Maple Crest Auto Group in Union ing the way we conduct our- Township, omitted and failed to selves,” board member Russell provide significant information Graham said. Board member Bar- to New Jersey Manufacturers In- bara Greet and Board Vice-Presi- surance Company in order to dent Susan Groning both agreed obtain $22,569 in temporary dis- that saving money was a main ability insurance benefits to which reason for their support of mov- he was not entitled, the AG’s ing the election. office reported. Superintendent of Schools The indictment also alleges that Teresa Quigley said she did not Dubrel obtained the $22,569 from know the savings the district New Jersey Manufacturers Insur- would see by moving the elec- ance Company by creating the tion, but would have a figure by false impression that he was un- the next board meeting on Tues- able to complete common house- day, February 21, which is four hold chores and daily physical days after the decision deadline activities, when, in fact, he par- to the state. ticipated as a driver in several “I do support the move – it harness horse racing qualifying would have a better turnout in starts and as a horse trainer dur- voting,” resident Bruce Pater- ing the period that he received son said. “This is giving you temporary disability benefits. extra money to spend. I would The indictment also alleges that like to see you strive for less while appearing at an official pro- than the 2-percent cap.” ceeding, namely in the matter of “I don’t like the way this has Louis Dubrel v. Maple Crest Auto been done. They gave us a month Group, and while under oath, to act on this,” Ms. Koenig said. Dubrel made the false statement “They are taking more local con- that, “I can’t ride [horses],”a state- trol away,” she continued. ment that he knew was not true, With the election moved to according the AG’s press release. November, newly elected board Dubrel faces a maximum sen- members would take over their tence of five years in state prison posts on the board the following Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and a fine of $15,000. January. “It puts a board mem- DEJA BLUE(si.com)...Giants fans, inspired by quarterback Eli Manning, enjoy the game at the Corbins’ Super Bowl ber at a disadvantage,” Ms. party on Sunday. The crowd went crazy when the Giants erased an eight-point third-quarter deficit to steal the victory Probitas Verus Honos Guerriero said. “They really lost with a last-minute touchdown, just as they did in the 2008 Super Bowl (also against the Patriots).