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Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, December 24, 2009 OUR 119th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 52-2009 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SIXTY CENTS

March 19, 2009 April 2, 2009

Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader Michael J. Pollack for The Westfield Leader SHAKESPEARE...Justin Rosin and Bobby O’Rourke as two gangsters get a taste BUTTERED AND HOT...Popcorn is being popped in anticipation of the Rialto of being on stage and entertaining the audience during Kiss Me Kate, presented at Theatre’s return. The month of March was spent renovating the facility in Westfield High School last weekend. Westfield. goleader.com/archives - 100 Years of Archives Go Online 2009 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May Towns, Schools Face Fiscal Problems; Leader Store Closes; Asm. Munoz Remembered; County Shuts Oak Ridge; Chambers Settlement Reached JANUARY seat vacated by Mrs. Malool. municipal libraries. Mr. Devanney detailed an “action tary School area that would have those Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor Westfield The board of directors of the “This won’t decrease the library plan” designed to eliminate a $24- children attend Edison Intermediate said Fanwood might be able to secure Despite touting his administration’s township’s Special Improvement Dis- budget,” Ms. Villaggio said. “It would million budget gap. Among the pro- School instead of Roosevelt Interme- some funding through the proposed role in “reinventing government,” trict (SID) announced it was hoping limit the [minimum] increase to one posed measures was the “indefinite” diate School. federal economic stimulus package Mayor Andy Skibitsky said Westfield to kick off promotions by mailing sixth of a mill percent of the equal- closing of Oak Ridge Golf Course in The Town of Westfield reached a being negotiated on Capitol Hill. would continue to be “challenged” residents a flyer publicizing the busi- ized value.” Clark. He also proposed “contracting settlement agreement with police de- Garwood by the State of New Jersey’s long- nesses within the SID and by holding The board of education said Mayor out” club-house operations at both tective Sandra Chambers on a sexual- The council approved an agree- term fiscal problems. a downtown promotional event be- McCarthy and the borough council Galloping Hill and Ash Brook Golf harassment lawsuit filed against the ment between the borough and the The mayor, delivering his State of fore the summer. asked for a meeting regarding the Courses, as well as instituting hiring town, the Westfield Police Depart- County of Union regarding the use of the Town Address, said he was “very The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board ongoing negotiations between the and salary freezes, layoffs and the ment (WPD) and former police chief the First Alert emergency notifica- concerned” about another reduction of Education (BOE) proposed a pre- board and the Garwood Public Li- elimination of some vacant and sea- Bernard Tracy in late 2006. tion system, a countywide message- in state aid. school-integrated half-day program brary regarding the library’s lease sonal positions. New Norris Chevrolet on North alert system, which permits the bor- The new year brought signs of clos- whereby the district would charge with the BOE. The library, located in Region Avenue announced it would close on ough to send text and e-mail alerts ing to three downtown Westfield tuition in order to expand preschool a building attached to the Lincoln Area businesses, residents and February 26. The dealership had been free of charge and voice messages at stores. opportunities for non-classified School on Second Avenue, serves as school children watched as President in town since the 1920s. Westfield, a cost of 12 cents per call. After 61 years, owner Joseph preschoolers. both the school and public library. Barack Obama was officially sworn which once had seven car dealerships, The board of education voted to Spector announced that The Leader Mayor Malool clarified on how The board had requested that the li- in as the nation’s 44th President, and now only has two – Lindeman Buick approve a new teachers’ contract with Store would shut its doors at 109 East special assessments for properties brary pay for a portion of the utility the first African-American President, and Thomas Lincoln-Mercury. the Garwood Education Association Broad Street. Cosi restaurant and the within the newly-created Special and maintenance costs incurred from before an estimated crowd of two Scotch Plains (GEA). The terms of the agreement, gift-shop chain Blue Tulip on Quimby Improvement District (SID) were be- its use of the building. million at the United States Capital The Scotch Plains SID named the which will be in effect from July 1, Street also closed. ing issued. The mayor said the SID After residents and members of the and the facing Washington Mall. following chairmen for its four com- 2008, until June 30, 2011, call for a Kris McAloon was sworn in as assessment would apply to any home- borough library’s board of trustees New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine mittees: Jeff Kowalczyk, organiza- 4.5 percent increase in the first year town engineer to fill the open spot based business located within the SID voiced opposition to the measure, the said that the economy is “priority tion; Tom Britt, promotions; Greg and 4.3 percent increases in each of after Ken Marsh retired in November. borders. borough council voted to table the number one, priority number two and Bisson, design, and Steve Goldberg, the subsequent years. The contract Vincent Wilt was re-appointed as Fanwood resolution. priority number three.” He touted the economic. was approved by an 8-1 vote, with the planning board chairman for the Mayor Colleen Mahr, beginning Mountainside work he and the legislature had done Board of Education Director of sole “no” vote from member Chris- fourth consecutive year and Robert her sixth year as mayor, swore in The Mountainside Board of Edu- in cutting the fiscal 2009 budget. Special Services Thomas Beese pre- tine Guerriero, although the BOE was Newell was named vice-chairman. Councilwoman Joan Wheeler and cation Chief School Administrator The RVSA board of directors dis- sented a preliminary special-educa- unanimous in its disappointment of John Bennett, Lauren Falk and Dan newly-elected Councilman Russell Jeannette Baubles said the BOE was cussed the dilemma it faced after tion budget of $18,624,636, an in- the contractual terms. It was particu- Clifford took seats on the board re- Huegel. Councilwoman Donna Dolce anticipating spending $3,066,102, or learning that emergency backup crease of 7.9 percent over the previ- larly critical of the New Jersey Edu- placing Anthony Attenasio, Phil Leary was elected to serve as council presi- 22 percent of the annual budget, on power provisions were not included ous year. cation Association (NJEA), saying and Matt Nilsen. dent for 2009. special education. in its $200-million expansion project. The township council agreed to a that the union was unwilling to ac- Police conducted an intensive three- Lee Marks, 56, a Fanwood busi- Clark Landale, Mountainside’s Emergency diesel generators were resolution allowing the sixth and fi- cept offers below the increases ap- month investigation into the rash of ness owner, pled guilty in state Supe- commissioner on the Rahway Valley removed from the design at the time nal antenna spot on the cell tower at proved on Tuesday. residential burglaries that had been rior Court in Elizabeth to 28 counts of Sewerage Authority (RVSA), was re- of value engineering, reportedly re- the southside firehouse to be auc- “They [the NJEA] are out of touch occurring since November 1, 2008. sex crimes against minors. All of the placed by Rene Dierkes. lying on gas combustion engines of tioned off to a service provider. with reality,” board member Linda The probe by members of the detec- victims were under the age of 16 County the new cogeneration phase to pro- Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Strauss said Koenig said. tive bureau resulted in the arrest of when the crimes occurred. Union County Freeholder Al vide the emergency backup power. the use of the cell tower for antennas County three individuals. The borough council’s first regular Mirabella took over as chairman of Executive Director Michael “provides income to the township The county sent out request for The Westfield Memorial Library, monthly meeting of 2009 was domi- the nine-member board, saying, Brinker, Jr. said the authority dis- and enhances cell-phone service.” proposals (RFPs) for professional in conjunction with The Westfield nated by public discussion on issues “There is an urgent sense of uncer- agreed with a Westfield Leader head- Council members approved an firms interested in managing the club- Leader, announced that 100 years ranging from an increase in munici- tainty and worry among many Union line that stated “$200 Million RVSA amendment to a $109,000 bond ordi- house operations at the county’s pub- (from 1907) of the newspaper had pal salaries to merging with another County residents.” Project Built Without Emergency nance to allow a shared-service ini- lic golf courses. been placed on the Internet. community to noise generated from “The reality is we are facing the Backup Power,” stating the facility tiative to proceed at the former Sevell Members of two county unions told Union County Assistant Prosecu- supermarket deliveries. greatest economic challenge in a gen- does have a backup, namely electric- property on Cooper Road that was the Freeholders not to lay off county tor Ann Rubin revealed that Ellen The council approved a resolution eration,” he said. ity generated by Public Service Elec- purchased by Union County. The workers as proposed by the county Scott of Colonia had pled guilty on authorizing the acceptance of bids Mr. Mirabella instructed Al Faella, tric & Gas Co. (PSE&G). county plans to develop the property manager. The county planned to lay- January 14 to theft and forgery charges for the demolition of the former director of parks and community re- Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) was into a park and ballfields. Scotch off 87 workers, including 32 full- involving the taking of $141,026 from Livingston-Wilbor property, which newal, to work with towns in devel- one of 53 new members officially Plains, Fanwood and the BOE will time and 55 seasonal workers, some St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church the borough purchased in 2008 for oping a priority list of infrastructure sworn into Congress. The congress- share an equipment storage facility at Oak Ridge Golf Course, and to in Westfield. $1.9 million as part of the downtown projects for roads, bridges and build- man replaced Mike Ferguson, who there. eliminate another 63 vacant positions. Scotch Plains redevelopment effort. ings, “so that we can obtain funding retired after four terms, in represent- Fanwood Union County received two new Nancy Malool was sworn in as Garwood under the new federal stimulus pack- ing the Seventh District. Mayor Colleen Mahr said the bor- Homeland Security grants totaling mayor on New Year’s Day and warned Mayor Dennis McCarthy swore in age.” FEBRUARY ough was exploring having employ- $323,700. The funds were earmarked residents of a “probable significant new council members Louis Freeholders Angel Estrada, Rick Westfield ees pump gasoline for its municipal to enhance the county’s preparedness [property] tax increase” in view of Petruzzelli and Jonathan Linken to Proctor and Nancy Ward were sworn The Westfield Board of Education vehicles from the county public works for health emergencies and to pur- the township’s “bleak” financial pic- three-year terms. The borough coun- in to new three-year terms on the voted 8-1 for redistricting the inter- facility in Scotch Plains. Although chase communications equipment ture. cil unanimously selected Councilman board. mediate schools on first reading after the borough currently buys its gas related to emergency planning and Mrs. Malool, the township’s sev- Keith Sluka as council president. County Manager George Devanney hearing about four hours of com- from the county, Fanwood runs its response. enth female mayor, succeeded Mar- On the recommendation of Coun- released his 2009 Executive Budget ments and questions from parents who own gas-pump facility. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tin Marks, who served nine years as cilwoman Kathleen Villaggio, the of $449.3 million, which called for were ardently against the plan pre- mayor. borough council considered a resolu- taxes to increase in all 21 municipali- sented by Superintendent of Schools PAGE INDEX Mary DePaola began her four-year tion drafted by the New Jersey League ties. This budget represents an in- Margaret Dolan. The plan would cre- News ...... 2-3, 15 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 11 term on the council, while Dominick of Municipalities (NJLM) asking the crease of roughly $12 million over ate a new attendance zone consisting Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 13 Bratti was named to fill the council state to adjust the funding formula for the previous year’s budget. of streets in the Washington Elemen- Community ... 6-7, 13 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 16

January 22, 2009 January 8, 2009 February 12, 2009

Courtesy of Ron Naughton Benjamin B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader HAIL TO THE CHIEF...An estimated two million people gather in Washington, MR. LANCE GOES TO WASHINGTON...Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, CAMPAIGN KICKOFF...Former United States Attorney for New Jersey, Chris D.C., in chilly weather on Tuesday for the official swearing-in ceremony for Hunterdon) is shown in a mock swearing-in ceremony with House Speaker Nancy Christie, speaks to supporters last Thursday at a Cranford rally kicking off his United States President Barack Obama, the 44th President and the first African- Pelosi, left, and his wife, Heidi Rohrbach, following the official ceremony on campaign for governor. Mr. Christie, a former Morris County freeholder, held American to be elected as leader of the nation. Tuesday. two days of events statewide in launching his campaign. Westfield Leader only Page 8 Thursday, December 24, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication POLICE BLOTTER

Westfield an office located on the 300 block of Monday, December 14, a business on Lenox Avenue reported the theft of a the 300 block of Lenox Avenue reported wooden sign that was mounted in the an act of criminal mischief, in which ground on the front lawn. The missing black spray paint was used to write an sign was valued at approximately $500. illegible word on the side of the building. Friday, December 18, Salvatore O. The incident is believed to have occurred Fazio, 25, of Westfield was arrested at between December 11 and December 14. Rahway Avenue and Clifton Street on a Monday, December 14, a Cranford resi- Neptune Township traffic warrant. He dent reported that she left her purse at a was transported to Westfield police head- business on Prospect Street. When she quarters, processed and released after returned to retrieve it, she was told the posting $150 bail. purse was not there. The purse and its Friday, December 18, Megan Walsh, contents are valued at approximately $545. 43, of Scotch Plains was arrested and Monday, December 14, a Westfield charged with shoplifting on the 600 block February 26, 2009 April 23, 2009 resident reported the theft of several tools of West North Avenue. Walsh allegedly from a shed located at the headquarters of attempted to leave a store without making Linda B. Condrillo for The Westfield Leader Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader an organization on North Avenue, West. payment of $821.50. She was released on REMEMBER...More than 200 residents gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes RITE OF SPRING...Several hundreds marched as the Westfield Baseball League The theft occurred between 11 a.m. on her own recognizance with a summons to Church in Mountainside on Valentine’s Day to attend the eighth annual comedy kicked off the season with its annual parade last Saturday in Westfield. Baseball December 12 and 10 a.m. on December appear in court. show to benefit Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva research. Gary Whyte players, parents, siblings, pets and coaches marched from Mindowaskin Park to 13. The approximate value of the theft is Mountainside introduced Kassie Ciasulli, who performed at many local productions. South Chestnut Street, where a carnival awaited them at Gumbert Park. $781. Wednesday, December 16, Jose B. Liz- Monday, December 14, Angelo C. Pena, 20, of Paterson was arrested fol- Iandoli, Jr., 23, of Garwood was arrested lowing a motor vehicle stop on an out- 2009 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May and charged with possession of less than standing warrant. He was transported to [Continued from page 1] 50 grams of suspected marijuana follow- police headquarters, where he was pro- ing a motor vehicle stop on the 900 block cessed and released after posting bail set MARCH ties would create a committee to study Janice Siegel, a Democrat. defer paying a portion of its pension of West South Avenue. He was released at $61. Westfield all possible shared services between Republican Councilwoman Vicki bill. During a special meeting, the with a summons. Wednesday, December 16, Laray A. The Westfield High School boys the two towns. Kimmins sought re-election in Ward BOE introduced an $8.3-million op- Tuesday, December 15, Lilian Cheek, 35, of Piscataway was arrested swim team won the Public “A” State Mayor Mahr said Fanwood would 2 against opponent Carolyn Klinger- erating budget, an increase of Corbacho, 23, of Elizabeth was arrested following a motor vehicle stop for alleg- Championship, its 22nd state title. defer half of the borough’s $500,000 Kueter. $667,000 over last year. The school and charged with driving while intoxi- edly driving with a suspended license. He The BOE unveiled a $90 million- pension obligation to keep the bor- Councilman David Haas an- tax levy would increase 3 percent. cated (DWI) following a motor vehicle was transported to police headquarters, stop on the 600 block of West North where he was issued a summons and budget, an increase of $3.8 million ough within the state’s 4 percent maxi- nounced that he would defend Ward 3 Voters rejected this by a margin of Avenue. She subsequently was released released. over last year. About 80 percent of the mum allowable increase. She said the against Tom Delaney, a Republican. 197 to 132. This forced the budget to to a responsible individual. Thursday, December 17, Jeffrey M. budget was made up of salaries and money would be paid back over the Incumbent Democrat Tom Bigosinski go before the borough council. Wednesday, December 16, a resident Connolly, 58, of Westfield was arrested benefits. next 15 years. sought re-election against newcomer With three candidates running for of the 1000 block of Prospect Street re- and charged with driving under the influ- Councilman Mark Ciarrocca ad- Garwood Keith Loughlin, a Republican. four vacant seats, incumbents Adele ported the theft of Christmas decorations ence, refusal to submit to a breath test and dressed residents’ concerns at a Sat- The borough council said it was in The town council introduced, with Lewis, Barbara Greet and Russell Gra- valued at approximately $200. Reported consumption of an alcoholic beverage in urday meeting on the issue of a “holding pattern” as it awaited Gov- a 7-2 vote, a 2009 $40-million bud- ham were re-elected to three-year terms stolen were two decorative gift boxes that a vehicle, after being involved in a motor Westfield High School students’ park- ernor Jon Corzine’s action on a pen- get, a 4.7-percent increase over last on the BOE. No write-in candidate were on display on the victim’s front vehicle accident on Route 22. He was ing on streets surrounding the school. sion-deferral bill. year. received enough votes to fill the one- lawn. transported to police headquarters, where Thursday, December 17, two Perth he was processed and released to a re- Discussed was an Armory agreement In settling the contract with the Mr. Caruana said the town is “com- year unexpired term created by the Amboy men were arrested after a motor sponsible adult. for parking whereby the town would teachers’ union, frustrated BOE mem- pelled to consider additional em- resignation of Lisa Marano last fall. vehicle stop at West North Avenue and Friday, December 18, Joseph K. create student permits at an estimated bers said they were stuck between “a ployee layoffs in 2009 and the elimi- Mountainside Prospect Street. Marco Illa, 32, was Bedford, 25, of Newark was arrested at $200 per year. rock and a hard place.” nation of positions in every area of Residents approved a $12.6-mil- charged with possession of less than 50 the Passaic Police Department on mul- The town retained legal counsel for Councilman Anthony Sytko asked our workforce.” lion school tax levy by a vote of 347 grams of suspected marijuana. He was tiple outstanding Mountainside warrants. $35,000 to defend Sunnyside Litiga- his colleagues to consider an addi- The council asked all employees to 256. Homeowners would see their transported to Westfield police headquar- Bail was set at $3,196. tion on a proposed Springfield Av- tional reduction to their salary. under collective-bargaining agree- school taxes rise by an average of ters, processed and released on a sum- Friday, December 18, a resident came enue development. Garwood BOE proposed an 8.5- ments to consider compensation con- $147 per every $165,000 in assessed mons. into police headquarters to report that she A 52-year-old Freehold resident, percent budget boost. cessions in 2009. property value. The budget for the Sandro Rosario, 31, was arrested on an had been receiving harassing telephone outstanding criminal warrant from Perth calls from Premiere Asset Recovery Michele Quinn, escaped injury when Mountainside The municipal tax increase in 2009-2010 school year is $14.1 mil- Amboy and an outstanding criminal war- (PAR) for approximately six weeks try- her car was struck by a Norfolk South- BOE incumbent Mary Beth Westfield was announced as 6.12 per- lion. rant from Woodbridge, with bail amounts ing to collect money from an individual ern freight train at the grade crossing Schaumberg and newcomer Jorge cent, amounting to a $127 hike for the Mary Beth Schaumberg and Jorge of $865 and $758, respectively. He was who does not live at the residence. Ac- on Rahway Avenue. The vehicle was Batista ran unopposed for two board average homeowner. Batista, running unopposed, were transported to Westfield police headquar- cording to police, authorities contacted caught in backed-up traffic when the seats. Incumbent Joseph Tinnirella Kirk Kinkade, 36, from Westfield, elected to three-year terms on the ters, processed and turned over to the PAR and informed the agency that if it did grade crossing gate came down. did not file for re-election. was killed when he was struck by a seven-member Mountainside Board Perth Amboy Police Department in lieu not stop calling the home that a harass- A Saturday morning fire at the A threat received at the BOE office 2008 Toyota Highlander, driven by of Education. A total of 611 people, of bail. ment charge would be filed against it. The Westfield Post Office on Central Av- on its answering machine led to the Dora Mendez, 68, of Garwood, at out of the 4,817 registered voters, Thursday, December 17, Tristan manager at PAR stated that the telephone enue disrupted mail deliveries for two evacuation of Beechwood and North Avenue, West, and East Broad voted in the school election. Tinnes, 23, of Fanwood was arrested in calls would stop as of that time. the area of West South Avenue and Bou- Sunday, December 20, a resident of hours. Deerfield schools. Street. Mendez was traveling east- County levard on two outstanding traffic war- Hidden Circle reported that she used her According to terms of a settlement A resident of New Providence Road bound on North Avenue when her SUV County officials announced a $3.5- rants: one from Fanwood, in the amount ATM card to make a withdrawal on Sat- agreement, it was revealed former reported that someone requested a traveled up onto the sidewalk along- million improvement expenditure for of $89, and the second from Scotch Plains, urday, December 19, in Mountainside Westfield detective Sandra Chambers change of address without his autho- side the monument to veterans of World the 10-acre Oakwood Park in New in the amount of $81. He was transported and later in the day received a call from would receive $380,000, along with rization on a line of credit he opened. War I, striking Mr. Kinkade, an em- Providence. As part of the project, to Westfield police headquarters, pro- her bank stating that three other with- lifetime benefits, after being placed The victim contacted the financial ployee of the Westfield Area “Y.” He New Providence must deed the land cessed and released after posting bail for drawals were made totaling $3,500. Ac- on disability. institution to report the incident and was thrown across East Broad Street, to the county. both jurisdictions. cording to police, the victim also received Westfield Schools faced “nau- authorities investigated. winding up near the 9/11 Memorial. Union County Freeholders adopted Thursday, December 17, Akeem Noray, a fraud prevention call from Target stat- seous” layoffs of 38 personnel, said County Scotch Plains a $443-million budget that will in- 19, of Westfield was arrested in the area ing that an individual attempted to open a of West South Avenue and Crossway charge card in California using the victim’s the BOE. Governor Jon Corzine extended the Incumbent Republican councilman crease taxes $13.4 million Place on an outstanding no-bail Union identity and address but it was declined. Despite the closings of area Drug board of education candidate filing Dominick Bratti faced Democrat countywide, a 5.3-percent hike over County Sheriff’s Office warrant. Police Fair locations, including Berkeley deadline by two days due to a snow Theresa Mullen in the race to fill the last year. officers had observed Noray in the area, Correction Heights, Rahway, Cranford and storm. There were no competitive one year remaining on now-Mayor County taxes in Westfield will jump and a subsequent check revealed the out- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Po- Plainfield, Westfield’s store would school board races in Scotch Plains- Nancy Malool’s term on the council. $1.2 million to $26.3 million, the standing warrant. Noray was transported lice Department reported that a home remain open as Walgreens takes over. Fanwood, Mountainside or Garwood. The township manager’s position second highest tax in Union County to Westfield police headquarters, and was burglary that occurred December 4 on Scotch Plains Impassioned golfers sought an- had been vacant since Michael behind Elizabeth’s $31.2 million. held pending pickup by the Union County the 300 block of Massachusetts Street, BOE Incumbents Norm “Trip” swers from the county regarding the Capabianco resigned from the posi- Scotch Plains will see a $320,000 Sheriff’s Office. and published in the December 17 issue Whitehouse, Scotch Plains-Fanwood closing of Oak Ridge Golf Course in tion on February 18. Robert LaCosta hike to $14.5 million; Fanwood will Thursday, December 17, a resident of of The Westfield Leader, was the result the 100 block of Lincoln Road reported of someone entering through an un- Board of Education president, and Clark. Freeholder Chairman Al and Madeline Rutkowski assumed experience a $284,000 jump to $4.2 the theft of a package containing approxi- locked rear door. Authorities have since Betty Anne Woerner each filed a pe- Mirabella stressed that no final deci- the role as co-acting managers. million, while Mountainside taxpay- mately $250 worth of merchandise that confirmed that the door was not left tition for re-election. Linda Nelson of sion had been made and no determi- Mayor Malool warned of layoffs as ers will pay $217,000 more this year. the victim had delivered. The theft is unlocked but was forced open. Scotch Plains opted not to seek re- nation had been made for use of the the township government looked for Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella believed to have occurred between No- election after serving nine years on property. ways to close what she said was a $1- said in the 18 years he has been in- vember 17 and December 17. Winners Announced the board. Board member Jane The board of the RVSA hired a million budget shortfall. The town- volved with municipal and county Friday, December 18, Andrew Dunaj, Costello of Scotch Plains resigned consulting firm to evaluate its emer- ship submitted to the state Depart- budgets, “this is the most difficult 20, of Lambertville was arrested during a For GW Holiday House after serving two years of a three- gency power system. ment of Personnel a layoff plan, if budget that I’ve participated in.” traffic stop in the area of East Broad and GARWOOD – The borough announced year term. The county moved to eliminate its necessary. Freeholder Chester Holmes of Elm Streets and charged with possession its winners of the 2009 Garwood Holiday of less than 50 grams of suspected mari- House Decorating Contest. The follow- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board engineering division. Mayor Malool denied that the 2009 Rahway announced he would not seek juana and possession of drug parapherna- ing houses were chosen: of Education proposed an $80.8-mil- County taxes were set to go up municipal budget was being crafted re-election to a fifth term as free- lia. He was initially stopped for allegedly First Place: 342 Hickory Street; Sec- lion budget, an increase of 3.1 percent. $13.4 million. The $9.4 million county in private and in violation of open holder. Mr. Holmes will have served using a non-hands-free cell phone while ond Place: 505 Center Street; Third Place: The township council hired a con- pension payment was to be deferred. public meeting requirements, in re- more than 49 years in the public sec- driving. 308 Walnut Street; Chevy Chase Award: sultant to assist in operations three Freeholder Chester Holmes, a sponse to accusations by then Demo- tor as a former police officer, former Dunaj was transported to Westfield 315 Hickory Street. weeks after the sudden resignation of Democrat, of Rahway announced his cratic Party Chairman Richard Rahway councilman and former coun- police headquarters, processed and is- Each winning family home will re- township manager Michael retirement from the Union County Samuel. cil chairman. sued a summons for the controlled dan- ceive a gift certificate. Capabianco. Freeholder Board. After interviewing five candidates, Region gerous substance (CDS) charges, with a Mayor Malool warned of a “gigan- the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of State Assemblyman Eric Munoz, court date in Westfield Municipal Court. He also was issued traffic summonses for See it all on the Web! tic” tax increase for township APRIL Education selected Dave Gorbunoff 61, of Summit died in April following the cell phone violation and possession of homeowners. Westfield of Scotch Plains to serve a one-year a heart attack at his Summit home. CDS in a motor vehicle. www.goleader.com Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Presi- BOE incumbent Jane Clancy, David term as board member, filling the seat The assemblyman and trauma sur- Friday, December 18, a physician with dent Dan Sullivan expressed concern Finn and Richard Mattessich won the left vacant by the resignation of Jane geon had served in the State Legisla- that the new private service, Atlantic three open, three-year-term seats in Costello. ture since 2001. Ambulance Corp., newly contracted the board of education election, de- Fanwood State Senate Minority Leader Tom to serve as an emergency responder feating Michael McLane and Kathy Borough council incumbents, Kean, Jr. of Westfield said, “It’s a should Scotch Plains and Fanwood Monteiro in close races. Democrats Donna Dolce and David very sad day…[Eric] was an extraor- be unable to respond, will be con- Voters passed, 3,020 to 1,791, the Valian, were to face Republicans Rob- dinary person and a great and loyal tacted faster than is necessary, thus $78.2-million school tax levy, which ert Manduca and Mike Szuch in the friend. There will be a little less laugh- bypassing the Fanwood squad. represents a 3.17-percent increase November General Election. ter in the world with his passing.” Fanwood over last year. Voters approved, 1,948 to 1,546, Republican leaders selected Nancy Mayor Mahr, speaking about the For the third consecutive year, the $71-million tax levy for the total Munoz of Summit, the widow of As- Happy Holidays From federal economic recovery package, Ginny Leiz was chosen as BOE presi- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of semblyman Munoz, to succeed her said, “At the end of the day, there’s dent and Julia Walker was selected to Education school budget of $81 mil- husband on the June Primary Elec- not much in there for towns...that’s serve as vice-president. lion. School taxes would rise 7.2 per- tion ballot. what I came away with.” Republican Mayor Andy Skibitsky cent in Fanwood and 3.7 percent in The board of trustees of the Our Good Hands® EcoScience will be paid $3,500 to vied for his second term of office Scotch Plains. Westfield United Way voted to end its do a “preliminary environmental re- against former municipal judge Wil- Three BOE candidates ran unop- affiliation with the national United view” of the Livingston-Wilbor prop- liam Brennan, a Democrat. Another posed for three-year terms. “We’re Way and return to its original name, To Yours. erty, which the borough purchased possible candidate, John Blake, de- in,” said re-elected board member the Westfield United Fund, effective last year. cided against a run for mayor. Betty Anne Woerner. BOE President May 1. The borough signed a deal with Councilman Sal Caruana an- Norman “Trip” Whitehouse and State Senator Ray Lesniak (LD- cellular provider Metro PCS to lease nounced that he would not seek re- Karen Kulikowski of Scotch Plains 20, Elizabeth) was robbed at gun- space on its communications tower. election to his First Ward seat, leav- were also elected. point in his Elizabeth home in late Mayor Mahr and Mayor Malool ing a contest between attorneys Sam Garwood April. announced that their two municipali- Della Fera, Jr., a Republican, and The board of education moved to CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Your friends at Allstate wish you the best this holiday season and look forward to serving you in 2010.

