Westfield Mayor Brindle He Congratulated Kevin Mahoney Lem Needs to Be Addressed in Trenton,” for His Work on Behalf of the Homeless

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, January 4, 2018 OUR 127th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 01-2018 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] ONE DOLLAR Westfield’s First Female Mayor, Shelley Brindle, Sworn Into Office

By LAUREN S. BARR Along with the new mayor, coun- orities for the town, saying, “First, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader cil members Linda Habgood (Ward instill a culture that inspires our WESTFIELD – Over 500 people 1), Michael Dardia (Ward 2), David residents to get involved, begin- braved the frigid weather on New Contract (Ward 3) and Dawn ning right here. Town Hall should Year’s Day to witness history as Mackey (Ward 4) also were sworn buzz with energy, enthusiasm and United States Court of Appeals into office by Judge Greenaway. new ideas, a place that serves as the Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. Mayor Brindle credited her heartbeat of our community. swore in Westfield’s first female mother’s strength and resiliency as “Secondly, improve communica- mayor, Shelley Brindle. The fol- a guiding force in her life. She told tion with residents, streamline our lowing evening Mayor Brindle pre- the crowd that when her father was bureaucracy, and remove barriers sided over her first governing body killed in Vietnam, her mother, Mary to attracting businesses. Together, meeting, and the first meeting in Ann, moved her and her two sisters we will embrace a spirit of service, Westfield’s history where Demo- to Virginia and started a new life as accountability, and innovation, es- crats hold a majority on the town a working single mother. pecially in developing a new master council. Mayor Brindle laid out her pri- plan for Westfield that will look to our town’s treasured past to inspire a new future. “And third, broaden our community engagement by designating volunteers to reach out to all members of this community. Many of us have stayed on the sidelines, either because we haven’t been asked or as- sumed we weren’t needed, leaving the hard work to a select few. The result is a community that has yet to reach its fullest potential because we have not engaged everyone. We Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader need every voice at the table to MADAM MAYOR...Westfield’s first woman mayor, Shelley Brindle, takes the oath of office from United States Circuit realize a vision where there is room Court of Appeals Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. at Monday’s swearing-in ceremony on the front lawn of the municipal for all.” building. Her mother, Mary Ann Wright, is pictured holding the Bible, and Mayor Brindle’s husband, Kip, is beside her. The Reverend Mark Boyea, senior minister of the First Congrega- tional Church of Westfield, delivered the invocation on Monday, Hannen Selected As while Rabbi Douglas Sagal of Temple Emanu-El in Westfield delivered the invocation and benedic- Kristin McAliney for The Westfield Leader tion at Tuesday evening’s reorgani- Cranford Mayor Again FIRST COMMENTS AS MAYOR...Mayor Shelley Brindle makes comments following her swearing-in ceremony on New Year’s Day on the front lawn of the zation meeting. Both spiritual leaders offered blessings upon the new By CHRISTINA M. HINKE those people who are homeless. This year marks the committee hold- municipal building as newly sworn-in council members, from left to right, Michael Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Dardia (Ward 2), Linda Habgood (Ward 1), David Contract (Ward 3) and Dawn office holders and the town. “It is a time of year that the weather ing a 4-to-1 Democratic majority. Mackey (Ward 4) look on. Reverend Boyea called on the new CRANFORD — Thomas Hannen, has come upon us and impacted a lot Commissioner Mary O’Connor is officials to serve, “with the dignity Jr. was selected to serve as mayor for of people in our community,” Mayor to serve as commissioner of finance, and the decency with which you a second consecutive year during the Hannen said. He reflected on an in- Mr. Giblin as commissioner of public Mountainside Conducts ran.” township committee’s reorganization terfaith service for homeless people safety, Ms. Dooley as commissioner “Whether you are a Democrat or meeting Tuesday. Mr. Hannen also who have died in Union County that of public works/engineering, and Mr. a Republican…we have trust and has served as mayor in previous years. he had attended recently. “Please, Maisonneuve as commissioner of 122nd Reorg. Meeting faith in you. You are the right people Mayor Hannen chose to remind because we are people of compas- public affairs. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 everyone attending the gathering of sion, look out for each other. There Patricia Donahue was appointed as By KATE BROWNE to the victim of a car accident, cap- are those among us who do not have the new township clerk, a position Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tured a homicide suspect, appre- a place to live this evening. Some of left open after Tara Rowley resigned MOUNTAINSIDE — A standing- hended a thief, and assisted in the Blumenstock Named them are staying at the Presbyterian as clerk to become clerk in Westfield. room-only crowd of residents, po- recovery of six stolen vehicles just Church across the street from us to- Mr. Maisonneuve also will serve as lice, fire and emergency service per- prior to their intended shipment overnight. Remember them in your commissioner liaison to the Down- sonnel, their family members and seas. In addition, Lieutenant Joseph Council President prayers.” town Management Corporation friends packed Borough Hall Tues- Giannuzzi received a 25-year service He congratulated Kevin Mahoney (DMC), where he served on the board day night for the borough’s annual award. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Michael S. Simitz. The council unani- for his work on behalf of the home- prior to being elected commissioner. reorganization meeting. Due to a death Municipal Judge Frank Sahaj ad- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader mously approved borough munici- less. Mr. Mahoney is to be honored at Anthony Durante was named DMC in his family, Mayor Paul Mirabelli ministered the oath of office to the GARWOOD — Councilwoman pal labor attorney Matthew J. a Martin Luther King, Jr. presenta- chairman. Chris Ashrafi and Kristin was unable to attend the meeting, and recently reelected Councilman Keith Jen Blumenstock was approved as Giaccobbe. Council unanimously tion by the Cranford Clergy’s Inter- Mider were appointed as resident will deliver his annual message to the Turner and Councilwoman Deanna 2018 council president at Tuesday approved 2018 borough prosecutor faith Committee on Thursday, Janu- members; Margaret Sacco and Steve borough at the next meeting of the Andre. Judge Sahaj also swore in night’s reorganization meeting of the Steven H. Merman. ary 18, he said. Needle were appointed as owner governing body, which will be held eight members of the fire department governing body. Mayor Lombardo made the fol- Commissioner Ann Dooley was members. on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. and six members of the Mountainside Moments after being sworn into lowing appointments with no confir- selected as deputy mayor, a post held Commissioner O’Connor thanked Councilman Keith C. Turner presided Rescue Squad. office, newly-elected Republican mation necessary. Any leadership by Commissioner Patrick Giblin last former commissioner Andis Kalnins over the meeting in the mayor’s ab- Council members unanimously Councilman Richard McCormack changes made were not given expla- year. Mr. Giblin and newcomer Jean- for serving six years on the commit- sence. voted to appoint various residents to nominated fellow Republican Ileen nation nor necessarily based on past Albert Maisonneuve were sworn in tee. She also noted some “community Police Chief Allan Attanasio began the Board of Health, Shade Tree Com- Cuccaro for 2018 council president. performance. as commissioners by Freeholder Bette building” committees — Centennial the meeting by publicly recognizing mission, Municipal Alliance Com- However, Ms. Cuccaro did not re- Mr. Sarno will serve as finance Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resident. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 and bestowing awards on several of- mittee, Board of Trustees of the Moun- ceive the majority vote over Ms. committee chairman, replacing Ms. ficers, including Patrolman James tainside Public Library, Mountain- Blumenstock. Todisco. At several 2017 council Debbie III, Patrolman Andrew side Historical Preservation and Res- This year the borough council is meetings, Mayor Lombardo lauded Yasinski, Patrolman James Urban and toration Committee and the Local split between three Democrats and Ms. Todisco’s performance as fi- Sergeant Michael Jackson, for their Ethics Board. They also appointed three Republicans. In situations nance committee chairwoman. distinguished service in 2017. The school crossing guards, construction where voting is deadlocked, Mayor Mr. Sarno expressed at several award recipients included officers officials, public works employees and Charles Lombardo will cast the de- 2017 council meetings concerns with who successfully administered CPR CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 ciding vote. financial decisions being made re- “One big thing people forgot. How garding the capital expenditure de- to compromise. Give a little and take cisions process. Mr. Sarno stated a little. Lacking in the world today, emphasis must be placed on provid- not only this country,” said Garwood ing all council members ample time resident for over 90 years Angelo N. to review financial decisions. Alimonti, in providing open com- Ms. Todisco will serve as public mentary to the mayor and council. health, police, and safety committee The three Republicans are Mr. chairwoman. Mr. McCormack will McCormack, Joseph Sarno and Ms. serve as fire committee chairman, Cuccaro. The three Democrats are replacing Mr. Sarno. Sara Todisco, Marc Lazarow, and Planning board appointments in- Ms. Blumenstock. clude former councilman Louis Mr. Sarno was approved as the Petruzzelli, Councilman Sarno, Wil- 2018 planning board liaison. liam Nierstedt, Mayor Lombardo, All three Republicans voted no on Steven Napolitano and Denise

renewing Borough Attorney Robert Ridente. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader F. Renaud’s contract for serving as “I’d like to point out more times WELCOME ABOARD...Jean-Albert Maisonneuve, right, is sworn in as Cran- the borough’s municipal attorney and than not this council has voted to- ford Commissioner by Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resident. as the municipal tax appeal attorney, gether,” Ms. Todisco said. both annual contracts. Mr. Renaud Ms. Todisco said she is focused on PAGE INDEX was supported by all three Demo- debating issues the borough faces, Regional ...... 2-3, 5 Education ...... 15 crats and Mayor Lombardo, thus gar- “voting on them and moving on to- Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 9-13 nering an approval for both posi- wards the next order of business.” Police ...... 14 Real Estate .... 9-11 Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader tions. At the start of the meeting, Mr. Community ... 5-7, 14 Classifieds ..... 14 THEY’RE HONOR...Cranford Municipal Court Judge Mark Cassidy is sworn Mr. Sarno was the only no vote on McCormack and Ms. Todisco were Obituary ...... 6 A&E ...... 16 in by his wife, Union County Superior Court Presiding Judge Karen Cassidy. approved municipal public defender CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 WESTFIELD Extraordinary Professionals. WEST Whether Your Real Estate Needs are Local, National, or International Your Move Is Our Move and We’re Ready to Assist You Every Step of the Way.

Mayor Smith Says Housing Litigation is Finalized

By FRED T. ROSSI Hills Country Club and the Frazee Specially Written for The Westfield Leader House, upgraded communications with SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor residents, investments in public safety, Alexander Smith said on Tuesday that the more than $200,000 in grants re- the township has finally reached a settle- ceived and the progress in downtown ment of its affordable-housing obliga- redevelopment. tions with developers, although he ex- On the last point, the mayor said pressed disappointment with the final “2018 will be an exciting year” for numbers, which he said he hopes to downtown redevelopment efforts, stat- share later this month. ing that by mid-year, he hoped deci- At the township council’s reorgani- sions will be made regarding the prop- zation meeting, the mayor announced erties now occupied by the library and the settlement as part of his new year the municipal parking lot on Park Av-

Kristin McAliney for The Westfield Leader address, saying he did not agree with enue, both of which have been the WATCHING HISTORY...A large crowd watches as Mayor Shelley Brindle “the settlement figure being imposed prime focus of the downtown redevel- makes comments following her swearing-in on New Year’s Day as Westfield’s first on Scotch Plains,” and adding that he opment committee. woman mayor and the first Democrat to serve in the office in over 17 years. thought the housing numbers should In other business, the council voted Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader WELCOME ABOARD...Commissioner Patrick Giblin, second from left, is sworn have been lower. The mayor para- to reappoint Llewellyn Jones as deputy in as Cranford Commissioner by Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, left, a Cranford phrased Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, mayor for 2018. The law firm of resident. who said of his own town’s affordable- DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Blumenstock housing settlement: “I had a knife to my Davis, Lehrer and Flaum was reap- throat and a gun to my head.” pointed as township attorney; the firm CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Over much of the past year, the mayor of Suplee Clooney was reappointed as sworn in to serve as borough council achievements in his mayor’s address and other township officials have esti- township auditor, and Mott MacDonald Mayor Brindle members after both prevailed in the such as the parking committee con- mated that a settlement will result in was named as township engineer. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 November 2017 election. centrating on completing the park- about 3,000 new housing units — with Several new members were ap- at the right time,” Rabbi Sagal said. Eldy Pavon, Carla Bonacci and Mr. McCormack said he wanted to ing permit program while respecting about 450 of them deemed “afford- pointed to land use boards, including He ended his invocation with the Frank Fusaro were all appointed to “thank all those residents who stood business owner input. able” — being built in Scotch Plains Sonali Davli to the planning board and blessing, “May G-d bless the work the board of adjustment. behind me and gave me courage to “The Green Team organized the during the next eight years, with slightly Richard Polhamus to the zoning board of your hands.” In a departure from the previous do something I had a burning desire beginnings of beautification of our less than half to be located in and around of adjustment. Former Mayor Andy Skibitsky administration, Mayor Brindle will to do for quite a while now.” downtown area with cleanup and sea- the downtown business district. The council’s first business meeting was recognized by both spiritual fill the mayor’s designee spots on Mr. McCormack emphasized sonal plantings,” said Mayor In his new year remarks, the mayor of the new year will be on Tuesday, leaders and Mayor Brindle, who both the planning board and the Spe- thankfulness for family member sup- Lombardo of the 2017 program and also touted some of the highlights and January 16. thanked her predecessor for his lead- cial Improvement District board. port and his running mate, Michael its positive community impact. accomplishments of last year, includ- ership of the town and the kindness Coucilwoman Habgood will chair Collings. Mr. McCormack had his Mayor Lombardo said he and the ing an upgrade in the township’s bond he showed her after the election, the Finance Policy Committee with grandchildren hold the Bible as he council are reviewing all borough rating, progress on the renovations to “including the note he left for me in Councilwoman Neylan as vice-chair was sworn in. roadways, with certain roads being the Shady Rest clubhouse at Scotch MS Re-org the desk that I found this (Tuesday) and committee members Council- Ms. Todisco said her grandfather prioritized for repairs with “(New CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 morning.” man Contract and Fourth Ward and longtime community leader Frank Jersey) Department of Transporta- staff for the recreation department. Mayor Brindle said that the four Councilman Stokes. Todisco was a huge inspiration for tion and (Union) county funds.” Councilwoman Andre issued com- Republican council members, “have The Public Safety Transportation her calling to serve the community. “We also welcomed eight new Hannen mendations to Annemarie Pires and all been so gracious and kind to us and Parking Committee will be chaired “As a lifelong resident and volun- businesses to our town in 2017,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Laura Rubino for their service to the since we’ve been elected.” by Councilman Dardia with First Ward teer for many organizations, I love Mayor Lombardo said. rescue squad. Councilman Robert W. Second Ward Councilwoman Frank Arena as vice-chair and com- this town deeply,” said Ms. Todisco Ms. Blumenstock addressed the Village, Municipal Alliance, Com- Messler recognized John Post, who JoAnn Neylan spoke “on behalf of mittee members Mark LoGrippo and in her public address. public, stating that community munity Connection — that “celebrate has been the borough’s attorney for the other side of the aisle,” welcom- Councilwoman Mackey. Ms. Todisco’s grandfather’s long- volunteerism, adhering to a capital family, friendship and neighborhood,” 45 years. ing the new mayor and council mem- Councilwoman Mackey will chair time childhood friends, Garwood resi- plan by making long-term invest- she said. Councilman Turner was elected bers. “We are excited to work with the Code Review and Town Prop- dent for over 80 years Pat DiFabio ments into the borough, and maxi- “The greatest challenge facing council president, and Councilmen you,” she stated. erty Committee with Third Ward and Mr. Alimonti, held the Bible for mizing county grant opportunities is Cranford is meeting its affordable- Turner, Glenn Mortimer and Rene During the business portion of Councilman LoGrippo serving as Ms. Todisco as she was sworn in. where the council should focus in housing obligation without losing the Dierkes were appointed to the fire Tuesday night’s meeting, former vice-chair. The committee members Mayor Lombardo acknowledged 2018. character that drew us to our town. committee. Councilwomen Andre and Mayor Tom Jardim was appointed are Councilwoman Habgood and People leave urban centers and come Wendy Fech Caccamo and Council- as town attorney for a term not to Councilwoman Neylan. to Cranford for a reason — to get man Mortimer were appointed to the exceed 60 days. He is a partner at Councilman Contract will chair away from the density and the pace of media and information committee. the Jardim, Meisner and Susser firm the Public Works Committee with city life. Our approach to develop- James Foerst will continue to serve as in Florham Park. Councilman Stokes as vice-chair ment has to bear that in mind. Using borough prosecutor and JoAnn Town Administrator James Gildea and Councilmen Arena and Dardia redevelopment, we can create afford- Neylan will serve as the community’s and Town Engineer Kris McAloon as members. able-housing opportunities...it needs public defender. The court adminis- were reappointed until December The next meeting of the Westfield to be a top priority for the township trator for the new year will continue 31, 2020. Scott Olsen, the town’s Town Council will be on Tuesday, committee,” Ms. O’Connor said. to be Cynthia West. CFO, was appointed as tax collec- January 16, at 7 p.m. “Serving the residents of Cranford During the public portion of the tor until December 31, 2021. is the best job I have ever had,” Ms. meeting a resident thanked all coun- A new “Green Team” was cre- Reading is Good For You O’Connor said in her closing remarks. cil members and police and fire de- ated, being led by Medea Villere Commissioner Giblin highlighted partment staff and stated it was a and Tim Van Epp. the downtown and the 27 years of pleasure to live in Mountainside. As- Gary Fox has been named chair- service Kathleen Prunty, who is retir- semblyman Jon Bramnick (R-21st, man of the recreation commission ing, gave as DMC director. “Our down- Westfield) also attended the meeting and will be joined by Brad town is a highlight as to why people and wished all those present a safe Rothenberg, Ruth Maloney and move here, stay here and come here and prosperous 2018. Monica Bergin. from other towns,” Mr. Giblin said. The council will continue to hold Michael LaPlace and Anastasia He noted the Teen Advisory Board all its meetings on the first and third Harrison were appointed to the plan- is being reignited. Tuesdays of the month, at 7:30 p.m., ning board, along with Alternate goleader.com/subscribe “Trying to meet our affordable- at Borough Hall. member Ann Freedman. Kristin McAliney for The Westfield Leader LOOKING ON...Senator Tom Kean, Jr. (R-21st, Westfield) and Assemblyman housing obligations with the infra- Jon Bramnick (R-21st, Westfield), in back, look on during Monday’s Westfield structure and space we have...it is swearing-in ceremony. something Cranford needs to address, and the problem needs to be addressed in Trenton,” Mr. Giblin said. About $7.5 million in tax dollars was paid in advance by township residents before the end of the year, Mr. Giblin said, in hopes of saving some tax dollars due to the State and Local BUNDLE Tax (SALT) deduction being capped at $10,000 for federal tax returns. “The State of New Jersey is in a property-tax crisis,” he said. Mr. A HANDFUL Giblin suggested the township committee do its part to address the issue at the county and state levels. Deputy Mayor Dooley said the OF POLICIES township has seen “profound costs savings” in the five months since Cran- ford hired a full-time engineer, replacing the consultant engineer it had WITHOUT LIFTING A FINGER hired. She also talked about flood- control efforts. Gates have been purchased for dams in the Rahway River, while desilting is to take place, “for the first time in a number of years,” she said. Phase 2B of the Flood Miti- 0THRLPUZ\YHUJLLHZ` gation project is to begin in 2018, and PflËm\ ^fk dfi\ `dgfikXek k_è^j kf [f k_Xe al^^c\ the committee, she said, is “poised to [`]]\i\ekèjliXeZ\ZfdgXe`\j]fipfli[`]]\i\ekgfc`Z`\j% move that ball” towards making im- 9le[c\ n`k_ 8ccjkXk\ Xe[ @Ëcc _\cg kXb\ ZXi\ f] Xcc k_\ provements to Orchard Brook. Mayoral appointments to the plan- [\kX`cj#gXg\infib#Xe[]è[pflXYleZ_f][`jZflekj%:Xcc ning board are Christopher Chapman, d\kf[Xp Andrew Cossa, Bobbi Anderson and Julie Didzbalis. Mayor Hannen and Deputy Mayor Dooley will serve on the planning board as official town- 9VU)HUZR` (ZZVJPH[LZ ship representatives. Mary Ann Hay, Christine Daly and David Salomon were appointed to 502 East Broad St the zoning board of adjustment. Westfield The establishment of a Green Team [email protected] was authorized as well as the members who will serve. A resolution was passed that would authorize a cash incentive to employ- 6ULWSHJL[VOLSW^P[OHSS ees wishing to waive health benefits. `V\YPUZ\YHUJLULLKZ Pastor Thomas Rice of the Cran- ford Alliance Church gave the invo- Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Savings will vary. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Co., cation, followed by the flag salute led Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader Bridgewater, NJ, Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co. Northbrook, IL © 2012 Allstate Insurance Co. MAKING AN ENTRANCE...First Ward Councilwoman Linda Habgood, Second Ward Councilman Michael Dardia, Third 233099 by the police and fire honorary color guard. Ward Councilman David Contract, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Dawn Mackey and Mayor Shelley Brindle exit town hall to a cheering crowd at the New Year’s Day swearing in ceremony. Serving the community since 1959

