Westfield Council Meeting Over Signal by LAUREN S

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus

Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, May 26, 2011 OUR 121st YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Discussion Flares at Westfield Council Meeting Over Signal By LAUREN S. BARR ued and that she is going to prove it She also said the current placement Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to the council. of the light added more points of WESTFIELD — At Tuesday Ms. Enculescu also stated that she conflict for pedestrians because of night’s Westfield Council meeting, had received copies of correspon- Ms. Enculescu’s driveway. a shouting match broke out between dence from Westfield and Union Third Ward Councilman Mark former councilman Sal Caruana and County regarding the project. She Ciarrocca said the town submitted a Central Avenue resident Maria said the county stated that Westfield proposed plan and the county made Carluccio over Mrs. Carluccio’s be- requested the project and the loca- the decision on the final location of havior at council meetings regard- tion of the light. the light. ing the pedestrian crossing signal on Cambridge Road resident Lisa Mrs. Carluccio said she called Central Avenue near Clover Street. Decicco said the council is “hearing three realtors and they all said the Adina Enculescu, on whose prop- but not listening” to the residents value of Ms. Enculescu’s house has erty the pedestrian light was con- regarding the placement of the light. decreased and that the number of structed, said that while “each one She asked the council what the point people who would be interested in of you have good intentions,” the was of making several of the side the home would be lower should light is “not safe for children.” She streets into cul-de-sacs once the light she try to sell it. She said the resi- said that her house has been deval- became solely pedestrian activated. dents of Cambridge Road have had their property values raised by having their street cul-de-saced, and accused the council of not putting the light at the corner of Central and Clover because the resident of that home is a crossing guard.

Mrs. Carluccio also stated that she Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader drives slowly around town because HONORING OUR HEROES…Flags were placed on the graves of veterans buried in Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, she fears “retaliation,” and that if she including these on Revolutionary Hill, honoring them for their service to our country. Approximately 4,000 flags are donated ever needs anything from the council and placed by the American Legion every year. she will get “the big goose egg.” She began to read from a letter to the editor in The Westfield Leader that was ad- Memorial Day Parades Scheduled dressed to Second Ward Council- woman JoAnn Neylan, and the councilwoman stopped her, saying that she heard her call the councilwoman This Weekend to Honor Veterans “crazy.” Mrs. Carluccio denied the AREA – Local towns are hosting North Avenue to East Broad Street to with a traditional memorial ceremony allegation and sat down in the audi- Memorial Day Parades this holiday Fairview Cemetery where members at Memorial Park on Springfield Av- ence, as her time at the microphone weekend. A rundown of these events of the American Legion and the Vet- enue between Riverside Drive and had expired. is as follows: erans of Foreign War will conduct Central Avenue. In the event of in- Mr. Caruana said the discussion For those looking to remember our closing ceremonies. clement weather, services only will Lauren S. Barr for The Westfield Leader SPECIAL THANKS...At Tuesday night’s Westfield Town Council meeting, Lee of the pedestrian crossing signal is veterans a day early, Rahway will This year the Westfield High School be held at Bates Hall at First Presby- Hale, Gerry Glasser and Tony Cook of the Westfield Foundation receive a “reaching ridiculous proportions” hold its parade beginning at 1:30 p.m. Marching Band will honor veterans terian Church, located between North proclamation from Mayor Andy Skibitsky on the Westfield Foundation’s 35th and that he was a member of the on Sunday, May 29 from the City with a concert at Fairview comprised Union Avenue and Miln Street off anniversary. Special recognition was given to Mr. Hale and Mr. Glasser for their council when the light was voted on. Hall complex at the corner of Milton of patriotic music of all branches of Springfield Avenue. years of service. He said the process the council un- Avenue and Main Street. The parade the U.S. Armed Services. * * * * * dertook to choose the placement of will proceed west on Milton Avenue, * * * * * On Monday at noon the Garwood the light was “extremely fair” and north on Pierpont Street, east on Elm Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Celebrations Committee will hold the DWC Covers Ferraro’s Fire, that when the council implements and north on Irving Street, south on Day observances begin with a me- borough’s annual Memorial Day Rec- traffic safety measures, it always Main Street ending at the viewing morial service at 8 a.m. at American ognition Program at the Knights of impacts someone’s home. He said, station in front of City Hall. After- Legion Post 209 at Park Avenue and Columbus Hall, 37 South Avenue Talbots Closing, 5K Run “If it’s not safe, things will change,” wards, the public is invited to the Sunset Place in Scotch Plains, fol- Garwood. Hot dogs, chips, and bev- By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Anthology has to offer, the business saying that the council had previ- American Legion Post No. 5 at 581 lowed by a 9 a.m. wreath laying at the erages will be served. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader has another store in Hoboken and is ously implemented traffic safety Maple Avenue for refreshments. Fanwood Memorial Library at * * * * * WESTFIELD — The Downtown offering delivery to customers in devices and removed them. On Memorial Day the annual Tillotson Road and North Avenue Clark’s 11th annual Memorial Day Westfield Corporation (DWC) held Westfield. More information can be Mr. Caruana said, “This is an ar- Rahway Mayor’s 5K will take place. and the 10 a.m. wreath laying at the Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. with its monthly board of directors meet- found at shopanthology.com. gument about property value” and The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk kicks it Veterans Monument at Park Avenue marchers proceeding from Nassau ing this past Monday night to discuss On the end of the block adjacent to not about safety. He said he had off at 9 a.m. followed by the Pee Wee and Front Street in Scotch Plains. Street to Arthur L. Johnson High proposed improvements to the town, North Avenue, State Farm Insurance, trouble seeing as how a light that is 10-Meter Run at 9:30 a.m. and the The parade begins at 10:45 a.m. School. to promote DWC events, and to ad- located at 2 Elm Street, also suffered only activated several times a day is Mayor’s Trophy 5K Run and Wheel- from the Scotch Plains Municipal * * * * * dress recent events affecting the damage. ruining someone’s quality of life. chair Athletes event at 9:45 a.m. Building on Park Avenue, moves Summit’s parade kicks off at 10 downtown area. According to Mr. Gildea, the own- He also said he has heard past com- * * * * * down Martine Avenue into the center a.m. with Memorial Day observances, The six-alarm fire that occurred at ers of Ferraro’s are “throwing around ments regarding blood on the Westfield parade festivities kick of Fanwood, and ends at LaGrande followed by a ceremony at the Veter- Ferraro’s Restaurant in the early ideas” between a major expansion council’s hands and finds those com- off at 9 a.m. at the World War I Park in Fanwood.This year’s parade ans Memorial on the Village Green. morning hours of May 5 was dis- with additional residential space or ments “outrageous.” He then con- Veterans Memorial Day Monument will commemorate “The 70th Anni- The parade will begin from the Bouras cussed. Ferraro’s on Elm Street is reconstructing the restaurant as it was. curred with Councilwoman Neylan at the intersection of North Avenue versary of the Start of World War II.” Building parking lot on DeForest located at the heart of the Special Depending on the scope of the that Mrs. Carluccio called her and East Broad Street. This year’s * * * * * Avenue and proceed down Improvement District (SID), the busi- project that is eventually decided “crazy” and said that he disapproves opening ceremonies will include a Cranford’s Memorial Day Parade Beechwood Road, right on Spring- ness and residential area the DWC is upon, it was speculated that it would of the way in which council mem- ground breaking for a Vietnam Veter- festivities begin at 9 a.m. from the field Avenue and left on Maple Street charged with promoting. take from six to eighteen months to bers are being “attacked.” ans Memorial, the Eagle Scout Project Cranford Community Center at 220 to the Village Green where a cer- No one was seriously injured in the complete the new restaurant. Mrs. Carluccio began yelling at of resident Luke Gibbons. Walnut Avenue and finish at 10 a.m. emony will be held. fire, but it destroyed the restaurant The DWC approached the owners Mr. Caruana from her seat in the Following the opening ceremonies, and damaged neighboring buildings. of Ferraro’s to offer any assistance it CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the parade route will continue down Anthology, a women’s clothing could provide. The owners expressed store located at 125 Quimby Street, their thanks to the DWC and the sustained “major smoke damage” public for their support and wanted to Mountainside BOE Reaches according to Town Administrator inform the public that Ferraro’s South, James Gildea, resulting in a loss of all located at 425 South Elmer Street, is its merchandise. open for catering, take-out, delivery Pact With Berkeley Heights The owner of Anthology plans to and on-line orders. More informa- By DOMINIC A. LAGANO been involved in litigation with the relocate the store to another site in tion can be found at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Berkeley Heights school town or rebuild at its current location. ferrarosrestaurant.com. MOUNTAINSIDE – The district…that litigation has involved For those interested in the products CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mountainside Board of Education a series of claims and counterclaims (BOE) held its bimonthly meeting dealing with the proper calculation this past Tuesday evening. of tuition and resource-room charges The meeting began with the an- we pay to Berkeley Heights to edu- nouncement by Board President cate our high-school students,” stated James Ruban that after years of liti- Mr. Ruban. “Tonight, we are pleased gation, and recent weeks of negotia- to announce that we and Berkeley tion, the Mountainside Board of Edu- Heights have resolved our differences cation reached a settlement agree- and arrived at a negotiated settlement ment with the Berkeley Heights Board that will finally put this litigation of Education concerning the moneys behind us.” owed for unaccounted students who The board immediately voted to attended Governor Livingston High approve the agreement, which was School and costs arising from “re- passed unanimously. Dominic A. Lagano for The Westfield Leader source room charges.” Highlights of the settlement in- DONE DEAL…Tuesday night, theMountainside Board of Education announced a settlement agreement with the Berkeley Heights Board of Education concerning Covered in recent editions of The clude: a “mutually acceptable for- the money owed for unaccounted students who attended Governor Livingston Westfield Leader, this debt was a sig- mula” for calculation of resource- High School. nificant strain on the Mountainside room charges for special education BOE budget and undermined rela- students, with specific documenta- PAGE INDEX tions with the Berkeley Heights tion sent to the Mountainside district school district. monthly that support those charges. Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 18 Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-15 Betsey Burgdorf for The Westfield Leader The debt, payable over a five-year Second, a figure was agreed upon GOODBYE…Talbots, a women’s clothing and accessory store in Westfield for period, will amount to approximately between the two districts on the Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 25 years, will close its doors in August. The store closing is part of a major $330,000. amount Mountainside owed Berke- Community ... 6-9,17 Classifieds .... 16 contraction by the retail chain. “For the past five years, we have CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 17 A&E ...... 19-20

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Photos courtesy of Paul Harbaugh Elizabeth Harbaugh (WHS Class of 2008) and Katharine Horner, daughter of Patricia Harbaugh Horner (WHS Class of 1979) enjoy The Westfield Leader during their semesters abroad. Elizabeth, who will enter her senior year at Carnegie Mellon University, is studying at the University College of London for a year. Her cousin, Katharine, is pursuing a major in art history at East Carolina University and is studying fine arts near Florence, Italy. Kate is a resident in the Middle Ages town of Certaldo in Tuscany. Photo courtesy of Vincent Kearney REST AND RELAXATION…Veronica Kearney enjoys The Westfield Leader in GW Names Lt. Underhill as Downtown Westfield Corp. front of City Hall in Hamilton, Bermuda. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cranford Discusses Potential The DWC discussed the closing of the Downtown Westfield 5K Run and Next Borough Police Chief Talbots, a Westfield staple for 25 Pizza Extravaganza — 5,000 pizzas By CHRISTINA M. HINKE The council approved raffle license years. The clothing and accessories have been consumed by participants Impact of Housing Plan Specially Written for The Westfield Leader applications from the Knights of Co- store will be closing approximately and spectators. According to Ms. By THOMAS S. FORTUNATO The 215 Birchwood property is planned GARWOOD — Police Lieuten- lumbus and Best Friend Dog Adop- 75 to 100 stores, beginning this year Cronin, Ferraro’s will still be provid- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to consist of 419 housing units, whereas ant Bruce Underhill was selected to tion. until 2013. ing pizza, but, in all probability, to a CRANFORD — The township coun- the 555 South Avenue property is planned replace retiring Police Chief Will- A Memorial Day Recognition Pro- Westfield’s Talbots, located at 217 lesser extent than previous years. cil held a special meeting at the Orange at 168 housing units. iam Legg, the Borough of Garwood gram will be held this Monday, May North Avenue West, will be closing In other news, it was announced Avenue Elementary School on May 18 to The Township is appealing Judge Council announced Tuesday night. 30, at noon at the Knights of Colum- in August, part of the first 25 stores to the DWC has spent 22 percent of its address the public’s concerns about a Chrystal’s decision. “Cranford’s argu- Mr. Legg announced his retirement bus hall, Councilwoman Sara Todisco be closed in the retail chain. operating budget accounting for four proposed low-income housing development continues to be that our ordinance is two months ago. ment planned for 215 Birchwood Av- constitutional and compliant,” Mr. said. She also encouraged Garwood The 4,800-square-foot store will months of activity. enue, currently the site of an abandoned McCarthy explained, “and that we “I’m ecstatic. I residents to attend be a significant loss to the commu- A grant was approved for Platform commercial building and large parking shouldn’t be put in the position of taking have some big shoes neighboring nity and efforts will be made by the Hair Studio, a new business located lot. this formerly commercial property and to fill,” Lt. Underhill Cranford’s Memorial DWC to fill the square footage with at 325 South Avenue West, while the Mayor Dan Aschenbach prepared a overloading this area with residential told The Westfield Day Parade. She also another marquee shop or business. grant approval for American Shoe PowerPoint presentation that was shown development.” Leader. Lt. Underhill congratulated Kelly The board also highlighted the Repair was tabled until more infor- at the meeting, and Township Attorney The biggest problem with affordable has served on the po- Sullivan on her win of Downtown Westfield 5K Run and mation was obtained. Dan McCarthy spoke to residents about housing developments is that the town- lice force for 25 years the essay contest at Pizza Extravaganza. Scheduled for Studio S, a clothing and accesso- the legal issues concerning the develop- ship will collect less property taxes from and was promoted to Lincoln School. July 20, the event has 86 percent of its ries boutique, will be opening at 112 ment. these units as they would from any other lieutenant the same Mr. McCarthy explained that the con- residential property. When combined with Councilman Lou sponsorships filled from such com- Central Avenue, the previous site of troversial “Mount Laurel Doctrine,” the the volume of new residents brought in year Mr. Legg was Petruzzelli, represen- panies as Wells Fargo, Stop & Shop the Presidential Pen Company. The result of a 1975 New Jersey Supreme by these properties, municipal services appointed chief, he tative of the Athletic and Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield. grand opening is currently scheduled Court case, mandates that Cranford has a will be overloaded as a result. said, about five or six Field Complex Project According to DWC Executive Di- for June 4. constitutional obligation to provide low- Mayor Dan Aschenbach encouraged years ago. Committee, said, rector Sherry Cronin, the run was The next DWC board of directors income housing. Cranford had already the residents in attendance to write as Council President “[The engineering “doing well in registrations so far,” meeting open to the public is sched- been involved with a lawsuit with a de- many letters as possible to Judge Chrystal Timothy Hak an- firm of] Hatch Mott with over 300 registered participants. uled for Monday, June 27, at 7:30 veloper over this doctrine regarding a encouraging her to reverse her decision. nounced to the coun- MacDonald will begin In its tenth year of existence, over p.m. The DWC office is located at property located at 555 South Avenue, “We have to show outrage about what cil that the Police to install the 10 boring 24,000 runners have participated in 105 Elm Street. located near the Garden State Parkway this will do. We don’t have exact num- Search Committee Lt. Bruce Underhill and the border between Cranford and bers, but [the Brightwood development] sites in early June.” Roselle. is certainly going to blow up the sewer- recommended Mr. At the Union County Air Traffic “In this case, with the South Avenue age capacity, the drainage… [we] can’t Underhill to be the police chief. Mr. Noise Advisory Board’s May 23 Cranford Budget Delayed projects,” Mr. McCarthy explained, “the handle what we have now.” Hak told The Leader that the job of meeting, Mr. Petruzzelli asked Sue owner of that property [Lehigh “[The Orange Avenue school] is one police chief was between Mr. Baer, director of aviation at the Port Aquisition] came in and filed suit against of the best schools in New Jersey,” the Underhill and Lieutenant James Authority of New York and New Jer- As State Disallows Provisions Cranford in January of 2008. In that suit, Mayor continued, “and 419 housing units Pipala. He said both candidates have sey, about noise impact data from the By FRED T. ROSSI troduced ordinances raising fees for called the Mount Laurel Suit, [the devel- has got to bring a lot of kids, and I don’t extensive experience. Newark Liberty International Airport Specially Written for The Westfield Leader fire inspections—“very modestly,” in oper] alleged that Cranford had not met believe there’s much capacity here left.” The council will have a swearing CRANFORD — The township com- the words of Deputy Mayor Kevin its obligations under Mount Laurel and The mayor compared the affordable on Union County. that they were entitled as a result of that to housing projects with Cranford’s in of the new police chief on Tuesday, “She politely refused to send the mittee will continue its public hearing on Campbell — and increasing fees for the the 2011 municipal budget next month township swimming pool for non-resi- what’s called a ‘builder’s remedy.’” Riverfront development project, which June 28, at 7:15 p.m. noise impact data that we requested Later in 2008, as Mr. McCarthy con- involves the construction of non-afford- During the workshop meeting, because state officials disallowed the way dents. Public hearings on both ordi- showing the impact on Union County. some budget provisions were treated by nances will be held on Tuesday, June tinued to explain, the owner of the 215 able housing, and stated that in that in- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi said the The committee will continue to pur- local officials. 28. Birchwood property, The S. Hekemian stance, the developer is required to pay water leaking outside Personal Best sue the data,” he said. The $31-million spending plan in- Mayor Aschenbach said the Cranford Group, also filed suit against Cranford, the township an “impact fee” which will has stopped. She also said rumors in Councilman Jim Mathieu, repre- cludes a 1.97-percent increase in the Planning Board would hold a hearing and by 2009, those two lawsuits were cover the cost of various improvements town were that a person had been sentative of the Shared Services In- municipal portion of property tax bills on Wednesday, June 1 to address the combined into one. The suit was heard by that need to be made to accommodate the injured by tripping over a raised vestigative Committee, said he was and will result in the elimination of 14 Riverfront project on South Avenue. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lisa new housing units, such as improvements sidewalk due to a tree uprooting a municipal positions. Among the posi- Riverfront Developers LLC wishes to Chrystal, who determined that Cranford to the traffic lights and stormwater man- looking into the benefits of a dispatch had an unmet need of 531 affordable agement systems. portion of the sidewalk outside of center for 9-1-1 calls. tions slated for elimination are two po- add an additional 21 housing units, three sitions in the recreation department of which will be designated as afford- housing units and ruled in favor of the “The owner [of the Birchwood prop- Borough Hall. During the public comment por- developers, allowing them to build as erty] is a hedge fund, they don’t care During the public comment por- along with a reduction in the number of able housing, to the $35-million devel- tion of the regular meeting, Mr. Pater- crossing guards. Four emergency medi- opment. If approved, the township will many housing units on their respective about Cranford,” Mayor Aschenbach tion of the workshop, resident Anne son asked why the Rahway Valley cal services positions will be elimi- receive $756,000 in impact fees from properties as they want. stated. Leonard said she saw a woman trip Sewerage Authority (RVSA) has not nated as well, with those responsibili- the developer, which will be used, the over the red bricks outside Lorenzos made a report to the council in over a ties being absorbed by the township mayor said, for various impact costs that resulted in bruising. She said the year. He said when former council- fire department. related to the project such as sewer bricks are coming up. man Charles Lombardo was RVSA Tuesday’s public hearing on the bud- capacity issues and traffic signal up- Mountainside BOE Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma president, he would make quarterly get was brief, with Township Attorney grades. The township committee will CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 said there is $25,000 in the budget for reports before the Garwood council. Daniel McCarthy explaining that the vote on the request for additional units ley Heights for the past three years for outside of the two-mile grammar/ sidewalk repairs. The mayor said she would ask the state Division of Local Government Ser- at its June 14 meeting. resource-room charges. middle school limit. The mayor also suggested running vices, which oversees municipalities’ The committee also appointed mem- RVSA president to come to a meeting operations, had submitted to township bers to the recently-created conserva- Mountainside will have a structured, According to Mr. Saragnese, “we a seminar on how to handle Open to give an update. She said she has officials several comments on the bud- tion utility, which will act in an advi- five-year payment schedule, which have also identified a potential 620 Public Record Act (OPRA) requests received written reports from the get, including a request that sewer utility sory role in suggesting ways the mu- Daniel Saragnese, school business subscribers, including 520 students for township employees, council RVSA. revenue be treated as an operating ex- nicipal government can better conserve administrator, determined the district who were previously courtesy bused” members and possibly school board Mr. Paterson also asked the coun- pense instead of debt service. Commis- in such areas as the conservation cen- can afford. who will now have to pay for transpor- members and other employees in the cil to clarify how much municipal sioner Edward O’Malley said the state’s ter, sewage usage, leaf collection and Finally, Mountainside BOE staff tation to their respective schools. borough who would have a need. The taxes will go up, saying there has comments were received late on Mon- garbage pickup. will have a say in assisting Berkeley At this time, Mr. Saragnese said he seminar would cost $1,500 and could been a discrepancy on what the re- day, giving township officials little time The seven-member group includes Heights educators in developing Indi- cannot accurately determine the num- accommodate up to 40 people. The ported tax rate increase will be. Ms. to make the necessary changes and draft Steve Andelfinger, Scott Mease, John vidual Education Plans, or IEPs, used ber of students who will participate in mayor said if there were available the needed budget amendments. Salerno, Michael Kzirian, Nelson Ariemma said she would check the Mayor Daniel Aschenbach said the Dittmar, William Montani and Louis to determine the course direction for the subscription bus service, nor the seats that she would open the seminar figures and announce it at the next state urged Cranford to reconsider its Lambe. The seven will serve staggered Mountainside special education stu- cost for those who do elect to partici- up to other municipalities, which meeting. sewer utility decision. Some 70 percent terms, with Mr. Andelfinger’s term ex- dents. pate, as he is awaiting responses from would pay for their spots. The mayor also announced that the of the local sewer bill “is related to [the piring December 31, 2011; Messrs. According to Mr. Ruban, the settle- the affected students and their parents. “In the long run, knowing the council is creating a new special com- Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Mease and Salerno serving until De- ment will save the Mountainside BOE Parents have until Wednesday, June law…is extremely important… It can mittee called Police Contract Nego- (RVSA)] treatment plant,” which was cember 31, 2012; Messrs. Kzirian and significant and continued court costs. 15, to inform the district if they wish also be very costly if you make a tiations Committee, consisting of financed “with RVSA debt that we guar- Dittmar serving until December 31, “This agreement will stop the mount- their child to participate. mistake,” Mayor Quattrocchi said. Councilman Victor DeFilippo as antee. It’s debt. It should be treated that 2013 and Messrs. Montani and Lambe ing expense and inconvenience of this In other news, eighth-grade Ms. Ariemma also said she would chairman, Mayor Quattrocchi and way.” serving until December 31, 2014. Wil- litigation and allow us to work to- Deerfield School student Andrew like to investigate other joint insur- Consideration of the budget will re- liam Walsh and Ana Pinto were named Council President Hak. The police sume at the committee’s Tuesday, June associate members, and Mayor gether with Berkeley Heights going Ciallella was recognized at the 16th ance funds (JIF) to control costs in department contract expires Satur- 14 meeting. Aschenbach was appointed liaison/ forward in a spirit of goodwill for the annual Wallenberg Honors Program insurance. She said her investiga- day, December 31. In other business, the committee in- chairman for the remainder of this year. benefits of all children in both of our for his “Cans Against Cancer” Project. tion would not cost any additional communities.” According to Chief School Admin- funds. She said she would like to Mr. Saragnese then submitted a pre- istrator Jeanette Baubles, the have a borough health insurance sentation to the audience concerning Wallenberg Honors Program “was plan that has options to include a Westfield Council Discusses Signal the new subscription bussing program developed to call attention to, and less expensive plan instead of the instituted by the district to trim costs. praise the behavior exhibited by, current plan, where only one ex- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mr. Saragnese stated that he, in con- middle- and high-school students pensive option is available. She also audience and stood up, yelling that argument was stopped when the Third Ward Councilman Dave Haas, junction with members of his staff and which emulate that of Raoul said since the police department she was not attacking anyone. When mayor and a Westfield police officer who was absent from Tuesday’s the Vogel Bus Company, determined Wallenberg. A Swedish diplomat, contract is up at the end of the year, Mayor Andy Skibitsky said that she insisted that Mrs. Carluccio step out- meeting, “disingenuous” for voting “who would be receiving a ride that’s Wallenberg is credited for saving thou- that “maybe we can negotiate.” was out of order, Mrs. Carluccio side and Mr. Caruana went in the “no” on the budget several weeks mandated and not charged…and those sands of lives in Hungary near the end During the public comment por- continued to yell that if she addressed other direction. ago. people who are identified as subscrib- of World War II.” tion of the workshop, resident Bruce someone in the audience she would In other business, resident John Councilman Ciarrocca said Coun- ers were identified appropriately.” According to Ms. Baubles, Paterson inquired about a street expect that person to respond. Blake asked the council if it intends cilman Haas called him the night According to Mr. Saragnese’s pre- Andrew’s “acts of kindness” exempli- project on the 200 block of Willow Mr. Caruana said this behavior to change the staffing levels at the before the vote on the budget and liminary estimates, 296 riders are fied the spirit of Mr. Wallenberg. Avenue, and asked the council to was an example of what is being fire department. Mayor Skibitsky said the budget was good but he had scheduled to be routed to either Gov- The next BOE meeting, open to the consider using a better grass seed. taught in schools about bullying. He said that “right now...our fire depart- to vote no for “political reasons.” ernor Livingston High School or public, is scheduled for Tuesday, June Borough Engineer Donald Guarriello said Mrs. Carluccio’s behavior is ment is going to be manned by the The council also passed two ordi- Union County Vo-Tech. 14, at the Beechwood School at 7:30 said the brand of seed the borough menacing and threatening because manpower that we have.” nances on first reading; the first These students will not be charged p.m. For more information on the uses now has a 70-to-80-percent suc- of the “manner in which she says it.” Resident Jim Baker said the town approved the expenditure of for bussing, as the distances from Mountainside BOE, go to cess rate in growing without weeds. After the meeting, the yelling should have gone out to bid for a $337,000 for a new 9-1-1 telephone their homes to their school are over mountainsideschools.org. During the regular meeting, Mr. match continued between Mr. new town attorney when Robert system and the second approved the state-mandated, two-and-a-half- Hak said the borough would solicit Caruana and Mrs. Carluccio when Cockren retired and Russell $375,000 for the paving of Boule- mile (for high-school students) limit. proposals for bulk pic up. New play- Mrs. Carluccio confronted him in Finestein was hired. He also said vard between South Avenue and With respect to the district’s kinder- Happy ground resurfacing at Hartman Park the hallway, saying, “I haven’t threat- that budget committee meetings Park Street. The town has received garten through eighth-grade students, Memorial across from the school will begin, he ened anyone.” Mr. Caruana said, should be public and criticized approximately $190,000 in state aid 146 students also are state-mandated Day! said. “Your manner is threatening.” The Councilwoman Neylan for calling for the paving project. to receive free busing, as they reside

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USPS 485200 Thursday, May 26, 2011 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 52nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-2011 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP Council OKs $23.5-Million Budget In Party-Line Vote By FRED T. ROSSI of assessed value, meaning the aver- remarks earlier in the meeting by Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times age assessed home of $122,100 will former mayor Martin Marks, who SCOTCH PLAINS — A split town- see the portion of the tax bill dedi- admitted that the council’s zero tax ship council last week voted to ap- cated to local government purposes increase in 2000, when he was mayor, prove the 2011 municipal budget, rise by about $57, from $1,853 last had been a “mistake” because it had with the three Republicans on the year to $1,910. The municipal bud- relied too heavily on using township governing body criticizing calls by get, including the library, is up surplus funds. Three years later, the two Democrats to use more sur- $531,923 over 2010. Mayor Malool noted, that tax freeze plus funds as a way to effect a zero Saying it would be “unwise” to use “came back to haunt us” in the form property-tax increase. too much surplus as a further rev- of an 18-point property-tax increase. By a 3-2 vote at its May 18 meet- enue-enhancer this year, Mayor This year’s budget will use about ing, the council approved the Nancy Malool called the proposals $2.37 million in surplus funds, but $23,491,080 spending plan that will by Democrats Kevin Glover and Councilmen Glover and Marcus last be financed in part by a 13.4-cent Michael Marcus “a gimmick” that week urged that more be used, or that increase in the municipal portion of would negatively effect township fi- some of the several hundred thou- property tax bills to $1.565 per $100 nances in coming years. She praised sand dollars of surplus in the local sewer utility be tapped to avoid the need for a property tax increase. Call- ing use of those reserves a “perfectly legitimate and reasonable” way to lessen the tax burden, Mr. Marcus recalled that the top issue in his election campaign for mayor last year had been rising property taxes. Mr. Glover went further, urging the council to anticipate in its revenue projections more money from con- Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times struction code fees and from the fund LONG TIME COMING…At a groundbreaking ceremony held May 19, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr dons a hard hat for delinquent taxes. along with Elite Properties Principals Tom Powers and Amerigo Checchio and “breaks ground” on the future site of “This is not reckless,” he said, “this Fanwood Crossing, a mixed-use property on the corner of South and Martine Avenue. Pictured, left to right, are: Freeholder is prudent. We have the money.” A Angel Estrada, Mr. Powers, Mayor Mahr, Mr. Checchio, and Assemblywomen Linda Stender. motion by Mr. Glover to table the budget failed on a party line 3-2 vote. Deputy Mayor Mary DePaola la- beled the Democrats’ proposals as Scotch Plains Planning Board “gambling,” “reckless” and a “shell

Betsey Burgdorf for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times game,” saying they would “back us HONORING OUR HEROES…Flags are placed on the graves of veterans buried into a corner” and lead to layoffs and Approves Newmark School in Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, including these on Revolutionary Hill, higher interest rates on municipal honoring them for their service to their country. Approximately 4,000 flags are bonds. By MICHAEL J. POLLACK The five-acre lot had housed a re- dren are not wild...I think the school donated and placed by the American Legion every year. Councilman William Vastine Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times gional Verizon office. is doing a heck of a job. I welcome warned against spending too much of SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains The vacant building will be reno- them to our community.” the surplus and a repeat of the situa- will welcome The Newmark School vated, and additions will be placed on Regina Peter, co-founder and ex- Memorial Day Parades tion of a decade ago, as former mayor into its community after a 7-1 plan- either side. At maximum, there will ecutive director of the school, de- Marks had spoken of earlier in the ning board vote for final site-plan be 140 students in the school at its scribed Newmark as a “state-funded meeting. He called the differences approval was conducted on Monday. peek time, with an additional 50 staff private school.” She said small class Scheduled to Honor Veterans between the two parties’ proposals The school – which caters to those members. Parking will be reduced on sizes – eight to 11, at most – are a AREA – Local towns are hosting year’s opening ceremonies will in- the difference between “political with learning and/or behavioral dis- the site to accommodate larger green hallmark of the school, which caters Memorial Day Parades this holiday clude a ground breaking for a Viet- management and political grand- abilities – had already satisfied the spaces for students. The structure re- to those she described as having high- weekend. A rundown of these events nam Veterans Memorial, the Eagle standing.” zoning requirements for Cellar quires no variances, as it does not functioning autism, anxiety, ADD and is as follows: Scout Project of resident Luke Gib- The township budget will account Avenue’s B-1 zone. violate any condition outlined in the obsessive-compulsive disorders. For those looking to remember our bons. Following the opening ceremo- for about 16 percent of the total prop- After three hours of testimony, the township’s zoning ordinance. She said the “majority” of veterans a day early, Rahway will nies, the parade route will continue erty tax bill, according to Township board gushed at the “thorough” na- Some residents, specifically those Newmark students go to college. She hold its parade beginning at 1:30 p.m. down North Avenue to East Broad Manager Chris Marion. During a 20- ture of the presentation and spoke in the neighboring Southwyck Vil- dispelled any belief that the students on Sunday, May 29 from the City Street to Fairview Cemetery where minute Powerpoint presentation, he glowingly of the quality-of-life boon lage, expressed distaste for the are unruly, saying no students have Hall complex at the corner of Milton members of the American Legion detailed revenue sources, which be- the school will provide to Scotch project. Leonard Naturman said the police records. “They are just much Avenue and Main Street. The parade and the Veterans of Foreign War will sides the $2.4 million of surplus, also Plains. school was “really going to impact” more fragile and need a structured will proceed west on Milton Avenue, conduct closing ceremonies. This year include $2.2 million in state aid, The Newmark School has two fa- residents’ lives and “infringe” on the environment,” she said. Students north on Pierpont Street, east on Elm the Westfield High School Marching $570,000 in anticipated construction cilities at present – a K-8 in Plainfield Southwyck neighborhood. He wor- come from all of the surrounding and north on Irving Street, south on Band will honor veterans with a con- code fees, $20,000 in investment in- and a high school in Carteret – but ried about unattended children head- towns, including Scotch Plains, Main Street ending at the viewing cert at Fairview comprised of patri- terest and $14.2 million in property- will now consolidate its efforts at the ing through a wooded area and into Westfield, New Providence and Sum- station in front of City Hall. After- otic music of all branches of the U.S. tax revenue. Cellar Avenue property, located at the development. mit. About 17 students are Scotch wards, the public is invited to the Armed Services. Due to a change in library funding the extreme southeastern end of the One Southwyck resident worried Plains residents. American Legion Post No. 5 at 581 * * * * * CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 township at its border with Clark. about the impact of construction on “I’m a Scotch Plains resident,” Ms. Maple Avenue for refreshments. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Robinson Creek, which has a ten- Peter said. “It’s going to be a safe On Memorial Day the annual Day observances begin with a me- dency to flood. Engineers had said place. To have them (kids) be a part Rahway Mayor’s 5K will take place. morial service at 8 a.m. at American Ferraro’s Fire Discussed the project “was not going to impact of a community is important.” The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk kicks it Legion Post 209 at Park Avenue and flood elevation.” Mr. Lindy again spoke in favor of off at 9 a.m. followed by the Pee Wee Sunset Place in Scotch Plains, fol- Ron Lindy, who also lives at the project, saying that the school’s 10-Meter Run at 9:30 a.m. and the lowed by a 9 a.m. wreath laying at the By Westfield SID Board Southwyck, represented the oppos- mission is an important one. “It would Mayor’s Trophy 5K Run and Wheel- Fanwood Memorial Library at By DOMINIC A. LAGANO found at shopanthology.com. ing viewpoint. He said, “The chil- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 chair Athletes event at 9:45 a.m. Tillotson Road and North Avenue Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times On the end of the block adjacent to * * * * * and the 10 a.m. wreath laying at the WESTFIELD — The Downtown North Avenue, State Farm Insurance, Westfield parade festivities kick Veterans Monument at Park Avenue Westfield Corporation (DWC) held located at 2 Elm Street, also suffered off at 9 a.m. on Monday at the World and Front Street in Scotch Plains. its monthly board of directors meet- damage. War I Veterans Memorial Day Monu- The parade begins at 10:45 a.m. ing this past Monday night to discuss According to Mr. Gildea, the own- ment at the intersection of North Av- from the Scotch Plains Municipal proposed improvements to the town, ers of Ferraro’s are “throwing around enue and East Broad Street. This CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 to promote DWC events, and to ad- ideas” between a major expansion dress recent events affecting the with additional residential space or downtown area. reconstructing the restaurant as it was. The six-alarm fire that occurred at Depending on the scope of the Ferraro’s Restaurant in the early project that is eventually decided morning hours of May 5 was dis- upon, it was speculated that it would cussed. Ferraro’s on Elm Street is take from six to eighteen months to located at the heart of the Special complete the new restaurant. Improvement District (SID), the busi- The DWC approached the owners ness and residential area the DWC is of Ferraro’s to offer any assistance it charged with promoting. could provide. The owners expressed No one was seriously injured in the their thanks to the DWC and the fire, but it destroyed the restaurant public for their support and wanted to and damaged neighboring buildings. inform the public that Ferraro’s South, Anthology, a women’s clothing located at 425 South Elmer Street, is store located at 125 Quimby Street, open for catering, take-out, delivery sustained “major smoke damage” and on-line orders. More informa- according to Town Administrator tion can be found at Michael J. Pollack for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times James Gildea, resulting in a loss of all ferrarosrestaurant.com. WELCOME…Newmark School Attorney Steve Hehl, alongside Newmark School its merchandise. The DWC discussed the closing of Executive Director/Co-founder Regina Peter, present their case for moving the The owner of Anthology plans to Talbots, a Westfield staple for 25 school to Scotch Plains at the planning board meeting Monday night. relocate the store to another site in years. The clothing and accessories town or rebuild at its current location. store will be closing approximately PAGE INDEX For those interested in the products 75 to 100 stores, beginning this year Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 18 Anthology has to offer, the business until 2013. Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-15 Photo courtesy of Tom Kranz OVER AND ABOVE…Fanwood Rescue Squad EMT Ian Lewis was chosen as has another store in Hoboken and is Westfield’s Talbots, located at 217 Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 Outstanding EMT at this year’s Overlook EMS Dinner held May 19 at Overlook offering delivery to customers in North Avenue West, will be closing Community ... 6-9, 17 Classifieds .... 16 Medical Center to coincide with National EMS Week. Westfield. More information can be CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Obituary ...... 17 A&E ...... 19-20

