Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, June 28, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Westfield High School Graduates 456 At Commencement Ceremony By MICHAELA WINBERG torium for several hundred family Brahms, which was arranged and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and friends of the graduates. In- conducted by Raymond Wojcik, the WESTFIELD — The faculty and stead of giving his speech to the orchestra teacher at WHS. staff of Westfield High School graduating class during the cer- Student Council Vice-President (WHS), along with many parents emony, WHS Principal Peter Sarah Ramirè led the graduating and guests, celebrated the gradua- Renwick delivered it to the class at class and the audience in the “Pledge tion of the 456 members of the one of the rehearsals to save time of Allegiance.” Rory Fitzpatrick, a Class of 2012 on the softball fields during the ceremony. Paramedics 2012 graduate, conducted the behind the school Thursday night. were present during the entire cer- orchestra’s playing of “The National The 6 p.m. ceremony, dedicated to emony in case of emergency, and Anthem.” the graduates’ accomplishments and ice cream vendors were nearby with In consideration of the heat, Prin- potential, was held outdoors in over cooling refreshments for sale. cipal Renwick delivered a short- 90-degree temperatures. The graduation ceremony began ened speech. He welcomed the au- In an effort to protect against the with the combined Westfield High dience to the graduation ceremony, intense heat, accommodations, such School Concert Band, Wind En- thanked the orchestra and acknowl- as a tent, were set up behind the semble, String Symphony Orches- edged all the parents and teachers graduates’ seats and a live viewing tra and Chamber Orchestra playing for their efforts in getting the gradu- of the ceremony was aired in the the “Graduation Processional” by ates to this day. high school’s air-conditioned audi- Sir Edward Elgar and Johannes Senior Class President Bernadette Hopen welcomed the guests and reminded the graduates that they begin the next phase of their lives with clean slates and that they have strong potential. Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader Student Council President Krysta WHS CLASS of 2012...Westfield High School Class of 2012 listens to speeches during Thursday’s commencement Huber saw graduation as an every- exercises which took place outside with temperatures in the 90s. day accomplishment, saying in her speech, “Each day we are faced with life’s newest challenges, and with each of those challenges we WF BOE Hires New Bus. Admin., are expected to make decisions. Every time we make one of those decisions, we graduate.” OKs Contract With Supervisors Principal Renwick recognized By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Schools Margaret Dolan with the prepa- In addition, all custodial, maintenance, many students’ accomplishments Specially Written for The Westfield Leader during the ceremony, including the ration of the school budget as well as food service and transportation per- 216 recipients of the President’s WESTFIELD – The Westfield Board assist her in the development and imple- sonnel will be under her supervision as Award for Academic Distinction, of Education appointed Dana Sullivan mentation of a multi-year maintenance well as the business operations staff. the 161 graduating members of the as its next business administrator/board plan and the district’s long-range fa- Ms. Sullivan holds a Master of Arts National Honor Society, the nine secretary Tuesday night. Her appoint- cilities master plan. degree in Educational Administration graduates with perfect attendance, ment becomes effective September 1. She will also serve as the purchasing from Montclair State University and a Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader CLASS LEADERS...Westfield High School Class of 2012 Senior Class President the five National Merit semi-final- The position has been held by Interim agent for the board and will ensure the Bachelor of Science degree in Account- Bernadette Hopen and Student Council President Krysta Huber congratulate ists and the three National Merit Business Administrator Vincent Yaniro proper maintenance of records related ing from Rutgers University. their fellow classmates at Thursday’s graduation ceremony. Scholarship recipients. Rory following the arrest of former adminis- to auditing requirements and tax laws. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Fitzpatrick received a National tration William Berman as part of a Women’s Club award for her per- kickback scheme involving school con- MS BOE Introduces New fect grade point average, and Jason struction bids. CF Committee Invites Public Qin received the respective National According to Lorre Korecky, the Men’s Club award. In addition, nine district’s spokeswoman, Ms. Sullivan Interim Bus. Administrator graduates were recognized for hav- has been the business administrator for To Examine Birchwood Plan By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Mountainside Chief School Ad- ing earned a perfect 4.0 grade point 15 years in the Montclair Public By FRED T. ROSSI Cranford Development Associates Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ministrator Nancy Lubarsky wel- average every year of high school. Schools, which has an enrollment of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader LLC, the Birchwood Avenue devel- MOUNTAINSIDE – The comed the new hire to the district and Principal Renwick similarly rec- 6,000 students, as does Westfield. She CRANFORD — The township oper, had recently submitted a site Mountainside Board of Education explained there was a multitude of CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 will be assisting Superintendent of committee and several residents plan to the township. The plan, he (BOE) introduced new Interim reasons for his hiring. “He comes spent more than an hour Tuesday said, is available for the public to School Business Administrator and very highly recommended and he night discussing various aspects of inspect at the Cranford library and Board Secretary (SBA/BS) Charles has a wealth of experience and has Fourth of July Celebrations, the ongoing litigation and other in the township clerk’s office, as Milewski at Tuesday’s night’s meet- been in districts very similar to matters surrounding the Birchwood well as the township zoning office. ing. Mr. Milewski will succeed the ours…and he was very well vetted Avenue development. The devel- A court-appointed hearing officer, retiring Daniel Saragnese, who had and is a former colleague of Mr. Fireworks Schedules opment could mean up to 360 new Douglas Wolfson, is also reviewing been with the district for the past two Saragnese,” she said. Thursday, June 28 Wednesday, July 4 housing units in what local officials the plan and will eventually make years. Mr. Milewski will be paid $600 Mr. Saragnese will remain with the Westfield Cranford say is a flood zone that could be recommendations to state Superior per day with a maximum of 150 days. district until June 30. He will return The Westfield Community Band, A variety of family-oriented better utilized as a water detention Court Judge Lisa Chrystal, who last Mr. Milewski received a Bachelor to the district in the fall to address the under the direction of Thomas events will be held throughout the basin in the event of a heavy rain- year issued an order over the of Arts degree from the University of board when the audit for the current Connors, will hold its annual Inde- day in the township, including ca- storm similar to last summer’s Hur- township’s objections allowing the Bridgeport and a Master of Arts de- fiscal year is completed. pendence Day Celebration at 7:30 noe races beginning at 8 a.m., the ricane Irene. development to move forward. The gree from Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- During the committee reports por- p.m. at the gazebo in Mindowaskin annual Firecracker 1 Mile Run at Township attorney Phil Morin, as township is in the process of filing versity. He has more than 30 years’ tion of the meeting, Christopher Park. 8:30 a.m., followed by the 4 Mile has become his custom at township an appeal of the judge’s decision. experience in his profession and most Minks, chairman of the BOE’s per- Among the evening’s highlights race at 9 a.m., a bike-decorating committee meetings, provided an Meanwhile, a court-appointed recently was employed by the Madi- sonnel/negotiations committee, de- will be “Bugler’s Holiday.” The contest at 1:30 p.m. and an egg toss update on the project, noting that CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 son School District as its school busi- livered a statement pertaining to the band also will perform “Okla- at 2 p.m. The Firecracker Run will ness administrator and board secre- district’s ongoing contract negotia- homa!” by Richard Rodgers and be held at Nomahegan Park as will tary from 2002 to 2010 and by the tions with the members of the Oscar Hammerstein II. Additional evening fireworks. The rain date Chathams’ school district from 2010 Mountainside Education Association selections will include “Battle for fireworks is Thursday, July 5. to 2011 in the same capacity. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Hymn of the Republic,” “America Mountainside the Beautiful” and “Stars and Stripes The annual fireworks display by Forever.” Joining the band will be Garden State Fireworks of the Sons of the American Revolu- Millington will be held at Our Lady tion (SAR) and Daughters of the of Lourdes School field. A DJ, American Revolution. The snacks and giveaways will be in- evening’s musical selections are a cluded. This event will be held in salute to America’s musical heri- conjunction with the borough, the tage. Mountainside Volunteer Fire Com- The festivities also will include pany and the Mountainside PAL. the Town Crier and a traditional Springfield Independence Day address. Admis- The township’s festivities will be- sion will be free and audience mem- gin at 5 p.m. at Meisel Avenue Field bers are encouraged to bring blan- with rides, a petting zoo, pony rides kets or chairs. and a trackless train for children. Tuesday, July 3 Food and beverages will be avail- New Providence able for sale.

The New Providence Indepen- A 7:30 p.m. concert will feature Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader dence Day Celebration will include 1910 Fruitgum Company and Bar- WORDS OF WISDOM...Westfield High School (WHS) Class of 1993 graduate, entertainment by DJ Mike Savage bara Harris and the TOYS. The Major Matthew J. Gorbaty, USMC, delivered the commencement address at and juggler Will Shaw. Kids of all evening will conclude with fire- Thursday’s WHS graduation. He is a Bronze Star recipient and now lives in ages can get a free “bucket” of chalk Virginia. Also pictured are WHS Principal Peter Renwick and Superintendent Susan M. Dougherty for The Westfield Leader CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 of Schools Margaret Dolan. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT...With his wife, Mary, standing with the dignitar- to create art and messages on the ies, 97-year-old Ennio John Viglianti displays his original uniform with the South Street pavement. The Bronze Star with the “V” device and the sign from the American Legion Post 209 borough’s fireworks will begin at Holiday Notice PAGE INDEX in Scotch Plains that hosted the presentation ceremony of the Star on Sunday 9:30 p.m. South Street will be closed Due to the Fourth of July holiday Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 18 afternoon. Gathered, from left to right, are: Commander of the Union County from Gales Drive to Springfield on Wednesday, the newspaper next Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 American Legion Laurie Galan, Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Brigadier Avenue. week will be printed on July 5. Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 General (retired) Vincent Stahl, Mr. Viglianti, Mary Viglianti, and Union County The rain date for the event is Production of the newspaper will Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella. Mr. Viglianti was awarded the medal for his Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 16 Friday, July 6, at the same place and be July 3. Local store and mail Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 17-18 actions during the Battle of the Bulge. The Bronze Star with the “V” for valor delivery will be on July 6. device is awarded for heroism. time.

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Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader HOLLYWOOD HERE WE COME…Brigid and Greg Ryan, Jr. of Westfield CONGRATULATIONS!...Westfield Superintendent of Schools Margaret Dolan traveled with The Westfield Leader to Beverly Hills, Calif. Brigid is currently in BUENO...Frank, Alison, Gail and Wyatt Smith of Westfield enjoy The Westfield congratulates a graduate after she received her diploma during Thursday’s Los Angeles on an internship, while Greg is there as an events manager for a Leader, as well as the sights in Florence, Italy with Brunelleschi’s Duomo behind commencement. company based out of New York. them. Westfield Board of Education Mountainside BOE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 She has been in the accounting pro- and he came to us at a very crucial time. team, said, “There were three main tiated and I have nothing but praise for (MEA). be viewed on the district’s website, fession since 1986, holding a license to I want to thank him for his hard work goals that our team had for these nego- every one of or supervisors, and princi- “We want to make it factually clear located at mountainsideschools.org. be a public school accountant as well as and say that he gained the respect of tiations. One was to remain under the pals and educators in our town. This that this board has made generous In other news, several students a registered school business adminis- everyone in the district.” (state’s) 2 percent cap. The second was particular group’s work ethic is best in offers to the MEA. It’s been said and were recognized for various note- trator. It was reported that Ms. Sullivan Mr. Yaniro commented, “I want to to provide quality but cost effective class — that is not the issue. signs are around the town ‘Settle Now.’ worthy accomplishments. holds certifications as a chief school thank you for giving me the opportu- medical benefits. The third was to re- “I think if you talked to the majority Well this board has made perhaps the Allison Post, a student at Deerfield administrator and principal supervisor. nity to work for such a great district.” move the employees from the very of folks outside this room in Westfield most generous offers that a School, was honored for her pho- The interview team for the position Mr. Yaniro came to Westfield two costly indemnity (health insurance) you will find very few have had wage Mountainside Board of Education has tography submission in the Parent- included Ms. Dolan, Human Resources years ago after former engineer, Ken- plan. We did all three of these things.” increases in months, or even the last made in recognizable past,” he said. Teacher Association (PTA) Reflec- Specialist Barbara Ball, Assistant Su- neth Disko, along with members of “I am extremely pleased with our decade. Many have struggled and are Mr. Minks said the MEA missed tions Program. perintendent of Curriculum Paul local construction companies and Mr. progress and that negotiations were still struggling to find work. Unem- several contract negotiation meet- PTA Co-President Venessa Rittman Piniero, Tamaques School Principal Berman had been charged with bid completed in a positive and timely ployment in New Jersey is higher than ings in March and May and were, by addressed the board regarding Michael Cullen, Maintenance Super- rigging and accepting bribes for work manner, resulting in fairness to our the national average and home prices in its own admission, “unprepared and Allison’s achievement. “The PTA visor Michael Morris and BOE mem- awarded. employees and demonstrating fiscal Westfield continue to be flat to down unwilling to participate” in the fact- Reflections Program is a national bers Richard Mattessich, Mark Fried- In other business, the BOE, in a 6-1 responsibility to taxpayers,” Mr. Finn over the past few years. To those people, finding session of the most recent program. It’s one of the largest stu- man and Mitch Slater. vote, approved a two-year contract added. who I believe I represent, a one year meeting in June. dent art recognition programs in the Superintendent Dolan commented between the BOE and the Westfield Mr. Slater, the only no vote on the wage freeze probably seems reason- Mr. Minks also stated that the MEA country and each year hundreds of that Ms. Sullivan “has a proven record Association of Administrators and Su- contract, read a prepared statement able,” Mr. Finn concluded. informed the board that it “remain(s) thousands of students as a business administrator in a good pervisors (WASS) affective July 1, explaining his vote. BOE President Richard Mattessich unprepared” and cannot meet at the participate…Students can submit sized school district, is experienced in 2012 through June 30, 2014. The con- “When I ran for office two years ago and Board member Gretchan Ohlig scheduled July meeting. works in six different areas but some all aspects of the position and comes to tract includes a salary increase in in- I made a pledge that I would only were both absent from the meeting. Mr. Minks continued, “The of them are dance choreography, pho- us with strong recommendations.” crements of 1.9 percent for each year. support the next round of contracts if Board of Education members serv- Mountainside board has conducted tography and visual arts,” she stated. In addition, Ms. Dolan commented In addition, all administrators will be they included at a minimum one-year ing on the team included Mr. Finn, Mr. its negotiations in the utmost of good Ms. Rittman continued, “This is on the retirement of Mr. Yaniro stating, contributing a greater share of their wage freeze to better reflect the current Slater, Ann Cary and Ginny Leiz. faith and has refused to enter into Allie’s second year that she’s won at “This was the sixth school district that insurance costs. economic conditions and to help drown- Mrs. Leiz said she was disappointed public debate. We do not want to the county level for her age group our interim business administrator BOE Vice-President David Finn, ing taxpayers catch their breath. I be- not all members of the negotiating team alienate our staff members. We do and last year Allison won at the county worked for and helped over the years chairman of the board’s negotiating lieve that this contract was fairly nego- were in support of the contract. not want to punish our teachers. We level for her literature submission.” The next BOE meeting is set for simply want to achieve the most fair, Ms. Lubarsky then acknowledged Tuesday, August 28, at 8 p.m. in the reasonable and equitable solution and addressed the Deerfield School’s administration building at 302 Elm possible.” girls’ softball team, some members Street. There are no meetings in July. Mr. Minks’ entire statement can of which were in attendance. “We want to really recognize the out- standing achievement by our girls’ softball team tonight because of their Cranford Committee undefeated season under the expert CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 coaching of Ms. Lauren Rosenhaft,” special master, Elizabeth tificates of recognition from the she said. “We think this is a wonder- MacKenzie, has issued a prelimi- mayor. ful way to inaugurate our new soft- nary report detailing Cranford’s af- Deputy Mayor Kalnins reminded ball field. You couldn’t have made fordable housing obligations, a re- residents that despite some rumors us any prouder.” port that is available on the to the contrary, the fireworks dis- The team includes Jenna township’s website. A significant play will be held at Nomahegan park Attanasio, Gillian Carannante, Julia number of the Birchwood Avenue on Wednesday, July 4. He said that Colendenski, Shannon Cunningham, development’s housing stocks will the county government will be fund- Katie Debbie, Ashleigh Fenton, be earmarked to satisfy the ing $4,000 of the costs of the show, Jamie Hibberson, Caleigh Lawrence, township’s affordable housing obli- as well as providing police and clean- Isabelle Matlin, Jennifer Murowski, gations. up services. Madison Phillips, Lily Sanzalone Several residents at Tuesday’s and Nicole Trezza. committee meeting questioned Mr. The next BOE meeting open to Morin and committee members the public is scheduled for Tuesday, about the minutiae of the litigation July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Beechwood while also speaking about the threat Fireworks School’s Susan O. Collier Media of additional flooding if the devel- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Center. This meeting will be the opment moves forward. The state works by the Garden State Fire- district’s second strategic planning Department of Environmental Pro- works Company of Millington. A session for the year. tection (DEP) has to approve vari- donation of $5 per person will be ous environmental permits for the collected at the gates, although chil- development, and Mayor David dren under 2 will be admitted for Robinson said his goal is to have the free. WHS Grads DEP hold the hearing on those per- Summit CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mits in Cranford so that residents Summit’s 65th annual Fourth of ognized the accomplishments of can attend and voice their concerns. July celebration will be highlighted several teachers at the high school. In other business, the committee by a Cameos concert and fireworks Peter Horn, coordinator of Project introduced its 2012 capital budget, display at Soldiers Memorial Field ’79 and English teacher, was which amounts to $1,361,800 for on Ashland Road. The daylong cel- awarded the Westfield High School several projects, according to ebration will begin with a flag-rais- Parent Teacher Student Organiza- Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins. He ing ceremony at 9:45 a.m. followed tion Outstanding Teacher of the said $280,000 in radio upgrades for by a children’s decorated bicycle Year; Ellen Muir, who teaches math, the police department will be funded parade, a Polka Dot children’s con- won the Distinguished Teacher of by the capital budget, along with cert and rides and amusements. The the Year Award and Jan Fine, guid- $265,000 earmarked for sewer re- Kootz will perform in concert from ance counselor, won the Robert and pairs, $280,000 for resurfacing of 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with The Cam- Linda Foose Memorial Award. several streets, a replacement street eos concert at 7:45 p.m. Fireworks Conducted by chorus teacher sweeper and de-silting efforts in the are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. In case Sharon Reynolds, the senior mem- Rahway River. The public hearing of rain, the fireworks display will bers of the Westfield High School and final vote will be held on Tues- be held the next clear night at Me- Concert Choir sang “The Call” by day, July 17. morial Field. Regina Spektor. Henry Hershey, an- The committee gave final approval Clark other graduate, accompanied the to an $830,000 bond ordinance that Clark Township will hold its an- chorus on the piano. Mr. Kalnins said would be used for nual Independence Day fireworks U.S. Marine Corps Major Mat- two projects — the reconstruction show at 9 p.m. at the Arthur L. thew J. Gorbaty, a graduate of WHS of the North Avenue train station Johnson High School field. Class of 1993, was introduced by entrance and the resurfacing of West Saturday, July 7 history teacher and girl’s cross- End Street and Holly Street. Both Plainfield country head coach Thom Hornish projects will be financed mainly with The city’s Independence Day cel- and gave the commencement ad- state Department of Transportation ebration will kick off with the 89th dress. In 2008, Major Gorbaty was grants, he said, with the bond ordi- annual parade, which this year is awarded the Bronze Star for hero- nance funds being earmarked pri- being called “Returning Heroes ism in Iraq. He told the graduates marily for engineering work. Day” in honor of Iraq and Afghani- that a graduation is not a sign of Mayor Robinson, noting that he stan returnees and veterans. The accomplishment; rather, a recogni- was “recognizing yet another state parade, which will start at 10 a.m., tion of potential. Major Gorbaty championship” for a school athletic will follow along Leland Avenue wished the graduates the best and team, issued a proclamation con- and East Front Street before ending concluded his speech. gratulating the 2012 Cranford High at noon at Madison Avenue and Board of Education President School Cougars varsity baseball West Front Street. Richard Mattessich and Superin- team, which won the state champi- Also featured will be a custom tendent of Schools Margaret onship on June 9 against Freehold. car and bike show beginning at 1:30 Dolan began the presentation of Coach Dennis McCaffrey thanked p.m. at Cedar Brook Park, followed diplomas to the graduates. the parents, the board of education, by a 5:30 p.m. concert featuring “Westfield Victorious,” arranged the community and the players, cit- R&B artists Howard Hewett and by David P. Shapiro, was per- ing their “hard work and commit- Alicia Myers. A fireworks display formed by the combined bands ment” that helped “make this a real- will be held at 10 p.m. and orchestras and conducted by ity.” Team players and coaches came Mr.Wojcik to conclude the cer- to the dais to receive individual cer- Happy 4th of July! emony. Serving the community since 1959