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Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times David Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times BUSTLIN’ BROADWAY...For sailors, sinners, mission workers and women of NO DOUBT ABOUT IT...A young Raider fan displays his confidence in the the night, all action on the Great White Way stops, not for the crap game in Scotch outcome of the baseball thriller last Saturday between Scotch Plains-Fanwood Plains-Fanwood High School’s production of Guys and Dolls, but for a tourist’s (SP-F) and Westfield for the county high school championship, won by SP-F in 10 camera lens. innings, 1-0. 2009 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May goleader.com/archives - 100 Years of Archives Go Online Towns, Schools Face Fiscal Problems; Mayors Malool and Mahr Elected; Munoz Remembered; County Shuts Oak Ridge; RVSA Power Issues JANUARY seat vacated by Mrs. Malool. municipal libraries. Mr. Devanney detailed an “action tary School area that would have those Borough Engineer Joseph Pryor Westfield The board of directors of the “This won’t decrease the library plan” designed to eliminate a $24- children attend Edison Intermediate said Fanwood might be able to secure Despite touting his administration’s township’s Special Improvement Dis- budget,” Ms. Villaggio said. “It would million budget gap. Among the pro- School instead of Roosevelt Interme- some funding through the proposed role in “reinventing government,” trict (SID) announced it was hoping limit the [minimum] increase to one posed measures was the “indefinite” diate School. federal economic stimulus package Mayor Andy Skibitsky said Westfield to kick off promotions by mailing sixth of a mill percent of the equal- closing of Oak Ridge Golf Course in The Town of Westfield reached a being negotiated on Capitol Hill. would continue to be “challenged” residents a flyer publicizing the busi- ized value.” Clark. He also proposed “contracting settlement agreement with police de- Garwood by the State of New Jersey’s long- nesses within the SID and by holding The board of education said Mayor out” club-house operations at both tective Sandra Chambers on a sexual- The council approved an agree- term fiscal problems. a downtown promotional event be- McCarthy and the borough council Galloping Hill and Ash Brook Golf harassment lawsuit filed against the ment between the borough and the The mayor, delivering his State of fore the summer. asked for a meeting regarding the Courses, as well as instituting hiring town, the Westfield Police Depart- County of Union regarding the use of the Town Address, said he was “very The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board ongoing negotiations between the and salary freezes, layoffs and the ment (WPD) and former police chief the First Alert emergency notifica- concerned” about another reduction of Education (BOE) proposed a pre- board and the Garwood Public Li- elimination of some vacant and sea- Bernard Tracy in late 2006. tion system, a countywide message- in state aid. school-integrated half-day program brary regarding the library’s lease sonal positions. New Norris Chevrolet on North alert system, which permits the bor- The new year brought signs of clos- whereby the district would charge with the BOE. The library, located in Region Avenue announced it would close on ough to send text and e-mail alerts ing to three downtown Westfield tuition in order to expand preschool a building attached to the Lincoln Area businesses, residents and February 26. The dealership had been free of charge and voice messages at stores. opportunities for non-classified School on Second Avenue, serves as school children watched as President in town since the 1920s. Westfield, a cost of 12 cents per call. After 61 years, owner Joseph preschoolers. both the school and public library. Barack Obama was officially sworn which once had seven car dealerships, The board of education voted to Spector announced that The Leader Mayor Malool clarified on how The board had requested that the li- in as the nation’s 44th President, and now only has two – Lindeman Buick approve a new teachers’ contract with Store would shut its doors at 109 East special assessments for properties brary pay for a portion of the utility the first African-American President, and Thomas Lincoln-Mercury. the Garwood Education Association Broad Street. Cosi restaurant and the within the newly-created Special and maintenance costs incurred from before an estimated crowd of two Scotch Plains (GEA). The terms of the agreement, gift-shop chain Blue Tulip on Quimby Improvement District (SID) were be- its use of the building. million at the United States Capital The Scotch Plains SID named the which will be in effect from July 1, Street also closed. ing issued. The mayor said the SID After residents and members of the and the facing Washington Mall. following chairmen for its four com- 2008, until June 30, 2011, call for a Kris McAloon was sworn in as assessment would apply to any home- borough library’s board of trustees New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine mittees: Jeff Kowalczyk, organiza- 4.5 percent increase in the first year town engineer to fill the open spot based business located within the SID voiced opposition to the measure, the said that the economy is “priority tion; Tom Britt, promotions; Greg and 4.3 percent increases in each of after Ken Marsh retired in November. borders. borough council voted to table the number one, priority number two and Bisson, design, and Steve Goldberg, the subsequent years. The contract Vincent Wilt was re-appointed as Fanwood resolution. priority number three.” He touted the economic. was approved by an 8-1 vote, with the planning board chairman for the Mayor Colleen Mahr, beginning Mountainside work he and the legislature had done Board of Education Director of sole “no” vote from member Chris- fourth consecutive year and Robert her sixth year as mayor, swore in The Mountainside Board of Edu- in cutting the fiscal 2009 budget. Special Services Thomas Beese pre- tine Guerriero, although the BOE was Newell was named vice-chairman. Councilwoman Joan Wheeler and cation Chief School Administrator The RVSA board of directors dis- sented a preliminary special-educa- unanimous in its disappointment of John Bennett, Lauren Falk and Dan newly-elected Councilman Russell Jeannette Baubles said the BOE was cussed the dilemma it faced after tion budget of $18,624,636, an in- the contractual terms. It was particu- Clifford took seats on the board re- Huegel. Councilwoman Donna Dolce anticipating spending $3,066,102, or learning that emergency backup crease of 7.9 percent over the previ- larly critical of the New Jersey Edu- placing Anthony Attenasio, Phil Leary was elected to serve as council presi- 22 percent of the annual budget, on power provisions were not included ous year. cation Association (NJEA), saying and Matt Nilsen. dent for 2009. special education. in its $200-million expansion project. The township council agreed to a that the union was unwilling to ac- Police conducted an intensive three- Lee Marks, 56, a Fanwood busi- Clark Landale, Mountainside’s Emergency diesel generators were resolution allowing the sixth and fi- cept offers below the increases ap- month investigation into the rash of ness owner, pled guilty in state Supe- commissioner on the Rahway Valley removed from the design at the time nal antenna spot on the cell tower at proved on Tuesday. residential burglaries that had been rior Court in Elizabeth to 28 counts of Sewerage Authority (RVSA), was re- of value engineering, reportedly re- the southside firehouse to be auc- “They [the NJEA] are out of touch occurring since November 1, 2008. sex crimes against minors. All of the placed by Rene Dierkes. lying on gas combustion engines of tioned off to a service provider. with reality,” board member Linda The probe by members of the detec- victims were under the age of 16 County the new cogeneration phase to pro- Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Strauss said Koenig said. tive bureau resulted in the arrest of when the crimes occurred. Union County Freeholder Al vide the emergency backup power. the use of the cell tower for antennas County three individuals. The borough council’s first regular Mirabella took over as chairman of Executive Director Michael “provides income to the township The county sent out request for The Westfield Memorial Library, monthly meeting of 2009 was domi- the nine-member board, saying, Brinker, Jr. said the authority dis- and enhances cell-phone service.” proposals (RFPs) for professional in conjunction with The Westfield nated by public discussion on issues “There is an urgent sense of uncer- agreed with a Westfield Leader head- Council members approved an firms interested in managing the club- Leader, announced that 100 years ranging from an increase in munici- tainty and worry among many Union line that stated “$200 Million RVSA amendment to a $109,000 bond ordi- house operations at the county’s pub- (from 1907) of the newspaper had pal salaries to merging with another County residents.” Project Built Without Emergency nance to allow a shared-service ini- lic golf courses. been placed on the Internet. community to noise generated from “The reality is we are facing the Backup Power,” stating the facility tiative to proceed at the former Sevell Members of two county unions told Union County Assistant Prosecu- supermarket deliveries. greatest economic challenge in a gen- does have a backup, namely electric- property on Cooper Road that was the Freeholders not to lay off county tor Ann Rubin revealed that Ellen The council approved a resolution eration,” he said. ity generated by Public Service Elec- purchased by Union County. The workers as proposed by the county Scott of Colonia had pled guilty on authorizing the acceptance of bids Mr. Mirabella instructed Al Faella, tric & Gas Co. (PSE&G). county plans to develop the property manager. The county planned to lay- January 14 to theft and forgery charges for the demolition of the former director of parks and community re- Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) was into a park and ballfields. Scotch off 87 workers, including 32 full- involving the taking of $141,026 from Livingston-Wilbor property, which newal, to work with towns in devel- one of 53 new members officially Plains, Fanwood and the BOE will time and 55 seasonal workers, some St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church the borough purchased in 2008 for oping a priority list of infrastructure sworn into Congress. The congress- share an equipment storage facility at Oak Ridge Golf Course, and to in Westfield. $1.9 million as part of the downtown projects for roads, bridges and build- man replaced Mike Ferguson, who there. eliminate another 63 vacant positions. Scotch Plains redevelopment effort. ings, “so that we can obtain funding retired after four terms, in represent- Fanwood Union County received two new Nancy Malool was sworn in as Garwood under the new federal stimulus pack- ing the Seventh District. Mayor Colleen Mahr said the bor- Homeland Security grants totaling mayor on New Year’s Day and warned Mayor Dennis McCarthy swore in age.” FEBRUARY ough was exploring having employ- $323,700. The funds were earmarked residents of a “probable significant new council members Louis Freeholders Angel Estrada, Rick Westfield ees pump gasoline for its municipal to enhance the county’s preparedness [property] tax increase” in view of Petruzzelli and Jonathan Linken to Proctor and Nancy Ward were sworn The Westfield Board of Education vehicles from the county public works for health emergencies and to pur- the township’s “bleak” financial pic- three-year terms. The borough coun- in to new three-year terms on the voted 8-1 for redistricting the inter- facility in Scotch Plains. Although chase communications equipment ture. cil unanimously selected Councilman board. mediate schools on first reading after the borough currently buys its gas related to emergency planning and Mrs. Malool, the township’s sev- Keith Sluka as council president. County Manager George Devanney hearing about four hours of com- from the county, Fanwood runs its response. enth female mayor, succeeded Mar- On the recommendation of Coun- released his 2009 Executive Budget ments and questions from parents who own gas-pump facility. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 tin Marks, who served nine years as cilwoman Kathleen Villaggio, the of $449.3 million, which called for were ardently against the plan pre- mayor. borough council considered a resolu- taxes to increase in all 21 municipali- sented by Superintendent of Schools PAGE INDEX Mary DePaola began her four-year tion drafted by the New Jersey League ties. This budget represents an in- Margaret Dolan. The plan would cre- News ...... 2-3, 15 Obituary ...... 7 Real Estate .... 11 term on the council, while Dominick of Municipalities (NJLM) asking the crease of roughly $12 million over ate a new attendance zone consisting Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 14 Classifieds .... 13 Bratti was named to fill the council state to adjust the funding formula for the previous year’s budget. of streets in the Washington Elemen- Community ... 6-7, 13 Sports ...... 9-12 A&E ...... 16

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Courtesy of Ron Naughton Benjamin B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times HAIL TO THE CHIEF...An estimated two million people gather in Washington, MR. LANCE GOES TO WASHINGTON...Congressman Leonard Lance (R-7th, CAMPAIGN KICKOFF...Former United States Attorney for New Jersey, Chris D.C., in chilly weather on Tuesday for the official swearing-in ceremony for Hunterdon) is shown in a mock swearing-in ceremony with House Speaker Nancy Christie, speaks to supporters last Thursday at a Cranford rally kicking off his United States President Barack Obama, the 44th President and the first African- Pelosi, left, and his wife, Heidi Rohrbach, following the official ceremony on campaign for governor. Mr. Christie, a former Morris County freeholder, held American to be elected as leader of the nation. Tuesday. two days of events statewide in launching his campaign. Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 8 Thursday, December 24, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication

January 22, 2009 April 23, 2009 April 2, 2009

Courtesy of Tom Kranz Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Charles Laskowski for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times RECORD…The Fanwood Fire Department and Rescue Squad held their awards 70-YEAR CELEBRATION...Scotch Plains town residents helped John’s Meat HAVING A BALL...Tinajah Frazile, center, who received the 2009 Youth dinner at Berkeley Plaza. Firefighters Bob Brennan and Russ Hamill along with Market, located on Park Avenue, celebrate 70 years in business. Owners Vinny Community Award at the Arc of Union County’s Candlelight Ball on Saturday Emergency Medical Technician Nancy D’Ambrosio received awards for 35 years Losavio and Nick Losavio take a moment to pose during the celebration. night, is shown dancing with her friends at the affair. The event was held at of service from Mayor Colleen Mahr. Bob Kruthers of the rescue squad was L’Affaire in Mountainside. honored for a 52-year record. 2009 Year In Review: Part 1 – January to May POLICE BLOTTER [Continued from page 1] MARCH ties would create a committee to study Kimmins sought re-election in Ward the BOE introduced an $8.3-mil- Westfield all possible shared services between 2 against opponent Carolyn Klinger- lion operating budget, an increase Scotch Plains Vitale, the officer smelled the strong odor The Westfield High School boys the two towns. Kueter. of $667,000 over last year. The Monday, December 14, Willie Martin, of burnt marijuana. A subsequent investi- swim team won the Public “A” State Mayor Mahr said Fanwood would Councilman David Haas an- school tax levy would increase 3 47, of Newark was arrested on an outstand- gation revealed he was in possession of Championship, its 22nd state title. defer half of the borough’s $500,000 nounced that he would defend Ward 3 percent. Voters rejected this by a ing warrant after a motor vehicle stop. He the CDS. Vitale was transported to police The BOE unveiled a $90 million- pension obligation to keep the bor- against Tom Delaney, a Republican. margin of 197 to 132. This forced was transported to police headquarters, headquarters, where he was processed budget, an increase of $3.8 million ough within the state’s 4 percent maxi- Incumbent Democrat Tom Bigosinski the budget to go before the borough where he was processed and released. and released. over last year. About 80 percent of the mum allowable increase. She said the sought re-election against newcomer council. Monday, December 14, Edwin Rivera, Mountainside 33, of North Plainfield was arrested on an Wednesday, December 16, Jose B. Liz- budget was made up of salaries and money would be paid back over the Keith Loughlin, a Republican. With three candidates running for outstanding warrant following a motor Pena, 20, of Paterson was arrested follow- benefits. next 15 years. The town council introduced, with four vacant seats, incumbents Adele vehicle stop. He was transported to police ing a motor vehicle stop on an outstanding Councilman Mark Ciarrocca ad- Garwood a 7-2 vote, a 2009 $40-million bud- Lewis, Barbara Greet and Russell headquarters, where he was processed warrant. He was transported to police head- dressed residents’ concerns at a Sat- The borough council said it was in get, a 4.7-percent increase over last Graham were re-elected to three-year and released. quarters, where he was processed and re- urday meeting on the issue of a “holding pattern” as it awaited Gov- year. terms on the BOE. No write-in candi- Tuesday, December 15, a resident of leased after posting bail set at $61. Westfield High School students’ park- ernor Jon Corzine’s action on a pen- Mr. Caruana said the town is “com- date received enough votes to fill the William Street reported that someone Wednesday, December 16, Laray A. ing on streets surrounding the school. sion-deferral bill. pelled to consider additional em- one-year unexpired term created by made several hundred dollars worth of Cheek, 35, of Piscataway was arrested fol- Discussed was an Armory agreement In settling the contract with the ployee layoffs in 2009 and the elimi- the resignation of Lisa Marano last charges to his PlayStation account with- lowing a motor vehicle stop for allegedly for parking whereby the town would teachers’ union, frustrated BOE mem- nation of positions in every area of fall. out his authorization. driving with a suspended license. He was Tuesday, December 15, Jamar transported to police headquarters, where create student permits at an estimated bers said they were stuck between “a our workforce.” Mountainside Alexander, 28, of Newark was arrested he was issued a summons and released. $200 per year. rock and a hard place.” The council asked all employees Residents approved a $12.6-mil- on an outstanding warrant after a motor Thursday, December 17, Jeffrey M. The town retained legal counsel for Councilman Anthony Sytko asked under collective-bargaining agree- lion school tax levy by a vote of 347 vehicle stop. He was transported to police Connolly, 58, of Westfield was arrested $35,000 to defend Sunnyside Litiga- his colleagues to consider an addi- ments to consider compensation con- to 256. Homeowners would see their headquarters, where he was processed and charged with driving under the influ- tion on a proposed Springfield Av- tional reduction to their salary. cessions in 2009. school taxes rise by an average of and released. ence, refusal to submit to a breath test and enue development. Garwood BOE proposed an 8.5- The municipal tax increase in $147 per every $165,000 in assessed Tuesday, December 15, Matthew consumption of an alcoholic beverage in A 52-year-old Freehold resident, percent budget boost. Westfield was announced as 6.12 per- property value. The budget for the Herek, 36, of Scotch Plains was arrested a vehicle, after being involved in a motor Michele Quinn, escaped injury when Mountainside cent, amounting to a $127 hike for the 2009-2010 school year is $14.1 mil- on an outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle accident on Route 22. He was her car was struck by a Norfolk South- BOE incumbent Mary Beth average homeowner. lion. vehicle stop. He was transported to police transported to police headquarters, where headquarters, where he was processed he was processed and released to a re- ern freight train at the grade crossing Schaumberg and newcomer Jorge Kirk Kinkade, 36, from Westfield, Mary Beth Schaumberg and Jorge and released. sponsible adult. on Rahway Avenue. The vehicle was Batista ran unopposed for two board was killed when he was struck by a Batista, running unopposed, were Tuesday, December 15, Dana Dangelo, Friday, December 18, Joseph K. caught in backed-up traffic when the seats. Incumbent Joseph Tinnirella 2008 Toyota Highlander, driven by elected to three-year terms on the 28, of Scotch Plains was arrested on an Bedford, 25, of Newark was arrested at grade crossing gate came down. did not file for re-election. Dora Mendez, 68, of Garwood, at seven-member Mountainside Board outstanding warrant after a motor vehicle the Passaic Police Department on mul- A Saturday morning fire at the A threat received at the BOE office North Avenue, West, and East Broad of Education. A total of 611 people, stop. She was transported to police head- tiple outstanding Mountainside warrants. Westfield Post Office on Central Av- on its answering machine led to the Street. Mendez was traveling east- out of the 4,817 registered voters, quarters, where she was processed and Bail was set at $3,196. enue disrupted mail deliveries for two evacuation of Beechwood and bound on North Avenue when her voted in the school election. released. Friday, December 18, a resident came hours. Deerfield schools. SUV traveled up onto the sidewalk County Wednesday, December 16, Jeffrey into police headquarters to report that she According to terms of a settlement A resident of New Providence Road alongside the monument to veterans County officials announced a $3.5- Peterson, 21, of Plainfield was arrested had been receiving harassing telephone on an outstanding warrant after a motor calls from Premiere Asset Recovery agreement, it was revealed former reported that someone requested a of World War I, striking Mr. Kinkade, million improvement expenditure for vehicle stop. He was transported to police (PAR) for approximately six weeks try- Westfield detective Sandra Chambers change of address without his autho- an employee of the Westfield Area the 10-acre Oakwood Park in New headquarters, where he was processed ing to collect money from an individual would receive $380,000, along with rization on a line of credit he opened. “Y.” He was thrown across East Broad Providence. As part of the project, and released. who does not live at the residence. Ac- lifetime benefits, after being placed The victim contacted the financial Street, winding up near the 9/11 Me- New Providence must deed the land Thursday, December 17, the principal at cording to police, authorities contacted on disability. institution to report the incident and morial. to the county. Union County Vocational-Technical PAR and informed the agency that if it did Westfield Schools faced “nau- authorities investigated. Scotch Plains Union County Freeholders adopted Schools reported that eight people were on not stop calling the home that a harass- seous” layoffs of 38 personnel, said County Incumbent Republican councilman a $443-million budget that will in- school property without permission. Ac- ment charge would be filed against it. The the BOE. Governor Jon Corzine extended the Dominick Bratti faced Democrat crease taxes $13.4 million cording to police, the individuals were es- manager at PAR stated that the telephone Despite the closings of area Drug board of education candidate filing Theresa Mullen in the race to fill the countywide, a 5.3-percent hike over corted off school property without incident. calls would stop as of that time. Fair locations, including Berkeley deadline by two days due to a snow one year remaining on now-Mayor last year. Fanwood Sunday, December 20, a resident of Thursday, December 17, 21 unlocked Hidden Circle reported that she used her Heights, Rahway, Cranford and storm. There were no competitive Nancy Malool’s term on the council. County taxes in Westfield will motor vehicles located within close prox- ATM card to make a withdrawal on Sat- Plainfield, Westfield’s store would school board races in Scotch Plains- The township manager’s position jump $1.2 million to $26.3 million, imity to one another were entered and urday, December 19, in Mountainside remain open as Walgreens takes over. Fanwood, Mountainside or Garwood. had been vacant since Michael the second highest tax in Union rummaged through, with various personal and later in the day received a call from Scotch Plains Impassioned golfers sought an- Capabianco resigned from the posi- County behind Elizabeth’s $31.2 items including wallets, credit cards and her bank stating that three other with- BOE Incumbents Norm “Trip” swers from the county regarding the tion on February 18. Robert LaCosta million. Scotch Plains will see a cash removed from the vehicles sometime drawals were made totaling $3,500. Ac- Whitehouse, Scotch Plains-Fanwood closing of Oak Ridge Golf Course in and Madeline Rutkowski assumed $320,000 hike to $14.5 million; overnight. According to police, other valu- cording to police, the victim also received Board of Education president, and Clark. Freeholder Chairman Al the role as co-acting managers. Fanwood will experience a $284,000 ables including laptop computers and GPS a fraud prevention call from Target stat- Betty Anne Woerner each filed a pe- Mirabella stressed that no final deci- Mayor Malool warned of layoffs as jump to $4.2 million, while systems were not taken from the vehicles. ing that an individual attempted to open a tition for re-election. Linda Nelson of sion had been made and no determi- the township government looked for Mountainside taxpayers will pay The break-ins involved seven vehicles charge card in California using the victim’s on Poplar Place, five on Burns Way, three identity and address but it was declined. Scotch Plains opted not to seek re- nation had been made for use of the ways to close what she said was a $1- $217,000 more this year. on Herbert Avenue, two on Beech Place election after serving nine years on property. million budget shortfall. The town- Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella and one apiece on Helen Street, Fifth Correction the board. Board member Jane The board of the RVSA hired a ship submitted to the state Depart- said in the 18 years he has been in- Street, Old South Avenue and South WESTFIELD – The Westfield Police Costello of Scotch Plains resigned consulting firm to evaluate its emer- ment of Personnel a layoff plan, if volved with municipal and county Martine Avenue, according to police. Department reported that a home bur- after serving two years of a three- gency power system. necessary. budgets, “this is the most difficult Authorities reminded residents to lock glary that occurred December 4 on the year term. The county moved to eliminate its Mayor Malool denied that the 2009 budget that I’ve participated in.” their vehicles and not leave valuables in 300 block of Massachusetts Street, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board engineering division. municipal budget was being crafted Freeholder Chester Holmes of their vehicles. published in the December 17 issue of of Education proposed an $80.8-mil- County taxes were set to go up in private and in violation of open Rahway announced he would not seek Friday, December 18, Mark Bucci, 20, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times, was lion budget, an increase of 3.1 per- $13.4 million. The $9.4 million county public meeting requirements, in re- re-election to a fifth term as free- of Westfield was arrested on an outstand- the result of someone entering through an ing Newark warrant following a motor unlocked rear door. Authorities have since cent. pension payment was to be deferred. sponse to accusations by then Demo- holder. Mr. Holmes will have served vehicle stop on Martine Avenue. He was confirmed that the door was not left un- The township council hired a con- Freeholder Chester Holmes, a cratic Party Chairman Richard more than 49 years in the public sec- transported to police headquarters, where locked but was forced open. sultant to assist in operations three Democrat, of Rahway announced his Samuel. tor as a former police officer, former he was processed and released after post- weeks after the sudden resignation of retirement from the Union County After interviewing five candidates, Rahway councilman and former coun- ing bail set at $125. Winners Announced township manager Michael Freeholder Board. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of cil chairman. Saturday, December 19, a resident of Capabianco. APRIL Education selected Dave Gorbunoff Region the 300 block of Terrill Road reported For GW Holiday House Mayor Malool warned of a “gigan- Westfield of Scotch Plains to serve a one-year State Assemblyman Eric Munoz, that his motor vehicle, which was left in GARWOOD – The borough announced tic” tax increase for township BOE incumbent Jane Clancy, David term as board member, filling the seat 61, of Summit died in April following his driveway with the keys in it, had been its winners of the 2009 Garwood Holiday homeowners. Finn and Richard Mattessich won the left vacant by the resignation of Jane a heart attack at his Summit home. stolen. Officers responding to the scene House Decorating Contest. The follow- observed the stolen vehicle and a chase ing houses were chosen: First Place: 342 Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Presi- three open, three-year-term seats in Costello. The assemblyman and trauma sur- ensued, authorities reported. The suspect Hickory Street; Second Place: 505 Center dent Dan Sullivan expressed concern the board of education election, de- Fanwood geon had served in the State Legisla- fled on 3rd Street into Plainfield, gaining Street; Third Place: 308 Walnut Street; that the new private service, Atlantic feating Michael McLane and Kathy Borough council incumbents, ture since 2001. speed. Due to safety concerns, the officer Chevy Chase Award: 315 Hickory Street. Ambulance Corp., newly contracted Monteiro in close races. Democrats Donna Dolce and David State Senate Minority Leader Tom did not continue the chase, police said. Each winning family home will re- to serve as an emergency responder Voters passed, 3,020 to 1,791, the Valian, were to face Republicans Rob- Kean, Jr. of Westfield said, “It’s a According to police, the suspect attempted ceive a gift certificate. should Scotch Plains and Fanwood $78.2-million school tax levy, which ert Manduca and Mike Szuch in the very sad day…[Eric] was an extraor- to make a turn at a high rate of speed and be unable to respond, will be con- represents a 3.17-percent increase November General Election. dinary person and a great and loyal struck another vehicle, totaling the stolen SP Post Office Earns tacted faster than is necessary, thus over last year. Voters approved, 1,948 to 1,546, friend. There will be a little less laugh- car. The suspect, described as a black Service Award bypassing the Fanwood squad. the $71-million tax levy for the total ter in the world with his passing.” male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, For the third consecutive year, fled on foot and eluded apprehension, SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Fanwood Ginny Leiz was chosen as BOE presi- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Republican leaders selected Nancy authorities reported. A search by the Union Plains Post Office recently earned a five- Mayor Mahr, speaking about the dent and Julia Walker was selected to Education school budget of $81 mil- Munoz of Summit, the widow of As- County K-9 Unit was unsuccessful. star rating as part of the U.S. Postal federal economic recovery package, serve as vice-president. lion. School taxes would rise 7.2 per- semblyman Munoz, to succeed her Saturday, December 19, Larry Cooper, Service’s (USPS) new Five Star Cus- said, “At the end of the day, there’s Republican Mayor Andy Skibitsky cent in Fanwood and 3.7 percent in husband on the June Primary Elec- 52, of Plainfield was arrested on several tomer Service Program. not much in there for towns...that’s vied for his second term of office Scotch Plains. tion ballot. warrants out of Berkeley Heights, West “We’ve always provided excellent ser- what I came away with.” against former municipal judge Wil- Three BOE candidates ran unop- The board of trustees of the Windsor and Bound Brook following an vice,” said the Postmaster Ricardo EcoScience will be paid $3,500 to liam Brennan, a Democrat. Another posed for three-year terms. “We’re Westfield United Way voted to end its investigation into a report of a suspicious Barbosa. “Now we’ve got the stars to do a “preliminary environmental re- possible candidate, John Blake, de- in,” said re-elected board member affiliation with the national United person on the 200 block of South Avenue. back it up.” view” of the Livingston-Wilbor prop- Betty Anne Woerner. BOE President Way and return to its original name, He was processed and turned over to the The Gallup Organization surveys USPS cided against a run for mayor. Berkeley Heights Police Department. customers, asking them to rate local post erty, which the borough purchased Councilman Sal Caruana an- Norman “Trip” Whitehouse and the Westfield United Fund, effective Tuesday, December 22, Michael Vitale, offices on efficiency, accuracy of deliv- last year. nounced that he would not seek re- Karen Kulikowski of Scotch Plains May 1. 34, of Willits, Calif. was arrested and ery, consistency of delivery and wait- The borough signed a deal with election to his First Ward seat, leav- were also elected. State Senator Ray Lesniak (LD- charged with possession of a controlled time-in-line. The Scotch Plains Post Of- cellular provider Metro PCS to lease ing a contest between attorneys Sam Garwood 20, Elizabeth) was robbed at gun- dangerous substance (CDS) and disor- fice received a significant increase in space on its communications tower. Della Fera, Jr., a Republican, and The board of education moved to point in his Elizabeth home in late derly conduct after police responded to a “excellent” ratings, earning the Five Star Mayor Mahr and Mayor Malool Janice Siegel, a Democrat. defer paying a portion of its pen- April. report of an argument on Forest Avenue. Customer Service Award for the last two announced that their two municipali- Republican Councilwoman Vicki sion bill. During a special meeting, CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 According to police, upon talking to consecutive quarters.