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By CHRISTINA M. HINKE allow me the honor and privilege to mean, we just love everybody,” he said. Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times continue to serve the town,” he said. Each of the council people also made FANWOOD — Newcomer Anthony “Thank you to God for bringing us all their own supportive comments of Carter and incumbent Russell Huegel, here together today,” Mr. Carter began Councilmen Carter and Huegel. starting his fourth term on the borough in his speech, followed by thanking his Jack Molenaar was named council council, were sworn in as councilmen friends, family and Mayor Mahr, among president for 2018. Councilman Tom Monday at the governing body’s reor- others. Councilman Carter reminisced Kranz is to take over as chairman of the ganization meeting. about his first experience in Fanwood, finance committee, formerly chaired “They both were raised by very strong where he volunteered at the Fanwood by Councilman Huegel. women,” Mayor Colleen Mahr said. Recycling Center, prompted by the au- Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell, “They have this sense of giving back to thorities after he “got into some trouble,” the longest-serving council person in the community.” Mr. Carter said. He recalled working at the borough, was appointed to be the Patricia Plante of the Fanwood the recycling center under the wings of representative to the Union County Democratic Committee then presented the late Alan Ebersole, who established Revenue Sharing Committee. Mr. the councilmen with a gift. “I look the recycling center. “We were just one Molenaar was re-appointed to a one- forward to Anthony’s and Russell’s family,” Mr. Carter said of the people year term on the planning board. contribution to the borough council,” he worked with at the recycling center. Members of the Fanwood Rescue Ms. Plante said. Mr. Carter called Fanwood “Our Squad also were appointed. Edward Mr. Huegel thanked the borough Town...But the fact remains our town Winser was named president. Captain volunteers and employees. “I want to and all of our households...is 5.3 per- Patty Buckridee presented Shreya also thank the people of Fanwood to cent African-American. What does it Kachroo with her badge naming her an official member of the squad. Mayor Mahr made a special mention of Bob Kruthers’ 60 years of service to the squad. Near the close of the meeting, Mayor Mahr gave her remarks reflecting on Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2017. BEGINNING NEW TERM...Councilman Councilman Russell Huegel is sworn in by Mayor Colleen Mahr Monday with his “Fanwood is defined by its residents family by side. This marks the beginning of his fourth term. and its people who step up and ensure the community is the best it can be,” Mayor Mahr said. The Fanwood Police Department, Mayor Smith Says Housing she said, “took the lead” in conversa- tions about the opioid epidemic and prompted the borough to hold community educational sessions about opioid Litigation Has Been Finalized abuse, including the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) Hidden in Plain Sight By FRED T. ROSSI new year address, saying he did not grants received and the progress in Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times presentation. “We will be doing this agree with “the settlement figure be- downtown redevelopment. COUNCILMAN CARTER...Anthony Carter is sworn in as Fanwood councilman again,” Mayor Mahr said. “We can’t SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor ing imposed on Scotch Plains,” and On the last point, the mayor said at Monday’s reorganization meeting by Mayor Colleen Mahr. Pictured, from left afford to lose one resident, one child.” Alexander Smith said on Tuesday adding that he thought the housing “2018 will be an exciting year” for to right, are his children Toni, Brett, Jayson, Benjamin, and Aidan (front). “I’m in my fourth term, and I am that the township has finally reached numbers should have been lower. The downtown redevelopment efforts, fortunate to be one of the longest-serv- a settlement of its affordable-housing mayor paraphrased Clark Mayor Sal stating that by mid-year, he hoped ing women mayors in the state of New obligations with developers, although Bonaccorso, who said of his own decisions will be made regarding the Westfield’s First Female Jersey, and I sit up here with a group of he expressed disappointment with the town’s affordable-housing settlement: properties now occupied by the li- people who have the professionalism final numbers, which he said he hopes “I had a knife to my throat and a gun brary and the municipal parking lot to carry out an agenda for the greater to share later this month. to my head.” on Park Avenue, both of which have Mayor Brindle Sworn In good,” Mayor Mahr said. At the township council’s reorga- Over much of the past year, the been the prime focus of the down- In 2017, the borough has seen invest- nization meeting, the mayor an- mayor and other township officials town redevelopment committee. By LAUREN S. BARR ning right here. Town Hall should CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 nounced the settlement as part of his have estimated that a settlement will In other business, the council voted Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times buzz with energy, enthusiasm and result in about 3,000 new housing to reappoint Llewellyn Jones as WESTFIELD – Over 500 people new ideas, a place that serves as the units — with about 450 of them deputy mayor for 2018. The law firm braved the frigid weather on New heartbeat of our community. Mountainside Conducts deemed “affordable” — being built of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Year’s Day to witness history as “Secondly, improve communica- in Scotch Plains during the next eight Davis, Lehrer and Flaum was reap- United States Court of Appeals tion with residents, streamline our years, with slightly less than half to be pointed as township attorney; the firm Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. bureaucracy, and remove barriers 122nd Reorg. Meeting located in and around the downtown of Suplee Clooney was reappointed swore in Westfield’s first female to attracting businesses. Together, business district. as township auditor, and Mott mayor, Shelley Brindle. The fol- we will embrace a spirit of service, By KATE BROWNE to the Board of Health, Shade Tree In his new year remarks, the mayor MacDonald was named as township lowing evening Mayor Brindle pre- accountability, and innovation, es- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Commission, Municipal Alliance also touted some of the highlights and engineer. sided over her first governing body pecially in developing a new master MOUNTAINSIDE — A stand- Committee, Board of Trustees of accomplishments of last year, includ- Several new members were ap- meeting, and the first meeting in plan for Westfield that will look to ing-room-only crowd of residents, the Mountainside Public Library, ing an upgrade in the township’s bond pointed to land use boards, including Westfield’s history where Demo- our town’s treasured past to inspire police, fire and emergency service Mountainside Historical Preserva- rating, progress on the renovations to Sonali Davli to the planning board crats hold a majority on the town a new future. personnel, their family members and tion and Restoration Committee and the Shady Rest clubhouse at Scotch and Richard Polhamus to the zoning council. “And third, broaden our commu- friends packed Borough Hall Tues- the Local Ethics Board. They also Hills Country Club and the Frazee board of adjustment. Along with the new mayor, coun- nity engagement by designating vol- day night for the borough’s annual appointed school crossing guards, House, upgraded communications The council’s first business meet- cil members Linda Habgood (Ward unteers to reach out to all members reorganization meeting. Due to a construction officials, public works with residents, investments in public ing of the new year will be on Tues- 1), Michael Dardia (Ward 2), David of this community. Many of us have death in his family, Mayor Paul employees and staff for the recre- safety, the more than $200,000 in day, January 16. Contract (Ward 3) and Dawn stayed on the sidelines, either be- Mirabelli was unable to attend the ation department. Mackey (Ward 4) also were sworn cause we haven’t been asked or as- meeting, and will deliver his annual Councilwoman Andre issued into office by Judge Greenaway. sumed we weren’t needed, leaving message to the borough at the next commendations to Annemarie Pires Mayor Brindle credited her the hard work to a select few. The meeting of the governing body, and Laura Rubino for their service mother’s strength and resiliency as result is a community that has yet to which will be held on Tuesday, Janu- to the rescue squad. Councilman a guiding force in her life. She told reach its fullest potential because ary 16, at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Robert W. Messler recognized John the crowd that when her father was we have not engaged everyone. We Keith C. Turner presided over the Post, who has been the borough’s killed in Vietnam, her mother, Mary need every voice at the table to meeting in the mayor’s absence. attorney for 45 years. Ann, moved her and her two sisters realize a vision where there is room Police Chief Allan Attanasio be- Councilman Turner was elected to Virginia and started a new life as for all.” gan the meeting by publicly recog- council president, and Councilmen a working single mother. The Reverend Mark Boyea, se- nizing and bestowing awards on sev- Turner, Glenn Mortimer and Rene Mayor Brindle laid out her pri- nior minister of the First Congrega- eral officers, including Patrolman Dierkes were appointed to the fire orities for the town, saying, “First, tional Church of Westfield, deliv- James Debbie III, Patrolman An- committee. Councilwomen Andre instill a culture that inspires our ered the invocation on Monday, drew Yasinski, Patrolman James and Wendy Fech Caccamo and residents to get involved, begin- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Urban and Sergeant Michael Jack- Councilman Mortimer were ap- son, for their distinguished service pointed to the media and informa- in 2017. The award recipients in- tion committee. James Foerst will cluded officers who successfully continue to serve as borough pros- administered CPR to the victim of a ecutor and JoAnn Neylan will serve car accident, captured a homicide as the community’s public defender. suspect, apprehended a thief, and The court administrator for the new assisted in the recovery of six stolen year will continue to be Cynthia vehicles just prior to their intended West. shipment overseas. In addition, During the public portion of the Lieutenant Joseph Giannuzzi re- meeting a resident thanked all coun- Christina M. 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People leave Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times urban centers and come to Cranford for CRANFORD — Thomas Hannen, a reason — to get away from the density Jr. was selected to serve as mayor for a and the pace of city life. Our approach second consecutive year during the to development has to bear that in mind. township committee’s reorganization Using redevelopment, we can create meeting Tuesday. Mr. Hannen also has affordable-housing opportunities...it served as mayor in previous years. needs to be a top priority for the town- Mayor Hannen chose to remind ev- ship committee,” Ms. O’Connor said. eryone attending the gathering of those “Serving the residents of Cranford is people who are homeless. the best job I have ever had,” Ms. “It is a time of year that the weather O’Connor said in her closing remarks. has come upon us and impacted a lot of Commissioner Giblin highlighted the people in our community,” Mayor downtown and the 27 years of service Hannen said. He reflected on an inter- Kathleen Prunty, who is retiring, gave faith service for homeless people who as DMC director. “Our downtown is a have died in Union County that he had highlight as to why people move here, Kristin McAliney for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times attended recently. “Please, because we stay here and come here from other FIRST COMMENTS AS MAYOR...Mayor Shelley Brindle makes comments are people of compassion, look out for towns,” Mr. Giblin said. following her swearing-in ceremony on New Year’s Day on the front lawn of the each other. There are those among us He noted the Teen Advisory Board is municipal building as newly sworn-in council members, from left to right, Michael Dardia (Ward 2), Linda Habgood (Ward 1), David Contract (Ward 3) and Dawn who do not have a place to live this being reignited. Mackey (Ward 4) look on. evening. Some of them are staying at “Trying to meet our affordable-hous- the Presbyterian Church across the street ing obligations with the infrastructure from us tonight. Remember them in and space we have...it is something your prayers.” Cranford needs to address, and the prob- Westfield Mayor Brindle He congratulated Kevin Mahoney lem needs to be addressed in Trenton,” for his work on behalf of the homeless. Mr. Giblin said. Lauren S. Barr for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Mahoney is to be honored at a About $7.5 million in tax dollars was MAKING AN ENTRANCE...First Ward Councilwoman Linda Habgood, Sec- while Rabbi Douglas Sagal of A new “Green Team” was cre- ond Ward Councilman Michael Dardia, Third Ward Councilman David Con- Martin Luther King, Jr. presentation by paid in advance by township residents tract, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Dawn Mackey and Mayor Shelley Brindle exit Temple Emanu-El in Westfield de- ated, being led by Medea Villere the Cranford Clergy Council Interfaith before the end of the year, Mr. Giblin town hall to a cheering crowd at the New Year’s Day swearing in ceremony. livered the invocation and benedic- and Tim Van Epp. Human Relations Committee on Thurs- said, in hopes of saving some tax dol- tion at Tuesday evening’s reorgani- Gary Fox has been named chair- day, January 18, he said. lars due to the State and Local Tax zation meeting. Both spiritual lead- man of the recreation commission Commissioner Ann Dooley was se- (SALT) deduction being capped at ers offered blessings upon the new and will be joined by Brad lected as deputy mayor, a post held by $10,000 for federal tax returns. “The Blumenstock Named office holders and the town. Rothenberg, Ruth Maloney and Commissioner Patrick Giblin last year. State of New Jersey is in a property-tax Reverend Boyea called on the new Monica Bergin. Mr. Giblin and newcomer Jean-Albert crisis,” he said. Mr. Giblin suggested officials to serve, “with the dignity Michael LaPlace and Anastasia Maisonneuve were sworn in as com- the township committee do its part to Council President and the decency with which you ran.” Harrison were appointed to the plan- missioners by Freeholder Bette Jane address the issue at the county and state “Whether you are a Democrat or ning board, along with Alternate Kowalski, a Cranford resident. This levels. By MICHAEL BONACCORSO Mr. Sarno expressed at several a Republican…we have trust and member Ann Freedman. year marks the committee holding a 4- Deputy Mayor Dooley said the town- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times 2017 council meetings concerns faith in you. You are the right people Eldy Pavon, Carla Bonacci and to-1 Democratic majority. ship has seen “profound costs savings” GARWOOD — Councilwoman with financial decisions being made at the right time,” Rabbi Sagal said. Frank Fusaro were all appointed to Commissioner Mary O’Connor is to in the five months since Cranford hired Jen Blumenstock was approved as regarding the capital expenditure He ended his invocation with the the board of adjustment. serve as commissioner of finance, Mr. a full-time engineer, replacing the con- 2018 council president at Tuesday decisions process. Mr. Sarno stated blessing, “May G-d bless the work In a departure from the previous Giblin as commissioner of public safety, sultant engineer it had hired. She also night’s reorganization meeting of emphasis must be placed on provid- of your hands.” administration, Mayor Brindle will Ms. Dooley as commissioner of public talked about flood-control efforts. Gates the governing body. ing all council members ample time Former Mayor Andy Skibitsky fill the mayor’s designee spots on works/engineering, and Mr. have been purchased for dams in the Moments after being sworn into to review financial decisions. was recognized by both spiritual both the planning board and the Maisonneuve as commissioner of pub- Rahway River, while desilting is to take office, newly-elected Republican Ms. Todisco will serve as public leaders and Mayor Brindle, who Special Improvement District lic affairs. place, “for the first time in a number of Councilman Richard McCormack health, police, and safety commit- thanked her predecessor for his lead- board. Patricia Donahue was appointed as years,” she said. Phase 2B of the Flood nominated fellow Republican Ileen tee chairwoman. Mr. McCormack ership of the town and the kindness Coucilwoman Habgood will chair the new township clerk, a position left Mitigation project is to begin in 2018, Cuccaro for 2018 council president. will serve as fire committee chair- he showed her after the election, the Finance Policy Committee with open after Tara Rowley resigned as and the committee, she said, is “poised However, Ms. Cuccaro did not re- man, replacing Mr. Sarno. “including the note he left for me in Councilwoman Neylan as vice-chair clerk to become clerk in Westfield. to move that ball” towards making im- ceive the majority vote over Ms. Planning board appointments in- the desk that I found this (Tuesday) and committee members Council- Mr. Maisonneuve also will serve as provements to Orchard Brook. Blumenstock. clude former councilman Louis morning.” man Contract and Fourth Ward commissioner liaison to the Downtown Mayoral appointments to the plan- This year the borough council is Petruzzelli, Councilman Sarno, Wil- Mayor Brindle said that the four Councilman Stokes. Management Corporation (DMC), ning board are Christopher Chapman, split between three Democrats and liam Nierstedt, Mayor Lombardo, Republican council members, “have The Public Safety Transportation where he served on the board prior to Andrew Cossa, Bobbi Anderson and three Republicans. In situations Steven Napolitano and Denise all been so gracious and kind to us and Parking Committee will be being elected commissioner. Anthony Julie Didzbalis. Mayor Hannen and where voting is deadlocked, Mayor Ridente. since we’ve been elected.” chaired by Councilman Dardia with Durante was named DMC chairman. Deputy Mayor Dooley will serve on the Charles Lombardo will cast the de- “I’d like to point out more times Second Ward Councilwoman First Ward Frank Arena as vice- Chris Ashrafi and Kristin Mider were planning board as official township rep- ciding vote. than not this council has voted to- JoAnn Neylan spoke “on behalf of chair and committee members Mark appointed as resident members; Mar- resentatives. “One big thing people forgot. How gether,” Ms. Todisco said. the other side of the aisle,” welcom- LoGrippo and Councilwoman garet Sacco and Steve Needle were Mary Ann Hay, Christine Daly and to compromise. Give a little and Ms. Todisco said she is focused ing the new mayor and council mem- Mackey. appointed as owner members. David Salomon were appointed to the take a little. Lacking in the world on debating issues the borough bers. “We are excited to work with Councilwoman Mackey will chair Commissioner O’Connor thanked zoning board of adjustment. today, not only this country,” said faces, “voting on them and moving you,” she stated. the Code Review and Town Prop- former commissioner Andis Kalnins The establishment of a Green Team Garwood resident for over 90 years on towards the next order of busi- During the business portion of erty Committee with Third Ward for serving six years on the committee. was authorized as well as the members Angelo N. Alimonti, in providing ness.” Tuesday night’s meeting, former Councilman LoGrippo serving as She also noted some “community build- who will serve. open commentary to the mayor and At the start of the meeting, Mr. Mayor Tom Jardim was appointed vice-chair. The committee members ing” committees — Centennial Vil- A resolution was passed that would council. McCormack and Ms. Todisco were as town attorney for a term not to are Councilwoman Habgood and lage, Municipal Alliance, Community authorize a cash incentive to employ- The three Republicans are Mr. sworn in to serve as borough coun- exceed 60 days. He is a partner at Councilwoman Neylan. Connection — that “celebrate family, ees wishing to waive health benefits. McCormack, Joseph Sarno and Ms. cil members after both prevailed in the Jardim, Meisner and Susser firm Councilman Contract will chair friendship and neighborhood,” she said. Pastor Thomas Rice of the Cranford Cuccaro. The three Democrats are the November 2017 election. in Florham Park. the Public Works Committee with “The greatest challenge facing Cran- Alliance Church gave the invocation, Sara Todisco, Marc Lazarow, and Mr. McCormack said he wanted Town Administrator James Gildea Councilman Stokes as vice-chair ford is meeting its affordable-housing followed by the flag salute led by the Ms. Blumenstock. to “thank all those residents who and Town Engineer Kris McAloon and Councilmen Arena and Dardia obligation without losing the character police and fire honorary color guard. Mr. Sarno was approved as the stood behind me and gave me cour- were reappointed until December as members. 2018 planning board liaison. age to do something I had a burning 31, 2020. Scott Olsen, the town’s The next meeting of the Westfield All three Republicans voted no desire to do for quite a while now.” CFO, was appointed as tax collec- Town Council will be on Tuesday, on renewing Borough Attorney Rob- Mr. McCormack emphasized tor until December 31, 2021. January 16, at 7 p.m. Fanwood Re-Org ert F. Renaud’s contract for serving thankfulness for family member sup- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 as the borough’s municipal attorney port and his running mate, Michael and as the municipal tax appeal at- Collings. Mr. McCormack had his ment in infrastructure, $1.5 million in Settembrino Architects was selected torney, both annual contracts. Mr. grandchildren hold the Bible as he grant money received, some $800,000 for architectural services, and Wilentz, Renaud was supported by all three was sworn in. received for new sidewalks, lighting, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. was selected Democrats and Mayor Lombardo, Ms. Todisco said her grandfather PROTECT THE MOST benches and other improvements to a as bond counsel. thus garnering an approval for both and longtime community leader portion of the South Avenue corridor, Former councilman Kevin Boris was positions. Frank Todisco was a huge inspira- IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE. downtown improvements with the as- named to the planning board as an Mr. Sarno was the only no vote on tion for her calling to serve the sistance of Elizabeth Jeffery, and about environmental liaison. approved municipal public defender community. a half-million dollars in Open Space Councilman Carter will serve as chair- Michael S. Simitz. The council “As a lifelong resident and vol- grants for Forest Road Park and the man of the Public Safety Committee unanimously approved borough mu- unteer for many organizations, I love Nature Center. Ms. Mahr noted how the and as a liaison to the police depart- nicipal labor attorney Matthew J. this town deeply,” said Ms. Todisco borough’s downtown was recognized ment. Councilman Molenaar will serve Giaccobbe. Council unanimously in her public address. at a two-day economic forum, calling as chairman of the Public Works Com- approved 2018 borough prosecutor Ms. Todisco’s grandfather’s long- the downtown her “hallmark” achieve- mittee; Councilman Huegel will serve Steven H. Merman. time childhood friends, Garwood ment during her tenure. as chairman of the Land Use and His- Mayor Lombardo made the fol- resident for over 80 years Pat The tax collector’s office worked over- toric Preservation Committee; Coun- lowing appointments with no con- DiFabio and Mr. Alimonti, held the time getting in people’s prepayment of cilwoman Erin McElroy-Barker will firmation necessary. Any leadership Bible for Ms. Todisco as she was taxes for the first two quarters of 2018, a serve as chairwoman of the Recreation changes made were not given ex- sworn in. AUTO LIFE move that was ordered by Governor and Community Services Committee, planation nor necessarily based on Mayor Lombardo acknowledged Chris Christie so taxpayers could avoid and Councilwoman Mitchell will serve past performance. achievements in his mayor’s address the hike in taxes that took effect January as chairwoman of the Health and Se- Mr. Sarno will serve as finance such as the parking committee con- 1, 2018, Mayor Mahr said. “We col- nior Services Committee. committee chairman, replacing Ms. centrating on completing the park- lected millions of dollars,” she stated. The council hosted a luncheon at the Todisco. At several 2017 council ing permit program while respect- Mayor Mahr also took note of the Carriage House following the meeting. meetings, Mayor Lombardo lauded ing business owner input. 0JHUOLSW`V\WYV[LJ[`V\YMHTPS`HUKZH]LTVUL`[VV needed renovations to the Fanwood The next regular council meeting Ms. Todisco’s performance as fi- “The Green Team organized the N`k_k_\8ccjkXk\8lkf&C`]\;`jZflek#pflZXejXm\fe Memorial Library. will be held Tuesday, January 16. nance committee chairwoman. beginnings of beautification of our XlkfèjliXeZ\n_\epflgifk\Zkpfli]Xd`cpn`k_c`]\ “As we say goodbye to the people we downtown area with cleanup and èjliXeZ\%@ËccdXb\`k\Xjpkf^\kk_\hlXc`kpZfm\iX^\ have lost and seen such tragedy across seasonal plantings,” said Mayor pfle\\[XkXeX]]fi[XYc\gi`Z\%Jfn_pnX`k6:Xccd\ the United States...and catastrophic Lombardo of the 2017 program and kf[Xpkfglkpfli]Xd`cpè>ff[?Xe[j% changes in Puerto Rico...it is always its positive community impact. good to know you can come home, and Mayor Lombardo said he and the always good to know you have a caring council are reviewing all borough community that is here,” Mayor Mahr roadways, with certain roads being said. prioritized for repairs with “(New 5LSZVU,ZWLSHUK3<;*- Looking ahead, Mayor Mahr said Jersey) Department of Transporta- 2018 “will be a positive, upbeat expe- tion and (Union) county funds.” rience for all of us.” “We also welcomed eight new ))/+Jflk_8m\el\ The invocation and benediction were businesses to our town in 2017,” given by Evangelist Deborah Daniel of Mayor Lombardo said. JZfkZ_GcXèj Praise Temple Interdenominational Ms. Blumenstock addressed the e\cjfe7XccjkXk\%Zfd Church of God in Linden. public, stating that community The council also approved resolu- volunteerism, adhering to a capital tions appointing various professionals, plan by making long-term investments (KKSPMLPUZ\YHUJLHUKZH]L^P[O commissions and boards. T&M Asso- into the borough, and maximizing [OL(\[V3PML+PZJV\U[ ciates was approved for a three-year county grant opportunities is where contract to continue serving as the the council should focus in 2018. Insurance, discounts and savings subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Discount and availability varies by state and borough’s consulting engineer. New product line. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Life insurance issued by Allstate Life Insurance Co., Northbrook, IL, and Lincoln Benefit Life Co., Lincoln, NE and American Heritage Life Insurance Co., Jacksonville, FL. Northbrook, professionals included naming Shain Christina M. Hinke for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times IL. In New York, Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, NY. © 2014 Allstate Insurance Company THEY’RE HONOR...Cranford Municipal Court Judge Mark Cassidy is sworn in 205178 Schaffer as the tax appeal attorney, www.goleader.com by his wife, Union County Superior Court Assignment Judge Karen Cassidy. Page 2 Thursday, January 4, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Deer Management Peyton's Program to Start January 8 Peek at the Week COUNTY – The Union County Union, Springfield and Westfield. The In Politics Department of Parks and Recreation Ash Brook Reservation encompasses By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times has released details of its annual Deer 667 acres in Scotch Plains and Clark. Management Program, which will The Hawk Rise Sanctuary includes President Trump Kills Gateway taxes. Outgoing Senator Ray Lesniak begin on Monday morning, January 8 about 45 acres of forest in Linden. Project for Transit Tunnel (D-20th, Elizabeth) has announced in six county parks and one municipal And Oak Ridge Park consists of 90 President Donald Trump officially he will also sponsor a bill and try to park. The program will operate in the acres of land in Clark and Edison. scrapped former President Barack get it signed into law before Gov. Watchung Reservation, the Summit The Union County Deer Manage- Obama’s proposal to have the federal Christie leaves office on January 16. portion of Passaic River Park, Ash ment Program will operate on Mon- government underwrite half the cost High-Risk Targets Now Brook Reservation, Lenape Park, days from January 8 to February 5. of a multi-billion-dollar Amtrak tun- Eligible for Security Grants Nomahegan Park, Oak Ridge Park When there is a holiday on a Monday nel connecting New Jersey to Penn Legislation to provide state grants and the Hawk Rise Sanctuary. (Dr. Martin Luther King Day), the Station, known as the Gateway to increase security at New Jersey’s Browsing for food by large num- program moves to Wednesday. In the Project, according to a Crain’s New nonprofit organizations deemed high- bers of deer has caused a loss of forest event of inclement weather on any York report. risk targets of threats, attacks, and understory in park areas throughout other Monday, the hunting activity “Let’s not be surprised by the tim- other violent acts was enacted into the northeastern United States. The will be moved to Wednesday that Courtsey Jim Lowney/County of Union ing of this letter,” said Tom Wright, law on December 27. overpopulation of deer threatens the week. If Wednesday brings inclem- THANK YOU FREEHOLDER WRIGHT...The Union County Board of Chosen president of the Regional Plan Asso- “The threats and anti-Semitic acts survival of the plant and animal com- ent weather, the hunting will be moved Freeholders presented Freeholder Vernell Wright with a resolution in recognition ciation. “Today (December 29th) is we’ve seen in New Jersey and across munities that are important to the to Friday. Hunters will be in the parks of her six years on the board at the December 21 meeting. Freeholder Wright is the last day to slip this in with no one the country underscore the need to be ecology of these parks, according to a from 5:30 a.m. until after dark, but leaving the board after serving two terms in office. Pictured, from left to right, are: noticing. The Trump administration vigilant and to ensure we are taking front row, Freeholder Chairman Bruce Bergen, Vice-Chairman Sergio Granados, is content to kick the can down the steps to protect our residents. Provid- county press release. shooting may occur only during day- Freeholders Wright, Bette Jane Kowalski, Angel Estrada, and County Manager Forest ecologists recommend a light hours. Al Faella; back row, Freeholders Mohamed Jalloh, Chris Hudak, Linda Carter road on Gateway.” ing grants to organizations that have density of 20 per square mile in a Forty marksmen have been chosen and Al Mirabella. The letter marks the latest blow to been deemed at risk is one way that healthy hardwood forest and as low by the county from among experi- the transit project, which includes the we can be proactive at the state level,” as five per square mile in a forest that enced, licensed hunters. Eighty-five new tunnel under the Hudson River, Senator Loretta Weinberg (D-37th, has been heavily damaged by brows- percent of the hunters have previ- repairs to the existing dual-tunnel Teaneck) said. “This program will ing. Spotlight counts conducted by ously participated in Union County’s County to Swear in New conduit and the reconstruction of New allow for the hiring of security per- the county in April 2017 suggested program, and all are serving on a Jersey’s Portal Bridge. sonnel by a nonprofit if necessary.” 2017-2018 overwintering densities of voluntary basis. The hunters will be “Trump has repeatedly hyped an The new state law, S-2634/A-4253, about 58 deer per square mile in the wearing orange hats or vests and will Sheriff, Freeholder on Jan. 7 infrastructure plan that he has prom- creates a three-year “New Jersey Watchung Reservation, 84 per square hunt the deer from elevated posi- COUNTY — Union County’s sworn into his first term as county ised to release in the New Year. Such Nonprofit Security Grant Pilot Pro- mile in and around Ash Brook Reser- tions, at least 20 feet up in the trees, 162nd annual reorganization cer- sheriff. a plan would require a large number gram” and allow for grants to be vation and Oak Ridge Park, 87 deer over baited sites, according to the emony will be held on Sunday, Janu- The freeholder board will also se- of votes from (New York Senator distributed to eligible nonprofit orga- per square mile in the Hawk Rise county release. ary 7, at noon at the Union County lect a new chairperson and vice-chair- Charles) Schumer’s (Democrat) con- nizations deemed high-risk targets to Sanctuary, and 150 per square mile in The hunters may keep any deer Courthouse in Superior Court As- person of the board for 2018. The ference in order to pass the Senate. hire permanent or temporary security and around Lenape and Nomahegan carcasses that they harvest. Many of signment Judge Karen Cassidy’s freeholders will also vote to fill nu- Folding Gateway into a Trump infra- personnel for the purpose of prepared- Parks. the deer will be processed at a state- Chambers, 2 Broad Street in Eliza- merous positions on county advisory structure bill would pressure Schumer ness and reduction of vulnerability. An analysis completed by the approved butcher and the venison beth. boards and adopt the board’s 2018 to deliver those votes. Elaine Chao, Eligible organizations could apply county in 2011 showed that roads will be donated to the needy and Those scheduled to be sworn into schedule and approve numerous con- Trump’s transportation secretary, is for a maximum of $10,000 a year for bordering Lenape and Nomahegan homeless through the Community new terms are Freeholders Angel tracts and appointments. the wife of Senate Majority Leader each of the three years. Parks had some of the highest num- FoodBank of New Jersey. Estrada of Elizabeth, and Christo- Mr. Hudak, beginning his third Mitch McConnell, which could in- Lesniak, Kyrillos, Wisniewski, bers of deer-car collisions in the The deer management program will pher Hudak of Linden. Angela full term, was first appointed to the crease the White House’s leverage,” Allen, All Leaving Office county. And in Hawk Rise Sanctuary be supervised by the Union County Garretson, the former mayor of Hill- board in 2010 and served as chair- Crane’s reported in its story. Several state lawmakers will be in Linden, overbrowsing by deer is Police and the New Jersey Division side, will be sworn into her first term man in 2014. Mr. Estrada is begin- Gov.-Elect Phil Murphy Busy leaving the state capital as of Janu- threatening the survival of hundreds of Fish and Wildlife. Anyone found as a freeholder replacing Vernell ning his seventh term, having been Making Picks For His Cabinet ary 8th. They include Senators Ray of native plants that were planted in hunting on any county park property Wright of Union who did not seek a first elected to the board in 1999. Governor-Elect Phil Murphy has Lesniak (D-20th, Elizabeth), Diane conjunction with the construction of outside the terms of this program will third term. Peter Corvelli Jr., a former He served as board chairman in announced several of his choices to Allen (R-7th, Burlington), Jennifer a boardwalk, according to the re- be prosecuted. Citizens observing any councilman in Kenilworth, will be 2008. serve in his cabinet when he takes Beck (R-11th, Red Bank), and Joe lease. such illegal activity are urged to con- office on January 16. These selections Kyrillos (R-13th, Red Bank). Sena- Since 1995, marksmen in the tact the Union County Police at (908) include: state Assemblywoman tor Kevin O’Toole (R-40th, Cedar County of Union’s state-regulated 654-9800. Motor Vehicles Commission Marlene Caride (D-36th, Ridgefield) Grove) left office earlier this when deer management program have re- The public should note that these to head the state Department of Bank- he was appointed as chairman of the duced the population of white-tailed parks will not be closed during the ing and Insurance; Bergen County Port Authority of New York and deer in the Watchung Reservation deer management program; however, Launches New Website Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal as state at- New Jersey by Governor Chris substantially. In 2006, hunting was portions of some roadways inside the TRENTON – New Jersey Motor access the information and services torney general; Assemblywoman Christie. initiated in Ash Brook Reservation park may be closed for short periods Vehicle Commission (MVC) Chair- they need. Elizabeth Muoio (D-15th, Trenton) as Also, Assembly Speaker Vincent and in 2002 in portions of Passaic if necessary. Park patrons are urged man and Chief Administrator “NJMVC.gov is a great resource for state treasurer, and former Passaic Prieto (D-32nd, Secaucus) will be River Park in Summit. Five years to stay on the marked hiking, walking Raymond P. Martinez has announced anyone who needs to conduct MVC County freeholder Tahesha Way as replaced as Speaker by Assembly- ago, hunters harvested deer from and bridle trails. Park users also are the launch of the new MVC website transactions,” Mr. Martinez said. “I secretary of state, according to NJ man Craig Coughlin (D-19th, Lenape Park for the first time. Three urged to adhere to the county ordi- featuring improved design, naviga- encourage all of our customers to visit Advance Media for nj.com. Ms. Way Woodbridge). Assemblyman John years ago, the county began to con- nance that requires that pets be re- tion and increased accessibility from njmvc.gov to take advantage of our 20 would replace Lieutenant Governor Wisniewski (D-Middlesex) is also duct deer management in Nomahegan strained on a leash. mobile devices. This is the first major plus available online services.” Kim Guadago who serves as secretary leaving office. Mr. Wisniewski, who Park in Cranford and in Linden’s For further information, go to redesign in five years. The MVC site is available to cus- of state in the Christie Administration. has been in the Assembly since 1996, Hawk Rise Sanctuary. And Oak Ridge ucnj.org/parks-recreation/wildlife- “Whether accessed from a desk- tomers 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a- Lieutenant Governor-Elect Sheila and Mr. Lesniak, who has been a Park was added to the list of sites in management/deer/ or contact the top, tablet, or smart phone, the new week and offers a range of online Oliver (D-34th, East Orange), a Senator since 1983, both ran against 2016. Union County Department of Parks MVC website will improve customer services including vehicle registration former Assembly speaker, will serve Governor-Elect Phil Murphy in the The Watchung Reservation spans and Recreation at (908) 527-4900. service and simplify business prac- renewal, road test and vehicle inspec- as commissioner of the Department Democratic Primary last June. over 2,000 acres in Springfield, Hunters interested in joining this pro- tices,” Mr. Martinez said. “Our re- tion scheduling, personalized and spe- of Community Affairs. New Prosecutor Sworn In Mountainside, Scotch Plains, Sum- gram in a future year can get onto a vamped and streamlined website en- cialty plate ordering, driver abstract Lawmakers Looking to For Cape May County mit, Berkeley Heights and Watchung. mailing list for applications through ables customers to access the infor- requests and motor vehicle surcharge Remove Cap on State Taxes Attorney General Christopher S. Passaic River Park spans 287 acres in the website. mation they need faster, and many and restoration payments. Customers Governor Chris Christie and state Porrino last month announced that Berkeley Heights, New Providence may even find that they can conduct may also easily update their address lawmakers are considering changes Jeffrey H. Sutherland was formally and Summit. Lenape Park covers 403 www.goleader.com their motor vehicle business online when they move, as well as register as to allow homeowners to write off sworn in this morning as Cape May acres of land in Cranford, Kenilworth, without ever having to visit an an organ donor through the site. their entire property tax bill on their County Prosecutor. He takes over agency.” state income taxes in response to a from Rob Johnson, who was ap- The redesigned website features new federal tax law that caps state pointed acting prosecutor when Pros- Many houses exist approximately 750 unique pages – TO BUY OR SELL, and local taxes at $10,000, according ecutor Robert Taylor retired in Sep- down from nearly 1,300 on the previ- USE LEADER/TIMES to observer.com. New Jersey currently tember after 13 years in office. ous website. This will make it easier caps property tax deductions for state He served on the Cape May County but they are not all the same for the nearly 900,000 people who CLASSIFIED ADS income tax filers at $10,000. Board of Elections since 2013. He visit njmvc.gov on a monthly basis to The proposal already has biparti- also has served as a mediator for san support in the state Legislature. Superior Court in Cape May and At- s one visits homes of for finished basements. The State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26th, lantic Counties and has served on the A different eras one sees beauty of seeing a well-designed This is your new home Montville) has introduced a bill (S- District I Fee Arbitration Committee and feels the difference. addition and alteration is not 3598) to make property taxes com- for the New Jersey Supreme Court noticing where or when the we are talking about pletely deductible from state income since 2016. Post WWII mass produced changes were made. 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G R E G O R Y B L A S I, R. A. ______908-232-1231 822 SOUTH AVENUE WESTFIELD, N.J. 555 Westfield Avenue, Westfield VINCENTSENBLASI.COM 0901136.1 State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL www.kidsandsmiles.com A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 4, 2018 Page 3 NJAC to Hold Reorg. Scotch Plains Rescue Squad: Meeting on Jan. 26 Have a Healthy New Year TRENTON — The New Jersey Vice-President, E. Marie Hayes, Cape SCOTCH PLAINS – Now that the our favorite foods and adopting a Association of Counties (NJAC) re- May County freeholder; Secretary- holidays are over, it’s time to not only more active lifestyle are tough, but organization meeting will take place Treasurer, John Cimino, Mercer trim our credit card bills, but to also trim the benefits are worth it. on Friday, January 26, in the Senate County freeholder, and Immediate our waistlines. It’s a fact that most of us This year, when you make that reso- Chambers of the New Jersey State Past President, Heather Simmons, gain some weight between Thanksgiv- lution to lose weight and exercise, House. Gloucester County freeholder. ing and New Year’s Day. Being un- stick to it and you will feel the differ- Hunterdon County Clerk Mary H. At this meeting, NJAC will also happy with the way we look and un- ence in your body sooner that you Melfi, who currently serves as NJAC recognize 2017 outgoing county offi- comfortable in our clothes are just the think. And instead of visiting the doc- secretary-treasurer, will be sworn in cials for their dedication and commit- tip of the iceberg. It’s the underlying tor or hospital, go out and enjoy life. as the organization’s 77th president. ment to public service including problems, especially when it comes to The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is Ms. Melfi served on the Flemington Union County Freeholder Vernell obesity, which causes the most issues. a volunteer organization of Neigh- Borough Council from 1994 through Wright and Sheriff Joseph Cryan. Mr. According to the American Heart bors Helping Neighbors. With over 2006 and remains active serving as Cryan will be sworn in as the senator Association, “Currently, one in three 90 volunteers, we answer calls not the emergency management coordi- for the 20th Legislative District on U.S. adults is obese, bringing forth a only in Scotch Plains but in surround- nator and a member of the planning Tuesday, January 9. possible health toll, including high ing towns as well when needed. Be- board. She is also a past president of Also to be honored is Somerset blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart sides answering calls, you will see the Hunterdon County Municipal County Freeholder Director Peter disease and stroke. Another third of our ambulances at many special events Officers Association. S. Palmer who has left office after Americans are overweight.” There- held in town, such as Scotch Plains APARTMENT FIRE...The Summit Fire Department were on the scene of an During the reorganization meeting, 20 years on the Somerset board. He apartment building fire early Sunday morning on Summit Avenue. Ten other fire fore, it’s best to talk to your doctor Day, the Memorial Day Parade, high board members and the following is also chairman of the Board of departments, including Scotch Plains and Fanwood, assisted at the five-alarm and stick to the guidelines he or she school football games, and the sum- executive officers will be sworn in to Trustees of the Raritan Valley Rail blaze that took two hours to bring under control. recommends for your age, gender, mer concerts on the Village Green. serve NJAC: President, Ms. Melfi; Coalition that have long sought a height and weight. We are also available to provide dem- First Vice-President, Brendan W. Gill, one-seat ride for New York com- In regards to your diet, eat foods onstrations for Boys and Girls Scout Essex County freeholder; Second muters. Summit Fire Department that are high in fiber and low in satu- troops, clubs, and any other group rated fat, like fruits and vegetables, that may be interested in what we do. ‘ASK’ About Senior lean meats, and low-fat milk prod- In addition, we lend out wheelchairs, Responds to Apt. Bld. Fire ucts. Get plenty of exercise, even if crutches, canes and other assorted it’s just taking a walk around your medical equipment free of charge. Services in Union County SUMMIT – The Summit Fire De- reported injuries to responding neighborhood. If you have underly- Please reach out to us if there is some- partment responded to a report of firefighters, according to the release. ing health problems, speak with your thing we can do for you. (908) 322- COUNTY — Union County resi- “The ASK program enables resi- fire at an apartment building on 125 The Summit Fire Department was doctor about devising an exercise 2103for non-emergencies or dents seeking information about ser- dents to speak with an expert and ask Summit Avenue on Sunday at 5:13 assisted at the scene by the Summit program that’s right for you. [email protected] vices for seniors can visit the travel- questions in person at a convenient a.m. Police Department and the Summit A healthy lifestyle will help you * * * ing “ASK” Aging Services Kiosk pro- location,” said Freeholder Bette Jane On arrival, crews found heavy fire Volunteer First Aid Squad. Assistance avoid many health issues, plus it will gram. Five ASK sessions are sched- Kowalski, the Freeholder Board li- conditions throughout the building, for the five alarm fire was provided give you the energy and stamina to Contributing Author Susan Baldani uled for five different locations in aison to the Human Services Advi- according to a news release from the by Union County Mutual Aid with accomplish everything you want to is a life member of the Scotch Plains January. sory Board. city. Firefighters were able to effec- Millburn, Springfield, Mountainside, do. Everybody knows that giving up Rescue Squad. The ASK program visits libraries “ASK has become an important tively knock down the fire that was Union, Fanwood, New Providence, and other public facilities in commu- part of our community outreach ef- declared under control at 7:14 a.m.. Kenilworth, Scotch Plains, Berkeley nities throughout Union County. Each forts, helping to ensure that every Approximately 12 families were Heights and Roselle Park fire depart- Free Tours Saturday at ASK session is staffed by personnel senior can connect with the re- evacuated from 125 Summit Avenue ments responding. from the Union County Department sources and services available to and two nearby buildings. Multiple The American Red Cross is pro- of Human Services Division on Ag- them,” Freeholder Bette Jane rescues of residents were executed by viding support for evacuated fami- Vietnam Vets Memorial ing and Disability Resource Connec- Kowalski said. firefighters through windows. Two lies. tion. Seniors and caregivers can come to residents were transported to Over- The cause of the fire is under inves- HOLMDEL — Vietnam veteran Armored Division, 54th Signal Bat- an ASK session for information about look Medical Center for non-life tigation by the Summit Fire Depart- Gary Monsees and Dan O’Leary will talion (Combat Support). He served Munoz Named home-delivered meals, respite care, threatening injuries. There were no ment Investigation Unit. provide free Tours this Saturday, Janu- in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966 with home care, adult day care and other ary 6, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the the Military Assistance Command Consumer Hero services. New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Me- Vietnam (MACV). He was awarded TRENTON – Assemblywoman Assistance with completing ap- Christie to Appear At morial. Tours will leave from the the Vietnam Service Medal and the Nancy Munoz (R-21st, Summit) was plications and forms are also pro- museum lobby and last about an hour. New Jersey Distinguished Service named a consumer hero for 2017 in vided. Reservations are not required. Medal for his service. He has been a The Star-Ledger’s Bamboozled con- Any Union County resident or Ammon Foundation Today Mr. Monsees registered for the de- volunteer tour guide at the NJ Viet- sumer affairs column on Thursday. caregiver can visit any of the ASK TRENTON — Governor Chris tion. Its new headquarters will provide layed enlistment program on January nam Veterans’ Memorial since 2006. She was commended for pressuring sessions. The dates and locations for Christie will mark one of his last days in a place of hope for those that have 16, 1970. In February of 1972, after The NJVVMF’s Museum and Edu- hospices to stop charging fees for ASK sessions in January are: office by joining The Ammon Founda- suffered from addiction helping them to almost two years in the Army, he cational Center is located adjacent to services not delivered. Wednesday, January 10, Linden Pub- tion for the ribbon cutting of its new access, maintain and sustain long-term arrived in Vietnam and was stationed, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Assemblywoman Munoz, who is a lic Library, 31 East Henry Street, headquarters in Linden at 11 a.m. this recovery. initially, at Lane Army Airfield in Memorial off the Garden State Park- registered nurse, introduced a bill Linden, 10 a.m. to noon; Monday, morning. Also scheduled to appear are State Anson, Vietnam, with the 129th AHC way at exit 116 in Holmdel, NJ. Hours prohibiting families from being January 22, Clark Public Library, The Ammon Foundation launched Senator Ray Lesniak (D-20th, Eliza- (assault helicopter company). His first are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. charged for unused days after she 303 Westfield Avenue, Clark, 10 a.m. in March 2017 as a philanthropic en- beth); Vanessa Vitolo, ReachNJ spokes- assignment there was in the mainte- to 4 p.m. and by special appointment. was contacted by a resident who was to noon; Wednesday, January 24, deavor of Ammon Labs. Its mission is person; Linden Police Chief Dave Hart, nance platoon as a maintenance of- Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for se- forced to pay for care after her mother Fanwood Public Library, 5 Forest to provide strategic support to remove Fire Chief Joseph Dooley and Mayor ficer and test pilot. nior citizens and students; and free for had died. As a result, the hospice Road, Fanwood, 10 a.m. to noon, barriers for those in addiction recov- Derek Armstead; State Assemblyman Mr. O’Leary was raised in West children 10 years of age or younger and industry promised to change their Monday, January 29; Summit Public ery seeking to continue their educa- Jamel Holley (D-20th, Roselle), and Orange, and now lives in Jackson, veterans and active military personnel. billing practices throughout New Library, 75 Maple Street, Summit, Victor Flores, Rutgers University stu- NJ. He was drafted into the U.S. For more information, visit Jersey. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Tues- Tips Told on Staying dent and Ammon Foundation Scholar- Army in 1964 and served 13 months www.njvvmf.org or call (732) 335- “We are very grateful that we were day, January 30, Union Public Li- ship recipient. in Ft. Hood, Tex. with the Second 0033. able to reach a resolution with the brary, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, Safe During Cold Snap hospice community,” Asw. Munoz noon to 2 p.m. COUNTY — As bitterly cold tem- said. “Margaret Shaw, who shared The mission of the Division on peratures and wind chills grip the her story with me, should be very Aging and Disability Resource region for a second consecutive week- proud that her determination to help Connection is to promote wellness, end, residents are urged to be sure to others contributed to this issue being independence, dignity and choice wear dry, warm clothing and cover resolved.” for seniors and their families. It is exposed skin when outdoors, accord- one of 670 Area Agencies on Ag- ing to Union County officials. Parking Dept. Open for ing nationwide established under Check on your neighbors, friends, the federal Older Americans Act. and relatives, the elderly and those For Permit Renewals The division has printed informa- with disabilities. Seniors, infants, WESTFIELD — Police Chief tion available in English and Span- people with chronic cardiovascular David Wayman has announced that ish. or lung conditions, those using alco- the Parking Services Office will be For more information, call 888- hol or drugs, and people with cogni- open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, 280-8226 toll-free, (908) 527-4870, tive impairments (like dementia, seri- January 6 and 13 for parking permit (908) 527-4858, or visit the Union ous mental illness or developmental & renewals. County website at ucnj.org. Party Packages Private Rooms Available disability) are at increased risk. Book your next party today! Large groups welcome Bramnick to perform at the Anniversaries X Birthdays X Team Parties New Jersey Performing Arts Center Business Meetings X Showers X Reunions