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Scotch Plainas Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 State Disallows Provisions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rules set forth by the state in March, acquisition of vehicles and equip- be a welcome addition to Scotch had paid about $50,000 in taxes. She By FRED T. ROSSI introduced ordinances raising fees Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the township library’s $1.3-million ment. Plains.” said she went to the initial meetings for fire inspections—“very mod- budget will be separated from the Mr. Marion said the biggest chal- Even after Ms. Peter’s presenta- with Newmark “as a courtesy,” but CRANFORD — The township estly,” in the words of Deputy Mayor overall budget and listed as a separate lenges going into 2012 are economic tion, which he called “admirable,” ended up being “so moved” by their committee will continue its public Kevin Campbell — and increasing item, similar to sewer charges, on conditions locally and nationwide; Mr. Naturman spoke again and said, presentation that “it really, as a par- hearing on the 2011 municipal bud- fees for the township swimming pool property tax bills. Mr. Marion em- the possibility of state aid cuts, which “I just think it’s the wrong place for a ent, struck me and moved me emo- get next month because state officials for non-residents. Public hearings on phasized last week that the library were frozen this year; additional cost school.” tionally.” disallowed the way some budget pro- both ordinances will be held on Tues- item is “not a new charge, fee or tax.” increases for items such as health Later, he said that residential prop- “The benefits the school brings to visions were treated by local offi- day, June 28. The township’s capital budget of insurance and pensions; further re- erties would be best suited for the the town add to our quality of life,” cials. Mayor Aschenbach said the $1.1 million will be used for four ductions in force and the increasing Verizon site. she said. “As an added benefit,” she The $31-million spending plan in- Cranford Planning Board would hold major areas: $701,000 for roadway number of tax appeals. He said 209 Mayor Nancy Malool referenced stressed the reduced transportation cludes a 1.97-percent increase in the a hearing on Wednesday, June 1 to improvements; $24,000 for drainage tax appeals have been filed so far this that parties had expressed interest in costs to the district in terms of keep- municipal portion of property tax bills address the Riverfront project on upgrades; $275,000 for parks im- year versus 166 in all of 2010, 50 in building 300 housing units, or 20 to ing special-needs students in-district. and will result in the elimination of South Avenue. Riverfront Develop- provements, and $100,000 for the 2009 and 30 in 2008. 30 condos, on the site. She said, ultimately, the $50,000 in 14 municipal positions. Among the ers LLC wishes to add an additional “I outright rejected every one of taxes ends up equating to $8,000 in positions slated for elimination are 21 housing units, three of which will those proposals, with my primary actual money to the township, with two positions in the recreation de- be designated as affordable housing, focus on the access point to Cellar the rest split amongst the county and partment along with a reduction in to the $35-million development. If GW Names Lt. Underhill as Avenue,” the mayor said. “I was con- board of education. the number of crossing guards. Four approved, the township will receive cerned about the traffic impact and The one dissenting board opinion emergency medical services positions $756,000 in impact fees from the the infrastructure of Scotch Plains. came from Alice Agran. She said will be eliminated as well, with those developer, which will be used, the Next Borough Police Chief Also, adding 300 units would add while it was a “very impressive pre- responsibilities being absorbed by mayor said, for various impact costs By CHRISTINA M. HINKE asked the council to consider using a hundreds (of students) to our schools sentation,” she cited issues from pos- the township fire department. related to the project such as sewer Specially Written for The Westfield Leader better grass seed. Borough Engineer [over time].” sible flooding to a tax shortfall. Tuesday’s public hearing on the capacity issues and traffic signal up- GARWOOD — Police Lieutenant Donald Guarriello said the brand of She said her first reaction to the She said she took the public’s input budget was brief, with township at- grades. The township committee will Bruce Underhill was selected to re- seed the borough uses now has a 70-to- news of a tax-exempt school being into consideration. “People say we torney Daniel McCarthy explaining vote on the request for additional place retiring Police Chief William 80-percent success rate in growing with- interested in building on Cellar Av- do things that make it harder on them” that the state Division of Local Gov- units at its June 14 meeting. Legg, the Borough of Garwood Coun- out weeds. enue was tepid, noting that Verizon from a financial perspective. ernment Services, which oversees The committee also appointed cil announced Tuesday night. Mr. Legg During the regular meeting, Mr. Hak municipalities’ operations, had sub- members to the recently-created con- announced his retirement two months said the borough would solicit propos- mitted to township officials several servation utility, which will act in an ago. als for bulk pic up. New playground comments on the budget, including a advisory role in suggesting ways the “I’m ecstatic. I have some big shoes resurfacing at Hartman Park across from Memorial Day Parades request that sewer utility revenue be municipal government can better con- to fill,” Lt. Underhill told the school will begin, he CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 treated as an operating expense in- serve in such areas as the conserva- The Westfield Leader. Lt. said. Building on Park Avenue, moves borough’s annual Memorial Day Rec- stead of debt service. Commissioner tion center, sewage usage, leaf col- Underhill has served on The council approved down Martine Avenue into the center ognition Program at the Knights of Edward O’Malley said the state’s lection and garbage pickup. the police force for 25 raffle license applica- of Fanwood, and ends at LaGrande Columbus Hall, 37 South Avenue comments were received late on Mon- The seven-member group includes years and was promoted tions from the Knights of Park in Fanwood.This year’s parade Garwood. Hot dogs, chips, and bev- day, giving town officials little time Steve Andelfinger, Scott Mease, John to lieutenant the same Columbus and Best will commemorate “The 70th Anni- erages will be served. to make the necessary changes and Salerno, Michael Kzirian, Nelson year Mr. Legg was ap- Friend Dog Adoption. versary of the Start of World War II.” * * * * * draft the needed budget amendments. Dittmar, William Montani and Louis pointed chief, he said, A Memorial Day Rec- * * * * * Clark’s 11th annual Memorial Day Mayor Daniel Aschenbach said the Lambe. The seven will serve stag- about five or six years ognition Program will be Cranford’s Memorial Day Parade Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. with state urged Cranford to reconsider its gered terms, with Mr. Andelfinger’s ago. held this Monday, May festivities begin at 9 a.m. from the marchers proceeding from Nassau sewer utility decision. Some 70 per- term expiring December 31, 2011; Council President 30, at noon at the Knights Cranford Community Center at 220 Street to Arthur L. Johnson High cent of the local sewer bill “is related Messrs. Mease and Salerno serving Timothy Hak announced of Columbus hall, Coun- Walnut Avenue and finish at 10 a.m. School. to [the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- until December 31, 2012; Messrs. to the council that the cilwoman Sara Todisco with a traditional memorial ceremony * * * * * thority (RVSA)] treatment plant,” Kzirian and Dittmar serving until De- Police Search Commit- said. She also encour- at Memorial Park on Springfield Av- Summit’s parade kicks off at 10 which was financed “with RVSA debt cember 31, 2013 and Messrs. Montani tee recommended Mr. Lt. Bruce Underhill aged Garwood residents enue between Riverside Drive and a.m. with Memorial Day observances, that we guarantee. It’s debt. It should and Lambe serving until December Underhill to be the po- to attend neighboring Central Avenue. In the event of in- followed by a ceremony at the Veter- be treated that way.” 31, 2014. William Walsh and Ana lice chief. Mr. Hak told The Leader that Cranford’s Memorial Day Parade. She clement weather, services only will ans Memorial on the Village Green. Consideration of the budget will Pinto were named associate mem- the job of police chief was between Mr. also congratulated Kelly Sullivan on be held at Bates Hall at First Presby- The parade will begin from the Bouras resume at the committee’s Tuesday, bers, and Mayor Aschenbach was Underhill and Lieutenant James Pipala. her win of the essay contest at Lincoln terian Church, located between North Building parking lot on DeForest June 14 meeting. appointed liaison/chairman for the He said both candidates have extensive School. Union Avenue and Miln Street off Avenue and proceed down In other business, the committee remainder of this year. experience. Councilman Lou Petruzzelli, repre- Springfield Avenue. Beechwood Road, right on Spring- The council will have a swearing in sentative of the Athletic Field Complex * * * * * field Avenue and left on Maple Street Cranford Discusses Potential of the new police chief on Tuesday, Project Committee, said, “[The engi- On Monday at noon the Garwood to the Village Green where a cer- June 28, at 7:15 p.m. neering firm of] Hatch Mott MacDonald Celebrations Committee will hold the emony will be held. During the workshop meeting, will begin to install the 10 boring sites Impact of Housing Plan Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi said the in early June.” By THOMAS S. FORTUNATO The 215 Birchwood property is planned water leaking outside Personal Best At the Union County Air Traffic Westfield DWC Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to consist of 419 housing units, whereas has stopped. She also said rumors in Noise Advisory Board’s May 23 meet- CRANFORD — The township coun- the 555 South Avenue property is planned town were that a person had been in- ing, Mr. Petruzzelli asked Sue Baer, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cil held a special meeting at the Orange at 168 housing units. jured by tripping over a raised sidewalk director of aviation at the Port Author- in August, part of the first 25 stores to and spectators. According to Ms. Avenue Elementary School on May 18 to The township is appealing Judge due to a tree uprooting a portion of the ity of New York and New Jersey, about be closed in the retail chain. Cronin, Ferraro’s will still be provid- address the public’s concerns about a Chrystal’s decision. “Cranford’s argu- sidewalk outside of Borough Hall. noise impact data from the Newark The 4,800-square-foot store will ing pizza, but, in all probability, to a proposed low-income housing development continues to be that our ordinance is During the public comment portion Liberty International Airport on Union be a significant loss to the commu- lesser extent than previous years. ment planned for 215 Birchwood Av- constitutional and compliant,” Mr. of the workshop, resident Anne Leonard County. nity and efforts will be made by the In other news, it was announced enue, currently the site of an abandoned McCarthy explained, “and that we commercial building and large parking shouldn’t be put in the position of taking said she saw a woman trip over the red “She politely refused to send the DWC to fill the square footage with the DWC has spent 22 percent of its bricks outside Lorenzos that resulted in noise impact data that we requested another marquee shop or business. operating budget accounting for four lot. this formerly commercial property and Mayor Dan Aschenbach prepared a overloading this area with residential bruising. She said the bricks are com- showing the impact on Union County. The board also highlighted the months of activity. PowerPoint presentation that was shown development.” ing up. Borough Clerk Christina The committee will continue to pursue Downtown Westfield 5K Run and A grant was approved for Platform at the meeting, and Township Attorney The biggest problem with affordable Ariemma said there is $25,000 in the the data,” he said. Pizza Extravaganza. Scheduled for Hair Studio, a new business located Dan McCarthy spoke to residents about housing developments is that the town- budget for sidewalk repairs. Councilman Jim Mathieu, represen- Wednesday, July 20, the event has 86 at 325 South Avenue West, while the the legal issues concerning the develop- ship will collect less property taxes from The mayor also suggested running a tative of the Shared Services Investiga- percent of its sponsorships filled from grant approval for American Shoe ment. these units as they would from any other seminar on how to handle Open Public tive Committee, said he was looking such companies as Wells Fargo, Stop Repair was tabled until more infor- Mr. McCarthy explained that the con- residential property. When combined with Record Act (OPRA) requests for town- into the benefits of a dispatch center for & Shop and Horizon Blue Cross/ mation was obtained. troversial “Mount Laurel Doctrine,” the the volume of new residents brought in result of a 1975 New Jersey Supreme by these properties, municipal services ship employees, council members and 9-1-1 calls. Blue Shield. Studio S, a clothing and accessories possibly school board members and During the public comment portion According to DWC Executive Di- boutique, will be opening at 112 Cen- Court case, mandates that Cranford has a will be overloaded as a result. constitutional obligation to provide low- Mayor Dan Aschenbach encouraged other employees in the borough who of the regular meeting, Mr. Paterson rector Sherry Cronin, the run was tral Avenue, the previous site of the income housing. Cranford had already the residents in attendance to write as would have a need. The seminar would asked why the Rahway Valley Sewer- “doing well in registrations so far,” Presidential Pen Company. The grand been involved with a lawsuit with a de- many letters as possible to Judge Chrystal cost $1,500 and could accommodate age Authority (RVSA) has not made a with over 300 registered participants. opening is scheduled for June 4. veloper over this doctrine regarding a encouraging her to reverse her decision. up to 40 people. The mayor said if there report to the council in over a year. He In its tenth year of existence, over The next DWC board of directors property located at 555 South Avenue, “We have to show outrage about what were available seats that she would said when former councilman Charles 24,000 runners have participated in meeting open to the public is sched- located near the Garden State Parkway this will do. We don’t have exact num- open the seminar up to other munici- Lombardo was RVSA president, he the Downtown Westfield 5K Run and uled for Monday, June 27, at 7:30 and the border between Cranford and bers, but [the Brightwood development] palities, which would pay for their spots. would make quarterly reports before Pizza Extravaganza — 5,000 pizzas p.m. The DWC office is located at Roselle. is certainly going to blow up the sewer- “In the long run, knowing the law…is the Garwood council. The mayor said have been consumed by participants 105 Elm Street. “In this case, with the South Avenue age capacity, the drainage… [we] can’t projects,” Mr. McCarthy explained, “the handle what we have now.” extremely important… It can also be she would ask the RVSA president to owner of that property [Lehigh “[The Orange Avenue school] is one very costly if you make a mistake,” come to a meeting to give an update. Aquisition] came in and filed suit against of the best schools in New Jersey,” the Mayor Quattrocchi said. She said she has received written re- Cranford in January of 2008. In that suit, Mayor continued, “and 419 housing units Ms. Ariemma also said she would ports from the RVSA. called the Mount Laurel Suit, [the devel- has got to bring a lot of kids, and I don’t like to investigate other joint insurance Mr. Paterson also asked the council oper] alleged that Cranford had not met believe there’s much capacity here left.” funds (JIF) to control costs in insur- to clarify how much municipal taxes its obligations under Mount Laurel and The mayor compared the affordable- ance. She said her investigation would will go up, saying there has been a that they were entitled as a result of that to housing projects with Cranford’s not cost any additional funds. She said discrepancy on what the reported tax what’s called a ‘builder’s remedy.’” Riverfront development project, which Later in 2008, as Mr. McCarthy con- involves the construction of non-afford- she would like to have a borough health rate increase will be. Ms. Ariemma tinued to explain, the owner of the 215 able housing, and stated that in that in- insurance plan that has options to in- said she would check the figures and Birchwood property, The S. Hekemian stance, the developer is required to pay clude a less expensive plan instead of announce it at the next meeting. Group, also filed suit against Cranford, the township an “impact fee” which will the current plan, where only one ex- The mayor also announced that the and by 2009, those two lawsuits were cover the cost of various improvements pensive option is available. She also council is creating a new special com- combined into one. The suit was heard by that need to be made to accommodate the said since the police department con- mittee called Police Contract Nego- New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lisa new housing units, such as improvements tract is up at the end of the year, that tiations Committee, consisting of Chrystal, who determined that Cranford to the traffic lights and stormwater man- “maybe we can negotiate.” Councilman Victor DeFilippo as had an unmet need of 531 affordable agement systems. During the public comment portion chairman, Mayor Quattrocchi and housing units and ruled in favor of the “The owner [of the Birchwood prop- Thomas S. Fortunato for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times of the workshop, resident Bruce Pater- Council President Hak. The police TO BUILD?…Cranford Mayor Dan Aschenbach, left, and Township Attorney developers, allowing them to build as erty] is a hedge fund, they don’t care many housing units on their respective about Cranford,” Mayor Aschenbach son inquired about a street project on department contract expires Satur- Dan McCarthy field questions at a special council meeting held May 18 to address the 200 block of Willow Avenue, and day, December 31. the public’s concerns about a proposed low-income housing development. properties as they want. stated.