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Get Back On Track Continue to the next page ==> Page 2 Thursday, December 24, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Clark, Woodbridge Mayors Call Union County Announces Freeze On Gov. Christie to Investigate RVSA For Salaries of $90,000 or Higher By WAYNE BAKER spoke in favor of delaying the RVSA bud- By SONIA OWCHARIW struct a clubhouse/ banquet facility at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times get. “I don’t want to see our employees Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Galloping Hill. RAHWAY — At last Thursday’s meet- lose their jobs,” he said, referring to em- ELIZABETH – In an effort to save $1 Al Faella, director of the Department ing of the board of the Rahway Valley ployees such as police officers who could million, Union County Freeholders of Parks and Community Renewal, and Sewerage Authority (RVSA), commis- be forced to be let go due to allocating Alexander Mirabella, outgoing chairman, Armando Sanchez, director of the county’s sioners approved a 2010 budget of $27.4 additional money for RVSA expenditures. and Dan Sullivan, incoming chairman. division of Golf Operations, presented an million. This action went against the ex- Other people also spoke on behalf of a announced a county salary freeze for analysis of the project. pressed wishes of representatives of four delay, including two Rahway council management, elected officials and 640 “This location (Galloping Hill) has of the 11 towns covered by the authority. members. non-contractual employees. excellent access for banquet operations, After the meeting, one mayor stated his Mountainside’s new mayor, Paul “It’s difficult right now, but workers primarily for weddings and funerals, ac- intention to ask for an investigation of the Mirabelli, said he had a “different view- understand that they are frankly grate- cording to our market and demographics authority’s actions and spending. point,” saying, “we should have faith in ful to have a job in these recession analysis. Working with us, Union County The 2010 budget consists of $14.6 mil- the commissioners we’ve appointed.” times. We appreciate our employees will see potential over the next few years,” lion (53 percent) for operating expenses and RVSA’s secretary-treasurer, Robert and the work they do; however, we Mr. Faella said. $12.4 million (47 percent) for debt service Materna, said that the questions raised must continue to take these measures Kenilworth resident John Bury said, on the plant’s expansion. A $796,000 credit were valid and that the authority “never given these tough economic times and “You are competing against catering halls from the N.J. Environmental Infrastructure budgeted to create a surplus.” He said that the fiscal issues we are facing,” Mr. already located in Kenilworth such as the Sullivan and Mr. Mirabella said in a VFW Hall and Kenilworth Inn. What’s Trust was used to reduce debt service. every question asked by the mayors’ group TECHNICALLY SPEAKING...Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr recently ad- The board voted 5-4 against tabling the had been asked by someone on the board joint statement. the track record for KemperSport? Wed- dresses the Union County Professional Engineering Society at L’Affaire in “We are coming to the table and mak- dings are primarily through May, June budget, with one abstention. Board repre- or RVSA administration. Mr. Materna Mountainside on shared services and government ethics. Pictured, left to right, sentatives from Kenilworth, Mountainside, also explained that the RVSA must cover ing sacrifices in order to continue the and July, and there’s competition for pric- are: Peter Mitchell, professional engineer (P.E.); Mayor Mahr; Harry McNally, restoration of our fiscal health,” the state- ing. I really don’t see how another cater- Roselle Park, Scotch Plains and Westfield its expenses until April 1, when the first P.E. and Peter Schkeeper, P.E. voted against the delay, with Cranford ab- payment from the member towns is re- ment continued. ing hall is going to help the area.” staining. Woodbridge commissioner Rob- ceived; thus, a year-end surplus of at least The 2010 budget recommends that non- “I would rather see the workers of Union ert Luban was absent from the meeting. 25 percent is required to meet expenses. contractual employees making more than County receive their raise than a banquet The vote to approve the budget was 7-2, Mr. Materna called on RVSA Execu- County Seeking to Develop $90,000 have their salaries frozen, an hall that costs taxpayers $1 million. I don’t with one abstention. The nay votes came tive Director Michael Brinker to describe action that began this year. think it’s a good idea,” Berkeley Heights from board representative from Clark and a recent $1.8-million project to replace This year, between a tiered pay pack- resident Maryellen Taylor said. Rahway, with Springfield abstaining. failing sewer trunk lines in Rahway River SP Sevell Property in 2010 age and benefits givebacks, the county The county closed Oak Ridge Golf As he departed the meeting, Sal Park. Mr. Materna cited these kinds of has saved more than $700,000. In 2008, a Course in Clark this year, while expand- By FRED T. ROSSI restrooms and a room that can be used for six-month salary deferral for non-con- ing Galloping Hill in Kenilworth by add- Bonaccorso, mayor of Clark, said he had expenses as urgent and typical, noting that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times just spoken to his Woodbridge counter- most of the RVSA’s trunk lines date back small meetings of 50 to100 people. She tractual employees also saved $580,000. ing a driving range, educational center part, John McCormac, and they consid- to the RVSA’s creation 80 years ago. SCOTCH PLAINS — Union County said some Trailside Museum programs All told, affected employees will have and clubhouse. ered the result a “slap in the face” and “an officials told the Scotch Plains Council could conceivably be held in the building. gone without raises for two-and-a-half Mr. Mirabella announced the freehold- abomination.” He said they planned to Mahr Addresses on Tuesday that they want to begin devel- An existing barn will also be refurbished years, according to Sebastian D’Elia, com- ers’ recognition of Senate Bill S1967 and ask incoming governor Chris Christie to oping the former Sevell Ponderosa prop- and used to store maintenance equip- munications director. Assembly Bill No. A2978, which enacts investigate the authority. Professional Engineers erty on Cooper Road into soccer fields ment, and a new building will be used for In other news, Freeholder Bette Jane the “Freedom of Religion and Equality in During the meeting, Rahway’s Busi- MOUNTAINSIDE — Fanwood Mayor and a park by next spring, and open most similar purposes. Kowalski presented a resolution that au- Civil Marriage Act.” ness Administrator Peter Pelissier, by cit- Colleen Mahr addressed the Union County of it to the public by next fall. Entry into the park will be from Cooper thorizes the county manager to award a Though voting has been delayed re- ing spending and surpluses from 2006 to Chapter of the New Jersey Professional Victoria Durbin Drake, administrator Road, with the roadway looping past the contract, not to exceed $1,000,000, to cently in the state Senate in Trenton, present, noted that each year, the author- Engineering Society two weeks ago at its of the county’s Open Space, Recreation soccer fields and existing wooded areas KemperSport of Illinois to manage club- under the bill, marriage would be defined ity had a surplus of about $2 million. Mr. annual holiday meeting held at L’Affaire and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, and then winding to the left into the park- house operations at Galloping Hill and as the “legally recognized union of two Pelissier also noted that of the RVSA’s 63 in Mountainside. who attended the council’s conference ing area. Ashbrook Golf Courses. As part of the consenting persons in a committed rela- employees, 14 are administrative and 13 The mayor, also past president of N.J. meeting with Freeholder Board Chair- She said a buffer would be constructed arrangement, KemperSport would con- tionship.” are supervisory. These 27 employees to- Conference of Mayors and member of man Alexander Mirabella, told council along the park’s eastern border with the “We are the first county in New Jersey tal 43 percent of the workforce. Mr. New Jersey’s Local Government Ethics members that the county is hoping to Stirling Chase development that will in- to take the lead for partners’ rights and Pelissier also asked whether or not the Committee, discussed the financing of state advertise for bids for the $5- to $6-million clude a berm and plantings. A pond will 19-Year-Olds Arrested equal and civil rights and to make a differ- authority had considered outsourcing communities – towns, counties and schools project. The project will convert the 22- be re-established, with a small dock and ence in the scope of things,” Mr. Mirabella staff, sharing personnel or reducing ad- – emphasizing shared services. She noted acre county-owned property into a site some plantings to discourage geese. She For Public Intoxication added. ministrative and supervisory wages. that future state funding will be tied more that will feature two, natural grass soccer told the council if acceptable bids are WESTFIELD – Four area police de- After 12 years of serving on the Union Mr. Bonaccorso said he came “to plead to efficient government and that any of the fields, a parking lot, walking paths, and a received in the early months of 2010, a partments converged on the Boulevard in County Board of Chosen Freeholders, for [a] delay of the [budget] vote.” He also few New Jersey decision makers and play area and spray park for children. contract could then be awarded by the end Westfield, early Wednesday morning, Freeholder Chester Holmes will retire said he had been told by his predecessor, influencers who may feel untouched by Ms. Drake said a house on the former of April for what is anticipated to be a six- arresting three adult males. officially on Thursday, December 31. Robert Ellenport, in 2001, “Good luck voters should know not to take money or farm, which the county purchased several month project. While the sod on the new Westfield Police responded to 545 With overflowing accolades from col- wading through RVSA’s $70-million up- other significant gifts quid pro quo. years ago, will be replaced with a small, soccer fields will “need time to knit” to Boulevard at 1:52 a.m. after receiving a leagues, family and friends, who com- grade.” The upgrade has grown to roughly Among the 30 in attendance were former multi-purpose building that will contain the soil and become established, Ms. call from Union County Police, who stated mended his “dedication to public service $180 million before financing costs. freeholder and Summit mayor, Frank Lehr, Drake said the remainder of the park that there were intoxicated underage indi- and [his] constituents, as well as his well- Mr. Bonaccorso stated that the “people professional engineer (P.E.); Betty Resch, Asm. Cryan Questions could open next fall, if timetables are met. viduals getting off a bus at the intersec- respected leadership in the community,” of our municipalities are broke.” He went teacher of language arts in Elizabeth schools Under an agreement with the county, tion of Boulevard and Park Street in Mr. Holmes thanked his peers for the on to describe the RVSA member towns and guest of Harry McNally, P.E. of Guadagno Selection Scotch Plains will maintain the park once Westfield. heartfelt wishes Thursday night. as a “collection agency” for the authority. Fanwood and officer of the chapter; Peter UNION — Democratic State Chairman it is completed, while the county will be Upon the arrival of Westfield Police, Spending 29 years as a police officer Again pleading for a budget extension, he Mitchell, P.E., of Scotch Plains, and Peter Joseph Cryan, assemblyman (LD-20, responsible for any capital issues, Ms. the group was asked by police to be quiet and eight years as a Rahway councilman said, “Trenton has no problem” with Schkeeper, P.E., security and environmen- Union), said the following last week in Drake said. and to go home quietly. and business owner, Mr. Holmes com- RVSA delaying its budget. tal author and 2009 Distinguished Profes- response to a report that Governor-elect Mayor Nancy Malool said the council According to Westfield Police Chief mented, “It’s with mixed emotions that I Springfield Mayor Bart Fraenkel also sional Engineer for the State of New Jersey. Chris Christie is expected to appoint Lieu- would first need to get estimates from John Parizeau, “The group quickly be- leave the freeholders. It’s good to hear all tenant Governor-elect Kim Guadagno to township professionals on how much park came belligerent and threatening. They the wonderful things said about me, but the position of Secretary of State: maintenance will cost annually. She told again were given numerous opportunities also sad. I gave 100 percent to the com- The Family Law Department of “Lt.-Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno is Ms. Drake and Mr. Mirabella she was to disperse, which they did not take the munity and feel that Union County is highly qualified to manage the many var- concerned about the manpower needed to opportunity to do so. As a result of the better off than when I first started.” Dughi & Hewit Presents ied responsibilities required of the Secre- maintain the park and whether or not new threatening crowd, a request for mutual Mr. Holmes announced back in March tary of State. hiring would be necessary, a prospect that assistance from surrounding jurisdictions that he would not seek a fifth term. “However, as one of the main func- could be problematic given the township was made.” Mohamed Jalloh of Roselle succeeds Mr. tions of the Secretary of State is as the government’s tight finances. Scotch Plains, Cranford and Union Holmes. chief elections officer in New Jersey, The mayor asked Township Manager County police units responded to the Freeholder Angel Estrada also re- there would be an apparent conflict of Chris Marion and Parks and Recreation scene. minded Mr. Holmes, “You are freeholder interest if a candidate seeking public of- Director Ray Poerio to develop cost esti- As a result of criminal violations that until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, so use fice, such as the Lt. Gov., were to hold the mates for the council to review prior to occurred, three males were arrested – a it wisely.” position.” formally signing off on the project. She 45-year-old man and his 19-year-old son, The reorganization meeting of the promised the review will be completed in from Westfield, and a 19-year-old male Union County Board of Chosen Free- goleader.com/ January, and then the county government from Elizabeth. holders will be held on Sunday, January ballyhoo will be contacted with the council’s input. Chief Parizeau said the matter is still 3, 2010, at noon, in the Court Room of active, and all details and reports are Assignment Judge Karen Cassidy, 2 Broad currently being completed. Street, Elizabeth. WF Occupancy Rate Climbs; DWC Reviews Bus. Climate By WAYNE BAKER pendently operated downtown businesses Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to seek larger retail spaces despite the WESTFIELD — Last Monday’s meet- economic downturn. ing of the board of the Downtown Westfield Mrs. Cronin also presented a recap of Kristin M. Capalbo, Esq., Mario C. Gurrieri, Esq. (Chair), Richard A. Outhwaite, Esq. and Andrew J. Economos, Esq. Corporation (DWC) focused on reviews last month’s organizational review. Two of its operation and a discussion of the visible changes, as a result of the review, 4 Lawyers, 4 Levels of Experience, 4 Hourly Rates overall business climate in town. likely to be implemented immediately, DWC Executive Director Sherry are the addition of a Facebook page and Cronin announced the occupancy rate adding a DWC monthly report to town All designed to serve your interests in all aspects of divorce among retail and restaurant space in down- council meetings, likely as part of the including custody, parenting time, relocation, distribution of town Westfield stands at 94.38 percent. Westfield First portion of the meeting. assets, alimony, child support, college costs, prenuptial This represents a slight increase since the A related discussion centered on the last report. There are currently 16 vacant possible threat that Governor-elect Chris agreements, mediation, domestic violence, palimony, post- sites. Christie’s election poses to Main Street divorce changes in financial circumstances, and civil unions The overall occupancy rate, which in- New Jersey. Located within the state’s cludes office space, is now at 95.79 per- Office of Smart Growth, Main Street New Mention this ad to receive a complimentary conference cent. Jersey provides communities with tech- The board announced that in February, nical assistance and training in revitaliz- Dughi & Hewit, P.C. Westfield Running Company would move ing historic downtowns. It helps munici- to the former Blue Tulip site on Quimby palities improve the economy, appear- 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 Street, just around the corner from its ance and image of their central business current Elm Street location. districts. (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com This continues a trend by some inde- No plan to slash the program was an- nounced, but cuts or a complete elimina- tion of Main Street New Jersey are pos- sible. The DWC board arrived at a con- sensus that the program, which is be- lieved to cost the state roughly a half- million dollars and which supports 26 member communities, likely generates sufficient tax revenue to make its elimi- nation unlikely. Westfield’s town administrator, Jim Gildea, reminded individuals that the of- fice of the governor-elect has given no official edict and that even “if the office is eliminated, the DWC could still function because it is supported by its own tax base… It would not have a direct effect on our operations. It would only affect sup- port from the state office.” The board also heard that the “facelift” of the Mademoiselle building, newly des- ignated as the Mankin Building, is nearly complete. The new red façade is apparent when seen from Prospect Street, while headed away from North Avenue. In an effort to judge the local retail climate, two board members were asked about their businesses. Lisa Bertone- Marvin of Rockn’ Joe coffeehouse said daytime business is good, but nighttime business is soft, though better than last year. Jaime Chavez of Xocolatz said his busi- ness was very unpredictable. He reported that many of his suppliers said restaurants are hurting, and they suggested that Mr. Chavez “count his blessings.” Mrs. Cronin commented that Five Guys is “always busy” and that the reborn Cheeburger, Cheeburger seems to be doing well. The DWC has also received its annual audit report. While it was pointed out that the DWC does not follow generally ac- cepted accounting principles (GAAP), the use of a modified accrual basis is not unusual for governmental and related entities. The DWC also announced its 2010 board meeting schedule. 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As I drew in my hand, D Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains ’Twas the night before Christmas, D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. when all through the house, Not a and was turning around, Down the Members of: creature was stirring, not even a chimney St. Nicholas came with a New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce mouse; The stockings were hung by bound. From Around the World Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association the chimney with care, In hopes that He was dressed all in fur, from his Australia, “Merry Christmas” Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey St. Nicholas soon would be there; head to his foot, And his clothes were Mexico, “Feliz Navidad” P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 The children were nestled all snug all tarnished with ashes and soot; A Belgium, “Zalige Kertfeest” Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 in their beds, While visions of sugar- bundle of toys he had flung on his Netherlands, “Hartelijke Kerstgroeten” Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 plums danced in their heads; And back, And he looked like a peddler mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I just opening his pack. Brazil, “Feliz Natal” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at in my cap, Had just settled His eyes — how they Norway, “Gledelig Jul” P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 down for a long winter’s nap, twinkled! His dimples how China, “Sheng Tan Kuai Loh” Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. When out on the lawn merry! His cheeks were like Poland, “Boze Narodzenie” there arose such a clatter, I roses, his nose like a cherry! Denmark, “Glaedelig Jul” Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Portugal, “Boas Festas” ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER sprang from the bed to see His droll little mouth was what was the matter. Away drawn up like a bow, And England, “Happy Christmas” Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Romania, “Sarbatori vesele” COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION to the window I flew like the beard of his chin was Michael Pollack Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly a flash, Tore open the shut- as white as the snow; Finland, “Hauskaa Joulua” EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS ters and threw up the sash. The stump of a pipe he Russia, “Hristos Razdajetsja” SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe The moon on the breast held tight in his teeth, And France, “Joyeux Noel” One-year – $28 • Two-year – $52 • Three-year – $76 • One-year college (September to May) – $20 of the new-fallen snow the smoke it encircled his Croatia, “Bozic” Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects head like a wreath; He had a broad Germany, “Frohliche Weihnachten” below; When, what to my wondering face and a little round belly, That Slovenia, “Screcno Novo Leto” I Tried to be Careful, Mr. Jones; eyes should appear, But a miniature shook, when he laughed like a bowl- Greece, “Eftihismena sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, ful of jelly. Christougenna” Thank You Santa for Understanding With a little old driver, so lively and He was chubby and plump, a right Spain, “Felices Pascuas” Sweden, “God Jul” When I was a young boy, admittedly a long time ago, It must have been the right thing to do because Santa did quick, I knew in a moment it must be jolly old elf, And I laughed when I St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of Ireland, “Nodlig mhaith chugnat” Christmastime was a time of great joy, wonderment, get me the Lionel train that I had so longed for. And next Indonesia, “Selamat Hari Natal” warmth and merriment. True, Santa Claus was on my year I got the red Western Flyer bicycle. coursers they came, And he whistled, his eye and a twist of his head, Soon and shouted, and called them by name; gave me to know I had nothing to Wales, “Nadolig Llawen” mind. I thought I’d been good most of the year and that Christmas then was also such a happy time of the year Italy, “Buon Natale” Santa would be good to me. – everyone smiled and wished all a Merry Christmas and “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, dread; Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on He spoke not a word, but went Yugoslavia, “Cestitamo Bozic” He’d understand that when I broke Mr. Jones’ window a Happy New Year. For a moment at least, there was Japan, “Kurisumasu Omedeto” with the foul ball that it was an accident. I was sure Santa “Peace on Earth and Goodwill Towards Men.” Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! To straight to his work, And filled all the would also understand that when we heard the shattering I didn’t understand political correctness back then. The the top of the porch! To the top of the stockings; then turned with a jerk, glass, there was a moment of panic. Yes, we all ran and only thing I believed was that “Merry Christmas” was the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! And laying his finger aside of his even thought we’d get away with it – undiscovered. warmest possible greeting that one person could give to Dash away all!” nose, And giving a nod, up the chim- Our mothers knew about that broken window before we another. It was only pure good in the intent. As dry leaves that before the wild ney he rose; even got home. A stern lecture and direct orders to go over Well, after all those years, I might have broken a few hurricane fly, When they meet with He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all to Mr. Jones and confess that I did it – that’s what I got. Mr. other windows since – but I always owned up. I tried to be an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to flew like the down of a thistle. But I Jones tried to be very stern and asked if I’d rake and weed careful, Mr. Jones. And thank you Santa for understand- the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. heard him exclaim, ere he drove out his garden to help pay for it. I did. He then thanked me for ing. I still think it’s okay to say “Merry Christmas.” Nicholas too. of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and owning up and asked that I be more careful next time. I In the warmest sense, Merry Christmas everyone – and And then, in a twinkling, I heard on to all a good-night!” think he even smiled, now that I look back on it. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays! May the New Year bring you much inspiration and creativity! From The Contagious Drama Workshop - Contagious Drama Workshop Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May the spirit

of the times remain with you throughout the New Year. Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year - Betty Lynch May your holidays be blessed with the love of friends and family - from the Westfield Recreation

Department Staff We Wish You The Best Of Holidays With Your Family And A Prosperous New Year!!! - Camie Delaney, RE/MAX Properties Unlimited We wish all our neighbors a happy holiday season

and a great New Year! - Camp Riverbend Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Unique Cruise and Travel your local full service travel agency - Carol Kearney Peace and Joy to all, this Holiday Season

- Your Friends at Tree-Tech, Inc. May The Warmth And Joy Of This Holiday Season Be With You And Your Family Now And In The Coming Year - Coldwell Banker, Westfield West Office For to us

a child is born - his name shall be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Merry Christmas - Dave Rossi Thank You for your help & support throughout the year! Our

local businesses, foundations & volunteers are our Champions! - The Arc of Union County The Farmhouse Store sends wishes of peace this holiday season and sincere thanks for all the support during our

transition downtown. We Love You Westfield - Ed Menapace I hope 2010 is a year filled with prosperity, happiness, peace, good health and the joy of all those you love around you - Eileen Passananti

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our friends and clients in Westfield, Mountainside and Scotch Plains - From Frank Smith and our great staff Best Wishes for Health and Happiness, with Love and

Thanks - Hye-Young Choi Wishing You A Joyous Holiday & A New Year Of Good Health, Happiness & Prosperity. Thanks for Your Continued Business & Support - Sincerely, Irene Katz Twenty Years

Of Retailing! Thanks 4 your support! See our 20th Anniversary Specials Thanks & Happy Holidays from the Austin’s - Austin Photography The members, clergy and staff of Temple Emanu-El of Westfield

wishes the Westfield community a joyous holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year - Jackie Master May the peace and joy of the holiday season be with you throughout the coming year - James Ward

Mansion Wishing you a Beautiful Holiday Season and a New Year Filled with Peace, Health and Happiness from, Jayne Bernstein at Coldwell Banker Realtors East Office Wishing you all the joys of the

season, and prosperity throughout the New Year - Jeff O’Connor A very ‘Merry Christmas’ to all readers from St. Mary’s Abbey/Delbarton School in Morristown - Jessica Fiddes Merry Christmas and

Happy New year to all our Zamba Chicken present and future loyal customers - John Gennaro Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010 from John Wiley of Coldwell Banker Happy Holidays

to all of our friends and customers. Best wishes for a Happy New Year from Manhattan Bagel! - Joshua Wang Happiest of Holidays from Music Together of Union County. Keep out planet humming! - Judy

Wilson Calderone School of Music wishes the Best of the True Meaning of Christmas to everyone! - Kathleen Calderone On behalf of the Westfield United Fund Trustees and our agencies, our best wishes

for a happy holiday and a healthy prosperous and peaceful New year - Linda Maggio Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! May 2010 be a Happy and Healthy year for all! Thank you for shopping local, From

Marlene & Lori at Poppyfields Home The Education Fund of Westfield thanks you for your support and wishes you Season’s Greetings and a Happy and Healthy New Year! - Mary Jo Dazzo May the spirit

of the holiday season bring the comfort of home, good health and blessings for peace in the New Year - Mary McEnerney On behalf of everyone at Coldwell Banker we wish each of you a wonderful holiday

season and a bight, prosperous New Year! - Michael Scott Seasons Greetings from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School! - Michelle Daino Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May your homes and hearts

be filled with peace. From Fellowship Village Retirement Community in Basking Ridge - Nina Updegrove Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! All of our best wishes for Peace, Prosperity and Good Health

- Patty O’Connor, Weichert Realtors Many blessings in the new year, from our musical family to yours! Sincerely, the staff of the Paul Nazzaro Music Studio - Paul Nazzaro Weichert Realtors wishes our

associates, their families and clients a Safe, Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year. Thank You for your continued business - Paulette Eves Cheers from the Presbyterian Church. Enjoy the Holiday and

please join us at any of our Advent Season events - Presbyterian Church of Westfield Enjoy the season in health and with great happiness for now and the year to come - Reva Berger Happy Holidays!

Enjoy Downtown Westfield! Bring joy to your downtown businesses by shopping locally! - Sherry Cronin The New Jersey Workshop for the Arts wishes everyone a happy holiday season. Let’s keep in tune

and have harmony throughout the New Year - Ted Schlosberg Boxer Express is honored to have the opportunity to pack & ship your packages in 2009 and especially this Holiday Season! - Thomas Pizor

May Christmas bring you more than you deserve. May the coming New Year bring you wisdom and ability equal to its challenges - Timothy Boyle, 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro The Board of Trustees

of the Westfield Foundation want to thank all our supporters and wish everyone a very Happy New Year! The Library Board and the staff of the Westfield Memorial Library wish you a warm, wonderful holiday

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The Memory Walk, from The Friends of Mindowaskin Park - Debby Burslem The Roselle Golf Club wishes everyone a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Holiday. Be on the Lookout for our Special Golf Club

Offers this coming Spring - Robert Cozzolina Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our loyal customers and friends from Juxtapose Gallery - Gerri Gildea May the spirit of the season continue throughout

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We are moving forward better than ever to make 2010 a constructive year - Anthony James Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Family Law Department of Dughi & Hewit, PC. - Kristin Capalbo

Happy Holidays! We thank you for your business and wish you health and happiness! Prudential New Jersey Properties, Westfield Office - Marge Cuccaro One of the real joys of the Holiday Season is

the opportunity to thank you & wish you the very best for the New Year - Susan & Tim Dinan Merry Christmas & happy healthy New Year to all of our customers from everyone at Christoffers. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 24, 2009 Page 5 Santa Thanks the DWC On behalf of the Westfield Knights received many truckloads of food of Columbus, Mr. Claus himself has over the years. This food is taken to tracked down the the food pantry at Holy executive director of Trinity Roman the Downtown Catholic Church, Westfield Corporation where it is distributed (DWC), Mrs. Sherry to those in need. Cronin. I would like to thank For several years now, our community for she has been a great their generosity as well supporter of our year- as the DWC and Mrs. round food drive. The Cronin. Please DWC has always remember that people encouraged the are in need all year community to bring long, not just the canned goods to Lord & Taylor holiday season. when taking pictures with Santa, With fondest appreciation, and in past years, non-perishable Richard J. Edge Jr. Courtesy of Gene Jannotti goods were brought by riders of the Columbian Club Pres. FROM HONG KONG...“Sheng Tan Kuai Loh,” Merry Christmas. I’ll be home Christmas trolley car. Both of these for Christmas, as the song goes. Gene Jannotti displays The Westfield Leader while Courtesy of Bruce Regenstreich events were sponsored by the DWC. Paid Bulletin Board overlooking the modern city from Hong Kong Peak, which is reached by tram. DIGGING OUT...Neighbors in Westfield on Fairmont Avenue Sunday enjoy the The Knights of Columbus has www.goleader.com/express season’s beautiful scenery with the warmth of the fire and friends after digging out from Saturday night’s storm that covered the region with about 10 inches of snow. Pictured, left to right, are: Merry Regenstreich, Janet Sarkos, Alyssa Scotch Plains Nativity Scene Stewart, Phil Cara, George Sarkos, Amanda Womelsdorf, Sarah Sarkos, Philip Cara and “Annie” sitting around the Sarkos’ fire pit set up in their driveway. Leaves Animals Out in the Cold The Township of Scotch Plains seems without adequate cover from the snow. Please Recycle All of Your to be facilitating cruelty in the name of These animals are enclosed merely by a Christmas spirit. 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PUBLICATION Fanwood-Scotch Plains Plan Corinne Parsloe Earns Gold King Day of Service Jan. 18 Redecorating Teen Center SCOTCH PLAINS – Volunteer op- swering calls at a crisis hotline to assist- WESTFIELD – Corinne Parsloe, a In addition to her family, Corinne portunities for the whole family will ing their community as a member of the senior at Westfield High School, re- extends special thanks to the Westfield take place during the inaugural Scotch Citizen Emergency Response Team. cently completed her Girl Scout Gold Recreation Department and her Gold Plains/Fanwood Day of Service on The festivities will kick off at 10 Award project of updating and pro- Award project advisor Mr. Ropars for Monday, January 18, 2010, in con- a.m. that day with an interactive open- moting interest in the Westfield Teen allowing her free rein to redecorate the junction with the observance of Dr. ing ceremony and program at the JCC, Center located in the Teen Center. She also Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. located at 1391 Martine Avenue in Westfield Municipal thanks Westfield Lumber Residents of the two communities Scotch Plains. Activities will be held Building. and Home Center and its will be invited to donate their time to throughout Scotch Plains and Fanwood Working closely with manager, Tony and assist various worthy organiza- from 11:15 a.m. through 5 p.m. Chuck Ropars, who es- DiFrancesco, for the dona- tions in their area. Originally an idea Interested volunteers should visit tablished and runs the tion of paint and supplies, of the Scotch Plains/Fanwood scotchplains.patch.com/ and click on Teen Center, Corinne as- as well as John Mauro at Ministerium, the Day of Service is “MLK Day” to register. Online regis- sessed the needs of the EZ Rental Center in Clark now co-sponsored by the Jewish Com- tration currently is underway and will center and then drew up a for his donation of floor- munity Center (JCC) of Central New run through Friday, January 15. Al- plan for redecorating. It cleaning equipment. Addi- Jersey, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains though same-day registration will be involved repainting the tionally, she thanks AMC YMCA, the United Way, the Jewish available during the opening program, walls, cleaning the floor, Loews of Mountainside Federation of Central New Jersey, participants are strongly encouraged to laying carpeting, rear- and the Rialto Theatre of Patch.com and both municipalities. register online, as space is very limited. ranging furniture and Corinne Parsloe Westfield for donating Age-appropriate activities will take “This is a wonderful opportunity to games and hanging new movie posters. Finally, she place throughout Fanwood and Scotch bring our community together,” said posters on the walls. offers special acknowledgement to Janet MLK Day Task Force Chairman MR. AND MRS. LIONEL LIM GO Corinne chose bright orange, yellow Smith, her Girl Scout troop advisor, for Plains, from planting and decorating (She is the former Ms. Mary Daly Tweedie) flowerpots for the elderly to peer Michelle Shapiro Abraham. “Not only and aquamarine colors to liven up the her encouragement and advice. mentoring for children on the autistic will every member of the family learn center and make it more appealing to Corinne also received assistance spectrum. For adults, multiple organi- the importance of giving back, but local teens as a place to come on Friday from many painting volunteers who zations will be available to train volun- they’ll also discover all the wonder- evenings. The center offers pool tables, dedicated their time and effort to help teers for various positions, from an- ful volunteer organizations at work in Ms. Mary Daly Tweedie Ping-Pong tables, fuss ball tables, a her vision for the Teen Center become their community.” large-screen television and video games a reality. She further thanks Alice FCC to Hold Services The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Day of to include Wii. There are also plenty of Bonneau, Matthew Boyle, Christine Service will participate in the “Give a tables available if teens wish to bring in Geoghegan, Leah Geoghegan, Rod Celebrating Christmas Day, Get a Disney Day” program. Vol- Weds Lionel Lim Go meals or refreshments. Geoghegan, William Geoghegan, WESTFIELD – The First Congre- unteers who participate in the opening Ms. Mary Daly Tweedie, daughter her name to Mary T. Go. As a re-introduction and to promote Elizabeth Kuehn, Margaret Kuehn, gational Church invites visitors to cel- program and at least one additional of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Tweedie, Following a honeymoon in Lanai, the teen center, Corinne held a Hallow- Tony Gregory, Susan Kowalenko, Ri- ebrate the Christmas season with ser- activity during the day will be able to Jr. of Garwood, was married on Satur- Hawaii, the couple resides in Chicago. een party at the center for high school chard McKinley and Chelsea Peterson. vices today, Thursday, December 24, receive a free Disney World one-day day, August 29, 2009, to Lionel Lim Both the parents of the bride and freshmen and sophomores on October Corinne, daughter of Mary Lynn and and Sunday, December 27, in the sanc- pass. Volunteers also may donate their Go. Mr. Go is the son of Mr. and Mrs. the parents of the groom celebrated 30. She decorated and offered free pizza, Bob Parsloe, has had her project ap- tuary at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. pass to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Peng-Suy Go of Morton Grove, Ill. their 50th wedding anniversaries dur- soda, snacks and candy. Area teens proved by Girl Scouts Heart of New Christmas Eve services will begin at America. Information on registering The wedding ceremony was held ing 2009. attended and Corinne hopes they will Jersey Council and is scheduled to re- 5 p.m. with a children’s pageant based for “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” can at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel pass along word of the center to their ceive her pin in the spring of 2010. The on the book “The Little Shepherd Girl.” be found at scotchplains.patch.com/. of the University of Chicago. A re- Crosby Blood Drive peers, thus helping Corinne achieve the Gold Award is the highest award that a It is the story of a young girl’s desire to ception with dinner and dancing fol- second part of her project goal. Girl Scout age 14 to 18 can attain. help watch her father’s sheep on a fate- Hebrew School Still lowed at the Rookery Building, an Set For December 28 ful night in Bethlehem. At 10 p.m., architectural landmark in Chicago’s FANWOOD – The Fanwood Res- there will be a traditional candlelight Available at UCTC financial district. cue Squad will host the Bill Crosby Rotary Posts Raffle Winners, service of Lessons and Carols. WESTFIELD – The Union County Given in marriage by her father, “Spirit of Giving” Winter Blood Drive Both evening services will feature Torah Center in Westfield has an- the bride wore a strapless white gown on Monday, December 28, from 3 to soloist Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson nounced that parents still have an with lace overlay and a chapel train, 8:30 p.m. at 123 Watson Road in Beneficiary Organizations performing “O Holy Night.” opportunity to enroll their child in along with a fingertip-length veil. Fanwood. Donors will receive two New SCOTCH PLAINS – After selling who support this vital annual drive The regular 10 a.m. worship ser- Hebrew School for the 2009-2010 She carried a bouquet of pale yellow Jersey Nets tickets as a “thank you” out its full inventory of 50/50 Com- for funds to support important com- vice on December 27 will feature school year. lilies and sprays of tiny blue tweedia. from the Blood Center of New Jersey munity Share Raffle tickets, the munity organizations,” said Club scripture readings and an old-fash- The Hebrew School meets once a Ms. Charlotte Byers of New York (BCNJ). Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club President Janet Strunk, adding con- ioned carol sing. Members of the week on Sunday morning from 9:30 City, a sister of the bride, was matron Two Alyx (automated red blood cell) named this year’s prize winners. gratulations to top ticket sellers Jim congregation may request popular or a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and has a reduced of honor. The best man was Dr. machines will be available at the blood First prize, $6,000, went to Anto- Checchio, Joe Qutub and Andy seldom-heard hymns and carols to be rate for children starting in January Leonard Go of Madison, Wis., brother drive. An Alyx machine allows par- nio DeiMedici; second prize, $2,000, Calamaras. performed by organist and Music 2010. of the groom. ticipants to donate two units of blood to Kevin Buckman, and third and The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ro- Director Barbara Thomson. It offers a complete Hebrew School The bride is a graduate of Westfield in a single session. To qualify as a fourth prizes of $1,000 each to Rich tary Club (fsprotary.org) meets each The First Congregational Church is a curriculum for children of all back- High School and the University of donor on the Alyx System, males must Weiner and Jim Mortarulo. Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. for lunch at member of the United Church of Christ. grounds, from kindergarten through Rochester, and holds a Master of Busi- be at least 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weigh The remaining half of the ticket Snuffy’s Pantagis Renaissance res- The sanctuary is accessible by a wheel- Bar/Bat Mitzvah. For more informa- ness Administration degree from the at least 130 pounds, and women must proceeds – $10,000 – is to be divided taurant on Park Avenue in Scotch chair ramp and offers infrared listening tion, call the Torah Center at (908) 789- University of Chicago School of Busi- be at least 5 feet, 5 inches tall and among worthy local organizations, Plains. Interested persons are wel- devices for the hearing impaired. 5252 or e-mail [email protected]. ness. She is employed with Walgreens weigh at least 150 pounds. For more including the Scotch Plains-Fanwood come as guests. For more informa- as a director of finance in its corpo- information regarding Alyx, access High School Student Leadership tion, contact Membership Chairman For All Your Business, Tax rate office. the BCNJ website: bloodnj.org. Council, Fanwood Community Foun- Michael Dietrich at (908) 789-3175 The bridegroom is a graduate of Blood donors must be at least 17 dation, RESOLVE Community Coun- or [email protected]. & Financial Needs the University of Illinois and is a years old, weigh a minimum of 110 seling Center, David Ringle Scholar- construction safety manager with pounds and be in good general health. ship Fund, Fanwood-Scotch Plains Labyrinth Walk Set Bovis Lend Lease. For further questions, call New Jer- YMCA, and the Fanwood-Scotch The bride has elected to change sey Blood Services at (800) 933-2566. Plains Rotary – Frazee House Inc. For New Year’s Eve Restoration Project. 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 www.fccofwestfield.org A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 24, 2009 Page 7 Elizabeth Hogarth, 57, Flight Attendant; Known as Her Children’s ‘Biggest Fan’ – Obituaries – Elizabeth Hogarth, a longtime pant team, honored Betsy with the Edwin Reardan, 85, BASF Accountant; Westfield resident, passed away in Fan of the Year award. Her son, Tay- the early hours of Tuesday, Decem- lor, a team captain, presented the Was Choir Member and Tenor Soloist ber 15, 2009. Betsy died peacefully at award along with his teammates at home surrounded by family after a the season-ending award luncheon. Edwin Delbert Reardan, 85, of of West Lake, Ohio. A sister and two long and courageous battle with can- There was not a dry eye in the house. Willow Street, Pa., Westfield, brothers preceded him in death. cer. She was 57 years old. Fighting the illness, Betsy did not N.J. and Naples, Fla. passed Memorial services will Betsy is survived by her husband, miss one game, home or away, and away peacefully on Tuesday, be held at 10:30 a.m. on Richard L. Hogarth, and was the proud traveled 400 miles to Lexington, Va. December 8, 2009, at Sunday, January 3, 2010, at and ever-loving mother of three chil- for the NCAA Division III opening Lakeside at Willow Valley in the First United Methodist dren and one grandchild, Dr. Megan round game versus Washington and Willow Street, Pa. Church of Westfield. Inter- E. Nervi, currently resid- Lee University. Always Born February 4, 1924 in ment will take place in the TEAMING FOR CHARITY...Members of the Optimist Club and the Rotary Akron, Ohio, he was the son adjoining Church Memo- Club of Westfield and their family members gather outside an Optimist member’s ing in Cranford, N.J. with the cheerleader, Betsy home prior to the groups’ distribution of food baskets to needy families. her husband, Dr. Stephen encouraged her children of the late Harry and Bessie rial Garden. Friends may J. Nervi, Ryan M. Hogarth, to get after it with pas- (Martin) Reardan. He mar- visit with the family at the currently residing in Balti- sion. She was and always ried Marcia (Rike) Reardan church. Optimist and Rotary Clubs more, Md. with his wife, will be their biggest fan. on June 7, 1961. In lieu of flowers, me- Nicole Duis Hogarth, and Betsy also was very A veteran of World War II, Edwin D. Reardan morial remembrances can their daughter, Olive Eliza- creative and musically Ed proudly served with the be made to the Oratorio Team Up to Help the Needy beth, and Taylor L. inclined. It was not un- United States Air Force as a Link Choir of the First United Methodist WESTFIELD – Once again, mem- Church, One East Broad Street in On December 19, Westfield Hogarth, currently resid- common to find her Trainer Instructor. bers of the Optimist Club and the Rotarians joined Optimist Club ing in Westfield. blasting her favorite In 1988, he retired as an accountant Westfield. Rotary Club of Westfield demon- Arrangements were entrusted to members to distribute a record num- Betsy also is survived by tunes, or drawing her from BASF Corporation, Inmont Di- strated their commitment to com- ber of holiday food baskets to three siblings, Robert M. husband, two boys and vision. He also was a prominent choir the Andrew T. Scheid Funeral Home, munity service by providing holiday www.scheidfuneralhome.com. Westfield’s needy families and then Bechert of Essex, Conn., son-in-law into the member and tenor soloist. food baskets to 80 local families. enjoyed a festive holiday breakfast Kimberly Bechert of Elizabeth Hogarth kitchen to join her for a In addition to his wife, he will be Local arrangements are entrusted to the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East with friends and family. Snellville, Ga. and Charles quick dance to Barry lovingly missed by his daughter, Ruth Prayer to St. Jude For 20 years this has been an annual F. Bechert of Stamford, Conn., as White or Tony Bennett, to name a E., wife of Paul Salomone, of Broad Street in Westfield. December 24, 2009 community service project for the well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, few. Betsy also loved to laugh and Westfield; a son, Clifford W. Johnston, Oh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Optimist Club of Westfield, and fund- brother- and sister-in-laws, nieces and always enjoyed her sons’ and Jr., husband of Dawn, of Easton, Pa.; martyr, great in virtue and rich in ing for this program comes from the nephews from both the Hogarth and daughter’s latest TV impressions and five grandchildren; five great-grand- Prayer to miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Optimist Club, the Rotary Club, anony- Bechert families. “Saturday Night Live” skits. Only on children; three nieces; two nephews, Christ, faithful intercessor of all mous donors and individual Optimists Betsy was born in Goshen, N.Y. to rare occasions would Betsy not be and a sister-in-law, Norma M. Rike, The Blessed Virgin who invoke your special patron- and Rotarians who sponsor baskets. Robert C. and June Bechert. She was one to keep the party going. (Never known to fail) age in time of need, to you I have In addition to the funds both clubs raised in Stamford, Conn., attended After retiring on June 30, 2003, Betsy EATING CAN BE Oh most beautiful Flower of recourse from the depth of my and various individuals provide to- Roxbury Elementary School and took time to play a lot of golf with WONDERFUL AGAIN! Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, heart and humbly beg to whom ward this endeavor, the project is made Dolan Middle School and graduated family and friends, garden with her 908-654-0095 Splendor of Heaven, Blessed God has given such great power to possible through the efforts of from Rippowam High School in 1970. husband and work on numerous craft Mother of the Son of God, Im- come to my assistance. Help me Westfield Director of Human Services Growing up, Betsy was affiliated with projects. In 2006, Betsy obtained her A local doctor’s shocking new FREE maculate Virgin, assist me in my in my urgent position. In return I report reveals the real truth about ill- Lillian Corsi to connect with all the the First Congregational Church of real estate license and became affili- necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help promise to make your name known families; support from Kings in as- Stamford, during which time she was ated with Prudential New Jersey Prop- fitting, irritating dentures that pop-up, and cause you to be invoked. Say gag you or get stuck when you are me! Show me herein you are my sembling food boxes and poinsettias; a member of the junior choir. Betsy erties in Westfield. Unfortunately, this mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of three Our Fathers, three Hail donations of candy from Brummer’s eating. Marys, three Glorias. St. Jude also was a natural athlete, participat- experience was shortened by the onset If you’ve been told that you do not God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Chocolates and cookies from Deli- ing on the Winged Foot Golf Club of her illness, an illness that has taken have any options and you are stuck I humbly beseech you from the pray for us and all who invoke cious Orchards; donations of children’s Swim Team as both a swimmer and her from us all far too soon. Her zest and with those dentures your entire life, bottom of my heart to succor me in your aid. Publication must be books and gifts from individuals, and diver, and was a member of her high love for life remain with all those who then you must find out the 3 dangers this necessity. There are none who promised. This novena has never the time and efforts of the 60 volun- school tennis team and cheerleading know her and always will. Her family that denture wearer’s face and the new can withstand your power. Show been known to fail. M.J.L. teers from both organizations. squad. She then pursued a two-year and friends are all the better for the revolutionary alternatives that are me herein you are my mother. Oh degree in art at Marjorie Webster Jun- opportunity to know and love her. changing peoples lives daily! Mary, conceived without sin, pray ior College outside of Washington, A memorial service was held on Readers of the recent special report for us who have recourse to thee. D.C. She was the editor-in-chief of Tuesday, December 22, at the First have discovered that they can now Holy Mother, I place this cause in STAHL FARELLA her college yearbook. Congregational Church of Westfield. have better fitting, stronger, more your hands (3x). ATTORNEYS AT LAW In January of 1973, Betsy joined A private burial service will take place enjoyable teeth—quickly and easily WITHOUT the frustrations and Holy Spirit, You who solve all United Airlines as a flight attendant. at Woodland Cemetery in Stamford, problems, light all roads so that I Conn. at a later date. embarrassment that dentures can Criminal Defense Over the next 30-plus years, Betsy cause. may attain my goal. You who gave traveled extensively throughout the Arrangements were by the Gray Don’t suffer with those irritating and me the divine gift to forgive and Robert G. Stahl, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and United States, Europe, South America Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street uncomfortable things anymore...you forget all evil against me and that in recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in the field of and Asia. Jet setting was always one of in Westfield. don’t have to! all instances in my life You are with White Collar Criminal Defense her most cherished pastimes, both on December 24, 2009 To receive a copy of the FREE me. I want in this short prayer to the job and with her family. During her report entitled: “9 Critical Secrets thank You as I confirm once again Civil & Employment Litigation tenure with United, she visited Lon- Annina N. Di Sibio, 93 How You Can Turn Back the Hands that I never want to be separated don, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Hong Annina (Anna) N. Di Sibio, 93, of of Time” call our 24-hour, toll-free from You in eternal glory. Thank Christopher Farella recognized as “Super Lawyer” for Kong and Tokyo, to name a few cities. Westfield died on Monday, December recorded message number at 866-906- you for your mercy towards me Employment Litigation (Defense) and Corporate Counsel Betsy also attended the Olympic 21, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. 9172 or go to our website at, and mine. Amen. Games in Lillehammer and Barcelona Born in Cansano, Italy, she had lived www.drstreko.com and we’ll get you Say this prayer on three con- DWI & Municipal Court during her career with United. In addi- in Brooklyn, N.Y. before moving to the report right away! secutive days. Publish this prayer The call is free and so is the report! 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 tion, Betsy enjoyed vacationing with Westfield 12 years ago. after the favor is granted. her family in Folly Beach, S.C., Vail Her husband, Dominick, prede- Paid Bulletin Board M.J.L. 908 301 9001 • www.stahlesq.com and Pueblo, Colo. and Madison, Conn., ceased her in 2005. www.goleader.com/express as well as other destinations in the Surviving are her daughters, Grace United States and the Caribbean. Suf- Villani, Jennie Rossetti, Marie Di fice it to say, if Betsy wasn’t off enjoy- Giacomo, Lucy Di Sibio and Anne ing a beloved vacation spot, she was Lamar; 12 grandchildren and 11 great- planning the next time she and her grandchildren. family would be! A Mass of Christian Burial was Betsy was a very devoted mother. offered yesterday, Wednesday, De- She was always active in Girl Scouts, cember 23, at St. Helen’s Roman Cub Scouts, the Franklin Elementary Catholic Church in Westfield. En- School PTA and the Franklin School tombment followed at Green-Wood Pumpkin Fair. Beyond this, Betsy Cemetery in Brooklyn, N.Y. rarely missed a soccer, volleyball, Arrangements were under the di- baseball or lacrosse game or swim rection of the Gray Funeral Home, meet as Megan, Ryan and Taylor were 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. growing up. This past spring, the Donations in lieu of flowers may Fairleigh Dickinson University 2009 be made to the Alzheimer’s Founda- Men’s Lacrosse Team, a Division III tion in her memory. NCAA National Tournament partici- December 24, 2009 Gray Funeral Homes