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Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Now that Leonard Lance has failed not New Jersey, sets its tax rates for miserably to achieve his stated goal the fiscal year 2018-2019 before July rect. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey “to preserve the full SALT dedication 2018. We know our taxes are not diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West [does he mean “deduction”?] and going down, so why not give us a If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 ensure New Jerseyans see the same measly one-time break to deduct our guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 tax relief promised to other states,” I full year 2018 taxes and partially vidual. If you get three – word expert. If feel he should aggressively lobby the soften the blows we will incur going you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at IRS to rescind its edict that taxpayers forward as our federal deductions free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 may not deduct taxes paid in 2017, diminish and our property values All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. but due in 2018 that have not been plunge? come from the board game Diction Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman assessed and billed. Bill Gottdenker I don’t believe any state, certainly Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER Mountainside 1. Balagan – A hut built on stilts by the Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Tartars COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION I Applaud Lance For Bill to Deduct 2. Tantivy – A swift, full gallop Lauren S. Barr Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Taraxacin – A bitter substance from EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS All Of 2018 Prop. Taxes the root of the common dandelion I applaud Leonard Lance’s stated Let’s see how much clout Mr. Lance 4. Yoicks – A cry used for urging on the hounds in fox hunting SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe intention to introduce legislation that has in Washington among his Repub- One-year – $36 • Two-year – $68 • Three-year – $99 would, if passed, enable New Jersey lican cohorts. RUNNEL residents to deduct their entire 2018 1. A small channel or watercourse Bill Gottdenker 2. A marine fish that ascends rivers to real estate tax paid during calendar Mountainside 2017 from their 2017 taxable income. spawn 3. A large pole used to motivate a raft Highlighting School Boards In down a stream 4. A small European hawk Thanks for Great Westfield GLACK 1. Soft sleet or hail This Month of Reorganization High School Swimming Shots 2. A narrow mountain pass Much attention has once again been focused this In Mountainside, Dante Gioia and Dana Kudos to Dave Corbin, The fectly timed and composed. They cap- 3. Corn meal, mush Leader’s sports editor, for his WHS ture the drama and excitement of 4. Discontent week on the reorganization meetings that accom- Guidicipietro, reelected in November, began new DAGSWAIN Swim Team action shots in last week’s WHS’s fabulous swim teams. Thanks 1. A type of dagger pany the start of each new year, as newly-elected or terms with Tuesday’s school board reorganization. paper. I know how hard it is to get Dave! reelected officials take their oaths of office. While On Wednesday, newly-elected Albert Del Conte 2. Small metal cuplike stand for hold- good swimming action shots, and Tola Murphy-Baran ing hot coffee cups governing bodies on the municipal, county and state took his seat on the Garwood Board of Education, Dave’s photos are outstanding – per- Westfield 3. A rough or coarse cover for a bed levels garner the lion’s share of public attention, joining reelected members Linda Koenig and Chris- 4. A high, rocky hill RUGOSE outside of a Presidential race, it is important to tine Guerriero. Tiny Tim Board Thanks Community 1. Covered with wax remember that local school board elections are held Finally, the Cranford Board of Education will 2. Tending to cause blisters in November as well. With the dawn of a new year, conduct its reorganization meeting Monday, Janu- for Carol Night Support 3. Having a rough and dry surface these boards also are now conducting their reorgani- ary 8, marking the start of new terms for incumbents The members of the Scotch Plains- ments. 4. Full of wrinkles or ridges zation meetings, including the swearing in of those Lisa Carbone, Kurt Petschow, Jr. and Kristen Mallon, Fanwood Tiny Tim Fund Board would The Tiny Tim Fund is a non-profit like to thank all those who partici- organization that provides financial who, with their colleagues, will play pivotal roles in along with Daniel Demarco, who ran unopposed for pated in the annual Carol Night event assistance to children of Scotch Plains Letters to public education in the years ahead. a one-year term. on December 6, 2017 and made it a and Fanwood in need of medical or the Editor The boards of education of both Westfield and Whether in government or school board service, successful fundraiser for the organi- dental services, psychological test- Scotch Plains-Fanwood will hold their reorganiza- holding elective office involves extensive time com- zation. In addition to the residents ing, prescriptions or medical supplies The New Tax Law who shared holiday spirit and solic- and equipment. The organization was tion meetings this evening, Thursday, January 4. In mitments, grappling with thorny or complex issues, Nation - nj.com: The new law specifi- ited donations, checks in the amount established in 1983 and is run by a cally bars taking deductions for income Westfield, newcomers Kent Diamond and Lynn and the hammering out of major policy and fiscal of one thousand dollars each were volunteer Board of Trustees com- Benner are scheduled to be sworn in, along with decisions. A particular challenge is the crafting of taxes paid ahead of time, but it is silent on received from the Fanwood Business prised of residents of Scotch Plains prepaid local property taxes. returning board member and Vice-President Marga- annual budgets with the dual goals of maintaining and Professional Association and the and Fanwood with diverse back- ret “Peggy” Oster, who will begin her second term essential services while minimizing the impact on Rotary Club. With gratitude and ap- grounds in fields such as education, Fanwood Tax Payments on the board. local property taxes. Governing body and school preciation to all, the Tiny Tim Fund medicine, religion, social work and Fanwood Borough - Policy for Pre- will be able to carry on its mission of business. payment of Taxes for 2018; In response During its own reorganization meeting, the Scotch board members can find themselves juggling the assisting local families. Special thanks Donations and/ or referrals for as- to the recent federal tax reform, the Bor- Plains-Fanwood school board will welcome Amy demands of home life, career and the position to are extended to Mr. Tom Britt, pro- sistance can be made in writing to: ough has issued a policy for prepayments Boroff as she begins her inaugural term. Ms. Boroff which they were elected. We thank our new and prietor of the Stage House Inn and The Tiny Tim Fund, Inc., PO Box of taxes in 2018. The Tax Office will be accepting payments for the first two quar- was elected to the open Fanwood seat on the board returning representatives, in their respective capaci- Tavern on Park Avenue in Scotch 181, Fanwood, NJ 07023. ters that have been billed for February as a write-in candidate in November. Evan Murray ties, for accepting these responsibilities and wish Plains, who graciously invited us to The Tiny Tim Board of Trustees 2018 and May 2018. If residents wish to and Cynthia Clancy, meanwhile, were reelected to them success during their tenures of working on our use his restaurant as the collection Bernadette Hoyer prepay these two quarters before the end site for the donation canisters and a Fanwood of the year, they can either visit the Bor- their seats representing Scotch Plains on the board. behalf. place for carolers to enjoy refresh- ough website and pay online up to 12 midnight of December 31, 2017 or pay in Shame on the UN for Vote Against person at the tax office in Borough Hall. Hours have been extended and the tax Newly Elected Officials Face office will be open on Saturday, Decem- U.S. on Jerusalem As The Capital ber 30 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to accept The vote in the United Nations Ethiopia, Eritrea, Liberia, Mali, payments as courtesy to our residents Numerous Challenges In 2018 General Assembly, really an anti-the- Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, and who wish to prepay before the end of the person Trump vote, against President Senegal who would be better off put- year. Payment must be made by the tax- This week saw a new mayor sworn into office here New Jersey will swear in a new governor on payer to the municipality only. If you are Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusa- ting their economic house in order paying into a tax escrow being held by a in Westfield as well as new council members in Tuesday, January 16, when Phil Murphy takes over. lem as the capital of Israel and to rather than railing against the Israel bank or mortgage company, you should Westfield, Cranford, Fanwood and Garwood. A new A lot of issues face the incoming administration move our embassy there is a reminder whose economic and technological work this out with them directly to pre- sheriff and one new freeholder will take office on including school funding. Also, will state lawmak- of Rodney Dangerfield’s famous line prowess could be of inestimable value vent double payments. It also recom- Sunday, January 7, at Union County’s reorganiza- ers and Governor Murphy reinstate the 2-percent “I get no respect!” to these and other poverty-stricken mended that residents consult with their When shall Israel finally get re- countries. tax accountant or CPA and determine if tion meeting. cap on interest arbitration awards which expired on spect and be accepted in the family of Failed states Libya, Somalia, and prepayment would be beneficial, for it Mayor Shelley Brindle is the first woman to serve December 31? The cap comes into play when union nations? Yemen. may not necessarily benefit everyone. in Westfield’s history and the first Democrat to serve leaders and municipalities cannot agree on new And what a vote it was! One hun- Each of these countries refuses the Mayor Colleen Mahr and the as mayor since Tom Jardim left office at the end of contract terms. The cap passed in 2010 and was dred and twenty-eight for the non- moral reparation owed the Jewish Council 2000. She is joined by new council members Linda extended in 2014. binding resolution, nine against, and people to make Jerusalem the capital Habgood, Mike Dardia, David Contract and Dawn As the county begins its new year we ask that 35 cowardly abstentions. of Israel because the civilized world Mackey. officials reach out to municipalities regarding the Consider who voted for the resolu- stood by while 6,000,000 Jews were Our 46th Fanwood saw Anthony Carter join the borough surge in deer sightings in residential areas. The tion against one of the few working being murdered during The Holo- democracies. caust! Annual Edition of governing body, replacing Kevin Boris, who opted annual county deer-management plan begins Mon- Former Axis powers Germany, A moral imperative that overrides not to seek a third term on the council. Meanwhile, day, January 8, in county parks, including Nomahegan Italy, and Japan. the legalistic talk about Jerusalem Garwood welcomed new Councilman Richard and Lenape, and will continue on Mondays through Britain started the two Opium Wars under General Assembly Resolution McCormack. February 5 (see story on page 2). While this year’s to force China to permit British mer- 194 of December 11, 1948 being The county will welcome new Sheriff Peter program is already set, we believe the freeholders chants to sell opium in China. “placed under United Nations con- This Is Corvelli and Freeholder Angela Garretson on Janu- need to expand the program as deer are wandering France brutally attempted to pre- trol,” the European Union’s view that ary 7. This marks the second change in sheriffs in the into major thoroughfares, causing potentially seri- vent Algerian independence. Jerusalem is a “corpus separatum,” Portugal waged long bloody wars and the blather that the Israeli-Pales- past three years following the 37-year tenure of the ous traffic accidents. to prevent independence for its Afri- tinian conflict cannot be settled if Westfield late Ralph Froehlich, who died of cancer in 2014. In terms of school funding, we believe school can colonies. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. As town governments begin 2018, the issue of budgets are putting a strain on town councils, which Indonesia illegally occupied the History must not be forgotten. The is coming in May... high-density housing from affordable-housing man- are trying to keep spending in check given rising former Portuguese colony of East birth of the State of Israel on May 14, dates remains one of the biggest challenges. The property taxes even in the era of 2-percent caps Timor and then engaged in genocide 1948 saw its Arab neighbors jointly issue seems to be hitting Cranford and Garwood imposed by Governor Chris Christie and the State and other brutalities there. declare war against Israel! There Call or email especially hard with the proposed Birchwood Av- Legislature. Sweden and Switzerland remained would be the Six Day War of June enue and Hartz Mountain developments in Cranford We wish all those newly-elected and reelected neutral even as Hitler was conquering 1967 and the Yom Kippur War of Europe. October 1973 that took Israel by sur- Jeff Gruman to reserve and the South Avenue developments planned for the officials the best of luck in facing the challenges The communist countries of China, prise and other conflicts, the two Casale/Petro site in Garwood. ahead. Cuba, North Korea, Russia, and Viet- Intifadas, and terrorist attacks in Is- your Ad space! nam. rael. The terrorist countries of Iran and Jews in the Diaspora have long 908-232-4407 North Korea. prayed “L’Shana Haba’ah Human rights violators Burkina B’Yerushalayim” (“Next year in [email protected] Faso, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Jerusalem”) at the end of the Pass- Syria committing genocide against over Seder and at the end of Ne’ila the its own people. concluding prayer service on Yom Sudan committing genocide against Kippur. the people of Darfur. How tragic that this brave people Such undemocratic countries as who have had to endure so much Bahrain, Egypt, and Zimbabwe. horror throughout their history have Afghanistan, Burundi, Comoros, been dealt such a bad hand by a hostile and duplicitous General As- sembly. 2018: The Shame on the United Nations. Thank you President Trump for having the moral courage to recog- New Year nize Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel! Stephen Schoeman Has Begun Westfield

State LD-21 State LD-22 7th Congressional District Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Representative Leonard Lance (R) 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 (908) 518-7733 (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 [Westfield, Mountainside, Garwood, Summit and Cranford Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asm. Jim Kennedy (D) are in the 7th Congressional District] 251 North Ave. West 34 E. Cherry St. Westfield, N.J. 07090 Rahway, N.J. 07065 12th Congressional District (908) 232-2073 (732) 943-2660 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D) Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) 850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201, Ewing, N.J. 08628 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. (609) 883-0026 Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [Fanwood, Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 are in the 12th Congressional District] LD-21 includes Westfield, LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, [email protected], [email protected] Mountainside, Garwood, Fanwood, Plainfield, Clark and [email protected], [email protected] Summit and Cranford. Linden. [email protected], [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 4, 2018 Page 5

Flood Advisory Panel Wants CELEBRATING...About 500 well wishers showed up during the cold Cranford Twp. to Buy 112 Park Dr. weather on January 1 in Westfield to support the installation of Mayor ‘Fall Prevention’ on Tap Brindle and the four new councilmembers. State Representatives Sen. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE $280,000 on September 15, 2016, Tom Kean, Jr., Asm. Jon Bramnick and Asw. Nancy Munoz were also Specially Written for The Westfield Leader & The Times according to njparcels.com. in attendance. Tuesday at Lavy House CRANFORD — The Cranford Prior to SCODEE, LLC buying Flood Advisory Committee has re- the property, the township had been WESTFIELD — An informational censed Clinical Social Worker Naomi quested that the township committee in discussions with the County of program on “Fall Prevention and Kreutzer each Tuesday. Programs are “give serious consideration to the Union, which owns an easement on Home Safety,” for senior citizens and free of charge and open to the entire acquisition of the property located at part of the property, to buy the prop- What To Do If You Have Frozen Pipes their families, will be offered on Tues- community. 112 Park Drive for the purpose of erty, designate a portion as Green ROTO-ROOTER: Extreme cold Open kitchen and bathroom cabi- day, January 9, at 11:30 a.m. It will Registration is recommended if facilitating Phase 5 of the Flood Plan Acres and build a pump station that temperatures are causing water pipes nets beneath sinks (located along out- take place at The Senior Resource planning to attend. To register, e-mail and the conversion of the remaining would aid in reducing flooding con- to freeze and burst across the country. side walls) to allow heat in the room Center at The Lavy House, located at [email protected] or call (908) property for open space,” the Flood ditions seen in the northeast quad- In many cities, demand for plumbing to circulate around uninsulated pipes. 748 East Broad Street, Westfield. 352-8375. Advisory Committee stated in a reso- rant of the township, and would sat- repair and water cleanup services is Add insulation wraps to water pipes Dr. Claire M. Mulry, an assistant lution passed 9-to-0, with 11 mem- isfy the township’s fifth phase of its outstripping capacity. Plumbers and in unheated areas, such as garages or professor in the Department of Occu- Library to Instruct On bers absent. flood plan. This location was deemed water cleanup technicians are work- crawl spaces. Apply heat tape or ther- pational Therapy at Kean University, SCODEE, LLC, co-owned by Bob ideal in order to assist the most homes ing around the clock to help custom- mostat-controlled heat cables around will be the presenter. Dr. Mulry spe- Accessing Resources Pyfer and Denise Lorelli, had pur- in the area, the Flood Advisory Com- ers. water supply pipes that are exposed cializes in community programming, SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch chased the 25,000-square-foot prop- mittee had told The Westfield Leader When pipes freeze, pressure builds and prone to freezing, but be sure not community mobility, adult acquired Plains Public Library will provide erty located adjacent to Nomahegan in August. inside pipes causing them to crack – to attach these devices to flammable brain injury, aging in place, environ- instruction on how to access the Park. After presenting its minor sub- The County of Union was unsuc- no matter if the pipe is made of plas- materials. mental modifications and home care. library’s resources on a tablet or division application to the planning cessful in its attempt to buy the prop- tic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack Keep the furnace is turned on and A light lunch will be served and ko- smartphone during a program on Fri- board in August, SCODEE withdrew erty from Wells Fargo Bank at an can unleash more than 200 gallons of set no lower than 55 degrees Fahren- sher dietary laws observed. day, January 19, at 10 a.m. its application due to the negative offer of its appraised value of water in a single day. Often the dam- heit. In the United States, falls are the The library’s reference staff will comments made by planning board $500,000 about a decade ago. age doesn’t become obvious until What to do if your pipes have al- leading cause of fatal and non-fatal teach attendees how to use their Scotch members, Flood Advisory Commit- 112 Park Drive sits in a flood zone pipes thaw. ready frozen: Shut-off the water main injuries among older adults. Many Plains Library card to download tee members, Environmental Com- and is considered one of the most Roto-Rooter offers the following leading into the structure and open falls can be prevented by taking some ebooks, audiobooks, digital maga- mission members, and residents alike, susceptible areas for flooding, as tips for preventing frozen pipes, which faucets indoors. This will reduce pres- simple measures. Making the home zines, music and concerts. Partici- as well as deficiencies in its stated by Township Commissioner can cause flooding resulting in ex- sure on the frozen pipes and mini- safer and reducing the risk of falls can pants will need to bring their library stormwater drainage plan noted by Ann Dooley and a resident who lives pensive repairs. By taking a few mize flooding if the pipes burst. be achieved by installing grab bars, card, their fully-charged device and the planning board engineer. on Park Drive, Donald Thee, at the simple preventive measures before If the frozen pipe is exposed and removing throw rugs and adding light- any passwords needed to download The Flood Advisory Committee’s August planning board meeting. Ob- pipes freeze, home and business own- visible, use a hair dryer or space heater ing. apps. Advance registration is required resolution states, “it is public knowl- jectors noted how building two homes ers can minimize their risk of a plumb- to thaw the ice blockage. Do not use The Senior Resource Center at The as space is limited. edge that the current owner has paid on the property would undermine ef- ing catastrophe. an open flame! Lavy House is a joint venture be- For more information or to regis- much less for the property in question forts made by the township to reduce Disconnect outside water hoses. If Examine exposed pipes for leaks. tween Jewish Family Service of Cen- ter, go to scotlib.org, e-mail and might be amenable to a resolu- flooding by setting strict develop- left connected, water in the hoses will Even with the water main turned off, tral New Jersey, Temple Emanu-El of [email protected], call (908) 322- tion involving the transfer of said ment standards that establish require- freeze and expand causing outside there will be enough pressure to re- Westfield and The Westfield United 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by property to the township or the county ments for flood control. The property faucets and connecting pipes inside veal leaks once the pipe has thawed. Fund. Through a grant from the Jew- the library Reference Desk. The for a fair market price.” SCODEE, currently is occupied by an aban- your home to freeze and break. Cover Contact a professional plumber ish Community Foundation of Greater Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- LLC purchased the property for doned home. outside faucets with Styrofoam fau- equipped with pipe-thawing equip- MetroWest NJ, Jewish Family Ser- cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one cet insulation kits found at home cen- ment to get your pipes flowing again, vice of Central New Jersey provides block from Park Avenue, in the center ters. and if necessary, to make repairs to programming and the services of Li- of the township. If outside faucets are dripping or damaged pipes. leaking, make the necessary repairs Even if no leaks are found, a or call a plumber before freezing tem- plumber should examine pipes that DUGHI, HEWIT & DOMALEWSKI peratures arrive. experienced a hard freeze. Some pipes If your washing machine is in an may need to be replaced if the mate- unheated garage, turn off water sup- rial has experienced stretching and Criminal Defense Matters ply lines leading to the washer and fatigue, putting the pipes at risk for disconnect the hoses if temperatures future failure. have dropped below freezing. If you’ve experienced flooding or State and Municipal Criminal Court Allow a trickle of hot and cold water damage, contact a certified water to run overnight in sinks and water cleanup service provider to re- Motor Vehicle Tickets • DWI bathtubs with water supply pipes that move the water and deal with the run along outside walls. damage left behind. CRANFORD COMMITTEE 2018