USPS 485200 Thursday, June 28, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 26-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS SP-F High School Graduates 369 During Commencement Exercises By JULIE SHILLING Narayanan, valedictorian and Na- shuttle the audience back and forth Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tional Merit Scholarship Program fi- from their parked cars to the field. SCOTCH PLAINS — The sound nalist; five National Merit Com- Bottled water was sold for $1 and of the cymbals of the marching band mended students and 36 students who umbrellas were sold for $10. Huge sounded off the graduation march on graduated with National Honor Soci- water coolers with plastic cups were Thursday evening as the Scotch Plains ety recognition. also provided. Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Class “It has been a true pleasure to serve The Scotch Plains and Fanwood of 2012 walked proudly across Perry as your principal,” Mr. Heisey told Police Departments and Scotch Plains H. Tyson Athletic Field. the graduates. and Fanwood first aid squads also SPFHS Principal David Heisey Despite the upper 90-degree tem- gave their time and stood on the side started the program with comments perature, streaming sun and heat to make sure everyone was kept hy- and welcoming remarks. “This year, index at 102 degrees, well over drated. 369 seniors have met the graduation 1,000 guests, including family and Speakers seemed to speed through requirements and make up the hottest friends, came to watch the 50- their speeches because of the heat. graduation SPFHS ever held!” Mr. minute ceremony. Before, during Families held balloons, flowers, fog- Heisey said with a nod to the weather. and after the ceremony, over a dozen horns, cowbells and banners, and The class included Varshini golf carts were available to help watched the official send-off of the seniors. Parents’ and other specta- tors’ liveliness filled the stands. Varshini presented a sentimental speech and reminisced about band and warm cafeteria cookies. “We found our niche here and we are all so proud all throughout our veins,” she said. Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times She talked about being successful CLASS DISMISSED!...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Class of 2012 graduates celebrate at the conclusion of in life along with being prepared for Thursday’s commencement. the unexpected. “You learn there’s a formula for success. It has been defined for us but now it is in our hands,” she added. “Things don’t SP Planning Bd. OKs New Temple, always go to plan and they shouldn’t yet how much would you change? You can’t plan everything, but look back and smile and let yourself take Upgrades at Brookside, Kramer a wrong turn once in a while.” By DELL SIMEONE driveway. The department also seeks isting lighting and color coat and Following her speech was the se- Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times to install a walking trail around the crack repair of the tennis and bas- nior chorus, made up of over a dozen SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch park and a berm with trees in front ketball courts. He told the board that boys and girls, who sung an a Plains Planning Board on Monday of the park along Hetfield Avenue. the lights were 25 years old. Robert cappella version of “In My Life” by evening approved upgrades to Board member Ted Spero asked Doeller, a lighting expert with Mosco Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times the Beatles. Brookside and Kramer Manor if the trees would provide complete Lighting of Ohio, told the board that A PROUD MOMENT...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Class of 2012 Next, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Parks, honored a longtime public coverage. Project Engineer Anthony he did a lighting audit at the site and Valedictorian Varshini Narayanan prepares to address her fellow graduates Board of Education President servant, and welcomed the Temple Pedro of Hatch Mott MacDonald of determined the beam would be bet- during Thursday’s commencement. Norman “Trip” Whitehouse talked Sholom congregation by approv- Millburn said, “No. You will still be ter directed and the glare would be about succeeding in life. He men- ing construction of a new temple on able to see into the park.” The board lessened with the new plan. tioned Nick Virgilio, a famous poet Lake Avenue. approved the upgrades. “The neighbors will not be both- MS BOE Introduces New who made his living writing haiku Recreation Director Raymond Mr. Poerio’s upgrades at Kramer ered,” he said. The 10, 30-foot poles in the 1970s and 80s. “You have Poerio outlined the upgrades Manor Park, located on Evelyn will be replaced by six, 60-foot been prepared to face the real world; planned by his department to Street, would include replacing ex- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Interim Business Admin. don’t forget to leave your mark Brookside Park on Hetfield Avenue. By DOMINIC A. LAGANO Chief School Administrator Nancy wherever you go,” Mr. Whitehouse “Last year, when we restriped the Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Lubarsky welcomed the new hire to told graduates. basketball court, we realized that MOUNTAINSIDE – The the district and explained there was a Superintendent of Schools Mar- we didn’t have enough parking Ponderosa Farm Park Mountainside Board of Education multitude of reasons for his hiring. garet Hayes discussed three life les- spaces at the site,” he said. He said (BOE) introduced new School Busi- “He comes very highly recommended sons and how fast times goes. She the recreation department wants to Opens in Scotch Plains ness Administrator and Board Secre- and he has a wealth of experience and mentioned how fragile life is and repave the existing U-shaped drive- By SARA MAGNOLA-TANER $10-million property purchase tary (SBA/BS) Charles Milewski at has been in districts very similar to how everyone needs to savor every way in front of the park and add 30 Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Tuesday’s night’s meeting. Mr. ours…and he was very well vetted CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 additional parking spaces off the price, was bonded with associated Milewski will succeed the retiring and is a former colleague of Mr. SCOTCH PLAINS — The grand costs and payments coming from Daniel Saragnese, who had been with Saragnese,” she said. opening of Ponderosa Farm Park the Union County Open Space Trust the district for the past two years. He Mr. Saragnese will remain with the Fourth of July Celebrations, was commemorated with a ribbon- Fund, as well as a $900,000 acqui- will be paid $600 per day for a maxi- district until June 30 of this year. He cutting ceremony against the back- sition grant through the New Jersey mum of 150 days in Mountainside. will return to the district in the fall to drop of children running and play- Department of Environmental Mr. Milewski received a Bachelor address the board when the audit for Fireworks Schedules ing in the park on June 19. Protection’s (DEP) Green Acres of Arts degree from the University of the current fiscal year is complete. “This project has been in the Program, and $750,000 in park de- Bridgeport and a Master of Arts de- During the committee reports por- Thursday, June 28 day, July 6, at the same place and works for quite some time, and I velopment money. gree from Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- tion of the meeting, Christopher Westfield time. can’t tell you how excited I am to be Prior to being purchased by Union versity. he has more than 30 years’ Minks, chairman of the Personnel/ The Westfield Community Band, Wednesday, July 4 here today and gaze upon the fin- County in 2003, the 22-acre park experience in his profession and most Negotiations Committee, delivered a under the direction of Dr. Thomas Cranford ished product,” Freeholder Chair- was a privately owned and operated recently was employed by the Madi- statement pertaining to the district’s Connors, will hold its annual Inde- A variety of family-oriented events man Al Mirabella, a Fanwood resi- farm for 40 years. The transformed son School District as its school busi- ongoing contract negotiations with pendence Day Celebration at 7:30 p.m. will be held throughout the day in the dent, said during the ceremony. space now contains walking trails, ness administrator and board secre- the members of the Mountainside at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park. township, including canoe races be- The project, which totaled ap- a playground and spray fountain, as tary from 2002 to 2010 and by the Education Association (MEA). Among the evening’s highlights ginning at 8 a.m., the annual Fire- proximately $3.7 million after the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Chathams’ school district from 2010 “We want to make it factually clear will be “Bugler’s Holiday.” The band cracker 1 Mile Run at 8:30 a.m., also will perform “Oklahoma!” by followed by the 4 Mile race at 9 a.m., to 2011 in the same capacity. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Richard Rodgers and Oscar a bike-decorating contest at 1:30 p.m. Hammerstein II. Additional selec- and an egg toss at 2 p.m. The Fire- tions will include “Battle Hymn of cracker Run will be held at the Republic,” “America the Beauti- Nomahegan Park as will evening fire- ful” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” works. The rain date for fireworks is Joining the band will be the Sons of Thursday, July 5. the American Revolution (SAR) and Mountainside Daughters of the American Revolu- The annual fireworks display by tion. The evening’s musical selec- Garden State Fireworks of Millington tions are a salute to America’s musi- will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes cal heritage. School field. A DJ, snacks and give- The festivities also will include the aways will be included. This event Town Crier and a traditional Inde- will be held in conjunction with the pendence Day address. Admission borough, the Mountainside Volun- will be free and audience members teer Fire Company and the are encouraged to bring blankets or Mountainside PAL. chairs. Springfield Tuesday, July 3 The township’s festivities will be- New Providence gin at 5 p.m. at Meisel Avenue Field The New Providence Independence with rides, a petting zoo, pony rides Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Day Celebration will include enter- and a trackless train for children. WE DID IT!...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Class of 2012 graduates Susan M. Dougherty for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tainment by DJ Mike Savage and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 celebrate after receiving their diplomas at Thursday’s commencement. IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT...With his wife, Mary, standing with the dignitaries, juggler Will Shaw. Kids of all ages 97-year-old Ennio John Viglianti displays his original uniform with the Bronze Star can get a free “bucket” of chalk to Holiday Notice PAGE INDEX with the “V” device and the sign from American Legion Post No. 209 in Scotch Plains create art and messages on the South that hosted the presentation ceremony of the Star on Sunday afternoon. Gathered, Due to the Fourth of July holiday Regional ...... 2-3 Education ...... 8-9, 18 from left to right, are: Commander of the Union County American Legion Laurie Street pavement. The borough’s fire- on Wednesday, the newspaper next Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 11-16 Galan, Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky, Brigadier General (retired) Vincent Stahl, works will begin at 9:30 p.m. South week will be printed on July 5. Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 11-15 Mr. Viglianti, his wife, Mary Viglianti, and Union County Freeholder Chairman Al Street will be closed from Gales Drive Production of the newspaper will Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 16 Mirabella. Mr. Viglianti was awarded the medal for his actions during the Battle of to Springfield Avenue. be July 3. Local store and mail Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 17-18 the Bulge. The Bronze Star with the “V” for valor device is awarded for heroism. The rain date for the event is Fri- delivery will be on July 6.

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Julie Shilling for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times Julie Shilling for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times LISTENING INTENTLY...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School READY TO GRADUATE...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Class of 2012 listen to the Senior Choir during Thursday’s commencement Class of 2012 stand during the start of Thursday’s graduation at Perry Tyson Field. exercises.

Brooks Crandall for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times HI, MOM AND DAD!...Members of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Class of 2012 enter Perry Tyson Field at the start of Thursday’s graduation Ponderosa Farm Park Scotch Plains Planning Bd. ceremony. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 well as two multipurpose fields. open to all, but “primary usage” poles. shift in population and has been meet- “We live on Cooper [Road] and will be for Scotch Plains and Resident Marvin Agran asked ing in the Fanwood Presbyterian can walk right over. We’re here all Fanwood residents, according to why the township was not building Church for the past eight years. This the time,” said Lisa Melville, a Mr. Poerio. new tennis courts to attract more year the congregation will mark their Scotch Plains resident who was an “The fields are open to others, so people to use them. 100th anniversary by breaking ground active member of the Ponderosa long as it doesn’t have a negative “We’re not doing a full-blown in Scotch Plains for a new temple. Citizens Committee, along with her impact on the maintenance of them,” renovation, just lighting and repair,” At the start of the meeting, the husband. The Citizens Committee Mr. Poerio said. “We want to make Mr. Poerio said. board accepted the resignation of worked with the county on the de- sure the fields don’t get destroyed. Frederick Lane, coordinator of the Alice Agran, who, Board Chair- velopment of the park. Over-usage of the fields will de- township’s basketball program, said woman Paulette Coronato said, had According to Scotch Plains Parks stroy them, since they are natural the growth of the basketball pro- served Scotch Plains in many ca- and Recreation Director Ray Poerio, grass.” gram is such that, “We need four pacities over the past 30 years in- it has yet to be decided how exactly When asked about estimated courts, and those lights are at the end cluding as mayor. Long-time Scotch the fields will be used, but will maintenance costs for the park, Mr. of their life.” The renovation plans Plains construction official and zon- “most likely be used for soccer and Poerio told The Scotch Plains- were approved by the board. ing officer and current acting co- lacrosse since there is no baseball Fanwood Times that since it is a The last hearing concerned final manager, Robert LaCosta, told Mrs. inlay.” The fields will not be lit, as new facility the actual cost is not site plan approval of Temple Sho- Agran, “It has been my pleasure to that was one of the deals made with known as of now. lom, the congregation of which seeks serve with you.” the Citizens Committee during de- “It’s like a new car,” Mr. Poerio to construct a fully conforming “This board, each of you, has a velopment. said. “In the beginning all it needs temple at 1925 Lake Avenue in an R- remarkable intelligence. It is one of While the park will be maintained is an oil change, but as it gets more 1 zone. The preliminary site plan the very best boards I have ever worked by Scotch Plains, it is open to all wear and tear, the maintenance will was approved by the planning board with,” Mrs. Agran said. county residents. Permits for field go up.” on June 14. The temple is permitted BUENO...Frank, Alison, Gail and Wyatt Smith of Westfield enjoy The Westfield use or picnicking, which will be As of now, the township has pur- as a conditional use and fully con- Leader, as well as the sights in Florence, Italy with Brunelleschi’s Duomo behind granted by Scotch Plains Depart- chased a new, larger lawn mower forms with code. them. ment of Parks and Recreation, are and hired a full-time employee who The temple is represented by at- SP-F Grads will be at the park Monday through torney Michael K. Ligorano of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Friday during the town’s business Norris McLaughlin and Marcus of minute of it. “You are living in a fast hours, and will be responsible for Bridgewater, architect Michael paced world where you need to take in mowing the grounds as well as seed- Hauptman of Brawer Hauptman of the moment,” Superintendent Hayes ing and fertilizing. As with the other Philadelphia, and engineer Mitch said. “Where tweeting and texting is parks in Scotch Plains, park rang- Ardnauer of the Reynolds Group of not sufficient, remember phone home ers will patrol the park at night and Raritan. as you embark on your next chapter in clean the restroom facilities. Sea- Mr. Ardnauer outlined slight life.” sonal help will be hired as neces- changes to the site plan pertaining to Naomi Joseph, senior class presi- sary. lighting, grading, signage, vegetation dent, along with three other students, “I’d like to thank the Union and parking. He said that absorbent Destinee Edwards, vice-president, County Freeholders,” Mr. Poerio asphalt would be used for the drive- Jacqueline Mains, treasurer, and said. “We have an excellent work- way and parking lot instead of absor- Marisol Pacaja, secretary, presented ing relationship with the freehold- bent concrete, which he said would the Class of 2012 and called each ers. This park took five years, but reduce the amount of water runoff on senior’s name, one by one, while they the end result is definitely benefit- the property. The masonry dumpster were given their diplomas. ing everyone.” enclosure would be replaced by a “Remember to be true to yourself wooden structure. The Lake Avenue and never forget the place where it all property is approximately 5.6 acres in began,” Naomi said. size. The temple building will be 8,870 The graduation would not have been square feet. The final site plan was complete without the music from the Fireworks approved by the board. SPFHS Marching Band, along with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Approximately 30 members of the family, friends and faculty who trav- Food and beverages will be available congregation were present at the meet- eled far and near to view the cer- for sale. ing. Temple Sholom sold its building emony. A 7:30 p.m. concert will feature in Plainfield due to a demographic For a list of graduates see page 9. 1910 Fruitgum Company and Bar- bara Harris and the TOYS. The evening will conclude with fireworks by the Garden State Fireworks Com- Mountainside BOE pany of Millington. A donation of $5 per person will be collected at the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 gates, although children under 2 will that this board has made generous national program. It’s one of the be admitted free. offers to the MEA. It’s been said largest student art recognition pro- Summit and signs are around the town ‘Settle grams in the country and each year Summit’s 65th annual Fourth of July Now.’ Well this board has made hundreds of thousands of students celebration will be highlighted by a perhaps the most generous offers participate…Students can submit Cameos concert and fireworks display that a Mountainside Board of Edu- works in six different areas but some at Soldiers Memorial Field on Ashland cation has made in recognizable of them are dance choreography, Road. The daylong celebration will past,” he said. photography and visual arts,” she begin with a flag-raising ceremony at Mr. Minks stated that the MEA stated. 9:45 a.m. followed by a children’s deco- missed several contract negotiation Ms. Rittman continued, “This is rated bicycle parade, a Polka Dot meetings in March and May and Allie’s second year that she’s won children’s concert and rides and amuse- were, by its own admission, “un- at the county level for her age group ments. The Kootz will perform in con- prepared and unwilling to partici- and last year Allison won at the cert from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with The pate” in the fact-finding session of county level for her literature sub- Cameos concert at 7:45 p.m. Fireworks the most recent meeting in June. mission.” are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. In case of Mr. Minks also stated the MEA Ms. Lubarsky then acknowledged rain, the fireworks display will be held informed the board that it and addressed the Deerfield the next clear night at Memorial Field. “remain(s) unprepared” and can- School’s girls’ softball team, some Clark not meet at the scheduled July meet- members of which were in atten- Clark Township will hold its an- ing. dance. “We want to really recog- nual Independence Day fireworks Mr. Minks continued, “The nize the outstanding achievement show at 9 p.m. at the Arthur L. Mountainside board has conducted by our girls’ softball team tonight Johnson High School field. its negotiations in the utmost of because of their undefeated season Saturday, July 7 good faith and has refused to enter under the expert coaching of Ms. Plainfield into public debate. We do not want Lauren Rosenhaft,” she said. “We The city’s Independence Day cel- to alienate our staff members. We think this is a wonderful way to ebration will kick off with the 89th do not want to punish our teachers. inaugurate our new softball field. annual parade, which this year is be- We simply want to achieve the most You couldn’t have made us any ing called “Returning Heroes Day” fair, reasonable and equitable solu- prouder.” in honor of Iraq and Afghanistan re- tion possible.” The team includes Jenna turnees and veterans. The parade, Mr. Minks’ entire statement can Attanasio, Gillian Carannante, Julia which will start at 10 a.m., will fol- be viewed on the district’s website, Colendenski, Shannon low along Leland Avenue and East located at mountainsideschools.org. Cunningham, Katie Debbie, Front Street before ending at noon at In other news, several students Ashleigh Fenton, Jamie Hibberson, Madison Avenue and West Front were recognized for various note- Caleigh Lawrence, Isabelle Matlin, Street. Iraq and Afghanistan return- worthy accomplishments. Jennifer Murowski, Madison ees and veterans will be honored in Allison Post, a student at Phillips, Lily Sanzalone and Nicole this year’s parade. Deerfield School, was honored for Trezza. Also featured will be a custom car her photography submission in the The next BOE meeting open to and bike show beginning at 1:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) the public is scheduled for Tues- at Cedar Brook Park, followed by a Reflections Program. day, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the 5:30 p.m. concert featuring R&B art- PTA Co-President Venessa Beechwood School’s Susan O. ists Howard Hewett and Alicia Myers. Rittman addressed the board re- Collier Media Center. This meeting A fireworks display will be held at 10 garding Allison’s achievement. will be the district’s second strate- p.m. “The PTA Reflections Program is a gic planning session for the year. In Depth Coverage P Community News P Regional Sports P Editorial Commentary Arts & Entertainment P Education Matters P Breaking News Happening in Your Town The publishers of the LEADER/TIMES strive to bring you, our readers, the best weekly newspaper in the state. But to help us keep doing this … WE WANT YOU … AS A SUBSCRIBER !