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Merry Christmas! Sports Section THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 PETERSON GETS 11 BOARDS, 12 PTS.; SEBOLAO 13 PTS. Raider Swim Boys Stun Blue Devils, 87-83 Plainfield Cardinals Hold Off Devil Girls Win, 100-70 Too late for Press time. Young Raider Cagers, 42-35 Results in December 31 Issue

By DAVID B. CORBIN “We shot 2-for-18 in the first half, quarter and finished with a game- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and not many teams can stay in the high 22 points to go with her two Inexperience may have shown its ballgame if you shoot 2-for-18,” first blocked shots. face in the first half, but the young year Raider Head Coach Jen Ryan “She pretty much can do anything Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School said. “But we kept together. We are a she wants to on the floor,” coach girls basketball team, with no return- young team. We are aware of that. Ryan commented. “Our goal was just ing starters, definitely showed that it They are learning how to play to- to bother her as much as possible, but had promise with a strong second- gether. It’s a learning experience ev- she is an amazing athlete, and she half in a 42-35 loss to visiting ery time we get on the court.” finishes her shots.” Plainfield on December 18. What helped cause that turmoil of Raider junior forward Aysia The 0-1 Raiders were victims of turnovers was Cardinal senior guard Peterson, who had limited varsity time numerous turnovers and missed all Chanel Johnson, who converted three last year, stepped up and pulled 11 but two of their lay-ups in the first straight steals to lay-ups in the first rebounds, while scoring 12 points half. quarter. Johnson had 11 points in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times WHS 200-IM RECORD BREAKER…Blue Devil Suzanne Lemberg competed in the 200-Individual Medley and broke Janney Zonnevylle’s long-standing 1981 WHS record of 2:11.87 when she touched at 2:10.74. LEMBERG BREAKS ZONNEVYLLE’S 200 IM RECORD Lady Swim Blue Devils Skin BrH2O Panther Girls, 89-81

By DAVID B. CORBIN needed to get the points.” give the Blue Devils a 19-11 lead. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Breaking the school record was the After the 200-IM, Budnick at 25.85 Trailing 48-46 after the 100- last thing on Lemberg’s mind. “I was and Kaveney at 25.98 placed 2-3 in freestyle event, the Westfield High not expecting that at all. I have been the 50-free to give Westfield a 35-27 School (WHS) girls swim team nervous all day for that race. In all my lead at the break. poured it on in the 500-freestyle, 200- classes, my teachers were telling me The Panthers took 1-2 in the 100- free relay and the 100-backstroke to to calm down. I was really going into butterfly with DeLaFuente taking build a 16-point cushion en route to it wanting to compete with the other third at 1:01.55 then took 1-2 in the an 89-81 victory over Bridgewater- girls, not going for the school record,” 100-free to take a 48-46 lead. Raritan at Wallace Pool in Westfield Lemberg said. Lemberg, who developed a leg cramp on December 17. Blue Devils Jessica Cronin, Kate during the event, took third at 55.07. The saying “records are made to be David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Heffernan, Megan Kaveney and The tide changed when Higgins at STEPPING UP FOR THE LADY RAIDERS…Junior Aysia Peterson, No. 24, stepped up and pulled 11 rebounds, while broken” certainly rang true in a pecu- Emily Budnick touched second in the 5:28.14 and Wilson at 5:32.36 placed scoring 12 points for the Raiders against visiting Plainfield on December 18. liar manner and added sweetness to 200-medley relay with a time of 1-3 in the 500-freestyle. The positive the 4-0 Blue Devils’ victory. Senior 1:55.18 and teammates Ally Rose, flow continued when Budnick, Suzanne Lemberg, a 50 freestyle and Megan Meyers, Elaine Anderson and Lemberg, DeLaFuente and Smith took MESEROLE WINS 100-FREESTYLE, LORENTZEN 50-FREE 100 freestyle specialist, was selected Loren Ball touched third at 1:58.55. first at 1:42.72, and Kaveney, Ball, to compete in the 200-Individual Meredith Smith at 1:59.97, Kelsey Wilson and Anna Fetter at 1:44.05 Medley (IM) and broke Janney Wilson at 2:03.27 and Kyle Higgins touched 1-2 in the 200-free relay. The Zonnevylle’s long-standing 1981 at 2:03.36 swept the 200-freestyle to CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 BrH2O Panthers’ Late Surge WHS record of 2:11.87 when she touched at 2:10.74. “I don’t normally swim IM. I am a sprint freestyler mainly, but we knew Tops Devil Swim Boys, 89-81 going into the meet, that they had three girls, who all were going to be 2:15 or below. We have Becky By DAVID B. CORBIN John Taylor at 1:54.11, Mike Oster at Moore at 2:12.5 placed 2-4 in the [DeLaFuente], who goes below 2:15, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1:56.97 and Matt Daniel at 1:52.96 200-Individual Medley. When and I go below 2:15, so our strategy Visiting Bridgewater-Raritan touched 2-3-4 in the 200-freestyle. Lorentzen at 22.65, Boyle at 23.49 was to put me in the IM because it will surged in the final three events, over- Meserole at 2:01.15 and Connor and Walsh at 24.35 touched 1-3-4 in be more of a race to press the other the 50-free, the Blue Devils held a 36- girls,” Lemberg explained. 26 lead at the break. “That was the oldest record up Boyle placed second in the 100- there,” Blue Devil Head Coach butterfly with a time of 54.42, and Brooke Smith pointed out. “It was a Zhang placed fourth at 57.14. couple of seconds faster than she has Meserole took top honors in the 100- ever been. We could have put her in free with a time of 48.64, and Taylor the 50 [freestyle], but we needed the placed fourth at 52.81. After a lot of IM. Putting her and Becky jockeying around in attempt to claim [DeLaFuente] did exactly what they the 2-3-4 spots in the 500-free relay, Mike Oster at 5:17.07 and Haley at Probitas Verus Honos 5:19.73 managed to place 2-3, but the Panthers squeezed out the fourth See photos of Sports: place. “We wound up going 2-3-5, and 2- on www.goleader.com 3-4 would have been important be- Westfield/BrH2O Swimming cause it would have set the tone later SPF/Plainfield Basketball on in the meet,” coach Knight ex- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times plained. “Those points were ex- TOUCHING FIRST…Blue Devil Jack Lorentzen touched first in the 50-freestyle tremely crucial. Bridgewater really with a time of 22.65. stepped up and did what they had to TOWN OF WESTFIELD CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 2010 COLLECTION SCHEDULE coming a 68-56 deficit, to top the Westfield High School boys swim BY GREAT NORTHERN RECYLCING team, 89-81, at Wallace Pool in Westfield on December 17. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. The 2-2 Blue Devils knew the im- WARD 1 WARD 2 WARD 3 WARD 4 portance of scoring big in the three “25 Years Experience” (Mondays) (Tuesdays) (Wednesdays) (Thursdays) relay events and managed to win two Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer of them, but in the final three events, the Panthers hit 1-3 in the 100-back- January 11, 25 12, 26 13, 27 14, 28 stroke, 1-2 in the 100-breaststroke FAMILY LAW February 8, 22 9, 23 10, 24 11, 25 and 1-2 in the 400-medley relay. · Divorce · Domestic Violence March 8, 22 9, 23 10, 24 11, 25 “We knew the relays were going to April 5, 19 6, 20 7, 21 8, 22 be important, as they always are. It · Custody · Child Support was a matter of guys stepping up and May 3, 17, 31* 4, 18 5, 19 6, 20 swimming what they are capable of,” June 14, 28 1, 15, 29 2, 16, 30 3, 17 Blue Devil Head Coach Jeff Knight July 12, 26 13, 27 14, 28 1, 15, 29 said. “Ultimately, our focus is Febru- · DWI · Criminal Defense ary, so this gives us a nice indication · Business Disputes Commercial Litigation August 9, 23 10, 24 11, 25 12, 26 of where we are. From there, we will Former Assistant Union County Prosecutor September 6*, 20 7, 21 8, 22 9, 23 continue to work hard to try to reach October 4, 18 5, 19 6, 20 7, 21 our ultimate goal, which is winning the state championship.” November 1, 15, 29 2, 16, 30 3, 17 4, 18 The Blue Devils did well in the first December 13, 27 14, 28 1, 15, 29 2, 16, 30 event, the 200-medley relay. Matt (908) 232-8787 Meserole, Larry Zhang, Nick Boyle and Mike Oster touched first with a * May 31st is a holiday. 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Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ryan said of Peterson, who hit four of She is one of the reasons we are six free throws. “I said, ‘you are go- going to be successful this year and The final chads from Arizona and Rettino, Cliff Sheehan and Paul historic occasion. could see mat time this winter. ing to be carrying a lot of weight on for the years to come,” coach Ryan Florida have been counted and tabu- Wampler. In addition to being the 100th victory As of this writing, WHS will likely your shoulders.’ Once she starts hit- said. lated, and the fans of Westfield High Female winner: Denise Comby for current coach Glen Kurz, it will also forfeit at 119, 215 and heavyweight, ting, everyone else will start hitting. With the help of Johnson’s three School (WHS) sports have made their (1980) 11 votes. be victory No. 500 in the sport’s history and possibly at 189 for a few meets, She’s athletic. She’s talented. I want converted steals, the 1-0 Cardinals voices heard. With 629 votes from nearly Next five: Kerry Hertell and Noreen at the school. giving the team a 24-0 hole to dig out of to see her take the ball off the dribble took a 13-10 lead in the first quarter, 500 individual voters for over 100 indi- Morris 7; Krissy Jeremiah 5; Chris Kurz currently has a 96-97 record in every match. That’s hard to believe at a and get to the basket because I know then added a 9-3 run in the second vidual athletes, the results of the Devil’s Diemer and Sally Parizeau 2. 11 years as WHS’s coach; WHS has an Group 4 school that was 16-2 and won quarter to grab a 22-13 lead at the Den “Best Athlete of the 1960s, ’70s, Also receiving votes: Lynne Cassidy, overall record of 496 wins, 246 losses the district title last year. she can do it.” ’80s, ’90s and ’00s” are ready to be Junior guard Evie Klotz, who also half. After a 14-10 Cardinal run in Cheryl Gleason and Patti Hearon. and 15 ties in its 53-year history. The MEMORY LANE announced. 1990s (217 total votes) first varsity team was in 1941 under How many of the faces in the photo had limited varsity time last year, the third quarter, the Raider girls First, we must thank those who took found their rhythm, hitting five of Male winner: Chris Wojcik (1992) coach Harper Adams. When he joined of 1957 Roosevelt Junior High School finished with six points, including a the time to vote, and who got their friends 69½ votes. the service in World War II, the sport football team that ran with the Decem- three-pointer, four assists and five six free throws, rolling in a pair of voting. Many of the categories were Next five: Darren Hertell 49; Brian was dropped and, after a long hiatus, ber 10 Devil’s Den were you able to rebounds. lay-ups and getting a three-pointer extremely close. Out of the nine catego- Ciemniecki 17; Lamont Turner 7; Matt finally resurrected in 1959. identify? Here are the names for that “I would like to see Evie Klotz get from Klotz to win the fourth quarter, ries – male athletes for all five decades, Elmuccio and John Fox 5. According to Faithful Reader Bruce historic team, the last junior high school more opportunities to shoot, because 12-6. Raider freshman forward female athletes for the last four decades Also receiving votes: Mike Baly, Jim Moran (WHS, ’76) of The Star-Ledger, football team that included both North she really can shoot,” coach Ryan Renee Oliver, finished with two – only one category had what might be Corcoran, David Duelks, Drew Keehn the state’s wrestling “500 Club” cur- and Southsiders, since Edison Junior said. “Aysia and Evie are the only points and junior forward Erin Brown called a landslide winner. In the ’60s, and Marc Koslowsky. rently includes 18 teams: High opened the following fall: ones with any varsity experience, contributed two points. swimmer Danny Nichols was a huge Female winner: Aimee Stout (1992) 1. Paulsboro 960, 2. Phillipsburg 801, Front row (from left): Barry Frantz and now the whole team is riding on “I liked what I saw at the end. We winner over a group that included no less 17 votes. 3. Hunterdon Central 792, 4. Highland (19), Jimmy Wilday (22), Richard their shoulders. I am confident that, didn’t give up and we finally started than 10 current individual members of Next five with ties: Marcie Williams 653, 5. Pennsville 605, 6. Newton 602, Iverson (16), Barry Mann (30), Bill at least, I know it will come.” doing some of the things that we the Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame. 11; Claudia Carnevale 7; Laura Todd 6; 7. Delaware Valley 601, 8. North Biitner (21), Johnny Reid (44), Dave Freshman guard Taylor Sebolao knew we could do. So we shoot really Nichols picked up 36 percent of the 77 Liz McKeon 4; Kim Kumpf and Vicky Hunterdon 598, 9. Lenape 579, 10. Sandquist (29); second row: Manager became a shining light with her im- bad in the first half but we walk away votes in that contest. Nusse 3. Bound Brook 578, 11. Vineland 567, Lane Gehrlein, Lowell Higgins (42), pressive play. She banged a pair of knowing that we can beat that team The closest voting was in the 1980s Also receiving votes: Erin Allebaugh, 12. Paramus 565, 13. Eastern 545, 14. Jack May (40), Dave Reitze (20), Bob three-pointers in the first half and the next time we see them,” said coach and ’90s, for both boys and girls. Kevin Julie Elmuccio, Rebecca Krohn, Delran 537, 15. Oakcrest 528, 16. Duncan (38), John Griner (39), Lamont finished with 13 points, a steal and Ryan. McGorty nipped Dave Brown by just Michele Mollard, Catie Robinson and Haddonfield 524, 17. South Plainfield Ross (32), Rich Freemon (10), John three votes in the ’80s, while Chris three assists. Amy Williams. 517, 18. Rancocas Valley 507. Williams (24); third row: Coach Bob Plainfield 13 9 14 6 42 Wojcik rallied in the last week to edge 2000s (135 total votes) “I saw her play in middle school. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 3 10 12 35 Also believed to be over 500 wins, Deitrich, Paul Kupp (23), Jeff Gilbert Darren Hertell in the ’90s. Denise Male winner: Tony DiIorio (2009) but unconfirmed at this moment, are (36), Tracy Page (13), George Hamrah Comby edged Kerry Hertell and Noreen 24 votes. Collingswood, Haddon Township, (33), unknown (28), Ross Mannino (46), Morris in the ’80s, and Aimee Stout Next four with ties: Tom Bonard 13; Millville, Roselle Park and Union. Bill Shaffer (45), Ron Viglianti (11), was a narrow winner over Marcie Wil- Jan Cocozziello 9; Chris DeLaFuente While WHS was hit hard by gradua- Frank Lotano (no number), managers liams in a talented group from the ’90s. 8; Mike Venezia 5; Jay Cook and Mike tion, Kurz has some solid talent to work Jeff Hitchings and Smith; back row: The other winners were: Chris Murray 3. with, led by junior Christian Barber unknown (12), Jim Kovacs (37), Pete Campbell and Jackie Booth (’70s), and Also receiving votes: Chris Giacone, (140), and sophomores Mike Kalimtzis Braun (41), Scott Ellis (27), Dick Wright Tony DiIorio and Alexi Kuska (’00s). Billy Hearon, Chris Jenkins, Ron and Troy Skibitsky. Barber is a two-time (35), Tommy Ellis (25), Jim Leitz (43), The two top vote-getters were actu- Kashlak, Dan MacDonald, Jeff Perrella, district champion, who brings a 45-15 Danny Nichols (26), Jerry Onque (31). ally in the same decade, with Wojcik Diano Reavis, Kevin Shallcross and career mark into the season, including Braun and Kovacs earned all-state garnering 69½ to Hertell’s 49. Ryan Shallcross. 27-9 last year. Kalimtzis (103-112) and honors, as did Leitz in Orchard Park, As you can see by the names that Female winner: Alexi Kuska (2008) Skibitsky (125) are coming off 21-9 and N.Y., where his family moved. Nichols follow, there have been some very tal- 25 votes. 26-9 freshman years, respectively. and Hitchings both won state swim ented people walking the halls of WHS Next four with ties: Kris Fietkiewicz Kurz also expects good things from championships at WHS. the past 50 years. And now, the results: and Erin Miller 6; Tara Handza and Austin Slifer (103-112), Kevin Castillo Seven of these players went on to 1960s (78 total votes) Cyndil Matthew 5; Morgan Lang and (130), Ryan Jennings (135), Brian captain teams at WHS: Duncan and Male winner: Danny Nichols (1961) Gab O’Leary 4. Henry (145), Eric Gozdieski (152), Kovacs in track, Braun and Mannino in 28 votes. Also receiving votes: Anna Koehler, Chris Tomasso (160) and Bill Kim (171- football, Higgins in basketball, Viglianti Next five with ties: Bobby Flynn 7; Emily MacNeil and Lauren Sinnenberg. 189). Jey Yengling (135), Mike in wrestling and Wilday in baseball. Marty Howarth 6; Ray Bailey, Jim HISTORY IN THE MAKING DeLouisa (152), Mark Frega (152), When Leitz moved, it opened up the Kovacs, Dick Myers and Joe Wiendl 5. The fourth win by the WHS wres- Kieran Cline (160), Eric Mandelblatt tailback spot and Reitze set a still- Also receiving votes: Pete Braun, tling team this winter will be a doubly (160-171) and Tom Snyder (189-215) standing school record with 249 carries CONTROLLING ON TOP…Little Raider Matt Ridge controls his opponent Bob Brewster, Rudy Brown, Fred for 1,274 yards (No. 2 all-time) in 1960. during the Union County Brawl Tournament, which took place in Cranford, Byrne, Paul Byrne, Greg Chlan, Mike Griner, May and Ellis also were top December 12 and 13. Cowles, Bob Felter, Chuck Hood, Jay football guys at WHS. Isbrecht, Dave Morash, Dave Perkowski If you have a “Memory Lane” photo and Greg Weiss. you’d like to see included in an upcom- SPF Middle School Gets 3rd 1970s (101 total votes) ing Devil’s Den, get it to me, with Male winner: Chris Campbell (1973) complete identifications, at The 32 votes. Westfield Leader office at P.O. Box In UC Brawl Mat Tourney Next five with ties: Butch Woolfolk 250, 251 North Avenue West, Westfield, 11½; Glen Kehler 7; Frank Jackson 4; N.J. 07091. After the photo is scanned, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) (118-lbs) and Alex Mirabella (148- Owen Brand 3½; Joe Monninger and it will be returned. Middle School wrestling team com- lbs) placed fourth. Kurt Stiefken 3. DEVIL OF THE WEEK peted in Cranford on December 12 Also wrestling for the SPF Middle Also receiving votes: Brad Brewster, This week’s winner of a free sub, and 13 at the Union County Brawl School Raiders were Conor Coll, Tom Castellone, Chip Danker, Bobby from Mike the new owner at Westfield Tournament and came away with third Connor English, Jeff Lieblich, VJ Davis, Frank Kelly, K.C. Knobloch, Subs (261 South Avenue East) is place in total team points. Roselle Makris and Matt Ridge. Buddy Robinson and Dave Robinson. Suzanne Lemberg. Against Park took first with 57 points, Cranford The Terrill/Park Matmen crushed Female winner: Jackie Booth (1978) Bridgewater-Raritan, the senior broke was second with 54 points and SPF the Madison Middle School kids on 15 votes. a 27-year-old in the 200-individual took third place with 38 points. Clark December 18. Only six bouts took Next five: Debbie Lawyer 4; Julie medley with a 2:10.74; that time was (fourth), Westfield (fifth) and New place, but the Raiders came off the mat DeCosta 3; Eileen Jackson, Beth 5.13 seconds faster than her previous Providence (sixth) had 30, 29 and 28 with five pins in front of a big crowd at Rennicks and Kim Schmidt 2. high school-best, and topped Janney Also receiving votes: Karen Smith. Zonnevylle’s 1982 mark by 1.13 sec- points, respectively. Park Middle School. Cunningham, JT 1980s (98 total votes) Raiders Mike Lettieri, at 110-lbs, Bierne, Lapham, Kovacs and Natale onds! “Sunshine” already holds the Male winner: Kevin McGorty (1983) school 50 and 100 freestyle records. and Dominic Natale, at 118-lbs, all scored big to start the season. 17 votes. The Devil’s Den appears Thursday placed first. Brian Lapham (102-lbs) Mirabella also competed, but lost his MEMORY LANE...Former Westfield High School multi-sport standouts, pic- Next five: Dave Brown 14; Rob tured, from left to right, Dwight Davies, Joe Wiendl and Eddie Thorne shared in The Westfield Leader and The Times placed second. Tommy Cunningham lead in the final seconds to give Madi- Schmalz 8; Gregg Schmalz 7, Dan some laughs at the 45th class reunion of the Class of 1964 this past October at Echo during the school year. Contact me with (85-lbs) and Sam McQuoid (heavy- son its only points in the first regular Gilday 6; Mike Drury 3. Lake Country Club. Davies played football (quarterback-safety) and baseball comments, complaints and suggestions weight) placed third, while Will season match-up for the SPF seventh Also receiving votes: Roger Brewster, (shortstop); Wiendl played football (two-way end), wrestling (state champ) and at [email protected]. Win or not, Hochman (80-lbs), Tyler Kovacs and eighth grade team. Clint Factor, Mark Giacone, Lou baseball (infield-outfield); Thorne played soccer and baseball (outfield). WHS4EVR!