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State Law will apply. All cases sold containing single type only. Card Page 4 Thursday, May 26, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor Times Since 1959 — Established 1890 — DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Academic Achievement Not Primary DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Criteria for New Jersey Monthly Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce In response to Mr. Ryan’s letter of May Number of AP tests offered: Westfield with four definitions – only one is correct. Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association 19 regarding New Jersey Monthly 22, Summit 23, and Cranford 26. The others are made up. Are you sharp Magazine’s September 2010 issue rank- Percentage of AP test takers scoring Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey enough to discern this deception of dic- ing high schools in New Jersey, please 3+: Westfield 90, Summit 82, and tion? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 permit me to address some of the com- Cranford 70. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 parisons stated in his letter. Overall Ranking by New Jersey guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 The 2010 ranking of 322 public high Monthly Magazine: Westfield 41, Sum- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If schools in New Jersey indicates outcomes mit 25, and Cranford 13. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of of the 2008-2009 school year. There are It would appear that in the eyes of the free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 10 columns of data that the magazine magazine academic achievement is not All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. pulls from the N.J. State Report Card for primary criteria for a school’s success. come from the board game Diction 2008-2009. Included in those 10 columns Also to be noted is that despite Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman are five columns that are indicative of a Westfield High School’s improvement in Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER school’s purpose and success: student all five academic areas since the 1. Rhexis – In medicine, the rupture of Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo achievement. magazine’s previous (2008) publication, an organ or vessel COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION Let’s look at the numbers compared to WHS’s ranking dropped. 2. Lampadedromy – A torch in honor Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly two of the high performing districts cited We share Mr. Ryan’s frustration and of Prometheus EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS in last week’s letter: portrayal of our district’s high school in 3. Spoor – The tracks of a wild animal Average SAT score in math, verbal the magazine. Others have as well. One 4. Matanza – A slaughterhouse and essay: Westfield 1740, Summit 1735, member of the community, in discussion SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe and Cranford 1599. with the editorial board of New Jersey TENEBROUS One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 Percentage of advanced proficiency Monthly, has been told that the polling 1. Shameful; corrupt on HSPA - Language: Westfield 27, Sum- institute hired by the magazine for the 2. Tired, mean, or worn out mit 25 and Cranford 22. 2010 issue has not been contracted for the 3. Dark; gloomy Percentage of advanced proficiency next (2012) edition. 4. Tenative; timid Senior Proms Are Approaching; on HSPA Math: Westfield 55, Summit 45 Margaret Dolan, Superintendent TEFF and Cranford 30. Westfield Public Schools 1. To make or look smart; to dress up 2. A mild, friendly slap on the back or shoulder We Look Forward to the Photos Yes, Property Taxes In NJ Are Out Of 3. A grain plant of Abyssinia from which flour is made Many Senior Proms occur in the area during the the afternoon off to hang crepe paper streamers on Control, But It’s Not The Township 4. Excessive grief; very sad first week of June. The gowns, pre-parties, limou- the rims. Of course, that was so long ago that cars This letter is written in response to the endeavor’) in order to avoid sharp spikes MAMMONISM sines and catering facilities will all be aglow with our had 4-barrel carburetors, big tail fins, 13/1 compres- letter in last week’s paper [May 19, 2011 in future bills. Homeowners’ rates will 1. Acting indiscreetly; carelessly Leader/Times] submitted by Patricia now remain fairly stable, with most 2. The act of defiling; corruption handsome youths. Dads and moms will be filled with sion engines that burned 100 octane leaded gas (at Balke. Ms. Balke’s letter focused on the homeowners seeing their rate remain the 3. Devotion to the greedy pursuit of smiles when seeing their daughters and sons adorned $.50 per gallon). cost of living in Scotch Plains, with par- same this year or drop slightly, with an riches in evening dresses and tuxedos – pinned with cor- Well nothing is $.50 a gallon anymore and all ticular emphasis on the sewer surplus, increase of about $13 in 2013. 4. Passing on unfavorable genetic traits and she opined that she could not afford However, the increase for commercial SPRAINTS sages and boutonnières. Maybe, too, parents will television is broadcast in “living color.” to continue to live in this town. and non-profit ratepayers, who pay the 1. The waste or dung of an otter hold back a teardrop when noticing their offspring We wish all the seniors to have a wonderful time Had Ms. Balke contacted me to discuss overwhelming burden of the sewer fee, 2. Splints used for broken bones coming of age. at the prom. Enjoy your moment, as it sooner than this, I would have informed her that, would have been dramatic in 2013 if we 3. Spittle since the sewer utility was created, her had returned the entire surplus this year. 4. Small number; insufficiency For the kids, it’s no doubt – the Senior Prom is you expect becomes your memory. For this time bill of $267 this year would have cost her In addition, for the record, Ms. Balke 104 years of the newspaper excitement, a great time to be had with their friends next year, most will be returning home from their $531 if the sewer charges had still been should know that only 16 percent of her are available online at and beaus. There are not thoughts about anything first year at college. included in her property tax bill. I also property tax bill is controlled by the town- www.goeader.com would have told her that if the sewer ship. other than the moment – nor should there be. We look forward to seeing the photos and hope to surplus had been returned to ratepayers in Yes, property taxes in New Jersey are See more letters on page 5 Gone are the days when the Senior Prom was held publish many of them. full this year as she advocates, she would out of control, but it’s not the township in the school gym and the decorating committee got Send your photos to [email protected]. have saved approximately $35 this year, that is chasing Ms. Balke away. Anyone Letters to only to see her rate increase by $51 in who tries to convince her otherwise is the 2013. one who should be embarrassed. the Editor Memorial Day Calls Upon All Americans Instead, we elected to credit the sur- Mayor Nancy Malool plus to ratepayers over the course of three Scotch Plains Please Be Aware of To Appreciate Precious Gift of Freedom years (a far cry from a ‘nebulous future Wild Fox in Westfield Union Catholic Refutes Allegations I wanted to let someone know that I We will remember them all once again this Mon- and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National have spotted a red fox in my backyard day, Memorial Day: America’s military men and Cemetery were adorned with flowers. This holi- chasing a small animal on May 12, 2011. That School Is Not Good Neighbor I live on the block of Knollwood Terrace. women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense day originally commemorated Civil War dead Rajul Shah recently used this space to neighbor noticed that the player was not Apparently I’m not the only person who of their nation and its people, from the Revolution- exclusively, and for many years was called Deco- attempt to win over public opinion fol- wearing a Union Catholic uniform, al- has seen it. I was told by my next-door ary War to present-day conflicts. The uniforms of ration Day. lowing the Shahs’ unsuccessful legal chal- though they knew his number (8). The neighbor and other residents that they these fallen heroes may have changed over the past New York was the first among the states to offi- lenge to the improvements to Union Union Catholic baseball coach spoke to have also seen it. I would like the neigh- Catholic’s athletic facilities. Her letter is the visiting coach, and it was addressed borhood to be on alert since we have two centuries, along with the enemies they faced and cially recognize the holiday, in 1873. By 1890 all the filled with misrepresentations and mis- immediately by the visiting school. All several new families with infants that the battlefields and seas on which they fought. All of northern states had followed. However, southern leading statements. In the letter, Rajul visiting coaches have been instructed that have moved in on the block to be aware them, however, gave their fellow human beings the states opted to honor their war dead on different days Shah contends that the home they pur- all players need to use the restrooms not to leave their infants unattended not chased next to Union Catholic years ago inside the building. We agree that public even for a few minutes while they might same precious gift – the gift of freedom. until after World War I, when the holiday was is suddenly being “pelted” with foul balls, urination is unacceptable. be sleeping in a stroller or carriage. It was a gift the American colonists gave their broadened to serve as a memorial to Americans who and that Union Catholic is doing nothing Union Catholic has plans to reduce the They [foxes] will attack infants if they families and their neighbors when they challenged died in all wars. In 1971, an act of Congress estab- to address the situation. At the risk that visibility of the fields, and any foul ball are hungry enough. I did notify the police the mightiest empire in the world for the right to form lished Memorial Day as a national holiday, observed the community might be misled by her risk, with evergreens and related land- department and was told, “There is noth- claims, Union Catholic needs to respond scaping. In addition, in response to the ing we can do about it.” I just wanted the an independent nation. It was a gift Civil War sol- on the last Monday in May. with the facts. neighbors’ concerns, Union Catholic of- public to be made aware of this animal’s diers gave to American men, women and children Falling on a three-day weekend each year, Memo- Union Catholic followed all necessary fered to put up netting along the perim- presence in our town. held in bondage. It was a gift the “Greatest Genera- rial Day also has become known as the unofficial procedures and received permission from eter of the field, to reduce, if not elimi- Donna Russo the Township of Scotch Plains to update nate, the threat of an errant foul ball. The tion” of World War II gave to millions in Europe, and kickoff to summer. We enjoy picnics, trips to the the athletic fields in 2009. Only after neighbors rejected this offer because it Westfield guaranteed for an entire world. shore and other leisurely pursuits. These activities Union Catholic announced a plan to ex- might be an “eyesore,” despite their al- It’s Time to Complain It was this same gift so many others carried with are not inappropriate, but they should not eclipse the plore the installation of lighting at the leged safety concerns. The neighbors have them to Korea, Vietnam and many other fronts true meaning of the holiday. field did legal action begin. The Shahs ignored a second proposal offered by About SP Taxes filed a lawsuit challenging all of the im- Union Catholic and endorsed by the throughout the world, and which American troops While planning our festivities this Memorial Day, provements to our athletic facilities; again, Scotch Plains Town Council to contain I have been paying taxes in Scotch continue to bring to the peoples of Afghanistan and let us remember to fly our flag, a symbol of that only after Union Catholic announced a the foul balls. Their choosing aesthetics Plains for 43 years and during all that plan to explore lights at the field. This over safety calls into question the seri- time I have not had a child in school here. Iraq today. Even during unpopular conflicts, our priceless gift of freedom for which so many fought As taxes kept leaping forward, I got ag- military ranks never wavered in their determination and died. Let us make time to attend local parades, lawsuit was dismissed in August 2010 by ousness and legitimacy of their concern. the Honorable Karen Cassidy, Assign- The facts do not support the Shahs’ state- gravated, but I have never complained – to bring that gift to others who had lost their freedom, as a “thank you” to all American service members, ment Judge for Union County. Signifi- ment that Union Catholic “disregards (its) until now. This whole thing with the or perhaps never tasted freedom at all. living and deceased, who ensured that this gift cantly, the Shahs never mentioned the neighbors’ safety and quality of life.” sewer tax is outrageous. Not only are they Memorial Day’s origins can be traced to the survived. Let us continue to decorate the graves of issue of foul balls in that case. Indeed, for years those very same neigh- keeping our money for some possible As the Shahs spearheaded neighbors’ bors were permitted to use our outside future need, they actually increased the 19thcentury practice in various American com- those lost in defense of their nation, lest the sacrifice attacks on Union Catholic – angry ap- facilities, and our gymnasium, at no sewer tax by 43 percent this year. It is munities of decorating the graves of Civil War they made to protect that gift be forgotten. And not pearances at public meetings, calling the charge, a fact absent from Rajul Shah’s almost as much as my entire water bill. police and health inspector when Union letter. Also, Union Catholic has permit- I assume that they plan to pay us inter- soldiers. General John Logan, national commander just on Memorial Day, let us keep alive in memory est on our “loan” at the same rate they of the Grand Army of the Republic, inaugurated those fallen sons and daughters, husbands and wives, Catholic hosted events – they suddenly ted numerous community organizations raised concerns about foul balls. Respect- to use our fields at no charge. We are would charge us for late payment of taxes. this day of remembrance with a proclamation brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors, whose fully, Union Catholic administrators did proud to have over 400 alumni living in My family keeps urging me to leave dated May 5, 1868. The first observance took gift of freedom to us and the world must never be attend a meeting with Scotch Plains offi- Scotch Plains, and we are proud to be New Jersey and this Scotch Plains gov- place on May 30, 1868, when the graves of Union taken for granted. cials, the Shahs and other neighbors, to located in this wonderful community. ernment may well be the deciding factor. address concerns, legitimate and other- We are not the uncaring neighbors Rajul Jean Kellogg wise. When the issue of foul balls came Shah accuses us of being. For those of Scotch Plains up, we said we would offer a plan to you out there who wish to judge Union address it and we did. Catholic based on the issues raised by What is Redevelopment In an effort to inflame the public fur- Rajul Shah, we respectfully ask that you ther, the Shahs’ letter describes “baseball consider both sides in doing so, as Judge Versus Rehabilitation? players peeing on our properties…” In Cassidy did when she dismissed their Note: The following letter was sent to fact, there was one incident where a vis- lawsuit last year. Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool and iting player relieved himself near a Karen Piasecki copied to this newspaper. The mayor’s neighbor’s property (not the Shahs.) While Associate Principal response is below the letter. Mrs. Shah took a picture of the young Union Catholic High School ***** man urinating, neither she nor the other Are redevelopment and rehabilitation synonymously the same as referenced in When Will We Demand Trenton, NJEA The Westfield Leader/Scotch Plains Times newspaper article and the Scotch Plains Town Council meeting? See the video Stop Standardized Tests Insanity? library publication. This is in regards to For two days last week, our children’s at every level... at a great cost to the one of the wealthiest areas of town and classroom education was interrupted for taxpayers. county – specifically the southside of yet another standardized test — this time 4. Elementary and middle schools, in a Scotch Plains and Shackamaxon Country in biology. Every high school student quest to better prepare our students for Club area. If you can’t hear the audio currently enrolled in a biology course sat this test in high school, will start teaching video tape, please contact the municipal for two plus hours for two days to take the more biology content in the early offices of Scotch Plains. New Jersey Biology Competency Test grades...with “bigger,” “better,” “newer” Lena Crawley (NJBCT). Competency may determine science curriculum materials...at a great Scotch Plains whether or not a student graduates from cost to the taxpayers. ***** high school, regardless of his/her aca- 5. Brilliant students all over the state, demic performance. The biology students for whom biology is not their strength, Mayor Malool’s Answer in the high school [Westfield] missed will feel even more poorly about their almost a full day of school. science ability and have tremendous stress Re: Rehabilitation And here is the predictable outcome. over taking the test. Their high abilities in Redevelopment and rehabilitation have 1. Some New Jersey students will get other areas of study will not be consid- two different meanings. The lots that low scores. ered as they struggle through such ques- contain the Shackamaxon Golf Course 2. Members of the biology education tions as: {taken from the practice test} and Country Club, as well as various industry will lobby school systems across “Scientists use certain techniques to mea- township-owned lots, were declared an the state to adopt their “bigger,” “better,” sure RNA in various cell types. Which of Area in Need of Rehabilitation. This is a “newer” biology materials... at a great the following is most directly observed planning mechanism whereby we were cost to the taxpayers. by this technique? A. mutation, B. able to enact a redevelopment plan as a Your State Legislators 3. NJEA will lobby Trenton and the biomagnification, C. gene expression or way to prevent 100 single-family homes local school boards to add “more” and D. osmotic regulation. [Don’t know the from being built on the property in the ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, “better” science teachers to the schools, answer? You should turn in your high event a golf club is no longer being oper- Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. school diploma.] ated there. If you would like additional 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. 6. When a high school learns of these information, please feel free to contact Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Union County Freeholders students’ low NJBCT score, they will me again. (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza force the students to eliminate an elective Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 the following year in an area of study in Mayor Nancy Malool 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail (908) 527-4000 which they are interested, strong and tal- Scotch Plains Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] George Devanney, Mgr. ented, in order to take remedial biol- (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] [email protected] ogy.... at a great expense to the taxpayer Newspaper Deadlines Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] AND at a great expense to the child. 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. General News - Friday 4pm (908) 527-4419 When will we demand that Trenton Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] and the NJEA stop this insanity? (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] [email protected] Classifieds - Tuesday 12pm Deborah Scanlon, Bd. Chair Sara Clarkson Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm 7th Congressional District Westfield Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2011 Page 5 We Have to Get Rid of ‘Financially Be Careful When Walking As Incompetent’ County Government Letters to the Editor You Are Doing So at Your Own Risk This is the second time I have seen this director, who had 38 years experience At the very end of 2010, I tripped and town’s insurance carrier, Scibal Associ- exact same quote from the Union County and retired May 1, with a person who ‘Sweeney And Oliver Are On The fell on a badly maintained pedestrian ates, which I did. I submitted the paper- government regarding the 2011 Union only has one-and-a-half years financial sidewalk on Edgewood Avenue in our work with the bill for my eyeglasses and County tax increase. The first time was experience. Does it make sense to have town. My face was badly bruised and my photos of my injuries in mid-February during a freeholder meeting in April, someone that inexperienced to financially Right Track’ - What Track Is That? eyeglasses were broken. 2011. In April, after six non-returned from county manager George Devanney control a county with a $490-million bud- I read the Star-Ledger’s editorial on are on the right track by seeking fairness I stopped at the owner’s house two phone calls to Scibal, I called my council- and whose claim to fame is he is the get and $550 million in debt? May 7, 2011 titled “Common Ground on for public workers and taxpayers” — days later and showed him my glasses man and told him that I had not received nephew of Senator Lesniak and has over- The only solution is to remove the Health Costs” and found it overly biased What track is that? and my injuries. I mentioned that I would any communication from our town’s in- seen county taxes double in 10 years. The incumbent Union County freeholders to the public sector versus the private Do we expect the Star-Ledger to do appreciate it if he would contribute to- surance carrier. other time is just now in a local paper enabling this travesty of a government. sector. The editorial stated that the Gov- fact checking on their articles and edito- ward the cost of new eyeglasses and that Amazingly, the next day, Mr. (Westfield Leader May 19, 2011 edition One way is actually through the Primary ernor was pushing a “flawed plan” for rials in the future? my medical insurance would cover any Colapietro of Scibal called and said that page 1) and credited to Freeholder Hudak Election process upcoming this June 7. health care reform, because he wanted On May 19 “Ask the Governor” on other costs. I submitted the bill for the my claim would not be paid because the who has been on the freeholder board all Outside of the “Regular Democrats” in the amount the employee pays tied to the NJ101.5, Senator Weinberg called the eyeglasses to him and two days later, I “town had no prior notice of a problem of five months. Mr. Hudak was probably control at the county level, there are other cost of the insurance. The editorial blasted Governor on a funding issue that she has received a letter from his attorney stating with the sidewalk at or near 475 Edgewood credited so he sounds like he knows what Democrat factions from Hillside, Eliza- him in that it was not fair to the lower been pushing for months, despite our that a homeowner is not responsible for Avenue. According to title 59:4-3, a mu- he is talking about. Unfortunately, to put beth, Plainfield, Rahway and Roselle that salaried individuals. state’s financial situation. I see nothing injuries that occur on a sidewalk in front nicipality must have actual or construc- it simply they both have lied to the public. do not agree with the “Regular Demo- I have worked for many companies wrong with a Senator asking the Gover- the homeowner’s house. Case law was tive notice of a condition and not remedy Regarding the county budget tax increase, crats” way of doing bad business. There and have never seen the cost of health nor a question and am making no com- included which stated that the New Jer- the condition before the town can be held both had blamed the State of New Jersey is an opposing slate of “Democrats for care being tied to salary. It is always tied ment regarding its importance. I do find it sey Supreme Court had upheld that a liable.” for county budget revenue shortfalls and Change” contending against the incum- to the service provided, that being the interesting that she took time away from homeowner has no responsibility for in- So my fellow residents take note. Be then stated, “Had the administration in bent “Regular Democrats.” If you are a cost of insurance itself. the general public’s limited access to the juries or damages that occur on his side- careful when walking in our residential Trenton not implemented these cuts, we Democrat just vote the line for “Demo- There are many that I know that have Governor. I cannot help from wondering, walk. neighborhoods. You are walking at your would have only had a $3.8-million tax crats for Change.” If you are an Indepen- lost their jobs. If they are lucky they have was this a way of stopping a governor I spoke to our town clerk and town own risk. increase in the (county) tax levy.” dent, just go into the poll on Election Day been able to obtain temporary or part- who is popular with a significant percent- engineer about the sidewalk. I was ad- Florence Duggan So, if you look at the county tax in- and declare yourself a Democrat and then time employment that does not provide age of the people from interfacing with vised to file an insurance claim with the Westfield crease of $14 million, they are blaming pull the lever for “Democrats for Change.” any insurance. They would then face the these voters? Will this become a standard the state for stiffing them on $10 million. You can always switch back to Indepen- price of private insurance, which costs approach that the Governor’s opponents To a point this may be true, but please dent later. Republicans at this point have $10,000 to $20,000 a year. will take — that being using up all the Question Must Be Answered on Who continue reading. no recourse and have to wait for the The newspaper should list names of airtime in future “Ask the Governor” Only those who are informed or watch- General Election. companies that tie the employee health shows, thereby isolating many from their ing the county finances know it is all I am an Independent and this is what I care contribution to salary. What is the governor? Has the Authority to Declare War hogwash and spin to avoid the true blame. plan to do to try to re-right this failing newspaper’s basis for establishing their In every war that the U.S. has fought If I had the standing, I would challenge Albert Muller in, from the Korean conflict to today, the authority of the executive not only to If you are not watching it becomes easy county government. You should too. I employee’s health care contributions? Scotch Plains for them to pull the wool over the county wish us all luck! The statement, “Sweeney and Oliver these wars were never declared by the wage war, but to also to commit troops taxpayers’ eyes and blame someone else. institution called Congress. They were overseas. I would file the papers in court Bruce Paterson declared, instead, by the presidency, both if I were allowed to do so. I am surprised Having been going to the Union County Garwood Humanitarian Jerry Lewis Has Used budget hearings for six years, I have in Democratic and Republican hands. that a member of Congress, who would become wary of their finances. Yes, the Under Article I, Section 8 of the Consti- have more of a standing than I, has never state did short them revenues from hous- Knights Congratulate His Fame for the Benefit of Others tution, the power to declare war is the sole filed with the courts on such an important ing prisoners and grant monies. But what Jerry Lewis, at age 85, has announced to help others. responsibility of Congress and no other. issue such as war, peace, life and death. It they did not tell you is that the county GW Contest Winners that this Labor Day will be his last mus- What more can we ask of another hu- Yet, as with most issues, Congress has is high time that the question be answered offset this shortfall by taking $10 million The Msgr. John M. Walsh Council cular dystrophy telethon. He has raised man being? been diverting more and more power to once and for all. Can one person decide to out of the county budget surplus, which 5437 Garwood Knights of Columbus more than one billion dollars for “Jerry’s In a world of this and that tyrant, this the executive branch. Even the War Pow- send young men and women to face gun basically is a pool of money in the budget would like to congratulate the following Kids” since the telethon began in 1966. and that dishonorable person, how re- ers Act of 1973 allows for the President to fire? Or is that the duty of 535 persons? that can be used for miscellaneous, unin- winners of our 2011 Free Throw Contest. Think of how many lives have been freshing that there are the Jerry Lewises commit troops to battle provided that Can the executive commit troops to battle? tended or emergency costs. Age 10, Brandon Cheety and Emma saved! How many lives have been made to give us hope for a better world to come. Congress is notified 60 to 90 days of Or is that the right of the legislative? So without that $10 million draw down Knutson; age 11, Zach Sluka and Gabrielle more comfortable! How much hope has May the day come soon when there deployment. This act is nothing more These and other questions must be re- the county taxes would have really gone DiCapua; age 12, Connor Fayard and been generated! How much medical re- will be no further need for telethons! than a poor and faulty attempt at compro- solved and must be answered for the sake up $24 million, an astronomical 9 percent Alison Price; age 13, Joe Matlosz and search has been made possible! mise. The question of whether it is the of the future and the sake of the American Stephen Schoeman President or Congress that have the power people. tax impact, not the 1.4 percent impact Meagan Beriont, and age 14, Michael Mr. Lewis’ announcement is sad. Time Westfield they want you to believe. They are shame- Lesniewski and Monica Archer. All the has taken its toll on the great humanitar- to declare war has never been decided by Alex Pugliese less. So, one $10 million washes out the winners advanced and won the district ian and comedian. His telethon was part the Federal Courts, let alone the U.S. Kenilworth other $10 million and you end up back at round, and advanced and competed in the of our youth. More than this, he will not Supreme Court. the same $14-million tax impact that is all regional round. The winners received an be at his telethon to give his famous theirs in blame. If these two are reading engraved plaque for winning the Garwood smile, to tell his hilarious jokes, and to do this I request they refute my analysis. contest, and a medal for winning the his famous slapstick to make people with They can’t. district round. Our sincere thanks to muscular dystrophy just a little bit hap- So what is this $14-million county tax Garwood’s Lincoln School physical edu- pier, just a little bit more hopeful, while increase? Basically it is comprised of $6 cation teachers, Matt Burke and Eileen raising all that money. million in health care cost increases since Dalton, for their help in coordinating the He does not live in his fame. He uses it they just gave 650 county employees Garwood contest. Their dedication and family lifetime “free” health benefits interest in the students is greatly appreci- along with the usual inflationary health ated. In closing, our thanks to Superin- and prescription drug plan program costs. tendent Teresa Quigley and Principal Complete Kitchen Remodeling ... Also there is $5 million in pension in- Mary Emmons for their support of the creases for their amazing amount of 3,000 Garwood Knights of Columbus’s com- employees on the payroll. The final $3- munity activities. For Every Budget! million increase is in debt servicing since Grand Knight Dennis Clark, they like to borrow, and to note they now Keith Gallagher, Brian Downey, have $547 million in county debt that all Garwood 908-377-6761 us taxpayers have to pay back sooner or www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com later. To Reach Us 522 Central Avenue, Westfield Showroom We, the taxpayers should be livid; and E-Mail - [email protected] Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor then they try to pass the blame. We have Phone - (908) 232-4407 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD www.craftsmankarl.com to get rid of this out-of-control and finan- For more information, see 908-789-3303 cially-incompetent government. As an www.goleader.com/help aside here, they just replaced the finance Page 6 Thursday, May 26, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Monday’s Parade to Feature POLICE BLOTTER Music and Patriotic Tributes WESTFIELD – The annual Westfield will be available after the parade for Westfield Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for participants. blue-colored ten-speed, valued at Monday, May 30. Opening ceremo- Monday, May 16, a resident of the $100, was removed from the north With Mr. Farley leading the line of 1200 block of Rahway Avenue reside of the train station. nies will begin at 9 a.m. at the World march, veterans’ organizations, police War I Veterans Memorial Monument at escorts, the mayor and town council, ported being the victim of a burglary. Thursday, May 19, Edwin Zuniga, the North Avenue and East Broad Street One or more suspects forcibly en- 30, of Elizabeth was arrested on an members of the board of education, the tered the premises. According to po- active warrant out of Sayreville after plaza. Participants are requested to be Westfield Fire Department, Department in the Lord & Taylor West parking lot of Public Works and rescue squad all lice, $50 in cash had been removed a motor vehicle stop at Terrill Road by 8 a.m., where line of march loca- but there was no total value at the and Stewart Place. He was processed, will participate, along with various civic time regarding items that were taken. posted bail and released. tions will be assigned. and youth organizations such as the Peter Hogaboom, Master of Cer- Lions Club and Westfield Hockey Club, Tuesday, May 17, a business on the Friday, May 20, Joseph Prince, 48, emonies, will provide opening re- 700 block of Central Avenue was of Scotch Plains was arrested on an Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts burglarized. Officers responding to active warrant out of Bound Brook marks. Bob D’Arecca, chaplain and and Brownies. Mr. Panosh will enable membership chairperson of Ameri- the town bell to “ring” its way through activation of a security alarm discov- after police investigated a report of a can Legion Post No. 3, will offer the ered that the front door of the busi- suspicious person at Terrill Road and the parade. ness had been pried open. Authorities Mary Lane. He was processed and opening prayer and benediction. Bill Also joining this year’s parade will Maines, Commander of American be a contingent from “Tails of the later determined that the person or released. Legion Post No. 3; Bob Farley, Com- individuals responsible gained access Friday, May 20, a resident of Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue,” a to the establishment via the roof and Watson Road reported a package was REMEMBERING VIETNAM VETERANS…Optimist Club of Westfield Presi- mander of the Mountainside VFW non-profit, volunteer organization dent Rob Nehring, left, presents a contribution to Luke Gibbons in support of and this year’s grand marshal, and that helps find new homes for abused had exited through the front door. stolen from her front porch approxi- Luke’s Eagle Scout project to plan, design and construct a memorial honoring the Westfield Mayor Andrew Skibitsky Approximately $4,350 in U.S. cur- mately one week ago. 11 Westfield soldiers who died during the Vietnam War. Groundbreaking ceremo- and abandoned huskies. rency and coin was taken, in addition Friday, May 20, Kevin Mclean, 32, nies are expected for this Memorial Day. At right is Luke’s father, Keith Gibbons. also will speak at the monument. The Westfield High School March- Kerry Stubbs will sing his a ing Band and the Westfield Commu- to a safe. of Plainfield was arrested on an out- cappella rendition of “God Bless Wednesday, May 18, a Westfield standing warrant out of Plainfield nity Band also will participate. Addi- resident reported the theft of a men’s after officers responded to a report by Optimists Support Scout’s America.” The Westfield High School tionally, the Rotary Club will spon- Marching Band, directed by Doug sor a seven-piece band playing World yellow Trek 4300 mountain bicycle NJ Transit regarding a disorderly per- Schwartz, will play “The Star from the north-side Westfield train son on a train that had just pulled into War II era music. The band is part of station after the lock on the bicycle the Fanwood station. According to Vietnam Memorial Project Spangled Banner.” the New Jersey Workshop for the A special Echo Taps ensemble, di- Arts Jazz and Rock Band and will be had been cut. police, officers boarded the train, at WESTFIELD – The Westfield morial project. For additional in- rected by Theodore Schlosberg from Thursday, May 19, an act of crimi- which time a conductor pointed out led by Mr. Schlosberg. nal mischief was reported at Edison the individual and he was removed Optimist Club presented the first formation regarding the Westfield the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts, This year, members of the Sons of major contribution in support of the Veterans Fund and the Westfield will be performed. Playing the “echo” the American Legion and American Intermediate School on Rahway Av- from the train. A check of the Westfield Veterans Fund and Viet- Vietnam Veterans Memorial, con- portion will be Clayton Beyert, Dale enue, in which the south-side wall of individual’s credentials revealed the Legion Ladies Auxiliary will walk the school was defaced with graffiti. warrant and he was processed and nam Veterans Memorial during its tact Keith Gibbons at Beyert and Leslie Bartsch. the parade route offering American monthly meeting at Echo Lake [email protected] Luke Gibbons, a life scout from Flags for a $2 donation to offset the Thursday, May 19, Lisa Haywood, turned over to the Plainfield Police Country Club in April. or visit Westfield Boy Scout Troop No. 73, 42, of Scotch Plains was arrested on Department. parade costs. an outstanding Fanwood warrant pur- Mountainside Members of the organization again WestfieldVeteransFund.com. will address the crowd. For his Eagle The Daughters of the American demonstrated their commitment to Further information about the Op- Scout project, Luke is coordinating Revolution and Sons of the American suant to a motor vehicle stop on South Tuesday, May 17, a large branch community service by providing fi- timist Club of Westfield is avail- the construction and dedication of a Avenue near Westfield Avenue. She smashed the windshield of a motor Revolution will have their annual was processed and released after post- vehicle traveling north on Summit nancial support for the Eagle Scout able by contacting Michael Walsh Vietnam Veterans Memorial honoring memorial service at the Revolution- project of Luke Gibbons from at [email protected] or the 11 Westfield veterans who died in ary War Cemetery. ing $429 bail. Road, penetrating both the windshield Westfield’s Troop No. 73 and the Darielle Walsh at (908) 654-3144. the Vietnam War. The ceremony will Saturday, May 21, the theft of $240 and rear window of the vehicle. Ac- The public is invited back to Ameri- in currency from a residence was cording to police, the branch fell from newly formed Westfield Veterans feature an “official” groundbreaking. can Legion Post No. 3 after the parade Fund non-profit organization. Funeral Consumers Opening ceremonies also will infor a picnic and barbecue sponsored reported on the 800 block of West a tree owned by the county. The county Luke’s Eagle Scout project is to clude a tribute to Frank Woodruff Buck- North Avenue. Department of Public Works was by the Sons of the American Legion. Sunday, May 22, Harriet Johnson, notified to inspect the tree. No inju- plan, design and construct a memo- Plan Presentation les, who passed away this past Febru- The parade committee has ex- rial honoring the 11 Westfield sol- SCOTCH PLAINS – Funeral Con- ary at 110 years old. He was considered pressed appreciation to the manage- 35, of Jamaica, N.Y. was arrested on ries were reported. diers who served in Vietnam and lost sumers Alliance of Central New Jer- the last World War I doughboy. Mr. Prospect Street near East Broad Street Tuesday, May 17, Amilcar O. Co- ment of Westfield’s Lord & Taylor on a Somerset warrant. Johnson was lon, 39, of Plainfield was arrested on their lives in the war; the proposed sey will make a presentation on Thurs- Hogaboom will say a few words about for the use of its parking lot and design was inspired by the Vietnam day, June 2, at 7 p.m. concerning this veteran and legionnaire. holding a delayed opening. processed and released after posting charges of possession of suspected Memorial in Washington, D.C. documents people should prepare Jack Panosh, Westfield Bell Master $500 bail. marijuana and possession of drug In the event of poor or question- Sunday, May 22, a burglary was paraphernalia after a motor vehicle The project entails the design and during their life. and curator for the Westfield Town able weather on the parade day, call installation of the structure, land- Topics will include power of attor- Clock, will present a series of coordi- (908) 233-2767 for a recorded an- reported on the 600 block of West stop on Route 22. The officer found scaping, walkway, lighting and flag- ney, estate planning, wills, rights, a nated bell rings. The bell and clock are Broad Street. A Tehatsu boat motor trace amounts of a vegetative sub- nouncement. Any other questions can was taken from the garage of a resi- stance in the center compartment of poles. Groundbreaking ceremonies living will, organ donation and which located in the tower of the First United be directed to this same number. are expected for this Memorial Day, funeral