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Page 2 Thursday, June 28, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Motorists Face Additional DWC Promotes Upcoming Charges in Fatal Accident Events; Approves Grants WESTFIELD – Two motorists who Medical Center in Summit and pro- By DOMEINIC A. LAGANO ent weather. were involved in a fatal accident last nounced dead a short time later. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The final event promoted by the January in town were served last week male pedestrian, David Kervick of WESTFIELD — The Downtown board was the annual Downtown with additional charges by the Union Westfield, was transported to Uni- Westfield Corporation (DWC), the Westfield 5K Run and Pizza Extrava- County Prosecutor’s Office. versity Hospital in Newark for treat- management entity of the Westfield’s ganza. The run is scheduled for According to authorities, around ment. special improvement district (SID), Wednesday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Over 6:05 p.m. on January 25 a car driven Previously, Casiere, who stopped discussed upcoming events to be held 2,500 runners and 6,000 spectators by Patricia Currie, 68, of Scotch Plains at the scene, was charged with driv- in town this summer and also ap- were present for the event last year. was passing through the intersection ing while intoxicated (DWI), failure proved several grants to be awarded Thus far, 900 runners have registered of North Avenue at Tuttle Parkway to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk to local businesses during its monthly for the 5K Run this year. when it appears she grazed a pedes- and reckless driving. Diaz was meeting Monday night. Information on registration for the trian as he crossed the street, Union charged with DWI, failure to yield to The Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz run can be found on the DWC’s County First Assistant Prosecutor a pedestrian in a crosswalk, failure to Festival was the first event promoted website. According to Ms. Cronin, Albert Cernadas said. Ms. Currie report an accident and reckless driv- by the board. Held over nine con- registration for the run can only be immediately stopped and offered as- ing. secutive Tuesdays from July 3 to accomplished online. Ms. Cronin sistance to the man, attempting to Last week, Casiere additionally was August 28 at 7 p.m., the event gen- stated that Casa di Pizza, Cosimo’s lead him across the street. charged with vehicular homicide and erates revenue for the many busi- and Ferraro’s would again be provid- Witnesses reported that as the two assault by auto. State Superior Court NOT JUST BURGERS…Burger Palace is now open at 251 North Avenue near nesses in the downtown area, mainly ing the pizza for the runners at the walked across the road, a Chevy Cava- Judge Scott Moynihan set Casiere’s the north side train station platform. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and those involved in the restaurant in- conclusion of the event. Ms. Cronin lier, driven by Charles Casiere, 84, of bail at $50,000. Diaz additionally dinner. Attending the recent ribbon cutting, from left to right, are: Jeffrey dustry. DWC Executive Director said the DWC is requesting volun- Westfield, struck the pair, causing was charged with leaving the scene Christakos, Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC); Westfield Councilman Sherry Cronin stated that in the case teers to assist with the run. injuries and propelling them several of a fatal accident. Judge Moynihan Sam Della Fera; Mayor Andy Skibitsky; Mohamed and Heba Helal, Burger of inclement weather the festival In other news, the board approved yards down North Avenue. Almost set his bail at $25,000. The judge set Palace; Mitch Beinhaker, Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce chair- would be held the following Wednes- grants for four businesses located in immediately after, a second vehicle, both the bails on the condition that man; Councilman Dave Haas; Peter Vietes, DWC, Sienna Vietes; and Robert day. the SID. The DWC regularly pro- a GMC pickup driven by John Diaz, the men have interlock on any cars Centrella, DWC. Ms. Cronin explained the signifi- vides grants to new businesses for 74, of Westfield, struck Ms. Currie, they drive. cance of the festival to local busi- signage and other exterior work and who was now in the roadway, caus- Both men surrendered to Westfield nesses and the town at large. “So also to established businesses that ing further injury, Mr. Cernadas said. police headquarters on June 20 and NJ Transit Looks to Feasibility many people come downtown…it’s upgrade signage and otherwise im- Ms. Currie was taken to Overlook posted bail. such a great way to bring people and prove their exterior facade in an ef- expose them to downtown. Really, fort to offset some of the costs in- Of Bus Rapid Transit in County the restaurants are the ones who prob- volved. CSH Named Hospital of Yr. By LISA HAGAN in use. ably benefit the most, because they American Shoe Repair, Kennedy’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “The BRT will get people out of their say it’s like a Friday or Saturday All-American Barber Club, Pegasus By NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes REGION — The results of a study cars and reduce congestion and pollu- night on a Tuesday.” Sporting Goods and The Rug Gallery that NJ Transit conducted about 18 tion, but the key thing is that it needs to DWC Board Chairman Dominick of Westfield will be receiving grants MOUNTAINSIDE — Children’s our 10 sites. This award is a true months ago regarding the Bus Rapid be able to run and not sit in traffic, Verdic also commented that a num- for improvements made to their re- Specialized Hospital has been named testament to the excellent care and com- Transit (BRT) line aimed at reducing which will reduce the travel time,” Mr. ber of restaurants in town bring back spective businesses. the 2012 Hospital of the Year by passion our staff delivers everyday.” congestion and increase ridership was Wedeen said. “On-road buses could some of the bands other nights of the While three of the four businesses NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes. Nomi- The Healthcare Heroes awards fi- the main topic of discussion at the June also potentially run on the shoulder to week to further promote themselves awarded grants are new in town, the nated by The Robert Wood Johnson nalists were recognized and the win- 18 meeting of the Raritan Valley Rail bypass traffic.” The BRT would also have its own and the downtown area. board was most enthusiastic for the Health System, Children’s Special- ners in each category were announced Coalition meeting in Westfield. Almost 40 bands will be perform- upgrades scheduled for American ized Hospital was one of six hospitals during a breakfast awards ceremony NJ Transit has worked with Union brand to encourage riders as well as off- County towns for the past six months board ticketing at bus shelters so they ing over the course of the summer at Shoe Repair. “This is a big improve- chosen as a finalist. on June 19 at the Palace in Somerset different locations around town. A ment going on over there [at Ameri- “On behalf of the more than 1,000 Park in Somerset. on the BRT’s proposal and the areas can operate faster. Other on-road ameni- that are eligible to be a part of this travel ties include queue jump lane, bus signal full schedule may be viewed on the can Shoe Repair],” Ms. Cronin stated. clinicians and staff of Children’s Spe- CSH will open one new outpatient corridor, said Kenneth Wedeen, staff prioritization, and real time information. DWC’s website, located at “The fact that this is actually coming cialized Hospital, we are honored to therapy site in Egg Harbor Township in person for the Coalition and principal Some of the off-road amenities include a WestfieldToday.com. to fruition with all these improve- be selected by NJBIZ as the 2012 Atlantic County this year and has plans planner of the Somerset County Plan- potential lane for bicycles and pedestri- The board next promoted ments that we have down East Broad Hospital of the Year. We thank the to open another in Newark in 2013. ning Division. ans, grade separation, and full stations. Westfield’s Annual Sidewalk Sale, Street is really fabulous in my opin- Robert Wood Johnson University CSH has nine sites in New Jersey, At the meeting, the Coalition pre- The North Jersey Transportation scheduled this year from July 12-15. ion.” Hospital for nominating us and con- making it the largest pediatric reha- sented a PowerPoint with a summary of Planning Authority (NJTPA) also has a This event is more geared toward The DWC’s next Board of Direc- gratulate all of the nominees and win- bilitation system of its kind in the the study’s results, including the on- concurrent economic analysis of the retailers in town, most of which par- tors meeting open to the public is ners,” said Amy Mansue, president nation. It has facilities in Bayonne, and off-road amenities, and pictures area on redevelopment opportunities. ticipate and offer discounts for their scheduled for Monday, August 27, at and CEO of Children’s Specialized Clifton, Mountainside, Toms River, where the line would run. Mr. Wedeen These developers and sites could ben- wares. Ms. Cronin said the sale would 7:30 p.m. The DWC office is located Hospital. “This year we will deliver Fanwood, Hamilton, New Brunswick said the BRT would be a higher fre- efit from the increased ridership while remain open in the event of inclem- at 105 Elm Street. specialized medical care to over and Roselle Park as well as outreach quency bus service that would be more it also encourages more people to ride 19,000 children with special needs at programs. expensive since it would operate more the BRT. and have nicer buses. He also said the The study ultimately showed the line would continue to stay on schedule BRT’s feasibility with capital costs from SPBPA and FBPA Award even during rush hours. $60 to $80 million and support from In the model, Mr. Wedeen said the municipalities and developers. Mr. BRT was connected to the Jersey Gar- Wedeen said they could potentially have Grads With Scholarships dens Mall in Elizabeth, which he said 5,000 to 6,000 riders daily. By SARA MAGNOLA-TANER Rotary Club, and her volunteer work ridership was kind of low. Since the With the initial draft report, project Specially Written for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times at the Westfield Symphony Orches- number of riders shot up dramatically costs, and ridership numbers currently FANWOOD — During the Scotch tra. Meghan will be studying busi- when it traveled to Newark Liberty under staff review, NJT is going to Plains and Fanwood Business and ness at Boston University in the fall. International Airport, the endpoints of continue sharing the report with indi- Professional Associations’ 2012 Mr. Goldberg also presented the line would run from Plainfield to the vidual municipalities and search for barbeque in the park and scholarship Raushan Palejwala with the Ray Par- airport. The BRT would use existing funding and grants for additional stud- ceremony on June 13, four Scotch don Memorial scholarship in the streets, which would connect with other ies. They have a pending TIGER grant Plain-/Fanwood High School gradu- amount of $1,000. Raushan was the local bus routes, as well as off-road for Elizabeth Station and grant for an alternatives analysis of the corridor. ates were presented with scholarships. fourth recipient of the memorial existing freight tracks that are no longer The food for the barbeque, which scholarship, which is given to “honor was held in La Grande Park, was entrepreneurial skills and business provided by Flannery’s Irish pub of acumen” in honor of Ray Pardon, OWEN BRAND Fanwood. who was a founding member of the ML# 222999 Steve Goldberg, vice-president and SPBPA. scholarship chairman of the Scotch Raushan received the award for his Your Hometown Plains Business and Professional As- work as an editor of the high school MORTGAGE BANKER sociation (SPBPA), presented yearbook, participation in French Club Madelyne Dhaliwal’s mother with a and Physics League, and his volunteer $750 scholarship for her daughter who work at the Fanwood Memorial Li- was unable to attend. Mr. Goldberg brary. 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Tech, Scotch Plains, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.For www.jonbramnick.com Please take this opportunity to discuss diet, behavior, exercise patterns, a vaccination schedule, flea-tick-heartworm preventatives. more information, call the recycling Since 1963 hotline at (908) 654-9889. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 28, 2012 Page 3 Y Holds Informational Bill Would Stiffen Penalties Meeting for GW Residents For Illegal Cell Phone Use By CHRISTINA M. HINKE they would not use it and will fence in TRENTON – Legislation aimed fendant was driving recklessly. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times another small area for the pre-school at cracking down on anyone who A person is guilty of death by auto or GARWOOD – The Westfield Area children to play. By law the Y would kills or injures another person while assault by auto when it is proven that he Y held an informational meeting last have to have a fenced in area for driving and illegally using a cell or she drove a motor vehicle recklessly, Wednesday at Washington School, young children to play, she said. phone was approved Thursday by according to the legislation. where the Y is planning to relocate its Bob Black, who lives across from the state General Assembly by a 79- Vehicular homicide is generally Garwood-based childcare and pre- Washington, said, “You are going to 0 vote. a second-degree crime punishable school, as well as add a small fitness devalue our houses.” The bill (A-1074) would make it by imprisonment of five to 10 years, facility geared to seniors in Septem- “An empty vacant building is easier for prosecutors to obtain con- a fine of up to $150,000, or both. ber should the Garwood Zoning known as an attractive nuisance,” Mr. victions for vehicular homicide or Assault by auto is a crime of the Board and Borough Council approve Schmidt responded. assault by auto against a person who fourth degree if serious bodily in- its conditional use application. There has been recent vandalism at illegally uses a cell phone while driv- jury occurs and a disorderly per- The school was taken offline in 2010 Washington, Mr. Schmidt said. Also, GRAND OPENING…Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company has opened ing and, as a result, kills or injures sons offense if bodily injury oc- because of budgetary reasons, and stu- last year, the Garwood Board of Edu- on the third floor at 251 North Avenue in Westfield. Attending the recent ribbon someone. Under current law, a per- curs. A fourth degree crime is pun- dents were merged at Lincoln School. cation had said vandals broke win- cutting, pictured from left to right, are: Westfield Councilman Sam Della Fera; son is guilty of death or assault by ishable by up to 18 months impris- Mitch Beinhaker, Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce chairman; Earlier this year, the Y signed a tenta- dows and pipes at the school. Jeffrey Christakos, Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC); Mayor Andy auto when it is proven that he or she onment, a fine of up to $10,000, or tive five-year lease with the Garwood “We will not expand outside the Skibitsky; Dave Burns and Ron Kashlak, Northwestern Mutual; Robert Centrella, drove a motor vehicle recklessly. This both. The penalty for a disorderly Board of Education. The Y goes before four corners of this building,” Mr. DWC; Jeff Rembisz, Northwestern Mutual; Councilman Dave Haas, and Peter bill would provide that the illegal use persons offense is imprisonment for the zoning board next Wednesday for a Schmidt said. “We do not anticipate Vietes, DWC. Not pictured are John Losquadro and Stacey Boyer from North- of a cell phone while driving might up to six months, a fine of up to conditional use variance, which will major renovations to this building.” western Mutual. give rise to an inference that the de- $1,000, or both. not re-zone the property. Currently, the Y operates childcare and pre-school at St. Paul’s Church on Center Street where all ages are Store Open combined, Susan Morton, senior di- Sunday rector of child care services at the Y, Wines & Spirits told The Westfield Leader and The Times, whereas at the much larger Washington classes could be split for 333 South Ave. East , Westfield, NJ • (908) 232-8700 each age group. VISIT OUR The items Prices effective through Saturday, July 7, 2012 Some 30 residents voiced concerns TEMPERATURE below are Many items are in short supply, please shop early. of limited parking, vandalism, de- Sunrise Cellars CONTROLLED on Sale! valuation of their homes, and loss of WINE CELLAR the playground and basketball court the Wine Department at use for local kids. Debit Residents who live across from ShopRite Wines and Spirits of Westfield Cards Washington School on Beech Avenue, East Street and Locust Avenue have said that when Cranford had used the building this past year, after Hurri- Skinny Girl Dewar’s Johnnie cane Irene flooded Brookside School, during pick up and drop off times cars Cocktails Scotch Walker would block homeowners’ driveways ALL TYPES WHITE LABEL BLACK LABEL because there were not enough park- ing spots around the school. John Schmidt, Jr., an attorney rep- resenting the Y, said during his pre- 99 99 99 sentation of the Y’s plan for the facil- 750ML 1.75L 1.75L ity that the blacktop, where basket- 13 29 59 ball and other children’s games are situated currently, would be turned into a parking lot with 13 spaces for Y staff to alleviate on-street parking. Beefeater There would be about nine staff mem- Gordon’s bers working at one time, he said. Gin “My kids are out there every day Gin from three o clock until dark. The blacktop you are taking away for 99 parking…I’m against that,” said 99 Morty Brown, whose children use 30 1.75L 1.75L the courts and games. 17 After a show of hands proved resi- dents would rather keep the court for resident use, Mr. Schmidt said the Y Absolut Burnett’s Grey would not use it for parking, and staff would park on the street. “We are willing to work with you Vodka Vodka Goose in any way,” Mr. Schmidt said. REGULAR OR FLAVORS REG. 80O OR FLAVORS REGULAR OR FLAVORS Mr. Schmidt had recommended asking the Garwood Police to make residential side of the street be permit 99 99 99 parking only to keep Y members from parking in front of homes. 29 1.75L 15 1.75L49 1.75L Superintendent of Schools Teresa Quigley told The Leader and The Times that when Washington was open as a Garwood school there was not an Ketel Bowman’s Smirnoff issue with traffic or blocked drive- ways during pick ups and drop offs. One Vodka Vodka There were about 85 students at the REGULAR OR FLAVORS REG. 80 PROOF school then, and the Y has said they would have between 70 and 80 chil- dren. Ms. Quigley said at least half of 99 99 99 the children were driven to and from school when it was in use. 39 1.75L 11 1.75L19 1.75L “We didn’t have trouble with drop- ping off at that time,” a woman who would not disclose her name said. 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ShopRite WINES & SPIRITS STORES ARE INDIVIDUALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Available On: Cases Cases Debit and avoid having that mistake nega- AND NOT A CHAIN. PRICES AND PRODUCTS FEATURED MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT ALL AFFILIATED STORES. Prices effective Sun., June 24 thru Sat., July 7, 2012. We reserve the right (EXCLUDING SALE ITEMS) of Wine of Spirits OPEN SUN. Card tively impact their future.” to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical errors. In the event of errors, the lowest price allowed by N.J. State Law will apply. All cases sold containing single type only. Page 4 Thursday, June 28, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Council Should Answer Question DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: From Public Or Ask Dept. Heads Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Last week I attended the Westfield the council. It specifically is not meant with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Town Council meeting. A member to foster debate. If, however, a factual rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey of the public asked three questions: question is asked which is capable of sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 1) If we are saving on salaries, response, it would seem to be within why do we have three detective ser- the bounds of the long touted open- If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 guess. If you get two – well-read indi- geants supervising three detectives? ness and transparency of the council vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 2) Where is the new Durango as- to give an answer or ask the head of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of signed that was purchased for the the department to respond to the ques- free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 detective bureau? tion. All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. 3) Two weeks earlier, he had asked There are times when silence from come from the board game Diction about the alternative plan the town the council is appropriate. There are Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman said it had in the event the grant for other times it is a ploy to avoid and Answers to last week’s arcane words. ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER the fire department was not forth- evade the duties of government to Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo 1. Torpescence – A state of insensibil- coming. Ms. Neylan said she would inform the populace; and it always ity; numbness COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION get back to him on that. Last night he seems to be the opposite of what 2. Homilist – A sermonizer; preacher Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly 3. Imparl – To hold mutual discourse EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS asked if he could be told what that candidates promise when running for plan was. He was met with silence. office. 4. Philogynist – A person who loves The public comment section of women SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe A. John Blake each meeting allows interaction with Westfield LIMACEOUS One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 1. Interlaced or linked 2. Like a snail or slug Collecting NJ Pensions and Benefits 3. In geology, marked with scars or crevices While Living Out of State: Tax Them 4. Solidified; hardened A way to add revenue to NJ — living and receiving NJ tax dollars PHARE 1. Concise; brief; to the point Implement a 20 percent interstate tax and they live out of state? This is a 2. A lighthouse on any retired NJ state workers or way of reducing taxes on tax-paying 3. Literary works public workers living out of state. residents. 4. Soreness of the eyes Isn’t it true that 80 percent of all Kevin Retcho SPODOGENOUS retirees collecting state benefits are Rahway 1. Having the character of waste matter 2. Having only a particially developed spinal cord Scotch Plains Dems Should Look At 3. Producing many offspring 4. Producing a freak of nature; a mon- Own Glass House Before Stoning strosity I was truly dismayed by the recent resident that was a member of the LATIGO You, We the Citizens 1. Range of vision or sight letter by Scotch Plains Democratic Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of 2. A condition causing stumbling or We believe the best way to celebrate Independence You, we the citizens, are being pillaged by subver- Chairman Lou Beckerman challeng- Education for nine years, involved staggering Day is to dedicate oneself to act with courage and sion and mendacity ensconced in our nation’s capi- ing Mayor Mary DePaola to “not with Scotch Plains Youth Baseball 3. Readiness of mind in managing honor, just like our forefathers - and our fighting men tal, in Trenton and Wall Street. Our sons’ and daugh- succumb to the whims of a few mem- for seven years, and part of the Scotch operations; mental adroitness bers of the local Republican Party.” Plains Soccer Association for 10 4. Spanish strap with which a saddle of today. Stand up to villainy. Defy our enemies, ters’ futures are being despoiled. This admonishment comes from a years. And if he truly didn’t know of girth is adjusted many of whom are from within. The marauders’ appetites are voracious, their greed man that has Kevin Glover as his Mr. Saridaki (or the other two names Don’t shirk from the wrongdoers, the aggressors, unbridled. Will their tyranny take everything from candidate for mayor, a man that is submitted, of which I was one), why More letters on page 5 the manipulators or the bullies. Let everyone know you, we the citizens? one of the most divisive, partisan didn’t he reach out before the vote to Letters to you’re an American and proud of it - for “Life, You, we the citizens - stand up. Stop the ravage or people I have witnessed in my 25 speak to Ed or simply Google him years of following Scotch Plains poli- and see his unquestionably high level the Editor Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” the panoptic taxation will be rooted without regnant tics. of qualifications for this council seat. As Benjamin Franklin said during dark times, “We recourse. This admonishment comes from a I contend strongly that he did not must hang together, gentlemen...else, we shall most You, we the citizens, this Independence Day - man who repeatedly gets defensive want to do this because he wanted to NEWSPAPER WILL assuredly hang separately.” demand redress - Act! when it is brought up that Jeff Strauss be his typical antagonistic self and was supposedly alienated by the lo- vote nay at last Tuesday’s council BE DELIVERED The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies cal Democratic Party for his inde- meeting. pendent thinking, but feels it is ok to So please Mr. Beckerman, look at FRIDAY, JULY 6 Continental Congress, Philadelphia, Pa., July 4, 1776 claim that any Republican elected in your own glass house before casting this town has ever “been told how to other stones in the future. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: America, For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by vote or promised retribution.” Marc Ginsberg When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary Jury: You, Mr. Beckerman, are not, in Scotch Plains for one people to dissolve the political bands which have For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended my mind or the mind of my fellow connected them with another, and to offences: Republican Committeepersons; and Thank You American assume among the powers of the earth, For abolishing the free System of [I] am insulted by the insinuation by the separate and equal station to which English Laws in a neighbouring Prov- you or anyone else that a few mem- Legion Post 209 the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s ince, establishing therein an Arbi- bers of our party control the deci- I’d like to take a moment to tip a God entitle them, a decent respect to trary government, and enlarging its sions and direction of our group. This tattered old cap to the members of the opinions of mankind requires that Boundaries so as to render it at once admonishment comes from the head American Legion Post 209 in Scotch they should declare the causes which an example and fit instrument for impel them to the separation. introducing the same absolute rule of the local Democratic Party that Plains. On Sunday the members of We hold these truths to be self- into these Colonies: had your predecessor giving hand the Post hosted a gathering of family evident, that all men are created equal, For taking away our Charters, abol- signals to Mr. Glover from the audi- and friends to witness the presenta- that they are endowed by their Creator ishing our most valuable Laws, and ence at council meetings on how to tion of a Bronze Star to John Viglianti with certain unalienable Rights, that altering fundamentally the Forms of vote and when to speak. This is not of Westfield for his service to our among these are Life, Liberty and the our Governments: rumored actions, but events I wit- country during the WWII Battle of pursuit of Happiness. —That to secure For suspending our own Legisla- nessed myself. the Bulge. these rights, Governments are insti- tures, and declaring themselves in- The members of the Post spared no Lastly, this admonishment comes Due to the July 4th holiday on tuted among Men, deriving their just vested with power to legislate for us from the head of the local Demo- effort in attending to every detail to powers from the consent of the gov- in all cases whatsoever. make the celebration memorable to Wednesday, the newspaper next erned, —That whenever any Form of He has abdicated Government here, cratic Party just hours after Mr. week will be printed on July 5. Government becomes destructive of by declaring us out of his Protection Glover, in a blatantly partisan man- all present. Thank you American Le- gion Post 209. Production of the newspaper will these ends, it is the Right of the People and waging War against us. ner, held up the inevitable appoint- be July 3. Local store and mail to alter or to abolish it, and to institute He has plundered our seas, ravaged ment of Edward Saridaki to fill the Gerard Barton, Westfield delivery will be on July 6. new Government, laying its founda- our Coasts, burnt our towns, and de- township council vacancy under the Arthur Lundgren, Berkeley Heights tion on such principles and organizing stroyed the lives of our people. guise of not knowing who he was. I its powers in such form, as to them He is at this time transporting large find it hard to believe that as an in- shall seem most likely to effect their Armies of foreign Mercenaries to volved Scotch Plains citizen, Mr. Safety and Happiness. Prudence, in- compleat the works of death, desola- Glover never heard of a Scotch Plains deed, will dictate that Governments tion and tyranny, already begun with long established should not be changed circumstances of Cruelty and perfidy for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while unworthy the Head of a civilized nation. Too Little, Too Late? - A Wrong Mistake? evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is by their Hands. their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has provide new Guards for their future security. —Such has been endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for [George III] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose charac- over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a ter is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is candid world. unfit to be the ruler of a free people. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British necessary for the public good. brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and utterly neglected to attend to them. magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. to them and formidable to tyrants only. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which de- He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, nounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of with his measures. America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for op- Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, posing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these people. Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large Crown, and that all political connection between them and the for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy within. War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutu- hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of ally pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Lands. Honor. He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing The signers of the Declaration represented the new states as his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. follows: New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the Matthew Thornton; Massachusetts: John Hancock, Samuel tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry; Your State Legislators salaries. Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery; Connecticut: He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their Wolcott; New York: William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. substance. Lewis, Lewis Morris; New Jersey: Richard Stockton, John 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark; Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, without the consent of our legislatures. Pennsylvania: Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. He has affected to render the Military independent of and Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) superior to the Civil power. Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross; Delaware: Caesar Rodney, 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction George Read, Thomas McKean; Maryland: Samuel Chase, Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] foreign to our constitution and unacknowledged by our laws; William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton; (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation: Virginia: George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot Lee, 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for Carter Braxton; North Carolina: William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of John Penn; South Carolina: Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] these States: Jr., Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton; Georgia: Button 7th Congressional District For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton. Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 28, 2012 Page 5 DEMS, GOP Spat Over Status of New Jersey Budget Discussions Letters to the Editor TRENTON – The following are pounding the entirety of what they excerpts from comments released by believe the shortfall to be, but only by Master Gardeners Thank Community the Governor’s Office and members impounding the $180 million that of the state Legislature concerning would go to cut taxes for New Jersey For Support of Spring Fair the proposed $31.7-billion state bud- residents. The remainder of those The Master Gardeners (MG) of Freeholders, the Union County Dept. get, which is due July 1. funds they are happy to spend on Union County would like to thank of Parks and Community Renewal, Governor Chris Christie (R): “With government…Rather than prioritize the local community for their support the Union County Police Department, today’s (Monday, June 25) budget, tax relief, the Democrats used the during our Spring Garden Fair and Union County Bureau of Mosquito Corzine Democrats reversed course opportunity to play politics with the Plant Sale this past May. This is our Control, the 4-H Master Tree Stew- and sent a loud and clear first broad-based tax relief only major fundraiser of the year, ard Volunteers and Trailside Science signal that they want to go New Jerseyans would have and the funds we raise enable us to and Nature Center. back to the eight years prior seen in almost two decades offer horticulture programs to nurs- New Jersey Master Gardeners are to my administration when while being all too eager to ing homes, schools, and other com- trained volunteers who assist Rutgers taxes and fees were raised spend money elsewhere.” munity organizations, to grow fresh New Jersey Agricultural Experiment every 25 days. After two Assembly Budget Chair- vegetables in our “Sharing Garden” Station (NJAES) Cooperative Exten- years without raising taxes, man Vincent Prieto (D-32, for distribution to shelters, commu- sion in its mission to deliver horticul- the only way to feed the Secaucus) commenting on By Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times nity food banks and soup kitchens, to ture programs and information to the Corzine Democrats’ obsession is to the Democratic-sponsored budget, 2012-04-27 Archive EXPANDING 9-1-1...This newspaper was given a tour of the provide MG speakers on gardening general public. Anyone with an inter- hold tax relief hostage. I will not legislation S-2013 and A-3200, which Union County dispatch center on North Avenue in Westfield on April 27 by topics, and to grant annual awards to est in gardening and a commitment allow New Jersey to go back to the passed both houses along party lines Andrew Moran, Union County public safety director. Pictured above, dispatch- ers man one of the sophisticated communication stations that serves Fanwood, as horticulture students at Union County to volunteer service can become a same failed policies that nearly put on Monday: “This is a fiscally re- College, Union County Vocational Master Gardener. No previous edu- our state over a fiscal cliff. Tax relief sponsible plan that continues our ef- well as the county police including HAZMAT and EMS. The center is being expanded to handle additional towns. Technical School and for 4-H gar- cation or training in horticulture is for our hardworking families is long fort to build a strong foundation to dening activities with children. required. A new Master Gardener overdue and that is exactly what I reinvigorate our economy. This must Union County Dispatch Services We would also like to thank the class is starting this fall at the Union will continue fighting for.” be a priority, considering New Jersey following individuals and nurseries County RCE office in Westfield. Con- Senator Barbara Buono (D-18, ranked 47th last year in the nation in Expand to Fill The Void for their support of our fair: Amberg tact Judi Laganga at (908) 654-9854 Metuchen): “None of us can be truly economic output. We all support tax Perennial Farm & Garden Center, for an application or see satisfied with this budget process, a cuts, but tax cuts must be focused on WESTFIELD — Union County’s paramedic units operated by Robert Bartell Farm & Garden Supply, mastergardeners-uc.org for more in- process defined by a Gov- property tax relief and they Communications Center has begun Wood Johnson University Hospital Dreyer Farms, Williams Nursery, formation. ernor who refused to nego- must be ones we can af- providing emergency dispatch ser- at Rahway, along with Roselle Park’s Whole Foods Market Vauxhall- tiate a credible economic ford. Irresponsible Repub- vices for more municipalities, under Fire Department and EMS. In addi- Joanne Krueger Millburn, Trader Joe’s Westfield, Scotch Plains plan, one that requires both lican tax cuts have helped a shared services initiative. The new tion, the county will be providing ShopRite Garwood, Stop & Shop Master Gardener sides to come together and create the economic mo- arrangement is designed to help first emergency medical dispatch to the Westfield, and the Union County Chair, Spring Garden Fair engage one another. All the rass we face in this state responders in the Union Township of South Orange. threatening, hostile and in- and nation, and we are not County area continue to op- Some of these new clients flammatory comments do going to make their same erate efficiently and effec- previously had their emer- NJ Restaurant Assoc. Is Frosty Over is escalate tensions rather than de- mistake. Through this budget plan, tively within the context of gency calls routed through fuse them... Drawing a line in the we are going to live within our means tight local budgets. the CENCOM dispatch cen- Proposed Brew Pubs Amendment sand and digging in your heels over a and provide vital programs for “This shared services pro- ter at Overlook Medical On behalf of the New Jersey Res- hibit the “on premise” sale and con- completely irresponsible tax cut is middle-class New Jersey. We are go- gram brings Union County’s Center in Summit. taurant Association (NJRA) repre- sumption of alcohol at breweries, and not leadership. The Governor remains ing to be responsible. We are going to state of the art technology CENCOM is in the process senting over 25,000 eating and drink- we’re asking our members to do the stubbornly delusional, and sadly, focus on property tax relief. And we and experienced personnel of transferring its services ing establishments, we support state same. that’s been reflected in this budget are going to ensure tax relief is done to municipalities that would to a dispatch center located Assembly efforts to help small brew- In short, we are all for the expan- process. His refusal to negotiate this properly. New Jersey taxpayers de- find it difficult if not impos- Al Mirabella in southern New Jersey. eries sell their products. However, sion of a presently very vibrant busi- most important of documents defined serve nothing less.” sible to marshal these re- “We offered an alternative the proposed amendment permitting ness model for micro-brews and brew this budget process, defines his ad- Asm. Jon Bramnick sources on their own,” Union County and we found that, aside from breweries to have a cash bar at the pubs. But any relaxation of Title 33 ministration and should not be some- Assembly Republican Leader Jon Freeholder Chairman Alexander any bottom line savings, our local end of their tours leaves us frostier as it relates to retail consumption or thing to crow about in town hall meet- Bramnick (R-21, Westfield): “It is Mirabella said. “The Freeholder officials appreciate the peace of mind than the beer! Throw in a little “free” the cash sale of alcohol should re- ings.” time to finish the job of reforming Board is very pleased that more resi- that comes from having a dispatch food and we see breweries growing main as it has in this state for many Sen. Tom Kean government and provide all taxpay- dents will be served by the Commu- facility located right here in Union into open “beer gardens” that will years with great success. Senate Republican Leader Tom ers with relief. Unfortunately, the nications Center.” County,” Freeholder Mirabella said. undermine the value of our liquor Jack Koumbis, Chairman Kean, Jr. (R-21, Westfield): “For Democrat-sponsored budget resorts The initiative began in 2010, when “The Union County area is a very licenses. NJ Restaurant Association months, we were told by the (Demo- to their familiar tax increase strategy, Fanwood entered into a shared ser- complex, challenging environment We favor beer samplings as part of cratic) Majority members of this body which is a proven job-killer. It is easy vices agreement with Union County for emergency response, and we be- a flat fee brewery tour, but a cash bar Reading Is Good For You (Legislature) that the Governor’s rev- to book a ticket to Florida, and thanks to have its police, fire and emer- lieve that dispatchers who are fo- should require a liquor license as it enue estimates were too optimistic; to the Democrats’ 115 tax increases, gency medical service (EMS) calls cused primarily on our local condi- always has. New Jersey restaurants that there might be an $800-million many of our residents have already routed through the Union County tions will achieve the best possible have paid dearly for their liquor li- hole in the budget between this year left. Communications Center. outcomes,” said Andrew Moran, di- censes, in some cases over a million and next year. Yet the Democrats try Just like last year, the Corzine Earlier this year, Roselle, Spring- rector of the Union County Depart- dollars, and it’s not fair to undercut to solve that problem not by im- Democrats are sending a budget to field and Hillside entered similar ment of Public Safety. those who have properly paid for this the governor that will be scrutinized agreements to have their fire and The Union County Communica- privilege. Union County Freeholders line by line. They shouldn’t be sur- EMS calls routed to the Communi- tions Center is located in the Ralph Currently, breweries are not al- Elizabeth, New Jersey lowed to have cash bars, and we think (908) 527-4200 prised to see that Governor Christie cations Center, and the Scotch Plains J. Froehlich Public Safety Building Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] will keep his word and fight to pro- Rescue Squad contracted with the at 300 North Avenue East, in this works well for all concerned. Al Mirabella, chair vide the relief he promised. County for emergency medical dis- Westfield. Can we imagine the Budweiser brew- [email protected] The Democrats need to realize patch services. ery in Newark having a cash bar at the Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. that the Corzine era of government Recently, the County Jazz Nights Start end of their tour? We think not. (908) 527-4419 is finished and get with the new Communication’s Center assumed The NJRA urges the state Assem- www.goleader.com/ [email protected] program.” dispatch responsibilities for two Tuesday, July 3 bly to support our position and pro- subscribe Page 6 Thursday, June 28, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Trailside Invites Couples POLICE BLOTTER To Date Night Trail Rides MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union about space availability for the Westfield Scotch Plains County Board of Chosen Freehold- “Date Night” trail ride, directions Monday, June 18, Jean D. Tuesday, June 19, Dshawn ers has announced that Watchung to Watchung Stable or information Badette, 26, of Dumont was ar- Knight, 24, of South Orange was Stable and Mosaico Restaurant are about other riding programs may rested after responding to police arrested and charged with posses- cooperating again to offer “Date call (908) 789-3665 during normal headquarters to satisfy an active sion of suspected marijuana after a Night at Watchung Stable” on two office hours; visit ucnj.org/stable traffic warrant from Westfield. motor vehicle stop on Route 22. Sundays, July 1 and August 12, at or e-mail questions to Badette was processed and released He was transported to police head- 2:45 p.m. in Mountainside. [email protected]. after posting $114 cash bail. quarters, processed and released. “Couples, ages 18 and older, are Wednesday, June 20, a burglary Tuesday, June 19, Ronald Chris- invited to go out on a date in a new Lions Club to Host was reported at a residence on the tian, 23, of Irvington was arrested and exciting way – on horseback,” Classic Car Show 500 block of Carleton Road that and charged with possession of sus- said Freeholder Chairman Al occurred between 5:45 a.m. and pected cocaine after a motor ve- Mirabella. “You’ll visit Lake Sur- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch 6:20 p.m. that day. One or more hicle stop on Route 22. He was prise and meander through the Plains Lions Club will host a Classic suspects forcibly entered the front transported to police headquarters, woods and fields to discover the Car Show on Sunday, October 7, in door by prying it and proceeded to processed and released. wealth of wildlife active in the pic- conjunction with Scotch Plains Day. rummage through the dwelling. Tuesday, June 19, a resident of turesque Watchung Reservation.” The show will take place in the THREE EARN GOLD…Union County Freeholder Vice-Chairman Alexander Mirabella, a Fanwood resident, congratulates Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout Property valued at approximately Hill Drive reported that he has re- Participants must arrive at Scotch Plains Municipal Building $2,120 was taken, including $1,250 ceived several e-mails from a Watchung Stable by 2:45 p.m. to parking lot on Park Avenue in down- Gold Award recipients. The young women, pictured left to right, are: Lindsey Wilkinson, Carly Whitmer and Abigail Slaugh. worth of jewelry, $20 in currency, former client of his that contain sign in. The rides, lasting approxi- town Scotch Plains. an $800 laptop computer and $50 insults. mately one hour, will leave at 3 p.m. Cars should arrive around 9 a.m. in miscellaneous items. The indi- Tuesday, June 19, an employee After the ride, couples may want to and enter from Singer Street (behind F-SP Girl Scouts Achieve vidual or suspects responsible ap- at a business on Waldheim Avenue head over to Mosaico Restaurant for the parking lot and municipal build- parently left the premises via the reported that he left his wallet in a Northern Italian dinner, since each ing). The show will run from 11 a.m. point of entry. the company’s unlocked truck and couple will receive a $20 gift certifi- to 5 p.m. Park Avenue will be closed to Gold and Silver Awards Thursday, June 21, Dean St. when he returned, the wallet, which cate, courtesy of Mosaico. Mosaico traffic that day. Rides, food and vari- Clair, 43, of Plainfield was arrested contained several hundred dollars Restaurant is located at 1072 Route ous booths will be available through- FANWOOD – Fanwood-Scotch the use of posters, skits, props and and charged with shoplifting at an Plains Girl Scouts gathered May 29 other activities. During the last week in cash, was missing. 22 West in Mountainside out the center of town. Prizes for best establishment on the 600 block of Wednesday, June 20, Lawrence (www.mosaico22.com). cars will be presented around 3 p.m. to honor girls who had achieved the of the project, she gave each of the West North Avenue. St. Clair al- organization’s highest awards, and children a bag filled with school Dent, 22, of Scotch Plains was ar- No riding experience is neces- Anyone interested in displaying a legedly left the store without pay- rested and charged with posses- sary; the rides will involve a lei- car may contact Don Wussler at (908) to mark the passage of Girl Scouts supplies and snacks. A Girl Scout ing for a pair of Polo sunglasses, in the class of 2012 from high school for 12 years, Carly just completed sion of suspected marijuana after a surely walk only. 889-1709 or 396 Parkview Drive, valued at $150, according to po- motor vehicle stop on North Av- Pre-registration and pre-payment Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076. The cost to adulthood. her junior year at Mount Saint Mary lice. He was released on his own Three girls from Fanwood-Scotch Academy in Watchung. enue. He was transported to police is required, as space is limited (there is $18 per car in advance or $20 at recognizance with a summons and headquarters, processed and re- are no refunds for these rides). The the gate. Plains earned the Gold Award this Abigail Slaugh focused her a July 12 court date. year. To earn the Gold Award, the project on the importance of keep- leased. fee for the Date Night Trail Ride The Scotch Plains Lions Club is Saturday, June 23, Tyrell Wednesday, June 20, a resident only is $56 per couple for Union part of the Lions International ser- highest award in Girl Scouting, a ing a personal history. She inter- Ferguson, 26, of Plainfield was ar- girl must complete a series of pre- viewed and recorded the life his- of Rivervale Court reported that he County residents and $78 per couple vice organization. As is the aim of rested and charged with posses- has received numerous phone calls for out-of-county participants. In- the Lions Clubs, all proceeds raised requisites, then design and carry tory of senior citizens living at The sion of less than 50 grams of sus- out a Gold Award project that uses Chelsea at Fanwood, transcribed at all hours of the night from a terested persons should sign up at will be used to support multiple com- pected marijuana pursuant to a former girlfriend. Watchung Stable, 1160 Summit munity needs as well as various or- her talents and strengths to address those interviews and gave them back motor vehicle stop at West South a need in the community. to the interviewees in journal form. Thursday, June 21, a resident of Lane in Mountainside. ganizations serving the blind and Avenue and Crossway Place. He Pheasant Lane reported that some- Any couples wishing to find out visually impaired. Lindsey Wilkinson educated She also taught classes at a church was transported to police head- grammar-school students about youth group and the library about one opened up a credit card with- quarters, processed and released out his authorization. The victim people with disabilities while pro- keeping a personal history, and on his own recognizance. viding resources to youngsters at worked with elementary students discovered this after receiving a Monday, June 25, police received bill for approximately $3,500. Children’s Specialized Hospital on writing and illustrating their own a report that a motor vehicle was (CSH) in Mountainside. She taught books about a time in their life Thursday, June 21, a resident of the target of criminal mischief on Gallagher Avenue reported that a class at Coles Elementary School when they were brave. The books the 300 block of West South Av- in Scotch Plains, where crafts were will be published and returned to sometime overnight someone en- enue. tered her unlocked motor vehicle, created for donation to CSH. Addi- them. Abigail is a 2012 graduate of Fanwood tionally, she enlisted the help of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High which was parked in her driveway, Tuesday, June 19, two 16-year- and removed an undetermined schools, businesses and a local School and will attend Brigham old male juveniles and a 17-year- church to collect games and craft Young University in the fall. She amount of cash. old female juvenile were trans- Friday, June 22, Tamar supplies for the hospital. At the con- has been a Girl Scout for 13 years. ported to police headquarters after clusion of her project, Lindsey and The ceremony also recognized Robinson, 24, of Edison was ar- officers responded to the Fanwood rested and charged with posses- two of her friends performed a pup- 21 girls who have completed the Nature Center on a report of people pet show for the children at CSH. Silver Award, the highest award for sion of suspected marijuana after a smoking marijuana. According to motor vehicle stop on Woodland Lindsey just completed her jun- Cadette Girl Scouts. Two of the 16 police, the officers located the ju- ior year at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Fanwood-Scotch Plains 12th-grade Avenue. She was transported to veniles and found one to be in police headquarters, processed and High School and has been a Girl Girl Scouts were present to sym- possession of the suspected mari- Scout for 12 years. bolically cross a bridge to adult released. juana. One juvenile was charged Saturday, June 23, Abdulla Carly Whitmer ran a Basic Skills Girl Scouting as they graduate from with possession of suspected mari- and Foreign Language Enrichment high school. Meyers, 38, of Ellenwood, Ga. was juana. All the juveniles were re- arrested after a motor vehicle stop NEW TRUSTEES…The Westfield Foundation has announced its executive program at Stillman Elementary leased to their parents, police said. School in Plainfield. At weekly meet- on South Avenue on an outstand- board for 2012-2013, including William Foley, president; Richard Coltrera, vice- Thursday, June 21, Robyn ing $880 warrant issued by the president; Alice Fertig, treasurer, and Donnell Carr, secretary. Additionally, the ings, she and her friends helped tu- See it all on the Web! Simpson, 48, of Westfield was ar- Foundation has announced three new trustees, who were installed in May. They tor first, second and third graders. Warren Court. He was transported will serve six years with the Foundation. These new members, left to right, Jay rested following a motor vehicle to police headquarters, processed They also taught the students words www.goleader.com stop on the 100 block of South Boyle, Darielle Walsh and Ray Kostyack, are pictured outside the Foundation’s in Latin, French and Italian through and released. office, which is located at the Westfield train station. Avenue on an active warrant out of Sunday, June 24, Elijah Clark, Scotch Plains. She was processed, 24, of Plainfield was arrested and posted bail and released. charged with possession of sus- Friday, June 22, Geoffrey pected marijuana after a motor ve- WESTFIELD Pridgeon, 53, of South Plainfield hicle stop on Route 22. He was was arrested following a motor ve- transported to police headquarters, hicle stop at East 7th Street and processed and released after post- ELECTRICAL SERVICE Terrill Road on active warrants out ing bail. of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Mountainside Office, South Plainfield, Piscataway Tuesday, June 19, a resident of 908-668-0490 and Plainfield. He was processed Blazo Terrace reported that she had and turned over to the Middlesex workers in her home installing car- County Sheriff’s Office. pet and that after they left a tennis You tried all of the rest Saturday, June 23, Jovan Jordan, bracelet, valued at approximately 25, of Plainfield was arrested fol- $6,000, was missing from a dresser lowing a motor vehicle stop at Terrill in her bedroom. The incident has Now go for the best and Paterson Roads on an active been turned over to the detective Your Hometown Used Car Dealer warrant out of Fanwood. She was bureau. All types of electrical work and repairs processed, posted bail and released. Wednesday, June 20, a patron of Saturday, June 23, M.D. Warren, a Route 22 movie theater reported for your home, store or office Westfield 55, of Scotch Plains was arrested that he left his keys and iPod Touch following a motor vehicle stop at in the theater and when he went Reliable quality service since 1929 “Experts In Special Order” South Avenue and 4th Street on an back for them they were missing. active warrant out of Hillside. He According to police, the iPod has a All work performed by clean, Need a special car? was processed, posted bail and re- security application, which enables We’ll find it! leased. the device to be located, and the cautious & experienced electricians Saturday, June 23, three indi- victim was able to trace it to an viduals were arrested following a address in Linden. The suspect in Lic # 14073 motor vehicle stop on the 70 block possession of the device was noti- of South Avenue. A check of the fied by police to return the iPod, driver, Andre Bryant, 42, of and once it was returned, no crimi- Plainfield, revealed an active war- nal complaints were filed. The Family Law Department of rant out of Plainfield. A check of Wednesday, June 20, a resident one passenger, Clarence Morris, of Sunrise Parkway reported that Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C. Presents 49, of Teaneck, revealed an active he noticed the air in the tires on warrant out of Maplewood. A check two of his motor vehicles was low of a second passenger, Wesley Por- and when he took the vehicles to J.T. Auto Sales ter, 42, of Plainfield, revealed an get air in the tires it was deter- active warrant out of Paterson. All mined they had been punctured Jeff O’Connor (908) 232-6022 the defendants were processed, with a drill bit. Since 1976 posted bail and released. 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Joanne Womelsdorf, IFDA, ASID allied ness. According to police, a sur- veillance video caught the suspect 340 North Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 Phone: 908.232.3875 on tape and police will use the (908) 272-0200 www.dughihewit.com www.superiorinteriorsofnj.com evidence to identify the suspect through his license plate number. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 28, 2012 Page 7 Victoria Anne Glikin Among First Cantors to Be Ordained FANWOOD – Temple Sholom of Glikin immigrated to Chicago at age Fanwood/Scotch Plains recently an- 13, where she attended high school nounced the ordination of Cantor and graduated cum laude from North- Victoria Anne Glikin, who has served western University with a degree in as the temple’s student cantor for four economics and a concentration in com- years. Cantor Glikin’s is among the puter science. She worked for three first classes of cantors in years as an equity analyst. Jewish history to be or- “Temple Sholom has dained, rather than in- been engaged in a sacred vested, at Hebrew Union partnership with the He- College-Jewish Institute brew Union College for of Religion (HUC-JIR). more than 15 years in “I think the fact that working with student can- cantors are now ordained tors. We have been blessed rather than invested is a with exceptional students testament to the sacred who have gone on to be work that cantors do exceptional cantors, and within Reform congrega- Vicky is one of the best,” tions and to the education said Rabbi Joel Abraham, Miss Sally Brooke Smith and Timothy Scott Sanders that cantors today receive Victoria Glikin spiritual leader of Temple at Hebrew Union College,” said Can- Sholom. tor Glikin. “Over the last five years of Starting in July, Cantor Glikin will study at the Debbie Friedman School take on a new role as full-time cantor Miss Sally B. Smith of Sacred Music [at HUC-JIR], I have at Congregation Solel, a 430-family studied not only sacred music but Reform congregation in Highland MR. AND MRS. BRIAN PAUL CLARK also sacred text, Jewish history, the- Park, Ill. (She is the former Miss Lindsay Alexis Maines) ology, counseling, education theory Temple Sholom will continue its To Wed Timothy S. Sanders and community organizing, to name religious services and community Thomas and Kathryn Smith of groom-to-be proposed on July 13, a few.” service projects with the addition of 2011. The couple’s wedding is planned Prior to her work at HUC-JIR and Cantor Darcie Naomi Sharlein. Can- Mechanicsville, Va. are delighted to announce the engagement of their for October 2012 at Cross Keys Vine- Miss Lindsay A. Maines Temple Sholom, Cantor Glikin was tor Sharlein spent three years at yard in Mount Crawford, Va. cantorial soloist and assistant to the Temple Sholom as a student and re- daughter, Miss Sally Brooke Smith, cantor at North Shore Congregation turns to the congregation after four to Timothy Scott Sanders of Scotch Israel, as well as cantorial soloist at years as cantor at Temple Emanu-El Plains, N.J., son of Robert and Lynn Union Twp. Reveals Marries Brian P. Clark Congregation Shaarei Atid of in Oak Park, Mich. Sanders. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate Festivities For July 4 Miss Lindsay Alexis Maines, David Kreizer of Manhattan, Glencoe, both in Glencoe, Ill. She also has earned the official title of Lee Davis High School in AREA – The Township of Union daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ralph friend of the bridegroom, was the Barrs Welcome Mechanicsville. Miss Smith com- will kick off this year’s Fourth of July Maines of Westfield, was married best man. Groomsmen included of Storahtelling Maven, having com- pleted a rigorous training program pleted her undergraduate and master’s festivities with the Fifth Annual “All on Saturday, April 14, to Brian Paul Kevin Clark of Pittsfield, brother of Daughter, Elizabeth degrees at James Madison Univer- American” Soapbox Derby on Wednes- Clark. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. the bridegroom; Ryan Maines of that combines storytelling with To- rah and performance art to revitalize Jon-Henry and Lauren Barr of sity in 2007 and 2008 as a member of day, July 4. The races will begin at 10 Paul Clark of Pittsfield, Mass. Westfield, brother of the bride, and the Division I softball team. She works a.m. on Stuyvesant Avenue between The afternoon ceremony took friends Matthew Wilkinson of the traditional Torah reading service. Clark have announced the birth of Originally from Ukraine, Cantor their daughter, Elizabeth Grace Barr, for Hanover County Public Schools Mountainview and Tyler Avenues. place at The Presbyterian Church in Wheatfield, N.Y., Matthew Wrinn as a special education teacher. The “Summer Concert Series” will Morristown, with the Reverend of Lynn, Mass., Aaron Kirby of Bos- on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 10:19 a.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- The groom-to-be graduated from continue that day with a free concert David Lawrence officiating. A re- ton, Mass., Scott Selby of Manhat- Garwood Lions Name Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School featuring “The Classics” at 7:30 p.m. ception followed at the Lake Valhalla tan, Mark Selby of Boston, Jonathan ter in Livingston. 2012-2013 Officers Elizabeth weighed 7 pounds and 8 in 2003. Mr. Sanders also completed at Biertuempfel Park in Union. A Club in Montville. Corn of San Francisco, Calif. and his undergraduate and master’s de- fireworks display will start at 9 p.m. Given in marriage by her father, Phillip Gehring of Miami, Fla. Gavin GARWOOD – The Garwood Li- ounces and measured 18.5 inches in length at birth. grees at James Madison University in The rain date for the concert and the bride wore a strapless ivory gown Holmes of Flanders, godson of the ons Club has announced the election 2008 and 2009, while being a dedi- fireworks are Thursday, July 5. with a ruched sweetheart neckline. bride, was the ring bearer and trav- of new officers for club year 2012- She joins her sisters, Ainsley Rose, age 3, and Leah Faith, age 1. cated member of the Marching Royal Admission will be free and refresh- The modified ballroom skirt was eled down the aisle in a vintage New 2013. They are as follows: Presi- Dukes. He works for Henrico County ments will be available. Residents are fully embroidered with a flower de- York City taxicab. Kirsten Kolb of dent, Patricia Quattrocchi; First Vice- Her mother is a writer for The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Public Schools as a special education encouraged to bring lawn chairs and tail. She carried a cascading bou- Westfield, friend of the bride, per- President, Peggy Briggs; Second teacher, specializing in autism. blankets to the park. For more details quet of peonies, freesia and roses. formed the scripture reading. Vice-President, Jim Boyle; Record- Plains-Fanwood Times. Elizabeth’s paternal grandmother The couple met while teaching to- or in case of rain, call the recreation Lisa Holmes of Flanders, cousin of A 2002 graduate of Westfield High ing Secretary, Mary Emmons; Cor- gether and after many adventures the department at (908) 686-4200. the bride, served as matron of honor. School, the bride earned a Bachelor responding Secretary, Peggy Briggs; is Susan Barr of Clark. Bridesmaids included Colleen Clark of Arts degree in Psychology from Treasurer, Jim Marano; Lion Tamer, of Cape Cod, sister of the bride- Central Connecticut State Univer- Sara Todisco, and Tail Twister, groom; Cassandra Maines of Mount sity in 2008. She is employed as an Theresa Quigley. They will assume 219 South Ave West Olive, cousin of the bride, and friends administrative coordinator at The their new duties commencing Sun- Westfield Sally Davis of Berkeley Heights, Churchill School and Center in Man- day, July 1. Katie Leiby of Short Hills, Jessica hattan. Although the Lions are best known Serving Serving Corn of Montville and Nicole The bridegroom is a 1998 graduate for recycling eyeglasses, this inter- Westfield, Scotch Plain, Mountainside, Cranford, Infantino of Westfield. 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Sisto, 80, of Watchung san Sisto Cusick and her husband, 11, was born in Lyndhurst, N.J. and Westfield. died on Monday, June 25, 2012, at George, of Westfield, and her sisters, had resided in Westfield since 1966. Donations in his memory may be Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Marilyn Petrosky of Boca Raton, Fla. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine made to the Westfield Rescue Squad. Born in Phillipsburg, she grew up and Doris Mascara of Deerfield Corps and served during the Korean For further information, please visit in Rahway before moving to Beach, Fla. She also is survived by Conflict. Michael retired in 1997 www.dooleyfuneralservice.com. Watchung in 1968. She also owned a her grandchildren, Alexandra, Mat- after 32 years with Wakefern Food June 28, 2012 home in Hillsboro Beach, Fla. thew, Sam, Tyler, Cole, Emily, Will- Corp. in Elizabeth, where he was a Mrs. Sisto was a homemaker who iam, Elizabeth, Lily, Christopher and maintenance mechanic. Roger G. Weaving, 76 loved to cook and she took many Rebecca. Mr. Kalinowski was a Secular Roger G. Weaving, 76, of Maynard cooking classes in the ’60s and ’70s. Funeral services will begin at 9 Third Order Franciscan and former and Natick, Mass., and Wayne and She also enjoyed traveling to many a.m. today, Thursday, June 28, at president and chaplain for the Chosin Berkeley Heights, N.J., entered the parts of the world. Most importantly, Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Few, along with being a member of Kingdom of God on Friday, June 22, she loved spending time with her Mountain Boulevard, Watchung, fol- the VFW and American Legion in 2012. grandchildren. lowed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at Westfield. A business administration gradu- She was a communicant of St. St. Mary’s Stony Hill Church. Inter- Mary’s Stony Hill Church in ment will be at Fairview Cemetery in JERSEY BOYS…The 10 candidates that Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 of the Michael is survived by his wife of ate of Northeastern University, he American Legion in Westfield sent to American Legion Jersey Boys State are more than 57 years, Irene Kalinowski, enjoyed a very successful career as a Watchung. Westfield. Mrs. Sisto was predeceased by her In lieu of flowers, memorial con- pictured along with co-chairmen of the post’s Boys State Committee, Jack Ford, and their four children, Glenn, hospital administrator in Boston and left, and Pete Hogaboom. The weeklong civics camp was held June 17 to 22 at Michele Duym, Lynn Monaghan and New York and served on several husband, John Sisto, in 2003. tributions may be made to the Rider University in Lawrenceville. Irene. He also will be deeply missed healthcare boards as well as chairing Surviving are her sons, John M. Westfield YMCA, 220 Clark Street, by his grandchildren, Tom, Katie- his church’s finance committee. Sisto, Jr. and his wife, Laing, of Westfield, N.J. 07090. To send con- Ann, James and Melissa. Predeceased by his wife, Charlotte, Westfield, Donald E. Sisto and his dolences, please go to American Legion Post Sends A Mass of Christian Burial will be wife, Ann, of Basking Ridge and www.higginsfuneralhome.com. he is survived by his four children, June 28, 2012 celebrated today, Thursday, June 28, Roger Weaving, Jr., Ruth Maloney, James P. Sisto and his wife, Kathleen, Diane Marine and David Weaving; of Bernardsville; her daughter, Su- 10 to Jersey Boys State 11 grandchildren; his brother, Ray, WESTFIELD – Martin Wallberg sored Kevin Sheridan. Boy Scouts of Mildred Frey, 102 and his wife, Joan, and his dear friend, Post No. 3 of the American Legion America Troop No. 73 of Westfield Mildred Vogel Frey, 102, passed Trudy Livingston. Education News in Westfield sent 10 candidates to sponsored Matthew Lang. RE/MAX away on Monday, June 25, 2012, at A Funeral Mass was held yesterday, American Legion Jersey Boys State, Properties Unlimited of Westfield, the Senator Bob Hooper Hospice in Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Our June 17 to 22, at Rider University in managed by Camilla Delaney, spon- Forest Hill, Md. Lady of Consolation Church in Wayne, Lawrenceville for a weeklong civ- sored Patrick Currie. Rob Whitehead She was born on December 24, N.J., followed by interment at Christ ics camp. of Cornerstone General Contracting 1909 in Westfield, N.J., daughter of the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes. The young men, all of whom will be and Home Repair sponsored Thomas the late Charles and Catherine Vogel. Arrangements were by the Dooley high-school seniors in September, set Wang. Dr. and Mrs. Denis Connell Her husband, Frederick J. Frey, passed Colonial Home of Westfield. up city, county and state governments sponsored Ryan Mathews. Jack Ford away in 1967. She lived with her For Roger’s full life story and fur- during the week. On Friday they and Pete Hogaboom of Post No. 3 daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and ther information, please visit elected the Governor and two U.S. sponsored Anthony Trusso. Robert www.dooleyfuneralservice.com. Gregory sponsored Gregory Gagliardi. Donald Murphy, in Bel Air, Md. for June 28, 2012 Senators, who will go on to American 12 years. Legion Boys Nation in Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Koomar sponsored Ryan She also is survived by her son, D.C. in July. They also were intro- Tormey. An anonymous Legionnaire Frederick J. Frey of Shrewsbury, duced to many career opportunities at from Post No. 3 sponsored Andrew Mass.; her granddaughters, Kathleen seminars while at the program. Aldana. Murphy and her husband, Eric The following sponsors made their Post No. 3 covered the transporta- Berghold, of Virginia, their two chil- participation possible: Squadron 3 of tion costs to Rider University. Any- dren, Jennifer Berghold and Michael the Sons of the American Legion spon- one interested in sponsoring a candi- Berghold, and Karen Frey Hussey Lafayette Announces sored Matt Munro. Vietnam Veterans date next year is asked to call Pete and her husband, Todd, and their of America Chapter No. 688 spon- Hogaboom at (908) 247-7630. daughter, Taylor Hussey. Also she Dean’s List leaves her sister, Marjorie Vogel EASTON, Pa. – The names of 759 BOX TOP SUCCESS…Westfield’s Tamaques Elementary School raised over Lafayette College students who have $3,300 during the 2011-2012 school year thanks in part to the efforts of 22 families. Mitzen. She was predeceased by her Each family turned in 300 or more Box Tops this year. Thanks to the efforts of all daughter-in-law, Joanne Frey; a been named to the spring semester Tamaques families, over $18,000 has been raised since 2004 by clipping Box Tops. granddaughter, Cheri Frey, and her Dean’s List were announced by Box Tops may be turned in to neighborhood elementary schools. sisters, Mabel Vogel Hickel and Elsie Hannah Stewart-Gambino, dean of Vogel Yannuzzi. the college. Each of the students has A memorial service in New Jersey achieved at least a 3.60 semester grade Coles School PTA Supports is planned for a later date. Funeral point average out of a possible 4.0. arrangements have been entrusted to Area students named to the spring Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, semester Dean’s List at Lafayette Family Literacy Initiative Inc. College include: June 28, 2012 Ryan Monahan of Cranford; Alexa UNION COUNTY – Literacy Other organizations benefiting Salcito of Cranford; Christine Volunteers of Union County re- from the Coles Book Fair fundraiser Shanahan of Cranford and Erica ceived a generous donation of were Kings Daughters Day School Prayer to Gennaro of Mountainside. nearly 150 beautiful new children’s in Plainfield and Family Success The Blessed Virgin books, valued at nearly $700, from Center in Roselle. (Never known to fail) the J. Ackerman Coles Elementary “For me, I believe that literacy Oh most beautiful Flower of School PTA in Scotch Plains. The could change the world,” said Ms. Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, donation will be used for the non- Seefeldt. “If everyone were able to Splendor of Heaven, Blessed profit’s “Family Literacy Initiative.” read and write, we would have a Mother of the Son of God, Im- “These beautiful new books will better footing in the world.” maculate Virgin, assist me in my be valuable tools for our trained tu- For more information about Lit- necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help tors working with functionally illit- eracy Volunteers of Union County, me! Show me herein you are my erate parents throughout Union visit lvaunion.org or call (908) 486- mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of Brechka Earns County – parents who are unable to 1777. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, read the back of a medicine bottle or I humbly beseech you from the Academic Recognition read their child a bedtime story,” bottom of my heart to succor me in SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – said Elizabeth Gloeggler, executive this necessity. There are none who Hannah Brechka, a member of the director. “Our Family Literacy Ini- can withstand your power. Show Class of 2012 at Skidmore College, tiative focuses on developing read- me herein you are my mother. Oh earned academic recognition at the ing skills in parents so they can be Mary, conceived without sin, pray college this spring. She is the daugh- better, more involved parents. Our Fairleigh Dickinson for us who have recourse to thee. ter of Alan Brechka of Cranford. goal is for the parents to be able to Names Honor Society Holy Mother, I place this cause in Hannah earned a B.A. degree take these beautiful new books home your hands (3x). summa cum laude with honors in and read them to their children.” MADISON — Fairleigh Dickinson Holy Spirit, You who solve all biology at Skidmore’s 101st com- With more than 25 percent of University (FDU) has released the problems, light all roads so that I mencement in May. In addition, she adults in the county unable to read names of students who have been may attain my goal. You who gave was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the a job application or the back of a inducted into FDU’s Phi Epsilon me the divine gift to forgive and national honor society that exists to medicine bottle, illiteracy is a dev- Omega senior honors society and Phi forget all evil against me and that in encourage and recognize outstand- astating problem, impacting all ar- Zeta Kappa junior honors society. all instances in my life You are with ing individual achievements in lib- eas of society. It lies at the root of To qualify for Phi Omega Epsilon, me. I want in this short prayer to eral education. She also received the many social problems including a student must have completed 90 thank You as I confirm once again Dowd-Lester Award, awarded to a poverty, crime, unemployment, credits toward an undergraduate de- that I never want to be separated senior biology major in recognition poor parenting, welfare dependency gree, and of these credits, 58 must from You in eternal glory. Thank of outstanding work. and homelessness. have been earned at FDU. To qualify you for your mercy towards me During her Skidmore career, Literacy Volunteers recruits, for Phi Zeta Kappa, a student must Glamorous Girlz Signature Princess Party where we pamper them from princess to prom queen. and mine. Amen. Hannah was elected to the Skidmore trains, supervises and supports vol- have completed 60 credits toward an Say this prayer on three con- Periclean Honors Forum, which rec- unteer tutors who work one-on-one undergraduate degree, 44 must have secutive days. Publish this prayer ognizes academic achievement and or with groups of adults learning to been earned at FDU. Both honor so- Glamorous Girlz Grand Opening July 7 after the favor is granted. promotes intellectual and creative read, write and speak English. cieties require a cumulative grade K.A.G. activity as well as citizenship and “It was the easiest thing to raise point ratio of 3.2. WESTFIELD – Come down and hair products for all ages. civic engagement. the money for these books and give The following students have been see us at 28 Prospect Street July 7, 10 Glamorous Girlz welcomes all our students the opportunity to get inducted: Rita Uhle, of Cranford, and a.m. to 4 p.m., for our grand opening moms and daughters to enjoy a involved in making a difference in a student at FDU’s College at Florham, celebration! mommy-and-me experience getting the community,” said Teresa has been inducted into Phi Omega Glamorous Girlz provides top-of- a manicure and pedicure while relax- Seefeldt of Scotch Plains, co-chair- Epsilon; Alyssa Branca, of Westfield, the-line haircutting that features color, ing at the Glamorous Girlz Spa. woman of the Coles Book Fair. “By and a student at FDU’s College at cutting and total hair care. Glamor- Gray Funeral Homes Florham, has been inducted into Phi Paid Bulletin Board partnering with the Coles Kids Care ous Girlz has the latest and current goleader.com/express committee and encouraging the Omega Epsilon; Allison Schrul, of Since 1897 Coles community to donate their Mountainside, and a student at FDU’s loose change for five days during College at Florham, has been inducted our Book Fair, we were able to raise into Phi Zeta Kappa. $1,100. That was double what we Ithaca Announces thought we could raise!” Dean’s List PUBLIC NOTICE Wake Forest ITHACA, N.Y. — The following Legal Advertising local residents were named to the BOROUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE Announces Grads ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL MORE IN BACK SECTION Dean’s List at Ithaca College for the WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — The TAKE NOTICE that an application has spring 2012 semester: been made to the Borough Clerk of the following local residents were Julia Conroy, a resident of PUBLIC NOTICE Borough of Mountainside, 1385 US High- among over 1,700 students who Westfield and a Sport Media major way 22 East, Mountainside, New Jersey BOROUGH OF FANWOOD graduated from Wake Forest Uni- in the Class of 2013, was named to Begun in 1876 by William Gray, in Cranford and later Incorporated in 07092, for a Place to Place transfer (Ex- NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF versity on May 21: 1897 as the Gray Burial & Cremation Company. pansion of Premises) of Plenary Retail the Dean’s List in Ithaca College’s ORDINANCE 12-09-R Consumption License 2010-44-001-003 Joyce Kechner from Cranford and School of Health Sciences and Hu- Today, known by many simply as Gray’s. We continue to provide the AND PUBLIC HEARING personal service that began with Mr. Gray, whether it be for burial or heretofore issued to Bliwise Inc. t/a Vine Augustina Healy from Westfield. man Performance. Republic, for premises located at 1267 US An ordinance was introduced by the Nicole Scalera, a resident of cremation. Highway 22 East, Mountainside, New Jer- Mayor and Council of the Borough of PUBLIC NOTICE sey for purposes of expanding the pre- Fanwood on June 19, 2012. Copies of this Westfield and a Speech Lang Path BOROUGH OF FANWOOD mises. ordinance can be obtained without cost in and Audio major in the Class of Gray Funeral Home Gray Memorial Funeral Home PLANNING BOARD The persons who hold an interest in this the Clerk’s Office, at the Fanwood Bor- 2013, was named to the Dean’s List 318 East Broad St. 12 Springfield Ave. license are: ough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- in Ithaca College’s School of Health Westfield, NJ 07090 Cranford, NJ 07016 Ronald Minio Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF 356 Stout Avenue of 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. FANWOOD, after public hearing on March Sciences and Human Performance. William A. Doyle Mgr. Dale R. Schoustra Mgr. Carly Erman, a resident of NJ Lic. Number 2325 NJ Lic. Number 3707 Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 This ordinance amends Chapter 184 of 23, 2011, granted approval for the expan- Plans of the proposed licensed premises the Fanwood Borough Code to revise the sion of pre-existing non-conforming set- Westfield and an Occupational (908)-233-0143 (908)-276-0092 may be examined at the office of the Bor- zoning map of the Borough to provide that backs and driveway width. The property in Therapy major in the Class of 2014, ough Clerk. all properties fronting on Terrill Road from question is owned by Christopher and Objections, if any, should be made in Block 1, Lot 2, to the border of Scotch Melissa Remo at 42 Carsam Street,. was named to the Dean’s List in John-Michael “J.M.” Jones writing to Martha Lopez, Borough Clerk of Plains Township shall be located in the Fanwood, New Jersey, being Block 107 Ithaca College’s School of Health the Borough of Mountainside, 1385 US General Commercial Business District. and Lot 17. Documents pertaining to this Sciences and Human Performance. N.J. Lic. #4869 Highway 22 East, Mountainside, New Jer- This ordinance is scheduled for public application are available for public inspec- Director sey 07092. hearing and adoption on July 17, 2012.at tion at Borough Hall during normal busi- Correction Bliwise, Inc 7:30 P.M., Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North ness hours. The ten Westfield High School stu- 1267 US Highway 22 East Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Christopher & Melissa Remo dents who earned a perfect score of www.grayfuneralhomes.com Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 Eleanor McGovern 42 Carsam Street 1 T - 6/21 Borough Clerk Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 800 on the SAT or SAT 2 Subject & 6/28/12, The Leader Fee: $54.06 1 T - 6/28/12, The Times Fee: $22.95 1 T - 6/28/12, The Times Fee: $17.34 Tests took the tests in March 2012. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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Jaclyn Rain Friedman, Melina Maria Siddharth Nirmal, Daniel Austin Brenner, Daniel Britt, Samuel Gaglias, Elizabeth Sarah Gallo, Nizolak, Shahinaz Dominga Noble, Emerson Brown, Elizabeth R. Steven G. Garber, Jillian Gardner, Cole J. Nowlin, Margaret T. O’Brien, Buckridee, Emma Suzanne Vance Gearhart, Benjamin Raymond M. Osterman, Marisol UCC President Honored By Budiansky, Marion Dionna Gechtman, Molly Iseykha Gechtman, Pacaja, Tyler Pace, David Pak, Buissereth, Bria L. Burger, Christo- Roman Alexander Gerus, Joshua Kristina Marie Palazzolo, Raushan pher R. Burke, Anthony Byers, Getman, Noelle M. Giacona, Kenyata Vaseem Palejwala, Emily Ruth Executive Women Of NJ Michael Caminiti, Louis Campanaro, Gilles, Dominic Gonzales, Craig Palmer, Dhruvi Jagdish Patel, Sara CRANFORD – Executive Women 2010, she was Acting President of Bryan J. Canfield, Sean Cannon, Gorbunoff, Allison Susan Grimm, Lynn Payne, Schuyler Adelle Peck, of New Jersey (EWNJ) recently hon- Brookdale. Dr. McMenamin has Teresa Ann Cannone, Laura Rose Carly Rachel Grossman, Domenic V. Emiddio S. Pelosi, III, Daniel Jared ored Union County College President served as an adjunct professor of Cappelli, Adam J. Carabba, Daniel Gubernat, Diego Armando Guerrero, Pesin, Bertram Andre-Alexander Pe- Margaret M. McMenamin at its Sa- Education at Rowan University, as- H. Carabba, Daniela Caro-Esposito, Justin M. Haas, Paige Taylor ters, Kwamir Philippe, Kaitlin G. lute to the Policy Makers 2012 Awards sociate consultant for Noel-Levitz, Zachary Carow, Antonio Casterlow, Hammond, Alexandra Deanne Picone, Erin Pierce, Richard T. Dinner held at the Hyatt Regency in Inc., and Middle States Site Visitor. Emma A. Cavaliere, Jason Michael Harmon, Matthew Harnett, Patrice Polhamus, Nicholas Poulios, Alyssa New Brunswick. Currently in its 32nd She has been involved with numer- Cepparulo, Jessica Seibert Cepparulo, Hayden, James E. Healey, IV, Sara Provenzano, Mark Alexander Prowe, year, EWNJ holds the biennial fund- ous professional and community or- Alec Liam Chabus, Ahmad A. Melissa Heiden, Ryan P.Henkels, Jr., Melissa Jane Quarto, Stephen raising event to recognize women of ganizations, including the Temple Channaoui, Krystel K. Charles, Olivia Shanese Henson, Kevin M. Hesson, Rachko, Cassidy Reilly, Delaney K. professional distinction in New Jer- University Board of Visitors, Trinitas Dallas Checchio, Imani Childs-Bahaj, Damon Johnathan Hicks, Brenda Reimers, Miriam Reiserova, Margot Julia MacDonald sey. Health, UCEDC, Elizabeth Devel- Ara Cho, Alyssa R. Christian, Abigale Minh Ho, Steven Ho, Taylor Rejaud, Kevin Reyes, Matthew P. “Since its founding in 1980, EWNJ opment Company, and the Union Dora Churaman, Jacqueline Ann Hoblitzell, Aiesha Rosa Sharii Robinson, Brandon L. Rodriguez, MacDonald Graduates has championed the advancement of County WIB. 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PUBLICATION Devil’s Den Oct. 5, at Union, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, Franklin, 1 p.m. Oct. 19-20, bye week Oct. 27, Bridgewater-Raritan, 1 p.m. They May Be No. 1, Nov. 3, at Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 1 p.m. Nov. 9-10, playoffs But Not in My Book Nov. 16-17, playoffs By BRUCE JOHNSON Nov. 22, at Plainfield, 11 a.m. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Speaking of WHS football, the Blue Devils currently rank No. 5 among The final 2011-12 ShopRite Cup letes at Hunterdon Central are bad This year’s inductees (chronologi- New Jersey’s all-time winningest pro- standings are in and the winner in people. But it only takes a couple of cally): grams with 583 victories. The team Group 4 is Hunterdon Central. The well-positioned people to stage a coach- Henry Stevens (1916): basketball, has also won 14 sectional champion- Red Devils, from Raritan Township, ing coup d’etat. And apparently there baseball ships, although the most recent was finished first despite the fact that they are enough of them out there to be able Terry Bentley (1957): football, back in 1977. did not win any state team champion- to fire any coach, at any time, no matter swimming, tennis Here are New Jersey’s top 10 ships. In fact, their best finish was how successful he/she may be. Roger Love (1957): honoree winningest football programs: second place by the softball team, and They put out their money for camps, Ray Bailey (1960): basketball, base- 1. Phillipsburg 637 they are currently in the process of not travel teams, AAU teams, elite teams, ball 2. Hammonton593 rehiring the longtime coach (more on and showcase tournaments, so their Dan Nichols (1961): swimming 3. Paulsboro591 that later). kids better play! Or they want to know Football team (1961) 4. Montclair590 The final standings list six teams in the reason why! The coaches of those Jim Kovacs (1962): football, track 5. Westfield583 Group 4 – Hunterdon Central (68), teams tell the parents (duh) how great Paul Byrne (1969): football, track 6. Atlantic City578 West Windsor-Plainsboro South (64), their son/daughter is, so it must be the Gordon Clark (1970): swimming David B. Corbin (May 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times 7. Woodbury561 THIRD TEAM ALL-STATE…Cranford junior Julie Siragusa was selected Bridgewater-Raritan (50), and Chero- high school coach who doesn’t know Steve Schramm (1976): diving 8. Glassboro553 Third Team All-State. Siragusa amassed a .685 batting avgerage, hammered 11 kee, Columbia and Livingston, all with what he’s doing. Boys tennis team (1978) 9. Millville 552 home runs and led her team with 32 RBI. 47 points. WHS, despite three state (Why parents would pay thousands Noreen Morris (1983): soccer, bas- 10. South River541 championships, was not listed. and thousands of dollars for those ketball, track BALL UPDATE Among the other winners were: camps/teams, to get back a scholarship Mike Drury (1987): soccer, tennis Congratulations to James O’Rourke, Cougar Softballer Siragusa Group 3: Moorestown. of a couple hundred bucks, if they get Kim Kumpf (1990): soccer, basket- a first team all-state selection. Group 2: Haddonfield. anything, is an even better question.) ball, softball O’Rourke, Mike Mondon and Matt Group 1: New Providence. And let’s not forget what happened up Aimee Stout (1992): gymnastics, Varakian earned first team all-county Named Third Team All-State Non-Public A: CBA. Route 31 at North Hunterdon, where cross-country, swimming, track honors, as did softballers Audrey Cranford High School junior pitcher Westfield Blue Devils received All- Non-Public B: Gill St. Bernard’s. Snare’s brother Parker, who played foot- Shaun Cherewich: football and la- Peterson and Shannon Schaefer. Now, back to Hunterdon Central ball at Montclair State with WHS’s Bob crosse coach The Westfield Post 3 American Le- Julie Siragusa, along with Governor Union County (UC) honors. and its legendary softball coach Pete Livingston Highlander Jenna Kulback, In addition to being a very effec- Brewster, was let go as soon as he won SCHOLAR-ATHLETE UPDATE gion season has begun and, at last Fick. The 71-year-old has won over his 500th baseball game in 2011. They Congratulations to Nate Mitchell, look, Westfield was 2-2 in the Union have been selected to the All-State tive pitcher, Siragusa (All-Group 3 700 games, and indications are that Third Team in softball by The Star- First Team, All-UC First Team) was even rescheduled meaningless rained- WHS’s 2011-12 Scholar-Athlete. County League’s 19-under division. this year was one of his best coaching out games to get him to No. 500 so the Mitchell was a record-setting quar- The season ends Friday, July 13, at Ledger. Four Lady Cougars and three even more effective at the plate. jobs ever, reaching the Group 4 final Siragusa amassed a .685 avg., ham- athletic director could bring in his own terback last fall, in his only year var- Union’s Teener Field. Other teams in with an eight-loss team. But still he guy to coach in 2012. They rushed him sity, leading the football team to a 7-3 the seven-team league are Roselle, mered 11 home runs and led the team apparently is going to be replaced. 2012 RAIDER with 32 RBI. On the mound, she out the door so they could start resod- record. He set school records for just Watchung Hills, Summit, Linden and Why? ding and repairing the baseball field. about every passing statistic: attempts Kenilworth. SOCCER CAMP pitched 129 innings, rarely walked Interesting question, considering “They wanted to start a new era, and in a season (184), completions in a anyone, recorded 124 strikeouts and The Westfield 17-under team is cur- at Scotch Plains - Fanwood High School that a couple years ago the same school they did,” Lowell said. “They set a season (102), and yards in a season rently 3-5, losing twice by one run to yielded 41 earned runs. fired its volleyball coach. All her team school record this year with 16 losses.” (1,255). unbeaten Scotch Plains. “The Only Local Camp Blue Devil senior first baseman did was win a state title and go 36-1. Not Held in a Park!” Anyhow, Hunterdon Central may He also scored 137 points as a point In a recent Devil’s Den, we printed Audrey Peterson and sophomore out- She got canned for, among other things, have won the ShopRite Cup, but as the guard on the basketball team. a list of the 28 players who attended a Boys and Girls fielder/pitcher Shannon Schaefer, not allowing the boys to sing on the old film title said, “What Price Glory?” He will be attending the University celebration of coach Bob Brewster’s along with Cougar senior catcher Grades 1-12 bus after a loss. Yes, 20 years from now the ShopRite of Richmond. 500th career victory, and ninth Union Melissa Moreno (All-Group 3 Sec- Boys basketball coach Brian Cup list of champions is just going to FOOTBALL UPDATE County Tournament title. It was a great JULY 9 - JULY 13 ond Team) were named All-UC First Glennon – with over 300 career victo- say who won in 2012 and not what The 2012 WHS football schedule group of talent and got me to wonder- Team. ries, the winningest in school history – happened along the way. The un-re- features an interesting group of oppo- ing how many of them were still play- JULY 30 - AUG. 3 Peterson had some big power num- was not rehired. hired coaches will be little more than nents, and is easily one of the toughest ing summer hardball. How great would bers at the plate with seven doubles, And please don’t get me going on minor speed bumps on the ultimate schedules in school history. it be if Westfield had together a team – five triples and five home runs. She how the school board opted to not re- Co-Ed • Grades 1-9 road to success. Sometimes you’re the New to the regular-season schedule unlimited age limit, like the old-time went 41-for-82 for a .500 batting name their Field House in honor of windshield, sometimes you’re the bug. are former playoff opponents Merchants – in, say, the Morris County Goal Keeper Training average (BA), scored 18 runs and led longtime wrestling coach Russ Riegel, (On a side note, the great Victor Hunterdon Central and Phillipsburg, Majors? Any team that had Brian Novice to Advanced the team with 29 RBI. Schaefer also the longtime athletic director who put McLaglen and the equally cool James recent rival Bridgewater-Raritan and Ciemniecki, Brian Butts, Jay Cook, Ability Grouping had a .500 BA (43-for-86), belted Hunterdon Central on the state map. Cagney starred as Captain Flagg in the first-time foes Franklin and Jim McKeon, Brett Picaro, Tom Tactical Camp for Teams three doubles and two triples and led (This is the same school, remember, 1926 and 1952 movie versions of What Hillsborough. Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Bonard, Billy Hearon, Mike Murray, the team with eight home runs and 35 that named its football field after a Price Glory?) Elizabeth, Union and Plainfield round Indoor Facilities etc., etc. would be an awful lot of fun runs scored, while adding 26 RBI. basketball coach.) HALL OF FAME UPDATE out the schedule. Ancient rivals Linden to watch. If any of you guys read this, Moreno batted in the No. 3 spot and Again, why? The 2012 Westfield Athletic Hall of and Rahway are gone. send me an e-mail and let me know Director Home of the Tom Breznitsky 7 time finished the season with a .534 bat- Gimme a P … gimme an A … gimme Fame induction dinner will be Mon- Looking at the schedule, it’s safe to what you’re doing. SP-FHS NJ State Champion ting average (avg.). She also had 21 an R … gimme an E … gimme an N … day, Nov. 19, at the Westwood, in say that by Oct. 1, we should have a The Devil’s Den appears in The Boys Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team RBI and belted four home runs. gimme a T … gimme an S. What’s the Garwood. The dinner will be the con- pretty good idea of how good WHS Westfield Leader on the first and third For More Information, Please Call: Cougar shortstop Ali Verrilli and spell? PARENTS. What’s the spell? clusion of a full day that includes a will be this fall. Thursday every month during the PARENTS. Tom Breznitsky (908) 322-6102 second baseman Stephanie noon luncheon at the high school. The 2012 football schedule: school year (and when something hap- Bagniewski were named to the All- Do I know this for a fact? Actually, This year will feature the largest Sept. 7, at Elizabeth, 7 p.m. pens). Contact us with comments, email: [email protected] UC Second Team. Blue Devil sopho- yes; at least according to my source for class ever inducted, including 2010 Sept. 14, at Hillsborough, 7 p.m. complaints and suggestions at www.spfraidersoccercamp.com more shortstop Cali Chambliss was Hunterdon County sports – Mr. Lowell inductee Greg Chlan, who was unable Sept. 22, Phillipsburg, 1 p.m. [email protected]. And remember, win named to the All-UC Third Team. Snare. Sure, not all the parents of ath- to attend that dinner due to surgery. Sept. 29, Hunterdon Central, 1 p.m. or not, Whs4evr!