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By DAVID B. CORBIN he went right after the pin. Tristan is move right at the end,” coach Scholz Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times honed in this year. He is ready to go. noted. “Mike is a great technician, Senior Tristan Bundy won his 72nd He is going to make some heads spin.” but he has to slow down on top.” career varsity match with a 1:19 fall Raider Shane Squier, wrestling in Senior Josh Foote trailed Panther over James Bomeo at 125-lbs, but the place of Sean Cannon, who recently Eric Van Houten, 4-2, early in the young Scotch Plains-Fanwood High received stitches from a head injury, third period but rallied to grab a 6-4 School wrestling team came up on had a battle with Panther Dominic decision. the short side of a 43-24 decision to Diaz but pulled out a 1-0 decision at “They both got takedowns. Josh the visiting Bridgewater-Raritan Pan- 130-lbs. was tough on top. He’s difficult [to thers on December 18. “He did a nice job just to be in escape]. That’s the key, getting those The 0-1 Raiders won six of the 14 control the whole time. They had turns for bonus points,” said coach bouts and lost one close decision. In very similar styles,” coach Scholz Scholz. the first bout at 103-lbs, Panther said. At 152-lbs, Raider Luke Vuono Valerio Lamorte got the best of fresh- After a one-year absence, senior used a cradle to earn bonus points and man Lucas Cinafonte with a fall in Jawan Gaines stepped on the mat at to claim a 7-3 decision over Mike 1:29. At 112-lbs, Panther Kerry 135-lbs and grabbed a 5-1 decision Muttie. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times O’Sullivan recorded a second period over Panther Pierce Gladfelter to nar- “Luke is very tall and lanky. He FLOATING LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STINGING IN THE FREE…Blue Devil Matt Meserole works his butterfly in the 200- fall in 3:03 over Dan Cardoza. Joe row the team score to 18-12. worked that cradle and got a takedown IM and eventually places second, but he stung like a bee to win the 100-freestyle, on December 17. Vega pinned Raider Steve Carrion in “He had the opportunity in the first in the beginning,” coach Scholz said. 1:36 at 119-lbs to give the Panthers an period to actually throw the guy on Panther Jamar Archer won a 14-5, 18-0 lead. his back, but the ref called them out majority decision over John Devia at Bundy went to work right away on [of bounds for cautionary reasons],” 160-lbs then Jon Friedman pinned BrH2O’s Late Surge Tops Devil Swim Boys, 89-81 Boemio, recording four quick coach Scholz said. “He had some Raider Ed Heavey in 3:01 at 171-lbs. takedowns before turning him in the good moves. It’s nice to have him Panther Kazier Archer won his 189- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 first period. back in the lineup. He is one of our lb bout with a 1:00 fall over Brian do, so I applaud them.” at 1:39.65 placed 1-3 in the 200-free Panthers had cut the Blue Devils’ “Tristan went right after the kid,” go-to guys.” Laspe. The Blue Devils increased their relay. Zhang at 56.34 and Shin at lead to 79-77 entering the final event. Raider Head Coach John Scholz said. Raider Mike Steinfeld carried a 5- Junior first-year wrestler Neville lead to 68-56 when Boyle, Lorentzen, 58.89 took 2-4 in the 100-backstroke, Daniels, Moore, Shin and Mike Oster “Tristan was so fast. I told him to ‘get 3 lead into the third period at 140-lbs, Hall, who recently took second at the Taylor and Meserole at 1:31.33, and and Lorentzen touched third in the placed third in the 400-free relay at a bunch of takedowns in the begin- but Panther Karim Abozied recorded Raider JV Tournament on December Daniel, Sean Clark, Moore and Walsh 100-breaststroke at 1:03.08, but the 3:34.19, while Taylor, Kevin Oster, ning. Get yourself acclimated. It’s a reversal and a nearfall to earn an 8- 19, showed Panther Jon Saavedra the Walsh and Zhang touched fourth with your first match.’ He put on a nice 5 victory. lights in 1:43 at 215-lbs. The JV tour- a time of 3:37.0. takedown clinic in the beginning then “The guy pulled off a five-point nament featured such high-powered “I am proud of all of them. They get teams as Randolph, Raritan, Dela- Lady Swim Blue Devils Skin in there and they fight. They work ware Valley and Brearley. hard. They want it,” coach Knight “He is a physical specimen. He is BrH2O Panther Girls, 89-81 said. “It may not be there for them real strong,” coach Scholz noted. right now, but we will continue to Heavyweight Pete Machala con- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 apply ourselves towards February. You cluded the match with a 1:17 fall over Blue Devils then took a comfortable get second. We got 2-3, so the girls take these lumps now, and hopefully Raider sophomore Andrew Jacobs. 78-62 lead when Cronin at 1:02.27 did exactly what they needed to do.” you can get better from them.” “Being the first match, everyone and Kylie Bangs at 1:04.16 placed 2- had to get out the butterflies and cob- 200 medley relay: BR (Mara Valenzuela, 200 medley relay: W (Meserole, Zhang, 3 in the 100-backstroke. Ashley Atherton, Dana Yu, Casey Stahl) Boyle, Mike Oster) 1:41.19 webs, We gave up a couple things “After the 200-freestyle relay, 1:52.33 200 free: Rod Gonzalez (BR) 1:47.84 early on,” coach Scholz said. “All-in- 200 free: Meredith Smith (W) 1:59.97 200 IM: Victor Luo (BR) 1:57.62 where we went 1-2, that got us going, 50 free: Lorentzen (W) 22.65 all, I am happy. They were working and it got us where we needed to be,” 200 IM: Suzanne Lemberg (W) 2:10.74 hard. It was nice to see.” 50 free: Stahl (BR) 25.02 100 fly: Brian Barr (BR) 54.13 coach Brooke Smith said. “Our 100 fly: Yu (BR) 1:00.34 100 free: Meserole (W) 48.64 freestyle girls are just fantastic swim- 100 free: Valenzuela (BR) 53.97 500 free: Matt Kendall (BR) 4:58.68 N. Hunterdon Jumps mers. Head-to-head, obviously, it’s 500 free: Kyle Higgins (W) 5:28.14 200 free relay: W (Boyle, Lorentzen, 200 free relay: W (Emily Budnick, Lemberg, Taylor, Meserole) 1:31.33 On Lady Blue Devils very close. What it came down to was DeLaFuente, Meredith Smith) 1:42.72 100 back: Tom Rinaldi (BR) 55.38 getting that point here or there.” 100 back: Valenzuela (BR) 1:01.48 100 breast: Luo (BR) 1:01.58 The 20th-ranked North Hunterdon 400 free relay: BR (Barr, Chris Alaimo, Lady Lions jumped on the Westfield Heffernan touched second in the 100 breast: Atherton (BR) 1:12.32 100-breaststroke at 1:14.29, but the 400 free relay: BR (Wendy Liu, Lisa Evan Newbold, Gonzalez) 3:25.1 High School girls basketball team Tkach, Valenzuela, Stahl) 3:41.08 early and glided to a 57-36 victory in Panthers finished 1-3 to trim the Blue PUBLIC NOTICE The Union County Rugby Football Club Westfield on December 21. Devils’ lead to 10 points. The Blue PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AWARD OF Devils did not relent. DeLaFuente, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE Jess Pellechio and Alissa Tarsi led TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the 2-0 Lions with 15 and 13 points, Smith, Budnick and Maeve Maloney BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT touched second in the 400-free relay CONTRACTOR: Associated Humane UC Rugby Football Clubs respectively. Pellechio also had four Notice is hereby given that the Westfield Societies, Inc.; 124 Evergreen Avenue, at 3:43.63, and Fetter, Ball, Higgins Board of Adjustment approved the follow- steals and four rebounds, while Tarsi Newark, New Jersey 07114 and Wilson touched third at 3:51.37 ing application and adopted the resolution had seven rebounds. Center Kelly NATURE OF SERVICE: Animal Con- at its December 14, 2009. Begin Preseason Training Loughney, who netted nine points, to secure victory. trol Services for the calendar year 2010. blocked five shots, and had four as- “We decided whatever score either Walter Gardiner, 724 Scotch Plains AMOUNT: The sum of $63,200 to be The Union County Rugby Football The U19 teams are always look- way, we were going to swim until the Avenue, Applicant sought variance relief proated on a monthly basis of $5,270.83 sists, two rebounds and a pair of steals. from sections 11.07B6 and 12.03D of the per month, including other costs which Club (UCRFC) U15 and U19 teams ing for players. To be part of one of Senior guard Amanda Markowski led end and do whatever we could,” coach have begun their preseason training the teams, prospective players must Land Use Ordinance to allow the installa- may be required pursuant to the terms of the 0-2 Blue Devils with 14 points, Smith said. “We knew we needed to tion of a temporary ramp in the front yard the proposed agreement. in preparation for the spring season. be under age 19 on September 1, including two three-pointers, and had PUBLIC NOTICE and to allow a front yard setback of 22 feet THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT The U19 boys are defending METNY 2009. The U15 team is designed for where 40 feet is required. Application ap- FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- five assists. Katie Ponce fired in 12 proved with conditions. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. and Northeast U19 champions and eighth and ninth grade boys, while points and had five rebounds, four TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS will be looking to repeat. The U19 the U13 team is for fifth, sixth and Kathleen Nemeth Barbara Riepe assists and three steals. Diana Venezia NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Secretary, Board of Adjustment Township Clerk girls, who finished second at METNY seventh graders. The teams practice had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Nikki ing of the Township Council of the Town- 1 T - 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $16.32 1 T - 12/24/09, The Times Fee: $17.34 and sixth in the Northeast, will be at the Syd Fey turf field in Westfield ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Aronson had six rebounds, a blocked Chambers in the Municipal Building of trying to improve on their 2009 sea- on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. and shot and a steal, and Gabby Cerami said Township on Tuesday, December Your Hometown Used Car Dealer son. The U15 boys don’t play in a Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 had five rebounds. 15, 2009 there was introduced, read for formal league but they do play a full p.m., weather permitting. For more the first time, and passed on such first schedule. For the first time ever, the information, check the UCRFC N. Hunterdon 19 11 16 11 57 reading, the following ordinance: Westfield Westfield 8 6 10 12 36 UCRFC will have a U13 team for website mudturtlerugby.net or con- AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- boys as they build on their very suc- tact Lex Maccubbin PUBLIC NOTICE TING GAMES CHANCE ON SUNDAY JANUARY 31, 2010 “Experts In Special Order” cessful summer flag rugby program. [email protected]. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS IN THE TOWNHSIP OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SCOTCH PLAINS Need a special car? See it all on the web in color . . . NOTICE IS HEREBY, that on JANU- Purpose: To allow any charitable orga- www.goleader.com ARY 7, 2010, at 8:00 pm, in the Municipal nization to conduct games of chance (raffle) We’ll find it! Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, on Sunday January 31, 2010 provided PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a steps are taken to secure a license for the Public Hearing in the first floor Council holding, operating and conducting of BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Chambers to consider the following ap- games of chance. peal: A public hearing for same will be held on The Tax Assessment List for The Bor- The Tax Assessment List for The Town- Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in ough of Fanwood for the 2010 Tax Year ship of Scotch Plains for the 2010 Tax LUISA BIANCO, for a Rear-Yard Set- the Council Chambers of the Municipal will be open for inspection on Wednesday, Year will be open for inspection on Wednes- back Variance to construct a covered rear Building, or any time and place to which a January 20, 2010 between the hours of day, January 20, 2010 between the hours patio at 407 Stout Avenue, Block 2103, Lot meeting for the further consideration of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. in the Municipal of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. in the Tax 19, R-3A Zone, contrary to the following such ordinance shall from time to time be Building Lobby, 75 North Martine Avenue, Assessor’s Office, RM. 122, Municipal section of the Zoning Ordinance: adjourned, and all persons interested will Fanwood. Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. Section 23-3.4A Paragraph H, Col. 10, be given an opportunity to be heard con- Michael A. Ross, CTA Michael A. Ross, CTA Minimum: 30 feet, Proposed: 16 feet. cerning such ordinance. Tax Assessor Tax Assessor All interested persons may be present A copy of same may be obtained from 1 T - 12/24/09, The Times Fee: $10.71 1 T - 12/24/09, The Times Fee: $10.71 and be heard. the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park J.T. Auto Sales PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The file pertaining to this application s is Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- in the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY If you fail to do so, judgment by default may ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Monday through Friday by any member of CHANCERY DIVISION be rendered against you for the relief de- Plains and is available for public inspec- the general public who wants a copy of Since 1976 UNION COUNTY manded in the complaint. You shall file tion during regular office hours. same without cost. DOCKET NO.: F-58648-09 your answer and proof of service in dupli- Barbara Horev, Secretary BARBARA RIEPE email: [email protected] FILE NO: 118.1192 cate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Zoning Board of Adjustment Township Clerk web: cars.com/jtautosales NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 1 T - 12/24/09, The Times Fee: $23.46 1 T - 12/24/09, The Times Fee: $34.17 CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, 08625, in STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: accordance with the rules governing the PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD, courts. JAYNE BERNSTEIN HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND You are further advised that if you can- PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Sales Associate COLDWELL BANKER not afford an attorney, you may call the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award: 1997-2008 TIVES, AND HERS, THEIRS, Legal Services office in the county where & Direct Line: (908) 301-2006 E XPERIENCE, TRUST, RELIABILITY S ERVICE OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- you live. If you do not have an attorney and Cell Phone: (908) 403-9330 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE HIRING A TOP AGENT ISN’T EXPENSIVE … IT’S PRICELESS! SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND are not eligible for free legal assistance, E-mail: [email protected] INTEREST you may obtain a referral to an attorney by You are hereby summoned and required calling the Lawyer Referral Services. The to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., names and telephone numbers of such Plaintiff’s Attorneys, whose address is 1455 agencies in the county of venue are as Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, follows: 07003, an answer to the complaint in a civil Lawyer Referral Services: 908-353- action in which BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 4715 SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FLEET Legal Services: 908-354-4340 NATIONAL BANK is plaintiff and This action has been instituted for the PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD, HER purpose of foreclosing a mortgage and HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL recovering possession of the lands and REPRESENTATIVES, AND HERS, premises described in a mortgage dated THEIRS, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- September 12, 2002, recorded on Janu- SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; ary 7, 2003, in Book 9852, Page 0453, MR. GREENWOOD, HUSBAND OF made by PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD BY PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD; KELLY KELLY GREENWOOD, HER ATTORNEY GREENWOOD, INIDIVIDUALLY AND AS IN FACT, to the plaintiff and covers real CO-EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF estate located at 211 MONTCLAIR AV- PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD AND MR. ENUE, UNION, NEW JERSEY 07088, GREENWOOD, HUSBAND OF KELLY Tax Lot 22, Block 5813. GREENWOOD; MICHAEL GREEN- Pursuant to R. 4:4-4 and 4:64-1(d), WOOD, JR., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO- mediation is available through the New EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF Jersey Courts. Forms and instructions may PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD; MRS. be obtained on the Court’s web site at MICHAEL GREENWOOD, JR., HIS WIFE; www.njcourstonline.com. CHRISTOPHER L. GREENWOOD AND You, PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD, MRS. CHRISTOPHER L. GREENWOOD, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PER- 336 Orenda Circle, Westfield $1,679,000 1642 Frank Street, Scotch Plains $799,900 HIS WIFE; CANDACE GREENWOOD SONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND AND MR. GREENWOOD, HUSBAND OF HERS, THEIRS, OR ANY OF THEIR Elegant Homes by Ralph Rapuano present a spectacular Center Hall Colonial Wonderful new Mahoney built 4 Bdrm, 2 ½ bath Colonial on nice lot. Features CANDACE GREENWOOD; STATE OF SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND to be built on an exquisite .89 acre private lot. This luxury home will feature include: a Foyer that leads the Living Rm & Formal Dining Rm.. The Kitchen NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF INTEREST, are made a defendant be- 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half baths, and a 2-car attached garage. has a center island & opens to the Family Room w/fireplace. The 1st flr also AMERICA; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS cause you are the heirs of the deceased nd ONE THROUGH TEN; FIRST DEPOSIT mortgagor, PATRICIA A. GREENWOOD, Note- worthy features include: a first floor guest suite; a large gourmet kitchen has a Laundry/Mud Rm & Powder Rm. The 2 flr has a MBR w/bath & W/I NATIONAL BANK; STACEY A YORK; and as such may have an interest in the with separate breakfast room with french doors to patio; a butler’s pantry; a closet. Ready for immediate occupancy! PATRICE S. RANDELL; ATLANTIC mortgaged premises, and you have a right formal dining rm.; large mud room; living rm. w/fireplace and; family rm. w/ ELECTRICT COMPANY; OLD BRIDGE to Notice of this action for any right, title, SAYREVILLE MEDICAL GROUP; claim or interest you may have in, to, or fireplace. The second floor features: 3 generous-sized bedrooms which share FRANK D. ISOLDI WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING against the said mortgaged premises. 2 full baths (one of which is Jack & Jill style); a laundry room; a walk-up attic Broker / Sales Associate LLC ON BEHALF OF DIRECT MER- #1 Agent Westfield Office - 2004, 2006-2008 Dated: DECEMBER 17, 2009 and; a Master Bedroom Suite w/french doors to balcony plus, a sitting room, #1 Listing Agent Westfield Office - 2004-2008 CHANTS BANK, NA; SHORE RESTAU- Jennifer M. Perez 2 walk-in closets & a spa-like Master Bath retreat. email: [email protected] RANT & PARTY SUP; UNION CO BD Superior Court Clerk SOCIAL SERVS; CAPITAL ONE BANK; Frank J. Martone, P.C. Direct Dial: 908-301-2038 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE www.frankdisoldi.com CACV OF NJ, et als. are defendants, A Professional Corporation COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE pending in the Superior Court of New 1455 Broad Street © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • (908) 233-5555 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. Jersey within thirty-five (35) days after Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 © 2009 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. December 24, 2009 exclusive of said date. 1 T - 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $97.41 An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. WESTFIELD OFFICE • 209 CENTRAL AVENUE • 908-233-5555 Page 12 Thursday, December 24, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local High School Results: WF ‘Y’ B Devilfish Girls Win Cardinal Boys Defeat Linden Cagers Stop Over Hunterdon ‘Y’, 105-97 Raider Cagers, 65-33 Westfield Girls, 50-44 The Westfield “Y” girls B Devil- Jamie Thomas won the 50 breast. Shannon Wheeler sank a game- fish swim team beat Hunterdon London, Collins and Charley Hays Nathan Grant-DeWitt bucketed 17 high 20 points, including nine from County “Y” girls, 105-97, on Decem- swept the 50-back. Marina DeCotiis points and Tyrone Johnson sank 11 to the line, to lead the visiting Linden ber 5. and Emily McGann took 1-3 in the lead the Plainfield High School boys High School girls basketball team to 8U: Bridget Thomas and Caitlin 50-fly. London, Thomas, Collins and basketball team to a 65-33 victory a 50-44 victory over Westfield on Haviland took 1-3 in the 50-free. Hays won the 200-medley relay. over Scotch Plains-Fanwood in December 18. Blue Devil senior Diana Ainsley Stamberger, Julia McGann 13-14: Caroline Baldwin and Plainfield on December 18. Chuck Venezia finished with 16 points, in- and Haley Stamberger swept the 25- Michaela Cavanagh took 2-3 in the Oliver led the 0-1 Raiders with 10 cluding a pair of three-pointers, and breast. Ciara Collins, A. Stamberger 200-IM. Lauren Schmeider and points, while Pat Dougher and Tim senior Amanda Markowski had 12 and Thomas swept the 25-back. Kathleen Bond took 1-2 in the 200- Bonacum each hit two three-pointers points, seven steals and five assists. McGann, Haviland and Abby Riordan free. Tori Miller and Schmeider took and finished with eight points. Junior Katie Ponce had nine points, swept the 25-fly. Thomas, A. 1-2 in the 100-breast. Elinor Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 9 5 12 7 33 six steals and four assists. Stamberger, McGann and Riordan Reinhardt, Baldwin and Cavanagh Plainfield 8 20 20 17 65 Linden 12 11 12 15 50 won the 100-medley relay. swept the 100-back. Reinhardt, Belle Westfield 11 14 10 9 44 9-10: Amanda McAuliffe, Emily Hutchins and Bond swept the 100- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Beattie and Courtney Thomas swept fly. Baldwin, Miller, Schmeider and UNION COUNTY BOARD the 100IM. Sydney Paoletti and Emily Reinhardt won the 200-medley relay. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TOWN OF WESTFIELD Beattie took 1-2 in the 100-free. Tho- 15-18: Alana Basil won second place NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PLANNING BOARD Date Adopted: 12/17/09 mas and Kayla Rinn took 1-2 in the and Leslie Holt took 2-3 in the 200IM. The Planning Board of the Town of David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Brenna Berenholz, Katie Yamano and Public Notice is hereby given that the Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Thurs- Hyatt Hills Golf Instructor Gary Ostrega 50-breast. McAuliffe, Rinn and Molly Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- day, January 7, 2010 in the Council Cham- Ryan swept the 50-back. Ryan placed Mady Cannone swept the 200-free. ers has awarded a contract without com- bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East third in the 50-fly. Olivia Milford, Megan Boersig and Kathleen O’Neill petitive bidding as an Professional service Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). Hyatt Golf Instructor Says Kayla Rinn, Molly Ryan and Bridget took 1-2 in the 100-breast. Meghan 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- Boylan and O’Neill placed 2-3 in the This contract and the resolution authoriz- ing Site Plan Application for Echo Lake Scaglione won the 200-medley relay. ing it is available for public Inspection in Country Club, 515 Springfield Avenue, 11-12: Emily London won the 100-back. Holt, Emily Smith and the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Block 1501, Lot 2 and Block 1601, Lot 2. Keep Clubs in Your Hands 200IM. Caitlin Collins and Emily Berenholz swept the 200-fly. Boylan, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1214 The application includes construction of McGann placed 1-2 in the 100-free. Smith, Berenholz and Boersig won AWARED TO: Michael D. Fitzgerald a sanitary sewer pump station, construc- By GARY OSTREGA with his form. It’s keeping the club in the 200-medley relay. of Brielle, New Jersey tion of vehicle washing area and replace- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ment of two accessory structures. The hand and sensing the feel of the SERVICE: to represent the County of Sure, one can rationalize that with WF Baseball League Union in the matter involving County of pump station is required to eliminate exist- headweight that he’s after. Being at WF Baseball League Union v. Forest Laboratories, County ing septic system in maintenance area. the weather and the economy it is one with the club certainly comes from Seeks Sponsors of Union v. Pfizer and County of Union Vehicle washing area is required by NJ time to put your golf clubs in the a perfect grip position and medium Sets Registration v. Smith Klein Beecham. DEP and the accessory structures are to garage for the winter. But, if you are grip pressure. In my years of instruc- The Westfield Baseball League Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk provide an enhanced level of performance. Registration is open for the tired of playing ping-pong with the tion, I maintain that anyone can grip (WBL) is looking for 2010 Spon- of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Anyone interested in plans and applica- sors. All funds raised from the WBL Westfield Baseball League 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 tions, they are on file in the office of the green, it may be wise this winter to the club like the pros. With the proper Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue West, sponsorship programs go towards (WBL) 2010 spring season. WBL keep a club in your hands. guidance, it’s attainable. programs are open to all children PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Those, who play for pay, will say Throughout this winter season, I improving fields, upgrading equip- Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to ment and defraying the costs to that are residents of Westfield in TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS that the last thing to return, after a strongly recommend that you regu- 4:30 p.m. Plans are also on file in the participating families. Kindergarten through the 10th NOTICE is hereby given that at a meet- Westfield Municipal Building. layoff from competition, is their touch. larly handle a club, perhaps a wedge, JAMES B. FLYNN For details on the types and cost grade. ing of the Township Council of the Town- This feel for the short game suggests and waggle it back and forth. Weather Register by visiting ship of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Attorney for Applicant that creativity and being able to dis- of sponsorships, visit 1 T - 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $26.01 permitting – find a facility to do some westfieldbaseball.com, clicking on Chambers in the Municipal Building of cern the distances to hit the short shots westfieldbaseball.com, clicking on said Township on Tuesday, December chips. Do a little pretend shadow box- the Registration link on the left PUBLIC NOTICE within 100 yards is where they make a ing with your swing and then hit the Registration link on the left 22, 2009 there was introduced, read for side of the page and choosing the side of the page and choosing the the first time, and passed on such first living. When Tiger takes weeks off some short pitches indoors. UNION COUNTY BOARD Sponsorship drop-down option. Player drop-down option. reading, the following ordinance: OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS from competition he still can be found Look for my articles next season AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD at the short-game area at Isleworth and have a good holiday season! I am TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON Date Adopted: 12/17/09 CC. When he does return after the offering a winter stimulus package of SUNDAY APRIL, 4TH, 11TH, Public Notice is hereby given that the 18TH, 25TH, MAY 2ND, 9TH, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- hiatus, he seems to always be spot-on lessons. Contact me at Hyatt Hills or ers has awarded a contract without com- visit my website garyostregagolf.com 16TH, 23RD, 30TH, JUNE 6TH, PUBLIC NOTICE 13TH, 20TH, 27TH 2010, IN petitive bidding as an extraordinary for more details. THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. UNION COUNTY BOARD PLAINS 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Purpose: To allow any charitable orga- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL nization to conduct games of chance (raffle) Date Adopted: 12/17/09 of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the SERVICES AWARD BY THE on Sunday APRIL, 4TH, 11TH, 18TH, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 25TH, MAY 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, 23RD, 30TH, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1211 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- JUNE 6TH, 13TH, 20TH, 27TH 2010, IN AWARED TO: Funeral Services of ers has awarded a contract without com- CONTRACTOR: Apruzzese, THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS New Jersey, Inc., Hillside, New Jersey petitive bidding as an Professional service McDermott, Mastro & Murphy; PO Box provided steps are taken to secure a li- SERVICE: to provide funeral home liv- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). 112, Liberty Corner, New Jersey 07938 cense for the holding, operating and con- ery services for the Union County Medical This contract and the resolution authoriz- NATURE OF SERVICE: Additional ducting of games of chance. Examiner’s Office ing it is available for public Inspection in Funds in PBA Labor Negotiations and A public hearing for same will be held on PERIOD: January 1, 2010-December the Office of the Clerk of the Board. PBA Labor Matters. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the 31, 2010 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1195 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000. and Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- COSTS: in the amount of $75,000 AWARED TO: Kanen Psychological billed at the hourly rate of $175. for ing, or any time and place to which a Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Services, PA, Ridgewood, New Jersey Apruzzese, McDermott, Mastro & Murphy meeting for the further consideration of of the Board of Chosen Freeholders SERVICE: to provide psychological ser- and to be applied toward fees and costs for such ordinance shall from time to time be 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 vices for the County of Union those services whach shall be subject to the approval of the Township Attorney and adjourned, and all persons interested will PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: January1, 2010- December be given an opportunity to be heard con- 31, 2010 which are not covered by insurance. Jim O’Connor (www.njsportpics.com) for The Westfield Leader and The Times cerning such ordinance. UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: an amount not to exceed THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT CONTROLLING THE BOARD…New York, NY Duke Blue Devils forward A copy of same may be obtained from OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $15,000 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Lance Thomas, No. 42, of Scotch Plains, controls a rebound against Gonzaga the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Bulldogs guard Matt Bouldin, No. 15, during the first half at Madison Square Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Date Adopted: 12/17/09 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Barbara Riepe Garden on December 19. Duke won, 76-41. tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Township Clerk Monday through Friday by any member of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- 1 T - 12/24/09, Times Fee: $19.89 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the general public who wants a copy of ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE same without cost. PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD petitive bidding as an Professional service UNION COUNTY BOARD BARBARA RIEPE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD Township Clerk NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD This contract and the resolution authoriz- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T - 12/24/09, The Times Fee: $38.76 Date Adopted: 12/17/09 Date Adopted: 12/17/09 ing it is available for public Inspection in Date Adopted: 12/17/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/17/09 PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1210 ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARED TO: Ira R. Titunik, DDS, petitive bidding as an extraordinary petitive bidding as an Professional service OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as an Professional service ers has awarded a contract without com- New York, New York, and Lawrence A. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). petitive bidding as an extraordinary Dobrin, DDS, 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the This contract and the resolution authoriz- Date Adopted: 12/17/09 This contract and the resolution authoriz- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. SERVICE: to provide consulting foren- resolution authorizing it is available for ing it is available for public Inspection in Public Notice is hereby given that the ing it is available for public Inspection in 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the sic odontologist for identification of charred public inspection in the Office of the Clerk the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. resolution authorizing it is available for remains and unidentifiable remains of the Board. ers has awarded a contract without com- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1212 PERIOD: January 1, 2010-December RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1207 petitive bidding as an extraordinary of the Board. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1185 amending (Resolution No. 2009-892) 31, 2010 amending (Resolution No. 2009-779) unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. amending (Resolution No. 2009-208) AWARED TO: LaCorte, Bundy, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed AWARED TO: Marie D. Joseph, Eliza- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1219 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the AWARED TO: Development Direc- Varady & Kinsella of Union, New Jer- $5,000 beth, New Jersey AWARED TO: This is it! Productions, resolution authorizing it is available for tions, LLC, Rahway, New Jersey sey Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk SERVICE: to be available to assist the Hoboken, New Jersey public inspection in the Office of the Clerk SERVICE: to reflect a change in the SERVICE: special counsel in the matter of the Board of Chosen Freeholders medical examiners during autopsies and SERVICE: top plan, produce and pro- of the Board. contract entitled Paul Takacs v. UC, 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 external exams when the full time techni- mote the 2010 Rhythm & Blues by the PERIOD: for one month until January COSTS: for an additional sum of RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1172 cian is not scheduled Brook Festival at Cedar Brook Park on 31, 2010 only $10,000.00 for a new total contract amount AWARED TO: PUBLIC NOTICE Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Saturday, June 5, 2010 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk not to exceed $60,000.00 Agency of the Board of Chosen Freeholders COSTS: in the amount of $78,000. UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk All about Care, LLC 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Assistive Choices, Inc. of the Board of Chosen Freeholders NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Runnells Specialized Hospital of Date Adopted: 12/17/09 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SERVICE: to address the personal as- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD sistance needs of disabled residents ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD COSTS: in the total amount of petitive bidding as an extraordinary Date Adopted: 12/17/09 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS $663,179.00 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: 12/17/09 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Date Adopted: 12/17/09 Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: 12/17/09 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders resolution authorizing it is available for ers has awarded a contract without com- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as an extraordinary Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Board. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as an extraordinary ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. petitive bidding as an extraordinary RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1201 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the petitive bidding as an Professional service resolution authorizing it is available for pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. UNION COUNTY BOARD AWARED TO: The Hartford Fire In- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk This contract and the resolution authoriz- resolution authorizing it is available for 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS surance Company, Hartford, Connecti- ing it is available for public Inspection in the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board. cut, to provide marine insurance coverage Office of the Clerk of the Board. of the Board. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Date Adopted: 12/17/09 for the UC Marine 1vessel for the period of RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1171 of the Board. Public Notice is hereby given that the RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1220 January 22, 2010-January 21, 2011, in the AWARED TO: RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1194 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- AWARED TO: This is it! Productions, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1218 amount of $16,932. (There is no increase Agency AWARED TO: Comprehensive Psy- ers has awarded a contract without com- Hoboken, New Jersey AWARED TO: Union County Art Cen- in premium); State National Insurance All About Care, LLC chological Services, PA, Ridgewood, petitive bidding as an Professional service SERVICE: to act as 6the production ter, Rahway, New Jersey Company, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, to Assistive Choices, Inc New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). logistics consultant and event manage- SERVICE: for talent procurement ser- provide an equipment maintenance policy, Assistive Choices SERVICE: to provide psychological ser- This contract and the resolution authoriz- ment company for 2010 MusiFest at Oak vices for the 2010 Rhythm & Blues by the for the period of January 1, 2010-Decem- SERVICE: various services for home- vices for the County of Union ing it is available for public Inspection in Ridge Park on Saturday, September 11th Brook at Cedar Brook and 2010 MusicFest ber 31, 2010, in an amount not to exceed less families. PERIOD: January 1, 2010- December the Office of the Clerk of the Board. and Sunday September 12th at Oak Ridge $261,121 (The premium is $2,458 less COSTS: in the total amount of 31, 2010 COSTS: an amount not to exceed $5,000 COSTS: in the amount of $265,000. COSTS: in the amount of $315,000. RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1196 than last year); and Standard Insur- $705,244.00 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk AWARED TO: Complete Care, Scotch ance Company, Clark, New Jersey, to of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Plains, New Jersey provide long term and short term disability 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 SERVICE: to provide medical testing insurance, for the period of January 1, 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 program for employees categorized in the 2010-December 31, 2010 in an amount PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Commercial Driver’s License Services not to exceed $122,200 (This premium is (CDL) based on 1157 short term contractual NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERIOD: January1, 2010- December employee participants and 65 long term DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 31, 2010 contractual employee participants. The 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 605 COSTS: an amount not to exceed County’s liability per employee is $100) TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 $12,500 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 AWARED TO: Delta Dental, Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk A.M. on 1/26/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified A.M. on 1/14/10, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified Parsippany, New Jersey, renewing the of the Board of Chosen Freeholders under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A following dental insurance policies, for the 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, period of January 1, 2010-December 31, New Jersey 08625; for: New Jersey 08625; for: 2010, The employee liability is PUBLIC NOTICE Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract, North - 2010, 78/ 80/ 280/ 287, Maintenance Machine Sweeping Contract, North - 2010, Various locations $1,664,919.48 and the County’s liability is Various locations, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, including and North of Rout 57, Counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, UNION COUNTY BOARD $654,358.80. There is a 2.15% decrease Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10409 Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren; 100% State; DP No: 10406 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS from the prior contract; and Healthplex Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Dental Insurance, Avenel, New Jersey, 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and 17:27. The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Date Adopted: 12/17/09 for the period of January 1, 2010-Decem- Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Disclosure of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Public Notice is hereby given that the ber 31, 2011. This is a two-year contract, Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Executive Order No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- yearly premiums are $604,002.84 for the No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders No: 117 is effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders ers has awarded a contract without com- employee liability and $164,025.36 for the must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, petitive bidding as an Professional service County’s liability. There is a 5% decrease Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of Business Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). from the prior contract valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the valid business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the This contract and the resolution authoriz- AWARED TO: Hartford Insurance “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. ing it is available for public Inspection in the Company, Hartford, Connecticut, renew- 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Office of the Clerk of the Board. ing the following public official bonds for Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1162 the following employees: M. Elizabeth of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. 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Arlington, NJ Freehold, NJ Cherry Hill, NJ of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 973-770-5141 732-308-4025 856-486-6624 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $24.99 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $59.67 3 T - 12/24/09, 12/31/09 and 1/7/10, The Leader Fee: $201.96 3 T - 12/24/09, 12/31/09 and 1/7/10, The Leader Fee: $201.96 goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 24, 2009 Page E-1 CRANFORD COUGAR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS GRIER SINKS 20, TROTTER HITS 3-POINTER FOR WIN Cranford Cougar Cagers Nip GL Highlander Boys, 45-42

By DAVID B. CORBIN Grier, who finished with five re- the Cougars’ lead. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times bounds (3 offensive) and a steal, hit Throughout the second quarter, Senior guard Kendall Grier banged three 3-pointers and a deuce as the 1- both teams slowed down the pace and in four three-pointers and totaled 20 0 Cougars won the first quarter, 18- were looking to set up their plays. points, but junior guard Sean Trotter, 13. With both teams sitting back a bit With 1:40 remaining in the half, the off an assist from senior guard Nick defensively, the Highlanders sank Cougars had possession of the ball Pace, sank a three-pointer with 14 their first six points of the quarter via and chose a freeze tactic to run the seconds remaining to give the 3-pointers, but so did the Cougars. clock down to a few seconds before Cranford High School boys basket- Later in the quarter, Trotter, who fin- taking the final shot. Highlander Head ball team a 45-42 victory over the ished with six assists, two steals and Coach Steve Petrocelli instructed his Governor Livingston Highlanders in a rebound, banged in his first 3-pointer players not to go after the ball until Cranford on December 18. and Grier added his deuce to spread CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SETTING UP THE NAVY RIDE…Cougar Joe Giaccio, top, begins to work a Navy ride on Panther Joe Vega in his 119- lb bout. Giaccio won a 15-0, technical fall in 5:59. CHRISTIANO TECHS, GIACCIO PINS, BRADY WINS 5-2 Cougar Wrestlers Lay Waste To BrH2O Panthers, 51-24

By DAVID B. CORBIN After yielding a takedown to Pan- got him in a couple of tilts. I couldn’t Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ther Tom Barletta at 145-lbs, Cougar really keep him on his back too long. Brian Buontempo got things roll- Connor Londregan scored an escape That’s why I ended up getting a tech ing with a 54-second pin over Dominic and a high single-leg takedown in the instead of the pin. Diaz in his 125-lb bout as the Cranford first period, added high single “JP focuses on moves that he can High School wrestling team rumbled takedown to a three-point half nelson use his hips with. He’s got excellent David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to a 51-24 victory over the and a two-point tilt in the second pe- hips for a middleweight, and we try to A BIG INFLUENCE INSIDE…Forward Will Green, No. 32, grabbed seven rebounds, blocked a shot and had seven points Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers in a tri- riod, then topped it off with another tilt focus his technique around that,” Cou- in the Cougars’ 45-42 victory over Governor Livingston on December 18. match, which included Columbia, in to seize a 17-2, 4:22 tech fall. gar Head Coach Darren Torsone said. Cranford on December 19. The 2-0 JP Christiano worked a series of “The takedown Mallory I think is a Probitas Verus Honos Cougars won 10 of the 14 bouts, four takedown to pinning combination good move,” Christiano said. “I have Cougar Pride via pin and three via technical fall. moves to grab an 18-2, 3:29 tech fall been working on that a lot in practice, Online Cougar Exclusive: After Cougar Carmine Pellino re- over Jamar Archer at 152-lbs, but his taking them right to their back with This page is reserved for Cranford High School sports only. For Cranford High School sports, ceived a forfeit at 130-lbs, Matt most effective move came early in the the Mallory even if they are in on the To make this weekly page a success, help check out the Online Exclusive Cou- DiGiovanni recorded a pair of third period when he whipped a slick, shot, so I thought I would try it in the is needed from the coaches, a stat person gar pages at – www.goleader.com – takedowns and a switch reversal be- five-point Mallory move. match.” and/or a designated parent, who follows Go to bottom of main page – Click fore rocking Karim Abozied to sleep “I got that first takedown and I Cougar Chris Keim followed at 160- any of the teams and wishes to contribute Cougar Pages. with a cradle in 4:49 at 135-lbs. Eric threw him right to his back. I tried to lbs by clamping Mike Mottie with a Knight put three counter takedowns squeeze it up a little bit, get a head- cradle in 1:01 to give the Cougars a 37- a to the point, factual account of the event. Online Exclusive Cougar pages together with a penalty point and an lock, but the kid was a tough fighter 0 lead. The Panthers recorded falls in Any good photos of the event may also be can also be accessed by clicking on “Archives”. escape to claim an 8-2 victory over off his back,” Christiano said. “I the next two bouts, then Cougar Julian welcomed. Pierce Gladfelter at 140-lbs. couldn’t really get him in anything. I CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Please e-mail by Monday at noon to David B. Corbin, (Asst. Publisher/Sports Editor) [email protected] Go Cougars!