directors to use. This program Methodist Church across from the dence. the vehicle, and a K9 Unit was called May 30, with anticipated project will take place in the meeting room of monument circle. There will be 11 Garwood Announces Sunday, May 22, after being stopped in to inspect the vehicle, police said. completion and dedications sched- the Scotch Plains Public Library, lo- tolls, one for each Westfield veteran for a motor vehicle violation, Daniela According to police, the canine posi- uled for Veterans Day 2011. cated at 1927 Bartle Avenue. who died in Vietnam. There will then Memorial Day Event Sarullo, 27, of Clark was arrested on tively identified an area that had been The Westfield Veterans Fund was Funeral Consumers Alliance is a be 11 rolling tolls commemorating the GARWOOD – The Garwood Cel- Clark Street near Ferris Place on out- in contact with a controlled danger- established to recognize, honor and national, educational, not-for-profit ceasefire on the Western Front in World ebrations Committee will present the standing warrants from Springfield ous substance (CDS) and the vehicle, serve all Westfield veterans and will organization with over 100 chapters War I, which was signed on the 11th annual Memorial Day Recognition and Linden, in the amounts of $183 along with another container, was administer the funding for the me- in the United States. hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Program on Monday, May 30, at noon and $215, respectively. She was re- seized, as well as a large quantity of After opening ceremonies, the pa- at the Knights of Columbus Hall, lo- leased after posting bail. money, which also tested positive for rade, directed by Rob Whitehead, cated at 37 South Avenue in Garwood. Monday, May 23, Justin CDS. The currency will be sent to a will head up East Broad Street to All Garwood residents are invited Cunningham, 43, of Hillside was ar- lab for processing and released pend- rested at the East Orange Police De- ing a court hearing, police said. Co- Fairview Cemetery, where the to attend. This year’s Memorial Day Mountainside VFW will hold clos- Essay Contest winner is Kelly partment on an outstanding Westfield lon was transported to police heading ceremonies. The Westfield High Sullivan, a seventh-grade student at warrant in the amount of $500. He quarters, processed and released “The Parables of Jesus” School Band and the Echo Taps en- Lincoln School. Hot dogs, chips and was processed and held in lieu of pending a court appearance. semble will participate. Soft drinks beverages will be served. bail. Wednesday, May 18, Jeffrey E. Monday, May 23, an incident of Williams, 34, of Plainfield was ar- Register Now for ... criminal mischief was reported on rested after a motor vehicle stop on the 700 block of Grandview Avenue, Route 22 for allegedly driving with a in which a window on a motor ve- suspended license. He was processed “The Big Apple Adventure” hicle was shattered. and released. Scotch Plains Wednesday, May 18, a resident ... It’s Fun, and It’s Free! Wednesday, May 18, an employee came into headquarters to report that at a Raritan Road business reported two fraudulent charges were pre- that, sometime several days prior, sented against her credit card in the July 11th –15th someone entered the shed in the back total amount of $642. According to Wednesdays at 7:00 continuing through of his property and removed a police, the individual was advised to lawnmower valued at approximately contact her credit card company and August. The lessons are taught by Irish 9 am to Noon $250. According to police, entrance cancel the card. was gained by removing the lock. Thursday, May 19, a resident came Evangelist Jim McGuiggan on DVD. For children who have Thursday, May 19, a resident of into police headquarters to report that completed pre-K to those Algonquin Drive reported that, some- an unauthorized withdrawal had been time overnight, someone entered his made against her debit card in the All are welcome! finished with 6th Grade unlocked motor vehicle, which was amount of $303. According to police, parked in his driveway, and removed the individual was advised to contact baseball equipment. her bank and cancel the card. Echo Lake Church of Christ Vacation Bible School at Terrill Road Baptist Church Friday, May 20, a resident of Round Thursday, May 19, a resident of 419 Springfield Ave Hill Road reported that she has re- Stony Brook Lane reported that some- (Intersection of Springfield Ave. and East Broad St.) 1340 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains ceived multiple messages from a one vandalized her motor vehicle by former business partner containing keying it while she was away. Ac- (908) 233-4946 Hurry! Space is Limited. Register Today! obscenities and other derogatory com- cording to police, a neighbor of the www.echolakechurch.org ments. victim reported that, approximately Register online at www.trbc4him.org or call Friday, May 20, Steven Castano, two months ago, someone keyed her 24, of Dover was arrested after a vehicle but she never reported it to 908-322-7151 motor vehicle stop on Route 22 on an police. outstanding $458 warrant issued by Friday, May 20, a resident of For- the North Plainfield Court. He was est Hill Way reported that after meet- transported to police headquarters, ing with a contractor in her home, processed and released. four checkbooks were missing from Friday, May 20, Joan Donovan, 29, a counter. According to police, calls Yes. We are Open. of Scotch Plains was arrested after a to the individual went unanswered. motor vehicle stop on Park Avenue Saturday, May 21, police responded on an outstanding $95 warrant issued to a report of a motor vehicle being by the Newark Court. She was trans- driven across the baseball fields and New Evening & Saturday Hours. ported to police headquarters, pro- basketball courts at Deerfield School. cessed and released. According to police, an investigation Saturday, May 21, Alex Pardon, revealed that an individual allegedly 23, of Scotch Plains was arrested and looking for lost dogs drove across the The Rubino OB/GYN Group is now offering even charged with disorderly conduct af- fields, leaving tire tracks and scaring ter police responded to a report of an children playing in the area who were more convenient office hours. individual screaming in the middle of forced to jump out of the way of the Jerusalem Road in the early morning vehicle. Witnesses said the suspect hours. According to police, when the was yelling and screaming at chil- The Clark office is now open Wednesday evenings until 8 P.M., responding officer tried to calm Par- dren, accusing them of stealing her including expanded office hours for Dr. Jacqueline Saitta. don down, he became very angry and dogs, police said. The individual was was placed under arrest. He was trans- located and issued a summons for And Saturday hours are now available in our Bayonne office ported to police headquarters, pro- careless driving, and police will look from 9 A.M.—12 P.M. with Dr. Allan Kessel. cessed and released. at surveillance video from the scene, Sunday, May 22, Kenneth Thorze, authorities reported. 27, of East Stroudsburg, Pa. was ar- Saturday, May 21, an employee of a Nationally recognized for non-invasive solutions to women’s health rested and charged with possession Route 22 gas station reported that the issues, The Rubino OB/GYN Group consists of a team of highly of suspected marijuana after a motor operator of a motor vehicle bearing a credentialed specialists who understand women’s health. vehicle stop on East Second Street. New Jersey license plate, the number According to police, the officer ob- of which he was able to retrieve, pur- served the suspected marijuana and chased $65.56 worth of gas, refused to Thorze was placed under arrest and pay and fled the scene. According to Convenient hours in convenient locations. transported to police headquarters, police, the attendant described the processed and released. vehicle as being a green Toyota, but a Fanwood check of the license plate revealed it to Four NJ office locations in West Orange, Summit, Wednesday, May 18, Rosa be registered to a black Mercedes Benz. Robert J. Rubino, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Contreras, 33, of Elizabeth was ar- The individual was described as a Audrey Romero, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Bayonne & Clark. rested on an active warrant out of white male, 30 to 35 years old, with Make an appointment today online: Fanwood after a motor vehicle stop at black hair, police said. Lisa Abeshaus, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. South Avenue and Laurel Place. She Sunday, May 22, Steven Castano, Jacqueline D. Saitta, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. was processed, posted bail and re- 24, of Dover was arrested following a www.rubinoobgyn.com leased. motor vehicle stop on Route 22 for Allan D. Kessel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Wednesday, May 18, between the allegedly driving with a suspended Howard D. Fox. D.O., F.A.C.O.G. or call: 973-542-2024 hours of 7:21 a.m. and 2:33 p.m., a license. He was processed and re- locked bicycle described as a men’s leased with a summons. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2011 Page 7 Fanwood-Scotch Plains Plan Fanwood Squad Designates Tributes, Parade on Monday Ian Lewis EMT of the Year SCOTCH PLAINS – The communi- being discharged in 1946, he was called FANWOOD – The Fanwood Res- Middlesex County EMS units. While ties of Fanwood and Scotch Plains will back to serve during the Korean War. cue Squad recently named Ian Lewis working in Long Island City on Sep- hold multiple events this Memorial Day, Alex DiPace served in the Army as its EMT of the Year. He was tember 11, 2001, he observed the sec- May 30, to honor American military Air Force as a Flight Engineer in B- among the honorees at the Overlook ond plane impact on the South Tower personnel of all wars who gave their 24s with the 15th Air Force in Italy. EMS Dinner held on May of the World Trade Cen- lives in service to their country. He completed 23 missions over Ger- 19 at Overlook Hospital ter and later responded Observances will begin with a me- many and is the recipient of four to coincide with National to Lower Manhattan as morial service at 8 a.m. at American Bronze Stars and the Air Medal with EMS Week. a volunteer during the Legion Post No. 209 at Park Avenue Two Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Lewis joined the aftermath. and Sunset Place in Scotch Plains. At Rear Admiral George Reider, USN Fanwood Rescue Squad Mr. Lewis is a senior 9 a.m., there will be the laying of (Ret.) is the former commander of in 2008, shortly after mov- project manager for wreaths at the Fanwood Memorial the U.S. Navy Reserve Construction ing to the borough from SENA Systems. He lives Library, located at Tillotson Road Force, the Seabees. He entered the Colonia. According to the in Fanwood with his 5- and North Avenue. Wreaths then will Navy in 1942 and served in the Pa- squad, it is rare to acquire year-old son, Wesley, be presented at the Veterans Monu- cific Theatre on the islands of Saipan, TALENTED TEAM…The Social Action committees of Congregation Beth Israel a new member like Mr. and 3-year-old daugh- ment at Park Avenue and Front Street Tinian, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. in Scotch Plains and Temple Sholom in Fanwood organized a Mother’s Day talent Lewis, who already was ter, Elana. Yet somehow, in Scotch Plains at 10 a.m. All area veterans of World War II show May 8 at Norwood Terrace Nursing Home in Plainfield. Students played EMT certified with 13 this single father finds The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Me- are invited to be recognized at the instruments, sang songs and demonstrated karate. Nursing home residents joined years of experience, ready time to lend his consid- morial Day Parade will follow this ceremony preceding the parade and in a group sing-along to conclude the event. Synagogue performers included, from to ride and possessing erable talents and expe- ceremony. The theme for this year’s to take part in the parade itself; trans- left to right, Back row: Hannah Margolin, Emily Hecht, Allie Hecht, Hannah leadership qualities. Ian Lewis rience to the Fanwood parade will be “The 70th Anniversary portation will be provided. To pre- Goldring and Ellie Smith, and front row, Aaron Hecht and Josh Wiener. As a veteran EMT, Mr. Lewis is Rescue Squad, to the benefit of his of the Start of World War II.” Four register, call Don Wussler at (908) able to provide members of his crew fellow residents. Fanwood and Scotch Plains residents, 889-1709. Veterans of Korea, Viet- with guidance during diverse calls all combat veterans of that conflict, nam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Cardiologist to Be Speaker of varying severity. He certified in Monday Bridge Games have been selected as grand marshals. Iraq also are invited to march at the 1995 while a member of the Edison Robert “Red” Taylor served in the front of the parade. First Aid and Rescue Squad 1, where To Begin on June 13 Army Air Force, 8th Air Force in The parade additionally will rec- At Historical Society Lunch he remains a Life Member. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Europe. He completed 58 missions in ognize the dedication, commitment WESTFIELD – Dr. Robert American Board of Internal Medi- EMS has been in Mr. Lewis’ blood Plains Senior Citizen Advisory Com- B-17s and is the recipient of the Dis- and sacrifices of the men and women Fishberg will discuss “Historical cine (cardiovascular disease), cer- since college, where he met his late mittee is offering a Monday After- tinguished Flying Cross and the Air of the armed forces of the United Perspectives Regarding the Diag- tified for Nuclear Cardiology and wife, Melissa, with whom he rode noon Bridge program for players of Medal with Nine Oak Leaf Clusters. States who have served and continue nosis and Treatment of Heart Dis- is a Fellow of the American Col- on a night crew while both were all levels from noon to 3 p.m. Partici- Frank A. Russo served in the Pacific to serve in the defense of America. ease” at the First Wednesday Lun- lege of Cardiology. serving in Edison Township. pants will be able to play with part- with the Marine Corps, as both an Starting at 10:45 a.m. from the cheon of the Westfield Historical All those wishing to attend the Shortly after Melissa’s untimely ners they usually play with, or sit in enlisted man and officer. His service Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Society on June 1. It will begin at luncheon are asked to make a res- death in 2010, Mr. Lewis suggested – in and meet new friends. included Samoa, Tarawa, Guam, the parade will proceed along Park noon at the Echo Lake Country ervation by calling (908) 233-2930 lieu of flowers – that donations be This program will be held from Okinawa, Philippines, Australia, New Avenue, move down Martine Avenue Club, located at 515 Springfield by noon on Monday, May 30. The made to build an EMT training reserve. June 13 through August 29 at the Zealand and aboard the USS Seminole into the center of Fanwood, and end Avenue in Westfield. cost of the luncheon is $21 for Thus was born the Melissa Lewis Train- Scotch Hills Clubhouse, located on during the Korean occupation. After at LaGrande Park in Fanwood. Dr. Fishberg’s lecture will explore members and $26 for non-mem- ing Fund, established by the Fanwood Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. Reg- the risks attributed to heart disease, bers, including gratuity. Rescue Squad, which now has suffi- istration is required and may be done the signs and symptoms, and the cient funds to cover its members’ train- in the recreation department of the Needle Nite to Include available testing involved with as- ing needs for the foreseeable future. Scotch Plains Municipal Building at sessing one’s risks for heart disease. See it all on the Web! Mr. Lewis is a veteran of the 2003 430 Park Avenue. The fee is $10 for A cardiologist with Associates in New York blackout, having covered township residents and $15 for non- Talk on Sailors’ Needs Cardiovascular Disease, located in www.goleader.com Brooklyn with the Fire Department of residents for the entire period. For FANWOOD – The monthly Needle borns and nursing home residents, Springfield, Dr. Fishberg has been New York for 12 hours with other more details, call (908) 889-2084. Nite program at the Fanwood Pres- along with prayer shawls, will con- in practice for 21 years. He has byterian Church will take place on tinue. given many lectures in the area Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m. in For further information about these about heart disease prevention, risk Westminster Hall on Marian Avenue. projects or directions to the Fanwood factors and recovery from heart at- Co-chairwomen Pat Lake and Presbyterian Church, contact the tacks. 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Ms. Linder also East Broad Street, will kick off the On Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m., Emanu-El’s Bible Class on Tuesday, has teacher certification in Jewish month of June with three very dif- Kim Ellner will present “Yoga for May 31, at 9:30 a.m. Her topic will be Education from the Union for Re- ferent programs. Scoliosis,” a program designed for “Implications of ‘Thou form Judaism and a “A Natural Shopping Basket: adults with spinal curvature and Shall Teach Them Dili- Master of Business Ad- Buying and Eating for a Healthy for parents of children with scolio- gently’ for Children with ministration degree in Lifestyle” will take place on Sat- sis. Ms. Ellner will present yoga Developmental Disabili- Business Management. urday, June 4, at 10 a.m. Presented poses that can help these condi- ties.” It will be free and The Ma’ayan pro- by Cranford’s Natural Therapeu- tions. Certified in Yoga for Scolio- open to the public. gram ensures that a tics for Health L.L.C., it will cover sis, Yoga for Osteoporosis and in Ms. Linder will ex- Jewish education is ac- how to shop for healthy foods with Kripalu yoga, she also has training plore what Jewish law cessible to every child, an educated eye. Natural Thera- in Lyengar yoga. and the rabbis teach including the opportu- peutics for Health was established These programs are open to those of their faith about nity to become a Bar/ under the direction of Lorraine Westfield Memorial Library and GIFT TO SCHOOLS…Scotch Plains-Fanwood media specialists and members educating people with Bat Mitzvah, by using Harwelik, a certified clinical herb- MURAL cardholders. MURAL of the Fanwood Clean Community Committee display environmental/recycling cognitive disabilities. an individualized, educational tools, in the form of CDs or books, purchased through the committee. This program will be multi-sensory approach alist. cardholders belong to libraries that Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row, committee member Linda Talcott; The Kootz Band will perform on are part of the Middlesex Union dedicated to the to learning. Ma’ayan is Jocelyn Dumaresq, Language Arts supervisor; Danielle Hirschhorn, Brunner Deborah Linder Wednesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Its Reciprocal Agreement Libraries. School; Carla Herniter, Park Middle School; Barbara Madurski, Terrill Middle memory of Holly E. supported by a grant repertoire mostly consists of cov- To see if a library participates, visit School; Eileen Raszka, Coles School, and Terene Labrecque, School One, and Wetscher, who was a from the Jewish Fed- ers of rock, pop and blues tunes the Westfield Memorial Library’s second row, Erica Moon, McGinn School; committee members Dean Talcott and strong advocate for the rights of in- eration of Central New Jersey and from the late 1950s to the 1970s. website, wmlnj.org. Bob McCarthy; Eunice Ackerblom, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School; Com- dividuals with disabilities. Her fam- the Holly E. Wetscher Ma’ayan Edu- Hailing from Essex, Bergen, For more information about other mittee Chairman Clint Dicksen and Terri Keller, Evergreen School. Not present ily created the Holly E. Wetscher cation Fund. Union, Passaic, Sussex and library programs and services, visit were committee members Donna Dolce and Greg Cummings. Ma’ayan Education Fund at Temple Temple Emanu-El is located at Monmouth Counties, the band has wmlnj.org and click on the Online Emanu-El in her memory. 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. been playing all around the state Calendar, or call (908) 789-4090, Ms. Linder is the current Ma’ayan For more information about the for nearly 10 years. Its CDs in- extension no. 7951. Hale Speaker Mark Taylor instructor and education director at Holly E. Wetscher Ma’ayan Educa- Temple Emanu-El. She has more tion Fund, Bible Class or Temple To Discuss Campus ‘Crisis’ than 30 years of Jewish Education Emanu-El, contact Carolyn Shane, JUNE 2011 EVENTS AT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY experience. In addition, she is an executive director, at (908) 232- 550 East Broad Street, Westfield 908.789.4090 www.wmlnj.org WESTFIELD – The next program He received his doctorate from adjunct professor of special educa- 6770, extension no. 114, or tion at Kean University and a Bar/ [email protected], or visit Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm in the Anne M. Hale Speaker Series Harvard University. The Carnegie is scheduled for Wednesday, June Foundation named him the 1995 Bat Mitzvah tutor at Congregation tewnj.org. To learn more about the Reopening Sundays on September 18 Closed June 17 for Staff Development Day 1, at 7 p.m. at the National Professor of the B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills. Ma’ayan programs, contact Pro- Westfield Memorial She holds New Jersey teacher cer- gram Director Amy Ash at (908) PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Year. Library, located at 550 The Hale series is tification in mathematics, elemen- 232-6770, extension no. 137, or e- 6/3 1:30 pm TGIF! Hawaiian History & Culture (lecture) East Broad Street. named after Anne Hale, a tary education and special educa- mail [email protected]. Westfield native Westfield resident and li- 6/4 10:00 am A Natural Shopping Basket Mark Taylor, chairman brary patron who passed of the religion depart- away in 2007. Funding Greek Fest Celebration Gets 6/4 1:30 pm Computer class: Power Point (intermediate) ment at Columbia Uni- for the talks comes versity, will speak through grants from the Underway Starting June 2 6/8 7:00 pm Glen Taylor: The Kootz Band about the “Crisis on Thomas Glasser Founda- Campus.” It is the title tion and the Lee and Anne WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church will feature Byz- 6/9 7:00 pm Yoga for Scoliosis of his 2010 book that Hale Fund. Greek Orthodox Church, located at antine iconography. For younger children, Greek Fest 6/10 1:30 pm TGIF! Empire State Building (video) presents a plan for re- Mark Taylor Free and open to the 250 Gallows Hill Road in Westfield, forming colleges and public, this series is will present its Greek Fest 2011 2011 will offer the Kid Zone “one- 6/15 7:00 pm “Their Eyes Were Watching God” Book Club universities. hosted by the Friends of the from Thursday evening, June 2, price” play ticket for all amuse- According to a Wall Street Jour- Westfield Memorial Library. Those through Sunday evening, June 5. ments, available for $12 from 5 to 9 6/16 7:00 pm Computer Class: Advanced Word (advanced) nal review by Naomi Riley, Mr. planning to attend are asked to reg- “We’re back this year with a four- p.m. on June 2 and 3, $15 from 1 to Taylor believes that “reform is in- ister on the Online Calendar posted day celebration that truly offers 9 p.m. on June 4, and $12 from 1 to 6/20 2 & 6:30 pm Foreign Film: The King’s Speech (English) evitable” and that the campus crisis on the library’s website, wmlnj.org, something for everyone who wants 6 p.m. on June 5. is akin to “one that financial insti- or by calling (908) 789-4090, ex- a taste of Greece. Join our big Greek Greek Fest is a fund-raising event 6/23 2:00 pm Computer Class: Google Docs (advanced) tutions faced when the housing tension no. 7951. family to jump-start the summer,” benefiting Holy Trinity Greek Or- bubble burst.” said Greek Fest Chairman Peter thodox Church and its outreach min- 6/24 1:30 pm TGIF! In the Good Old Summertime (film) In a 2009 op-ed piece in The New Temple Sisterhood Ladas. istries. Free parking and shuttle ser- 6/29 7:00 pm The Golden Age of Broadway Musicals York Times, he argued that, “if Under the Taverna Tent will be vice will be offered throughout the American higher education is to Posts Donor Dinner multiple homemade Greek appetiz- event. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN (Must have full-service WML card) thrive in the 21st century, colleges CRANFORD – The Sisterhood of ers, full dinners and traditional des- Festival hours will be 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 (Family Night); 6/11 10:00 am Grupo ñ Spanish Language Storytime 6 years and under and universities must be restruc- Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim has serts made on the premises. In- tured.” Among the steps he sug- announced that its annual Donor Din- cluded will be freshly-made noon to 11 p.m. on Friday and Sat- 6/27 3:00 pm A Taste of Africa-Stories & Food 4+ years gested to make education more ner Celebration will be held on Tues- chicken, pork and lamb gyros served urday, June 3 and 4, and noon to 7 adaptive were: restructuring the cur- day, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the hot from the grill, loukoumathes p.m. on Sunday, June 5. Admission 6/27 7:00 pm Family Storytime-Stories from many lands All ages riculum, transforming the tradi- temple, located at 338 Walnut Av- (dough puffs with honey) and “bak- will be $3; children under age 12 tional dissertation and replacing enue in Cranford. lava sundae.” may attend for free. 6/28 3:00 pm Story/crafts from Africa 4+ years tenure with seven-year contracts The Donor Committee for this event New York’s own The Trojans For more information, including Call to register in advance at 908.789.4090 x 3 that can be terminated or renewed. includes Joan Finkelstein, Alice (known for their television and a full schedule of events and special 6/29 10:00 am Tots’ Storytime 2½ - 3 years Mr. Taylor, who also is a profes- Goldfarb, Donna Rubin, Mollie movie appearances) will return to discount programs, visit sor emeritus at Williams College, Sperling, Myra Stein, Dorothy play live Greek music the nights of NJGreekFest.com. Further informa- 6/29 3:00 pm Creative Dramatics - Elementary schoolers only graduated from Westfield High Steinbach and Lois Waldman. Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4. tion about the church is available at School and Wesleyan University. The theme of the evening will be a There also will be Greek dancing holytrinitywestfield.org. “Down the Shore” celebration. The each festival night. festivities will begin with appetizers, Additionally, Greek culinary arts Seafood Class on Tap followed by a festive picnic buffet, will be featured each day through LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR desserts and music. Kevin Woyce will cooking demonstrations in “Yiayia’s In Westfield June 7-8 provide entertainment, presenting a Kitchen.” Chef Paul Delios of WESTFIELD – The Rutgers Co- colorful tour of Jersey Shore history. foodu.com and “At the Greek Table” operative Extension of Union FACTORY AUTHORIZED PRICE REDUCTION Donna Rubin is sisterhood presi- will appear on June 4. Educator County will offer a two-session dent. The Donor Dinner is a thank Fotios Stamos, a wine critic with cooking class entitled “Seafood at you to the sisterhood members for Odyssey magazine, will lead a class its Best” for those seeking budget- their strong financial support of on Greek wines and multiple wine wise ways to introduce more Save 35% - 50% Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim, its tastings, also on June 4. healthy seafood into their diet. 10 religious school, youth commission, Hellenic arts and crafts will be The class will be conducted on Plus an additional 10% Kadima and United Synagogue Youth sold in the “Agora,” and a sched- Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 on every Shifman style in closeout covers only. DAYS Groups. uled tour of Holy Trinity Greek and 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Extension offices in Westfield, located at 300 North Avenue, East. ONLY! Taste testing, as well as tips on What an incredible, once-a-year opportunity food preparation, recipes and nutritional information, will be in- to purchase the world’s finest mattress! cluded. Unparalleled comfort and quality have been the A fee of $20 will cover both hallmarks of every Shifman mattress since 1893. classes, along with all food and materials. Pre-registration is re- Shifman ultra-premium sets are entirely handmade quired by Wednesday, June 1. To in the USA featuring natural cotton upholstery, register, call Digna Torres at the a unique hand-tufting technique, and eight-way Extension at (908) 654-9854. hand-tied boxsprings. So, don’t let this limited time offer catch you napping. 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(WEA) Scholarship was awarded to Judd, a World Language teacher at Krause, in cooperation with the Oral An oral cancer screening should graduating senior Georgia Gleason Westfield High School from 1974 to Cancer Foundation, will offer free be conducted every year, so take based on academic achievement, 1992. Mr. Judd’s teaching career em- oral cancer screenings on Friday, June advantage of this opportunity and school activities and community ser- bodied a love for learning and a devo- 10, at his Cranford dental office. Oral get screened today. Call the office of vice. Georgia will attend McGill Uni- tion to helping others. The award is cancer is not a rare disease. Approxi- Dr. Krause at (908) 272-3001, lo- versity, School Of Integrated Studies granted to a WEA member’s son or mately 37,000 people will be diag- cated at 118 North Avenue, West, in Education, in Montreal, Canada. daughter who will attend college in nosed with oral cancer every year in Suite 101, in Cranford, N.J. to make Funds for these scholarships are the fall. This year’s recipient, Peter the U.S. It kills one person every hour an appointment for your complimen- raised through donations of the WEA. Surace, is the son of Lincoln School’s of every day, and over 100 new indi- tary screening on June 10, 2011, This year’s scholarship committee in- Joellen Surace. He will major in mu- viduals will be diagnosed with it each between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 cluded Roosevelt and Edison Interme- sic with a musical theater concentra- day. The good news is that it can often p.m. diate Schools librarian Moira Abraham, tion at Montclair University. be found early in its development, Jefferson Elementary School teacher Paid Bulletin Board Elizabeth Shull, Westfield High School goleader.com/express guidance counselor Robyn Solomon, St. Peter’s Prep Notes Project ’79’s Jan– Fine and its newest member, Edison School art teacher JUST PERFECT…Four Westfield High School students received a perfect score Honor Soc. Inductees of 800 on the SAT or SAT 2 subject tests taken in March. Pictured, left to right, Daniel Black. JERSEY CITY – Rosalie are: Rory Fitzpatrick, Math and Writing; Brian Vander Schaaf, Writing; Carole Stavitski, chairperson of the Romano, chairwoman of the For- Hannah Weeks, Writing, and Matias Werner, Math. WEA Scholarship Committee, will eign Languages Department at present the Westfield Education As- Saint Peter’s Preparatory School, Eleven WHS Students Receive Perfect SAT sociation Scholarship to Georgia and has announced that the following the Barry Judd Memorial Scholar- local residents were inducted into WESTFIELD – The Westfield Greenburg, Critical Reading and Math; ship to Peter Surace tonight, May 26. various Foreign Language Honor Public School District was informed Katharine Jaruzelski, Math; Allegra Societies: Delta Epsilon Phi (Ger- that four Westfield High School stu- Larche, Writing; Michael Levidy, man Honor Society) – Joseph dents received a perfect score of 800 Critical Reading and Math; Jason Qin, Carroll of Scotch Plains and Rob- on the SAT or SAT 2 Subject Tests Writing; David Osterman, Physics, ert Slaski of Westfield. taken in March. and Brian Vander Schaaf, Critical Sociedad Honoria Hispanica Seven students also received an 800 Reading. Junior Hannah Margolin re- (Spanish Honor Society) – Joseph in the January SATs. Their names and ceived a perfect score of 800 in all Burke and Matthew Hartzell, both the subject(s) in which they received a three sections of the SAT (Critical of Westfield. perfect score are as follows: Zoe Reading, Math and Writing). Photo courtesy of Kevin Sullivan OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT…Daniel Sullivan of Westfield was awarded Quinnipiac University’s Most Outstanding Sophomore Award on May 7 for his leadership within two student organizations on campus and for being on the Dean’s List all 4 semesters. Daniel is pictured with University President John Leahy.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN and defending champion Cranford, inning. Sam Frungillo whacked an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 4-2, in the semifinals. RBI double to right-centerfield but Smooth sailing hit choppy waters Highlander Jordan Robbins and was gunned down attempting to for the Westfield High School soft- Blue Devil freshman Elena Scarano stretch it into a triple. Frungillo fin- ball team in the fifth and sixth in- were involved in a tight pitchers’ duel ished the game with a pair of doubles nings as the top-seeded Governor for the first three innings. Scarano and a single in her four plate appear- Livingston (GL) Highlanders poured yielded just a single in the second ances. on the offense to cruise to their first inning and a bunt single in the third, The Highlanders’ fifth inning be- Union County Tournament champi- while Robbins allowed only a single gan with a leadoff walk to Jackie onship since 2001 with an 8-1 vic- to Nikki Schmeider in the second Grossman (1-for-2, 2 runs). Paige tory at Kean University in Union on inning. Robbins finished the game, Murphy (2-for-4, 2 runs, RBI) May 21. allowing six hits, while walking none chopped a single to left. The next The Highlanders breezed to very and striking out two. Scarano was batter reached first on a throwing easy victories en route to the champi- tapped for 11 hits, while walking two error, which allowed Grossman and onship game, while the seventh- and fanning three. Murphy to score, then Stephanie seeded Blue Devils, with four fresh- The 21-2 Highlanders’ first run was Cataldo (2-for-4) drilled an RBI men in the starting lineup, knocked set up as a result of a throwing error, double to center to give GL a 4-0 off second-seeded A.L. Johnson, 3-1, which allowed Jenna Kulback to reach lead. in the quarterfinals and third-seeded first base in the top of the fourth CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLEARING SIX FEET IN THE HIGH JUMP…Blue Devil Mike DePaola clears six feet to place third in the high jump at the Union County Championships in Plainfield on May 20. On May 13, DePaola won the Union County Watchung Division title with a height of 6-2. LEAHY, A. KIRNA FINISH 1-2 IN 3,200M; 2-3 IN 1,600M Viking Boys Top Blue Devils For UC Track & Field Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN crossed first with a time of 4:17.56, finished seventh at 1:58.83. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Leahy crossed second in 4:18.93. Vikings Mike DeAngelis, Oba Jack Leahy, Andrew Kirna, Zach Kirna just missed breaking the 4:20 Animashaun, Evan Gingrich and Eke Lizmi and Sam Tooley racked up barrier, but finished third at 4:20.31 crossed first in the 4x400 with a time team points in the distance events to (PR), and Lizmi finished fourth at of 3:19.48. Blue Devils Jacob Vergara, help the Westfield High School boys 4:23.1 (PR). Tooley, Jason Isbit and Scott Pass finish second with 75 points, but the “We knew that our training set us finished third at 3:27.97. DeAngelis Union Catholic Vikings won the team up for going under 4:20. We needed finished third in the 400 meters with title with 98 points at the Union for counties some guy who could go a time of 50.38, and Blue Devil Jon County track & field championships out hard, who has gone under 4:20 Henry crossed fifth at 50.71. Blue at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on before to show us how to pace off Devil Rob Ciardullo finished sixth in May 20-21. him. [Third lap] we came in like 3:15. the 200 at 23.02. Governor Livingston and Rahway We knew we could go under,” Leahy Blue Devil Mike DePaola, who See More Westfield/GL Photos – goleader.com – Click tied for third with a total of 51. Sum- said. “It was a great race. I stuck with had a PR clearance of 6-2 in the high mit took fifth at 36, followed by Eliza- “Online Cranford Sports” – Page 3 Everett. He was doing all the work, jump at the UC Division meet on beth at 26, Dayton at 24 and Scotch and we were holding on for the ride I May 13, placed third with a height of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Plains-Fanwood at 20. Cranford think Andrew was holding on. I don’t 6-0. Raider Bill Thomas placed sev- SLIDING SAFELY INTO THIRD…Blue Devil Julia Criscuolo slides safely into third base in the fourth inning after tagging placed 16th with 10 points. know where he broke off.” enth at 5-8. up on a fly ball in the championship game against Governor Livingston. On May 20, Leahy, Andrew Kirna As to Kirna just missing getting “I was feeling good that day. I wasn’t and Lizmi were trying to keep pace under 4:20, Leahy added, “It’s kind expecting to get 6-2. The first time I with New Providence frontrunner of a bummer to see him not go under. did six feet was the fourth meet in the SIMON, VANEPP, KRONICK, EDWARDS SET 4X4 RECORD Everett Price in the 1,600 meters with It’s a huge thing to say you are a sub winter then I hadn’t done it until the hopes of finishing under 4:20. Price 4:20 miler, but I am really happy that second meet of spring, so coming into I went under. It was good to see this meet, I was expecting to get about Blue Devil Nine Nip everyone PR’ing,” Leahy said. six feet,” DePaola said. Lady Cougars Edge Raiders The next day, Leahy and Kirna Summit’s Mark Jones, who has Franklin in 7th, 5-4 crossed 1-2 in the 3,200 with respec- cleared 7-0 in the past, won the event Knees had to be a bit shaky as the tive times of 9:25.25 and 9:29.88. with a height of 6-6. second-seeded Westfield High Raider Alex Parker finished fourth at “I always kind of watch him, be- For UCT Track & Field Title School baseball team scored a pair 9:57.21, followed by Cranford Cou- cause his form is really good. If I was of runs in the bottom of the seventh gar Eli Howard at 10:05.75 and Blue that tall, I would probably do a lot inning to squeeze past Franklin, 5- Devil John Kirna at 10:08.57. better,” DePaola said. By DAVID B. CORBIN In the final event of the meet, Blue 200, but I just wanted to max 55 so 4, in the first round of the North Tooley had his work cut out for DePaola was to compete in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devils Anna Simon, Sirena Van Epp, bad. You are supposed to shed some Jersey, Group 4, Section 2 Tourna- him in the 800 running against Price triple jump, but he had some con- Two meet records were set and one Hannah Kronick and Ashley Edwards time when you go from indoor to ment in Westfield on May 23. Matt and Viking Allen Eke. The trio kept in cerns. was tied at the Union County girls crossed first in the 4x400 meters with outdoor. That was my goal, hoping to Varakian took care of business with a tight pack then Eke kicked down the “The last two meets, I haven’t had track & field championships held at a time of 3:57.4 to shatter the previ- shed some time. I really didn’t have a two-run double. Danny Kerr stretch to cross first in 1:54.32, fol- really good triple jumps, but the week Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May ous record of 4:01.8 that was set by that close competition. It was all singled and had an RBI for the No. lowed by Price at 1:54.66 and Tooley before, I got my personal best of 41- 20-21, and the Cranford High School the Blue Devils in 2009. The mental today, and I was really pre- 11, 20-4 Blue Devils. Westfield will at 1:55.87. Blue Devil Kevin Ingram CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 girls with 68 points edged the Scotch foursome’s time was also a Westfield pared. I had a good warm-up, and I host Phillipsburg today at 4 p.m. Plains-Fanwood Raiders, who totaled High School (WHS) record. was ready for it,” Englese said. 60, for the team title. On May 20, Cranford Cougar The 400 was Englese’s only event Probitas Verus Honos Westfield Baseball League Summit finished third with 53, fol- Natalie Englese broke her 2009 record CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 lowed by Roselle at 51, Union Catho- of 56.22 in the 400 meters by cross- Sign Up For lic at 46 and A.L. Johnson at 42. ing first in a time of 55.66. Westfield placed seventh with a total “My first chore with time on my Summer 2011 Season of 35, but was involved in breaking hands was keeping my head. I kept Westfield PAL one of those meet records. saying 55. I was getting tired at the Due to overwhelming response for Summer Baseball, the Westfield Baseball Flag Rugby League will sponsor a summer-in-town recreation league. All children entering Kindergarten through 3rd grade in September are eligible to play. Summer 2011 K – 3rd grade will run June 27 – July 28 with a fee of $50 Games Weekdays – 5 pm or 6:30 at Jefferson School UNION COUNTY RUGBY CLUB INTRODUCES Westfield Blue Devils Pal Flag Rugby Please visit our website www.WestfieldBaseball.com to register and submit all applicable fees. Team T-shirt and Hat included. CO-ED Non-Contact Flag Rugby Online Registration Deadline: June 10, 2011. Summer 2011 June 14th –July 23th For More Information E-mail the WBL at: Age Groups OWLS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-1 [email protected] FALCONS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 2-3 HAWKS: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 4-6 EAGLES: CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 7-9 Friendly Rivals Fees: $65.00 (SIBLINGS $55.00) Softball Camp Our program teaches basic ball skills, game rules and team play, in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. All participants play and are involved on an equal basis. Parents wishing to volunteer to help For girls entering grades 2-9 with practices or running home events most welcome. 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Alyssa Hatch Jack Allen Rebecca DeLaFuente CJ Meyer Katherine Frega Ryan Hess Emma Crossland Dan Kerr Sirena Van Epp Zachary Lizmi Melissa Morawski Tim Younger Westfield School Boosters Association Presents 44th Annual Booster Club Awards to 24 High School Senior Athletes