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Juelis of Los Ange- New Providence, N.J., formerly of procurement group, where he re- Lucille Krayenhof Roll, Loved Family; merly of Westfield, died peacefully les, Calif., Craig Juelis and his wife, Hope Valley, R.I. and Westfield, N.J., mained until retirement. on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Amy, of Grafton, Mass., and Mark died Tuesday, December 12, 2017, Bud and Jane enjoyed wonderful Realtor, Golfer, Active In Community Cape Cod Hospital after a coura- Juelis and his wife, Krista, of Fort surrounded by his loving family. opportunities to travel via car, train geous, six-year battle with cancer. Washington, Pa. Mary Jo also was a He was a wonderful husband, lov- and ship to visit with friends near and Lucille Krayenhof Roll of Warren, lovingly cared for Ed as his health Born in Elizabeth, N.J., on February loving grandmother, known as ing father and brother, cherished far. They celebrated their 50th wed- formerly of Westfield and Mountain- declined. 28, 1946, to Joseph J. Wade and Ruth “Mimi” to her grandchildren, Emma, uncle, great-uncle and friend. He is ding anniversary on a transatlantic side, died peacefully Tuesday, De- Lu’s friends were very important to Wade, Mary Jo moved with her family Ian, Henry and Theo. survived by his daughter, Margaret L. cruise. Jane and Bud started their life cember 26, 2017, at Overlook Medi- her. Always chatty, she loved to remi- to Westfield, first living on Clifton Mary Jo enjoyed gardening in her (Meg) Smith of Fanwood, N.J.; his together in Hartsdale, N.Y., and cal Center surrounded by her loving nisce and amazed them with her rec- Street and then on Knollwood Ter- spare time along with spending time sister, Martha S. Widner of Westbury, moved to Westfield, N.J., in 1960. family. She was born in Decatur, Ga., ollections from 70 years ago. She was race. Mary Jo attended Holy Trinity with her weekly knitting group on N.Y.; sister-in-law, Anne L. Pennock Their joyful retirement years in Hope on February 7, 1931, the only child of working on an autobiography about School and graduated from Westfield Cape Cod. She was a fixture at her of Olmsted Falls, Ohio; nieces, Valley began in 1988, a place that Lucille Hammond Yancey and George growing up in Georgia during the Senior High School in 1964. She at- sons’ sporting events from grade Patricia, Anne and Mary; nephews, family and friends loved to visit. Bud Bennett Yancey. She was later adopted Depression, which her children will tended Immaculata College in Phila- school through college. She volun- Bob and Charles; and his great-nieces loved the ocean and all things mari- by her stepfather, Harold Garrett finish in her memory. delphia, and graduated with Honors teered her time as a colonial cooking and nephews. He was predeceased by time, sitting by fireplaces, and was an Krayenhof. Her greatest love was for her fam- from Kean University. She was exhibitor at the Miller-Cory House his beloved wife of 52 years, Jane avid football fan, Lionel train collec- Lucille, known as “Lu” or “Lulu,” ily. She was enormously involved and awarded her Masters of Education in Museum in Westfield as well as par- Linton Smith; his infant sister, Joan, tor, bridge player and golfer. graduated from Nottingham High interested in each of her kids’ and Administration/Leadership from Bank ticipating with her sons in 4-H raising and his brother, Second Lieutenant A memorial service will be held on School in DeWitt, N.Y., and Syracuse grandkids’ lives, only satisfied if she Street College in New York City. dogs for the Seeing Eye in Elmore C. Smith. Bud was, and the Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 11 University School of Home Econom- received regular updates on all of Mary Jo met her beloved husband, Morristown, N.J. She enjoyed time family is, very appreciative of the a.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, ics, where she majored in early child- them. She cherished their times to- John, while vacationing at the New spent laughing and talking with her compassionate support and care pro- 414 East Broad Street, Westfield, N.J., hood education and was president of gether, and every visit or phone call Jersey shore. They were married on many cousins and other extended fam- vided by his “adopted” nephew, followed by burial in The Garth. Ar- Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She ended with “I love you.” Lu was a June 18, 1966 at the Holy Trinity ily members. Charles M. Banks. rangements are being handled by Wm. married her college sweetheart, Edgar beautiful person inside and out, who Church in Westfield. After living in Most of all, she enjoyed spending Born in College Point, Queens, A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home in Allan Roll, “Ed,” in 1953, and they prided herself on remaining active, Iceland, Spain, and other east coast her time with her four grandchildren N.Y., in 1925, Bud was raised there, Chatham, N.J. remained stalwart SU fans. taking good care of herself and being locations, the couple returned to live going on different adventures, hunt- as well as in Muncie, Ind., Scarsdale, Memorial donations may be made She was a longtime member of the an “upper.” Her loss is immeasurable in Westfield in 1970, and would spend ing for hermit crabs at the beach, or N.Y., and on Fire Island, N.Y. Bud to the New Providence Fire Depart- First United Methodist Church in and has left a huge void in our hearts. the next 47 years in their Fairacres sharing a good book on the couch. attended Pennsylvania State Univer- ment Hose Company No. 1, P.O. Box Westfield. Always a deeply religious Lu was predeceased by her parents Avenue home. Mary Jo was a teacher A Mass of Christian Burial was sity and joined The Lummus Com- 671, New Providence, N.J. 07974; person, Lu continued her quest for and stepfather; her sister, Margaret at the Presbyterian Church nursery offered Wednesday, January 3, at St. pany in the petro-chemical construc- New Providence EMS, 7 Academy spiritual awareness by converting to Kirkman, and her brother, Harold school, and then at Jefferson Elemen- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on tion industry. Bud traveled extensively Street, New Providence, N.J. 07974; Catholicism and became a member of Garrett Krayenhof, Jr. In addition to tary School, where she taught kinder- Rahway Avenue in Westfield. Inter- in the U.S. to the company’s oil refin- or Homeside Hospice, 67 Walnut St. Vincent de Paul Church in Stirling. her husband, she is survived by her garten and first grade for 29 years ment followed at Fairview Cemetery ery and plant construction sites and Avenue No. 205, Clark, N.J. 07066. She and Ed were 40-plus-year children, Dorian Roll (Charles until her retirement in 2016. Mary Jo in Westfield. was later based at the company’s January 4, 2018 members of Echo Lake Country Schweitzer), John Roll (Paula), and John moved full time to Arrangements were by Dooley Club, and golf was their favorite Marcia Reilly (James) and Christina Cummaquid, Mass., in 2017 after Colonial Funeral Home, 556 recreation when traveling around the Mahoney (Jeffrey). She was “Nanny splitting time between their New Jer- Westfield Avenue, Westfield. country for business or vacations. Lu” to her grandchildren, Meredith sey and Cape Cod homes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be Mountainside Library Posts Together they also enjoyed concerts Porri (Daniel), Katherine Roll, Chris- Mary Jo is survived by her husband made to Memorial Sloan Kettering at Lincoln Center, lecture series, topher Reilly, Patrick Reilly, Brian of 51 years, John; her sisters, Laura Hospital Cancer Center in New York January Movies, Programs PBS, current events, and anything Reilly, Max Mahoney and Molly Blair and Ruth Wade-Nawrocki; her in Mary Jo’s name. relating to their family. Lu especially Mahoney, and her great-granddaugh- brothers, Joe Wade, Jr. and Richard January 4, 2018 MOUNTAINSIDE — The The Friday Operas on Film se- loved Broadway theater, the Thou- ter, Cecilia Rose Porri. Also surviv- Mountainside Public Library has ries, presented by Mena Clemson, sand Islands and the Jersey shore, ing are her sister-in-law, Marjorie announced its Tuesday Night movie will continue on January 12 at 1 and reading, creative writing and Krayenhof, and her father’s children, lineup for January along with pro- p.m. Die Csárdásfürstin by researching her genealogy. Marion Carroll, Constance Oortman, Open House Events on Tap grams taking place during the first Emmerich Kálmán will be shown. She was a member of many organi- Trisha Smith, Georgeanne Raines, half of the month. The library will René Kollo stars as Edwin and Anna zations including Westfield Service Betty Lue Fox and Walter Yancey. At All Westfield Y Branches be closed on Monday, January 15, Moffa as Silva in this 1971 filmed League, Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Visitation was Tuesday, January in observance of Martin Luther version of the story of a Budapest Chapter, College Club and ELCC 2, 2018, at Higgins and Bonner Echo WESTFIELD — The Westfield Preschool and Full-Day Kindergar- King, Jr. Day. cabaret singer in love with a young women’s 18-Holers. In the 1970s, Lu Lake Funeral Home, 582 Spring- Area YMCA will hold open house ten Open House will be held from Tuesday Night Movies this aristocrat. Bert Grund conducts the became a real estate agent, most re- field Avenue, Westfield. A Mass of programs and events at all branches 10 a.m. to noon. month will include Truth (2016, R) Symphonie-Orchester Kurt cently with Coldwell Banker. She Christian Burial was held Wednes- this Saturday, January 6. At the Main The Early Learning Center YMCA, on January 9; The Founder (2017, Graunke. earned many awards and accolades, day, January 3, 2018, at St. Vincent Facility, located at 220 Clark Street, located at 170 Elm Street, Westfield, PG-13) on January 16; My Cousin To register for library programs, and remembered every customer and de Paul Church in Stirling. Private Westfield, members of the commu- will hold a Full-Day Child Care Open Rachel (2017, PG-13) on January stop into the library or call (908) listing during her 35-year career. interment took place at Saint nity can try the Y and enjoy member- House from 10 a.m. to noon. 23 and An Inconvenient Sequel 233-0115. The Mountainside Pub- When she and Ed retired, they con- Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. In ship and personal training specials The Garwood Family Center (2017, PG) on January 30. Show lic Library is located at 1 Constitu- tinued their love of learning by en- lieu of flowers, please consider do- all day long at the Health and YMCA, located at 500 East Street, time for each movie is 6:30 p.m. tion Plaza. rolling in adult education classes and nating to Kappa Alpha Theta Foun- Wellness Open House. There also Garwood, will host an Open House Winter Story Times with “Miss Bible studies. They recently moved dation or St. Vincent de Paul Church. will be a Summer Day Camp Open for Summer Day Camp and all Child Elizabeth” will be offered for ba- Library Invites Public to a senior living facility and she January 4, 2018 House with early-bird registration Care Education programs from 9 to bies through preschoolers. For a between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Par- 10:30 a.m. The Dance Academy Open schedule, pick up a flyer at the For ‘Let’s Monet’ ticipants additionally can take ad- House will take place from 8:30 a.m. library or consult the website cal- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch vantage of a free Safety Around Water to 2:30 p.m. endar at mountainsidelibrary.org/ Plains Public Library will present Summit Area Old Guard Event from 4 to 5 p.m. Activities are For a schedule, contact Amanda children. “Let’s Monet” next Thursday, Janu- in and out of the pool, so individuals Aguirre at (908) 301-YMCA Brown Bag Academy will con- ary 11, at 7 p.m. Leah Zara-Acevedo To Hear About Fire Safety are asked to bring a bathing suit. (9622), extension no. 258, or tinue on Mondays, except for Janu- will guide community members The Robert and Virginia Bauer [email protected]. For in- ary 15, at 1:15 p.m. The current through the process of creating their SUMMIT AREA — Elliott Koppel under the door and call the fire Family Branch, located at 422 East formation on Westfield Area YMCA course, which runs through Janu- own take on “Winter in Seine, will speak to fellow Summit Area department or 9-1-1. Open and Broad Street, Westfield, will offer a programs and services, visit ary 22, is “The Everyday Guide to Lavacourt” by Claude Monet. This is Old Guard members at their Tues- wave a brightly-colored cloth sig- free Adult Tae Kwon Do Intro Class westfieldynj.org or call the Wel- Wine” with Professor Jennifer an adults-only program. Space is lim- day, January 9 meeting. He will dis- nal for help. from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and a free come Center at (908) 301-YMCA Simonetti-Bryan, Master of Wine ited and pre-registration is required cuss “Fire Safety and Burn Safety.” For a limited period only, meet- Youth/Teen Tae Kwon Do Intro (9622). Financial assistance is avail- and Certified Specialist of Spirits. for this event. Fire safety involves smoke detec- ings of the Summit Area Old Guard Class from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The able for those who qualify. Participants are invited to bring For more information or to regis- tors, fire exits, safety in high-rise will be held at the United Methodist their lunch; coffee, tea and cookies ter, go to scotlib.org, e-mail buildings, using oxygen safely, fire Church, located at 1441 Springfield are provided. Early arrival is rec- [email protected], call (908) 322- safety building codes, electrical wir- Avenue, New Providence. If all goes ommended to ensure a seat. 5007, extension no. 204, or stop by ing, appliance safety, cooking safely, well, the Old Guard expects that the library Reference Desk. The heating one’s home safely, fire meetings will resume at the New Library Trustees Set Scotch Plains Public Library is lo- codes, escape plans, preventing Providence Municipal Center, 360 cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one burns and scald injuries, sprinkler Elkwood Avenue, New Providence. Annual Meeting block from Park Avenue, in the center systems, fire alarm systems, signage All active men age 50-plus are in- CRANFORD — The annual meet- of the township. and construction details, fire extin- vited to attend the group’s Tuesday ing of the Cranford Public Library guishers and even the fire-proofing morning meetings. A coffee hour Board of Trustees will be held on Networking Group that ensures buildings comply with starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10 Thursday, January 25, at 7 p.m., at the proper evacuation procedures. a.m. business meeting brightened Cranford Community Center. The To Begin New Year In the event of a fire, individuals by singing and humor. Guest speak- Community Center is located at 220 MOUNTAINSIDE — The Scotch are advised to get out, stay out, and ers begin their talks at 10:30 a.m. Walnut Avenue. Following the an- Plains and Mountainside Libraries’ call 9-1-1. If it is necessary to es- Old Guard members participate in nual meeting, the board will conduct Career Networking Group will meet cape through smoke, get low and sports, bridge, hikes, trips, plays, its regular monthly meeting. on Monday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m., go under the smoke to the exit. If concerts and other cultural events. at the Mountainside Public Library. smoke, heat or flames block the For more information, call Jim Library to Spotlight Traditionally in January, the Ca- exit routes, stay in the room with Hewitt at (908) 233-5507 or log onto reer Networking Group invites the doors closed. Place a wet towel the website summitoldguard.org. RSVP on Monday alumni to tell the story of how they GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- successfully navigated the job search lic Library will hold an information maze and landed. They will share Theater Project to Feature session on Monday, January 8, at 10 tips and lessons learned and how a.m., on the Retired and Senior Vol- networking led them to their new CAMPFIRE KIDS...Summer campers enjoy their indoor “bonfire.” Early Bird unteer Program (RSVP). professional roles. A Chance of a Lifetime Registration for Summer 2018 begins this Saturday, January 6, at Westfield Area YMCA Open House programs. Members of the community are Participants give back through their CRANFORD — The Theater ment and With or Without You. invited to learn more about volunteer stories with the goal of helping others Project will present a staged, script- He is a University of Notre Dame opportunities including visiting the land their new job or move to a new in-hand reading of A Chance of a graduate and a member of the Dra- homebound, tutoring school-aged career. This program is free and open Lifetime, a new play by Luigi matists Guild and the Authors Guild. YMCA Offers Financial Aid children, volunteering at food pan- to the public. To register for this event, Jannuzzi, on Saturday, January 13, Headquartered at the Burgdorff Cen- tries and assisting at community gar- call the Mountainside Public Library at 2 p.m., in the Cranford Commu- ter in Maplewood, The Theater dens, among other choices. at (908) 233-0115. Individuals can nity Center. The Community Center Project is an acclaimed professional For Lifeguard Certification The Garwood Public Library is lo- connect with the libraries’ Career is located at 220 Walnut Avenue. theater group and the winner of two WESTFIELD — The Westfield Passing a Physical Skills Test is cated at 411 Third Avenue. For more Networking Group on LinkedIn, Ca- A Chance of a Lifetime concerns New Jersey Tony Awards. required before registering for the information and to reserve a spot, call Area YMCA has announced that reer Networking Group at SPPL. Millie, a wild-eyed dreamer, who This program is sponsored by the financial assistance is available for course. One-hundred-percent at- Nathalie Garcia at (908) 352-8375 or The Mountainside Public Library convinces her roommate, Edna, to Friends of the Cranford Public Li- tendance is required, and students the library at (908) 789-1670. the YMCA Lifeguard Certification is located at 1 Constitution Plaza. escape the nursing home and enter a brary. Admission is free and all are Course thanks to a grant from Stew must be at least 16 years of age by world they have both forgotten. welcome. Leonard III Children’s Charities. the last day of the course. Mr. Jannuzzi has had 27 plays pub- For information about the Cranford Lifeguard job opportunities may “At the Y, our lifeguards not only lished by Samuel French, including Public Library, the Friends of the be available at the Y upon comple- have the ability to save a life, but Exhibit This!: The Museum Comedies Cranford Public Library and other tion of this certification. are professionals who create a safe (13 one-act plays), All the King’s upcoming events, visit the Cranford The next YMCA Lifeguard Certi- and positive atmosphere for all in- Women (eight one-act plays), Night Public Library page at fication Course is scheduled for dividuals. Through this financial of the Foolish Moon, For the Love of cranfordlibrary.org. For information Sundays, January 28, February 4 assistance, the Westfield Area Juliet, A Bench at the Edge, The Bar- about The Theater Project, visit and February 11, from 1 to 8 p.m. YMCA is able to give interested barians Are Coming, The Appoint- thetheaterproject.org. The goal of the certification is to individuals an opportunity to take provide participants with the knowl- the Lifeguard Certification Course edge and skills necessary to be a who may not be able to afford it Snyder Academy to Spotlight lifeguard and professional rescuer. and have an opportunity to become This comprehensive course covers part of something special,” stated Diversity of Early Elizabeth safety skills, accident prevention, Rob Faggiano, Westfield Area scanning, guarding techniques, emer- YMCA director of aquatics. ELIZABETH — Elizabeth’s first nal research about the families that gency systems, rescue skills, first aid The Y expressed gratitude for families and community of free and founded the city in 1664, the com- in aquatic environments, spinal in- the opportunity to partner with Stew enslaved African-Americans are munity of free and enslaved Afri- jury management, open water dan- Leonard III Children’s Charities to the topic of “Common Ground: In- can-Americans who lived in gers, legal responsibilities, pool main- offer lifeguard scholarships as well sights Into Elizabethtown’s Diverse Elizabethtown, and the social and tenance basics and information on as children’s swimming scholar- Community, 1664-1864,” a presen- economic ties that bound together how to get a job as a lifeguard. ships in the greater Westfield area. tation that will take place on Mon- and divided the community in its Students will learn how to an- For more information about the day, January 15, at 1 p.m., at the early years. ticipate and prevent problems be- Y’s lifeguard scholarship program, Snyder Academy. The Snyder The program will include a tour fore they occur and how to take contact Rob Faggiano at (908) 301- STORY OF CREATION...First-grade students and their parents created art- Academy is located at 42 Broad of selected sites in the burial action to help those in danger in YMCA (9622), extension no. 276, work depicting the Biblical creation story October 15 at Congregation Beth Street, Elizabeth. grounds of the First Presbyterian pool, lake, river, surf and water or [email protected]. Israel’s Religious School in Scotch Plains. During this family education program, This Martin Luther King Jr. Day Church in Elizabeth. A reception park environments. This course participants separated into small groups, with each group studying a verse or two of Biblical text about one of the seven days of creation. Each group then program is the first in the Snyder with refreshments will follow. Res- also includes the American Safety ADS PLACED IN constructed a poster about their assigned day of the week. The program ended Academy’s Brackbill Lecture Se- ervations are recommended. Inter- and Health Institute (ASHI) Basic THE LEADER/TIMES with the families sharing their Art Midrash (interpretation of Biblical narrative) ries. Snyder Academy Research ested persons are asked to RSVP to Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and with each other. Congregation Beth Israel’s Religious School offers family Fellow and Brown University stu- Elliot Dee at [email protected] Emergency Oxygen Administration BRING RESULTS education programs for kindergarten to grade 6 throughout the year. dent Sean Briody will share origi- by Wednesday, January 10. Certification. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 4, 2018 Page 7 Genealogical Soc. to Explore MLK Day of Service Talks Catholic Ancestry Research Set January 15 at Library WESTFIELD — The Genealogical and speaker on the history of Catholi- SCOTCH PLAINS — Social Jus- Living Learning Community (HLLC). Society of the West Fields invites mem- cism in New Jersey, he has served on tice Matters, Inc. (SJM) invites the Discussion will focus on the role of bers of the community to join Father the New Jersey Catholic Historical public to attend two events to be held the community in the education pro- Augustine Curley next Thursday, Janu- Commission for more than 25 years. at the Scotch Plains Public Library cess, exploring how universities, in- ary 11, for a talk about “Researching Father Curley has been research- during the community-wide Scotch cluding Rutgers HLLC, support their Your Catholic Ancestors in the Digital ing his ancestors ever since, as a high- Plains-Fanwood Martin Luther King communities through student engage- Age.” The meeting will be held at 1 school student, he began working in Day of Service on Monday, January ment. Talk will touch on the transition p.m. at the Westfield Memorial Li- the rectory of the parish where his 15. The library will be closed to nor- from high school to college and the brary, located at 550 East Broad Street. mother’s ancestors had settled as far mal business, and only open as the role that the community can play in Father Curley will discuss some back as the 1820s, and found his host site for the programs. that process. issues that are particular to Catholic ancestors in the church records. He From noon to 1:30 p.m., SJM will To take part in either program, in- research, and then speak about new slowly moved from being a “name present “MLK in Oslo: Drawing In- terested persons are asked to register online resources for Catholic research. collector” to placing his ancestors, all spiration from Dr. King’s Nobel Peace in advance at the Scotch Plains-Fan- Father Curley is a Benedictine Irish, in the context of Irish and Ameri- Prize Acceptance Speech.” Doors open wood Dr. Martin Luther King Day of monk of Newark Abbey in Newark. can history. His most recent discov- at 11:45 a.m. Attendees will view the Service website, http:// He serves his community as prior and ery was to place his Donnelly and 12-minute speech before breaking into spfmlkday.wildapricot.org. People archivist, and teaches in the abbey McLaughlin ancestors in the rebel small discussion groups, to be fol- also may register on January 15 dur- prep school, St. Benedict’s. A writer town of Dromore, County Tyrone. lowed by one large group conversa- ing the 10 a.m. opening program at tion. Particular emphasis will be placed the Jewish Community Center (JCC) FESTIVE WESTFIELD...Six members of the Garden Club of Westfield help to on the relevance of Dr. King’s ideas of Central New Jersey, located at beautify Westfield’s downtown during December. The club enjoys changing the more than half of a century later. Ac- 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains. planters seasonally. Pictured, from left to right, are: Rosemary Shire, Elaine cording to SJM, by sharing their in- SJM is a local grassroots non-profit Puma, Jo Sheehan, Merrilyn Crane, Mary Lou Stevens and Jane Manniello. sights, participants may inspire each organization. Members are commit- other to think about taking some form ted to active inquiry into matters of of nonviolent action today to improve race in American society, and to work- Local Synagogue Plans their community or the world. Re- ing towards an equitable community. freshments will follow at 1:30 p.m. SJM serves as a resource for commu- At 2 p.m., the public is invited to nity concerns, and facilitates discus- Texas Hold ’Em Tourney join educational sociologist Timothy sions and action about race and re- SCOTCH PLAINS — Congrega- early registration is encouraged. Eatman, Ph.D., in a conversation lated topics. tion Beth Israel will hold a Texas To register, call the synagogue about “Publicly Engaged Scholar- The Scotch Plains Public Library Hold ’Em tournament on Thursday, office at (908) 889-1830. For ques- ship.” Mr. Eatman is a professor and is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue in February 1, starting at 6:30 p.m., at tions, contact Aron Kesler at dean of the Rutgers-Newark Honors downtown Scotch Plains. the Scotch Plains synagogue. The [email protected] or Alex event is open to the community. Skibinsky at [email protected]. Proceeds from the tournament Congregation Beth Israel is lo- Temple to Present Course will benefit non-profit and local cated at 18 Shalom Way, at the outreach activities performed by corner of Martine Avenue. the Men’s Club of Congregation On Biblical Interpretation HOLIDAY GREETINGS...The team at Arbor Terrace Mountainside, a senior Beth Israel, the event’s sponsor. SCOTCH PLAINS – Congregation man of Congregation Beth Israel’s living community, recently teamed up with The Arc Kohler School for a lunch The tournament will be run by a Florian Schantz Combo Beth Israel will hold an eight-session Adult Education Committee, spon- celebration to make Christmas cards for U.S. troops. “This event was so much fun professional company using li- course entitled “The Enchantment of sor of the event. “The course is de- for the students and staff to kick off the holiday season,” said Maria Owens, senior censed dealers and professional Is Due in Cranford Midrash,” taught by Azzan Yadin-Is- signed to appeal to everyone, regard- care counselor for Arbor Terrace Mountainside. The holiday cards would be equipment. Light snacks and bev- CRANFORD — The Cranford rael, professor of Jewish Studies and less of your educational background mailed to the troops from the local Red Cross office. erages will be served. Prizes will Public Library will present a perfor- Classics at Rutgers University. Classes or religious affiliation.” be awarded to the final table. mance by the Florian Schantz Jazz begin on January 17 and will meet Congregation Beth Israel is located Seniors, Kids Make Season “The Texas Hold ’Em tourna- Combo on Wednesday, January 24, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on eight Wednes- at 18 Shalom Way, Scotch Plains, at ment will not only be a lot of fun, at 7:30 p.m., at the Cranford Com- day evenings. The course is open to the corner of Martine Avenue. To reg- but the funds raised will also en- munity Center. adults in the community. ister or for more information, call Gary Bright For Troops Abroad able the Men’s Club to do more for The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo The course will provide an intro- Goldner at (908) 654-3010 or the syna- the local community,” said David was formed in 2012 by then 9-year- duction to rabbinic Biblical inter- gogue office at (908) 889-1830. MOUNTAINSIDE — Kelly had a great time making cards for the Labush, president of Congregation old Florian Schantz. Since then, the pretation, known as midrash. It also Adams, executive director of Arbor soldiers, and it provided them with the Beth Israel’s Men’s Club. band has entertained audiences in will examine how the midrash treats AARP Chapter Has Terrace Mountainside, a senior living opportunity to utilize the skills we The registration fee is $100 for hundreds of venues in the New York several Biblical themes, such as the community, recently took a day to work on in therapy...following direc- 5,000 chips. The synagogue is of- City area and in Germany. creation of the world, the binding of New Meeting Place volunteer with The Arc Kohler School tions, practicing colors, learning holi- fering an Early Bird Special; regis- The band features Florian Schantz Isaac and the Joseph narrative. SCOTCH PLAINS — The in Mountainside to craft some hand- day concepts, practicing yes and no trants who sign up before Friday, on trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn; Tuition is $400 for all eight classes. Westfield Area AARP Chapter 4137 made cards for United States troops responses and making requests,” re- January 5, will receive an additional Rup Chattopadhyay on tuba, trom- Class dates include January 17, 24 will hold its first meeting of 2018 on who are serving overseas, as part of vealed Shelby Camhi, speech language 1,000 chips. Seating is limited so bone and flute; Margaret Schantz on and 31; February 7, 14 and 21, and Monday, January 8, at 1 p.m. The the American Red Cross “Holiday pathologist at The Arc Kohler School. flugelhorn and trumpet; Lowell March 7 and 21. chapter’s new meeting place will be at Mail for Heroes” program. Volunteers from Arbor Terrace do- Schantz on guitar, and Cory Ackerman “We are excited to be able to bring Nazareth Hall, which is located in the The “Holiday Mail for Heroes” pro- nated all of the supplies and worked Caregivers to Hold on drums. The Combo will play a another college-level class to our com- parking lot behind the Immaculate gram is just one way the volunteers with the students to create handmade selection of Dixieland music. munity,” said Gary Goldner, chair- Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church from Arbor Terrace have sent holiday cards with personal messages. To kick First 2018 Meeting The Cranford Community Center on Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. cheer to the servicemen and women. off the season and get into the spirit of WESTFIELD — A support group is located at 220 Walnut Avenue. Hypertension Clinic Bridget Quinn, the area represen- Maria Owens, of Arbor Terrace, coor- the holidays, Arbor Terrace also do- for those caring for elderly or chroni- Admission to the program is free and tative from the executive offices of dinated this special project and col- nated a pizza lunch for the teachers cally ill loved ones will begin their all are welcome. This program is made Available at Library AARP in Trenton, will be the guest lected the supplies to make the cards. and staff to enjoy. meetings for the new year on January possible in part by a HEART (His- SCOTCH PLAINS — The town- speaker. Ms. Quinn will bring at- “Working on a project such as ‘Holi- For more information on this cam- 8. Meetings are held on the first non- tory, Education, Arts Reaching Thou- ship nurse will be available at the tendees up to date on the work AARP day Mail for Heroes’ allows our stu- paign of sending cards of thanks and holiday Monday of each month at sands) grant from the Union County Scotch Plains Public Library for blood is doing in connection with services, dents to give back to the community holiday cheer to military members, 7:30 p.m. in the parish center of St. Board of Chosen Freeholders. pressure checks on Tuesday, January programs, and state and federal man- and to provide some holiday cheer to veterans and families, visit Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on For more information about the 9, from 10 a.m. until noon. No regis- dated projects of benefit to AARP the brave men and women who serve redcross.org/holidaymail. Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. program, call the Cranford Public tration is required. members and all senior citizens. our country,” said Jennifer Kaufman, The Arc Kohler School is a private These are information and sharing Library at (908) 709-7281. To see The Scotch Plains Public Library Refreshments and fellowship will principal at The Arc Kohler School. school for students with developmen- sessions. For more information, in- what else is coming up at the library, is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue, one follow the business meeting. For “It also provides a way for our stu- tal delays and disabilities. For more terested persons are invited to call visit the Library Web page at block from Park Avenue, in the center further information, call Ilsa at dents to showcase their talents and information about the school, call Marilyn Ryan at (908) 233-8757. cranfordlibrary.org. of the township. (908) 322-7188. practice many of the skills that they Jennifer Kaufman, principal, at (973) work on here at school.” 315-0000. Further information also With help from the team of teachers is available at arcunion.org or and therapists at the school, “the kids arckohlerschool.org/. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. “25 Years Experience” Tickets Still Available For Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer Benefit Super Bowl Raffle FAMILY LAW SCOTCH PLAINS – Tickets are superbowlraffle or by calling (908) still available for the annual Father 889-7780. All proceeds from the sale · Divorce · Domestic Violence Charles Hudson Super Bowl Raffle of Super Bowl Raffle tickets support to benefit The Center for Hope Hos- the Center’s Charitable Care Program, · Custody · Child Support pice and Palliative Care. This is the which provides nearly $3 million a 22nd year that the non-profit organi- year in free or reduced-cost residen- zation is raffling off two tickets to the tial hospice care. (908) 232-8787 Super Bowl as the first prize. This The Center for Hope Hospice of- year’s game will be played on Febru- fers residential hospice and pallia- ary 4 in Minneapolis, Minn.; the grand tive care at Father Hudson House in prize winner also will receive a flight Elizabeth and Peggy’s House in · DWI · Criminal Defense voucher worth $500 and enjoy a three- Scotch Plains. It also provides hos- · Business Representation · Civil Litigation night complimentary stay in a Minne- pice care in the community for ter- apolis-area hotel. minally ill patients in Union County Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor Second prize is a 60-inch LED and surrounding areas. smart TV and third prize is a $500 For more information about hos- VISA gift card. Tickets are $10 each pice and palliative care services 24 Hours · 53 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 and may be requested online at bit.ly/ available at the Center for Hope, visit cfhh.org or call (908) 889-7780. [email protected] richardjkaplow.com Pet Supply Collection Underway at Library GARWOOD — The Garwood Pub- lic Library is collecting donations for Goods & Services You Need the Plainfield Area Humane Society through Wednesday, January 31. Re- quested items include dog and cat JK’s Painting & food, litter, toys, cleaning supplies and gift cards. Donations should be Wall Covering brought to the library during regular Interior Painting library hours. The library is located at BLACK TOP 411 Third Avenue. Wallpaper Installation PAVING Crown Molding Miller-Cory to Offer Plaster & Sheet Rock Repair DRIVEWAYS CONCRETE ‘Snow Globes’ Event PARKING LOTS BRICK PAVERS Call Joe Klingebiel WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory 908-322-1956 House Museum will welcome visi- 908-889-4422 tors on Sunday, January 21, for “The FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Wonderful World of Snow Globes.” The museum’s Sunday programs are 30 Years OLIVER A held between 2 and 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. No reservations are Experience PAVING required for the “Snow Globes” event. Open-hearth cooking demonstrations Driveways • Parking Lots Seal Coating • Railroad Ties will resume in March in the museum’s Handyman Belgian Block Curbing Frazee Building. Drainage Problems The museum is located at 614 Lawn Sprinklers Cement Sidewalks Mountain Avenue, Westfield. Ad- Mr. Reliable “Serving the area for over 60 years” mission, unless otherwise stated, is (908) 276-1062 Family Owned & Operated $4 for ages 13 and older; $3 for ages Fully Insured • FREE Estimates 3 to 12, and free for those under age (908) 462.4755 www.Hydro-TekLtd.com 3. For more information, call or e- 908-753-7281 mail the Miller-Cory House Mu- seum at (908) 232-1776 or [email protected]. Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • Call Jeff at 908-232-4407 • email Ad PDF to [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 4, 2018 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-13 REGISTER NOW! Spring Classes begin January 22, 2018 Register By 1/21/18 www.UCC.edu COMPOSTO (106-LBs), HOERLE (113-LBs) WIN TITLES; MILLER (170-LBs), LODER (195-LBs), DENTE (220-LBs) 2ND Blue Devils 3rd, RP Panthers 1st at Roselle Park Mat Tourney By DAVID B. CORBIN The hosting Panthers claimed the Passaic Valley (Hornets) claimed two Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times most individual champions with Matt champions — Tom Marretta (220), more photos at goleader.com Competition was even more intense Armamento (120), Mark Montgom- Yousef Karmi (285) — and placed Ballyhoo Sports than in previous years with the addi- ery (126), Jon Mejia (132), Josh Mejia sixth with 123.5 points. Madison (M) tion of two powerhouses, West Essex (138) and Elvin Guerrero (145). The took seventh at 59, Bloomfield (B) and Passaic Valley, at the Roselle Westfield Blue Devils placed third was eighth at 34 and Franklin (F) was Park Wrestling Tournament on De- with 160 points and claimed two ninth at 27.5. cember 29. Of the nine-team tourna- champions with CJ Composto (106) Receiving the top seed at 106-lbs, ment, six teams were competing for and Luke Hoerle (113). The Blue Devil Composto pinned Will the brass ring that was grabbed by the Piscataway Chiefs took fourth with a Irwin (Piscataway) in 1:13 with a Roselle Park Panthers, who finished 144 total and claimed four champions cradle in the quarterfinal round. Be- with a team total of 186. Interestingly, — Mike Petite (160), Nick Recine fore the pin, Composto quickly re- the West Essex Knights, who placed (170), Elijah Goodson (182) and Paris corded a low heel scoop takedown second with a 183 total, had no indi- Foster (195).. just after the whistle, added a high vidual winners but did place seven West Milford (WM) took fifth at crotch takedown then finished off with matmen in the finals and added four 127 points and claimed one cham- his standing cradle takedown. who placed third. pion with Craig Blumeling (152). CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SINGLE GRAPEVINE AND LEVER...Blue Devil CJ Composto, top, controls Piscataway’s Will Irwin with a single grapevine and arm lever tilting maneuver during his 106-lb quarterfinal bout. Composto easily won the 106-lb crown.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TRYING TO SET UP A CRADLE...Blue Devil Brendan Loder, facing, attempts to clamp West Essex Knight Carmen Cucuzza in a cradle during his 195-lb semifinal bout. Loder won 7-0 and placed second in the tournament. LAYLOR (MVP), DRUBULIS 15 PTS EACH; CRUSE 7 ASST Raider Boys Rap Tigers, 64-47 For Cotoia Tournament Title

By DAVID B. CORBIN fense at the right time to cruise to a Tommy Drubulis each put in 15 points Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 64-47 victory. and each were impressive under the Scoring streaks came early and in “This tournament was a great chal- boards. Laylor, who pulled 11 boards, every quarter for the visiting Scotch lenge for us. It’s good playing teams blocked a shot and added a pair of Plains-Fanwood High School boys in a different conference and county. steals, was named tournament MVP. basketball team in its showdown with I think our kids played pretty well the “Dwight was an animal tonight. He the hosting South Plainfield Tigers past two days. I think we can improve has a motor and he brings it every for the Ninth Annual Anthony Cotoia on some things but it’s always great single possession. I don’t think they Holiday Tournament title on Decem- getting to play teams you don’t get to could have matched his athleticism ber 27. The 5-0 Raiders took control play as often,” Raider Head Coach and energy today and he capitalized immediately with an 18-1 first-quar- Steve Siracusa said. on it.” Coach Siracusa said. ter run and applied their stifling de- Raider seniors Dwight Laylor and CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 more photos at goleader.com Ballyhoo Sports

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOURNAMENT MVP...Raider senior Dwight Laylor, No. 1, was named MVP of the Anthony J. Cotoia Holiday Tournament in South Plainfield on December 26-27. The Raiders defeated South Plainfield, 64-47 for the title.