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Campo cradled Jon Saavedra in 37 his opponent from Columbia, win- rack up as many points as I could,” seconds at 215-lbs. ning in a tiebreaker – Cranford would Graccio explained. “The first period Heavyweight Joe Brady blasted be wrestling Columbia after the was a little awkward situation. Once I Panther Pete Machala with a double- Bridgewater-Raritan match. got out of the awkward situation, I leg takedown and had a 3-1 lead in the Giaccio snaked his way around created angles, worked two-on-ones third period, but he added a smooth Vega for a takedown in the first pe- and tilts.” throw-by takedown to claim a 5-2 riod, then added a reversal and a two- “It’s good to see that our experi- victory. point “claw” tilt in the second. He enced guys are improving a little bit “We work that a lot. It’s a good added a switch reversal and a pair of this year, and some of our inexperi-

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LOOKING FOR AN OPEN TEAMMATE… Cougar junior Bryan Fitzsimmons, who had a rebound, a steal and a blocked shot, looks for an open teammate in the game against Governor Livingston.

Cougar Cagers Nip GL Highlander Boys, 45-42

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Cougars made their move. With bounds. Junior guard Joey rebound, a steal and a blocked shot. PUTTING THE CLAMP ON A PANTHER…Cougar JP Christiano, top, clamps Panther Jamar Archer in a cradle in his about 21 seconds on the clock, Pace Papandrea sank a free throw and Gov. Livingston 13 4 15 10 42 152-lb bout. Christiano recorded an 18-2, 3:29 tech fall. Cranford defeated Bridgewater-Raritan, 51-24, on December 19. drove toward the basket and pitched junior Bryan Fitzsimmons had a Cranford 18 7 12 8 45 off to forward Will Green, who rolled in a lay-up as time ran out to give the move to get out of a tight tie-up. two-on-one tilts in the third period to enced guys from last year also showed a lot of improvement. That’s encour- Cougars a 25-17 lead at the half. Cranford Cougar Snacks: When his double leg is not there, he grab a 15-0, 5:59 tech fall. The 0-1 Highlanders won the third can go to something else,” said coach “We were happy to see that we had aging, and we are excited about that,” coach Torsone said. quarter, 15-12, to narrow the Cou- Torsone. “Joe is always looking to both of these kids coming here at 119 gars’ lead to 37-32, then went on a 10- better the score.” today because we knew that we would BOUT SEQUENCE: 5 run to tie the score, until Trotter Cranford Cougar Cagers Rip The Panthers received a forfeit at get two good matches for Joe, and he 125: — Buontempo (C) p Diaz, :54 130: — Pellino (C) won forfeit found the range to sink his three- 103-lbs and added a fall at 112-lbs, really took it to the first kid,” coach pointer. then Cougar Joe Giaccio had a show- Torsone said. “What’s good about Joe 135: — DiGiovanni (C) p Adeji, 4:49 Rahway Indian Boys, 63-50 140: — Knight (C) d Gladfelter, 8-2 Green hit three lay-ups and was down at 119-lbs with a fine wrestler is that he feels good in any position. 145: — Londregan (C) tf Barletta, 17-2, 1-for-2 from the line to total seven in Joe Vega, who earlier in the day, Even when he starts getting in trouble 4:22 Senior forward Will Green put up points, while senior guard Greg Goode 152: — Christiano (C) tf Archer, 18-2, points. He also pulled seven boards 21 points and pulled down nine bucketed five points and had three came out on top in a great bout with a little bit, he seems to wiggle out.” (2 offensive), had an assist, a steal “I was working on my feet a lot, 3:29 boards, and senior guard Kendall assists. Sophomore Chris Gross sank 160: — Keim (C) p Mottie, 1:01 and a block. Senior guard Greg Grier banged in four 3-pointers and working to get the first takedown, 171: — Jon Friedman (B) p Rob Kessler, 10 points and senior guard Sean Trot- See photos of Sports: Goode hit a 3-pointer, had two totaled 18 points to lead the Cranford ter had three points. Giovanni Smith have an early lead, then after that just 3:44 swipes and added an assist. Sopho- rode him out on top with the tilts to 189: — Kazier Archer (B) p Errol High School boys basketball team to scored eight points and Jakuyb Zabek on www.goleader.com Petgrave, 3:56 more Chris Gross bucketed three of a 63-50 victory over the Rahway In- put in 18 points for the 0-2 Indians. Cranford/BrH2O Wrestling 215: — Campo (C) p Saavedra, :37 11 from the field and sank two of dians in Rahway on December 22. Hwt: — Brady (C) d Machala, 5-2 two free throws for eight points. He Cranford 18 15 18 12 63 Cranford/GL Basketball See Wrestling Results 103: — Valerio LaMonte (B) won forfeit The 2-0 Cougars leaped to an 18-4 Rahway 4 9 18 19 50 Click “Photo Library” on right 112: — Kerry O’Sullivan (B) p Ian Henry, also had four rebounds (1 offen- lead after the first quarter and contin- Click “All Services” on right On Next Page: 3:13 sive), a steal and a block. Pace fin- ued to mesmerize the stunned Indi- 119: — Giaccio (C) tf Vega, 15-0, 5:59 ished with four assists and two re- ans with a 15-9 run to end the first half Cougar Icemen Edge with a 33-13 lead. The Indian, how- Westfield Icemen, 4-3 ever, caught the Cougars resting on Cougar Tracksters Do Well their hind legs early in the third quar- The Cranford High School ice ter to close the score to 43-29, but the hockey team got goals from Sean Cougars jumped into action to carry a Feeney and Eric Pawlick early in At Bishop Loughlin Games 51-31 lead into the final quarter. the third period to build a 4-2 cush- Cougar senior guard Nick Pace ion en route to a 4-2 victory over Westfield on December 21. Prepared By DAVID B. CORBIN petitor indoors and outdoors in both contributed four assists and three Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times events. Cranford High School (CHS) win- “I am very proud of Kelly as a See it all on the web in color . . . ter tack athletes Kelly Burke, Natalie student athlete and as a young adult. www.goleader.com Englese and Jeff Sun competed in She has made such strides over the and had a fine showing at the Bishop past four years in her self confidence Loughlin Games at the Armory in and in track,” Cougar Head Coach NYC on December 20. Pete Kane said. “I’ve been able to Burke won the pole vault with a see Kelly come out for track as a height of 11’6, which tied her In- freshmen and develop over the sea- door County and CHS record. She sons as one of the state’s top track also placed fourth in the triple jump and field athletes. She has a drive with a distance of 36’9.5". Both of and determination that pushes her to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times her marks qualified her for the Na- succeed. She has developed the con- www.uniquecruiseandtravel.com ATHLETES OF THE WEEK…Sophomore Jennifer Heine, top, and senior tional Scholastic Indoor Nationals. fidence in her self that allows her to Kendall Grier, bottom, have been selected Cougar Athletes of the Week. Heine has Last year in spring track, Burke contributed many points for the varsity swim team and Grier scored 20 points stand up and compete among the Carol Bevere Kearney• Proprietor against Governor Livingston in the boys basketball team’s home opener. won the Group 2 titles in the pole states’ and nation’s best athletes. vault and the triple jump. She placed Kelly looks at a challenge and steps 207 CENTER STREET, GARWOOD fourth in the pole vault with a height up to take it on and beat it. 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 732.571.EYES goleader.com online exclusive A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 24, 2009 Page E-3 Union County Wrestling Results:

Cougar Matmen Rap Roselle Park Tourney Bishop Ahr Matmen Championship Round: The Cranford High School wres- The Roselle Park High School tling team opened its season with a wrestling team claimed eight indi- 42-24 victory over Bishop Ahr on vidual championship and the team December 18. Legal Advertising BOUT RESULTS: title at the Roselle Park tournament 103: — Anthony Rosamilia (B) won forfeit held on December 19. 112: — Ian Henry (C) d. Greg McCrystal, TEAM TOTALS: 9-5 !. Roselle Park (RP) 274, 2. Perth 119: — Joe Giaccio (C) p. Dan McAuley, Amboy (P) 182, 3. North Plainfield (NP) 2:52 120, 4. Lawrenceville (L) 102, 5. 125: — Brian Buontempo (C) p. Tyler Barringer (B) 92, 6. West Side (W) 73 Ringwood, 4:21 BOUT RESULTS: Paid for by the advertisers and staff of The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times as a service to the readers. 130: — Mike Prysniak (B) tf Carmine 103: — John Devito (RP) p Frank Aleman Pellino, 17-1 (NP), 3:32 135: — Matt DiGiovanni (C) d. Mike 112: — Brendan Leary (RP) d Carlos PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Julve, 11-5 Aleman (NP), 13-7 shall in addition to notifying the Department “Hot Line” at (609) 292-7172 pursuant 140: — Derek Delacruz (B) tf Eric Knight, 119: — Giovanni Ramirez (RP) p Chris- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS N.J.A.C. 7:1-5.3 shall notify the Union County Division of Environmental Health and 15-0 tian Munoz (B), 1:45 Ordinance: No. 698-2009 Emergency Management Dispatcher at (908) 654-9800. 145: — Connor Londregan (C) d John 125: — Dan Pisauro (RP) tf Martin Ar- First Reading: 12/3/2009 Dean, 5-4 royo (P), 21-3 Final Reading: 12/17/2009 Section VI - Liability: 152: — JP Christiano (C) d Taylor Black, 130: — Mario Herrera (NP) p Enrique 9-4 Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Board of Chosen Freeholders at a Arroyo (B), 2:50 REGULAR MEETING on December 3rd 2009, and said Ordinance has been published (a) Except as provided in Section IV, any person who is in any way deemed 160: — John Black (B) d Chris Keim, 17-14 135: — Jon Acosta (RP) d Dan Roman responsible for the discharge of a hazardous substance shall be liable strictly, jointly, and 171: — CJ Hart (B ) p Rob Kessler, 1:58 with Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its further (P), 9-7 consideration and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all persons severally for all emergency response actions costs as defined in Section III, incurred by 189: — Eroll Petgrave (C) p Ryan 140: — Nick Longo (RP) md Enrique the County, as Certified Local Health Agency, their Agents, Employees, Contractors, or Donnely, 2:48 interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Guitterez (P), 9-1 Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same hereby is finally Municipal Agency, and any personal or property damage incurred by the County, the 215: — Julian Campo (C) p Chris 145: — Matt Krynicki (RP) tf Mtt Torres Certified Local Agency, their Agents, Employees, Contractors, and Municipal Agency[] Pastore, 1:16 passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ordinance published (P), 20-5 herewith has been finally adopted on December 17th 2009, and the 20 day period of and as set forth in Schedule “A” annexed hereto and made a part hereof. Hwt: — Joe Brady (C) p Jack MacAdoo, 152: — Russ Benner (RP) p Pete Griffith 1:48 limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such (L), 1:22 Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first publication of this Section VII - Emergency Response: Cougars Matmen 160: — Dennis Carroll (RP) p Jamel statement. Gamble (B), :45 A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public (a) The Certified Local Health Agency (UCBEHE) may initiate and conduct an 171: — Matt Cunbar (P) p Matt Gollet notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County, and a copy emergency response action in response to a discharge of a hazardous substance that Crush Columbia (B), 3:39 is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general has occurred, is occurring, or threatens to occur within the jurisdictional boundaries of the The Cranford High School wres- 189: — Conor Gabriel (RP) p Jermany public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of the Board County of Union pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-27. tling team improved to 3-0 in a big Mendez (P), 2:22 in said County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. 215: — Joel Perez (P) d Frank Yuro (RP), Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders (b) The Certified Local Health Agency shall be the lead Agency in conducting way by shutting out Columbia, 71-0, 7-4 emergency response actions and at the scene of a Hazardous Materials Incident, unless in Cranford on December 19. Hwt: — Geraldo Hernandez (B) d Ryan AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMIN- otherwise provided for in an Interlocal Service Agreement incorporated into the County’s CEHA Work Program. BOUT RESULTS: Mostwa (P), 9-6 ISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION” BY ADDING CHAPTER 1 § 1-129-EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND COST 125: — Brian Buontempo md. A. Lopez, See it all on the web in color . . . Section VIII - Inspection, Right-of-Entry: 11-1 www.goleader.com RECOVERY. 130: — Carmine Pellino won forfeit (a) Authorized representatives of the Certified Local Health Agency shall have the 135: — Matt DiGiovanni won forfeit “An Ordinance establishing the prohibition of an unauthorized or unpermitted dis- PUBLIC NOTICE charge of hazardous substances, authorizing the Union County Bureau of Environmental same right as an authorized representative of the Department to enter and inspect any 140: — Eric Knight d. J. Krasner, 8-1 premises, facility, site, tank, vessel, vehicle, structure, container, pipe, hose, or building UNION COUNTY Health Enforcement (UCBEHE) within the Union County Division of Environmental 145: — Connor Londregan p. A. Denk, :47 for the purpose of ascertaining compliance or non-compliance with the provisions of this BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Health and Emergency Management (hereinafter UCDEHEM) to initiate and conduct 152: — JP Christiano p. C. Auriemma, 2:53 Ordinance and the provisions set forth in N.J.S.A. 7:1E et seq. 160: — Chris Keim p R. Finley, 1:06 BOND ORDINANCE emergency response action in established procedures, therefore, and authorizing the STATEMENT AND SUMMARY Recovery of Cost by UCBEHE from a Party Responsible for a Discharge and Establishing 171: — Rob Kessler won forfeit (b) When a discharge of a hazardous substance has occurred, is occurring, or Ordinance 696-2009 Procedures, therefore.” 189: — Eroll Petgrave won forfeit appears imminent from a facility, site, premise, vessel, vehicle, building, tank, structure, 215: — Julian Campo won forfeit Final Reading 12/17/2009 BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union: Continued… pipe, hose, or container at which no one is present, the Certified Health Agency shall take Hwt: — Joe Brady md. J. Goode, 12-4 The bond ordinance, the summary terms responsible steps to gain access to the facility in order to protect human health, safety, 103: — No bout Insertions are Underlined of which are included herein, has been Deletions are [] welfare, and the environment. 112: — Ian Henry p. A. Walker, :46 finally adopted by the Board of Chosen 119: — Joe Giaccio p A. Adams, 3:27 Freeholders of the County of Union, State Section I - Authority: Section IX - Cost of Recovery; of New Jersey on December 17, 2009 and Plainfield Matmen Top the 20-day period of limitation within which (a) This Ordinance is enacted pursuant to and consistent with the County Environ- (a) This Certified Local Health Agency may recover all costs as defined in Section a suit, action or proceeding questioning mental Health Act, N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-21 et seq, and The Spill Compensation and Control III incurred by it, the county, its Employees, Agents, Contractors, and Municipal Agencies Weequahic, 36-18 the validity of such ordinance can be com- Act N.J.S.A.58:10-23.11 et seq., and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder. in connection with an emergency response action. The Plainfield High School wres- menced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the Section II - Purpose: (b) Whenever the Certified Local Health Agency seeks to recover costs pursuant to tling team defeated Weequahic, 36- first publication of this statement. Copies (a) This Ordinance serves to prohibit the unauthorized and/or unpermitted discharge “a” above, the Certified Health Agency shall send, by certified mail, return receipt, a 18, on December 21. of the full ordinance are available at no of a hazardous substance within the jurisdiction of the County of Union. This Ordinance demand letter to the responsible party or parties, which shall contain: cost and during regular business hours, at BOUT RESULTS: also authorizes the (UCDEHEM) to conduct emergency response actions and establish the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Free- procedures and protocols for such actions. This Ordinance further provides for the 1. The inclusive date(s) and time(s) of the discharge, if known; 103, 112, 119, 125: — No matches holders’ office for members of the general 130: — Al-zheem Miller (W) won forfeit recovery of cost incurred by UCDEHEM and/or its Agents in an emergency response public who request the same. The sum- action. 2. The basis for the charges/liability to the extent known and as may be duly 135: — Haamid Stroughn (W) p Saheed mary of the terms of such bond ordinance amended upon investigation, discovery and verification; Nelson, 5:05 follows: Section III – Definitions: 140: — No match 3. An itemization of the costs incurred by the Certified Local Health Agency, the TITLE: BOND ORDINANCE 145: — Antonio Cruz (P) p Kaven County, their Employees, Agents, Contractors, and authorized Municipal Agencies in TO AMEND SECTIONS 4.E (a) The words and terms used in this Ordinance shall have the following meanings: Simpson, 1:08 responding to the discharge; 152: — Andrew Guirguis (P) won forfeit AND 6 OF THE BOND ORDI- NANCE (ORD. NO. 687-2009) “Accidental Discharge” shall mean those incidents which occurred unexpectedly and 160: — Laquan Alston (W) p Tajir Hurdle, 4. A calculation sheet including hours and personnel charged, salary rates and any ENTITLED: “BOND ORDI- unintentionally, by chance or by an act of God. :45 overhead rates; and 171: — Greg Price (P) p Will Robinson, NANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUB- “Agent’s of Certified Local Health Agency” shall include, for the purpose of this 1:09 5. An explanation of the procedure to be followed to pay the costs demanded and LIC IMPROVEMENTS AND Ordinance, any Municipality or Public Health Entity which executes an Interlocal Service 189: — Dawud Hicks (P) won forfeit the process to appeal the demand. Failure to appeal will be interpreted as an acceptance THE ACQUISITION OF NEW Agreement with the County of Union; pursuant to the INTERLOCAL SERVICE ACT, 215: — Martin Moodie (P) won forfeit of the cost recovery expenses. Payments shall be remitted within forty-five (45) of receipt ADDITIONAL OR REPLACE- N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq., or subcontracting units who agree to provide emergency Hwt: — Tiaquan Womack (P) p Mike of the demand letter. Howard, 5:07 MENT EQUIPMENT AND MA- response services within the geographical boundaries of the Municipality or geographical CHINERY, NEW AUTOMO- jurisdictional boundaries of the Local Certified Health Agency, provided such an (c) Whenever this Certified Local Health Agency issues a demand letter to a party TIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING Agreement is incorporated into the Union County CEHA (County Environmental Health deemed responsible and the responsible party fails to appeal or remit payment within ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND Act) Work Plan pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-33. forty-five (45) as prescribed herein, the Certified Local Health Agency may bring an action EQUIPMENT, NEW ADDI- in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the costs incurred in the emergency TIONAL FURNISHINGS, NEW “Certified Local Health Agency” means the Union County Bureau of Environmental response action, as prescribed in Section III under Emergency Response Action cost. COMMUNICATION AND SIG- Health Enforcement (UCBEHE) within the UCDEHEM, or when appropriate, its desig- NAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT nee. (d) Failure to remit payment beyond the forty-sixth (46th) day shall also result in a late AND NEW INFORMATION $)3#/6%2 penalty fee of 8% per year of the outstanding amount due. TECHNOLOGY AND TELE- “County” means the County of Union, its employees, its Agents, its Officers, and its WHYMILLIONHOMEOWNERS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP- Officials. (e) In the event that the collecting Agency is not able to collect all or partial cost from MENT IN, BY AND FOR THE TRUSTTHEIRHOMESTO the responsible party or the New Jersey State Spill Fund, the County or Certified Local COUNTY OF UNION, STATE “Department” means the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Health Agency shall not be responsible to its Agents or political sub-divisions for the OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPRO- balance due of same. 34!4%&!2- PRIATE THE SUM OF “Discharge” means any intentional or unintentional act or omission, unless pursuant to, $43,371,808 TO PAY THE and in compliance with, a valid, State or Federal permit therefore, resulting in the (f) The County Manager or his designee may comprise the costs to be recovered in COST THEREOF, TO APPRO- releasing, spilling, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping of any amount of an amount not to exceed 25% of the original demanded costs to be recovered. PRIATE A STATE GRANT, TO hazardous substance into the waters, or onto the land of the County, or into the waters MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, or land outside the jurisdiction of the County when damage may result to the people, land, Section X - Penalties: TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSU- waters, or natural resources within the jurisdiction of the County of Union. This definition ANCE OF BONDS TO FI- does not include any “leak”. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-25, N.J.S.A. 40:49.1 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 26:3-70, the NANCE SUCH APPROPRIA- State approved, Certified Local Health Agency Director or his/her designee, shall initiate TION AND TO PROVIDE FOR “Leak” or “Leakage” means any escape of a hazardous substance from the ordinary legal proceedings for any violation of this Ordinance. THE ISSUANCE OF BOND container employed in the normal course of storage, transfer, processing, or use, into ANTICIPATION NOTES IN secondary containment or diversion system or onto a surface from which it is cleaned up (a) It shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any person to: ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSU- and removed prior to its escape into the waters or onto the lands of the State. Christine Cosenza, Agent ANCE OF SUCH BONDS,” 2 Elm Street 1. Obstruct, hinder, delay or interfere by force or otherwise the Certified Local Westfield, NJ 07090-2148 ADOPTED ON JULY 30, 2009. “Emergency Response Action” means any action taken by the Certified Local Health Bus: 908-233-9100 Agency, its Employees, Agents, Contractors, or Municipal Agencies in response to a Health Agency, any authorized governmental unit, their Employees, Agents, or Contrac- www.christinecosenza.net Purpose(s): To make the following discharge or a threatened discharge of a hazardous substance for the purpose of: tors, in the exercise of any power, function, or duty under the provisions of this Ordinance. amendments to Bond Ordinance No. 687- 1. Investigating its cause, source or affect. 2009 adopted on July 30, 2009: 2. Initiating any action to prevent or mitigate any risk or threat to public health, safety, 2. Prepare, utter, or render any false statement, pertaining to investigations, 1. Amend Section 4.E to change the or welfare arising out of the discharge. Preventing or mitigating any damage or injury to reports, documents, plans or specifications permitted or required under the provisions of improvement authorized from the resur- public or private property or natural resources, and this Ordinance. facing of various roads to the undertaking 3. Conducting or overseeing a remedial action. of various road, bridge and culvert im- 3. Render, ineffective or inoperative, or fail to properly maintain any protective provement projects. “Emergency Response Action Costs” means all costs incurred by Certified Local equipment or system installed, or intended to be installed in any building, premise, facility, 2. Amend Section 6 to change the pur- Health Agency, its Employees, its Agents, Contractors, or Municipal Agencies in structure, site, tank, vessel, vehicle, pipe, hose, container, or system which was intended pose for which the State grant is appropri- connection with any emergency response action, including overtime costs for deployed to detect, sense, alarm, contain, prevent, suppress or control a discharge. ated from road resurfacing to various road, emergency response personnel, medical, and hospital treatment for injuries incurred, bridge and culvert improvement projects. expendable items, and all reasonable expenses associated with cost recovery process, 4. Fail to properly maintain any equipment, vehicle, site, premise, facility, building, Nicole L. DiRado vessel, structure, storage container, cylinder, pipe, hose tank, or system which contains 3TATE&ARM&IREAND#ASUALTY#OMPANY including but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees, court costs, litigation costs, expert 3TATE&ARM'ENERAL)NSURANCE#OMPANY "LOOMINGTON ), Clerk of the Board of fees, investigation costs, depositions, tests, copying and all out of pocket costs, as well hazardous substance. 3TATE&ARM&LORIDA)NSURANCE#OMPANY 7INTER(AVEN &, Chosen Freeholders as cost of towing, rigging company, and technical assistance by the County. Excluded 3TATE&ARM,LOYDS $ALLAS 48 County of Union are costs to pay volunteer responders and costs associated with Class “A” fire fighting. 5. Violate or cause to be violated any provisions of this Ordinance. 0 State of New Jersey 1 T - 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $ “Expendable Items” means any items used to prevent, mitigate, suppress, or contain (b) A person who violates or causes to be violated a provision of this Ordinance shall any discharge or threatened discharge, which cannot be reused or replenished or be subject to a penalty of not less than two hundred ($200.00) or more than five hundred PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE replaced without cost after use or deployed in an emergency response action. ($500.00) for each violation. If a violation is of a continuous nature, each day during which the violation remains shall constitute an additional and separate violation and penalty. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Ordinance No. 697-2009 “Expendable Items” shall include: but are not limited to, chemical extinguishing agents, (c) A person who violates or causes to be violated a provision of this Ordinance shall First Reading 12/3/2009 adsorbents and adsorbent materials; sand; drums; containers; protective equipment and also be subject to payment of reasonable litigation expenses, including but not limited to, Final Reading 12/17/2009 clothing; including chemical protective suits; gloves; boots; and goggles. court cost, attorney fees, investigation costs, expert expenses, depositions, tests, Was introduced and passed on first reading by the Union County Board of Chosen “Hazardous Substances” means for the purpose of this Ordinance all substances copying, and all out of pocket expenses. Freeholders at a REGULAR MEETING on December 3rd 2009, and said Ordinance has included within the definition of “hazardous substance” under N.J.A.C.7:1E-1.7, includ- been published with Notice of Introduction thereof and of the time and place fixed for its ing all amendments and supplements, thereto, all substances considered hazardous Section XI - Construction and Severability: further consideration and the Board has duly held a hearing thereof and has given all materials under 49CFR: all substances considered hazardous waste under N.J.A.C. persons interested an opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 7:26.1 et seq. (a) This Ordinance is to be liberally construed to effectuate the purpose, herein, by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders that said Ordinance be and the same described. Nothing herein, is to be construed as repealing or abridging the emergency hereby is finally passed and adopted, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the “Municipal Agency” shall mean any Municipality which has a written Interlocal Service powers of any agency of government except to the extent expressly set forth within. Ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted on December 17th 2009, and the Agreement with the Certified Local Health Agency for cost recovery. 20 day period of limitations within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the (b) If any Section, Subsection, Paragraph, Sentence, Clause, Phrase, or Work validity of such Ordinance can be commenced has begun to run from the date of first “Municipality” means any of the incorporated Municipalities within the County of Union, contained in this Ordinance shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such publication of this statement. including their Employees, Officers, and Officials. decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance which shall remain in A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public full force and effect. notices are customarily posted in the Administration Building of the County of Union, and “Owner or Operator” means with respect to a vessel, any person owning or operating a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the or chartering by demise such vessel; with respect to any facility or vehicle, any person Section XII - Repealer: general public of the County who Shall request such copies, at the office of the Clerk of owning or operating such facility or vehicle, whether by lease, contract or any other form the Board in said Union County Administration Building in Elizabeth, New Jersey. of Agreement; with respect to abandoned facilities or vehicles, the person who owned or (a) Any Ordinance or portion, thereof, enacted by the County of Union, any Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders operated the facility or vehicle immediately prior to such abandonment; the owner or Municipality, board of Health, or other public entity within the County of Union that is inconsistent with or stands as an obstacle to the effective implementation of this AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMIN- operator at the time of the discharge. Ordinance shall be superseded by this Ordinance and, hereby, repealed. ISTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION” BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2-ARTICLE IV- FEES FOR RECREATION FACILI- “Person” means any entity or natural person, including without limitation of the (b) To the extent that any Municipality has adopted an Ordinance duly approved by TIES. following: Public or Private Corporations, Officers, Directors, Shareholders of a Corpo- ration/Company, Companies, Associations, Societies, Firms, Partnerships, Joint Stock the N.J.D.E.P. that provides for cost recovery of their own, this Ordinance does not WHEREAS, this Board authorized the County’s Proposed Park Fees and Charges for Companies, Individuals, Interstate Subdivisions or Agents, the State of New Jersey and supersede or obligate the Municipality/Political Sub-Division to utilize the County to the Year 2009 under Ordinance No. 683-2009 adopted on April 16, 2009: any of its Political Subdivisions or Agents; and any other State and any of its Political Sub- obtain cost recovery. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union that the Divisions or Agents. schedule of fees as adopted on April 16, 2009 is hereby amended to reflect the following Section XIII - Disposition of Monies: changes and/or insertions as outlined below: “Responsible Party” means a person who is in any way deemed responsible for a (a) The collection of all emergency response cost and cost recovery expenses, fund PERMITS AND RESERVATION FEES: discharge of a hazardous substance, including each owner and operator and any other monies, penalties, late fee(s), and interest, including all litigation costs, fees, and ARCHERY: person obligated, without regard to fault, by law to clean up and remove a discharged hazardous substance. expenses, shall be deposited within the established Environmental Quality and Enforce- Existing fee Amended fee ment Trust Fund of the Union County Division of Environmental Health and Emergency Union County Adult Rate: $45.00 $20.00 Section IV - Prohibition: Management. Said monies shall be dedicated to the use of the County or Certified Local Out of County Adult Rate: $90.00 $30.00 Health Agency in carrying out its responsibilities under this Ordinance and the County Environmental Health Act. Union County Child Rate: $20.00 $10.00* (a) The discharge of a hazardous substance is prohibited, except this prohibition Out of County Child Rate: $40.00 $15.00 shall not apply to discharges conducted in compliance with the conditions of a valid Federal or State permit or otherwise authorized by Law. Section XIV - Effective Date: Union County Senior Rate: $20.00 $10.00* Out of County Senior Rate: $40.00 $15.00 Section V - Notification: (a) This Ordinance shall take effect ninety (90) days after the adoption by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of the BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED as follows: Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-27. 1. That this Ordinance shall take effect at the time and manner provided by law. (a) Any person who is in any way responsible for, or has knowledge of a discharge 2. That the Clerk of the Board be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish the of a hazardous substance which occurs after the effective date of this Ordinance shall The Clerk of the Board shall and is hereby directed to publish a notice in the appropriate required notice in the appropriate newspaper of such introduction and of a public hearing immediately notify the Department “Hot Line” at (609) 292-7172 pursuant to N.J.A.C.7.1E- newspaper of such introduction and the holding of a Public Hearing on ______, [] on ______and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk 5.3. Notification not required for exempted hazardous substances pursuant to 2009 and shall forward one certified copy, upon final passage, to each Clerk of all of all Municipalities located within the County of Union. NJAC 7:1E-5.3(e). Municipalities located within the County of Union. 3. That the plans pertinent to this Ordinance are on file in the Clerk of the Board’s Office. 1 T - 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $0.00 1 T - 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $ (b) Any Municipality having knowledge of a discharge for a hazardous substance A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, December 24, 2009 Page 13 Red Cross to Hold Waller of Scotch Plains Completes Naval Nuclear Power Training CLASSIFIEDS SCOTCH PLAINS — Navy Petty tion about nuclear theory, chemistry, Gym-A-Thon Fundraiser Officer 3rd Class Scott Waller, son of physics, reactor operations, safety and PSYCOTHERAPY OFFICES AUTO FOR SALE Judith Lugo of Dunellen and Westley security. 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Keep the card maximum BabyNurses Needed (908) 232-5664, ext. 103. both these items from your New Year’s Leading the Lodge into the new formation, or vacation plans online. low, and carefully monitor transac- Live-in / -out, Full/Part-time resolutions, by working out and rais- year will be the elected officers, Download security updates as soon tions on a regular basis. Solid References Required. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ing money for disaster prevention and including Brother Joseph Aviles, as they become available. Joanne Kinsey of the Rutgers Co- CALL (732) 972-4090 Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad relief.” Sr., worshipful master; Brother Raul Avoid downloading free software operative Extension Family and Com- www.absolutebestcare.com EMERGENCY MEDICAL To join, participants should: ask Wong, Jr., senior warden; Brother or games unless the site can be veri- munity Health Sciences Educator pro- TECHNICIANS their friends, family and co-workers Philip Donnelly, junior warden; fied. Call or e-mail the company, or vided these tips. For more informa- HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE! TELEPHONE DISPATCHERS to pledge a dollar or more per mile the Brother Charles Hoens, III, trea- run its name through a search en- tion on Rutgers’ programs including I am a skilled woman, trust wor- Call (908) 233-2500 for more participant exercises during the Gym- surer, and Brother Raymond gine. Family and Community Health Sci- thy, honest, reliable house clean- information or stop by A-Thon; exercise within their fitness Carroll, secretary. Lock your home wireless Internet ences, 4-H Youth Development, Ag- ing. Very hard working & detail for an application: level during the week of January 16- Additionally, the following are system, and do not share the pass- riculture and Resource Management, oriented. Take pleasure in what I 335 Watterson Street, Westfield 24, 2010; track how many miles they the appointed officers for the ensu- word with people outside of the im- Master Gardeners, and Master Tree like to do. 5 years exp, good prices. *scholarships & training available* exercised during the week; collect ing year: Brother A.J. Meeker, se- mediate family. Stewards, call (908) 654-9854. (862) 307-3481 the pledges from their friends, family nior deacon; Brother David PHOTOGRAPHY and co-workers and give it to their Mercado, junior deacon; Brother FREELANCERS WANTED Event and family photographer to fitness center’s coordinator. John Dziedzic, senior master of On average, the Tri-County Red Donations of Cars Support Strong, detail-oriented writers keep your Soiree alive forever. ceremonies; Brother Joel Bettinger, Professional references. Call Cross spends $65,000 each winter on junior master of ceremonies; with professional demeanor disaster relief in its 22 communities. needed to cover local Dave Samsky at (908) 693-0158 Brother Michael Anderson, chap- Frazee House Restoration Email: [email protected] This includes shelter, food, clothing, lain, and Brother Ziad Balleck, government meetings. Must material support, storage and other marshal. SCOTCH PLAINS – In response home page. At the CARS site, a donor be able to meet deadlines, PUBLIC NOTICE services required to respond to more know how to write a lead, and Installation ceremonies were held to growing interest in the restoration can “find a charity,” and in the list for TOWN OF WESTFIELD than 45 home fires and other disasters at the Masonic Lodge Hall on De- of the Frazee house in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, find “Frazee house” to take an active interest in their PLANNING BOARD from November to March each year. beats in order to develop news cember 19. the Aunt Betty Frazee Project now initiate a donation. Donors also may MEETING DATES FOR 2010 While the Red Cross is mandated The Masons meet on the first enables its supporters and donors to call (877) 537-5277 and mention stories. Please email by Congressional Charter and the and third Mondays of each month make contributions in the form of Frazee house. resume and clips to: In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D State of New Jersey to respond to (Open Public Meetings Act), the Westfield at the Masonic Lodge, located at used-car donations. Charitable Auto Resources, Inc. is [email protected] Planning Board wishes to advise the pub- disasters, it does not receive funding 478 South Avenue in Cranford. The Frazee project is now associ- a Better Business Bureau (BBB) ac- lic of its meeting dates. Meetings at which from the government. Instead, it re- For more information about the ated with Charitable Auto Resources credited organization that has met formal action will be taken will be held on lies on the generosity of local indi- the following dates at 7:30 p.m. in Council Free and Accepted Masons and/or (CARS). Frazee supporters can do- BBB standards for three continuous Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 viduals, organizations and businesses membership, contact Mr. Donnelly nate unwanted cars, trucks, motor- years and received no complaints from East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. at (908) 789-0813 or cycles, RVs, boats and pianos, among consumers who have used its ser- See More Legal Notices Online exclusively this week at www.goleader.com January 7, 2010 August 2, 2010 Holy Cross Invites All [email protected]. other things. CARS will pick up the vices. February 1, 2010 September 1, 2010 donated items at no cost to the donor March 1, 2010 October 4, 2010 To Services Today and sell it at auction. Of the proceeds, PUBLIC NOTICE April 5, 2010 November 1, 2010 Christmas Dinner May 3, 2010 December 6, 2010 SPRINGFIELD – All are wel- 70 percent will go to the Fanwood- UNION COUNTY BOARD Paid for by the advertisers and the staff of The Westfield Leader and The Times June 7, 2010 January 5, 2011 come to attend Christmas Eve cel- To Be Held Jan. 10 Scotch Plains Rotary Frazee House, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS July 5, 2010 February 7, 2011 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ebrations today, Thursday, De- AREA – The Polish National Inc. PUBLIC NOTICE The Board will also meet at 7:00 p.m. on Those who donate items will re- Date Adopted: 12/17/09 cember 24, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD the above meeting dates in the Mayor’s Church, located at 639 Mountain and Saint Joseph will conduct their ceive a receipt from CARS and a Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Conference Room for a work session in Avenue in Springfield. They will annual Christmas Dinner on Sunday, letter acknowledging the donation ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD which the public may attend but may not petitive bidding as an extraordinary Date Adopted: 12/17/09 participate. include a 4 p.m. family service January 10. It will take place in the from the Frazee organization, which The Site Plan Review Committee will is a tax-deduction qualified 501(c)3 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. Public Notice is hereby given that the and a 7 p.m. candlelight service parish center, located at 407 Ziegler 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- meet at 7:00pm on the above dates in the with communion. Avenue in Linden. not-for-profit charity. resolution authorizing it is available for ers has awarded a contract without com- Mayor’s Conference Room. Area residents also are invited to Prior to the dinner, homemade Pol- Frazee supporters can link to the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk petitive bidding as an extraordinary Applications and plans to be considered of the Board. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. at these meetings will be on file in the office join the congregation each Sunday ish delicacies will be served as appe- CARS website for information about of the Secretary of the Planning Board, the donation process by first access- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1186 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the for 10 a.m. worship. Sunday school, tizers. The cost of the complete dinner resolution authorizing it is available for 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, New nursery care and a twice-monthly is $15. The dinner will begin at noon ing fsprotary.org and clicking on the amending (Resolution No. 2009-210) Jersey and may be seen Monday through AWARED TO: Development Direc- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk coffee hour also are available. following the 11 a.m. Polish Mass. indicated link for CARS on the Frazee of the Board. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. tions, LLC, Rahway, New Jersey Kathleen Nemeth, For more information, call Lisa Takeout orders will be available. SERVICE: to reflect a change in the RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1170 Recording Secretary Koellmann at (973) 379-4525 or The parish children will present a PUBLIC NOTICE contract AWARED TO: Westfield Planning Board access holycrossnj.org. Holy Cross Christmas pageant during the dinner. PERIOD: for one month until January Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese 1 T - 12/24/09, Leader Fee: $32.13 is a member of the Evangelical UNION COUNTY BOARD 31, 2010 only of Newark Reservations for the dinner and take- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Elizabeth Coalition to House the PUBLIC NOTICE Lutheran Church of America. out orders are encouraged and can be NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Homeless made by calling (908) 925-6537. Date Adopted: 12/17/09 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.42 FISH Hospitality Program TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS See it all on the web in color . . . Public Notice is hereby given that the Homefirst ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT www.goleader.com PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- PUBLIC NOTICE Plainfield Area YMCA 2010 REGULAR MEETINGS ers has awarded a contract without com- UNION COUNTY BOARD PROCEED UNION COUNTY BOARD In compliance with the Open Public PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as an Professional service OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Salvation Army Elizabeth OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Urban League UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD regular meetings of the Zoning Board of This contract and the resolution authoriz- Date Adopted: 12/17/09 SERVICE: Providing emergency shel- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/17/09 Adjustment of the Township of Scotch ing it is available for public Inspection in Public Notice is hereby given that the ter for homeless families. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Plains, Union County, New Jersey will be the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- COSTS: for a sum not to exceed Date Adopted: 12/17/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- held in Council Chambers, First Floor, ers has awarded a contract without com- $722,500.00 Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1208 Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, petitive bidding as an Professional service Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an Professional service AWARED TO: Sylva Urorji, Orange, Scotch Plains, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m on pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). of the Board of Chosen Freeholders ers has awarded a contract without com- pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). New Jersey, Marie D. Joseph, Eliza- the following Thursdays in 2010 unless This contract and the resolution authoriz- 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $27.54 petitive bidding as an Professional service This contract and the resolution authoriz- beth, New Jersey, and Melissa Evans, otherwise noted: ing it is available for public Inspection in pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). ing it is available for public Inspection in Newark, New Jersey SERVICE: as forensic technicians to the Office of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE January 7, 2010 – This contract and the resolution authoriz- the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Reorganizational 7:00 pm provide assistance to the medical exam- RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1199 TOWN OF WESTFIELD ing it is available for public Inspection in RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1197 February 4, 2010 iner during the performance of autopsies amending (Resolution No. 2009-117) PLANNING BOARD the Office of the Clerk of the Board. AWARED TO: Intervention Strategies March 4, 2010 and external examinations AWARED TO: Garrubbo, Capece & AND RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1189 International, Inc., Secaucus, New Jer- April 1, 2010 PERIOD: January 1, 2010-December Millman, Westfield, New Jersey BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AWARED TO: Sexual Assault Nurse sey May 6, 2010 31, 2010 SERVICE: as special counsel to repre- Examiners SERVICE: to provide a comprehensive Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40-45A-1, the Or- June 3, 2010 COSTS: in an amount not to exceed sent the County of Union in connection SERVICE: to serve as independent con- employee assistance program (EAP) TO ganization Meeting of the Planning Board July 1, 2010 $15,000 with personnel matters tractors for the County of Union SART/ County employees and their families of the Town of Westfield for the year 2010 September 2, 2010 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COSTS: in an additional amount of SANE Program PERIOD: January1, 2010- December will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, Janu- October 7, 2010 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders $30,000 for a total contract not to exceed PERIOD: October1, 2009-September 31, 2010 ary 7, 2010 and the Organization Meeting November 4, 2010 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $24.48 $55,000 30, 2010 COSTS: an amount not to exceed of the Board of Adjustment of the Town of December 2, 2010 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk COSTS: for a total amount of $57,120 PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield for the year 2010 will be held at January 6, 2011 – of the Board of Chosen Freeholders $84,569(Federal funding:$67,655; Match Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 7:00 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010. Reorganizational – 7:00 pm UNION COUNTY BOARD 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 funding$16,914) of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Both meetings will be held in Council Cham- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS In accordance with the Americans With Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE Disabilities Act, any person that might of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: 12/17/09 Kathleen Nemeth require special needs should be in touch 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $22.95 TOWN OF WESTIELD with the Board Office during normal busi- Public Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Recording Secretary, Planning Board PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Secretary, Board of Adjustment ness hours so that their needs may be OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- MEETING DATES FOR 2010 1 T - 12/24/09, Leader Fee: $17.34 addressed (visually or hearing impaired, UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD wheelchair bound, etc.). All interested petitive bidding as an extraordinary In Compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/17/09 persons may be present and be heard. unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. (Open Public Meetings Act), the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Barbara Horev, Secretary 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the Board of Adjustment wishes to advise the Date Adopted: 12/17/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Zoning Board of Adjustment resolution authorizing it is available for public of its meeting dates. Meetings at NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- 1 T - 12/24/09, Times Fee: $33.66 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk which formal action will be taken will be SERVICES AWARD BY THE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary of the Board. held on the following dates at 7:30 p.m. in TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE the Council Chambers at the Municipal CONTRACTOR: Richard C. Mariani, petitive bidding as an Professional service 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1223 Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1) (a) (i). resolution authorizing it is available for AWARED TO: Winning Strategies Esq.; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak New Jersey. & Stewart, P.C., 10 Madison Avenue, PLANNING BOARD This contract and the resolution authoriz- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk Washington/Hoboken Strategy Group Morristown, New Jersey 07960 ing it is available for public Inspection in of the Board. SERVICE: for the purpose of amending January 11, 2010 August 9, 2010 2010 REGULAR MEETINGS the Office of the Clerk of the Board. Resolution No 2009-1156 a contract with February 8, 2010 September 13, 2010 NATURE OF SERVICE: Special legal RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1222 In compliance with the Open Public the Regional Medical Examiner’s pro- March 8, 2010 October 13, 2010 counsel to represent Thomas E. Atkins, RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1198 AWARED TO: Across the River LLC, Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, viding Comprehensive Federal Govern- April 12, 2010 November 8, 2010 former Township Manager, in an employ- AWARED TO: Multi-Care Industrial Cranford, New Jersey Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of ment Relations/Lobbying Services May 10, 2010 December 13, 2010 ment matter (Lonergan v. Township of Medicine, Clark, New Jersey SERVICE: to provide consulting ser- the Township of Scotch Plains, Union PERIOD: January 1, 2010-December June 14, 2010 January 10, 2011 Scotch Plains, et als) SERVICE: to provide pre-employment vices for the 2009 MusicFest taking place County, New Jersey will be held in Council 31, 2010 July 12, 2010 February 14, 2011 DURATION: Completion of above. physicals and other related medical ser- on Saturday, September 11th and Sunday COSTS: in the amount of $150,000 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $35,000. and Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, vices to the County of Union September 12th at Oak Ridge Park, New Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk The Board will also meet at 7:00 p.m. on billed at the hourly rate of $225. for Rich- 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, at 7:30 PERIOD: January1, 2010- December Jersey of the Board of Chosen Freeholders these dates in the Mayor’s Conference ard Mariani, Esq. and $200. per hr. for any pm. on the following Mondays in 2010, 31, 2010 COSTS: in the amount of $27,500. 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 Room for a work session in which, the other support, and to be applied toward unless otherwise indicated: COSTS: an amount not to exceed Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk public may attend but may not participate. fees and costs for those services whach January 4, - Reorganization $60,000 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders PUBLIC NOTICE Applications and plans to be considered shall be subject to the approval of the Wednesday, January 20 Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 at these meetings will be on file in the office UNION COUNTY BOARD Township Attorney and which are not cov- February 1 of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Secretary of the Board of Adjust- ered by insurance. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Wednesday, February 17 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 PUBLIC NOTICE ment, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield, THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD March 1 New Jersey and may be seen Monday UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: 12/17/09 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- March 15 PUBLIC NOTICE through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the April 5 Kathleen A. Nemeth, Secretary, Barbara Riepe UNION COUNTY BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- April 19 Westfield Board of Adjustment OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: 12/17/09 ers has awarded a contract without com- Township Clerk May 3 1 T - 12/24/09, Leader Fee: $28.56 1 T - 12/24/09, Times Fee: $23.46 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as an extraordinary May 17 Date Adopted: 12/17/09 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE June 7 Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com- 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the June 21 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- petitive bidding as an extraordinary resolution authorizing it is available for SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Wednesday, July 7 ers has awarded a contract without com- unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk NOTICE OF AWARD July 19 petitive bidding as an extraordinary 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the of the Board. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES September 20 unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. resolution authorizing it is available for October 4 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1221 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education awarded the following contracts for 40A:11-5(1)(a)(ii). This contract and the public inspection in the Office of the Clerk October 18 AWARED TO: This is it! Concept and professional services pursuant to 18A:18A.5.a(1). The resolution of award and the resolution authorizing it is available for of the Board. November 1 Event Productions, Hoboken, New Jer- contracts listed below are available for public inspection at the Office of the Board public inspection in the Office of the Clerk November 15 RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1181 sey Secretary located at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., of the Board. December 6 AWARED TO: KemperSport, North SERVICE: to act as the event manage- Monday through Friday: January 3, 2011 – Reorganization RESOLUTION NO: 2009-1193 Brook, Illinois ment company for 2010 Kids Kingdom Name Nature of Award Contract Period Contract Amount AWARED TO: Conventus Labor Con- SERVICE: pursuant to an RFP process Traveling Jubilee Series taking place on: In accordance with the Americans With Potter Architects Architectural Services 7/1/09-6/30/10 Window Replacements sulting, LLC, Westfield, New Jersey for Galloping Hill Clubhouse Construction June 5th at Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield; Disabilities Act, any person that might Brunner Elementary School SERVICE: for the provision of labor/ Management Services July, 2010 Location and date to be deter- require special needs should be in touch management relations COSTS: in the amount not to exceed mined; August, 2010, location and date to Potter Architects Architectural Services 7/1/09-6/30/10 Interior Fire Doors Repla- with the Board Office during normal busi- PERIOD: January1, 2010- December31, 10% of the costs associated with the de- be determined; and September 11th and cement, Scotch Plains- ness hours so that their needs may be 2010 velopment, design and construction of the September 12th at Oak Ridge Park, Clark, Fanwood High School addressed (visually or hearing impaired, COSTS: in an amount not to exceed clubhouse in an amount not to exceed New Jersey, wheelchair bound, etc.). All interested Faridy Veisz Fraytak PC 7/1/09-6/30/10 Solor Panel Project at $84,000 $1,000,000. COSTS: in the amount of $97,600 persons may be present and be heard. Architectural Services Franklin School Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Nicole L. DiRado, Clerk Barbara Horev of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the Board of Chosen Freeholders Anthony Del Sordi, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Secretary to the Planning Board 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $23.46 1 T – 12/24/09, The Leader Fee: $29.07 1 T - 12/24/09, Times Fee: $35.70 1 T - 12/24/09, Times Fee: $38.25 Page 14 Thursday, December 24, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HonorEdison Intermediate Roll School First Marking Period