The Westfield High School (WHS) Sirena, a captain of the track team and in 2010, Second Team AC (2009), and Emma (secretary of the NHS, mem- selected to the All-UC Second Team, nized a WHS athlete who competed hard, Booster Association (BA) recently member of the Boy Scouts Venture Crew All-Area recognition (2009, 2010). ber of the National Italian Honor Soci- and was named a Sophomore to Watch was dedicated to his team and team- awarded 24 student athlete scholarships 27 for four years, will attend Occidental Zach (honor roll student, member of ety, volunteer at Holy Trinity Church, by The Star-Ledger. In football, Dan was mates, and was a leader on and off the in honor and memory of WHS coaches, College. the Wall Street Society, Jazz Band, and youth lacrosse coach, youth volleyball named First Team All-UC and AC (2010), field. athletes and boosters. The Toni Bristol Honorary Award was Outdoors and Fishing Club) will attend coach) was selected as the WHS recipi- and Second Team All-UC and AC (2009). C.J. Meyer, son of Bernadette and Some scholarships are funded by the presented by George Kapner, the coach Lafayette College and will run X-C and ent of the NJSIAA Student Athlete Award Dan (honor roll and DHR 4 years, Charles Meyer, earned four varsity let- Boosters Association. Others have been of the boys soccer team and the boys track. and will attend the University of Notre tutor at WHS, referee for the Westfield ters in ice hockey (captain 2011) and one funded in whole or in part by: The Friends tennis team, in honor of Toni Bristol, a The Peter Houlihan Memorial Awards Dame. PAL, football camp counselor) will at- in baseball. C.J. is the second-leading of Westfield Track, John Bennett, The long-time WHS volunteer coach in la- (presented by his widow, Joan Houlihan, The Friends and Family of Marge and tend Brown University and play base- point scorer in WHS ice hockey history. family of Toni Bristol, The family of crosse, girl’s soccer and girl’s basket- and grandsons Peter Houlihan McGarry Bob Brewster Scholarship (presented by ball. C.J. was First Team All-UC (2009), First Greta Schoenemann, The friends and ball. and Patrick McGarry, along with his Marge Brewster and sons Daryl, Brad The Girls Softball League of Westfield Team All-Area and All-UC (2010) and family of Marge and Bob Brewster, The Katherine McKinley, daughter of daughter, Cathy McGarry), funded by and Bob – WHS varsity baseball coach Scholarship was presented by league in 2011, MVS by teammates, First Team John Byrne family, The Westfield Base- Ingrid and Richard McKinley, earned anonymous Booster individuals and the the first recipient of a Boosters scholar- president Ed Ronk to an athlete who has All-Area and All-UC, Public School All- ball Association, The Girls Softball five varsity letters and she was a captain Boosters Association, were given to a ship) was given in honor of long-time achieved a high level of success in soft- State Honorable Mention and UC Player League of Westfield, The Westfield Ten- of the tennis team in 2010. Katherine male and female student athlete in his residents Marge and the late Bob ball and who, by her teamwork, leader- of the Year. nis Association, The Westfield Basket- won the UC championship at second honor. Brewster, Sr. by their family and friends. ship and sportsmanship. C.J. (honor roll student, Peer Minister ball Association, The Westfield PAL, doubles and received All-State, All-Area, Allison Rose, daughter of Giselle and The Brewsters have been long-time sup- Emma Crossland, daughter of Beth at his church, member of the roller hockey The Friends of Girls Lacrosse, The fam- and All-UC recognition. James Rose, earned seven letters (4 swim- porters of the Boosters and the local and Charlie Reese, earned two letters club, youth hockey camp counselor) will ily of Deborah Tuohy, The Lessner fam- Katherine (distinguished honor roll ming, 3 lacrosse – captain of both teams). football, basketball and baseball pro- playing softball (captain 2011). An out- be playing junior hockey next year, and ily, The Tresnan family, The family of [DHR] student, National Honor Society In swimming, Allison won the Lt. Danny grams. standing softball catcher, Emma has been then plans to attend the University of Judith McLane, and anonymous donors [NHS] member) is the Graphic Arts and Nicolls Coaches Award, received All- Tim Younger, son of Liz and Sam a great teammate and leader, and played Rhode Island to play hockey there. who have provided the funding for the Photo Director for Hi’s Eye. She is a UC honors (100-backstroke) and was a Younger, earned two letters in baseball shortstop last year to solidify the team. The Advisors’ Scholarships, presented scholarships in honor of Peter Houlihan. Youth Minister at St. Helen’s, a member member of the UC record-setting 200- and in basketball (captain 2011). He Emma (honor roll student, volunteer by Gary Fox, the 2nd Vice President of A scholarship committee, which con- of the WHS Community Service Club medley relay team. earned AC and All-UC recognition in as a softball instructor, help at a soup the Boosters, was given by the Boosters sisted of Tom Madaras, Gary Fox, Jim and the Plainfield-Westfield Connection, Allison (NHS, NJ Stars Scholar, Tran- baseball last spring. Tim (honor roll and kitchen, and on mission trips for her in honor of all former Boosters to recog- Lau, Bill Taylor, Drew Thompson and and she has been a counselor at Sister sition Outreach Leader, youth lacrosse DHR student throughout his high school church) will attend Miami University of nize a male and a female student athlete John Fietkiewicz, evaluated the candi- Pat’s Cancer Camp. Katherine will at- coach, volunteer at the Friends of Linden career, youth basketball instructor dur- Ohio. who participated in sports for which a dates based on the information received tend the University of Michigan in the Animal Shelter), recently was selected ing the summers) will attend the Univer- The Friends of Girl’s Lacrosse Award, sponsoring organization does not spon- from the athletes themselves, the guid- fall. as the WHS female recipient of the UC sity of Mary Washington, where he will presented by Lois Hely, recognized a sor a scholarship. ance department, and Supervisor of Ath- The Gary Kehler Award, presented by Scholar Athlete Award. Allison will at- play baseball. female student athlete who plays lacrosse Rebecca DeLaFuente, daughter of letics Sandy Mamary, who also reviewed his son Glen (WHS Hall of Fame mem- tend Loyola College, where she will The Greta Schoenemann Memorial and who promotes the sport through her Vilma DeLaFuente and the late Richard all the applications. Rick Lessner coor- ber) and Coach Kehler’s wife, Alice continue swimming. Scholarship was presented by Greta’s leadership, sportsmanship and scholar- DeLaFuente, earned four letters as a dinated the production of the plaques Kehler, was given by the Boosters in Jack Lorentzen, son of Susan and Kent parents, Wendy and Robert ship. Taylor Anderson, daughter of Ellen swimmer. She was the first to break the that the honorees received. memory of Gary (WHS “Hall of Fame” Lorentzen, earned five letters (4 swim- Schoenemann, to honor Greta’s memory and Scott Anderson, earned four letters one-minute barrier in the 100-butterfly, Thom Hornish, WHS girl’s cross- former Athletic Director, football coach, ming – All-UC 2009, 2010, 2011, 1 to be awarded to a senior girl’s soccer in lacrosse (captain 2011). Last year, she breaking a 28-year-old school record. country (X-C) team coach, presented wrestling coach and golf coach). lacrosse), He received All-State recogni- player about whom it can be said – “she was named First Team All-UC and AC. Rebecca broke five WHS records and The Walter L. Clarkson Honorary Award. Christian Barber, son of Jeff Barber tion for the 200- and 400-freestyle relay, was a great teammate.” Taylor (excelled in a rigorous curricu- she is in the top 5 in eight events. The award was presented by the Friends and Vanessa Barber, became WHS’s first which broke a WHS record. He was a Hannah Kronick, daughter of Kathleen lum of AP and Honors courses, DHR 4 Rebecca was All-UC First Team all of Westfield Track to honor the memory state wrestling champion since 1976. He member of the UC record-breaking 200- and Drew Kronick, earned seven varsity years, NHS, National French Honor So- four years and received All-State and of Walt Clarkson, the renowned coach was team captain his junior and senior medley relay team and 200-free relay letters (4 soccer – captain and MVS, 2 ciety, National Spanish Honor Society) All-Area recognition. She was The Star- X-C and track. years (Most Valuable Senior [MVS] last team. spring track, 1 winter track). In soccer, is a Transition Project Leader, member Ledger 2009 UC Swimmer of the Year, Sam Tooley, son of Alison and Michael season). He was a National High School Jack (DHR, volunteer at the Agape she was selected First Team All-UC and of the Model UN, French Club, and the Courier News New Jersey 2010 Tooley, earned nine letters in X-C, win- Coaches All-American, three-time Dis- Soup Kitchen, volunteer on the Presby- Third Team All-State, Group 4 – 2010. Spanish Club. She has taken leadership Swimmer of the Year, and was selected ter track and spring track. He is a captain trict Champion, two-time state qualifier, terian Church’s mission trips to Latin The N.J. Girls Soccer Coaches Associa- positions in the Boy Scouts Venturing The Star-Ledger as a N.J. High School in spring track, and was a captain of the Union County Champion, and The Star America) will attend Lehigh University tion named her to their All-State, First Crew 27 and will attend Hobart and top performer this year. She received the X-C (First Team All-Union County Ledger Union County wrestler of the and will continue swimming. Team, and she played in their senior William Smith College, where she will WHS Coach’s Award earlier this year. [UC]), which captured a second straight year in 2011. He set the school record for The Westfield Basketball Association North Jersey/South Jersey all-star show- play lacrosse. Rebecca (USA Swimming scholastic Group 4 championship. wins and pins in a season, and he was the Awards was presented by Rick Elliott case game. The National Soccer Coaches The Westfield Tennis Association All-American, AP Scholar, Ventures Sam, who will attend Fairfield Uni- second wrestler in school history to record (president of the WBA) and given on Association (NSCA) of America named Award (presented by Nancy Freundlich, Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar, versity, is a leader of his Church’s Youth over 100 wins. behalf of the WBA to male and female her to the All-East Region team. In track, a past President of the WTA, was given Bloustein Scholar, member of the NHS, Club and a member of the Spanish Club Christian, an honor roll student, youth basketball players who have demon- Hannah was a member of the school on behalf of the WTA to a tennis player DHR throughout high school, member and the Fantasy Sports Club. wrestling coach and member of his strated good sportsmanship and leader- record-breaking relay teams in the 4x100 who has demonstrated exceptional dedi- of the Spanish Club, swimming instruc- The Alumni Scholarship, initiated by Church’s community service group, is ship on the basketball court. and 4x200. cation to improving his or her tennis tor with the Special Olympics and the the Roger Love family – four genera- going to attend the University of North Katie Ponce, daughter of Susan and Hannah (NHS, Academic All-Ameri- skills, exhibiting good sportsmanship and Elizabeth Coalition to House the Home- tions have graduated from WHS and Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he will Lou Ponce, earned eight varsity letters (4 can, NSCA High School Girls Scholar, being an ultimate team player. less) will attend Yale University and con- participated in varsity athletics, and now continue wrestling. basketball – captain 2011, 3 soccer, 1 Breast Cancer Awareness Club and the Melissa Morawski, daughter of Sue tinue swimming. funded jointly by the Boosters and John The Jack Martin Spirit Award (pre- spring track). She received All-Confer- Operation Smile Club, Peer Leader in and Tom Morawski, earned four varsity Ryan Heine, son of Sue and Tim Heine, (former Booster president) and Faith sented by Jack Martin, given by the ence honors in basketball, All-UC hon- Temple Emanuel’s Leadership Program, letters, and was a captain of the team that earned four letters in soccer (captain Bennett, and daughters Claire (2008), Friends of Westfield Track in honor of ors in soccer and spring track (on the youth soccer coach) will attend Johns won the Tournament of Champions last 2010, MVS). Ryan was named First Team Julie (2006), and Ali (2003), all WHS Martin, a legendary and current WHS X- WHS record-setting 4x400 and 4x100 Hopkins University and play soccer. fall. Melissa’s doubles teams won the UC All-UC and All-Division (2009). In 2010, athletes, was presented by John Bennett. C and track coach) was given to a male or relay teams). Thom Hornish presented the Jim Championships in 2007, 2008 and 2010. Ryan was named to the All-Division, Sirena Van Epp, daughter of Barbara female runner who exemplified the spirit, Katie (honor roll and DHR all four Nicoll Scholarship Award – Nicoll served She was a UC doubles finalist in 2009. All-UC first team and All-State Group 4 Wong and Tim Van Epp, earned nine commitment and achievement evidenced years, Student Government representa- as the financial secretary of the Friends She also has received All-State, All-Area, First Team, the Coaches All-State Sec- letters (4 spring track, 3 winter track, 2 by Jack Martin’s long and distinguished tive [sophomore year], corresponding of Westfield Track – to recognize the and All-UC honors all four years. ond Team, and The Star-Ledger All- soccer). Sirena was part of the school service. secretary [junior year], president [senior commitment made by a student athlete Melissa has maintained a 4.0 GPA. State Third Team. He was also selected indoor record-breaking 4x200 relay team Zach Lizmi, son of Ann Marie and year], volunteer youth soccer coach and to the X-C and/or track and field pro- Other credits are: DHR in every marking The Star-Ledger UC Player of the Year. and the school outdoor record-breaking Dan Lizmi, earned 10 letters in X-C camp counselor) will attend Towson Uni- grams both as a competitor and as a period, NHS, recipient of a National Ryan (honor roll student, won a cum 4x400 relay team in 2009, and the school (captain in 2010), winter track, and spring versity and will play soccer. volunteer to the Friends of Westfield Merit Scholarship Letter of Commenda- laude award on the National Latin exam, record-breaking triple jump relay team track (captain). In X-C, he was First Ryan Hess, son of Susan and David Track and the Westfield community. tion, recipient of the WHS English Hon- Student Council representative, member in 2010. Team All-UC and All Conference (AC) Hess, earned four letters in basketball Alyssa Hatch, daughter of Gail and ors Award. Melissa (volunteer at of the Latin Club and the Spanish Club, (captain and MVS 2011) and one in Thomas Hatch, earned nine letters in X- Children’s Specialized Hospital and volunteer coach for youth soccer) will football. In basketball, Ryan was named C (captain), winter track (captain), and Overlook Hospital, president and vice- attend NYU and will play soccer. First Team AC and All-UC honorable spring track. In X-C, she was the MVS president of the Junior Twig Program at The Executive Committee Award, pre- WESTFIELD mention in 2011. He received AC Hon- and received either First or Second Team Children’s Specialized Hospital, which sented by Mike Helfand (First Vice-Presi- Basketball Association orable Mention (2010). In football, Ryan All-UC and AC honors in her sopho- raises money and conducts special pro- dent of the Boosters) on behalf of the 52 received Second Team AC honors. more, junior, and senior seasons. grams for the hospital) will attend active Boosters, was given to a student Ryan, a youth basketball coach and Alyssa (DHR student, NHS, National Muhlenberg College in the fall. athlete whose hard work, dedication and BLUE DEVIL 2011 referee in St. Helen’s youth basketball Merit Scholarship Letter of Commenda- The Deborah Tuohy Memorial Schol- leadership are indicative of what high BASKETBALL CAMPS program and a caddy at the Ridgewood tion, 2009 National Latin Exam gold arship, presented by WHS Assistant var- school athletics represent. Country Club, will attend St. Joseph’s medalist, 2011 Class president, news sity lacrosse coach Patrick Tuohy, A.J. Murray, son of Catherine Donlin BOYS VARSITY GIRLS VARSITY University. editor for Hi’s Eye, violinist in the Cham- Deborah’s son, was given in her memory and Mike Murray, earned seven varsity BASKETBALL COACH BASKETBALL COACH The John Byrne Memorial Scholarship ber Orchestra, Transition Project Leader, by her husband and three sons to a male letters (4 baseball [MVS Award], 3 foot- • KEVIN EVERLY • JOE MARINO was presented by his sisters, Mary Jo member of the Latin Club, Peer Minister lacrosse athlete who demonstrates lead- ball – captain of both). A.J. was named Armstrong and Terri Byrne, in his memory at Holy Trinity, Girls Scouts gold award ership, enthusiasm, initiative, integrity First Team All-UC and Second Team Come learn from Westfield High School basketball players and – former WHS athlete in the late 1970s – recipient) will attend Tufts University and unselfishness on and off the field. All-Area (2009). Last year, he was named coaches. This is a great opportunity for both the kids and the coaches to develop great relationships. Stay in town to help to a male or female varsity athlete who has where she will continue running. Jack Allen, son of Julie and Steve First Team All-UC and All-Area, and develop and support the Westfield basketball program. competed in at least two sports. The Westfield Baseball League Award Allen, captain of the lacrosse team and Third Team All-State. This year, he was Emma Partridge, daughter of Lynne (presented by Phil Russo, vice-president one of the leading scorers, has earned selected to the Rawlings Preseason All- I. 2011 Blue Devil Basketball Clinic and Paul Partridge, earned three letters of the WBL) recognizes a senior base- three varsity letters in lacrosse. He also American Second Team. For: Boys & Girls entering grades 1-5 in volleyball and three in lacrosse. She ball student athlete who demonstrates played football and ran X-C during his In football, A.J. was First Team All- Where: Westfield High School was a captain of both teams. In volley- leadership and sportsmanship in repre- high school career. UC and Third Team All-Group 4 (2009), When: Monday June 27th and June 28th (2 days) ball, Emma was First Team AC and Third senting his town and school. Jack (honor roll student all 4 years, and First Team All-State, All-Area, and Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Team All-UC (2010), and All-UC honor- Daniel Kerr, son of Ann and Kevin member of the ski club, junior board All-UC in 2010, as well as the UC De- Cost: $70.00 able mention (2008). In lacrosse, she Kerr, earned five letters (3 baseball – member of the Westfield Lacrosse Club, fensive Player of the Year. II. 2011 Blue Devil Basketball Camp was Third Team All-UC (2010), and the captain in 2011, 2 football). Dan was volunteer lacrosse coach) will attend Bates A.J., an honor roll student who was For: For: Boys & Girls entering grades 3-9 defensive player of the year in each of named First Team All-UC and AC, and College where he will play lacrosse. recently selected as the male recipient Where: Westfield High School her previous three seasons on the team. Third Team All-Group 4. In 2009, he was The Judith A. McLane Memorial from WHS of the UC Scholar Athlete When: Week 1: Monday July 11th-14th (4 days) Award, presented by her son Jason Award, will attend Georgia Tech Univer- Week 2: Monday July 18th-21st (4 days) (Booster member), was given in her sity, where he will play baseball. Week 3: Monday July 25th-28th (4 days) memory and honor. She was the wife of The President’s Award, considered the Time: 9:00am-12:00pm OWEN BRAND longtime Booster Bruce McLane and most prestigious, was presented by Cost: $80.00 ML # 222999 was the mother of four boys who played Booster President Frank Fusaro in the Philosophy: The philosophy of our camp is to teach the fundamentals sports in Westfield. The award recog- name of the Booster Executive Commit- of the game, teach game situations and have fun. nized an athlete who demonstrates lead- tee President to an outstanding senior CAMP FEATURES: Your Hometown ership and integrity both on the field and athlete who exemplifies leadership, char- MORTGAGE BANKER in the classroom. acter, good sportsmanship and the spirit Drills stations teaching the fundamentals of the game: ball handling, dribbling, shooting, Katherine Frega, daughter of Chris- passing, rebounding, defense, one on one moves & team offense. of Westfield athletics. Daily contests: one on one, foul shooting, hot shot & knockout. tina and Mark Frega, earned seven letters Andrew Kirna, son of Robin and Oliver Game play, T-shirts (4 lacrosse, 3 field hockey). She was Kirna, has earned 12 letters (4 each in X- For additional information selected to the New Jersey All-Stars la- C, winter track, and spring track). He call Joe Marino (908) 612-9515 crosse squad her freshman season. was a captain of the Group IV State Katherine (NHS, DHR all four years, Championship X-C team, the UC X-C Make checks payable to WBA. Send applications and checks to: president of the Ski Club and the Young champion, and was voted the MVS by Joe Marino: P.O.Box, 1134 Mountainside, NJ 07092 Residential – Construction Republicans Club, Girl Scouts Silver his teammates. ___I. 2011 Blue Devil Basketball Clinic (2 days) $70 June 27th & 28th Award winner, youth lacrosse coach vol- Among his many honors, he was se- unteer), this year, has also done volunteer ___II. 2011 Blue Devil Basketball Camp (4 days) $80 Week 1 July 11th-14th lected to the All-Northeast Region and Commercial – Bridge Loans work to promote cancer awareness among All-State Third Team, All-Group 4 Sec- ___III. 2011 Blue Devil Basketball Camp (4 days) $80 Week 2 July 18th-21st teens, as she herself has been battling ond Team, and All-Area and All-UC ___IV. 2011 Blue Devil Basketball Camp (4 days) $80 Week 3 July 25th-28th Local: (908) 789-2730 Hodgkins’ lymphoma for the past year. First Team. Also, he was The Star-Led- She will attend Syracuse University. ger UC 2010 Runner of the Year. Andrew Name______Toll Free: (888) 256-4447 ext. 41349 The Athletic Directors Scholarship was received All-UC recognition (2008, Phone______Emergency Phone______presented by Supervisor of Athletics 2009) in X-C, and he is the reigning UC [email protected] Sandy Mamary, in honor of, and in indoor champion in the 3,200. Age______M/F______memory of WHS’s former Athletic Di- Andrew (honor roll student who won Please list any ailments which might affect participation rectors – Ed Tranchina, Bob Duncan, a cum laude award on the National Latin John Lay and Gary Kehler – and was exam, Eagle Scout, Vice President of the in camp program______funded jointly by the Boosters, The Spanish Club) will attend Bucknell Uni- Signature of parent or guardian ______Member FDIC Friends of Westfield Track, and the versity where he will continue his X-C Westfield PAL. This scholarship recog- and distance-running careers. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2011 Page 13 Cougars Edge Raiders for UCT Track Title