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By BRUCE JOHNSON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times If you took a survey among 100 His family decided against back sur- records to justify his entrance into random Westfield residents tomor- gery and he was placed in a body cast the Hall of Fame. row on East Broad Street and asked for three months. When Horner asked Preparing for the speech, Horner them the first thing that came into him years later where he had recuper- asked his elusive buddy if he’d kept a their head when they hear the name ated, List said, “At my mother’s home scrapbook of his sports activities. “List,” most likely all 100 would ei- on Sherwood Parkway.” Why hadn’t “No,” List said. Horner told him the ther say “John List,” or “that crazy he let anybody know he was in town? only thing on his display table would guy who murdered his family back in “I didn’t want to see or talk to any- be a picture from his high school the 1970s.” one.” yearbook. “I don’t even have that,” You’d have to ask Westfield resi- That was “typical Bob,” Horner List said. dents and athletes of a certain age (75 said. We bring all this up because a couple and up) – or any of the guys who When Horner noted that at least he weeks ago, Barbara Horner, Art’s wife played with and against him in foot- had his bonus money – a rumored – both Faithful Readers of the Devil’s ball, basketball and especially in base- $20,000 – to help pay for his medical Den and the parents of 1980s WHS ball – to get what in a more just world education, List said, “Are you kid- swim stars Christy, Jennifer and Me- would be the correct answer: “Bob ding? Back then the bonus was spread lissa – happened to google Bob List’s List” or “that big left-handed pitcher.” out over time and included with your name and was surprised to see his Any discussion of the greatest base- basic salary check. If a player was obituary. Robert Murdock List MD ball players (especially pitchers) in released, retired or disabled and un- had died on March 31, 2014, among WHS history has to include Bob List. able to play, the bonus ceased.” family and friends in Albuquerque, Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times His school record of 147 strikeouts in While his recovery went well, List where he spent his career as a doctor PUTTING THE PINCH ON A MINUTEMAN...Blue Devil junior Matt Crowley, No. 11, and senior Mark Natiello, No. 3, his senior year still stands and has put the pinch on an Elizabeth Minuteman during the opening round of the Len Sepanak Holiday Tournament at Ridge High rarely been threatened. (The most this Bob List’s Career Baseball Highlights: School on December 27. After trailing by 10 points, the Minutemen rallied to pull out a 57-55 victory. century was Chris Jenkins’ 94 in In a 1952 Roosevelt Junior High baseball game against Rahway, he 2008.) pitched a one-hitter, struck out 17, hit two home runs (5-for-5) and drove in McDANIEL PUTS IN 22 POINTS, CROWLEY NETS 18 POINTS Art Horner was Bob List’s friend 11 runs. Note: catcher Art Horner was 1-for-2 with four runs scored. and classmate in WHS’s Class of 1955. He set a school record for strikeouts in a season with 147, in just 83 He teamed up with List in the backfield innings. That record still stands. His 239 career strikeouts are second to the of Joe Freeman’s final WHS football 246 by Greg Chlan (’65), who was inducted into the Westfield Athletic Hall Minutemen Singe Blue Devils team, which went 6-3. In the spring of Fame on the same night as List. they were the pitcher-catcher at From May 6 to May 21 of his senior year in 1955, he beat Somerville, 2- Roosevelt and as WHS sophomores, 0, on a nine-strikeout, one-hitter; beat Scotch Plains, 2-1, in the UCT, before an injury basically ended striking out 16; lost to North Plainfield despite striking out 15; beat Rahway At Ridge B-ball Tourney, 57-55 Horner’s catching career, and Tony with 16 strikeouts; whiffed five of the six batters he faced in relief against Carnevale became List’s batterymate. Plainfield, then came back the next day and threw a no-hitter against Union “I never saw a more talented in the UCT semifinals, with a grand slam home run. He later struck out 18 By ALEX LOWE get off a desperation buzzer beater to The third quarter followed the same pitcher,” Horner said. “He had veloc- in a memorable Memorial Day nine-inning, 4-1 win over Roselle Park. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times win the game but he was unable to do script with Westfield once again pad- ity, and four pitches he would throw He threw no-hitters against Cranford and Union and a one-hitter vs. Westfield very nearly pulled off an so and the Blue Devils fell to 1-4 on ding its lead to nine, at 50-41, after a regardless of the count. To this day I Somerville as a senior. He also hit a team-best .371 as the cleanup hitter, had upset against unbeaten the Elizabeth the season. This loss was particularly Crowley steal and layup with 1:12 still haven’t seen a pitcher with as a 9-3 pitching record (on an 11-8 team) and earned Second Team All-State. Minutemen boys basketball team but tough compared to others as Westfield remaining. But Elizabeth’s final much movement on the ball as Bob.” On scholarship at Cornell University (he ranked in the top five of his instead, a trending problem reared its dominated most of the contest. Be- fourth-quarter push would be one that List was almost as tough to track graduating class at WHS), which reportedly wanted him more as a football head once more and the Blue Devils hind the sharp-shooting of McDaniel the Blue Devils could not resist. David down as he had been to hit against in player than for baseball, he set a school record with 18 strikeouts in one lost, 57-55, in the opening round of (22 points) and fearless drives to the proved to be the unstoppable force. his heyday. The Class of 1955 re- game against Colgate. the Len Sepanak Tournament played basket by Crowley (18 points), the His 3-pointer cut the Westfield lead to union committee tried for years to Prior to his senior baseball season he was drafted by the St. Louis on December 27 at Ridge High School Blue Devils raced out to a 15-5 ad- 50-48 with 4:15 remaining. Moments contact List and then when they fi- Cardinals and signed for a reported $20,000 bonus (very big money back in Basking Ridge. After leading vantage. later, David was fouled in the act of nally did, the invitations and bi-yearly then). He didn’t pitch his senior year of college due to signing the pro throughout the game and building a Westfield was playing a highly ef- shooting a three-point attempt and memo class updates kept returning contract. 10-point lead, the Blue Devils fell fective, run-and-gun transition offense calmly sank 3-for-3 free throws to stamped “address unknown.” After graduating Cornell in 1959 he was a combined 7-1 for the Class AA behind, 53-52, with 2:49 to play in and beating the undefeated Minute- push Elizabeth into their first lead of The Horners sent him Christmas Winston-Salem Red Birds and the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings. The regulation after Elizabeth’s Julius men at their own game. It was a devel- the game at 53-52 with 2:49 left. cards and Devil’s Den articles when- following year he suffered a broken back in a car accident while driving to David sank three of three free throws opment that Elizabeth players found Elizabeth’s comeback was fueled ever his name was mentioned. “I also spring training. after being fouled on a 3-point shot. more than a bit bewildering and frus- by more than David’s 3-point bar- sent him a copy of ‘100 Years of Blue David, who scored a game-high 23 trating. rage. The Minuteman defense held Devil Football, 1897-1996,’ ” Horner found that when he tried to return to of Pathology. That’s more than 3½ points, including six 3-pointers, then “We couldn’t stop number 11 Westfield to just five points in the said. “There was never a note or phone the minors with the Winnipeg years ago. sank a pair of free throws to give the [Crowley] early,” said Elizabeth guard quarter, all coming from McDaniel. call from Bob.” Goldeyes the following spring, he “That was the first we learned of his Minutemen a 55-52 lead with :29 left. Julius David. “It seemed like we didn’t Elizabeth also took charge of the re- In the mid-1950s, List appeared wasn’t the same pitcher. He was re- passing,” Art Horner said. “Bob never Westfield senior Adam McDaniel wake up until the fourth quarter. Our bounds in the final quarter, especially headed to a professional baseball ca- leased and his dream of a big-league was a good communicator.” answered, tying the game at 55-55 on coaches are always on our backs to on the offensive end, which led to reer. But after an all-state and record- career was gone, so List concentrated DOWLING’S TO HOST EVENT a 3-point basket from the top of the play four full quarters of basketball several second chance baskets, in- setting career at WHS (see box with on his medical education and career. Dowling’s Irish Pub and Restau- arc with just :15 remaining. But Eliza- and it did not register today until the cluding Dempsey’s decisive game highlights) and a strong rookie year He earned a degree as a pathologist at rant, 117 Chestnut Street, Roselle beth scored the winning basket on final quarter. We were determined not winner with :02 left. after graduating from Cornell in 1959, the University of Rochester and, after Park, owned by former WHS football Abdul Dempsey’s rebound and to lose though. We are chasing what “I think you have to give Elizabeth he suffered a broken back while driv- serving three years in the army sta- standout Marc Dowling, will host the putback of a missed shot with :02 left we hope will be a special season here a lot of credit,” said Palmieri. “They ing to spring training in 1960. tioned in Hawaii during the Vietnam second Blue Devil Alumni Day on in the contest. and we did not want to get off track in really turned up the pressure late in His car apparently hit an icy patch War, settled down in Albuquerque, Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. “Rebounding has been our Achilles this game. We only won four games, I the game. We needed to be more and he lost control and was thrown N.M. List married, had three kids, A snowstorm didn’t keep a decent- Heel the entire season,” said Westfield think, all of last year and now we are poised in that situation. I probably out, suffering two fractured vertebras. and became a 6-handicap golfer. sized crowd from attending last year’s Head Coach Daryl Palmieri. “It really already at that total so we did not want should have called a time out to settle Meanwhile, an unrelated List (John) inaugural event. All former WHS foot- hurt us today. That last basket was to lose a game we knew we should things down but really, for so much of Reading is Good For You was infamously etching his name into ball players and their significant oth- representative of the kinds of prob- win.” the game we were having success the Westfield Hall of Shame, murder- ers, and WHS football fans, are invited lems we have had getting control of Getting over the hump against a against them in the up-tempo pace. I ing his wife, three kids and mother in to attend. A portion of the proceeds the basketball after missed shots. Until scrappy Blue Devil team would be no thought we would handle it again.” their Hillside Avenue house on Nov. will go to the WHS football program. we do a better job in that aspect of easy feat on this day though. Time and Mark Natiello and Sebastian 9, 1971. (AROUND) THIS DATE play, we will continue to have prob- again Westfield built leads of six, Ferrero each contributed five points In 2010 Bob List was voted into Jan. 5, 1961: Future NBA superstar lems.” seven and nine points only to beat for Westfield. The Blue Devils were the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame. Rick Barry set a WHS gymnasium Westfield’s Matt Crowley tried to back Minutemen surges that pulled slated to continue play in the Sepanak He was unable to attend the Nov. 22, record with 53 points during Roselle 2010 induction dinner, so Horner Park’s 80-77 overtime win over the SHERIFF’S SALE the game close. The teams went to round robin tournament with games intermission with Westfield leading set for Friday and Saturday. accepted the plaque for his old friend. Blue Devils. Barry had 21 baskets SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17005066 In his speech, Horner explained that and 11 (underhanded) free throws. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 30-27. Elizabeth 14 13 16 14 57 goleader.com/subscribe CHANCERY DIVISION List was much appreciative of the Jan. 5, 1977: The WHS wrestling UNION COUNTY Westfield 19 11 20 5 55 DOCKET NO. F-038993-15 SHERIFF’S SALE honor, and wanted to express his team ended Piscataway’s 41-match Plaintiff: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL SHERIFF’S SALE gratitude to those who had nomi- winning streak with a 26-18 victory. TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004693 SHERIFF’S SALE BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-4 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004692 nated him and voted for him. He was Don Kalis stunned Chiefs co-captain VS. CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004774 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Defendant: JOHN DUMONT, HIS HEIRS, UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION amazed that 55 years after he gradu- Bob Biggin, 14-11, at 141 pounds. DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- DOCKET NO. F-004886-17 CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY TIVES, AND HIS/HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF Plaintiff: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-010358-17 ated there was still a paper trail of his Jan. 5, 2008: Erin Miller became THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE DOCKET NO. F-027652-16 Plaintiff: CITIBANK N.A. WHS’s all-time leader scorer (male INTEREST; MORRIS DUMONT, III; DEBRA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE Plaintiff: CIT BANK, N.A VS. FELA; ROBERT THOMPSON, HIS HEIRS, DE- HOLDERS ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007- VS. Defendant: JOHN A. WALKER AKA JOHN SHERIFF’S SALE or female), passing Bob King (’63). VISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTA- 9T1, MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFI- Defendant: GAYLE A MACDOWELL; UNITED ALFRED WALKER, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES, TIVES, AND HIS/HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF CATES, SERIES 2007-9T1 STATES OF AMERICA AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004751 She converted a free throw with 2:37 THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND VS. Sale Date: 01//10/2018 HIS/HER, THEIR, OR ANY OF THEIR SUC- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY left in the first period for her 1,329th INTEREST; PAMELA AGUILAR; JEANETTE Defendant: WILLIAM R. BLESSING A/K/A Writ of Execution: 08/23/2017 CESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTREST, CHANCERY DIVISION THOMPSON; PALISADES COLLECTION LLC; WILLIAM R. BLESSING III, JESSICA L. BLESS- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution DEBRA A. WALKER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS UNION COUNTY point. She graduated with 1,580 – 40 MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; STANLEY J. FELA, ING AND OVERLOOK HOSPITAL to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CO- EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. DOCKET NO. F-026963-12 JR.; SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP; PRENTISS E. Sale Date: 01//10/2018 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- WALKER AKA JOHN ALFRED WALKER, Plaintiff: U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS more than Lil Scott (’15). THOMPSON; TIMOTHY R. DOHM; STATE OF Writ of Execution: 10/04/2017 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- PATRICIA LYNNSTAIB AKA PATRICIA L.STAIB, TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPA- Contact the Devil’s Den at NEW JERSEY; NORTH FORK BANK, SUC- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO- EXECUTRIX OF TION TRUST CESSOR TO TRUST COMPANY OF NEW JER- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- THE, ESTATE OF JOHN A. WALKER AKA JOHN VS. [email protected] or 267-307-7138. SEY; CARL MERCURIO, M.D.; OBSESSIONS vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ALFRED WALKER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Defendant: DENNIS ZYDALIS; MRS. DEN- NITECLUB; HIGH POINT INSURANCE COM- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ST. CLARES NIS ZYDALIS, HIS WIFE; VIRGINIA STONELEY- PANY; UNION NURSING HOME D/B/A SOUTH beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred HOSPITAL, NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL SER- ZYDAUS; DOROTHY L. WRIGHT; CAPITAL SHERIFF’S SALE MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CEN- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Eighty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred Thirty- VICES INC. ONE BANK USA NA; ADVANTAGE ASSETS II TER; VERONICA SAWIS; FORD MOTOR ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Seven and 07/100*** $389,537.07. Sale Date: 01//10/2018 INC SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004979 CREDIT COMPANY LLC D/B/A LINCOLN AU- or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. Writ of Execution: 10/04/2017 Sale Date: 01//10/2018 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY TOMOTIVE FINANCIAL; UNITED STATES OF The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Writ of Execution: 10/20/2017 CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICA Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and of New Jersey. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution UNION COUNTY Sale Date: 01/31/2018 10/100*** $710,889.10. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1808 vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- to me directed I shall expose for sale by public DOCKET NO. F-006756-17 Writ of Execution: 10/04/2017 All that certain land and premises situate, lying Chapel Road. ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Plaintiff: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution and being in the Town of Westfield, County of TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 5; beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- VS. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Union, and State of New Jersey: Block: 12501. in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Defendant: BEVERLY A. MACK; MR. MACK, vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Street: 821 North Avenue West, Westfield, DIMENSIONS: 000.313 AC. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SPOUSE OF BEVERLY A. MACK; STATE OF ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- New Jersey 07090. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Raritan Road. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash NEW JERSEY beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Nearest Cross Street: Osborne Avenue. For a house or other properly (not condo- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 01/24/2018 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Tax Lot and Block No: Lot: 20, Block: 2604. minium) Thousand One Hundred Three and 42/100*** The judgment amount is: ***Eight Hundred Writ of Execution: 10/04/2017 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Dimensions (approximately): 50 x 193. Beginning at a point in the southwesterly side $500,103.42. Forty-Seven Thousand Ninety-Five and 99/100*** By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Prior Mortgage/Liens Not Extinguished By The lie of Chapel Road, said point being distant MUNICIPALITY: Scotch Plains Township. $847,095.99. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred Forty- Sale Are: 1. Delinquent taxes and/or tax liens. southeasterly ninety-nine feet and three hun- COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Property to be sold is located in the TOWN- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight and As the above description does not constitute a dredths of a foot (99.03) measure along said side STREET & STREET NO: 1 Overlook Way. SHIP of SCOTCH PLAINS, County of UNION, ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- 34/100*** $648,948.34. full legal description, said full legal description is line from the point where the same is intersected TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 14301, LOT: State of New Jersey. beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. annexed to that certain deed recorded in the by the southeasterly side line of Raritan Road, if 5. Premises commonly known as: 2343 BELVE- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State Office of the Clerk of Union County in Deed Book said side lines are produced to an intersection, DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 2194 Square Feet. DERE DRIVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JER- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash of New Jersey. 5356, Page 960, et seq., New Jersey, and the as said streets are laid out and delineated on a NEAREST CROSS STREET: Raritan Road. SEY 07076-1926. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 372 Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Union certain map entitled, “Revised and Amended SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): All unpaid BEING KNOWN as LOT 31, BLOCK 3603 on The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Ridgeview Avenue. County. Map of Fairfield”, which map was filed in the municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any set the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP of Ninety-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Seventy- TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 7; *The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and as- Union County Register’s Office on October 22nd, of facts which an accurate survey would dis- SCOTCH PLAINS. Eight and 38/100*** $299,678.38. Block: 2602. sessments, tax, water, and sewer liens, and 1951 as Map No. 355-F, said beginning point close; Any restrictions or covenants on record Dimensions: 60.00 Feet X 155.00 Feet X 60.00 The property to be sold is located in the munici- DIMENSIONS: Approximately: 50 X 125. other municipal assessments, if any the amount being also in the division line between lots num- which run with the land; Rights of the United Feet X 155.00 Feet. pality of WESTFIELD in the County of UNION NEAREST CROSS STREET: Cook Avenue. due can be obtained from the local taxing author- ber 5 and 6, in Blok 312-A on said map. States of America, if any; Any Condominium lien Nearest Cross Street: HENRY STREET. and State of New Jersey. Beginning at a point being the intersection of ity pursuant to NJSA 46:8b-21 this sale maybe Pursuant to a tax search of 10/12/2017; 2016 priority, if any; Any outstanding PUD or Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or Commonly known as 902 CENTRAL AVENUE, the Southerly sideline of Lyde Place with the also subject to limited lien priority of any condo- Taxes $11,142.26 billed; $8,124.01 open plus Homeowner’s Associations dues or fees, if any; other charges, and any such taxes, charges, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Westerly sideline of Ridgeview Avenue as said minium/homeowner association liens which may penalty; Homestead benefit credit reduced taxes Any occupants or persons in possession of the liens, insurance premiums or other advances Tax LOT 23, BLOCK 4801. streets are now laid out and monumented; run- exist any set of fact which an accurate survey by: $945.68; 2017 QTR1 $3,021.99 open plus property, if any; Additional municipal charges, made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Dimensions of Lot: 0.130 AC. ning thence would disclose; any restrictions or covenants on penalty, due date 02/01/2017; 2017 QTR2 liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insur- parties are to conduct and rely upon their own Nearest Cross Street: GREENE PLACE. Pursuant to a tax search of QTR - 02/01: $2, record which run with the land; rights of the $2,076.30 billed; $2,076.30 open plus penalty; ance, if any. independent investigation to ascertain whether Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Seven Thou- 252.14 Open, Qtr 2 - 05/01: $ 2, 252.14 Open; United States of America, if any, any occupants Homestead benefit credit reduced taxes by: Scotch Plains Township - Taxes- Qtr #3 & #4- or not any outstanding interest remain of record sand Six Hundred Fifty-Nine and 19/100*** Water Account: Private - NJ American WaterCo. or persons in possession of the property, if any $945.68, due date 05/01/2017; 2017 QTR3 2017 holds a claim for taxes due and/or other and/or have priority over the lien being fore- $307,659.19 together with lawful interest and 131 Woodcrest Road Cherry Hill, New Jersey additional municipal charges, liens, taxes or tax $3,140.64 open plus penalty, due date 08/01/ municipal utilities such as water and/or sewer in closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. costs. 08034; Sewer Account #: Scotch Plains Town- sale certificates and insurance, if any. 2017; 2017 QTR4 $3,140.64 open, due date 11/ the amount of $9,667.24 plus penalty as of 09/ If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or ship 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- **A deposit of 20% of the bid price in certified 01/2017; 2018 QTR1 $3,081.32 open, due date 20/2017. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a other charges, and any such taxes, charges, sey 07076 07/01/2017 - 12/31/2017 $129.69 funds is required at the time of sale. The Sheriff 02/01/2018; 2018 QTR2 $3,081.31 open, due Scotch Plains Township - Sewer Acct holds a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall liens, insurance premiums or other advances Open Plus Penalty. has the right to adjourn this sale without further date 05/01/2018; Sewer acct: Sewer charges claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utili- have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Ninety-One Thou- notice by publication. are based on prior water consumption. ties such as water and/or sewer in the amount of the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. parties are to conduct and rely upon their own sand One Hundred Twenty and 43/100*** Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Twenty-Six Total Upset: ***Four Hundred One Thousand $175.00 plus penalty as of 09/20/2017. Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight independent investigation to ascertain whether $691,120.43 together with lawful interest and Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Two and 21/ Four Hundred Eighty and 45/100*** $401,480.45 Total Upset: ***Five Hundred Twelve Thou- Thousand Seven Hundred Ten and 92/100*** or not any outstanding interest remain of record costs. 100*** $726,792.21 together with lawful interest together with lawful interest and costs. sand Twenty-One and 35/100*** $512,021.35 $868,710.92 together with lawful interest and and/or have priority over the lien being fore- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- together with lawful interest and costs. costs. closed and, if so the current amount due thereon. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale any. will have information regarding the surplus, if any. will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if There is a full legal description on file in the any. There is a full legal description on file in the any. any. any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- Peter Corvelli tisement. Joseph Cryan tisement. tisement. tisement. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 4, 2018 Page 11 Area stores that carry The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Westfield Tobacco & News 7-11 of Westfield 7-11 of Mountainside Westfield Mini Mart Kwick Mart Food Store Mountain Deli 108 Elm St. (Leader) 1200 South Ave., W. (Leader/Times) 921 Mountain Ave. (Leader) 301 South Ave., W. (Leader) 190 South Ave. (Times) 2385 Mountain Ave. (Times) 7-11 of Garwood Shoprite Supermarket King's Supermarket Baron's Drug Store Scotch Hills Pharmacy Wallis Stationery Krauszer's 309 North Ave. (Leader) 563 North Ave. (Leader) 300 South Ave. (Leader) 243 E. Broad St. (Leader) 1819 East 2nd St. (Times) 441 Park Ave. (Leader/Times) 727 Central Ave. (Leader) Blue Devils 3rd, Panthers 1st at Mat Tourney CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 “That was the first match of the Leo was just one of several “I went to my go-to I had been tournament. I probably felt that kid Westfield/Roselle Park matchups in doing with most people this season was not going to be ready, so right the tournament, so it gave each team and it worked out. It was a single away I went for a low single and got an indication of what to expect when dump to his back,” Hoerle described. it,” Composto said. they meet again this season. Last year, Hoerle was runnerup at In his semifinal bout with Carson “We are definitely going to be see- 106-lbs. Barry (Knights), Composto chalked ing a bunch more of Roselle Park. “Last year I was in the finals. I lost. up a number of back points before That match is high up on our goal list. It feels good to improve. That’s what converting an arm bar/chin hook to a I wanted to send a message early in I am trying to do this season, just front double-arm corkscrew for a 2:34 the season and I hope our teammates improve on what I did last year.” fall. can build around that. In the upper As to his observations of the Roselle Composto decided to use the weights we had some really big wins Park wrestlers, Hoerle said, “We have takedown route in his title bout with against them,” Composto commented. been watching all those guys and what Panther Gabe Leo then topped it off Seeded first at 113-lbs, Luke Hoerle they do in just preparing to wrestle with a five-point pancake and an- began his quarterfinal bout against them.” other five-point takedown-to-back Jaden Williams (Franklin) with a After defeating Norman Rubinski move to seize a 21-3 tech fall at 3:41. takedown and a two-point tightwaist (WM), Blue Devil Tim Miller faced Last year, Composto competed at 113- tilt. Seconds later, Hoerle pinned Panther Abel Crespo in the 170-lb lbs and placed fifth. Williams with an arm bar, walkover semis and used his top-riding skills to “Last season I was mainly getting in 1:46. In his semifinal bout with earn a 1-0 victory to advance to the my back points on top but coming Jacob Febo (B), Hoerle used an as- championship bout. Miller also used into this tournament it is more fun sortment of tilts then finished it off a yank-and-crank half nelson series going feet-to-back, so that’s what I with a five-point lateral throw to earn to control Crespo. tried to do in the last match. Get as a 19-1, 3:11 tech fall. Hoerle’s title “I’ve always been big on top. I try many points from neutral as possible,” bout with Knight Jack Ruane took to ride kids out. I was going for that Composto explained. just 19 seconds. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times DRIVING DOWNCOURT...Raider senior Tommy Drubulis, No. 4, drives downcourt in the championship game with South Plainfield at the Anthony J. Cotoia Holiday Tournament in South Plainfield on December 26-27. Raiders Rap Tigers for Cotoia Tourney Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Drubulis, who banged a pair of 3- be our X-factor. He showed a little bit against the Raiders’ reserves. pointers, finished with six rebounds, of that tonight,” Coach Siracusa said. “Defensively we always play at- three steals, three assists and a tipped Senior Jack Brady, who scored nine tack and help line defense and make ball. points, was stubborn defensively and sure no one gets to the paint. We don’t “We always know what we can added three steals. Senior Ryan let them settle for outside shots either expect from Tommy. He always gives Muench also scored nine points, in- just to make things difficult for them. it his all every possession, every game cluding a pair of 3-pointers. Justin If I see the ball on the floor, I dive for and that’s something that started since Guy (5 rebounds) and Jayson Will- it and try to push in transition to find his sophomore year and has been get- iams each scored two points and whoever is out like Jack Brady or ting better as the years have pro- Tommy Laucik scored three points. Lamont Cruse,” Drubulis explained gressed,” Coach Siracusa expressed. “Most of our bench players we don’t “I agree with Tommy. We just play Laylor’s and Drubulis’ scoring abil- ask them to give us a ton of points, just hard, we play man hard enough and ity was made easy by teammate give their defensive presence. Justin we help. If I see the ball up I just go for Lamont Cruse who dished out seven Guy is an example. He gets every it because I know we need the re- assists. Cruse also scored nine points. rebound he can, plays tough defense. bounds,” Laylor said. “He gets to the paint whenever he Same with Jon Ramos and Jayson “Union County, defense is just wants and he loves to dish it out to us Williams,” Coach Siracusa com- crazy, so we already know what to for some threes or he can dump it out mented. expect going into every game, so we to Dwight,” Drubulis said. Drubulis, playing up front on de- play tough against every single team “Most of the time I score it’s off of fense, was indeed hands-on not al- we play against,” Drubulis said. his assist. He does a good job of lowing the Tigers and especially the The Raiders were also hot from the giving me the ball,” Laylor added. dangerous Gio Dudley from penetrat- charity line and displayed it early by “When Lamont wants it, he can be ing the paint. Dudley, who was the scoring the game’s first three points David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a great all-around guard, not just scor- Tigers’ chief thief with a multitude of from that line. The Raiders finished SETTING UP SOME BACK POINTS...Blue Devil Luke Hoerle, top, has Bloomfield’s Jacob Febo in a wrist/tight waist ing but distributing the ball as well. steals, led all scorers with 19 points sinking 15 of 23 free throws — 65 tilting position to get back points during his 113-lb semifinal bout. Hoerle won by 19-1, tech fall and went on to win the title. As long as he plays unselfish, he could but the majority of his points came CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Jayne Bernstein Sales Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2016 Direct: (908) 301-2006 Cell: (908) 403-9330 E-mail: [email protected]