WESTFIELD – Edison Interme- Koryn Kraemer, Matthew Lanzano, Jonathan diate School Principal Cheryl Lee, Zachary Levan, John Lindros, Ryan Lipschutz, Jason Liu, Alyson Liu, Maria O’Brien announced the school’s first Lizzo, Angel Lopez, Michael Maguire, Jacob marking period honor roll: Malinsky, Olivia Manning, Joseph Messing, Scott Messing, Jamie Miller, Sean Moore, Grade 7 Maya Moritz, Christopher Nicholls, Meghan O’Dwyer, Alberto Ortis, Leah Pesenson, Distinguished Honor Roll Amanda Pinho, Timothy Plump, Christopher John Birle, Valeria Bouchoueva, Prasek, Christopher Reilly, Samantha Riley, Samantha Bromberg, Julie Brownstone, Theo Kyle Rittendale, Jenna Rizkalla, Matthew Brunson, Stephen Bubniak, Katrina Carlin, Russo, Michela Sabba, Stephen Alan Scott, Paige Carlin, Dillon Carrier, Emma Chen, Caitlyn Serafin, Alison Serpico, Alexander Amanda Cheung, John Clancy, Grace Cook, Shorrock, Jack Siegel, Bobbi Snyder, Kevin Lauren D’Amico, Miranda DePalma, Joseph Sokol, Michael Suler, Christopher Sullivan, Detrano, Emily Forcht, John Fuller, Gregory Ben Tipton, Kristen Toth, Joseph Valles, MUM’S THE WORD…On October 20, students at Westfield’s Lincoln School, Gao, Matthew Gaudin, Lyaman Gilman, Samantha Velez, Nina Wang, Kelly Webber, Early Childhood Learning Center, enjoyed the PTO’s Pumpkin Patch and Mum Hannah Goldring, Jaime Gunchar, James Stephanie Wells, Joshua White, Emma Will- Sale at the school. Pictured, left to right, are: Harrison Ford and Jason Aurigemma, Hunter, Isabelle Ick, Leah Iosif, Katherine iams, Matthew Williams, Eli Wirtshafter, who attend Patricia Corcoran’s morning kindergarten class. PIRATES ALL ARE WE…Sundance School in North Plainfield presented its fall Ko, Alison Krakauer, Conor Krueger, Jorge Connor Wynne, Katelyn Zelko production of Pirates! The Musical. Scotch Plains resident Kiana McQuade and A. Ledesma, Jack Lee, Rachel Logan, Marisa Westfield resident Eino Korpela joined the ensemble cast of second and third Lombardi, Jameson Maher, Natalie Grade 8 graders in the musical. Performances took place last weekend. Marcotullio, Leandra Margolies, Johanna Fifty-two SPFHS Students Mermer, Erica Millwater, Daniel Mitchell, Distinguished Honor Roll Ariel Moise Kleinman, Megan Mondon, Julian Tristen Abaya, Ashley Abbott, Alexander Mone, Rita Murphy, Melanie Nettler, Au- Beals, Matthew Beauchamp, Julia Bieber, Inducted into Honor Society Woman’s Club Encourages tumn Patterson, Christopher Romano, Noelle Matthew Binkowitz, Gabrielle Bleich, Eric Rosa, Jack Rose, Samuel Salberg, Logan Cantor, Estelle Cervantes, Philip Chapel, Ida SCOTCH PLAINS – In late Octo- Lopez, Samantha Mannino, Kimberly Schwartz, Emily Serafin, Caryn Sherbet, Lisa Chen, Abigail Cook, Sarah Cronin, Kelly ber, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Many, Nathalia Montoya, Jessica Student-Poetry Submissions Simon, Juliette Smith, Kaelyn Smith, Culnan, Erika Daniel, Gianna DeVito, Tyler Anastasia Smolenski, Melanie Snyder, Debbie, Jennifer DeCandia, Jeremie DeDea, School (SPFHS) inducted 52 new mem- Moore, Daniel Nizri, Nicole WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club ing the contest year. Lindsey Strauss, Hermes Suen, Nicholas Nicole Devitt, Julia Diamantopoulos, Allison bers into the SPFHS Chapter of the Ostrowski, Alexander Parker, Shan- of Westfield invites all aspiring student Authors must be amateurs with earn- Tarantino, Dhruv Tikku, Michael Tivenan, Diamond, Angela Dorry, Jackson Dumont, National Honor Society, joining 28 re- non Reimers, Michael Riesenberg, poets and authors from first grade ings from writing not to exceed $500 Dominique Vo, Isabel Wayner, Amy West, Michael Esler, Rachel Fan, Cynthia Faris, turning members from last year. Lindsay Robinson, Carrie Salem, Mikayla Williams, Harry Williamson, An- Amanda Fischer, Thomas Gerris, Mark through high school to enter The New annually. Writers are asked to keep a drew Zale Gillespie, Kristin Hauge, Jenna Helfand, The new members include Brie Danielle Schweizer, Lauren Jersey State Federation of Women’s copy of their work, as entries cannot be Dalton Herzog, Christopher Hogge, Rachel Adamczyk, Matthew Alfano, Marissa Steinbeck, Margaux Streep, Charles Clubs’ (NJFWC) Youth Poetry and returned. Grade 7 Honor Roll Holtzman, Andrew Hopper, Dane Huber, Berlant, Elle Bernardo, Micaela Timko, Gabrielle Vacca, David Van Short Story Contest. The categories in both Poetry and John Ajodah, Sabra Anderson, Michael Ionta, Matthew Jenkins, Michelle Bernardo, Danielle Bernstein, Kyle Wert, Kevin Welch, Brandon Wheeler, Olanrewaju Badmus, Tyler Bansky, Nicholas Kim, Alicia Kohl, Rebecca Kraus, Rebecca Poetry entries may be any style Short Story are: Category One, (Grades Kreutzer, Gemma Larche, Bernadette Latimer, Birnbaum, Lauren Buckley, Sarah Thomas Zeile and Allison Barroqueiro, Sophie Bass, Alexander Bennett, Canfield, Timothy Carroll, Rebecca Zimmermann. with a minimum length of eight lines 1,2,3); Category Two, (Grades 4,5,6); Kelly Bohall, Liam Boland, Miranda Bonina, Lyndsay Lee, Carly Levine, Julia Levine, and a maximum of 30 lines. Short Category Three, (Grades 7,8,9); Cat- Seth Botos, James Brucia, Michael Bruno, Lucia Liu, Matthew Luppino, Magda Chavan, Sophie Chou, Hayley Student selection is based upon rig- stories are limited to 2,000 words. egory Four, (Grades 10,11,12). Bianca Buecklers, Jessica Bungerz, Lisa Magierski, Michael Magierski, Morgan Cornwell, Meghan Cunningham, orous criteria in the areas of scholar- Calello, Christopher Caminiti, Joshua Maloney, Emily Mastrocola, Allison Entries must be typewritten, double First place winners will be sent on for McBrearty, Brittany McCarthy, Stephanie Paige Della Badia, Jethro Dimeo, ship, leadership, character and service. Capistrano, Sabrina Cavanagh, Alicia Vangelis Dimopoulos, Marc Henry The National Honor Society, spon- spaced, with a minimum of one-inch judging at the NJFWC level. First place Chapman, Jeremy Cohen, John Colleran, Milan, Tori Miller, Marlena Montes, Chris- margins, on one side of eight-and-a- NJFWC winners will then go on to be Caitlin Collins, Alyssa Cox, Daniel Cronin, tina Mosco, Michelle Motherway, Lauren Estriplet, Matthew Glassett, Elena sored by the National Association of half inch by 11-inch paper. judged by the General Federation of Benjamin Cymbala, Liam Datwani, Bianca Nogan, Alexandra Palatucci, Abigail Paone, Haggan, Amanda Ho, John Howarth, Secondary School Principals, ranks as DeVito, Joseph DeRosa, Daniel DoCampo, Megan Pinna, Elizabeth Ponce, Daniel A student may enter one short story Women’s Clubs, which is the national Savickas, Elena Scarano, James Schiano, Caitlin Hoynes-O’Connor, Priyanka one of the oldest and most prestigious Erin Dugan, Amanda Durante, Daniela Durst, Kamath, Emma Kaplan, Emma Kelly, national organizations for high school and/or poem for the local club contest. level. Astha Dutta, Brennan Erickson, Shelby Lauren Schmeider, Amanda Schwarz, The author’s name, address, tele- Estevez, Samantha Francisco, Catherine Frey, Zachary Sheil, Sherry Shenker, Nathaniel Alison Koransky, Jeffrey Kranz, Ri- students. Chapters exist in more than phone number, title of poem or short Deerfield Students Make Matthew Friedman, Harry Glasser-Baker, Shoobs, Eric Shor, Andrew Stern, Gabrielle chard Krema, Anna Leistikow, Isabel 60 percent of the nation’s high schools. story, the category entered and name of James Goldberger, Mary Harbaugh, Kaelyn Stravach, Dara Tucker, John Venezia, Isabella Semi-Finalist Round Heard, Austin Hong, Kevin Irving, Bryn Vergara, Amy Wang, Yixue Wang, Fraser sponsoring club must be in the top right Johnston, Margot Johnston, Matthew Weist, Francis Wong, Shawn Wu, Jingyan hand corner of each page. All entries MOUNTAINSIDE – On Saturday, Kaczynski, Hasitha Kakileti, Jacob Kania, Xiao, Tiffany Youssef are judged on content, organization and November 21, in West Orange, the four Christopher Kim, Sohee Kim, Zachary Koch, form. Decision of the judges is final. members of the Academic Team of Grade 8 Honor Roll Peter Apicella, Kaylee Baez, Brigid Bar- Material is to be submitted in dupli- Mountainside’s Deerfield School made ber, Matthew Barber, Savannah Baudry, Anna cate to the Woman’s Club of Westfield, their way through five rounds of com- Bauer, William Bennett, Anna Bloomfield, 314 Orenda Circle, Westfield, N.J. petition into the semi-finals of Seton Jackson Boyle, Brendan Bruce, Andrew 07090, postmarked before January 15, Hall Preparatory School’s 14th annual Capuano, Claire Chen, Hsiao-Chieh Chiang, Thomas Clark, Conner Cummings, Alex 2010, and must be the original unpub- Pirate Open Academic Tournament. D’Amato, Gabriel Davis, Christopher lished work of the author, written dur- In the highly competitive round of DeMasi, Erica DiBella, Brianna DiDario, four, the team fell to semi-finalist East- Andrew Dumont, John Feeney, Christine ern Christian Middle School of Ferraro, Erica Fischer, Emmet Flanigan, Eliza- Honor Roll beth Fox, Nicholas Gabuzda, Alexx Gillespie, Wyckoff. Elizabeth Granovsky, David Gruskin, Clarification In this annual tournament, 20 middle Samantha Gruskin, Andres Guasp, Kaitlyn schools from all over northern New Hughes, Michael Hughes, Luke Iorio, Sadie SCOTCH PLAINS – Paras Jha Jersey each sent teams of four boys CHRISTMAS COOKIES...Brunner Jezierski, Nicole Johnson, Colleen Kelly, was placed on Park Middle School’s Jonathan Kelly, Rebecca Kiefer, Michelle (plus alternates) to test their academic students Matthew Reynolds, Lexi KNIGHTED…Union Catholic student Brian Cautillo recently received the Eldon eighth grade honor roll in error; she Chouinard and Zachary Chung dis- Kostyack, Mackenzie Kuhl, Anna Labrozzi, skills in math, English, science, geog- Rena Lamanna, Gideon Lee, Andrew M. Hammeke Scholarship. Pictured, left to right, are: Grand Knight Peter should have been placed on the dis- raphy, history, current events and gen- play a tray of cookies that they helped Lehmberg, Tyler Lessner, Jagger Linsky, Alex Crichton, Grace Hammeke, recipient Brian Cautillo, Brian’s parents Patricia tinguished honor roll. eral knowledge. to make. Loffredo, Theresa Lotano, Charlie Lu, John and Michael, and Sister Percylee Hart, principal. Lynch, Agatha Magierski, Victor Magierski, Brian Mandel, Leanne Manna, Sarah Preschoolers Bake Margolies, Christopher Mcglynn, Charles Union Catholic, Beth Israel Mulrooney, Connor O’Donnell, Karina Holiday Cheer Olivier, Anthony Parker, John Peloso, Julia SCOTCH PLAINS – Students in Penczak, Emma Prevoznak, Christana Psyhojos, Marina Riddle, Daniel Sanders, Participate in Dialogue Bernadette Hoyer’s preschool classes Joshua Schappel, Emily Simpson, Justin at Brunner School in Scotch Plains Slavin, Samuel Sokolin, Karli Sottung, Allison SCOTCH PLAINS – On Decem- and member of the Archdiocesan baked gingerbread cookies for the Sprung, Drew Stierhoff, Noah Stiles, Chris- ber 3, 25 junior students from Union Commission for Inter-religious Af- children of Home First of Plainfield. topher Sweeney, Maria Tata, Sebastien Trott, Catholic (UC) High School visited fairs, and Betty Lynn Golub, director Tiffany Tsui, Kaila Vannoy, Jose Vricella- The young bakers worked along Stokes, Siniah Wallace, Nita Whelan, Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch of Religious Education at the Conser- with their teacher and parent volun- Michaela Winberg, Samantha York, Erin Plains to meet, share a meal and en- vative Jewish Synagogue. teers to make several batches of gin- Yucetepe gage in dialogue with students from Both Mr. Wright and Ms. Golub saw gerbread cookies from scratch. The Beth Israel. the need for a program that would allow students hope that their cookies will Local Students Upon arrival, students participated students of different faiths to come make the children “smile” and “feel Admitted at Pace in a “human bingo” game, encourag- together to get to know each other and ing a question-and-answer session allow them a chance to discuss their happy” during the holiday season. AREA – The following students The cookies will be distributed at the from the area were admitted as first- Home First Christmas party. year students at Pace University this fall: Mason Graduates Caitlin Corkery, Westfield; From Mount Holyoke Stephanie Newton, Cranford; Kelly WESTFIELD — In May of this year, Rey, Cranford. PREPPED FOR PREP…Joining Seton Hall Prep’s Tournament Director and Rebecca Mason of Westfield received Math Department Chairman Joseph Boland, far right, at a tournament last Local Student to Study month in West Orange, are Deerfield Middle School team members, pictured, her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna from left to right, are: Adviser John Sichel, Joe Sichel, Max Sichel, Christopher cum laude, from Mount Holyoke Col- Abroad in Australia Yang and Jake Robbins. lege. She was among 594 seniors who AREA – Andrew Maturo of graduated in the college’s 172nd com- Cranford, a junior at Gettysburg Col- Student Receives Citation for Academic Excellence mencement, during which Irish Presi- lege in Pennsylvania is spending the SCOTCH PLAINS – Matthew outstanding academic achievement dent Mary McAlees was the featured fall 2009 semester studying in Aus- Forman of Scotch Plains, a in Music 52 during the Summer 2009 speaker. tralia. Dartmouth College student in the term. Rebecca is the daughter of Arthur Class of 2011, has been cited for Matthew is the son of Bruce and and Christine Mason of Westfield. While Union Catholic Student Donna Forman. at Mount Holyoke, she majored in com- SHERIFF’S SALE puter science and minored in math- Earns Hammeke Award BREAKING BREAD…In early December, junior students from Union Catholic SHERIFF’S SALE ematics. Before enrolling in the col- (UC) High School visited Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains. The students SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-07005603 SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- were engaged in a dialogue and learned of each other’s traditions. Pictured, left to SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-09006410 lege, Rebecca attended Westfield High CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY lic High School in Scotch Plains an- right, UC students Kyle Cieri of Union and Joe Landry of North Plainfield are UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION School. She is now attending Brown nounced that Brian Cautillo of Union DOCKET NO. F-1909-07 UNION COUNTY pictured with Carly Grossman and Seth Schlisserman of Congregation Beth Israel. Plaintiff: FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT DOCKET NO. F-38855-08 University to pursue a doctorate degree has been selected as the 2009 recipi- CORP Plaintiff: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. in computer science. among participants. faith in a respectful environment. VS. VS. ent of the Eldon M. Hammeke Schol- Defendant: ROBERT CARR; SHIRLEY CARR. Defendant: JERUSA LIMA, JULIO LIMA, HER arship. “It was a fun way to get to know the As part of the program, students met H/W; HCR MANOR CARE DBA HCR MANOR HUSBAND, BANK OF AMERICA, NA CARE MOUNTAINSIDE Sale Date: 01/13/2010 Blanton Graduates The scholarship was established in students from Congregation Beth Is- with Rabbi George Nudell, who pointed Sale Date: 01/20/2010 Writ of Execution: 10/15/2009 memory of Mr. Hammeke, by his rael,” said UC student Erin Farley, a out basic beliefs of Judaism and identi- Writ of Execution: 09/28/2007 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Army Basic Training By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public wife Grace, and is supported by the member of St. James Parish in fied items found in a synagogue and to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- WESTFIELD – SPC Maximilien B. Knights of Columbus Summit Coun- Woodbridge. She added, “We were their significance to Jewish people. TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Blanton graduated from Basic Combat all surprised that we knew so many of Rabbi Nudell also invited the Union TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of cil 783, of which Mr. Hammeke was WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on De- an active member. the answers in the ‘human bingo’ Catholic students to view the Torah said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. cember 11. The award, in the amount of $500, game and that we shared a lot of Scroll. Mr. Wright then offered a brief the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is: ***Three Hundred During the common interests.” explanation of the basic Catholic be- The judgment amount is: ***Five Hundred Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Four and is presented every year to one current Twenty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Twelve 58/100*** $360,534.58. 10 weeks of freshman student at a Catholic high The agenda for the student-to-stu- liefs and the importance of the person and 05/100*** $525,812.05. The property to be sold is located in the Town The property to be sold is located in the TOWN of Westfield, County of Union and State of New training with school and is renewable for the dent dialogue was initiated by Allan of Jesus and the Eucharist in Catholic of WESTFIELD, County of UNION and State of Jersey. the 1-34th In- Wright, a teacher at Union Catholic worship. New Jersey. Commonly known as: 1769 Dakota Street, recipient’s remaining three years at Commonly known as: 611 CARLETON ROAD, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. fantry Regi- the school. Both groups of students had a WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Tax Lot No. 3 in Block No. 59 Tas Lot No. 23 FKA 28 in Block No. 4101 FKA Dimension of Lot Approximately: 98 x 220 ment, SPC TIME For Kids Makes number of questons for both the rabbi 619 Nearest Cross Street: Florida Street Blanton stud- and Mr. Wright. Michael Marciano Dimention of Lot Approximately: 80x102 AV Beginning at a point on the Southeasterly line Baby It’s Cold Outside Nearest Cross Street: PARK STREET of Dakota Street, said point being distant North- ied the Army WF Student Reporter of St. Michaels in Union asked about Beginning at a point in the easterly sideline of easterly 672.47 feet from the corner formed by Helps Homeless Shelters Carleton Road, said point being southerly a dis- the intersection of the Southwesterly terminus mission and WESTFIELD – Tyler Jakubek, a the importance of the Hebrew tance of 120.01 feet along said sideline from a line of Boulevard, with the said Southeasterly line core values, CRANFORD – The Cranford Chi- sixth grader at Roosevelt Intermedi- language. point marking the intersection of the easterly of Dakota Street, thence. sideline of Carleton Road with the southerly Prior Liens/Encumbrances which focus on ropractic Center, Dr. Norman Decker ate School in Westfield, was chosen “Whether you are in Israel, Spain, sideline of Park Street, and from said beginning Taxes Open: $2,061.79 point running; thence Added Assessments 2009 (4th Qtr) Open: SPC Maximilien B. Blanton teaching sol- and Dr. Andrea Sciarrillo, at 301 North by TIME For Kids to be a kid reporter Russia or the U.S.A., Jews can speak PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES $56.02 diers loyalty, Avenue East in Cranford, will be par- for the 2009-2010 school year. to each other in the Hebrew language, 2009 4th QTR Taxes open: $2,718.63 Total as of October 29, 2009: $2,117.81 Total as of NOVEMBER 2, 2009: $2,718.63 Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Two Thousand duty, respect, selfless service, honor, ticipating in the “Baby It’s Cold Out- TIME For Kids and that makes us feel like family,” Total Upset: ***Six Hundred Fifty Seven Thou- One Hundred Ninety One and 98/100*** sand Four Hundred and 72/100*** $657,400.72 $402,191.98 together with lawful interest and integrity and personal courage. side” statewide coat, hat, glove and is a weekly news Rabbi Nudell said. together with lawful interest and costs. costs. During the graduation ceremony, scarf drive. The Association of New magazine that When asked about why there is so Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and SPC Blanton received the Soldier Jersey Chiropractors, a nonprofit state covers a range of much kneeling in a Catholic service, expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court Leader of the Cycle Award for demon- organization, sponsors the drive. real-world topics. Mr. Wright stated, “Body language Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, strating outstanding leadership in his There are other offices throughout The magazine has can reflect what’s in the heart. When or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature company. the state where people can drop off a team of 12 kid a Catholic is in the presence of Jesus and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. The son of Helene and Clarke Blanton coats, hats, gloves and scarves for reporters that re- in the Eucharist, it is only right that The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and older brother of Gregory and those in need. These items will be ports on local and our body conform to our belief. Jesus will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if any. any. Antoine of Westfield, SPC Blanton donated to local homeless shelters, regional news sto- knelt to pray, as did St. Paul, so we There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the Tyler Jakubek Union County Sheriff’s Office. Union County Sheriff’s Office. graduated from Clemson University in Jersey Cares, Salvation Army, Good- ries for the maga- have the New Testament and the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this 2008 with a major in History and a will and other local charities through- zine and its website. tradition of the Church to guide us in sale for any length of time without further adver- sale for any length of time without further adver- tisement. tisement. minor in French, and is a member of the out the state. Donations will be ac- Tyler’s first article for the maga- liturgical worship.” Ralph Froehlich Ralph Froehlich Sheriff Sheriff 2004 Class of Westfield High School. cepted throughout the month of De- zine, which appeared in the Septem- It is the hope of both Mr. Wright Attorney: Attorney: He will serve his Advanced Indi- cember. ber 25 issue, was about Derek Jeter and Ms. Golub that this experience FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, PC 7 CENTURY DRIVE 7 CENTURY DRIVE vidual Training over the next 12 months For more information on when to beating Lou Gehrig’s record for num- can be replicated by other Catholic SUITE 201 SUITE 201 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY 07054 at the Defense Language Institute For- drop off donations, call the Cranford ber of hits as a Yankee. 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ROSSI February’s “Valentine’s Day With A Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Veteran,” a full Thanksgiving-style din- SCOTCH PLAINS — Ending what ner for some two-dozen veterans living Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool de- in Scotch Plains. scribed as “sort of a lost year in which The mayor pronounced herself “very not a lot was able to be accomplished” pleased” with Mr. Marion’s perfor- due to budget constraints and other mat- mance as municipal manager. “He came ters, the mayor nonetheless said she is and really jumped right in,” she told “hopeful for a better year” in 2010 de- The Leader/ Times, pointing to the “doz- spite her concerns that the township’s ens and dozens of meetings” he held fiscal picture “is not going to get bet- with residents and business owners to ter.” discuss their sewer bills. “He’s been “To say that it was filled with chal- very responsive,” she said. lenges would be an understatement,” Mr. Marion has also spent a great Mayor Malool told The Westfield Leader deal of time “trying to get our finances and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times in order,” the mayor said, although she when asked to sum up her first year in said she finds it “hard to believe that the mayor’s chair. Calling 2009 “the next year is going to be any better” than most difficult year in modern Scotch 2009, pointing to an anticipated decline GREETINGS FROM SAINT NICHOLAS...St. Nick joined the children from Plains history for a mayor to serve,” she in state aid next year on top of the more- Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Mountainside as they were decorating their ticked off a number of issues that she than $20,000 cut in December’s state special tree called a Jesse Tree. Saint Nick told the children about his life and how and her township council colleagues payment. She said she did not know Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader and The Times dealt with, including the municipal bud- what options there will be — besides ARRIVAL OF SANTA...Santa was delayed for two weeks in Garwood, unable to his generosity led to Santa Claus and gift giving today. Afterwards, the children land in the rain. This week, however, not only was he able to land, but he was also were delighted to find Christmas treats left in their stockings. get and the state property tax and spend- cuts in services — if the council next ing caps; the reduction in state aid; the year faces a situation similar to this able to land in the nine-plus inches of snow that blanketed the area. Met by increases in sewerage fees and the year where it is difficult to stay within members of the Garwood Fire Department, Santa was able to travel around the council’s decision, which she called cap limits. entire borough and see all the local children, such as Connor above, and hand out SP-F Science Program Hopes “the only responsible choice,” to create “I don’t know what’s left to cut,” the candy canes and pose for pictures. a separate sewer utility; municipal lay- mayor said, emphasizing that she and her offs “for the first time in memory,” and council colleagues have not yet received 2009 Year In Review: To Better Engage Students the sudden resignation of the municipal any budget figures for 2010. She pointed By JESSICA E. JASKULA vices Commission and the N.J. As- manager seven weeks into the mayor’s out that “we’re operating with a skeleton Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times sociation of School Business Offi- term. staff already” at the municipal building so Part 1 – January to May SCOTCH PLAINS — Scott cials to participate in the Alliance The mayor also pointed to “certain staff reductions are “not really possible.” budget decisions early in the year” made As for service cuts, “if we did eliminate [Continued from page 8] Bortnick, Science supervisor for the for Competitive Telecommunica- by the former manager that led to reduc- services” — she mentioned the curbside Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F) tions (ACT). Board Business Ad- tions in temporary workers, leading to a recycling purely as an example — “obvi- MAY oversee efforts to increase business in school district, detailed how his ministrator Anthony Del Sordi said fall leaf pickup program that “has been ously people are going to notice.” She Westfield the commercial sector. department’s approach to present- this would translate into a reduction slower than in recent years” and to the warned that 2010 “is really going to be a Following a trial that spanned April Fanwood ing material to students is continu- in local and long-distance phone call elimination of the branch pickup. Mrs. difficult year again.” 