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But his ability and agility in centerfield was second to none with numerous acrobatic catches, especially in his junior season in the state sectional semifinal game against Hunterdon Central and the Group 4 champion- ship game against Manalapan. Folinusz (All-Group 3 and All-UC First Team), who belted nine home runs, including two in the Group 3 championship game, was also named The Star-Ledger Union County Player of the Year. He drilled 13 doubles, had a 1.026 slugging percentage and went 39-for-77 for a .506 avg. He scored 29 runs, and led the team with David B. Corbin (April 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times 48 RBI and six sacrifices. Folinusz David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE…Blue Devil senior James O’Rourke, left, has been also pitched five innings, struck out GETTING TO SECOND BEFORE THE THROW…Mountainside’s Dylan DeFronzo slides into second base as Westfield selected First Team All-State. six, walked none and allowed three Blue second baseman Tanner Devin awaits the throw from leftfield. hits to finish 1-0 with a 1.40 ERA. Cranford junior Ryan Williamson (All-State Second Team) and senior Kurt Rutmayer were named All- WF Blue 12s Get Jump on Mountainside, 15-1 Group 3 and All-UC First Team). CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Rutmayer, a right-hander, and Williamson, a lefty, became the most for us in the first inning. We took speeds and hitting the target. I think Both of Mountainside’s hits came fearsome 1-2 punch on the mound. advantage of chances that were given earlier in the game, we looked like we in the bottom of the first inning. Dylan Rutmayer recorded a 9-1 record and to us,” Westfield Blue Head Coach weren’t ready to play to some degree, DeFronzo walked, Matthew Perez- a 2.02 ERA in 52 innings. Williamson Dan Eliades said. and Mason came in and settled us Santalla singled, Pat D’Angelis finished 6-0 with two saves in 47 “It’s happened to us before. We down,” Coach D’Angelo said. reached safely on a throwing error innings, allowing only four earned have a young team. Forty percent of Westfield Blue totaled 11 hits and and Boenning sizzled an RBI single runs for a 0.60 ERA. He yielded just our team is 11-years-old. It’s a long got six of its nine free passes (1 hit to leftfield. Their rally ended when 12 walks and a hit batter, and 24 hits, summer. We just started playing sum- batter) in that momentous first in- Schemedel drilled a scorching line while striking out 66. mer ball here and hopefully it turns ning. Mark Schiavo (2 runs scored) drive into the glove of Reyes, who Blue Devil senior pitcher Mike around,” Coach D’Angelis said. ripped three RBI singles in his four stepped on first for a double play. Mondon and senior leftfielder Matt Westfield Blue found success with plate appearances. Denner singled Mountainside’s Justin Tavares and Varakian both All-Group 4 Second all three of its pitchers, beginning twice, scored twice, walked once and Joe D’Angelo each drew a walk in Team, along with Cougar senior Erik with Cory Hiltz, who pitched the had an RBI. Leadoff hitter Cory Bill- their two plate appearances. Tani Garguilo (All-Group 3 Second Team) first inning and allowed one run on ings singled, walked twice and scored Marke grounded out to third and David B. Corbin (June 2012 files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times were named to the All-UC First Team. two hits, while walking one. Brett all three times. Matt Manning singled, reached safely on an error, and Will FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE…Cougar catcher Chris Folinusz, right, has been Cougars Sean Feeney and Andrew Denner relieved and pitched two walked, scored twice and had two Tracy grounded to third and to first in selected First Team All-State. DiFrancesco were named All-Group scoreless innings, while walking two RBI. Nate Reyes had an RBI single his two plate appearances. Only one 3 and All-UC Second Team. Scotch and allowing no hits. Sean Taylor and scored twice. Chris Marner strikeout was recorded in the entire Plains-Fanwood junior pitcher James pitched the fourth inning and retired singled, scored once, walked, reached game. St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s D’Angelo was named All-Group 3 the side 1-2-3. base on a catcher’s interference call Earlier in the tournament, Westfield Third Team and All-UC Second Team. “We got great starting pitching out and took a glancing fastball to the Blue lost to Chatham and a strong Blue Devil shortstop Brett Ryan of Cory Hiltz, who’s been our ace all helmet. Andrew Eliades rapped an Scotch Plains-Fanwood team but Softball League Standings: and third baseman Eric Demers were year. Brett Denner gave us some good RBI single and scored once. Hiltz came on to beat South Orange/ named All-UC Second Team. Blue innings in the middle of the game. singled, walked and scored once. Tan- Maplewood before stopping ANGELS DIVISION: homered. For the Johnnies, Keith Devil pitcher Kevin Galasso and Sean Taylor closed the game out. He ner Devin walked twice, scored once Mountainside. (As of June 15:) Karyczak and Dan Margolis each had catcher Mike Ionta were named All- pitched very well,” Coach Eliades said. and added an RBI. Graham Studwell “It was a good team effort. Hope- TEAM W L Pct three hits. UC Third Team, as was Raider Ryan Mason Boenning, who tossed the walked in his plate appearance. fully we have done enough to ad- St. Nicholas 6 1 .857 third and fourth innings, was “We got big hits from the big guys vance. We put ourselves in a hole St. James 4 3 .571 St. Jude 9, St. Anne 8 Henkels and Cougar Sean McGovern. St. Alexander 4 3 .571 After a scoreless 3 1/2 innings, the Westfield and Cranford were selected Mountainside’s most effective pitcher. in the middle of our lineup. Nate early in the tournament. Now we need St. Anne 2 6 .250 action began. The Judies scored all of Union County Teams of the Year. He yielded just one hit in each inning, Reyes and Matt Manning have been a little bit of help to move on to the St. Killian 0 4 .000 their runs in the fifth and sixth in- but no Westfield Blue player man- hitting well all season. Cory Billings next round,” Coach Eliades said. SAINTS DIVISION: nings. Jeff Balish and Nate Mangeris WF’s Rosenberg Makes aged to cross the plate. is always on base and scoring a lot of Westfield Blue (11) 400 15 TEAM W L Pct cranked out three-run homers to lead “Mason did a nice job changing runs,” Coach Eliades said. Mountainside 1 000 1 St. Anthony 4 1 .800 NJ Olympic Dev. Team St. George 3 1 .750 the attack. 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Matt Walsh slapped an RBI walked and Billy Aumenta (2-for-3, Antonucci whacked a two-run triple. DiRienzo (2 hits each). Rich Krov (3 single and advanced to third when the run scored) singled to center. Jeff Chris Paterek tripled. Bill Dugan hits, both RBI) led Linda’s II. ball eluded the leftfielder. Marty Bendix thumped a two-run triple and homered. Linda’s had 26 hits led by Roselle Am. Leg. 8, Top Line 5 Marks (1-for-2, run scored) dribbled Brainard followed with an RBI Joe Sarica (4 hits), and Mike Bob Colaneri (double, triple) sup- an RBI single. single. Isolda walked, Woodring DiRienzo, Jack Helfrich and Mac ported Harry Streep’s strong pitching Galasso tripled and scored on tapped an RBI single. Isolda scored Kowaleski (3 hits each). performance. Bill Daniel and Ed Bello’s single to right in the bottom of on an error at first, and Samila lofted LLG/Frenchy’s 11, AJ Jersey 7 Kushner chipped in with multiple hits. the first. an RBI sac fly. Mike Rosenberg (3 hits, 2 RBI) led Ron Kulik (4-for-4), Don Montefusco With the score, 5-1, as Charlie Binkiewicz and Joe D’Annunzio AJ. and Greg Harnett (3 hits each), and Brown’s walked in to bat in the sec- each added an RBI in the third then Linda’s Bar II 9, D&K 1 Joe Cittadino (2 hits) led Top Line. ond, Walsh suggested, “Let’s go! Let’s after a scoreless fourth inning, Charlie Pat LoPiccolo had another fine Sun Tavern 16, AJ Jersey 9 get the bats going now!” Brown’s added a run in the fifth on pitching performance, supported of- Paul Newton (4 hits), and Pete “Let’s see that line drive there,” Lau’s RBI single to center. fensively by good games by Mo Osborn, Tom Murray, Jim Price and chanted Marks as he coached first “Hold them! We want to end it in Fernandez, Al Brown and O’Neil Steve Falco (3 hits each) led Sun base. five,” shouted Samila. Thomas, each with 2 hits. Tavern. Dave Rizzo (2 doubles, 3 Isolda stepped up and lined a single Dlugosz tapped a leadoff single, Renda Roads 15, Contact 5 RBI) led AJ. to center. Lau and Woodring reached and Lou Mazzilli hopped a single Joe Massimino (4-for-4) and John Frenchy’s 22, Renda Roads 17 safely to load the bases, and Roth past second. Galasso beat out an in- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Garced (6 RBI) led Renda. Roadmen Bernie Mertz (4-for-4), and Rick yanked his three-run triple to right- field single to load the bases with no JUST MAKING IT TO SECOND…Summit Hilltopper Andrew Kanaley, No. 11, Gary Pence, Jim Jimenez, Steve Toth Regenthal, Rick Lindemann, Don center. Samila followed with his two- one out, and Bello bounced an RBI just makes it to second base as Cranford Cougar Jack Cellan makes a tag. and Pat Nigro had multi-hit games. Miller and Harry Semple (all 4-for-5) run homer down the leftfield line to single past second. Woodring initi- Lensman Ken Zierler had three hits. led Frenchy’s. Renda put up 27 hits. make the score, 10-1. ated his home-to-third double play played well,” Coach Ronan said. to double up Waldner. After the next A-1’s Kevin Coughlin led off the then a popup to the second baseman Leadoff batter Greg Vlass had the batter reached safely on a throwing second with a single then Bayroff concluded the game. Hilltoppers’ only base hit, a single to error, the Cougars exploded with 10 reached first on a force out at second. right field in the third inning. Dylan hits, which included five doubles, Bayroff later scored on Dlugosz’s Charlie Brown’s 556 01 17 A-1 Tree Service 112 01 5 Ingerman walked, stole third base and a walk to plate 10 runs. Schaeffer relieved and fanned the next batter for the third out and added two more strikeouts in the third in- All-UC, All-Group Honors in H.S. Sports: ning, while walking one and permit- ting no further runs. Co-Director: Daryl Palmieri, Head Boys Basketball Coach Boys Lacrosse: SPF – David Pak (Third Team) (800), Obafemi Animashaun (400 “That’s one of the things we do in Co-Director: Joe Marino, Head Girls Basketball Coach Westfield: Jackson O’Leary – All- Boys Track: hurdles) practice. We do a two-out hitting drill. Fitch/Pitt, Scotch Plains-Fanwood: UC Athlete of Year: Allen Eke Girls Track: Put the ball in play, and obviously it Dan Nizolak – All-Kimber, Cranford: (Union Catholic – also Second Team All-Group: Cranford – Bryanna paid off for the kids,” Coach Ronan JR Rubin – All-Waterman All-State, First Team All-Non Public Grant (Second Team triple jump), said. EXTRA WEEK HAS BEEN ADDED FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Girls Lacrosse: in 800 meters) Regine Hunter (Third Team triple Despite the very successful inning, Westfield: Elizabeth Cusick, All-UC First Team: U. Cath – Eke jump); SPF – Samantha Renfree Coach Ronan was concerned with ENTERING GRADES 1-5 Courtney Weisse – All-Union County (800), Scott Christoffe (long jump), (Third Team javelin) U. Cath. – Mor- some miscommunication on the base (UC) Tom Freid (javelin), 4x400; Westfield gan McLaughlin (first team, also All- paths when a runner on third was Where: Westfield High School Boys Tennis: – Peter Fagan (pole vault); SPF – State Third Team high hurdles) expected to head for home but held When: Monday July 9th-12th All-UC First Team: Scotch Plains- Billy Castore (shot put) All-UC First Team: Cranford – up. Fanwood (SPF): Jeffrey Rodgers, Second Team: Westfield – Kevin Grant, Kristen VanBenschoten (shot “We made some mistakes on the Who: Any Boy or Girl entering grades 1-9 Westfield: Jacob Harris, Jack Rickles Ingram (800), Jack Leahy (1,600), put); SPF – Renfree; U. Cath. – bases, and it didn’t hurt us. We told Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (both All-Group 4 Third Team by John Kirna (3,200); Cranford – McLaughlin the kids it could hurt you in the long Cost: $160 position – doubles. Adham McGuire (triple jump); U. Second Team: SPF – Devora Ward run. In a tight game, it could hurt you. Second Team: Westfield: Scott Th- Cath. – Jordan Jimerson (100), Zach (200), Erin Pierce (1,600), Christine That play particularly at third base, I ompson, Adam Greene, SPF: Alex Ghizzone (high hurdles), Marty Charles (long jump); Westfield was telling my kid going to second Please make check payable to Westfield Blue Devils Basketball Camps Ozdamar, Jesse Ozdamar. Davidson (shot put) Kaitlyn Johnson (3,200), Christina base to stop, and he thought I was Third Team: Westfield: Justin Third Team: Westfield – Matt Mosco (javelin); Cranford – Gillian telling him to stop, but the two-out and send to 369 Union Ave., Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Caffiero, Jacob Ziff, SPF: Josh Lopez, Luppino (1,600), Mike DePaolo (high Burke (triple jump) hits is what saved us,” Coach Ronan Benjamin Lin, Cranford: Andrew jump), Declan Fitzmaurice (triple Third Team: Westfield – Amanda said. Miller. jump), John Stelmach (pole vault); Marcotullio (800), Johanna Mermer Summit 0 1 00 1 Any questions feel free to call (908)612-9515 or email Golf Group 4: SPF – James Kaiser (shot put); (3,200), Meghan Reilly (javelin), Mae Cranford 1 (10) 0x 11 Westfield – Brad Lankler (First Cranford – Tom Feeney (3,200), TJ Devin (pole vault); Cranford – Regine [email protected] Team), Mark Hartzell (Second Team) Nichols (shot put); U. Cath. – Darryl Hunter (100), Ashley McGuire (400); Probitas Verus Honos Golf Group 3: Costello (400), Andrew Ghizzone SPF – Christine Miklas (high hurdles)