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By ALEX LOWE quarter, utilizing smart passing into a 23-12 lead into the break. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the high post and effective drives to The Blue Devils put the game out Junior Samantha Stravach scored the basket. of reach in the third quarter by open- 12 points and senior Molly Ryan “We are a very athletic team,” said ing up with a 14-1 run that built a 37- chipped in with 10 points to lead the Ryan. “Today we were working the 13 lead against the Spartans. Westfield High School girls basketball around the top well and passing it Dobosiewicz fueled the burst with a ball team past Immaculata, 42-26, in inside to Sam and everything seemed 3-point shot 20 seconds into the quar- the opening round of the Len Sepanak to come from that.” ter. Active underneath throughout the Tournament played on December 27 Stravach completed a 3-point play game, Dodbosiewicz also scored on a at Ridge High School in Basking after getting fouled on an inside bas- putback to make it 30-13. Ryan Ridge. The victory raised Westfield’s ket to stretch the Westfield lead to 23- dropped in a 3-point bomb during the decisive stretch as well. Immaculata, a Somerville based Catholic school, fell to 1-3 on the season. It has been a few years since the Spartans regularly dominated girls’ basketball in Somerset County. Westfield will see the level of competition rise when they get back into Union County play after the holidays. Photo courtesy of Varsity Vantage “We always look forward to play- PUTTING ON THE PRESSURE...Blue Devil Captain Ally Hornstein, No. 9, puts pressure on the Newark East Side net. ing against the top competition,” said Westfield beat the East Siders, 8-0. senior guard Grace Elliott. “We played well today but we know there is al- WF Rips Newark E.S. ways room to improve. We are play- High School Sport Shorts: ing a lot of new players in our rotation Girls Ice Hockey, 8-0 this season, so the challenge is to find The Westfield High School girls chemistry as the season goes along.” Raiders Top New Brunswick, ice hockey team put together an im- Margo Cherry led all Immaculata pressive team effort in defeating New- scorers with 10 points for the game. Brearley Bears in Wrestling ark Eastside, 8-0, on December 30. Grace Elliott finished with three re- Maddie Katz scored a hat trick, Cap- bounds, four assists, four steals and Alex Lowe for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High (195-lbs) received forfeits. tain Ally Hornstein netted two goals POSING FOR THE PHOTO...Blue Devils Molly Ryan, left, and Grace Elliott four blocks for Westfield. The Blue School wrestling team picked up a Brearley Bear Rebecca Pizuto re- and Mary Beke, Maddie McDevitt pose for a photo after their win over the Immaculata Spartans. Devils were set to play West Morris pair of victories on December 23 with corded a 2-0 decision over Fleck at and Zoe Tedeschi each flicked in a and then Ridge in the next two games a 53-26 trouncing of New Brunswick 113-lbs. Pat Phillips (106-lbs) pinned season mark to 2-1. It was the second goal to power Westfield offensively. 10 with under a minute remaining in of the round robin tournament. and a 54-21 taming of the Brearley Kyle Rigney in 1:14 and Nick The Blue Devil defense was nearly straight win for the Blue Devils after the half. It was part of an 8-0 run by Immaculata 5 7 2 11 26 Bears to improve to 4-2. The Raiders Stampoulis (120-lbs) won by 5-2 dropping their opener to Roselle impenetrable and goaltender Megan the Blue Devils that helped them take Westfield 13 10 16 3 42 only losses were to South Plainfield decvision over Lenart. Frank Silva Raftery stopped all shots that got Catholic. and Westfield. (126-lbs) pinned Kyle Robinson in The Blue Devils took command of through to register the shutout victory Cougar Matmen Place Fouth Against New Brunswick, Sam 42 seconds and Pat Machado (138- in net. the contest from the outset. Ryan Wustefeld pinned Keshon Davila in lbs) eked out a 6-4 sudden victory scored the first four points of the Information courtesy of Varsity 1:09 at 220-lbs. Declan Cassidy over Bobby Root. Vantage game before picking up two quick At Tunkhannock Tourney pinned Danily Rosario in 1:01 at 195- fouls and taking a seat on the bench. lbs and Nick Palazzollo pinned Ben Ryan’s early foul trouble provided The Cranford High School wres- DiGiovanni won his first two bouts Walker in 1:44 at 170-lbs. Jeremy WF’s Melao Wins 1600 At Track Universe Inv’t the only uncertainty the Blue Devils tling team made a fine showing by by pinn to reach the semifinals where Lenart pinned Fernando Lugo in 43 Westfield High School senior Mia finished sixth in the 800 at 2:31.5 and would face and even that did not placing fourth at the Tunkhannock he added a third fall to face Hester. seconds at 126-lbs. Mike Fleck (113- amount to much. Holiday Tournament in Pa. that fea- Cougar junior AJ Bencivenga won Melao finished first in the 1,600 Lauren Triarsi took fifth in the 55 lbs), Mateo Velez (145-lbs), Mike meters with a time of 5:20.2 at the hurdles at 8.7. Erica Lawrence placed “I was disappointed that I picked tured 26 teams held between Christ- his first two bouts at 145-lbs by pin Ramos (152-lbs) and Zach Fleischman up my second fouls so early,” said mas and New Years. The host, then lost 6-0 in the semifinals to be Track Universe Invitational held at fourth in the shot put with a distance (160-lbs) received forfeits. the New York Armory on December of 32-10.5. Ryan. “The bench was not where I Tunkhannock, captured the team cast into the wrestleback rounds. Against Brearley, Alex Oslislo wanted to be in this game.” title with a total of 165.5, followed After Bencivenga won his 28. Caroline Collins finished fifth in For the boys, James McCutcheon pinned Rich Middleton in 43 seconds the event at 5:28.7. Katie Hamilton (2:04.9), Matt Meusel (2:05), Chris Strong interior play from Stravach by West Scranton at 150, Wyalusing wrestleback via 4:59 pin, he lost his at 182-lbs. Bobby Mount pinned Niko and sophomore Faith Doboesiewicz at 148 and Cranford at 145. Wyo- next bout to place fourth. Junior Calimano (2:10.8) and Spencer Perez in 1:41 at 285-lbs and Jack Lady Raiders Thump Weigand (2:01.4) took top honors in (9 points, 10 rebounds) more than ming Seminary B took fifth with a Rob Schork chose a long route on Cannon recorded the second-quick- made up for the early absence of 143.5 total. his way to placing fourth at 220-lbs. the 4x800 with a time of 8:22.1. Rob est pin at 145-lbs with a 25-second N 13th St Tech, 52-18 Brown finished third in the 200 at Ryan. Westfield charged out to a 13- Cougar freshman Luke After winning by fall in his first fall over Andrew Cherego. CJ Estevez 5 lead by the end of the opening Abbe-Gayle Burton bucketed 23 23.2 and fifth in the 400 at 52.5. DiGiovanni competing at 126-lbs bout, Schork lost his second but pinned Caeran Doroughety in just 18 points to lead the Scotch Plains- battled all the way to the title bout recovered to win his next three seconds at 220-lbs. Jacob Perone Fanwood High School girls basket- Probitas Verus Honos where he dropped a 9-6 decision to wrestlebacks before losing to Jack- pinned Jagger Kebea in 59 seconds at ball team to a 52-18 thumping of Lady Raiders Stop Joe Hester of Montrose, Pa. son Chilson (Wyalusing) for third 132-lbs. Ramos pinned Kyle Lynaugh North 13th St. Tech in the first round Elizabeth, Benedictine place. in 1:31 at 152-lbs and Fleischman of the Benedictine Academy Tourna- Dean Smith won his first bout at The Scotch Plains-Fanwood pinned John Braun in 1:32 at 160-lbs. ment on December 27. Brianna High School girls basketball team 132-lbs by 40 second fall then lost Palazzollo (170-lbs) and Cassidy O’Brien and Meghan Duthrie each his next bout. After winning his first elevated its record to 5-1 with a 59- netted six points, while Nya Down- 30 victory over Elizabeth on De- wrestleback, Smith lost his next bout Ridge Hoopsters Beat ing, Brenna McNamara and Eboni to wrestle for fifth/sixth where he cember 29 and a 59-25 triumph Lady Blue Devils, 37-19 Davis each scored four points for the over the hosting Benedictine Acad- dropped a 6-1 decision. Competing 3-1 Raiders. at 138-lbs, Conor Halpin won his Defense called the shots or, at least, emy on December 30. Stefanie stopped most of them in a 37-19 Ridge Sc Pl-Fanwood 14 9 16 13 52 DeVizio led the Raiders in scoring first bout with a pin in 2:34 then N 13th St Tech 2 0 7 9 18 won his quarterfinal bout 6-4. In the victory over the Westfield High School against Elizabeth with 14 points, semifinal, Halpin lost, 12-2, to be girls basketball team in a round robin Cougar Cagers Lick while adding a pair of steals. placed in the wrestlebacks where he round of the Len Sepanek Tourna- Brianna O’Brien netted 10 points eventually placed sixth. ment on December 30. Neight team Lady Lancers, 52-34 and Corrinne Lyght had nine points Senior Dylan Budnik won his first could muster double digits in any Senior Camryn Wichelns scored and five assists. Nya Downing had bout at 195-lbs by 12-1, majority quarter until the hosting 4-3 Ridge 15 points, including a 3-pointer, and eight points, six rebounds and three decision then lost his quarterfinal Red Devils managed to net 14 points added three steals, two assists and steals. Kaysia Minor had four bout. Budnbik won his next two in the final frame. two rebounds to lead the Cranford points, four rebounds and three wrestlebacks and eventually fin- Sophomore Faith Dobosiewicz led High School girls basketball team to steals. Ebony Davis had seven re- ished sixth after losing 5-1 in over- the Lady Blue Devils with six re- a 52-34 victory over the Livingston bounds and four points. time to JJ Hooper (Hanover, Pa.). bounds and five points. Samantha Lancers on December 27. Junior KC O’Brien bucketed 14 points Kyle Roper won three bouts at 152- Stravach had five rebounds, two steals Pringle scored 12 points and added against Benedictine and added two lbs and lost two to place eighth. and three points. Grace Elliott had seven rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals. DeVizio had Matt Doran (170-lbs) won three four rebounds, two points, three steals assists and two steals and junior 12 points, Lyght had nine points, bouts and lost two and Dan Swanson and two assists. Molly Ryan had three Lauren Williamson netted eight nine rebounds and four assists and (160-lbs) won two bouts and lost steals, two points and two rebounds. points, including two 3-pointers, and Downing added eight points, eight SLAMFEST TOURNAMENT CHAMPS...The Westfield 8th Grade Girls bas- rebounds and six blocks. Abbe- ketball team rolled over the previously undefeated Wayne PAL team in the Wayne two bouts. Lily Maz had two points, two re- added five assists and a pair of re- PAL Holiday Slamfest Tournament final, 47-22. Pictured, left to right, wearing bounds and a steal. Josie Greenwood bounds. Gyle Burton had seven rebounds their Championship shirts are: front row; Kalea Calugay and Phoebe Chadowitz; SHERIFF’S SALE had three points and two rebounds, Senior Lauren Santarelli had a pair and five points. middle row, Lucy Langhart, Ava Pravlik, Trinity Koetje, Avery Longstreet, SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004695 Caroline Dwyer had two points and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY of 3-pointers and two assists. Senior Chelsea Little and Grace Klag; back row: Asst. Coach Tom Grycan and Head CHANCERY DIVISION Emma Pietrewicz added a rebound. Caroline Kelly had four points and Raider Cagers Beat Coach Russell “Boo” Bowers. Not pictured: Chloe Kreusser and Avery Hoeft. UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-002428-15 Westfield (2-3) 5 6 2 6 19 two assists and junior Olivia Speer Plaintiff: BANK OF AMERICA N.A. Ridge 7 7 9 14 37 J.P. Stevens, 47-31 SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE VS. had three points, while juniors Ellie Defendant: ANDREW K. DOE; ISMC K. DOE, Rokicki and Meghan Santarella had Senior guard Tommy Drubulis SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17005038 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-17004772 SR.; MRS. ANDREW K. DOE, HIS WIFE; MRS. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ISAAC K. DOE SR., HIS WIFE Pope John Girls Top two points each. pumped in 15 points, including four CHANCERY DIVISION CHANCERY DIVISION Sale Date: 01//10/2018 3-pointers, and senior Jack Brady UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY Writ of Execution: 05/11/2017 Cougar Cagers, 37-26 Livingston 10 9 9 6 34 DOCKET NO. F-009769-14 DOCKET NO. F-018029-15 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Cranford 10 13 13 16 52 netted 11 points, including a 3- Plaintiff: HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The Pope John High School girls VS. VS. vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- pointer, to lead the Scotch Plains- Defendant: ANDRE WIGGINS; SHEILA Defendant: ANDY T. LE AND LINH N. LE, HIS ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- basketball team defeated the Cranford Fanwood High School boys basket- WIGGINS; BANK OF AMERICA, NA WIFE beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock Cougar Cagers Knock Sale Date: 01/31/2018 Sale Date: 01/17/2018 in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Cougars, 37-26, on December 29. ball team to a 47-31 victory over Writ of Execution: 09/15/2014 Writ of Execution: 10/06/2017 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash Kenna Squier rolled in 24 points, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Kittatinny Boys, 85-52 J.P. Stevens in the opening round of to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred pulled a4 rebounds and made seven the Anthony Cetoia Holiday Tour- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- vendue, at the Union County Administration Build- Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four and Senior Colin Budries sank 20 ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- ing, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- 40/100*** $330,434.40. steals for Pope John and Morgan points, including six free throws, nament at South Plainfield on De- beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock beth, New Jersey on Wednesday, at two o’clock MUNICIPALITY: Township of Scotch Plains. Heller added nine points and 10 re- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- COUNTY AND STATE: County of Union, State and Cole Blazek netted 13 points, cember 26. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash of New Jersey. bounds. Senior Dwight Laylor scored or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 1768 Front including three 3-pointers, as the The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred Street. Cam Wichelns led the Cougars with Cranford High School boys basket- seven points, had three assists and Forty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine Forty-Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty- TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: Lot: 15; 13 points, which included a 3-pointer and 91/100*** $743,859.91. One and 70/100*** $348,721.70. Block: 1102. ball team crunched Kittatinny, 85- pulled 10 rebounds for the Raiders. The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- The property to be sold is located in the TOWN- DIMENSIONS: 50 x 123. and six free throws. Lauren Junior Anthony Porter had four SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS in the County of NEAREST CROSS STREET: Sycamore Av- 52, on December 23. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. enue. Williamson and Caroline Kelly each The Cougars nailed 13 3-point- points. Ryan Muench, Justin Guy Tax Lot 5.02, Block 6303. Tax Lot 9 Block 302 f/k/a Lot 19 Block 28 For a house or other property (not condo- scored four points, while Charlotte Commonly known as 812 Cleveland Avenue, Commonly known as 524 Farley Avenue, minium) ers. Jeremy Ruka and Andres Myhre and Jayson Williams each had three Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076-2022. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Being known and designated as Lots 1 and 2 VanWhy and KC Pringle each netted points, and Lamont Cruse had one Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 90 Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 50 in Block 2 on a map entitled map of Grand View each scored eight points, including x 62 x 90 x 62. x 132 x 50 x 131. Scotch Plains Township New Jersey which Map two points and Caroline McCaffrey a pair of 3-pointers. Hunter Goff point. Elisha Smith scored 14 points, Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the South Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the South- was filed in the Union County Clerks office on added one point. side of Cleveland Avenue, near the East side of westerly side of Farley Avenue, 285 feet from the April 1, 1918 as Map no. 183A. had nine points, including two 3- including four 3-pointers, for the Smith Street. Southeasterly side of East Second Street. Pursuant to a tax search of 07/06/2017; Sewer Pope John 13 2 11 11 37 J.P. Stevens Hawks. Total Upset: ***Eight Hundred Twenty-Six Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Fifty-Six Thou- acct #: 07/01/2017 - 12/31/2017 $129.06 open; pointers, Anthony Araujo had seven Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Four and 21/ sand Nine Hundred Forty-Nine and 17/100*** sewer charges are based on prior water con- Cranford 6 12 6 2 26 points, including a 3-pointer, Kevin Sc Pl-Fanwood 6 17 18 6 47 100*** $826,744.21 together with lawful interest $356,949.17 together with lawful interest and sumption; Liens 2015 3rd party lien sewer; amt: and costs. costs. $567.29 + subsequent taxes + interest; cert. #: W. Wind-Pl. So. Tops Easse nailed a pair of 3-pointers JP Stevens 8 4 8 11 31 The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and The sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and 1621; sold on: 10/25/2016; sold to: Violet Potter; assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and must call prior to settlement for redemption fig- and Nick Moore had five points, other municipal assessments. The amount due other municipal assessments. The amount due ures. Cougar Boys in Hoops including a 3-pointer. Brian Waldner Metuchen Boys Down can be obtained from the local taxing authority. can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Total Upset: ***Three Hundred Forty-Eight Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 the sale may also be Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Nine and 76/ The West Windsor-Plainsboro had five points, Ian Scott had two subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- subject to the limited lien priority of any Condo- 100*** $348,979.76 together with lawful interest Cougar Cagers, 71-59 minium/Homeowner Association liens which may minium/Homeowner Association liens which may and costs. South High School boys basketball points and Matt Fonseca had three exist. exist. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- team broke away from a tight game in points. The hosting Metuchen High Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and School boys basketball team led by tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the the fourth quarter to earn a 69-58 win Kittatinny 8 15 12 17 52 expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Amari Whitehead with 29 points money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, over the Cranford Cougars on De- Cranford 11 30 25 19 85 Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to cember 27. Folarin Okulaja scored jumped in from of the Cranford Cou- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature gars and stayed there in a 71-59 Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person’s claim and asking for 26 points to lead the victors. Matt and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. Reading is Good For You victory on December 28. Senior An- an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale Fonseca scored 15 points, including The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if three 3-pointers, and Brian Waldner thony Araujo led the 1-5 Cougars will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. with 16 points, including a pair of 3- any. any. There is a full legal description on file in the scored 11 points for the Cougars. Jer- There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. pointers. Senior Colin Budries sank Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this emy Ruka had nine points (1 3- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- pointer), Colin Budries had six points, 12 points, senior Matt Fonseca sank sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. trip threes for nine points and Jer- tisement. tisement. Joseph Cryan Andres Myhre had five points (1 3- Peter Corvelli Joseph Cryan Sheriff emy Ruka netted eight points. Cole Sheriff Sheriff Attorney: pointer) and Anthony Araujo had three Attorney: Attorney: FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & points, while Kevin Easse and Cole Blazek and Anders Myhre each SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS SHAPIRO & DENARDO, LLC - ATTORNEYS GORDON, LLP scored five points and Brian Waldner 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY 14000 COMMERCE PARKWAY 80 MAIN STREET Blazek each had four points and SUITE B SUITE B SUITE 460 scored four points. MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 WEST ORANGE NEW JERSEY 07052 Hunter Goff added one point. (856) 793-3080 (856) 793-3080 (973) 325-8800 Cranford 14 8 13 23 58 Cranford 15 12 12 20 59 4 T - 01/04, 01/11, 01/18 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/17, 01/04/18 4 T - 12/14, 12/21, 12/28/17 goleader.com/subscribe Metuchen 12 27 13 19 71 & 01/25/18 Fee: $179.52 & 01/11/18 Fee: $179.52 & 01/04/18 Fee: $197.88 W. W-Pl South 10 16 13 30 69 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 4, 2018 Page 13 and Diane Bain, 220 South Union Recent Home Sales Avenue, $405,000. For more info see: R. L. and V. R. Smith and S. S. http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex Dubrel to Jason Cheek and Kirby Ruffner, 38 Concord Street, $446,000. Cranford: 10/28/17 Columbia Avenue, $580,001. Vivian Phillips to Matthew Kevin and Deborah M. Sherwood David and Catherine Des Rochers Kunsman, 307 Stoughton Avenue, to John and Suzanne Egan, 24 to Joseph J. and Paula H. Cassidy, $364,000. Princeton Road, $870,000. 199 Columbia Avenue, $430,000. Wells Fargo Bank to 201 Walnut John and Jennifer Massa to James Steven D. and Jeffrey L. Molinoff Ave LLC., 201 Walnut Avenue, and Katie Ann D’Arcy, 212 Beech to Jolie Calella and Charlene $1,825,000. Street, $679,000. Raimondo, 22 Riverside Drive Apt Allison C. Reuter to Richard Lewis D Villane Construction LLC. to C1, $260,000. Carlson, 201 Lincoln Park east, Adam H. and Jaclyn M. Van Duzer, Samantha and Trevor Yee to Joan $195,000. 104 Makatom Drive, $994,590. English, 217 Prospect Avenue, Apt 9- Douglas P. and Laura R. Mosley to Ryan and Elizabeth G. Helmstetter 2A, $294,000. Jason Moy and Cindy Merlino, 83 to Nicholas C. and Jillian E. Fiorello, Ann Marie Shapiro and Gerar Centennial Avenue, $285,000. 825 Springfield Avenue, $545,000. Menegaz to Matthew J. and Catherine Harish Atreya and Tara Chowdappa John and Carole Cappello to Jaimee E. Venditti, 8 Raleigh Avenue, to Bernadette Donohue, 1 Hale Street, Reid and Eric Forman, 10 Central $539,000. $460,000. Avenue, $650,000. Andrew and Susan B. Zemlansky Simla Sivanandan and Ajish North Union Associates LLC. to to Kevin Mc Caul and Erin Rogers, Bhaskar to Matthew and Lisa Will- S&P Cranford Holdings LLC., 18-20 900Orange Avenue, $529,000. iams, 254 Hillside Avenue, $550,000. Union Avenue North, $1,100,000. Christian C. and Patricia Ann Messina Homes LLC. to James and Karl and Donna Schlenker to Ryan Howard to Alessandro Savia, Kacie Peluso, 26 Mendell Avenue, Trombley, 818 Springfield Avenue, $430,000. $542,000. $505,000. Phyllis Conneely to Theresa Joseph and Elizabeth Sherrier to John M. and Samantha M. Samoylo O’Rourke and John Burns, 8 Adams John and Toni Ahrens, 202 Hillside to Peter D. Waldron, 15 Balmiere Avenue, $470,000. Avenue, $634,900. Parkway, $433,500. Diane C. Rios and Ivan Abreu to John D. and Caryn R. Armstrong to Paul E. and Penny R. Reynolds to Charles Rapp, 17B Parkway Village, Jason A. and Cecilia P. Pedde, 186 Michael and Ingrid C. Chuley, 89 $226,000. Baltimore Avenue, $365,000. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Belmont Avenue, $621,000. Oi-Kam Cheung to Yu Chun Huang, Gerard Rastelli to Christopher WORING AN ARM BAR...Blue Devil Quinn Gimblette, top, works an arm bar on West Essex Knight Billy Garafalo in his Virginia R. Colarusso to Mario and 36A Parkway Village, $225,000. Taglia, 18 Colin Kelly Street, 120-lb bout for third place. Gimblette recorded a 17-1. 3:45 tech fall over Garafalo to place third. Shannon D. Della Fortuna, 116 Brian Foglia and Caroline Cunha $325,000. Glenwood Road, $530,000. to Chad J. Viglianti, 96 Burnside Av- Gregory and Jodi Wofsy to Lizabeth Michael and Annette Zindel to John enue, $527,000. and Germano Coffer-Dawe, 5 Osage Becht and Erika Van Anglen, 109 Sonia E. Rivera -Hooey to Steven Drive, $539,000. Blue Devils 3rd, Panthers 1st at Mat Tourney Elmora Avenue, $515,000. and Maria Pazdro, 105 Besler Av- Isobel and Jeffrie S. Wyatt to DJD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 John and Lisa Daubner to Joseph enue, $445,000. Contracting Group LLC. 388 Cen- 120: — Armamento (RP) p Carlos and Kelly Pisano, 17 Columbia Av- half nelson the entire time. We must fensive, stepover throw then pinned Bruce J. Martinez to 42 Hillcrest tennial Avenue, $232,000. spend 30 minutes every day drilling him in 1:34 using an arm bar, sit- Villeda (WM) 1:40 enue, $472,000. Ave LLC., 42 Hillcrest avenue, Richard and Lisa Pizzuta to Rich- 126: — Montgomery (RP) d Trevor Fleet Robert and Kathy Fitzsimmons to top position,” Miller explained. through. After losing via 21-6, tech (WM), 7-2 $220,000. ard Lo and Elsa Pan, 710 Lexington During his bout, Miller did come fall to Panther Armamento in the Jagdeep and Alka L. Intwala, 104 James and Diane Stanley to Justin 132: — Jon Mejia (RP) p Mike Ruane Avenue, $755,000. close to adding a takedown but came semis, Gimblette rebounded to take (WE), 1:02 up short. third with a 17-1, 3:45 tech fall over 138: — Josh Mejia (RP) p Joe Nappi (WE), 1:38 “From neutral, I was trying to move Knight Billy Garafalo. 145: — Guerrero (RP) d John Bartley him around, be on the head and obvi- Blue Devil Jordan Simpson (152- (WE), 5-1 ously going for the front headlocks lbs) beat Steve Herrera (M) to reach 152: — Blumeling (WM) d Luke Geleta but I had to go for other things. I was the semis where he dropped a 9-3 (PV), 6-3 160: — Petite (Pisc) d Jeremy Galletta looking for fake drag, single and I decision to Blumeling (WM). (PV), 7-0 thought I was able to defend a few of Simpson then battled back to claim 170: — Recine (Pisc) tf Miller (W), 17- his shots pretty well,” Miller said, third place with a 6-4, overtime vic- 2, 5:52 Miller faced Chief Recine (NJSIAA tory over Panther Dylan Camilo. 182: — Goodson (Pisc) d Pete Kenny (WE), 8-5 qualifier last year) for the crown but Blue Devil Jeremy Silber recorded 195: — Foster (Pisc) p Loder (W) :48 was on the low side of a 17-2, tech a throw-by takedown, an escape, a 220: — Marretta (PV) md Dente (W) 11-3 fall. slip-through takedown, a head-and- Hwt: — Karmi (PV) sv Gashi (WE), 2-1 Blue Devil Brendan Loder ad- arm throw-by and a head-and-arm THIRD PLACE: vanced to the 195-lb semis with a walkaround takedown to tally a 9-1, 106: — Carson Barry (WE) 4:41 pin over James Nomdi (F) then majority decision over Francisco 113: — Reilly Fleet (WM) 120: — Quinn Gimblette (W) was successful with three short arm Vasquez (F) in the 132-lb 126: — Erick Valentin (Pisc) drags-to-double-leg takedowns to quarterfinals. Silber eventually placed 132: — Alex Samara (M) defeat Knight Carmen Cucuzza, 7-0. fourth. Blue Devil seniors Isaiah Reese 138: — Nick Samara (M) “We do that stuff all the time in the placed fourth at 160-lbs and Russ 145: — Anthony Cecere (WM) 152: — Jorday Simpson (W) wrestling room, so it’s fun to hit it in Weber placed fourth at 182-lbs. 160: — Antonio Zaccfaria (WE) the match. Once it works, it’s fun to CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS: 170: — Luke Dignazio (WE) take him down with it. My first match 106: — Composto (W) tf Leo (RP), 21- 182: — Devin Hilburn (RP) I felt like I didn’t have much of an 3, 3:41 195: — Carmen Cucuzza (WE) 113: — Hoerle (W) p Ruane (WE) :19 220: — Sean Matthews (RP) offense going, so this match I tried to Hwt: — Marcus Estevez (F) pick it up, take some more shots and it worked out in my favor,” said Loder, who added, “It’s my first time in the finals for this tournament, so I am excited about that. I got to stay focused and aggressive.” In his title bout, Loder was pinned by Piscataway’s Foster. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times At 220-lbs, Blue Devil Matt Dente DISHING OUT THE ASSISTS...Raider Lamont Cruse, No. 2, dished out seven assists and added nine points in the pinned George Whitehead (M) in 3:10 championship game with South Plainfield at the Anthony J. Cotoia Holiday Tournament on December 26-27. with a half nelson/tight waist. He faced Park Panther Sean Matthews in the semis and used the same technique to earn a 2:31 fall and a trip to the Raiders Rap Tigers for Cotoia Tourney Crown championship bout. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “I was going into the match thinking I weighted in only at 184, so I percent. After the Raiders’ 18-1 continue to do those things,” Coach Patel, 2 from Dudley). After a timeout knew the kids were going to be bigger run, Tiger Jalil Palms hit a 3-pointer Siracusa cautioned. with 5:40 remaining, the Raider start- than me. But I went in there and and Dudley rolled in a layup to end Drubulis netted seven points and ers returned and added a 10-3 run worked all the things we learned in the first quarter at 18-6. Laylor scored six points to stretch with the help of Brady, who sank practice. The feeling was great be- After a trade-off of four points the Raiders’ lead to 52-30 at the end three free throws and a 2-pointer. cause I knew when he was coming David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times each early in the second quarter, of the third quarter. Early in the The Raider reserves returned for the into me, he was too far over, so I TURNING FOR THE PIN...Blue Devil Matt Dente, top, turned Roselle Park Brady, on an assist from Anthyony fourth, the Raider reserves took to final two minutes. popped my head in and took him Panther Sean Matthews to his back and pinned him in 2:31 in his 220-lb semifinal Porter, scored the first two points the court and the Tigers took advan- As to his MVP Award, Laylor over,” Dente said. bout to advance to the championship. Dente placed second. of an 11-0 run. Brady assisted tage with seven quick points (5 from expressed, “It feels good but we got Looking ahead in the season, Dente Muench on his 3-pointer on the to keep on pushing for the rest of the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE said, “I feel this tournament is a good must be obtained from the municipal tax tail end of the run to give the Raid- PUBLIC NOTICE season.” SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY tounament to get all these matches in UNION COUNTY collector; and ers a 33-10 lead. The Raiders eased IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 9th WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY Sc Pl-Fanwood 18 15 19 12 64 and it will be good for me in the long CHANCERY DIVISION off on defense and, once again, the day of February, 2018, between the hours 550 East Broad Street South Plainfield 6 11 13 17 47 run.” DOCKET NO. F-019221-17 of nine o’clock in the forenoon and four Tigers added a 7-0 run of their Westfield, New Jersey 07090 FILE NO: 51333-673 Marretta (PV) won an 11-3, major- o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of the own with a 3-pointer from Julian 908-789-4090 www.wmlnj.org PUBLIC NOTICE ity decison over Dente for the title. CIVIL ACTION Tax Collector of the City of Linden, 301 Lee and a pair of layups from BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Blue Devil Quinn Gimblette began ORDER SETTING TIME, PLACE AND North wood Lane, Linden, New Jersey, be Dudley the make the halftime MEETING SCHEDULE – 2018 PLANNING BOARD his 120-lb quarterfinal bout against AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for the redemption of the said score, 33-17. TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trust- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- CFT SERVICES, LLC AS CUS- Chris Dutag (Piscataway) with a de- lands as described in the complaint and “Our defense is definitely our ees of the Westfield Memorial Library will NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF TODIAN FOR PHOENIX making up the premises concerning which meet in regular public meeting, at which FANWOOD, after public hearing on No- FUNDING, INC.; identity and that’s going to win us a the complaint is filed, and that thereupon the public may attend and participate on vember 29, 2017 granted approval to PUBLIC NOTICE PLAINTIFF(S) VS. MARY lot of games this year; however, we the defendant who redeems shall be en- the following dates in 2018 in the Program Charles Garrett for coverage, setback, lot ERDMANN, WIDOW, HER BOROUGH OF FANWOOD titled to the certificate of tax sale duly can’t just get used to playing the Room or Technical Services Department area and width variances related to the HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- endorsed for cancellation; and scoreboard, we have to get better of the Westfield Memorial Library, 550 construction of a garage for property at The Tax Assessment List for The Bor- SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de- East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey 260 Paterson Road, Fanwood, being Block ough of Fanwood for the 2016 Tax Year AND THEIR OR ANY THEIR playing at each possession like it’s fault of the said defendants paying to the at 7:30 p.m., the said meeting dates being 24 and Lot 3. will be open for inspection on Thursday, SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, our last. I think at times, we get Tax Collector of the City of Linden, and the the following Thursdays, unless otherwise Documents pertaining to this application February 22, 2018 between the hours of TITLE AND INTEREST; plaintiff, the said sum, interest and costs some lapses where we figure we got noted. are available for public inspection at Bor- 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. in the Municipal KATHRYN M. ERDMANN; aforesaid, the said defendants stand ab- a 10-15-point lead. However we got ough Hall during normal business hours. Building Lobby, 75 North Martine Avenue, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; January 25, 2018 Thursday solutely debarred and foreclosed of and Mr. Charles Garrett Fanwood. DEFENDANT(S) to remember what got us to that February 22, 2018 Thursday from all right and equity of redemption on, 260 Paterson Road Michael A. Ross, CTA bigger lead in the beginning and March 22, 2018 Thursday THIS MATTER being opened to the court in and to said lands and premises and Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Tax Assessor April 26, 2018 Thursday by Goldenberg, Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, every part thereof, and the plaintiff shall 1 T - 1/4/18, The Times Fee: $16.83 1 T - 1/4/17, The Times Fee: $11.22 PUBLIC NOTICE May 24, 2018 Thursday Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Cor- have an absolute and indefeasible interest June 28, 2018 Thursday PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE poration, Attorneys for Plaintiff, and it ap- of inheritance in fee simple, to said lands TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS September 27, 2018 Thursday pearing that default has been entered and premises. Anything to the contrary October 25, 2018 Thursday against the defendants, MARY notwithstanding, redemption shall be per- The Tax Assessment List for The Town- BOROUGH OF GARWOOD November 15, 2018 Thursday ERDMANN, Widow, her heirs, devisees mitted up until the entry of final judgment ship of Scotch Plains for the 2018 Tax Year 2018 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE December 20, 2018 Thursday and personal representatives, and their or including the whole of the last date upon will be open for inspection on Monday, MAYOR AND COUNCIL SECOND & FOURTH TUESDAY-7:15 PM any of their successors in right, title and which judgment is entered; and February 26, 2018 between the hours of The agenda for all of the said meetings EXCEPT NOVEMBER 15, 2018 IS A THURSDAY interest; KATHRYN M. ERDMANN; STATE IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. in the Tax is not yet known. The aforementioned no- EXCEPT DECEMBER 27, 2018 IS A THURSDAY OF NEW JERSEY; that plaintiff has pro- addresses of the defendants are not known, Assessor’s Office, RM. 122, Municipal tice has been prepared and will be posted, 2018 Council Meeting Schedule duced before this court tax sale certificate a copy of this Order or Notice thereof di- Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. mailed and filed in accordance with the Jan 9 & 23 Feb 13 & 27 March 13 & 27 #14-00251, certified to be a true copy, rected to such defendants shall be pub- Michael A. Ross, CTA provisions of the Open Public Meetings April 10 & 24 May 8 & 22 June 12 & 26 which certificate is dated June 8, 2015, lished in Westfield Leader, a newspaper Tax Assessor Act. July 10 & 24 Aug 14 & 28 Sept 11 & 25 and is of record in the Union County Clerk’s circulating in Union County, at least one 1 T - 1/4/18, The Times Fee: $11.22 1 T - 1/4/18, The Leader Fee: $30.60 Oct 9 & 23 Nov 15 (Thursday) & 27 Dec 11 & 27 (27th Thursday) Office on August 7, 2015, in Book 13966 of time, not less than ten days prior to the date Mortgages, page 210, as instrument fixed for redemption by this Order; and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Workshop meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. same evening, preceding the Regular #607989, which covers Block 369, Lot 18. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy Council Meeting. Executive Sessions may be held at any meeting listed. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD By assignment dated May 12, 2017, said of this Order or a Notice thereof be served Formal action may be taken at any meeting listed. RESOLUTION 18-01-01 tax sale certificate was assigned to plain- upon the defendants, whose addresses LIBRARY BOARD FIRST WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH - 8:00 PM tiff, which assignment was recorded in the are known, by mailing to each of them such BE IT RESOLVED the following meetings of the Mayor and Council will be held during Except January and September are 2nd Wednesday Clerk’s Office of Union County on June 6, a copy or notice not later than ten days Year 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at Borough Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Held at Garwood Public Library – 411 Third Avenue 2017, in book 1435 of assignments, page prior to the date fixed for redemption of the Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. No Meetings in July and August 2018 163, as instrument #169756. Said certifi- lands and premises by this Order; and AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS cate, and its assignment, have been IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy BOARD OF HEALTH 1/17, 3/21, 6/20, 9/19, and 11/28/2018 - 6:00 PM marked Exhibit P-1 on the part of the of this Order be delivered to the Tax Col- * No Meeting * January 16 RECREATION COMMISSION THIRD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH - 7:00 PM plaintiff. More than two years have elapsed lector of the City of Linden, and that said February 5 * February 20 Held at Garwood Sports and Recreation Complex - since the sale of said lands by the City of Tax Collector of the City of Linden certify to March 5 March 19 140 Myrtle Avenue or Municipal Building at Linden, and the lands have not been re- this Court whether the premises were or April 2 April 16 403 South Avenue, Garwood deemed from the tax sale; that plaintiff has were not redeemed from the plaintiff’s tax May 7 May 21 produced before this court its Certification sale certificate in accordance with the terms June 4 June 18 PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE showing that there is due on said tax sale of this Order. July 2 July 16 THIRD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH – 7:15 PM certificate, together with subsequent taxes PAUL INNES, P.J. CH. August 6 August 20 No Meetings in July and August 2018 and interest, the sum of $25,430.24 as of Respectfully recommended * September 4 September 17 GARWOOD MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE November 15, 2017; and R.1:34-6 Office of Foreclosure October 1 October 15 THURSDAY AS FOLLOWS AT – 7:00 PM IT IS on this 26th day of December, KEITH A. BONCHI, ESQUIRE November 5 November 19 1/18, 3/15, 5/17, 6/14 and 9/20/2018 2017, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that KAB 032321983 December 3 December 17 the amount required to redeem the pre- GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, All above meetings listed will be held at the prevailing time or as soon thereafter as The Agenda and Regular Meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays except mises referred to in the aforementioned MINTZ, PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL possible in the Municipal Building, 403 South Avenue, Garwood, New Jersey unless for those dates marked with an "*" above. tax sale certificate is the sum of $25,430.24, A Professional Corporation otherwise specified. Official action may be taken at either the Agenda or the Regular Meetings of the Mayor which includes the amount due on said tax 660 New Road, Suite 1-A and Council. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONSTITUTES THE sale certificate, subsequent taxes and in- Northfield, New Jersey 08225 Eleanor McGovern, AUTHORITY AS THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD FOR THE BOR- terest as of November 15, 2017, together (609) 646-0222 Borough Administrator/Clerk OUGH. with costs duly taxed in the sum of Attorneys for Plaintiff 1 T - 1/4/18, The Times Fee: $45.90 1 T - 1/4/18, The Leader Fee: $67.32 $1,323.57. An exact redemption amount 1 T - 1/4/18, The Leader Fee: $111.18 Page 14 Thursday, January 4, 2018 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION and a name. The approximate cost of the damage is $600 to $800. FANWOOD Monday, December 18, an em- ployee of a business on the 70 block WESTFIELD theft. According to the police re- of South Avenue reported that her Thursday, December 21, a resi- port, one or more unknown sus- purse had been stolen from within dent of Cedar Terrace reported the pects opened a bank account in the the business sometime between 12:30 theft of items from a motor vehicle victim’s name and charged more p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Cash and per- on December 17. The incident oc- than $4,000. sonal items were reported missing. curred between 8:45 and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, Michael Tuesday, December 19, a resi- while the victim’s vehicle was Quintero, 35, of Linden was arrested dent of the 70 block of Oakwood parked in the area of Hiawatha on an outstanding warrant from Court reported that an unknown Drive. A cellular phone and $100 in North Plainfield following a motor person had entered his unlocked, U.S. currency were reported stolen. vehicle stop on Central Avenue near parked motor vehicle and removed As per the victim, the vehicle was Sycamore Avenue. He was released some cash and tools. unlocked at the time of the theft. on his own recognizance after be- Wednesday, December 20, Mark Saturday, December 23, a busi- ing transported to and processed at Itidiare, 24, of Springfield was ar- ness located on the 300 block of police headquarters. rested on a warrant out of New West South Avenue reported a bur- Tuesday, December 26, Benny Brunswick after police made a mo- glary and theft. The business was Rouland, Jr., 49, of Newark was ar- tor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and broken into and unknown items were rested on an outstanding warrant East Front Street for a motor ve- removed from the premises. from Westfield with $1,500 bail. He hicle violation. Itidiare, a passen- Saturday, December 23, Jillian was transported to police headquar- ger in the vehicle, was processed, Harz, 35, of Fanwood was arrested ters, processed and transported to posted bail and released. and charged with driving while un- the Union County jail in lieu of bail. Friday, December 22, a resident der the influence. Harz was pro- Wednesday, December 27, a of the 10 block of Paul Place re- cessed and released to a respon- Boynton Avenue resident reported ported that an unknown person had sible adult. being a victim of fraud. One or entered her unlocked, parked motor Tuesday, December 26, a resi- more unknown suspects accessed vehicle and removed her wallet. dent of North Plainfield reported the victim’s bank account and used Monday, December 25, a resident the theft of a motor vehicle while it her reward points, which have an of the 100 block of Marian Avenue GOOD DEEDS...Emersyn Teicher, Sofie Altman and Rabbi Howard Tilman, pictured left to right, gather at the Mitzvah was parked in the area of Lawrence approximate value of $207.09. reported that an unknown person had Booth in support of Down syndrome on December 17 at Congregation Beth Israel’s “Hanukkah Party and Mitzvah Fair.” Avenue and Watchung Fork. The Wednesday, December 27, a resi- removed a bicycle from a shed. The victim reported that the vehicle had dent of the 400 block of West Grove bicycle is valued at $500. been left unlocked with the keys Street reported being the victim of Wednesday, December 27, Shona Congregation Beth Israel Youth Create inside. The theft occurred between criminal mischief. One or more un- Brown, 29, of Plainfield was ar- 8:30 p.m. on December 25 and 11:41 known suspects damaged newly- rested on an active warrant out of a.m. on December 26. poured concrete on the victim’s side- Englewood after police made a mo- ‘Mitzvah Booths’ to Benefit Various Charities Tuesday, December 26, a resi- walk. According to the police re- tor vehicle stop at Terrill Road and East Front Street. Brown was pro- SCOTCH PLAINS – Sixth grad- Alzheimer’s Association; the Azrieli effort,” said Gail Beckman dent of South Chestnut Street report, the damage was apparently ers at Congregation Beth Israel’s Re- Foundation that supports scientific Buchbinder, education director of ported being the victim of identity intentional, as it involved a drawing cessed and released by the Englewood Municipal Court. ligious School created and staffed and educational research; child Congregation Beth Israel. “The Jew- Thursday, December 28, a resident “Mitzvah Booths” to raise money abuse; Down syndrome; Holocaust ish concept of tikkun olam is one of of the 10 block of Cottage Way re- for several charities at the remembrance; United States veter- ‘healing the world.’” ported a home burglary. One or more synagogue’s “Hanukkah Party and ans as well as special-needs groups. Co-sponsored by Congregation CLASSIFIEDS unknown persons ransacked the house Mitzvah Fair” on December 17. The Fair participants purchased “band- Beth Israel’s Religious School and and removed some jewelry. synagogue is located at 18 Shalom aides” to be used at the Mitzvah Men’s Club, the Hanukkah Party also Way, at the corner of Martine Av- Booths in order to help “heal the featured food and entertainment for RECEPTIONIST WANTED FOR RENT Blood Drive to Be enue, in Scotch Plains. world.” the whole family. Prior to its start, Skincare Spa looking for Aruba Marriott Ocean Club Held January 11 The students collected approxi- “We wanted to teach the children children and parents gathered in the receptionist with telephone 1 bedroom apartment on the mately $800 by running games and to look beyond the holiday presents synagogue’s sanctuary to light the & computer skills. beach to rent. Full Kitchen, living BERKELEY HEIGHTS — New craft activities in support of their and to focus instead on giving of Hanukkah menorah together with Please email resumes to room with pull out sofa, sleeps 4. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, January 4, 2018 Page 15 Distinguished Honor Roll Erin McAndrew, Sarah Melone, Grade 9 Claudia Millwater, Sophia Mirrione, Zahra Ahmed, Isabella Albano, Declan O'Connor, Dillon O'Connor, Kaitlyn Alliegro, Julia Anderson, Jack Paula Palles, Adam Perez, Sandrine Arkin, Dina Attia, Noah Autmezguine, Honor Roll Perez, Leanna Prip, Ronit Rao, Kyle Azzaretto, Ashleigh Bahadur, Zachary Rever, Joseph Rigney, Ben- Layla Balouma, Kaitlin Bavaro, Anna jamin Rosen, Elizabeth Rosenberg, Bazsa, Sean Becker, Lleyton Westfield High School - 1st Marking Period Georgia Rosenthal, Grace Sacco, Beinhaker, Keren Jian Benaojan, Carly Sherman, Jeremy Silber, Emily Bergerman, Aidan Berman, Madeline Stack, Tara Sullivan, Trevor Aidan Bertsch, Charles Beurer, Jamie Greta McLaughlin, Talia McRoberts, Elena Lisci, Jason Little, Madelyn Tanella, Jakob Tannenbaum, Brianna Beyert, Caroline Bielen, Elizabeth Henry Meiselman, Richard Mercer, Love, Hayley Luerssen, William Vaca, Lucille Vanecek, Tristan Bielen, James Birle, Alexandra Patrick Mullen, Lydia Nisita, Emily Magnanini, Muriel Maloney, Keira Waddell, Brianna Weber Blancato, Ryan Borak, Isabel O'Connell, Amanda Paden, Dustin Mangam, Joshua Markowitz, Anna Honor Roll Boufarah, Joseph Brogan, Annabella Paden, Jason Paden, Roberto Panora, Masciandaro, Nadia Matin, Allison Grade 11 Buontempo, James Bushell, Alyssa Luke Pardo, Stephen Park, Ava Paul, Mattessich, Sophia Maurillo, Julian Samantha Addis, Dylan Alfano, Cafiero, James Calcagno, Ailish Cam- Alexandra Percival, Daniel Petersen, Mazzola, Timothy McAuliffe, Emilia Jillian Alvarado, Kaela Azzaretto, panile, Claire Campbell, Isabella Sophia Powell, Quinn Priscoe, Colin McCormack, Patrick McIlroy, Madi- Caitlyn Basile, Nicholas Bencivenga, Cano, Shane Carlin, Alexa Cassiba, Rees, Talia Remba, Libby son McKenna, Mia Melao, Cooper Maria Biegler, Danielle Bonelli, Amya Castellanos, Lily Ceraso, Richardson, Madeline Ripper, Jacob Metzger, Matthew Meusel, Kenneth Jonathan Brennan, Alison Brown, Amanda Cerrachio, Thomas Chen, Rock, Jessica Rokhsar, Morgan Meyer, Marissa Millwater, Matthew Daley Brown, Julia Burk, Matthew Anna Cioffi, Declan Cleary, Andrew Rollins, Nicholas Romeo, Emma Mineo, Morgan Miovski, Benjamin Cafiero, Aaron Camacho,Brandon Cohen, Eli Cohen, Jed Cohen, Roth, Spencer Rothfleisch, Nicholas Mizrach, Alina Mojica, Peter Capistrano, Michael Carlone, Megan Caroline Collins, Maeve Collins, Rubinetti, Nicholas Russo, Anna Sa- Morariu, Olivia Morrison, Asia Cassiba, Katherine Ceraso, Nicholas RAIDERS DON’T RISK IT...On December 12 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Nicholas Corsentino, Sally Crandall, ber, Sara Saber, Franco Saglio, Elisa Muselli, Haley Mykytka, Juliette Chermak, Finn Collins, Brendan Cox, School students witnessed a staged traffic accident on Happel Court as a drill to Benton Cummings, Andrew Saint-Denis, Justin Sawina, Michael Naeveke, Mark Natiello, Thomas Celine Crenshaw, Matthew Crowley, encourage safe driving habits and educate students on potential repercussions. Cunningham, Aidan Dailey, Gianna Scanlan, Jessica Schlewitt, Regan Omberg, Drew Ortiz, Ryan Palmer, Jaden Damesek, Jenna Daniel, Julie Davis, Rebekkah Dayon, Jacob Schultz, Adam Schwartz, Joshua Emily Palumbo, Sydney Paoletti, Dannevig, Theo Dardia, Yuliana De Delforte, Gianna Dente, Paige Doyle, Schwartz, Celeste Scott, Rachel Madison Pena, Alex Pinkowski, Los Rios, Thomas DeRosa, Zoe SP-Fanwood High School Kaitlyn Duffy, Adam Dunaief, Emily Seiden, Rachel Seigerman, Hanna Catherine Posyton, Ryan Qin, Spen- DelVecchio, Mia DiNardo, Taylor Duncan, Kelly Eagan, Olivia Ebel, Sevcik, Henry Shapiro, Remi cer Quinn, William Rackear, Brigid Dobson, Mackenzie Dulski, Jeremy Emily Edwards, Grace Endy, Paige Shendell, Lindsay Sherman, Raftery, Nathaniel Reyes, Brendan Enslin, Sebastian Ferrero, Benjamin Holds Safe Driving Event Faitoute, Rileigh Ferguson-Hewson, Samantha Shih, Alexandra Sica, Riccardi, Kayla Rinn, Lucille Ritter, Fishman, Michael Fuccillo, Jasmin William Fiorentino, William Fischer, Giovanna Silva, Sarah Simon, Julia Matthew Rizzi, Fiona Rodger, Linzy Garcia, Drew Glassman, Nathan Gotz, SCOTCH PLAINS – On Decem- bers. The event was to remind the Kate Fishman, Mia Fleming, Singer, Daniel Singh, Eden Siskind, Rosen, Abby Rothenberg, Casey Maya Grantz, Nicolas Guerriero, ber 12 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High seniors of the risks and legal ramifi- Giovanni Gallo, Allison Gambrino, Sloane Slusher, Elijah Soh, Alan Ryan, Jordan Sacher, Clara Saint- Rachel Haar, Rachel Hamelburg, School (SPFHS) staged a traffic acci- cations of driving while under the Lisset Garcia, Shannon Garguilo, Solovey, Jessica Stern, Abigail Denis, Evan Schaefer, Harry Elias Hamlin, Alana Hammond, dent on Happel Court as a drill brought influence or distracted as in texting, Lindsay Geschickter, Ryleigh Gildea, Sternberg, Dylan Sturdevant, Will- Schlenger, Erica Schoenfeld, Caroline Daniel Han, Sydney Harding, Kyle about by the efforts of the Scotch using a cell phone or horse playing. Sean Glenn, Jacqueline Gonzalez, iam Surks, Maxwell Switlyk, Hasumi Sevcik, Lauren Sgro, Emma Shakal, Henderson, Sophie Hendricks, Plains and Fanwood Police Depart- Seniors Caitlin Bourke, Ryan Lopez Mia Grogan, Isabella Guggino, Tanemori, Max Tennant, Philip Daniel Shenker, William Sherry, Jes- Corinne Herz, Julia Hollosi, Ethan ments, the Scotch Plains Fire Depart- and Nate Redmount played the roles Katherine Hamilton, Emma Hanley, Tepper, John Tilyou, Julia Tompkins, sica Shih, Jonathan Silva, Mackenzie Jaffee, Justin Joseph, Lauren ment, the Fanwood Rescue Squad, of the students in the vehicle. PTA Parker Hanna, Shane Hanna, Cooper Katherine Troutman, Demi Tsavekou, Smith, Luke Spellman, Charles Kamienski, Koury Kania, Dorothy the Municipal Alliance Committee, volunteers Dawn Smith, Jennifer Harris, Sean Hazard, Elizabeth Healy, Sivaji Turimella, Sumana Turimella, Spinardi, David Sprung, Jessica Stern, Kaplan, Lisa-Marie Koglin, Chris- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA Powers and Lisa Ciarrocca were fea- Audrey Heber, William Heflin, Mary Kaylen Ugalde, Brandon Vazquez, Caroline Stockwell, Maxine Stone, tian Kreusser, Erica Lawrence, Chemical Dependency Committee tured in the roles of parents of the Heinzerling, Shannon Helfman, Allie Brian Viscido, Kevin Vricella-Stokes, Timothy Storms, Joshua Stryker, Samantha Leftheris, Jasper Lemberg, and DECA, the co-curricular Mar- students. Hinkel, Megan Hinkel, Samantha Brooke Walden, Nicholas Walsweer, Stefan Sujanthakumar, Sydney Zachary Lemberg, Matthew Leone, keting Club of Scotch Plains- The Raiders Don’t Risk It Project Hoffmann, Jacob Holtzman, Jordan Angela Wang, Sophia Wayner, Alex Swingle, Jacob Tananbaum, Rollins Noah Levy, Kevin Li, Alexa Linsky, Fanwood High School. The purpose is a dramatic presentation to educate Horowitz, Rebecca Horvath, Weinberg, Rebecca Whang, Jakob Terry, Saranya Turimella, Gianna Brendan Loder, Lauren Logozzo, of this drill was for the senior class at the seniors of SPFHS about the true Samantha Horvath, Jessica Isser, Keri White, Sydney Wong, Brianna Tyahla, Jake Vall-Llobera, Erica Declan Luka, Tyler Mastronardi, the high school to witness a simula- consequences of poor decisions while Jean, Emma Jepsen, Julia Johnson- Worms, Kevin Yucetepe, Ryan Varga, Matthew Viscido, Danielle Vo, Timothy McGann, Alexander tion of the loss of life and injury that driving. When students see their Milstein, Zaria Katz, Laurajane Zadrozny, Etan Zeller Maclean, Christopher Wagner, Mark Walter, McGrail, Thomas McGuire, Mary happens when driving while distracted friends and peers covered in a tarp Kehler, Wil Kehler, Jack Kelesoglu, Abbey Zidel Sarah Ward, Jordan Warner, Steven McHugh, Olivia Miedrzynski, Alyssa or under the influence. and another being hand cuffed, it hits Jack Kiely, Christopher Kirby, Emily Distinguished Honor Roll Warren, Leo Warsh, Eli Weaver, Milrod, Tomas Moore, Sophia Mo- The Raiders Don’t Risk It Project home. It is even more gut wrenching Klag, Xenia Kobori, Max Krueger, Grade 11 Nicholas Weiner, Julia Whitman, rales, Ryan Murphy, Nicholas Murray, was the brainchild of Marjorie to see the reaction of the parent actors Erin Kylish, Grace Lanza, Jason Lara- Tahani Ahmed, Caitlin Amman, Ire- Amanda Wisniewski, Junlin Yi, Kim- Megan Neiswenter, Natalie Nolan, Fitzgibbon, DECA Advisor and finding out that their teen did not Rodriguez, Amalie Larsen, Madeleine land Applegarth, Samuel Arkin, berly Zimmermann Jennifer O'Connell, Benjamin Orioli, SPFHS student Catie Currie, DECA survive the crash and how poor driv- Learner, Jack Lehavi, Grace Luo, Julia Kathryn Armstrong, Julianne Honor Roll Jarrod Orioli, John Ossman, Matthew executive vice-president and who ing decisions can impact so many Mackey, Paige Macry, Sean Marner, Aronson, Griffin Aslanian, Hannah Grade 9 Paden, Sophia Pappalardo, James spearheaded the involvement of the people. Morgan Mason, Daniel Matin, Emily Bass, Jezaniah Benaojan, Jeffrey Ishak Abdel Rahman, Mackenzie Peretz, Karl Peter, Olivia Pierce, Jack- DECA Club members. Throughout After the reenactment, the seniors Mautone, Chester Maz, Julia Bennett, Ethan Berman, Megan Aiello, Alison Bachman, Brendan son Price, Michaela Ramos, Bridget the school day, seniors went out to participated in a question and anwer McGann, Elizabeth McGuire, Finn Bertsch, Rachel Bowman, Kayla Bailey, Luke Barry, Graham Barton, Reinhard, Roseline Reyes, Julia Happel Court during their Health and session with Sergeant Brown and McGurn, Kathryn McHugh, Robert Butera, Devin Caherly, Andrew Chloe Beaulieu, Dylan Berger, Mat- Rickert, Abigail Riordan, Kendall P.E. classes and watched the events Chief Ted Conley of the Scotch Plains McIntyre, Lila McMahill, Henry Caminiti, Kyle Campanello, Aiden thew Blake, Emily Braterman, Robertson, Julia Romano, Anna Ronk, unfold immediately as if there had Police Department, Chief Richard Meacock, Mira Mehta, Matthew Cascio, Jeremy Cha, Austin Chen, Alexandra Brennan, Ellie Kate Sean Root, Gabriella Russitano, Julia been a crash. Students were able to Trigo of the Fanwood Police Depart- Meixner, Zachary Mendelson, Noah Colby Chen, Charlotte Clausen, Casey Brown, Gerard Bryson, Ezra Sackett, Nicole Scheuermann, witness a reality-based portrayal of ment and Liz Knodel-Gordon, the Metz, Andrew Miller, Lorenzo Cohen, Jack Colby, Ellie Curry, Jillian Budashewitz, Alexander Caramagno, Theodore Schoenfeld, Sara Shen, the aftermath of the crash and the district student assistance coordina- Mizerek, Jessica Moore, Matthew DeBenedetto, Daniella Deis, Jack Erica Cerro, Alexander Cha, Anthony Angelina Silvester, Jacob Singman, response by law enforcement, emer- tor. After the session students were Moran, Eric Mordkovich, Juliette DiFilippo, Yiran Ding, Sydney Dob- Ciotta, John Claiborne, Macey Cullen, Alan Souza, Ashlen Suen, Alexandra gency personnel and family mem- also able to tour the crashed vehicle. Mueller, Jenna Muselli, Heloise son, Liam Dougherty, Emma Downer, Charlotte Dursee, Jadon Edwards, Sumas, Amanda Szaro, Tomas Taaffe, Naeveke, Sophia Nazzaro, Jade Rebecca Dunaief, Morgan Eng, Nathaniel Fountain-Jardim, Kareena James Tichenor, Brian Vergilis, Aine Nicosia-Garcia, Jillian Omberg, Jor- Allison Escaldi, Gabriella Estrada, Gandhi, Benjamin Garceau, Andreas Wall, Jordan Wallis, Briana Whitman, Connor Stevenson Inducted dan Ortiz, Eric Palia, Angela Carley Farella, Diana Fitzmaurice, Gesser, William Glenn, Jenna Emily Wistner, Stephanie Xiao, Jef- Panikiewsky, Reva Patel, Sara Perlin, Corinne Flaherty, Sean Flynn, Amy Goldberg, Holden Grantz, Harrison frey Yang, Zachary Youssef, Larry Yu, Erin Petrie, Emma Pietrewicz, Tho- Forbes, Anne Friel, Haley Gasson, Greeley, Alexander Green, Christo- Hanna Zakharenko, Brian Zale, Steven Into National Honor Society mas Pinto, Bianca Popa, Anna Qiang, Charlotte Geary, Fiona Gillen, Jared pher Grochan, Garrett Jackler, Nikhil Zucker Gabriella Ricerca, Aimee Riley, Alina Greenspan, Lauren Greenspan, Jonsson, Rohan Jonsson, Jackson Jor- Honor Roll NORTH HAVEN, Conn. – Connor can Society of Allied Health Profes- Romero, Sophia Rossetti, Isabella Brianna Hatch, Ryan Heffernan, dan, Thomas Joseph, Jonathan Grade 12 Stevenson of Mountainside, a physi- sionals at Emory University in At- Ruiz, Samantha Salz, Dilany Emma Herber, Adam Holtzman, Greta Keenan, Noam Kelner, Wesley Darien Abaya, Leah Andrews, cal therapy major, was recently in- lanta. Santamaria, Claudia Santangelo, Horn, Genevieve Howell, Dylan Kennedy, Alexa Kopolow, Jeremy Abigail Apostolos, Ethan Bandelli, ducted into Alpha Eta, the health sci- Students inducted into the soci- Alexandra Savin, Thomas Howland, Elisha Israel, Michelle Is- Kornfeld, Dylan Kronick, Andrew Christopher Beaulieu, Michael Birle, ence honor society, during a ceremony ety must exhibit superior academic Savorgiannakis, Joshua Saxon, Thalia rael, Meghan Johnson, Margaret Leone, John Luerssen, Gianna Aidan Boland, Stephanie Borr, Allison on the North Haven Campus of performance in the field of health Scantlebury, Caroline Schafer, Juliana Kelly, Meghan Kobrin, Evan Mangiamele, William McGlynn, Bronander, Eric Brunt, Katherine But- Quinnipiac University. science and in overall academic Schuttevaer, Maxwell Scialabba, Krishnamurthy, Emma Krueger, Celia Daniella Miedrzynski, Aidan ler, Christopher Calimano, Michael Alpha Eta was founded in 1973 performance. The society offers Daniel Shakal, Chloe Shanebrook- Lanza, Amanda Lee, Sofia Lemberg, Morrison, Isabel Nolan, Kerry Canabarro, Grace Cash, Matthew with the purpose of recognizing schol- students opportunities to network Wein, Justin Shen, Matthew Shinners, Yan Leyzerovych, Kamryn Lombardi, O'Gara-Donovan, Rohan Patel, Aus- Cetlin, Nicholas Christopher, Tho- arship in allied health students. It was with other health science profes- Elizabeth Shoobs, Madeline Silva, Ava Luzzi, Joseph Maldonado, Ava tin Peterson, Sophia Principato, Mack mas Cugno, Colin Daniel, Alan Dente, formed in conjunction with the Ameri- sionals. Maya Simpson, Rachel Simpson, Maurillo, James McCutcheon, Erin Prybylski, Robert Puglisi, Declan Steven DiMaria, Matthew Doyle, Kyle Snyder, Henry Stewart, Daniel McDonald, Matthew McIntyre, Jus- Quinn, Jade Radice, Sarah Rappoport, Alexandra Dulski, Lucy Earl, Grace Stirrup, Hailey Stogner, Molly tin Messerman, Timothy Miller, Luke Joseph Retinger, Nicholas Reyes, Elliott, Emma Escaldi, Nicholas Stogner, Braden Stryker, Emma Mizus, Charlotte Moore, Kate Patrick Reynders, William Ricca, Estrada, Elizabeth Evans, William Sugrue, Jane Sullivan, Louise-Marie Murphy, Malea Muse, Leah Norton, Siena Richter, Michael Riordan, Evans, Leam Foster, Catherine Fran- Sur, Samantha Surks, Sophie Justin O'Boyle, Jason Orenberg, Owen Romano, Brian Sampson, cisco, Chelsea Frisch, Julia Friss, Tananbaum, Eva Terry, Anna Lillian Paone, Alexander Park, Eleanor Sanderson, Alex Sevcik, James Fritz, Kevin Fuller, Jack Tichenor, Victoria Toal, Daisy Mikayla Pinto, Julia Plawker, William Skoletsky, John Spellman, Garceau, Ashley Gigon, Lucy Torralba Osorio, Alexia Vieites, Vaughan Price, Cooper Prieto, Emily Lanie Stock, Matthew Storms, Bran- Gretsky, Aysa Grocholl, Alexandra Rachel Vinnelrod, Sarah Vitorino, Reddy, Madeline Reynders, Anna don Tso, Meredith Valentine, Kendall Gulla, Cassia Harting-Smith, Rachael Natalia Vollaro, McKenzie Waddell, Rossen, Rachel Rothenberg, Julia Williamson, Edward Zucker He, Daniel Hoerle, Tyler Hoffmann, Aprina Wang, Julia Weinstein, Rubel, Julia Salvato, Jillian Schimer, Honor Roll Caitlin Hogge, Ally Hornstein, Luke Amanda Wendler, Jacob Wendler, Jack Sharkey, Alex Sherwood, David Grade 10 Hunziker, Sara Isser, Emma Jackler, Amanda White, Katherine Wistner, Sherwood, Olivia Shields, Mary Joy Inti Araya, Shannon Baker, Michael Humaira Khan, Alex Kingsley, Rose Ellery Wolf, Isabella Wolff, Tyler Sidhom, Tucker Siegel, Sarah Silva, Bazarsky, Olivia Bergman, Katherine Klofta, Emma Koznecki, Jake LENDING A HAND...Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage and a major Wragg, Justin Yu, Mary Zadrozny, Sloane Silverman, Matthew Siroty, Billing, Chelsea Birkel, Jack Bow- Lessner, David Liang, Ethan Man- humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. Many families have had no choice to flee the Benjamin Zakharenko, Kailey Zhao Brady Smith, Alexandra Spiezio, man, Katelyn Bromberg, Carly Burke, ning, Hannah Mayer, Maggie island with some finding refuge here in Scotch Plains. Children of some of these Distinguished Honor Roll Caroline Steiner, Savannah Stewart, Sydney Butler, Sierra Byrne, Anna McDonald, Olivia McElheny, Kristen displaced families have been enrolled at School One. While they are being Grade 10 Carlee Swanson, Keeley Thompson, Cagnassola, Elias Carayannopoulos, Meek, Joshua Mendelson, Isaac supported academically, faculty reached out to the families to find out what they Karen Abaya, Zeina Afyouni, Kaleb Lauren Triarsi, Ethan Useloff, Glen Camilo Cardenas-Caceres, Lily Montez, Elizabeth Mooney, Catherine could do to help. Due to the loss of many personal items, the families expressed a Amarante, Ethan Ament, Ashley Warner, Eliza Weiniger, Andrew Cassidy, Juan Castillo, Michael Moriarty, Olivia Mueller, Christopher need for climate appropriate clothing. The families and staff of School One began O'Connor, Henry Ohlig, Michael a collection of new and gently used clothing for these students. In no time, the Amman, Daniel Andrade, Christina Wellnitz, Emma Wolynez, Edward Catania, Rachel Centurion-Rocha, School One office was filled with items to be sorted and organized. The families Arida, Matthew Arndt, Majeed Xing, Andrew Zanfagna Eliana Cestero, Marcus Chin, Paglialunga, Nikolaos Papadopoulos, were presented with boxes filled with clothing, shoes, sneakers, winter boots and Assadi, Adam Attia, Marcela Avans, Distinguished Honor Roll Gabrielle Cho, Jack Cioffi, Madeline Natalie Patterson, Jacob Pesenson, coats, hats and gloves, scarves, and also boxes of toiletries and school supplies. In Kathryn Bartlett, Ryan Billings, Eva Grade 12 Cohen, Julia Colleran, Charles Katherine Pink, Noah Plotkin, Stuart addition, as part of lending a hand, these families were provided with a Thanks- Boyes, David Broughton, Ryjon Yara Assadi, Omnia Attia, Marlo Compton, Jason Currie, Beckett Pollock, Dean Pucciarelli, Margaret giving dinner donated by the Evangel Church. Burke, Shayan Burns, Anthony Avidon, Yallen Bai, Harrison Bailey, Dardia, Thomas Davis, Julia De Read, Gianna Ricerca, Madelyne Butera, Logan Calder, Sofia Rutger Barraza, Lee Beauchamp, Almeida, Faith Dobosiewicz, Emily Rinaldo, Tomas Rios, Christine Carayannopoulos, Daniel Carminio, Thomas Beck, Margaret Bergin, Ensslin, Aliyah Feinberg, Robert Rogers, Julia Roth, Damien Ruparel, Join Us For Our • A nurturing Francesca Cella, Annabella Cerria, Charles Billek, Jordan Binkowitz, Frankfort, Colin Freer, Grace Molly Ryan, Aman Sachdev, Perry and Christian age Valerie Chang, Helen Chinn, Thomas Grace Blake, Emily Bloomfield, Friedberg, Bennett Galindo, Caroline Salberg, David Sampson, Noah Chirichella, Alethea Cladis, Christo- Natalie Bond, Nicholas Bond, Daniel Gallagher, William Gamba, Georgia Schwartz, Lindsey Sharlow, Matthew OPEN HOUSE & appropriate, early pher Composto, Olivia Conti, Julia Bracco, Hannah Brogan, Tess Brown, Geoghan, Brendan Harrington, Erin Shendell, John Sickles, Isabella childhood program for Csorba, John Czarnecki, Gabrielle Julian Bryen, Julia Buoscio, Joshua Harris, Aaron Hecht, Luke Hoerle, Silber, Daniel Sokolin, Jonathan REGISTRATION children 2 1/2 - 6 years. 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Madrigal Singers to Present Post-Christmas Concert