13 to 30, a state Superior Court jury in Mayor Mahr and the borough coun- ing to evolve, in an effort to better rates. More than 150 school districts Malool also said the new Special Im- Returning to some of the bright spots of Union County ruled that the Town of cil received a report from the biparti- engage kids in the subject matter and throughout New Jersey participate, provement District “has not lived up to 2009, the mayor said plans for a commu- Westfield had not engaged in age san Citizens Budget Task Force, cre- to inspire them to pursue science- he said. its potential because a manager has not nity garden at the former Terry-Lou Zoo discrimination when it denied Scotch ated by the mayor to “review, analyze been hired yet.” property are “progressing,” and singled based careers. Mr. Del Sordi also discussed the The mayor admitted that communi- out the Public Works department for its Plains resident William McMeekan’s and research potential cost savings Mr. Bortnick began his presenta- 2010-2011, 10 budget guidelines, cations with residents and commercial efforts at cleaning up the zoo property in application to serve as a Westfield and to formulate recommendations” tion of the district’s science pro- which include: the continuing ex- property owners about the new sewer general. Mayor Malool said she looks volunteer firefighter. Mr. McMeekan for the governing body to consider. gram, at Thursday’s board of educa- amination of all areas of the district utility bills were problematic. Many forward to receiving the recommenda- had anticipated eventually becoming The Fanwood Presbyterian Church tion, with a quote from President to consider more cost-effective ways residents, she said, were unaware that tions of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood part of the Westfield Fire celebrated its 80th anniversary on Barack Obama: “Today, more than to operate; maintaining appropriate sewer fees were being assessed in a Shared Services Study Committee, which Department’s paid unit. May 3 with a traditional “potluck” ever before, science holds the key to class sizes; restoring efforts in staff separate bill, while commercial own- has spent much of this year looking into The jury also found the town had dinner and reflections on the church’s our survival as a planet and our secu- development, curriculum improve- ers, some of whom received bills total- whether or not the two towns’ depart- not “retaliated” against Mr. history. rity and prosperity as a nation.” ment and program evaluation; con- ing thousands of dollars, were ments and services can be combined in a McMeekan, who subsequently sought The borough council, acting as “blindsided” by it. money-saving effort. Mr. Bortnick said that through tinuing to put into effect the recom- Looking for bright spots, the mayor The mayor also pointed out a recent to become director of operations at Fanwood’s redevelopment agency, groups such as the American Asso- mendations regarding safety, energy said, was not easy in a year when “we Star-Ledger article finding that, while Westfield’s local-access television learned that the Sovereign Bank ciation for the Advancement of Sci- saving, long-term maintenance and had our manager resign in February, home prices in Union County dropped 8 station but was not hired. branch located on South Avenue was ence (AAAS), there has been a na- capital-improvement projects; con- and then we spent February through percent from 2008 to 2009, prices in Mr. McMeekan had filed a lawsuit to close in June. tional trend of “less [emphasis] on tinuing to implement technology; June working on the budget and sewer Scotch Plains rose 7 percent during that against Westfield in November 2006 Garwood memorizing scientific facts” and continuing to look for ways to pro- utility, then in July and August, our new period, making it the only one of 14 after first dropping a civil-rights com- The borough council passed an “more emphasis on students investi- vide new programs; prioritizing pro- manager (Chris Marion) was getting towns with more than 20 sales in either plaint against the town, based on his amended school tax levy whereby gating their everyday world and de- grams that are being maintained or acquainted with his position, and then year to show an increase in prices. “In unsuccessful application in 2002, at $37,000 in reserve funds was removed veloping [a] deep understanding changing; making it a priority to from September through November, we spite of everything that we went age 35, to become a volunteer from the special-education budget. were dealing with the sewer bills.” through,” Mayor Malool said, “our real- from their inquiries.” seek grant funding; making an effort Still, Mayor Malool said she thinks estate values went up, which says some- firefighter with the Westfield Fire Councilwoman Kathleen Villaggio The SP-F school district is now to maintain a surplus in accordance that, despite the sewer-bill criticisms, thing good about Scotch Plains — that Department. He had sought $650,000 said residents would see their school putting that trend into practice, he with state guidelines and lastly, us- communications with residents im- it’s still a good community to live in.” for a lost 20-year career as a firefighter taxes increase by an average of $87. said, adding that he wants students ing funds from fundraising or exist- proved, pointing to her monthly “Cof- The mayor said she hopes Governor- and $415,000 for the loss of 20 years The council’s action followed the to be able to explore concepts with- ing programs where feasible for new fee with the Mayor” program, which elect Chris Christie can “find creative of employment as TV-36 director – a April 21 defeat of the school budget out being “limited” by vocabulary. programs, he said. she said are “always well-attended.” ways to help municipalities” in order to total of $1.065 million. by the voters. “The facts are still there [in the Mr. Del Sordi also discussed the She said she always tries to address all “reduce the burden on us.” The Westfield Planning Board A group of Garwood commuters classroom],” he said, but “it’s what nine budget assumptions for 2010- issues that residents raise during these “All I can promise,” the mayor con- granted Leader Store owners Joseph addressed the council in an effort to you do with them that’s the impor- 2011. He said medical benefits will get-togethers. Listing a few other posi- cluded, “is that I am open to new ideas Spector and Marc Spector of Almarc convince NJ Transit to add more fre- tives, in what she admitted was a diffi- and new ways of doing things. We can’t tant thing.” increase by 9 to 10 percent above cult year, the mayor also recalled last keep things the way they were.” Associates preliminary and final site- quent stops in the borough. Prior to Mr. Bortnick reviewed a timeline 2009-2010 estimates, and dental pre- plan approval to renovate the Leader approving additional Garwood trains, of recent changes to the science pro- miums should rise 6 percent; salary Store building lots located at 109, however, NJ Transit officials said they gram, including the addition of jour- increases will reflect the anticipated Mountainside Snow Plowing, 113 and 117 East Broad Street. wanted to see up to 75 parking spaces nal writing; the outfitting of schools salary settlement; staffing will be Architect Gregory Talmont said dedicated to borough commuters. with science kits that would contain adjusted to reflect anticipated en- School Audit Discussed there were no plans to increase the Borough officials maintained that, due all necessary materials needed to rollment trends; technology funding footprint on the ground floor. Mr. to Garwood’s small land area, many By MAGGIE DIGGORY porter and editor working with us on an study a certain topic, including will remain at current levels; spe- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times article reach out to us for a fact-check Talmont presented revised plans that commuters walk to the train, thereby books, videos and experiments and a cial-education tuition reflects the MOUNTAINSIDE – Mountainside resi- before publishing the article. This request called for reducing the square foot- making NJ Transit’s request a moot focus on inquiry-based instruction. most recent state-approved rates; dents contacted The Westfield Leader and was immediately denied, which has us age of second- and third-floor apart- issue. Inquiry-based instruction allows kids principal budget allotments will re- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times earlier quite concerned about the accuracy of ments because the applicant decided Mountainside to work with scientific subjects first- flect a 3-percent increase over 2009- this week to complain about the snow- what may be reported in future issues.” to create six apartments instead of the During a meeting of the hand and to make observations, in- 2010; supervisor budgets will be plowing job done during last weekend’s Editor’s Note: News industry standards initially planned eight. The plans also Mountainside Board of Education, it stead of learning straight from a text- maintained at 2009-2010 levels; snow storm. Ronald Romak, Mountainside preclude reporters, for ethical reasons, to called for the current apartments there was revealed that seven support-staff book. Teachers also received train- natural gas and electricity will re- Department of Public Works (DPW) di- send articles to a source for review before to be rehabilitated. members would be cut from the school ing for this new approach. flect an 8-percent to 10-percent in- rector, spoke by telephone with The Leader/ publication. Two of the town’s four major unions district, effective June 30. School Times about how new contractor Robert She then said there were two inaccura- Mr. Bortnick said that by working crease above the anticipated 2009- LaFerrara Construction handled plowing cies in a previous article. “In an effort to – Policemen’s Benevolent Associa- Administrator Jeanette Baubles said on the process of how science is 2010 costs and lastly, state aid rev- during last week’s snowstorm. continue to provide accurate information tion (PBA) Local 90 and the Commu- that the decision was based on changes presented, more students might be- enue estimates will remain at the Mr. Romak said LaFerrara was unfa- to the Mountainside community, we will nication Workers of America (CWA) in the district’s needs regarding such come interested in studying the sub- same level as 2009-2010, he said. miliar with the street layouts in the bor- utilize our board of education meetings as – stated they would not take part in personnel. ject as they go forward into higher Additionally, at the meeting, Su- ough, having no previous experience plow- the primary vehicle for this communica- the town’s voluntary request to forego County education and careers. “When kids perintendent of Schools Margaret ing them. Mountainside has very few side- tion,” said Ms. Baubles. two days of vacation pay to prevent The Union County Board of Cho- are engaged, it strikes their interest,” Hayes thanked board members for walks, making it a challenge to determine Ms. Baubles had previously communi- job losses. Later in the month, sen Freeholders approved a $600,000 he said. approving the high school’s German the width the plows can get to the street cated with The Leader/Times on Decem- Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Asso- contract for improvements to the At the end of his presentation, Mr. exchange trip last meeting. “Our stu- curbing. ber 16 via a voicemail message that she ciation Local 30 also announced its county’s dog park at Echo Lake Park. “Some streets were not plowed as wide was “going to be the point person in the Bortnick showed a video of district dents and our high school staff are as they could be,” Mr. Romak said. “It was way of contact for Mountainside. If you decision not to participate. Kicking off the 2009 Preserve elementary students doing classroom very appreciative,” she said. particularly challenging with the blowing have any additional questions for [Busi- Among the unions, concerns were Union County grant application pro- exercises so that board members and The SP-F BOE will participate in and drifting [nature of the snowstorm],” he ness Administrator Roderic] McLaughlin, expressed over whether the request cess at the historic Homestead Farm the public could see the new inquiry- the annual Board of Education/PTA continued. I know you left him a message I think on was politically motivated and over at Oak Ridge Park May 14, the free- based instruction at work. Roundtable on Monday, January 11, The DPW director encouraged either Friday or Monday; please feel free the fact that the town could not guar- holder board announced that “The district is lucky to have teach- 2010, at Park Middle School, which homeowners to go to their local hardware to e-mail those to me so I can work with antee there would not be layoffs even $500,000 was available in matching ers and administrators [who] sup- is open to the public. Other upcom- store and purchase aluminum stakes with him to get you a response.” with full participation by the unions. grants to local historic preservation port this direction in science,” said ing meetings include an open agenda reflectors attached to them and place them As published in Ballyhoo at Scotch Plains groups and municipalities. Board Vice-President Nancy Bauer. meeting on Thursday, January 21, on the edge of their property to indicate goleader.com, questions asked regarding Mayor Malool said that creating a Region where the curb is, to help the future work- shared services and fiscal accountaibility “It’s the inquiry that I think is so and a regular public meeting on ers provide a wider plow of their street. would not be discussed by the school ad- new sewerage utility that would di- Union County Health Officer Lester important.” Thursday, January 28. “The biggest challenge [for the new ministration during an interview. Instead, rectly bill township residents, businesses Jones said the Union County Office Also on Thursday, board mem- plowing company] is learning where the printouts of legislation and typed state- and other organizations for water usage of Health Management was in daily bers approved high school curricu- Deerfield Elementary curbs are. Overall, they did a phenomenal ments were provided. Mr. McLaughlin was the only viable way for the local contact with the Centers for Disease lum changes, which came about job, and there’s room for improvement,” was not available to answer questions and government to keep the 2009 munici- Control and the New Jersey Health through a cyclical review process of Holds Swine Flu Clinic said Mr. Romak. would not return repeated phone calls. pal property-tax increase within state- Department regarding updated test curriculum, and included the new WESTFIELD – On Wednesday, The borough is required by public law to At Tuesday’s board meeting, Mr. cap regulations and avoid laying off results and guidance for handling the Math 9 course, which would incor- January 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., seek bids for work subcontracted out, such McLaughlin provided a summary of the additional township personnel. possible spread of H1N1, more com- porate algebra and geometry, as well Deerfield Elementary School, lo- as snow plowing; it must then take the district’s Comprehensive Annual Finan- Representatives of the township’s monly known as swine flu. He also lowest bid. Heckel’s had been the lowest cial Report (CAFR) of the last school year, as making Advanced Placement (AP) cated at 302 Central Avenue in bid for the last 38 years, according to Mr. as prepared by auditors Hodulik & police and public works departments said the county was working with Art Studio an accelerated course in- Mountainside, will hold an H1N1 Romak. However, the borough council Morrison. The firm’s representative, Rob- appealed to the township council not first responders “to identify what their stead of AP. Business Education and (Swine) Flu Clinic. received several more bids this year, which ert Morrison, was scheduled to give the to lay off municipal employees. A needs are” in the event H1N1 became Cooperative Education courses will Both the inactivated vaccine Mr. Romak attributed to the economic report but was unavailable due to a family police union representative warned a pandemic. be removed from the curriculum. (“swine flu shot”) and the live at- downturn. Heckel’s service bid was $230 emergency. Mr. McLaughlin said he was elected officials that personnel re- The Rahway Valley Sewerage Au- Mrs. Bauer said at the board’s last tenuated vaccine (nasal spray) will per-truck, per-hour, while the winning bid “assured in writing that if the board had ductions would “cripple the police thority board announced that the New meeting that this was due to the be distributed. by LaFerrara was $150 per-hour, per-truck. any questions, he (Mr. Morrison) would department.” Jersey Department of Environmental budget. They also approved a five- H1N1 vaccinations (swine flu “We’ve achieved significant costs savings personally answer them.” The township council unveiled its Protection (NJDEP) had filed a law- year curriculum evaluation schedule shots) will be available at this clinic to homeowners,” Mr. Romak stated. “When his family emergency is resolved, 2009 municipal budget of approxi- suit that named the authority, along In other borough news, the Mountainside we hope he will come to a future meeting,” (2009-2014) and adopted a new Ac- for all individuals who are inter- Board of Education (BOE) held its De- Mr. McLaughlin said. mately $25 million, which called for with its member municipalities, as counting I textbook. ested in receiving it, regardless of cember meeting on Tuesday evening, fo- Mr. McLaughlin said the audit for the a new separate sewer utility and bill- third-party co-defendants. Next year, the SP-F school district medical history or age. cusing on reports of communication pro- 2008-2009 school year was “reported to ing. Mayor Malool said the taxpayer, Originally filed in 2005 by the will enter into an agreement with the For more information about this cedures with the public and administrative the State of New Jersey by the November after factoring in the new separate NJDEP, the suit claimed that the Dal- Monmouth-Ocean Educational Ser- clinic, call (908) 789-4070. fiscal accountability. 5 deadline.” sewer bill, would see a net tax in- las, Tex.-based Occidental Chemical Board President Mary Beth Schaumberg “The books are in balance. It was some- crease equal to about 12 tax points Corporation and other defendants had opened her remarks with a statement on what of a challenge,” he said of the audit. this year. dumped hazardous chemicals, includ- the “process by which the chain of com- State aid was cut late last school year, and Christopher Marion was announced ing dioxins and DDT, into the Passaic mand” should work when a parent has a “they (Trenton) have a problem similar to as the new township manager, effec- River between 1940 and 1971. The comment to make. While noting she did last year. We can’t report further [on state not “write this (her remarks) up,” Ms. aid] until we hear from Trenton. We need tive June 29. Mr. Marion previously suit alleged that the chemicals pol- Schaumberg explained how “protocol is to move on with the business of educating served as business administrator in luted the entire Newark Bay complex loose, and issues take longer to resolve” our children.” West Windsor and town administra- and sought to have the companies pay when parents voice a complaint, “or com- Furthermore, Mr. McLaughlin said the tor in Marlboro. the cost of cleanup. pliment,” with Chief School Administra- district has financially “kept its head above Four male juveniles from Westfield The defendants claimed that the 73 tor (CSA) Jeanette Baubles rather than water” and that “we should not overly were taken into custody for their al- public entities, including the RVSA with their child’s teacher or the respective worry” about the school budget, but that leged participation in the burning of a and its constituent municipalities, also school principal. “revenue is a real concern because we get swastika into the artificial turf field discharged hazardous chemicals into “It makes sense to talk to them (the state aid.” behind Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the watershed and should share the teacher or principal) when something hap- Various members of the board acknowl- pens [rather than let it] fester or be bigger edged Mr. McLaughlin on his second clean School. cleanup costs. than it needs to be,” Mrs. Schaumberg audit in a row for the district. Ms. Baubles Thousands turned out for the Me- Samuel Wurzelbacher of Holland, said. said, “I commend Mr. McLaughlin for his morial Day parade, followed by a Ohio, better known as Joe the In her CSA’s report, Ms. Baubles spoke meticulous, steadfast and proactive over- seven-hour Music Festival. The festi- Plumber, joined a rally in support of of the Leader/Times reporting on the BOE sight of the district finances. The level of val was the debut event of the new Steve Lonegan, a GOP candidate for meetings and school administration. “It is excellence with which Mr. McLaughlin Scotch Plains Management Corpora- New Jersey governor, at the Deutscher most unfortunate that our continued at- approaches his responsibilities has again tion that was established in 2008 to Club in Clark. tempts to forge a positive relationship with resulted in no audit recommendations.” David Samsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Leader/Times have yet again been Copies of the audit report summary may CHRISTMAS CHEER...The Schwäbischer Sängerbund Mixed Chorus, directed unsuccessful. While being interviewed by be obtained by calling the Mountainside See it all on the web in color . . . by Manfred Knoop, performs its 22nd annual Christmas Concert on December The Leader/Times for two hours in early BOE office. The next BOE meeting is 12 at the Westfield Presbyterian Church. December, I had requested that any re- scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2010. www.goleader.com Page 16 Thursday, December 24, 2009 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Symphony’s Fashion Show ‘Touches 12/31 Celebration Diana DiMarzio (top) The Heart’ of Autism NJ Glenn Steven Allen By MARYLOU MORANO Andre and Sophia Principato. Johanna Brickey Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “My heart is touched,” said Ellen Leon Williams WESTFIELD – The Woman’s Club Schisler, Autism New Jersey’s Director (bottom) of Westfield (WCW) celebrated the of Development. Comics Fight Cancer With spirit of the season with a Holiday Tea “We are grateful for all of today’s THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK and Fashion Show on December 5, at efforts, including those of the WCW the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. members, volunteers and models.” All monies raised by the event were The event raised nearly $3,000, ac- Laughter at The Crossroads donated to Autism New Jersey. cording to Jennifer Principato, WCW By ERIC NIERSTEDT arrested in my class for holding guns follow the light.”) WCW members and friends, and member and chairwoman of the event. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the second week; I felt I’d made the Along the way, Mr. Anthony also several children from the community, “The Tea and Fashion Show was GARWOOD — On a Thursday wrong choice.”) told stories about growing up on modeled an array of formal- and every- truly a community event,” she explained, night earlier this month, the Garwood Following Mr. Fernades was Chris Staten Island (“They tried to ‘pretty day wear provided by Lord & Taylor of adding that the local businesses, Ana Crossroads put its biweekly Comics Jonston, who announced he was in up’ the dump with trees and flowers; Westfield. Beall’s Tea Room and Ahrre’s Coffee Night to good use, hosting a benefit town on “vacation from Linden.” He did they think we were morons?”), Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz (R- Roastery, both of Westfield, donated for Relay for Life, a marathon to began his set talking about how he his visits to the South (“They’d say, 21, Summit) was a special guest and beverages, while the Westfield Strings raise funds for the American Cancer cannot be in a bad mood in a rental ‘good morning;’ I’d say, ‘[What] the featured model. played a selection of holiday and clas- Society. Patrons made donations to car “because it makes bumps into hell’s so good about it?’”) and bored She wore a deep-purple cocktail dress sical music. the event and were rewarded with fun-zones” and began a staple of the kids (“They’ve got mobile phones designed by Oleg Cassini and a casual Local school children helped by serv- excellent comedy. night, calling out a patron dressed in and Blackberries, and at their age, I trouser-and-sweater pairing. ing and making decorations for the Kim Jonny, the event’s organizer a shiny sequined scarf – “Is that had a Slinky!”) Brett Malak of Westfield wore a win- church hall. and one of the evening’s comics, mermaid scale?” Despite seeming miserable ter white French Connection coat over Mrs. Principato was especially grate- was up first, with a brief set on her Mr. Jonston also talked about his onstage, Mr. Anthony had the audi- a deep-red Tahari business dress that ful to Ron Czebrowski, Lord & Taylor family life. Her first subject was her youth, saying he does feel his age but ence in stitches and was amazing at was accented by a wide black leather operations manager. husband, whom she last found in his can find himself in “creepy old man” ad-libbing. He ended his set by tell- belt. “He was wonderful to work with,” “work” space “listening to positions. He referenced a concert in ing the audience about his new DVD, “The dress has a vintage look to it. she said. Springsteen, eating White Castle, which he tried to show kids why he which he called his “kid’s Christmas You could say it is very ‘Jackie O-ish,’” Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit playing online poker and watching held up a lighter instead of a cell fund,” but said “don’t buy it because she commented. agency providing information, educa- TV – who says men can’t multitask?” phone, only to realize “I’m the only of guilt.” Other models included Sally Brown, tion, consultation and other services to She then moved on to feeding her 30-year-old at the Miley Cyrus show.” After the set, Ms. Jonny took the Jane Walsweer, Jordon Graham and people with autism. kids (“glass of wine always helps”) He also described how carnivals, stage for a brief raffle, and the well- Lorraine Doria. For more information, log onto and how she has to abbreviate pro- which he had enjoyed as a child, “are entertained audience went on its way, Modeling youth fashions were autismnj.org. fanity around her children (“my son the scariest places on earth” as an guided by the sparkling light of the Ronnie and Peter Munkittrick, Julian For more information about joining spelled ‘car’ ‘F-N-C-A-R.’”) adult (“the best ride is the ride home.”) scarf-lady. and Olivia Mazzola, Cas Malak and the WCW, call (908) 233-2339. Ms. Jonny then brought up Joe Ms. Jonny then came up for an- Fernandes, who, after taking the other set, describing how her chil- stage, asked patrons, “So, you guys dren are always bored, “[even] with Renowned Soloists to Join WSO for 12/31 Celebration all local or do you come to Garwood 500 toys,” and she told of her uncle WESTFIELD – On Thursday, stage roles, solo recitals, opera per- (directed by original choreographer Broad Street in Westfield. Tickets are on vacation?” After the jab, Mr. Nunzio’s talent of fixing everything December 31, at 7 p.m., under the formances and television appear- John Carrafa) and Cunegonde in also available from The Town Book- Fernandes began a very laid-back with duct tape. baton of Maestro David Wroe, the ances. Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. store in Westfield, Martin Jewelers in set, in which he mocked his lack of The night’s final comic, Joseph fully professional Westfield Ms. DiMarzio starred as the Beg- She has performed with the Pitts- Cranford and Paperfolio in Summit. height (“I’m Portuguese and Italian; Anthony, was both the longest and Symphony Orchestra (WSO) again gar Woman in the Tony Award-win- burgh Civic Light Opera in produc- in my family, I’m tall”) as well as his the most off the cuff. After telling presents one of New Jersey’s most ning Broadway revival of Sweeney tions of The Who’s Tommy, Sound of The Work of Tom Nussbaum younger brother, who is much taller the audience to give him real ap- popular New Year’s Eve musical Todd, a role she recently reprised Music, Pirates of Penzance and Car- then he is (“I told people, ‘Don’t plause, “not a golf clap,” Mr. An- celebrations. across the country in the show’s first ousel. Next Week mess with me, or my little brother thony began an ad-lib-filled set about This year’s performance, THE national tour. An event for the whole family, this will beat you up.’”) comics (“the ‘it’s great to be here in GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK, Guest Tenor Glenn Steven Allen is a friendly cabaret–style concert for He also referenced serious topics, ____’ line…it’s a lie”), Garwood, promises a superb revue of American has appeared on Broadway, Off- adults to reminisce to songs they all including his experience in rehab (“I (“I was going through Cranford, then musical theater classics presented in Broadway and at major regional the- know, for kids to enjoy some of the hate TV rehab, because it makes real I got here, and it went dark”) and the symphonic splendor and features atres throughout the United States. more peculiar characters to grace rehab look even worse”), his teach- patrons (“If you get lost, I’ll have international guest vocalists direct Recently, he starred in For Lovers Broadway’s stage and for all to revel ing career in Newark (“a kid got scarf lady stand outside, and you can from the Broadway stage and beyond. Only, a new Off-Broadway musical in the musical genius of some of WSO will welcome renowned at New World Stages. America’s finest musical theater American baritone Leon Williams, He was nominated for the presti- composers and professional who has performed as a soloist with gious Helen Hayes award for Best performers. The show will end at Honolulu Symphony, Florida Orches- Actor as Clifford Bradshaw in Caba- about 9 p.m.. CHRISTOFFERS tra, Baltimore, Reading, Alabama, ret at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. The WSO recommends that audi- Westchester, Grand Rapids, Hartford On Broadway, he appeared in The ence members make reservations as Established 1976 and Colorado Symphonies, as well as Light in the Piazza at Lincoln Center. soon as possible, as tickets are selling with the National Philharmonic. Mr. He also starred in The Student Prince fast, and last year’s concert was a Flowers, Silks, Gifts Williams is also a regular performer at Papermill Playhouse. sellout. Tickets purchased in advance at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Soprano Johanna Brickey most re- are $35 for general admission and and Greeting Cards Italian-American soprano Diana cently performed the lead role of $65 for preferred seating ($40 and 860 Mountain Avenue DiMarzio has appeared on theatrical Cathy in the Tony Award-winning $70 at the door, if available.) and concert hall stages around the The Last Five Years at Denver Center Tickets may be purchased directly Mountainside NJ 07092 world. An admirer of all musical for the Performing Arts. She also from the WSO by calling (908) 232- 908-233-0500 genres, her active career encompasses sang the role of Hope in Urinetown 9400 or visiting the office at 224 East Loon Head, 2007, 16" x 13", cut yatsuo paper MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT CHRISTOFFERS

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