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Since its inception in 1998, 14, 10:15 a.m. check-in, mini-camp Kilkenny House 7 1 Polonitza, Oscar Harrison, Pete the flag program has grown from 67 10:45-11:45 a.m. A draft will follow Awnings Galore 6 4 Osborn and Wayne Michael (2 hits players to nearly 500 players. for the 9-11 and 12-14 age groups. SUPER SENIORS B DIVISION: each) led Awnings. The season will begin on Saturday, Volunteers and coaches are urged TEAM W L The Office 4 5 Awnings II 12, Nicolina Pizza 8 September 15. There are three divi- to participate. All coaches must un- Creative Industries II 4 5 Leading 10-0 after two, Awnings sions, ages 6-8, ages 9-11, and ages dergo the required background Nicolina Pizza 3 8 held off a late Nicolina rally. Bob 12-14. Games are played at Tamaques checks. Questions, please call John Associated Auto Parts 2 9 Lorincz (4-for-4), Bob Sachs (3-for- Park on Saturday mornings until mid Cronin (908) 612-9746 or Dave Col- Creative 8, Nicolina Pizza 5 3), Tom Colandro (3-for-3, triple) November. The 6-8 age group plays lum (973) 593-3230 or e-mail Brian Williams and Bill Dougherty and Oscar Harrison (HR) paced Aw- from 8:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. The [email protected]. (3 hits each) and Steve Ferro, Frank nings. Ed Kushner (3 hits, double, 9-11 and 12-14 age groups play from To register, go to: GREEN LEAGUE WINNERS…The Westfield 11U Black won its first New 10:30 a.m. until noon. www.westfieldpalfootball.com Click DeLuca, Dennis Watson and Dennis triple), and Ray Pelesko, George Providence Green League game with a 12-2 win over the Summit Maroon. Mosier (2 hits apiece) led Creative. Vircik, Bob Grant and Eugene Bisulca A pre-season mini-camp will be on the flag football link and then Bob DeBellis and Howard (2 hits each) led Nicolina. The bot- held on Saturday, September 8, at click on the register online link to McNicholas (2 hits each) led Nicolina. tom of the Nicolina lineup started a Westfield 11U Black Defeats Tamaques Park at the following times: complete the registration process. Creative Too 15, Associated 2 fifth-inning six-run rally. Ron Virgilio (3 hits, 3 runs), Richie Creative 24, Associated Auto 3 Hye-Young Choi Vitaliano (3 hits, RBI), Nick Lehotsky Seven Creators had three hits each. Summit Maroon in Baseball Sales Associate (3 hits, 3 RBI), Joe McEvoy (3 hits, 2 Joe Lauer, Donny White and Alan RBI) and Charlie Lehman (2-run HR) Schachman (2 hits each) led Associated. The Westfield Black 11U baseball courtesy of Michael Charlton’s one- 908-301-2015, Direct led Creative Too. Paul Brody and Kilkenny 19, The Office 4 team won its first New Providence run single. #1 REALTOR, Total Production - 11 Years! Richie Krov (3 hits each), and Larry Ron Kulik, Rich Kovach, John Green League game with a 12-2 road In the next inning, Westfield put NJAR® Circle of Excellence Platinum - 2002-2009 Lesnik and John Tomaine (2 hits McLaughlin and Howie Busch (3 hits victory over Summit Maroon on June the game out of reach with a seven- NJAR® Circle of Excellence Gold - 1987-2001. 2009-2011. apiece) led Associated. each), and Al Feigenbaum (3 hits, 21. Westfield got a strong perfor- run outburst. Hinkel got things going Kilkenny House 10, Awnings II 7 triple) led Kilkenny House. mance from each of its pitchers. by hitting in Levy. Jack Gerris then Tommy Norris recorded four worked a bases-loaded walk to score strikeouts over the first two innings. O’Brien. That was followed by four Sandy Miller scattered five hits over successive RBI singles from Miller, the next three, and Jeffrey Bennett Wolf, Bennett and Pindelli that plated, closed it down in the final frame. in order, Coby Chen, Hinkel, Gerris At the plate, Westfield struck first, and Miller. putting up two runs in the first inning Centerfielder Charlton ended the when Ethan Wolf singled in Brian game with a superb over-the-shoul- Hinkel and Matt Pindelli delivered der catch. Miller with an RBI ground out. Westfield head coach Jeff Gerris com- The team added two runs in the mented, “It was gratifying to see the second – Norris scored on Noah boys play so well out of the gate. We Levy’s sacrifice fly and Sean O’Brien executed on the mound, at the plate, in came around on a two-out hit from the field and on the base-paths, and the Hinkel – and another in the third results speak for themselves.”