Oratorio Singers of Westfield SUMMIT – The Madrigal Sing- Mediaeval and Renaissance music. ers will present their annual Post- The group, founded in 1948, is cur- Christmas Concert, Wassail All rently under the direction of John To Begin Rehearsals Jan. 8 Over the Town, on Sunday, January Sichel, and is comprised of sopra- 7 at the United Methodist Church, nos Martha Desmond, Heather WESTFIELD – The Oratorio Sing- "Sancta Maria, Mater Dei," and 3 17 Kent Place Boulevard, Summit, Keith, Gwen Shapiro and Amy ers of Westfield will begin rehearsals church sonatas for organ and strings; at 4 p.m. General admission, avail- Wechsler; altos Donna Brumbaugh, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Aaron Copland's "Old American able at the door, is $15; admission Roberta Lichtenberg, Jennifer January 8 in preparation for their 38th Songs," and Beethoven's moving and for students and seniors is $10. Melick, Holly Hartline and Sarah annual concert under the baton of beautiful "Elegiac Song." To round The program will feature carols Riffel; tenors, Richard DeVany, Maestro Trent Johnson. The delight- out the program, Mr. Johnson has and sacred masterpieces from across Christopher Ferro and basses Greg ful music of several well-known com- written a new work entitled the centuries by Palestrina, Josquin Hartline, Scott Hobson, Kirk posers will be offered by the chorus, "Wittenberg-the Story of Martin Des Prez, Lassus, Kodaly, Vaughn Robbins and Gordon Rowan. Kirk instrumentalists and soloists in a per- Luther" which commemorates the Williams and others. Robbins will perform the readings formance to be presented at 3 p.m. on 500th anniversary of the Protestant FROM THE HEART...Eric Deutchman and Debra Biderman playing music from The Madrigal Singers are an a and flutes will be played by Eugenia Sunday, March 18 in the sanctuary of Reformation. This will be a world the heart of Europe as audience members entered a mid-November scholarship capella choral group specializing in Cline and Clarissa Nolde. Westfield's First United Methodist premiere featuring narrator, soloists, benefit concert in Westfield. Church, One East Broad Street. chorus and members of the New Jer- The group is currently welcoming sey Symphony Orchestra. new members. The Oratorio Singers, Concert-goers in the Westfield area Mid-November Concert long regarded as a municipal chorus should be looking forward to an- made up of singers from many lo- other stellar occasion when the Ora- cales, of varied faiths and of many torio singers take the stage in March Benefited Area Students ages in all voice ranges. As in any of 2018. For more information, visit chorus, the ability to read music is oratoriosingersofwestfield.org. All WESTFIELD – Music from the Folk Dances of Béla Bartók. Andrew preferable. rehearsals take place in the choir Heart of Europe, a mid-November Pulver, baritone, accompanied by Mr. Johnson has chosen several room of the First United Methodist 2017 concert in Westfield, featured Tanya Pulver, sang Slovakian melo- works for the 2018 program. Among Church. For information regarding songs, repertoire and dance from Rus- dies. Eight-year-old Sonya Subbotina, them are works of Mozart: 2 early joining the chorus, call (908) 656- sia, Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia and ballerina and folk dancer, presented choruses - "Misericordia Domini" and 7418. Hungary, along with decor and deli- the Russian Dance from Swan Lake cacies from the region. More than by Tchaikovsky. Florian Schantz on 200 audience members donated over flügelhorn, Lowell Schantz on guitar Dawley’s Work on Display $5,000 to the Scholarship Fund of the and Margaret Schantz on trumpet, Musical Club of Westfield. The fund performed a Polish oberek and a CRANFORD – Art curator Cynthia forgotten surroundings. assists students from Union County polka. Pianist Helen Ryba presented A. Dawley welcomes the public to view The current exhibit will be on display majoring in music performance, com- rare gems from Ukraine. Alla, Luba, an art exhibit by Cranford artist Kerrie to the public through Wednesday, Feb- position, theater or therapy for up to Nadya and Yulia Geniush sang tradi- Wandlass on display in the main lobby ruary 14, with an open artist reception four years of college and graduate tional Russian and Ukrainian folk of Two River Community Bank in on Friday, January 12 from 3 p.m. to school. songs. Pianist Yuly Verbitsky finished Cranford. Ms. Wandlass works in acryl- 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, January 13 Eric Deutchman of Westfield mixed the concert with rousing repertoire ics, oils, mixed media, and computer from 10 a.m. to noon where all are with the attendees as they entered, from Chopin, Mussorgsky and DOING GOOD...James and Joey Schreiber, fourth and second graders at Franklin graphics. She recognizes her work is invited to come and speak with Ms. playing folk tunes on his accordion. Rimsky-Korsakov. School in Westfield, collected donations for Children’s Specialized Hospital in influenced by the impressionists, Wandlass. Nadya and Yulia Geniush accompa- This arts program was made pos- Mountainside as a way to give back for the holidays. Paul’s Garage in Scotch namely Cezanne and Prendergast, as Two River Community Bank is lo- nied by Mary Beth Krupinski McFall sible in part by a HEART (History, Plains, Lukoil of Scotch Plains, Eurosport of Westfield and 16 Prospect Wine Bar her interest lies in shape, color and cated at 245-249 North Avenue West, sang Russian and Ukrainian classics. Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) and Bistro, along with several individuals made donations allowing the boys to go outlines. She strives to compel the Cranford. Pianist Sophia Agranovich gave mar- grant from the Union County Board shopping and package baskets of supplies such as crayons, markers, paint, paper, viewer to see what is around us and To be considered for future art shows, vellous renditions of Scriabin and of Chosen Freeholders. coloring books, play dough, puzzles, memory games, legos, bike helmets, balls, stacking rings, action figures and much more. 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COMPOSTO, HOERLE WIN; MILLER, LODER, DENTE SECOND; GIMBLETTE, SIMPSON 3RD Blue Devils 3rd, Panthers 1st At Roselle Park Mat Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN winners but did place seven Nick Recine (170), Elijah Goodson added a high crotch takedown “Last season I was mainly get- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times matmen in the finals and added (182) and Paris Foster (195).. then finished off with his stand- ting my back points on top but Competition was even more in- four who placed third. West Milford (WM) took fifth at ing cradle takedown. coming into this tournament it is tense than in previous years with The hosting Panthers claimed 127 points and claimed one cham- “That was the first match of the more fun going feet-to-back, so the addition of two powerhouses, the most individual champions pion with Craig Blumeling (152). tournament. I probably felt that that’s what I tried to do in the West Essex and Passaic Valley, with Matt Armamento (120), Mark Passaic Valley (Hornets) claimed kid was not going to be ready, so last match. Get as many points at the Roselle Park Wrestling Montegomery (126), Jon Mejia two champions — Tom Marretta right away I went for a low single from neutral as possible,” Tournament on December 29. Of (132), Josh Mejia (138) and Elvin (220), Yousef Karmi (285) — and and got it,” Composto said. Composto explained. the nine-team tournament, six Guerrero (145). The Westfield placed sixth with 123.5 points. In his semifinal bout with Carson Leo was just one of several teams were competing for the Blue Devils placed third with 160 Madison (M) took seventh at 59, Barry (Knights), Composto Westfield/Roselle Park matchups brass ring that was grabbed by points and claimed two champi- Bloomfield (B) was eighth at 34 chalked up a number of back in the tournament, so it gave the Roselle Park Panthers, who ons with CJ Composto (106) and and Franklin (F) was ninth at points before converting an arm each team an indication of what finished with a team total of 186. Luke Hoerle (113). The 27.5. bar/chin hook to a front double- to expect when they meet again Interestingly, the West Essex Piscataway Chiefs took fourth with Receiving the top seed at 106- arm corkscrew for a 2:34 fall. this season. Knights, who placed second with a 144 total and claimed four lbs, Blue Devil Composto pinned Composto decided to use the “We are definitely going to be a 183 total, had no individual champions — Mike Petite (160), Will Irwin (Piscataway) in 1:13 takedown route in his title bout seeing a bunch more of Roselle with a cradle in the quarterfinal with Panther Gabe Leo then Park. That match is high up on See & Subscribe at round. Before the pin, Composto topped it off with a five-point our goal list. I wanted to send a goleader.com/ballyhoo quickly recorded a low heel scoop pancake and another five-point message early in the season and BallyhooBallyhoo takedown just after the whistle, takedown-to-back move to seize I hope our teammates can build a 21-3 tech fall at 3:41. Last around that. In the upper weights Submit commentary and items for publishing. year, Composto competed at we had some really big wins Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste 113-lbs and placed fifth. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-2 Thursday, January 4, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