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 of the day, but she had a full load for end. That’s critical.” other. She put out a really good time. the following day with fierce compe- In the 1,600, which was won by I came back today and ran a good tition in the 200 and 4x400 in addi- Ines Simoes (Roselle Catholic), Pierce race. I don’t think we are in the same tion to the 800, which would also finished right behind Blue Devil section, but maybe I will meet her feature Raider Erin Pierce, who was Kaitlyn Johnson, who finished sixth again,” Pierce said. running in the top-four in the 1,600 at 5:25.44. “I actually didn’t think that much meters, but seemed to get injured just “Yesterday, something happened, today. I wasn’t nervous. I was very before the finish line and walked over and I was crying all day. I didn’t eat relaxed. I knew I had a lot of things on in seventh place. that much, because I did not have my plate today, but I was taking one “I was so happy that I had the 400 much of an appetite, but coming here thing at a time. I knew she was going first, so I could get it out of the way, with the rain, and I went out really to be good competition and push me. but I have a busy day tomorrow. I am fast. If I would have kept with that I heard her breathing down my neck, really excited about the 800. I know pace, I would have gotten a very good so that kept me going,” Englese said. Erin Pierce had a tough finish in the time,” Pierce said. “I don’t really know Englese also finished second in the mile, but she is such a great competi- coming down the final straightaway, 200 with a time of 25.36, and team- tor, and I hope she is back up. That is I just lost it. I went down, hit the mate Ashley McGuire finished sev- going to be my main competition. I ground, got back up and finished the enth at 26.95. can’t predict who is going to win. It is race.” Dayton’s Alexa Williams tied a always a toss-up,” Englese said. Pierce was ready for the 800, how- meet record (1983) in the high jump Blue Devil Edwards finished sec- ever, and the pair ran neck-and-neck with a clearance of 5-6. Blue Devil ond in the 400 with a personal-record until Englese turned it on down the Alex Hawkins placed fifth with a (PR) and WHS record time of 56.68. home stretch and crossed first in height of 4-10. “It was a personal best and a school 2:17.45. Pierce crossed second in Cougar Bryanna Grant had a battle David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times record,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jen 2:21.09. Blue Devil Amanda with Raider Camille Handy for top STEALING THIRD ON A PASSED BALL…Raider third baseman Marcus Rivera waits for the throw from the plate as Boccino said. “It worked out well Marcotullio finished fifth at 2:26.03 honors in the triple jump, but pre- Mendham Minuteman Ryan Donovan fives into third in the first inning. yesterday. That was a big one, but she and Cougar Megan Byrnes finished vailed with a distance of 37-5.5 to still wants to get under 56 eventually. sixth at 2:26.14. Handy’s 37-1. Grant also took third That’s what we are hoping for. For “Before the race, she [Englese] was in the pole vault with a height of 9-6. REILLY SCORES TWICE, HAGGERTY RAPS RBI DOUBLE next week, she is heading in the right asking me how I was. We both know Kronick took fourth at 8-6, and Blue direction. She was very strong at the that we both are going to push each Devils Alex Kapadia and Olivia Dun- ham tied for seventh at 7-6. See More Union County Track Photos – goleader.com – “Bryanna did a nice job handling Minutemen Nine Strike Early, herself bouncing from pole vault to ****** Click “Online Cranford Sports” ****** triple jump on opposite ends of the football field. She had, I believe, the best jump going into finals, then Stop Raiders in Sectional, 14-5 Camille Handy, on her last attempt in the final, popped a 37-1. Brie’s best was 36-5 [before final]. On her sec- By DAVID B. CORBIN Tom Baylock to bring in reliever bring home Reilly (1-for-3, 2 runs ond attempt, she jumped 37-5 for the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times John Howarth to put out the fire. scored). The Raiders scored twice in win,” Cougar Head Coach Pete Kane Thirteen Minutemen stepped to the Howarth yielded a run in the sec- the inning. explained. plate and produced 10 runs in the top ond inning, but held the Minutemen “He did a good job, mixing his Cougars Gillian Burke at 36-2 and of the first inning, which catapulted scoreless for the next four innings. speeds. Fastball, changeups, a little Regine Hunter at 35-3 placed 3-6, West Morris Mendham to a 14-5 vic- He ran into some difficulty in the curveball he had there! He kept us respectively, in the triple jump. tory over the hosting Scotch Plains- seventh, walking a pair of batters and off-balance enough to not let us hit “Gillian popped a huge PR and Fanwood High School baseball team giving up a single to Meyers, before anything solid,” Coach Baylock said. went 36-2 and Regine Hunter PRed at in the first round of the North Jersey, being relieved by Marcus Rivera with The Minutemen scored once in the 35-3,” added Coach Kane. Group 3, Section 2 tournament on one out on the scoreboard. In his five- second inning as a result of a wild Cougar Kristen VanBenschoten May 23. and-two-thirds innings, Howarth pitch and a balk call, followed by a won the discus with a toss of 104-0. The 9-13 Minutemen pounded nine scattered six hits, walked three and throwing error. D’Angelo singled in Raiders Danielle Schweizer at 101- hits in that fateful first inning, which hit a batter, while striking out five. the fourth inning, but was left 11 and Osa Ebose at 96-9 placed 3-4, included a pair of three-run home “He kept us in the game and gave stranded. In the fifth, Connor Th- respectively. Ebose placed second in runs from junior first baseman Nick us an opportunity to try and score ompson walked and Christian Zazzali David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the shot put with a shove of 35-11. Maguire, who finished 3-for-4 with some runs,” Coach Baylock said. “Ten followed with a single to left, but the HEADING SOUTH TO WRESTLE…Flanked by Westfield High School Princi- VanBenschoten at 34-1.5 and six RBI and three runs scored. The runs is tough to come back from, but Raiders failed to score. pal Peter Renwick and Supervisor of Athletics Sandy Mamary, and backed by Schweizer at 34-0.5 placed 4-5. Minutemen finished with 16 hits, and we struck with two [runs], and we The Raiders added a pair of runs in coaches Don MacDonald (left), Glen Kurz (center) and John Cheddar, Christian In previous meets, Blue Devil No. 2 hitter in the lineup, Paul Burda, had some opportunities, but we just the sixth. D’Angelo and Howarth Barber, has committed to further his education and hone his wrestling skills at the sophomore Meghan Reilly has been went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two ran out of time. walked, Frank Degnan slapped an University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Barber won the NJSIAA 152-lb progressing well in the javelin event. runs scored. Minuteman left-handed pitcher championship in March and placed second in the Senior Nationals. RBI single, and Thompson dropped “She’s up over 108 feet. She has Raider starting pitcher Sean Reilly Dan Dessel managed to keep the 11- an RBI single down the third base her eye on the school record at 120, was tagged for five straight hits, in- 11 Raiders off-balance, scattering line. The Minutemen mixed a pair of and she’s only a sophomore. It’s con- cluding Maguire’s first home run and eight hits and walking four, while walks, a pair of wild pitches and a ceivable,” Coach Boccino said. a double from Casey Meyers, before striking out seven. The Raiders’ only pair of singles to plate three runs in Reilly did not have her best day, but being replaced by James D’Angelo extra base hit came in the bottom of the seventh. Rivera chopped an RBI she did place third with a toss of 99-4, who got battered with four more hits, the first inning when Ryan Haggerty single in the bottom of the seventh. followed by Raider Sam Renfree at 99- including Maguire’s second home (1-for-4, run scored) lined an RBI Mendham (10) 100 003 14 3. Blue Devil freshman Christina Mosco run, which prompted Head Coach double off the centerfield fence to Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 2 000 021 5 placed eight with a toss of 87-1. Raider Kathleen Leeper crossed third in the 3,200 with a time of 11:52.04. Blue Devil Alyssa Hatch finished fifth at 12:14.96. Raider Christine Charles placed second in PrudentialNewJersey.com the long jump with a leap of 16-9.75 and teammate Sarah Robinson took blog fifth at 16-4. Burke placed fifth in the 400 hurdles at 1:08.24, followed by Robinson at 1:08.54 and Cougars Rebecca Shimonov at 1:08.96 and JUST LISTED JUST LISTED Megan Schetelich at 1:09.1. Robinson David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times HEADING TO RYDER UNIVERSITY…Raider Charles Oliver, flanked by his crossed sixth in the 100 hurdles at mother Silvia and baby sister Renee, and his father Charles, will continue his 16.19, followed by Grant at 16.24. education at Ryder University in Lawrenceville where he will play basketball. Hunter finished seventh in the 100 Pictured in the background, from left to right, are: his sister Leah, head coach Dan meters at 13.21, and Kronick took Doherty and coach Shawn Johnson. eighth at 13.26.

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The Highlanders doubled their run centerfield screen. Murphy plopped Bari Grossman to third baseman production with four runs on four hits and RBI single, and MacKenzie Liss Murphy. Emma Crossland lofted a in the sixth inning. Frungillo bashed lined an RBI double to center. fly out to center for the second out, a leadoff double, and Bari Grossman The 10-14 Blue Devils’ only run and Scarano followed with a single to laid down a bunt, but Blue Devil third came in the sixth when Chambliss left, but a groundout back to the mound baseman Taylor Barber, who had a drilled a leadoff double to right-cen- ended the threat. single in the fifth inning, alertly ter and scored when Sarah Seitz “These are a good bunch of kids. grabbed the ball and fired to fresh- reached on an error at first. The Blue They deserve to be champions. They man shortstop Cali Chambliss cover- Devils threatened for more when have defeated everyone in this county. ing third to get Frungillo. Jackie freshman Julia Criscuolo (2-for-3) We just defeated a tremendously im- Grossman drew a walk and Kelly hopped a single to center, but Seitz proved team from early in the season. Goense (2-for-4, run scored) ham- headed toward third and was nailed I think we 10-runned them earlier. We mered a two-run double off the on a fine relay from second baseman pounded them pretty good. The second time, we beat them 3-1. Defen- sively, they have really improved. That was my concern, because the way the game started, was what I was con- cerned with. We were tight. We were lunging. We were not staying back,” Highlander Head Coach Rick Iacono said. The ride was quite a ride for the very young Blue Devil squad that began the season with a 1-6 record. “We thought we could do it, but it was surprising that we made it this David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times far. We beat some of the best teams to RUNNING IN A VERY TIGHT PACK…Pictured, left to right, Blue Devils John Kirna, Andrew Kirna and Jack Leahy lead the pack after the first lap of the 3,200 meters. Leahy finished first, Andrew Kirna finished second and John Kirna finished get here, so I am glad that we were sixth. here,” said Crossland, who added, “They are really tough. They beat us twice before, but we kind of let them have it this game. We didn’t come out Vikings Top Blue Devils for UC Track Crown with our best defense. We made too many errors, and if we just had the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 bats today, we could have driven those 100 Belmar Terrace,Westfield – $769,900 runs in.” 4. I am hoping today I can break 41 good of a day in the long jump,” 6 to finish fifth. Cougar Pat Lynch New Construction / Cul de Sac – Lovely custom Tudor with open floor plan offering 4 bed- “I could not be more proud of them. feet again,” he said. McGuire said. placed sixth at 11-6. 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ANGELS DIVISION: hits and two RBI. Bill Aumenta and Rob (As of May 20:) Stratton each had three hits for St. Al. TEAM W L Pct St. Jude 1 0 1.000 St. Joseph 14, St. John 10 St. Joseph 1 0 1.000 Down 10-5 in the bottom of the St. Aloysius 0 1 .000 sixth, the Joeys scored nine runs to St. James 0 0 .000 get the come from behind “W”. Joe St. Anthony 0 0 .000 boys with three hits apiece were Ed SAINTS DIVISION: Villaverde, Bruce Evans and James TEAM W L Pct St. Rocco 1 0 1.000 Barba. Pitcher Frank Chupko notched St. George 1 0 1.000 his 295th career victory. Gus Alvarez St. John 0 1 .000 and Kevin Spellman each had three St. Kilian 0 1 .000 hits and three RBI for St. John. St. Anne 0 1 .000 For more information on our league, St. Anthony 14, St. James 14 please visit www.stbartssoftball.com. FINISHING IN STYLE…Westfield Crew members Amanda Adsit and Char- PGA Teaching Pro Gary Ostrega lotte Dreizen, foreground, just after crossing the finish line at the Stotesbury Cup Down 9-3 after four innings, Ant’s Howard Bialos – webmaster. Regatta in Philadelphia on May 20. Army stormed back and tied the game. The game was stopped after seven WTA Open Masters PGA Teaching Pro Says innings due to darkness and will be Singles Ladder Results: WF Crew Makes History completed later in the season. St. James’ Dave Rothenberg had three John Mancini held his lead on the Fundamentals can be Tricky runs, three hits and four RBI. St. ladder with a win against Janice Honymar (8-2). Joe Donnolo was the At Stotesbury Cup Regatta Anthony’s Peter Chemidlin and Jim By GARY OSTREGA and many others, learning that the Sosinski each had four hits. most active and moved into second Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times place with convincing matches over keystone fundamentals that apply to Westfield Crew made club history athletes and more than 800 boats from St. Rocco 13, St. Kilian 9 In 1965, a famous trick shot artist the normal golf swing must apply to at the 85th annual Stotesbury Cup 176 schools. Luke Fugett led Rocco’s with three Chris Wendel (8-1), Peter Lee (8-4) and Mike McGlynn (8-2). Leer beat named Paul Hahn performed his ex- trick shots as well. For this trick a Regatta in Philadelphia on May 20- Against some of the strongest com- hits and fine defense in the outfield. hibition for our golf course in Chi- balanced lower body action is a must, 21. Four out of eight Westfield boats petition in the country, each of our Walt Patrylo sparked a seven-run first Wendel (8-4). John Mancini (1)* cago. I was amazed at his effortless in addition to a level well-planed advanced to the semifinals in this crews had the best performances of inning with home run. Joe Donnolo (3)* ability to always hit the ball solid. He swing arc. The great Seve Ballesteros two-day event that bills itself as the their careers,” said Coach Robert St. George 8, St. Anne 5 Mike McGlynn (1)* did this from all possible setups for and Craig Stadler’s famous towel shot largest high-school regatta in the Greenwood. “Each of our boats that George plated five runs in the fourth Peter Lee (2)* himself and the ball with all types of are actual examples of this trick be- world – the best showing at Stotesbury advances to the semifinals makes them inning. Bill McKinney and Ron Labin Janice Honymar (1)* Chris Wendel (2)* interesting equipment. ing used in competition. for Westfield Crew since the club’s among the best in the country.” with three hits each led George. St. Don Dohm Towards the end of the clinic, he It’s my pleasure to perform weekly founding. The entire Westfield rowing team Anne’s Scott Smith had three hits and Nancy Freundlich asked for a volunteer to perform the for our junior golf camps at Hyatt The Girls Lightweight Double made great strides this season, which Nash Warfield had three RBI. Ted Moss above-pictured 3-foot high tee shot Hills GC. Utilizing this trick and many missed advancing to the finals by less concluded at Stotesbury. In 2011, the St. Jude 7, St. Aloysius 6 David Zagorski ( )nbr matches played trick. As a pretty good junior golfer, others I explain the actual fundamen- than arm’s length. The double, with club produced more medals, better Ed Marchelitis led Jude with three * played a match this period I naturally volunteered to attempt the tals that need to be in place for one to Amanda Adsit and Charlotte Dreizen, times and an overall team perfor- MATCH PLAY: trick. It’s safe to say that that I failed be able to enjoy our sport. was edged out by Haddon Township mance that improved with each pass- 5/1/11 Donnolo vs Wendel 8-1 miserably, hitting the tee instead of Gary Ostrega is a PGA Teaching High School (N.J.), by .29 of a second. ing week. WTA Men’s Singles 5/7/11 Donnolo vs Lee 8-4 5/11/11 Donnolo vs McGlynn 8-2 the ball, giving the audience a nice Professional at Hyatt Hills Golf Club Henry Hershey and Mike Paone “It’s amazing how your season Tennis Ladder Told: 5/13/11 Lee vs Wendel 8-4 laugh. in Clark. Lesson by appointments: 732- muscled their way into the semifinals comes down to inches and seconds,” The first reporting period has come 5/22/11 Mancini vs Honymar (8-4) Eventually I perfected this trick 669-910 – www.garyostregagolf.com in the Boys Junior Double, beating 13 Coach Woody Handza added. to a close with only one change to the other boats in the process, including Westfield Crew invites parents and top five from the initial standings. Joe Don Bosco Prep. Sandy Choi, Cecelia children who want to know more JAYNE BERNSTEIN Search for homes Buda kept the top spot with a 6-4, 6-4 Sales Associate Mosco, Ann Sexton and Delia about rowing and the team to attend win over Tuyen Diep. Andy Federbusch from your cell phone! 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Westfield’s rowers were up against girls in grades 7 through 12 may Errazo remained in fifth. IS COMING ON THE MARKET SOON … some of the finest high-school crews participate. More information is also Suri led the way with five matches in the country. This year’s regatta on available from the Crew website, at played out of the 19 total for the the Schuykill River drew some 5,000 www.westfieldcrew.com. period. The next reporting period ends on June 5. Please report all match activity and questions to Richard Pardo at [email protected]. There is still plenty of time to join the ladder. Please visit the WTA website at westfieldnj.com/wta/ for more information. WTA Singles Standings: 1. Joe Buda(1)* 25. Daniel Ives 2. Federbusch(1)*26. Chris Farella(2)* 3. Ren Gao (2)* 27. Mike Manders 4. Tuyen Diep (2)*28. Don Beal (1)* 5. Rob Errazo(1)* 29. Morgan Willis(2)* 6. Rich Pardo(2)* 30. Scott Berman(1)* 7. I Bouchouev(1)* 31. Rich Perez 8. Josh Suri (5)* 32. E Bronander 9. Weldon Chin(3)*33. Steven Lee CROSSING THE LINE…Westfield Crew members Mike Paone and Henry 10. F Adriaens(2)* 34. Gary Steinfield Hershey crossing the finish line at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia on 11. Aaron Keith(2)*35. Olga Yee May 20. 12. David Ferio(1)* 36. Mike Muroff 13. Jeff Brinker 37. Mitch Mankin I will be hosting a Public OPEN HOUSE here Sunday, June 5th. This Circa 1900’s 9 room, 6 BR, 2-1/2 bath WTA Mixed Doubles Tennis Ladder Told: 14. Chris Bonn(2)* 38. Mike Gonella historically registered property is the former residence of well-known, Charles Addams. It was in this very house that the 15. Chris Miller(1)* 39. Sravan Emany mastermind idea behind the pop culture show, The Addams Family first culminated. This show went on to become a hit 16. D Loffredo(1)* 40. Brett Zweiback The first reporting period has more information on joining the 17. Edward Han 41. Don Dohm TV series, a successful movie and a huge broadway sensation. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Everett Price in the 1,600 meters with under 4:20, Leahy added, “It’s kind Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times hopes of finishing under 4:20. Price of a bummer to see him not go under. Jack Leahy, Andrew Kirna, Zach crossed first with a time of 4:17.56, It’s a huge thing to say you are a sub Lizmi and Sam Tooley racked up and Leahy crossed second in 4:18.93. 4:20 miler, but I am really happy that team points in the distance events to Kirna just missed breaking the 4:20 I went under. It was good to see help the Westfield High School boys barrier but finished third at 4:20.31 everyone PR’ing,” Leahy said. finish second with 75 points, but the (PR), and Lizmi finished fourth at The next day, Leahy and Kirna Union Catholic Vikings won the team 4:23.1 (PR). crossed 1-2 in the 3,200 with respec- title with 98 points at the Union “We knew that our training set us tive times of 9:25.25 and 9:29.88. County track & field championships up for going under 4:20. We needed Raider Alex Parker finished fourth at at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on for counties some guy who could go 9:57.21, followed by Cranford Cou- May 20-21. out hard, who has gone under 4:20 gar Eli Howard at 10:05.75 and Blue Governor Livingston and Rahway before to show us how to pace off Devil John Kirna at 10:08.57. tied for third with a total of 51. Sum- him. [Third lap] we came in like 3:15. Tooley had his work cut out for mit took fifth at 36, followed by Eliza- We knew we could go under,” Leahy him in the 800 running against Price beth at 26, Dayton at 24 and Scotch said. “It was a great race. I stuck with and Viking Allen Eke. The trio kept in Plains-Fanwood at 20. Cranford Everett. He was doing all the work, a tight pack then Eke kicked down the placed 16th with 10 points. and we were holding on for the ride I stretch to cross first in 1:54.32, fol- On May 20, Leahy, Andrew Kirna think Andrew was holding on. I don’t lowed by Price at 1:54.66 and Tooley and Lizmi were trying to keep pace know where he broke off.” at 1:55.87. Blue Devil Kevin Ingram with New Providence frontrunner As to Kirna just missing getting CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREAKING HER OWN MEET RECORD…Cougar Natalie Englese, right, crosses first in the 400 meters with a time of 55.66 to break her previous meet record of 56.22 set in 2009 at the Union County championship held at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 21. Westfield Blue Devil Ashley Edwards finished second with a personal-best time and WHS record time of 56.68. ENGLESE BREAKS MEET RECORD IN 400M, WINS 800 Lady Cougars Edge Raiders For UCT Track & Field Title

By DAVID B. CORBIN a time of 3:57.4 to shatter the previ- was ready for it,” Englese said. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ous record of 4:01.8 that was set by The 400 was Englese’s only event Two meet records were set and one the Blue Devils in 2009. The of the day, but she had a full load for was tied at the Union County girls foursome’s time was also a Westfield the following day with fierce compe- track & field championships held at High School (WHS) record. tition in the 200 and 4x400 in addi- Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May On May 20, Cranford Cougar tion to the 800, which would also 20-21, and the Cranford High School Natalie Englese broke her 2009 record feature Raider Erin Pierce, who was girls with 68 points edged the Scotch of 56.22 in the 400 meters by cross- running in the top-four in the 1,600 Plains-Fanwood Raiders, who totaled ing first in a time of 55.66. meters but seemed to get injured just 60, for the team title. “My first chore with time on my before the finish line and walked over Summit finished third with 53, fol- hands was keeping my head. I kept in seventh place. lowed by Roselle at 51, Union Catho- saying 55. I was getting tired at the “I was so happy that I had the 400 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lic at 46 and A.L. Johnson at 42. 200, but I just wanted to max 55 so first, so I could get it out of the way, PLACING SIXTH IN THE POLE VAULT…Cougar Pat Lynch clears 11-6 to place sixth in the pole vault at the Union Westfield placed seventh with a total bad. You are supposed to shed some but I have a busy day tomorrow. I County track & field championships held at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 21. of 35 but was involved in breaking time when you go from indoor to am really excited about the 800. I one of those meet records. outdoor. That was my goal, hoping to know Erin Pierce had a tough finish In the final event of the meet, Blue shed some time. I really didn’t have in the mile, but she is such a great Devils Anna Simon, Sirena Van Epp, that close competition. It was all competitor, and I hope she is back Hannah Kronick and Ashley Edwards mental today, and I was really pre- up. That is going to be my main crossed first in the 4x400 meters with pared. I had a good warm-up, and I competition. I can’t predict who is going to win. It is always a toss- up,” Englese said. Blue Devil Edwards finished sec- ** Cougar Snacks: ** ond in the 400 with a personal-record (PR) and WHS record time of 56.68. Baseball Cougars Level “It was a personal best and a school Probitas Verus Honos record,” Blue Devil Head Coach Jen Parsippany Hills, 13-2 Boccino said. “It worked out well yesterday. That was a big one, but she No. 10 Cougars Rout The Cranford High School base- still wants to get under 56 eventually. ball team leveled Parsippany Hills, That’s what we are hoping for. For 13-2, in five innings in the first round next week, she is heading in the right Minutemen Nine, 12-2 of the North Jersey, Group 3, Section Greg Matlosz drilled three direction. She was very strong at the 2 Tournament in Cranford on May end. That’s critical.” doubles, scored twice and had four 23. Eric Walano had three hits and RBI as the Cranford High School In the 1,600, which was won by scored four times for the 20-4, No. 10 Ines Simoes (Roselle Catholic), baseball team routed Elizabeth, 12- Cougars, while Sean Trotter, Greg 2, on May 21. Mark Osofsky and Pierce finished right behind Blue Matlosz and Justin VanOstenbridge Devil Kaitlyn Johnson, who finished Andrew DiFrancesco each had a each had two RBI, and Chris Fulinosz pair of RBI. had two hits. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

Mendham Wolfpack Stops Cougars, 6-0, In Section Softball

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times *** See Full Story in COUGAR ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Bobby Anstatt and Julie Siragusa have been selected as the Cranford Athletes Next Week’s Issue *** of the Week of May 9 through May 14. Bobby, a senior goalie on the varsity lacrosse team, led the Cougars to their first ever Union Country Tournament final appearance. His defensive leadership and strong play has been the backbone of the team’s three big wins leading up to the finals. Julie, a sophomore on the varsity softball team, pitched a no-hitter and two-hitter last week improving her record to 9-4.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times CLOSE FINISH IN THE 100 METERS…Cougar Regine Hunter, center, crosses the finish line ahead of Raider Christine STAYING AHEAD OF HER PACK...Cougar Megan Byrnes keeps the lead in her respective pack in the 1,600 meters at Charles, right, and Blue Devil Samantha Costello, left, in her 100-meter heat at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 21. the Union County track & field championships held at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 21. Cranford Lady Cougars Edge SP-F Raiders for County Track & Field Championship

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sixth at 5:25.44. Pierce was ready for the 800, how- I came back today and ran a good 200 with a time of 25.36, and team- was 36-5 [before final]. On her sec- ceivable,” Coach Boccino said. “Yesterday, something happened, ever, and the pair ran neck-and-neck race. I don’t think we are in the same mate Ashley McGuire finished sev- ond attempt, she jumped 37-5 for the Reilly did not have her best day, and I was crying all day. I didn’t eat until Englese turned it on down the section, but maybe I will meet her enth at 26.95. win,” Cougar Head Coach Pete Kane but she did place third with a toss of that much, because I did not have home stretch and crossed first in again,” Pierce said. Dayton’s Alexa Williams tied a explained. 99-4, followed by Raider Sam much of an appetite, but coming here 2:17.45. Pierce crossed second in “I actually didn’t think that much meet record (1983) in the high jump Cougars Gillian Burke at 36-2 and Renfree at 99-3. Blue Devil fresh- with the rain, and I went out really 2:21.09. Blue Devil Amanda today. I wasn’t nervous. I was very with a clearance of 5-6. Blue Devil Regine Hunter at 35-3 placed 3-6, man Christina Mosco placed eight fast. If I would have kept with that Marcotullio finished fifth at 2:26.03 relaxed. I knew I had a lot of things on Alex Hawkins placed fifth with a respectively, in the triple jump. with a toss of 87-1. pace, I would have gotten a very good and Cougar Megan Byrnes finished my plate today, but I was taking one height of 4-10. “Gillian popped a huge PR and Raider Kathleen Leeper crossed time,” Pierce said. “I don’t really sixth at 2:26.14. thing at a time. I knew she was going Cougar Bryanna Grant had a battle went 36-2 and Regine Hunter PRed third in the 3,200 with a time of know coming down the final straight- “Before the race, she [Englese] was to be good competition and push me. with Raider Camille Handy for top at 35-3,” added Coach Kane. 11:52.04. Blue Devil Alyssa Hatch away, I just lost it. I went down, hit asking me how I was. We both know I heard her breathing down my neck, honors in the triple jump but pre- Cougar Kristen VanBenschoten finished fifth at 12:14.96. Raider the ground, got back up and finished that we both are going to push each so that kept me going,” Englese said. vailed with a distance of 37-5.5 to won the discus with a toss of 104-0. Christine Charles placed second in the race.” other. She put out a really good time. Englese also finished second in the Handy’s 37-1. Grant also took third Raiders Danielle Schweizer at 101- the long jump with a leap of 16-9.75 in the pole vault with a height of 9-6. 11 and Osa Ebose at 96-9 placed 3-4, and teammate Sarah Robinson took Kronick took fourth at 8-6, and Blue respectively. Ebose placed second in fifth at 16-4. Burke placed fifth in Devils Alex Kapadia and Olivia Dun- the shot put with a shove of 35-11. the 400 hurdles at 1:08.24, followed ham tied for seventh at 7-6. VanBenschoten at 34-1.5 and by Robinson at 1:08.54 and Cougars “Bryanna did a nice job handling Schweizer at 34-0.5 placed 4-5. Rebecca Shimonov at 1:08.96 and herself bouncing from pole vault to In previous meets, Blue Devil Megan Schetelich at 1:09.1. triple jump on opposite ends of the sophomore Meghan Reilly has been Robinson crossed sixth in the 100 football field. She had, I believe the progressing well in the javelin event. hurdles at 16.19, followed by Grant best jump going into finals, then “She’s up over 108 feet. She has at 16.24. Hunter finished seventh in Camille Handy, on her last attempt in her eye on the school record at 120, the 100 meters at 13.21, and Kronick the final, popped a 37-1. Brie’s best and she’s only a sophomore. It’s con- took eighth at 13.26. June 2n

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RUNNING IN A VERY TIGHT PACK...Blue Devil Zach Lizmi leads his particular pack in the 1,600 meters at the Union FLYING HIGH IN THE LONG JUMP…Cougar Adham McGuire takes a giant leap in the long jump event at the Union County track & field championships held at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 20-21. Lizmi finished fourth at 4:23.1. County track & field championships held at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield on May 20-21. Viking Boys Top Westfield Blue Devils for Union County Track & Field Championship

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 finished seventh at 1:58.83. “I was feeling good that day. I “The last two meets, I haven’t had “Lately we have worried about McGuire finished fourth with a who added, “[Today] I was a little off Vikings Mike DeAngelis, Oba wasn’t expecting to get 6-2. The first really good triple jumps, but the week being confident and being warmed distance of 42-0.75 and Green fin- on my takeoffs and running. I was Animashaun, Evan Gingrich and Eke time I did six feet was the fourth meet before, I got my personal best of 41- up. I am pretty sure I won my heat in ished fifth at 41-10.5. running pretty slowly. For some rea- crossed first in the 4x400 with a time in the winter then I hadn’t done it 4. I am hoping today I can break 41 the 100, but I didn’t make it to the Blue Devil Peter Fagan placed sec- son, my legs feel a little heavy. My of 3:19.48. Blue Devils Jacob Vergara, until the second meet of spring, so feet again,” he said. finals. In javelin, I got sixth, and in ond in the pole vault with a height of work in the air was alright, but if I am Tooley, Jason Isbit and Scott Pass coming into this meet, I was expect- DePaola came up short of placing the long jump, I jumped 19-5, which 12-6 and teammate John Stelmach not doing right with the approach, finished third at 3:27.97. DeAngelis ing to get about six feet,” DePaola in the top-eight and also came up is very below my PR, so I didn’t have tied for third at 12-0. Raider Zach work in the air is pointless. When it finished third in the 400 meters with said. short in reaching 41-0. that good of a day in the long jump,” Carow, who cleared 13-0 to win at the all comes together, I will get my 13 a time of 50.38, and Blue Devil Jon Summit’s Mark Jones, who has Before competing in the triple McGuire said. division meet on May 13, cleared 12- again.” Henry crossed fifth at 50.71. Blue cleared 7-0 in the past, won the event jump, Cougar Adham McGuire com- McGuire and teammate Reggie 0 but missed his three attempts at 12- Raiders Sebastian Valdes at 137-4 Devil Rob Ciardullo finished sixth in with a height of 6-6. peted in the long jump, javelin and Green qualified for the finals in the 6 to finish fifth. Cougar Pat Lynch and Mike Tufaro at 123-4 placed 2-5 the 200 at 23.02. “I always kind of watch him, be- 100 meters. McGuire did place sixth triple jump. placed sixth at 11-6. Cougar Mike in the discus. Raider Chris Burke Blue Devil Mike DePaola, who cause his form is really good. If I was in the javelin with a toss of 144-4. “The focus for the final is that I Helmstetter and Blue Devil Matt placed seventh in the shot put with a had a PR clearance of 6-2 in the high that tall, I would probably do a lot Blue Devil Joe Rinaldi placed third would like to get more in the pit [on Gordner tied for seventh at 10-6. shove of 45-7.75. Raider Thomas fin- jump at the UC Division meet on better,” DePaola said. with a toss of 145-9, followed by first jump], so I can improve my jump “I was feeling it. I wanted 13 this ished eighth in the 110 hurdles at May 13, placed third with a height of DePaola was to compete in the Raider Jordan Clausen at 144-9. on each attempt. My stride is more whole season. I felt like I could get it 16.18, and Cougar Chris Witwick 6-0. Raider Bill Thomas placed sev- triple jump, but he had some con- Raider Chris Burke took seventh at cohesive and everything is right with that one day, and everything was per- finished 10th in the 400 hurdles at enth at 5-8. cerns. 144-0. [in rhythm] each other,” Green said. fect for me that day,” said Carow, 59.38. Governor Livingston Defeats Westfield, 8-1, for Union County Softball Championship ***** See Full Story of the Westfield/Governor Livingston Union County Championship Softball Game in The Westfield Leader newspaper *****

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING THE PUTOUT AT FIRST BASE…Blue Devil first baseman Nikki Schmeider, No. 17, gets the throw from second MAKING HER PITCH…Blue Devil freshman pitcher Elena Scarano makes her pitch during the Union County baseman Olivia Pecora in time for the putout on Highlander Alexa Katz as pitcher Elena Scarano looks on in the first inning championship game against the top-seeded Governor Livingston Highlanders at Kean University in Union on May 21. The during the Union County championship game at Kean University in Union on May 21. Highlanders scored a run in the fourth inning, three in the fifth and four more in the sixth to win, 8-1. Yes. We are Open.