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Fanwood In The County Of Union, New The Westfield White 8U baseball Walter Schwartz and Joe Compton Jersey And Authorizing The Issuance Of MEDICATION AIDE classes team nipped Nutley, 4-3, in a game had strong pitching performances in $2,542,300 In Bonds Or Notes Of The start July 23rd. that had seven lead changes on June front of Steven Angeli, who recorded Borough For Financing Part Of The Appro- priation High Success Rates 18. Four days later, Westfield White the win. Purpose(s): Drainage Improvements at Humane Concepts Healthcare fell to hosting Mountainside, 13-8, at Westfield took an early 1-0, lead in Glenwood Road and Tillotson Road in- (908) 688-8184 or (908) 265-9803 Deerfield School. the bottom of the first inning. Evan cluding the acquisition of easements in Westfield White managed to grab Hammer tapped a leadoff single, stole connection therewith. PUBLIC NOTICE Appropriation: $2,561,000 the lead against Nutley after a strong a base and scored on Jacobs’ RBI Bonds/Notes Authorized: $2,542,300 TOWN OF WESTFIELD sixth inning. A hit-by-pitch scored single. After surrendering the lead, Grants (if any) Appropriated: None BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Section 20 Costs: $500,000 Trey Constantinou to give Westfield Westfield added two runs in the fourth The Board of Adjustment of the Town Useful Life: 40 Years White the lead for good. Luke Jacobs on RBI singles from Jack Price and of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Eleanor McGovern Monday, July 9, 2012 in the Council Cham- went 2-for-2. Ethan Messerman, Angeli. Borough Clerk bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Against Mountainside, starter 1 T - 6/28/12, The Times Fee: $35.19 PUBLIC NOTICE Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at Aidan Scheper had a strong outing. PUBLIC NOTICE 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the follow- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Evan Tompkins (2 RBI), Jacobs, ing Application for UBS and Verizon, 109 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Price, David Schuster Schwartz and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS North Avenue West, Block 3101, Lot 12. that the following Ordinances were finally Compton (1 RBI each) led Westfield’s ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Variances as follows: adopted by the Township Council of the Section 16.04E permits one sign at the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Township of Scotch Plains, County of offense. Mountainside’s Schmidt, main public entrance. The applicant (UBS) GYMRAT CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS…Westfield basketball players Lillian Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town- Union, New Jersey on the 19th of June Labisi and McAloon paced their of- is proposing a new wall sign (44.5 inches Scott and Jacqueline Knapp and their teammates from the 14U Garden State ship of Scotch Plains will hold a public 2012. fense. by 69.5 inches) on the building’s south Sharpshooters won the GymRat Challenge in Schenectady, NY on June 16/17. hearing on July 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm, elevation to be located between the sec- Playing in a pool of 44 teams, the Sharpshooters won all seven games, including ORDINANCE NO. 2012-6 PUBLIC NOTICE Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, First ond and third floor levels. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRI- Floor Council Chambers to hear the fol- victories over teams from Boston, NYC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Pictured, left Section 16.04E permits one sign at the to right, are: front row; Lillian Scott, Jacqueline Knapp, Elaina Benedetto, and ATING THE SUM OF BOROUGH OF FANWOOD lowing appeals: main public entrance. The applicant (UBS) $155,00.00 FROM THE NEW Emily Klepacki; top row, Coaches Steve Bartner and Bob Cerrato, Stella Johnson, Notice is hereby given that ORDINANCE Donald and Kristen Auriema, for a proposes to replace and enlarge an exist- JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF NO. 12-08-R Variance to construct a detached, two- ing sign on the buildings east elevation at Veronica Serkowska, Morgan Bartner, Blair Watson and Coach Gary Knapp. TRANSPORTATION IN CON- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING story, three-car garage/pool house at the the third floor level which sign was permit- NECTION WITH THE CHAPTER 184 OF THE BOR- rear of the property located at 2245 Morse ted by a variance granted by the Planning PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PROJECT KNOWN AS OUGH CODE OF FANWOOD Avenue, Block 7502, Lot 11, R-2 Zone board at its meeting on January 14, 1999. construct a one garage contrary to Sec- “RARITAN ROAD SECTION TOWN OF WESTFIELD TO DELETE CERTAIN USES contrary to the following sections of the The sign approved by the Planning board tions 12.04F1 and 13.01G1a of the Land 7, MILLING & TOP COURSE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AS CONDITIONAL USES AND Zoning Ordinance: in 1999 was 4 feet by 8 feet. Although the Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maxi- PAVING”. TO ALLOW APARTMENTS Section 23-3.6(b)1-Secondary Uses, sign approved by the Board in 1999 had The Board of Adjustment of the Town mum building coverage of 20%. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 2012-7 ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN Private Garages: Allowed: 1200 square the same dimensions of the sign now be- of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on is 22.4%. Ordinance requires a side yard AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL COMMER- feet. Proposed: 1350 square feet ing proposed, the sign that was installed July 9, 2012 in the Council Chambers at setback of 5 ft. for accessory structures. CHAPTER VII OF THE RE- CIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Section 23-3.4D Para. C, Col. 4-Maxi- after the board’s variance grant of 1999 the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Proposed is 3 feet. Ordinance requires a VISED GENERAL ORDI- was passed and adopted on the second mum Height for Secondary Buildings: was a smaller sign with dimensions of 18 Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. rear yard setback of 5 feet for accessory NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Allowed: 18 feet, 1-1/2 Stories. Proposed: inches by 61.5 inches and the installation to hear and consider the following appeals structures. Proposed is 3 feet. Application OF SCOTCH PLAINS EN- and Council of the Borough of Fanwood 25 feet, 2 Stories of a larger replacement sign (44.5 inches for bulk (c) and or use (d) variance(s) relief deemed complete. by 69.5 inches) would now require a new from requirements of the Westfield Land TITLED, “TRAFFIC” BY ADD- held on June 19, 2012. Mr. & Mrs. Andrey Malinovskiy, 827 Sandy Atienza, for a Variance to ex- variance be granted. Use Ordinance. ING A NEW SECTION 7-23 This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Dorian Road. Applicant is seeking ap- pand an existing bathroom into a portion of Section 16.04E permits one sign at the ENTITLED, “NEWMARK ately after final passage and publication as Kimberly Fowler, 740 First Street. proval to construct a second story addition the existing garage at 2421 Westfield Av- main public entrance. The applicant pro- SCHOOL”. required by law. Applicant is seeking approval to elevate a 2 1/2 story addition, a 2 story addition enue, Block 4202, Lot 17, R-3A Zone con- posed seven parking signs (four on the Eleanor McGovern the front roofline and to construct a two- and a porch contrary to Sections 12.04F1 ORDINANCE NO. 2012-8 trary to the following section of the Zoning south elevation and three on the west Borough Clerk story addition to the rear of the house and 11.08E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH- Ordinance: elevation). Per Section 16.04Q1 of the 1 T - 6/28/12, The Times Fee: $19.89 contrary to Sections 11.09E6, 11.09E13, Ordinance allows a maximum building ING THE SALARIES AND Section 23-2.3(1)4-Off-Street Parking- Land Use Ordinance, the necessity for and 11.09E14 of the Land Use Ordinance. coverage of 20%. Proposed is 21.5% WAGES OF MUNICIPAL EM- Garages: Minimum Required: 400 square such signs and the number of such signs PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance requires a side yard setback of (1,467 square feet). Ordinance requires a PLOYEES. feet garage space. Existing: 190 square shall be decided by the Board of Adjust- 10 feet. Proposed are 6.8 and 9.75 feet. minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS feet. Proposed: 157.5 square feet ment or Planning Board, as the case may ORDINANCE NO. 2012-9 Ordinance allows a maximum continuous Proposed is 5 feet. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH- Notice is Hereby Given pursuant to Judith & Dean Moukas, for a Variance be. length of a zoning side wall of 25 feet. ING THE SALARIES AND N.J.S.A. 40A:65-25(d)(1) that “Courage to to expand an existing bathroom into a Section 16.04E permits one sign at the Proposed is 27.17 feet. Ordinance requires Dianne & George Handza, 211 Sen- WAGES OF MUNICIPAL LI- Reconnect Scotch Plains/Fanwood” will portion of the existing garage at 2044 main public entrance. The applicants (UBS a one car garage. Proposed is no garage. eca Place. Applicant is seeking approval BRARY EMPLOYEES. sponsor a series of public hearings in Newark Avenue, Block 9201, Lot 2, R-3 and Verizon) wish to retain parking space to demolish the existing dwelling and de- Zone contrary to the following section of pavement lettering that conveys informa- Timothy & Kirsten Bonn, 737 First tached garage/shed structure and to con- ORDINANCE NO. 2012-10 order to receive comments regarding its the Zoning Ordinance: tion regarding who is permitted to park in Street. Applicant is seeking approval to struct a new single family dwelling with a AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH- application to the NJ Department of Com- Section 23-2.3(1)4-Off-Street Parking- the spaces. The identification signs on the remove a handicap ramp and expand an detached garage contrary to Sections ING THE SALARIES AND munity Affairs (DCA), Local Finance Board, Garages: Minimum Required: 400 square pavement (meaning either Verizon or UBS existing deck contrary to Sections12.04F2 11.09E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordi- WAGES FOR THE POLICE seeking the creation of a Municipal Con- feet. Existing 200 square feet. Proposed: and the parking space number) fall under of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance nance requires a side yard setback of 10 DEPARTMENT. solidation Study Commission to study the consolidation of the Township of Scotch 192.5 square feet. the provision of Section 16.04Q1 of the allows a maximum building coverage with feet. Proposed is 8 feet. (at the second ORDINANCE NO. 2012-11 Plains and the Borough of Fanwood. A pdf Land Use Ordinance which reads as fol- a deck of 22%. Proposed is 26.2% floor encroachments). Evangel Church, for a Variance to in- lows: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING copy of the application may be requested John & Jennifer Czarnecki, 1036 Partha A. Palit, 1511 Boulevard. Ap- stall an above-ground generator and die- (1) Signs in parking and loading areas THE EXECUTION OF A TEM- in advance of the hearings by sending an Grandview Avenue. Applicant is seeking plicant is seeking approval to construct a sel tank at 1251 Terrill Road, Block 11603, on the same lot as principal use. The board PORARY CONSTRUCTION e-mail request to DCA staff at approval to construct a two-story addition two-story addition contrary to Sections Lot 15, R-1 Zone contrary to the following of Adjustment shall decide on the neces- AND ACCESS EASEMENT [email protected] or via download with a dormer contrary to Sections 12.04F1 11.09E7 and12.04F1 of the Land Use Or- section of the Zoning Ordinance: sity for such signs and the number re- BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP from the applicant’s website http:// and 12.04E1 of the Land Use Ordinance. dinance. Ordinance requires a minimum Section 23-2.3q-Regulations Appli- quired. No such signs shall be larger than OF SCOTCH PLAINS AND SPFreconnect.wordpress.com/applica- Ordinance allows a maximum building rear yard setback 35 feet. Proposed is cable To All Zones stipulates: Prohib- 1 1/2 square feet in area. CLOSE REACH, LLC. tion/ coverage of 20%. Proposed is 21.98%. 28.6 feet. Ordinance allows a maximum ited Uses: Any use not specifically permit- (2) The signs on the poles require a The first public hearing was held on June Ordinance allows a maximum floor area coverage by buildings and above ground ORDINANCE NO. 2012-12 ted in the zoning district established by this Variance to remain pursuant to Section ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 18, 2012. The second public hearing will chapter is hereby prohibited from that dis- ratio of 37% (2223 square feet) proposed structures of 20%. Proposed is 23.2%. be held at 7:30 p.m. on the 10th day of July, 16.04Q1. is 37.65% (2263 square feet). THE EXECUTION OF A TEM- trict. Proposed: Above-ground diesel tanks Anyone interested in this Application Variances, waivers or exceptions from PORARY ACCESS AND PER- 2012, at 200 Forest Road, Fanwood, New are not permitted. All interested persons Jersey (corner of Woodland Avenue and may appear and be heard on July 9, 2012 Francis Adriaens, 901 Mountainview certain site plan details or relief from re- MANENT PEDESTRIAN may be present and be heard. at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers. The Circle. Applicant is seeking approval to quirements may be sought as appropriate. EASEMENT BETWEEN THE Forest Road). The third (and final) public The files pertaining to these applications plans and application are on file in the construct a cantilevered bay window con- Plans and application are on file in the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the are in the office of the Zoning Board of office of the Town Engineer, 959 North trary to Section 11.06E5 of the Land Use office of the Town Engineer, 959 North PLAINS AND LCD&K WAR- 16th day of July, 2012, at the Scotch Plains Adjustment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and REN PROPERTY ASSOCI- Council Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains and is available for public may be viewed Monday through Friday front yard setback of 40 feet. Proposed is may be seen Monday through Friday from ATES, L.L.C. Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Dated: June 26, 2012 inspection during regular office hours. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. + 18 feet to the proposed bump out. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BOZENA LACINA, RMC Courage To Reconnect Barbara Horev, Secretary JAMES B. FLYNN Robert Garnecki, 810 Wallberg Av- Kathleen A. Nemeth MUNICIPAL CLERK Scotch Plains/Fanwood Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney for Applicant enue. Applicant is seeking approval to Secretary, Board of Adjustment 1 T - 6/28/12, The Times Fee: $56.10 1 T - 6/28/12, The Times Fee: $29.07 1 T - 6/28/12, The Times Fee: $55.08 1 T - 6/28/12, The Leader Fee: $62.22 1 T - 6/28/12, The Leader Fee: $85.68 Goods & Services You Need