against them,” Composto com- those guys and what they do in Miller explained. came up short. head and obviously going for the mented. just preparing to wrestle them.” During his bout, Miller did come “From neutral, I was trying to front headlocks but I had to go Seeded first at 113-lbs, Luke After defeating Norman close to adding a takedown but move him around, be on the for other things. I was looking for Hoerle began his quarterfinal bout Rubinski (WM), Blue Devil Tim fake drag, single and I thought I against Jaden Williams (Franklin) Miller faced Panther Abel Crespo was able to defend a few of his with a takedown and a two-point in the 170-lb semis and used his shots pretty well,” Miller said, tightwaist tilt. Seconds later, top-riding skills to earn a 1-0 Miller faced Chief Recine Hoerle pinned Williams with an victory to the championship bout. (NJSIAA qualifier last year) for arm bar, walkover in 1:46. In his Miller also used a yank-and-crank the crown but was on the low semifinal bout with Jacob Febo half nelson series to control side of a 17-2, tech fall. (B), Hoerle used an assortment Crespo. Blue Devil Brendan Loder ad- of tilts then finished it off with a “I’ve always been big on top. I vanced to the 195-lb semis with five-point lateral throw to earn a try to ride kids out. I was going a 4:41 pin over James Nomdi (F) 19-1, 3:11 tech fall. Hoerle’s title for that half nelson the entire then was successful with three bout with Knight Jack Ruane took time. We must spend 30 minutes short arm drags-to-double-leg just 19 seconds. every day drilling top position,” takedowns to defeat Knight “I went to my go-to I had been Carmen Cucuzza, 7-0. doing with most people this sea- “We do that stuff all the time in son and it worked out. It was a Reading is Good For You the wrestling room, so it’s fun to single dump to his back,” Hoerle hit it in the match. Once it works, described. it’s fun to take him down with it. Last year, Hoerle was runnerup My first match I felt like I didn’t at 106-lbs. have much of an offense going, “Last year I was in the finals. I so this match I tried to pick it up, lost. It feels good to improve. take some more shots and it That’s what I am trying to do this worked out in my favor,” said season, just improve on what I Loder, who added, “It’s my first did last year.” time in the finals for this tourna- As to his observations of the ment, so I am excited about Roselle Park wrestlers, Hoerle goleader.com/subscribe that. I got to stay focused and said, “We have been watching all CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-3 Thursday, January 4, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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aggressive.” gan his 120-lb quarterfinal bout then pinned him in 1:34 using an Armamento in the semis, 126: — Montgomery (RP) d Trevor Fleet In his title bout, Loder was against Chris Dutag (Piscataway) arm bar, sit-through. After los- Gimblette rebounded to take third (WM), 7-2 pinned by Piscataway’s Foster. with a defensive, stepover throw ing via 21-6, tech fall to Panther with a 17-1, 3:45 tech fall over 132: — Jon Mejia (RP) p Mike Ruane At 220-lbs, Blue Devil Matt Knight Billy Garafalo. (WE), 1:02 Dente pinned George Whitehead 138: — Josh Mejia (RP) p Joe Nappi Blue Devil Jordan Simpson (WE), 1:38 (M) in 3:10 with a half nelson/ (152-lbs) beat Steve Herrera (M) 145: — Guerrero (RP) d John Bartley tight waist. He faced Park Pan- to reach the semis where he (WE), 5-1 ther Sean Matthews in the semis dropped a 9-3 decision to 152: — Blumeling (WM) d Luke Geleta and used the same technique to Blumeling (WM). Simpson then (PV), 6-3 earn a 2:31 fall and a trip to the battled back to claim third place 160: — Petite (Pisc) d Jeremy Galletta championship bout. with a 6-4, overtime victory over (PV), 7-0 “I was going into the match Panther Dylan Camilo. 170: — Recine (Pisc) tf Miller (W), 17- thinking I weighted in only at 2, 5:52 Blue Devil Jeremy Silber re- 182: — Goodson (Pisc) d Pete Kenny 184, so I knew the kids were corded a throw-by takedown, an (WE), 8-5 going to be bigger than me. But escape, a slip-through 195: — Foster (Pisc) p Loder (W) :48 I went in there and worked all the takedown, a head-and-arm 220: — Marretta (PV) md Dente (W) 11-3 things we learned in practice. throw-by and a head-and-arm Hwt: — Karmi (PV) sv Bardhyl Gashi The feeling was great because I walkaround takedown to tally a (WE), 2-1 knew when he was coming into 9-1, majority decision over Fran- THIRD PLACE: me, he was too far over, so I cisco Vasquez (F) in the 132-lb 106: — Carson Barry (WE) popped my head in and took him 113: — Reilly Fleet (WM) quarterfinals. Silber eventually 120: — Quinn Gimblette (W) over,” Dente said. placed fourth. Blue Devils Isaiah 126: — Erick Valentin (Pisc) Looking ahead in the season, Reese placed fourth at 160-lbs 132: — Alex Samara (M) Dente said, “I feel this tourna- and Russ Weber placed fourth at 138: — Nick Samara (M) ment is a good tounament to get 182-lbs. 145: — Anthony Cecere (WM) all these matches in and it will be 152: — Jorday Simpson (W) good for me in the long run.” CHAMPIONSHIP BOUTS: 160: — Antonio Zaccfaria (WE) 106: — Composto (W) tf Leo (RP), 21- 170: — Luke Dignazio (WE) Marretta (PV) won an 11-3, 3, 3:41 majority decison over Dente for 182: — Devin Hilburn (RP) 113: — Hoerle (W) p Ruane (WE) :19 195: — Carmen Cucuzza (WE) the title. 120: — Armamento (RP) p Carlos 220: — Sean Matthews (RP) Blue Devil Quinn Gimblette be- Villeda (WM) 1:40 Hwt: — Marcus Estevez (F) Page S-4 Thursday, January 4, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

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Raider Boys Rap Tigers for Anthony Cotoia Basketball Tournament Crown, 64-47 Page S-11 Thursday, January 4, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Hannen Selected As Cranford Mayor Again

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE other. There are those among us resident. This year marks the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader who do not have a place to live committee holding a 4-to-1 CRANFORD — Thomas Hannen, this evening. Some of them are Democratic majority. Jr. was selected to serve as mayor staying at the Presbyterian Commissioner Mary O’Connor for a second consecutive year Church across the street from us is to serve as commissioner of during the township committee’s tonight. Remember them in your finance, Mr. Giblin as commis- reorganization meeting Tuesday. prayers.” sioner of public safety, Ms. Dooley Mr. Hannen also has served as He congratulated Kevin as commissioner of public works/ mayor in previous years. Mahoney for his work on behalf engineering, and Mr. Mayor Hannen chose to remind of the homeless. Mr. Mahoney is Maisonneuve as commissioner of everyone attending the gather- to be honored at a Martin Luther public affairs. ing of those people who are King, Jr. presentation by the Patricia Donahue was appointed homeless. Cranford Clergy’s Interfaith Com- as the new township clerk, a “It is a time of year that the mittee on Thursday, January 18, position left open after Tara weather has come upon us and he said. Rowley resigned as clerk to be- impacted a lot of people in our Commissioner Ann Dooley was come clerk in Westfield. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader community,” Mayor Hannen said. selected as deputy mayor, a post Mr. Maisonneuve also will serve THEY’RE HONOR...Cranford Municipal Court Judge Mark Cassidy is sworn He reflected on an interfaith ser- held by Commissioner Patrick as commissioner liaison to the in by his wife, Union County Superior Court Presiding Judge Karen Cassidy. vice for homeless people who Giblin last year. Mr. Giblin and Downtown Management Corpo- have died in Union County that newcomer Jean-Albert ration (DMC), where he served he had attended recently. Maisonneuve were sworn in as on the board prior to being elected “Please, because we are people commissioners by Freeholder commissioner. Anthony Durante Blumenstock Named of compassion, look out for each Bette Jane Kowalski, a Cranford was named DMC chairman. Chris Ashrafi and Kristin Mider were appointed as resident members; Council President Margaret Sacco and Steve Needle were appointed as owner mem- By MICHAEL BONACCORSO try,” said Garwood resident for bers. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader over 90 years Angelo N. Alimonti, Commissioner O’Connor GARWOOD — Councilwoman in providing open commentary thanked former commissioner Jen Blumenstock was approved to the mayor and council. Andis Kalnins for serving six years as 2018 council president at Tues- The three Republicans are Mr. on the committee. She also noted day night’s reorganization meet- McCormack, Joseph Sarno and some “community building” coming of the governing body. Ms. Cuccaro. The three Demo- mittees — Centennial Village, Mu- Moments after being sworn into crats are Sara Todisco, Marc nicipal Alliance, Community Con- office, newly-elected Republican Lazarow, and Ms. Blumenstock. nection — that “celebrate family, Councilman Richard McCormack Mr. Sarno was approved as the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE nominated fellow Republican 2018 planning board liaison. Ileen Cuccaro for 2018 council All three Republicans voted no Reading is Good For You president. However, Ms. Cuccaro on renewing Borough Attorney did not receive the majority vote Robert F. Renaud’s contract for over Ms. Blumenstock. serving as the borough’s munici- This year the borough council is pal attorney and as the munici- split between three Democrats pal tax appeal attorney, both and three Republicans. In situa- annual contracts. Mr. Renaud was tions where voting is deadlocked, supported by all three Demo- Mayor Charles Lombardo will cast crats and Mayor Lombardo, thus the deciding vote. garnering an approval for both “One big thing people forgot. positions. Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader How to compromise. Give a little Mr. Sarno was the only no vote WELCOME ABOARD...Jean-Albert Maisonneuve, right, is sworn in as Cran- goleader.com/subscribe and take a little. Lacking in the on approved municipal public ford Commissioner by Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, a Cranford resident. world today, not only this coun- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page S-12 Thursday, January 4, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Hannen Selected as Cranford Mayor Again Blumenstock Named Council Pres. friendship and neighborhood,” year, Mr. Giblin said, in hopes of ing improvements to Orchard defender Michael S. Simitz. The stood behind me and gave me she said. saving some tax dollars due to the Brook. council unanimously approved courage to do something I had a “The greatest challenge facing State and Local Tax (SALT) de- Mayoral appointments to the borough municipal labor attor- burning desire to do for quite a Cranford is meeting its afford- duction being capped at $10,000 planning board are Christopher ney Matthew J. Giaccobbe. Coun- while now.” able-housing obligation without for federal tax returns. “The State Chapman, Andrew Cossa, Bobbi cil unanimously approved 2018 Mr. McCormack emphasized losing the character that drew us of New Jersey is in a property-tax Anderson and Julie Didzbalis. borough prosecutor Steven H. thankfulness for family member to our town. People leave urban crisis,” he said. Mr. Giblin sug- Mayor Hannen and Deputy Mayor Merman. support and his running mate, centers and come to Cranford for gested the township committee Dooley will serve on the planning Mayor Lombardo made the fol- Michael Collings. Mr. McCormack a reason — to get away from the do its part to address the issue at board as official township repre- lowing appointments with no con- had his grandchildren hold the density and the pace of city life. the county and state levels. sentatives. firmation necessary. Any leader- Bible as he was sworn in. Our approach to development Deputy Mayor Dooley said the Mary Ann Hay, Christine Daly ship changes made were not Ms. Todisco said her grandfa- has to bear that in mind. Using township has seen “profound and David Salomon were ap- given explanation nor necessar- ther and longtime community redevelopment, we can create costs savings” in the five months pointed to the zoning board of ily based on past performance. leader Frank Todisco was a huge affordable-housing since Cranford hired a full-time adjustment. Mr. Sarno will serve as finance inspiration for her calling to serve opportunities...it needs to be a engineer, replacing the consult- The establishment of a Green committee chairman, replacing the community. top priority for the township com- ant engineer it had hired. She Team was authorized as well as Ms. Todisco. At several 2017 “As a lifelong resident and vol- mittee,” Ms. O’Connor said. also talked about flood-control the members who will serve. council meetings, Mayor unteer for many organizations, I “Serving the residents of efforts. Gates have been pur- A resolution was passed that Lombardo lauded Ms. Todisco’s love this town deeply,” said Ms. Cranford is the best job I have chased for dams in the Rahway would authorize a cash incentive performance as finance commit- Todisco in her public address. ever had,” Ms. O’Connor said in River, while desilting is to take to employees wishing to waive tee chairwoman. Ms. Todisco’s grandfather’s her closing remarks. place, “for the first time in a health benefits. Mr. Sarno expressed at several longtime childhood friends, Commissioner Giblin high- number of years,” she said. Phase Pastor Thomas Rice of the Cran- 2017 council meetings concerns Garwood resident for over 80 lighted the downtown and the 27 2B of the Flood Mitigation project ford Alliance Church gave the with financial decisions being years Pat DiFabio and Mr. years of service Kathleen Prunty, is to begin in 2018, and the invocation, followed by the flag made regarding the capital ex- Alimonti, held the Bible for Ms. who is retiring, gave as DMC committee, she said, is “poised salute led by the police and fire penditure decisions process. Mr. Todisco as she was sworn in. director. “Our downtown is a high- to move that ball” towards mak- honorary color guard. Sarno stated emphasis must be Mayor Lombardo acknowledged light as to why people move here, placed on providing all council achievements in his mayor’s ad- stay here and come here from members ample time to review dress such as the parking commit- other towns,” Mr. Giblin said. financial decisions. tee concentrating on completing He noted the Teen Advisory Ms. Todisco will serve as public the parking permit program while Board is being reignited. health, police, and safety com- respecting business owner input. “Trying to meet our affordable- mittee chairwoman. Mr. “The Green Team organized the housing obligations with the in- McCormack will serve as fire com- beginnings of beautification of frastructure and space we mittee chairman, replacing Mr. our downtown area with cleanup have...it is something Cranford Sarno. and seasonal plantings,” said needs to address, and the prob- Planning board appointments Mayor Lombardo of the 2017 lem needs to be addressed in include former councilman Louis program and its positive com- Trenton,” Mr. Giblin said. Petruzzelli, Councilman Sarno, munity impact. About $7.5 million in tax dollars William Nierstedt, Mayor Mayor Lombardo said he and was paid in advance by township Lombardo, Steven Napolitano the council are reviewing all bor- residents before the end of the and Denise Ridente. ough roadways, with certain “I’d like to point out more times roads being prioritized for re- than not this council has voted pairs with “(New Jersey) Depart- Reading is Good For You together,” Ms. Todisco said. ment of Transportation and Ms. Todisco said she is focused (Union) county funds.” on debating issues the borough “We also welcomed eight new faces, “voting on them and mov- businesses to our town in 2017,” ing on towards the next order of Mayor Lombardo said. business.” Ms. Blumenstock addressed the At the start of the meeting, Mr. public, stating that community McCormack and Ms. Todisco were volunteerism, adhering to a capi- sworn in to serve as borough coun- tal plan by making long-term Christina M. Hinke for The Westfield Leader cil members after both prevailed investments into the borough, WELCOME ABOARD...Commissioner Patrick Giblin, second from left, is in the November 2017 election. and maximizing county grant goleader.com/subscribe sworn in as Cranford Commissioner by Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski, left, a Mr. McCormack said he wanted opportunities is where the coun- Cranford resident. to “thank all those residents who cil should focus in 2018. Page S-13 Thursday, January 4, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Flood Advisory Panel Wants Cranford Twp. to Buy 112 Park Dr. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE ning board engineer. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader & The Times The Flood Advisory Committee’s CRANFORD — The Cranford resolution states, “it is public Flood Advisory Committee has knowledge that the current owner requested that the township com- has paid much less for the prop- mittee “give serious consider- erty in question and might be ation to the acquisition of the amenable to a resolution involv- property located at 112 Park ing the transfer of said property Drive for the purpose of facilitat- to the township or the county for ing Phase 5 of the Flood Plan and a fair market price.” SCODEE, the conversion of the remaining LLC purchased the property for property for open space,” the $280,000 on September 15, Flood Advisory Committee stated 2016, according to in a resolution passed 9-to-0, njparcels.com. with 11 members absent. Prior to SCODEE, LLC buying SCODEE, LLC, co-owned by Bob the property, the township had Pyfer and Denise Lorelli, had pur- been in discussions with the chased the 25,000-square-foot County of Union, which owns an property located adjacent to easement on part of the prop- Nomahegan Park. After present- erty, to buy the property, desig- ing its minor subdivision applica- nate a portion as Green Acres tion to the planning board in and build a pump station that CRANFORD COMMITTEE 2018 August, SCODEE withdrew its would aid in reducing flooding application due to the negative conditions seen in the northeast comments made by planning quadrant of the township, and board members, Flood Advisory would satisfy the township’s fifth Committee members, Environ- phase of its flood plan. This loca- Library to Spotlight mental Commission members, tion was deemed ideal in order to Dawley’s Work on Display and residents alike, as well as assist the most homes in the RSVP on Monday deficiencies in its stormwater area, the Flood Advisory Com- GARWOOD — The Garwood CRANFORD – Art curator ary 13 from 10 a.m. to noon drainage plan noted by the plan- mittee had told The Westfield Public Library will hold an in- Cynthia A. Dawley welcomes the where all are invited to come and Leader in August. formation session on Monday, public to view an art exhibit by speak with Ms. Wandlass. Tips Told on Staying The County of Union was un- January 8, at 10 a.m., on the Cranford artist Kerrie Wandlass Two River Community Bank is successful in its attempt to buy Retired and Senior Volunteer on display in the main lobby of located at 245-249 North Av- Safe During Cold Snap the property from Wells Fargo Program (RSVP). Two River Community Bank in enue West, Cranford. Bank at an offer of its appraised Members of the community Cranford. Ms. Wandlass works in To be considered for future art COUNTY — As bitterly cold tem- value of $500,000 about a de- acrylics, oils, mixed media, and shows, please contact peratures and wind chills grip the are invited to learn more about cade ago. volunteer opportunities includ- computer graphics. She recog- [email protected] and in- region for a second consecutive 112 Park Drive sits in a flood nizes her work is influenced by clude “TwoRiver” in the subject weekend, residents are urged to ing visiting the homebound, zone and is considered one of the tutoring school-aged children, the impressionists, namely line. be sure to wear dry, warm cloth- most susceptible areas for flood- Cezanne and Prendergast, as her ing and cover exposed skin when volunteering at food pantries ing, as stated by Township Com- and assisting at community interest lies in shape, color and outdoors, according to Union missioner Ann Dooley and a resi- outlines. She strives to compel Reading is Good For You County officials. gardens, among other choices. dent who lives on Park Drive, The Garwood Public Library the viewer to see what is around Check on your neighbors, Donald Thee, at the August plan- us and often unnoticed in our friends, and relatives, the eld- is located at 411 Third Av- ning board meeting. Objectors enue. For more information busy lives, and encourages erly and those with disabilities. noted how building two homes acknowledgement of the seren- Seniors, infants, people with and to reserve a spot, call on the property would under- Nathalie Garcia at (908) 352- ity that can be felt by these often chronic cardiovascular or lung mine efforts made by the town- forgotten surroundings. conditions, those using alcohol 8375 or the library at (908) ship to reduce flooding by set- 789-1670. The current exhibit will be on or drugs, and people with cogni- ting strict development standards display to the public through tive impairments (like dementia, that establish requirements for Wednesday, February 14, with serious mental illness or devel- flood control. The property cur- an open artist reception on Fri- opmental disability) are at in- rently is occupied by an aban- Probitas Verus Honos day, January 12 from 3 p.m. to goleader.com/subscribe creased risk. doned home. 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, Janu- Page S-14 Thursday, January 4, 2018 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo Ballyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Vivian Phillips to Matthew Recent Home Sales Kunsman, 307 Stoughton Av- For more info see: Theater Project to Feature http://clerk.ucnj.org/UCPA/DocIndex enue, $364,000. Wells Fargo Bank to 201 Wal- nut Ave LLC., 201 Walnut Av- A Chance of a Lifetime Cranford: 10/28/17 Robert and Kathy Fitzsimmons enue, $1,825,000. Kevin and Deborah M. to Jagdeep and Alka L. Intwala, Allison C. Reuter to Richard CRANFORD — The Theater all are welcome. Sherwood to John and Suzanne 104 Columbia Avenue, $580,001. Lewis Carlson, 201 Lincoln Park Project will present a staged, For information about the Egan, 24 Princeton Road, David and Catherine Des east, $195,000. script-in-hand reading of A Cranford Public Library, the $870,000. Rochers to Joseph J. and Paula H. Douglas P. and Laura R. Mosley Chance of a Lifetime, a new play Friends of the Cranford Public John and Jennifer Massa to Cassidy, 199 Columbia Avenue, to Jason Moy and Cindy Merlino, by Luigi Jannuzzi, on Saturday, Library and other upcoming James and Katie Ann D’Arcy, 212 $430,000. 83 Centennial Avenue, January 13, at 2 p.m., in the events, visit the Cranford Public Beech Street, $679,000. Steven D. and Jeffrey L. Molinoff $285,000. Cranford Community Center. The Library page at D Villane Construction LLC. to to Jolie Calella and Charlene Harish Atreya and Tara Community Center is located at cranfordlibrary.org. For informa- Adam H. and Jaclyn M. Van Duzer, Raimondo, 22 Riverside Drive Chowdappa to Bernadette 220 Walnut Avenue. tion about The Theater Project, 104 Makatom Drive, $994,590. Apt C1, $260,000. Donohue, 1 Hale Street, A Chance of a Lifetime con- visit thetheaterproject.org. Ryan and Elizabeth G. Samantha and Trevor Yee to $460,000. cerns Millie, a wild-eyed dreamer, Helmstetter to Nicholas C. and Joan English, 217 Prospect Av- Simla Sivanandan and Ajish who convinces her roommate, Jillian E. Fiorello, 825 Springfield enue, Apt 9-2A, $294,000. Bhaskar to Matthew and Lisa Edna, to escape the nursing home Florian Schantz Combo Avenue, $545,000. Ann Marie Shapiro and Gerar Williams, 254 Hillside Avenue, and enter a world they have both John and Carole Cappello to Menegaz to Matthew J. and $550,000. forgotten. Is Due in Cranford Jaimee Reid and Eric Forman, 10 Catherine E. Venditti, 8 Raleigh Messina Homes LLC. to James Mr. Jannuzzi has had 27 plays CRANFORD — The Cranford Central Avenue, $650,000. Avenue, $539,000. and Kacie Peluso, 26 Mendell published by Samuel French, in- Public Library will present a per- North Union Associates LLC. to Andrew and Susan B. Avenue, $542,000. cluding Exhibit This!: The Mu- formance by the Florian Schantz S&P Cranford Holdings LLC., 18- Zemlansky to Kevin Mc Caul and Joseph and Elizabeth Sherrier seum Comedies (13 one-act Jazz Combo on Wednesday, 20 Union Avenue North, Erin Rogers, 900Orange Avenue, to John and Toni Ahrens, 202 plays), All the King’s Women January 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the $1,100,000. $529,000. Hillside Avenue, $634,900. (eight one-act plays), Night of Cranford Community Center. Karl and Donna Schlenker to Christian C. and Patricia Ann John D. and Caryn R. the Foolish Moon, For the Love of The Florian Schantz Jazz Ryan Trombley, 818 Springfield Howard to Alessandro Savia, Armstrong to Jason A. and Cecilia Juliet, A Bench at the Edge, The Combo was formed in 2012 by Avenue, $505,000. $430,000. P. Pedde, 186 Baltimore Avenue, Barbarians Are Coming, The Ap- then 9-year-old Florian Schantz. John M. and Samantha M. Phyllis Conneely to Theresa $365,000. pointment and With or Without Since then, the band has enter- Samoylo to Peter D. Waldron, 15 O’Rourke and John Burns, 8 Gerard Rastelli to Christopher You. tained audiences in hundreds of Balmiere Parkway, $433,500. Adams Avenue, $470,000. Taglia, 18 Colin Kelly Street, He is a University of Notre Dame venues in the New York City Paul E. and Penny R. Reynolds Diane C. Rios and Ivan Abreu to $325,000. graduate and a member of the area and in Germany. to Michael and Ingrid C. Chuley, Charles Rapp, 17B Parkway Vil- Gregory and Jodi Wofsy to Dramatists Guild and the Au- The band features Florian 89 Belmont Avenue, $621,000. lage, $226,000. Lizabeth and Germano Coffer- thors Guild. Headquartered at Schantz on trumpet, cornet and Virginia R. Colarusso to Mario Oi-Kam Cheung to Yu Chun Dawe, 5 Osage Drive, $539,000. the Burgdorff Center in flugelhorn; Rup Chattopadhyay and Shannon D. Della Fortuna, Huang, 36A Parkway Village, Isobel and Jeffrie S. Wyatt to Maplewood, The Theater Project on tuba, trombone and flute; 116 Glenwood Road, $530,000. $225,000. DJD Contracting Group LLC. 388 is an acclaimed professional the- Margaret Schantz on flugelhorn Michael and Annette Zindel to Brian Foglia and Caroline Cunha Centennial Avenue, $232,000. ater group and the winner of two and trumpet; Lowell Schantz on John Becht and Erika Van Anglen, to Chad J. Viglianti, 96 Burnside Richard and Lisa Pizzuta to Ri- New Jersey Tony Awards. guitar, and Cory Ackerman on 109 Elmora Avenue, $515,000. Avenue, $527,000. chard Lo and Elsa Pan, 710 Lex- This program is sponsored by drums. The Combo will play a John and Lisa Daubner to Jo- Sonia E. Rivera -Hooey to ington Avenue, $755,000. the Friends of the Cranford Pub- selection of Dixieland music. seph and Kelly Pisano, 17 Co- Steven and Maria Pazdro, 105 lic Library. Admission is free and The Cranford Community Cen- lumbia Avenue, $472,000. Besler Avenue, $445,000. ter is located at 220 Walnut Bruce J. Martinez to 42 Hillcrest Pet Supply Collection Avenue. Admission to the pro- Library Trustees Set Ave LLC., 42 Hillcrest avenue, Reading is Good For You gram is free and all are wel- $220,000. Underway at Library come. This program is made Annual Meeting James and Diane Stanley to GARWOOD — The Garwood possible in part by a HEART (His- CRANFORD — The annual meet- Justin and Diane Bain, 220 South Public Library is collecting dona- tory, Education, Arts Reaching ing of the Cranford Public Library Union Avenue, $405,000. tions for the Plainfield Area Hu- Thousands) grant from the Union Board of Trustees will be held on R. L. and V. R. Smith and S. S. mane Society through Wednes- County Board of Chosen Free- Thursday, January 25, at 7 p.m., Dubrel to Jason Cheek and Kirby day, January 31. Requested items holders. at the Cranford Community Cen- Ruffner, 38 Concord Street, include dog and cat food, litter, For more information about the ter. The Community Center is $446,000. toys, cleaning supplies and gift program, call the Cranford Pub- located at 220 Walnut Avenue. cards. Donations should be lic Library at (908) 709-7281. Following the annual meeting, brought to the library during To see what else is coming up at the library, visit the Library Web the board will conduct its regular Probitas Verus Honos regular library hours. The library goleader.com/subscribe monthly meeting. is located at 411 Third Avenue. page at cranfordlibrary.org.