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GW Names Lt. Underhill as Cranford/Garwood News Cranford Budget Delayed Next Borough Police Chief As State Disallows Provisions By FRED T. ROSSI introduced ordinances raising fees By CHRISTINA M. HINKE project on the 200 block of Willow Specially Written for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Specially Written for The Westfield Leader for fire inspections—“very mod- Avenue, and asked the council to CRANFORD — The township estly,” in the words of Deputy Mayor GARWOOD — Police Lieuten- consider using a better grass seed. committee will continue its public Kevin Campbell — and increasing ant Bruce Underhill was selected to Borough Engineer Donald hearing on the 2011 municipal bud- fees for the township swimming pool replace retiring Police Chief Will- Guarriello said the brand of seed the get next month because state officials for non-residents. Public hearings on iam Legg, the Borough of Garwood borough uses now has a 70-to-80- disallowed the way some budget pro- both ordinances will be held on Tues- Council announced Tuesday night. percent success rate in growing with- visions were treated by local offi- day, June 28. Mr. Legg announced his retirement out weeds. cials. Mayor Aschenbach said the two months ago. During the regular meeting, Mr. The $31-million spending plan in- Cranford Planning Board would hold “I’m ecstatic. I Hak said the borough cludes a 1.97-percent increase in the a hearing on Wednesday, June 1 to have some big shoes would solicit propos- municipal portion of property tax bills address the Riverfront project on to fill,” Lt. Underhill als for bulk pickup. and will result in the elimination of South Avenue. Riverfront Develop- told The Westfield New playground re- 14 municipal positions. Among the ers LLC wishes to add an additional Leader. Lt. Underhill surfacing at Hartman positions slated for elimination are 21 housing units, three of which will has served on the po- Park across from the two positions in the recreation de- be designated as affordable housing, lice force for 25 years school will begin, he partment along with a reduction in to the $35-million development. If and was promoted to said. the number of crossing guards. Four approved, the township will receive lieutenant the same The council ap- emergency medical services positions $756,000 in impact fees from the year Mr. Legg was proved raffle license will be eliminated as well, with those developer, which will be used, the appointed chief, he applications from the responsibilities being absorbed by mayor said, for various impact costs said, about five or six Knights of Columbus Thomas S. Fortunato for The Westfield Leader the township fire department. related to the project such as sewer years ago. and Best Friend Dog TO BUILD OR NOT TO BUILD…Cranford Mayor Dan Aschenbach, left, and Tuesday’s public hearing on the bud- capacity issues and traffic signal up- Council President Adoption. Township Attorney Dan McCarthy field questions at a special township council get was brief, with Township Attorney grades. The township committee will Timothy Hak an- A Memorial Day meeting held May 18 to address the public’s concerns about a proposed low- Daniel McCarthy explaining that the vote on the request for additional nounced to the coun- Recognition Program income housing development planned for 215 Birchwood Avenue. state Division of Local Government units at its June 14 meeting. cil that the Police Lieutenant Bruce Underhill will be held this Mon- Services, which oversees municipali- The committee also appointed Search Committee day, May 30, at noon ties’ operations, had submitted to town- members to the recently-created con- recommended Mr. Underhill to be at the Knights of Columbus hall, Cranford Discusses Potential ship officials several comments on the servation utility, which will act in an the police chief. Mr. Hak told The Councilwoman Sara Todisco said. budget, including a request that sewer advisory role in suggesting ways the Leader that the job of police chief She also encouraged Garwood resi- utility revenue be treated as an operat- municipal government can better con- was between Mr. Underhill and Lieu- dents to attend neighboring Impact of Housing Plan ing expense instead of debt service. serve in such areas as the conserva- tenant James Pipala. He said both Cranford’s Memorial Day Parade. Commissioner Edward O’Malley said tion center, sewage usage, leaf col- candidates have extensive experi- She also congratulated Kelly By THOMAS S. FORTUNATO planned to consist of 419 housing the state’s comments were received Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lection and garbage pickup. ence. Sullivan on her win of the essay units, whereas the 555 South Avenue late on Monday, giving township offi- The seven-member group includes The council will have a swearing contest at Lincoln School. CRANFORD — The township property is planned at 168 housing cials little time to make the necessary Steve Andelfinger, Scott Mease, John in of the new police chief on Tues- Councilman Lou Petruzzelli, rep- council held a special meeting at the units. changes and draft the needed budget Salerno, Michael Kzirian, Nelson day, June 28, at 7:15 p.m. resentative of the Athletic Field Com- Orange Avenue Elementary School The Township is appealing Judge amendments. Dittmar, William Montani and Louis During the workshop meeting, plex Project Committee, said, “[The on May 18 to address the public’s Chrystal’s decision. “Cranford’s ar- Mayor Daniel Aschenbach said the Lambe. The seven will serve stag- Mayor Patricia Quattrocchi said the engineering firm of] Hatch Mott concerns about a proposed low-in- gument continues to be that our ordi- state urged Cranford to reconsider its gered terms, with Mr. Andelfinger’s water leaking outside Personal Best MacDonald will begin to install the come housing development planned nance is constitutional and compli- sewer utility decision. Some 70 per- term expiring December 31, 2011; has stopped. She also said rumors in 10 boring sites in early June.” for 215 Birchwood Avenue, currently ant,” Mr. McCarthy explained, “and cent of the local sewer bill “is related Messrs. Mease and Salerno serving town were that a person had been At the Union County Air Traffic the site of an abandoned commercial that we shouldn’t be put in the posi- to [the Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- until December 31, 2012; Messrs. injured by tripping over a raised side- Noise Advisory Board’s May 23 building and large parking lot. tion of taking this formerly commer- thority (RVSA)] treatment plant,” Kzirian and Dittmar serving until walk due to a tree uprooting a por- meeting, Mr. Petruzzelli asked Sue Mayor Dan Aschenbach prepared cial property and overloading this which was financed “with RVSA debt December 31, 2013 and Messrs. tion of the sidewalk outside of Bor- Baer, director of aviation at the Port a PowerPoint presentation that was area with residential development.” that we guarantee. It’s debt. It should Montani and Lambe serving until ough Hall. Authority of New York and New shown at the meeting, and Township The biggest problem with afford- be treated that way.” December 31, 2014. William Walsh During the public comment por- Jersey, about noise impact data from Attorney Dan McCarthy spoke to resi- able housing developments is that the Consideration of the budget will and Ana Pinto were named associate tion of the workshop, resident Anne the Newark Liberty International dents about the legal issues concern- township will collect less property resume at the committee’s Tuesday, members, and Mayor Aschenbach Leonard said she saw a woman trip Airport on Union County. ing the development. taxes from these units as they would June 14 meeting. was appointed liaison/chairman for over the red bricks outside Lorenzos “She politely refused to send the Mr. McCarthy explained that the from any other residential property. In other business, the committee the remainder of this year. that resulted in bruising. She said noise impact data that we requested controversial “Mount Laurel Doc- When combined with the volume of the bricks are coming up. showing the impact on Union trine,” the result of a 1975 New Jer- new residents brought in by these Borough Clerk Christina Ariemma County. The committee will con- sey Supreme Court case, mandates properties, municipal services will ** Notice to Cranford, Garwood Residents ** said there is $25,000 in the budget for tinue to pursue the data,” he said. that Cranford has a constitutional be overloaded as a result. Cranford or Garwood organizations desiring to have sidewalk repairs. Councilman Jim Mathieu, repre- obligation to provide low-income Mayor Dan Aschenbach encour- The mayor also suggested running sentative of the Shared Services In- housing. Cranford had already been aged the residents in attendance to its news published in The Westfield Leader, please put a seminar on how to handle Open vestigative Committee, said he was involved with a lawsuit with a devel- write as many letters as possible to in story form and e-mail to [email protected] Public Record Act (OPRA) requests looking into the benefits of a dis- oper over this doctrine regarding a Judge Chrystal encouraging her to for township employees, council mem- patch center for 9-1-1 calls. property located at 555 South Av- reverse her decision. “We have to bers and possibly school board mem- During the public comment por- enue, located near the Garden State show outrage about what this will do. bers and other employees in the tion of the regular meeting, Mr. Pater- Parkway and the border between We don’t have exact numbers, but ** See More News on Next Page ** boroughwho would have a need. The son asked why the Rahway Valley Cranford and Roselle. [the Brightwood development] is cer- seminar would cost $1,500 and could Sewerage Authority (RVSA) has not “In this case, with the South Av- tainly going to blow up the sewerage accommodate up to 40 people. The made a report to the council in over enue projects,” Mr. McCarthy ex- capacity, the drainage… [we] can’t mayor said if there were available a year. He said when former coun- plained, “the owner of that property handle what we have now.” seats that she would open the seminar cilman Charles Lombardo was [Lehigh Aquisition] came in and filed “[The Orange Avenue school] is up to other municipalities, which RVSA, president he would make suit against Cranford in January of one of the best schools in New Jer- would pay for their spots. quarterly reports before the Garwood 2008. In that suit, called the Mount sey,” the Mayor continued, “and 419 “In the long run, knowing the council. The mayor said she would Laurel Suit, [the developer] alleged housing units has got to bring a lot of law…is extremely important… It ask the RVSA president to come to a that Cranford had not met its obliga- kids, and I don’t believe there’s much can also be very costly if you make meeting to give an update. She said tions under Mount Laurel and that capacity here left.” a mistake,” Mayor Quattrocchi she has received written reports from they were entitled as a result of that to The mayor compared the afford- said. the RVSA. what’s called a ‘builder’s remedy.’” able housing projects with Cranford’s Ms. Ariemma also said she would Mr. Paterson also asked the coun- Later in 2008, as Mr. McCarthy Riverfront development project, like to investigate other joint insur- cil to clarify how much municipal continued to explain, the owner of which involves the construction of ance funds (JIF) to control costs in taxes will go up, saying there has the 215 Birchwood property, The S. non-affordable housing, and stated insurance. She said her investiga- been a discrepancy on what the re- Hekemian Group, also filed suit that in that instance, the developer is tion would not cost any additional ported tax rate increase will be. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2011 Page E-5 Letters to the Editor Cranford/Garwood News We Have to Get Rid of ‘Financially Incompetent’ County Government Cranford’s ‘Paint the Town’ This is the second time I have seen We have to get rid of this out-of- this exact same quote from the Union control and financially-incompetent Event to Begin June 7 County government regarding the government. As an aside here, they CRANFORD – The Jersey Central 2011 Union County tax increase. The just replaced the finance director, who Art Studios (JCAS) will host “Paint first time was during a freeholder had 38 years experience and retired the Town,” its second plein air-paint- meeting in April, from county man- May 1, with a person who only has ing (outdoor landscape painting) event ager George Devanney and whose one-and-a-half years financial expe- from June 7 – 12. This year’s six-day claim to fame is he is the nephew of rience. Does it make sense to have event will be expanded, providing the Senator Lesniak and has overseen someone that inexperienced to finan- 28 juried professional artists, not only county taxes double in 10 years. The cially control a county with a $490- painting opportunities in our local com- other time is just now in a local paper million budget and $550 million in munity, but also two full days of paint- (Westfield Leader May 19, 2011 edi- debt? ing in the greater region, making avail- tion page 1) and credited to Free- The only solution is to remove the able such locations as Manhattan and holder Hudak who has been on the incumbent Union County freehold- the New Jersey shore. freeholder board all of five months. ers enabling this travesty of a govern- The public will get the chance to Mr. Hudak was probably credited so ment. One way is actually through meet participating artists, visit artists he sounds like he knows what he is the Primary Election process upcom- SING-ALONG…Russ Kelner, Norm Leder and Arthur Coppola, better known on location, witness as everyday scenes talking about. Unfortunately, to put it ing this June 7. Outside of the “Regu- as “Cream Cheese,” entertain at the Garwood Public Library on May 18 with are captured on canvas, and have op- simply they both have lied to the lar Democrats” in control at the county their spirited renditions of “old-time” sing-along tunes. This ensemble is part of portunities to purchase work at the end public. Regarding the county budget level, there are other Democrat fac- The Folk Project, New Jersey’s leading acoustic music and dance organization, the of the competition on June 11 and 12. tax increase, both had blamed the tions from Hillside, Elizabeth, more than 600 member volunteers of which have been showcasing acoustic and There will be approximately 150 paint- State of New Jersey for county bud- Plainfield, Rahway and Roselle that traditional music in New Jersey for over 30 years. For more information about their schedules and performer directory, see their website, folkproject.org. ings on view and on sale at the Event get revenue shortfalls and then stated, do not agree with the “Regular Demo- Gallery located at the Cranford Com- “Had the administration in Trenton crats” way of doing bad business. munity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue. not implemented these cuts, we would There is an opposing slate of “Demo- Paintings are typically priced from ap- LOCAL COLOR...An artist involved have only had a $3.8-million tax in- crats for Change” contending against Seniors’ Meeting Features with “Paint the Town” works on his proximately $100 to over $1,000. rendition of the Cranford Canoe Club. crease in the (county) tax levy.” the incumbent “Regular Democrats.” On Saturday, June 11, from 7:30 - 11 So, if you look at the county tax If you are a Democrat just vote the Celebration and Updates p.m. there will be pre-sale Gala tickets event is open to any artist. Artists may increase of $14 million, they are blam- line for “Democrats for Change.” If for $25, which offers the chance to register for this event up to 11 a.m. on ing the state for stiffing them on $10 you are an Independent, just go into GARWOOD – The Garwood Se- 9 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. The cost socialize with artists and art lovers and June 11 and registration is also avail- million. To a point this may be true, the poll on Election Day and declare nior Citizens Club met on May 19 is $22 per person and non-member purchase paintings before the general able online. but please continue reading. yourself a Democrat and then pull the at the Garwood Firehouse. There seniors are welcome. For more in- public. On Sunday, June 12, from 1-5 To learn more about the events and Only those who are informed or lever for “Democrats for Change.” were 58 members in attendance. formation, call Walter Maszczak at p.m. the gallery will be open to the related scheduling visit the Jersey Cen- watching the county finances know it You can always switch back to Inde- Highlights of the meeting included (908) 789-1067. public and is free of charge. tral Art Studios web site jcas.org. is all hogwash and spin to avoid the pendent later. Republicans at this a celebration of Fred and Rita The Garwood Senior Citizens JCAS also offers a chance for non- JCAS is a non-profit group of artists true blame. If you are not watching it point have no recourse and have to Unnold’s 55th wedding anniversary. Club meets at noon on the first and juried artists to participate as well. On and citizens dedicated to raising aware- becomes easy for them to pull the wait for the General Election. The couple sponsored a white icing third Thursdays of every month. Saturday afternoon artists from our ness of the arts and the artistic process, wool over the county taxpayers’ eyes I am an Independent and this is sheet cake adorned with flowers for The next meeting will be held on region will compete in a “Quick Draw.” as well as integrating the arts into the and blame someone else. what I plan to do to try to re-right this the occasion. June 2. Anyone interested in join- Quick Draw artists work will be shown community through education, events, Having been going to the Union failing county government. You Gene Payne entertained with pa- ing is asked to call Patsy at (908) on the north side of the Cranford train and economic development. We see art County budget hearings for six years, should too. I wish us all luck! triotic songs on his harmonica, and 789-0835 or to ask for Dolores if station where they are also for sale as a vital component to our lives and one I have become wary of their finances. Bruce Paterson the club sang Woody Guthrie’s tune attending a meeting. from 3:30- 5 p.m. Participation in the that will also enrich our community. Yes, the state did short them revenues Garwood “This Land is Your Land,” with the from housing prisoners and grant lyrics changed to “This Garwood’s monies. But what they did not tell Knights Congratulate Our Town” by Bruce Paterson. you is that the county offset this short- Garwood Senior Director Paulette Senior Proms Are Approaching; fall by taking $10 million out of the GW Contest Winners Drogan told attendees about the county budget surplus, which basi- The Msgr. John M. Walsh Council supplemental Medicare Part B pro- cally is a pool of money in the budget 5437 Garwood Knights of Columbus gram, where everyone who is en- We Look Forward to the Photos that can be used for miscellaneous, would like to congratulate the fol- rolled gets one free wellness unintended or emergency costs. lowing winners of our 2011 Free checkup a year. Many Senior Proms occur in the area during the the afternoon off to hang crepe paper streamers on So without that $10 million draw Throw Contest. Additionally, Garwood Mayor first week of June. The gowns, pre-parties, limou- the rims. Of course, that was so long ago that cars down the county taxes would have Age 10, Brandon Cheety and Emma Patricia Quattrocchi stopped by to sines and catering facilities will all be aglow with our had 4-barrel carburetors, big tail fins, 13/1 compres- really gone up $24 million, an astro- Knutson; age 11, Zach Sluka and discuss issues such as the revised nomical 9 percent tax impact, not the Gabrielle DiCapua; age 12, Connor senior bus route schedule and HUD handsome youths. Dads and moms will be filled with sion engines that burned 100 octane leaded gas (at 1.4 percent impact they want you to Fayard and Alison Price; age 13, Joe grants, from which senior citizens’ smiles when seeing their daughters and sons adorned $.50 per gallon). believe. They are shameless. So, one Matlosz and Meagan Beriont, and programs are developed. in evening dresses and tuxedos – pinned with cor- Well nothing is $.50 a gallon anymore and all $10 million washes out the other $10 age 14, Michael Lesniewski and The Garwood Senior Picnic will sages and boutonnières. Maybe, too, parents will television is broadcast in “living color.” million and you end up back at the Monica Archer. All the winners ad- be held on Thursday, June 23, from hold back a teardrop when noticing their offspring We wish all the seniors to have a wonderful time same $14-million tax impact that is vanced and won the district round, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Little League all theirs in blame. If these two are and advanced and competed in the Field. Interested persons are asked coming of age. at the prom. Enjoy your moment, as it sooner than reading this I request they refute my regional round. The winners received to respond by calling Paulette For the kids, it’s no doubt – the Senior Prom is you expect becomes your memory. For this time analysis. They can’t. an engraved plaque for winning the Drogan at (908) 789-0738 as soon excitement, a great time to be had with their friends next year, most will be returning home from their So what is this $14-million county Garwood contest, and a medal for as possible. and beaus. There are not thoughts about anything first year at college. tax increase? Basically it is comprised winning the district round. Our sin- The club also has planned a trip other than the moment – nor should there be. We look forward to seeing the photos and hope to of $6 million in health care cost in- cere thanks to Garwood’s Lincoln for Wednesday, July 20, to the creases since they just gave 650 county School physical education teachers, Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. Gone are the days when the Senior Prom was held publish many of them. employees family lifetime “free” Matt Burke and Eileen Dalton, for The bus will leave the firehouse at in the school gym and the decorating committee got Send your photos to [email protected]. health benefits along with the usual their help in coordinating the inflationary health and prescription Garwood contest. Their dedication drug plan program costs. Also there is and interest in the students is greatly Temple Sisterhood RESIDENCESFEATURING IN SUMMIT, BERKELEYDISTINGUISHED HEIGHTS HISTORIC AND WESTFIELD $5 million in pension increases for appreciated. In closing, our thanks to their amazing amount of 3,000 em- Superintendent Teresa Quigley and Posts Donor Dinner ployees on the payroll. The final $3- Principal Mary Emmons for their CRANFORD – The Sisterhood million increase is in debt servicing support of the Garwood Knights of of Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim since they like to borrow, and to note Columbus’s community activities. has announced that its annual Do- they now have $547 million in county Grand Knight Dennis Clark, nor Dinner Celebration will be held debt that all us taxpayers have to pay Keith Gallagher, Brian on Tuesday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at back sooner or later. the temple, located at 338 Walnut A Downey, We, the taxpayers should be livid; Garwood Avenue in Cranford. and then they try to pass the blame. The Donor Committee for this event includes Joan Finkelstein, Tour Alice Goldfarb, Donna Rubin, Dr. Kurt Krause to Provide Mollie Sperling, Myra Stein, Dor- othy Steinbach and Lois Waldman. The theme of the evening will be Free Oral Cancer Screenings a “Down the Shore” celebration. CRANFORD – In recognition of screening. The festivities will begin with ap- Oral Cancer Awareness, Dr. Kurt An oral cancer screening should petizers, followed by a festive pic- Krause, in cooperation with the Oral be conducted every year, so take nic buffet, desserts and music. Cancer Foundation, will offer free advantage of this opportunity and Kevin Woyce will provide enter- oral cancer screenings on Friday, June get screened today. Call the office of tainment, presenting a colorful tour of Jersey Shore history. 10, at his Cranford dental office. Oral Dr. Krause at (908) 272-3001, lo- cancer is not a rare disease. Approxi- cated at 118 North Avenue, West, Donna Rubin is sisterhood presi- mately 37,000 people will be diag- Suite 101, in Cranford, N.J. to make dent. The Donor Dinner is a thank nosed with oral cancer every year in an appointment for your complimen- you to the sisterhood members for the U.S. It kills one person every hour tary screening on June 10, 2011, their strong financial support of of every day, and over 100 new indi- between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim, its REFRESHMENTS viduals will be diagnosed with it each p.m. religious school, youth commis- SATURDAY day. The good news is that it can often sion, Kadima and United Syna- TH MUSIC Paid Bulletin Board gogue Youth Groups. be found early in its development, goleader.com/express JUNE 4 through a simple, painless and quick RAFFLE Homes Open Cranford or Garwood organizations desiring to have Garwood Announces PLANT SALE its news published in The Westfield Leader, please put 10am - 4pm Memorial Day Event in story form and e-mail to [email protected] GARWOOD – The Garwood WESTFIELD TICKET OUTLETS: Celebrations Committee will present the annual Memorial Day Baron’s Drug Store • Coldwell Banker Realtors East & West Union County College to Offer Recognition Program on Monday, The Town Book Store • Weichert Realtors May 30, at noon at the Knights of Westfi eld Symphony Orchestra Offi ce Columbus Hall, located at 37 Free ‘College for Teens’ Program South Avenue in Garwood. TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT: CRANFORD – This summer, the ational activity that could include All Garwood residents are in- Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties, Coldwell Banker, Paperfolio, Summit; Union County Board of Chosen Free- baseball, soccer, dance, and jewelry vited to attend. This year’s Me- Norman’s Hallmark, Fanwood; Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, Cranford; holders is sponsoring a free summer making. morial Day Essay Contest winner Christoffers Flowers, Mountainside program to help teens explore career Eligible participants must be in is Kelly Sullivan, a seventh-grade paths and build foundations for life grades 9-12 by September 2011 in a student at Lincoln School. Hot skills. Union County public school. Teens dogs, chips and beverages will be TICKET PRICE Students from Union County public need to have a grade point average of served. schools will have the opportunity to a “C” or better, a copy of their recent $30 IN ADVANCE • $35 DAY OF TOUR explore and research careers in Graphic grade record, and a recommendation Design, Business, Web Development, letter from a teacher or guidance coun- Reading is Good For You and Healthcare. Students will also par- selor. Only 100 students will be eli- Presented by: ticipate in daily math and leadership gible to participate in the program, so The Friends of the sessions, which complement the ca- apply early to guarantee a spot! reer-related component of the program. Classes will be offered from July Westfi eld Symphony Orchestra The College for Teens program will 25, to August 11, and will be held focus on developing skills, leadership, Monday through Thursday, from 9 To Benefi t the: and confidence, while giving students a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be pro- an opportunity to experience life on a vided daily. The program will be held WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA College campus. at the college’s Cranford campus at For more Home Tour information, call 908-232-9400 Teens will have access to state-of- 1033 Springfield Avenue. Applica- the-art computer labs, science labs tions must be received by Wednes- or visit www.Westfi eldSymphony.org and the College’s library. They will day, June 22. participate in daily workshops, re- Posters underwritten by 185 Elm Street, Westfi eld (908) 654-7777 For more information on the pro- search projects, hands-on laboratory gram, call (908) 709-7600 or (908) projects, and role play. 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Matthew Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue Fine Upholstery & TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS presently leads UMass with a .323 Teen Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. Interior Design Service The purpose of this meeting is to discuss PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN batting average and was at her best in Consultation, Free Estimates the assessments to the homeowners for that the following Ordinance was finally A-10 games, batting .439 in confer- (732) 726-0241 In Killing Last Year at Skate 22 “granite block curbing” on the 300 block of adopted by the Township Council of the ence play with a .508 on-base per- Sycamore Avenue. This project was Township of Scotch Plains, County of ELIZABETH – Prosecutor to go from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. but funded by Bond Ordinance 23-2008, dated Union, New Jersey, on the 18th of MAY centage and a .544 slugging percent- HOME IMPROVEMENT & August 12, 2008. 2011. age. She has scored 22 runs on the BUILDING CONTRACTORS Theodore J. Romankow announced ended early due to numerous fights The Township of Scotch Plains does not ORDINANCE NO. 2011-7 season and leads the club with 13 that Jaquan Bell, 18, of Elizabeth that broke out inside the rink, reported discriminate against persons with disabili- Est. in Westfield since 1968. AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED stolen bases. plead guilty to manslaughter in Su- Mr. Romankow. ties. Those individuals requiring auxiliary THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET perior Court on May 23 in the death According to police, around mid- aids and services where necessary must PUBLIC NOTICE Available for Improvement, APPROPRIATION LIMITS notify the ADA Coordinator of the Town- Repair & New Construction. of Jean D’Haiti on December 26, night, a fight between two groups of AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP TOWN OF WESTFIELD ship of Scotch Plains at least seventy-two 2008. The homicide occurred out- teenagers escalated, shots were fired BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) NOTICE OF PENDING BOND Please call Phil at (72) hours in advance of the meeting. ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY side of Skate 22, located on Route 22 and Jean D’Haiti, 16, of Elizabeth BOZENA LACINA, BOZENA LACINA, RMC (908) 654-6336 in Union Township. was struck and died at the scene at Municipal Clerk MUNICIPAL CLERK The bond ordinance, the summary terms 1 T - 5/26/11, The Times Fee: $21.93 1 T - 5/26/11, The Times Fee: $15.81 of which are included herein, was intro- Nearly 700 people had gathered at 12:29 a.m. In an appearance before duced and passed upon first reading at a PUBLIC NOTICE Skate 22 for a Christmas night party Union County Superior Court Judge PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE meeting of the Town Council of the Town BOROUGH OF FANWOOD that was heavily promoted on websites Stuart Peim, Bell acknowledged that of Westfield, in the County of Union, State TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE OF PENDING like Myspace, said Mr. Romankow. while a rival group was chasing him of New Jersey, on May 24, 2011. It will be NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY BOND ORDINANCE further considered for final passage, after The party, which drew people between and others, he fired several shots from ORDINANCE 11-08-S The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the the ages of 13 and 25, was scheduled a handgun in the direction of his and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Town Council to be held in the Municipal The bond ordinance, the summary terms pursuers. The victim died after being Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, on May 18, 2011. It will be Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, of which are included herein, was intro- PUBLIC NOTICE struck by a bullet fired from Bell’s further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the New Jersey, on June 14, 2011 at 8:00 duced and passed upon first reading at a BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE Township Council to be held at its meeting room in the Township Hall, 430 Park Avenue, handgun, said Mr. Romankow. P.M. During the week prior to and up to meeting of the governing body of the Bor- BOARD OF EDUCATION Scotch Plains, New Jersey, on June 21, 2011 at 7:30 P.M. During the week prior to and and including the date of such meeting ough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, Bell was arrested on March 4, 2009 up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available copies of the full ordinance will be avail- State of New Jersey, on May 18, 2011. It The annual Mountainside Board of Edu- at his school and was waived to adult at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk’s office for the members of the able, at no cost and during regular busi- will be further considered for final pas- cation goal setting retreat, originally sched- court in May 2009. Bell faces 10 general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ness hours, at the Clerk’s office for the sage, after public hearing thereon, at a uled for Saturday, June 25, 2011, has ordinance follows: members of the general public who shall meeting of the governing body to be held been rescheduled to Saturday, June 18, years in prison when he is sentenced 2011, at the Beechwood School Susan O. on October 14, 2011. TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS request the same. The summary of the at the Municipal Building, at 75 North Collier Media Center located at 1497 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL terms of such bond ordinance follows: Martine Avenue, in the Borough of PUBLIC NOTICE Fanwood, on June 14, 2011 at 7:30 o’clock Woodacres Drive, Mountainside, New OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY AND A NEW AUTO- TITLE: A BOND ORDINANCE PM. During the week prior to and up to and Jersey 07092. TOWN OF WESTFIELD MOTIVE VEHICLE, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIP- TO AUTHORIZE THE IM- including the date of such meeting copies Dr. Jeanette Baubles PLANNING BOARD MENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE PROVEMENT OF BOULE- of the full ordinance will be available at no Chief School Administrator COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE VARD (FROM SOUTH AV- The Planning Board of the Town of cost and during regular business hours, at 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $12.75 SUM OF $1,100,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN ENUE TO PARK STREET) IN, Westfield, New Jersey will meet on June the Clerk’s office for the members of the PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE BY AND FOR THE TOWN OF 8, 2011 in the Council Chambers at the general public who shall request the same. PUBLIC NOTICE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF WESTFIELD, IN THE COUNTY Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, The summary of the terms of such bond BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF OF UNION, STATE OF NEW TOWN OF WESTFIELD Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear ordinance follows: SUCH BONDS. JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE and decide upon the following application. Title: Bond Ordinance Providing An Ap- Public Notice is hereby given that an THE SUM OF $375,000 TO The purposes, appropriations and bonds/notes authorized in this multipurpose propriation Of $1,363,582 For Various ordinance of which the following is a copy PB09-06 Gentemp and Jean PAY THE COST THEREOF, bond ordinance are as follows: Capital Improvements For And By The was introduced, read and passed on first Genevich, 254 Seneca a/k/a 800 & 802 TO MAKE A DOWN PAY- Borough Of Fanwood In the County Of reading by the Council of the Town of Coleman Place, Block 701, Lots 38.01 & SCHEDULE OF IMPROVEMENTS, PURPOSES AND AMOUNTS MENT, TO APPROPRIATE A Union, New Jersey And, Authorizing The Westfield at a meeting held May 24, 2011, 38.02 STATE GRANT, TO AUTHO- A. Undertaking of the following improvements: (i) a study in connection with future right- Issuance Of $1,128,915 Bonds Or Notes and that the said Council will further con- Applicant is seeking an amendment to RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF of-way improvements at Channing Avenue and (ii) the 2011 Road Improvement Program Of The Borough For Financing Part Of The sider the same for final passage on the final major subdivision approval granted BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH at various locations, as set forth on a list on file with the Township Clerk and hereby Appropriation. 14th day of June, 2011 at 8:00 p.m., or as by resolution dated July 6, 2009. APPROPRIATION AND TO approved and incorporated herein by this reference thereto. Depending upon the Purpose(s) Various road improvements soon thereafter as said matter can be Applicant seeks to amend condition 4 of PROVIDE FOR THE ISSU- contract price and other exigent circumstances, and upon approval by the Township including but not limited to Herbert Av- reached, in the Council Chambers, Mu- the resolution which states: Prior to the ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- Council, there may be additions to or deletions from the list referred to in clause (ii) of the enue; Improvements to various municipal nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, issuance of a C of O for the home con- TION NOTES IN ANTICIPA- preceding sentence. It is hereby determined and stated that the roads being improved buildings, including but not limited to im- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and structed on either Lot 38.01 or 38.02, the TION OF THE ISSUANCE OF are of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 of the Local Bond Law provements to the municipal building and place any person who may be interested six foot high stockade fence shall be re- SUCH BONDS. (Chapter 2 of Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated, as amended; the “Local renovations to the Carriage House and therein will be given an opportunity to be placed along the rear property line of these Bond Law”). Purpose(s): Improvement of Boulevard including miscellaneous plumbing, archi- heard concerning said ordinance. two lots and landscaping is to be planted Claire J. Gray after receiving approval of the landscape Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 681,000 (from South Avenue to Park Street), in- tectural and electrical work, plus engineer- Town Clerk plan from the Site Plan Review Commit- Down Payment Appropriated $ 32,500 cluding roadway reconstruction and in- ing fees; Various improvements to the tee. Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 648,500 stallation of curbs, undertaking of drain- parks; Acquisition of equipment, including GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1978 Applicant proposes to amend this condi- Period of Usefulness 10 years age improvements and installation of hydrant markers, radar units, pistols, se- handicapped access ramps, where nec- curity cameras, smoke detector heads; CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF tion to allow the existing six foot high B. Supplemental funding for the improvement of Raritan Road (Section 6). It is hereby essary. utility vehicle; dump truck with plow; mower; THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, stockade fence to remain as is and to plant determined and stated that (i) the Township Council of the Township has heretofore portable radios, pagers and defibrillators IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, the landscaping, as approved by Site Plan Appropriation: $375,000 appropriated a $190,000 New Jersey Department of Transportation grant for such for the Borough; Various improvements to NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING Review Committee, in the portion of the Bonds/Notes Authorized: $185,000 improvement pursuant to ordinance no. 2011-5 adopted on April 20, 2011 and (ii) said the Library. THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW conservation easement on lot 38.02 that is Grants (if any) Appropriated: $190,000 road being improved is of “Class B” or equivalent construction as defined in Section 22 Appropriation: $1,363,582 9-1-1 TELEPHONE SYSTEM across Coleman Place in the front of the Section 20 Costs: $2,000 of the Local Bond Law. Bonds/Notes Authorized: $1,128,915 IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWN, two lots. Useful Life: 10 years APPROPRIATING THERE- Variances, waivers or exceptions from Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 20,000 Grants (if any) Appropriated: $175,250 FOR THE SUM OF $337,000 certain site plan details or relief from re- Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,000 This Notice is published pursuant to expected to be received from the New AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH quirements may be sought as appropri- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 19,000 N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. Jersey Department of Transportation. SUM SO APPROPRIATED ate. Period of Usefulness 10 years Claire J. Gray Section 20 Costs: $64,932 Town Clerk Useful Life: 14.45 Years SHALL BE RAISED FROM Plans and application are on file in the C. Undertaking of various park and recreation improvements, including, but not limited Town of Westfield This Notice is published pursuant to CAPITAL SURPLUS OF THE office of the Town Engineer, 959 North to, the installation of lighting and the reconditioning of basketball and tennis courts at County of Union N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. TOWN. Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Kramer Manor Park. may be seen Monday through Friday from State of New Jersey Eleanor McGovern, Clerk BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 275,000 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $54.57 1 T - 5/26/11, The Times Fee: $48.96 of the Town of Westfield, in the County of Kathleen Nemeth Down Payment Appropriated $ 13,100 Union, New Jersey, as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Recording Secretary, Planning Board Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 261,900 Section 1. The Town of Westfield, in the 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $38.25 Period of Usefulness 15 years NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION County of Union, New Jersey (the “Town”) DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES is hereby authorized to acquire a new 9-1- D. Acquisition of a new automotive vehicle, including original apparatus and equip- PUBLIC NOTICE 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1 telephone system in, by and for the ment, consisting of a four-wheel drive SUV for the use of the Engineering Department. TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 Town. Said improvement shall include all TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 25,000 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 work, materials and appurtenances nec- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,650 A.M. on 6/14/11 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified essary and suitable therefor. that the following Ordinance was passed Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 23,350 under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Section 2. The sum of $337,000 is hereby on first reading by the Township Council of Period of Usefulness 5 years Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, appropriated to the payment of the cost of the Township of Scotch Plains, County of New Jersey 08625; for: the improvement authorized and described E. Acquisition of new additional or replacement equipment and machinery consisting Union, New Jersey on the 18th of May FHWA Long-Life Pavement Markings Contract, North – 2011; ROUTES US 1, NJ 10, in Section 1 hereof (hereinafter referred to of (i) thermal imaging cameras for the use of the Fire Department and (ii) a portable sound 2011, and that said Ordinance will be NJ 15, US 22, NJ 23, NJ 46, I-78, NJ 122, NJ 181, NJ 182, NJ 183, NJ 185, NJ 202, NJ as “purpose”). Said appropriation shall be system for use at Town Hall. considered for final adoption at a meeting 208, I-278, I-280, NJ 284, I-287, NJ 440, NJ 495; Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, raised from Capital Surplus of the Town. of the said Township Council to be held in Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 75,000 Middlesex (Including and North of I-287), Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, The sum of $337,000 is hereby appropri- the Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, Down Payment Appropriated $ 3,600 Union and Warren Counties; Federal Project No: STP-C00S(159); DP No: 10480 ated from Capital Surplus of the Town to on the 21st day of June 2011 at 7:30 p.m., Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 71,400 Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C the payment of the cost of said purpose. at which time and place a public hearing Period of Usefulness 15 years 17:27. Section 3. Said improvement is a lawful will be held prior to final passage of said For Federal projects, Bidders must register with both the New Jersey Department of capital improvement of the Town having a F. Undertaking of stormwater drainage improvements at Muir Terrace and Golf Street. Ordinance and all interested persons will Treasury, Division of Revenue pursuant to N.J.S.A 52:32-44 AND the “Public Works period of usefulness of at least five (5) be given an opportunity to be heard con- Appropriation and Estimated Cost $ 24,000 Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L.2003, c. 91) prior to years. Said improvement shall be made cerning the same. Copies of said Ordi- Down Payment Appropriated $ 1,150 contract execution. Appropriate proof of these registrations should be provided to as a general improvement, no part of the nances can be obtained from the Town- Bonds and Notes Authorized $ 22,850 NJDOT as soon as possible. cost of which shall be assessed against ship Clerk’s Office at any time prior to final Period of Usefulness 40 years The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 property specially benefited. adoption at no cost to any member of the ——————————————————————————— U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Section 4. The capital budget is hereby general public who requests same. Aggregate Appropriation and Estimated Cost $1,100,000 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to amended to conform with the provisions of Aggregate Down Payment Appropriated $ 53,000 submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on this capital ordinance to the extent of any ORDINANCE NO. 2011-9 Aggregate Amount of Bonds and Notes Authorized $1,047,000 the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. inconsistency therewith and the resolu- AN ORDINANCE SUPPLE- Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at tions promulgated by the Local Finance Grants (if any) Appropriated: $ -0- MENTING AND AMENDING Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To Board showing full detail of the amended Section 20 Costs: $125,400 THE REVISED GENERAL subscribe follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents capital budget and capital program as Useful Life: 12.13 years ORDINANCES OF THE and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are approved by the Director, Division of Local TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be Government Services, is on file with the PLAINS, CHAPTER VII, EN- BOZENA LACINA, RMC inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Town Clerk and is available for public TITLED TRAFFIC WITH RE- Township Clerk Offices at the following locations: inspection. GARD TO SPEED LIMITS. Township of Scotch Plains 200 Stierli Court Route 79 and Daniels Way 1 Executive Campus Rt 70W Section 5. This ordinance shall take County of Union Mt. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2011 Page 17 Mountainside Girl Scouts – Obituaries – Recruit New Members Albert Rocafuerte, 77, Active Volunteer; MOUNTAINSIDE – daughter join Girl Scouting in Mountainside girls in kindergarten Mountainside, or who would like to Jersey City Firefighter For 40 Years through grade 12 are invited to join volunteer as an adult, is asked to Girl Scouting, where they will have complete the pre-registration form Albert “Rocky” Rocafuerte of Kathey Perretti and her husband, Vic- opportunities to have fun and enjoy at mountainsidegirlscouts.com or Mountainside, formerly of Jersey tor, and his brother, Lenny Rocafuerte activities with other girls their age to pick up a form at the City, passed away on Thursday, May and his wife, Bev. Albert also is sur- while being guided by volunteer Mountainside Public Library, Bor- 19, at his home, surrounded by his vived by seven grandchildren, Craig, adult leaders. ough Hall Recreation Office or at loving family. He was 77. Nicholas, Kathryn, Scott, Kelly, Wil- Through the program, girls ex- the Deerfield or Beechwood School Born in Jersey City, he lived in liam and Nicole. He will be missed plore, envision and prepare for a offices. Berkeley Heights and Union before by all who knew him and loved him. positive future, according to the Girl Pre-registration forms are due by moving to Mountainside in 2000. A memorial mass will be held at Scout organization. They also take Tuesday, June 14. Current He was an U.S. Army veteran, hav- 9:15 a.m. today, Thursday, May 26, part in activities that promote un- Mountainside Girl Scouts need not ing served during the Korean War. 2011, at St. James Roman Catholic derstanding and caring about the pre-register again. For further in- Albert was a Jersey City firefighter Church in Springfield. needs of others, and which help formation, call Amy Radick at (908) for 40 years before his retirement in The Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake make their world a better place. 928-1444. SING-ALONG…Russ Kelner, Norm Leder and Arthur Coppola, better known 1999. Funeral Home, 582 Springfield Av- Troops may meet after school, as “Cream Cheese,” entertain at the Garwood Public Library on May 18 with He enjoyed volunteering for many enue in Westfield, is handling the during evenings or on weekends, Bricks Are Available their spirited renditions of “old-time” sing-along tunes. This ensemble is part of local charitable organizations. arrangements. The Folk Project, New Jersey’s leading acoustic music and dance organization, the His wife, Kathryn, predeceased him. In lieu of flowers, the family re- generally once or twice a month, more than 600 member volunteers of which have been showcasing acoustic and for about one-and-a-half hours. To Honor Veterans Surviving are his children, John quests donations to a charity of one’s MOUNTAINSIDE – With Me- traditional music in New Jersey for over 30 years. For more information about During the school year, there also their schedules and performer directory, see their website, folkproject.org. Mac Gregor and his wife, Erna, Scott choice in his loving memory. are scheduled community activi- morial Day approaching, the Mac Gregor and his wife, Judith, and May 26, 2011 ties and town-wide events in which Mountainside Historic Preservation the girls participate. New scouts Committee invites borough resi- Seniors’ Meeting Features will join troops as Girl Scout pro- dents to have their veterans memo- Westfield EMT Ozga Earns grams resume in September. rialized with an engraved brick Anyone interested in having their added to the walkway to the his- Celebration and Updates toric Hetfield House on Constitu- Overlook Excellence Award ‘Fun With Frogs’ Set tion Plaza. GARWOOD – The Garwood Se- grants, from which senior citizens’ “This is an excellent way to have nior Citizens Club met on May 19 programs are developed. WESTFIELD - Westfield Volun- and all residents should have received At Trailside Center our loved ones who served this at the Garwood Firehouse. There The Garwood Senior Picnic will teer Rescue Squad mem- mailings asking for their continued MOUNTAINSIDE –Trailside Na- country in the military recorded per- were 58 members in attendance. be held on Thursday, June 23, from ber David Ozga recently and generous support of ture and Science Center will con- manently in a lasting archive,” said Highlights of the meeting included 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Little League received the Overlook the squad with a dona- tinue its “Dusk to Dark” evening fam- Scott Daniels, committee chairman. a celebration of Fred and Rita Field. Interested persons are asked Hospital 2011 EMT Ex- tion. The Westfield Res- ily programs with “Fun with Frogs” Bricks can be purchased for $100, Unnold’s 55th wedding anniversary. to respond by calling Paulette cellence Award. Mr. Ozga, cue Squad receives no on Wednesday, June 8, from 7 to 8:30 including two lines with 14 charac- The couple sponsored a white icing Drogan at (908) 789-0738 as soon a Colonia resident, has funds from the Town of p.m. This activity is for families with ters, spaces and punctuation per line. sheet cake adorned with flowers for as possible. been a member of the Westfield and relies children ages 6 and up. Youngsters One additional line may be purchased the occasion. The club also has planned a trip squad for three years. He solely on the people who under 6 will not be permitted. for $10. Each line can be extended to Gene Payne entertained with pa- for Wednesday, July 20, to the attends Rutgers Univer- contribute to the squad’s The evening will start with a pre- 18 characters for $10 per line. triotic songs on his harmonica, and Showboat Casino in Atlantic City. sity, School of Arts and annual fund drive. The sentation at the Trailside Center and “This would allow brick purchas- the club sang Woody Guthrie’s tune The bus will leave the firehouse at Sciences, majoring in cell squad will enter into its culminate with a carpool trip to a ers to include the veteran’s name, “This Land is Your Land,” with the 9 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. The cost biology and neuroscience. 60th year of service in nearby wetland to search for frogs, rank and branch served or other lyrics changed to “This Garwood’s is $22 per person and non-member Besides his more than 2011. tadpoles and toads using special dip information. It is a wonderful way Our Town” by Bruce Paterson. seniors are welcome. For more in- 1,300 hours of volunteer The emergency medi- nets. The fee is $7 per person for to recognize their service as a last- Garwood Senior Director Paulette formation, call Walter Maszczak at EMT duty in 2010, he has David Ozga cal services the squad residents of Union County and $8 ing tribute,” said Mr. Daniels. Drogan told attendees about the (908) 789-1067. served as the squad’s recording secre- provides 24 hours a day, per person for out-of-county resi- Brick application forms can be supplemental Medicare Part B pro- The Garwood Senior Citizens tary. According to Mr. Ozga, the rea- seven days a week, are free of charge. dents. This program will be held picked up at the Mountainside Pub- gram, where everyone who is en- Club meets at noon on the first and son he volunteers is, as an able-bodied For more information on the squad, rain or shine and participants should lic Library or at Mountainside Bor- rolled gets one free wellness third Thursdays of every month. person, he feels he has an obligation to call (908) 233-2500. wear shoes that can get wet. Pre- ough Hall. All proceeds will sup- checkup a year. The next meeting will be held on help those in need. The award was registration is required. port the Hetfield House. Additionally, Garwood Mayor June 2. Anyone interested in join- presented at the Overlook Hospital Rep. Lance Discusses To pre-register or get more infor- “We will be planning a special Patricia Quattrocchi stopped by to ing is asked to call Patsy at (908) 14th Annual 2011 EMS Awards Din- mation, call (908) 789-3670 or visit dedication service later in the fall, discuss issues such as the revised 789-0835 or to ask for Dolores if ner, held May 19 at the hospital in Issues with Scouts ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside is located especially for the veterans’ bricks,” senior bus route schedule and HUD attending a meeting. Summit. WESTFIELD - Congressman at 452 New Providence Road (at said Cindy West, committee mem- In addition to Mr. Ozga’s award, Leonard Lance visited Boy Scout Coles Avenue) in Mountainside in ber, “so get your order in by mid- the all-volunteer squad received the Troop No. 73 of Westfield on May the Watchung Reservation. August.” Oasis Christian Centre Sets Overlook Hospital 2011 Recognition 16, discussing national affairs with Award. On hand to accept the award, and fielding questions from the scouts. along with Mr. Ozga, was Squad Trea- He told the scouts their questions Power Squadron Distributes LIFT Weekend For Youth surer Dan Sullivan. were as good as those asked by adults AREA – The Oasis Christian ship. The award for EMT excellence and at a town hall meeting held earlier Centre Takeover Youth Ministry On Saturday, June 25, “LIFT the squad performance comes as the that evening in Somerset County. Safety Posters, Plans Course will kick off the summer next Community” will take place, with squad’s 2011 fund drive continues. One of the many questions the scouts AREA – The National Safe Boat- obtained from members who are month with its LIFT Weekend, an participants serving their commu- The annual fund drive started in March, asked was who Mr. Lance’s favorite ing Council has designated May Certified Vessel Safety Examin- initiative to mobilize youth groups nity in creative ways while having president was. He responded that it 21 to 27 as Safe Boating Week. ers, a service provided in coopera- to “lift” their community in cre- fun connecting with other teens. was Abraham Lincoln and also ex- Watchung Sail and Power Squad- tion with the United States Coast ative ways. On Sunday, June 26, “LIFT the The Arc Invites Kids plained why. ron, the local unit of the United Guard. This is available for both Pastor P. Frederick McCarthy, Celebration” will wrap up the To Design T-Shirt To join Troop No. 73, call Scout- States Power Squadrons, is dis- trailered boats and those in mari- II, senior pastor of Oasis Christian weekend activities. Each group will AREA – The Arc of Union County, master Steve Deduck at (908) 233- tributing “Wear It!” posters to lo- nas. The Squadron can be con- Centre, is a resident of Westfield. hold its own celebration at a loca- which serves individuals with intel- 2867. cal schools, libraries, recreation tacted at [email protected]. Oasis Christian Centre is located tion of its choice in honor of its lectual and developmental disabili- facilities and medical offices. The at 2052 St. Georges Avenue in respective youth and staff. ties and their families, invites Union Scotch Hills Celebrates posters encourage children to wear Senior Club Reveals Rahway. To find out more information or County children in grades 1 to 5 to life jackets when they are engaged On Friday, June 24, “LIFT the if interested in registering a youth enter its second annual Step Up for Women’s Golf Month in on-the-water activities. Date For Luncheon Concert” will take place at 7:30 group, call Oasis Christian Centre The Arc T-Shirt Design Contest. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch The objective is to save lives by p.m., free of charge, at the church. at (732) 499-0040, e-mail MOUNTAINSIDE – The Senior Submissions should be created Plains Recreation Commission has letting parents know the impor- Many groups are expected to come [email protected], visit around the theme “Achieving To- announced the celebration of tance of their child wearing a prop- Citizen Club of Mountainside will together in one place for a worship OasisForYourLife.com, friend on host its annual luncheon on Friday, gether.” Entries will be accepted in Women’s Golf Month this June at the erly-fitted life jacket. In New Jer- experience where they will lift their Facebook at Takeover Youth Min- color or black and white and must be Scotch Hills Country Club. sey, children age 12 and younger June 10, at 12:15 p.m. at Mosaico voices to God. Five different youth istry NJ or follow the group on Restaurant, located at 1072 Route on an eight-and-a-half-by-11-inch In celebration of Women’s Golf are required to wear a life jacket bands will lead participants in wor- Twitter @Takeover1. white piece of paper. Artwork is due Month, Scotch Hills will offer women when they are on a boat. Various 22, West, in Mountainside. The luncheon menu will consist no later than Monday, August 1, 2011. the chance to get out and golf more styles of jackets are made for in- The winning design will be printed often. Every Thursday during the fants, toddlers and children with of penne vodka; tri-color salad; a choice of chicken, sliced sirloin P.E.O. Installs New Officers, on the official Step Up for The Arc T- month of June, women can pay for sizes ranging to adult. Children’s Shirt, which will be worn by walkers one round and have a friend play for jackets have leg straps to prevent steak, salmon or veal; coffee or tea and tiramisu or ice cream for des- and runners who participate in the Step free with a two-for-one offer. the jackets from floating up over Sends Convention Delegates Up for The Arc 5K Walk/Run on Satur- In addition, Scotch Hills will offer the child’s head. Many jackets for sert. A glass of wine also is included. The cost is $28 for members and WESTFIELD – P.E.O. Chapter ber in St. Louis, Mo. Chapter U day, September 24, at Oak Ridge Park a free, 10-minute individual lesson smaller children have a heads-up U of Westfield recently installed delegates to the state chapter con- in Clark. Participants will be able to run for women with PGA Professional feature. Some jackets are inflat- $30 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to the Se- its new slate of officers at the Ber- vention were Lee Mumford of or walk the course, take photographs Bill McCluney from June 20 to 23. able with a carbon dioxide car- keley Heights home of Jane Tyson. Basking Ridge and Cindy with local sports team mascots, take He will be available from 10:30 a.m. tridge that inflates the jacket when nior Citizen Club of Mountainside and mailed to: Eve Vitale, 286 A philanthropic and education or- McCracken of Warren. part in family-friendly games and en- to noon on those days. In order to take the cartridge gets wet. ganization, P.E.O. is dedicated to Founded in 1869 at Iowa joy a donated breakfast and lunch. advantage of this opportunity, par- Watchung Sail and Power Squad- Ravenswood, Mountainside, N.J. 07092. All are welcome. For more promoting education opportunities Wesleyan College in Mount Pleas- Additionally, the top three designers ticipants must sign up in the pro shop. ron also offers Basic Boating for women. ant, Iowa, the P.E.O. Sisterhood will each receive a savings bond cour- Scotch Hills Country Club is a courses, with the next course information, call Eve Vitale at (908) 789-8568. Jane Tyson, a past state presi- seeks to bring women increased tesy of Step Up’s Presenting Sponsor, public, nine-hole golf course located scheduled to start on Tuesday, May dent, installed Marge McCornick opportunities for higher education. Provident Bank. The first-place winner in Scotch Plains. Memberships for 31. The courses are given Tuesday SHERIFF’S SALE of Westfield as president. Also Currently there are more than 6,000 will receive a $250 savings bond, sec- the course are still available, which evenings at Lincoln Tech in Union. SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-11002580 named were Betty Evans of P.E.O. chapters in the United States ond-place winner, a $150 savings bond, entitle members to reduced greens Information about the courses can SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION Mountainside, vice-president; and Canada, with over 250,000 ac- and third-place winner, a $100 savings fees throughout the year. For more be found on the website UNION COUNTY Joyce Frazer of Westfield, trea- tive members. For more informa- bond. For more information, visit information, or to sign up for a free watchungsailandpowersquadron.org. DOCKET NO. UNNL367710 Plaintiff: MARIO GARCIA, ROSA DASILVA, surer; Barbara Gigon of Westfield, tion about P.E.O., visit arcunion.org and click on the T-shirt lesson, call the Scotch Hills Country Free vessel safety checks can be JOSE RODRIGUEZ AND JUAN ANTONIO VAZQUEZ recording secretary; Valerie Frank peointernational.org. contest poster on the homepage. Club at (908) 232-9748. VS. of Westfield, corresponding secre- See it all on the web in color . . . Defendant: RIDGE DRIVE DEVELOPMENT INC. tary; Cindy McCracken of Warren, www.goleader.com Sale Date: 06/22/2011 Prayer to Writ of Execution: 03/05/2011 chaplain, and Charlotte Broadwell By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution of Westfield, guard. The Blessed Virgin Library to Present to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- The New Jersey state chapter of Gray Funeral Homes TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- the P.E.O. Sisterhood held its 69th (Never known to fail) Fabric Marbleizing TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Oh most beautiful Flower of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of annual convention Apri1 30 to May MOUNTAINSIDE – The said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Since 1897 Mountainside Public Library in- of their bid available in cash or certified check at 1 at the Hyatt Morristown in the conclusion of the sales. Morristown. Barbara Rosi, a rep- Splendor of Heaven, Blessed vites members of the community The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred Mother of the Son of God, Im- Thirteen Thousand Three Hundred Nine and 10/ resentative of the International to create their own fashion acces- 100*** $413,309.10. maculate Virgin, assist me in my sory during its special Fabric 1. PARCEL ONE: Chapter P.E.O., was the keynote The property to be sold is located in the Town speaker. Ms. Rosi is a current mem- necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help Marbleizing Workshop on Satur- of Westfield, County of Union, and State of New me! Show me herein you are my Jersey. ber of the International Study and day, June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. Premises are commonly known as: 501 South mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Presenter Nancy Leary will teach Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Research Committee. She brought Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 3002 the latest news from the Interna- God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, the ancient art of Ebru, or marble- Nearest Cross Street: First Street I humbly beseech you from the 2. PARCEL TWO: tional chapter and what to expect izing. After a brief introduction The property to be sold is located in the Town bottom of my heart to succor me in and demonstration on the art, at- of Westfield, County of Union, and State of New at the 70th International Chapter Jersey. Convention, to be held in Septem- this necessity. There are none who tendees will be able to make their Premises are commonly known as: 408 can withstand your power. Show Westfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 own silk scarf. Tax Lot No. 6 in Block No. 3002 me herein you are my mother. Oh Nearest Cross Street: First Street Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in The Friends of the Mountainside 3. DIMENSIONS OF LOTS: Mary, conceived without sin, pray Prayer to St. Jude 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. Library will sponsor this program. Irregular lots. Dimension of lots combined ap- for us who have recourse to thee. proximately 52,000 square feet. Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the Admission is free, but individuals Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Twenty-Three Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and mar- Holy Mother, I place this cause in must have a Mountainside Public Thousand Six Hundred Thirty and 14/100*** personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or $423630.14 together with lawful interest and tyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, your hands (3x). Library card to attend. To respond, costs. cremation. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful Holy Spirit, You who solve all call the Mountainside Library be- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and intercessor of all who invoke your spe- problems, light all roads so that I fore Thursday, June 9, at (908) expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home money will be deposited into the Superior Court cial patronage in time of need, to you I may attain my goal. You who gave 233-0115. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to have recourse from the depth of my me the divine gift to forgive and Participants must pre-register for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature heart and humbly beg to whom God forget all evil against me and that in Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 this program in order to ensure the and extent of that person’s claim and asking for William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. an order directing payment of the surplus money. has given such great power to come to all instances in my life You are with right amount of supplies are avail- The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 will have information regarding the surplus, if my assistance. Help me in my present me. I want in this short prayer to able that day. Individuals will be any. urgent petition. In return I promise to thank You as I confirm once again (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 able to take their own silk scarf There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. make your name known and cause you that I never want to be separated home that afternoon. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale for any length of time without further adver- to be invoked. (Say three Our Fathers, from You in eternal glory. Thank John-Michael “J.M.” Jones The Mountainside Public Li- tisement. three Hail Marys, and three Glorias.) you for your mercy towards me brary is located on Constitution Ralph Froehlich N.J. Lic. #4869 Sheriff St. Jude, pray for us all who invoke and mine. Amen. Plaza. For more information on Attorney: ALBERTO ULLOA, PC your aid. Amen. Publication must be Say this prayer on three con- Director the library and its many services 1435 MORRIS AVENUE promised. This novena has never been secutive days. Publish this prayer and programs, visit THIRD FLOOR UNION, NEW JERSEY 07083 known to fail. after the favor is granted. www.grayfuneralhomes.com mountainsidelibrary.org or call (908) 687-8080 4 T - 05/26, 06/02, 06/09 R.G. N.D. (908) 233-0115. & 06/16/11 Fee: $185.64 Page 18 Thursday, May 26, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Franklin Announces Winners Honor Roll Of ‘Tar Wars’ Poster Contest 3rd Marking Period WESTFIELD – Five fourth grade third. students at Franklin Elementary were Olivia Booth and Nate Heffernan Deerfield School, Mountainside recently awarded ribbons for the an- both received honorable mentions. nual Tar Wars anti-tobacco poster Franklin school nurse, Robin Ince, Deerfield School of Mountainside is tin Fong, Justin Giannone, Ryan Healy, proud to announce the following students Ryan Hernandez, Jakub Janiak, contest. Winners were announced who spends several weeks working as members of the high honor roll and Meredith LaManna, Alexandra during a special assembly celebrat- with the fourth grade classes em- honor roll. Students earning high honor Leontowycz, James Mezzo, Georgia ing the school’s tenth year participat- ploying the “Tar Wars” tobacco-free roll distinction earned no lower than an Minks, Griffin Morris, Emma ing in the international program. program annually, recently received A- in all subjects. Students on the honor Nordstrom, Noelle Palladino, Katherine Meghan Johnson accepted first a “Star Award” for individual service roll earned no lower than a B in all sub- Parker, Jacob Pecorelli, Abby Perasso, place honors, and her “Blowing from the organization. The award rec- jects. Nicole Ramos, Nicole Sforza, Kelsea Notes, Not Smoke” poster featuring ognizes professionals who have made High Honor Roll Siter, Colin Stevenson, Hailey Tosato, a saxophone player has been sent to significant contributions to the Tar 8th Grade Jordan Tyler, Judy Wong, Saverio Zipeto Trenton to compete at the state level Wars mission through long-term ef- Ryan Bonk, Connor Briggs, Michael 6th Grade of the competition. Franklin has pre- forts and accomplishments. Kretchman, Avery Lau, Isha Mehrotra, Jenna Attanasio, Nicholas Brancatella, Shree Mehrotra, Melissa Mirabelli, Claire Emily Broda, Gillian Carannante, viously won many awards at the state Tar Wars is a program operated by SMART COOKIES…Over one dozen middle school students from St. Agnes Mirvis, Bryan Shum, Joseph Sichel, Dina Michelle Cisneros, Stefano Cotugno, level and gone on to compete nation- the American Academy of Family School in Clark, were recently inducted into The National Junior Honor Society. Xie, Christopher Yang Charles DeAngelis, Alex Friedenberg, ally four times. Physicians (AAFP) whose goal is to According to the school’s Principal, Heather Schnaars, the students all had to 7th Grade Zachary Goldman, Jack Grossi, Valeria Leah Bremer won second place help students learn to resist the pres- meet national guidelines which include participation in scholarship, service, Bruno Avritzer, Jeremy Berlinski, Lo- Guzman, Michael Haydanek, Sean Hess, with her sunshine-filled “Have a sures influencing young people to leadership, citizenship and character. Students include, Lauren Broadwell, gan Boenning, Christina Celona, Michelle Thomas Jakositz, David Lun, Courtney Smoke Free Family Just Like Me” smoke or use any form of tobacco. Meaghan Delaney, Natalie Dorely, Erik Law, Matthew Thoonkuzy, Richie Ciepiela, Connor DeFronzo ,Margaret Maier, Isabelle Matlin, Connor McGee, poster, and Celine Crenshaw’s “Vote Since its inception in 1988, Tar Wars Vigliotti, Jerry Armstrong, Nicole Bantin, Julie Dunn, Gianna Fredella, Jacob DenBleyker, John Felitto, Jacqueline William Nicholson, Alexandra Palumbo, for Clean Air: Keep Our Community has touched the lives of more than Lunn, Frank Riccio, Alexa Williams and Nikita Williams. Goldbeck, Frances Hisgen, Nadia Jlelaty, Madison Phillips, Colette Pluta-Ehlers, Safe” poster of cartoon animals took eight million children worldwide. Kirk Karapetrov, Ashley Knudsen, Stephanie Rhodes, Jake Schneider, Nicho- Union County College to Offer Hannah LaTourette, Julia Martelli, Daniel las Sepe, Connor Sottosanti, Tyler Pattathil, Lia Sartorio, Anna Song, Caitlyn Stapleton, Justin Tavares, Alexandra Splaine, Kristen Splaine, Taylor Tango, Waller, Isabella Zurla Free ‘College for Teens’ Program Jack Young 6th Grade CRANFORD – This summer, the Sr. Maureen Fichner, SSJ, Principal of and the College’s library. They will Emma Bearison, Avni Bhandari, Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Union County Board of Chosen Free- participate in daily workshops, re- Veronica Cardiellos, John Colendenski, Westfield, has announced that the fol- holders is sponsoring a free summer search projects, hands-on laboratory Shannon Cunningham, Isabella lowing students attained Honor Roll for program to help teens explore career projects, and role play. A part of each DiCosmo, Alec Duswalt, Abby Erasmus, the Second Trimester: paths and build foundations for life day will also be dedicated to recre- Ethan Fong, Noah Glenn Michelle High Honors skills. ational activity that could include Haramoto, Olivia Jennings, Eileen Li, Grade 8 Students from Union County public baseball, soccer, dance, and jewelry Jonathan Longo, Kian Monaghan, Kristene Aguinaldo, Clark Burnett, schools will have the opportunity to making. Hannah Penington, Jessica Perrotta, Mat- Sarah DiIorio, Peter Herbert, Caroline thew Rice, Trevor Rittman, Cole Knapp, and Emily Wieszczek explore and research careers in Graphic Eligible participants must be in Schneider, Hailey Senkarik, Matthew Design, Business, Web Development, Grade 7 grades 9-12 by September 2011 in a Sylvester, Nicole Trezza, Jason Wong, William Fitzpatrick and Julia and Healthcare. Students will also par- Union County public school. Teens Alexander Woo McDonald ticipate in daily math and leadership need to have a grade point average of Honor Roll Grade 6 sessions, which complement the ca- a “C” or better, a copy of their recent 8th Grade Sophia DiIorio and Jacqueline McNulla reer-related component of the program. grade record, and a recommendation Allison Alexander, Kyle Bandics, Honors The College for Teens program will letter from a teacher or guidance coun- Frank Barone, Beatrice Collins, Morgan Grade 8 focus on developing skills, leadership, selor. Only 100 students will be eli- DiPalma. Evan DiPietro, Aidan Donadio, Olivia Anys-Anderson, Michaela and confidence, while giving students gible to participate in the program, so Alexandra Foley, Benjamin Gillo, Brennan, Eliot Clark, Alexandra Forbes, Vincent Guerrizio, Taylor Hendrzak, Caitlin Glynn, Sara Hughes, Catherine an opportunity to experience life on a apply early to guarantee a spot! Claire Hulburt, Elizabeth Leick, TAR WARS…Franklin School recently announced the winners of its annual Tar College campus. Massa, Bridget McAllister, Luke Oliver, Wars anti-tobacco contest. Pictured, left to right, are: Franklin School nurse, Classes will be offered from July Katherine Matlin, Rachel Mattera, Marilyn Rodriguez, Patricia Salazar, Robin Ince, first place winner Meghan Johnson, and fourth grade teacher, Mary Teens will have access to state-of- 25, to August 11, and will be held Samantha Mimoso, Sophia Morong, Alexander Serpico, and Jack Skinner McCabe. the-art computer labs, science labs Monday through Thursday, from 9 Abigail Morrow, Aidan O’Keefe, Maria Grade 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be pro- Paparatto, Luke Pluta-Ehlers, Cassandra Anna Cattafe, Tara Coffey, Matthew First Children School vided daily. The program will be held Quaglia, Kelly Rice, Jake Robbins, Daniel Guastamachia, Peter Hunziker, Ian Local Students at the college’s Cranford campus at Sblendorio, Zina Scasso, Matthew Kaluzny, Christina Mastrolcola, Rionach Graduate from York 1033 Springfield Avenue. Applica- Schkolnick, Matthew Sepe, Max Sichel, McEwen, Grace Pfeifer, Anthony Scalia, Receives Special Ed. Award tions must be received by Wednes- Angela Smith, James Streeter, Celeste and Brianna Tucciarone College of Pa. day, June 22. Teodosio, Harrison Zoraian Grade 6 FANWOOD - The Little Sprout’s says Ellen D’Amato, school psycholo- 7th Grade Kristen Cavallo, Carolina Cruces, YORK, Pa. - The following lo- For more information on the pro- Matthew Bruno, Elizabeth Carranza, Veronica Cunningham, Sarah Fannick, cal students graduated from York Garden Program at First Children gist at First Children School who, gram, call (908) 709-7600 or (908) Angela Chong, Kelsey Cogan, Michelle Ferrer, Douglas Keating, College of Pennsylvania on May School was selected from among 62 with the help of Holly Pedicone, 497-4208, or check out the College Theodore Cole, Elizabeth Delano, Brendan McEwen, Lauren McNeil, and 14: Alexander Nappi of Cranford, applicants from public and private School Social worker, put their hearts for Kids website at ucc.edu/go/kids. Stephen Disko, Ashleigh Fenton, Aus- Shannon Wieszczek graduated with a AS degree in schools to receive the award focus- and souls into this project. Business Administration; Daniel ing on creative efforts that enables The garden impacts every aspect of Pritsker of Westfield, graduated special education students to achieve the school’s curriculum. Rainfall is Segedin and Smith-Morasso Receive with a BS degree in Sport Man- their potential. The New Jersey graphed, plants are measured, veg- agement and Kaitlyn Pratt of Ber- School Boards Association and etables are planted and enjoyed and keley Heights, graduated with a ASAH will recognize the program endless opportunities are provided to Outstanding Teacher Awards BA degree in Public Relations. at an awards ceremony to be held match, name and identify flowers, in- WESTFIELD - Westfield humbled to be included May 13 at the Westin in Princeton. sects and gardening tools. Journal en- Public School teachers in this group of amazing Under the direction and coordina- tries and photographs capture weekly Laura Segedin and Kristine people.” Washington and Lee tion of Florence Gramignano, par- activities. Students have also learned Smith-Morasso were named Letters of nomination ent and Rutgers Union County Mas- that a garden provides opportunities Outstanding Intermediate on Ms. Segedin’s behalf Announces Dean’s List ter Gardener, over $50,000 in dona- for sharing and giving back to your School Teachers for 2011 included admiration for LEXINGTON, Va. - The following tions and contributions from local community. Extra lettuce was picked, by the Optimist Club of her passion for teaching, Washington and Lee students have businesses, nurseries and private in- washed and donated to a local soup Westfield and will be hon- her eagerness to help all earned dean’s list status for the win- dividuals made the garden a reality kitchen. Vegetable plants, grown from ored by the Westfield Board students achieve their inter term.Dean’s list status represents in October of 2009. seedlings, were shared with our fami- of Education on Tuesday, dividual best, and her a term grade-average of at least 3.4 The garden is geared to the needs lies so they could create their own June 7, at 7:30 p.m. at 302 volunteer efforts that on a 4.0 scale. of the students at First Children gardens at home. Flowers were not Elm Street. Resolutions will benefit the entire school David Fishman, of Westfield, a School, an approved private school only picked and delivered to neigh- be presented to the teachers community. member of the class of 2014; Claire for children with special needs, ages boring organizations but also dried to by Board President Julia Ms. Smith-Morasso, Moryan, of Westfield, a member of 3-12. Beds were designed to accom- create potpourri for families and Walker, prior to the business Laura Segedin Kristine Smith-Morasso who has been a vocal mu- the class of 2012; Katherine Roberts, modate wheelchairs, herbs were se- friends in the community. portion of the meeting. sic teacher in the of Westfield, a member of the class of lected to be used in cooking and The president of First Children, Jo- Ms. Segedin and Ms. Smith-Morasso Ms. Segedin holds a Bachelor of Westfield School District for 29 years. 2012. craft projects and plants were in- seph Hess, is committed to the contin- are the recipients of the 14th annual Science degree in Technology Edu- Most of her career has been at Edison cluded to create not only visual, but ued success of the horticultural pro- Optimist award, established in 1998 to cation from the College of New Jer- Intermediate School, where she Ariel Mone Inducted also olfactory and sensory experi- gram. Thanks to his support, Mary recognize the importance of teaching sey. In 2009 she was awarded the teaches today. She has also taught at ences. The vision was to create an Roberts, horticulturalist and Rutgers in the intermediate grades. The award Teacher Recognition Award from the Roosevelt, Wilson, Washington, Into Honor Society outdoor classroom where students Union County Master Gardener, has is presented annually to two Westfield US Presidential Scholars Program. Jefferson, Tamaques, and McKinley SCRANTON, Pa. - Ariel Mone could share a passion for gardening become a consultant at First Children teachers – one each from Edison and Last year she was chosen by the Si- schools. of Westfield was recently inducted with the staff, families and the local following her yearlong internship at Roosevelt Intermediate Schools. emens Foundation as one of 50 STEM Ms. Smith-Morasso holds a Bach- into Tau Upsilon Alpha, the na- community. the school. “We could not be more Ms. Segedin is in her 11th year as Institute Fellows and spent a week in elor of Arts degree in Music Educa- tional honor society for counsel- “In addition to the creation of this proud of our students and staff, as well an Industrial Arts/Technology teacher Silver Spring, MD engaging in activi- tion from Douglass College. ing and human services at The beautiful refuge where quiet moments as the many volunteers from the com- at Roosevelt Intermediate School in ties that involved Science, Technol- A student of Ms. Smith-Morrasso’s University of Scranton. Ariel is a or stories could be enjoyed, we cre- munity, who made this garden pos- Westfield. She teaches sixth grade ogy, Engineering and Mathematics. wrote, “I’ve had Mrs. Morasso for junior at the Jesuit university. ated a place where our students could sible,” says Mr. Hess. Industrial Problem Solving, and In commenting on the Optimist my three years at Edison. She is so experience planting, weeding, and For additional information about Woods for seventh and eighth grad- Award, she said, “Receiving this talented, and she has inspired me so caring for flowers and vegetables,” this program or to learn more about PUBLIC NOTICE ers. She is the advisor for the Rocket award is truly an honor, one I do not much to continue in the Arts pro- PUBLIC NOTICE First Children School, please contact Car Club and the Cooking Club for take lightly. Every teacher at gram . . . I have learned so much and UNION COUNTY BOARD Kathleen Gorski, Principal (908) 654- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Roosevelt students, and in years past Roosevelt who has won this award she has really inspired me to try NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 2471 or visit their website at has held a teachers’ Woodworking before has been someone I highly hard and do what I really want to Date Adopted: 5/19/11 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD FirstChildrenSchools.com. Club at the school. respect, admire and from whom I do.” Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 5/19/11 PUBLIC NOTICE have learned. Therefore, I am Another student wrote, “Her stu- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE dents are always her first priority, ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD no matter what.” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). petitive bidding as an extraordinary NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD “I am very grateful to the Opti- This contract and the resolution authoriz- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Date Adopted: 5/19/11 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS mist Club for honoring me with this ing it is available for public inspection in 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 5/19/11 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the Office of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 5/19/11 award,” stated Ms. Smith-Morasso. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the “Not only is it one of the highlights RESOLUTION NO: 2011-508 of the Board. petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- amending (Resolution No. 2010-1168) of my personal career, but in doing unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Birdsall Services RESOLUTION NO: 2011-501 so, they have recognized the vital 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11). This contract and the pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). petitive bidding as an Professional service Group, Cranford, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Union County Eco- resolution authorizing it is available for This contract and the resolution authoriz- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). role that music and the arts play in SERVICES: to provide on-call engineer- nomic Development Corporation, public inspection in the Office of the Clerk ing it is available for public inspection in This contract and the resolution authoriz- the education of our children.” ing services Union, New Jersey of the Board. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. ing it is available for public inspection in COSTS: for an additional amount of SERVICES: for the purpose of providing the Office of the Clerk of the Board. $50,000 for a new contract amount not to procurement training/technical assistance RESOLUTION NO: 2011-531 RESOLUTION NO: 2011-543 ECC Announces exceed $110,000 to private businesses in Union County AWARDED TO: Rhythm and Blues amending (Resolution No. 2010-1176) RESOLUTION NO: 2011-532 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk PERIOD: January 1, 2011-December and MusicFest AWARDED TO: Forensic Pathologist amending (Resolution No. 2010-255) Dean’s List of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 31, 2011 SERVICES: to execute weather insur- Charles F. Siebert, Jr., MD, Mays Land- AWARDED TO: DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $21.42 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed ance policies as recommended by the ing, New Jersey & Cole, LLP, Teaneck, New Jersey NEWARK - Westfield residents $80,000 County’s insurance broker SERVICES: to assist when the medical SERVICES: Special Counsel in the Omar Al Amin and Edward Cruz PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COSTS: for a total of $25,048 examiners are on vacation, sick time or at matter entitled Jonathan Dawkins v. UC, were named to the Spring 2011 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk a conference UNION COUNTY BOARD et als Semester Dean’s List at Essex 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $23.46 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS COSTS: for an additional sum of $15,000 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $20.40 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders County College.Students must NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD for a sum not to exceed $35,000 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Date Adopted: 5/19/11 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk achieve a 3.5 or higher grade point PUBLIC NOTICE of the Board of Chosen Freeholders average to be included on the list. Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $21.42 ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an extraordinary Date Adopted: 5/19/11 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 5/19/11 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 5/19/11 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS resolution authorizing it is available for ers has awarded a contract with regulated Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD public inspection in the Office of the Clerk public utilities are excepted from compli- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 5/19/11 Date Adopted: 5/19/11 of the Board. ance with the public bidding requirements petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the of the Local Public Contracts Law pursu- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- RESOLUTION NO: 2011-493 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(f) and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- amending (Resolution No. 2010-586) 19:44A-20 et. Seq. This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a)(11). This contract and the petitive bidding as an Professional service petitive bidding as an Professional service AWARDED TO: P.R.O.C.E.E.D. Inc., resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). Elizabeth, New Jersey public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk This contract and the resolution authoriz- This contract and the resolution authoriz- SERVICES: for additional services to of the Board. of the Board. ing it is available for public inspection in ing it is available for public inspection in help low income youth, between the ages RESOLUTION NO: 2011-502 the Office of the Clerk of the Board. the Office of the Clerk of the Board. 17 and 21, acquire the educational skills, RESOLUTION NO: 2011-491 AWARDED TO: Union County Eco- RESOLUTION NO: 2011-542 training, and support needed to achieve AWARDED TO: Comcast Cablevision nomic Development Corporation, AWARDED TO: VCOMM Telecommu- RESOLUTION NO: 2011-533 RESOLUTION NO: 2011-495 academic and employment success and of New Jersey, Union, New Jersey Union, New Jersey nications Engineering, Cranbury, New amending (Resolution No. 2011-330) AWARDED TO: Trinitas Regional successfully transition to careers and pro- SERVICES: to provide all necessary SERVICES: for the purpose of providing Jersey AWARDED TO: Palumbo & Renaud, Medical Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey ductive adulthood equipment, wiring and programming, to general economic development services SERVICES: to provide Federal Com- Cranford, New Jersey SERVICES: to provide parent support PERIOD: to extend the contract through residents/patients at Runnells Specialized to the County of Union munications Commission (FCC) radio li- SERVICES: Special Counsel in the group training to Youth Services clients June 30, 2011 Hospital PERIOD: January 1, 2011-December censing consulting services matter entitled Jonathan Dawkins v. UC, PERIOD: June 16, 2011-August 25, COSTS: in the amount of $22,000 (Fed- PERIOD: June1, 2011-December 31, 31, 2011 PERIOD: June1, 2011-May 31, 2012 et als 2011 eral funding: $11,000; State funding: 2011 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: in an amount not to exceed COSTS: for an additional sum of $15,000 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $11,000) COSTS: in the amount of $17,764.56 $80,000 $45,000. in an amount not to exceed $45,000 $4,000 (Local funding: $4,000) Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $27.54 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T - 5/26/11, The Leader Fee: $21.42 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 26, 2011 Page 19 Junior Musical Club of WF Grant’s The Good Counselor Announces Recital June 7 Heralded by Critics Assoc. WESTFIELD - The Junior Musi- certo No. 2, Op. 22 by Henry UNION – Premiere Stages at Kean Play Publishing. cal Club of Westfield will hold its Wieniawski, accompanied by Ber- University announces that Kathryn The Premiere Stages Play Festival is annual Graduation Recital at the First nard Lin. She served as President of Grant’s The Good Counselor was made possible in part through funding Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street, on the Junior Musical Club this year. named the runner up for the Steinberg/ from The New Jersey State Council on Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Violinist Bernard Lin, from Ridge American Theatre Critics Association the Arts, The Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- The concert is open to the public High School, will be playing Best New Play Award for 2011. Ms. dation, The Provident Bank Founda- free of charge. Seniors Ben Chang, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, ac- Grant received a $7,500 citation and tion, The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, Amanda Chen, Brenda Li, Bernard companied by Brenda Li. was invited to speak at the annual Ac- and through the generous support of Lin, David Mandala, Bridget McCoy, Pianist David Mandala, from tors Theatre of Louisville Humana Fes- individual patrons. and Deborah Wu will perform. A Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, tival. Premiere Stages is the professional reception will follow. will be performing La Cathedrale The Good Counselor was the 2010 theatre entering its seventh year in resi- Pianist Ben Chang, from Watchung Engloutie by Debussy, the first move- Premiere Stages Play Festival Winner dence on Kean University. The com- Hills Regional High School, will be ment of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 5, was the only finalist from New Jersey. pany focuses on the original produc- performing Rachmaninoff’s Prelude and Bear Dance by Bartok. This year, BIG DEBUT…Roosevelt School students rehearse for the opera that was per- The committee of established critics tion of new plays by both established in C sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2. he served as Vice President of Audi- formed at Lincoln Center on May 24. Pictured, left to right, bottom row, are: selected it as the highest rated profes- playwrights and emerging writers. The Violinist Amanda Chen, from JP tions on the Executive Board. Amber Johnson, Kristie Elbert, Maggie LaFemmina, Isabella Gelfand, Elinor sional production from the region. company “fast-tracks” plays that are Walker, Emily Zimmerman, and Emma Hoffman; Middle row, left to right, are: Stevens High School, will be per- Soprano Bridget McCoy, from Margaux Natiello, Laren Echausse, Jessica Zimmerman, Julia Morgan, Samantha The American Theatre Critics As- considered ready for production, bring- forming the First Movement of Lalo’s Cranford High School, will be singing Moore, Elana Chermak, and Phoebe Aronds; and back row, left to right, are: sociation (ACTA) award program was ing new plays from the page to the stage Symphonie Espagnole, accompanied Millwork by James Taylor and “Che Jessica Doyle, Jessica Guan, Sarah Boyle, Katie Helander, Maddie Huddleson, created in 1977 to honor new plays in a matter of months. The theatre casts by Brenda Li. This year Amanda Faro Senza Euridice” from the opera and Lauren Brumfielt. premiered at theaters outside New the plays with noted performers along- served as the club’s secretary. Orfeo ed Euridice by Christoph Gluck. York City. Since 2000, it has been side local professional talent and stu- Brenda Li, from JP Stevens High Clarinetist Deborah Wu, from Roosevelt School’s Opera Chorus Performs generously funded by The Harold dent actors. School, will be performing Chopin’s Westfield High School, will be per- and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, Premiere Stages is a member of the Chanson de l’Adieu, Op. 10, No. 3 on forming a Clarinet Concerto. This I Compagnacci at Lincoln Center making the $40,000 Steinberg/ATCA NJ Theatre Alliance, the coalition of piano. She will also be performing year, she served on the Executive WESTFIELD - Roosevelt Inter- to perform at Lincoln Center. The the largest national new play award the state’s professional regional the- the third movement of Violin Con- Board as Hospitality Chair. mediate School’s 20-member Opera students had performed with the of its kind. atres. At Kean University, Premiere Chorus performed May 24 at the Rose Westfield Symphony in the past, and In her acceptance speech at the offers affordable prices, air-conditioned Theater in Lincoln Center in the op- on May 24 will be accompanying the Humana Festival, Ms. Grant spoke facilities and free parking close to the era, I Compagnacci. Vocal Music Teatro Grattacielo orchestra at Lin- about how the process of bringing a theatre. Premiere Stages provides free teacher Sabino Losco has been re- coln Center. Commenting on the op- play to fruition reminded her of a swap or discounted tickets to patrons with hearsing with the students since portunity for the students, Mr. Losco meet. She then cited an online legend disabilities and all facilities are fully March, when Maestro David Wroe of stated, “This will be an unforgettable about a man who began his swapping accessible spaces. A schedule of sign- the Westfield Symphony Orchestra experience for our young singers that with a paper clip and through a series of interpreted, audio-described or open- extended the invitation to the group will create life long memories.” escalating swaps he finally ended up captioned performances is available with a house. upon request. Assistive listening de- After its critically acclaimed run at vices and large print programs are avail- Alpers-Cowperthwaite Home Premiere Stages, The Good Counse- able at all times. Publications are avail- lor was published by Samuel French, able with advanced notice in alternate Inc. It joins a long list of plays devel- formats. on Tour of Notable Homes oped by Premiere Stages that have Visit the Premiere Stages website at WESTFIELD – Homes favored by musical entertainment, a boutique been published by Sam French, Dra- kean.edu/premierestages or call (908) the affluent residents of Union County raffle, a plant sale and more. matists Play Service and Broadway 737-4092 for further information. built in the latter part of the 19th Cen- Tickets are $30 when purchased in tury in celebration of the new Industrial advance, $35 on the day of the tour. Age are a fanciful group of Victorians They are available in Westfield at known as the Queen Anne style, ac- Baron’s Drug Store, Coldwell Banker cording to Westfield Symphony Or- Realtors East and West, The Town chestra Friends co-presidents, Lee Bookstore, Weichert Realtors and SENIOR FINALE…Graduating Seniors of the Junior Musical Club of Westfield will Corcoran and Veena Sharma. Westfield Symphony Orchestra office. perform in the annual Graduation Recital at the First Baptist Church on June 7. Known as the Alpers-Cowperthwaite In Fanwood they are available at home, circa 1895, and located in the Norman’s Hallmark, in Cranford at Kimball Avenue Historic District, this Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, in Teen Arts Exhibit at home’s façade is characterized by its Mountainside at Christoffers Flowers typical hipped roof, dormers, bay win- and in Summit at Keller Williams Re- dows and elaborate trim. The porch is alty Premier Properties, Coldwell Springfield Public Library recently restored and replete with turned Banker and Paperfolio. posts and balustrade. Further information about the tour SPRINGFIELD – The Union School, Ryan Nasadiuk; Mother This year’s “Tour of Notable Homes,” can be obtained by calling the County Board of Chosen Freehold- Seton Regional High School, set for June 4, begins at 10 a.m. and orchestra’s office at (908) 232-9400 or ers is pleased to announce that the Sharmaine Latar Victoria Marples. ends at 4 p.m. and features five distinct visit WestfieldSymphony.org or the 2011 Teen Arts Traveling Exhibit Cranford - Cranford High School, homes as well as refreshments, live Friends on Facebook will open this year’s tour of Union Shannon Daly, Gina DeCagna, County opened May 16 at the Nicole Gregory; Hillside Avenue Springfield Public Library, located School, Allison Curley. at 66 Mountain Avenue in Spring- Mountainside - Deerfield Middle field. The artwork will be on dis- School, Bea Collins, Chris Yang. play through June 23 during regu- New Providence - New Providence GOLDEN KEY…Sam Cravo, 16, of Westfield recently won an award in the lar library hours. High School, Lylah Dugan, Jessica Golden Key Festival and will be appearing in Carnegie Hall on May 29, performing the Khachaturian Sabre Dance. The Golden Key Festival is a major cultural The exhibit consists of 68 pieces McCarthy; New Providence Middle event featuring musicians from across the country. Emma Cravo of Westfield and of art selected from more than 700 School, Lillian Cahill, Saad Khan. Hannah Bard of Scotch Plains, will also participate in the festival performing at visual art works shown at the 2011 Scotch Plains - Union County Voca- Saint Java Cathedral on June 6. Pictured, Sam is shown practicing for his Union County Teen Arts Festival tional Technical School, Camillo Carnegie Hall performance with teacher Galit Aronson. held in March at Union County Col- Castillo, LaJuan Miller. Westfield - lege in Cranford. The annual event Edison Intermediate School, Catlin is administered by the Union County Collins; Roosevelt Intermediate ‘Night at the Races’ to Office of Cultural and Heritage Af- School, Kevin Miller, Alyson Palia. fairs in the Department of Parks For information about the Teen and Community Renewal. Arts program, contact the Union Benefit Union County PAC The exhibiting local students are: County Office of Cultural and Heri- RAHWAY – Celebrate this Pegasus East at the Meadowlands Berkeley Heights - Columbia tage Affairs at 633 Pearl Street, season’s success and support arts located at 50 State Route 120, East Middle School, M. Kamis and C. Elizabeth 07202; telephone (908) and culture with the Union County Rutherford. Moran, Julia Young; Governor 558-2550. NJ Relay service users Performing Arts Center (PAC) at This annual Union County PAC Livingston High School, Colleen should call 711 or email PICTURE PERFECT...Pictured above, the Alpers-Cowperthwaite home circa their sixth annual “Night at the fundraiser is hailed by sponsors and Chou. Clark - A.L. Johnson High [email protected]. 1895, will be featured on the 2011 Westfield Symphony Orchestra “Tour of Races” fundraiser on Saturday, June guests as one of their most enjoy- Notable Homes” to be held Saturday, June 4. 18, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at able of the season. Located on the Penthouse Level, the Pegasus East Dinner Buffet provides fine dining and a view of the New York City skyline. Pegasus East at the Mead- owlands also features a stunning interior of leather, two bars, floor- to-ceiling glass windows and live and simulcast racing displayed on hundreds of monitors located within sight of every seat. Hedge your bets or simply enjoy an extensive buffet of fresh salads, appetizers, a vari- ety of hot entrees, including a carv- ing station and a dessert table. Over 100 individuals and organizations will be joining the Union ROAMING DINOSAURS…In conjunction with the new exhibition, The World’s County PAC, as they celebrate the Largest Dinosaurs, the American Museum of Natural History will bring its successes of the Union County Per- Moveable Museum, Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries to the Fanwood forming Arts Center. street fair on Sunday, June 12. This 37-foot-long converted recreational vehicle To reserve your seats at “Night at engages kids in the latest research in the field of paleontology using real fossils and the Races” to benefit Union County colorful displays. PAC, visit UCPAC.org or call the box office at (732) 499-8226. Tick- ets are $100 per person and spon- sorship opportunities are available. WCP to Present Talent Showcase WESTFIELD – The Westfield Community Players will present its Fourth Annual Talent Show- case on Saturday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. at its theater located # $%& '( at 1000 North Avenue West. )) * The Talent Showcase offers musical selections by singers, dancers, musical groups and musicians and is directed and produced by Barbara Ruban and assisted by Jessica Foerst and JoAnne Lemenille. Refresh- ments will be served. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children. Tickets can be ! " reserved by calling the box office at (908) 232-1221. Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, De- partment of State, a partner [ agency of the National Endow- ment for the Arts, through a grant administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Page 20 Thursday, May 26, 2011 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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Music Lovers, Extreme Sport Athletes Celebrate At Journey’s Backyard BBQ; Await Apocalypse By ERIC NIERSTEDT featuring two Jersey bands from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Point Pleasant. WOODBRIDGE — Summer be- The first, Catch the Mouse, was gins each year with barbeques all billed as an alternate noise group. over the state. This year, since the Unfortunately, the band proved to world was supposed to end, it be- be another example of a young band gan a bit early, when Journey’s thinking loud metal riffs and inco- Backyard BBQ, a traveling herent singing are enough to make KEY PLAYER...Samantha Donohue will be a featured artist at the Continuo Arts musicfest, played the Woodbridge a band. “The Sounds of Music” concert and will perform Chopin’s Impromtu No. 4 Opus Center. Luckily, Point Pleasant’s other 66. Sponsored by shoe company Jour- band, Like the Stars, redeemed their ney, the Backyard BBQ functions hometown playing a fiery set of Continuo Arts to Present like a small scale Warped Tour. The pop-punk songs. Led by lead singer festivities last all day, mixing in A.J. Hoening’s energy filled per- extreme sports demonstrations and formance, the five-piece made the ‘The Sounds of Music’ musical acts, headlined by a mys- absolute most of their short set, as SPRINGFIELD – The Continuo Association, the Piano Teacher’s So- tery “big name band.” The program the crowd cheered along. Arts Foundation will present “The ciety of America, and the Florence also featured a Battle of the Bands, The band’s music was a mix of Sounds of Music” series at its annual Boughton Competition. New Found Glory style pop-punk spring concert to be held at St. James Since its inception in 2007, The with Fall Out Boy style lyrics the Apostle Church in Springfield, on Continuo Arts Foundation has gar- (“Sabotage is the New Black,” “The Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The Times Saturday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. nered the attention of the interna- Love and the Lie”). But regardless SURPRISE APPEARANCE... New Found Glory made a surprise guest appear- Comprising over 150 singers from tional music world and here in the tri- of their influences, Stars came out ance at Journey’s Backyard BBQ held on May 21 at Woodbridge Center. The across Union, Essex, Somerset and state area. Premiering works in purely to pump up the crowd, proven band rocked the crowd after the Battle of the Bands competition, where the winner walked away with $500. Morris Counties, The Continuo Arts Carnegie Hall, Europe, and Vatican by their surprise rendition of Intergenerational Choral ensembles City, The Continuo Arts Foundation Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand include; the Continuo Arts Children’s connects artists to opportunities lo- Miles” that had the entire crowd Cursed With.” But the band took ejected (he announced the venue Chorus, Singers, Continuos, Civic cally and around the world. In addi- singing along. It was that same en- time for some surprises, like the had banned crowd-surfing without Chorale and Seniors Sing. The con- tion, local programs include a three- thusiasm that eventually allowed slightly fried country rock of “Dirty informing the band, or audience cert will showcase music from many week intensive Summer Musical The- Stars to win the Battle, and the five South,” the strummer “Hello and asked the ejected kids be let different genres, time periods and ater Conservatory that runs from July hundred dollar prize. Mexico” and their cover of Lady back in). The band then came back composers. From Stephen Edward’s 5 to July 22 ending in fully staged, Once the battle was over, the Antebellum “Need You Now” (from to the song perfectly, picking up “Revelation Trilogy” to a Rogers and costumed and choreographed pro- “opening act” for the main band hit the Pop Goes Punk CD series). right where they had left off. Hammerstein medley of favorites, ductions of “Beauty and the Beast” the stage. Sparks the Rescue began Finally, it came time for the main The rest of the band also showed there will be musical selections to and “Aladdin’. their set with a surprise touch, play- band to hit the stage, and they were a connection with the audience, as delight concert-goers of all ages. Sponsored in part by the Provident ing a snippet of Jane’s Addiction’s well worth the wait. New Found Gilbert, singer Jordan Pundik, and Young Artist Debut Winner Bank Foundation and the Manley “Mountain Song”. However, the Glory (NFG), the near-legendary bassist Ian Grushka asking fight- Samantha Donohue, a 15-year-old Winser Foundation, the “Sounds of Eric Nierstedt for The Westfield Leader and The band quickly shed away from the punk-poppers of Coral Springs, ing attendees to stop fighting and pianist of Summit, was selected from Music” series is a free concert and Times alternative sound and right in more Fla., hit the stage with ear-deafen- “ruining everyone’s fun.” CATCHING AIR...A BMX athlete outstanding musicians from across open to the public; donations will be energetic pop-punk. ing applause, as they launched into The band also burned through its the country and Canada to make her accepted at the door. performs at Journey’s Backyard BBQ “Understatement.” catalog from its poppy material held at Woodbridge Center May 21. While they were similar to Like debut at the first Festival The St. James the Apostle Church The event also featured a Battle of the the Stars, Sparks played much The set did pause when guitarist (“All Downhill From Here,” “Kiss Internazionale Di Arte Per Giovani is located at 45 S. Springfield Av- Bands, as well as an appearance by a louder and heavier then their coun- Chad Gilbert stopped “Listen to My Me” and “Dressed to Kill”) and it’s Musicisti in Rome last March. enue, Springfield. surprise band, which turned out to be terparts, especially on heavy rhythm Friends” to speak with security con- more hardcore offerings (“Truck Samantha will be a featured artist at For questions, auditions or fur- New Found Glory. songs like “Worst Thing I’ve Been cerning two concert-goers being Stop Blues,” “Don’t let Her Pull “The Sounds of Music” concert and ther information visit You Down,” “Truth of My Youth”). will perform Chopin’s Impromtu No. continuoarts.com, The Continuo In between, they also commented 4 Opus 66. Samantha has emerged as Arts Foundation page on Facebook, RESIDENCESFEATURING IN SUMMIT, BERKELEYDISTINGUISHED HEIGHTS HISTORIC AND WESTFIELD on the Apocalypse scheduled at 6 a rising star at competitions presented or call the Continuo Arts Founda- p.m. (it did not happen), and how by The National Music Educator’s tion at (908) 264-5324. “One guy can say it and everyone believes it.” Still, a massive storm cloud did Cranford’s ‘Paint the Town’ creep up on the venue, though not before NFG finished with “Hit Or Miss” the Ramone’s “Blitzkrieg Event to Begin June 7 A Bop” and “My Friends Over You,” CRANFORD – The Jersey Central just as rain began to fall on the Art Studios (JCAS) will host “Paint concert-goers, who were probably the Town,” its second plein air-paint- glad it was only rain. ing (outdoor landscape painting) event Tour from June 7 – 12. This year’s six-day event will be expanded, providing the SPFHS to Present 28 juried professional artists, not only painting opportunities in our local com- Senior Class Recital munity, but also two full days of paint- June 9 ing in the greater region, making available such locations as Manhattan and SCOTCH PLAINS - the New Jersey shore. FANWOOD – Members of the The public will get the chance to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High meet participating artists, visit artists School’s Music Department, on location, witness as everyday scenes Class of 2011, will perform in are captured on canvas, and have op- a special showcase on Thurs- portunities to purchase work at the end day, June 9, at 7 p.m. at the of the competition on June 11 and 12. Manya Ungar Auditorium lo- There will be approximately 150 paint- REFRESHMENTS cated at the high school. ings on view and on sale at the Event SATURDAY A way to highlight the tal- Gallery located at the Cranford Com- ents from the department’s munity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue. TH MUSIC award-winning jazz and con- Paintings are typically priced from ap- LOCAL COLOR...An artist involved JUNE 4 cert ensembles and choral with “Paint the Town” works on his proximately $100 to over $1,000. rendition of the Cranford Canoe Club. RAFFLE groups, the Senior Recital is an On Saturday, June 11, from 7:30 - 11 Homes Open eclectic evening of entertain- p.m. there will be pre-sale Gala tickets Quick Draw artists work will be shown PLANT SALE ment, featuring Broadway for $25, which offers the chance to on the north side of the Cranford train 10am - 4pm show tunes, jazz combos, clas- socialize with artists and art lovers and station where they are also for sale sical pieces, solos and duets. purchase paintings before the general from 3:30- 5 p.m. Participation in the This is the second annual Se- public. On Sunday, June 12, from 1-5 event is open to any artist. Artists may WESTFIELD TICKET OUTLETS: nior Recital, giving the depart- p.m. the gallery will be open to the register for this event up to 11 a.m. on Baron’s Drug Store • Coldwell Banker Realtors East & West ing students one last chance to public and is free of charge. June 11 and registration is also avail- perform for the community. JCAS also offers a chance for non- able online. The Town Book Store • Weichert Realtors All are welcome to attend. Westfi eld Symphony Orchestra Offi ce juried artists to participate as well. On To learn more about the events and Admission is free. Saturday afternoon artists from our related scheduling visit the Jersey Cen- TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT: region will compete in a “Quick Draw.” tral Art Studios web site jcas.org. JCAS is a non-profit group of artists Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties, Coldwell Banker, Paperfolio, Summit; and citizens dedicated to raising aware- Norman’s Hallmark, Fanwood; Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, Cranford; ‘Rhythm and Blues by the ness of the arts and the artistic process, Christoffers Flowers, Mountainside as well as integrating the arts into the community through education, events, Brook’ Set for June 4 and economic development. We see art TICKET PRICE as a vital component to our lives and UNION COUNTY – Union runs to 7 p.m. Kids Kingdom is $30 IN ADVANCE • $35 DAY OF TOUR one that will also enrich our commu- County will kick off its popular free open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Direc- nity. summer music series on Saturday, tions, a list of permitted/prohibited Presented by: June 4, with the annual Rhythm and items for Cedar Brook Park, and Blues by the Brook festival at Cedar many other event details are posted FW Street Fair Set The Friends of the Brook Park in Plainfield. The leg- at ucnj.org/randb, or call the R&B Westfi eld Symphony Orchestra endary Nile Rodgers and CHIC will hotline for more information, (908) For Sunday, June 12 headline with a 10-piece band, fol- 436-2900. FANWOOD — The Fanwood lowing a day of performances by DJ DJ Bookeem leads off the festivi- Business and Professional Asso- To Benefi t the: Bookeem, Doug E. Fresh, DJ Red ties at 12 noon and provides enter- ciation would like to remind the WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Alert and Melissa Providence. tainment between each act, with community that the Fanwood The event includes a multitude of Melissa Providence appearing at Street Fair will be held Sunday, food vendors, a marketplace and free 12:15, followed by DJ Red Alert at June 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on For more Home Tour information, call 908-232-9400 admission to the G-Wiz Auto Enter- 1:45, Doug E. Fresh at 3:15, and Nile or visit www.Westfi eldSymphony.org South Avenue and South Martine tainment Classic and Exotic Auto- Rogers and Chic at 5:15. Avenue. motive Supershow, along with mod- This is a rain or shine event. For Vendors, artists, crafters, food, Posters underwritten by 185 Elm Street, Westfi eld (908) 654-7777 estly priced amusement rides and complete information on Rhythm and live music, games, rides, and fam- free activities for children in the Kids Blues by the Brook visit ucnj.org/ ily fun will be offered. The street Kingdom Traveling Jubilee. randb or call the R&B hotline, (908) fair is sponsored by Fanwood BPA. The music starts at 12 noon and 436-2900. Monk’s Painting

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