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Single Size: 10 Weeks $275 • Double Size: 10 Weeks $425 • email PDF Ad to [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, June 28, 2012 Page 17 Poets Share Discoveries in EXIT 13 Magazine FANWOOD – Exploration, discov- June Wright of Hackensack; Sander ery and testament are themes in the Zulauf of Andover and Tom Plante Camp Programs Available at new issue of EXIT 13 Magazine, an of Fanwood. annual poetry journal that is pub- Among the poets from other states lished in Fanwood. are A.D. Winans, Elizabeth Swados, Trailside for Students “Each poet in this issue returns Ed Galing, Lyn Lifshin, Kyle Laws, from an adventure and shares a dis- Ruth Moon Kempher, Nathan Whit- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Union During the week-long camp, partici- covery with the reader,” said Tom ing, Randy Fingland, Dudley County Board of Chosen Freehold- pants also will hike various areas of Plante, who has published EXIT 13 Laufman, and B.Z. Niditch. ers and the Department of Parks and the Reservation and use binoculars, Magazine since 1988. “The journeys EXIT 13 Magazine features poets Community Renewal want to make sweep nets, dip nets and field guides of all the contributors produce poems of all ages, writing styles and de- parents aware that limited space re- to identify varieties of wildlife inhab- with a geographic point of view that grees of experience. The emphasis mains in Trailside Nature and Sci- iting the Watchung Reservation. is particularly welcome in EXIT 13 is on geography, travel, adventure ence Center’s popular summer camp “Kids for Conservation,” offered Magazine.” and the fertile ground of the imagi- program for students entering the 5th July 23-27 from 1 to 4 p.m. and The poets re-live their experiences nation. It is a travelogue in poetry, a and 6th grades. The fee for each August 6-10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in all sorts of places while they focus reflection of the world we see, and a weekly half-day camp is $135 per explores ways we depend on nature on how we live. Some special locales chronicle of the people we meet child for residents of Union County each day and discover benefits of in this new issue include Palisades along the way. and $165 for non-county residents. renewable energy sources. Campers Park, Echo Lake, Trader Joe’s, the Editor Tom Plante named the “Backwoods Lore,” offered the will experiment with solutions to Molly Pitcher rest stop, Cape May, magazine after the Elizabeth exit off week of July 9-13 from 1 to 4 p.m., clean our waterways and will hike to the Lone Star Café, Cape Cod, the the New Jersey Turnpike. He has introduces students to the history and Lake Surprise to take part in water Appalachian Trail, Edinburgh Castle, assembled EXIT 13 Magazine in life of the American pioneer; what it sampling activities. They will make a and the Swiss Alps. Fanwood since 1988, the year that was like to live when each day brought solar cooker, tie-dye a t-shirt and The 18th issue of EXIT 13 Maga- he and his wife moved out of the new challenges for survival. Camp- engage in fun-filled activities that zine includes 50 poets and several Elmora section of Elizabeth. The po- ers learn to identify wild edible plants, demonstrate the importance of en- photographers, including 22 New etry journal features snapshots of Exit make an emergency shelter, build a ergy conservation. This camp also Jerseyans. Among the Garden State 13 road signs contributed by corre- campfire, follow a course with a map will teach ways of living a greener poets are: Adele Kenny, the Poet Lau- spondents. Mr. Plante sends a copy of and compass, and track local mam- lifestyle that will keep the Earth reate of Fanwood; Carol Nolde of the magazine to each photographer mals. healthy. Westfield; Deborah Gerrish of New whose work is published. During the weeks of July 30 - Au- For information about any of these Providence; Carole Stone of Verona; EXIT 13 Magazine is available for gust 3 and August 6-10 from 1 to 4 summer camp programs or any other Jessica de Koninck of Montclair; Paul $9 from EXIT 13 Magazine, PO Box p.m., students can take an in-depth upcoming programs and events at Sohar of Warren; Dorothy 423, Fanwood, NJ 07023. EXIT 13 is look into the animal kingdom in “All Trailside, call (908) 789-3670 or visit McLaughlin of Somerset; Kathe included in library collections at about Animals.” Campers will learn www.ucnj.org/trailside. Trailside Palka of Flemington; Nancy Scott of Rutgers University, Somerset County about mammals, reptiles, fish, birds Nature and Science Center is located Lawrenceville; Joel Lewis of Library, Brown University, the Uni- and insects. They will have the op- at 452 New Providence Road in Hoboken; D.E. Steward of Princeton; versity at Buffalo, University of Wis- portunity to meet live animals in the Mountainside and is a service of the RIALTO WESTFIELD…“Movie Night” is the latest limited edition print by Lavinia Kumar of Plainsboro; Jim consin-Madison, and the New York care of the Trailside facility, includ- Union County Board of Chosen Free- Ricardo Roig available at Evalyn Dunn Gallery in Westfield. It is one in a series Gwyn of Clifton; Gail Gerwin of Public Library. ing snakes, turtles, frogs and fish. holders. of 15 hand-cut screen prints from an edition of 18. They are $150 each. Morristown; Anna Evans of For more information, contact Tom Hainesport; Barbara Daniels of Plante by email at Premier Stages Presents Sicklerville; Jim Berkheiser of [email protected]. Poetry Scotch Plains Cultural Arts Vernon; John Smith of Frenchtown; submissions by email should be typed Concerts Begin July 12 Handicapped People Dave Worrell of Cherry Hill; Ellen into the body of the email. UNION — Premiere Stages, the scripts. In 2010, Premiere produced SCOTCH PLAINS – The Township Band – Irish Rock; Thursday, August professional theatre in residence at the first professional production of of Scotch Plains and Cultural Arts 2 – The Jersey Four – Frank Valli Kean University, will present Kathryn Grant’s The Good Counselor after the Committee are pleased to announce Tribute; Tuesday, August 7 – (Na- Grant’s Handicapped People in Their script won the Festival. The play was the acts for the upcoming 2012 Cul- tional Night Out – Act TBA); Thurs- Formal Attire from July 12 – 29. subsequently awarded the runner up tural Arts Concert Series. day, August 16 – RB Express and the This provocative new play takes for the Steinberg/American Theatre The series will begin on Thursday, Dell Angels – Doo-wop. place in 1968 at a black tie fundraiser Critics Association Best New Play July 12, with a performance by Asbury All performances, including the for people with disabilities. The hon- Award and is being distributed by Fever, a Bruce Springsteen cover band National Night Out festivities will take oree is Agnes Sheenan, a quadriple- Samuel French, a national publisher and will continue on Thursday nights, place at the Alan Augustine Village gic, who is escorted by her able- of plays and musicals. with the exception of Tuesday, August Green, located adjacent to the Mu- bodied sister, Theresa. The siblings Plays cited by the American The- 7, for National Night Out, concluding nicipal Building at 430 Park Avenue. make the most of the celebration un- atre Critics Association for the 2012 on August 16 with performances by Sponsorships are available for the til unforeseen events force them to prestigious Francesa Primus Prize RB Express and the Dell Angels. 2012 Concert Series for those who are examine how fragile the bond is be- were both first produced by Premiere Each evening will feature a interested. Benefits to sponsoring in- tween them. Stages: Tammy Ryan’s Lost Boy Found children’s act beginning at approxi- clude visibility during concerts in our “The title dates the play to a spe- in Whole Foods (2012 Primus Win- mately 6:30 p.m., followed by a musi- VIP area, potential signage during cific time – the 1960s, when the term ner) and Dominique Morisseau’s Fol- cal performance. concert activities as well as featured ‘handicapped people’ was politically low Me to Nellie’s (2012 Primus Run- The acts for each are as follows: within print material. correct,” said John Wooten, Premiere ner-up). They are representative of a Thursday, July 12 – Asbury Fever – For questions and information on Stages’ producing artistic director. long list of playwrights Mr. Wooten Bruce Springsteen Tribute; Thursday, the series, or becoming a sponsor, “But the theme of the play is timeless, has developed at Premiere who have July 19 – Funktion 11 – Party Band contact the Scotch Plains Parks and a testament to those who refuse to gone on to be subsequently produced (Hits from the 70s through today); Recreation Department at (908) 322- yield to labels or limitations. The play- and published. The success of the Pre- Thursday, July 26 – McLean Avenue 6700 ext. 223. wright has infused a great deal of miere Stages Play Festival has led to POPCORN™ humor into this moving story about new funding in 2012 from The Shubert EXIT 13...Poets Sander Zulauf, left, and Tom Plante re-live their experiences in the true meaning of sacrifice.” Foundation, The New Jersey Histori- all sorts of places while focusing on how people live in poems included in Exit 13 The cast of Handicapped People in cal Commission, The National Sci- Magazine. “That’s My Boy” Their Formal Attire features Rachel ence Foundation and The Provident Pickup as Agnes and Lori Hammel as Bank Foundation. Guilty, With an Explanation Theresa. Pickup is a British theatre, Handicapped People in Their For- Family Fun and Flix Begins 2 and ½ popcorns film and television actress, who per- mal Attire runs Thursdays and Fridays formed off-Broadway last season in at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. and One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Dancing at Lughnasa at Irish Reper- Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 July 10 at Warinanco Park By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER nuptials. But shh! He won’t upend Todd’s tory Theatre. Hammel has appeared standard, $20 senior citizen and $15 UNION COUNTY- The Union are: Film Critic big fib about being orphaned when on television’s “30 Rock,” “As the student. Significant discounts for County Board of Chosen Freehold- Tuesday, July 17, at Warinanco Director Sean Anders’s “That’s My Mummy and Pater died in an accident. World Turns” and the “Today Show” groups of 10 or more apply. All perfor- ers and the Department of Parks and Park: The Trailside Ecovan will dis- Boy” has sent me into hiding, peer- Nope, Donny has other plans. He has and in the Coen brother’s feature film mances take place on the Kean Uni- Community Renewal are happy to play natural artifacts before the show- ing from the widow’s walk where, hatched a scurrilous deal with a reality “Burn After Reading.” versity campus, located at 1000 Mor- announce the schedule of “Family ing of the animated musical adven- family apocrypha has it, Great Aunt TV show honcho that’ll net him the A diverse group of actors (those ris Avenue in the Zella Fry Theatre of Fun and Flix” – the free summer ture, “Happy Feet Two.” Martha yelled “drat!” when she $43,000 Uncle Sam is demanding. So with disabilities and those without) the Vaughn Eames Fine Arts Building. entertainment and film series on Tues- Tuesday, July 24, at Warinanco sighted Great Uncle Melville return- he pretends to be Todd’s long lost best comprise the rest of the company, To make reservations call Kean Box day evenings that gives families a Park: The Trailside Ecovan will dis- ing from sea. You see, I was observed friend. However, can he possibly help it including David Harrell, Ed Setrakian, Office at (908) 737.SHOW (7469) or chance to enjoy an outdoor activity play pelts, gemstones and other natu- to laugh near convulsively at Adam if, of course, he becomes an instant John McGinty and Roland Sands. visit www.kean.edu/premierestages. and catch a movie under the stars in a ral wonders before the animated ac- Sandler’s latest foray into bad taste, favorite of the well wishers who have Harrell, an actor who uses a prosthetic Premiere Stages offers air-condi- Union County park. tion comedy, “Puss in Boots.” and I fear reprisal. gathered at Todd’s boss’ manse for the device was nominated for a New York tioned facilities and free parking close Come to Warinanco Park, on the Tuesday, August 7, at Meisel Park Thus, it is only a matter of time festivities? Innovative Theatre Award for Out- to the fully accessible spaces. Free or border of Elizabeth and Roselle, on in Springfield: Take part in National before I spot the indignant emissar- As expected, Donny is the catalyst for standing Solo Performance for his play discounted tickets to patrons with dis- Tuesday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. when Night Out, starting at 6 p.m., before ies from the Ladies League of Hu- the en masse lowering of inhibitions A Little Potato and Hard to Peel. abilities are available. Please call for a naturalists from Trailside Nature and viewing the concert film, “Justin man Decency, followed by the ac- among the attendees and the resultant Ed Setrakian appeared on Broad- list of sign-interpreted, audio-de- Science Center will display some of Bieber: Never Say Never.” creditation committee of the Evan- free-for-all that is unleashed. Attesting way in Salome (with Al Pacino), Al- scribed or open-captioned perfor- the natural wonders found in Union Tuesday, August 14, at Conant Park gelical Conference of Film Critics, that the raunchy farce fest, of which this most an Eagle, Days in the Trees and mances. Assistive listening devices and County’s Watchung Reservation. in Hillside: The Trailside Ecovan will coming to give me what for…with a is a prime example, now provides the Saint Joan. John McGinty, an actor large print programs are available upon Then sit back at dusk and watch as a feature a program about reptiles, be- vengeance. I am guilty as charged. It laughs formerly supplied by the screw- who is deaf performed in Robin Hood request. Publications in alternate forms clumsy panda and his friends learn fore the animated action comedy spy was only a matter of time. I’m tired of ball comedies of the 1930’s and ‘40s, it with Cleveland Sign Stage Theatre are available with advanced notice. how to protect the Valley of Peace, in film, “Cars 2.” running. It all began in childhood. also shares the same philosophical goals. and Pippin with Mark Taper Forum/ Premiere Stages is made possible in the 2011 animated action comedy All movies start at dusk, weather I might as well admit it now, as it’s Stuffy convention, hypocrisy and de- Deaf West. A recent graduate from part through funding from The New film, “Kung Fu Panda 2,” featuring permitting. For more information, call all bound to be dragged out at the ception are torn asunder, the layers of Northeastern University, he’s per- Jersey State Council on the Arts, The the voices of Jack Black, Dustin the Union County Department of hearing, anyway. I loved Jerry Lewis. false piety peeled like a rotten onion formed with National Theatre of the Shubert Foundation, The Geraldine Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Michelle Parks and Community Renewal at Although the iconic wag, considered until everyone is pretty much shown for Deaf, in film and on television. Roland R. Dodge Foundation, The Provident Yeoh and Gary Oldman. (908) 527-4900. For program and an artistic genius in France, and so- what they are, and then some. This in- Sands is a veteran actor seen on Broad- Bank Foundation, The Northfield The other dates and locations for rain information call (908) 558-4079 cially conservative, would rail at the con- cludes the obligatory bachelor party with way, off-Broadway, regionally, on tele- Bank Foundation, The Westfield Foun- this summer’s Family Fun and Flix after 3 p.m. on the day of the show. clusion, it is my thesis that Mr. Sandler is its truth serum-like effect. Very little is vision and in films that include dation, The New Jersey Theatre Alli- his comic heir. Just subtract the latter’s sacred, testing both your grasp of the 1st “Ghost,” “Cotton Club” and “Do the ance, The New Jersey Historical Com- filth quotient, and you’ll spot the similar- Amendment and your tolerance for smut. Right Thing.” mission, The National Science Foun- ity in shtick. The obscenities cause one to ponder Mr. Wooten directs Handicapped dation and through the generous sup- Both take us to a stage of behavior our what is and is not acceptable. In all People in Their Formal Attire, the win- port of individual patrons. For fur- parents prayed we’d grow out of one day. fairness, there is a subjective scale that ner of Premiere Stages 2012 Play Fes- ther information, call Premiere Stages Lewis’s persona harks back to the aught weighs the source of the ribaldry. tival, a regional competition for new at (908) 737-4092. years. Showing slight progress, Sandler’s Sandler’s stuff avoids the mean multimillion dollar case of arrested de- spiritedness of some shock jocks, and velopment nostalgically treats us to a he’s at least in good company when he rerun of smirky adolescence, perhaps a revisits a niche of naughtiness that consolation for having that blankie ripped wrought much wrath for the Pulitzer away from us. Prize-winning Philip Roth. In this instance he is Donny Berger, But while there’ll be no plaudits for onetime hero of the supermarket rags belles-lettres here, David Caspe’s script courtesy of a nationally exposed, illicit does exhibit more thought and creativ- relationship with his 8th grade math ity than is usually lavished on movies of teacher, Miss McGarricle (Eva Amurri this caliber. If Damon Runyon took a Martino). Skip forward about twenty- time machine to the present and decided five years since the scandalous impropri- to go blue, his characters could very well ety. Donny has spent all the money his resemble the, uh, Runyonesque sorts infamy brought, and the IRS is calling. who help Mr. Sandler spew his mad- Adding insult to injury, the son that ness. emanated from the famed case of statu- That means a famous rapper (Vanilla tory rape, now on the eve of his wedding, Ice) on the skids, a libidinal octogenar- has long disavowed any relation to his ian, a 200 pound pole dancer/confidante dad. A successful hedge fund named Champale, and a snarky brother wunderkind portrayed by Andy of the bride whose sexual proclivities Samberg, he has even changed his name, even libertine Donny Berger declares to Todd Peterson. His lovely intended, “disgusting.” So, psst! “That’s My Boy” Jamie (Leighton Meester), is none the is recommended, but only to the open BLUE RIBBON…Marjorie Picard of Scotch Plains won a blue ribbon in the wiser. minded. Just don’t tell anyone I said so. DOWNTOWN JAZZ…Tuesday, July 3, is opening night for the 16th Anniver- annual Union County Senior Art Show for her pastel “Summit Arboretum.” The sary Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival, brought to you by the Downtown picture was based on a photograph, which she took at the Reeves-Reed Arbore- Well, you know what happens in the … Westfield Corporation. There will be four performances throughout the evening tum. This is her second pastel to win a blue ribbon in the Senior Art Show. She movies when people about to be wed “That’s My Boy,” rated R, is a Colum- on the streets of downtown Westfield. Music starts at 7 p.m., so bring the whole has sold several pieces of artwork of local pastoral scenes. Her pastel and other under an assumed identity try to keep it bia Pictures release directed by Sean family and enjoy a night of great music and fun. Kicking off the night will be the artists’ work will be exhibited at the Elizabethtown Gas Company on Morris hush-hush. Yep, in a boorish variation Anders and stars Adam Sandler, Andy Don Braden/Karl Latham Big Funk on Central Avenue. Bill Wurtzel Trio with Avenue in Union until July 15, at which time the blue ribbon winners’ work will on the stunt Eris, the goddess of discord, Samberg and Leighton Meester. Run- Ed Finkel and Jay Leonhart, Richard Reiter Swing Band, and Stringbean and the be put on display at the Freeholders Gallery in the Elizabethtown Plaza in pulled, Dad shows up just before the ning time: 114 minutes Stalkers will also be opening this Tuesday. Elizabeth until August 21. Page 18 Thursday, June 28, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Congratulations Class of 2012

YEARS GONE BY…Alexa Geltzeiler, Westfield High School Class of 2012, is shown standing outside McKinley Elementary School on her first and last day of school.

CONGRATULATIONS GRADS…Pictured, left to right, Kyle Star, Elizabeth Steller, John Stelmach and Samantha Sterba graduate from Westfield High School on June 21.

Photo courtesy of Irene Johnston Photo courtesy of Irene Johnston SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS…The Westfield College Men’s Club awarded SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS…Recipients of the 2012 Westfield College Men’s scholarships to 16 graduating Westfield High School seniors at a ceremony held on Club scholarships pictured, from left to right, are: Ryan Elliott, Shakespeare June 12. The winners pictured, from left to right, are: Thomas Wolski, Michael Nelson, Al-Terriq Hooker, Matthew Caminiti, Kevin Ingram, Jason Isbit, Lucas Stravach, Daniel Berke, John DeDea, Anthony Valles and Michael Mondon. Cruz, Markian Borkowsky and Alex Goldschmidt. WF College Men’s Club Awards Scholarships to WHS Seniors WESTFIELD — The Westfield Col- parents, club trustees as well as schol- Olympiad team and tutored students active in the community, serving as a lege Men’s Club recognized 16 gradu- arship award recipients from previous through the Westfield PAL mentoring CYO basketball coach and fundraiser. ating high school seniors with scholar- years. The following students received program and the Westfield Memorial Michael will attend the University of GRADUATION DAY…Allyson Merer, daughter of Barry and Donna Merer of Scotch Plains, was one of nine students who graduated June 15 from the Matheny ships totaling $51,000 at a reception scholarships as selected by the club’s Library. Markian will be attending Rochester and will play baseball. School, part of the Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital held on June 12 at the home of club Scholarship Committee. Boston University. Richard O’Connor maintained solid and educational facility in Peapack for children and adults with medically trustee Keith Wargo. The event marked Markian Borokowsky participated Lucas Cruz is a Westfield resident grades throughout his four years at complex developmental disabilities. The Matheny School provides a comprehen- the 89th year that the club has awarded in a number of activities at Westfield who attended the Union County Mag- Westfield High School while contrib- sive educational program, which includes instruction in all academic areas for scholarships to deserving students and High School (WHS) including the net High School. In addition to excel- uting to the WHS swim and lacrosse students from preschool through grade 12 (3-21). was attended this year’s winners, their Model United Nations and the Science ling the classroom, Lucas was captain teams. He was also active in his church of the Westfield High School bowling and charitable causes. Richard will at- team finishing 13th in the state. He will tend Miami University in Oxford, Ohio attend Lehigh University and study in the fall. engineering. Michael Stravach distinguished him- John DeDea made strong contribu- self in the classroom and on the athletic tions in athletics as a member of the field at Westfield High School. He WHS soccer and ice hockey teams. He starred as a wide receiver on the WHS also is active in the community as a football team this past season and ref- lifeguard at Westfield Memorial Pool ereed and umpired youth sports while and peer minister at his church. John holding down outside jobs in his spare will attend Rutgers University in the time. Michael will be attending fall. Gettysburg College and will be playing Ryan Elliott combined strong aca- football. demics with outstanding contributions Anthony Valles made strong contri- to WHS athletics. He was inducted into butions to Westfield High School both the National Honor Society and elected academically and athletically. He main- as its vice president and was a three tained strong grades and captained the sport athlete in football (team captain), WHS varsity soccer team this past sea- track and rugby. Ryan also coached son. Anthony is active in his church and basketball and refereed various youth demonstrated an entrepreneurial flair sports. He will attend the College of the by starting his own lawn service com- Holy Cross. pany. He will be attending Delaware Alex Goldschmidt distinguished University. himself in the classroom at Westfield Thomas Wolsky made significant High School where he achieved an contributions in the area of community outstanding grade point average (GPA) service throughout his high school while taking challenging honors and years. As an Eagle Scout, he completed advanced placement (AP) courses. He his project at the Center for Hope Hos- also served as president of the Westfield pice and served as volunteer for the Junior Musical Club, was a member of YMCA and church youth groups. Tho- the Science Olympiad team, played on mas was also a member of the WHS the WHS varsity tennis team and served lacrosse team. He will be studying com- as a peer tutor in several subjects. Alex puter science at Ramapo College. will attend Tufts University majoring The College Men’s Club also in astrophysics. awarded special merit scholarships to Al-Terriq Hooker has successfully Daniel Berke and Matthew Caminiti combined academics and athletics dur- for their public and community ser- ing his four years at Westfield High vice. Daniel and Matthew shared the School. He achieved good grades in the Melvyn Coren Award in honor of long- classroom and lettered on the WHS time College Men’s Club trustee Mel basketball team. Al-Terriq will attend Coren who passed away in 2006. Seton Hall University in September. Daniel created an annual baseball Kevin Ingram is an honor roll stu- charity event that raised $20,000 for dent who earned a combined 10 varsity local and national charities since it was letters in cross country, winter and started in 2006. In addition, he co- spring track at Westfield High School. founded the WHS Oddjobs for Charity As a member of the cross country team, Club that has raised more than $5,000 Kevin was part of three consecutive to date. state championship teams and was Matthew has served as president of named to the All Union County first the WHS Key Club, which has raised team last season. He also is an Eagle money for charities such as Children’s Scout, a Transitions leader and a life- Specialized Hospital and Habitat for guard. Kevin will attend the College of Humanity. He also is an Eagle Scout New Jersey majoring in engineering. and has been active in his church as a Jason Isbit excelled in the classroom peer minister and volunteer. where he took several AP and honors - Sofi a T. Amador courses and achieved an outstanding GPA. An Eagle Scout and accomplished Union, New Jersey musician, Jason also made his mark in athletics earning numerous varsity let- ters as a member of the WHS track and cross country teams. Jason was also named the 2012 winner of the Keith Hertell Award, a special merit scholar- ship awarded by the College Men’s Club for outstanding contributions to the arts named in honor of the late WHS grad Keith Hertell II. Jason will be attending Scotland’s University of St. Andrews in the fall where he plans to Sofi a T. Amador experienced her fi rst seizure at 10. With medication, major in history. Shakespeare Nelson made a suc- the seizures were under control and eventually went away. Until she was 29. At cessful transition after moving to Westfield for his junior and senior years that point they returned. With a vengeance. It was no surprise that she chose of high school. He achieved good grades Katherine Cobuzzi Overlook Medical Center. Overlook houses a Level 4 epilepsy center, one of the and made his mark in athletics as a member of the WHS basketball team. Cobuzzi Graduates few in New Jersey. And it’s the fi rst and only place in the tri-state area that uses He will be attending Seton Hall Uni- versity in September. From Oak Knoll MEG technology solely for the treatment of patients. MEG technology is a non- Michael Mondon is a National Honor SUMMIT – Oak Knoll School of For more surprising Overlook stories, visit invasive procedure that maps electrical activity in the brain to locate the source Society member and AP scholar who the Holy Child held its 84th com- www.NoSurpriseItsOverlook.org earned four varsity letters in football mencement ceremony on June 10 in of seizures. With that information, brain surgery was successfully performed. and baseball at WHS. As a member of Summit. Katherine Cobuzzi of the baseball team, Michael helped WHS Westfield was one of the graduates. And Sofi a has been seizure-free ever since. win the Union County championship The graduates kept with school this season and a state sectional cham- tradition and donned white gowns pionship in his junior year. He also is and gloves, and carried peach roses. Monk’s Painting 973-635-7900 MonksPainting.com Page S-1 Thursday, June 28, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary CONNOLLY RAPS 4 RBI, 3HITS; WALDNER 3 RBI, 2 HITS; PERINO 3B, 2B, 1B, 2 RUNS SCORED Cranford 12s Topple Summit in Ripken District 12 Tourney By DAVID B. CORBIN In their three innings at the a pair of doubles and a single, appearances. Colin Reilly are smart on the mound. I got to plate, the Cougars pounded 13 while scoring once. Brian Waldner launched a long fly ball that give credit to my catcher Chris Specially Written for The Westfield hits, including six doubles. Lead- (2-for-2, run scored) hammered eluded the right fielder’s glove. Librera. Credit goes to all the Leader and The Times off hitter Matt Perino went 3-for- a three-run double, and Sean Jack Cellan and Pat Jarosa each kids. Everyone of them played Modeled after the style of the 3 with a triple and a double, had Petrucci drilled an RBI double had a plate appearance. well,” Coach Ronan said. varsity team that recently won an RBI and scored twice. Pat and scored once. Cougars Perino, who pitched Leadoff batter Greg Vlass had the Group 3 championship, the Connolly banged in four RBI with Cougar Alex Esposito (RBI), the first three innings, and the Hilltoppers’ only base hit, a Cranford 12-year-old baseball single to right field in the third team exercised timely hitting and inning. Dylan Ingerman walked, seized opportunities on the base More Photos in “Photo Library” stole third base and scored paths to defeat Summit, 11-1, in Summit’s only run in the second the pool play portion of the Cal 12jun24-cr-sum-ripken inning. Andrew Kanaley walked Ripken District 12 Tournament and stole second base. Will at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield Gibson and Brady Scheaffer each had two plate appearances, while on June 24. Story on page 11 The Little Cougars upped their Daniel McGill, Max Hayford, record to 3-1 to place themselves of The Westfield Leader Tommy Walker, Addison Drone, in a favorable position for the Matt Supran and Joe Shepard seeded portion of the tournament. each had one plate appearance. “We are 3-1. We lost to Millburn, The Cougars scored a run in the but we have been playing really bottom of the first inning. Perino well lately. The kids are hitting, drilled a leadoff triple – he was playing good defense and are awarded third on an interference aggressive on the bases,” Cou- call while rounding second base. gar Head Coach Tom Ronan said. Connolly followed with a looping The Little Hilltoppers, on the RBI single over first base. other hand, were playing in only Waldner led off the second in- their second Ripken Tournament ning with a single, but the next game, which was just their third batter drilled a line drive to short- in summer ball, so searching for stop that was caught by the proper setup was still a chal- Schaeffer, who fired to first to lenge for the Summit coaches. double up Waldner. After the next “This is our second game in the batter reached safely on a throw- tournament and third game this ing error, the Cougars exploded season, so I am still getting to with 10 hits, which included five know the kids. The kids are still doubles, and a walk to plate 10 getting to know the different runs. positions, but it’s coming to- Schaeffer relieved and fanned gether. They are having fun. It is the next batter for the third out all about improving and having and added two more strikeouts fun. They will be fine,” Summit in the third inning, while walking Head Coach Hank Gordon said. one and permitting no further David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times runs. MAKING THE PUTOUT AT THIRD BASE…Cranford 12s third baseman Anthony Patella, No. 14, puts the tag on “That’s one of the things we do Probitas Verus Honos Summit’s Max Hayford in the second inning of the Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament in Westfield. in practice. We do a two-out hitting drill. Put the ball in play, Tommy Ronan (RBI), Chris Graceffo, who pitched the fourth and obviously it paid off for the See & Subscribe at Librera and Gordon Graceffo each inning, combined to limit the kids,” Coach Ronan said. BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo singled and scored once. Anthony Hilltoppers to one hit and two Despite the very successful in- Patella scored in both of his plate walks, while notching six ning, Coach Ronan was concerned Submit commentary and items for publishing. strikeouts. with some miscommunication on Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste “Matt and Gordon throw hard. the base paths when a runner on They move the ball around. They CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Page S-2 Thursday, June 28, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

third was expected to head for the bases, and it didn’t hurt us. it could hurt you. That play par- to stop, and he thought I was Ronan said. home but held up. We told the kids it could hurt you ticularly at third base, I was tell- telling him to stop, but the two- Summit 0 1 00 1 “We made some mistakes on in the long run. In a tight game, ing my kid going to second base out hits is what saved us,” Coach Cranford 1 (10) 0x 11 Page S-3 Thursday, June 28, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary SCHIAVO SLAPS 3 HITS, GETS 3 RBI; DENNER 2 HITS, 2 RUNS, BILLINGS SCORES 3 RUNS Westfield Blue 12s Get Jump on Mountainside in Districts By DAVID B. CORBIN Westfield Blue found success closed the game out. He pitched Westfield Blue totaled 11 hits catcher’s interference call and with all three of its pitchers, be- very well,” Coach Eliades said. and got six of its nine free passes took a glancing fastball to the Specially Written for The Westfield ginning with Cory Hiltz, who Mason Boenning, who tossed (1 hit batter) in that momentous helmet. Andrew Eliades rapped Leader and The Times pitched the first inning and al- the third and fourth innings, was first inning. Mark Schiavo (2 runs an RBI single and scored once. Eighth grade graduation took lowed one run on two hits, while Mountainside’s most effective scored) ripped three RBI singles Hiltz singled, walked and scored its toll on the Mountainside 12- walking one. Brett Denner re- pitcher. He yielded just one hit in in his four plate appearances. once. Tanner Devin walked twice, year-old baseball team that sur- lieved and pitched two scoreless each inning, but no Westfield Denner singled twice, scored scored once and added an RBI. rendered an 11-run first inning innings, while walking two and Blue player managed to cross twice, walked once and had an Graham Studwell walked in his to the Westfield Blue team that allowing no hits. Sean Taylor the plate. RBI. Leadoff hitter Cory Billings plate appearance. went on to claim a 15-1 victory in pitched the fourth inning and “Mason did a nice job changing singled, walked twice and scored “We got big hits from the big the pool play portion of the Cal retired the side 1-2-3. speeds and hitting the target. I all three times. Matt Manning guys in the middle of our lineup. Ripken District 12 Tournament “We got great starting pitching think earlier in the game, we singled, walked, scored twice and Nate Reyes and Matt Manning at Gumbert 1 Field in Westfield out of Cory Hiltz, who’s been our looked like we weren’t ready to had two RBI. Nate Reyes had an have been hitting well all season. on June 21. ace all year. Brett Denner gave play to some degree, and Mason RBI single and scored twice. Chris Cory Billings is always on base The absence of several players us some good innings in the came in and settled us down,” Marner singled, scored once, and scoring a lot of runs,” Coach placed Mountainside in an awk- middle of the game. Sean Taylor Coach D’Angelo said. walked, reached base on a Eliades said. ward situation of shuffling its Both of Mountainside’s hits came in the bottom of the first defense, and Westfield Blue as More Photos in “Photo Library” the visiting team took advan- Story on page 11 inning. Dylan DeFronzo walked, Matthew Perez-Santalla singled, tage of any irregularities. 12jun21-wf-mtsde-ripken of The Westfield Leader Westfield Blue, on the other hand, Pat D’Angelis reached safely on a played stellar defense, snagging throwing error and Boenning key line drives that could have sizzled an RBI single to leftfield. produced runs for Mountainside. Their rally ended when “There were a couple of plays Schemedel drilled a scorching early in the game. First inning, line drive into the glove of Reyes, we had bases loaded, one out who stepped on first for a double and Chris Schmedel hit a line play. drive. The first baseman made a Mountainside’s Justin Tavares nice play and doubled us up at and Joe D’Angelo each drew a first. It was hard to watch. We walk in their two plate appear- tried to keep the kids in the ances. Tani Marke grounded out game, and hopefully, we will live to third and reached safely on an to fight another day,” error, and Will Tracy grounded to Mountainside Head Coach Joe third and to first in his two plate D’Angelis said. appearances. Only one strikeout “We jumped out on them early. was recorded in the entire game. We got some good breaks. Balls Earlier in the tournament, fell in for us in the first inning. We Westfield Blue lost to Chatham took advantage of chances that and a strong Scotch Plains- were given to us,” Westfield Blue Fanwood team but came on to Head Coach Dan Eliades said. beat South Orange/Maplewood “It’s happened to us before. before stopping Mountainside. We have a young team. Forty “It was a good team effort. percent of our team is 11-years- Hopefully we have done enough old. It’s a long summer. We just to advance. We put ourselves in started playing summer ball here a hole early in the tournament. and hopefully it turns around,” Now we need a little bit of help to Coach D’Angelis said. move on to the next round,” Coach Eliades said.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield Blue (11) 400 15 Probitas Verus Honos SWIPING SECOND BASE…Westfield Blue’s Chris Marner steals second base in the first inning as Mountainside Mountainside 1 000 1 shortstop Mason Boenning, front, catches the throw and second baseman Tani Marke, No. 4, backs up the throw. SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 4 Page S-4 Thursday, June 28, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary

Westfield Blue 12s Get Jump on Mountainside in Cal Ripken District 12 Tournament Page S-5 Thursday, June 28, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary ‘Y’ Holds Meeting for Garwood Residents Education News

By CHRISTINA M. HINKE for the facility that the blacktop, 9 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. on where basketball and other Saturdays, and would be open from Specially Written for The Westfield children’s games are situated noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Leader and The Times currently, would be turned into a Childcare would start at 7 a.m. and GARWOOD – The Westfield Area parking lot with 13 spaces for Y end at 6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Wake Forest Y held an informational meeting staff to alleviate on-street park- As far as the playground, Ms. Announces Grads last Wednesday at Washington ing. There would be about nine Morton said if the playground is School, where the Y is planning staff members working at one not licensed for children five and WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — The to relocate its Garwood-based time, he said. under they would not use it and following local residents were childcare and pre-school, as well “My kids are out there every will fence in another small area among over 1,700 students who as add a small fitness facility day from three o clock until dark. for the pre-school children to Brechka Earns graduated from Wake Forest Uni- geared to seniors in September The blacktop you are taking away play. By law the Y would have to versity on May 21: should the Garwood Zoning Board for parking…I’m against that,” have a fenced in area for young Academic Recognition Joyce Kechner from Cranford and Borough Council approve its said Morty Brown, whose chil- children to play, she said. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – and Augustina Healy from conditional use application. dren use the courts and games. Bob Black, who lives across Hannah Brechka, a member of Westfield. The school was taken offline in After a show of hands proved from Washington, said, “You are the Class of 2012 at Skidmore 2010 because of budgetary rea- residents would rather keep the going to devalue our houses.” College, earned academic rec- sons, and students were merged court for resident use, Mr. “An empty vacant building is ognition at the college this spring. at Lincoln School. Earlier this Schmidt said the Y would not use known as an attractive nuisance,” She is the daughter of Alan year, the Y signed a tentative it for parking, and staff would Mr. Schmidt responded. Brechka of Cranford. five-year lease with the Garwood park on the street. There has been recent vandal- Hannah earned a B.A. degree Board of Education. The Y goes “We are willing to work with you ism at Washington, Mr. Schmidt summa cum laude with honor in Fairleigh Dickinson before the zoning board next in any way,” Mr. Schmidt said. said. Also, last year, the Garwood biology at Skidmore’s 101st com- Wednesday for a conditional use Mr. Schmidt had recommended Board of Education had said van- mencement in May. In addition, Names Honor Society she was elected to Phi Beta variance, which will not re-zone asking the Garwood Police to dals broke windows and pipes at MADISON — Fairleigh Dickinson the property. make residential side of the street the school. Kappa, the national honor soci- ety that exists to encourage and University (FDU) has released Currently, the Y operates be permit parking only to keep Y “We will not expand outside the the names of students who have childcare and pre-school at St. members from parking in front of four corners of this building,” Mr. recognize outstanding individual achievements in liberal educa- been inducted into FDU’s Phi Paul’s Church on Center Street homes. Schmidt said. “We do not antici- Epsilon Omega senior honors so- where all ages are combined, Superintendent of Schools pate major renovations to this tion. She also received the Dowd- Lester Award, awarded to a se- ciety and Phi Zeta Kappa junior Susan Morton, senior director of Teresa Quigley told The Leader building.” honors society. child care services at the Y, told and The Times that when Wash- nior biology major in recognition of outstanding work. To qualify for Phi Omega Epsi- The Westfield Leader and The ington was open as a Garwood lon, a student must have com- Times, whereas at the much school there was not an issue During her Skidmore career, Hannah was elected to the pleted 90 credits toward an un- larger Washington classes could with traffic or blocked driveways dergraduate degree, and of be split for each age group. during pick ups and drop offs. Skidmore Periclean Honors Fo- rum, which recognizes academic these credits, 58 must have been Some 30 residents voiced con- There were about 85 students at earned at FDU. To qualify for Phi cerns of limited parking, vandal- the school then, and the Y has achievement and promotes in- Lafayette Announces tellectual and creative activity as Zeta Kappa, a student must have ism, devaluation of their homes, said they would have between completed 60 credits toward an and loss of the playground and 70 and 80 children. Ms. Quigley Dean’s List well as citizenship and civic en- gagement. undergraduate degree, 44 must basketball court use for local kids. said at least half of the children EASTON, Pa. – The names of 759 have been earned at FDU. Both Residents who live across from were driven to and from school Lafayette College students who honor societies require a cumu- Washington School on Beech Av- when it was in use. have been named to the spring lative grade point ratio of 3.2. enue, East Street and Locust Av- “We didn’t have trouble with semester Dean’s List were an- The following students have enue have said that when dropping off at that time,” a nounced by Hannah Stewart- been inducted: Rita Uhle, of Cranford had used the building woman who would not disclose Gambino, dean of the college. Each Cranford, and a student at FDU’s this past year, after Hurricane her name said. of the students has achieved at U of Hartford College at Florham, has been Irene flooded Brookside School, In regards to attendance of the least a 3.60 semester grade point inducted into Phi Omega Epsi- during pick up and drop off times 400- square-foot fitness area, average out of a possible 4.0. Announces Dean’s List lon; Alyssa Branca, of Westfield, cars would block homeowners’ Clark Lagemann, director of fa- Area students named to the WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The and a student at FDU’s College at driveways because there were cilities, technology and risk man- spring semester Dean’s List at University of Hartford is pleased Florham, has been inducted into not enough parking spots around agement for the Y, said the Y Lafayette College include: to announce the following local Phi Omega Epsilon; Allison the school. anticipates a maximum of 30 Ryan Monahan of Cranford; students have been named to Schrul, of Mountainside, and a John Schmidt, Jr., an attorney people using the fitness room Alexa Salcito of Cranford; Chris- the Dean’s List for Spring 2012: student at FDU’s College at representing the Y, said during and classes at one time. tine Shanahan of Cranford and Michele Altebrando of Cranford Florham, has been inducted into his presentation of the Y’s plan The fitness center would close at Erica Gennaro of Mountainside. and Samuel Ross of Westfield. Phi Zeta Kappa.